TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Richard Thompson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Title
Progress Report on the Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to Provide Economic Services
RECEIVE AND FILE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2012, the City Council allocated $75,000 in the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget as a placeholder for economic development. The City Council requested the Chamber meet with City staff to draft an agreement describing the services that will be performed in exchange for the funding. At its regular meeting on September 18, 2012, the City Council unanimously voted to approve an agreement with the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce to provide certain economic services in exchange for $75,000 in funding and a lease agreement (Attachment 1) with the Chamber for the property located at 425 15th Street.
DISCUSSION:
Three main tasks are identified in the agreement, followed by deliverables, timeline, and estimated cost. The three tasks are:
1. Create partnerships with the local business community to facilitate and enhance economic development. Work with the city and local businesses to increase business attraction and retention.
a) Complete Leakage study.
b) Host Economic Forum.
2. Develop Manhattan Beach Visitors Bureau to promote the city as the premier destination in Southern California.
a) Design website.
b) Design destination guide and promotional material.
3. Promote and implement economic development of Manhattan Beach by increasing visits from business travelers and visitors.
a) Host trade show.
b) Host concierge event.
As part of the agreement, the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce is required to provide quarterly status reports to the City Council on the “Scope of Services” per Exh...
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