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DRAFT MINUTES 10-20-10
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee held at the City Council Chambers, City of
Newport Beach, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Members Present:
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Mike Henn, Chairman
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David Hsiang
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Keith Curry, Mayor
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John Hyatt
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Steve Rosansky, Council Member
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Lloyd Ikerd
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Robert Hawkins, Planning Commissioner
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Brion Jeannette
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Mike McNamara, Vice Chairman
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Debra Legan
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Craig Batley
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Richard Luehrs
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Seymour Beek
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Scott Palmer
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Jeffrey Cole
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John Robinson
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Steven Coyne
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Gregg Schwenk
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Sheri Drewry
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Gary Sherwin
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Jennifer Gonzalez
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Kim Van Natta
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Arlene Greer
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Gay Wassall-Kell
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Mark Hoover
Staff Representatives:
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Leigh DeSantis, Economic Development
Administrator
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Katie Bowden, Economic Development
Coordinator
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Susan Seviane, License Inspector
Guests Present:
Philip Bettencourt Norm Bour, OPIS Network
Katie Gardner, OC One -Stop Center
Bill Kelly
Roll Call and Introductions:
Vice Chairman McNamara called the meeting to order at 8:05 am and began self -
introductions of the assembled members, staff and guests.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Mayor Curry announced that the "big three" rating agencies have assigned the City the
highest possible underwriting agency rating of AAA, making Newport Beach the fifth
city in California, and the only Orange County city, to receive the AAA rating from all
three agencies.
• John Robinson announced the Marine Avenue BID -sponsored Fall Concert from 5 pm
to 7 pm on October 28th. The entire 200 block of Marine Avenue will be closed.
• Mayor Curry announced that the City has retained Joel Fick as the Interim Community
Development Director. Mr. Fick is a former deputy city manager for the City of
Anaheim, and has been hired to help Newport Beach evaluate its planning and building
department structures.
PENDING PROJECTS UPDATES
There were none.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Minutes of September 15, 2010.
Vice Chairman McNamara called for comments on the draft minutes. Ms. Greer
requested two minor changes in the wording of the EQAC report and then moved
approval of the minutes as amended. Mr. Batley seconded the motion. The minutes
as amended were approved unanimously, with Mr. Hawkins abstaining from the vote.
2. Presentation by OPIS Network on their "Helping 100 Businesses 100 Days
Program" to be offered in January — March 2011
Norm Bour, of the OPIS Network, began with a brief history of OPIS Network, a small
business consulting firm that partners with cities and community based organizations
through their Technical Assistance Partnership Program (TAPP). Their mission is to
empower entrepreneurs at all stages of business development through technical
assistance, business counseling, education, resources and training. The "Helping 100
Business for 100 Days" program is uniquely designed to address the knowledge gaps
that lead to business failure. The Program is offered in a personalized setting that
fosters communication and nurtures relationship building. OPIS reports that their
student businesses, using the tools learned from the program, have managed to grow
up to 20%.
Economic Development staff was made aware of the "100 Days" program held in two
other Orange County cities, earning positive feedback from both business owners and
the cities. Staff has proposed hosting the "100 Days" Business Accelerator program in
Newport Beach, with a kick-off event tentatively scheduled fro January 15, 2011.
Among the topics that will be covered in the workshop are the 10 Key Essentials to
Competitively Position Your Business Today and the 7 Top Trends from 2010 to 2020.
The January 15th workshop is the just beginning of the 100 Days program, which
consists of 3 additional live classes and 6 telephone seminars. Following the
presentation, a business may register to participate in the full program with a $100
deposit of earnest money, which is returned in full upon completion of the program.
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Thus, the program is offered at no cost to the business owner. The City will incur
minimal costs for the provision of a meeting space, one mailing advertising the
program to Newport Beach businesses, and solicitation of sponsors to cover the cost
of a modest breakfast and lunch for attendees of the kick-off event.
OPIS Network does not make a profit from the "100 Days" program. Rather, their
profits come from businesses that retain them for additional consulting services. OPIS
Network charges a performance fee for subsequent services outside of the "100 Days"
program; they are not fee-based.
City staff has identified the "100 Days" program as a cost-effective way to assist local
businesses during this economic downturn. Staff will forward an MOU to City Council
outlining the agreement between the City and OPIS. Craig Batley made a motion and
to recommend that the City Council sign the MOU with OPIS Network. Scott Palmer
seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Staff will keep EDC informed
of event details as the workshop program develops.
3. EQAC Representative's Report
Arlene Greer reported that EQAC's next meeting will take place on November 15,
2010. The City is currently reviewing their recommendation to ban smoking in parks
and on trails. Once reviewed, that recommendation will be forwarded to the City
Council. Study results for the proposed leaf blower ban have not yet been released.
John Hyatt suggested that the smoking ban in parks and on trails be clearly marked
with signage. Ms. Greer confirmed that signage was included in the recommendations
by EQAC.
ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA
• General staff overview of "shop local" programs
• Recommendations of Business License Policy Review Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT
• John Hyatt inquired about eminent domain rumors surrounding the Lido Marina Village
visioning and land planning effort. Steve Rosansky responded that those rumors were
false and that no redevelopment agency would be formed for this effort. Staff was
asked to forward any public meeting information on the land planning effort to the
Committee.
• Lloyd Ikerd inquired as to the status of the Business License Policy Review
Committee. Staff will assist in coordinating a meeting of the Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman McNamara called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:55 am.
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