Workforce and Economic Development Subcommittee

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 · 10:00 AM AM · First Floor Assembly Rooms A, B & C

TL;DR

The Workforce and Economic Development Subcommittee approved three items focused on economic growth: the 2020 legislative agenda, an ASU fellowship program, and a development agreement for four properties on East Jackson Street in downtown Phoenix. The committee also received updates on downtown development plans, federal workforce programs, the convention center, and regional city initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • 2020 State and Federal Legislative Agendas Approved
  • ASU Knowledge Exchange for Resilience Fellowship Funds Approved
  • Development Agreement for Downtown Phoenix Properties (117, 125, 133, 141 E. Jackson St.) Approved
  • Downtown Development Request for Proposals Process Update Discussed
  • Phoenix Convention Center Bookings and Construction Update Discussed

Agenda

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
    Action: Called to Order

    Called to order at 10:02 a.m.

  2. 2 CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    Action: Comments Made

    No Comments Made

  3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS

    This item was approved.

  4. 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Workforce and Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting on Sept. 25, 2019
    Minutes
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEMS 2-4)
  6. 2 2020 State and Federal Legislative Agendas
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  7. 3 ASU Knowledge Exchange for Resilience Fellowship Funds
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  8. 4 Development Agreement with NIXDT, LLC for Development of Property Located at 117, 125, 133 and 141 E. Jackson St. in Downtown Phoenix
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  9. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 5-8)
  10. 5 Update on the Downtown Development Request for Proposals Process
    Information and Discussion
    Action: discussed

    Item Discussed.

  11. 6 Federal Workforce Development Activities Overview
    Information and Discussion
    Action: discussed

    Item Discussed.

  12. 7 Phoenix Convention Center Bookings and Construction Update
    Information and Discussion
    Action: discussed

    Item Discussed.

  13. 8 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Information and Update
    Information and Discussion
    Action: discussed

    Item Discussed.

  14. 14 CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    Action: Comments Made

    No Comments Made

  15. 15 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
    Action: discussed

    Item Discussed

  16. 16 ADJOURN
    Action: Adjourned

    Adjourned at 11:57 a.m.