CC - 2010-70 - A resolution by the City of Rosemead in Support of Business Friendly Principles As Part of SCAG's Development of Southern California Economic Growth StrategyRESOLUTION NO. 2010 -70
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN SUPPORT OF
"BUSINESS FRIENDLY PRINCIPLES" AS PART OF SCAG'S DEVELOPMENT
OF A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is a business friendly municipality and has numerous practices
in place to encourage economic growth within its community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is a member of the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) which is engaged in the development of a Southern California
Economic Growth Strategy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead supports working with SCAG and other key economic
stakeholders to improve the Southern California economy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rosemead does
hereby declare as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Rosemead supports the following "Business Friendly Principles" as
part of SCAG's development of a Southern California Economic Growth Strategy.
Principle One - Economic Development as a Priority
The City of Rosemead has adopted a Strategic Plan that identifies economic
development as a priority. (Commitments include a strategic Vision 2020 that calls for
a well balanced mix of local, regional and national businesses, restaurants and
hotels.)
Principle Two - Business Partnership
The City of Rosemead strives to provide high quality municipal services, without
imposing special business taxes or utility user taxes, to attract and retain businesses
and employees. (Commitments include the administration of an active community
redevelopment agency that funds and administers business friendly programs and
projects such as a commercial building facade improvement program and a
beautification awards program.)
Principle Three - Business Responsive Processes
The City of Rosemead strives to communicate effectively with businesses including
processes to increase its responsiveness to businesses that are seeking or doing
business within its jurisdiction. (Commitments include an active "business caravan"
outreach program, responding to business inquiries in a timely manner, offering an
expedited permitting process for new businesses and partnering with the Rosemead
Chamber of Commerce and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.)
Principle Four - Attractiveness to Business Investment
The City of Rosemead strives to streamline operations for efficient and responsive
business assistance in areas of licensing, permitting, inspections and other municipal
services and seeks to improve its attractiveness to new and existing businesses within
it jurisdiction. (Commitments include striving to maintain low taxes and fees and
establishing good communications with its business base through the City's newsletter
and website as well as through its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.)
Section 2. That the City of Rosemead authorizes its staff to submit a copy of this resolution to
SCAG in time for SCAG's Regional Economic Summit currently scheduled for
December 2, 2010.
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall forward a
copy of this Resolution to the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2010.
ATTEST:
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
achel Richman
City Attorney
Gary TIOr
Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2010 -70 being:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN SUPPORT OF "BUSINESS
FRIENDLY PRINCIPLES" AS PART OF SCAG'S DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 28th of
September, 2010, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly, Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER ?
DATE: September 28, 2010
SUBJECT: SUPPORT OF BUSINESS FRIENDLY PRINCIPLES
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution in support of "business friendly
principles" as recommended by the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) as part of regional economic growth strategy.
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010 -70 in support of business friendly
principles.
BACKGROUND
The SCAG Regional Council is planning a "Southern California Economic Road to
Recovery" Summit on December 2, 2010. In attendance will be the Governor - elect,
state legislators, business leaders and local government officials. The purpose of the
Summit will be to share with the Governor -elect and state leaders information about
potential actions that can be taken to remove impediments to economic growth for
Southern California's communities. t_a
The goal of SCAG is to have all 190 cities within the region adopt such a resolution for
presentation at the Summit to demonstrate to the Governor -elect and state legislators
that Southern California cities are committed to working together to keep businesses
within California and to find ways to reduce or remove economic impediments to growth.
The proposed Resolution also lists some of the City of Rosemead's commitments and
actions in support of business friendly principles.
Attachment — Proposed Resolution in Support of Business Friendly Principles –
ITEM NO. A (-,
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
MAYOR:
Gary Taylor
MAYOR PRO TEM:
Steven Ly
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Sandra Armenta
Margaret Clark
Polly Low
September 30, 2010
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8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD P.O BOX 399
ROSEMEAD. CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 569 -2100
FAX (626) 307 -9218
Southern California Association of Governments
Attn: Deby Salcido
818 W. Seventh Street, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Re: Business Friendly Principles — Economic Growth Strategy Support
Dear Ms. Salcido:
At their meeting of September 28, 2010, the Rosemead City Council approved resolution 2010 -70
in support of the "Business Friendly Principles" as part of SCAG's development economic growth
strategy. Enclosed, please find a fully executed copy of resolution 2010 -70.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (626) 569 -2177.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ericka Hernandez
Assistant to the City Clerk
Enclosure: City of Rosemead Resolution 2010 -70