HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-20 EPPBID Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT
EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 — 8:00 A.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Klein called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present
Sonia Campbell
Dennis Flaig-Moore
David Fletcher
Elyssa Goldberg (late arrival)
Patrick Klein
Susan Stauber
Christine Stein
City of Palm Desert Staff Present:
Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, Community Development
Vanessa Mager, Management Analyst, Economic Development
Also Present:
Councilmember Jan Harnik, City of Palm Desert
Stephanie Greene, FG Creative
Lisa Barbato, FG Creative
Jim Doyle, Palm Springs Life
Michael Matthews, Palm Springs Life
Amy Smith, Chartwell Properties
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of the Minutes from January 16, 2020 Board of
Directors Meeting.
B. Approval of Financial Statements ending January 31, 2020.
Rec: Approved
Mr. Klein asked for a motion to approve the Consent items. A
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motion was made by Campbell and seconded by Stein to
accept and approve. Motion was passed with a 6-0-1 vote, with
Campbell, Fletcher, Flaig-Moore, Klein, Stauber and Stein
voting in favor; none against; Goldberg absent.
IV. PARTNER UPDATES
A. City of Palm Desert
El Paseo Project Update
Mr. Swartz gave an update on the replacement of the benches on
El Paseo, requesting input from the Board regarding design. After
some discussion, the Board appointed Flaig-Moore and Fletcher to
meet with City staff for initial input before bringing designs back to
the entire Board for input.
ii. Swing `n Hops Recap
Ms. Mager updated the Board on Swing `n Hops, noting that the
event had drawn approximately 2,500 attendees to the street at a
cost of $44,000. The majority of feedback from the event was
positive, especially regarding the open feel due to the lack of
fencing.
B. Palm Springs Life Update
Mr. Doyle reviewed details from the report that was sent to the Board prior
to the meeting.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. FG Creative Updates
Ms. Greene reviewed with the Board the marketing reports sent prior to
the meeting.
B. Mid -year Budget Adjustment Update
Ms. Greene followed up with details regarding the elements newly
incorporated into the marketing plan with the mid -year budget adjustment.
C. Fashion Week El Paseo/Palm Desert Food & Wine Comp Tickets
Led by Ms. Greene, the Board discussed how to dispense its tickets for
Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine
D. Marketing Contract Extension: FY20/21
Mr. Klein opened a discussion regarding the extension of the marketing
contract with FG Creative for a third and final year. The original contract
was a one-year contract with two possible one-year extensions.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Klein and seconded by Stein to renew the
marketing contract with FG Creative for its third and final year, with the
desire expressed to begin work on the RFP for next year in a timely
manner. Motion was passed with a 7-0-0 vote, with Campbell, Flaig-Moore,
Fletcher, Goldberg, Klein, Stauber and Stein voting in favor; none against
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and none abstaining.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
VII. REMARKS
A. City of Palm Desert.
B. Board Members.
VIII. NEXT MEETING: Confirm March 19, 2020
IX. ADJOURNMENT: With nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
10:13 a.m.
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