Economic Development Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COMMISSION AGENDA VIA TELECONFERENCE, 4:00 PM Walter Larkins, Chair Austin Metoyer, Commissioner Vivian Shimoyama, Vice Chair Griselda Suarez, Commissioner Becky Blair, Commissioner John Thomas, Commissioner Blair Cohn, Commissioner Brenda Wunsch, Commissioner Milton Duena, Commissioner VIA TELECONFERENCE SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE § 54953(e)(1)-(2)) https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php? MTID=mdc98dd3102ad6a88b511697eaee5c381 Meeting number (access code): 2484 516 0934 Meeting password: EDCFEB To join by phone +1-213-306-3065 SPECIAL MEETING - 4:00 P.M. ROLL CALL DIRECTOR'S REPORT REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-009ED Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held January 10, 2022. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Minutes.pdf 2. 22-010ED Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Economic Development Department communications and outreach regarding economic support programs for the month of January 2022. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 20220216 EDC Monthly Communications Recap Memo.p Page 1 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA VIA TELECONFERENCE, 4:00 PM 3. 22-011ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Economic Partnerships Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 22-012ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Engines of Growth Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Engines of Growth FINAL2.pdf 5. 22-013ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Small Business Retention and Attraction Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 20220216 Business Attraction Expansion and Retention F 6. 22-014ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Real Estate Development Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Real Estate Development FINAL.pdf Page 2 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA VIA TELECONFERENCE, 4:00 PM 7. 22-015ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Equity & Inclusion Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 8. 22-016ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Quality of Life Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Quality of Life FINAL.pdf 9. 22-017ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Talent Attraction & Retention Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Talent Recruitment and Retention FINAL.pdf 10. 22-018ED Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a study session with the Economic Development Commission and community leaders regarding the development of Focus Area objectives, key measures, and major recommendations for the Digital Connectivity & Inclusion Focus Area of the Blueprint 2.0. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Digital and Economic Inclusion FINAL v2.pdf 11. 22-019ED Recommendation to receive and file Commissioner recommendations for future agenda items, speakers, and presentations. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 3 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA VIA TELECONFERENCE, 4:00 PM 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: March 14, 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. Page 4 of 4