Property Preservation Commission Meeting

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026, 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ferrer. 3. Roll Call The following members of the Property Preservation Commission were in attendance: Commissioner Brian Ferrer Commissioner Frances Robles Commissioner Eric Westphal Vice Chair Celia Spitzer MOTION: it was moved by Commissioner Ferrer, and seconded by Commissioner Robles, to excuseChair Chokshifrom the Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting of January 27, 2025. The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 – 0) as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Ferrer, Robles, Westphal, Spitzer None Chokshi None 4. Public Comments and Suggestions Vice Chair Spitzer opened the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who provided written correspondence or elected to speak, Vice Chair Spitzer declared the public comments period closed. 5. 5A. Consent Calendar Approval of Minutes Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. MOTION: it was moved by Commissioner Westphal, and seconded by Commissioner Ferrer, to approve the Tuesday, November 25, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented. The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 – 0) as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Ferrer, Robles, Westphal, Spitzer None Chokshi None (minutes continue on the next page)

City of Cerritos Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday,February24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Page 2 of 5 6., 6A. Public Hearings Reviewand consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditionsconstituting a property nuisance,as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, exist at 11266 James Place, Cerritos, California, 90703, including a lack of adequate ground cover, a lack of landscape maintenance, and structure exteriors in needof repair. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIONOF THE CERRITOS PROPERTYPRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11266 JAMES PLACE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 (APN 7050-001-013) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTYNUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND SEl-riNG FORTH A THIRTY (30) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC2026-OI A staff report was given by Senior Code Enforcement Officer Kim Aardema. It was staff’s recommendation that the Property Preservation Commission adopt the subject resolution as presented in the agenda report. Vice Chair Spitzer opened the public hearing and public comments period. Property owner Brenda Harris provided a status of progress on the subject property. Noting there were no other individuals who providedwritten correspondenceor elected to speak, Vice Chair Spitzer declared the public comments period and public hearing closed MOTION: it was moved by Commissioner Robles, and seconded by Commissioner Ferrer, to 1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. P.P.C. 2026-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTYLOCATEDAT 11266 JAMES PLACE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 (APN 7050-001-013) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTYNUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND SETTING FORTH A THIRTY (30) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON; and 2. Direct staff to transmit the adopted resolution and report from the Property Preservation Commission to the City Council; and 3. Direct staff to serve upon the responsible persons in accordance with Section 6.20.100(a) of the Cerritos Municipal Code the adopted resolution ordering the abatement of the property nuisance. The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 – 0) as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Ferrer, Robles, Westphal, Spitzer None Chokshi None (minutes continue on the next page)

City of Cerritos Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday,February24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Page 3 of 5 6. Public Hearings (continued) 6B. Review and consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditions constituting a property nuisance, as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos MunicipalCode,exist at 19203 BechardAvenue, Cerritos, California, 90703, including a lack of landscape maintenance, an inoperable vehicle stored in public view, and visible debris. Reviewand consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIONOFTHE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 19203 BECHARDAVENUE. CERRITOS,CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7044- 001-022) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SETrING FORTH A TEN (10) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC2026-02 A staff report was given by Code Enforcement Officer Darnell Jerry. It was staff’s recommendation that the Property Preservation Commission adopt the subject resolution as presented in the agenda report. Vice Chair Spitzer opened the public hearing and public comments period. Ernie Marchbank,the son of the property owners, provided a status update on the subject property and stated that all code violations had been resolved. Notingthere were no other individuals who provided written correspondenceor elected to speak, Vice Chair Spitzer declared the public comments period and public hearing closed After discussionthe item was received and filed accordingly. 6C. Reviewand consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditionsconstituting a property nuisance,as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, exist at 13257 Cantrece Lane , Cerritos, California, 90703, including debris stored in public view, oil stains on the driveway, and structure exteriors in need of repair and paint. Reviewand consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIONOFTHE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 13257 CANTRECELANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7028-001- 048) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SE1–rING FORTH A THIRTY (30) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC2026-03 A staff report was given by Code Enforcement Officer Darnell Jerry. It was staff’s recommendation that the Property Preservation Commission adopt the subject resolution as presented in the agenda report. Vice Chair Spitzer opened the public hearing and public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who provided written correspondence or elected to speak, Vice Chair Spitzer declared the public comments period and public hearing closed. (minutes continue on the next page)

City of Cerritos Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Page4 of 5 6C. (continued) MOTION: it was moved by Commissioner Ferrer, and seconded by Commissioner Westphal, to: 1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. P.P.C.2026-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PROPERTYPRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13257 CANTRECE LANE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 (APN 7028-001-048) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND SETTING FORTHA THIRTY (30) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON;and 2. Direct staff to transmit the adopted resolution and report from the Property Preservation Commission to the City Council; and 3. Direct staff to serve upon the responsible persons in accordance with Section 6.20.100(a) of the Cerritos Municipal Code the adopted resolution ordering the abatement of the property nuisance. The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 – 0) as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Ferrer, Robles,Westphal, Spitzer None Chokshi None 6D. Review and consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditionsconstituting a property nuisance, as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, exist at 12521 Willowcreek Lane , Cerritos, California, 90703, including oil stains on the driveway. Reviewand consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIONOFTHE CERRITOS PROPERTYPRESERVATIONCOMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12521 WILLOWCREEK LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7010- 013-027) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SEl-riNG FORTH A TEN (10) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC2026-04 Code Enforcement Officer Brian Lane informed the Commission that the property was now in compliance with the Cerritos Municipal Code, and that no further action was recommended. After discussionthe item was receivedand filed accordingly. 7. 7A. Reports Reports from Designated Commission Staff Liaison There were no reports from Code Enforcement Manager Joseph Chacon. 7B. Reports from Cerritos Property Preservation Commissioners Commissioners Ferrer, Robles,and Westphal attended the City’s L.E.A.D. Cerritos civic leadership program . (minutes continue on the next page)

City of Cerritos Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Page5 of 5 7B. (continued) Commissioner Ferrer attended the City’s Santa Sleigh Day event at the Cerritos Center for the PerformingArts. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. /s/ Joseph Chacon Joseph Chacon, Secretary ArrEST: /s/ Jiqnesh Chokshi Jignesh Chokshi, Chair Approved: February 24, 2026

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION

TUESDAY - JANUARY 27, 2026 - 07:00 P.M.

CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703

Agenda Materials

The complete agenda for this meeting is available on-demand at cerritos.gov and at the Community Safety Center service counter, 18135 Bloomfield Avenue (Sheriff's Station), Cerritos, CA, 90703 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekend and observed holidays excepted). Any materials submitted to the Commission after distribution of this agenda will be available for public inspection at the Community Safety Center service counter during regular business hours. Requests for agenda materials or meeting participation assistance can also be made by email to code_enforcement@cerritos.gov or by phone at (562) 916-1203 during regular business hours.

Order of Agenda

The Commission, by majority of those members present, may reorder the business items listed on the agenda.

PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION

The public can observe the meeting via livestream on the City’s website at cerritos.gov, on cable television at Cerritos TV3, or in person in the Council Chamber.

Public Comments

Members of the public may provide public comment for this meeting in person at the meeting or or in writing as described below.

In-person public comment : Public comment on business agenda items will be opened and may be provided during consideration of that business agenda item. Public comment on Consent Calendar and non-agenda items will be opened and may be provided during Agenda Item No. 4.

Written public comment (hard copy or email) : Public comment may be submitted via email to code_enforcement@cerritos.gov or by hard copy to the Community Safety Center service counter 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. All written correspondence received by the 3:00 p.m. deadline will be distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting and retained with the official meeting 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.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Roll Call

4.

Public Comments and Suggestions This section is reserved for public comment on Consent Calendar and items not listed on the agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Verbal comments may be limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the Chair extending to a maximum of five minutes per speaker, with a total time allotted not to exceed 45 minutes unless the Chair extends.

5.

Consent Calendar Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Subject to the discretion of the Commission, there will be no separate discussion of these items. If a Commission member requests separate consideration, the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

5A.

Approval of Minutes Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Property Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

Minutes of November 25, 2025

6.

Public Hearings

6A.

Review and consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditions constituting a property nuisance, as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, exist at 11266 James Place, Cerritos, California, 90703, including a lack of adequate ground cover, a lack of landscape maintenance, and structure exteriors in need of repair. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11266 JAMES PLACE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7050-001-013) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SETTING FORTH A THIRTY (30) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC 2026-01

Agenda Report

6B.

Review and consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditions constituting a property nuisance, as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, exist at 19203 Bechard Avenue, Cerritos, California, 90703, including a lack of landscape maintenance, an inoperable vehicle stored in public view, and visible debris. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19203 BECHARD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7044-001-022) 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. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC 2026-02

Agenda Report

6C.

Review and consideration of a case sent before the Property Preservation Commission finding that conditions constituting a property nuisance, as defined in Chapter 6.20 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, exist at 13257 Cantrece Lane, Cerritos, California, 90703, including debris stored in public view, oil stains on the driveway, and structure exteriors in need of repair and paint. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PROPERTY PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13257 CANTRECE LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7028-001-048) CONSTITUTES A PROPERTY NUISANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND SETTING FORTH A THIRTY (30) DAY ABATEMENT PERIOD THEREON. Property Preservation Commission Case No. PPC 2026-03

Agenda Report