MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, JULY 27, 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 Bob De Leon, Calvary Chapel Artesia.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop 313.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Jennifer Hong
Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Mark E. Pulido
Mayor/Chair Lynda Provido Johnson
Council/Agency Member Sophia M. Tse was noted absent for the record.
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
None.
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.
David Pylman expressed concern regarding the City’s appointed officials, the recent reduction of City public meetings, and the resulting reduction of opportunities for input appointed officials have the ability to provide.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to:
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
1. Approve Mayor Johnson's nomination for service appointment for her 2026-27 Mayoral term, as listed below:
City Council Internal Ad Hoc Working Groups
Name Liaisons
Budget/Finance 1. Johnson (appointed 04/13/2026)
2. 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 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 1 – 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Hong
ABSENT: Tse
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.
David Pylman inquired regarding the appointment process of the City Manager position; City budget and financial matters; and resolution of certain matters of concern raised by members of the public.
Sam Desai spoke regarding revenue generation opportunities for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and expressed concern regarding the three (3) minute public speaker time provision.
Benjamin Ao expressed concern regarding recent campaign activity related to local voter-initiated petitions in circulation and not yet filed.
Carla Gilhuys expressed concern regarding recent campaign activity related to local voter-initiated petitions in circulation and not yet filed. (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.)
Steve Stallings expressed concern regarding approval of a change order for the C-4 Well Site Re-Design and Water Treatment Design project (Item 7F) and requested the Item be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Anna Rodriguez invited the City Council, staff, and the community to an upcoming event in the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Deborah Berry expressed concern regarding City Council administration of public comment periods.
Charles Sooter spoke in support of the City’s recent budget study sessions and regarding the potential conduct of town hall meetings to increase transparency and improve communication between City officials and residents.
Marty Powers expressed appreciation for the deferral of 2027 water and sewer rate adjustments to July 1, 2027 and spoke regarding options for prudent City fiscal administration.
Case van der Linden expressed concern regarding unhoused individuals and matters of general community safety.
Rocky Pavone expressed concern regarding several occurrences related to campaign activities occurring during previous City elections; public meeting and appointed officials administration; and City finances.
Kirit Chauhan expressed concern regarding recent campaign activity related to local voter-initiated petitions in circulation and not yet filed.
Raymond Kim spoke regarding business-owner rights related to trespassing on private property.
Thomas Schwartz spoke in support of recent voter-initiated recall petition efforts and expressed concern regarding unhoused individuals residing in his neighborhood.
Kurtis Forsythe expressed concern regarding alleged discrimination he has recently experienced during his interactions with City officials.
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 by the deadline 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 and noting the Item 6 public comment period time allotment of 45 minutes had elapsed, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. Approval of Minutes (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated July 27, 2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos July 27, 2026 $6,779,005.97 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending May 31, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to approve City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending May 31, 2026 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget amendments (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to authorize an administrative-initiated Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget amendment in accordance with Joint Budget Resolution No. 2026-20/No. CSA 2026-01 and the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy 2.04) as adopted by the City Council, as follows:
1. Account/Project: 110552-79070 (Machinery and Equipment) Amount: $70,000
Justification: A carryover of unexpended funds from the prior fiscal year is requested for the purchase of critical network switches (core replacements) that were not procured during Fiscal Year 2025-26 due to ongoing nationwide supply chain delays;
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of Financial Reports (continued)
7B.3. (continued)
2. Account/Project: 110211-61430 (Professional Services) Amount: $85,000
Justification: A carryover of unexpended funds from the prior fiscal year is requested to continue economic development initiatives, including the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) analysis, hotel feasibility analysis, and real estate advisory services; and
3. Account/Project: 110221-63409 (Transit Programs - Prop A) Amount: $79,000
Justification: A carryover of unexpended funds from the prior fiscal year is requested for completion of the City Council-approved station study associated with Metro's Southeast Gateway Line. Award of contract for the study was originally approved by the City Council in June 2025, and is being funded by way of restricted Proposition A funds
; (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2027 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, PURSUANT TO TERMS OF A JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-23, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2027 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, PURSUANT TO TERMS OF A JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COUNCIL); and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Agreement and/or any related documents to facilitate participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. 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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, 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 (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Approval of annual professional service and maintenance agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve the professional service and maintenance agreements, and/or purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2026-27, as follows:
a. Advanced Office in the amount of $83,000;
b. Infor Public Sector, Inc. in the amount of $65,000;
c. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. in the amount of $79,000; d. Iron Mountain in the amount of $65,000;
e. JMG Security in the amount of $70,000;
f. Microsoft in the amount of $141,000;
g. OCLC in the amount of $54,000;
h. Servicewear Apparel, Inc. in the amount of $60,000;
i. Southwest Patrol in the amount of $297,000;
j. Spatial Solutions & Services in the amount of $60,000; k. Spectrum Enterprise (Charter Communications) in the amount of $125,000; l. Tyler Technologies in the amount of $292,000;
m. (vendor name omitted for cyber security protection) in the amount of $54,000; n. (vendor name omitted for cyber security protection) in the amount of $55,000; and
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contracts and/or amendments, up to a 15% contingency per contract, in accordance with the City's Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Approval of a change order for the C-4 Well Site Re-Design and Water Treatment Design, Project No. 23502, RFP No. 1556-24 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Yokoyama.
A staff report was given by Chris Kuebert, Acting Director of Public Works.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to:
1. Approve a change order in the amount of $153,080 to Hazen and Sawyer for the C-4 Well Site Re-Design and Water Treatment Design Project, Project No. 23502, RFP No. 1556-24, to provide professional engineering services for the design of a replacement C-4 Well; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any project-related change orders, in accordance with the City's adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
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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 PRECISE PLAN 2026-6, A PROPOSAL BY
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DICK'S HOUSE OF
SPORT, A NEW RETAIL AND SPORTS EXPERIENCE STORE CONSISTING OF A 141,630-SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-STORY RETAIL BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED LOADING AREAS AND AN 18,515-SQUARE-FOOT OUTDOOR ATHLETIC FIELD ON A
4.65-ACRE PROJECT SITE LOCATED AT 100 LOS CERRITOS MALL, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT SITE IS ZONED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21) (APN 7038-014-016)* (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.
Brian Bacik, applicant/Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. representative, and Trissa Allen, Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers representative, provided additional information regarding the subject project.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
Hayley Uno, Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility representative, spoke in opposition to approval of the subject project stating the project does not meet the terms of the cited Class 32 CEQA exemption.
David Pylman spoke regarding potential impacts to the subject project site due to a potential future adjacent Los Angeles Metro Southeast Gateway Line stop.
Celia “Chely” Valadez expressed concern regarding potential impacts to public safety with increased traffic at the Los Cerritos Center.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council members received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments submitted for Item 8A, 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.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Yokoyama, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2026-6, A PROPOSAL BY DICK'S
SPORTING GOODS, INC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DICK'S HOUSE OF
SPORT, A NEW RETAIL AND SPORTS EXPERIENCE STORE CONSISTING OF A 141,630-SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-STORY RETAIL BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED LOADING AREAS AND AN 18,515-SQUARE-FOOT OUTDOOR ATHLETIC FIELD ON A 4.65-ACRE PROJECT SITE LOCATED AT 100 LOS CERRITOS MALL, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT SITE IS ZONED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWENTY-ONE (ADP-21) (APN 7038-014-016) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
8B. 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 PRECISE PLAN 1969-5(2026) AMENDMENT, A
PROPOSAL BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO REMODEL THE EXTERIOR OF THE
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CARMENITA PLAZA NORTH SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 13321 - 13349 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 17303 CARMENITA ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT SITE IS ZONED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) (APNS 7008-015-002, 7008-015-003, AND 7008-015-004)* (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. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
David Pylman expressed concern regarding adequate parking for the subject shopping center after completion of the subject project.
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)
8B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Pulido, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 1969-5(2026) AMENDMENT, A
PROPOSAL BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO REMODEL THE EXTERIOR OF THE
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CARMENITA PLAZA NORTH SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 13321 - 13349 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 17303 CARMENITA ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703. THE SUBJECT SITE IS ZONED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) (APNS 7008-015-002, 7008-015-003, AND 7008-015-004) (COUNCIL), inclusive of the amendments to Section 2, paragraph 2, provided below (additional text noted with bold, italicized font):
2. The proposed precise plan amendment substantially conforms with the applicable land use zone. The subject property is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and the resulting development from the proposed project will be an exterior remodel to existing retail and commercial uses within existing shopping center buildings, which are listed as conditionally and permitted uses in said zone in accordance with Cerritos Municipal Code Chapter 22.25. The proposed project substantially meets the intensity and site development standards set forth in said chapter. While the proposed number parking spaces does not meet the required number of parking spaces, it has been determined that the subject property is legal non- conforming, due to the fact that the shopping center was approved and developed prior to the establishment of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zone and the City’s parking standards. Pursuant to Section 23.50.200 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, approval of a precise plan may be given with the parking deficiency, if it is determined that there is no feasible means to achieve the required number of parking stall pursuant to Cerritos Municipal Code requirements. While a total of 209 parking spaces is required, currently, only 192 parking stalls are provided on-site. The project proposes a total of 191 parking stalls, with only a net loss of one (1) parking stall in order for the project to meet the landscaping requirements for the project and accommodate additional site improvement to upgrade the commercial shopping center. Therefore, staff finds that the proposed project substantially complies with the Cerritos Municipal Code and conforms with the applicable land use zone, Neighborhood Commercial (CN).
; (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the feasibility of implementing a reserved parking program for veterans at City facilities (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, Director of Community and Cultural Services. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Armin Reyes spoke in support of the proposed program.
Deborah Berry spoke in opposition to the proposed program.
Mayor Johnson announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full- text, unredacted copies of the four (4) 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve and implement a reserved parking program for veterans at major City of Cerritos facilities, with two (2) conveniently located parking spaces designated with signs at each of the following City facilities: Cerritos Civic Center, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center/Cerritos Park East, Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, Cerritos Sports Complex, Heritage Park, Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course, and Liberty Park (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of a curb address painting program within the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Chris Kuebert, Acting Director of Public Works.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Catherine Pascual spoke in support of the proposed program.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve a curb address painting program as set forth in the “Curb Address Painting Program Guidelines” presented as Exhibit 1 in the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Yokoyama, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tse
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of the feasibility and potential impacts of outsourcing the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, Director of Community and Cultural Services.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Deborah Berry spoke on behalf of another speaker in support of outsourcing the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator.
David Pylman spoke in opposition to outsourcing the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator; and in support of an increase of golf course fees.
Jason Holmes spoke in opposition to outsourcing the operations and maintenance of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course to a private operator; and in support of an increase of golf course fees.
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, announced that prior to the meeting, the City Council received full-text, unredacted copies of the three (3) written comments submitted for Item 9C, 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Hong, to direct staff to prepare an agenda report for City Council consideration at a future publicly noticed meeting, containing information from a study on Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course fees and potential consideration of increasing the golf course fees as an initial measure to mitigate operating losses (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 1 – 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Hong, Pulido, Johnson
NOES: Yokoyama
ABSENT: Tse
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
A report was given by Mayor Johnson.
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. An announcement regarding any reportable action resulting from the Closed Session will be available at the Office of the City Clerk within 24 hours following the conclusion of the City Council/Successor Agency meeting, and a verbal report will be provided at the next regular City Council/Successor Agency meeting, on any reportable action taken.
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: One (1)
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EVALUATION/DISMISSAL
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EVALUATION/DISMISSAL
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EVALUATION/DISMISSAL
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in memory of Randolph “Randy” Mantooth.
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/s/Cynthia Nava___________________
Cynthia Nava
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Lynda Provido Johnson__________
Lynda Provido Johnson
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: August 24, 2026