City Council Meeting: August 24, 2026

The City Council meeting of Cerritos on August 24, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the consideration of acquiring a property at 16550 Bloomfield Avenue through a lease credit arrangement, which was ultimately not approved due to concerns about financial feasibility and lack of tenant commitment. The council also approved a request to apply for approximately $11.5 million in state grant funding to support the construction of a new C4 water well and treatment system to address emerging contaminants, reflecting ongoing capital improvement efforts for aging water infrastructure. Additionally, the council approved development projects including a new LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant at Los Cerritos Center, a wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a monopine tree, and a zone change with conditional use permit for an automotive repair facility supporting the Lexus dealership. The meeting also addressed procedural amendments for handling written protests related to Proposition 218 water and sewer fees, emphasizing clarity and compliance with state law while discussing public concerns about accessibility and fairness. Motions were passed for most items except the property acquisition, and public comments highlighted community concerns about transparency, budget deficits, and civic engagement.