Economic Development Commission

Agenda

1. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-25-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY EMAIL TO: ROBERT.MOSSLER@LONGBEACH.GOV TO LISTEN TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING OR TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM PLEASE JOIN THE WEBEX MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR BY PHONE WebEx Information: Meeting link https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?MTID=ma9d9a4dc12b48bc8db56406b1c18220d Meeting Number: 187 675 5089 Password: EDCMAR Phone: 213-306-3065
2. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. REGULAR AGENDA
6. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held February 8, 2021.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Metoyer, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

7. 2. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of January 2021. Attachment.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Commissioner Metoyer, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. 3. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session regarding the Economic Recovery Strategy approved by the Long Beach City Council on December 15, 2021.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Blair, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

9. 4. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with local business leaders regarding the Engines of Growth Focus Area of the Blueprint for Economic Development and the challenges, opportunities, and recommended strategies to promote industries and sectors that represent potential engines of economic growth in the City of Long Beach.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Business Development Officer Eric Romero regarding the status of small business support programs including loans, grants, and the equitable distribution plan for the City revolving loan fund; and, CARES Act Grant program status.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

11. 6. Recommendation to receive and file Commissioner recommendations for future agenda items, speakers, and presentations.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Schumer, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Board on items of interest to the public within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
13. COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: April 12, 2021 4:00 PM. I, Bob Mossler, Project Analyst, Economic Development Department certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
15. Note: The Economic Development Commission agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Agenda items may also be reviewed online at the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via email should send an email request to the Clerk of the Economic Development Commission at robert.mossler@longbeach.gov. Any supplemental writings or documents regarding an agenda item that are distributed to a majority of the Economic Development Commission after the posting of this agenda will be available for public inspection on the internet at: “http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx." The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please call Bob Mossler 48 hours prior to the Economic Development Commission meeting at (562) 570-5503. This information is available in an alternative format by request to Bob Mossler at (562) 570-5503. For correspondence purposes you can reach City staff at robert.mossler@longbeach.gov.