MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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 Alicia Alvarez, Assistant City Clerk.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cerritos Youth Basketball League, Pee Wee Division Team – Mini Mambas.
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
The Mayor announced the winning name of the Name the Cow Contest, for the cow featured in the artwork entitled, Milking Time – A Tribute to Dairy Valley:
Bessie (winning name). The contest winners will be recognized at the Thursday, February 23, 2026, 7 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting.
Proclamations were made by the City Council honoring:
Hamza Sabha; and Nathan Chung (Rank of Eagle Scout).
2025-2026 Artesia High School Girls Volleyball Team (2025 CIF State Division VIII Champions).
5B. Review and consideration of the Mayor’s nominations for appointments to internal ad hoc working groups and external boards, commissions, and committees (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Alicia Alvarez, Assistant City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Mayor's nominations for service appointments for the 2025-26 Mayoral Term, as listed below:
City Council Internal Ad Hoc Working Groups
Name Liaisons
Chamber of Commerce 1. Hong 2. Tse
Personnel 1. Johnson 2. Hong
Southeast Gateway Line Project 1. Yokoyama 2. Pulido
; (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period for items not listed on the meeting agenda but that were within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, the Consent Calendar, and Closed Session.
Jennie Gutierrez expressed concern regarding automated license plate reader (ALPR) placement in the City, requesting ALPR cameras remain in the Sunray neighborhood.
Teddy Lloyd spoke regarding potential improvements to Sunshine Park basketball courts surfacing and addition of lines for pickleball play.
Bill Sinko of Community Family Guidance Center (Center), provided an update on the Center’s recent efforts. 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.)
Mateo Roman spoke regarding a student walk-out on February 6, 2026 in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency actions and requested that the City of Cerritos be declared a sanctuary city. He also submitted a document 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.)
Thomas Schwartz expressed concern regarding the 183rd Street and Marquardt Avenue and Artesia Boulevard and Marquardt Avenue intersections and requested a traffic study be conducted in the subject areas.
Linda Troxell expressed concern regarding the current state of her home and available financial assistance.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Carla Gilhuys expressed concern regarding City Council meeting and financial management.
Case van der Linden inquired regarding inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants located within the City.
Philip Cheong inquired regarding closure of the Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center pool.
The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, four (4) written comments were submitted for Item 6, 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
Monday, January 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Monday, January 26, 2026, 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 February 9, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 9, 2026 $7,504,051.00 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. 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).
*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 Tse, to:
1. Continue the local emergency as proclaimed in Resolution No. 2023-05, at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course and the nearby City property containing the C-4 well site;
2. Make the findings set forth in Sections 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).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Monday, January 26, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1060, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY ±0.44 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 18616 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE (APN 7030-002-903), FROM SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-6500) TO OPEN SPACE (OS)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA Review.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1060, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2026- 1, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF
APPROXIMATELY ±0.44 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 18616
BLOOMFIELD AVENUE (APN 7030-002 903), FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-6500) TO OPEN SPACE (OS) (COUNCIL); and
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish the applicable notices of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1060, as required by California Government Code Section 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Award of contract for the Heritage Park Play Island Renovation, Capital Project No. 23101* (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 Tse, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. 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 th e agenda report; associated with this item;
2. Award a California Multiple Award Schedule contract (Contract No. 4-20-78- 0089C) in the amount of $1,125,714 for the Heritage Park Play Island Renovation, Project No. 23101, to KYA Group;
3. Authorize a budget amendment with a new allocation in the amount of $238,285 to provide sufficient project funding for the Heritage Park Play Island Renovation, with all eligible costs to be reimbursed through Measure A upon completion of required compliance requirements; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any project related change orders, up to the approved 10% contingency of $112,571, 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)
7F. Award of contract for On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Services in the City of Cerritos, RFP No. 1568-25 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Award a two-year contract with provisions to extend up to four (4) one-year extensions for On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Services in the City of Cerritos, RFP No. 1568-25, to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $323,760 annually, and reject the other proposals; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract-related amendments, up to the approved 10% contingency of $32,376, 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
7G. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING ATTACHED THERETO TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) (COUNCIL).
Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING ATTACHED THERETO TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) (COUNCIL).
Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03 AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING ATTACHED THERETO TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-05, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ATTACHED
THERETO TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) (COUNCIL);
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-06, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ATTACHED
THERETO TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) (COUNCIL);
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. (continued)
3. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-07, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03 AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ATTACHED THERETO TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING CALPERS
EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Award of contract for implementation consulting services related to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25703 for a Citywide Enterprise Resource Planning software upgrade* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Authorize a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") with ClientFirst Consulting Group for time and materials implementation services related to the Enterprise Resource Planning software upgrade for the amount of $200,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any project-related change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the total contract value, 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
7I. Standing Agenda Item: Potential consideration of the Swim and Fitness Center Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 20201 (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to take no action at this time and defer consideration of the Swim and Fitness Center boiler replacement until such time that the existing boiler system requires replacement (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7I. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
None.
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending or existing legislation.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson recused herself from the discussion, deliberation, and vote on the following item and was absent from the meeting until the item was concluded .
Pam Lee, City Attorney, confirmed this recusal was due to a potential conflict of interest, as Mayor Pro Tem Johnson is an employee of the County of Los Angeles and the pending discussion and potential actions relate to a proposed Countywide sales tax measure under consideration by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
A staff report was given by Ryan Carey, Deputy City Manager, regarding a proposed Countywide sales tax measure under consideration by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to direct staff to prepare and send a letter of opposition from the City of Cerritos to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (Board), with a copy to be transmitted to State representatives including Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, Senator Tony Strickland, and Congressman Derek Tran, regarding the proposed Countywide sales tax measure, in advance of the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Board meeting (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (recused)
ABSTAIN: None
At the conclusion of the vote on the above-referenced item, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson rejoined the meeting and was present through the meeting’s adjournment.
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10. Legislative Items (continued)
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 Sabrina Chan to the position of Director of Community Development.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Hong, Tse, and Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Mayor Yokoyama.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to schedule a report at a future publicly noticed meeting regarding recent changes made to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) programming and administration, specifically those which have enhanced revenue, and providing information regarding the purpose and intent of the CCPA.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager and City Clerk to schedule a report at a future publicly noticed meeting, regarding cancellation of the Monday, April 27, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Meeting, and potential scheduling of a special meeting to be conducted in lieu of the canceled meeting, due to a schedule conflict.
CONSENSUS (Tse): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council regarding a possible citizen’s oversight committee, which would serve as a potential advisory body on matters related to budget and finance, and meet once or twice per year.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to initiate the validation process of the Proposition 218 written protests submitted for the Monday, January 26, 2026, Proposition 218 public hearing; reporting the results (number of “valid” and “invalid” written protests received) of the validation to the City Council, within sixty (60) days, by Tuesday, April 10, 2026.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to indefinitely postpone the placement of an agenda report on a publicly noticed meeting agenda (originally directed by the City Council on Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Item 9G) for City Council consideration of placement of a potential City Charter amendment measure on a potential Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Cerritos Special Election, consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager and City Clerk to cancel the Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting, and reinstate the Monday, February 23, 2026, 7 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting, due to the recently rescheduled Gateway Cities Council of Governments Southeast Gateway Line Corridor Cities Committee Advocacy Trip, which originally created a schedule conflict.
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12. Closed Session
The City Council did not recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. There was no discussion or action taken on Items 12A and 12B.
12A. 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)
12B. 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
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
/s/Alicia Alvarez_____________________
Alicia Alvarez
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama_____________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: February 23, 2026