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CC - (1) Progress Update on the Culver City Economic Recovery Task Force; (2) Discussion of a Love Local Banner Program; (3) Discussion of Love Local Community and City-Sponsored Activations; and (4) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: July 12, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/Economic Development/CDD
Todd Tipton/Economic Development/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253 - 5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/07/2021)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (06/30/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) receive an update on the Culver City Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF); (2) discuss a "love local" banner program; (3) discuss "love local" community and City-sponsored activations and (4) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On May 11th, the City Council approved the formation of the ERTF to address the unique challenges of COVID-19 and spur economic recovery with a focus on public health and equity. Since formation, the ERTF has convened 12 general session meetings engaging more than 40-50 external stakeholders to understand and respond to recovery priorities in the Culver City community. Since the last progress update, the ERTF has worked closely with the City Manager's Office, Community Development, Cultural Affairs, City Attorney's Office, Fire, Parks, Recreation and Community Services and other community organizations to progress priority items to support the City's short-, mid- and long-term economic recovery....
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