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Economic Development Manager Kristen Miranda told commissioners that the City Council adopted a strategic plan in December 2024 and approved formation of the commission through Ordinance No. 1049 on April 21, 2025. The commission will advise on business retention and attraction, help guide implementation of the city’s economic development strategic plan (a separate document currently being prepared with a consultant), recommend marketing strategies, evaluate partnerships with property owners, explore mixed‑use opportunities and enhanced infrastructure financing districts (EIFDs), and offer input on leasing city‑owned properties to achieve “highest and best use.”

Miranda described the commission as a liaison to the business community and a policy adviser to City Council, with ongoing responsibilities that include reviewing updates to the economic development plan, assessing recruitment tools, promoting city facilities such as the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and engaging stakeholders in preparation for regional opportunities such as the 2028 Olympic Games. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the relationship between the citywide strategic plan (goal number 4) and the forthcoming economic development strategic plan; staff said the economic development plan is a separate, consultant‑led document that will be brought to the commission for review and recommendations prior to Council consideration.

Staff recommended the commission receive and file the report; commissioners indicated they expect continued briefings and requested that measurable goals and metrics be included as the separate economic development strategic plan is developed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic Development Commission: September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented the Economic Development Commission with an informational overview of the commission’s roles and responsibilities at the Sept. 9 meeting, describing how the advisory body will support the City Council’s strategic plan and guide local economic policy.","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},6473578,"Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce outlines comeback plan, city funding paused pending council talks",704,1422725,2126800,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744782-e909f9dfdfe279b8bfeeb28f41ed2341&start=1422&end=2126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744782-e909f9dfdfe279b8bfeeb28f41ed2341/thumbnail_1422725.jpg","/articles/6473578/California/Cerritos-Regional-Chamber-of-Commerce-outlines-comeback-plan-city-funding-paused-pending-council-talks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473578-ae322bf6a090b2002626a135fdf2f386/orig.mp4?Expires=1770513661&Signature=k7TWvqeKLqb9aFLmkfnvNlhy45GqDA9lL4Fqm4Xm0Asim7ON6oq50ar7BMH1DPczM9JecKiQtmFS91fCv4GlqMA7W4H0LHW3LRm-dm1g~h9DZvFNiUT1m0DDouhyOE6g~eTI-AyX0voNVxzloIAIBNT5j7CmJ7P33B8Es3pQa4VS5M4llWjzw6snXQQ735-ize9w3lq6WxWahNY5S307BOKJ5STj77-9R7PpiNTIot6dqxr29nMheBb5KE4CpmJW7tnO9oEgNZ7kjupkbIpCICL8J5tfd18xXy4eaFGnm1JRJyIItDdlE5tSl7UjzvvJ76MkO-FKlKnd5ADPl5n5BQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ray Foss, board chair of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce, and board member Gerald Loomba told the Economic Development Commission on Sept. 9 that the chamber is rebuilding after recent setbacks and is working to restore programming, membership and a paid executive director.

Foss said the chamber has undergone reorganization and is “very much alive and well,” and described plans to restart programming aimed at business support, including a monthly “Jeans and Java” networking event the last Friday of each month, an Oct. 1 “Breakfast and Learn” on estate planning at Lazy Dog Cafe, an Oct. 16 networking mixer (location TBA, noted as North Italia), and plans to revive the Taste of Cerritos event in early 2026. Gerald Loomba said his chamber involvement since 2007 has led to business benefits and client relationships through chamber activities.

Commissioners asked whether the chamber measures outcomes. Commissioner Chang asked about performance metrics; Foss said the board has been in “survival mode” and currently has no formal metrics but plans to reengage membership and work toward positive cash flow over the next 12 months. Staff clarified the City of Cerritos is not currently a chamber member but acts as a community partner; city staff told the commission that annual financial assistance to the chamber was paused during the most recent budget review. Staff noted the city previously provided financial support that increased to about $60,000 in prior years, and that City Council directed staff to continue discussions with the chamber about potential future funding.

The presentation was informational; commissioners welcomed the chamber’s return and asked the organization to provide more detail on priorities and metrics in coming months so the commission and council can evaluate possible partnership options. No funding decisions were made at the meeting.","Ray Foss, board chair of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce, and board member Gerald Loomba told the Economic Development Commission on Sept. 9 that the chamber is rebuilding after recent setbacks and is working to restore programming, membership and a paid executive director.",{"_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},6473583,"Cerritos EDC reschedules November meeting to Nov. 12 to avoid Veterans Day conflict",532,763380,1296140,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744782-e909f9dfdfe279b8bfeeb28f41ed2341&start=763&end=1296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744782-e909f9dfdfe279b8bfeeb28f41ed2341/thumbnail_763380.jpg","/articles/6473583/California/Cerritos-EDC-reschedules-November-meeting-to-Nov-12-to-avoid-Veterans-Day-conflict","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473583-f1626c0fc617848d16d4a5393e163db7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770513661&Signature=Hf7YHX8H5U91mQmZ4r39hXNjR1KQSrcU5yjdOVUJnHNNtR9WdI6SAEPEkMG9wS-tT3NDa3CrVSDXklmtAm2cWF3swHyv5pfSxNeKljWT0LnIh2kpiFEcd2XVouXNCQzmobYy6GTD06qczdiLMouLOY~gbcOBLi23FR3KrYvAYK9BEBQe6CE2V6-6Rs~TA5-IcMvAHq~NloEyUYXLrmyqf7ywhV8t5TlsG4tC8zztHdIBR2keGVvpzeaGJxi5Tho4s7DF7G-QQIBgKbKuUgQ10WKXEAfIozG6ZPPoJpZBNZsgKEEAR5PN-y4ZAT8E3hYp47hlJy33g3SL6xyMdXHg4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cerritos Economic Development Commission voted 4-0 on Sept. 9 to reschedule its regular November 2025 meeting from Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) to Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.

Staff presented two options: cancel the November meeting and convene next in December, or hold a special meeting on an alternate November date. Economic Development Manager Kristen Miranda explained the regular schedule conflicts with the Veterans Day holiday and recommended a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. to preserve a November meeting. Commissioners debated whether to cancel or reschedule; several said the commission will soon have substantive items to address and favored keeping a November meeting.

Commissioner Carlos Togley moved to adopt the option to postpone the meeting by one day and convene Nov. 12; Chair Al Reyes seconded. A verbatim roll-call showed aye votes from Commissioners Chang, Togley, Grace Hu and Chair Reyes and the motion passed 4-0. Commissioners noted staff will update the city’s calendar and public notices once the date is posted.

The change was presented as a scheduling accommodation to maintain continuity for the newly formed commission as it prepares to review upcoming programs and initiatives.","The Economic Development Commission voted 4-0 to move its November 2025 meeting from Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) to Wednesday, Nov. 12, following staff recommendation to avoid the holiday and to accommodate upcoming agenda items.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6473587,"Cerritos Economic Development Commission names Al Reyes chair, Grace Hu vice chair",51,326875,378310,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744782-e909f9dfdfe279b8bfeeb28f41ed2341&start=326&end=378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744782-e909f9dfdfe279b8bfeeb28f41ed2341/thumbnail_326875.jpg","/articles/6473587/California/Cerritos-Economic-Development-Commission-names-Al-Reyes-chair-Grace-Hu-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473587-8f6512c1935c9bf6b32169f9982c3e1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770513661&Signature=daiLJFblXsRFUcphsneMHcPR3tc-2-iczCLsnhd7LnNFwPlf33RbdVpoTi-55gqu7ZsbbV1I9~fMLbxz9-HTLR9E5fcIySoRmgJXzNCjJv1LXVV392x3uaNaRF3m70Qgbo7dbBmN8F7TwmGWS~xufEAyWLsYN6h5~PEWTec8QAIjgjuakOL44UpAbOa-WZ1Pw2XtYayX8TTMF-Mle3UuuEkg3WKKijxaFpLuW569EmxCHN1WQ32AVYoPSMtecrGel1W-EIIx1o79aBzI~W8wGY6lFHPG1RJrgFVoqpiBLvZX2AzaAut4gn3XwU-x6wfJbvmnJvmQaezFl3Al~1Whsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cerritos Economic development Commission elected Commissioner Al Reyes as chair and Commissioner Grace Hu as vice chair at its inaugural meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, by unanimous roll-call votes.

The leadership votes took place during the commission’s opening reorganization. Commissioner Chang nominated Al Reyes for chair; Commissioner Togley seconded the nomination. The commission then conducted a verbal roll-call that recorded aye votes from Commissioners Chang, Hu, Reyes and Togley. Later in the meeting, commissioners made a separate motion to confirm Grace Hu as vice chair, which passed by the same recorded margin.

The appointments followed staff remarks that the commission was being organized under the framework in the Cerritos Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 1049, which set parameters for the commission’s formation and meeting schedule. The commission is newly reinstated after City Council action earlier in 2025; the chair and vice chair will preside over monthly meetings and guide the commission’s advisory work to City Council.

No formal policy changes accompanied the leadership votes. Commissioners who spoke during the reorganization described the results as a unifying start for the new body and said they look forward to engaging with staff and the council on economic development initiatives in coming months.

The commission’s next regular meeting remains scheduled for Oct. 14, 2025, and commissioners said they intend to continue work that supports the City Council’s strategic plan goals.","At its first meeting Sept. 9, the Cerritos Economic Development Commission elected Commissioner Al Reyes as chair and Commissioner Grace Hu as vice chair in unanimous roll-call votes, installing leadership to oversee the newly reconstituted advisory body.","actionData","errors"]

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