Economic Development Advisory CommitteeAgendaThursday, May 25, 2023 at 9:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.Open to public attendance in Council Chamber, City HallCommittee members may attend electronicallyWe recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. As a City, we are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.1.CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Chair will open the meeting and provide a land acknowledgement.2.INTRODUCTIONS AND ICEBREAKERS 3.CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Additions or deletion of items.4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 4.1Minutes of March 3, 2023 1.EDAC 2023 Mar 3 Minutes.pdf5.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Staff and guest reports and presentations for information, discussion, and/or action5.1Council Strategic Priorities Plan 2023-26 1.CityofNewWest_OnePage_StrategicPlan_2023.pdfCouncillor Campbell15 minutes5.2Retail Strategy Update 1.EDAC Retail Draft Memo May 25 2023.pdf2.Att 1 Draft Summary Retail Strategy Report.pdf3.Attachment 2 DRAFT Retail Strategy May 18.pdfCarolyn Armanini45 minutes5.3Engaging with Douglas College Students Catherine Williams15 minutes6.STANDING REPORTS AND UPDATES 6.1General Roundtable Updates* 15 minutes*Members to share a recent business-related accomplishment, upcoming events of interest, or other highlights related to their organization or business7.NEW BUSINESS Items added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.8.END OF MEETING 9.UPCOMING MEETINGS The next meeting date is to be determined.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.EDAC Retail Draft Memo May 25 2023.pdf2.Att 1 Draft Summary Retail Strategy Report.pdf3.Attachment 2 DRAFT Retail Strategy May 18.pdf1.CityofNewWest_OnePage_StrategicPlan_2023.pdf1.EDAC 2023 Mar 3 Minutes.pdf