REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONDAY - JANUARY 12, 2026 - 07:00 P.M.
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703
Agenda Materials
The complete agenda for this meeting is available on-demand at cerritos.gov and at the Office of the City Clerk, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, 1st floor, Cerritos, CA, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekend and observed holidays excepted). Any materials submitted to the legislative body after distribution of this agenda will be available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Requests for agenda materials or meeting participation assistance can also be made by email to [email protected] or by phone at (562) 916-1248 during regular business hours.
Order of Agenda
The City Council, by majority of those members present, may reorder the business items listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION
The public can observe the meeting via livestream on the City’s website at cerritos.gov, on cable television at Cerritos TV3, or in person in the Council Chamber.
Public Comments
Members of the public may provide public comment for this meeting in person at the meeting or in writing as described below.
In-person public comment
: Public comment on business agenda items will be opened and may be provided during consideration of that business agenda item. Public comment on Consent Calendar, Closed Session, and non-agenda items will be opened and may be provided during Agenda Item No. 6.
Written public comment (hard copy or email)
: Public comment may be submitted via email to [email protected] or by hard copy to the Office the City Clerk at 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of the email or hard copy document. All written correspondence received by the 3:00 p.m. deadline will be distributed to the legislative body prior to the meeting and retained with the official meeting record.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
In compliance with the ADA, any person with a disability who requires accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact City of Cerritos ADA/504 Coordinator, Drew Schneider, at (562) 916-1314 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations related to public meetings.
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
The California Court of Appeal has concluded that sectarian prayer as part of the City Council meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.
Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A.
Presentations
Presentations
5B.
Informational report providing a status update on water and sewer infrastructure, including an emergency repair of the C-4 well and purchase of imported water (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report - Revised
Agenda Report
5B - PowerPoint
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
This section is reserved for public comment on Consent Calendar, Closed Session, and items not listed on the agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. Verbal comments may be limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the Mayor/Chair extending to a maximum of five minutes per speaker, with a total time allotted not to exceed 45 minutes unless the Mayor/Chair extends.
7. Consent Calendar
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Subject to the discretion of the legislative body, there will be no separate discussion of these items. If a legislative body member requests separate consideration, the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. 7A.
Approval of Minutes
7A.1
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Minutes of December 11, 2025 Regular Meeting - Revised (Updated adjournment notation) Minutes of December 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
7A.2
Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
Minutes of December 22, 2025 Special Meeting
7B.
Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1
Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated January 12, 2026 (COUNCIL).
Register of Demands
7B.2
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending October 31, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Treasurer’s Report
7C.
Award of contract for CDBG-funded curb ramp and sidewalk repairs at Cerritos Towne Center Phase III (CDBG Project No. 602749-25), Project No. 24302, Bid No. 1566-25* (COUNCIL). *Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
Agenda Report
7D.
Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt 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).
Waive full reading of and adopt 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)
Agenda Report
7E.
Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt 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 (APNS 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).
Waive full reading of and adopt 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).
Agenda Report
7F.
Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt 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).
Agenda Report
7G.
Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt 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).
Agenda Report
7H.
Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt 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).
Agenda Report
7I.
Standing Agenda Item: Potential consideration of the Swim and Fitness Center Rehabilitation project, Project No. 20201 (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
7J.
Award of a professional services contract to conduct a Citywide Facility Condition Assessment, Capital Project No. 26203 (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
8. Public Hearings
8A.
Review and consideration of a request for City Council direction regarding the City's existing transportation services, the Cerritos on Wheels fixed-route service and the Dial-A-Ride demand response service* (COUNCIL). *Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this administrative activity is not a "project" under CEQA, and even if it were, the proposed scopes of service and request for authorization are exempt from CEQA review.
Agenda Report
8A - PowerPoint
9. New and Old Business
9A.
Review and consideration of an informational report regarding a potential prohibition on the sale and consumption of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes in the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
9B.
Review and consideration of the proposed activities for the 2026 5k run/walk event celebrating the City’s 70th Anniversary (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
9B - PowerPoint
10. Legislative Items
10A.
Report on pending or existing legislation.
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.
11. Reports
11A.
Report from City Manager/Executive Director
During this part of the meeting the City Manager/Executive Director or designated staff will have an opportunity to report on various City matters and/or respond verbally to questions or comments from the prior City Council meeting, including any request by the City Council to provide a brief supplemental report or brief follow-up response to items from the prior City Council meeting's agenda. 11B.
City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports During this part of the meeting members of the City Council report to the community on various matters of interest, including reports concerning committees on which the Councilmembers serve and reports on meetings/conferences attended. In addition, verbal reports will also be provided in such cases where the City Council-appointed delegate and/or alternate is unable to attend a scheduled meeting, and there is insufficient time to schedule an agenda item for Council consideration of another alternate, necessitating a Mayor's urgency appointment. Requests may also be made of staff for reports which will be presented to the City Council at a subsequent meeting, or for the scheduling of future agenda items. There will be no discussion or action taken on any of the items that may be presented during this agenda item, except to cancel or reschedule a City Council public meeting.
12. Closed Session
12A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 (COUNCIL) Properties: 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, California 90703; 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California 90703 Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Pam Lee, City Attorney; Kristin Aguila, Senior Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs Under Negotiation: Potential Property Transaction
12B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 (COUNCIL) Properties: 20050 Filmore Ave. #202, Cerritos, California 90703 Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Pam Lee, City Attorney; Kristin Aguila, Senior Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Ress Financial Corporation; Linh Do Under Negotiation: Potential Property Transaction; Price and Terms Closed Session Report
If the City Council adjourns to Closed Session, the City Council/Successor Agency will reconvene into Open Session after its conclusion and designated City staff will provide a verbal report on any reportable action taken. This report will be memorialized in the official meeting minutes.
13. Adjournment