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2025-2027 City of Cerritos Commission and Committee Application Form

All terms of service are set by ordinance, resolution or minute order of the Cerritos City Council.

Please check the Commission/Committee (Advisory Board) of interest (you may select more than one):

Requirements of all Commissions/Committees

Advisory Board members are required to be residents of Cerritos.*

*Economic Development Commission members may be residents of, or own a business in, the City of Cerritos.

Advisory Board (Additional Requirements / Advisory scope)

Economic Development Commission (Advises on business needs and economic development opportunities and resources)

Fine Arts and Historical Commission (Advises on public art, City history and heritage)

Parks and Recreation Commission (Advises on public parks/recreation programs and projects)

Planning Commission (Advises on planning, transportation, and land-use matters)

Property Preservation Commission (Advises on property maintenance issues for both commercial and residential property)

Community Safety Committee (Advises on community safety matters)

Let Freedom Ring Committee (Advises on Festival of Friendship, Halloween, and July 4th events)

Required Information

All applicants must complete the following information:

Name

Cerritos Residence Address

Cerritos Business Name & Address

Primary Phone

Alternative Phone

Please provide a brief background of your qualifications for the City Council's consideration. A resume and/or brief biography can also be attached with this application form.

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Once appointed, all Advisory Board members must file statements of economic interests and certificates of completion of two-hour State-mandated ethics training and anti-harassment training. Additional forms may be required related to the monthly stipends (IRS Form W-4 and Direct Deposit Plan Enrollment and Agreement form).

I acknowledge that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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About Cerritos Commissions and Committees

Economic Development Commission**

Staff Contact: Director of Community Development
(562) 916-1201

Must be a City resident, or own a business in, the City of Cerritos
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to business and economic development
Five (5) members
Meets the second Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $100 per month

Fine Arts and Historical Commission

Staff Contact: Assistant City Manager
(562) 916-1303

Must be a City resident
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to public art
Five (5) members
Meets the third Thursday of odd numbered months, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $150 per month

Parks and Recreation Commission

Staff Contact: Recreation Services Superintendent
(562) 916-1254

Must be a City resident
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews the City’s parks and recreation programs.
Five (5) members
Meets the first Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. (dark in January and April)
Monthly stipend: $150 per month

Planning Commission

Staff Contact: Director of Community Development
(562) 916-1201

Must be a City resident
Acts in an advisory and quasi-adjudicatory capacity and reviews matters related to citywide land use, planning and development.
Five (5) members
Meets the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $350 per month

Property Preservation Commission

Staff Contact: Public Safety Manager
(562) 916-1245

Must be a City resident
Acts in an advisory and quasi-adjudicatory capacity and reviews matters related to citywide substandard building and property nuisances.
Five (5) members
Meets the last Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. (dark December)
Monthly stipend: $150 per month

Community Safety Committee

Staff Contact: Public Safety Manager
(562) 916-1245

Must be a City resident
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to Citywide community safety
Ten (10) members
Meets the third Wednesday of each odd-numbered month, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $25 per month

Let Freedom Ring Committee

Staff Contact: Recreation Services Superintendent
(562) 916-1254

Must be a City resident
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to the Annual Festival of Friendship, Halloween Festival, and July 4th Celebration.
Ten (10) members
Meetings scheduled as called, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $25 per month

**The Economic Development Commission is currently pending final City Council approval of incorporating documents and will not meet until officially established (establishment tentatively scheduled for mid-July, 2025).