Economic Development Commission

Agenda

1. EDC Meeting via WebEx https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?MTID=m4eb5229b90ed7b610998007dd1137a23 Meeting number (access code): 187 580 1193 Meeting password: EDCMAY Join by phone +1-213-306-3065
2. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. Untitled item
4. ROLL CALL
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
6. REGULAR AGENDA
7. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held April 12, 2021.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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

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

9. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from City of Long Beach Park Planning and Partnerships Manager regarding the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Strategic Plan Update and how economic development can support the expansion of parks open space, recreational opportunities and quality of life programs.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

10. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from City of Long Beach Development Services Deputy Director Christopher Koontz, AICP regarding the City Housing Element Update of the General Plan and how the City will address long-term housing needs required to support economic development.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

11. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Community Solutions Principal Beth Sandor regarding the Built for Zero grant program and how economic development can help to address challenges for people experiencing homelessness.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

12. 7. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Arts Council Long Beach Executive Director Griselda Suarez regarding the Arts Council Long Beach and how economic development can help to promote and expand opportunities for artists and the arts.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

13. 9. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding the Long Beach Recovery Act Strategy approved by the Long Beach City Council on March 16, 2021.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, to laid over. The motion carried by the following vote:

14. 10. 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 Cohn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. COMMENTS
16. 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.
17. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: June 14, 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: _______________
18. 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.