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Consultants presented two models: creating a standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit (which can take one to two years to set up and carries pre‑launch administrative costs) or using an established nonprofit as a fiscal sponsor (a quicker option, generally available within 1–2 months, with ongoing fees commonly 5–15% of funds raised). Consultants said fiscal sponsorships allow an established nonprofit to accept funds on behalf of the CCPA, provide accounting and compliance and reduce the need to hire new fundraising staff immediately, while still allowing the CCPA to maintain its public identity.

Susan DeLand of DeLand Consulting and Michelle Beyerly of The Nonprofit Partnership told the council that performing arts centers typically receive around 30% of operating revenue from contributions and that CCPA's donor income had averaged about 5.17% of revenue over the prior decade. Both speakers recommended fiscal sponsorship as the most immediate, low‑risk approach to expand fundraising while staff builds a longer‑term plan.

Council direction and next steps
Council approved the recommendation 5–0. Staff were directed to identify prospective fiscal sponsor organizations, negotiate terms and return with a recommended sponsor and draft agreement. The council also asked for estimates of expected net fundraising by year (after sponsor fees) and proposals for donor/membership tiers, corporate sponsorship packages and stewardship plans.

Ending
Council members said enabling more donations to the CCPA is a priority to reduce city subsidy and to expand programming; staff will return with recommended sponsors and terms for council approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting: June 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cerritos City Council unanimously authorized staff to pursue a nonprofit relationship or fiscal sponsorship so the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts can accept tax‑deductible donations and expand fundraising capacity.","taxTitle","Cerritos City, Orange County, California","taxId",79642,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6525006,"Neighbors press Cerritos council to act after growing encampment near Gridley and 180th",347,1425000,1772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804439-e69eb5fbbd157e8486054da8766a1bcf&start=1425&end=1772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804439-e69eb5fbbd157e8486054da8766a1bcf/thumbnail_1425000.jpg","/articles/6525006/California/Neighbors-press-Cerritos-council-to-act-after-growing-encampment-near-Gridley-and-180th","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525006-fb4deaf9517e5ab43c8a7131dba5d7e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436933&Signature=nTeypXbRTxysh5mIjhL0D8LjX1uQpUZSkx3Q27Coa~9CMk2oCLBzd2vpzXWf8obZaYoJfxtGX9UNLzVae25deHTppFPc2UNBaCWatw8GdoMCZUbfwfkw5CGpWPrl~YdcQRSk0ozNWT4BJ-3L4HauQaD8cFGXysgBW6WDqxxeuS3NAp5f1~o81qJRNubEId8hzKw-oP8vhEAcpFMtY5FRTa-CzaiR8BHg3au2AJoCJBn8-Fs5F78pp4TS1PKb2-C6e2uJZzTrHyX0dI0UOwHAZs-URTc~fz951X2EN~5qc13mlgZFiXeEytcru2WKbeo41HoUfkVH~1FrHrw5XTtNhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents from neighborhoods near 180th Street and Gridley told the Cerritos City Council that a homeless encampment alongside the railroad tracks near Studebaker has grown over recent weeks and is spilling into nearby streets and backyards.

\"As of this week, I estimate 20 to 25 individuals living in the makeshift structures,\" said resident Jared Luhan during public comment, adding that he had counted \"at least seven separate camps\" and said fires were being lit daily. Neighbors reported trash, people entering residential streets, open defecation and unstable behavior, and they said one home had been broken into in daylight.

Captain Drew Strong of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told the council deputies and code enforcement inspected the site May 20, posted fresh trespass signs and issued citations to some people. \"We post a sign for 14 days, we offer assistance, and if they refuse assistance and remain, 14 days later we cite them,\" Captain Strong said. He added that citations alone were not a long‑term solution because people often return to sites that are not cleaned up and said removal of encampments and cleanup will be required for a lasting fix.

Mayor Frank Yokoyama asked staff to speak with the residents after public comment and to provide ongoing updates. City Manager Robert Lopez said staff had also contacted county representatives and urged transit agency owners of the land to act quickly; the council and sheriff noted that the rail and right‑of‑way parcels are owned by agencies such as LA Metro and Southern Pacific and that property ownership complicates cleanup responsibility.

Neighbors said they had already contacted the sheriff, code enforcement and the fire department and provided video and photos. Several speakers asked the city to coordinate with LA Metro to remove the encampment and to provide more frequent updates to residents.

The council did not take a formal vote on enforcement at the meeting but directed staff to meet with affected residents, continue coordination with the Sheriff's Station and county partners, and pursue removal and cleanup in coordination with the property owners.

The council also asked staff to provide a short written update to the neighborhood the next day with contacts and next steps.

Ending: City staff said they would follow up with residents and that the Sheriff's Station planned continued citations and outreach; the council emphasized the need for a coordinated approach with property owners for a lasting cleanup.","Residents told the Cerritos City Council that a homeless encampment along railroad tracks near 180th Street and Gridley has expanded, with daily fires, trash and safety concerns, and county deputies and city staff described a 14‑day posting-and-citation process but said cleanup and removal will be required for a long‑term solution.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6524998,"Cerritos council narrows 2025–26 budget gap, approves series of revenue and expense moves including travel and event funding",1447,13853000,15300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804439-e69eb5fbbd157e8486054da8766a1bcf&start=13853&end=15300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804439-e69eb5fbbd157e8486054da8766a1bcf/thumbnail_13853000.jpg","/articles/6524998/California/Cerritos-council-narrows-202526-budget-gap-approves-series-of-revenue-and-expense-moves-including-travel-and-event-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524998-a7c18de1eb6082b1f12ab66b98ef4d77/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436933&Signature=BbUyBg6wIlRPsnxcMBMeAFXvJaHLMGWFYWmQImvqloqJGwFD5JhQxWphk7edtl~Y4wRwPZTA51lVPmsK1jMFur2KYapMR08d2hkZZwdX8Ul0UpLhGdoKj25foRwkAHJXej2y4GmJ0VQIOrassfuBo0GuXl3FcgSv85-Qw9gvc-dU-110gmV1~y3~e61m~f56CGPuXhvdMZNEYkBnrP6sVxOSEFhnrruXTZ9uCWL78iIqWwLsHI14x3yYh--2RGR-RjfwPvkN6gk9mlWhA-FTZ~FXBgMOugKsf0TNb2vHIu5x5JcP8gg9HOcqUBaZv-8IB2o7szOLiamyTQRXwKlMpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cerritos city leaders spent a long session refining the proposed 2025–26 budget and on June 12 approved a set of revenue and expenditure changes, directed studies of rate adjustments, and adopted several related administrative actions.

Key votes and direction approved at the meeting included a package of revenue adjustments, steps to study and pursue changes in water and sewer cost recovery, authorization to begin a study of non‑enterprise fees (facility rentals, recreation fees and similar charges), and a series of event decisions including a council motion to host an annual Ube Fest in Cerritos with a $30,000 city budget contribution and to reimagine other signature events to boost local economic activity.

The council also approved a budget amendment that included a $5,500 travel allocation tied to international travel for a sister‑city exploratory trip; that amendment was placed on the consent calendar but pulled for discussion and ultimately approved by the council. Council members debated timing and optics before approving the travel allocation; critics in public comment called out the timing while backers said the goal was economic development and relationship building with Philippine officials.

Other formal votes during the study session included approval of vendor fees recovery (credit card processing fee recovery), direction to proceed with a water/sewer rate study and a study of nonenterprise rates, and multiple targeted expense adjustments and deferrals to close the near‑term gap the city reported. Several motions to reduce or reallocate event funding were approved; others were tabled for future meetings.

Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (excluding a pulled item): approved 5–0.
- Appointment of Ethan Jones to Let Freedom Ring Committee (oath administered): approved 5–0.
- Appointment of Alfred Reyes Jr. to Economic Development Commission: approved 5–0.
- Item 7B2 (budget amendment including $5,500 transfer for international travel): approved after discussion, recorded vote 4–1.
- Credit card processing fee recovery (revenue adjustment #1): passed 5–0.
- Begin water and sewer rate study (revenue adjustments #2 & #3): passed 4–0 with 1 abstention.
- Study of nonenterpise fees (revenue/expenditure study): passed 5–0.
- Host Ube Fest with $30,000 city contribution (expenditure adjustment #10, reduced from staff estimate $50,000): approved 4–1.
- Multiple event reimaginings (Festival of Friendship, Santa sleigh changes): approvals and reductions recorded (see motions below).
- Not fund new request Quilts of Valor (expenditure adjustment #9): passed 5–0.
- CCPA fundraising nonprofit/fiscal sponsorship (see separate article): approved 5–0.

What council members said
Supporters said the package balances short‑term fiscal pressures while investing in economic development that could boost future revenues: \"This is an investment,\" Council Member Mark Pulido said, citing federal funding wins tied to prior travel and advocacy as examples of return on investment. Mayor Pro Tem Linda Johnson emphasized the city's large Filipino‑American population and argued a Philippine sister‑city relationship and cultural events could boost tourism and local spending.

Opponents and public speakers raised optics concerns about travel and event funding while the council considers future cuts to community programs. Several public commenters urged redirecting available funds to street repairs, park maintenance and clearing homeless encampments.

Implementation and next steps
Staff were directed to prepare rate‑study workplans, return with detailed implementation steps for water/sewer and nonenterprise rate changes, and bring back any items tabled (including one event funding question) for final budget adoption at the next meeting. The city manager committed to publishing a consolidated list of council direction and the net budget impact for final adoption.

Ending
The council closed the study session with a series of motions that reduced the immediate budget shortfall through a mix of revenue moves, deferred projects and narrowed event funding. Additional budget adjustments and the final fiscal year 2025–26 budget will return for adoption at the next meeting.","Cerritos city council approved a package of revenue and spending adjustments and directed studies of utility and nonenterprise rates as part of a final budget push for fiscal 2025–26, and the council approved a trimmed $30,000 city contribution to host Ube Fest and a $5,500 travel transfer tied to an exploratory sister‑city engagement.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_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":74,"_75":74},6525002,"Residents blame Edison lot for pest surge near Liberty Park; council urges faster abatement",0,3887000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804439-e69eb5fbbd157e8486054da8766a1bcf&start=3887&end=3887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804439-e69eb5fbbd157e8486054da8766a1bcf/thumbnail_3887000.jpg","/articles/6525002/California/Residents-blame-Edison-lot-for-pest-surge-near-Liberty-Park-council-urges-faster-abatement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525002-dff4fcadf5d218f011912212365097b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436933&Signature=ipHSQW62fdYAzQ6o9uCCHPkYs36bw5QtATkqM9h~0Ls1XSHNpz~GilhnHq-sW64qoxD6rBas~pRgw0rcONeNtlxrffSzyVKATkBVSglsZW6oPa0Pkz5TdOqQC1jlFh~xUp-jMfATPOWfUJOytlzRV4mcu3-3LaODzrJJJGE621k1zlKmIJQ96Ek0EXtBpCFza9usaZg~Gsy-cc~8Q3ZElfkbT53tenuu3ylMlGdHkqKWat-IZbiy5fyv-G4CO0uk1b63bP-wWN0jyx02s7p2JwLjlfPjyVFb7f6auRmvnRxHkJzl~693n4cX095jPp2aA8Hsv5F5B7ZDKm30xp-0fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neighbors who live along Studebaker and near Liberty Park told the City Council that weeds and abandoned nursery operations on a Southern California Edison (SCE) parcel have created a pest and rodent problem that is spreading into residential yards.

\"My pool was completely covered with these bugs,\" resident Elaine McGee told council members, listing false chinch bugs, German cockroaches, fleas and ants and saying pest activity worsened after weeds were left to grow and then mowed. She said residents had been contacting Edison and city staff since February and that pesticides available to residential exterminators were not effective against agricultural pests emerging from the lot.

City Manager Robert Lopez and staff told the council they had been in contact with Edison and submitted calls to vector control. Mr. Lopez said Edison performed weed abatement and planned additional measures and that code enforcement and staff would advise affected residents about next steps. The city asked Edison to accelerate abatement and to coordinate with county vector control and code enforcement.

Council members asked staff to collect contact information from residents and to press Edison for faster action. The mayor asked staff to make sure that Edison has a point of contact and that residents receive direct updates. Staff said they would document the complaints and provide the city council with follow‑up communications.

Ending: Staff said Edison had scheduled additional abatement and that residents should contact Code Enforcement with photos and videos; the council emphasized that Edison must act quickly to avoid further spread of pests and potential public health nuisances.","Neighbors said weeds left on Southern California Edison property east of Studebaker have led to heavy bug infestations that moved into backyards around Liberty Park; residents and city staff described communications with Edison and ongoing vector-control steps but asked for quicker action.","actionData","errors"]

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