Items 1 & 2

CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the committee minutes from the October 8, 2013 regular meeting. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda

Item 3A

Presentation from the Purchasing Office on procurement of advertising services, including the use of electronic advertising and the effects on local newspapers

Item 3B

Presentation from Contract Management Department on the Contractor Evaluation Form

Item 3C

Discuss and make recommendations on a guaranteed loan program, including a collateral pool for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) that contract with the City directly, or through companies that contract with the City or have chapter 380 economic incentive agreements with the City.

Item 3D

Set the 2014 Regular Meeting Schedule

Items 4 & 5

4. MBE/WBE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Monthly report from the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) and Small Business Advisory Committee regarding its activities and minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises issues as described in its agenda posted for November 5, 2013 5. STAFF REPORT