Cerritos City Council Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Cerritos City Hall, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Mahesh Bhatt, All World Gayatri Pariwar, USA.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop 6793.
4. ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Carol Chen
Council/Agency Member Joseph Cho, Ph.D.
Council/Agency Member Mark Pulido
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bruce Barrows
Mayor/Chair Jim Edwards
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
John Hansen, expressed concerns that he has not received correspondence he had requested.
Paul Bellenbaum, resident, spoke regarding the location of the community bulletin board.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Approval of Register of Demands
7A. City of Cerritos dated September 13, 2012 (COUNCIL)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to approve the Register of Demands dated September 13, 2012 in the total amount of $7,234,214.60. The motion carried unanimously.
7B. Successor Agency dated September 13, 2012 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to approve the Register of Demands dated September 13, 2012 in the total amount of $71,000.00. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Approval of the Treasurer's Reports for the period ending July 31, 2012. (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to approve the Treasurer's Reports for the period ending July 31, 2012. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Approval of Minutes
9A. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting of August 23, 2012 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2012. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Miscellaneous
10A. Consideration and award of Bid No. 1144-13, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Mailing List Data Processing Services. (COUNCIL)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to award Bid No. 1144-13 to Marketing Software Company for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Mailing List Data Processing Services. The motion carried unanimously.
10B. Consideration and award of Bid No. 1146-13, Purchase of one new 1/2 ton pickup truck. (COUNCIL)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to award Bid No. 1146-13 to Wondries Fleet Group for the purchase of one new 1/2 ton pickup truck in the amount of $22,284.39. The motion carried unanimously.
10C. Consideration and award of Bid No. 1147-13, Purchase of One New 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck. (COUNCIL)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to award Bid No. 1147-13 to George Chevrolet for the purchase of one new 3/4 ton pickup truck in the amount of $31,445.23. The motion carried unanimously.
10D. Consideration and award of Bid No. 1148-13, Purchase of One New 1-1/2 Ton Truck with Utility Bed/Crane Platform. (COUNCIL)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Cho to award Bid No. 1148-13 to Theodore Robins Ford for the purchase of one new 1-1/2 ton truck with utility bed/crane platform in the amount of $56,934.80. The motion carried unanimously.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11A. Consideration to waive reading of and adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON NEW WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS, USE PERMITS, AND ANY OTHER LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS RELATED THERETO. (COUNCIL)
A staff report was provided by Ryan Carey, Management Analyst. It was noted that an amended Ordinance was provided for the Council's review.
Mayor Edwards opened the public hearing and public comments.
Creasie James, representing AT&T, requested a postponement of this item in order for stakeholders to have input in the drafting of a potential new Ordinance and express concerns with the moratorium.
Mayor Edwards closed public comments and the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows and seconded by Pulido to waive reading of and adopt amended Urgency Ordinance No. 972, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON NEW WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS, USE PERMITS, AND ANY OTHER LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS RELATED THERETO. The motion carried unanimously.
12. NEW AND OLD BUSINESS
12A. Consideration and approval of a tender agreement between the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency, Great American Insurance Company and Sea West Enterprises, Inc. with respect to the Cerritos Sheriff's Station expansion, Project No. 72103, for the correction of exterior stone veneer panels, in satisfaction of Performance Bond No. 5457192. (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
A staff report was given by Kanna Vancheswaran, Assistant City Engineer.
MOTION: It was moved by Chen and seconded by Barrows to approve a Tender Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency, Great American Company and Sea West Enterprises, Inc. for the correction of exterior stone veneer panels, in satisfaction of Performance Bond No. 5457192. The motion carried unanimously.
12B. Consideration to waive reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, ADOPTING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR CERRITOS PARK EAST PLAYGROUND RECONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NO. 10123 - GRANT NO. 58B9-12-2267, FUNDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT. (COUNCIL)
A staff report was given by Kanna Vancheswaran, Assistant City Engineer.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido and seconded by Chen to waive reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2012-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, ADOPTING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR CERRITOS PARK EAST PLAYGROUND RECONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NO. 10123 - GRANT NO. 58B9-12-2267, FUNDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT. The motion carried unanimously.
12C. Consideration to waive reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF GENERAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS FOR A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) GRANT FOR TRANSIT AMENITIES AT VARIOUS SHARED CERRITOS ON WHEELS (COW) BUS STOPS. (COUNCIL)
A staff report was given by Eduardo Vega, Associate Planner.
MOTION: It was moved by Chen and seconded by Pulido to waive reading of an adopt Resolution No. 2012-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF GENERAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS FOR A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) GRANT FOR TRANSIT AMENITIES AT VARIOUS SHARED CERRITOS ON WHEELS (COW) BUS STOPS.
The motion carried pursuant to the following roll call vote:
AYES: Chen, Cho, Pulido, Edwards
NOES: Barrows
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
13. Legislative Items
13A. Report on Pending Legislation
None.
13B. Action to support or oppose specific legislation pending in the California Legislature or pending in the California Governor's Office for signature.
None.
14. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Report on Meetings
Reports were provided by Councilmembers Pulido, Cho, and Chen, Mayor Pro Tem Barrows, and Mayor Edwards.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed staff to consider the "Goodwill" item at the October 11, 2012 Regular City Council meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
ATTEST:
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk
/s/Jim Edwards
Jim Edwards, Mayor/Chair
/s/Art Gallucci
Art Gallucci, Successor Agency Secretary
Approved: September 27, 2012
