MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 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 the 2025 BASES Program – Juarez Elementary School.
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:
Asha, Ayanna Esther, and Acacia Ann Greenidge; and Yolanda Williams, President, Pi Sigma Omega, a chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Juneteenth Recognition).
Antonio Lavermon, LGBTQ+ Program Facilitator and Liaison, Cerritos College (Pride Month Recognition).
The White Lotus Florist (Business Spotlight).
5B. An informational report and overview of the services provided by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
Informational reports were given by Mark Bollman, Board of Trustees Member (Cerritos representative), and Caroline Gongora, Public Information Coordinator, of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no action taken on this item.
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.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Howard Sachs expressed concern regarding management at the Ivy Park at Cerritos facility.
Melissa Meng, Summer Intern for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, spoke regarding State Assembly events and services.
Daryl Terrell expressed concern regarding catalytic converter theft and requested the City adopt an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager to conduct research regarding a potential ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter, inclusive of an existing such ordinance in the City of Artesia.
Gabriel Abboud expressed concern regarding recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) local activity.
Mel Cortez spoke in support of increased community involvement in Neighborhood Watch programs.
Case van der Linden expressed concern regarding watering of newly planted parkway trees and requested the City implement programs similar to those in the cities of Hawaiian Gardens and Cypress.
Sam Desai requested the City Council remove agenda Item 7D from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration and spoke in support of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce. He also thanked the City Council for recently increasing public comment time limits and expressed concern regarding the length of Council meetings.
Norma Williamson expressed gratitude for additional pickleball court installation at Cerritos Park East and Liberty Park and spoke regarding upcoming Neighborhood Watch events.
Teddy Lloyd offered various suggestions for potential revenue-generating opportunities for the City.
Jill Nishida expressed concern regarding the recent voter adoption of Measure J, setting the Cerritos General Municipal Election date in the City Charter; support for placement of a measure on the next Cerritos election ballot to request voter consideration of changing the general municipal election dates to even-numbered years; concern regarding the cancellation of upcoming City events; and gratitude for the “From the Mayor’s Desk” weekly column.
Kirit Chauhan expressed gratitude for additional pickleball court installation at Cerritos Park East; support for placement of a measure on the next Cerritos election ballot, to request voter consideration of changing the general municipal election dates to even - numbered years; and concern regarding misinformation and recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) local activity.
Susan Green expressed concern regarding the City adopting sister cities in the Philippines and requested consideration for other cultures/communities.
Mark Bryan expressed concern regarding potential closure of the Cerritos Library one (1) day per week.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
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, 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.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Thursday, June 12, 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
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated June 26, 2025 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos June 26, 2025 $3,225,531.64 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending April 30, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending April 30, 2025 (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)
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading and adopt, Resolution No. 2025-18, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS
ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL); and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Approval of an amendment to increase Purchase Order No. 125006 to add a sewer rate study to the existing scope of services (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, by Councilmember Hong.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Sam Desai expressed concern regarding City Council approval of this item and requested further explanation and community education efforts related to utility rate adjustments.
Kirit Chauhan expressed support for City Council approval of this item and the promulgation of a master plan.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve the proposed amendment to increase Purchase Order No. 125006 by $34,595 for a new total amount of $83,100 to complete the existing water rate study and include the proposed sewer rate study; and
2. 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).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
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 9A, prior to consideration of Item 8A.
8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, APPROPRIATING THE
FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN, AND
APPROVING THE PAY SCHEDULES FOR PERSONNEL EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN THE
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION TABLES AND CLASSIFICATION STEPS (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Mel Cortez expressed concern regarding various City budget items and requested the City allow for community sponsorship to fund the Santa’s Holiday Float program.
Sam Desai expressed concern regarding various City budget items.
Kirit Chauhan expressed support for revenue generation through an increase in Transient Occupancy Tax by securing an additional hotel property in the City.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to include the following budget modification (increase in expense reduction from amount authorized at the June 12, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency Meeting) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Annual Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
Operating Expenditures
Deferred Information Maintenance and Technology Projects – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of funding for select non-essential Information Technology projects.
• Net Adjustment: ($392,000) (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 Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2025-9 (Exhibit 4 of the agenda report associated with this item) finding that the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is in conformity with the City of Cerritos General Plan;
2. Approve the following budget modifications to the Preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 26 Budget:
Revenues
a. Sales Tax Revenue – Revenues shall be decreased to reflect a revised forecast provided by the City’s sales tax consultant, HdL Companies, subsequent to the publication of the Preliminary Budget.
• Net Adjustment: ($1,828,792);
b. Credit Card Processing Fee Recovery – Revenues shall be increased to reflect anticipated cost recovery associated with credit card processing fees.
• Net Adjustment: $100,000;
c. Water Rate Adjustments – Revenues shall be increased to reflect projected additional revenue from anticipated adjustments to the City’s water rates later in FY 2025-26.
• Net Adjustment: $1,440,000;
d. Sewer Rate Adjustments – Revenues shall be increased to reflect a preliminary estimate of additional revenue associated with potential adjustments to sewer service charges later in FY 2025-26.
• Net Adjustment: $11,000;
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
e. Theater Nonprofit Fundraising – Revenues shall be increased to reflect anticipated contributions, sponsorships, and grant funding associated with the formation of a nonprofit fiscal sponsorship supporting the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA).
• Net Adjustment: $100,000;
f. Non-Enterprise Rate Study Adjustments – Revenues shall be increased to reflect a conservative estimate of additional revenue from potential adjustments to non-enterprise rates and fees, pending completion of the Citywide Non- Enterprise Rate and Fee Study and partial-year implementation of recommended changes.
• Net Adjustment: $150,000;
Operating Expenditures
g. Reduction in Library Operating Hours – Part-time personnel expenditures shall be decreased to reflect cost savings associated with closing the Cerritos Library one (1) day per week.
• Net Adjustment: ($200,000);
h. Community Group Funding – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect reductions to the Community Programs account based on updates to funding allocations for nonprofit organizations. Reductions include the withdrawal of requests from Southern California Rehabilitation Services, as well as the elimination of funding for the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce and Quilts of Valor.
• Net Adjustment: ($76,550);
i. UbeFest Event – Operating expenditures shall be increased to support the presentation of UbeFest in Cerritos.
• Net Adjustment: $30,000;
j. Deferred Information Technology Projects – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of funding for select non-essential Information Technology projects.
• Net Adjustment: ($392,000 – as adjusted in prior motion during this agenda item);
k. Cancellation of the Cerritos News – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the cancellation of The Cerritos News, the City’s print newsletter. This reduction is an addition to the savings already included in the Preliminary Budget from reducing the publication frequency to a bimonthly schedule.
• Net Adjustment: ($70,000);
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
l. 70th Anniversary Events – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of supplemental funding for the City’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Alternative approaches to commemorate the milestone may be pursued using existing resources or community partnerships.
• Net Adjustment: ($30,000);
m. Revised Community Event Programming – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect event-related modifications, including the elimination of the Autumn Moon Festival, Santa’s Holiday Float, the Festival of Friendship, and Santa’s Holiday Island. These reductions are partially offset by the addition of Santa’s Sleigh Day, a new consolidated event combining elements of the former holiday programs;
• Net Adjustment: ($22,834)
n. Water CIP Reprograming – The five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shall be updated to reflect revised timelines for the C-1 and C-5 Well projects.
These projects will be reprogrammed to begin significant phases in FY 2029-30, allowing for prioritization of more immediate water system improvements.
• Net Adjustment: $0;
o. Dissolution of the Fine Arts and Historical Commission – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of funding associated with the dissolution of the Fine Arts and Historical Commission.
• Net Adjustment: ($18,480);
p. Establishment of an Economic Development Commission – Operating expenditures shall be increased to support the formation of a new Economic Development Commission, which will advise the City Council on matters related to business retention, attraction, marketing, and overall economic vitality.
• Net Adjustment: $20,000;
3. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-19/Resolution No. CSA 2025-02, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26,
APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET
FORTH THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE PAY SCHEDULES FOR PERSONNEL
EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION TABLES AND CLASSIFICATION STEPS (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY); and
4. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-20/Resolution No. CSA 2025-03, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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.
Sam Desai congratulated Cerritos Advisory Board appointees and expressed concern regarding Advisory Board member education.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Tse, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve Councilmember Tse’s nominations listed below for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Kenneth Chiang Economic Development Commission
Maria Figueroa 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 appointees:
Kenneth Chiang and Maria Figueroa.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, 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 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Shiva Bhatt Let Freedom Ring Committee
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)
9A. (continued)
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to appointee Shiva Bhatt.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nominations listed below for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Riaz Surti Planning Commission
Hyun Kim 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 appointees:
Hyun Kim and Riaz Surti.
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 Tse, 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
ABC Unified School District 1. Tse 2. Yokoyama
Cerritos Community College District 1. Pulido 2. Tse
Chamber of Commerce 1. Hong 2. Johnson
Library 1. Tse 2. Johnson
MIS/Technology 1. Hong 2. Tse
Sister Cities (new) 1. Johnson 2. Pulido
2. Dissolve the Protocol Manual Ad Hoc Working Group (Johnson, Pulido), whose responsibilities will be absorbed by the Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Working Group (Johnson, Pulido); 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).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Finance and Budget Manager/City Treasurer.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (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 an award of contract to Cityworks Design to conduct an analysis of potential Southeast Gateway Line station location(s) in the City of Cerritos* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review. (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, 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 proposed contract award is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Cityworks Design, in the amount of $127,484, for an analysis of potential future station location(s) within the City of Cerritos along Metro's Southeast Gateway Line, and all associated actions required for such services;
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendment increasing Account #110-221-61430 (Community Development - Advance Planning - Transit Programs/Prop "A") by $127,484, utilizing Proposition A/C reserve funds to be allocated for professional services associated with the preparation of the analysis discussed in the agenda report associated with this item; and
4. 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
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to direct staff to prepare for signature by all five (5) members of the City Council, a letter of support to the State legislature, for increased and ongoing State funding in excess of the one-time allocation of $100 million proposed in the 2025-26 State budget, to support successful implementation of Proposition 36 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
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 Councilmembers Tse, Hong, and Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Mayor Yokoyama.
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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: One (1)
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk
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 only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Item 12D was not discussed. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025.
/s/Cynthia Nava___________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama____________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: July 10, 2025