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Economic Development Commission

Monday, July 12, 2021 · 4:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard 10th Floor Conference Room

TL;DR

The Long Beach Economic Development Commission held a hybrid meeting focused on the city's creative economy and cultural development. The commission heard presentations from a local economics professor and the Arts Council executive director about potential economic opportunities through cultural planning.

Key Decisions

  • Economic Impact of Creative Economy Presentation Received and Filed
  • City Cultural Plans Presentation Received and Filed
  • Study Session on Cultural Economic Impacts Approved
  • June Economic Support Programs Update Received and Filed
  • Meeting Minutes from June 14, 2021 Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM To join the meeting via meeting via WebEx https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?MTID=mc85ffa9e9f180b243f9ad50b6e30a6fc Meeting number (access code): 146 160 0663 Meeting password: EDCJuly To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
  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 June 14, 2021.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Wunsch, 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 June 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. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Professor & Chair of Economics and Director of the Officer of Economic Research at California State University Long Beach Dr. Seiji Steinmetz, regarding the impacts of the creative economy on 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:

  9. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Long Beach Arts Council Executive Director Griselda Suarez regarding the development of city cultural plans as a way to create economic opportunities and improve quality of life for artists, workers, business owners, residents and visitors.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 5. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with local artists and cultural institution leaders regarding the potential economic impacts of city cultural plans and the challenges, opportunities, and recommended strategies to promote economic empowerment for artists, businesses, and creative workers in the City of Long Beach.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Wunsch, 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 Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Vice Chair Schumer, 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: August 9, 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.