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Resident urges Cerritos to study catalytic-converter unlawful-possession ordinance; council asks staff to review

5091524 · June 27, 2025
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Summary

A member of the public urged the council to consider a local ordinance closing a state-law loophole on catalytic-converter thefts; the council asked staff and public-safety officials to review the provided ordinance and compare it to Artesia's measure.

During public comment the council heard from Daryl Terrell, who urged the City of Cerritos to adopt a local ordinance that would make unlawful possession of a stolen catalytic converter a crime even when state statute thresholds limit enforcement. Terrell said he successfully advocated similar local ordinances in several California counties and cities and asked Cerritos to follow suit.

Council response:…

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