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AGENDA
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
TIME: 8:00-9:00 A.M. Please arrive 5 min. prior
PLACE: City of Newport Beach Council Chambers
Roll Call and Introductions
MEMBER UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes of November 21, 2007
2. Presentation on Business Satisfaction Survey Results by the City Manager
3. Appointments to Sub -committees
a. Review City Council Policy on Economic Development
b. Review Structure and Membership of EDC
4. EQAC Representative's Report
ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
8:00 A.M. — NEWPORT BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
8:00-9:00 A.M. — CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AUTHORIZATION: Established by Resolution No. 93-3 adopted on
January 25, 1993; amended by Resolution No. 95-27 adopted on February
13, 1995; amended by Resolution No. 98-17 adopted on February 23,1998;
amended by Resolution No. 2001-80 adopted on September 25, 2001;
membership amended by Resolution No. 2004-14 adopted on February 10,
2004; membership structure revised and previous resolutions rescinded by
Resolution No. 2004-16 adopted on February 24, 2004.
MEMBERSHIP: The Committee shall consist of the Mayor, two (2) members of the City
Council, the Chair of the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory
Committee, and a Planning Commissioner, appointed by the Mayor.
The Committee shall include the following who shall be nominated by the
Committee and confirmed by the City Council:
Local Organizations
One (1) Representative from the Newport -Mesa Association of Realtors;
One (1) Representative from the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce;
One (1) Representative from the Building Industries Association who
conducts business within the City;
One (1) Representative from the Newport Beach Conference and Visitors
Bureau.
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Areas of Special Expertise
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One (1) individual with special knowledge in financing public/private
business ventures including capital and operational activities;
One (1) individual with special knowledge in the restaurant industry;
One (1) individual with special knowledge in the boating and harbor
industry;
One (1) individual with special knowledge in the medical industry;
One (1) individual with special knowledge in the provisions of public
utilities; and
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Three (3) Members At -Large.
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City Business Districts - A member of the Advisory Board of Business
Improvement Districts, the Board of Directors of an Association, or a
member of other organization representing the following areas:
Airport Area
Balboa Island
Cannery
Central Balboa
Corona del Mar
Newport Center
Fashion Island
Newport Pier Area
Mariners Mile
Old Newport Boulevard Area
Lido District
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The mayor shall name the Chairman of the Committee from the list of
approved members. The Chairman shall then organize the Committee
into appropriate sub -committees
as necessary to accomplish the assigned functions and duties. All
members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
The committee shall be staffed primarily by the Assistant City
Manager/ Economic Development Coordinator with assignment of
additional full time and part time support from other departments as
necessary.
PURPOSE &
RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Review, monitor and assist the activities of staff as outlined in the
City Council Economic Development Policy;
B. Make recommendations regarding appointment of appropriate
staffing levels for Economic Development activities; and
C. Make recommendations to the City Council to further the goals of
the City's Economic Development Policy.
TERMINATION: The Committee shall continue in existence until further action of the City
Council.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
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The City Council recognizes that the City's ability to deliver quality municipal services is dependent
on adequate tax revenues derived primarily from the properties and businesses located within the
City. Healthy, thriving businesses not only increase property, sales and bed taxes they also provide
employment opportunities that support local businesses and the strong residential property values
that Newport Beach enjoys. The City Council seeks to promote economic activity within the City to
maintain a healthy economy, provide revenue for high quality municipal services and infrastructure
maintenance and improvements, and preserve the unique commercial villages in Newport Beach. All
of these objectives serve the overriding purpose of protecting the quality of life of Newport Beach
residents, and the City Council recognizes the need to balance economic development objectives with
protection of the environment and the health and safety of the community.
POLICY
The City Council Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee shall conduct the following activities.
The City Manager shall appoint an economic development coordinator, who shall provide staff
support to the Committee as appropriate.
A. Data and Analysis
1. Develop and include in the General Plan a strategic plan for economic development in
the City, based on a study of the City's economy and an identification of high revenue
producing, compatible businesses. (A Priority)
2. Monitor the generation of municipal revenues by business categories and geographic
areas of the City. (A Priority)
3. Track commercial vacancies to help with retention and attraction programs, especially
attracting quality businesses to areas the City is revitalizing. (B Priority)
4. Maintain a community profile with information on labor pool, existing businesses, land
and housing costs, community assets, etc. for distribution to business prospects. (B
Priority)
5. Identify short and long range infrastructure replacement and upgrade needs and costs
and projected funds to accomplish them. Develop strategies to fill funding gaps. (B
Priority)
6. Review and make recommendations on the City operating and capital improvements
budgets. (C Priority)
B. Regulatory, Land Use and Development Review Actions
1. Develop a plan for future development in the Airport Area. (A Priority)
2. Improve sign regulations Citywide. (A Priority)
3. Monitor and streamline the process, time and expense required for action on land use
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entitlements and various permits and licenses. (A Priority)
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4. Develop a standard economic and fiscal impact analysis system, and use it to provide
the Planning Commission and City Council with reports on all land use and
development proposals requiring an environmental impact report, or that are likely to
have a significant fiscal or economic impact on the City. (A Priority)
5. Advocate for projects and programs that will benefit the City by disseminating
information on their fiscal and economic impacts to the public and City Council. (A
Priority)
6. When development proposals involve businesses that have been identified as high
revenue generators, determine early in the review process what measures may be
employed to "fast track" the review process while providing for public input and
review of all issues. (A Priority)
7. Consider the costs of compliance when considering new regulations and conditions of
approval related to land development, construction and access to City utilities. (B
Priority)
C. Business Retention and Recruitment
1. Focus on improvement of commercial areas. (A Priority)
a.
Mariner's Mile
b.
Corona del Mar
C.
Balboa Village
d.
West PCH
e.
Lido Village
f.
Cannery Village
g.
McFadden Square
2. Establish cooperative relationships with the Chambers of Commerce, Conference and
Visitors Bureau, Building Industry Association, Business Improvement Districts, other
business groups, and individual business and property owners. (A Priority)
3. Mobilize resources to retain contributing businesses in Newport Beach when they are
challenged with expansion and other needs. (A Priority)
4. Support special events like the Film Festival, Christmas Boat Parade, Toshiba Golf
Tournament, and Taste of Newport. (B Priority)
5. Consider providing financial incentives such as sales tax sharing, relief from or
assistance with City fees and regulations to increase the feasibility of projects with high
revenue potential. (B Priority)
6. Consider actions to assist priority economic development projects obtain approvals
from other regulatory agencies. (C Priority)
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Adopted - March 22,1993
Amended - January 24,1994
Amended - May 8, 2001
Formerly F-28, F-17
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