Economic Development Commission
TL;DR
The Long Beach Economic Development Commission met to discuss municipal broadband opportunities, approve new commissioners, and review ongoing economic support programs. Two new commissioners were introduced, and the city discussed its Blueprint 2.0 strategic management plan.
Key Decisions
- New Economic Development Commissioners Approved
- Municipal Broadband Opportunities Discussion Received and Filed
- Economic Support Programs Update Laid Over
- Blueprint 2.0 City Management Recommendations Approved
- Meeting Minutes from July Approved
Agenda
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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 Commissioners, Jayro Sandoval and Nima Novin.ED-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held July 11th and August 1st, 2022.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:
- 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of July 2022.ED-Agenda ItemAction: laid over Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Vice Chair Shimoyama, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4. Recommendation to receive and file a discussion from representatives of The Broadband Group regarding Municipal Broadband opportunities and challenges.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:
- 5. Recommendation to discuss and approve City Management Staff recommendations to Blueprint 2.0.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:
- 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: September 12, 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.