MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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 Rory Corrigan, Church in Cerritos.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 72.
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:
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Business Spotlight).
Rajeshwari R. Gadasally and Vijay Patil (Hindu Heritage Month).
Mayette Centeno; The Filharmonic; and Club Magkaisa (Filipino American History 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.
Samar Malouf thanked the City Council for effective pest abatement efforts and traffic safety improvements within the City. She also expressed concern regarding enforcement of speed limits for vehicular traffic in the Granada Park neighborhood, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming Halloween holiday and increased pedestrian traffic.
Ernie Nishii, President, ABC Unified School District Board of Education, recognized the efforts of a local Neighborhood Watch Captain, Sahana Achary.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Monday, October 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Monday, October 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special 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 October 27, 2025 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos October 27, 2025 $3,909,980.64 (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 August 31, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending August 31, 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. Continuance of the existence of a local emergency concerning a gasoline leak from a privately owned existing pipeline on the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Public Golf Course, and potential threat to the safety of persons and property requiring remediation, repair, and improvement of the public golf course and other City- owned public property, as specified (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Continue the local emergency as proclaimed in Resolution No. 2023-05, at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course and the nearby City property containing the C-4 well site;
2. Make the findings set forth in Sections one through eight of Resolution No. 2023-05, and incorporate by reference those findings, as they relate to the continued existence of a local emergency as specified; and
3. Direct staff to provide a report to the City Council regarding the local emergency at least once every 60 days, pursuant to Section 8630(c) of the California Government Code, until the City Council terminates the local emergency.
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING POLICY NO. 7.08, THE CITY FACILITY USE AND
RENTAL POLICY, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEASURE A AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING POLICY NO. 7.08, THE CITY FACILITY USE
AND RENTAL POLICY, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEASURE A
AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS (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)
7E. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS DETERMINING THAT THE CERRITOS ELECTRIC UTILITY
POSES NO SIGNIFICANT RISK OF CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRE (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2025-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS DETERMINING THAT THE CERRITOS ELECTRIC UTILITY
POSES NO SIGNIFICANT RISK OF CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRE (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Award of contract for Citywide Catch Basin Retrofit, Capital Project No. 26501 (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 Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $311,674 to G2 Construction, Inc. for the Citywide Catch Basin Retrofit, Project No. 26501;
3. Authorize a 10% contingency of $31,167.40;
4. Approve a budget transfer amendment in the amount of $67,841.40 for the Citywide Catch Basin Retrofit, Project No. 26501 by transferring funds from the Annual Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Rehabilitation, Project No. 13054; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary contracts, agreements, project-related change orders within the approved contingency, and any amendments required to complete the specified scope of work, in accordance with the City's Purchasing and Contracting Policy (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. Authorization of an agreement with the City of Lakewood for the license of water rights by the City of Cerritos for Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028- 2029 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a water rights license agreement for 700 acre-feet of groundwater by the City of Cerritos from the City of Lakewood for each of Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 for a total of $119,000 per fiscal year (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Authorization of an agreement with the City of Downey for the license of water rights by the City of Cerritos for Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028- 2029 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a water rights license agreement for a total of 2,000 acre-feet of groundwater by the City of Cerritos from the City of Downey for each of Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 for a total of $340,000 per fiscal year (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Approval of a license agreement with Southern California Edison at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course (APNs 7016-004-800, 7016-004-801, 7016-005- 816, 7016-005-817, 7016-005-818, and 7016-005-819) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed license agreement between the City of Cerritos and Southern California Edison for property at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course on behalf of the City of Cerritos; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payments to Southern California Edison, with 5 percent annual increases as stipulated in the agreement, in the amounts of $55,796.10 in 2026; $58,585.90 in 2027; $61,515.20 in 2028; $64,590.96 in 2029; and $67,820.50 in 2030 (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7I. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the 2025 City of Cerritos Water and Sewer Rate Study and a potential water and sewer rate low-income-assistance program.
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2025 WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY AND SETTING A PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 26, 2026 TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS
FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2029-30 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Alvin Papa, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Catherine Pascual thanked the City Council and City staff for presenting information clearly and expressed support for a tiered low-income assistance program, providing for adjustments based on level of need.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Direct staff to implement a low-income assistance program with a fixed bimonthly discount of $40; and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-31, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2025 WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY AND SETTING A PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 26, 2026 TO CONSIDER
PROPOSED ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER AND SEWER
SERVICES OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2029-30 (COUNCIL).
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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
9B. Review and consideration of information regarding the Cerritos Library 2025- 2026 Fiscal Year budget and Sunday closure (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Eric Cardoso, Library Services Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Catherine Pascual expressed support for the Cerritos Library Sunday closure only as a temporary cost-saving solution and requested an increase to the Cerritos Library’s budget allocation for audiobooks.
Nicolle Yokoyama expressed concern regarding the Sunday closure of the Cerritos Library and requested that any closure be only a temporary measure.
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 9B, 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.
There was no action taken on this item.
9C. Review and consideration of the following actions related to the lease of a City- owned property located at 12880 Moore Street, Cerritos, California, 90703: (1) adoption of a resolution of the City of Cerritos determining that the subject property is not required for other City purposes; and (2) a request for authorization for the City of Cerritos (Landlord) to lease the subject property for less than 15 years to Eminent, Inc. DBA Revolve Clothing (Tenant), pursuant to terms of a Letter of Intent (LOI), for warehouse, distribution, and apparel-related uses. The subject property is zoned Area Development Plan One (ADP-1), measures approximately ±1.76 acres, and is currently vacant (APN 7010-016- 902) (COUNCIL).
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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12880 MOORE STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 IS NOT REQUIRED FOR OTHER CITY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF THE PROPERTY FOR LESS THAN 15 YEARS FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS PURPOSES (COUNCIL); and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute, acknowledge, and consent to lease documentation for the subject property located at 12880 Moore Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, in such form consistent with the terms contained within the non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) and as prepared by the City Attorney, as the City Manager shall deem appropriate, including a lease agreement, and all related documents required or appropriate in connection with the completion of this lease transaction (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.
Pam Lee, City Attorney, provided a brief informational report regarding Senate Bill 707, which establishes certain updated public meeting requirements under the Ralph M. Brown Act, that must be implemented on or before July 1, 2026.
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, announced the recent hiring of Kiana Miranda, Economic Development Manager, and Jesse Raymundo, City Clerk Specialist.
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11. Reports (continued)
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Hong, Tse, and Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Mayor Yokoyama.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to: 1. Prepare a report for City Council review and consideration at a future meeting, regarding the feasibility of conducting an annual Chinese Lantern Water Festival to be held on a date in alignment with the Chinese “Lantern Festival;” 2. Request the use of Don Knabe Community Regional Park for the subject event, from the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation; 3. Incorporate arts, crafts, and other programming; and 4. Secure event sponsorship to eliminate any potential fiscal impact to the City, incurred by the new event.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager to identify additional park improvement and maintenance projects eligible for reimbursement under the Los Angeles County Measure A Grant Program and to initiate the grant funding application process within Fiscal Year 2025–26.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager to prepare a report for City Council review and consideration at a future meeting in 2025, outlining options to prohibit or further restrict the sale and consumption of nitrous oxide and related paraphernalia within the City of Cerritos, consistent with and in furtherance of existing State regulations.
12. Closed Session
The City Council did not recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. There was no discussion or action taken on Items 12A, 12B, or 12C.
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)
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:09 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava_____________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama______________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: November 13, 2025