MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, JUNE 22, 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 Woman’s Club of Cerritos-Artesia.
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 Provido Johnson
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
A proclamation was made by the City Council honoring:
VM Pharmacy (Business Spotlight). A video presentation was displayed.
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.
David Pylman expressed concern regarding potential, proposed Advisory Board meeting schedule changes in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and requested broadcast of all meetings.
Carla Gilhuys expressed concern regarding information discussed at certain Advisory Board meetings.
Sam Desai expressed concern regarding the subject matter authority and scope of services provided by Advisory Boards.
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
There was no further action taken on this item.
5C. 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 nomination for service appointment for her 2026-27 Mayoral term, as listed below:
City Council appointment/ratification of residents/community members to external bodies Name Appointment/
Ratification
Term
Bellflower USD Citizens’ Task Force Gerard Greenidge 2026-27 Academic Year
; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external body and appointee (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve Mayor Johnson's recommendation for reaffirmation of the Filipino American (Fil-Am) Chamber of Commerce’s nomination for service appointment, as listed below:
City Council appointment/ratification of residents/community members to external bodies Name Appointment/
Ratification
Term
SELACO Workforce Development Board Jason Matthew Amansec July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028 (reaffirmation)
; and
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5C. (continued)
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external body and appointee (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve Mayor Johnson's recommendation for confirmation of the Filipino American (Fil-Am) Chamber of Commerce’s nomination for service appointment, as listed below:
City Council appointment/ratification of residents/community members to external bodies Name Appointment/
Ratification
Term
SELACO Workforce Development Board Michael Morales July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027 (remainder of unexpired term)
; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external body and appointee (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve Mayor Johnson's nomination for service appointment for her 2026-27 Mayoral term, as listed below:
City Councilmember External Boards, Commissions, and Committee service appointments Name Delegate/Alternate
Southeast Water Coalition (SEWC) Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors
D: Yokoyama
A: Tse (appointed 04/13/2026)
; and
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5C. (continued)
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 body and appointee (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve Mayor Johnson's nomination for service appointment for her 2026-27 Mayoral term, as listed below:
City Councilmember External Boards, Commissions, and Committee service appointments Name Delegate/Alternate
California Contract Cities Association (CCCA)
Board of Directors
D: Johnson (appointed 04/13/2026)
A: Yokoyama
; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external body and appointee (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Hong
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.
Debra Mason expressed concern and inquired regarding her recently increased water bill and requested the City explore alternate solutions for revenue generation.
Saul Lozada expressed concern regarding City finances and suggested additional alternate potential reductions of expenditures.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Camille expressed concern regarding recent discussions of racism and 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.)
Sam Desai expressed concern regarding discussions of racism and spoke regarding recent voter-initiated recall and initiative measure efforts.
Norma Williamson spoke regarding potential improvements in public safety efforts.
Benjamin Ao spoke in support of open dialogue between residents and City Officials and regarding City policy and decision-making.
Alan Babin spoke in opposition to the potential outsourcing of the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator.
Carla Gilhuys expressed concern regarding City decision and policy making and spoke regarding recent voter-initiated recall and initiative measure efforts.
Jason Holmes spoke in opposition to the potential outsourcing of the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator.
Robert Shavelle spoke in support of the potential outsourcing of the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator.
Eric Christen spoke in opposition to the City’s recently approved Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) and City Council approval of a CWA administrative services agreement (Agenda Item 7D).
Carol Arakaki expressed concern regarding traffic speed mitigation on Artesia Boulevard, between Marquardt Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue.
Dave Everett spoke in opposition to the City’s recently approved Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) and City Council approval of City Council approval of a CWA administrative services agreement (Agenda Item 7D).
Dan Nino expressed concern regarding recent voter-initiated recall and initiative measure efforts.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding recent City decision and policy making.
Raymond Kim expressed concern regarding Federal legislative changes to election policy.
Daisy Lagasca expressed concern regarding recent discussions of racism.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received six (6) written comments submitted for Item 6, inclusive of one (1) comment for Item 7A, 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, June 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Hong.
ORIGINAL MOTION (HELD PENDING): It was moved by Hong, to approve the Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes, inclusive of amendments removing budget figures associated with City Council actions that were not explicitly presented to the City Council at the June 8, 2026 meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Original motion held pending due to the introduction of a substitute motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Hong, Tse
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated June 22, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos June 22, 2026 $3,510,615.11 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending April 30, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending April 30, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.2. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY, POLICY NO. 6.05 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY, POLICY NO. 6.05 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) Administration Services in the City of Cerritos, RFP No. 1571-26* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061 and 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Hong.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the activities planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15378 and 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a three-year contract with an annual authority not to exceed $65,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $195,000 during the initial term with provisions to extend up to two (2) one-year extensions for Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) Administration Services, RFP No. 1571-26 to Padilla & Associates, Inc. and reject all other proposals; and
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract, execute amendments up to the approved 15% contingency of $9,750 per year, and issue task orders as needed, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy and project requirements (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. 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).
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, 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, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. 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 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)
7F. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4-0, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION PERMIT 2016-1(2026) RENEWAL, A REQUEST BY APPLICANT NETWORK CONNEX,
ON BEHALF OF T-MOBILE, TO RENEW AN EXISTING MONOPINE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON AN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY. THE EXISTING WIRELESS FACILITY CONTAINS NINE (9) PANEL ANTENNAS AND NINE (9) REMOTE RADIO UNITS MOUNTED ON THE MONOPINE FACILITY. AN EXISTING
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE IS LOCATED BENEATH THE SUBJECT FACILITY THAT CONTAINS TWO (2) EQUIPMENT CABINETS, TWO (2) TELCO BOXES, ONE (1) AAV CABINET ENCLOSURE, ONE (1) PPC CABINET, AND ONE (1) GLOBAL POSITIONING ANTENNA FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION PURPOSES. THE
SUBJECT FACILITY IS LOCATED ON AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AT 16307 ARTHUR STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 AND IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE (ADP-1) (APN 7010-016-022)* (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 Jeremy Loh, Senior Planner.
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.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Tse, and seconded by Hong, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS
CITY COUNCIL APPROVING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION PERMIT 2016-1(2026) RENEWAL, A REQUEST BY APPLICANT NETWORK CONNEX,
ON BEHALF OF T-MOBILE, TO RENEW AN EXISTING MONOPINE
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON AN INDUSTRIAL
PROPERTY. THE EXISTING WIRELESS FACILITY CONTAINS NINE (9) PANEL ANTENNAS AND NINE (9) REMOTE RADIO UNITS MOUNTED ON THE MONOPINE FACILITY. AN EXISTING EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE IS LOCATED BENEATH THE SUBJECT FACILITY THAT CONTAINS TWO (2) EQUIPMENT CABINETS, TWO (2) TELCO BOXES, ONE (1) AAV CABINET ENCLOSURE, ONE (1) PPC CABINET, AND ONE (1) GLOBAL POSITIONING ANTENNA FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION PURPOSES. THE
SUBJECT FACILITY IS LOCATED ON AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL
PROPERTY AT 16307 ARTHUR STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 AND IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE (ADP-1) (APN 7010-016-022) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27,
APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET
FORTH THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE PAY SCHEDULES FOR PERSONNEL
EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION TABLES AND CLASSIFICATION STEPS (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
The following individuals spoke regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program (City Budget):
Catherine Pascual Daisy Lagasca
Raymond Kim Leah Nass
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
Carla Gilhuys spoke regarding the intent of a voter initiative measure effort related to the City’s water and sewer rates.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council members received full-text, unredacted copies of the three (3) written comments 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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to cancel the following scheduled City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meetings, (expenditure adjustment (decrease) of $2,900 from the amount presented in the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program – multiple budget accounts):
Monday, July 13, 2026;
Monday, August 10, 2026;
Monday, September 14, 2026; and
Monday, October 12, 2026
; (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Tse
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to direct the City Manager to include in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program, funding necessary to plan and conduct a National Night Out and Concert in the Park, scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Heritage Park (expenditure increase of $9,000 from the amount presented in the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program – multiple budget accounts) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION (DID NOT CARRY): It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Tse, direct the City Manager to include in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget, a reduction of the City Council Training and Meeting budget (Account: 110111-53080) by 50%, or $25,000, from the amount presented in the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Financial Program (COUNCIL).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
The motion did not carry (2 – 3) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Tse
NOES: Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING (DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND): The motion made by Pulido, to reconsider the motion and vote taken on the previous page related to cancellation of the first City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting each month, during the months of July – October, 2026, died due to lake of a second (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2026-17 finding that the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is in conformity with the City of Cerritos General Plan;
2. Approve the following approximate budget modifications to the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget:
Revenues
a. Deferral of Water and Sewer rate adjustment from January 2027 to July 2027 (Net Adjustment -$2,331,009; Account: 510532-41593);
b. Potential election outcomes requiring implementation of the FY 2025 Water and Sewer rates beginning June 2027 (Net Adjustment -$431,685; Account:
510532-41593)
Expenditures
a. Restoration of Sky Knight helicopter patrol services (Net Adjustment +$180,000; Account: 110451-61340)
b. Lease of an additional Automated License Plate Reader trailer (Net Adjustment +$36,000; Account: 110451-61340)
c. Restoration of the Water Lantern Festival (Net Adjustment +$8,000; Account:
110441-63410)
d. Restoration of the 5K Run/Walk (Net Adjustment +$18,000; Account:
110441-63410)
e. Restoration of the Spring Fling (Net Adjustment +$34,000; Account: 110441- 63410)
f. Partial restoration of the Veterans Day Ceremony (Net Adjustment +$1,000; Account: 110421-63410)
g. Restoration of funding for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Net Adjustment +$29,000; Account: 110421-63410)
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
h. Restoration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Ceremony (Net Adjustment +$15,000; Account: Multiple)
i. Partial restoration of the funding for the Memorial Day Ceremony (Net Adjustment +$1,000; Account: 110421-63410)
j. Restoration of the L.E.A.D. Cerritos program (Net Adjustment +$10,000; Account: 110141-63410)
k. Restoration of the Arts Education Program at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (Net Adjustment +$110,000; Account: Multiple) l. Elimination of funding for American Red Cross (Net Adjustment -$6,500; Account: 110421-63411)
m. Elimination of funding for ARC Los Angeles and Orange County (Net Adjustment -$5,000; Account: 110421-63411)
n. Reduction of funding for Community Family Guidance Center (Net Adjustment -$16,875; Account: 110421-63411)
o. Elimination of funding for Los Cerritos YMCA (Net Adjustment -$15,000; Account: 110421-63411)
p. Elimination of funding for Helpline Youth Counseling (Net Adjustment -$10,000; Account: 110421-63411)
q. Elimination of funding for Community Legal Aid SoCal (Net Adjustment -$2,000; Account: 110421-63411)
r. Elimination of funding for Pathways Volunteer Hospice (Net Adjustment -$15,000; Account: 110421-63411)
s. Elimination of funding for Su Casa Ending Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter (Net Adjustment -$10,000; Account: 110421-63411)
t. Addition of expenses related to potential special elections (recalls and initiative measure) (Net Adjustment +$1,700,000; Account: 110141-61160) u. Addition of expenses related to potential voter-initiated petition signature verification (Net Adjustment +$140,000; Account: 110141-61160) v. Addition of expenses related to a potential City Charter amendment ballot measure (Net Adjustment +$ 15,000; Account: 110141-61160) w. Reduction of frequency of Commission and Committee meetings to a quarterly basis (except the Planning Commission); and suspension of televised broadcasts of Community Safety Committee (Net Adjustment -$4,000; Account: 110521-61430) x. Elimination of temporary help funding from Human Resources Division (Net Adjustment -$ 110,000; Account: 110541-61580)
y. Reduction of expenditures related to the Dial-A-Ride service (Net Adjustment -$ 200,000; Account: 110221-63409)
z. Modified reduction in operating hours at the Cerritos Senior Center (Net Adjustment +$ 7,000; Account: 110422-52010)
aa. Increase funding for the replacement of playground equipment (Net Adjustment +$ 10,000; Account: 110344-65110)
bb. Reduction of funding for the conduct of City Council meetings (four (4) canceled meetings, directed by the City Council on June 22, 2026, as referenced on p. 11) (Net Adjustment -$2,900; Account: Multiple) cc. Increase in funding for the conduct of a National Night Out and Concert in the Park event on August 6, 2026 (directed by the City Council on June 22, 2026, as referenced on p. 11) (Net Adjustment +$ 9,000; Account:
Multiple);
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
3. Waive full reading of and adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-20/Resolution No. CSA 2026-01, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY
COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27,
APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE
EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE PAY
SCHEDULES FOR PERSONNEL EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN THE
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION TABLES AND CLASSIFICATION STEPS (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY); and
4. Waive full reading of and adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-21/Resolution No. CSA 2026-02, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY
COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Hong, Tse
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by David Siris, Finance and Budget Manager/City Treasurer.
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 waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY
COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (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
City Manager, Robert A. Lopez, announced the recent promotion of David Siris to the Finance and Budget Manager/City Treasurer position.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Tse, Hong, and Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Pulido, and Mayor Johnson.
12. Closed Session
Prior Closed Session Report (Monday, June 8, 2026 Closed Session Items 12A and 12B)
Pam Lee, City Attorney, provided the following report from the Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Closed Session:
The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B as listed on the June 8, 2026 meeting agenda:
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (COUNCIL)
Number of potential cases: Two (2)
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
There was no reportable action taken on Items 12A and 12B, and there was nothing further to report.
This concluded the City Attorney’s report from the Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting.
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:26 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava ____________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Lynda Provido Johnson________________
Lynda Provido Johnson
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: July 27, 2026