Economic Development Commission
TL;DR
The Long Beach Economic Development Commission held a meeting to discuss new commissioner appointments, economic support programs, and a potential municipal broadband study. The commission reviewed recent department communications and considered future agenda items.
Key Decisions
- New Economic Development Commissioner Robert Smith Appointment Passed
- Economic Development Department Communications Update Received and Filed
- Municipal Broadband Study Feasibility Presentation Received and Filed
- May 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes Approval Passed
Agenda
- SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE § 54953(e)(1)-(2)) https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?MTID=m68c305cc2f8c63de7a8c7ddefe20c7af MTID=m8677012030add90ce9fd2a72d369d5e6 Meeting number (access code): 2495 493 7705 Meeting password: Sx2ZDmMth22 To join by phone +1-213-306-3065
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- REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
- ROLL CALL
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
- REGULAR AGENDA
- 1. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on new Economic Development Commissioner, Robert Smith.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Wunsch, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held May 9, 2022.ED-Agenda ItemAction: 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:
- 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the months of May and June 2022.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Technology and Innovation Department’s Director, Lea Eriksen regarding feasibility of a Municipal Broadband Study.ED-Agenda ItemAction: 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:
- 6. Recommendation to receive and file Commissioner recommendations for future agenda items, speakers, and presentationsED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Wunsch, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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- 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.
- COMMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: August 8, 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: _______________
- 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.