HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-30; Economic Development Subcommittee; MinutesECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Minutes
Jan. 30, 2024, 10 a.m.
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 10 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Dec. 18, 2023
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Blackburn, to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Don Christiansen shared information on City of San Antonio Texas solar projects.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. CARLSBAD BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS UPDATES -Receive informational
reports from Carlsbad business organizations, discuss and provide recommendations. (Staff
contact: David Graham, Innovation & Economic Development Department)
Recommendation: Receive the informational reports and provide feedback.
The subcommittee received informational reports from Carlsbad Village Association
Executive Director Christine Davis and Visit Carlsbad President and CEO Kim Sidoriak.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham introduced Eduardo Valazquez of the San Diego
Regional EDC who presented a report on data and trends occurring in the region including a
Power Point presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk}.
The subcommittee received the reports.
2. ECONOM IC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN -FY 2024-25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEG IC ACTIONS -Receive an update on the implementation of the Economic
Development Strategic Plan and the proposed fiscal year 2024-25 Economic Development
Strategic Actions plan. Discuss and provide input on the actions and the resources necessary
for implementation. (Staff contact: David Graham, Innovation & Economic Development
Department)
Recommendation: Receive the informational report and provide feedback.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Economic Development Manager Matt Sanford
presented the report with a Power Point presentation (on file with the Office of the City
Clerk).
Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 11:06 a.m.
Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 11:12 a.m.
Carlsbad Village Association {CVA) Executive Director Christine Davis spoke in support of the
strong relationship between CVA and Chief Innovation Officer David Graham.
Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to add an item to a
future meeting agenda to address parking, NCTD Carlsbad Connects and an update on what
neighboring Cities are doing with the trolleys. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to receive the
subcommittee report and recommend the continuation of $110,000 in funding to implement
the proposed Strategic Actions Plan. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
3. 2024 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR -Adopt
the 2024 Economic Development Subcommittee regular meeting calendar. (Staff contact:
David Graham, Innovation & Economic Development Department)
Recommendation: Adopt the calendar.
Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to adopt the regular
meeting calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Blackburn, in response to the Economic Development Strategic Plan, requested a future
item regarding parking, NCTD, Carlsbad Connects and what neighboring cities are doing with
trolley type transportation.
ADJOURN: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 11:32 a.m .
Robin Nuschy, n
Executive Assistant
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