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Cerritos approves updated freeway maintenance agreement with Caltrans; council considers volunteer cleanup with traffic‑control cost
Summary
The council unanimously approved a new freeway maintenance agreement with Caltrans to update long‑standing responsibilities and supported a potential community cleanup event; staff said the cleanup's traffic control could cost about $25,000–$40,000 for a one‑day event and would be budgeted in the upcoming fiscal year.
The Cerritos City Council on March 23 approved a renewed freeway maintenance agreement (FMA) with the California Department of Transportation that updates decades‑old arrangements and clarifies which agency is responsible for specific freeway and adjacent facility tasks.
Director of Public Works Alvin Papa told the council the new FMA reflects current freeway conditions and state standards, and it formalizes responsibilities including maintenance of overcrossings and undercrossings, landscaping, encampment management and related permitting. Caltrans will remain responsible for the freeway pavement and travel lanes.
"There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the agreement as these activities are already part of the city's existing maintenance operations," Papa said. He added staff is also seeking direction on a potential volunteer community cleanup in partnership with Caltrans; staff estimated traffic‑control costs for a single‑day event at roughly $25,000 to $40,000 and said those expenses would be considered in the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Councilmembers expressed support for the cleanup opportunity and suggested recruiting volunteers and local business support for refreshments or logistics. After public comment (none), the council voted 5‑0 to approve the agreement and authorize its execution.
Staff said the agreement will be executed and that any community cleanup would be coordinated with Caltrans safety assistance, while the city would handle event coordination and any required traffic control funds.
