South Park Business Group (SPBG)

SOUTH PARK BUSINESS GROUP MEETING

April 27, 2011, 8:30 am at Alchemy Restaurant

1. Introductions
2. Police and Safety - Corner of A St. and Fern St. was brought up to see if traffic can be slowed down for children crossing to get to Albert Einstein Academies.

3. South Park Community Group (Matt Thomas) - Matt working on presentation to CPUAC in May
   Ongoing issues such as sidewalks, turning South Park/ Golden Hill in conservation area to preserve the look and feel of the neighborhood. If you have any ideas email Matt (matt@alchemysandiego.com). If you are interested in attending the next meeting - May 3, 8:15 am at Alchemy.

4. Walkabouts (2011 - 3/26, 7/16,10/1, 12/3)
   a. Summer Walkabout 7/16 theme “Sizzlin’ in South Park” – please think about your walkabout plans and email spbg@lucyslist.net for publicity.

5. Old House Fair (June 18) – www.TheOldHouseFair.com
   a. Sponsors 2011 – Thanks to Sponsors for making this event possible -- The Station Tavern (Presenting Sponsor), Alchemy, Hamilton’s, Grant’s, South Bark, Whistlestop, Cairns Craft, Home Restoration & Remodeling of San Diego, Ed Landsberg. Trade sponsorships with North Park News, San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles, San Diego Museum of Art (Stickley exhibition), R+M Designs.
   b. Additional sponsorship, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities available – call Maureen 619-233-6679. Ad deadline May 25.
   c. Posters will be distributed in early May – please display to customers. PR and advertising also visible in May. Banners to be displayed on Beech St. and at high traffic areas.

6. PR Committee
   a. BID Grant for July11-June12 submitted 4/22.
   b. South Park page in North Park News monthly written by Marsha (Jan. re new businesses, Feb. re classes, March re Walkabout, April re Art in South Park, May re Kids’ Stuff, June will feature Old House Fair sponsors and exhibitors). Please send ideas for future articles and news about your business to spbg@lucyslist.net.
   c. Website updated with 2011 “Ask” businesses. Please check your listing at www.southparkscene.com and email any changes.

7. Community Reports
   a. CDC - moving offices to the old pharmacy across the street from Alchemy. Sam Keenan said there is some space for subleasing in the building. Business mixer at Progress 6:30 pm, April 27. All Mixers currently held on last Wed. of month (same as SPBG meetings in the AM) are free for CDC members and $10 for non-members. Potted plants seen around the neighborhood - they look good in groups of three. Ongoing planting.
   b. MAD - Graffiti spotted around town. MAD takes pictures and has the resources to paint over. Police dept. needs to be notified by building owners in order to act. c. Councilman Todd Gloria - Many business owners have asked about permits for sidewalk cafés. Typically, a permit is in the area of $5000. However, since South Park is a micro-district, Anthony mentioned that owners can file collectively and submit as a group to lessen the fee individually. These plans should go through the planning committee for review in case there are any ADA and clearance issues. Street resurfacing has commenced in South Park. If you need your street resurfaced, let Todd Gloria’s office know. If there are construction issues, let Todd Gloria’s office know. Corner of Fern St. and Grape St. there is a mobile junk truck who has been setting up shop every Saturday morning. New tenant, Joe Zaituna will address. Todd Gloria’s (district 3) is in the process of being re-districted. Community input on May 2. Small Business Advisory Board is inviting people to attend. Meetings are Third Friday of even-numbered months from 8:45 am - 10:15 am at Balboa Park Club or Downtown Info. Center. Contact Lisa Gordon lgordon@sandiego.gov for more information.

8. New businesses in the neighborhood
   a. Golden HIll Farmers Market has been getting some great reviews. As business owners, having a booth may be helpful for promotion because there is a lot of foot traffic. Some neighborhood complaints but that is typical. If you have any issues, contact Brian Beevers.
   b. Urban Gourmet Foods and Market - Joe Zaituna. Offering healthy foods, vitamins, smoothies and European imports. July 1 target for grand opening. Occupying the old Video Rush location at 1947 Fern St. Will have a booth at Old House Fair.
   c. Crow Thief (custom leather goods)

9. Announcements/events/other.
   a. Adoption Event at South Bark - more information at next meeting
   b. Rider from Team Thomas will be representing South Park at a riding event in San Francisco. Currently staying with Jinna.
   c. Plum Pottery will be at Old House Fair
   d. Diedra from Plum Pottery has gathered a South Park donation basket for the Walk of Hope.
   e. Absolute Skin has spray tanners, healers, Raiki and cosmetology doctors available at the salon now.
   f. Albert Einstein Academies is hosting their annual Gala Auction Fundraising Event on June 3 at Hall of Champions at Balboa Park at 6:30 pm. Food by Alchemy, wine from Grant’s and beer from Stone Brewery. $45/ticket by 4/30 and $50 after 4/30. Many local businesses have donated items. Thank you for supporting the school!

Next meeting will be Wed. May 25, 2011, 8:30am at Alchemy.

Attendees:
Matt Thomas (Alchemy)
Lisa Vella, Donna Walker (South Bark)
Ray Lawson (Crow Thief)
Bobby Edelson (Century 21) - also provided handouts for the annual spring cleaning schedule
Anthony Bernal (Todd Gloria's office)
Joy Boatman (South Park Psychological Services)
Jinna Albright (Thomas Bikes)
Tara Zandvliet Yee (South Park Doctor)
Michelle McKenny (Absolute Skin)
Roselle Ellison (home ec. studio)
David Skillman (comm. liason)
Christy Jaynes (Progress)
Monta Briant (Babygarten)
Joe Zaitona (Urban Gourmet Foods)
Jason Bradley (Pathfinders)
Diedra Hartman (Plum Pottery)
Samantha Keenan (Coldwell Banker)