HomeMy WebLinkAboutRestaurant Association BID Agenda Packet 05/24/2017CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
NEWPORT BEACH RESTAURANT BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
1600 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 9:30 AM
Newport Beach Restaurant Business Improvement District Members:
Ronald Schwartz, President
Christopher Roman, Vice President
Dan Miller, Treasurer
Jordan Otterbein, Secretary
John DeFrenza, Director
Mario Marovic, Director
Bruno Massuger, Director
Matt Meddock, Director
Jim Walker, Director
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the Brown Act requires that the Newport Beach Restaurant Business Improvement District agenda be posted at least seventy-two
(72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Business
Improvement District and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Newport Beach Restaurant
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I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Newport Beach Restaurant Assocation Business
Improvement District (NBRA BID). Speakers must limit comments to three minutes. Before
speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The NBRA BID
has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda
items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy,
please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
IV.CURRENT BUSINESS
1.Approval of Minutes (Schwartz)
Summary: Review the draft meeting minutes from April 5, 2017.
Recommended Action: Board to approve the April 5, 2017 meeting minutes.
Attachment - April 5, 2017 Draft Meeting Minutes
2.BID Financial Reports (Swain)
Summary:
May 24, 2017
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Newport Beach Restaurant Business Improvement District Meeting
- Review the BID financial reports for the period ending April 2017.
- Update on BID assessment collections.
Recommended Action: Board to accept and file the BID financials for the period
ending April 2017.
Attachment - April 2017 Financial Reports
3.President's Report (Schwartz)
Summary: Updated Strategic Plan presented by Destination Consultancy Group
(Handout)
Recommended Action: Board to approve the updated Strategic Plan
4.Marketing Report (Dennis)
Summary:
- Spring campaign
- Update on marketing, promotions, PR and social media
Recommended Action: None
5.Industry Update (Peak)
Summary: Industry and community events
Recommended Action: None
V.BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION,
ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
VI.ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting scheduled for July 26, 2017
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City of Newport Beach Restaurant
Business Improvement District
Board Meeting Minutes – April 5, 2017
Newport Beach & Co.
1600 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:43 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Directors Present:
Ronald Schwartz Muldoon’s Irish Pub
Christopher Roman CUCINA enoteca
Jordan Otterbein A Restaurant & A Market
John DeFrenza Crocker’s The Well Dressed Frank
Mario Marovic Dory Deli, Malarky’s Irish Pub & Stag Bar + Kitchen
Jim Walker The Bungalow Restaurant
Quorum Achieved
Directors Absent:
Bruno Massuger Back Bay Bistro
Dan Miller The Village Inn
Matt Meddock Sessions West Coast Deli
Catherine Pavlos Provenance
Brendon Salisbury The Cannery Restaurant & El Cholo
BID Administrator Present:
Polly Peak Newport Beach & Company
Guests Present:
Katy Dennis Newport Beach & Company
Michelle St. Amour Newport Beach & Company
Kenyon Parr Five Crowns
Don Anderson Destination Consultancy Group
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• None
IV. CURRENT BUSINESS
• President Schwartz announced that Cathy Pavlos has officially resigned from the
NBRA Board of Directors.
• President Schwartz announced that Director Salisbury has missed four board
meetings and can be removed from the board.
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Motion: Director Marovic moved to have Director Salisbury officially removed from the
NBRA Board of Directors.
Director Walker seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, DeFrenza, Marovic, & Walker
1. Approval of Minutes
President Schwartz requested a motion to approve the minutes from the
March 22, 2017, meeting.
Motion: Director Otterbein moved to approve the March 22, 2017 minutes.
Director Marovic seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, DeFrenza, Marovic, & Walker
2. Board of Directors Nominees
• Ms. Peak Reviewed the list of applications received by the City for the NBRA
Board of Directors for fiscal year 2017-2018.
• Ms. Parr provided an overview of her background to the board.
• Director Walker provided an overview of Phil Crowley’s background to the
board.
• Ms. St. Amour & Ms. Dennis provided information on Will Alovis to the board.
• Director DeFrenza submitted his application for the board after the posted
deadline, and asked to be added to the list of potential board members for
consideration.
• President Schwartz suggested the board to write in Director DeFrenza’s name
on the ballot if they wish to vote for him.
• Board members voted for up to eleven nominees in a closed ballot.
Motion: President Schwartz moved to approve the members with submitted
applications and selected by a majority vote to submit to City Council for the
FY2017-2018 Board of Directors.
Director Walker seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, DeFrenza, Marovic, & Walker
Motion: President Schwartz moved to consider Director DeFrenza as a potential board
member under an advisory vote based on the write-in ballots received and
clarification from the City.
Director DeFrenza seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, DeFrenza, Marovic, & Walker
Motion: President Schwartz moved to consider Mario Marovic as a potential Member At
Large board member under an advisory vote based on clarification from the City.
Director Walker seconded the motion.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, DeFrenza, Marovic, & Walker
3. Annual Report and Budget
• Ms. Peak reviewed the BID annual report and proposed budget for FY 2017-2018.
• Surplus carryover from FY17 to FY18 is estimated to be $19,900.
• Income for next year will include annual assessments and late fees, special
event fees and funding from the City of Newport Beach projected at $294,500.
• Director Walker noted that a significant percentage of the expenses is allocated
for fixed costs associated with Newport Beach & Co.
• Director Walker noted that $40,000 in annual funds from the City will end June
of 2018, and the board will need to either generate more income or reduce
expenses in the future.
• Director Marovic suggested to have a line item in the budget income for
projected sponsorship income.
• Director Marovic suggested hiring a consultant to help the NBRA Board
investigate potential future funding for the BID from the City. The estimated fee
would be $10,000.
• Director DeFrenza suggested adding potential partner income as a line item to
the proposed budget.
• President Schwartz asked that the proposed budget expenses for FY2017-
2018 be amended as follows:
o Add Independent Contractor line item at $10,000
o Change Consumer Advertising to $65,000
o Change Website Maintenance to $10,000
Motion: Director Walker moved to approve the annual report and proposed budget
As amended for FY 2017-2018.
Director Marovic seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, Marovic, & Walker
Nays: DeFrenza
Motion: Director Marovic moved hire a consultant for the next FY to assist the NBRA in
As amended for FY 2017-2018.
Director Otterbein seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Schwartz, Roman, Otterbein, Marovic, & Walker
Nays: DeFrenza
4. Strategic Planning Session
• Don Anderson with Destination Consultancy group conducted strategic
planning with the group to determine priority initiatives and goals for the NBRA.
• Mr. Anderson, will follow-up with all board members for any additional input into
the updated strategic plan via email and phone calls
• A proposed updated three-year plan will be presented at the next NBRA board
meeting in May for approval by the board.
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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 12:02 p.m.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 25, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Newport Beach & Co.
Newport Beach Restaurant Association
Statement of Activities
Year To Date
04/30/2017
FY2017 NBRA Budget Remaining Amount
Operating Revenue
Program Revenue
Restaurant Association Fees 196,350.00 189,000.00 7,350.00
Restaurant Association Late Fees 25,497.75 6,500.00 18,997.75
Restaurant Association Special Events 28,700.00 25,000.00 3,700.00
City of Newport Beach Matching Funds 40,000.00 40,000.00 0.00
City of Newport Beach Grant Funds 9,000.00 10,000.00 (1,000.00)
Total Program Revenue 299,547.75 270,500.00 29,047.75
Total Operating Revenue 299,547.75 270,500.00 29,047.75
Expenses
General and Administrative Expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses
Office Supplies 925.91 0.00 925.91
Postage 310.20 0.00 310.20
Bank Fees 1,872.42 0.00 1,872.42
Membership Dues 300.00 500.00 (200.00)
Governance Meeting Expenses 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00)
Total Operating Expenses 3,408.53 2,500.00 908.53
Total Operating Expenses 3,408.53 2,500.00 908.53
Professional Fees
Independent Contractors 540.00 8,000.00 (7,460.00)
Bloggers 6,250.00 12,000.00 (5,750.00)
Marketing Consultant Fees 51,000.00 60,000.00 (9,000.00)
BID Administration Fees 14,000.00 18,000.00 (4,000.00)
Financial Services Fees 9,000.00 18,000.00 (9,000.00)
Consultant Operational Reimbursement 11,486.00 12,000.00 (514.00)
Total Professional Fees 92,276.00 128,000.00 (35,724.00)
Total General and Administrative 95,684.53 130,500.00 (34,815.47)
Advertising Expenses
Advertising - Consumer 38,541.82 50,000.00 (11,458.18)
Total Advertising Expenses 38,541.82 50,000.00 (11,458.18)
Marketing Expenses
Community Relations
Community Partner Events 2,625.00 2,500.00 125.00
Event Marketing Expenses 7,617.46 55,000.00 (47,382.54)
Event Operating Expenses 7,654.32 5,000.00 2,654.32
Research 4,700.00 4,000.00 700.00
Total Community Relations 22,596.78 66,500.00 (43,903.22)
Marketing Collateral
Collateral Production Expenses 0.00 6,500.00 (6,500.00)
Total Marketing Collateral 0.00 6,500.00 (6,500.00)
Digital Marketing
Social Media 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00)
Website Maintenance 0.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00)
Digital Advertising 0.00 7,000.00 (7,000.00)
Total Digital Marketing 0.00 14,000.00 (14,000.00)
Communications/Public Relations
Media Relations 0.00 3,000.00 (3,000.00)
Total Communications/Public Relations 0.00 3,000.00 (3,000.00)
Total Marketing Expenses 22,596.78 90,000.00 (67,403.22)
Total Expenses 156,823.13 270,500.00 (113,676.87)
Net Income 142,724.62 0.00 142,724.62
Year Ending
06/30/2017
Year To Date
04/30/2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Income 142,724.62
Change in Cash from Operating Activities
Depreciation 0.00
Amortization 0.00
Accounts Receivable (35,050.00)
Grants Receivable 0.00
Prepaid Expenses 0.00
Inventory 0.00
Other Assets 0.00
Accounts Payable 0.00
Deferred Revenue 0.00
Other Liabilities 0.00
Intercompany 0.00
Net cash used by Operating Activities (35,050.00)
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital Expenditures 0.00
Purchase of long term investments and other assets 0.00
Investment in Subsidiary 0.00
Net cash used by investing activities 0.00
Cash flows from financing activities
Debt Proceeds 0.00
Net cash used by financing activities 0.00
Increase (Decrease) in Cash 107,674.62
Cash, Beginning Period 0.00
Cash, End of Period 142,489.37
Newport Beach Restaurant Association
Statement of Cash Flows
Year To Date Year To Date
04/30/2017 04/30/2016
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
NBRA Checking 142,089.37 0.00
Undeposited Funds 400.00 0.00
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 142,489.37 0.00
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable 35,050.00 0.00
Total Accounts Receivable 35,050.00 0.00
Total Accounts Receivable, Net 35,050.00 0.00
Total Current Assets 177,539.37 0.00
Total Assets 177,539.37 0.00
Liabilities and Net Assets
Net Assets
Net Assets
General Fund Balance 34,814.75 0.00
Total Net Assets 34,814.75 0.00
Net Income 142,724.62 0.00
Total Net Assets 177,539.37 0.00
Total Liabilities and Net Assets 177,539.37 0.00
Newport Beach Restaurant Association
Statement of Financial Summary
$ 168,382.36
$ -
$ (26,292.99)
142,089.37$
$ 142,089.37
$ -
142,089.37$
Total Checks and Charges Cleared $ 6,195.07 $ 8,976.25
Name Memo Date Doc No Cleared In Transit
NBRA Deposit Slip 05/11/2017 04/11/2017 NBRA Deposit Slip 05/11/2 $ 500.00
NBRA CC 05/11/2017 04/13/2017 NBRA CC 05/11/2017 $ 150.00
NBRA CC 05/11/2017 04/14/2017 NBRA CC 05/11/2017 $ 500.00
NBRA Deposit Slip 04/18/2017 04/18/2017 NBRA Deposit Slip 04/18/2 $ 2,592.50
NBRA CC 04/19/2017 04/19/2017 NBRA CC 04/19/2017 $ 1,100.00
NBRA CC 04/20/2017 04/20/2017 NBRA CC 04/20/2017 $ 800.00
NBRA Deposit Slip 04/25/2017 04/25/2017 NBRA Deposit Slip 04/25/2 $ 2,325.00
Roll It Sushi & Teriyaki 04/26/2017 NBRA CC Prior Balance
895873
$ 858.75
NBRA CC 04/26/2017 04/26/2017 NBRA CC 04/26/2017 $ 150.00
8,976.25$ -$
Name Memo Date Check No Cleared Outstanding
April 2017 2CP Merchant Account Fees 04/03/2017 $ 55.07
Los Angeles Times Media Group 04/10/2017 5039 $ 2,650.00
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce 04/10/2017 5040 $ 550.00
100eats, LLC 04/10/2017 5041 $ 500.00
Firebrand Media LLC 04/10/2017 5042 $ 1,940.00
General Ledger Entry Returned check from NBAC Cafe as dated 10/16 04/21/2017 $ 500.00
Kim Kelley Productions 04/26/2017 5043 $ 540.00
Newport Beach and Company 04/26/2017 5044 $ 18,000.00
MHW Strategies 04/26/2017 5045 $ 250.00
Richard J. Manning, Jr.04/26/2017 5046 $ 250.00
Dining Out Orange County 04/26/2017 5047 $ 2,000.00
Newport Beach and Company 04/26/2017 5048 $ 5,252.99
6,195.07$ 26,292.99$
Total Deposits
Checks and Charges
Total Checks and Charges
Total Deposits Cleared
Deposits
Outstanding Checks and Charges
Adjusted Bank Balance
Book Balance
Adjustments*
Adjusted Book Balance
Newport Beach Restaurant Association
Reconciliation Report
As Of 04/30/2017
Account: NBRA Checking
Statement Ending Balance
Deposits in Transit
Account Summary Account Activity
Date Description CreditsReference
Date Description Credits
Number Date Amount
Date Description Debits
Number Date Amount Number Date Amount Number Date Amount
Beginning balance (3/31/2017)
Credits
Total credits
Debits
Total debits
Ending balance (4/28/2017)
Contact us:
Analyzed Business Checking
Account #:
DEPOSITS
ELECTRONIC CREDITS
CHECKS PAID
ELECTRONIC DEBITS
023 0830L
2CPROCESSR FEES SEP 84870014392254 CITY OF NEWPORT BE CCD
2CPROCESSR PYMT PROC 84870014392254 CITY OF NEWPORT BE
CCD
2CPROCESSR PYMT PROC 84870014392254 CITY OF NEWPORT BE
CCD
2CPROCESSR PYMT PROC 84870014392254 CITY OF NEWPORT BE
CCD
2CPROCESSR PYMT PROC 84870014392254 CITY OF NEWPORT BE
CCD
2CPROCESSR PYMT PROC 84870014392254 CITY OF NEWPORT BE
CCD
Account number
Minimum balance $164,046.11
Average balance $166,094.11
Avg. collected balance $165,929.00
4-3 Preauthorized Debit 55.07
4-11 Deposit 500.00
4-13 Preauthorized Credit
150.00
4-14 Preauthorized Credit
500.00
4-18 Deposit 2,592.50
4-19 Preauthorized Credit
1,100.00
4-20 Preauthorized Credit
800.00
4-25 Deposit 2,325.00
4-26 Preauthorized Credit
1,008.75
5039 4-17 2,650.00 5040 4-20 550.00 5041 4-20 500.00 5042 4-20 1,940.00
$165,601.18
Deposits (3)+ 5,417.50
Electronic cr (5)+ 3,558.75
Other credits (0)+ 0.00
+$8,976.25
Checks paid (4)- 5,640.00
Electronic db (1)- 55.07
Other debits (1)- 500.00
- $6,195.07
$168,382.36
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This statement: April 28, 2017
Last statement: March 31, 2017
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
(RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION)
100 CIVIC CENTER DR
NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660
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Date Description Reference Debits
Date Amount Date Amount Date Amount Date Amount
Account #:
OTHER DEBITS
DAILY BALANCES
NBAC CAFE LLC
3-31 165,601.18
4-3 165,546.11
4-11 166,046.11
4-13 166,196.11
4-14 166,696.11
4-17 164,046.11
4-18 166,638.61
4-19 167,738.61
4-20 165,548.61
4-21 165,048.61
4-21 Deposit Return Item 500.00
4-25 167,373.61
4-26 168,382.36
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