REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONDAY - AUGUST 24, 2026 - 07:00 P.M.
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703
PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.
Agenda Materials
The complete agenda packet is available at cerritos.gov and at the Office of the City Clerk, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, 1st Floor, Cerritos, CA, during regular business hours as posted. Materials received after posting of the agenda will also be available for public inspection. For assistance, contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (562) 916-1248.
Order of Agenda
The City Council may reorder agenda items by majority vote of members present.
PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION
The public may observe the meeting via livestream on the City’s website at cerritos.gov/agendas
or the
City’s YouTube channel
, on cable television at Cerritos TV3, or in person in the Council Chamber.
Public comment may be provided in person, remotely via Zoom, or in writing as described below. Public comment on business agenda items will be heard during consideration of that business item. Public comment on Consent Calendar, Closed Session, and non-agenda items will be heard during Agenda Item No. 6.
Remote/teleconference (Zoom) participation
:
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Written public comment (hard copy or email)
: Written comments may be submitted by email to [email protected] or delivered to the Office of the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of the email or hard copy document. Timely comments will be distributed to the legislative body and retained as part of the official record.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
In compliance with the ADA, any person with a disability who requires accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact City of Cerritos ADA/504 Coordinator, Drew Schneider, at (562) 916-1314 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations related to the meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A.
Presentations
Presentations
5B.
An informational report and overview of the services provided by SoCalGas.
Agenda Report
5B - PowerPoint
5C.
Review and consideration of City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (Commissions and Committees) (2025-2027 Term) (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
This section is reserved for public comment on Consent Calendar, Closed Session, and items not listed on the agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. Verbal comments may be limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the Mayor/Chair extending to a maximum of five minutes per speaker, with a total time allotted not to exceed 45 minutes unless the Mayor/Chair extends.
7. Consent Calendar
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Subject to the discretion of the legislative body, there will be no separate discussion of these items. If a legislative body member requests separate consideration, the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. 7A.
Approval of Minutes
Monday, July 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Minutes of July 27, 2026
7B.
Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1.
Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated August 24, 2026 (COUNCIL).
Register of Demands (City)
7B.2.
Register of Demands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated August 24, 2026 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
Register of Demands (Agency)
7B.3.
Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendment (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
7C.
Authorization of a request for the City of Cerritos to acquire real property located at 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California 90703, through a property transfer agreement with Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP), and authorization for a related amendment to the Cerritos Towne Center ground lease for City-owned property located at 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, California 90703. The property proposed for purchase is zoned Area Development Plan One (ADP-1) and located in the City’s industrial park (APN 7010-016-904) (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
7D.
Receive and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice pursuant to the Political Reform Act and direct any proposed amendments to be presented to the City Council and its subagencies at their November 9, 2026 meeting (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
7E.
Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND FILE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS THROUGH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD EMERGING CONTAMINANTS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE C-4 WELL SITE AND WATER TREATMENT DESIGN, PROJECT NO. 23502 (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
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 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84520, A PROPOSAL BY UGM DEVELOPMENT LLC, ON BEHALF OF LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE, TO SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 500 LOS CERRITOS MALL, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703, AND IS ZONED REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CR) (APN 7038-014-018)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2026-7, A PROPOSAL BY UGM DEVELOPMENT LLC, ON BEHALF OF LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 5,780-SQUARE-FOOT STANDALONE RESTAURANT BUILDING WITH NEW LANDSCAPING AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES BUILDING FAÇADE UPGRADES TO THE EXISTING MACY'S DEPARTMENT STORE BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN THE PROJECT SITE. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 500 LOS CERRITOS MALL, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703, AND IS ZONED REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CR) (APN 7038-014-018)* (COUNCIL). *Pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
Agenda Report
Exhibit 28
8A - PowerPoint
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 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION PERMIT 2026-1, A REQUEST BY APPLICANT EUKON GROUP, ON BEHALF OF AT&T MOBILITY, TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 75-FOOT HIGH MONOPINE (FAUX PINE TREE) WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY. THE PROPOSED MONOPINE WILL CONTAIN TWELVE (12) PANEL ANTENNAS, SIXTEEN (16) REMOTE RADIO UNITS, AND EIGHT (8) SURGE SUPPRESSORS MOUNTED ON THE MONOPINE FACILITY. LOCATED BENEATH THE MONOPINE WILL BE A NEW EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH BOLLARDS THAT CONTAINS TWO (2) GLOBAL POSITIONING ANTENNAS, ONE (1) SURGE SUPPRESSOR, ONE (1) WALK UP CABINET, ONE (1) BACKUP GENERATOR, TWO (2) UTILITY TRENCHES, ONE (1) CIENA PANEL, ONE (1) TELCO BOX, ONE (1) ELECTRICAL PANEL, AND ONE (1) ELECTRICAL METER FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION PURPOSES. THE PROPOSED MONOPINE WILL BE LOCATED ON AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16708 PARKSIDE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 AND IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7011-001-007)* (COUNCIL). *Pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
Agenda Report
Exhibit 22
8B - PowerPoint
8C.
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 introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2026-2, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CERRITOS DEVELOPMENT MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY ±3.93 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703, FROM INDUSTRIAL (M) TO INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL (MC) (APN 7034-017-019)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-2, A REQUEST BY AUTONATION INC., TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF A NON-CUSTOMER-FACING AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR FACILITY, PRIVATE CAR WASH, AND VEHICLE PARKING FACILITY AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703, TO SUPPORT THE EXISTING LEXUS OF CERRITOS DEALERSHIP, LOCATED AT A SEPARATE SITE. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APN 7034-017-019)* (COUNCIL). *Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA Review.
Agenda Report
9. New and Old Business
9A.
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AMENDING ADOPTED PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING, TABULATING, AND VALIDATING WRITTEN PROTESTS TO PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER PROPERTY-RELATED FEES AND CHARGES (COUNCIL).
Agenda Report
10. Legislative Items
10A.
Report on pending or existing legislation.
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.
11. Reports
11A.
Report from City Manager/Executive Director
During this part of the meeting the City Manager/Executive Director or designated staff will have an opportunity to report on various City matters and/or respond verbally to questions or comments from the prior City Council meeting, including any request by the City Council to provide a brief supplemental report or brief follow-up response to items from the prior City Council meeting's agenda. 11B.
City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports During this part of the meeting members of the City Council report to the community on various matters of interest, including reports concerning committees on which the Councilmembers serve and reports on meetings/conferences attended. In addition, verbal reports will also be provided in such cases where the City Council-appointed delegate and/or alternate is unable to attend a scheduled meeting, and there is insufficient time to schedule an agenda item for Council consideration of another alternate, necessitating a Mayor's urgency appointment. Requests may also be made of staff for reports which will be presented to the City Council at a subsequent meeting, or for the scheduling of future agenda items. There will be no discussion or action taken on any of the items that may be presented during this agenda item, except to cancel or reschedule a City Council public meeting.
12. Closed Session
Prior Closed Session Report (
Monday, July 27, 2026
Closed Session Items 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D.)
Current Monday, August 24, 2026 Closed Session Agenda
12A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISITING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (COUNCIL) Name of Case:
City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles et al. (Orange County Sup. Ct. Case No. 23STCP03579)
12B.
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)
12C.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EVALUATION/DISMISSAL
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12D.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EVALUATION/DISMISSAL
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12E.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EVALUATION/DISMISSAL
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk
Closed Session Report (August 24, 2026 Closed Session Items, as listed above) If the City Council adjourns to Closed Session, the City Council/Successor Agency will reconvene into Open Session after its conclusion. Information regarding the Closed Session report 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. This report will be memorialized in the official meeting minutes, for the meeting in which said action is reported.
13. Adjournment