Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Agendas
Regular MeetingLa Verne, CA · November 6, 2023
Minutes
OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, November 6, 2023
1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Rehm called the meeting to order at 8:34am. The following board members were
present: Marianne Stark, Micky Rehm, and George Henderson. Not Present: Craig
Walters and Zuhey Espinoza. City Representatives present: Community Development
Director Eric Scherer, Secretary Natalie Hiatt, Community Services Director Yvonne
Duran, City Manager Ken Domer, Acting Chief of Police Sam Gonzalez, Sergeant Jay
Alvarado, Detective Carlos Flores, and Detective Gabe Chevara. Others present: Cindy
Vallejo, Roy Cannizzo, Ken Valmonte, Fang Wang, Maria Faura, Krista Chakmak, Rick
Sanders, Mary Forgey, Jim Forgey, and Francisco Ramirez.
2. CALENDAR
Cruisin La Verne Car Show Sat. Nov. 18th - 10am - 4pm
Holiday Stroll Sat. Dec. 2od - 3pm-7pm
Cool Cruise Sat. April 6,2024 - lOam-4pm
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES October 2,2023
It was moved by Mr. Henderson and seconded by Ms. Stark to approve the minutes for
the October 2nd meeting. Motion carried by a 3-0 vote.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Homeless Outreach Services Presentation - Community Services Director
Yvonne Duran discussed the unhoused community and the resources available to
residents and business owners. The City is partnering with Tri-City and L.A.
CADA for non-emergency response.
Acting Chief of Police Sam Gonzelez and staff discussed their approach to the
unhoused population. Detective Flores recommended completing and filing an
annual trespassing form with the department. The form allows for the police
department to act as an agent for the business.
City Manager Ken Domer discussed crime prevention and announced the new La
Verne Link App coming soon. The community will be able to use the app to
report issues and submit pictures.
B. Halloween Recap - The board agreed that they prefer the event to be held from
2:00pm-5:0Opm.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Holiday Stroll Update - Ms. Rehm stated that John Paddock will be Santa Claus and
the trees are scheduled to be decorated Thanksgiving weekend. Entertainment will
include the Rockstars of Tomorrow and carolers walking throughout Old Town. Mr.
Walters is arranging a petting zoo at Mainiero Square from 3:00pm-5:00pm. In the
event of rain Santa photos will most likely move into the building where Nambah
Coffee is located.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES
A. City Report (Eric Scherer): None
B. University Report (Cindy Vallejo): Ms. Vallejo stated that the University received
neighborhood noise complaints. Dr. Zuhey is working on addressing the issues.
C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): Ms. Rehm stated that the Holiday Stroll postcard was
mailed, and they are advertising event on social media.
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)
Ms. Faura of A Place in Time stated that an attorney filed an ADA lawsuit against their
business. She warned that other business owners may fall victim to similar lawsuits.
8. ADJOURI\MENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m., the next regular meeting to be held on Monday,
December 4,2023 at 8:30 a.m. at Cafe Wang Restaurant.
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Natalie Hiatt
Agenda
AGENDA
Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District
Advisory Board
Monday, November 6, 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. Secretary
Micky Rehm Ken Domer, City Manager
Zuhey Espinoza Sam Gonzalez, Acting Chief of Police
George Henderson Jay Alvarado, Sergeant
Yvonne Duran, Com. Services Director
2. CALENDAR-
Cruisin La Verne Car Show Sat. Nov. 18 th – 10am – 4pm
Holiday Stroll Sat. Dec. 2 nd - 3pm-7pm
Cool Cruise Sat. April 6, 2024 – 10am -4pm
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 2, 2023
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Homeless Outreach Services Presentation
B. Halloween Recap
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Holiday Stroll Update
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, December 4, 2023 at 8:30 am at Café Wang – 2316 D Street
OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTIRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 2, 2023
1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Walters called the meeting to order at 8:40am. The following board
members were present: Craig Walters, Marianne Stark, and George Henderson. Not
Present: Micky Rehm and Zuhey Espinoza. Others present: Krista Chakmak, Ken
Valmonte, and Fang Wang.
2. CALENDAR
Halloween Tue. Oct. 31st – 3pm
Cruisin La Verne Car Show Sat. Nov. 18th – 10am – 4pm
Holiday Stroll Sat. Dec. 2nd - 3pm-7pm
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES August 7, 2023
It was moved by Mr. Henderson and seconded by Ms. Stark to approve the minutes for
the August 7th meeting. Motion carried by a 3-0 vote.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Holiday Stroll Update – The Board discussed a petting zoo and carolers.
Mr. Scherer stated that the tree decorating quote was approximately $1,200.00 for
three smaller trees instead of one large tree. Ms. Stark will check if John Paddock is
available to be Santa Claus.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ UPDATES
A. City Report (Eric Scherer): Mr. Scherer discussed new residential and commercial
development in the City.
Mr. Scherer stated that Dr. Zuhey applied for the EIFD Board and if appointed, it is
expected that someone from the University’s Business School would join the BID
Board.
B. University Report (Zuhey Espinoza): None
C. Marketing (Micky Rehm): None
D. Chamber Report (Leah Skinner): None
E. Social Media Update (Micky Rehm): None
F. Financial Report: Ms. Stark recommended more signers be added to the bank
account. It was decided that Mr. Henderson will be added to the bank account.
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)
Ms. Chakmak inquired about a farmer’s market in Old Town that she had previously
discussed with the Planning Department.
Mr. Scherer recommended drafting a proposal to Planner Parker Stringfellow and adding
to the next agenda for further discussion.
Mr. Scherer stated that the patio approval for Café Wang is set to expire in February
2024. He suggested that Café Wang’s patio and sidewalk dining be added to the next
agenda for further discussion.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 a.m., the next regular meeting to be held on Monday,
November 6th at 8:30 a.m. at Café Wang Restaurant.
Respectively submitted,
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Natalie Hiatt
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