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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to discuss and provide direction regarding the City’s economic development priorities .
DATE: February 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this study session is to address Goal #5 – Strengthen Economic Development, in the City’s 2025-27 Strategic Pla n , adopted by City Council in Spring 2025, and get City Council’s direction regarding the direction of economic development going forward.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Discuss and p rovide direction to the City Manager regarding the City’s economic development priorities; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
Over the past 15 to 20 years, the City of Bellflower has seen considerable success with its economic development program. However, to address the priorities of the City of Bellflower 2025-27 Strategic Plan , the economic challenges facing Bellflower, and to ensure the Economic Development Department’s energies are align ed with the City Council’s vision for economic development in Bellflower, this study session has been scheduled in an effort to discuss and get direction from City Council regarding the City’s economic development priorities.
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