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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-Economic Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REOUEST E.QB... COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION FROM: TIM01HY C. STEINHAUS Agency Administrator SUBJECf: ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE CITY WORKSHOP DATE: July 8, 1994 ---------------------------.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SVnOD!I;ts .2f..Prevlom; Commbl!lllon/Councll/Commttte@ Actlon(s): On June 20, 1994, the Community Development Commission considered this matter and approved the motions establishing Thursday, September 29, 1994, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., as the date and time for the Economic Summit and to retain the firm of E-CAP to assist the Agency. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motlon{s): (Communltv DeveloDment Commb!illon) MOTION: That the Community Development Commission change the date of the Economic Condition of the City Workshop (Economic Summit) to Wednesday, September 28, 1994, and as an adjourned meeting. C. NHAUS Agency Administrator ------------------------------------------------------~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Person(s): _ Timothv !;;...SteinhausIRobert :!l.. Botts Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): All Ward(s): _ 1-7 Supporting Data Attached: ~Report FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: _1.N/A Source: _IM..Increment Budget Authority: ~Bud2et --------------------------------~------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commission/Council Notes: ----~-~~--------~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~---------~-------------------~------- TCS:REB:mym:econsmt COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: 08/01/94 Agenda Item Number: S' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT -..._---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Economic Condition !!f..~!:iU.. Workshop Due to unforeseen conflicts, i.e., Agenda Briefing, it is necessary to request a change of date for the Economic Summit from Thursday, September 29, 1994, to Wednesday, September 28, 1994. Every attempt has been made to avoid any major conflicts in scheduling for the September 28th date. A copy of the Agenda for the Conference is attached for your information. Based upo, the foregoing, staff recommends adoption of the form motion. ~- C~ TIMOTHY C. STEINHAUS, Agency Administrator Economic Development Agency -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TCS:REB:mym:econsml COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: 08/01194 Agenda Item Number: ~ j -71~\ ECAP economic and political analysis 3142 Cactus Circlel Highland, CA 92346-1739 (909)425-8952 FAX (909)425-8952 DATE: TO: July 6, 1994 Bob Botts City of San Bernardino John Husing Economic Summit - Revise Work Program FROM: SUBJECT: The following is a revised work program for setting up & conducting the San Bernardino Economic Summit based upon our meeting of June 29th: 1. General: Adjourned meeting of the Mayor & Council. Also participating, City Administrator, EDA Administrator, Conference Economist. 2. Date: Wednesday, September 28, 1994 3. Number of people: Invite about 400 expect about 200. 4. Location: California State University San Bernardino. The liberal arts auditorium. Lunch on the campus. 5. Television: Cable access television should record for later broadcast. THE CONFERENCE AGENDA WILL FLOW FROM THE FOLLOWING: 6. Economic Report San Bernardino. the Summit. A. The current forecast for the Inland Empire region. B. San Bernardino's position in the Inland Empire economy. C. Location advantages and disadvantages of San Bernar- dino. (1): Flush out economic issues affecting Discussion designed to set the stage for D. Competitive pressures facing California communities affected by defense losses and recruitment from other states. , . E. Competitive challenges specifically facing San Ber- nardino. F. Impact of economic issues on financial challenges facing San Bernardino. 7. Pre-Summit Sector Meetings (5): Hosts to be selected by staff. Sectors: Business attorneys; CPAs; conunercial brokers; financial executives; hospitality lane executives. Hosts would be asked to call together the five or so sharpest minds in their sector to discuss the local economy and prepare a 1S-minute sununary testimony. The questions to be discussed are aimed at their insights into their own and their clients firms: A. What do they see as the economic prospects for San Bernardino area businesses in the next 3 years? Why? B. What sectors do they see growing? Why? C. What sectors do they see shrinking? Why? D. What advantages do they see for businesses growing, starting, or migrating to San Bernardino? Why? E. What constraints do they see for businesses growing, starting, or migrating to San Bernardino? Why? F. If they ran San Bernardino what priorities do they feel the economic development agency should set in its use of funds? Why? G. Have they or their clients had interaction with city government? Were they well served? 8. Entrepreneurial Testimony (4): EDA staff to select four San Bernardino business owners in the manufacturing, transportation or technology fields from growing firms of varying sizes who sell primarily outside the Inland Empire (1S & under to over 200). At least one should be a recent arrival. If possible a firm taking advantage of the geothermal or water resources would be very helpful. The owners are asked to respond to the same questions listed above. In addition: has any other area tried to lure them away? Why have they stayed? 9. Housing Pre-Summit Meeting (3) :_EDA select developers, bankers, landlords, Realtors, to discuss problems and strategies that can deal with the city's loss of single . family home owners. They are to hold pre-summit discus- sions. Three private sector participants invited to make presentations at the summit. 10. Mall testimony (2): What will it take for San Bernardino to retain its competitive edge in holding and expanding its large shopping malls? Merchants and managers of the two malls would be invited to a round table discussion of the issues affecting these questions. A representative of each mall would be invited to testify at the Summit. 11. Education Report (1):__UCR Chancellor Ray Orbach, CSU President Tony Evans of Cal State and SB Community College District Chancellor Stuart Bundy asked to discuss the roles of their respective institutions as economic catalysts and centers of innovation and training as has occurred in San Diego. They are asked to choose one representative to report to the Summit. 12. San Bernardino International Airport Report (1):_A report on the status of the airport and the IVDA. The purpose is to give the public a better feeling of the airport's current status. 13. Summary (2): Two views from leading citizens of what they believe they have learned from the day. 14. Presentations: 15 minute testimony, plus 5 minutes for panel questions or public questions. 15. Opening Remarks: 5 minutes from Mayor, RDA Committee Members, City Administrator, Economic Development Director.