City Council Meeting: June 22, 2026

The City Council meeting of Cerritos on June 22, 2026, focused extensively on budget discussions, appointments to advisory boards and external agencies, and community concerns. Key procurement-related topics included approval of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, which involved restoring public safety services such as the Sky Knight helicopter patrol and leasing an additional automated license plate reader trailer. The council debated the inclusion of potential recall election costs in the budget, with some members opposing budgeting for uncertain election expenses. The council also approved a contract for third-party administration of labor compliance for capital projects with an estimated cost of $65,000. Additionally, the council approved the renewal of a wireless telecommunication permit for a T-Mobile facility, including conditions for maintenance and refurbishment. Public comments addressed concerns about budget cuts to community programs, the potential outsourcing of the Ironwood 9 Golf Course, and the impact of water and sewer rate increases. The council voted to reduce the frequency of meetings temporarily to save costs and later approved adding a National Night Out event and concert to the budget. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the appropriations limit resolution and the introduction of a new accounting administrator. Overall, the meeting involved significant budgetary decisions affecting city services, contracts, and community programs.