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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRestaurant Association BID Minutes 11/18/2015 Page 1 of 3 City of Newport Beach Restaurant Business Improvement District Board Meeting Minutes – November 18, 2015 1600 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120 Newport Beach, CA 92660 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:37 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Antonio Bevaqua Canaletto Ristorante Veneto Sheri Drewry Wilma’s Patio Stephen Joyce Newport Beach Tennis Club Mario Marovic Dory Deli & Malarky’s Irish Pub Dan Miller The Village Inn John Robinson Amelia’s Restaurant Ronald Schwartz Muldoon’s Irish Pub Jim Walker The Bungalow Restaurant Quorum Achieved Directors Absent: Joe Campbell Ruby’s Diner BID Administrator Present: Polly Peak, Marketing Consultant Newport Beach & Company City Of Newport Beach Officials Present: Keith Curry City Council Member Mary Locey Management Analyst Guests Present: Doug McClain Newport Beach & Company Gary Sherwin Newport Beach & Company Christopher Roman CUCINA enoteca Alexandra Robinson Back Bay Bistro Alex Fanaian Dispatch Delivery Anthony Karambellas Dispatch Delivery Jim Mosher Newport Beach Resident III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS None Page 2 of 3 IV. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes President Walker requested a motion to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2015 meeting. Motion: Director Miller moved to approve the September 2015 meeting minutes. Director Robinson seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bevaqua, Drewry, Joyce, Marovic, Miller, Robinson, Walker 2. Nomination of Board members to Fill Unscheduled Vacancies President Walker reviewed application from the following people: • Alexandra Robinson, Back Bay Bistro • Christopher Roman, CUCINA enoteca Motion: Director Joyce moved to nominate Alexandra Robinson and Christopher Roman for City Council appointment to the NBRA BID board of directors through June 2016. Director Drewry seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bevaqua, Drewry, Joyce, Marovic, Miller, Robinson, Walker 3. BID Financial Reports President Walker reviewed the BID financials for September & October 2015. • The city is working on accepting credit card payments for BID assessments • Collections on assessments are going well Motion: Director Schwartz moved to accept and file the financial reports Director Joyce seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bevaqua, Drewry, Joyce, Marovic, Miller, Robinson, Schwartz, Walker 4. President’s Report President Walker reported on the following items: • Strategic Plan 2015-2016 Goals and Key Initiatives and noted that the board will need to develop a strategic plan moving forward in the next fiscal year. • Reviewed the information presented during the NB Chamber Minimum Wage Forum, and upcoming minimum wage hike. • Reviewed NB restaurant sales and the financial impact on the city. • NBRA needs to continue to expand its marketing efforts in order stay competitive with neighboring cities. Page 3 of 3 • Newport Beach should position itself as a community offering elevated hospitality and dining experiences. • Reviewed updates from Membership Advisory Sub-Committee • Reviewed membership broken down by categories, and proposed new membership fee structure • Proposed adding a category of Private Clubs | Special Event Facilities • Reviewed Partner Program, and suggested that the program be changed to Affiliate Program Motion: Director Schwartz moved to approve the implementation of the Affiliate Program Director Marovic seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bevaqua, Drewry, Joyce, Marovic, Miller, Robinson, Schwartz, Walker 5. Marketing Report Ms. Peak provided updates on the following items: • Fall Marketing Campaign • Promotions, Newsletters and Advertising • Newport Beach Restaurant Week V. BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS, WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS) None VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10.56 a.m. The next board meeting will be Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at Newport Beach and Company.