MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 Bruce W. Barrows.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Bruce W. Barrows
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor/Chair Naresh Solanki
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
A proclamation was made by the City Council honoring Dr. Jose Fierro, Cerritos Community College President (Hispanic Heritage Month).
5B. City Council recognition of City Clerk Vida Barone’s final Cerritos City Council meeting.
A proclamation was presented by the City Council to retiring City City Clerk Vida Barone in honor and recognition of her 14 years of service to the City of Cerritos.
5C. Review and consideration of appointments, removals, and filling of scheduled or unscheduled vacancies on the Cerritos Advisory Boards (2022-24 term) (COUNCIL).
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve Councilmember Barrows’ nomination, as listed below, to fill an unscheduled vacancy for the remainder of the 2022-24 term of service (COUNCIL):
Nominee Name Advisory Board
David Albright Parks and Recreation Commission
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
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.
John Darnell expressed concern regarding lack of a Neighborhood Watch meeting location at Frontier Park due to the removal of the benches at the former picnic shelter area.
Peter Park expressed concern regarding illegal dumping and damage done by a contractor performing work in the City.
David Pylman expressed thanks to City staff for their assistance with the new City website, thanked the City Clerk for her service, and expressed concern with the Ticketmaster services at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Jerry Jenson expressed support for the improvement of the parking situation near the Gold’s Gym in Cerritos.
Sam Desai thanked the City Clerk for her years of service to the City of Cerritos.
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.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, August 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated September 12, 2024 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos September 12, 2024 $5,700,207.30 (COUNCIL)
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.1. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Register of Demands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated September 12, 2024 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency September 12, 2024 $2,013.00 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending July 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending July 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.4. An informational budget and audit compliance report and ratification of budget amendments from the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Receive and file the agenda report and exhibits associated with this item; and
2. Ratify the executed budget amendments from the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24 as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log (Exhibit 1 of the agenda report associated with this item) (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.4. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Award of contract for Sports Complex fencing refurbishment, Project No. 20106, Bid No. 1553-24* (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 Barrows, 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 above in this agenda report;
2. Award a contract to DASH Construction Company, in the amount of $73,972 for Sports Complex fencing refurbishment (total bid), Bid No. 1553-24, and reject the other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for development of a Citywide innovation and technology master plan* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Award a professional services agreement to ClientFirst Technology Consulting, in the amount of $74,850 for the development of a Citywide innovation and technology master plan (ITMD), RFP No. 1552-24;
2. Authorize a FY 2024-25 budget amendment for an additional appropriation of $24,850, for the development of a comprehensive ITMP;
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
3. Direct the City Manager or designee to present for review the final draft ITMP report to the Information Technology Ad-Hoc Working Group prior to presenting the final report for review and consideration by the City Council; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project related change orders (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Receive and file the 2024 local agency biennial notice pursuant to the Political Reform Act and direct any proposed amendments to be presented to the City Council and its subagencies at their December 12, 2024 meeting (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Receive and file the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer to present proposed changes to the conflict of interest codes joint resolution to the City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority at the December 12, 2024 Council/Agency meeting for their review and consideration (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADDING CHAPTER 2.42 TO TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA POLITICAL REFORM ACT (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1046, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADDING CHAPTER 2.42 TO TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN
FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA POLITICAL REFORM ACT (COUNCIL); and
2. If feasible, add hyperlinks to specific Councilmember campaign disclosure filings under each Council name on the “Mayor and City Councilmembers” page on the City’s website (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration to approve a professional services agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for public agency executive management recruitment services for the position of Cerritos City Clerk (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Bill Ihrke, City Attorney.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the proposed contract approval 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. Approve a professional services agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for public agency executive management recruitment services for the position of Cerritos City Clerk, and all associated actions required for such services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendment for a new appropriation of $29,500 to be allocated for professional services associated with the public agency executive management recruitment services for the position of Cerritos City Clerk (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Vo, Solanki
NOES: Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Item 6A listed on the Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting agenda was considered immediately following the New and Old Business Item 9B. Council action on Item 6A is listed below and in the minutes of the Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting.
6A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE TWO-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE FOR 2022-24 ADVISORY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
David Pylman expressed concern with the protocol for the development of new Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Commissions and the selection of their corresponding advisory board members.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama and seconded by Barrows to waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1047, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE TWO-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE FOR 2022-24 ADVISORY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COUNCIL), containing the modifications to the Cerritos Municipal Code chapter 2.15 with deletions in strikeout text and additions in bold italics text:
Chapter 2.15 - Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees Section
2.15.010 Terms of Office
(a) All City Council appointments to City of Cerritos Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees shall be for a term of two years commencing on the 1st day of the month after the Annual Mayoral Transition conducted in even odd-numbered years to coincide with the City's General Municipal Election cycle; or shall expire earlier if the Councilmember making the appointment ceases to hold office as a member of the Cerritos City Council. Persons appointed may be removed by action of the Councilmember making the appointment, subject to approval by the City Council or by a majority vote of the City Council. Appointments may be extended pursuant to subsection (b) of this section;
(b) The term of any regular member of any City of Cerritos Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee is automatically extended for not more than ninety days pending the qualification of his or her successor;
(c) If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Such appointment shall be made by the Councilmember making the original appointment, with the approval of the City Council; and
(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, for members serving the 2022- 2024 term only, the term of any regular member of any City of Cerritos Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee is automatically extended for not more than one hundred eighty days through and including the last day of the month in which the Mayor is selected pursuant to Section 404 of the Cerritos City Charter as part of the 2025 annual Mayoral Transition, pending the qualification of his or her successor
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6. New and Old Business (continued)
6A. (continued)
(COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending legislation.
None.
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
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, thanked the City Clerk for her years of service to the City of Cerritos.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Yokoyama, Barrows, and Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Vo and Mayor Solanki.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: Position of City Clerk
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 Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12C. 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
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12. Closed Session (continued)
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, provided the following Closed Session report:
The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C.
ITEM 12A.
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Appoint Cynthia Nava, current City Clerk Division Manager, as acting City Clerk for the City of Cerritos, commencing Saturday, September 14, 2024; and
2. Directed the City Attorney to bring to the next City Council/Successor Agency meeting an agreement between the City and Ms. Nava to serve as the Acting City Clerk, with general scope of work provisions to serve in that role (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vo
ABSTAIN: None
Items 12B and 12C were not considered and there was no reportable action for Items 12B and 12C.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. in memory of Loreta Perlas.
/s/ Cynthia Nava __
Cynthia Nava
Acting City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Naresh Solanki __
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: September 26, 2024