Economic Development Commission
TL;DR
The Long Beach Economic Development Commission held a teleconference meeting to discuss and advance the Blueprint 2.0 strategic plan, focusing on economic development goals across several key focus areas. The commission reviewed progress on economic support programs and heard a presentation about the Arts Council leadership.
Key Decisions
- Economic Partnerships Focus Area Objectives Passed
- Engines of Growth Focus Area Objectives Passed
- Small Business Retention and Attraction Objectives Passed
- Equity and Economic Inclusion Focus Area Laid Over
- Economic Development Department Communications Report Received and Filed
Agenda
- SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE § 54953(e)(1)-(2))
- To join the meeting via meeting via WebEx https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php? MTID=m3782219aa4f853100824a8dad28f2b07 Meeting number (access code): 2487 369 8125 Meeting password: EDCDEC To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
- REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
- ROLL CALL
- DIRECTORS REPORT
- REGULAR AGENDA
- 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held November 8, 2021.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Wunsch, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of November 2021.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding the appointment of Arts Council for Long Beach Executive Director Griselda Suarez to the Long Beach Economic Development Commission.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Vice Chair Shimoyama, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Economic Partnerships Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Wunsch, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Engines of Growth Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Wunsch, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Small Business Retention and Attraction Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Suarez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Equity and Economic Inclusion Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.ED-Agenda ItemAction: laid over Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, to laid over. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8. Recommendation to receive and file Commissioner recommendations for future agenda items, speakers, and presentations.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 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.
- COMMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: January 10, 2022 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. ____________________________ Date: _______________
- 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.