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Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Report of the Economic Development Commission for the period ending September 30, 2006. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The City Charter requires that all City boards, committees and commissions submit to the City Council an annual report describing each entity's activities and accomplishments. The subject report summarizes the activities of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) for the year ending September 30, 2006.
The Long Beach City Council established the EDC in 1976 to "advise and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager on matters pertaining to activities affecting economic development within the City." The current Commission membership includes dedicated business, education and community leaders who are committed to economic development that benefits the City of Long Beach. A roster of current Commission members is attached.
The Commission provided valuable input into a variety of strategic initiatives in Fiscal Year 2006 (FY 06). Its most important accomplishment was the completion of the Jobs and Business Strategy, the economic development strategy received and accepted by the City Council in December 2005.
This letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Heather A. Mahood on September 11, 2006, and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on September 8, 2006.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this item is not time sensitive.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the suggested action.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
PATRICK H. WEST
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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APPROVED: |
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GERALD R. MILLER |
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CITY MANAGER |