HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-10; City Council; Resolution 2023-010RESOLUTION NO. 2023-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-058 authorizing the
formation of the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee to provide direction on
response, recovery, and revitalization programs during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California determined that formation of
a standing Economic Development Subcommittee was needed to receive information and advise the
City Council on economic recovery and development matters; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2021, the City Council passed a motion to form a standing Economic
Development Subcommittee to replace the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization
Subcommittee; and
WHEREAS, despite emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty continued to
impact Carlsbad's economy and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Subcommittee oversees and advises on efforts to
support Carlsbad businesses and analyze economic conditions to ensure the Carlsbad's economy
remains vibrant; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2022, the City Council adopted a citywide strategic plan that includes
Economic Vitality as a council goal; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Subcommittee recommended the formation of an
Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide city economic development efforts for the next three
to five years; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Strategic Plan has a complementary set of Economic
Development Strategic Actions that will be updated and provided to the City Council on an Annual
Basis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has not previously had an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the Economic Development Strategic Plan as shown in Attachment A is hereby
approved and adopted.
3.That the City Council directs staff to evaluate, revise, and update the strategic actions
associated with the plan on an annual basis and make any fiscal recommendations during
the annual budget process.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of January, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder.
None.
None.
None.
l.-,_, SHERRY FR� Clerk l' (SEAL)