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Due to a scheduling conflict for the Deputy Cify Aftorney, the calendar was taken out of order. WORK STUDY SESSION 5. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT {B1D} UPDATE (Pat WhitakerlMike Vigliotta} Mr. Vigliotta mentioned the following: • That the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission is still the BID Advisory Board and that we are continuing with the approved budget. • Need to enter into contracts per budget. • Lawsuit is now over and City entered into a settlement with the plaintiffs. • Explained the assessment district. Mrs. Whitaker reported that: • She attended a meeting held by "La Calle Cuatro de Santa Ana Association Inc." (Elsa Gomez). Interest in specific shopping days was discussed. • Also met with the Restaurant Owners Association. A preliminary map has been developed by the DT Business Council on the west side. The two segments hope to have a meeting within the next month and asked for the City's help in facilitating. The date and time will be provided to CRHC. They hope to finalize the map. • Mrs. Whitaker feels there is a willingness among the groups to work within the BID umbrella. A discussion ensued and questions from the Commissioners were answered. The BID map availability and allocation of Bid funds were discussed, as well as the role of the Commission and its legal obligations. It was emphasized that the "groups" are acting as independent groups and that they don't have any decision-making power as far as how the money is spent or maps are drawn. They would have to approach the CRHC first as the advisory board. It was noted that the CRHC is able to hire a consultant{s}. It is felt that having the groups get together and meet is a positive thing and should be encouraged. Staff was asked to research and verify that a consultant(s) can be retained. CRHC MI[VU'EES 3 MARCH 1, 2005