HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-18; Economic Development Subcommittee; MinutesOct. 18, 2021 1
Virtual Meeting
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92057
Economic Development Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes
Oct. 18, 2021 – 4 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Hall called the meeting to order and all Subcommittee Members (Mayor Matt Hall and
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel) were present. Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and
Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon were also present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Aug. 16, 2021
No vote was taken.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1. Economic Development Update
Recommendation: Receive an informational report regarding city economic
development activities, discuss and provide direction.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Economic Development Manager Matt
Sanford presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk). President & CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Bret
Schanzenbach, Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) Executive Director Christine Davis,
and Interim Executive Director of Visit Carlsbad Mark Rudyk shared updates for each
of their respective organizations. The Subcommittee received the report.
Item 2. Innovate78 Update
Recommendation: Receive an informational report regarding the Innovate78
five-city collaborative initiative, discuss and provide direction.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Economic Development Manager Matt
Sanford presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk). The Subcommittee received the report.
Item 3. Minute Motion Regarding Supporting Non-profit Organizations
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Recommendation Discuss the minute motion originally assigned to the Ad Hoc
Economic Revitalization Subcommittee and provide direction.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham presented the minute motion and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Hall,
seconded by Subcommittee Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff to refer the topic of
Supporting Non-profit Organizations to the 2022-2023 budget process with no
recommendations. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
Item 4. Minute Motion Regarding Food Insecurity in Carlsbad
Recommendation: Discuss the minute motion originally assigned to the Ad Hoc
Economic Revitalization Subcommittee and provide direction.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Senior Program Manager Holly Nelson
presented the minute motion and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Subcommittee Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by
Mayor Hall, directing staff to refer the topic of Food Insecurity to the full City Council
during the budget process with no recommendations. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN
Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:47 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Mon., Dec. 20, 2021 at 4 p.m.