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MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "BUSINESS FRIENDLY PRINCIPLES"
SUMMARY:
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has requested that all
cities within the SCAG region adopt a resolution of support for "Business Friendly
Principles" to demonstrate to State leaders that Southern California communities are
committed to working cooperatively to keep businesses within California and to find
ways to reduce or remove economic impediments to growth.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Tustin City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-93 in support of "Business Friendly
Principles" as part of SCAG's development of a Southern California Economic Growth
Strategy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with the adoption of Resolution No. 10-93.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the September 7, 2010, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen requested that
staff evaluate the "Business Friendly Principles" approved by the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council on September 2, 2010.
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has requested that all
cities within the SCAG region adopt a resolution of support for "Business Friendly
Principles" to demonstrate to State leaders that Southern California communities are
committed to working cooperatively to keep businesses within California and to find
ways to reduce or remove economic impediments to growth. The principles
recommended by SCAG are identified in the attached Resolution No. 10-93.
City Council Report
Business Friendly Principles
Page 2
Given the Council's ongoing support for the business community, staff recommends that
the Council adopt the model resolution approved by the SCAG Regional Council.
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Scott Reekstin
Senior Planner
Elizabeth A. Bmsack
Community Development Director
Attachment: Resolution No. 10-93
S1Cdd~CCREPORTBusiness Friendly Pdnciples.doc
RESOLUTION NO. 10-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, .CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF "BUSINESS
FRIENDLY PRINCIPLES" AS PART OF SCAG'S
DEVELOPMENT OF A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin is a member of the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) who is engaged in the development of a Southern California
Economic Growth Strategy; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin supports working with SCAG and other key
economic stakeholders to improve the Southern California economy; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin is a business friendly .municipality and has
numerous practices in place to encourage economic growth within its community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Tustin
as follows:
1. That the City of Tustin 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 Tustin strives to demonstrate commitment to economic development
as a priority.
Principle Two -Business Partnership
The City of Tustin strives to provide quality municipal services to attract and
retain businesses and employees.
Principle Three-Business Responsive Processes
The City of Tustin strives to communicate effectively with businesses including
processes to increase its responsiveness to businesses that are seeking or
doing business within its jurisdiction.
Resolution No. 10-93
Page 2
Principle Four -Attractiveness to Business Investment
The City of Tustin strives to streamline operations for efficient and responsive
business assistance in areas of licensing, permitting, inspections and other
municipal services and will seek to improve its attractiveness to new and existing
businesses within its jurisdiction.
2. That the Tustin City Council authorizes City staff to submit a copy of this
resolution to SCAG in time for SCAG's Regional Economic Summit
currently scheduled for December 2, 2010.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the
21 st day of September, 2010.
Jerry Amante
Mayor
Pamela Stoker
City Clerk
Resolution No. 10-93
Page 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 10-93
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council
of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 10-93 was duly and
regularly introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council,
held on the 21st day of September, 2010.
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk