Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OCTOBER 5, 2020 OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUISNESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District meeting will be closed to the public in compliance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order to minimize the spread of the COVID- 19 Virus. Additionally, the meeting will be conducted via teleconference with members participating remotely. Considering this, the customary meeting format has been modified. Even with this change in format, the City is still encouraging public participation and wishes to make residents aware of the following opportunities for participation: 1) View the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org/stream 2) Please submit your written comments via email at planning@cityoflaverne.org. They will be shared with the District Board Members prior to the meeting and will be made part of the permanent record. We ask that you provide those emails before 7:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. 3) For individuals that wish to share their comments during the live stream, you may email planning@cityoflaverne.org by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting with a phone number and the item(s) you wish to speak on. We will call you back at the appropriate time during the meeting for your comment.  AGENDA Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board Tuesday, October 5, 2020 – 8:30 am – www.cityoflaverne.org/stream 1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER- Board Members City Representatives/Others Present Craig Walters, Chair Eric Scherer, Com. Dev. Director Chris Gendreau, Vice Chair Natalie Hiatt, Com. Dev. Admin. Clerk Marianne Stark Jason Miller Micky Rehm Matt Forgey (Alternate) 2. CALENDAR- Car Show - November 21, 2020? Halloween Coloring Contest - Sept. 10 – Oct. 8 – online 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 3, 2020 and September 8, 2020 4. NEW BUISNESS A. Merchant Parking Discussion B. Discussion on Upcoming Events C. Anticipated Board Changes 5. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. D Street Closure for Restaurants B. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES A. City Report (Eric Scherer): B. University Report (Jason Miller): C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm): F. Financial Report: 6. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any discussion or action on non-agendized items must be deferred to the following meeting, as required by California Brown Act Law) 7. ADJOURNMENT – Monday November 2, 2020 8:30 am–www.cityoflaverne.org/stream  OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 3, 2020 1. The teleconference meeting was called to order by Chairperson Craig Walters at 8:31 a.m. Mr. Walters stated that questions can be emailed to planning@cityoflaverne.org. 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. Others present: Craig Hoelzel and Leah Skinner. 2. CALENDAR Cool Cruise – Pending - Saturday, August 22nd Beer/Wine Walk – Pending - September 26th Mr. Scherer stated that a Public Comment was received from Jackson Salinas via email. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 6, 2020 and July 13, 2020 It was moved by Ms. Rehm and seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the minutes of July 6, 2020 and July 13, 2020. Motion carried by a 5-0 vote. 4. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. Cool Cruise Car Show – Mr. Hoelzel contacted the Department of Health for approval. The Health Department considers the Car Show a gathering/event and is not allowed during the current State and Health Order. Mr. Scherer stated that the City has to follow county order and currently no gatherings of any size are allowed. Mr. Hoelzel needs only ten day notice to continue event and stated that he would like to hold out longer. Mr. Gendreau asked if the City would take down the closure for the event. Mr. Scherer stated that the car show would need to modified. Mr. Miller and Ms. Rehm both suggested moving the event to November. 1  It was moved by Mr. Miller and seconded by Ms. Stark to combine the Cool Cruise with the Holiday Cruise scheduled for November 21, 2020. Motion carried by a 5-0 vote. B. Beer/Wine Walk – To be discussed at the Association meeting. C. D Street Closure for Restaurants – Mr. Scherer stated that since the last meeting trees were added to the street and the public tables were removed. Ms. Rehm stated that on Sunday the trash cans were overflowing. Mr. Scherer stated that Public Works is not staffed on Sundays. Ms. Rehm volunteered to email the restaurants requesting their help. She also suggested that the employees park in Lot E. D. ULV Crawl Update – Event cancelled. Mr. Miller stated that the University would be remote online for the fall with limited staff on campus. Only housing a handful of students that require housing. E. Business Assistance Grants – Mr. Scherer stated there are a lot of available funds. Approximately 40 applications are currently pending. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None B. University Report (Jason Miller): None C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): None D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): Ms. Skinner announced on August 13th the Chamber and College of Law will discuss employment, workers compensation, and tenants’ rights. E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm): None F. Financial Report: None 6. 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 Comments received from Gus Moran and Jackson Salinas via email. 7. ADJOURNMENT 2 Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 a.m., to the next meeting to be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Respectively submitted, _____________________ Natalie M. Hiatt ATTACHMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED 3 From: Gus Moran <gus.moran@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020, 10:33 AM To: planning@cityoflaverne.org Subject: Temporary CHALK ART Hi city of La Verne, My name is Gus Moran and I am a local resident and professional chalk artist. I am a graduate of Damien High School and an art teacher. I would like permission to chalk a mural on D street where out door dining is currently being held. I use chalk and water. The image can be washed away or will eventually fade away if left alone. There would be no cost to you I would supply all chalk. I've been doing chalk for over 14 years all over the country. Places like Reno Nevada, Murrieta Georgia, Tampa Florida, Illinois Chicago, Prescott Arizona and locally in Downtown Glendora, Pasadena, Palm Springs to name a few. My thought is to chalk a 3D image where patrons can interact with the art. I am attaching some previous works made with chalk. Please consider this at your meeting Monday and my hope is that I hear a positive response from the council, thank you for your consideration. Gus Moran 4 From: Jackson Salinas [jaxsalinas@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:31 PM To: Planning Subject: Public Comment 08/03/2020 1. 2. Calendar: I have an idea for a possible event. I was wondering if we can have Major Williams Republican Candidate for Governor of California in 2022 speak here. It would be a wonderful event to have him speak and talk to our residents and business owners on issues in our state and our city. Here is the email to contact his campaign regarding meet ups: mailto:meetmajor@majorforgovernor.com 2. 6. Public Comment: I would like to have everyone on this board fight for our businesses to have indoor services again. Our residents are sick and tired of Newsoms restrictions it needs to end. I am also asking everyone to get the city to file a lawsuit against the Governor for the indoor closures this is unacceptable. 5  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 planning@cityoflaverne.org. 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 10th-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 stated 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 program. 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. 1  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 concerns 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 21st 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. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES 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 announced the Bonita Unified School District forum to be held Tuesday, October 20th. 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. Respectively submitted, _____________________ Natalie M. Hiatt ATTACHMENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED. 3 From: Jackson Salinas <jaxsalinas@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 11:43:41 PM To: planning@cityoflaverne.org <planning@cityoflaverne.org> Subject: Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board Public Comment 09/08/2020 1. 2. Calander: I originally submitted this comment last meeting but for some reason, it didn't go through. I was wondering if we can plan an event to have Major Williams Republican Candidate for Governor of California in 2022 speak here. It would be a wonderful event to have him speak and talk to our residents and business owners on issues in our state and our city. Here is the email to contact his campaign regarding meetups: meetmajor@majorforgovernor.com About the car show. I think we should have it that day because it will be after the Presidential Election on November 3rd, 2020. The reason is that President Trump said a couple of months ago that come election day everything is going to reopen back up again. Our Governor is just doing this for political power to keep everything closed and not have any events in our city. 2. 4. New Business A. Police Department Business Watch Program: Will this program be a volunteer program for residents to protect businesses or just for businesses only to participate? 3. 6. Public Comment: I would like to have everyone on this board fight for our businesses to have indoor services again. Our residents are sick and tired of Newsom's restrictions it needs to end. I am also asking everyone to get the city to file a lawsuit against the Governor for the indoor closures this is unacceptable. 4 From: Jackson Salinas <jaxsalinas@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2020 7:22:31 PM To: planning@cityoflaverne.org <planning@cityoflaverne.org> Subject: Old Town La Verne Business Improvement 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 100% capacity. 5