MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 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 Ryan Klement, New Life Community Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 394.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Jennifer Hong
Council/Agency Member Mark E. Pulido
Council/Agency Member Sophia M. Tse
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Lynda P. Johnson
Mayor/Chair Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
Proclamations were made by the City Council honoring:
Dr. Winston Wong (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month).
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.
Jarrod Lujan expressed concern regarding public safety at the property owned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, located northwest of Gridley Road and 183rd Street.
Teddy Lloyd offered various suggestions for potential revenue generating opportunities, for the City.
Saul Lozada expressed concern regarding the quality of workmanship on City projects at the Cerritos Senior Center.
Al Barlevy thanked the City for recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and spoke regarding his community outreach efforts, expressing concern regarding recent nationwide and global occurrences.
Mel Cortez commended the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station for its efforts in public safety improvements and requested updates on City projects.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Sam Desai spoke regarding changes to the City’s event schedule; offered suggestions regarding Councilmember presence on social media; and spoke in support of transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Artellia Johnson spoke regarding the importance of community representation and public participation in municipal government.
Elaine Magee Magee expressed concern regarding pest control and weed abatement on an easement owned by Southern California Edison, located near her property.
Gilbert Lapena expressed concern regarding public safety at the property owned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, located northwest of Gridley Road and 183rd Street.
Howard Sachs expressed concern regarding management responsiveness at the Ivy Park at Cerritos facility.
Bill Sinko, Community Family Guidance Center representative, thanked the City Council for its support of the nonprofit organization and shared an update on the services provided to the Cerritos community.
Chris Yates, Deepa Badhwar, and Dr. Etelvina Jurado, Cerritos Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) representatives, shared updates related to the Chamber’s administration and upcoming events.
The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments submitted for Item 6 (7B.2.), 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.
REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
At this juncture, the City Council, by consensus, reordered the agenda to consider New and Old Business Item 9A, prior to consideration of the Consent Calendar.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated June 12, 2025 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos June 12, 2025 $9,352,697.26 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendments (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Mel Cortez spoke in support of alternatively using budgeted travel allowances for other City projects or facilities.
Sam Desai spoke in support of alternatively using budgeted travel allowances for other City projects or events.
Murali Vasudevan suggested the consideration of alternate cities for a Sister City program.
Catherine Pascual spoke in support of City Council approval of this item.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments submitted for Item 7B.2., by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record. Requests for copies of the written comment 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to call the question (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson
NOES: Hong, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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 authorize administrative-initiated Fiscal Year (FY) 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: 110-364-61340 (Outside Services)
Amount: $200,000 (Transfer)
Justification: A budget transfer is requested in the amount of $200,000 to cover unanticipated costs associated with emergency and preventative infrastructure work on Bloomfield Avenue. During routine inspection and planning for future mainline improvements, it was determined that several urgent actions were necessary to maintain the integrity and operational reliability of the water system; and
2. Account/Project: 110-111-53080 (Travel and Meeting) Amount: $5,500 (New Allocation)
Justification: A budget amendment in the amount of $5,500 is requested to cover a proposed international trip by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to the Philippines, in support of City Council direction to pursue a potential sister city relationship with a jurisdiction in the Philippines. The City Council Travel and Meeting budget is allocated to cover routine domestic travel by the City Council throughout the fiscal year. International travel is not budgeted as a component of the Travel and Meeting budget. Accordingly, a budget amendment in the form of a new allocation is required to accommodate the proposed travel. Approval of this budget amendment is in accordance with City Policy No. 1.12.040(c) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. An informational budget and audit compliance report and ratification of budget amendments from the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Receive and file this report; and
2. Ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as detailed in the Budget Adjustment Log (Exhibit 1 of the agenda report associated with this item) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FUNDS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading and adopt, Resolution No. 2025-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FUNDS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, May 22, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1049, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.22, ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1049, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.22, ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (COUNCIL); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1049, as required by California Government Code 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-44 AND DISSOLVING THE FINE ARTS AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-44 AND DISSOLVING THE FINE ARTS AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Receive and file the City of Cerritos 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to receive and file this report (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7G. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to contracts for Annual Water Mains and Appurtenances for Repairs and Services for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1529-23, with W.A. Rasic Construction Company and Doty Bros. Equipment Company (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Annual Water Mains and Appurtenances for Repairs and Services for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1529-23, with W. A. Rasic Construction Company, increasing the annual contract cost amount to $450,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Annual Water Mains and Appurtenances for Repairs and Services for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1529-23, with Doty Bros. Equipment Company, increasing the annual contract cost amount to $450,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract amendments, provided that the total cumulative increase does not exceed $50,000 or 15% of the original contract value, whichever is greater (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7H. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER, OR IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER OR ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE THE DESIGN OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AND STANDARDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ENGINEER, OR IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER OR
ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, TO SIGN AND VERIFY NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER, OR IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER OR ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE THE DESIGN OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AND STANDARDS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER, OR IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE ASSISTANT
CITY ENGINEER OR ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, TO SIGN AND VERIFY NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
At this juncture, the City Council, by consensus, reordered the agenda to consider New and Old Business Item 9B, prior to consideration of Item 8A.
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 PRECISE PLAN 2025-5, A PROPOSAL BY CLARKDALE
ESTATE HOMES, LLC TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF FIVE (5) TWO-STORY RESIDENCES AND FIVE (5) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE SIDEWALK, PARKWAY LANDSCAPE, AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17200-17224 CLARKDALE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APNS 7033-004-049, 7033-004-050, 7033-004-051, 7033-004-052, AND 7033-004- 055) (COUNCIL).*
*Pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Jeremy Loh, Senior Planner. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Catherine Pascual spoke in support of the subject project.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments submitted for Item 8A, 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 and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2025-5, A PROPOSAL BY CLARKDALE ESTATE HOMES, LLC TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF FIVE (5) TWO-STORY RESIDENCES AND FIVE (5) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE SIDEWALK, PARKWAY LANDSCAPE, AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17200-17224 CLARKDALE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APNS 7033-004-049, 7033-004-050, 7033-004-051, 7033-004-052, AND 7033- 004-055) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
At this juncture, the City Council, by consensus, reordered the agenda to consider New and Old Business Item 9C, prior to consideration of Item 8B.
8B. Review and consideration of the City of Cerritos 2025 Public Health Goals Report (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Alvin Papa, Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to direct staff to send confirmation to the regulatory agencies that the City of Cerritos 2025 Public Health Goals Report has been completed and a public hearing has been held (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (Boards, Commissions and Committees) (2025-2027 term) (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: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve Councilmember Pulido’s nomination listed below for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Ethan Jones Let Freedom Ring Committee
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to the following appointee:
Ethan Jones.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to approve Mayor Pro Tem Johnson’s nomination listed below, for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027, subject to City Council majority approval of Item 7D, as listed on the meeting agenda (adoption of an ordinance implementing the Economic Development Commission) (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Alfred Reyes, Jr. Economic Development Commission
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to the following appointee:
Alfred Reyes, Jr.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nominations listed below for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Pat Patnaik Parks and Recreation Commission
Celia Spitzer Property Preservation Commission
Sebastian Gonzalez Community Safety Committee
Karen Wilson Community Safety Committee
Al Barlevy Let Freedom Ring Committee
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to the following appointees:
Al Barlevy, Sebastian Gonzalez, Pat Patnaik, Celia Spitzer, and Karen Wilson.
9B. Review and consideration of the Mayor’s nominations for appointments to internal ad hoc working groups and external boards, commissions, and committees (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: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve Mayor Yokoyama’s updated nominations for service appointments for his 2025-26 Mayoral term, as listed below:
City Council Internal Ad Hoc Working Groups
Name Liaisons
Chamber of Commerce 1. Johnson 2. Tse
Community Workforce Agreement 1. Yokoyama 2. Hong
2. Approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nomination, as recommended by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Cerritos, of the following individual to fill the current and upcoming vacancies on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB), as listed below:
Name Term
Mr. Demeven Quirino July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 (remainder of unexpired term) July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027; and
3. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) “Agency Report of Public Official Appointments (Form 806),” as necessary, and “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external bodies and appointees (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. Review and consideration of options for establishing a nonprofit fundraising entity for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Jeff Thielke, Theater Executive Director. Additional information was provided by Susan DeLand, DeLand Consulting, and Michelle Byerly, The Nonprofit Partnership.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to direct the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor to establish a new fundraising effort at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), rebranding and restructuring the donor development activities at CCPA as needed (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9D. Review and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Preliminary Combined Financial Program for the City of Cerritos and the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the three (3) written comments submitted for Item 9D, by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record. Requests for copies of the written comment 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Revenue Adjustment Net Adjustment
1. Credit Card Processing Fee Recovery $100,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to authorize the following adjustments (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Revenue Adjustment Net Adjustment
2. Water Rate Adjustments $1,440,000
3. Sewer Rate Adjustments $11,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 0 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hong
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Revenue Adjustment Net Adjustment
6. Non-Enterprise Rate Study Adjustments $150,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
10. UbeFest Event $30,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to authorize the following adjustments (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
14c. Cancellation of Festival of Friendship Event ($15,000) 14d. Cancellation of Santa’s Holiday Island Event ($4,500) (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
14f. Santa’s Sleigh Day Event $23,600 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to continue consideration of the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget) until the City Council provides further direction at the June 26, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency Meeting:
Expenditure Adjustment (continued) Net Adjustment
14e. Lantern Festival Cultural Celebration Day $25,550 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
8b. Library Closure – Weekly ($200,000) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Tse
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Tse, to not fund any new community groups requests (Quilts of Valor) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
9. Community Group Funding Reduction ($2,500)
Addition to the ($74,050) adjustment approved
on May 22, 2025 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION (DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND): The motion made by Tse, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget), died due to lack of a second:
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
7. City Hall Closure (alternate Fridays) ($36,300) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
12. Cancellation of Cerritos News ($70,000) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 0 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Tse
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
16. Part-Time Staffing Study Total cost unknown (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 0 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hong
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Hong, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
11. Deferred Information Technology Maintenance and Projects ($99,000) (COUNCIL). (Deferral of network software, audio/visual support, low voltage wiring, fleet vehicle tracking, and video conferencing expenditures only)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
15. Water Capital Improvement Reprogramming $0 – Staff-initiated change (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to authorize the following adjustment (as listed in Exhibit 1 of the addendum to the agenda report associated with this Item) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Expenditure Adjustment Net Adjustment
13. 70th Anniversary Event ($30,000) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Tse
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9E. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING THE CITY’S DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
POLICY TO INCORPORATE RECENT LEGISLATIVE AND CASE LAW UPDATES, ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, AND SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL #7 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9E. (continued)
A staff report was given by Scott Harvey, Communications Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING THE CITY’S DIGITAL
COMMUNICATIONS POLICY TO INCORPORATE RECENT LEGISLATIVE AND CASE LAW UPDATES, ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, AND SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL #7 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL); and
2. Direct staff to enable public comments on City social media platforms (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9F. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS MODIFYING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE (COUNCIL).
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the one (1) written comment submitted for Item 9F, by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record. Requests for copies of the written comment 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to continue consideration of this item to a date uncertain (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending legislation.
None.
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10. Legislative Items (continued)
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, reported the City is making preparations for the State of the City event on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Hong and Mayor Yokoyama.
12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12C, 12D, 12E, and 12F as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Items 12A and 12B would not be discussed.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Pam Lee, City Attorney; Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services; Amy Thomas, Human Resources 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; Pam Lee, City Attorney; Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services; Amy Thomas, Human Resources Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
12C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL) Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
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12. Closed Session (continued)
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 Item 12C only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Items 12A, 12B, 12D, and 12E were not discussed. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:31 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025.
_/s/Cynthia Nava___________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
_/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama_________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: June 26, 2025