Cerritos panel finds 2026–27 capital improvement program conforms with general plan
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 on June 3 to find the City of Cerritos' FY 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program in conformity with the general plan, approving projects spanning streets, water and sewer, parks, technology upgrades and preliminary bridge work.
The Cerritos Planning Commission voted unanimously on June 3 to find the city's proposed 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in conformity with the Cerritos General Plan, adopting the staff resolution to waive full reading.
Acting Director of Public Works Chris Cubert and Acting City Engineer Jared Lee presented the CIP, which staff said aligns with the general plan's circulation, conservation, growth management and open-space elements. The proposed projects include street rehabilitation, sidewalk and ADA upgrades, stormwater and sewer work (including annual CCTV inspection programs), upgrades to city facilities such as the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and swim and fitness center rehabilitation, and technology investments including permitting and ERP system upgrades.
Commissioners probed details and priorities. Commissioner Reyes asked whether ADA work at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts indicates noncompliance; staff answered the project is intended to update facilities to current codes and improve accessibility proactively rather than to remedy a known code violation. Vice Chair Chan pressed staff on prioritization, arguing the swim center (project 20201) has been deferred and should be expedited; staff replied the project is proposed for funding this year following prior defunding and that design and funding remain ongoing issues.
On the Damo Bridge Boulevard replacement, staff said design work is underway and that design completion could take about a year; construction requires additional funding. Staff reported they have an amount described in the record as "85" in federal funds (transcript phrasing was unclear) and are pursuing grants to reach a total estimated construction cost of $30 million to $40 million.
Commissioners also asked about the ERP implementation (staff said a projected July 1 launch) and the annual sewer CCTV program (noted as approximately $400,000 per year via contractor). After discussion, the commission voted 4-0 to find the CIP in conformity with the general plan.
Why it matters: The CIP sets priorities for city infrastructure and maintenance; the commission's conformity finding is a required step under California Government Code section 65401 and helps move projects forward into design and funding phases.
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