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2025-2027 City of Cerritos Board, Commission, and Committee Application Form

All terms of service are set by ordinance, resolution or minute order of the Cerritos City Council, and the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook.

Requirements of all Boards/Commissions/Committees

All members are required to be residents of Cerritos and registered voters.

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

Advisory Board (Additional Requirements / Advisory scope)

Community Safety Committee (Advises on community safety matters)

Disability Advisory Committee (Advises on disability related matters)

Fine Arts Commission (Advises on public art)

Historical Committee (Advises on City history and heritage)

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

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

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

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

Senior Services Committee (Age 50+ years; advises on senior services)

Required Information

All applicants must complete the following information:

Name

Cerritos Residence Address

Primary Phone

Alternative Phone

Birth Date

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 Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Community Safety Committee

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

The following are details about the Community Safety Committee:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
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 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: $25 per month*

Disability Advisory Committee

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

The following are details about the Disability Advisory Committee:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to policies, programs, and actions which affect persons with disabilities; participates in Disability Awareness Month
Ten (10) members
Meets the second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, at 7 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: To be determined upon final City Council approval of incorporating documents*

Fine Arts Commission

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

The following are details about the Fine Arts Commission:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to public art
Five (5) members
Meets the third Thursday of February, May, August, and November, at 7 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: $150 per month*

Historical Committee

Staff Contact: City Librarian
(562) 916-1377

The following are details about the Historical Committee:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to the City’s history; identification, preservation, and promotion of awareness of the City’s history and heritage
Five (5) members
Meets the third Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, at 7 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: To be determined upon final City Council approval of incorporating documents*

Let Freedom Ring Committee

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

The following are details about the Let Freedom Ring Committee:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to the Annual July 4th Celebration, Autumn Moon Festival, Festival of Friendship, and Halloween Festival
Ten (10) members
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of March, August, and October, 7 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: $25 per month*

Parks and Recreation Commission

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

The following are details about the Parks and Recreation Commission:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
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 p.m. (dark in January and April)*
Monthly stipend: $150 per month*

Planning Commission

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

The following are details about the Planning Commission:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
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 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: $350 per month*

Property Preservation Board

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

The following are details about the Property Preservation Board:

Must be a City resident and registered voter
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 p.m. (dark December)*
Monthly stipend: $150 per month*

Senior Services Committee

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

The following are details about the Senior Services Committee:

Must be a City resident and registered voter, over the age of 50
Acts in an advisory capacity and reviews matters related to the planning of facilities, transportation, activities, services and programs designed to serve the older adult community in Cerritos
Five (5) members
Meets the second Wednesday of January, April, July, and October, at 5 p.m.*
Monthly stipend: To be determined upon final City Council approval of incorporating documents*

*Advisory Board meeting dates and time, and stipends are all pending final City Council approval of incorporating documents.