Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 5:00pm Virtual Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81408783762 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13462487799,,81408783762# or +12532158782,,81408783762# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 814 0878 3762 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/krXjqyAHB I. Call To Order 5:00pm II. Roll Call Attending: All members present Staff present: Josie Falletta, Freddy Medina, Rebecca Ybarra, Scott Hardwick III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A call in number to join by phone or link to join by a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer will be provided for participation. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. MINUTES 1. The September 16, 2020 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member Brooks’ motion, Board Member Simpson’s second, on a 9-0 vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. The Board reviewed existing Main Street grant program and determined the following format for FY 2021:  50/50 matching reimbursement up to $2,000 for: storefront improvements, external signage, awnings and broken windows  50/50 matching reimbursement up to $500 for non- permanent improvements such as a frame signage and planters  These grant updates were approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Brooks’ second, on a 9-0 vote. 3. The sign grant request from Pho Tran 88, was approved in the amount of $1950 on Board Member Derrick’s motion, Board Member Akins’ second, on a 9-0 vote. 4. The sponsorship request from the Downtown Association of San Marcos, for pedicabs at the November Second Saturday event, was approved in the amount of $300 on Board Member Akins’ motion, Board Member Brooks’ second, on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Legacy Business Program – The Board was in favor of learning about San Antonio’s Legacy Business program. Main Street and the Historic Preservation Commission will attend a joint workshop on Nov. 18 to hear a presentation from City of San Antonio staff. 6. Holiday Activation & Programming – After hearing plans for holiday activation of downtown, the Board supported all expenditures for Mobility Hub holiday activation, holiday banners for downtown, red tote holiday giveaway and a holiday mailbox in Kissing Alley. The Board additionally reviewed design concepts from the Bloom Bar on the upcoming Mobility Hub holiday installation, with Board Member Lynn recusing from the conversation.  REPORTS 7. Main Street Program Report – Staff provided updates on the following topics:  Business closures and openings for quarters 1-3, plus expectations for Q4.  Downtown property purchase by City of San Marcos on S Guadalupe St.  Curbside Parking Pilot Program update.  Live Well Love Local raffle update. 8. Financial Report – Fiscal Year closeout in process 9. Downtown Association Report – no representative present 10. Economic Development Report – Scott Hardwick provided updates on the following topics:  Revive SMTX Grant – Applications open Nov. 1.  Emergency Cash Assistance Program (ECAP) – Only $90K out of $500K has been distributed.  Business Resource Guide – in progress  Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) luncheon to be attended by Scott and Josie to learn more about this additional resource FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Board Member Simpson requested an update on the following Action Plan Items: Guadalupe St activation, Information Board activation and Kissing Alley activation. lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov. For more information on the Main Street Advisory Board, please contact Josie Falletta at jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov.