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Economic Development Commission

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 · 4:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard VIA TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Long Beach Economic Development Commission held a special meeting to review and develop strategic objectives for Blueprint 2.0, a comprehensive economic development plan. The commissioners conducted study sessions covering multiple focus areas including business development, equity, digital connectivity, and talent attraction to map out key strategies for the city's economic growth.

Key Decisions

  • Economic Development Blueprint 2.0 Focus Areas Approved
  • Small Business Retention and Attraction Strategy Passed with addition of 'Business Attraction and Retention'
  • Economic Support Program Update Received and Filed
  • Meeting Minutes from January 10, 2022 Approved
  • Future Agenda Items Commissioners allowed to recommend
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE § 54953(e)(1)-(2)) https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?MTID=mdc98dd3102ad6a88b511697eaee5c381 Meeting number (access code): 2484 516 0934 Meeting password: EDCFEB To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
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  3. SPECIAL 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 January 10, 2022.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Suarez, 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 January 2022.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, 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 Economic Partnerships Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Vice Chair Shimoyama, 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 Engines of Growth Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    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:

  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 Small Business Retention and Attraction Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Shimoyama, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation with the following addition: add Business Attraction and Retention. 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 Real Estate Development Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, 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 Equity & Inclusion Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    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:

  14. 8. 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.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  15. 9. 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.
    ED-Agenda Item
    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:

  16. 10. 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.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 11. 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 Commissioner Suarez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 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.
  19. COMMENTS
  20. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: March 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: _______________
  21. 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.