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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.14.20 DMC Packet DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION July 14, 2020 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting AGENDA • Roll Call • Approval of the May 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes • Public Participation • Consent Items – topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission. Please reference the consent agenda memo. • BPD Update – Austin or Wyton • DBP Update – Chip • Matters from Commissioners • Matters from Staff o 2021 Community Vitality Recommended Budget o AMPS Implementation Proposed Timeline Attachments: • Draft DMC Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2020 • DMC Consent Agenda – July 12, 2020 • DBP Update – July, 2020 • Mall Area Crime Statistics – May and June, 2020 • AMPS Implementation Proposed Timeline Memo Commissioner Term Exp. DMC 2020 Priorities Adam Knoff Andrew Niemeyer Susan Nuzum, Vice-Chair Jerry Shapins, Chair Vacant Property Owner/Rep Citizen-at-Large Property Owner/Rep Citizen-at-Large Property Owner/Rep 2023 2022 2024 2021 2025 -Continue implementation of Retail Strategy action steps -Partner with CU and city staff to ensure strong transit connections between downtown and University Hill to capitalize on new hotel development on the Hill. -Participate in the planning of the future development of the East Book End, including improved pedestrian access between the Civic Area and the commercial district and advocating for effective parking policies. -Engage with City Council. -Advance innovative downtown access and mobility strategies. -Maintain CAGID facilities and improve the user experience. July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 1 CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: Shapins, Niemeyer, Nuzum, (Knoff absent) STAFF: Bowden, Landrith, Woulf, Jones, Bray, Mayotte, Wyton (BPD), Hayward GUESTS: Chip (DBP) PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Heather Hayward, 303-441-4191 TYPE OF MEETING: Regular May 12, 2020 Roll Call: Completed. Called to order at 4:05 p.m. Approval of the March 10, 2020 Joint Meeting Minutes Shapins moved to approve the March 10, 2020 minutes. Nuzum seconded. All in favor. Public Participation None. Consent Items Consent Items - No questions. Consent Items stand. BPD Update Sergeant Wyton took over from Sgt. Gehrhart as the new supervisor of the mall team. The mall team is continuing to patrol the mall as things are starting to open. They are limited as to what they can do in terms of summonsing and jailing because of the court closures and jail situation right now. The Hill team is assisting and doing extra patrols for them. They have three mall officers and are working on getting a fourth. Shapins discussed issues with the courthouse lawn becoming a scary place. Wyton stated that the they are limited in terms of what legally they can do. They’ve been telling merchants to call dispatch right away if they see something. A lot of places where the homeless population used to go are closed. They’ve been doing cleanups with ServPro and they think the closure of the restrooms and disbursement of porta potties has helped. Landrith read from a report from Officer Ryan Austin. There’s still a high number of bike thefts, vehicle trespasses, burglaries and general property crimes. BPD is putting extra plain clothes officers out. Wyton stated that most of these crimes are not in the mall area but are in other areas of Boulder. Bowden stated that Police Chief Maris will be providing a more city-wide report at Council on May 12 and May 17. DBP Update Chip discussed that Downtown Boulder Partnership has moved into stabilization mode and focus is on communication with their members. They’ve been having weekly business calls on a range of topics. They’ve setup a Slack channel for businesses to communicate. DBP initiated doing one-on-one calls with everyone in the district and are starting to work on a second round of those calls. They’ve ramped up the Local campaign promoting online and retailers re-opening. DBP has setup an employee assistance fund Draft DMC Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 2 and have now funded close to 60 downtown employees with gifts of $500. DBP has been doing some deep cleaning and sanitizing. Chip discussed they added private security that works with the police department. They are continuing to work with the PD and the HOT on addressing issues around the 1300 block. Chip talked about DBP working with a partnership of business associations throughout the city and they are working on industry-specific trainings. DBP has put together a mural program to add attractive murals to businesses that have had to board up. Shapins discussed that one of the biggest issues for businesses is having a full understanding of the safety issues and that he believes we should focus on and communicate a “healthy downtown”. Bowden discussed the Boulder Business Response and Recovery Alliance and all the parties involved. Bowden discussed that the alliance’s most recent activities including educating on PPE, how to get resources, and standardizing materials so businesses don’t need to create them on their own. Bowden referred all to the COVID related business web page on the City’s web site. Matters from Staff Vote for new Chairperson Shapins was nominated by Feldman for Chair at the previous meeting. All in favor. Shapins elected Chairperson. Shapins nominated Nuzum for Vice-Chair. All in favor. Nuzum elected Vice-Chairperson. Parking Wait List Mayotte discussed the addition of online T-2 software called FlexPort and how this will allow for more ease in the permitting and purchasing process. Implementation will be complete by Fall, 2020. There are currently over 400 businesses on the waitlist. Mayotte shared the following FlexPort recommendations: •Permit cap for any customer •Requirement that customers remove their place in line •Removal of permits that haven’t been used for a period of time •One waitlist per garage •$10 permit fee – continue going forward and how we will wait •Addressing the need to collect certain customer information Nuzum discussed issues with the Day Pass. People are generally using the day pass at her office because they’re driving to go out for an appointment (no in and out), so it doesn’t work for them. Also, the way they encourage people to use alternative transportation to driving is by having these “pool” passes. With license plate recognition that this isn’t going to work, so it takes away an incentive for alternate transportation. Shapins commented that he would appreciate staff taking a pause and paying attention to how public spaces are used for the next couple of years until we get a vaccine. Bowden stated they are using past data to address what is changing right now. This is about the infrastructure that CAGID deals with and how it will be maintained. Parking & Access Restoration Woulf discussed that on-street operations are critical to supporting our General Fund programs and services. They will not suddenly turn enforcement back on, as it was before. Next Monday is first day Draft DMC Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 3 they’ll charge in garages again. There will also be a two-week time period of communications regarding on street parking and warnings before full enforcement at the beginning of June. Woulf discussed some discounts in June. The CV front desk will be open on June 1st with 50% staff with PPE measures. Quarterly permits will be handled with a Q3 renewals credit to those who renewed during Q2. Bowden talked about the increased grace period from 5 mins to 20 mins downtown, M-F, in order to pick up meals, etc. For people working downtown M-F, they’re encouraging use of garages with a daily cap of $8.00 through June 30. COVID Budget Impact on CAGID and Funding Strategies Woulf stated that due to the COVID revenue impact, the City has asked them to present 10% reductions in the 2020 budget and to build the 2021 budget with an additional 10% reductions. They can credit ongoing reductions from the 2020 budget. They’re working to make sure any reductions are in alignment with the Strategic Plan. They did a lot of work on our CIP (Capital Improvement Plan), so they don’t have a lot of wiggle room in the CIP. Tenants are an important form of revenue for CAGID. They’ve worked with departments to develop a citywide policy for an optional rent hiatus in April and May with payback over 3 or 6 months. During this time, they’ve signed one lease extension and are in negotiations for another lease, which is positive. Woulf discussed the decline in parking utilization during shutdown, but that this is projected to increase as businesses reopen. He also discussed other factors to consider that may impact funds, including remote working and changes in public transportation preferences. CAGID is in very good health overall in terms of fund balance and reserve. Woulf wouldn’t suggest patching lost revenue solely from fund balance but does think it’s appropriate to use reserve in these circumstances. Woulf stated that they are expecting reimbursement from EcoPass of approximately $200,000. Community Vitality Department did have some furloughs. They will keep the commission posted as those decisions come in and hope to have a near final budget in July for the commission’s approval. Niemeyer suggested the option for vacant space of considering a straight percentage rate lease. Bowden discussed that our commercial broker, Bittner, has been in contact with tenants not suggested changes. We are currently are already much more affordable than other downtown spaces. Depending on experience over the next couple of weeks, Bowden may reach out to Niemeyer to discuss this more. Bowden talked about the Affordable Commercial Pilot which involves planning of how to split spaces to smaller/more affordable spaces, if we have vacancies. Niemeyer asked about the House Bill for stimulus funds, PPP loans and VA loans and whether Boulder would be hindered in securing these loans because of its resources. Bowden stated that the City, along with the Chamber, has submitted a strong letter to the state and our federal representatives regarding consideration of smaller cities and counties than received money in the first round of CARES Act. The Council, Mayor and Chamber have submitted letters as well. Bowden doesn’t believe that our fiscal situation in the City hinders us. Consideration of Restaurant Industry Recovery-Related Requests Bowden reviewed the COVID-19 briefing presentation that will be presented at Council this evening. As part of the alliance, they have setup a grant process both through the DBP and the Chamber and also through a $200,000 challenge grant the City gave to the Community Foundation. They’ve been working with employees to find alternate employment. They are helping people, through the SBDC and Chamber, to rework their business operations. The alliance is providing assistance in navigating process of getting PPE, loans and lease negotiations. The industry letter was written on behalf of the Colorado Restaurant Draft DMC Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 4 Association to all mayors, councils and city managers across Colorado. The wants are limits to operating costs, particularly minimum wage. They also want aid in addressing reopening challenges and have continued need for access for pickup and delivery. Their initial May 7 response addressed the following: •Clarification that they are not addressing changes to minimum wage this year •They’ve been doing work on pickup and delivery drop off locations. •They’ve been doing work on assisting in navigating the loan process for business •They will be working with Transportation on curbside management for a pickup and delivery pilot •They are making interim adjustments to special district parking, which needs to balance the needs of different business types and different types of customers. This includes: the garage evening pilot through the end of the year; adjustment of daytime garage rates to $8 max.; and on-street parking grace periods increased from 5 mins to 20 mins to accommodate pickup and delivery. Since alcohol licensure is a state issue, they’ve sent a letter to the State asking for an opinion letter regarding alcohol service of outside of the lease line. They are also meeting now on temporary right-of - way repurposing for revocable permits. They’ve already been working on patios, alleys and use of the event street in the University Hill area. Next steps include a planning meeting this week with local restaurant representatives, Chamber and Downtown. Chip will be closing Consumer Sentiment Survey on the 17th and will have some updates. On the 19th, there will be a more extensive Council presentation on the curbside management pilot, engagement, right-of-way and minimum parking considerations. Hopefully, there will be a State update on alcohol licensure limits and outreach to the State and the Boulder County Health Department to discuss any concerns they have around gatherings. Shapins stated that one of the most important things is that city departments, legal staff and others to work together holistically to isolate downtown from other areas that are needing public space or right-of-way modifications. He encouraged acting with some urgency towards use of the public right-of-way. Meeting Adjourned: 5:52 p.m. NEXT MEETING: July 14, 2020 APPROVED BY: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Attest: ________________________ _______________________________________ Heather Hayward, Secretary Jerry Shapins, Chairperson Draft DMC Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 5 CITY OF BOULDER DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA ITEM July 14, 2020 The following information is intended to provide the commission with relevant updates on specific projects as they reach major milestones. A.Community Vitality Update •The City of Boulder is committed to community safety and follows public health orders to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Parking & Access office reopened on June 1, and we are offering appointments in the interest of safety. To set up an appointment, please call 303-413-7300 or email ParkingServices@BoulderColorado.gov. Walk-in customers will be served, but may experience a delay as only two customers are allowed inside the office at a time. •The Community Vitality Department’s online portal for parking permits and other products now allows customers to purchase or refill 20-Day Passes and Cash Passes without having to visit the office. Find more information at boulderparking.com •Parking enforcement - regular enforcement operations and parking incentives : Regular on-street parking enforcement operations is back in effect, and there is a 5-minute grace period for curbside business pickup/takeout to support businesses, however, parkers must pay for a small increment of time at a pay parking station or meter to receive the grace period once the parking time has expired. Additionally, please look for the designated, signed Curbside Pick-Up Zone location signs (see map here) around town for free short-term parking to facilitate curbside pick-up, takeout and delivery at retailers and restaurants. •The maintenance and meter technician staff have resumed their regular on-duty schedule of, Monday – Sunday from 6 a.m. to 9. p.m. Should you have a question or concern regarding Community Vitality Department maintenance operations, please call 303-413-7320. •Improvement projects at two downtown parking garages underway: Two exciting projects are happening in the City of Boulder's 11th and Spruce and 15th and Pearl parking garages. Both projects provide needed improvements (staircase replacements) and welcomed enhancements (solar panels / additional covered parking on the roofs). More details are available at: DowntownParkingUpdates.com •The Randolph Center parking garage, located at Walnut and 11th streets is receiving some necessary maintenance to add more drains to control and direct water, replace worn deck coatings, perform structural repair and add aesthetic DMC Consent Agenda – July 12, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 6 improvements. The work has begun and the Randolph Center parking garage will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13 to allow the project to be completed more quickly and with a cost savings of approximately $15,000. The savings will allow for additional improvements to the garage, resulting in a better experience for users. •Downtown Employee EcoPass program is available to all eligible full-time employees. Electronic fillable PDF forms have replaced the printed version, and full details including the hours of operation are found at BoulderParkingEcoPass.com B.Parks and Recreation Update •Parks is coming up with a few different ideas for the tulip bulb giveaway; we will share with DBP and keep you updated when we finalize plans. •In late August, construction will begin in Civic Park to install three permanent art installations that mimic the Flatirons. •The landscaping around the new 9th Street restrooms should be completed in the next week or two. •The Parks Department and Boulder PD regulated traffic and informed park patrons of park rules at Eben G. Fine over the Fourth of July weekend. We have received a number of thank-you messages from the community, and local residents were happy with our efforts. •We continue to do maintenance and keep all areas clean and safe. C.Police Department Update •Over the last two months we have been able to increase the staffing on the mall. We now have 4 officers of our allocated 6. The current 4 Officers are Ryan McAuley, Ryan Austin, Curtis Sasson and Ryan Scheevel. •Every morning we make a sweep of the mall. There have been minimal transients sleeping in doorways overnight. During the day we have had minimal problems with transients as well. •The main problems on the mall is there is an increase of people riding bikes/skateboards on the mall as well as dogs. I think it was overlooked so long during the COVID shutdown that it’s going to take a while to condition people back. DMC Consent Agenda – July 12, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 7 CEO UPDATE Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, I wrote about what I perceived as the​ three stages​ that lie ahead for Downtown, and for the Downtown Boulder Partnership: 1. Stop the Spread 2. Minimize Long-Term Damage 3. Rebuild and Recover Today, a surreal fiscal quarter later, we find ourselves simultaneously in all three stages. As Boulder, and the rest of the country, enter this holiday weekend our most essential collective effort remains stopping the spread and ending the virus. The DBP Staff is working hard on many fronts with consideration for all three stages. Many people feel strongly about what they believe is the right thing to do. Every statement we make, every program which we invest our resources, every instagram post, every communication with a business owner or a customer, every policy recommendation carries with it an emotional, and sometimes political charge. I feel it is important for me to acknowledge the professionalism and patience of the DBP staff who are constantly at the receiving end of people's fear, anger and frustration, and yet continue to meet everyone with courtesy and respect, often when it might not be reciprocated. We are all experiencing this crisis in different ways in our own lives and we all have new additional stresses personally. The staff’s efforts continue to be exemplary. Below is an overview of our current work. CEO, Chip DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 8 CEO UPDATE Budget Update COVID SAFETY UPDATE (DBP/DBF/BID) Membership (DBP) Marketing (BID) Operations (BID) Events (DBF) Public Art (DBF) Community Advisory Board (DBF) Fundraising (DBF) DBP Mission Downtown Boulder Partnership's mission is to promote the civic, economic, and commercial vitality and well being of downtown Boulder and to preserve the historic and cultural environment of the Business Improvement District. DBF Mission The Downtown Boulder Foundation will support the civic and cultural strength of downtown Boulder by funding and facilitating public art, historic preservation projects and community events including free concerts, arts festivals, children’s events and parades. DBF may also support other charitable organizations downtown through financial contributions. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 9 COVID SAFETY UPDATE (DBP/DBF/BID) In response to public concerns and actual COVID-19 dangers, DBP has introduced a number of initiatives highlighting the many safety measures put in place by the business community and informing the public about their role in keeping all of us safe from the spread of coronavirus. These efforts are ongoing and will continue to evolve as needed. Below is an outline of initiatives, completed, ongoing and in progress. Many of this work is being done with our Business Alliance Partners including the City of Boulder, the Boulder Chamber, Boulder County Public Health, Boulder Community Health, the Community Foundation, the Small Business Development Center and others. Completed and Ongoing Industry-specific procedural checklists In partnership with Boulder County Public Health and the Boulder Chamber, checklists were distributed to businesses for reference and for posting, outlining the safety protocols in effect. Love the Local Mask and welcome back kit distribution 10,000 branded masks were distributed to downtown businesses for their employees. Additionally, businesses received hand sanitizer. Friendly ‘Welcome Back’ signage DBP designed and printed yard signs welcoming people back and reminding visitors that masks are required and to maintain social distancing. Signs have been placed conspicuously along Pearl Street in flower beds on the mall, and tree wells on the West End and East End. We also distributed posters with the same information for businesses to post, plus social distancing floor decals DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 10 Enhanced Ambassador Program Our downtown Ambassadors have returned and the program has been extended to include a greater presence throughout the district, in addition to the consistent presence at the Visitor Information Kiosk. Currently, Ambassadors are working 12-4 pm Thursday - Sunday. The Ambassadors main goal is to present a safe and welcoming presence in the Downtown, which takes on an even greater importance in the current context. In the coming weeks, we will be adding additional staffing and expanding the hours of the ambassadors. Our team will be Mask Distribution Among the Ambassadors functions, we are providing masks to visitors, both at the kiosk and throughout the downtown. In progress Sanitizer Stations In partnership with Community Vitality and the Parks and Recs department, we have ordered ten branded, custom-designed, touchless hand sanitizer stations to be placed along Pearl Street, Each station will be adopted by a business, who will be responsible for putting them out and taking them in each day. Our operations team will keep them filled. Temperature Checks at Kiosk We have ordered a touchless, mountable thermometer to be installed at the Visitor Information Kiosk. The thermometer will allow visitors and downtown employees to have their temperature taken with little physical interaction with ambassadors. The Thermometer will be accompanied by other important information about COVID-19 symptoms and resources. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 11 Next steps Downtown COVID-19 Screening and Testing Station Increased testing is an important part containing the spread of the virus and ensuring safety in the community. We are currently exploring a partnership with Boulder Community Health to provide a testing station downtown. The station would be housed in a currently vacant storefront, open select days weekly and available by appointment to downtown employees. BCH has developed a program for remote testing. We are seeking a location, assessing demand and researching possible funding sources. Currently tests for people who are non-symptomatic cost $100. “Clean Queen” Promotion 1 DBP is working with Actor, Emily Harrison to create a safety-related character who will visit downtown periodically this summer, spreading the word about masks, social distancing, and hand-washing in a fun and theatrical way. Ms. Harris is a lecturer in the CU Theater and Dance Department and the founder of Boulder Based Theater company, square product theater. Character and message will be promoted through social and traditional media. Additional promotion of efforts We will continue to promote all of the efforts above and work with local and regional media for additional editorial space to spread the word of our safety efforts. Our We’re Back Boulder campaign will include new collateral with images of people in masks, and employees cleaning. Additional (non safety) COVID-19 related expenses not listed include: Private security personnel (completed) Street closure support East end parklette support Storefront Murals 1 Working with team to finalize what the appropriate “character” is. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 12 Membership (DBP) Current 2020 Members: ​286 New Members: ​Astro Coffee, UBREAKIFIX Renewals:​ Bohemian Biergarten The Membership team has been focused on efforts to support businesses, including distribution of our ​Welcome Back business kits​ including ​Love the Local masks ​and ​hand sanitizer​, expanding the Downtown Boulder Ambassador program to include regular, in-person check-ins with businesses throughout the district and supporting beautification projects including East End Planters and large-scale murals at the old Liquor Mart building. We are also tracking COVID-19 related closures, reopenings, and adjusted schedules. One statistic to note: In the first half of 2019, 13 businesses in downtown Boulder closed permanently. In the first 6 months of 2020, 12 businesses closed permanently. Cindy Sepucha has also been leading efforts on the ​Downtown Boulder Employee Assistance Fund​. As of June 30th, the fund had raised ​$39,812​ and has provided $500 gifts to 57 individuals ($28,500). We are continuing to promote the program through the end of July and may discontinue it unless need increases. ​Nominations of employees are still welcomed and encouraged on our website here​. The Membership Committee will be meeting the week of July 13th​ to review the Membership Committee Charter and provide any amendments and to review staff’s recommendations for the 2021 Membership Program. Staff will incorporate the committee's feedback to the program and bring it to the Downtown Boulder Partnership board for review at the August board meeting. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 13 Marketing (BID) Team is paying close attention to COVID trends across the state and around the country. With increased cases on the upswing, marketing efforts may be temporarily paused in the coming weeks as needed​. Continued comments coming in via social posts, calls and emails with locals around the lack of face mask compliance downtown - specifically walking outdoors. Residents are expressing concern that social distancing is not being maintained well enough to be without masks. Most recent Destination Analyst Travel Survey Findings (data collected June 26-28 / 1,231 completed surveys): ●Concerns about the pandemic worsening in the next month have risen sharply​. ●Fear of personally contracting the virus as well as fears for friends and relatives have also increased over the past two week. ●The majority of travelers are concerned about the pandemic hurting their personal finances, and concerns about the national economy are nearly universal. ●Over the past 3 weeks, individual travel activities are being seen as increasingly less safe. ●Most travelers are still not ready to see visitors in their own communities ●Summer months are seeing increasing trips cancelations and postponements We’re Back Boulder Branding Campaign: ●Photo / video shoot took place on June 29th to capture images for the remainder of the year. ​Models were downtown employees who were laid off or on limited schedules​ due to COVID. Small stipend of $400 was paid to each model for his/her time. ●Full page ads in the Daily Camera have been running twice weekly with ‘Yes, We’re Open’ messaging (two versions). New ads will launch this month with a variety of talking points. Full and half page ads running weekly. ●Digital direct mail piece to 200K households was sent out June 17th to Boulder County email addresses with ‘Yes, We’re Open’ messaging. (15% open rate with 1% CTR) ●Sliding billboard ads and edge to edge digital ads running weekly on DailyCamera.com with ‘Yes, We’re Open’ messaging that will be changed out soon with new images and talking points. ●Paid social ads (FB and IG) began running in late June. ●Streaming TV, programmatic and Pandora ads kick off in the next two weeks. ●Updated strategy with Google Ad Words grant. Joint efforts with CVB to maximise key word searches. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 14 Social Media Messaging: ●Continued strategy on social posts focuses on shop / dine local messages, social distancing and mask reminders and inspirational images. ●Promoting intern blog (posting 2 x week), Foodie Friday offerings, stories consist of re-posts of individual business posts and offerings. Website: ●Ongoing maintenance to ​LoveTheLocal.com​ with business hours of operations, virtual events and social responsibility messaging. ●Working on ‘where to buy a mask downtown’ page Collateral: ●We’re Back Boulder window clings printed and distributed to downtown businesses ●Additional yard signs printed and displayed throughout East and West End ●Visitor Information Screen has been turned back on with mask and social distancing related messages ●Yard signs (social distancing and face mask reminders) extended off the bricks to East and West End districts Event Marketing: Bands Above the Bricks: ●Variety of Daily Camera print ads running through the duration of the event ●Post It Note on Masthead running Sunday, July 12th ●Digital Direct Mail happens soon Complementary Promotions: ●Bingo promotion wrapped at the end of June. Remaining gift cards will be given away in a new promotion - details TBD ●Virtual offers for June ended. July offers will be updated soon Business Outreach / Resources: ●Partnering with Downtown Colorado, Inc. to provide a three series workshop for business community featuring a variety of experts in different areas. More information coming soon. Speakers include: ○ ​Roger Brooks​, Destination Development ○Jon Schallert​, Future of Retail ○Joe Minicozzi​, Fiscal Resiliency ○Jeff Speck​, Street Planning DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 15 Operations (BID) Spring Green did great with social distancing. ~70 businesses were provided free flowers. Scenic tree lighting was installed from 9th and Pearl to 11th and Pearl. (photo credit Katy Yates) East End Planters were put in with the help of multiple staff and volunteers from the community. Daily maintenance is still required until the flowers root. Currently: Weekly partnership with Ready to Work. 4 RTW team members assisting with sweeping and sticker removal for 4 hours on Fridays. Weeding, graffiti removal, and trash removal on going. UV and chemical sanitation of both the Visitor Center and the trash receptacles continues. Three pedestrian counters installed at 11th. Broadway. and 15th at Pearl. Dashboard should be available early next week with data from the holiday weekend going forward. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 16 Events (DBF) Virtual Bands on the Bricks​, known as Bands ​Above ​the Bricks kicks off Wednesday, July 15th with The Long Run. The four-week long series will be live-streamed to the community on multiple platforms and ​includes a fundraiser to support the Downtown Boulder Foundation​. ​Details on the fundraiser and to donate are here​. If you would like to champion the fundraiser by sharing it with your network, you can become a ​Lover of the Local​ - and get credit for your efforts. To sign-up, email Anna (​anna@downtownboulder.org​) and she’ll create a custom fundraising link for you. The Events and Membership team are also collaborating on an ​East End Art Walk​, kicking off mid-July and running through Labor Day weekend. Twenty (20) businesses from 15th - 20th streets have signed up to participate so far, and the walk will highlight public art along the east end as well. The Art Walk is part of several initiatives to highlight and support the east end businesses this summer. The Downtown Boulder Partnership has provided fifteen (15) bright red patio umbrellas to businesses between 15th and 20th street to add a pop of color to the area, East End planters (mentioned under Membership as well) have been planted for summer, and we advocated for the City’s re-routing of the HOP (to Walnut) and expansion of the parklet program to include retail as well as restaurants. We are actively encouraging businesses along the East End to participate in the parklet program and will be promoting a series of small pop-ups at East End businesses every Friday - Sunday beginning July 17 and running through Labor Day weekend. DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 17 Public Art (DBF) Liquor Mart Murals For this project, Downtown Boulder partnered with ​Core Spaces​, the new owners of the property at 15th and Canyon (previously Liquor Mart). While the building is awaiting permitting for demolition, DBP thought the boarded up windows could use some interest, both to make the spot a little more cheery and to deter would-be taggers. We hired 4 local artists to paint sections of the window paneling. Artists completed the work the last week of June and it looks great! Huge thanks go to Core Spaces for generously funding the project. We are also working with the city of Boulder Office of Arts and Culture on creating a series of BIPOC murals on the north side of the same building, with a focus on murals by local black artists, but also to include Latino and Native American artists. We are looking into a material that artists can paint onto, then apply to the wall, and remove when the building eventually comes down, so the murals can be relocated when that happens. Kathleen Lanzoni Sam Cikauskas Lael Har Danielle DeRoberts DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 18 Community Advisory Board (DBF) We are working with ​Equity Solutions​, a Boulder based firm, to launch the inaugural cohort of the Downtown Boulder Foundation’s Community Advisory Board. Applications for participation will be distributed widely and a group will be selected to begin working together in the fall, mirroring the academic year. The focus of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) will be to bring a broader perspective to the work of the foundation and focus on inclusivity, accessibility and engagement in DBF Programs. Reports Visitor Information Log Online recap Open/Closed List Pedestrian Counts (coming in July) DBP Update – July, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 19 2020 Downtown Mall Area Police Calls 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 Assault 1 5 4 6 1 5 2 4 7 5 4 5 4 7 2 4 3 2 Auto Theft Burglary 1 2 2 3 1 Crim. Mischief 1 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 2 3 4 8 7 5 9 8 6 6 Crim. Tres.2 4 1 1 4 4 2 5 1 1 2 Disturbance 15 25 19 34 16 23 19 20 20 31 34 24 16 41 26 34 31 24 Domestic 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 5 2 2 2 4 3 Drunk 4 12 9 6 5 1 10 4 9 4 8 4 5 4 3 3 9 8 DUI 4 2 2 4 1 3 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 1 1 Hang Ups 10 6 9 13 6 3 4 1 4 5 8 4 1 3 2 3 4 Harassment 5 7 5 6 6 3 6 3 15 7 9 7 10 7 15 12 8 5 Indec. Exp.3 2 1 3 1 1 Liq. Law Vio.2 1 3 1 5 2 1 1 1 2 1 Littering Loitering 7 16 6 10 3 16 4 11 7 16 6 11 8 6 16 15 11 12 Menacing 1 1 2 1 1 Narcotics 5 5 1 4 3 1 2 2 3 3 5 4 4 8 6 3 2 1 Noise Open Door 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 Party Prowler 1 1 Robbery 2 1 1 Sex Assault 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 Shoplifting Shots Stabbing Suicide Suspicious 4 5 2 3 1 4 8 3 4 3 1 1 4 7 4 4 3 1 Theft 17 16 23 21 14 10 15 6 17 2 10 14 15 32 27 27 19 17 Trespass Weapon DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember Mall Area Crime Statistics – May and June, 2020 July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 20 TO: Downtown Management Commission FROM: Cris Jones, Deputy Director of Community Vitality RE: Access Management & Parking Strategy Implementation 2020-2021 Timeline In the last quarter of 2019, the Downtown Management Commission was presented with a written update on the planned Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS) Implementation work plan for 2020. While the COVID-19 crisis has somewhat delayed our anticipated progress in the first half of 2020, staff from Community Vitality and Transportation & Mobility have continued work on developing a project scope, securing funding, and engaging an industry expert to support a parking pricing assessment and a revitalization of the Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP) Program. Three proposals were received and reviewed by City staff and the contract has been awarded to a team from Walker Consultants out of Denver. This team’s proposal was particularly favored given their broad in-house expertise that will minimize reliance on subcontractors and their unique approach to on-line engagement using a “Digital Hub” platform that will allow for robust public engagement amid the COVID-19 crisis and required social distancing. Following is an overview of their planned scope and an anticipated timeline that will be included in the final contract. PROJECT OVERVIEW Initiated in 2014, AMPS demonstrates the City’s holistic, people-focused, innovative approach to transportation management across all modes. AMPS is an umbrella of access and mobility principles, strategies, and performance measures. This project will develop a comprehensive implementation strategy for two key pieces of AMPS: pricing for parking and curbside assets (to include public off-street garages and lots) and the revitalization of the NPP Program. The project will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be completed by December 31, 2020, and will comprise all foundational technical work for the study, including project development and initiation, an existing conditions analysis, community and stakeholder engagement, a citywide parking and curbside pricing technical assessment, and an NPP revitalization assessment. The second phase will be completed by or before August 31, 2021, and will be focused on final analysis of options and alternatives, and the development of an implementation action plan. Attached is an outline of the proposed Phase 1 and Phase 2 timelines that include three anticipated formal interactions with Boards, Commissions and Council. The project team will plan to present key findings and assessments for review and comment toward the end of 2020. We will then follow-up with proposed alternatives for consideration in late Q1 or early Q2 of 2021, with the implementation and action plan prepared for final comment and acceptance in Q3 of 2021. AMPS Implementation Timeline Memo July 14, 2020 DMC Meeting Packet Page 21 Access Management & Parking Strategy Implementation Timeline Phase 1AMPS Implementation Timeline MemoJuly 14, 2020 DMC Meeting PacketPage 22 Access Managmement & Parking Strategy Implementation Timeline Phase 2AMPS Implementation Timeline MemoJuly 14, 2020 DMC Meeting PacketPage 23