Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas
Regular MeetingLa Verne, CA · June 19, 2023
Minutes
OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, June 19,2023
I WELCOME ,ANT) CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Walters called the meeting to order at 8:30am. The following board
members were present: Craig Walters, Micky Rehm, Marianne Stark, and George
Henderson. Not Present: Zuhey Espinoza.
2. CALENDAR
Gold (A) Line Track Completion - Saturday, June 24,2023 - 9:30am
Beer Walk - Saturday, September 23,2023 - 5pm-8:30pm
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES April 3,2023
It was moved by Ms. Rehm and seconded by Mr. Henderson to approve the minutes for
the April 3'd meeting. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on City/Association Duties - City Manger Ken Domer and Eric Scherer
provided an overview of potential opportunities for modifuing the responsibilities of
the District to provide professional oversight to help strengthen the promotion of the
District and to organize the events. It was discussed that it would be beneficial to hear
from an outside source who might be able to provide these types of services. The
Board was supportive of exploring options on this matter.
B. Post Wine Walk Action Items - The Board discussed the amount to donate to this
year's nonprofit group, the San Dimas/La Verne Soroptimist, deciding on $2,500.
The group also established the ticket prices for the 2024 event at $65 for participants
and $35 for non-drinkers and confirmed the date to be held on April 27,2024. They
also agreed to donate the surplus wine to the Wine and Shine events.
It was moved by Ms. Stark and seconded by Mr. Henderson to support these changes
as described above. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote.
C. Beer Walk Committee - It was discussed that there had been no interest expressed in
coordinating the planned Beer Walk event in September. As the date was fast
approaching, it was determined that this year's event would be postponed until
someone can be identified or hired to plan the event.
D. Farmer's Market Interest - Mr. Scherer indicated that he had received an inquiry from
the University on hosting a Farmers Market. The issues with the previous market
were discussed, however, the Board expressed support should the University wish to
move forward with hosting a market on their property. Any proposals would come
back to the Board for review.
E. University Dinner Crawl - Mr. Schere indicated that Cindy Vallejo from the
University could not attend the meeting but had asked for the Board to consider
sponsoring the band for the annual Dinner Crawl in August. Mr. Scherer explained
that this year's event would include not just new students, but also returning students
and faculty.
It was moved by Ms. Stark and seconded by Ms. Rehm to support these changes as
described above. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote.
F. Cancetlation of the July 3'd Board Meeting - Mr. Scherer noted that the next regular
meeting would be on July 3'd, and that due to the holiday and lack of business, the
meeting will be cancelled.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. None
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES
A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None
B. University Report (Zuhey Espinoza): None
C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): Access is needed to the website for updating
D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): None
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 Califomia Brown Act Law)
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjoumed at 9:31 a.m., the next regular meeting to be held on Monday,
August 7,2023 at 8:30 a.m. at Caf6 Wang Restaurant.
Respectively submitted,
Eric
Agenda
AGENDA
Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District
Advisory Board
Monday, June 19, 2023 – 8:30 am
2316 D Street– Cafe Wang
1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER-
Board Members City Representatives/Others Present
Craig Walters, Chair Eric Scherer, Com. Dev. Director
Marianne Stark Natalie Hiatt, Com. Dev. Admin. Clerk
Micky Rehm Ken Domer, City Manager
Zuhey Espinoza
George Henderson
2. CALENDAR-
Gold (A) Line Track Completion Sat. June 24, 2023 9:30am – D Street
Beer Walk Sat. September 23, 2023 5pm-8:30pm
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 3, 2023
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on City/Association Duties
B. Post Wine Walk Action Items
1) Donation to SD/LV Soroptomist
2) Next Year’s Date and Ticket Prices
3) Donation of Wine
C. Beer Walk Committee
D. Farmer’s Market Interest
E. University Dinner Crawl – Support for Band
F. Cancellation of July 3rd Meeting
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES
A. City Report (Eric Scherer):
B. University Report (Zuhey Espinoza):
C. Marketing (Micky Rehm):
D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner):
E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm):
F. Financial Report:
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)
8. ADJOURNMENT – Monday, July 3, 2023 at 8:30 am at Café Wang – 2316 D Street
OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 3, 2023
1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER
Chaiperson Walters called the meeting to order at 8:36am. The following board members
were present: Craig Walters, Micky Rehm, Zuhey Espinoza, and George Henderson. Not
Present: Marianne Stark.
2. CALENDAR
Cool Cruise Car Show – Saturday, April 8, 2023 – 10am-4pm
Heart of the Foothills Open Streets – Sunday, April 23, 2023 – 9am-4pm
Wine Walk – Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 5pm-8:30pm
City Council Annual Report – Monday, May 15, 2023 – 6:30pm
Beer Walk – Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 5pm-8:30pm
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES December 5, 2022 and March 13, 2023
It was moved by Ms. Rehm and seconded by Mr. Henderson to approve the minutes for
the December 5, 2022 and March 13, 2023 meetings. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. University of La Verne Dinner Crawl – Mr. Scherer stated that Cindy Vallejo had
asked to speak on this topic but had to cancel at the last minute. It will be brought
back for the next meeting.
B. Budget Overview and Recommendation – Mr. Scherer presented an overview of the
proposed budget for 2023-2024 to the Board. Chair Walters indicated that the Budget
subcommittee had met and was supportive of the budget.
It was moved by Ms. Rehm and seconded by Mr. Henderson to recommend that the
City Council approve the prepared budget. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote.
There was then further discussion about potentially adding a summer concert series at
Mainiero Square this summer. After general support was expressed, it was moved by
Mr. Henderson and seconded by Dr. Espinosa to add to the budget $3,000 for a
concert series. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Mainiero Square/ E and 2nd Streets – Mr. Scherer provided updates on these two
projects with the anticipated start of construction for the E and 2nd Street project.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES
A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None
B. University Report (Zuhey Espinoza): Dr. Espinoza provided the Board with an update
of University activities.
C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): None
D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): None
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)
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m., the next regular meeting to be held on Monday, May
1, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. at Café Wang Restaurant.
Respectively submitted,
_____________________
Natalie M. Hiatt
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