Economic Development and Finance Committee

Friday, May 15, 2020 · 4:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Economic Development and Finance Committee met virtually to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19 on Long Beach, hearing reports from various sectors including labor, manufacturing, and arts. The meeting focused on understanding the pandemic's economic challenges and potential recovery strategies for the city.

Key Decisions

  • Economic Recovery Efforts Report Approved
  • Labor Sector COVID-19 Impact Report Received and Filed
  • Manufacturing Industry COVID-19 Impact Report Received and Filed
  • Arts Sector COVID-19 Impact Update Received and Filed
  • Economic Partnership COVID-19 Response Update Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. TELECONFERENCE MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  3. THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
  4. PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
  5. CALL TO ORDER
  6. ROLL CALL
  7. REGULAR AGENDA
  8. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Economic Development and Finance Committee meeting held Thursday, April 30, 2020.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Uranga, seconded by Chair Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the City of Long Beach’s economic recovery efforts and updates on its projected financial status as impacted by COVID-19.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Richardson, seconded by Member Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a report from representatives of the labor sector regarding the impact of the COVID-19 emergency on workers.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Uranga, seconded by Chair Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a report from representatives of the manufacturing industry regarding the impact of the COVID-19 emergency.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Uranga, seconded by Chair Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 5. Recommendation to receive and file an update from the Arts Council for Long Beach regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on the creative sector.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Uranga, seconded by Chair Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 6. Recommendation to receive and file an update from Long Beach Economic Partnership and the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion on activities in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Uranga, seconded by Chair Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. ADJOURNMENT
  15. I, Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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  17. CALL TO ORDER (4:03 PM)
  18. ROLL CALL (4:03 PM)
  19. REGULAR AGENDA (4:06 PM)
  20. ADJOURNMENT (5:47 PM)
  21. Also present: John Keisler, Director of Economic Development; Monica Kilaita, Deputy City Attorney; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.