Economic Development Commission

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=m690fc158cbffcffb11cec9e79c0bfa97 Meeting number (access code): 146 819 9367 Meeting password: EDCAug To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
2. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. REGULAR AGENDA
6. 2. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of July 2021.
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   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

7. 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 local workforce and key economic industry cluster data.
   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:

8. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from ProLogis Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Relations Steven Hussain regarding the transportation, distribution and logistics sectoral employment initiative in partnership with the City of Long Beach and local workforce development agencies.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

9. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from The Mayor’s Fund for Education Executive Director Karissa Selvester regarding early education and childcare models to expand healthy and sustainable workforce for both public and private employers.
   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. 6. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Living Cities Associate Director Elizabeth Reynoso regarding inclusive procurement and local preference programs that help to boost diverse employment opportunities in cities.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

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

11. 7. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with local workforce experts and members of the public regarding challenges, opportunities, and recommended strategies to promote inclusive economic opportunities for workers in the City of Long Beach.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

12. 8. 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:

13. 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.
14. COMMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: September 13, 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: _______________
16. 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.