MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025, 7:00 PM, 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 Pastor Rob Golding, First Christian Reformed Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Naresh Solanki.
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:
Regal Cerritos (Business Spotlight).
Black Family Circle-Parent Advisory Committee of ABC Unified School District (Black History Month).
2023-24 Cerritos High School Girls Wrestling Team (ABC District Championship).
5B. Presentation of employee recruitment video.
An informational report was given by Scott Harvey, Communications Director. A promotional video was displayed.
There was no further action on this item.
The Mayor announced the meeting rules of decorum.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor 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.
Cristy Borza expressed concern regarding public safety and requested the closing of one (1) entrance accessing her neighborhood.
Dionne Washington expressed concern regarding public safety in her neighborhood.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Deanna Allen expressed concern regarding public safety in her neighborhood.
Lorieca Mota expressed concern regarding public safety and requested the closing of one (1) entrance accessing her neighborhood.
Suzy Vigil expressed concern regarding public safety and requested the closing of one (1) entrance accessing her neighborhood.
Elizabeth Boudreaux expressed concern regarding public safety in her neighborhood.
Norma Williamson expressed concern regarding public safety in her neighborhood.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager to: 1. Prepare a report for City Council discussion and consideration, at the February 27, 2025 Council/Agency meeting or sooner, of additional safety measures, including the potential for closing one (1) entrance into the neighborhood accessed by Bigelow Street and Bos Street and the Morning Sun neighborhood accessed by Spinnaker Street, Islandia Avenue, and Park Street; and 2. Meet with the affected residents on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Courtney Bankhead expressed support for City Council approval of a memorial bench program policy and the naming of a bench in honor of her late sister, Chelsea Bankhead (Agenda Item 7G).
Al Barlevy expressed concern regarding the Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCC) Handbook (Agenda Item 7F). He also expressed opposition to an additional extension of BCC terms (Agenda Item 7H).
Udit Dave expressed concern regarding public safety in his neighborhood and requested safety training for community members.
Mel Cortez expressed concern regarding public safety and requested the closing of one (1) entrance accessing his neighborhood and submitted a document for the official record. (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).
Sam Desai spoke regarding the Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Cerritos General Municipal Election.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the eighty-six (86) written comment(s) submitted for Item 6, by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record. Requests for copies of the written comment(s) 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.
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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
7A.1. Thursday, January 9, 2025, 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, January 9, 2025, 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
7A.2. Monday, February 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
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 Vo, to approve the Monday, February 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (2 – 0 – 0 - 3) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Johnson, Yokoyama, Solanki
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated February 13, 2025 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 13, 2025 $15,859,539.90 (COUNCIL)
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 February 13, 2025 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.2. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency February 13, 2025 $17,500.00 (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 December 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 December 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Award of contract for the replacement of theater box seats at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (Capital Project #24204) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a budget amendment for the Capital Improvement Project “Replacement of Theater Box Seats at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts” (Project No. 24204) providing a new allocation of $120,000 from the CCPA Endowment Fund and combining all project phases for a new total project budget of $420,000;
2. Award a contract to Yamada Enterprises under the CMAS Cooperative Contract in the amount of $397,979.64 for the Capital Improvement Project “Replacement of Theater Box Seats at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts” (Project No. 24204) as permitted by the Cerritos Municipal Code and Purchasing and Contract Policy; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any change orders that may become necessary to complete the scope of work discussed in the agenda report associated with this item and return any unused funding to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Fund at project closing (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)
7D. Award of contract for C-4 Well Site Re-design and Water Treatment Design, Project No. 23502, RFP No. 1556-24* (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 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 the subject report;
2. Authorize the budget amendment and corresponding appropriation of $1,194,858, including the advancement of $1 million from the estimated Fiscal Year 2025 -26 funding to the current fiscal year;
3. Award a contract to Hazen and Sawyer in the amount of $1,369,858 for design and engineering services for the C-4 Well Site Re-Design and Water Treatment Design, Project No. 23502, RFP No. 1556-24, and reject the other proposal; and
4. 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
7E. Award of contract for security enhancements and replacement of equipment for City facilities* (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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with JMG Security Systems for security enhancements in the amount of $271,997; and
2. 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)
7F. Approval of a handbook for the City’s appointed boards, commissions, and committees (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Celia Spitzer provided comments and suggestions for additional modifications to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook and submitted a document for the official record. (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).
Catherine Pascual provided comments and suggestions for additional modifications to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to approve the final City of Cerritos Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook, inclusive of the following modifications:
1. Standardize the document with consistent terms addressing members as “they,” throughout the document; and
2. Align terms of the Boards, Commissions, and Committees with that as stated in the Cerritos Municipal Code, Chapter 2.15 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2 – 0 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Vo, Solanki
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7G. Approval of a recommendation of the Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Working Group not to implement a memorial bench policy and program (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Courtney Bankhead expressed support for City Council approval of a memorial bench program policy and requested clarity regarding the exercise of City policies.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION (DID NOT CARRY): It was moved by Barrows and seconded by Vo, to make an exception to the City’s Naming and Renaming Policy (Cerritos Policy 7.06), and name a bench after the late Cerritos resident, Chelsea Bankhead (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. (continued)
The motion did not carry (2 – 3 – 0 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Vo
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Solanki
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. 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 TERMS
OF OFFICE FOR ADVISORY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ORIGINALLY APPOINTED TO A TWO-YEAR 2022-24 TERM, AND GENERALLY AMEND THE DATES OF SUCH TERMS (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
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 Barrows, to waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1048, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE
TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ADVISORY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ORIGINALLY APPOINTED TO A TWO-YEAR 2022-24 TERM, AND GENERALLY AMEND THE DATES OF SUCH TERMS (COUNCIL), inclusive of the following modifications to the proposed ordinance, as presented in the agenda report associated with this item (modifications noted in bold and strikethrough 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 July 1 of odd-numbered years the 1st day of the month after the Annual Mayoral Transition conducted in odd- numbered years to coincide with the City’s General Municipal Election cycle, or within ninety days thereof, whichever is earlier; 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 until their respective successors are appointed and qualified, for not more than ninety days, pending the qualification of his or her successor, whichever is earlier;
(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
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7H. (continued)
(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 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, June 30, 2025, pending the qualification of his or her successor, or within ninety days thereof, whichever is earlier (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2 – 0 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Vo, Solanki
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Award of contract for the purchase of production lighting equipment (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Award a purchase order to Barbizon Lighting Company under the local government BuyBoard cooperative agreement in the amount of $86,739.99 for Production Lighting Equipment, as permitted by the Cerritos Municipal Code and Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any change orders that may become necessary to complete the scope of work discussed in the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7J. Ratification of the City Manager’s regulation to continue the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency concerning a gasoline leak from a privately owned existing pipeline on the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine public golf course, and potential threat to the safety of persons and property requiring remediation, repair, and improvement of the public golf course and other City-owned public property, as specified (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Ratify the City Manager’s regulation to continue the proclamation of the local emergency as proclaimed in Resolution No. 2023-05, at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course and the nearby City property containing the C-4 well site;
2. Make the findings set forth in Sections one (1) through eight (8) of Resolution No. 2023-05, and incorporate by reference those findings, as they relate to the continued existence of a local emergency as specified; and
3. Direct staff to provide a report to the City Council regarding the local emergency at least once every 60 days, pursuant to Section 8630(c) of the California Government Code, until the City Council terminates the local emergency (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7J. (continued)
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 of the City of Cerritos Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given by Peter Kemp, Finance Manager/City Treasurer and Joe Ludin, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Vo, to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 City of Cerritos Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (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 waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL RESERVE POLICY TO DEFINE MINIMUM AND
TARGET RESERVE LEVELS AND PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE AND REPLENISHMENT OF CITY RESERVES (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
PRIORITIZATION POLICY TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING AND RANKING CAPITAL PROJECTS BASED ON OBJECTIVE CRITERIA (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative 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:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt a Resolution No. 2025-04, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL RESERVE POLICY (POLICY NO. 5.04) TO DEFINE MINIMUM AND TARGET RESERVE LEVELS AND
PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE AND REPLENISHMENT OF CITY RESERVES (COUNCIL);
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIZATION POLICY (POLICY NO. 5.05) TO PROVIDE A
STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING AND RANKING CAPITAL PROJECTS BASED ON OBJECTIVE CRITERIA (COUNCIL); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive fee analysis of City services and return to the City Council for consideration of a contract award (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of authorization of administrative approval of requests for use of the City Council Chamber for candidate forums conducted by nonprofit, non-partisan community organizations related to the City of Cerritos municipal elections (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION (DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND): The motion made by Barrows, to grant to City staff administrative approval authority to coordinate and schedule future requests from nonprofit, non-partisan community organizations to conduct candidate forums, which must include invitations to all qualified candidates, related to City of Cerritos General Municipal Elections, died due to lack of a second (COUNCIL).
There was no further action taken on this item.
9D. Review and consideration of general provisions related to the Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Cerritos General Municipal Election, pursuant to City Council consensus direction (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Al Barlevy expressed concern and provided suggestions regarding the Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Cerritos Municipal General Election.
Catherine Pascual expressed concern and provided suggestions regarding the Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Cerritos Municipal General Election.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, directed the City Clerk to add to the City’s website, information regarding provisional voting and same day voter registration (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.
10B.1. Review and consideration by the Cerritos City Council of a recommendation by the Legislative Ad Hoc Working Group for the submission of a letter to the League of California Cities requesting the listing of public safety as a top priority for the 2025 legislative cycle.
A staff report was given by Kathy Matsumoto, Assistant City Manager.
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 authorize the City Council to execute a letter to the League of California Cities (Cal Cities), requesting the listing of public safety as a top priority for the 2025 legislative cycle, modified to be addressed to current Cal Cities President, Lynne B. Kennedy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Barrows, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Solanki.
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11. Reports (continued)
11B. (continued)
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to review South Coast Air Quality Management District (District) proposed amended rules to reduce emissions from residential furnaces (Rule 1111) and water heaters (Rule 1121) by transitioning to zero- emission appliances, and draft a letter from the Mayor to the District, regarding the City’s position.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to prepare a report for City Council consideration of the naming of a Cerritos Park East facility after Rosemary Economy, founding member of the Let Freedom Ring Committee, former Planning Commissioner, and involved community member, in accordance with the City’s Naming/Renaming of City Facilities Policy (Policy No. 7.06).
12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL) Number of Potential Cases: 1
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) (COUNCIL) Number of Potential Cases: 1
12C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (COUNCIL) Name of Case: Castro v. City of Cerritos (U.S. Dist. Ct., Central Dist. Cal., Case No. 2:24-cv-09625-CBM-Ex)
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Pam Lee, City Attorney, provided the following Closed Session report:
The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C. Item 12D was not discussed. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:40 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, in memory of Rosemary Economy.
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/s/Cynthia Nava______________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Naresh Solanki______________________
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: February 27, 2025