Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec
Iron-Wood Nine golf course outsourcing
The nine-hole course loses roughly $600,000 a year serving only about 2% of residents. The council raised fees about 34%, added a $1 maintenance fee, and will revisit outsourcing if finances don't improve within six months.
Celebrating Cerritos community recognition program
The city's quarterly program honors residents, students, volunteers, and businesses for their contributions. This round recognized student achievers, a national-level young athlete, decades-long library volunteers, outgoing advisory board members, and two longtime local businesses.
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.
CCPA Programming and Arts Education Funding
CCPA officials reported big gains — ticket sales up from 64,000 to 89,000 and fee revenue trending toward $1 million — but the theater still runs a $2.6 million annual deficit. Councilmember Hong proposed a citizen task force to study it; the mayor countered that an economic impact study due this summer should come first.