Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 5:00pm Virtual Zoom Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81132939068 I. Call To Order 5:00PM II. Roll Call Attending: Matt Akins, Linda Coker, Ashley McCafferty, Sarah Simpson, Anita Collins, Mark Gleason, Chance Sparks Absent: Rose Brooks, Shandee Lynn (excused) Staff Present: Josie Falletta, Freddy Medina, Denise Pardo 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 January 20, 2021 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Simpson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. PRESENTATION 2. July Moreno, Founder of the Mermaid Society, gave a presentation on the 2021 Mermaid SPLASH and parade activities in downtown San Marcos. Promotional materials should be ready to announce by the end of March 2021. A new event, the Downtown Bazaar, will take place on the courthouse lawn following the parade. Some ideas generated by board members include: Parking Day activation, Mobility Hub activation and the painting of business windows by school children to augment the parade day. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Chairperson’s discussion – Chair Coker welcomed new board members and thanked outgoing members for their service. 4. After discussion, Linda Coker, Ashley McCafferty and Anita Collins agreed to serve on the Legacy Business Program subcommittee in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission. 5. Project review – After receiving an update from staff on status of Main Street projects and reviewing Action Plan items, the Board would additionally like to focus on the following priorities in upcoming months:  Downtown vacancy abatement  TIRZ #5 project funding allocation REPORTS 6. Main Street Program Report – The National Main Street Center’s virtual annual conference will take place April 12-15. After agreement from the board, staff will determine an outdoor, socially distanced option for interested board members to watch sessions with staff. 7. Financial Report – The program has utilized 45% of its operating budget to date. Next month, the board would like to discuss FY22 allocation of budget to the Main Street Façade Grant. 8. Downtown Association Report – July Moreno presented the DASM report. Stephanie Symmes has stepped off the DASM board and will be replace by Cody Taylor from Industry. DASM has renamed and restructured several of its committees and will begin its membership drive in April. They are working with GSMP on a downtown survey and have added Claudea Blythe as the Chair of the newly created Diversity Committee.  9. Economic Development Report – The City is in the process of hiring an Economic and Business Development Manager. 10. Parking Advisory Board Report – John David Carson presented the PAB report, which included information regarding: Parking Benefit District creation for downtown, RFP status on an e-cab circulator shuttle, PAB direction to staff to reduce enforcement temporarily during the pandemic, Parks Advisory Board recommendation for paid lots at some parking lots, election of Carina Boston as Chair and John David Carson as Vice Chair, intent to revisit employee parking program in off-street lots and Mr. Carson’s request for a standing agenda item to address level of parking enforcement. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Vacancy abatement  TIRZ#5 project funding allocation  FY2022 budget allocation for the Main Street Façade Grant  Review of Main Street Advisory Board bylaws  Election of Chair and Vice Chair lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment 7:33pm Board Member Collins motioned to adjourn, seconded by Board Member Gleason. 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.