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Economic Development Commission

Monday, October 11, 2021 · 4:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard 10th Floor Conference Room

TL;DR

The Economic Development Commission held a study session to discuss Blueprint 2.0, a strategic plan for the city's economic future. Commissioners worked on identifying key themes, initiatives, and implementation strategies for the city's economic development. The meeting focused on creating a collaborative approach with community leaders to guide Long Beach's economic growth.

Key Decisions

  • Approve September Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Review Blueprint 2.0 Major Themes and Initiatives Passed
  • Identify Commission Champions and Partners for Blueprint 2.0 Passed
  • Develop Implementation Plan for Blueprint 2.0 Laid Over
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE § 54953(e)(1)-(2))
  2. To join the meeting via meeting via WebEx https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?MTID=m5a6bd49588a6c8a1eb8ee3d1779ea23a Meeting number (access code): 2492 249 3794 Meeting password: EDCOCT To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
  3. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
  6. REGULAR AGENDA
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held September 13, 2021.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. 3. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the Blueprint 2.0 major themes, cross-cutting initiatives, and major Focus Areas.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  9. 4. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders to identify Commission Champions, staff lead, City departments, and community partners to assist with the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 5. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders to develop an Implementation Plan for the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

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

  11. 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.
  12. COMMENTS
  13. ADJOURNMENT
  14. Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6101. The City Clerk Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes.