MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024, 7:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CER RITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. MAYOR SOLANKI PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM HIS ROOM AT THE PULLMAN DANANG BEACH RESORT, 101 VO NGUYEN GIAP STREET, KHUE MY WARD, NGU HANH SON DISTRICT, DA NANG, 5500, VIETNAM , AND THIS AGENDA WAS POSTED AT THAT LOCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
At this juncture, Mayor Solanki requested Mayor Pro Tem Vo serve as the Chair of this meeting, as Mayor Solanki was participating in the meeting via teleconference.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Jerry Maris, Calvary Cross Chapel.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Cerritos Aquatics Club.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency/Authority Member Bruce W. Barrows
Council/Agency/Authority Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency/Authority Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor/Chair/Chair Naresh Solanki
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
A proclamation was made by the City Council honoring:
Richard Martinez (Recognition of service as Parks and Recreation Commission Member).
Tristan Chen, Jason Paul Gabertan-Tenazas, Nathan Shin-Lee, and Braedon Wan (Rank of Eagle Scout).
Ishaan Khisti (10th Place – 1-meter springboard; 11th Place – platform diving, 2024 USA Diving Junior National Championships).
Xavier Zhang (10th Place – 3-meter springboard; 10th Place - platform diving, 2024 USA Diving Junior National Championships).
5B. Informational update on the Tuesday, March 4, 2024 General Municipal Election.
An informational update on the Tuesday, March 4, 2024 General Municipal Election was given by Cynthia Nava, Acting City Clerk. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no further action on this item.
The Mayor Pro Tem announced the meeting rules of decorum.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor Pro Tem 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.
Cynthia Nava, Acting City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the one (1) written comment submitted for Item 6, 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.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
Announcement regarding Item 7B.2
Cynthia Nava, Acting City Clerk, announced that the December 12, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting/Authority Special Meeting Agenda, listed the incorrect period ending date for the Council/Agency Treasurer’s Reports (Item 7B.2.); the correct period ending date would be captured on the December 12, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency/Authority Meeting minutes document (Item 7B.2.).
Announcement regarding Items 7D and 7I
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced a summary of the recommendation for final action on the salary schedule and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits, for any City employee defined as a “local agency executive,” pursuant to California Government Code Section 3511.1(d). This announcement was related to agenda Items 7D and 7I, as required by California Government Code Section 54953(c)(3).
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
7A.1. Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special 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 December 12, 2024 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos December 12, 2024 $1,245,003.59 (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. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending October 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY)*.
*As noted by Acting City Clerk, Cynthia Nava, the period end date of the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports was corrected subsequent to the posting of the agenda for this meeting. The period end date was originally, incorrectly noted on the agenda as September 30, 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending October 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.3. Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendments (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to authorize administrative initiated Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendments in accordance with Joint Budget Resolution No. 2024-12/CSA No. 2024-01 and the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy 2.04) as adopted by the City Council, as follows:
1. Account/Project: 110-631-61290 (Marketing Expense)
Amount: $200,000 (Transfer)
Justification: A budget amendment is requested to transfer $200,000 from unused artist fees to advertising efforts for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA).
This transfer is necessary to provide an advertising boost for the remainder of the season, as the Season Brochure's effective shelf life has expired and additional shows have been added. The transfer will also partially restore advertising funding to previous fiscal year levels, supporting efforts to maximize revenues for the upcoming performances; and
2. Account/Project: 110-552-97070 (Equipment & Machinery) Amount: $203,000
Justification: A budget amendment is requested for $203,000 in additional funding to support Phase II of the City's ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) camera program. This phase involves installing 22 cameras at selected intersections to enhance the City's burglary abatement strategy. Unlike Phase I, which required fewer cameras, Phase II includes wider intersections that demand specialized equipment to ensure comprehensive coverage (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.3. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of completion of the 2024 biennial review of the Cerritos Conflict of Interest Codes pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 by waiver of full reading of and adoption of A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND CERRITOS PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 2022-44, CSA 2022-03, AND CPFA 2022-01 (COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to waive further reading of and adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-34, CSA 2024-03, and CPFA 2024-01,
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND CERRITOS PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 2022-44, CSA 2022-03, AND CPFA 2022-01 (COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Approval of salaries, salary schedules, and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to local agency executives as defined in Government Code Section 3511.1; and ratification thereof as set forth in Resolution No. 2024-33, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Cerritos providing for certain adjustments in the employment system and the personnel policies, for full-time exempt employees, full-time confidential employees, part-time confidential employees and repealing resolution No. 2024-04 and all related amendments (COUNCIL.)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve the salaries, salary schedules, and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to the City’s local agency executives, as defined in Government Code Section 3511.1 (d), and as identified in the agenda report associated with this item; and
2. Ratify those salaries, salary schedules, and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits as set forth in Resolution No. 2024-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN
THE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES, FOR FULL-TIME EXEMPT
EMPLOYEES, FULL-TIME CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, PART-TIME CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04 AND ALL RELATED AMENDMENTS (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Authorization of an agreement with the City of South Gate for the lease of water rights by the City of Cerritos for Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a water rights lease agreement for a total of 1,000 acre- feet of groundwater by the City of Cerritos from the City of South Gate for each of Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 for a three (3) year dollar amount of $540,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Award of a professional services contract for financial consulting services related to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System upgrade and other financial projects (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Authorize a professional services contract with Governmental Financial Services for financial consulting services related to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrade and other financial projects in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually;
2. Authorize a Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendment for an additional appropriation of $25,000 to the Finance Division’s professional services account to fund financial consulting services outside the scope of the ERP project; 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
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. Appointment of Pam K. Lee as Cerritos City Attorney, and approval of agreement for City Attorney and General Law Municipal Services (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
A staff report was given by Robert A. Lopez, City Manager.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Appoint Pam K. Lee as City Attorney for the City of Cerritos; and
2. Approve the agreement for General Law Municipal Services, with the firm of Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, represented by Pam K. Lee who will be serving as Cerritos City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the subject agreement on behalf of the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Approval of agreement for Special Counsel Legal Services (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve the agreement for Special Counsel Legal Services, with Rutan & Tucker, LLP, generally represented by William H. Ihrke, to provide specialized legal services for the City on an as-needed basis, at an hourly rate of $300.00; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the subject agreement on behalf of the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Appointment of, and approval of Employment Agreement for, Cynthia Nava as Cerritos City Clerk (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
A staff report was given by Robert A. Lopez, City Manager.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7I. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Appoint current Acting City Clerk, Cynthia Nava, as the Cerritos City Clerk; and
2. Approve the Agreement for Employment of City Clerk for Cynthia Nava (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7J. Approval of modifications to the 2025 Cerritos public meeting schedule (Community Safety Committee Meeting Location) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the changes to the 2025 public meeting schedule to move the location of the Community Safety Committee meetings from the Community Safety Center Conference Room in the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station to the City Council Chamber (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 5-0, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-1, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY
OWNER TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND MANUFACTURING USES AT 17316 AND 17326 EDWARDS ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7003 -004-026)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2024-10, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING OFFICE BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCT A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUIDLING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 17316 AND 17326 EDWARDS ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7003-004-026)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Sections 15300.2 and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager, announced the following corrections (noted in strikethrough and red bold font, below) to the proposed, subject Conditions of Approval. The corrections listed below were made subsequent to the posting of the agenda and distribution of the agenda reports, for this meeting.
54. Artesia Boulevard Sidewalk. The applicant shall remove approximately 260 180 square feet of existing sidewalk along Artesia Boulevard and provide new sidewalk per City standards. Contact the City’s Public Works Department for specific locations of sidewalks to be removed and replaced.
55. Edwards Road Curb and Gutter. The applicant shall remove approximately 75 square linear feet of existing concrete curb and gutter along Edwards Road near the northernmost driveway, and construct new curb and gutter per City standards. Contact the Public Works Department for the specific locations of the curb and gutter to be removed and replaced.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing and public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt the following captioned resolutions:
Resolution No. 2024-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-1, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO
PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND
MANUFACTURING USES AT 17316 AND 17326 EDWARDS ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7003-004-026) (COUNCIL); and
Resolution No. 2024-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2024-10, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING OFFICE BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCT A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUIDLING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 17316 AND 17326 EDWARDS ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7003-004-026)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Sections 15300.2 and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration for the Cerritos City Council to prioritize the strategic goals and approve objectives to guide the preparation of the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and Strategic Financial Plan in accordance with the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy No. 2.04) (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
Staff reports were given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services and Mike Egan, representative from the City’s Strategic Plan consulting firm, Tripepi Smith. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to direct staff to:
1. Schedule a Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Working Group (Mayor Pro Tem Vo and Councilmember Barrows) meeting in January or February, 2025, to discuss the following items:
a. Establishment of a reserve policy by fund type, defining minimum and target levels, with automatic actions triggered when reserves fall below or exceed these thresholds;
b. Establishment of a cost recovery policy by function, prioritizing enterprise funds; and
c. Establishment of a policy of target funding levels for unfunded pension liabilities;
2. Prioritize the City’s strategic goals in the following rank order:
a. Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety;
b. Goal 2: Attract and Retain a Highly-Skilled Workforce; c. Goal 3: Assess and Maintain Infrastructure;
d. Goal 4: Strengthen Economic Development;
e. Goal 5: Improve Technology Resources;
f. Goal 6: Focus on Fiscal Transparency and Sustainability; g. Goal 7: Improve Community Communications; and
h. Goal 8: Ensure Continued Excellence in Community Recreation and Cultural Programing;
3. Adopt the Strategic Plan, inclusive of the following modification:
Include verbiage under the strategic planning Goal No. 4 (Strengthen Economic Development) to develop a different marketing strategy for businesses, bifurcated from strategic planning goal Objective No. 7.3 (Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for economic development) under Goal no. 7 (Improve Community Communications); and
4. Direct the City Manager to utilize these goals and objectives in the development of the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Vo, Solanki
NOES: Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. Review and consideration of a school tree-planting initiative suggested by the Parks and Recreation Commission (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, Director of Community and Cultural Services.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to deny the subject Parks and Recreation Commission-initiated request (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 1 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Vo
NOES: Yokoyama
ABSENT: Solanki
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration by the City Council of the City of Cerritos of a handbook for the City’s appointed boards, commissions, and committees (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Ryan Carey, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public comments period.
Catherine Pascual expressed support for the consolidation of certain boards, commissions, and committees (BCCs); requested consistent requirements for members of BCCs; and suggested all BCCs have regular meeting schedules and that meetings not be listed as “as needed.”
Celia Spitzer expressed support for the promulgation of a handbook for boards, commissions, and committees (BCCs); the consolidation of certain BCCs; suggested all BCCs have regular meeting schedules and that meetings not be listed as “as needed;” requested the City Council only provide direction to staff with regard to amendments to the BCC handbook, but not approve the handbook at this meeting; and requested to meet with staff to share ideas for modifications to the handbook.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the public comments period closed.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the Charter employees to continue to develop and provide an educational program for residents on the inner-workings of City operations, similar to that of the City of Lakewood Leadership Academy.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the City of Cerritos Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCC) Handbook, pending further minor edits, and direct staff to:
1. Schedule a meeting with Celia Spitzer and the Protocol Manual Ad Hoc Working Group (Councilmember Barrows and Mayor Pro Tem Vo) to review and discuss minor modifications to the BCC Handbook; and
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
2. Bring reports back to the City Council at future meetings, to review and consider the first and second readings of ordinances that would amend the Cerritos Municipal Code as needed, pursuant to the final, adopted BCC Handbook (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Vo, Solanki
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
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, provided an update on public safety measures in the City and announced the retirement of Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. He also congratulated the newly appointed City Attorney, Pam Lee, Assistant City Attorney Shukan Patel, and City Clerk, Cynthia Nava, and thanked outgoing City Attorney Bill Ihrke, for his years of service to the City.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Mayor Solanki, Councilmembers Yokoyama, Barrows, and Johnson, and Mayor Pro Tem Vo.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12D and 12E, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Items 12A, 12B, and 12C would not be discussed.
12A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: Position of City Clerk
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: Position of City Attorney
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12. Closed Session (continued)
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: Special Legal Counsel
12D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services; Amy Thomas, Enterprise Services Manager; Joseph Larsen, City Attorney's Office
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services; Amy Thomas, Enterprise Services Manager; Joseph Larsen, City Attorney's Office
Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
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 12D and 12E. Items 12A, 12B, and 12C were not discussed. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:18 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024.
/s/Cynthia Nava____ __
Cynthia Nava
Acting City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Naresh Solanki__ __
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: January 9, 2025