HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-18 EPPBID Regular Meeting Minutes
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EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT BOARD
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
This meeting was conducted by teleconference, and there was in-person public access to the
meeting location.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board was
called to order by Chair Klein on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 8:03 a.m., in the Administrative
Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Susan Stauber, Sonia Campbell, Michelle Whittaker, Rebecca
Elliott, David Fletcher*, Alec Longmui and Chair Patrick Klein. *Member Fletcher
arrived at 8:04 a.m.
Absent: None
Liaison(s)
Present: Jan Harnik, City Council Liaison
City Staff
Present: Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager; Michelle Nance, Recording Secretary,
were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to
questions as indicated in the minutes.
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER CAMPBELL, SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER STAUBER,
CARRIED 6-0-1 (FLETCHER, abstain), to approve the consent calendar.
Thursday
May 18, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER CAMPBELL, SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER
STAUBER, CARRIED 6-0-1 (FLETCHER, abstain), to approve the El Paseo Parking and
Business Improvement District Board Regular Meeting minutes of April 20th, 2023.
B. APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER CAMPBELL SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER STAUBER,
CARRIED 6-0-1 (FLETCHER, abstain), to approve the Financial Statements ending
March 31, 2023
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER:
None
5. INFORMATION REPORTS
A. CITY UPDATE – Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager and Councilmember Jan Harnik,
provided updates from City Staff regarding Capital Improvement Projects and Public
Works projects.
B. SHERIFF UPDATE – Deputy Avila provided an update on activity in El Paseo Shopping
District and answered questions.
C. MARKETING UPDATE – Paulina Larson, Palm Springs Life Magazine provided a
detailed recap of 2023 Fashion Week and Food & Wine events and answered Board
questions.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
A. FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET STUDY SESSION FEEDBACK
Stephanie Greene, FG Creative provided report.
Chrissy Tobey-Armstrong, owner of Chrissy’s on El Paseo, commented on ensuring
marketing availability for small shops located on El Paseo.
Following discussion, MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FLETCHER, SECOND BY BOARD
MEMBER CAMPBELL, CARRIED 7-0, to: approve the Budget for FY 23/24 as the same
original budget approved for FY 22/23, with FG Creative returning to the board at a later
meeting to discuss any potential changes.
B. PROPSED MERCHANT SURVEY
Stephanie Greene, FG Creative provided report.
Following discussion, MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER CAMPBELL, SECOND BY
BOARD MEMBER STAUBER, CARRIED 7-0, to: move forward with survey with changes
requested by the Board.
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7. COMMENTS:
A. EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
MEMBERS
None.
B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Harnik provided a brief update and reminded the Board she is available
to hear any thoughts and ideas they may have.
C. CITY STAFF
Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager, reminded the Board of Putt Putt on El Paseo
taking place on June 15, 2023.
D. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager, alerted the Board of an upcoming change to the
Attendance Policy.
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Board took no action
on this matter.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board adjourned at 09:43 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE BOARD: 6/15/2023
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