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ew and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025, 7:00 PM, 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. Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Rob Golding, First Christian Reformed Church. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the 2025 BASES Program – Juarez Elementary School. 4. Roll Call The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance: Council/Agency Member Jennifer Hong Council/Agency Member Mark E. Pulido Council/Agency Member Sophia M. Tse Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Lynda P. Johnson Mayor/Chair Frank Aurelio Yokoyama 5. Presentations/Appointments 5A. Presentations Proclamations were made by the City Council honoring: Asha, Ayanna Esther, and Acacia Ann Greenidge; and Yolanda Williams, President, Pi Sigma Omega, a chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Juneteenth Recognition). Antonio Lavermon, LGBTQ+ Program Facilitator and Liaison, Cerritos College (Pride Month Recognition). The White Lotus Florist (Business Spotlight). 5B. An informational report and overview of the services provided by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. Informational reports were given by Mark Bollman, Board of Trustees Member (Cerritos representative), and Caroline Gongora, Public Information Coordinator, of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed. There was no action taken on this item. 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.

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 2 of 13 6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued) Howard Sachs expressed concern regarding management at the Ivy Park at Cerritos facility. Melissa Meng, Summer Intern for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, spoke regarding State Assembly events and services. Daryl Terrell expressed concern regarding catalytic converter theft and requested the City adopt an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter. CONSENSUS (Yokoyama): Directed the City Manager to conduct research regarding a potential ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter, inclusive of an existing such ordinance in the City of Artesia. Gabriel Abboud expressed concern regarding recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) local activity. Mel Cortez spoke in support of increased community involvement in Neighborhood Watch programs. Case van der Linden expressed concern regarding watering of newly planted parkway trees and requested the City implement programs similar to those in the cities of Hawaiian Gardens and Cypress. Sam Desai requested the City Council remove agenda Item 7D from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration and spoke in support of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce. He also thanked the City Council for recently increasing public comment time limits and expressed concern regarding the length of Council meetings. Norma Williamson expressed gratitude for additional pickleball court installation at Cerritos Park East and Liberty Park and spoke regarding upcoming Neighborhood Watch events. Teddy Lloyd offered various suggestions for potential revenue-generating opportunities for the City. Jill Nishida expressed concern regarding the recent voter adoption of Measure J, setting the Cerritos General Municipal Election date in the City Charter; support for placement of a measure on the next Cerritos election ballot to request voter consideration of changing the general municipal election dates to even-numbered years; concern regarding the cancellation of upcoming City events; and gratitude for the “From the Mayor’s Desk” weekly column. Kirit Chauhan expressed gratitude for additional pickleball court installation at Cerritos Park East; support for placement of a measure on the next Cerritos election ballot, to request voter consideration of changing the general municipal election dates to even- numbered years; and concern regarding misinformation and recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) local activity. Susan Green expressed concern regarding the City adopting sister cities in the Philippines and requested consideration for other cultures/communities. Mark Bryan expressed concern regarding potential closure of the Cerritos Library one (1) day per week.

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 3 of 13 6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued) The Mayor announced that prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the two (2) written comments submitted for Item 6, 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. 7. Consent Calendar 7A. Approval of Minutes Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7B. Approval of Financial Reports 7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated June 26, 2025 (COUNCIL). MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the Register of Demands as follows: City of Cerritos June 26, 2025 $3,225,531.64 (COUNCIL) The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending April 30, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s reports for the period ending April 30, 2025 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 4 of 13 7. Consent Calendar (continued) 7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL). MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Tse, to: 1. Waive full reading and adopt, Resolution No. 2025-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL); and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (COUNCIL). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7D. Approval of an amendment to increase Purchase Order No. 125006 to add a sewer rate study to the existing scope of services (COUNCIL). This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, by Councilmember Hong. The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Sam Desai expressed concern regarding City Council approval of this item and requested further explanation and community education efforts related to utility rate adjustments. Kirit Chauhan expressed support for City Council approval of this item and the promulgation of a master plan. Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed. MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to: 1. Approve the proposed amendment to increase Purchase Order No. 125006 by $34,595 for a new total amount of $83,100 to complete the existing water rate study and include the proposed sewer rate study; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract amendments, provided that the total cumulative increase does not exceed $50,000 or 15% of the original contract value, whichever is greater (COUNCIL).

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 5 of 13 7. Consent Calendar (continued) 7D. (continued) The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None REORDERING OF THE AGENDA At this juncture, the City Council, by consensus, reordered the agenda to consider New and Old Business Item 9A, prior to consideration of Item 8A. 8. Public Hearings 8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE PAY SCHEDULES FOR PERSONNEL EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION TABLES AND CLASSIFICATION STEPS (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY). A staff report was given by Drew Schneider, Director of Administrative Services. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed. The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Mel Cortez expressed concern regarding various City budget items and requested the City allow for community sponsorship to fund the Santa’s Holiday Float program. Sam Desai expressed concern regarding various City budget items. Kirit Chauhan expressed support for revenue generation through an increase in Transient Occupancy Tax by securing an additional hotel property in the City. Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed. MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Pulido, to include the following budget modification (increase in expense reduction from amount authorized at the June 12, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency Meeting) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Annual Combined Financial Program (City Budget):

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 6 of 13 8. Public Hearings (continued) 8A. (continued) Operating Expenditures Deferred Information Maintenance and Technology Projects – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of funding for select non-essential Information Technology projects. • Net Adjustment: ($392,000) (COUNCIL) The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to: 1. Receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2025-9 (Exhibit 4 of the agenda report associated with this item) finding that the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is in conformity with the City of Cerritos General Plan; 2. Approve the following budget modifications to the Preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 26 Budget: Revenues a. Sales Tax Revenue – Revenues shall be decreased to reflect a revised forecast provided by the City’s sales tax consultant, HdL Companies, subsequent to the publication of the Preliminary Budget. • Net Adjustment: ($1,828,792); b. Credit Card Processing Fee Recovery – Revenues shall be increased to reflect anticipated cost recovery associated with credit card processing fees. • Net Adjustment: $100,000; c. Water Rate Adjustments – Revenues shall be increased to reflect projected additional revenue from anticipated adjustments to the City’s water rates later in FY 2025-26. • Net Adjustment: $1,440,000; d. Sewer Rate Adjustments – Revenues shall be increased to reflect a preliminary estimate of additional revenue associated with potential adjustments to sewer service charges later in FY 2025-26. • Net Adjustment: $11,000;

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 7 of 13 8. Public Hearings (continued) 8A. (continued) e. Theater Nonprofit Fundraising – Revenues shall be increased to reflect anticipated contributions, sponsorships, and grant funding associated with the formation of a nonprofit fiscal sponsorship supporting the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA). • Net Adjustment: $100,000; f. Non-Enterprise Rate Study Adjustments – Revenues shall be increased to reflect a conservative estimate of additional revenue from potential adjustments to non-enterprise rates and fees, pending completion of the Citywide Non- Enterprise Rate and Fee Study and partial-year implementation of recommended changes. • Net Adjustment: $150,000; Operating Expenditures g. Reduction in Library Operating Hours – Part-time personnel expenditures shall be decreased to reflect cost savings associated with closing the Cerritos Library one (1) day per week. • Net Adjustment: ($200,000); h. Community Group Funding – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect reductions to the Community Programs account based on updates to funding allocations for nonprofit organizations. Reductions include the withdrawal of requests from Southern California Rehabilitation Services, as well as the elimination of funding for the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce and Quilts of Valor. • Net Adjustment: ($76,550); i. UbeFest Event – Operating expenditures shall be increased to support the presentation of UbeFest in Cerritos. • Net Adjustment: $30,000; j. Deferred Information Technology Projects – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of funding for select non-essential Information Technology projects. • Net Adjustment: ($392,000 – as adjusted in prior motion during this agenda item); k. Cancellation of the Cerritos News – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the cancellation of The Cerritos News, the City’s print newsletter. This reduction is an addition to the savings already included in the Preliminary Budget from reducing the publication frequency to a bimonthly schedule. • Net Adjustment: ($70,000);

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 8 of 13 8. Public Hearings (continued) 8A. (continued) l. 70th Anniversary Events – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of supplemental funding for the City’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Alternative approaches to commemorate the milestone may be pursued using existing resources or community partnerships. • Net Adjustment: ($30,000); m. Revised Community Event Programming – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect event-related modifications, including the elimination of the Autumn Moon Festival, Santa’s Holiday Float, the Festival of Friendship, and Santa’s Holiday Island. These reductions are partially offset by the addition of Santa’s Sleigh Day, a new consolidated event combining elements of the former holiday programs; • Net Adjustment: ($22,834) n. Water CIP Reprograming – The five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shall be updated to reflect revised timelines for the C-1 and C-5 Well projects. These projects will be reprogrammed to begin significant phases in FY 2029-30, allowing for prioritization of more immediate water system improvements. • Net Adjustment: $0; o. Dissolution of the Fine Arts and Historical Commission – Operating expenditures shall be decreased to reflect the removal of funding associated with the dissolution of the Fine Arts and Historical Commission. • Net Adjustment: ($18,480); p. Establishment of an Economic Development Commission – Operating expenditures shall be increased to support the formation of a new Economic Development Commission, which will advise the City Council on matters related to business retention, attraction, marketing, and overall economic vitality. • Net Adjustment: $20,000; 3. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-19/Resolution No. CSA 2025-02, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE PAY SCHEDULES FOR PERSONNEL EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION TABLES AND CLASSIFICATION STEPS (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY); and 4. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-20/Resolution No. CSA 2025-03, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 9 of 13 8. Public Hearings (continued) 8A. (continued) The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9. New and Old Business 9A. Review and consideration of City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (Boards, Commissions and Committees) (2025-2027 term) (COUNCIL). A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk. The Mayor opened the public comments period. Sam Desai congratulated Cerritos Advisory Board appointees and expressed concern regarding Advisory Board member education. Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed. MOTION: It was moved by Tse, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve Councilmember Tse’s nominations listed below for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL): Name Advisory Board Kenneth Chiang Economic Development Commission Maria Figueroa Let Freedom Ring Committee The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to the following appointees: Kenneth Chiang and Maria Figueroa. MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to approve Mayor Pro Tem Johnson’s nomination listed below, for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL): Name Advisory Board Shiva Bhatt Let Freedom Ring Committee The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 10 of 13 9. New and Old Business (continued) 9A. (continued) Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to appointee Shiva Bhatt. MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve Mayor Yokoyama’s nominations listed below for a two-year term of service, through April 30, 2027 (COUNCIL): Name Advisory Board Riaz Surti Planning Commission Hyun Kim Let Freedom Ring Committee The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Cynthia Nava, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to the following appointees: Hyun Kim and Riaz Surti. 9B. 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. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed. MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Tse, to: 1. Approve Mayor Yokoyama’s updated nominations for service appointments for his 2025-26 Mayoral term, as listed below: City Council Internal Ad Hoc Working Groups Name Liaisons ABC Unified School District 1. Tse 2. Yokoyama Cerritos Community College District 1. Pulido 2. Tse Chamber of Commerce 1. Hong 2. Johnson Library 1. Tse 2. Johnson MIS/Technology 1. Hong 2. Tse Sister Cities (new) 1. Johnson 2. Pulido 2. Dissolve the Protocol Manual Ad Hoc Working Group (Johnson, Pulido), whose responsibilities will be absorbed by the Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Working Group (Johnson, Pulido); and 3. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare and post an updated Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) “Agency Report of Public Official Appointments (Form 806),” as necessary, and “City of Cerritos Appointments Brochure” to the City’s website, and to coordinate the dissemination of contact information to the respective external bodies and appointees (COUNCIL).

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 11 of 13 9. New and Old Business (continued) 9B. (continued) The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ABSTAIN: None 9C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL). A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Finance and Budget Manager/City Treasurer. The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed. MOTION: It was moved by Hong, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9D. Review and consideration of an award of contract to Cityworks Design to conduct an analysis of potential Southeast Gateway Line station location(s) in the City of Cerritos* (COUNCIL). *Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review. (COUNCIL). A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development. The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed. MOTION: It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to: 1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the proposed contract award is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings set forth in the agenda report associated with this item; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Cityworks Design, in the amount of $127,484, for an analysis of potential future station location(s) within the City of Cerritos along Metro's Southeast Gateway Line, and all associated actions required for such services;

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 12 of 13 9. New and Old Business (continued) 9D. (continued) 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendment increasing Account #110-221-61430 (Community Development - Advance Planning - Transit Programs/Prop "A") by $127,484, utilizing Proposition A/C reserve funds to be allocated for professional services associated with the preparation of the analysis discussed in the agenda report associated with this item; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract amendments, provided that the total cumulative increase does not exceed $50,000 or 15% of the original contract value, whichever is greater (COUNCIL). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ABSTAIN: None 10. Legislative Items 10A. Report on pending 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. MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Pulido, to direct staff to prepare for signature by all five (5) members of the City Council, a letter of support to the State legislature, for increased and ongoing State funding in excess of the one-time allocation of $100 million proposed in the 2025-26 State budget, to support successful implementation of Proposition 36 (COUNCIL). The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows: AYES: Hong, Pulido, Tse, Johnson, Yokoyama NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 11. Reports 11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director None. 11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports Reports were given by Councilmembers Tse, Hong, and Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Mayor Yokoyama.

City of Cerritos Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Page 13 of 13 12. Closed Session Pam Lee, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D as listed on the Closed Session agenda. 12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL) Number of Potential Cases: One (1) 12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager 12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney 12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk The City Council recessed into Closed Session. The City Council reconvened into Open Session. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Pam Lee, City Attorney, provided the following Closed Session report: The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Item 12D was not discussed. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report. 13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025. /s/Cynthia Nava___________________ Cynthia Nava City Clerk/Agency Secretary ATTEST: /s/Frank Aurelio Yokoyama____________ Frank Aurelio Yokoyama Mayor/Agency Chair APPROVED: July 10, 2025

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS

AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

THURSDAY - JUNE 26, 2025 - 07:00 P.M.

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

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Order of Agenda

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Public Comments

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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, Closed Session, and non-agenda items will be opened and may be provided during Agenda Item No. 6.

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Call to Order

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Invocation

The California Court of Appeal has concluded that sectarian prayer as part of the City Council meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.

Invocation

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Pledge of Allegiance

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Roll Call

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Presentations/Appointments

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An informational report and overview of the services provided by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.

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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 will 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.

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    dge of Allegiance

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    NT FOR THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL).

    Topics: utilities, budget, procurement

  • Agenda item 9Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

    ew and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).

    Topics: budget

  • Agenda item 10Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

    IMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL).

    Department: IMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (COUNCIL). · Topics: budget, procurement

  • Agenda item 11Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

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    Department: UNCIL).

  • Agenda item 12Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

    nd/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.

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