Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)
TL;DR
The Community & Economic Development Committee met to review several key reports about the city's economic and housing initiatives. The meeting focused on upcoming major events like the 2026 Super Bowl and discussed downtown development progress.
Key Decisions
- Housing Stabilization Report Deferred
- 2026 Major Events Planning Status Report Received
- Downtown Annual Progress Report Accepted
- Foreign Trade Zone and Sister Cities Program Status Report Received
- Special Events Cost Audit Report Reviewed
Agenda
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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Review of Work Plan
- Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of individual Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the Committee requests debate, separate vote or recusal on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by the Chair and considered separately. The public may comment on the entire Consent Calendar and any items removed from the Consent Calendar by the Chair.
- 1. Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Status Report.Review of Work Plan
Provide a status report on housing stabilization and eviction prevention efforts to resolve active and potential unlawful detainer (eviction) court cases by preventing unnecessary forced evictions involving unpaid rent and promoting housing stability. (Housing) [Deferred from 5/19/25 CED Meeting. Dropped per 5/21/25 Rules & Open Government Committee]
- Consent Calendar
- Reports to Committee
- 1. Cost of Special Events Audit Report.Reports to Committee
a. Provide a report on the audit of security or other costs of special events. b. Cross-reference the report to the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting. (City Auditor)
- 2. 2026 Major Events Status Report.Reports to Committee
Provide a status report on planning to facilitate marketing, sponsorships, and local special events for the 2026 Super Bowl LX, NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Games, and FIFA World Cup. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 3. Downtown Annual Progress Report.Reports to Committee
Provide an annual downtown progress report, including business and economic development, public life, and arts and cultural initiatives. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 4. Foreign Trade Zone 18 and Sister Cities Program Status Report.Reports to Committee
Provide a status report on the City-managed Foreign Trade Zone 18 and the Sister Cities Program. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- Open Forum
- Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.
- Adjournment
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