MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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 Bishop Robert Magalogo, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Cerritos Aquatic Club.
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. Jose Fierro, President/Superintendent of Cerritos College (National Hispanic Heritage Month).
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Cerritos; UbeFest (Filipino American History Month).
Friends of the Cerritos Library (National Friends of the Library Week).
5B. 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.
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nomination for service appointment for his 2025-26 Mayoral term, as follows:
City Councilmember External Boards, Commissions, and Committee service appointments National League of Cities 2025 Annual Business Meeting D: Yokoyama A: Hong
; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post a “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
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Establish a new City Council Ad Hoc Working Group to serve as a liaison on matters related to UbeFest;
2. Approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nomination for service appointment for his 2025-26 Mayoral term, as listed below:
City Council Internal Ad Hoc Working Group s
Name Liaisons
UbeFest 1. Johnson 2. Pulido
; and
3. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post a “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective appointees (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve Mayor Yokoyama’s recommendation for service, as nominated by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Cerritos, of an individual to fill the remainder of the unexpired City representative term on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) Board of Directors, as listed below:
Name Term
Mr. Jason Matthew Amansec July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026 (remainder of unexpired term)
; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post a “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
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.
Sam Desai expressed support for increased community engagement with regard to City projects and upcoming Economic Development Commission meetings. He also expressed support for City support of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce and shared concern regarding recent appointments made to City of Cerritos Advisory Boards.
Gerry Lumba spoke regarding upcoming Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) events and requested City support of the Chamber.
The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of five (5) written comments submitted for Item 6, inclusive of one (1) comment for Item 7C and one (1) comment for Item 7D, 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 Public Hearing Item 8A prior to consideration of Agenda Item 7, Consent Calendar.
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7. Consent Calendar
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced the correction to be made, of typographical errors in the staff recommendation section of Agenda Item 7G. The correction is documented in the motion text for Item 7G, shown in strikethrough and bold text.
7A. Approval of Minutes
7A.1. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, September 25, 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
7A.2. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting minutes (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
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 October 13, 2025 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos October 13, 2025 $12,652,277.75 (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. Approval of a contract amendment and corresponding budget amendment to extend the contract between the City of Cerritos and Southwest Patrol for supplemental private security patrol services through June 30, 2026 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, by Mayor Yokoyama.
A staff report was given by Ryan Carey, Deputy City Manager/Acting Director of Community Development.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
As referenced under Agenda Item 6, the Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of one (1) written comment for Item 7C, submitted 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment between the City of Cerritos and Southwest Patrol for the provision of supplemental security patrol services through the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year; and
2. Approve a budget transfer of $205,200 from account 110-451-61370 to 110-451- 61340 to facilitate the contract extension with Southwest Patrol (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Approval of an Interagency Cooperative Agreement between the Cities of Cerritos and Lakewood for the installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Claretta Avenue (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the Interagency Cooperative Agreement with the City of Lakewood for the installation of a RRFB at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Claretta Avenue, and to approve any necessary amendments to the agreement provided that the total cost to the City of Cerritos does not exceed the amount available in Annual Traffic Safety Corridor Improvements, Project No. 19401 (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
7E. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Doug Martin Contracting Company for Asphalt Improvements in Residential Streets, Project No. 14088 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $118,186.86 for Asphalt Improvements in Residential Streets, Project No. 14088, to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., based on field-verified conditions and scope adjustments necessary for project completion (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Consent to the assignment of a ground lease and approval of an Estoppel Certificate in connection with the assignment of the Ground Lease interest for a Cerritos Towne Center office property located at 12898 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos, California, from a Court-appointed Receiver, on behalf of CTC Office 4 LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, to SCAN Health Plan, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (APNS 7030-011-920 and 7030-011-922) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the document(s) to facilitate, acknowledge, and consent to the transfer of the ground lease of the Cerritos Towne Center office building located at 12898 Towne Center Drive to SCAN Health Plan, in such form as the City Attorney shall deem appropriate, including any estoppel certificates, assignment consent, or related implementing documentation required or appropriate in connection with completion of such assignment in the forms attached to the agenda report associated with this item or such other form as the City Attorney shall deem appropriate (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)
7G. Consent to the assignment of ground leases and an approval of an Estoppel Certificate in connection with the assignment of the ground lease interests of three (3) Cerritos Towne Center office properties located at 12750 Center Court Drive, 17785 Center Court Drive, and 17871 Park Place Drive, from a Court-appointed Receiver, on behalf of Cress Capital Partners, to CTC Asset LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, or another affiliated entity of Nome Capital Partners LLC and Shreem Ventures LLC, as approved by the City (APNS 7030-011-916, 7030-011-919, 7030-011-921) (COUNCIL).
The following announcement was made prior to the approval of the Consent Calendar Items and is repeated here for cross-referencing purposes. Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced the correction to be made, of typographical errors in the staff recommendation section of Agenda Item 7G. The correction is documented below, shown in strikethrough and bold text.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the document(s) to facilitate, acknowledge, and consent to the transfer of the ground leases of the Cerritos Towne Center office buildings located at 12750 Center Court Drive, 17785 Center Court Drive, and 17871 Park Plaza Drive to Nome Capital Partners/Shreem Ventures LLC, or another affiliated entity which has been approved by the City, in such form as the City Manager Attorney shall deem appropriate, including any estoppel certificates, assignment consent, or related implementing documentation required or appropriate in connection with completion of such assignment in the forms attached to the agenda report associated with this item or such other form as the City Manager Attorney shall deem appropriate (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-3, A REQUEST TO AMEND SECTION 22.40.730 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, REMOVING THE
QUANTITY LIMITATION ON SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES PERMITTED IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Sabrina Chan, Advance Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Noting no individuals elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1052, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-3, A REQUEST TO AMEND SECTION 22.40.730 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, REMOVING THE
QUANTITY LIMITATION ON SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES PERMITTED IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of a 5K Run/Walk Event as part of the 2026 Spring Fling and Fireworks Spectacular celebrating the City's 70th Anniversary suggested by the Parks and Recreation Commission (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Samir Patel, Acting Recreation Services Superintendent.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Tse, and seconded by Johnson, to approve a 5K run/walk as part of the 2026 Spring Fling suggested by the Parks and Recreation Commission and direct staff to prepare a report for the City Council's consideration of the details of the event and the total cost (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending legislation.
None.
10B. Review and consideration to support or oppose specific legislation in the State or Federal legislature or in the State or Federal Executive Office for signature.
None.
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11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, announced the recent promotion of Kristin Aguila to the position of Senior Assistant City Manager.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Tse, Hong, and Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Mayor Yokoyama.
12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12E as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Item 12D 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 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (COUNCIL) Number of potential cases: One (1)
12D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (COUNCIL) Name of Case: Castro v. City of Cerritos
(U.S. Dist. Ct., Central Dist. Cal., Case No. 2:24-cv-09625-CBM-Ex)
12E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 (COUNCIL) Property: 12880 Moore Street, Cerritos, California, 90703 Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development; Dennis Roy, Special Legal Counsel Negotiating Parties: Savills
Under Negotiation: Potential Lease
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
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12. Closed Session (continued)
ITEMS 12A, 12B, 12C, AND 12E CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12E. Item 12D was not discussed. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:23 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava_____________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama________________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: October 27, 2025