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Economic Development Commission

Monday, March 14, 2022 · 4:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard 10th Floor Conference Room

TL;DR

The Economic Development Commission held a special meeting to discuss and advance Blueprint 2.0, their strategic economic development plan. The meeting focused on reviewing key sections and implementation strategies for future economic growth in Long Beach. All agenda items were unanimously approved.

Key Decisions

  • February Meeting Minutes Approval Passed
  • Economic Support Programs Update Received and Filed
  • Blueprint 2.0 Content Study Session Passed
  • Blueprint 2.0 Implementation Plan Review Passed
  • Future Agenda Item Recommendations Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. VIA TELECONFERENCE SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE § 54953(e)(1)-(2)) https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php? MTID=m3bf1bbb61ac19ead2ece235fdcc3189f Meeting number (access code): 2491 657 5510 Meeting password: EDCMAR To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
  2. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
  3. Untitled item
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. DIRECTORS REPORT
  6. REGULAR AGENDA
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held February 16, 2022.
    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:

  8. 2. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of February 2022
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Wunsch, seconded by Commissioner Metoyer, 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 recommended content and format for key sections in the Blueprint 2.0, including Acknowledgements, Message from the Chair, Focus Areas, and References.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Suarez, 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 recommended Implementation Plan activities and strategies for inclusion in the Blueprint 2.0.
    ED-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 5. 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 Cohn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 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.
  13. COMMENTS
  14. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: April 11, 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: _______________
  15. 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.