Planning Commission Meeting

City of Cerritos February 4, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 CITY OF CERRITOS MINUTES Regular Planning Commission Meeting February 4, 2026 City Council Chambers 18125 Bloomfield Ave Cerritos, California 90703 PRESENT: Commissioner Benjamin Ao Commissioner Kiritkumar Chauhan Commissioner Riaz Surti Vice Chair Deepak “DJ” Jhaveri Chair Jose “Armin” Reyes PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Shukan Patel Deputy City Manager Ryan Carey Director of Administrative Services Drew Schneider Director of Community and Cultural Services Annie Hylton Director of Community Development Sabrina Chan Assistant City Engineer Jared Lee Current Planning Manager Amanda Acuña Communications and Marketing Manager Scott Harvey Economic Development Manager Kiana Miranda Associate Planner Mary Balderrama 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 Surti. 3. Roll Call All Members of the Planning Commission were declared present. 4. Public Comments and Suggestions Chair Reyes invited comments and suggestions from the public on items not listed on the agenda. Seeing and hearing no speakers wishing to address the Planning Commission, Chair Reyes closed public comments. 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Approval of Minutes Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes.

City of Cerritos February 4, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Chauhan, and seconded by Commissioner Ao, to approve the Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes. The motion carried (4-0-0-1) as follows: AYES: Ao, Chauhan, Surti, Reyes NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Jhaveri 6. Public Hearings 6A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84686 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO CREATE THIRTY (30) FOR- SALE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002).* Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PRECISE PLAN 2026-1 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY A SHARED ROOF AND CONSTRUCT THIRTY (30) ATTACHED THREE- STORY TOWNHOME DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING THREE AFFORDABLE UNITS, WITHIN SIX (6) BUILDINGS. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002).* Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A REASSIGNMENT OF HOUSING UNITS BETWEEN SITE A AND SITE 7 WITHIN THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 9 AND NO NET LOSS PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE HOUSING LAW. *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 Current Planning Manager Amanda Acuña. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed, providing details about the proposed project and existing property conditions. Ms. Acuña continued providing details about the proposed development of thirty (30) for-sale townhome units, which will consist of six (6) buildings featuring 2 design styles, Building Type A and Building Type B and enhanced architectural detailing in a Contemporary architectural style. Building Type A includes four (4) dwelling units per building, each with an attached private garage, while Building Type B includes seven (7) dwelling units per building, also with attached private garages. The project includes a variety of floor plans designed to accommodate potential buyers' household needs. Ms. Acuña concluded her presentation by stating that two (2) comments were received in support regarding the proposed project.

City of Cerritos February 4, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 Discussion continued regarding the City’s art in public places program for affordable housing units, the estimated time frame for completing the proposed development, and clarification of “passive lawn” open space. Chair Reyes opened the public hearing. Project applicant Chad Brown provided comments on the design choice of all electrical utilities in the proposed development in lieu of natural gas, the market-rate pricing of the homes based on the floor plan, construction noise, infeasibility of a gated community, and the estimated timeframe for construction completion. Cerritos Resident Catherine Pascual provided comments in favor of the proposed development. Seeing and hearing no other speakers wishing to address the Planning Commission, Chair Reyes closed public comments. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Jhaveri and seconded by Commissioner Ao to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84686 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO CREATE THIRTY (30) FOR- SALE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002).* Resolution No. 2026-6: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PRECISE PLAN 2026-1 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY A SHARED ROOF AND CONSTRUCT THIRTY (30) ATTACHED THREE-STORY TOWNHOME DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING THREE AFFORDABLE UNITS, WITHIN SIX (6) BUILDINGS. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002).* Resolution No 2026-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A REASSIGNMENT OF HOUSING UNITS BETWEEN SITE A AND SITE 7 WITHIN THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 9 AND NO NET LOSS PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE HOUSING LAW. The motion carried (5-0) as follows: AYES: Ao, Chauhan, Surti, Jhaveri, Reyes NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6B. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO LOCATION AND PERMITTING CRITERIA FOR BODY ART BUSINESSES.*

City of Cerritos February 4, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 *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 Associate Planner Mary Balderrama. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed, providing details on the historical background of body art business regulations in the City and the proposed code amendment to remove certain regulations pertaining to the location and permitting criteria that may potentially constitute an unconstitutional restriction on free speech and expressive conduct. Discussion continued regarding the location of the MC-2 zone, the existing regulations for body art businesses, and the timeframe for implementation of the code amendment. Chair Reyes opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no speakers wishing to address the Planning Commission, Chair Reyes closed public comments. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Jhaveri and seconded by Commissioner Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-8: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO LOCATION AND PERMITTING CRITERIA FOR BODY ART BUSINESSES.* The motion carried (4-0-0-1) as follows: AYES: Chauhan, Surti, Jhaveri, Reyes NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Ao 7. New & Old 7A. Review and consideration of an informational report to the Cerritos Planning Commission providing an overview of the City of Cerritos 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to the California Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). A staff report was given by Associate Planner Mary Balderrama. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed, providing details about the City of Cerritos General Plan and the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR). The presentation detailed the implementation status of programs with the City’s General Plan, including the Housing, Growth Management, Community design, and Land Use Elements. Ms. Balderrama concluded her presentation, recommending that the Planning Commission review and discuss the information provided, and receive and file this report. Discussion continued regarding the status of completed permits issued, the City's economic development, growth management, and the number of code enforcement violations.

City of Cerritos February 4, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 Chair Reyes opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no other speakers wishing to address the Planning Commission, Chair Reyes closed public comments. 8. Reports 8A. Reports from Designated Commission Liaison There were no reports from the Designated Commission Liaison to the Planning Commission. 8B. Reports from Planning Commission Members Reports were given by Commissioner Chauhan and Chair Reyes. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. /s/Amanda Acuña Amanda Acuña Secretary to the Planning Commission Attest: /s/Jose “Armin” Reyes Jose “Armin” Reyes Chair Approved: March 4, 2026

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 4, 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 Development Department, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd floor, 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 Development Department during regular business hours. Requests for agenda materials or meeting participation assistance can also be made by email to planning@cerritos.gov or by phone at (562) 916-1201 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 planning@cerritos.gov or by hard copy to the Community Development Department 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

Special Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026

6.

Public Hearings

6A.

Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84686 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO CREATE THIRTY (30) FOR-SALE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002).* Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PRECISE PLAN 2026-1 FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY MELIA HOMES INC., TO DEMOLISH TWO (2) EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CONNECTED BY A SHARED ROOF AND CONSTRUCT THIRTY (30) ATTACHED THREE-STORY TOWNHOME DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING THREE AFFORDABLE UNITS, WITHIN SIX (6) BUILDINGS. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ON A ±1.34-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20223 CABRILLO LANE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703 (APN 7055-017-002).* Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A REASSIGNMENT OF HOUSING UNITS BETWEEN SITE A AND SITE 7 WITHIN THE CITY'S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 9 AND NO NET LOSS PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE HOUSING LAW. *Pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

Agenda Report

CEQA Technical Memorandum Residential Townhome Development

Presentation Packet

PowerPoint

6B.

Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO LOCATION AND PERMITTING CRITERIA FOR BODY ART BUSINESSES.* *Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

Agenda Report