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Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: November 23, 2010
Agenda Item: ~J- M
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Andy Agle, Director of Housing and Economic Development
Subject: Resolution Endorsing Business-Friendly Principles in Support of SCAG's
Southern California Economic Growth Strategy
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution endorsing
"Business-Friendly Principles" in support of the Southern California Association of
Governments' Southern California Economic Growth Strategy.
Executive Summary
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is hosting The Southern
California Road to Economic Recovery Summit on December 2, 2010, and has asked
each of its members to adopt a resolution in support of Business-Friendly Principles to
demonstrate the region's commitment to remove impediments to economic recovery.
The attached resolution states the City's commitment to streamlined operations for
efficient and responsive business assistance.
Discussion
SCAG is hosting its Southern California Road to Economic Recovery Summit on
December 2, 2010, at which time it will present Governor-Elect Jerry Brown with key
findings regarding high priority .State impediments to economic recovery, and
agreement among its members to removing those impediments. To demonstrate
support, SCAG has asked each of its members to adopt a resolution in ,support of
Business-Friendly Principles.
The attached resolution states the City's commitment to making economic development
a priority, providing quality municipal services to attract and retain businesses and
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employees, being responsive to businesses, and continually improving its attractiveness
to businesses.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
Adoption of the proposed resolution has no impact on the City's budget. Continued
implementation of its principles will help strengthen the City's economy by supporting
business activity within the City.
Prepared by: Miriam Mack, Economic Development Manager
Approved:
Andy Agle, Director
Housing and Economic Development
Forwarded to Council:
Rod Gould
City Manager
Attachments:
A. Resolution in Support of Business-Friendly Principles
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Reference Resolution No.
10546 (CCS).