City Council Meeting

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. COUNCILMEMBER VO PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM 17702 OWEN AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703, AND THE MEETING 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. 2. Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Jeff Ludington, Generations Church. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Panthers – Cerritos Youth Flag Football Team (Intermediate Division). 4. Roll Call The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance: Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson Council/Agency Member Chuong Vo (via teleconference) Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Naresh Solanki Mayor/Chair Bruce W. Barrows 5. Presentations/Appointments 5A. Presentations None. 5B. 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. There were no public comments received on this item and no action was taken. 6. Public Comments and Suggestions The Mayor opened the public comments period. Written Correspondence: (Written correspondence submitted by the deadline listed on the agenda is considered public record. Prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency received copies of the full-text unredacted written correspondence that was submitted for this item. 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.) Ijya Karki requested that Council consider returning to the hybrid public meeting format to allow for virtual public participation. Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.

City of Cerritos Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 2 of 6 7. Consent Calendar 7A. Approval of Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7B. Approval of Register of Demands 7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated November 9, 2023 (COUNCIL). MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows: City of Cerritos November 9, 2023 $9,564,112.19 (COUNCIL) The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Reports City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending September 30, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending September 30, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows: AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7D. Award of contract for parts and services to repair Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chairs at the Cerritos Library, Bid No. 1527-23 (COUNCIL). MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to award a contract to Pivot Interiors, Inc. in the amount of $19,862.95 for parts and services to repair Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chairs at the Cerritos Library (total bid) and reject the other bids (COUNCIL).

City of Cerritos Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 3 of 6 7. Consent Calendar (continued) 7D. (continued) AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 8. Public Hearings None. 9. New and Old Business 9A. Review and consideration of renaming three of the Cerritos Library Study Rooms for Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Chien-Shiung Wu (COUNCIL). A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian and Marketing Manager. 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 by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to direct staff to: 1. Order new Study Rooms signs from TFN Architectural Signage for the names of the top three (3) vote-getters in the Cerritos Library Study Room Names Voting Survey, including Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Chien-Shiung Wu; 2. Conduct an online survey for the community to vote for the three (3) male names to remain in place for Cerritos Library Study Rooms; and 3. Replace and install signs, as applicable, and update the Study Room names listed on the Cerritos Library’s website and on the Study Room reservations confirmation slips (COUNCIL). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9B. Review and consideration of an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL). Staff reports were given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager and Amandeep Mann, Associate Civil Engineer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed. 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. (minutes continue on the next page)

City of Cerritos Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 4 of 6 9. New and Old Business (continued) 9B. (continued) MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log (Exhibit 1) of the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL). The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows: AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING SECTION 2.04 (STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET PREPARATION POLICY) OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL RELATED TO SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS AND OTHER SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (COUNCIL). A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager. 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 by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to refer review of the proposed amendments to the City Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (2.04) to the Policy and Procedure ad hoc working group and return their recommendations to the City Council for consideration (COUNCIL). The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows: AYES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows 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. (minutes continue on the next page)

City of Cerritos Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 5 of 6 11. Reports 11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director None. 11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson and Yokoyama, and Mayor Pro Tem Solanki. Councilmember Johnson submitted a document for the record entitled, “Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.” (Documents submitted during the meeting are considered public record and can be requested at the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.) CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report at a future meeting for City Council consideration of the “Operation Green Light for Veterans” resolution. 12. Closed Session Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. 12A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, and Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager 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, Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, and Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager 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 12A and 12B as listed on the agenda. There was no reportable action taken on either item and there was nothing further to report. 13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. in memory of Ethan Soriano.

City of Cerritos Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 6 of 6 /s/Vida Barone Vida Barone City Clerk/Agency Secretary ATTEST: /s/Bruce W. Barrows Bruce W. Barrows Mayor/Agency Chair APPROVED: November 27, 2023

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - UPDATED

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS

AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 9, 2023 - 07:00 P.M.

CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 COUNCILMEMBER VO WILL PARTICIPATE VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM 17702 OWEN AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703, AND THIS AGENDA WILL BE POSTED AT THAT LOCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE

Agenda Materials

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PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION

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Public Comments

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Call to Order

9B - Powerpoint

2.

Invocation The California Court of Appeal has concluded that sectarian prayer as part of the City Council meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.

Invocation - Revised

Invocation

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Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance - Revised

Pledge of Allegiance

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Roll Call

5.

Presentations/Appointments

5A.

Presentations

Presentations

5B.

Review and consideration of appointments, removals, and filling of scheduled or unscheduled vacancies on the Cerritos Advisory Boards (2022-24 term) (COUNCIL).

Agenda Report

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Public Comments and Suggestions This section is reserved for comments related to the Consent Calendar, Closed Session, and/or items not listed on the agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person.

7.

Consent Calendar Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Subject to the discretion of the legislative body, there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a legislative body member or citizen so requests, in which event the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

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