Economic Development Commission

Agenda

1. 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=m156ebef09e43cdfeea9888fa5fe9bef6 Meeting number (access code): 2493 372 6612 Meeting password: EDCAPRIL To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
2. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. REGULAR AGENDA
6. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held March 14, 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:

7. 2. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of March 2022.
   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:

8. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Government Affairs Manager Dr. Tyler Curley regarding Senate Bill 1325 Techquity Innovation Fund and opportunities for the City of Long Beach to partner with local non-profit organizations, education, and accelerator programs to secure funding for advancing under-represented technology startups.
   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:

9. 4. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission, business and community leaders and staff 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 Commissioner Wunsch, seconded by Commissioner Metoyer, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 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 Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation. 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 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: _______________
14. 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.