MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 Jeff Ludington, Generations Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cerritos Elementary Leadership.
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:
Silverlake Ramen (Mayor’s Business Recognition).
Kate Kim (Cerritos High School Women’s Varsity Golf - 605 League MVP, CIF Southern Section Division).
Kenneth James King; and Patty Wilcox (City Employee Retirements).
5B. Informational report on a status update on water and sewer system reliability and long-term infrastructure needs (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.
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
The following individuals spoke in opposition to proposed water and sewer rate adjustments as presented in the City’s Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment:
Robert Shavelle
Saul Lozada
Carla Gilhuys
Charlie Joslin
Kurtis Forsythe
C.W. van der Linden
Steve Stallings
Daisy Lagasca expressed concern regarding potential public health issues related to water contaminants.
Benjamin Ao requested clarification regarding projected versus actual water enterprise revenues between 2016 and 2020.
Kirit Chauhan requested clarification regarding allowable levels of contaminants in the City’s water supply and spoke in opposition to proposed water and sewer rate adjustments as presented in the City’s Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment.
Deborah Berry spoke in support of proposed water and sewer rate adjustments as presented in the City’s Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment.
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 5B, 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.
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 expressed concern regarding vehicle speed limit enforcement in residential neighborhoods and requested consideration of alternative speed reduction measures.
Steven Stallings requested clarification regarding necessary Capital Improvement Projects presented by the City as related to the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments.
Daisy Lagasca expressed concern regarding the conduct of the public comment period during a recent City commission meeting.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
C.W. van der Linden expressed concern regarding potential radiation emission related to the installation of local electric utility equipment.
Kirit Chauhan spoke regarding potential funding solutions for high-priority Capital Improvement Projects as alternatives to the City’s proposed water and sewer rate adjustments.
The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council/Successor 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, November 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Thursday, November 13, 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 December 11, 2025 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos December 11, 2025 $8,834,639.40 (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)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending September 30, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending September 30, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. An informational budget and audit compliance report and ratification of budget amendments from the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Receive and file this report and its exhibits; and
2. Ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26 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
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 Pulido, 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 1 through 8 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 (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for fuel purchase for City vehicles and equipment (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year purchase agreement with the option to exercise up to four (4) one-year extensions with Southern Counties Oil Co., DBA SC Fuels, for the delivery and purchase of diesel and unleaded fuel in an amount not to exceed the annual fuel budget of $370,960, subject to terms defined in the contract between SC Fuels and the City of Westminster; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary change orders or amendments provided that the total cumulative increase does not exceed $50,000 or 15% of the original contract value, whichever is less (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Authorization of a request for consent to the assignment of a ground lease and approval of an estoppel certificate in connection with the assignment of a ground lease interest for a retail property located at 11900 South Street, Cerritos, California, from MGP IX Lincoln Station LLC to G&I XI Lincoln Station LP (APNS 7054-024-060 and 7054-024-061) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the document(s) necessary to facilitate, acknowledge, and consent to the assignment of the Ground Lease for the retail property located at 11900 South Street to G&I XI Lincoln Station LP, in such form as the City Attorney shall deem appropriate, including the Estoppel Certificate, the Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease and Consent, the Third Amendment, and any related implementing documentation required or appropriate to complete the transaction (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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 introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS: (i) CHAPTER 22.53, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18); (ii) CHAPTER 22.54, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN NINETEEN (ADP-19); AND (iii) CHAPTER 22.56, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21), TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THREE (3) SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, INCLUDING STANDARDS FOR THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL USES AT THE SUBJECT SITES. THE AMENDMENT IS PROPOSED PURSUANT TO PROGRAM 12 OF THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE STATE HOUSING LAW* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-1,
AMENDING THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THREE (3) SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18), AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN NINETEEN (ADP-19), AND AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21), RESPECTIVELY* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2025-1, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THREE (3) SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18), AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN NINETEEN (ADP-19), AND AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21), RESPECTIVELY* (COUNCIL).
THE THREE (3) SITES REFERENCED HEREIN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(i) SITE A: 20106 PIONEER BLVD., 20122 PIONEER BLVD., 20200 PIONEER BLVD., 20223 CABRILLO LN. (APNS 7055-017-020, 7055-017-010, 7055-017-011, 7055- 017-002)
(ii) SITE 7: 14100 ARBOR PL., 14103 ARBOR PL., 14141 ARBOR PL., 14120 ARBOR PL., 14133 ARBOR PL., 16401 BERWYN RD., 16402 BERWYN RD., 16412 BERWYN RD., 16417 BERWYN RD., 16601 VALLEY VIEW AVE. (APNS 7003-013-903, 7003- 013-016, 7003-013-011, 7003-013-003, 7003-013-022, 7003-013-002, 7003-013- 008, 7003-013-009, 7003-013-010, 7003-013-012, 7003-013-901, 7003-013-021, 7003-013-801, 7003-013-803, 7003-013-904)
(iii) SITE B: 11238 183RD ST. (APN 7038-014-016).
*Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085 and Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is statutorily and 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.
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8. Public Hearings
8A. (continued)
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 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 Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1053, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS: (i) CHAPTER 22.53, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18); (ii) CHAPTER 22.54, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN NINETEEN (ADP-19); AND (iii) CHAPTER 22.56, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21), TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THREE (3) SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, INCLUDING STANDARDS FOR THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL USES AT THE SUBJECT SITES.
THE AMENDMENT IS PROPOSED PURSUANT TO PROGRAM 12 OF THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE STATE
HOUSING LAW (COUNCIL)
THE THREE (3) SITES REFERENCED HEREIN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(i) SITE A: 20106 PIONEER BLVD., 20122 PIONEER BLVD., 20200 PIONEER BLVD., 20223 CABRILLO LN. (APNS 7055-017-020, 7055- 017-010, 7055-017-011, 7055-017-002)
(ii) SITE 7: 14100 ARBOR PL., 14103 ARBOR PL., 14141 ARBOR PL., 14120 ARBOR PL., 14133 ARBOR PL., 16401 BERWYN RD., 16402 BERWYN RD., 16412 BERWYN RD., 16417 BERWYN RD., 16601 VALLEY VIEW AVE. (APNS 7003-013-903, 7003-013-016, 7003-013-011, 7003-013- 003, 7003-013-022, 7003-013-002, 7003-013-008, 7003-013-009, 7003-013-010, 7003-013-012, 7003-013-901, 7003-013-021, 7003- 013-801, 7003-013-803, 7003-013-904)
(iii) SITE B: 11238 183RD ST. (APN 7038-014-016);
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-34, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-1, AMENDING THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THREE (3) SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18), AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN NINETEEN (ADP-19), AND AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21), RESPECTIVELY (COUNCIL)
THE THREE (3) SITES REFERENCED HEREIN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(i) SITE A: 20106 PIONEER BLVD., 20122 PIONEER BLVD., 20200 PIONEER BLVD., 20223 CABRILLO LN. (APNS 7055-017-020, 7055- 017-010, 7055-017-011, 7055-017-002)
(ii) SITE 7: 14100 ARBOR PL., 14103 ARBOR PL., 14141 ARBOR PL., 14120 ARBOR PL., 14133 ARBOR PL., 16401 BERWYN RD., 16402 BERWYN RD., 16412 BERWYN RD., 16417 BERWYN RD., 16601 VALLEY VIEW AVE. (APNS 7003-013-903, 7003-013-016, 7003-013-011, 7003-013- 003, 7003-013-022, 7003-013-002, 7003-013-008, 7003-013-009, 7003-013-010, 7003-013-012, 7003-013-901, 7003-013-021, 7003- 013-801, 7003-013-803, 7003-013-904)
(iii) SITE B: 11238 183RD ST. (APN 7038-014-016);
3. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1054, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2025-1, AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THREE (3) SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18), AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN NINETEEN (ADP-19), AND AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP- 21), RESPECTIVELY (COUNCIL)
THE THREE (3) SITES REFERENCED HEREIN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(i) SITE A: 20106 PIONEER BLVD., 20122 PIONEER BLVD., 20200 PIONEER BLVD., 20223 CABRILLO LN. (APNS 7055-017-020, 7055- 017-010, 7055-017-011, 7055-017-002)
(ii) SITE 7: 14100 ARBOR PL., 14103 ARBOR PL., 14141 ARBOR PL., 14120 ARBOR PL., 14133 ARBOR PL., 16401 BERWYN RD., 16402 BERWYN RD., 16412 BERWYN RD., 16417 BERWYN RD., 16601 VALLEY VIEW AVE. (APNS 7003-013-903, 7003-013-016, 7003-013-011, 7003-013- 003, 7003-013-022, 7003-013-002, 7003-013-008, 7003-013-009, 7003-013-010, 7003-013-012, 7003-013-901, 7003-013-021, 7003- 013-801, 7003-013-803, 7003-013-904)
(iii) SITE B: 11238 183RD ST. (APN 7038-014-016); and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to make additional edits to ADP-18, ADP-19, and ADP-21 at an administrative level, as required by State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, in order to remain in compliance with State housing law and retain State-certification of the City's 2021- 2029 Housing Element (COUNCIL).
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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
8B. 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 CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND CERTIFYING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-2, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-2, AND DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2025-2, FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ESTABLISHING AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20) (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025- 2, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 22.55, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20), TO
ESTABLISH SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE USE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 19011–19151 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND 12506–12544 SOUTH STREET FOR COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES (APN 7054-015- 075, 7054-015-094, 7054-015-095, 7054-015-096, 7054-015-097, 7054-015- 098, 7054-015-099, 7054-015-100)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE MAP BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY ±5.34 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 19011-19151 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND 12506-12544 SOUTH STREET, FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING THE CERRITOS DEVELOPMENT MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY ±5.34 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 19011-19151 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND 12506-12544
SOUTH STREET, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20)* (COUNCIL).
*One Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Development Code Amendment 2025-2, General Plan Amendment 2025-2, and Development Map Amendment 2025-2.
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.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
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 8B, by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record.
Additionally, Exhibit 8 of the agenda report associated with this item contains written comments previously received by the Planning Commission and Community Development Department. The City Clerk also announced receipt of an additional document submitted for the record at the meeting. 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 Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND CERTIFYING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-2, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2025-2, AND
DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2025-2, FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ESTABLISHING AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20) (COUNCIL);
2. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1055, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2025-2, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 22.55, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20), TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE USE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 19011–19151 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND 12506–12544 SOUTH STREET FOR COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES (APN 7054-015-075, 7054-015-094, 7054-015-095, 7054-015- 096, 7054-015-097, 7054-015-098, 7054-015-099, 7054-015-100) (COUNCIL);
3. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-36, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE MAP BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY ±5.34 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 19011-19151 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND 12506-12544 SOUTH STREET, FROM
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP- 20) (COUNCIL); and
4. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1056, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING THE CERRITOS DEVELOPMENT MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY ±5.34 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 19011-19151 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND 12506- 12544 SOUTH STREET, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) TO AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY (ADP-20) (COUNCIL).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF RESTRICTED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $169,000, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, TO CONSTRUCT AND
RETROFIT ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMPS ALONG TOWNE CENTER DRIVE AND PARK PLAZA DRIVE WITHIN THE CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Chris Kuebert, Assistant Director of Public Works.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Seeing no speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF RESTRICTED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $169,000, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, TO CONSTRUCT AND RETROFIT
ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMPS ALONG TOWNE CENTER DRIVE AND PARK PLAZA DRIVE WITHIN THE CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER (COUNCIL).
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 information related to the FY 2026-27 budget development process and strategic plan progress update (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services, and Peter Kemp, Finance and Budget Manager/City Treasurer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, in accordance with City of Cerritos Strategic Plan Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety, to evaluate the potential need for enhanced Southwest Patrol services and/or Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, inclusive of anticipated costs and funding options (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 direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, in accordance with City of Cerritos Strategic Plan Goal 4: Strengthen Economic Development; and Goal 5: Improve Technology Resources, to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing wireless connectivity in and around the Cerritos Towne Center and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, inclusive of potential costs and funding options for a feasibility study, consulting services, and equipment required to achieve improved wireless service (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 Yokoyama, to direct staff to, in accordance with City of Cerritos Strategic Plan Goal 8: Ensure Continued Excellence in Community Recreation and Community Programming:
1. Establish an annual Cerritos Diwali Festival (Festival of Lights), beginning Saturday, October 10, 2026, sponsored by the City of Cerritos and conducted by a local community organization;
2. Reserve the Cerritos Sports Complex facility for the event; and
3. Establish a meeting with the UbeFest Internal Ad Hoc Working Group (Councilmembers Johnson and Pulido) to discuss the Cerritos Diwali Festival event budget and coordination (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to direct staff to, in fulfillment of City of Cerritos Strategic Plan Goal 7: Improve Community Communications, Objective 7.5 – Establish a public education program, adapting to evolving community expectations related to community preservation:
1. Allocate within the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget) funding for light meals for attendees of the upcoming L.E.A.D. Cerritos civic leadership program; and
2. Allocate within the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Budget funding for a robust marketing campaign to advertise the L.E.A.D. Cerritos civic leadership program, both digitally and in print media, including an advertisement in the Los Cerritos Community News (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 direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting presenting a balanced Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget and/or a detail of circumstances that may prevent the adoption of a balanced Fiscal Year 2026- 27 City Budget (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 Tse, and seconded by Johnson, with acceptance of a friendly amendment by Johnson, to direct staff to, in accordance with City of Cerritos Strategic Plan Goal 8: Ensure Continued Excellence in Community Recreation and Community Programming, prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, to determine the feasibility of establishing a Cerritos adult daycare program, inclusive of an evaluation of community need, proposed scope of services, anticipated costs, potential locations, available funding sources, and operational model options, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget development process (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)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Tse, and seconded by Johnson, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, to determine the feasibility of establishing a Cerritos Emergency Membership Program (EMP), or an “ambulance subscription program,” inclusive of an evaluation of community need, anticipated costs, available funding sources, and partnership options, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget development process (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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to direct staff to, in accordance with City of Cerritos Strategic Plan Goal 3: Assess and Maintain Infrastructure, prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, to evaluate the cost of maintaining the existing Cerritos Pine Tree Reforestation Program and the potential cost difference in amending the policy to address only those trees which are dead, diseased, dying, or causing damage, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget development process (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of the feasibility of conducting an annual Water Lantern Festival (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, Director of Community and Cultural Services.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council members 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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to plan and conduct a Water Lantern Festival to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Heritage Park; and
2. Direct staff to prepare a sponsor deck in effort to secure additional sponsors for the event (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of a one-time additional discretionary payment to reduce the City’s unfunded pension liability (COUNCIL).
The City Council, by consensus, tabled consideration of this agenda item. No public comments were received and no action was taken.
REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
At this juncture, Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, requested concurrent consideration of Agenda Items 9D, 9E, and 9F. The City Council, by consensus, directed concurrent consideration of Agenda Items 9D, 9E, and 9F.
9D. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.17, ESTABLISHING A SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, and Cynthia Nava, City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
In accordance with City Council consensus direction given at an earlier junction of the meeting, Agenda Items 9D, 9E, and 9F were considered concurrently. The specific motion and vote for all three (3) items is repeated below each item, for ease of reference.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1057, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.17, ESTABLISHING A SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL);
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL);
3. Establish a Senior Services Commission, with a budget of $10,000, in the City of Cerritos Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Combined Financial Program Budget as the Senior Services Commission is being established in the second half of the current Fiscal Year;
4. Direct staff to establish a budget of $20,000 in the City of Cerritos Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Combined Financial Program (City Budget);
5. Direct the City Clerk to begin recruitment for members of the Senior Services Commission by posting a 2025-2027 City of Cerritos Commission and Committee (Advisory Board) Application Form to the City's website as soon as feasible;
6. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS DISSOLVING THE LET FREEDOM RING
COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL);
7. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1058, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.14, ESTABLISHING A CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL);
8. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1059, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.13, TO MEMORIALIZE THE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
COMMITTEE WITHIN THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE (COUNCIL); and
9. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (COUNCIL); and
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
10. Direct the City Clerk to amend the recently adopted City of Cerritos Guidebook for Elected and Appointed Officials, adding the necessary information regarding the forthcoming Senior Services Commission, inclusive of the following:
a. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees, and Chapter 4 – Code of Conduct: Include information regarding the City Celebrations Committee and Senior Services Commission;
b. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees, and Chapter 4 – Code of Conduct: Omit information regarding the Let Freedom Ring Committee;
c. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees: extend the requirement of completion of a civic academy program within one (1) year, to a requirement of completion within eighteen (18) months of appointment
; (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9E. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS DISSOLVING THE LET FREEDOM RING COMMITTEE AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.14, ESTABLISHING A CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, and Cynthia Nava, City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
In accordance with City Council consensus direction given at an earlier junction of the meeting, Agenda Items 9D, 9E, and 9F were considered concurrently. The specific motion and vote for all three (3) items is repeated below each item, for ease of reference.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9E. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1057, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.17, ESTABLISHING A SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL);
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL);
3. Establish a Senior Services Commission, with a budget of $10,000, in the City of Cerritos Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Combined Financial Program Budget as the Senior Services Commission is being established in the second half of the current Fiscal Year;
4. Direct staff to establish a budget of $20,000 in the City of Cerritos Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Combined Financial Program (City Budget);
5. Direct the City Clerk to begin recruitment for members of the Senior Services Commission by posting a 2025-2027 City of Cerritos Commission and Committee (Advisory Board) Application Form to the City's website as soon as feasible;
6. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS DISSOLVING THE LET FREEDOM RING
COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL);
7. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1058, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.14, ESTABLISHING A CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL);
8. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1059, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.13, TO MEMORIALIZE THE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
COMMITTEE WITHIN THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE (COUNCIL); and
9. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (COUNCIL); and
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9E. (continued)
10. Direct the City Clerk to amend the recently adopted City of Cerritos Guidebook for Elected and Appointed Officials, adding the necessary information regarding the forthcoming Senior Services Commission, inclusive of the following:
a. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees, and Chapter 4 – Code of Conduct: Include information regarding the City Celebrations Committee and Senior Services Commission;
b. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees, and Chapter 4 – Code of Conduct: Omit information regarding the Let Freedom Ring Committee;
c. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees: extend the requirement of completion of a civic academy program within one (1) year, to a requirement of completion within eighteen (18) months of appointment
; (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 AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.13, TO MEMORIALIZE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE WITHIN THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, and Cynthia Nava, City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
In accordance with City Council consensus direction given at an earlier junction of the meeting, Agenda Items 9D, 9E, and 9F were considered concurrently. The specific motion and vote for all three (3) items is repeated below each item, for ease of reference.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9F. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1057, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.17, ESTABLISHING A SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL);
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION (COUNCIL);
3. Establish a Senior Services Commission, with a budget of $10,000, in the City of Cerritos Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Combined Financial Program Budget as the Senior Services Commission is being established in the second half of the current Fiscal Year;
4. Direct staff to establish a budget of $20,000 in the City of Cerritos Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Combined Financial Program (City Budget);
5. Direct the City Clerk to begin recruitment for members of the Senior Services Commission by posting a 2025-2027 City of Cerritos Commission and Committee (Advisory Board) Application Form to the City's website as soon as feasible;
6. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS DISSOLVING THE LET FREEDOM RING
COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL);
7. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1058, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.14, ESTABLISHING A CITY CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE (COUNCIL);
8. Waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1059, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CERRITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.13, TO MEMORIALIZE THE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
COMMITTEE WITHIN THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE (COUNCIL); and
9. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (COUNCIL); and
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9F. (continued)
10. Direct the City Clerk to amend the recently adopted City of Cerritos Guidebook for Elected and Appointed Officials, adding the necessary information regarding the forthcoming Senior Services Commission, inclusive of the following:
a. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees, and Chapter 4 – Code of Conduct: Include information regarding the City Celebrations Committee and Senior Services Commission;
b. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees, and Chapter 4 – Code of Conduct: Omit information regarding the Let Freedom Ring Committee;
c. Chapter 2 – List and Duties of Commissions and Committees: extend the requirement of completion of a civic academy program within one (1) year, to a requirement of completion within eighteen (18) months of appointment
; (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9G. Review and consideration of the feasibility of potential City Charter amendments and actions required for said charter amendments to be on one or more ballot measure(s) at a City of Cerritos Special Municipal Election, and consolidation of the Special Municipal Election with the statewide primary election to be held in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council members received full-text, unredacted copies of the one (1) written comment submitted for Item 9G, 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.
MOTION (HELD PENDING): It was moved by Tse, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration of a proposed Cerritos City Charter Amendment ballot measure, for presentation to City of Cerritos voters in a potential Cerritos Special Municipal Election, consolidated with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk-administered Statewide Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, proposing a four (4) term lifetime City Council term limit (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9G. (continued)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (ADOPTED): It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future, publicly noticed meeting, of a potential Cerritos City Charter Amendment ballot measure, for presentation to City of Cerritos voters in a potential Cerritos Special Municipal Election, consolidated with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk-administered Statewide Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, containing the following three (3) provisions:
a. Elimination of City Council term limits;
b. The authority to appoint the City Treasurer/Budget and Finance Manager shall be vested in the City Council; and
c. City of Cerritos General Municipal Elections shall be held in November of even- numbered years, consolidated with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk-administered State and Federal elections, commencing on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Pulido, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Hong, Tse
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.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, announced the recent promotion of Samir Patel to the position of Recreation Services Superintendent; wished the City Council and Cerritos community a safe and happy holiday season; and offered a reminder regarding the forthcoming transition to Regular City Council Meetings, to be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, beginning Monday, January 12, 2026.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Hong, Tse, and Pulido, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson.
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12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
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; Lauren Vargas, Enterprise Services 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; Lauren Vargas, Enterprise Services 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)
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Sesson.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Item 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
ITEM 12D:
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve a settlement agreement in the case: Castro v. City of Cerritos (U.S. Dist. Ct., Central Dist. Cal., Case No. 2:24-cv-09625-CBM-Ex); the settlement amount is for a total of $115,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEMS 12A, 12B, and 12C:
There was no reportable action taken on these items and there was nothing further to report.
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned in memory of Zheng Zing Huang at 2:48 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025.
/s/Cynthia Nava__________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama_________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: January 12, 2026