Action Item: Brown Act
Action Item: Brown Act
Action Item: Brown Act
) Committee Meeting December 20, 2012 11:00 a.m. CBD Conference Room - 388 19th Street Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Introductions Public comment and announcements Approval of the minutes of November 19, 2012 Review of committee roster and introduction of new members 2013 meeting schedule Update on holiday shopping campaign Update on general marketing projects Overview of DISI projects, and refocusing of 2013 priorities Other Adjournment Action Item Action Item
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Downtown Oakland Association/Lake Merritt-Uptown District Association District Identity and Streetscape Improvement (D.I.S.I.) Committee Meeting Minutes November 19, 2012 - CBD Conference Room - 388 19th Street Present: Staff: Andrea Kirkpatrick, Sara May, Laurie Cooperman-Rosen, Chris Curtis, Lucinda Alipio Steve Snider/District Manager, Victoria Decker/Office Manager, Fiona Simms/Administrative Assistant Nancy Amaral/Gallen.Neilly & Associates Kim Bardakian
PR Consultants: Guests:
Subject
Welcome and Introductions Approval of minutes from October 25, 2012
Discussion
The minutes of the October 25, 2012 meeting were presented for review.
Action?
Chris moved and Andrea seconded the motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2012 as presented. The motion was approved unanimously.
The committee reviewed the proposed 2013 budget, which was set by the chairs and staff. Steve explained the work that has been put into the Lake Merritt/Uptown tree lighting and noted that this year staff would like to spend less money on the tree itself, and help the Great Wall project a digital tree on the Wall at the December First Friday. They are working with the YMCA of the East Bay and Project Bandaloop. The logos of various local businesses will be projected with the tree as ornaments or presents. Stacey Hoffman of Living Jazz explained the history of the organization, and how the event moved from the Dunsmuir House to the Paramount Theatre to accommodate the growing attendance and keep the event
Chris moved and Laurie seconded the motion to approve the sponsorship of the Living Jazz MLK Tribute
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accessible. She noted that the event includes the Oakland community exhibition where 40 businesses and non-profits can table to provide visibility and exposure to those organizations. Stacey mentioned that they are working on promoting the businesses that will be open that night to encourage attendees to eat and shop in the area. Stacey listed the various media outlets over which the events, and its sponsors, are advertised. She stressed the goal of keeping the ticket pricing affordable and accessible. Stacey also noted that the Living Jazz office is moving into the second floor space of Piedmont Piano. Nancy read the highlights of the PR report. Steve updated the committee about a potential new promotion in the district called Coaster, which is a new smart phone application. The application allows the patron of a crowded bar to order and pay for their drink from their phone. They then get a message on their phone when their drink is ready. This seems like a great opportunity for the over crowded bars in the districts. December 20, 2012
event in the amount of $2,500 per district to be paid out of the Banner line item. The motion was approved unanimously.