Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with low priority
Electric bicycle regulation
Councilmember Hong raised concerns about teenagers riding e-bikes at high speeds; the council agreed by consensus to have staff bring back a report on potential e-bike regulations.
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.
Curb address painting program
Mayor Johnson won agreement for monthly public reporting of council travel and conference expenses. Councilmember Hong also got consensus for a staff report on repainting faded curb address numbers using charitable donations instead of city funds.
Sunshine Park Basketball Court Resurfacing
A resident offered to help fund resurfacing of the neglected Sunshine Park basketball courts and add pickleball lines.
June 2, 2026 Statewide Primary Election
The county registrar walked through vote centers, drop boxes, and deadlines for the June 2 primary, encouraging early voting.
Council transparency measures — expense reporting and curb address program
Mayor Johnson won agreement for monthly public reporting of council travel and conference expenses. Councilmember Hong also got consensus for a staff report on repainting faded curb address numbers using charitable donations instead of city funds.
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.
Senior Services Commission and Community Safety Committee codified
New ordinances formally establish a Senior Services Commission and City Celebrations Committee, and memorialize the Community Safety Committee's duties in city code.