HomeMy WebLinkAboutRestaurant Association BID Minutes 04/22/2015
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Newport Beach Restaurant Association
Business Improvement District
Board Meeting Minutes – April 22, 2015
Newport Beach & Company
1600 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
President Walker called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Directors Present:
Jim Walker The Bungalow Restaurant
Joe Campbell Ruby’s Diner
Sheri Drewry Wilma’s Patio
Stephen Joyce Newport Beach Tennis Club
Dan Miller Village Inn
Cindy O’Shea Whole Foods Market & Back Bay Tavern
Alexandra Robinson Park Avenue Café
John Robinson Amelia’s
Ronald Schwartz Muldoon’s Irish Pub
Quorum Achieved
Directors Absent:
Thomas Giulioni Back Bay Bistro
Cathy Pavlos Provenance
BID Administrator Present:
Polly Peak, Marketing Consultant Newport Beach & Company
Guests Present:
Doug McClain Newport Beach & Company
Jim Mosher Newport Beach Resident
Mario Marovic Malarky’s Irish Pub | Dory Deli
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Mosher suggested that all applications for the NBRA BID Board of Directors be
forwarded to City Council along with the recommendation for the (11) board seats to
ensure that all applicants are recognized.
Mr. Mosher commented on the marketing contract and the website costs from the past
year, and asked about matching funds from the City. President Walker clarified the
anticipated amount of funds that the NBRA BID will be receiving from the City for fiscal
year 2015-2016.
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Walker requested a motion to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2015
meeting.
MOTION: Director Campbell moved to approve the minutes from the March 25,
2015 Board meeting. Director J. Robinson seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Walker, Campbell, Drewry, Joyce, Miller, O’Shea, A. Robinson,
J. Robinson, Schwartz
V. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
• President Walker reported on the Membership Advisory Committee progress.
o The City will send out a survey letter to all members requesting more
information about the business such as category, number of employees,
occupancy, etc.
B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES
• President Walker reviewed each of the (14) applications submitted for the fiscal
year 2015-2016 NBRA BID Board of Directors. The applicants included: Antonio
Bevacqua, Joe Campbell, Sheri Drewry, Stephen Joyce, Mario Marovic, Bruno
Massuger, Dan Miller, Cindy O’Shea, Catherine Pavlos, Alexandra Robinson,
John Robinson, Christopher Roman, Ron Schwartz, and Jim Walker.
• Each director voted with a written form to recommend up to (11) applicants for
the board.
• Votes were tabulated by Ms. Peak and the (11) applicants that received the most
votes were as follows:
o Antonio Bevacqua
o Joe Campbell
o Sheri Drewry
o Stephen Joyce
o Mario Marovic
o Dan Miller
o Cindy O’Shea
o Alexandra Robinson
o John Robinson
o Ron Schwartz
o Jim Walker
MOTION: Director Campbell moved to recommend the (11) applicants with the most
votes for City Council Appointment to serve on the NBRA BID Board of
Directors for fiscal year 2015-2016. Director J. Robinson seconded the
motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Walker, Campbell, Drewry, Joyce, Miller, O’Shea, A. Robinson,
J. Robinson, Schwartz
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C. ANNUAL MARKETING & ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT
• President Walker reviewed the Newport Beach & Company proposal for the
NBRA BID marketing and administration services, and expressed concerns over
the increased amount of the contract to pay for BID administration.
• Mr. McClain provided an overview of the services that Newport Beach &
Company provides year-round for NBRA administration, marketing, public
relations and programming.
• Director Miller suggested that NBRA BID work closer with Newport Beach &
Company to provide a better return on investment for the restaurant member
assessments.
• President Walker suggested that the main objective for the next fiscal year
should be to develop a plan that provides an increased revenue base and
additional funding for the NBRA BID in order to expand the marketing and
programming for the BID.
MOTION: Director Drewry moved to recommend the City enter into an agreement
with Newport Beach & Company for the fiscal year 2015-2016 NBRA BID
marketing and administration services. Director Schwartz seconded the
motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Walker, Campbell, Drewry, Joyce, Miller, O’Shea, A. Robinson,
J. Robinson, Schwartz
VI. NBRA BID ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS, WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE
PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-
DISCUSSION ITEMS)
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.m.
The next board meeting will be Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Newport Beach and
Company