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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 20-1583 MEETING DATE: 4/20/2020
Subject:
Submitted by Mayor Lyn Semeta - Formation of an Economic Recovery Task Force
Statement of Issue
The emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered profound and lasting
economic impacts worldwide, as well as to our local economies. Statewide "stay at home" orders,
including one issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 19, 2020, have made great strides to
slow the rate of COVID-19 cases and protect public health. However, adherence to these orders has
caused the majority of businesses and institutions to remain closed.
The impacts of these shut downs are seen in mass employee layoffs, permanent business closures,
and disruptions to education, medical care, and other key sectors. Huntington Beach's local
economy is experiencing significant financial strain, and there is a need to develop and implement a
definitive plan to support economic stabilization, recovery, and resiliency during and after the COVID-
19 pandemic.
An Economic Recovery Task Force comprised of stakeholders from key economic sectors of the City
should be created to develop and recommend a plan to help the local economy cope with the sudden
loss in business and jobs. The Task Force should identify the needs of employees and businesses of
the following industries, which include but are not limited to: travel and hospitality, retail, automotive
dealers, manufacturing, recreation, food service, nonprofit, and the service sector. These needs
must be directly correlated with efforts to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, the Task Force may recommend necessary strategies and effective tools that may be
implemented by the City to support the recovery plan that is developed and proposed for
implementation.
Recommended Action:
A) Direct the City Manager to return in two weeks with a proposal for the creation of the Huntington
Beach Economic Recovery Task Force; and,
B) Appoint two City Council members to serve as Economic Recovery Task Force liaisons, should
the proposal be approved and adopted.
Attachment(s):
1 . Mayor Lyn Semeta's Memo
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
City Council Interoffice Communication
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor Pro Tern and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Mayor Lyn Semeta
DATE: April 20, 2020
SUBJECT: City Council Member Item for the April 20, 2020 City Council
Meeting — Formation of an Economic Recovery Task Force
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered profound
and lasting economic impacts worldwide, as well as to our local economies. Statewide
"stay at home" orders, including one issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 19,
2020, have made great strides to slow the rate of COVID-19 cases and protect public
health. However, adherence to these orders has caused the majority of businesses and
institutions to remain closed.
The impacts of these shut downs are seen in mass employee layoffs, permanent
business closures, and disruptions to education, medical care, and other key sectors.
Huntington Beach's local economy is experiencing significant financial strain, and there
is a need to develop and implement a definitive plan to support economic stabilization,
recovery, and resiliency during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Economic Recovery Task Force comprised of stakeholders from key economic
sectors of the City should be created to develop and recommend a plan to help the local
economy cope with the sudden loss in business and jobs. The Task Force should
identify the needs of employees and businesses of the following industries, which
include but are not limited to: travel and hospitality, retail, automotive dealers,
manufacturing, recreation, food service, nonprofit, and the service sector. These needs
must be directly correlated with efforts to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, the Task Force may recommend necessary strategies and effective tools
that may be implemented by the City to support the recovery plan that is developed and
proposed for implementation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct the City Manager to return in two weeks with a proposal for the creation of the
Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task Force. Also, appoint two City Council
Members to serve as Economic Recovery Task Force liaisons, should the proposal be
approved and adopted.
Cc: Oliver Chi, City Manager
Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
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Good morning,
The attached correspondence is from the Ocean View School District. Please ensure that all City
Council members and public receive the correspondence for tonight's City Council meeting.
Thank you.
Cindi Lee, Executive Assistant
Office of the Superintendent
OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
17200 Pinehurst Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714)847-2551, ext. 1309
clee@ovsd.ore
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April 20, 2020
The Honorable Lyn Semeta
Mayor of Huntington Beach
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Re: City Council Agenda Item 20-1583 for April 20, 2020
Formation of an Economic Recovery Task Force
Dear Ms. Semeta:
The Ocean View School District supports your efforts to create an Economic Recovery Task
Force to develop and recommend a plan to help the local economy cope with sudden loss of
business and jobs. We understand the Task Force will identify the needs of employees and
businesses in order to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. One important consideration
for the Task Force to consider is addressing the need for safe, quality childcare and the
connection between the work force and schools in our community in order to rebound
economically from the pandemic.
We, at Ocean View School District, are ready to provide our expertise and assistance in this
effort. It is our hope that we can work with the Task Force to develop strategies and address
any needs they identify concerning economic recovery, childcare, and schools.
Sincerely, Q
Carol Hansen, Ed.D.
Superintendent
cc: Huntington Beach City Councilmembers
Ocean View School District Board of Trustees