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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Celebrating Cerritos community recognition program
The city will host a 'Celebrate in Stride — Move with the Herd' 5K at the Cerritos Sports Complex on May 30, 2026, with a $14,000 budget amendment, sponsorships expected to offset costs, and food trucks and a health expo.
Veterans reserved parking program
Two honor-system reserved parking spaces will be installed at each of eight major city facilities for about $2,654 in signs. Supporters called it a meaningful tribute; one critic called it wasteful fluff during a budget crunch.
Sunshine Park Basketball Court Resurfacing
A resident offered to help fund resurfacing of the neglected Sunshine Park basketball courts and add pickleball lines.
Ivy Park at Cerritos senior housing partnership
A resident advocate reported the senior housing community has a new executive director, Mark Padilla, who wants to build a partnership with the city — but the facility is struggling with roughly 25 vacancies.
Tree removal request at Satellite Park
Longtime resident Ron Allice asked the city to remove a six-story pine at Satellite Park that he says has caused thousands of dollars in pool damage and blocks equipment access; staff agreed to inspect.