COMMISSION AGENDA MEMORANDUM BRIEFING ITEM Item No. Date of Meeting 9a July 24, 2018 DATE: June 20, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division SUBJECT: 2019 Economic Development Business Plan and Budget Development EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this briefing is to provide the Commission an overview of the Economic Development Business Plan and a preview of the budget development. Staff would also like to seek the Commission's feedback on the business plan and guidance on preparation of the 2019 budget. This is one of a series of business plan and budget briefings to the Commission starting from May prior to the formal Commission reviews and approvals of the 2019 budget from September to November. The 2019 Business Plan and Budget Development briefing will provide background on strategic issues and linkages to the Century Agenda and Long Range Plan; identify the major challenges facing the Economic Development division; and discuss strategies to address these challenges. The briefing will also highlight 2019 priorities and key initiatives. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING (1) Presentation slides PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS July 10, 2018 - 2019 Maritime Business Plan and Budget Development June 26, 2018 - 2019 Aviation Business Plan and Budget Development May 22, 2018 - 2019 Budget Process and Development Briefing Template revised September 22, 2016.