MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, 7:00 PM, IN THE MAIN THEATER AT THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 18000 PARK PLAZA DRIVE, 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, serving with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at the Cerritos Station Cerritos Sheriff’s Station.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tigers Basketball Team.
4. Performance of the National Anthem
The National Anthem was performed by Leilani Joy Tom.
5. 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
6. Annual Mayoral Transition and City Council/Successor Agency Reorganization Ceremony
A. Welcome and introductions
Mayor Yokoyama introduced dignitaries in attendance. Each Councilmember, the Mayor Pro Tem, and the Mayor introduced their family and guests in attendance.
B. Recognition of outgoing Mayor/Chair and presentations by dignitaries
Presentations were made to outgoing Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama. A video was displayed highlighting Mayor Yokoyama’s year of service.
C. Selection of Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, declared the office of Mayor/Chair vacant and called for nominations for the office of Mayor/Chair.
Council/Agency Member Yokoyama nominated Council/Agency Member Johnson for the office of Mayor/Chair.
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6. Annual Mayoral Transition and City Council/Successor Agency Reorganization Ceremony (continued)
C. Selection of Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair (continued)
Noting there were no further nominations, the City Clerk declared nominations closed.
NOMINATION: As nominated by Council/Agency Member Yokoyama, Council/Agency Member Johnson was presented for consideration as Mayor/Chair (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The nomination carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The City Clerk declared Council/Agency Member Johnson as Mayor/Chair.
Mayor/Chair Johnson declared the office of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair vacant and called for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair.
Council/Agency Member Yokoyama nominated Council/Agency Member Pulido for the office of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair.
Noting there were no further nominations, Mayor Johnson declared nominations closed.
NOMINATION: As nominated by Council/Agency Member Yokoyama, Council/Agency Member Pulido was presented for consideration as Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The nomination carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Yokoyama, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The City Clerk declared Council/Agency Member Pulido as Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair.
D. Remarks by incoming Mayor/Chair, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair, and Councilmembers
Comments were made by Mayor/Chair Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pulido.
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6. Annual Mayoral Transition and City Council/Successor Agency Reorganization Ceremony (continued)
E. Conclusion of ceremony
Mayor/Chair Johnson invited the community to a reception at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in the Sierra Room.
7. Public Comments (Special Meeting Agenda Item 6 Only)
At this juncture, the City Council, took action to continue this item, as presented below.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to continue Item 7 (Public Comments) to a date and time certain, in accordance with California Government Code Section 54955, to an Adjourned Special Meeting to be held concurrently with the 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. to Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m., in memory of Chief Petty Officer Samuel B. Johnson, United States Navy, Retired.
/s/Cynthia Nava______________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Lynda P. Johnson________________
Lynda P. Johnson
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: May 11, 2026