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2025-2027 City of Cerritos Commission and Committee (Advisory Board) Application Form

All terms of service are set by ordinance or City Council resolution.

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; Senior Services Commission members must be fifty (50) years of age or older at the time of appointment.

In accordance with the recently adopted City of Cerritos Guidebook for Elected and Appointed Officials, all future appointees will be required to attend and participate in the L.E.A.D. Cerritos program. Visit cerritos.gov/lead for more information about this program.

Advisory Board (Additional Requirements / Advisory Scope)

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

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)

Senior Services Commission (Advises on policies, programs, and services related to senior, accessibility, and disability needs)

City Celebrations Committee (Advises on Festival of Friendship, Halloween Festival, Let Freedom Ring Celebration, Santa's Sleigh Day, Spring Fling and Fireworks Spectacular, UbeFest, and Water Lantern Festival)

Community Safety Committee (Advises on community safety matters)

Required Information

All applicants must complete the following information:

Name:

Cerritos Residence Address:

Cerritos Business Name & Address:

Primary Phone:

Alternative Phone:

Email:

Date of Birth:

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, fiscal 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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General Information 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

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: 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 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

Senior Services Commission

Staff Contact: Community Services Manager
(562) 916-8550

Must be a City resident, fifty (50) years of age or older at the time of appointment
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to policies, programs, and services related to senior, accessibility, and disability needs
Five (5) members
Meets the third Tuesday of odd-numbered months, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $100 per month

City Celebrations 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 Festival of Friendship, Halloween Festival, Let Freedom Ring Celebration, Santa’s Sleigh Day, Spring Fling and Fireworks Spectacular, UbeFest, and Water Lantern Festival
Ten (10) members
Meets the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, June, and August, and the second Wednesday of December, at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly stipend: $25 per month

Community Safety Committee

Staff Contact: Community 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