Minutes February 13

Temescal Telegraph Community Assoc. 510-860-7327 info@temescaldistrict.org www.temescaldistrict.
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Meeting Date: February 27, 2013 Location: Faith Presbyterian Church Time: 6:00 pm Board Members Attending: Donald Lowrey Roy Alper (Vice President) Rick Raffanti (President) Bill Lambert Pat Smith (Secretary) Julie Stevens Gloria Gee Bernadette Arellano Board Members Absent: Donna Hurst (Treasurer) Randy Reed Kristina Maria Gutierrez Hans Boerner Guests: John Dobrovich, Temescal Plaza Lathan Hodge & Kyle Franklin, Safety First Oliver Luby, Aide to Councilmember Dan Kalb Minutes #2013-02
President Rick Raffanti called the meeting to order at approximately 6:20 p.m.
Consent agenda: a. Approval of January minutes Motion: to approve the January minutes was seconded and approved unanimously 2. Old Business a. Executive Directors Report
1.
SECURITY
Safety First (SF) patrols district Wednesdays through Sundays 5 to 8 pm and conducts dedicated maintenance from 7 am to 10 am on the same days. Its service is reduced to 3 days
in Zone 2, Wed, Fri, and Sunday. Its community liaison efforts remain focused on Telegraph between 40th and 51st. SF was asked to clarify on their graffiti abatement efforts. The importance of distinguishing between public and private graffiti and quantifying those efforts are imperative, particularly as the organization shifts into efforts for BID renewal. SF was asked to keep track of how much time it devotes to graffiti removal as a baseline measurement. Safety First has agreed to provide us with an estimate of the dollar amount of their effort spent on services that should be done by the city, e.g., graffiti abatement on public property, and illegal dumping. SF currently devotes several hours to cleaning up illegal dumping too. We could consider asking the City to contribute to our organization for some of these efforts. SF was asked about using a stronger machine to steam clean and specifically pick up gum stains. SF agreed to investigate a more efficient machine for said task. ORGANIZATION Rick is sending out RFPs for BID renewal efforts to commence as early as May Annual Meeting will be held at Asmaras on Wednesday, April 24, in conjunction with regularly scheduled Board Meeting which will commence at 5:30 to hold Board Elections and other business at hand. Kristina Maria Gutierrez, Pat Smith, Bill Lambert, Roy Alper, Donna Hurst, Bernadette Arellano, and Randy Reed are up for reelection for a two year term. Bernadette announced a job promotion in Sacramento. Shell look for a CHO replacement for the Board. Darlene asked the Board to recommend potential Board members. Ellen Kim and John Dobrovich were recommended. Mae Chan and Gabriela Laz names came up also. Board members will inquire to gauge interest for new members. Request feedback on 2013 Strategic Plan in committee meetings, or email Darlene DESIGN & Obelisk at 5225 Shattuck Bill and Ellen tested background colors for the lettering (teal with lite lettering); they are working with Randy to finalize design and pricing including installation, bldg permits. Its budgeted at $12-$13,000. New Plants in Pots - Lotus, with feathery gray foliage, orange flowers will trail over the pots and is fairly drought tolerant, accompanied by purple Diascia. Theyll be installed on March 3. Pre-watering is scheduled for March 2 and post watering, depending on rain schedule. Mosaic Trash Cans We are contracting with Juan Lopez for 14 cans with the remaining $5,600 budget. Aunt Marys, Mail Max, Reed, Alcatraz Shade have agreed to sponsor. Don has been approaching other merchants that have expressed interest too. We still need to determine cleaning the trash can aluminum tops and placing logo on cans. The Bike Corral is installed. The accompanying sign cant be seen at night. Board shared with Oliver Luby that the City didnt allow for creativity in the bike design and instead used a very standard bike design. The corral still needs to get beefed up and be more noticed for more usage. Cal Trans follow up Bill has made headway with Assemblywoman Skinners office.- Triva Reid was approached by Olly regarding the letter. Design solutions to improve the landscaping. Food truck pod in the district is still being considered. We know Temescal Plaza is interested. At 51st at Walgreens where theres a fence.
PG&E is moving forward with substation work on 51st Street- Infrastructure for lights is in, so now were waiting on PGE installing landscaping. Councilmember Kalbs office is assisting with attempting to move project forward on Telegraph between 49th and 51st.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Frazee is closed; fence is installed Scream Sorbet is having financial troubles; Kaspers remains up in the air. Juhu Beach Club is opening this Friday, March 1st at 5:30 Bakery opening mid April at former Remedy Caf location.
PROMOTION
Spring Skate & Stroll is scheduled for Friday afternoon and Saturday on April 5 and April 6 Merchant Mixer on February 13 at Baby World attracted 10 attendees and police representation; discussion about neighbors flyering district with warning notice inconclusive.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45. Submitted respectfully, Darlene Drapkin Staff

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Temescal Telegraph Community Assoc. 510-860-7327 info@temescaldistrict.org www.temescaldistrict.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:45. Submitted respectfully, Darlene Drapkin Staff

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