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Planning and Building Department, Economic Development Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Receive and file a presentation from the Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) on CEDAC’s 2021 Action Plan;
2) Receive and file CEDAC's 2021 Annual Report; and
3) Provide direction to CEDAC on any changes to its objectives prior to the development of the 2022 Action Plan.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Objective 10.1.1, Cooperative Approach, of the Economic Development Element of the County’s General Plan provides direction to utilize the Economic Development Providers Network or other Board of Supervisors recognized economic development organizations to advise and recommend to the Board of Supervisors policies and a course of action that will facilitate the County’s economic vitality.
On May 9, 2006, the Board created the Economic Development Advisory Committee, now the Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee, or CEDAC, to assist with the implementation of this Objective.
Program 10.1.1.1.1, under Objective 10.1.1, specifically directs that an Annual Report and Action plan be prepared.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve the 2021 Action Plan, or may choose to make modifications to the objectives contained within.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
The Board has received the following presentations from CEDAC related to this Objective:
• November 7, 2017 (File No. 17-1196, Item No. 39) - 2017 CEDAC Annual Report and Action Plan
• July 24, 2018 (File No. 18-1068, Item No. 25) - 2018 CEDAC Annual Report and Action Plan
• October 30, 2018 (File No. 18-1631, Item No. 39) - Community Choice Aggregation
• October 15, 2019 (File No. 19-1346, Item No. 17) - 2019 CEDAC Annual Report and Action Plan
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Provide direction as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to Net County Cost associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Economic Development - Actively participate with local, regional, and national organizations to strengthen the County’s economic development advantages.
CONTACT
Kyle Zimbelman, Economic and Business Relations Manager
Planning and Building Department