Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This report transmits an update to the City Council on the recent activities of City Commissions.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE this report.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Updates on recent and planned Commission activities are included below.
Economic Development Commission
After the pandemic-related suspension of meetings, the Economic Development Commission resumed meeting on January 26, 2021 and selected a Chair and Vice-Chairperson. The Commission formed a Major Task Events Subcommittee to discuss the major events coming to Southern California in the near future that will be substantial economic drivers, such as the Super Bowl, World Cup, and the 2028 Olympics. The Subcommittee met on March 29, 2022 and proposed examining a number of issues related to tourism and the visitor economy and will agendize the formation of a Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), the impact and regulation of vacation rentals, and other City-directed marketing programs for destination businesses.
The EDC also received a presentation on the City's Capital Improvement Program, especially with respect to streets and bike lanes, and the status of 157 Acre Project. In April, the EDC reviewed the recommended small business grant program established in the City's ARPA allocation, for City Council adoption. On July 7, the EDC reviewed and provided comment on the City's proposed ordinance to impose CUP requirements on new industrial facilities.
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission (EC) last met on June 1, 2022. At the meeting, the Commission welcomed newly appointed Commission Member, Christina Tresvant (Alt. No 1). It heard a presentation from the Los Angeles County San...
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