Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 5:00pm Virtual Zoom Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85978589155 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13462487799,,85978589155# or +16699006833,,85978589155# Or Telephone: US: +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 859 7858 9155 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdJwv2RFI3 I. Call To Order 5:06pm II. Roll Call Attending: Matt Akins, Kristan Alvarez, Rose Brooks, Ashley McCafferty, Anita Collins, Sarah Simpson Absent: Melissa Derrick, Linda Coker, Shandee Lynn Staff Present: Josie Falletta, Freddy Medina, Scott Hardwick, Rebecca Ybarra 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 November 18, 2020 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Akins’s second, on a 6-0 vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. The grant request from Brian Scofield, for the replacement of a damaged awning at Black Rabbit Saloon, was approved in the amount of $2,000 on Board Member Collins’s motion, Board Member Brooks’s second, on a 6-0 vote. 3. The grant request from Amanda Nelson, for façade and signage at 215 N Comanche St. was approved in the amount of $1,365 for signage and façade repairs only, on Board Member Akins’s motion, Board Member Brooks’s second, on a 6-0 vote. The Board additionally requested that staff provide a running tally of funded projects thus far in FY2021 at the next meeting. 4. The decision to select two Main Street Advisory Board members to serve on a Legacy Business Program subcommittee in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission was tabled until the next meeting, on Board Member Anita’s motion, Board Member McCafferty’s second, on a 6-0 vote. This item will be added to next month’s agenda. 5. John David Carson was selected as the Main Street representative to the Parking Advisory Board on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Brooks’s second, on a 5-0 vote with Board Member Simpson abstaining. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Curbside Parking –Staff provided update on the Curbside Parking Pilot Program, and the Board agreed with recommendations as provided. Staff will provide these recommendations and information to the Parking Advisory Board for next steps. REPORTS 7. Main Street Program Report –  Ms. Falletta presented an overview of program milestones and business openings/closures in 2020. The Board recommends exploring the following with  regards to business closures: geographic location of closure, length of time in business, business type and number of employees. 8. Financial Report – Josie Falletta  Main Street has utilized 39% of its operating budget for FY2021, yet has many upcoming projects in the works. 9. Downtown Association Report – Brian Jeffries  The diversity mural at MLK and LBJ was unveiled. It honors five cultural leaders from San Marcos.  Art Squared will return in March 2021, and DASM will support.  DASM is discussing this question – What do events look like moving forward?  Mr. Jeffries is meeting with other downtowners to understand their current challenges and collect feedback. 10. Economic Development Report – Scott Hardwick  Revive SMTX is working through the first round of applicants but has not yet distributed any funds.  Amazon will build a second distribution center in San Marcos. It will be located in the Whisper development and create 500 jobs.  Main Street and Economic Development have developed a BRE program for downtown and will begin meeting with businesses in February.  The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) will provide a free virtual consulting service to the City of San Marcos. Mr. Hardwick is coordinating with Main Street to request a downtown focused topic for this assistance. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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.