MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026, 7:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125
BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA AND VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE, MEETING ID# 897 8691 1692.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Rory Corrigan, Church in Cerritos.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Women’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos.
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 (arrived at approximately 8:21 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Mark E. Pulido
Mayor/Chair Lynda P. Johnson
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
Proclamations were announced by the City Council honoring:
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and
Jewish-American Heritage Month.
REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
At this juncture, the City Council, by majority action, reordered the agenda as follows:
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to reorder the agenda to consider Item 5B following consideration of New and Old Business Item 9B.
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
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.
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
David Pylman expressed concern regarding Advisory Board appointment procedures and suggested the establishment of additional eligibility criteria for service on the City’s Commissions and Committees.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
No action was taken on this item.
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.
Robert Shavelle expressed support for potential changes to the City’s administration and management of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course.
David Pylman spoke regarding City Council meeting management procedures and expressed concern regarding recent changes to public meeting facilitation.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding State and County public health and vaccination policies during the COVID-19 pandemic 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.)
Kirit Chauhan expressed support for the continued funding of City-sponsored community events, community services, and public safety programs.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received five (5) written comments 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, May 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated May 28, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos May 28, 2026 $9,129,969.96 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending March 31, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Pulido, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending March 31, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Notify and direct commencement of the 2026 Conflict of Interest Codes biennial review pursuant to requirements of the California Political Reform Act (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Pulido, to notify and direct the City Clerk to commence the 2026 biennial review of the City, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority Conflict of Interest Codes in compliance with the requirements of the California Political Reform Act (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FUNDS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027 (COUNCIL).
Agenda Item 7D was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Hong, who then recused herself from the vote on this item, citing a potential conflict of interest due to her residence within 500 feet of the subject project area. She left her seat at the dais and left the room for the consideration of this item.
City Manager Robert A. Lopez also recused himself from the consideration of this item, citing a potential conflict of interest due to his residence within 500 feet of the subject project area. He left the room for the consideration of this item.
There was no discussion or deliberation on this item and no public comments were received.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FUNDS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 0 – 2 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hong (recused), Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
At the conclusion of the vote on the above-referenced item, Councilmember Hong and City Manager Robert A. Lopez returned to the meeting. Councilmember Hong resumed her seat at the dais.
7E. Standing Agenda Item: Potential consideration of the Swim and Fitness Center Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 20201 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Pulido, 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 (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
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8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration of an appeal of a decision of the Cerritos Property Preservation Commission finding that Property Preservation Commission Case No.
PPC 2026-13 located at 19435 Ellen Way, Cerritos, constitutes a property nuisance as set forth in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code and setting forth a ten (10) day abatement period thereon in Resolution No. P.P.C. 2026-10 (COUNCIL).
Mayor Johnson requested the City Council confirm if any Councilmembers conducted any ex-parte communications or conversations, or made any public statements to the press or on social media regarding a position on this administrative appeal.
All City Councilmembers confirmed they did not conduct any ex-parte communications.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Joseph Chacon, Code Enforcement Manager, provided testimony.
Rudy Hernandez, appellant, provided testimony.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Celia Spitzer spoke in support of enforcement of Cerritos Municipal Code regulations.
David Pylman spoke in support of upholding the Property Preservation Commission’s decision.
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 Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY
COUNCIL UPHOLDING A DECISION OF THE PROPERTY PRESERVATION
COMMISSION (PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. P.P.C. 2026-10) FINDING THAT CASE NO. PPC 2026-13 LOCATED AT 19435 ELLEN WAY, CERRITOS, CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND SETTING FORTH A TEN (10) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON IN RESOLUTION NO. P.P.C. 2026-10 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-1, A
REQUEST BY SIAM WELLNESS AND SPA TO PERMIT A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT USE WITH STATE-CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTS AT 20110 PIONEER BOULEVARD, SUITE D, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18) (APN 7055-017-023)* (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 Amanda Acuna, Current Planning Manager.
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 Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-1, A REQUEST BY
SIAM WELLNESS AND SPA TO PERMIT A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT USE WITH STATE-CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTS AT 20110 PIONEER BOULEVARD, SUITE D, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN EIGHTEEN (ADP-18) (APN 7055-017-023) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
8C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10657 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Chris Kuebert, Acting Director of Public Works.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Kirit Chauhan requested clarification regarding any potential impacts of recent water and sewer rate adjustments to the Urban Water Management Plan and regarding infrastructure costs.
Noting no other individuals elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public hearing and the public comments period closed.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8C. (continued)
MOTION (DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND): The motion concerning adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and increased billing rates for water consumption levels over 30 units under Water Supply Shortage Level 3, within the UWMP, made by Tse, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE
SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10657; and
2. Direct staff to present an agenda report to the City Council, at future publicly noticed meeting, containing additional proposed strategies to reduce demand on water supplies if the City’s Water Supply Shortage Level 2 is enacted, died due to lack of a second.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10657 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yokoyama
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of authorization to relocate the City’s mobile Automated License Plate Reader trailer to various locations Citywide on an as-needed basis (COUNCIL).
A report was given by Ryan Carey, Deputy City Manager.
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 five (5) written comments 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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to include in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program (City Budget), for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting prior to adoption of the proposed budget, an allocation to procure an additional mobile Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) trailer, for a total of two (2) mobile ALPR trailers.
CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager to include in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program (City Budget), for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting prior to adoption of the proposed budget, an allocation to procure an additional mobile speed radar (MSR) trailer, for a total of two (2) MSR trailers.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to authorize staff to relocate the mobile ALPR camera trailer throughout the City on an as-needed basis, in consultation with the Cerritos Sheriff's Station Captain, to ensure that the trailer is being utilized to maximize its effective use (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 unconditional commitment under the Brown Act related to public comment during a mayoral transition/reorganization event (COUNCIL).
A report was given by Pam Lee, City Attorney.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
David Pylman expressed concern regarding the administration of public comment periods during City Council meetings.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Tse, to adopt/approve an
UNCONDITIONAL COMMITMENT UNDER THE BROWN ACT RELATED TO
PUBLIC COMMENT DURING A MAYORAL TRANSITION/REORGANIZATION EVENT, presented as Exhibit 1 of the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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.
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 Yokoyama, and Mayor Johnson.
CONSENSUS (Hong): Directed the City Manager to provide a report, for City Council review and consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, on the feasibility and potential impacts of outsourcing the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council regarding the feasibility of implementing a reserved parking program for veterans at City facilities.
12. Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Pam Lee, City Attorney, provided the following report from the Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Closed Session:
The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C as listed on the May 11, 2026 meeting agenda:
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Pam Lee, City Attorney; Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services; Amy Thomas, Human Resources Manager; Lauren Vargas, Enterprise Services Manager Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager; Pam Lee, City Attorney; Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services; Amy Thomas, Human Resources Manager; Lauren Vargas, Enterprise Services Manager Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
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12. Closed Session (continued)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (continued)
12C. 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)
There was no reportable action taken on Items 12A, 12B, nor 12C and there was nothing further to report.
This concluded the City Attorney’s report from the Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava __________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Lynda P. Johnson______________
Lynda P. Johnson
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: June 8, 2026