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• Looking forward to finalizing the expenditure of this year's funds. • Mrs. Whitaker mentioned that Bill Manis is working closely with her as the new contact person in the Downtown Office and is the direct liaison with the Downtown businesses. • Commissioner Sarmiento inquired about the CUP's that were issued to some businesses in the Downtown at the Planning Commission meeting on the 25t~'. Mrs. Whitaker informed the Commission that this was a separate request by restaurants in the Downtown to be able to stay open later and provide entertainment and had nothing to do with the BID. • Commissioner Sarmiento also asked about the Cinco de Mayo event and whether any other events are being planned. Mrs. Whitaker explained that the Cinco de Mayo event was coordinated by the Downtown Office together with professional promoters. It was not associated with Fiesta. The only issue was that of huge motor homes brought by the sponsor members, which impacted the neighborhood. This will be taken into consideration when planning next year's event. Mrs, Whitaker also mentioned that some of the businesses in the group expressed interest in having a Fourth of July event and are working with Mike McCoy, S.A.P,D., and the Downtown Office. The Fiesta Market Place is a proponent of the Fourth of July event and is part of the planning. ~' Another upcoming event is Fiestas Patrias in September, which is sponsored by the City. Commissioners Macres inquired about the whereabouts of the 65 tables that the Downtown BID had previously purchased. Mrs. Whitaker will inquire as to their whereabouts and mentioned that the use of the tables is an issue of liability to the City and that the tables would probably not be allowed. Also, Mr. Macres inquired about the policy on steam cleaning in the Downtown area. Mrs. Whitaker will check with the Downtown Office to see what the policy is and report to the Commission. CRHC M1NU7~S 5 May 3, 2805