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BACKGROUND
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P.O. BOX 31 30 • CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703·3130
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AGENDA REPORT
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager ~ ~
Kristin Aguila, Assistant City Managerr.t,,/,' 0
Chris Kuebert, Acting Director of Publ~ r;ks
Jose Arroyo, Water Superintendent AM -TA
Amandeep Mann, Associate Civil Engine AM
Sofia Taylor, Management Analyst
August 24, 2026
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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 C4 WELL SITE AND WATER TREATMENT DESIGN, PROJECT NO. 23502 Included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget, the C-4 Well Site and Water Treatment Design, Capital Project No. 23502, provides for the design and construction of a new well and water treatment system to treat constituents in groundwater extracted from the well. The project includes pilot testing, design, and construction of a best available treatment system to ensure the City's water supply continues to meet applicable state and federal drinking water standards.
The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) provides financial assistance for eligible drinking water projects that address emerging contaminants. Staff has identified this funding opportunity as a potential source of financial assistance to offset construction costs associated with the C-4 Well project.
Through this opportunity, the City is seeking approximately $11 .5 million to support the construction of a new well and water treatment system. As part of the grant application process, the State Water Board requires the City's governing body to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application and designating the City Manager, or designee, as the City's authorized representative to execute the necessary application documents on behalf of the City. The application filing deadline is September 9, 2026.
The City is working diligently to complete and submit its grant application in advance of LYNDA P. JOHNSON
MAYOR
MARK E. PULIDO
MAYOR PRO TEM
JENNIFER HONG
COUNCILMEMBER
SOPHIA M. TSE
COUNCILMEMBER
FRANK AURELIO YOKOYAMA
COUNCILMEMBER
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2 Resolution Authorizing a Financial Assistance Application August 24, 2026
the State Water Board's deadline and is hopeful that the application will be favorably considered for funding. The requested grant funding would approve critical financial support for necessary repairs and improvements at the C-4 Well, which are essential to maintain the welt's continued operation and supporting the City's ability to replace and provide ongoing treatment of Cerritos' water supply.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with submitting the grant application for financial assistance. If awarded, the funding would offset eligible City costs associated with the C-4 Well Site and Water Treatment Design project through completion of construction.
Subject to obtaining necessary funding, construction is anticipated to begin in April 2027 and be completed by December 2028.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cerritos City Council:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt the attached captioned resolution (Exhibit 1):
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
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all documents necessary to apply for and secure financial assistance for the project.
Exhibit List:
1. Proposed City Council Resolution
3 CITY OF CERRITOS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__
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 WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) provides financial assistance for eligible drinking water projects that address emerging contaminants through the Emerging Contaminants Funding Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cerritos desires to apply for and submit a financial assistance application; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to utilize the funds towards the construction costs of a new water well and treatment system for the C-4 Well Site and Water Treatment Design, Project No. 23502, following the critical failure of the existing C-4 Well in October 2025; and WHEREAS, the State Water Board requires a governing body of the applicant certify through a resolution that it authorizes the submission of a financial assistance application and designates an authorized representative.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Cerritos City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager ("Authorized Representative"), or designee, to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Cerritos ("Entity"), a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the C-4 Well Site and Water Treatment Design, Project No. 23502 ("Project"); and SECTION 2. The Cerritos City Council designates the Authorized Representative, or designee, to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto; and SECTION 3. The Cerritos City Council designates the Authorized Representative, or designee, to represent the Entity in carrying out the Entity's responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the Entity and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 2026.
ATTEST:
Cynthia Nava, City Clerk
Lynda Provide Johnson, Mayor
EXHIBIT 1
Proposed City Council Resolution