MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Bruce W. Barrows was noted absent for the record.
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor/Chair Naresh Solanki
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to excuse Council/Agency Member Bruce W. Barrows from the Thursday, July 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency regular meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
None.
At this juncture of the meeting, Mayor Solanki announced a brief update on Item 8A would be provided by Bill Ihrke, City Attorney.
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, recommended removal of Item 8A from the agenda upon consultation with City staff. The City received correspondence which raised the legal ability to address the proposed ordinance amendment and fees therein. He stated additional time to review the matter is required by the City Attorney and City staff; Item 8A would not be presented and considered during this meeting, however, members of the public who wish to comment may do so during general public comments (Item 6).
With no objection, Item 8A was removed from the agenda.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor announced the meeting rules of decorum and opened the public comments period for items not listed on the meeting agenda but that were within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Consent Calendar, and Closed Session.
Vanessa Ejike, Summer Intern, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, announced several of the Assemblymember’s upcoming events.
Joe Pak, Field Representative, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, announced several of the Assemblymember’s upcoming events.
Al Barlevy requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine. He submitted a document for the official record entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park supporting the resumption of a negotiated bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and reiterating its condemnation of all anti-semitism, anti- Arab racism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hate and incitement of violence.” (Documents submitted to the City Council at a public meeting are considered public record. Public requests for copies of the full-text, redacted written correspondence can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer).
Maha Afra requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Maragaret Villa requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Emmanuel Ronquillo requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Michael Diaz requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Sam Desai thanked the City Council for the additional pickleball courts placed at Liberty Park. He expressed concern regarding the nearby sprinkler system overwatering the area and suggested a fence around the courts. He also requested a Wildlife Impact Safety program and requested the City Council remove Item 7E regarding Heritage Park Play Island renovation, from the Consent Calendar, for separate consideration.
Krisha Vallejos requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Unidentified speaker requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer, announced that prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the one (1) written comment submitted for meeting items by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record. Requests for copies of the written comments submitted for this meeting can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
Written comments, if submitted by the deadline listed on the agenda, are considered part of the meeting record and are available upon request in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer during regular business hours.
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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated July 11, 2024 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos July 11, 2024 $5,159,191.09 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending May 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending May 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Award of contract to Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for the preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan, in accordance with City Council priority goal G2-02 (FY 2023-2024)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the proposed contract award is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings set forth in this agenda report;
2. Award a professional services contract to Kosmont & Associates, Inc., dba Kosmont Companies, in the amount of $109,475, for the preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan, and all associated actions required for such services;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendment increasing Account #110-211-61430 (Community Development - Office of the Director - Professional Services) by $44,475 to be allocated for professional services associated with the preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, change orders, or amendments that may be necessary to complete the specified scope of work, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for Metro Intersection (Hot Spots) Project, Project No. 19301, Bid No. 1543-24* (COUNCIL).
Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FOR SIDEWALK, LANDSCAPE AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12550 AND 12560 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CA 90703 (APN 7025-030-014)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in this agenda report;
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT
DEED FOR SIDEWALK, LANDSCAPE AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12550 AND 12560 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CA 90703 (APN 7025-030-014) (COUNCIL);
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7D. (continued)
3. Authorize the City Clerk to record the easement documents;
4. Award a contract to Excel Paving Company in the amount of $1,198,614, for Metro Intersection (Hot Spots) Project (total bid), Project No. 19301, Bid No. 1543-24;
5. Award a contract to Hartzog and Crabill, Inc. in the amount of $26,100, for construction administration and inspection services for Metro Intersection (Hot Spots) Project, Project No. 19301;
6. Award a contract to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $43,712, for geotechnical inspection and testing services for Metro Intersection (Hot Spots) Project, Project No. 19301; and
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, change orders, or amendments that may be necessary to complete the specified scope of work, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Award of contract for architectural design and engineering services for Heritage Park Play Island renovation, Project No. 23101* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Johnson.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed award of contract is categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15302, and 15061, based on the discussion and reasons as set forth above in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a contract to David Volz Design in the amount of $189,560 for architectural design and engineering services for Heritage Park Play Island renovation, Project No. 23101; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, change orders, or amendments that may be necessary to complete the specified scope of work, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Approval of annual enterprise and records management support and maintenance agreements for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the annual support and maintenance agreement purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as follows:
1. Carahsoft (Granicus) in the amount of $58,979.35;
2. Iron Mountain in the amount of $65,000.00;
3. Spectrum Enterprise (Charter Communications) in the amount of $118,100.64;
4. Open Text Corporation in the amount of $65,991.60;
5. HP, Inc. in the amount of $65,000;
6. Tyler Technologies in the amount of $77,728.06;
7. Infor Public Sector, Inc. in the amount of $57,961.43; and
8. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. in the amount of $62,864.55 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
7G. Approval of the municipal law enforcement services agreement by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Cerritos for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
A staff report was given by Daryl Evans, Public Safety Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve the municipal law enforcement services agreement by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Cerritos from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary change orders associated with the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4-0, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 22.94 – ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM OF
THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF A PUBLIC PLACE
AND AMENDING VALUE THRESHOLDS FOR THE DONATION OF, PLACEMENT OF, OR
CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS ART INSTALLATION IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, HEREIN REFERENCED AS DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2024-2* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING THE CITY OF CERRITOS MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IN-LIEU FEE (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this administrative activity is not a “project” under CEQA, and even if it were, the proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA review.
With no objection, Item 8A was removed from the agenda pursuant to a request made earlier in the meeting by the City Attorney in consultation with City staff. The detail of the request is memorialized after Item 5A in this document.
There was no discussion on this item and no action was taken.
9. New and Old Business
None.
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending legislation.
None.
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10. Legislative Items (continued)
10B. Review and consideration to support or oppose specific legislation in the State or Federal legislature or in the State or Federal Executive Office for signature.
None.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama and Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Solanki.
12. Closed Session
The City Council did not recess to Closed Session to discuss the two items listed on the agenda. There was no discussion or action taken on Item 12A or 12B.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager; Joseph Larsen, City Attorney’s Office Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager; Joseph Larsen, City Attorney’s Office Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Naresh Solanki
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: July 25, 2024