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Recreation services administrator Stephanie Lin reviewed June and July programs including teen workshops, story time creations, multiple youth camps, the summer family entertainment showcase, concerts under the stars, and the July 4 Let Freedom Ring celebration with fireworks at Cerritos High School. Lin said presale ride wristbands for the July 4 event will be sold through July 3 at the recreation counter and that the city expects high attendance.

Community services supervisor Jesse Zavala outlined senior center services including free notary services (appointment only, second and fourth Thursday mornings), care management for residents (homebound resources and in‑home care referrals), the HSA lunch program (hot lunches Monday–Friday), Meals on Wheels home delivery, fitness memberships for residents 50+ at $50 per year, and planned excursions (an evening outing in late July and an Angels game in September). Zavala said the women’s luncheon served 192 guests and most attendees were Cerritos residents.

Commissioners raised concerns about field access for casual family use. Staff explained the difference between casual play and organized practices: families are welcome to use fields for casual play, but when activities resemble organized team practices (large goals, drills, equipment, instruction) staff may require a reservation because such uses involve liability and sometimes revenue or allocation processes.

Staff described the reservation rules: resident groups or individuals reserve practice slots up to three days in advance and may make one reservation per week for a practice; individual resident reservations are charged $15 per hour for practice use. For organized community organizations, field allocation is biannual and organizations must provide proof of liability insurance. Staff said groups classified as “B” must have at least 25% Cerritos residents, and “A” groups must have at least 51% Cerritos residents; allocation hours are based on the number of verified local participants.

Staff said onsite staff are trained to distinguish casual family use from organized practices and to work with patrons to reduce equipment or relocate so play may continue safely. Commissioners asked for a clearer process for patrons who believe a staff decision to stop play is incorrect; staff said the on‑site recreation coordinator should be able to assess and attempt to resolve the situation and that complainants can follow up with department staff for review.

Why this matters: Summer programming and field allocation policies determine access to city parks and how residents and organized groups schedule practices and events.

What’s next: Staff will continue outreach and provide program flyers and registration information; no policy changes were adopted at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting: June 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff outlined June–July recreation programs, senior center services and clarified field reservation rules: family pickup play is allowed, organized practices require reservations, proof of liability insurance and resident thresholds determine allocation.","taxTitle","Cerritos City, Orange County, California","taxId",79642,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6544406,"Cerritos senior services report: 192‑seat women’s luncheon sold out; donations went to local shelter",159,1889000,2048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685724-a0212dd2838ff0e02a4a74761d1e98e8&start=1889&end=2048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685724-a0212dd2838ff0e02a4a74761d1e98e8/thumbnail_1889000.jpg","/articles/6544406/California/Cerritos-senior-services-report-192seat-womens-luncheon-sold-out-donations-went-to-local-shelter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544406-1d30874d2dca73c4f90844ac2c875710/orig.mp4?Expires=1770759946&Signature=SR5rwwnN6X4zxUHXH1VeXLUQb3ScAzk2W5qWYXg~LjsH8I2eI-DIkjpoQ9-OKucfV29d-xuoYC4ZzLeaAwbLwwly2~e78MXlF98ncMbeQoqJmUAaUYdxWZecwVr8G2cg4IyOD2dpdpENfo1AHTCdzdtvUvyVDTgqMMlH22qrQDmIYBUEjeVmem4Wai0vXu7dhhTGk9lMq7n1rvrymHSv6CLOfe3vm-IPHN6wB8L68b3V75vl4lUoWSyfUvB1Fpd9cdGPTQvjNlNtcRILGOasbncSvTggLo5wlkxvfKqJKWDsuPKhSf6ihTn3HB12cPofQZjSZYJVgeYNJptOK5BcrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reported to the Parks and Recreation Commission that the annual women’s luncheon on May 9 sold out and collected donations for a local shelter; the commission received and filed the informational report.

Community services supervisor Jesse Zavala told the commission the women’s luncheon, themed “Sweet Friendships,” was held Friday, May 9 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., accommodated 192 guests and sold out in about 15 minutes. The $15 per‑person ticketed event catered lunch, provided a live Elvis Presley impersonator as the feature performer, and collected toiletries and gift cards that were donated to Precious Life Shelter of Los Alamitos, the staff report said.

When commissioners asked, Zavala said the event is an annual program for women seniors ages 50 and up and that about 85–90% of attendees were Cerritos residents. Commissioners thanked staff for the program; a motion to receive and file the informational report was made, seconded and approved (motion passes). The transcript does not include a vote tally.

Why this matters: The luncheon is a recurring senior program that supports an emergency shelter and demonstrates senior services’ outreach and programming capacity.

What’s next: Staff will continue senior programming and related donation drives; no new policy action was recorded at this meeting.","Staff reported the May 9 women’s luncheon sold out, served 192 guests (residents majority), raised donations for Precious Life Shelter of Los Alamitos, and the commission received and filed the informational report.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6544410,"Cerritos commission reviews Spring Fling and tentatively backs exploring return of 5K start",350,1466000,1816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685724-a0212dd2838ff0e02a4a74761d1e98e8&start=1466&end=1816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685724-a0212dd2838ff0e02a4a74761d1e98e8/thumbnail_1466000.jpg","/articles/6544410/California/Cerritos-commission-reviews-Spring-Fling-and-tentatively-backs-exploring-return-of-5K-start","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544410-92c680b095b4ce8c2cb8a9d0da938b70/orig.mp4?Expires=1770759946&Signature=d8vHuRL386xcKp2xGCYtkK1vv3PdIgfiBS6~cBkT2bw2dlUtC7OoVjtq50FzYYt-2P2m0EyS2hCieacr3ZeIPz2~jFmoV06idreadetAaX3yDPYBeYVWiHfutklghgPi~G8D4RcCniu7Lu6H5KUCTsKPbHnVcbMINEVJSNGLoZzepUTSTNOtl-R3xyzWMhcaj4PPPuYvQSWgSe5L6897xHw5XgkG2IVe0rIEPsYj0mmk3VH7lYmw~m~4y3hIw5Buo2PLgLIcH81m6DZBfTRasiClI9-M0ru00GuyoZXaEseMeOF3sDHKNnWG2nsDplM2JskhnbYi9nRu4qfRBEmkdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reviewed the April 26 Spring Fling and fireworks event and commissioners voiced support for exploring adding a 5K run to revive a former element of the celebration.

A recreation staff presentation said the Spring Fling was held at the Cerritos Sports Complex on Saturday, April 26 from 4 to 8:30 p.m., included art and craft booths, food trucks, a community talent showcase and a headliner performance by Remixified, and concluded with a fireworks display marking the city’s 69th anniversary.

Responding to a commissioner who recalled that years ago the festival began with a 5K run, staff said the larger multi‑day festival had been scaled back after COVID and event layout was adjusted because of new turf at the sports complex. Commissioners expressed support for exploring reinstating a 5K as a way to expand participation.

Chairperson Prado invited consensus; commissioners signaled agreement and staff said they would return with an agenda report if the commission requested it. A motion was made to receive and file the informational report; the motion was seconded and the commission voted to receive and file the report (motion passes). No specific vote tally was recorded in the transcript.

Why this matters: The Spring Fling is the city’s annual family celebration; adding a 5K could change logistics, staffing, permitting, and vendor/traffic planning for the event.

What’s next: Staff said they will prepare an agenda report on the feasibility of reinstating a 5K run if the commission formally requests it at a future meeting.","Staff reported on the April 26 Spring Fling and fireworks celebrating the city’s 69th anniversary; commissioners expressed interest in exploring reinstating a start‑of‑event 5K and asked staff to return with a report.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6544415,"Residents press Cerritos commission to expand hours, lighting and access at new Liberty Park pickleball courts",524,578000,1102000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685724-a0212dd2838ff0e02a4a74761d1e98e8&start=578&end=1102","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685724-a0212dd2838ff0e02a4a74761d1e98e8/thumbnail_578000.jpg","/articles/6544415/California/Residents-press-Cerritos-commission-to-expand-hours-lighting-and-access-at-new-Liberty-Park-pickleball-courts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544415-6008e01c2abad7a8b56c74138681b4b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770759946&Signature=OXoOWbKoh9CLG3JZwuy0cm8PxgOamXYAtBnbr36NvRlmBhUmdp2HoW3M1PVW0Mf8yGcT6Vy6B4DmzCxm8MncgTaoTaY7-i-UtmAYtGwvUJVEBdb~RMbhK-RoNYjR2fW1Lv3rOcC03URiGW~60yqradT71QGv36OsyoDsVmwTeyMbAuGewBsG4sbm3vhYewCrrFaBov2ee8K~yIdfErWq0kRODPBoUJ59rMob9qU7tb3iWUrMO4MTaVA4m3cmpPU~tX1Tt9K48MJRmcbc4~Cq8el6VGysJin1FJUXYPXks-J4o2azuIGCBW6-0snbrM-z-lR9PNa9mYClexuyRAX~IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident urged the Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commission to open newly converted pickleball courts earlier in the day and extend evening hours, and city staff said the courts are a trial conversion with security and operational limits.

Teddy Lloyd, a resident and longtime pickleball advocate, told the commission during public comment that Liberty Park’s eight new dual‑use pickleball courts open “from 10AM to 8PM” and asked, “please can you make that the courts open not at 10, but make it open at 7 or maybe 06:30?” He also requested that the city adjust lighting and said he would share cost and technical suggestions with staff free of charge.

The request prompted commissioners to discuss whether the commission should ask the City Council to consider earlier opening times and lighting changes. One commissioner called Lloyd “the father of pickleball in Cerritos” and suggested the commission could draft a recommendation for council consideration.

Annie, recreation staff, said the new eight courts at Liberty Park were created by converting two tennis courts to dual use and are being operated on a trial basis. \"The courts are currently open from 10AM to 8PM during the park's operating hours,\" Annie said, adding the dual‑use nets are on casters and staff are concerned about theft and public safety. She said five additional courts at Liberty Park remain unfenced and are available for drop‑in play outside staffed hours.

Staff said the City Council previously gave direction to convert one court at Cerritos Park East to dual use as well, and that staff are collecting community feedback on hours and lighting. Commissioners and staff agreed to follow up with Mr. Lloyd to get technical details about his suggestions and to consider whether to bring a formal recommendation to the City Council.

No formal motion or vote to refer the matter to council was recorded during the meeting.

Why this matters: Liberty Park and Cerritos Park East serve many older adult players and neighborhood residents; changes to hours and lighting affect when courts are available, safety planning and maintenance needs.

What’s next: Staff said they will follow up with Mr. Lloyd about lighting and security ideas and will consider community feedback as the dual‑use courts remain on a trial schedule.","A resident urged the Parks and Recreation Commission to open the city’s new dual‑use pickleball courts earlier and extend evening hours, and staff described the courts as a trial conversion with security and operational concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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