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EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 14, 2024, 8:00 a.m.
Present: Board Member Rebecca Elliott*, Vice Chair David Fletcher*,
Board Member Alec Longmuir, Board Member Susan Stauber,
Board Member Michelle Whittaker, Chair Patrick Klein
*Board Member Elliott arrived at 8:05 a.m.
*Vice Chari Fletcher arrived at 8:09 a.m.
Staff Present: Marketing Assistant Christiani Aquino, Recording Secretary
Michelle Nance, Director of Economic Development, Eric Ceja
and Homeless and Social Services Manager, Ivan Tenorio
Liaison(s) Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik
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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 May 14, 2024, 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
3. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chrisitiana Green, of Certified Farmers Market, spoke requesting support of an El
Paseo Farmers Market.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Vice Chair Fletcher
Seconded by: Board Member Stauber
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of April 23, 2024.
4.b APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS
Approve the Financial Statement ending in March 31, 2024.
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5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.a CITY STAFF
Homeless and Support Services Manager Tenorio, introduced himself and
answered member inquiries.
Director of Economic Development Ceja, provided updated on Lupine Plaza
project and dining decks.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.a REVIEW FY 20232024 BUDGET AND PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR
PREPARATION OF FY 20242025 BUDGET
Stephanie Greene, of FG Creative, presented a recap of FY 2023 -2024 and
answered member inquiries. Members provided feedback on the upcoming FY
budget. No formal action was taken.
8. COMMENTS
8.a EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
MEMBERS
None.
8.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik provided an update on false information regarding El
Paseo.
8.c CITY STAFF
None.
8.d ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
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10. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I
Recording Secretary
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Thomas Soule, Public Affairs Manager
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BOARD
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June 19, 2024