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Economic Vitality Commission - Special Meeting

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

5:00 PM
Section
1. CALL TO ORDER
1a
Commission Membership
packet pp.3
Staff report:
Economic Vitality Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2012, this commission provides Jen Davis Hayes, additional expertise – both to the Mayor and City Economic Development Manager Council – necessary to enhance and facilitate Email economic development within the City. Regular Members The commission also acts as a catalyst between the 2020 – Kathy McCorry City Council, developers, residents and the 2020 – Pavel Aprikian business community to expand and improve the 2020 – Kristi Tripple economic climate of Issaquah within the context of 2021 – Vacant the City’s commitment to social and environmental 2021 – Vacant objectives. 2022 – Christopher Beaudoin 2022 – Amit Bhardwaj Membership 2023 – Ashwin The Economic Vitality Commission is comprised of Muthuvenkataraman ten regular members with four-year terms. 2023 – Therese Garcia 2023 – Tom Rogers All members are appointed by the…
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of Nov. 13, 2019
packet pp.6
Staff report:
b) Creative Districts and Olde Town Code Amendments Letters of Support: Commission unanimously agreed to direct Chair Garcia to finalize and sign the letters of support on behalf of the Economic Vitality Commission.
2b
Minutes of Jan.22, 2020
packet pp.7
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES b) 01-22-20 Economic Vitality Commission Special Page [0000] Meeting Minutes
3. AGENDA ITEMS
3a
Approve EVC Annual Report
Action · 5 min · Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager · packet pp.10
Staff report:
Code and Policy Strategic Planning Reviews and Recommendations •EVC Objectives Updates •Olde Town Code •ED Strategic Plan •Sign Code Update Amendments Worksheets •Parking Study •Creative Districts •Master Mobility Plan •Economic •Gilman Corridor Plan Review Development Report Card •City Budget
3b
Business Recovery Plan
Information · 20 min · Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager · packet pp.21
Staff report:
Business Recovery Plan: Measurement & Reporting •Economic Recovery Dashboard • Taxes: B&O, Sales • Occupancy: Commercial spaces, Hotels • Economic Health: Unemployment rate, Business licenses
3c
Business Recovery & Reinvention Grant
50 min · Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager · packet pp.27
Staff report:
innovations with the community in one form or another in late 2020 or early 2021. This might include attendance in a webinar, a recorded one-on-one interview, or a video presentation. • showcase business innovation grants at City's State of Issaquah address and other venues
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Attendance

Council / Members (5)
Administration/Staff: Therese Garcia
Jen Davis Hayes
Economic Dev. Mgr. Christopher Beaudoin
Benton Coblentz
Economic Dev. Coord. Kathy McCorry Kristi Tripple Amit Bhardwaj Ashwin Muthuvenkataraman Commissioners Not Present: Pavel Aprikian (Excused) Tom Rogers