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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As Recommended <br /> <br /> SCAG'S BUSINESS FRIENDLY ? As Amended <br /> PRINCIPLES ? Ordinance on 1" Reading <br /> ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br /> ? Implementing Resolution <br /> ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> CONTINUED TO <br /> FILE NUMBER <br /> CITY MANAGER <br /> <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br /> Adopt a resolution in support of the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) <br /> Business Friendly Principles. <br /> <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> <br /> As part of the development of a Southern California Economic Growth Strategy (Strategy) and in <br /> preparation for the December 2nd Southern California Road to Economic Recovery Summit that <br /> SCAG is coordinating with the Governor-Elect, SCAG is recommending that member cities <br /> approve a resolution promoting Business Friendly Principles. <br /> <br /> As the metropolitan planning organization with a focus on transportation planning, SCAG's <br /> understanding of the economic drivers and trends of Southern California are important and <br /> intrinsically linked to developing a successful Regional Transportation Plan. Historically, SCAG has <br /> studied and tracked the economic conditions of the region and used such information in its <br /> planning efforts. <br /> <br /> The project is divided into two phases. The first phase focuses on collecting economic data and <br /> existing economic development plans from counties and cities, and then preparing a proposed <br /> regional action plan. The goal is to identify areas where SCAG can partner with member cities, <br /> counties, business leaders and other key stakeholders to address economic challenges to <br /> Southern California's economic recovery. The second phase is to develop ways to increase <br /> investments from outside the region into Southern California and to promote new business <br /> opportunities. <br /> <br /> SCAG has budgeted $450,000 to develop this economic analysis and regional growth strategy. <br /> <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> <br /> There's no fiscal impact associated with this request. <br /> 55B-1 <br />