HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-18 EPPBID Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY OF PALM DESERT
EL PASEO PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 – 8:00 A.M.
ZOOM MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Klein called the meeting to order at 8:12 am.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Sonia Campbell
Dennis Flaig-Moore
David Fletcher
Elyssa Goldberg
Patrick Klein
Christine Stein
Susan Stauber
City of Palm Desert Staff Present:
Thomas Soule, Tourism and Marketing Manager
Vanessa Mager, Management Analyst, Economic Development
Deborah Schwartz Glickman, Business Advocate
Also Present:
Councilmember Jan Harnik, City of Palm Desert
Jim Doyle, Palm Spring Life
Amy Smith, Chartwell Properties
Stephanie Greene, FG Creative
Dawn McCoy, Dawn McCoy Media
Lisa Barbato, FG Creative
Frank Jones, Palm Springs Life
Michael Matthews, Palm Springs Life
Paulina Larson, Palm Springs Life
Sat, Coventure Co-working
Lisa Dempton, A Gallery Fine Art
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of the Minutes of the El Paseo Parking & Business
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Improvement District Meeting of May 21, 2020.
Rec: Approved
Mr. Klein asked for a motion to approve the Minutes from the May 21,
2020 Board Meeting. A motion was made by Campbell and seconded by
Flaig-Moore to accept and approve. Motion passed with a 7-0-0 vote; with
Stein, Goldberg, Klein, Campbell, Flaig-Moore, Fletcher and Stauber
voting in favor; none against; none absent.
B. Approval of the Financial Statements ending May 31, 2020.
Rec: Approved
Mr. Klein asked for a motion to approve the Financial Statements ending
May 31, 2020. A motion was made by Campbell and seconded by Stein
to accept and approve. Motion passed with a 7-0-0 vote; Stein, Goldberg,
Klein, Campbell, Flaig-Moore, Fletcher and Stauber voting in favor; none
against; none absent.
IV. PARTNER UPDATES
A. Paint El Paseo Pink Update. Presented by Elyssa Goldberg, Chairwoman
of the 2020 Paint El Paseo Pink (PEPP).
Ms. Goldberg announced that organizers of PEPP are looking at several
ways to host the annual event, as they are aware that a traditional walk
might not be possible and/or well attended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 PEPP is scheduled for Saturday, October 10.
B. Palm Springs Life Update. Presented by Jim Doyle, PSL.
Mr. Doyle presented the monthly report with content regarding, the
Website, Social and Print. Two new initiatives include the Getaway Guide,
which replaces the Summer Chill Guide, and the Welcome Home Package
program, which provides copies of Palm Springs Life to purchasers of high-
end homes.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. FG Creative – May Marketing and Instagram Reports. Presented by
Stephanie Greene
Ms. Greene stated that the May Marketing report will be sent to the Board
after today’s meeting.
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B. Update on marketing plan FY 19/20
No update given.
C. El Paseo Reopening Forum; presented by Stephanie Greene and
Christine Stein.
Ms. Greene stated that the weekly forums have been hosted by Ms. Stein
and have an average attendance of 45 attendees. Next week will be the
last weekly meeting, as they will be transitioning to bi-monthly. Meetings
will be shifting from reopening to specific topics that would be beneficial to
the merchants.
D. Event Sub-Committee; presented by Thomas Soule
Mr. Soule recommended that an event sub-committee of Board members
and merchants be created to start thinking about event ideas that would
bring the community to the street. Stauber, Fletcher and Goldberg
volunteered to be members of that committee, with councilmember Harnik
also volunteering to join this Ad-hoc committee.
E. FY 20/21 Budget Discussion; presented by Stephanie Greene
Ms. Greene presented the proposed FY 20/21 budget (presentation
attached). Discussion ensued and a follow-up meeting was set for
Tuesday, June 30 at 9am.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
VII. REMARKS
A. City of Palm Desert.
Councilmember Jan Harnik, City of Palm Desert – Councilmember Harnik
stated that Council is receiving lots of questions and concerns with regards
to the state guidelines on a regular basis. Councilmember Harnik also
asked to hear from the merchants on how business is currently going.
B. Board Members.
Patrick Klein, The Gardens on El Paseo – Is expecting all stores to re-
open for business. He affirmed that luxury store are doing well, adding that
restaurants seem to be facing the greatest challenge, after starting off
strong but currently struggling to find a steady wave of customers.
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David Fletcher, Chartwell Properties – Stated that Chartwell is working
with all stores to re-open. There have been two closures and one new
lease out for signature.
Dennis Flaig-Moore, Saks Fifth Avenue – Mr. Moore stated that business
is going well. Mr. Moore stated that employees would like to see the
Council and City make masks mandatory, as to assist with making frontline
workers feel more secure.
Susan Stauber, Grayse– Store has exceeded YOY numbers from June.
Christine Stein, Leeds and Son – Ms. Stein is finding higher traffic counts
than in previous years. They are also seeing luxury pieces moving quicker,
which is different from years past.
Sonia Campbell, Spectacular Shades – Ms. Campbell has seen strong
sales in June.
VIII. NEXT MEETING:
Board Members confirmed Tuesday, June 30, 2020 for a budget meeting and
July 16, 2020 for the regularly scheduled Board meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
With board member concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 am.
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