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Council tables pickleball decision after staff study flags cost, code and aesthetic issues
Summary
Staff advised against replacing water features at Cerritos Park East for pickleball, citing regulatory, ADA and drought compliance challenges and $1.5 million estimated reconstruction costs per site; the council voted 4–0 to table the matter until after the March election and asked staff to consider broader options, including county facilities or a larger tournament‑style venue.
City staff presented the results of a review into potential sites for pickleball courts on the city’s east side and recommended caution in converting existing water‑feature sites.
“After their thorough inspection they found significant regulatory challenges present at all 3 of our locations including those that surround health and safety code concerns, building code…
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