Economic Development Commission

Agenda

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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 meetings held December 13, 2021.
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   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Blair, 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 December 2021.
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   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

9. 3. 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 Real Estate Development Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
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   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

10. 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 Quality of Life Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

11. 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 Equity and Economic Inclusion Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

12. 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 Talent Attraction & Retention Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

13. 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 Digital Connectivity & Inclusion Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

14. 8. Recommendation to receive and file Commissioner recommendations for future agenda items, speakers, and presentations.
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

15. 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.
16. COMMENTS
17. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: February 14, 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. 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.