South Park Business Group (SPBG)

Meeting from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m. on 5/30/12 chaired by Donna Walker

• Mission Statement - The South Park Business Group Inc. is a group of businesspeople who work together to promote visibility, awareness, traffic and a healthy business climate for the small businesses that operate in South Park.

• Donna reminds all that members only are welcome to comment and vote during meetings. Guests who are invited may be added to the agenda (please email your request in advance of the meeting to spbg@lucyslist.net). New membership application forms are available on our website at www.spbg.yolasite.com.

Police and safety: someone broke into the golf course and stole golf carts, lawn mower, etc. they left donuts on the green (so inconsiderate).

PR/Special Events:
Old House Fair Sat. 6/16/ 10am-4pm -- Maureen presented report (click here to read). Reminder: no parking on 30th & Beech after 2am Saturday - cars will be towed. Booth setup time 7-9am, cars must be off the grounds by 9am. Salute to Maureen for excellent job, hard work in directing this event.

July 14 Walkabout: Send all news to Marsha by June 5 for advance publicity; and July 6 to be in the walkabout guide - email to SBBG@lucyslist.net. Next meeting, please be ready to discuss themes for the Oct. 6 ArtOberfest Walkabout, and the Dec. 1 Holiday Walkabout.

Community Affairs: Matt Thomas reported on the trash cans/benches/bike racks/planters --

All assets from Juniper to A street (trash containers, benches, flower pots, bike racks) will be turned over to the SPBG. All fees have been waived, our insurance covers liability. We need to decide which items we want to keep and maintain - can choose to have items removed, and if we fail to maintain them, City may remove them. Trash Cans: we might have a few cans on the outer edges taken away.
Graffiti - we are looking into getting the leftover paint (matched colors) from the City to continue painting over graffiti on electrical boxes (Samantha Keenan has paint color information). Planters: North Park Nursery by Mooch may volunteer to upkeep planters, however he did not realize how many there are, so we will likely need a new solution/or partial. Like trash cans, we are investigating "adoption" by nearby businesses. Suggest we develop a "template" of planting instructions, with watering and maintenance instructions.
Possible future fund-raising event or campaign to help pay for plants and supplies.

Graffiti -- SD Police Dept. Graffiti Unit: Send photos directly to Sergio Zamora - (619-531-2847) at email: szamora@pd.sandiego.gov along with the exact location, before cleaning. Additional details provided by members for paint resources: One Stop: 619.525-8500. Paint Bank (public): 619.525-8522/ Private: 800-829-6884.

Todd Gloria's office: passed out newsletter. Courtney Thomson helped secure assets for SPBG - round of applause. Todd Gloria will be at Old House Fair throughout the day June 16.

GGHCDC report - Informal report from their meeting: They are vacating current office on 30th St. There are some plans for a 25th St. Street Fair in Golden Hill, some discussion of a BID for Golden Hill.

New Businesses in South Park:
Specs Optometry - Dr. Michelle Fitzpatrick and her husband just took over - on Fern St. next to the Fern Street Cafe; would like to join SPBG and be involved. They will take insurance, etc. Open now, but will be closed soon for renovations, until the grand opening - stay tuned for "grand opening."

Left Hand Black - Adam Turk and Crystal Dagan, Left Hand Black - 1947 Fern Street - art gallery and tattoo studio. Opening soon.

Media, Announcements, Events:
San Diego City News (Joe Duffy): expanding distribution in June - creating a focused page for South Park with editorial and limited advertising. Advertising opportunity for South Park businesses on South Park page -- info on our website -- click here for complete info. Contact Joe at sales@sdcitynews.com.

Gay and Lesbian Film Festival happening this week. They really pushed South Park - gave us a page as sponsors - our logo will be on the screen at theater when they show a film for the next year. Showing at the NP Theatre on 29th and University. Thanks to Jeffrey of Junc Life & Style for organizing this for South Park merchants.

Luci Dumas Fine Photography - If you would like a photo for SPBG website, email her at luci@lucidumas.com - offering a $25 fee to photograph your building. Wrapping up this offer in the next few weeks.

Graffiti Beach and Salon on 30th having a Fashion show this Friday: DJ, snacks, beverages to raise money for Generate Hope. Also having events on Sat, and Sunday: check the calendar on website: www.shopgraffitibeach.com.

June 20: Where San Diego Magazine will come through and showcase our neighborhood to about 50 hotel concierge (in small groups); those in the neighborhood who have advertised will be included. Great publicity event, even if you are not included - they will walk around and see the neighborhood.

Oliver's on Beech is having a CDC mixer tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Will have reggae band and art opening for Summer of Love walkabout.

Baby Garten Studio is offering CPR classes (full certification - child and adult), and offering a choking workshop (what to do). BabyGartenStudio.com for more details.

South Bark is also offering Basic Safety workshops for dogs. Check website www.southbarkdogwash.com. Also several adoption events upcoming.

Studio Maureen -- 25th anniversary in South Park! - party in September. stay tuned.

• Adjourned. Minutes drafted by Jeniffer Thompson.
• Next Meeting: Wed. JUNE 27, 8:30am at Alchemy.