MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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 Mike Ballentine, Chaplain, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cerritos Youth Basketball League, Rookie III Division Team – Dunkin Donuts.
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:
Siu-Lee Chang, Mason Hampden, Anthony Hoang, Melissa Snyder, and Stewart Shen (Name the Cow Contest Winners).
Dr. Tuesday Stoffers, Principal, Whitney High School; Whitney High School Young Black Scholars; Dr. Crechena Wise, Principal, Cerritos High School; and Cerritos Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Black History Month).
5B. Review and consideration of City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (Commissions and Committees) (2025-2027 Term) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, 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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nomination listed below to serve the remainder of the 2025-2027 term, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Al Barlevy Senior Services Commission
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to appointee, Al Barlevy.
In accordance with City Council consensus direction given at a later juncture in the meeting, Agenda Item 5B was re-opened for additional review and consideration.
The specific motion and vote subsequent to additional discussion is included below, for cross-referencing purposes, and is repeated on page 9 of this document.
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to approve Councilmember Hong’s nomination listed below (ceremonial posthumous appointment) (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Ben Chou Senior Services Commission
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.
Case van der Linden inquired regarding inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants located within the City and expressed concern regarding lighting near the intersection of South Street and Bloomfield Avenue.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding recent and historical interactions and meetings with City officials and 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.)
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
John Paul Drayer spoke regarding the Bellflower Unified School District (District) and invited the City Council to collaborate on efforts to boost student enrollment and support timely funding allocations within the District.
Al Barlevy spoke regarding City Council action on January 26, 2026, related to the public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases.
The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, three (3) written comments were submitted for Item 6, inclusive of one (1) comment for Item 7C, 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, February 9, 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, February 9, 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 23, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 23, 2026 $4,444,339.19 (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 December 31, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending December 31, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Informational report to the Cerritos City Council providing an overview of the City of Cerritos 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to receive and file the informational report associated with this item.
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2031 (COUNCIL).
Agenda Item 7D was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, who then recused herself from the vote on this item due to a potential conflict of interest as an employee of the County of Los Angeles. There was no discussion or deliberation on this item and no public comments were received.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-08, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2031 (COUNCIL); and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk (attestation of Mayor’s signature) to execute the General Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: Johnson
7E. Award of contract for On-Call Elevator Maintenance Services in the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Award a professional services contract (pursuant to cooperative agreement – OMNIA Contract No. R250704) in the amount of $95,000 annually with TK Elevator for a two-year period with up to two (2) one-year extensions for maintenance services for elevator services for the City of Cerritos; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any contract-related amendments, up to a 10% contingency of $9,500 annually, 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
7F. Award of contract for an emergency hot water tank replacement at the Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $68,063 from the Street Maintenance account (110-342-65155) to the Swim Center Maintenance account (110-345-65050) for the emergency water heater replacement at the Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $61,875 to CATT Plumbing of Riverside for the emergency water heater replacement in accordance with Cerritos Municipal Code §3.20.060(a) and §3.20.060(i); and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any contract-related amendments, up to a 10% contingency of $6,188, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7F. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7G. 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 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).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4-0-1, 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 2026-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO LOCATION AND PERMITTING CRITERIA FOR BODY ART BUSINESSES* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Sabrina Chan, Director of Community Development.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Noting no individuals elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public hearing and the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to waive full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1061, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO LOCATION AND PERMITTING CRITERIA FOR BODY ART BUSINESSES (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 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84686 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO CREATE THIRTY (30) FOR-SALE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2026-1 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY A SHARED ROOF AND CONSTRUCT THIRTY (30) ATTACHED THREE-STORY TOWNHOME DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING THREE (3) AFFORDABLE UNITS, WITHIN SIX (6) BUILDINGS. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A REASSIGNMENT OF HOUSING UNITS BETWEEN SITE A AND SITE 7 WITHIN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 9 AND NO NET LOSS PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE HOUSING LAW* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Amanda Acuna, Current Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Chad Brown, Melia Homes Inc., spoke in support of and provided additional information regarding the subject project.
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.
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.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-09, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84686 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO CREATE THIRTY (30) FOR-SALE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A ±1.34- ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002) (COUNCIL);
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2026-1 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY A SHARED ROOF AND CONSTRUCT THIRTY (30) ATTACHED THREE-STORY TOWNHOME
DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING THREE AFFORDABLE UNITS, WITHIN SIX (6) BUILDINGS. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION AREAS, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, AND ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS ON A ± 1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002) (COUNCIL); and
3. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A REASSIGNMENT OF
HOUSING UNITS BETWEEN SITE A AND SITE 7 WITHIN THE CITY'S 2021- 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 9 AND NO NET LOSS PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE HOUSING LAW (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
None.
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending or existing 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.
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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, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Mayor Yokoyama.
In accordance with City Council consensus direction given, Agenda Item 5B was re- opened for additional review and consideration. The specific motion and vote subsequent to additional discussion is repeated below, for cross-referencing purposes, and is also included on page 2 of this document.
5B. Review and consideration of City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (Commissions and Committees) (2025-2027 Term) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to approve Councilmember Hong’s nomination listed below (ceremonial posthumous appointment) (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Ben Chou Senior Services Commission
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12A, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
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: Two (2)
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Item 12A, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. in memory of Ben Chou and Cecy Groom.
/s/Cynthia Nava ____________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama________
Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: March 9, 2026