MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, 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 Chaplain Joseph Torres, Calvary Chapel Artesia.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carver Academy Student Council.
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
A proclamation was made by the City Council honoring:
Rogan Girard (City Employee Retirement).
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).
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.
Case van der Linden expressed concern regarding the City’s water and sewer infrastructure, regular maintenance schedules, and methods of reporting.
Steve Stallings 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.
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5. Presentations/Appointments
5B. (continued)
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding his recent interactions and meetings with City officials and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department personnel, related to the City’s proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. He also submitted documents for the official record. (Documents submitted to the City Council at a public meeting are considered public record. Public requests for copies of the full-text redacted written correspondence can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk.)
Benjamin Ao spoke in support of the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments as presented in the City’s Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment but requested alternate considerations with regard to the schedule and amount of increase.
Karen Wilson expressed concern regarding potential mail tampering and placement of protest forms by private individuals into private mailboxes.
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
Charlie Joslin
Daisy Lagasca
The following individuals 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:
Eder Rabanales
Al Barlevy
Catherine Pascual
Deborah Berry
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the four (4) written comments 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.
There was no action taken on this item.
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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.
Daisy Lagasca inquired regarding community organizations listed on the 2026 Community Calendar and expressed concern regarding potential public health issues related to water contaminants.
Tamara Glasser expressed concern her personal personnel issues as a City employee.
Case van der Linden expressed concern regarding potential radiation emission from the Southern California Edison Bovine Substation and inquired regarding inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants located within the City.
Mel Cortez expressed concern regarding public safety in the City and inquired regarding location of automated license plate readers. He also submitted documents for the official record. (Documents submitted to the City Council at a public meeting are considered public record. Public requests for copies of the full- text redacted written correspondence can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk.)
Charlie Joslin expressed concern regarding the proposed low-income assistance program related and proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. He also inquired regarding public comments emailed to the City Council and spoke regarding the Cerritos-on-Wheels and Dial-A-Ride program.
Shawn Quarles expressed concern regarding surveillance cameras installed by private individuals on public property and other areas in Cerritos neighborhoods.
Deborah Berry expressed concern regarding the length and conduct of City Council meetings.
Samar Malouf expressed concern regarding traffic control in her neighborhood and requested placement of speed humps to deter vehicles driving at excessive speeds.
The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council/Successor Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the six (6) written comments submitted for Item 6, inclusive of two (2) comments for Item 7C, one (1) comment for Item 7I, and one (1) comment for Item 7J, by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record. Requests for copies of the written comment s 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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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
7A.1. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to approve the Thursday, December 11, 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. Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to approve the Monday, December 22, 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 January 12, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos January 12, 2026 $11,992,782.11 (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 October 31, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending October 31, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.2. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, 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 $137,000 for CDBG-Funded Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Repairs at Cerritos Towne Center Phase III (total bid), Capital Project No. 24302, Bid No. 1566-25, to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company, and reject the other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any project-related change orders, up to the approved 10% contingency of $13,700, 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)
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)
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. 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).
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);
2. 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); and
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
3. Direct the City Clerk to publish the applicable notices of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1053 and Ordinance No. 1054, as required by California Government Code 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. 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);
2. 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); and City of Cerritos Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
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7E. (continued)
3. Direct the City Clerk to publish the applicable notices of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1055 and 1056, as required by California Government Code 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. 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); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1057, as required by California Government Code 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. 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); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1058, as required by California Government Code 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. 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); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1059, as required by California Government Code 36933 (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)
7I. Standing Agenda Item: Potential consideration of the Swim and Fitness Center Rehabilitation project, Project No. 20201 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to defer consideration of the Swim and Fitness Center boiler replacement until such time that the existing boiler system requires replacement (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7J. Award of a professional services contract to conduct a Citywide Facility Condition Assessment, Capital Project No. 26203 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to:
1. Award a contract in the amount of $299,697.70 to conduct a Citywide Facility Condition Assessment, Capital Project No. 26203, to WithersRavenel Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any project-related amendments, up to the approved 15% contingency of $44,955, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (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 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.
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.
Deborah Berry expressed concern regarding the level of service under the City’s existing Dial-A-Ride service contract and requested prioritization of improved service.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
Catherine Pascual spoke in support of Option 2 (Continuation of the Cerritos On Wheels and Dial-A-Ride Services as Directed in October 2024, and as Amended Through the Implementation of Cost Saving Measures) as presented in the staff report associated with this item.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments 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.
CONSENSUS (Pulido): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council on the projected costs of expanding Dial-A-Ride eligibility by lowering the general minimum age requirement from 55 to 50, in addition to the existing service provided to persons with disabilities.
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to direct staff to proceed with Option 3 (Continuation of One (1) City Transit Service), with a total estimated cost of $1.5 – 1.9 million; operating only a Dial-A-Ride service provided to seniors age 55 and older, and for persons with disabilities; and general service provided by alternate transit providers (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 Pulido, to direct staff to work with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), to identify alternate uses for any potential surplus Proposition A and Proposition C funds provided to the City of Cerritos (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 an informational report regarding a potential prohibition on the sale and consumption of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes in the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sabrina Chan, Advance Planning Manager.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
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 9A, 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: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Tse, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report for Planning Commission review and consideration at a future meeting regarding a development code amendment to prohibit the sale, distribution, and consumption of nitrous oxide for recreational use within City limits, with the understanding of its legitimate uses in certain industries. Upon completion of the preparation of the proposed amendment and the required environmental analysis, the proposed code amendment shall be presented to the Planning Commission for approval, and subsequently to the City Council, at future publicly noticed meetings (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 proposed activities for the 2026 5k run/walk event celebrating the City’s 70th Anniversary (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, Director of Community and Cultural Services. 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 received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a budget amendment for a new budget allocation in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Account #110-441-63410 in the amount of $14,000 for the 5K run/walk event; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to plan and implement a 5K run/walk event to be held at the Cerritos Sports Complex on Saturday, May 30, 2026 (COUNCIL).
City of Cerritos Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Hong, Tse, and Pulido, and Mayor Yokoyama.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Hong, to cancel the 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency Regular meeting and schedule a Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting to be conducted on Thursday, February 26, 2026, due to a conflict with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Southeast Gateway Line Corridor Cities Committee Advocacy Trip, taking place Monday, February 23 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Clerk to prepare a report for City Council review and consideration of the Mayor’s nominations to internal ad hoc working groups at the January 26, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting.
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12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12A and 12B as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
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
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 Items 12A and 12B as listed on the Closed Session agenda. There was no reportable action taken on these items and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:21 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
/s/Cynthia Nava____________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama______________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: January 26, 2026