Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMBNT DISTIRICT MIIIUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 6,2020 I The teleconference meeting was called to order by Chairperson Craig Walters at 8:34 a.m. Mr. Walters stated that questions can be emailed to plannine@cityoflaverne.ors. Advisory Board Members present: Craig Walters, Chris Gendreau, Micky Rehm, Jason Miller, Marianne Stark and Matt Forgey. City Representatives present: Community Development Director Eric Scherer and Administrative Clerk Natalie Hiatt. 1 CALENDAR Cool Cruise - Pending Saturday, August 22nd BeerAiline Walk - Pending Saturday, September 26th 3. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. Discussion on Upcoming Events (cool cruise, Beer/wine walk, etc.) - Mr. Walters statid in order to move forward with Cool Cruise we need to receive provisional approval at the next City Council meeting. Mr. Scherer stated that the final decision to continue with the event must be made by August 3,2020. Mr. Walters stated that Beer & Wine Walk discussion would be held until next meeting on Monday, August 3'd. It was moved by Mr. Gendreau and seconded by Ms. Stark to ask City Council for provisional approval for the Cool Cruise event. Motion carried by 5-0 vote. B. D Street Closure for Restaurants - Mr. Scherer stated that due to the Governor's order restaurants are now closed for indoor dining. It was decided by the City to close D Street between Bonita Avenue and Third Street to expand outdoor dining' picnic tables were placed throughout D Street and in Transportation Plaza. Staff was later assigned io sanitize the tables after each use. Restaurants like Roberta's Village Inn and Lordsburg Taphouse extended their own seating into the sidewalk and street. ABC approval is required to serve alcohol and a no fee City permit is required for expanded outdoor dining. Ms. Stark asked if there was any concern from the health department with placing picnic tables on the dirt area of Transportation Plaza. Mr. Scherer stated that these tables were set up for take-out orders only.  Ms. Rehm stated that she was only open Thursday and Friday due to the holiday and was not sure of the effect on her business. She stated that all her customers provided positive feedback. Mr. Scherer read public comments received by Roberta Virgin of Roberta's Village Inn and Amanda Clarke from Roots Salon both in support of the street closure. Mr. Scherer stated other messages were received but not officially through the email plannine@cityoflaverne.org. Mr. Walters stated that he was impressed with the tree lights and the number of people on the streets. Mr. Walters suggested banners promoting outdoor seating and Ms. Stark suggested signage for parking at Lot E. Ms. Rehm asked if the City would provide water stations' Mr. Scherer stated that if the closure goes beyond one week the City would be more likely to provide water stations. Ms. Stark and seconded by Ms. Rehm to re-visit the closure at It was moved by-Monday, the meeting on July 13th. Motion carried by a 5-0 vote' C Business Assistance Grant Programs - Mr. Scherer stated that the grant is now open to all three tiers and he encouraged businesses to apply' 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None B. University Report (Jason Miller): Mr. Miller announced that the stafls return date has been pusnia to August 3'd. There is concern that face-to-face instruction will not be available. They are waiting for more information and guidelines from the State and County but will continue to prepare. C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): Ms. Rehm recommended sending a postcard to residents if the closure remains. Mrs. Gendreau asked if restaurants from other parts of the City could set up booths in Old Town. Mr. Scherer stated that the street closure was not an event but instead expanded outdoor dining. D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): Mr. Scherer on behalf of Ms. Skinner announced that the Taste of La Veme would be replaced by Restaurant Week.  Mr. Gendreau announced that he is in the process of selling the restaurant. He stated that he still plans to stay involved during the transition but eventually he willbe moving. E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm): None. F. Financial Report: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any discussion or action on non-agendized items must be d.f.t*d t" the following meeting, as required by California Brown Act Law) None 6. ADJOI.IRNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m., to a special meeting to be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. submitted, Natalie ATTACHMENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS RECETVED FOR D STREET CLOSURE From : Robefta Virg n lmailto: ruiroin 123@omail.com] i Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2020 4:55 PM To: Planning Subject: Street Closure I won't be able to attend the meeting but the Street Closure was a big Success. Our customers were very impressed! I'm hoping it will continue for at least the next 3 weeks. Thank you! From: Leah Skinner Imailto:leah@lavernechamber.oro] Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 8:57 AM To: Planning Subject: email from Amanda I got nothing but positive feedback from all my customers it's not just the people dining, it's alio the kids riding bikes in the street, people walking their dogs and being able to walk down the middle of the street was great to see from our community. Anything to help out our restaurants and small businesses in a positive way is very much appreciated. Great job on the city's part for getting this done. Amanda OF Leah Skinner Executive Director La Verne Chamber of Commerce (909) s93-s26s leah@