Res10 15072 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

CITY OF REDWOOD CITY 12/21/2010 Downtown Business Development Specialist (Continued) 5. Develop linkages with other business districts (e.g., Bayfront) to connect events and leverage business operations. 6. Create and foster effective business relationships with key stake - holders related to the development and growth of the City's Downtown district. 7. Identify, develop and analyze data to assess trends, issues and opportunities for downtown businesses and the City. 8. Assist in the implementation of the Downtown Economic Stimulus Plan, including the Storefront Improvement Program, a retail marketing plan, and a "meet and greet" plan designed to establish enduring and positive relationships with new and existing business /property owners. 9. Identify gaps, issues and obstacles to business success and assist in the development and implementation of short and long -range programs for new development and business attraction and retention. 10. Manage leases for Redevelopment and /or City -owned properties related to Downtown. 11. Recommend revisions to ordinances that hinder business operations in the Downtown to improve the functionality, aesthetics, and public safety of the district. 12. Initiate and implement actions that strengthen the downtown such as relocating uncomplimentary uses. 13. Facilitate community events in Downtown by coordinating closely with other departments. 14. Coordinate and manage consultants or other contracts as necessary to implement Downtown programs and events. 15. Communicate the impact of business contributions (jobs, housing, revenue, cluster growth) on the local economy to residents and other stakeholders 16. Prepare staff reports and make presentations at public meetings and community group meetings. 17. Identify and pursue grant and funding opportunities as they relate to downtown economic development activities and /or community events in the Downtown district. 2 #15072 MUFF # 903