Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 8, 2020 1 The teleconference meeting was called to order by Chairperson Craig Walters at 8:33 a.m. Mr. Walters stated that questions can be emailed to plannine@cityoflaverne.ore. Advisory Board Members present: Craig Walters, Chris Gendreau, Micky Rehm, Marianne Stark and Matt Forgey. City Representatives present: Community Development Director Eric Scherer and Administrative Clerk Natalie Hiatt. Police Department Staff present: Chief Nick Paz, Captain Colleen Flores, and Community Services Officer Hollie Savage. Others present: Larry Pirkle of University of La Verne and Leah Skinner of the Chamber of Commerce. 2. CALENDAR Car Show - Saturday, November 21,2020 Halloween Coloring Contest - September l0th-October 8th Mr. Scherer stated that the coloring contest submittals can be done through the online portal or in person at City Hall. Mr. Scherer stated that a Public Comment was received from Jackson Salinas via e-mail. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES N/A 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Police Department Business Watch Program - Officer Savage announced a new program and partnership between the Police Department and merchants. She ituted there are 4-5 officers working at one time and 1,300 businesses within the City. The program encourages businesses to call if something looks suspicious and to lookout for fellow merchants. More program information is available on the Police Department website. Ms. Stark asked how the Board Members can help with the proglam. Officer Savage stated sharing by word of mouth and with social media. 5 CONTINUED BUSINESS A. D Street Closure for Restaurants - Mr. Scherer stated that the City would continue with the closure as long as the Board is in support. I  Ms. Skinner stated that the street closure has helped keep the businesses alive. Mr. Forgey has noticed a lot more traffic on Third Street including speeding vehicles, skateboarders, and smoking. Mr. Walters stated that he also noticed the skateboarders and bicyclists. He is also concerned about the crowded sidewalks. He asked if the University had any concems for continued use of their parking lot. Mr. Pirkle had no concerns. Mr. Forgey requested "No Skateboarding" and'No Smoking" signs Mr. Walters asked Mr. Scherer to address the petition received to keep the street permanently closed. Mr. Scherer stated that the request has not been presented to council. B. Car Show - November Date - Mr. Scherer stated that the Car Show is scheduled for November 21't the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The event will take place as long as the current County order is lifted. Mr. Gendreau asked if the Christmas tree will be delivered before the car show. Ms. Rehm stated that the tree is not available until the following week. Mr. Scherer stated that money is set aside for a tree decorator Ms. Rehm will ask the tree vendor if the tree can be delivered early. She also stated that she will contact the decorator from last year and Joann Lammens of Gina T. to check their availability. 6. REPORTS/ ATES A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None B. University Report (Jason Miller): Mr. Pirkle announced that online classes have started. Currently there are 150 students living at the dorms and essential employees are on campus. Regular testing, HVAC updates, plexiglass, reduced class sizes, and washing stations will be provided. He stated that the Brown property on Arrow Highway will be removed down to the slab. Ms. Rehm asked if the Lot E can be used for employee parking on a more permanent basis. 2  Ms. Stark also suggested directing employees to park in the lot behind the Public Safety building. Mr. Scherer recommends tabling for further discussion next month. C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): Ms. Rehm announced a new business will be in the space previously occupied by Serendipity. D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): Ms. Skinner iutnounced the Bonita Unified School District forum to be held Tuesday, October 20tr. E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm): None F. Financial Report: None 7 PUBLIC COMMENT (Any discussion or action on non-agendized items must be deferred to the following meeting, as required by California Brown Act Law) Public Comment received from Jackson Salinas via e-mail 8. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m., to the next meeting to be held on Monday, October 5,2020 at 8:30 a.m. Hiatt ATTACHMENT: PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED. 3 From: Jackson Salinas <iaxsalinas@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2020 7:22:37 PM To: planning@cityoflaverne.org <planning@citvoflaverne.orq> Subject: Old Town La Verne Business lmprovement District Advisory Board Public Comment on Continued Business A.D Street Closure for Restaurants 09/08/2020 Is there a way we can have this permanently every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday because I think if things go back to normal and we allow outdoor seating for the restaurants on those days it can bring more and more business to La Verne. While having indoor seating as well at l00o/o capacity. 4