Economic Development Commission

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=m8677012030add90ce9fd2a72d369d5e6 Meeting number (access code): 2483 740 8940 Meeting password: EDCMAY To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
2. REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. REGULAR AGENDA
6. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held April 18, 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 April 2022.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: laid over Passed

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

8. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Development Services Department’s Ombudsman regarding how businesses and entrepreneurs are accessing and navigating the City’s resources to start, manage and grow their business.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: laid over Passed

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

9. 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 approval of Blueprint 2.0.
   ED-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Shimoyama, seconded by Commissioner Suarez, 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: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to laid over. 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 Next regular meeting: June 13, 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: _______________
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.