City Council

21. 23-0343 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department, the Development Services Department, and Long Beach Heritage to develop an official City of Long Beach Legacy Business registry, a designation certification process, and an associated system of supports for qualifying Legacy Businesses. Such supports may include, but are not limited to, technical assistance, commercial lease renewal and acquisition assistance, public education and commendation initiatives, marketing and promotional assistance, specialized grants for preservation, renovation and beatification, conflict resolution, and commercial eviction defense, contingent on the availability of funding to support such initiatives. Office or Department: MAYOR REX RICHARDSON; COUNCILWOMAN MARY ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT, CHAIR; ARTS, CULTURE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.