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City Clerk Cindy Nava summarized the appointment process and noted the advisory boards include the Fine Arts and Historical Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Property Preservation Commission, Community Safety Committee and Let Freedom Ring Committee. Terms had expired March 31 and applications remain available on the city website.

Council Member Hong nominated Benjamin (Ben) Cho to the Let Freedom Ring Committee, noting Cho's long-time residency and community involvement; the council approved the appointment by a 5–0 vote and the city clerk administered the oath of office. Mayor Pro Tem Linda Johnson announced a slate of reappointments across commissions (Ileana Prado, JC Choksi, CJ Villaluna, Leila Nam, Gordon Hamm and Dan Nino among others); those nominations were approved by a 5–0 vote and appointees present were sworn in.

Mayor Yokoyama made additional mayoral appointments to external boards and working groups, including the Bellflower Unified School District Citizens Task Force, nominating Gerard Greenidge; council approved that appointment 5–0. Councilors thanked appointees for their service and took group photos following the oath ceremonies.

The appointments were taken by majority vote recorded as 5–0 in each instance. Staff will coordinate oath administration for appointees not present and post updated appointment information on the city's website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special City Council Meeting: April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council appointed multiple residents to advisory boards and committees, including Ben Cho to the Let Freedom Ring Committee and mayoral and mayor pro tem appointments; appointees present were sworn in at the meeting.","taxTitle","Cerritos City, Orange County, California","taxId",79642,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6582556,"Residents urge more pickleball courts, saying parks can boost neighborhood safety; city gives timing update",406,801000,1207000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd&start=801&end=1207","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd/thumbnail_801000.jpg","/articles/6582556/California/Residents-urge-more-pickleball-courts-saying-parks-can-boost-neighborhood-safety-city-gives-timing-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582556-fc39d92e9586f6bab53e2bee74178f29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138018&Signature=gGujAQNKJ3lkw4bmjTt7Ryjahm-GsNUYHvLoTUAv~TEBio~RLczQzV2e5konMwOPyOkMeyEiAq0UxbrJMo5jMDkdYjIsYZjkCvBs2d5OT1RZ~qeRIEIRtYXYK9R8re42Su~f92yxsbG16~a49CrOFDVmnG2iraqvP1GeAHNBg7eQvQk-uQR1L44I5mvRkEFd7mnh2DY~Bm3I4-wdkccimzyyj95K0d3fSlgXL1vKDwMk1ePl2oebUtISpaoOvv4yZjpI3O9gOYS-Hiqh0I5htyVqXJs4RH~mZnTbemsdpntaOPPd8cvnNgj6KmnlIUvNZmaNhSI3hinJlBeB~tsTLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Cerritos residents used the public-comment period on April 21 to urge the city to install more pickleball courts and to connect park programming to neighborhood safety efforts.

Norma Williamson, a Casa La Cuesta neighborhood watch block captain, said neighbors knowing neighbors is a top burglary deterrent and recommended that parks be activated to draw residents outdoors. \"Pickleball is a great social event. It is a natural community builder,\" Williamson said, listing reasons the sport encourages quick social connections and can increase park use.

Teddy Lloyd told the council he and many residents support the council's prior approval to add pickleball courts at Liberty Park. Lloyd recommended the council consider dedicated courts rather than dual-use tennis/pickleball courts and offered examples from neighboring cities where conversions produced strong local use.

City Manager Robert Lopez updated the council on implementation: staff has identified two tennis courts at the southern end of the six courts at Liberty Park that will be designated for dual use, staff has procured movable portable nets (four per tennis court) and engaged a striping contractor, and the earliest contractor estimate to begin work is this summer. Lopez also said staff is conducting activity surveys on east-side courts and plans to return an agenda item to council in June for further consideration.

Council members acknowledged the public comments and the staff timeline; no formal action was taken during the meeting on new pickleball installations beyond the status update and scheduling for a June agenda item.","During public comment residents said pickleball courts could increase park activity and neighborhood watch engagement; City Manager reported plans to convert courts at Liberty Park and to return a council item in June.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6582561,"Cerritos council votes to reestablish Economic Development Commission and launch related studies",2653,3643000,6296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd&start=3643&end=6296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd/thumbnail_3643000.jpg","/articles/6582561/California/Cerritos-council-votes-to-reestablish-Economic-Development-Commission-and-launch-related-studies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582561-ece148c7ce1eac1a314d20737d80ceb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138018&Signature=AlYGDJaET2H1SmIl-K1wH9-UxoHvi59OAOkBKEDPysX~XtxL5MckabrH~qpFygKa3UCpRly2yrGMIknEN7i9JZFDZw-e5A0FsKIqkVdLsfOvzRas9-h1QWRtvPzyP5ZUtgkIcUWqsHppbo8eDs8QdKgqZFT302BzPfD8fIf-c6iHvkSTcdkBKUPfMtfQNAmNw7IFyLG61fxqOtwVsqmUTAOHeWVbAOQ9mM4z5p6SNC9WUEsQzODFrLm5Fv-k1kUyP8hPpdfDW51nD-4kgNWj~p9nSNEA~PhycwZQ9x74nIhZXeLlWdUVihxSZOP~frcWuwZkcsdfJo8AIlJGmzVDQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cerritos City Council on April 21 voted unanimously to reestablish an Economic Development Commission (EDC), direct staff to draft the ordinance and resolution to codify the commission, and request several follow-up studies and reports.

Advanced Planning Manager Sabrina Chan told the council the city previously had an economic development commission that was dissolved in 2020. The staff report recommended reestablishing the commission to support the city's strategic plan goal of strengthening economic development; staff estimated annual operational support for the commission at approximately $20,000.

Mayor Pro Tem Linda Johnson made several motions, which the council approved: direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance and resolution establishing the EDC and associated budget amendment; prepare an ordinance addressing vacant or foreclosed commercial properties and have the EDC review it before council consideration; prepare a report on establishing a sister-city relationship with a city in the Philippines for EDC review; and prepare a feasibility report on using city facilities or programming to capture opportunities connected to the 2028 Olympics and for the EDC to explore a \"Shop and Dine Cerritos\" campaign.

Council Member Polito and others urged that the EDC meet monthly rather than quarterly; the council adopted monthly meeting frequency for the new commission. Council members emphasized goals such as reducing commercial vacancies, proactively recruiting new businesses, expanding use and programming at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and leveraging partnerships with major local employers and property owners.

All motions related to formation of the EDC and the four follow-up studies passed on unanimous 5–0 votes. Staff said it will prepare the draft ordinance, a corresponding budget amendment, and the requested reports and return to council at a future publicly noticed meeting for formal adoption and any budget changes.","Council directed staff to draft an ordinance reestablishing an Economic Development Commission (EDC), asked the commission to meet monthly, and approved staff studies on vacant-property regulation, a sister-city relationship with the Philippines, and facilities' feasibility for 2028 Olympic-related activity.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6582566,"Council approves remodel and permit amendment for Ford Pro facility at Studebaker Road",664,2918000,3582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd&start=2918&end=3582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd/thumbnail_2918000.jpg","/articles/6582566/California/Council-approves-remodel-and-permit-amendment-for-Ford-Pro-facility-at-Studebaker-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582566-ab9aeb815e9860a8d25caa5e1b154830/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138018&Signature=EBp31sA-D3iT4rvC9Zqe7TiWw4RPrJZH-IRBPCojlrc9kaBgxdchB~H~F3TxsFMmSVMZh8Vg8lOu7chirvDZWHELz6v-eAABm8YZSAof5ooUha9tVLO9PAYfCZnTRzAXrPPhTGua3WyACR3soVAzicXkgSR~TvrlU3ScpajuH83ixXXOA6FqVL6TSpU0-UKrk1yBsYwLl1WCkRLWDvIGPLqRlnrdI2E2XQbM3BIKqw53fycVPrsazzyoEMaaxnEuEy30C-hSTgisWgCSAuUNUOfFu-6czCogk0lhxGejYPq8mIYPlNoNv5PjRFs-DE-rnaTFsWjPpRJgTEXiFcXiSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cerritos City Council on April 21 adopted resolutions approving an amendment to an existing conditional use permit and an amendment to a precise plan to remodel an industrial building at 17700 Studebaker Road for use by Ford Pro.

Senior Planner Jeremy Lowe told the council the applicant, Conant Properties, requests an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 02/2011 to allow the existing automobile reconditioning facility to provide service to privately owned commercial trucks and vehicles in addition to vehicles intended for sale at the Cerritos Auto Square. The applicant also requested an amendment to Precise Plan 1979-16A to remodel the existing 75,652-square-foot building with interior customer and employee facilities and a refreshed exterior façade aligned with Ford Pro branding.

Lowe said drought-tolerant landscaping, tree plantings and screened roof-mounted mechanical equipment are part of the proposed improvements. He said the planning commission considered the project on April 2 and recommended approval by a 4–0 vote. Staff reported the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15,301 as noted in the agenda report.

Contractor Sean Sowers, representing Sowers Lopez Construction, told the council construction is anticipated to take about four months once plan check and permits are complete. The council closed the public hearing after receiving one written comment in the record and no public speakers.

A motion to adopt the staff recommendations and approve the entitlements passed on a 5–0 vote. Council asked staff to coordinate plan check with Los Angeles County building and safety and to return with final execution details as required.","The council adopted resolutions approving a conditional use permit amendment and a precise plan amendment allowing an automobile reconditioning facility to serve privately owned commercial vehicles and to remodel a 75,652 sq. ft. industrial building for Ford Pro.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6582570,"Cerritos council approves contracts to build online permit and licensing portal",257,1618000,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd&start=1618&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3076706-c56a82b3bad26ab5982926c2822119cd/thumbnail_1618000.jpg","/articles/6582570/California/Cerritos-council-approves-contracts-to-build-online-permit-and-licensing-portal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582570-2dc53681189dc81305239a866fa25ca8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138018&Signature=QoFSq0bNu8t~Aut8qeYfXN2ZBsTyP121jctBxa03ZMSsRoeQTh~VQsgbW2qLOYM3qKU6SMl0FZS8j1lIBPWUvsWa7-dY4UgL7FmZdQ0HFp6Fo8MNacm3PHr-CNaT2d2Bp66kcQ5ilhBI9JQZutbb2HH0fXhC4MzNgv6Q3uzsMT~ygZrk7KX2mKq9Q1CKDC1PJwTFhRvkfhJPINeOinPttE0-1-lttjK8-YuLzVqTa277Dkeeg3kdpuamiJPg2AwLwDfJ4yHpmw-1oZroo-7zVzxWm6SSaDurc4jpnBEF4S1IeMlrr2Ko4OS5FwZrBseqRT6pmkK0ple0Woc6DsriZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cerritos City Council on April 21 approved professional services contracts to implement an online permit and licensing portal designed to allow residents and contractors to obtain permits fully online and to speed permitting and plan-check workflows.

City Manager Robert Lopez told the council the project aligns with the city's strategic plan goals to improve technology resources and strengthen economic development and recommended approval so staff can begin work with the consultant team. \"This is a system that would allow residents, contractors, members of our business community to obtain permits, completely online through an automated process,\" Lopez said.

The portal project will include automated permit intake, online plan review and improvements to plan-check services. Council discussion also produced direction to initiate a request for proposals (RFP) for the city’s contracted building and safety services, which are currently provided by Los Angeles County. Council Member Hong asked for the RFP process and colleagues agreed by consensus; City Manager Lopez said staff would prepare the RFP and return with contract award recommendations at the conclusion of that process.

The motion to approve the contracts for the online portal passed on a 5–0 vote. No public comments were received on the item at the meeting.

The council also noted staff will procure portable nets and court striping for park conversions the city previously authorized, and that the portal work is expected to proceed while staff pursues the RFP and other workload items.

A copy of the staff report and contract exhibits were posted on the city's website in advance of the meeting.","The City Council approved contracts to implement an online permitting and licensing portal intended to streamline plan check and permitting; staff will prepare an RFP to consider replacing the city's contracted building and safety service.","actionData","errors"]

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