Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

OLD TOWN LA VERI\'E BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT MINUTES OF THB SPECIAL MEBTING Monday, July 13,2020 I The teleconference meeting was called to order by Chairperson Craig Walters at 8:30 a.m. Chairperson Walters stated that questions can be emailed to planning@citvofl averne.org. Advisory Board Members present: Craig Walters, Chris Gendreau, Micky Rehm, Jason Miller and Marianne Stark. City Representatives present: Mayor Tim Hepburn, Community Development Director Eric Scherer and Administrative Clerk Natalie Hiatt. 2 CALENDAR Cool Cruise - Pending Saturday, August 22nd Beer/Wine Walk - Pending Saturday, September 26th 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 2,2020 -March 16,2020 -May 4,2020 It was moved by Ms. Stark and seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the minutes. Motion carried by a 5-0 vote. 4. CONTINIIED BUSINESS A. D Street Closure for Restaurants - Mr. Scherer stated major additions to the closure include banners and signs directing parking to Lot E. He stated that early Saturday morning there was graffiti found on the barriers but with the quick response of merchants and staff graffiti was removed and covered. Mr. Gendreau stated positive feedback from the restaurants. He shared that both Cafe Wang and Houie of Wings are in the process of obtaining an ABC approval for extended dining. Chairperson Walters addressed the potential concern with the public picnic tables. Mr. Scherer stated that city staff was scheduled over the weekend from 9AM- 9PM to wipe down the tables. Mr. Scherer suggested that the restaurants could help chip in to keep a person on staff or possibly assign one of their employees to fretp. He stated that an email was sent to the restaurants asking for their thoughts but no response was received. Chairperson Walters stated that he did not notice the unassigned tables being used during his visits.  Ms. Rehm stated that the tables in front of her shop were being used frequently. Mr. Gendreau recommended removing the public tables and allowing only the restaurant's tables. He stated that paying for the extra staff was probably not within the BID or City budget. Ms. Rehm visited the businesses and stated that A Place in Time and One Stop have been both been affected by the closure. Ms. Stark stated that the lot behind her business provided ample parking for the retail stores. Chairperson Walters suggested providing designated pick-up parking spots on Third Street. Mr. Scherer stated he will have to check with Public Works and this may require City Council action. Ms. Stark recommended allowing the restaurants to stay outside even after the indoor dining order is lifted. Mayor Hepburn stated that he would like to see the extended dining remain longer to avoid the "see-saw" of opening and closing. Chairperson Walters stated that he does not hear objections to continuing the street closure and he recommended waiting for the August meeting to re-evaluate. He also suggested removing the public tables but ultimately it was up to the City if they wanted to pay and provide the staffing. Mayor Hepburn thanked the Board and City staff for working together as a team during these trying times and through the changing rules. Chairperson Walters asked Mr. Miller if there was anything that would impact the use of the University's lot for public parking. Mr. Miller does not foresee any changes. Ms. Rehm stated concerns for the EZ-Up covers that are not secured. Mr. Scherer stated that he would be visiting the businesses to inspect the covers. 5 COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None.  B. University Report (Jason Miller): Mr. Miller stated that the University is preparing for the school year and waiting for further information from the County and State. C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): None. D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): None. E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm):None. F. Financial Report: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any discussion or action on non-agendized items must be deferred to the following meeting, as required by California Brown Act Law) None 6. ADJOTJR}IMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m., to the regular meeting to be held Monday, August 3, 2020. Natalie Hiatt