City of Cerritos COVID-19 update Please note that the following information capacity for retail business with entrance metering events, please visit the City’s website at cerritos.us. is current as of press time on December 16. For and no eating or drinking in the stores. Special It is recommended that residents remain at their the most updated City information related to hours were recommended for seniors and others homes and with members of their household as COVID-19, please visit cerritos.us. with chronic conditions or compromised immune much as possible and avoid activities that are not The City’s overnight parking restrictions morato- systems. Stand-alone grocery stores where the essential. Always wear a face covering whenever out- rium remains in effect through the end of January. principal business activity is the sale of food were side your home, keep your distance from others not Citations will not be issued for vehicles parked on allowed to operate at 35 percent capacity. in your household, wash your hands frequently and the street overnight without a permit or on street • Shopping centers – Indoor operation was allowed avoid crowds. Individuals with underlying health sweeping days. Parking enforcement will begin at 20 percent capacity with entrance metering and conditions and those who are older should remain again on Monday, February 1. no eating or drinking in the stores and all com- in their home and not be around others unless seek- The State issued a Regional Stay at Home Order mon areas closed. Special hours were recommend- ing routine or essential health care. that went into effect for Los Angeles County residents ed for seniors and others with chronic conditions As of press time, the County reported a total of on December 6, and was slated to remain in effect or compromised immune systems. 1,149 cases of COVID-19 in Cerritos and 18 deaths through December 27. The order could be extended • Hotels and lodging – Open for critical infrastruc- due to COVID-19. There were 36 reported cases of beyond this date if the projections of the Southern ture support only. COVID-19 in the unincorporated area of Cerritos. California Region’s total available adult ICU bed • Restaurants – Restaurants were allowed to be open The City’s website has a link titled “Novel Coronavi- capacity continue to be less than 15 percent. for take-out, pick-up or delivery only. Temporary rus in Los Angeles County” that opens a page with The State Order prohibited private gatherings outdoor seating was closed to the public. information about the number of cases in cities of any size, closed sector operations, including in- • Offices – Only remote operations were allowed ex- throughout the County. person dining at restaurants and personal grooming cept for critical infrastructure sectors where remote The first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in services, and required 100 percent masking and working is not possible. Los Angeles County on December 14. physical distancing. • Places of worship and political expression – Only The City will continue to update residents and The following sectors were required to close or outdoor services were allowed. the community through its website, email blasts, remain closed for all operations: • Entertainment production, including profes- Facebook group, Cerritos TV3 and “The Cerritos • Indoor recreational facilities sional sports – Operation was allowed without News.” To sign up to receive City email blasts, click • Hair salons and barbershops live audiences. Testing protocol and bubbles the “E-News” red envelope link on the homepage of • Personal care services were highly encouraged. the City’s website at cerritos.us. • Museums, zoos and aquariums The Order did not modify existing school guid- “ News” and “Lifelong Enrichment” • Movie theaters ance. Schools that were open under County proto- The January 2021 issues of the “Library News” • Wineries, bars, breweries and distilleries cols could continue to provide in-person instruction and “Lifelong Enrichment” will not be published. • Family entertainment centers as permitted. The publications are on hiatus pending the schedul- • Cardrooms and satellite wagering The following sectors were allowed to remain ing of upcoming services, programs and events. • Limited services as defined by the state open with appropriate infectious disease preventa- Public Health Resources • Live audience sports tive measures, including 100 percent masking and For the latest updates on COVID-19, please visit the • Amusement parks physical distancing: following websites: The following sectors had additional modifi- • Critical infrastructure • County of Los Angeles Department of Public cations in addition to 100 percent masking and • Non-urgent medical and dental care Health, publichealth.lacounty.gov physical distancing: • Childcare • California Department of Health, cdph.ca.gov • Outdoor recreational facilities – Outdoor operation The City continues to carefully monitor State • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cdc.gov was allowed without any food, drink or alcohol and County information about when and how City • World Health Organization, who.int  sales. Overnight stays for recreational visits at facilities will be allowed to reopen, and will provide campgrounds was not permitted. updates as they become available. For a complete • Retail – Indoor operation was allowed at 20 percent list of the status of City facilities, programs and Parking enforcement resumes on Feb. 1 The City’s overnight parking restrictions and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day video program enforcement will resume on Monday, February 1. City and youth contests planned Code Enforcement staff will issue warnings for two November 2016 • Volume 45 • Number 11 weeks and will then begin issuing citations on Monday, In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the than 300 words, preferably typed on letter-size paper. February 15. This includes citations issued for vehicles Published for the Citizens of Cerritos City of Cerritos will record a special program to air All art and writing contest entries should represent parked on the street on street sweeping days. Permits on Cerritos TV3 on Monday, January 18 at 3:30 p.m., the theme of “What Are You Doing for Others?” Con- are required to park on City streets between 3 and 5 a.m. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.. The piece will include remarks test entry forms are available at the Cerritos Library to help keep streets clear and allow residents and depu- by the Cerritos City Council and various tributes in and on the City’s website at cerritos.us. Completed art ties to quickly spot suspicious vehicles. honor of the occasion. and writing entries must be dropped off at the Cer- Overnight parking permit renewals for 2021 are As part of the City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ritos Library’s Sidewalk Service location by 5 p.m. on taking place now. Residents can submit their annual celebration, the Cerritos Library is sponsoring art Wednesday, January 6. The library is located at 18025 parking permit application or request an overnight and writing contests for students. The art contest is Bloomfield Avenue. The Sidewalk Service is available parking permit 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, by open to students in kindergarten through grade 12. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. visiting cerritos.us and clicking on “Parking Permits” Participants may submit one art entry, no larger than After judging, selected entries will be recognized under the Featured Links section. 12”x18,” using any drawing or painting materials. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day video and on the The Cerritos City Council recently amended the The writing contest is open to students in grades City’s website. For more information about the art and parking permit criteria to allow two-car garage 7 through 12. Participants may submit one writing writing contests, call the Community Participation households with five vehicles and five licensed drivers entry, which may be a poem or an essay with no more Division at (562) 865-8101.  Continued on page 2

January 2021 • Volume 50 • Number 1 Published for the Citizens of Cerritos Parking enforcement resumes on Feb. 1

Continued from page 1 to qualify for a second annual parking permit. Three- City Council/Successor Agency meetings are report on a January 2021 meeting agenda (after car garage households would require seven vehicles held at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday the January quarterly budget and audit compli- and seven licensed drivers to qualify for a second of every month. For details, call the Office of the ance report) to consider reinstatement of the pine parking permit. The Council also temporarily allowed City Clerk/Treasurer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday tree reforestation plan and program. all Cerritos residents and students with a driver’s through Friday at (562) 916-1248. • Adjourned in memory of Melinda Kimsey, former license and vehicle to be issued a limited “Special Cir- City employee and Economic Development Com- October 22, 2020 cumstance” parking permit that is valid for 90 days. missioner. • Awarded a professional services contract for For more information, call the Community Safety the maintenance of the City’s aquariums to November 12, 2020 Division at (562) 916-1266.  California Aquarium Consultants with a term • Waived full reading of and adopted Ordinance of 36 months with a provision for up to three No. 1035, an ordinance of the City Council of the 12-month extensions and rejected the other City of Cerritos, granting to Golden State Water proposal; and Company, a California corporation, a franchise Timely removal • Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement for the right to use or to lay and use pipes, on behalf of the City of Cerritos; and conduits and appurtenances for transmitting and of Christmas lights and • Authorized the City Manager or his designee to distributing water in, along, across, upon and decorations required execute any contract modifications that may be under the public streets, ways, alleys and places necessary to complete the specified scope of work. within the City of Cerritos. Residents are reminded to remove all Christmas • Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. • Directed the City Manager to place a report on lights and decorations in a timely fashion. The Cer- 1034, an ordinance of the City of Cerritos amend- the next meeting agenda regarding residential ritos Municipal Code requires that decorations and ing the Cerritos Development Map by changing parking permits for residents who can provide lights be removed within 15 days after a holiday to the zone classification of two adjacent parcels, proof their college students are attending college maintain the City’s park-like appearance. Therefore, measuring approximately ±1.35 acres in total, virtually from their home. lights should be removed by Saturday, January 9.  located at 10742, 10750 and 10754 Artesia Boule- • Authorized the Mayor or his designee to execute vard (APNS 7034-018-009, 7034-018-117), from Rent Deferral Agreement #2 between the City of Industrial (M) to Industrial/Commercial (MC), Cerritos and Crown Jewel of Pacifica, LLC and any herein referenced as Development Map Amend- related documentation to defer ground lease rent Christmas tree ment 2020-1. pursuant to the following rent deferral terms, in recycling offered • Approved the access and license agreement be- such form approved by the City Manager and the for residents tween the City of Cerritos and the Water Replen- City Attorney: ishment District for the installation of a ground- – Rent Deferral Term: A period not to exceed six Residents in single-family homes can recycle their water monitoring well at Cerritos Park East for a consecutive months – October 1, 2020 through Christmas trees beginning Saturday, December 26 period of 20 years with four additional five-year March 31, 2021 through Friday, January 8 by placing them at the curb term extensions; and – Total Rent Deferred: Approximately $68,973.28 for pick-up by 7 a.m. on their trash collection days. • Authorized the Mayor to execute the access and - October – December 2020, $33,645.50 The trees will be composted or used for the Los Ange- license agreement on behalf of the City of Cerritos. - January – March 2021 (CPI Increase TBD): les County Sanitation District’s daily landfill cover. • Waived full reading of and adopted Resolution Estimated $35,327.78 Trees to be recycled should not contain any lights, No. 2020-28, a resolution of the City Council of – Payback Terms: tinsel, nails, metal stands or decorations, and should the City of Cerritos granting an easement deed to - Payback to begin six months after the deferral not be placed in bags. Trees more than 4 feet tall Southern California Edison for utility purposes end date (October 1, 2021) should be cut in half. Flocked trees will be accepted. located at 12900 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos (APN - Payback shall be within a period of 12 months Businesses in Cerritos or residents living in apart- 7030-011-011). and/or no later than October 1, 2022, interest free ments or condominiums can place trees next to their • Waived further reading and introduced Ordi- - Payments can be made monthly along with trash bin for collection. For more information, call the nance No. 1035, an ordinance of the City Council regularly scheduled ground rent payments, in City’s Public Works Department at (562) 916-1220.  Continued on page 4 of the City of Cerritos, granting to Golden State one lump-sum, or a combination of both Water Company, a California corporation, a fran- - Penalty for non-payment: If full payment is chise for the right to use or to lay and use pipes, not received by October 1, 2022, payment shall conduits and appurtenances for transmitting and be required with the addition of 15 percent Repairs approved distributing water in, along, across, upon and interest on the outstanding balance under the public streets, ways, alleys and places • Approved the appropriation and expenditure for reclaimed water within the City of Cerritos. of funds in the amount of $247,640.53 from main line • Directed the City Manager to move forward with the Reclaimed Water Fund for the repair of the The Cerritos City Council has approved repairs of implementation of the 2020 City of Cerritos Santa reclaimed water main break; and a damaged reclaimed water main line located at the Sleigh Program. • Authorized the City Manager or his designee to intersection of Norwalk Boulevard and 166th Street. • Waived further reading of and adopted Resolu- execute any project-related change orders. Funds in the amount of $247,640.53 will be drawn tion No. 2020-29, a resolution of the City Council • Waived full reading of and adopted Resolution from the Reclaimed Water Fund for the project. The of the City of Cerritos designating portions of No. 2020-30, a resolution of the City Council 16-inch reclaimed water main was constructed in 1985 a City-owned land as street right-of-way along of the City of Cerritos, California, adopting and services both the east and west sides of the City. Studebaker Road (APN 7034-016-910), and the Cerritos Electric Utility Renewable Energy The cost for the initial investigation – including • Authorized the City Clerk to record the documents. Resources Procurement Plan, Compliance Period potholing, excavating and backfill – was $25,241.88. • Supported Proposition 20 as submitted to the vot- 3 (2017-2020) pursuant to Public Utilities Code Related necessary traffic control and pavement repairs ers on the November 3, 2020 Statewide General § 399.30(A). totaled $6,350.65. DMS Consultants, which designed Election ballot. • Waived full reading of and adopted Resolution No. the repair and re-routing of the water main over • Received and filed an informational budget and 2020-31, a resolution of the City Council of the City an existing storm drain box, was paid $4,000 for its audit compliance report for fiscal year 2020-21. of Cerritos, California, restricting and/or prohibit- services. Permits for the job cost $1,688. An isola- • Received and filed a report regarding Economic ing the parking of motor vehicles on portions of tion valve was installed at a cost of $32,810. Doty Bros. Development programs, services and initiatives, Dumont Avenue within the City of Cerritos. Construction Co. of Norwalk was awarded a $177,550 and a status of current development activities in • Directed the City Manager to prepare a report contract to perform the repairs on the water main line. the City of Cerritos. regarding expansion of a proposed City DSL/High The project, slated to start in January, is expected • Received and filed a report of the pine tree refor- Speed (Broadband) Internet program, including to take two to three weeks to complete. All residents estation plan – Year One summary and review. the potential hiring of a consultant to expedite and businesses within a 300-feet radius of the work • Directed the City Manager to place an agenda the process. site will be notified approximately two weeks before repairs commence.  “The Cerritos News” celebrates 50th anniversary

“The Cerritos News” newsletter turns 50 years old in 2021. Since 1971, the monthly publication has been providing Cerritos residents and businesses with the most current City news and information. Throughout the years, “The Cerritos News” has gone through various redesigns, some of which are shown at right. An archive of “The Cerritos News” going back to 2009 can be found on the City’s The Cerritos News turns 50 this year. Shown above (from left to right) are covers from the October 1971, website at cerritos.us. The City December 1973 and December 1993 editions. appreciates your readership.

Cerritos Library to Cerritos Library offers Sidewalk Service offer reading challenges While the Cerritos Library is closed to the public seven to eight business days. Overdue fines will not be through Beanstack during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sidewalk Service is charged during this time. available for cardholders. The pick-up service is avail- The Library staff adheres to all workplace policies Cerritos Library will offer a variety of reading able Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and practices to protect employee and public health challenges for children, teens and adults through the Cardholders can select up to 10 items (books, au- as directed by the County of Los Angeles Department online Beanstack reading tracking program starting diobooks, CDs and DVDs) from the Cerritos Library’s of Public Health’s Protocols for Opening for on Tuesday, January 19. eCatalog (catalog.ci.cerritos.ca.us). To place items on Curbside Pickup. Patrons are required to wear a face- The Beanstack service provides participants with tools hold, fill out the Sidewalk Service request form that covering when picking up holds. The pick-up table is to track reading goals and earn digital badges by partici- is linked from the library’s website at cerritoslibrary. disinfected after each pick-up. pating in reading challenges. The inaugural challenges us. Include your name, Cerritos Library card number, The public is able to register for a new Cerritos will include 1,000 Books before Kindergarten, Winter phone number, email address and the title and author Library card while the library is closed to the public. Wonderland and African American History Month. of each item that you’d like to check out. Please use Instructions are posted on the library’s website at A link for Cerritos Library cardholders to sign up the eCatalog to ensure that the items are available. cerritoslibrary.us. Applications can be submitted online, for Beanstack is available on the library’s website at You can also place holds by calling (562) 916-1342 by mail or over the telephone. After receiving an ap- cerritoslibrary.us. Parents will need to register their between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. plication, library staff will schedule an appointment for children who are age 12 or younger. You will be notified by telephone when the items the person to bring their required documents to a table A free Beanstack app for mobile phones is also are ready to be picked up. Upon notification, you have outside the Library for review, and will then issue the available and can be downloaded from the App Store five days to pick up your items. Any items not picked new library card if all the information is complete.  or Google Play. The app can scan ISBN barcodes to up after five days will be placed back into circulation. quickly add titles to the reading log and manage You will be asked to wait at the Library’s entrance family reading logs. Any logging in the app is auto- and your holds will be brought to a table to be matically tied to the reader’s progress in the library’s retrieved. Be prepared to show your Cerritos Library reading challenges. card, California Driver’s License or California I.D. The California State Library and California Library card to staff. Association have partnered to provide every California If you are picking up items for others, please jurisdiction with a subscription to the present their Cerritos Library Card, California Driver’s Beanstack platform at no charge. This partnership License or California I.D. card. uses CARES Act funding, made available through the Items should be returned in book drops located at Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cerritos Park East, Liberty Park or in the Civic Center For more information or to sign up for Beanstack, next to the Sculpture Garden. Returned items will visit the Cerritos Library’s website on or after Tuesday, remain on accounts during a quarantine period of January 19 at cerritoslibrary.us. 

City Council Meetings Program Highlights 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 14 (live), rebroadcasts: 7 p.m. on Friday, January 15 Cerritos Library Presents and 9 a.m. on Monday, January 18 NASA’s Universe of Learning: Exoplanets 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 28 (live), rebroadcasts: 7 p.m. on Friday, January 29 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 9 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19 and 9 a.m. on Monday, February 1 City of Cerritos 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Video Program 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18 Pedestrian Safety 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13; 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 23; and 7 p.m. on Monday, January 25 For Cerritos TV3 schedule and streaming video, visit: cerritos.us/RESIDENTS/tv3.php Follow pedestrian safety tips

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 CRISIS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL GROUPS The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station/Community Safety AND ORGANIZATIONS BELOW TO CONFIRM UPCOMING MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES. Center offers the following pedestrian safety tips: • Walk on sidewalks or paths; not in the street. If December 31 • New Year’s Eve January 2021 there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far S M T W T F S • All Recreation facilities closed. 1 2 to the left as possible. January 1 • New Year’s Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Always cross a street at a corner, using traffic 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, Library Sidewalk Service and all 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 signals and crosswalks. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Recreation facilities closed. 31 • Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars or other January 2 • Cerritos Certified Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-noon, northwest parking lot of obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you. the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Also on January 9, 16, 23 and 30. • Don’t rely solely on pedestrian signals; try to make January 4 • Rotary Club of Cerritos, noon, via Zoom. Also on January 18. Contact Dr. Bruce Bush at (562) 841-5096. eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of January 6 • Lunchtime Leaders, noon, via Zoom. Also on January 13, 20 and 27. Contact Larry Lee at (562) 484-5035. them. Do not assume that because you can see the • Toastmasters International Club 3828: Eclectic Dialectics, 7:30 p.m., The Grove at Cerritos, 11000 driver, the driver can see you. New Falcon Way, Cerritos. Also on January 13, 20 and 27. Contact Jimmy Chan at (562) 565-7676 or Dan Nino at • Look across all lanes you must cross and visually (562) 508-8099. clear each lane before proceeding. Just because January 10 • ‘Ahahui ‘O Lili‘uokalani Hawaiian Civic Club of Southern California, 10 a.m., John Jensen one motorist stops, do not presume drivers in other residence. Contact John Jensen at (562) 926-2286 for more information. lanes can see you and will stop for you. January 12 • Cerritos Republican Club, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Contact Mark Dameron at (562) 833-5380 or • Look left, right and left again when crossing, and [email protected] or visit cerritos-republican.org. keep looking as you cross. Walk – do not run – January 13 • Soroptimist International of Artesia-Cerritos, 6 p.m., via Zoom. Also on January 27. Contact Gabrielle across the street. Babcock at (972) 890-3636. • Be a safe pedestrian around cars. Watch for cars January 14 • City Council meeting, 7 p.m. that are turning or backing up. • Bellflower Unified School District Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., 16703 S. Clark Avenue, Bellflower. • Wear clothing and accessories incorporating reflec- January 18 • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day tive materials. • City Hall, City Clerk’s Office and Library Sidewalk Service closed. • Cross in a well-lit area at night. • City of Cerritos 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Video Program to air on Cerritos TV3 at • Never walk on freeways or in restricted zones. 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. • Hubert Humphrey Democratic Club, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Contact Elaine Duvali at (562) 924-3583 or • Carry a flashlight when walking at night. [email protected]. • Be alert to engine noise or backup lights on cars when January 21 • La Palma-Cerritos American Association of University Women, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Contact Karen Cox in parking lots and near on-street parking spaces. at (562) 519-0596 by January 20 to register. • Don’t wear headphones or talk, read or text on a January 28 • City Council meeting, 7 p.m. cell phone while crossing. • Safety tips for children • Parents and children should hold hands in Parking restricted Free tax preparation parking lots. on portions offered • Never allow children under age 10 to cross streets alone. Adult supervision is essential until you are sure of Dumont Avenue The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is offering free a child has good traffic awareness and judgment. The Cerritos City Council recently approved re- tax preparation for taxpayers who meet the follow- • Children should walk on direct routes with the few- stricting parking along portions of Dumont Avenue. ing qualifications for 2020: total income less than est street crossings. On-street parking will be restricted or prohibited $56,000; interest income less than $10,000; fewer • Make sure children know to cross 10 feet in front on weekdays at certain times on sections of the street than five stock transactions; self-employment ex- of a school bus, never behind, and to wait for for student and school drop-off and pick-up. The penses less than $5,000; and no rental income. adults on the same side of the street as the school restrictions will apply to portions on the west side The above qualifications are not required if bus loading or unloading zone. of Dumont Avenue, approximately 870 feet south taxpayers elect to self-file using free provided software. • Teach your child never to run out into a street for a of Artesia Boulevard and 1,330 feet north of 183rd Registration is required with the taxpayer’s name, ball, a pet or any other reason. telephone number and email address. Street; and on the east side of Dumont Avenue, ap- • Make sure children play in safe places away from Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will proximately 700 feet south of Artesia Boulevard and motor vehicles, such as yards and parks and never be no in-person tax preparation. Taxpayers will drop 235 feet north of 183rd Street. in the street. Fence off play areas from driveways off copies of related tax documents at the Norwalk Signs and curb markings will be installed and and streets.  local businesses and properties will be notified of Social Service Center, located at 11929 Alondra Bou- levard in Norwalk. For more information, call (562) the changes.  929-5961 or email [email protected].

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