STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
October 28, 2025
CONSENT
21 SUBJECT: FORMATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (KEMPF)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Form an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill and Councilmember Sue Kempf, supported by City staff, to focus on advancing the City’s economic development initiatives; and
2. Direct staff to return to the City Council at its November 10, 2026, meeting to review the committee’s progress and determine whether to continue or sunset the Ad Hoc Committee
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
At its October 14, 2025, City Council meeting, and in accordance with Resolution No. 24.011, Councilmember Kempf requested that the City Council direct staff to return with an agenda item establishing an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill, Councilmember Sue Kempf, and City staff, with a focus on advancing the City’s economic development initiatives.
Mayor Rounaghi and Councilmember Jones expressed their support for the request, providing the requisite three votes to bring the item back to the City Council for further consideration.
By definition, Ad Hoc Committees are temporary in nature and established for a specific purpose with a defined end date. It is recommended that the City Council form the Ad Hoc Committee and review the need to continue or sunset the committee at its November 10, 2026, City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 24.011 Establishing Policy Relating to Councilmember Placement of Agenda Items for City Council Meetings (Pgs. 2-4)
2. Staff Update on Economic Development Program September 2025 (Pgs. 5-11) Submitted By:
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Approved: .David A Kiff
Jeremy Frimond, Assistant City
Manager
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Jeremy Frimond, Assistant City Manager