Planning Commissioner· Term dates not published on cerritos.gov Planning Commission page (five members appointed by City Council).

Riaz Surti

Cerritos

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Voice

Meetings spoken in: 7
Total speaking time: 11:48
Avg per meeting: 1:41
Segments: 195

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Riaz Surti

Voting record (44)

It was moved by Commissioner Reyes, and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan, to approve the Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7: 00 p. m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

It was moved by Commissioner Reyes and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 20: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTI

It was moved by Vice Chair Chauhan and seconded by Commissioner Reyes to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 23: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTI

It was moved by Commissioner Surti and seconded by Commissioner Reyes to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 22: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTI

It was moved by Commissioner Reyes and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 21: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTI

It was moved by Vice Chair Chauhan and seconded by Commissioner Reyes to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 24: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTI

It was moved by Vice Chair Chauhan and seconded by Commissioner Reyes to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-19: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIO

It was moved by Commissioner Reyes and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-18: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIO

Approval of June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Resolution No. 2026-18 — Recommendation of Approval of Precise Plan 2026-6 (Dick's House of Sport)

Resolution No. 2026-19 — Recommendation of Approval of Precise Plan 1969-5(2026) Amendment (Carmenita Plaza North Remodel)

It was moved by Commissioner Reyes, and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan, to approve the Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

to approve Resolution 2026-16 and correct the word Verizon on page three (3) of the resolution to T-Mobile and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-16:

to approve the Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THE PROPOSED CITY OF CERRITOS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

to direct City Council to review General Plan Policy: CD—4.2 to provide equal opportunity for Cerritos businesses as related to the City’s Sign Ordinance.

Vice Chair Jhaveri nominated Commissioner Ao for Chair.

It was moved by Commissioner Jhaveri, and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan, to approve the Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

Chair Ao nominated Commissioner Chauhan for Vice Chair.

It was moved by Commissioner Reyes and seconded by Vice Chair Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL

Election of Chair (Benjamin Ao)

Election of Vice Chair (Kiritkumar Chauhan)

Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Conditional Use Permit 2026-1 — Siam Wellness and Spa (Resolution No. 2026-15)

Direction to staff: bring back signage and lighting report

It was moved by Vice Chair Jhaveri and seconded by Commissioner Ao to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-13: RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2026

It was moved by Commissioner Ao, and seconded by Commissioner Chauhan, to approve the Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

It was moved by Vice Chair Jhaveri and seconded by Commissioner Chauhan to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVA

It was moved by Vice Chair Jhaveri, and seconded by Commissioner Ao, to approve the Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

Precise Plan 2026-2 — 11156 Gonsalves Place room addition and JADU

Precise Plan 2026-3 — 19310 Allingham Avenue new two-story home

Precise Plan 2024-4(A)(2026) Amendment — 19211 Bechard Avenue

Development Code Amendment 2026-2 — nitrous oxide ban recommendation

to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84686 FOR

to approve the Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes.

to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-8: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQU

Approval of January 14, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

Resolutions 2026-5, 2026-6, 2026-7 — Melia Homes townhome project at 20223 Cabrillo Lane

Resolution 2026-8 — Development Code Amendment 2026-1 (body art businesses)

to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2025-11, A PROPOSAL BY THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSTRUCT A

to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2026-1, A REQUEST

Precise Plan 2025-11 — 13345 Ashworth Street second-story addition

to approve the Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

to table the item for a future Planning Commission meeting.