MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, APRIL 13, 202 6, 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 Pastor Rob Golding, First Christian Reformed Church of Artesia.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Cerritos Aquatic Club.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Jennifer Hong
Council/Agency Member Sophia M. Tse
Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Mark E. Pulido
Mayor/Chair Lynda P. Johnson
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
Mayor Johnson announced a new quarterly model of presentations to community members, organizations, and local businesses, called “Celebrating Cerritos.”
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, introduced a promotional video presenting the 2026 - 2027 season of performances at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. A video presentation was displayed.
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 Cynthia Nava, City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve Mayor Johnson’s nominations for service appointment for her 2026-27 Mayoral term, as follows:
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
City Council Internal Ad Hoc Working Groups
Name Liaisons
Budget/Finance 1. Johnson
2. Hong
Personnel 1. Johnson
2. Hong
Policy and Procedure 1. Johnson
2. Tse
City Councilmember External Boards, Commissions, and Committee service appointments Name Delegate/Alternate
California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board of Directors D: Johnson A: Hong
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board of Directors
D: Johnson
A: Hong
Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway COG) Board of Directors
D: Johnson
A: Tse
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
SR-91/I-605/I-405 Corridor Cities Committee
D: Yokoyama
A: Tse
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Southeast Gateway Line (SGL) Corridor Cities Committee
D: Yokoyama
A: Hong
Independent Cities Association (ICA) Board of Directors D: Johnson A: Hong
League of California Cities (Cal Cities) and
Cal Cities Los Angeles Regional Division (Cerritos Representatives) D: Tse
A: Hong
League of California Cities 2026 Annual General Assembly Voting Delegate and Alternate
D: Tse
A: Hong
Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
*By law, Mayor is Primary Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem is Alternate D: Johnson (Mayor)
A: Pulido (Mayor Pro Tem)
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Board of Directors (Districts 2, 3, 18 & 19)
*By law, Mayor is always Primary Delegate, however the first alternate may be assigned to attend all meetings. The remaining alternates may attend on a per meeting basis, if such scheduling is necessary.
D: Johnson (Mayor)
A: Yokoyama
National League of Cities 2026 Annual Business Meeting D: Hong A: Tse
Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) Policy Board
D: Johnson
A: Hong
Southeast Water Coalition (SEWC) Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors
D: Hong
A: Tse
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Member City Official Representative (Delegate) and Alternate
D: Hong
A: Tse
; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) "Agency Report of Public Official Appointments (Form 806)," and "City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure" to the City's website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external bodies and appointees (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5C. 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve Mayor Johnson’s nomination listed below to serve the remainder of the 2025-2027 term, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Demeven Quirino City Celebrations Committee
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to appointee, Demeven Quirino.
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.
David Pylman expressed support for City Council efforts to increase City business meeting efficiency.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding certain City Council “Answers” to recently filed Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petition.
Dan Nino expressed concern regarding Cerritos resident responses to City Council’s recent approval of water and sewer rate adjustments and recent voter-initiated efforts to recall two (2) members of the City Council.
Carla Gilhuys spoke regarding recent voter-initiated efforts to recall two (2) members of the City Council.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received one (1) written comment submitted for Item 6, inclusive of one (1) comment for Item 2, 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.
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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated April 13, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos April 13, 2026 $10,995,022.59 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendments (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to authorize an administrative-initiated Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 budget amendment in accordance with Joint Budget Resolution No. 2025-19/No. CSA 2025-02 and the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy 2.04) as adopted by the City Council, as follows:
1. Account/Project: 110-366-63720 (Water Purchase)
110-366-65212 (Water Production Equipment)
Amount: $35,000 (110-366-63720)
$152,000 (110-366-65212)
Justification: A budget amendment is requested to increase appropriations in the Reclaimed Water Fund to cover higher-than-anticipated costs associated with reclaimed water operations. Actual usage during FY 2024-25 exceeded budgeted projections, resulting in increased costs for recycled water purchases from the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD), as well as related operations and maintenance expenses. These costs are invoiced and paid in the subsequent fiscal year. In addition, funding is requested to reimburse LACSD for the overhaul of the Los Coyotes reuse vertical pump, including mechanical seal repairs.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.2. (continued)
2. Account/Project: 110-366-61430 (Professional Services – Reclaimed Water) Amount: $108,851
Justification: A budget amendment is requested to increase appropriations in the reclaimed water cost center Professional Services account to cover the cost of repairing a damaged reclaimed water transmission line at Gridley Park. This work is necessary to restore system functionality and ensure the continued reliability of reclaimed water operations (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of an amended lease agreement with the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County for a portion of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course (APN 7016-005-908) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Cerritos and the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County for a portion of the property at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course on behalf of the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Approval of a reimbursement agreement with County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County for emergency electrical repairs to the Cerritos Recycled Water Pump Station at the Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County in the amount of $4,671,506, consisting of approximately $4.6 million for the major emergency repair project and $71,506 for the urgent VFD replacement, at the City's recycled water pump station at the Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any project-related amendments, up to the approved 10% contingency of $467,150, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Award of contract for Picnic Shelter Renovations at Various Parks, Project No. 26101, Bid No. 1569-26* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Sections 15302, 15303 and 15311 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 Yokoyama, 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 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $97,575 for Picnic Shelter Renovations at Various Parks, Project No. 26101, Bid No. 1569-26, to VARN Development, and reject the other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any project-related amendments, up to the approved 10% contingency of $9,757.50 in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Monday, March 23, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1062, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026-2, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 5 AND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5.35 AND ADDING SECTION 22.40.340 TO PROHIBIT
THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF NITROUS OXIDE IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7F. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1062, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026- 2, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 5 AND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5.35 AND ADDING SECTION
22.40.340 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION, AND
CONSUMPTION OF NITROUS OXIDE IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS
(COUNCIL); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a notice of adopted ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 1062, as required by California Government Code Section 36933 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7G. Acceptance of Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) grant program funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Accept the CCEP Grant, with key terms for use of the CCEP funds outlined in a Restricted Grant Agreement, to be executed by the City Manager upon Caltrans approval, in the amount of $188,600 for the Cerritos Citywide Graffiti Removal Project;
2. Authorize a budget amendment with a new allocation in the amount of $188,600 to provide sufficient project funding for the Cerritos Citywide Graffiti Removal Project, with all eligible costs to be reimbursed through the CCEP Grant upon completion of required compliance requirements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any project related change orders, in accordance with the City's Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7H. 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 Yokoyama, 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, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ELIMINATING THE CITY'S FIXED-ROUTE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, CERRITOS ON WHEELS (COW)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration of an award of a contract to MV Transportation, Inc. for the provision of demand-response Dial-A-Ride services* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this administrative activity is not a "project" under CEQA, and, even if it were, the proposed elimination of service and request for award of contract are 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.
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 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.
Noting no other individuals elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public hearing and the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-12, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ELIMINATING THE CITY'S FIXED-ROUTE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, CERRITOS ON WHEELS (COW) (COUNCIL), inclusive of the following amendment (additions noted in bold font and deletions noted in strikethrough text):
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
SECTION 2. The Cerritos City Council declares that, effective June July 1, 2026, the Cerritos on Wheels fixed-route service will no longer be in operation.
;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with MV Transportation, Inc., for a five (5) year period with options for five one (1) year extensions, in the amounts and with Proposition A/C funding sources described below, for the operation of the City's demand-response Dial-A-Ride program, and all associated actions required for such services:
MV Transportation Inc. Proposed Transit Costs
Based on 7,538 Annual Revenue Hours
Year 1
FY 26-27
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Annual Cost $1,508,012.70 $1,519,536.48 $1,615,731.39 $1,682,667.48 $1,748,311.65 Start-Up
Expenses $147,978.61 - - - -
Total Costs $1,655,991.31 $1,519,536.48 $1,615,731.39 $1,682,667.48 $1,748,311.65
Optional One-Year Extensions
Year 6
FY 31-32
Year 7
FY 32-33
Year 8
FY 33-34
Year 9
FY 34-35
Year 10
FY 35-36
Annual Cost $1,629,300.37 $1,710,617.60 $1,808,890.01 $1,896,869.22 $1,981,320.30
; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, change orders, or amendments that may be necessary to complete the transition to a new professional services contract, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of a report on upcoming Brown Act teleconferencing and public meeting access requirements and implementation required in accordance with Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A TECHNOLOGY SERVICE AND MEETING DISRUPTION POLICY, POLICY NO. 6.04 (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-13, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A TECHNOLOGY SERVICE AND MEETING DISRUPTION POLICY, POLICY NO. 6.04 (COUNCIL); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to send notices to "A Groups" and "B Groups," regarding the 2026 Cerritos Public Meeting Schedule and public meeting subscription methods (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of an informational report regarding programming, operations, and strategic direction updates for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Jeff Thielke, Theater Executive Director.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding the potential of additional housing in place of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Receive and file the agenda report associated with this item; and
2. Direct the City Manager to expedite the hiring of employees to fill all vacant positions assigned to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts that are included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 Combined Financial Program (City Budget) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. Review and consideration of an informational report on the validation of written protests submitted for the January 26, 2026, Proposition 218 Public Hearing for consideration of proposed water and sewer rate adjustments (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk and Alicia Alvarez, Assistant City Clerk.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
David Pylman inquired regarding the necessity of the completion of written protest validation in the absence of a statutory mandate.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding commentary related to recent voter initiative and recall efforts.
Carla Gilhuys expressed concern regarding the written protest validation process.
Kirit Chauhan expressed concern regarding the City Council’s recent adoption of water and sewer rate adjustments.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report, for City Council consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, inclusive of revised procedures for receiving, tabulating, and validating written protests to proposed rates or charges, for any future fee or rate adjustment within three (3) months (not later than at the 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 0 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hong
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
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, provided a recommendation to the City Council to cancel the Monday, April 20, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency (Council/Agency) Special meeting under Agenda Item 11B. This meeting was previously scheduled to be held in lieu of the canceled Monday, April 27, 2026 Council/Agency Regular meeting with a plan for cancellation if no City business items necessitated the conduct of the meeting.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Tse and Hong, and Mayor Johnson.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager and City Clerk to cancel the 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting scheduled to be held in lieu of the canceled Monday, April 27, 2026, City Council/ Successor Agency Regular Meeting.
CONSENSUS (Hong): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, outlining the feasibility of an address number curb painting program funded through charitable donations to third-party providers, similar to programs implemented by other cities.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to submit monthly reports to the City Council detailing expenditures from the City Council Training and Meeting budget.
12. Closed Session
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council is deciding whether to initiate litigation, pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (COUNCIL) Number of potential cases: One (1)
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
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12. Closed Session (continued)
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D as listed on the Closed Session agenda. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:58 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava _____________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Lynda P. Johnson_____________
Lynda P. Johnson
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: May 11, 2026