HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-18 EPPBID Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT
EL PASEO PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
MINUTES
THURSDAY, November 18, 2021 — 8 A.M.
ZOOM MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Christine Stein called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Elyssa Goldberg
Dennis Flaig-Moore
Patrick Klein
Susan Stauber
Sonja Campbell
David Fletcher
Christine Stein — Late arrival
City of Palm Desert Staff Present:
Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager
Vanessa Mager, Management Analyst, Public Affairs
Marisol Lopez, Recording Secretary, Public Affairs
Deborah Glickman, Business Advocate, Economic Development
Audrey Nickerson, Project Manager, Public Works
Also Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik, City of Palm Desert
Stephanie Greene, CV Strategies
Jessica Mediano, CV Strategies
Paulina Larson, Palm Springs Life
Frank Jones, Palm Springs Life
Vanessa Barrientos, Southstar
Lisa Dempton, A Gallery Fine Art
Randy Florence, Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce
Davis Meyer, Greater Palm Springs CVB
Dawn McCoy, Dawn McCoy Media
Amy Smith, Chartwell Properties
Michael Murray — Hotel Paseo
Cathy Green, Coda
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Michael Matthews, Palm Springs Life
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of the Minutes and Financial Statements of the El
Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District Regular
Meeting of October 21, 2021.
Note: Financial statement presented during the October
meeting were specifically being approved for the period ending
of September 30th, 2021.
Rec: Approved
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Campbell to accept and
approve. Motion passed with a 7-0-0 vote; with Campbell, Goldberg,
Fletcher, Stein, Stauber, Klein, & Flaig-Moore, voting in favor; none
against.
IV. PARTNER UPDATES
A. Lupine Plaza Presented by Debora Glickman - Council approved MIG a
design firm to create a permanent design for Lupine Plaza. A
subcommittee has been formed, will be looking for input and will be
scheduling public workshops to involve the merchants and the community.
President's Plaza Construction update presented by Vanessa Barrientos
Southside - Edison began their work and anticipate being completed by
early December. CVWD has encountered supply chain issues, which may
delay the completion of their work. They are working on options, once
those are determined they will present them to the El Paseo District and
the Public.
Deputy Nelson, Riverside County Sheriff's Department - There was recent
theft activity that involved six merchants over at President's Plaza. Deputy
Nelson advises merchants to call 911 as soon as they encounter crime or
theft and then proceed to contact him.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. October Marketing Report Update, Group presentation by CV Strategies
- Presented the marketing report that was sent out to the Board prior to
the meeting. Details of the new campaign were also presented, noting
website and social media visits have increased.
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El Paseo Events Update - Ms. Greene presented the events scheduled
for the holidays, such as Black Friday in November and Holiday Stroll in
December. Discussion ensued.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
VIII. REMARKS
A. City of Palm Desert.
None
B. Board Members.
David Fletcher — Shared Athleta opened last week.
Christine Stein — Shared Leeds and Son officially re -opened a week ago
and completed construction under six months.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting was confirmed for January 20, 2021, 8 a.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
With board concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
Marisol Lopez, Recording Secretary
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