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L A K E M E R R I T T / U P T O W N C O M M U N I T Y B E N E F I T D I S T R I C T
388 19th Street Oakland, California 94612
Phone 510.452.4529 Fax 510.452.4530 [email protected] www.lakemerritt-uptown.org
Lake Merritt/Uptown District Association - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 8:30 A.M.
Kaiser Center 2nd Floor Conference Room 203 - 300 Lakeside Drive
Agenda
1. Call to order, Deborah Boyer
2. Public comment and announcements
3. Approval of the minutes of August 8, 2013 Action Item
4. Financial Report Action Item
5. Approval of Proposed 2014 Budget to be included in Annual Report Action Item
6. Board elections
a. Review of open seats and nominees
b. Approval of property owner nominees Action Item
c. Approval of business tenant nominees Action Item
d. Approval of nominations solicited from the floor Action Item
7. Nominations of officers for the coming year
a. President Action Item
b. Vice President Action Item
c. Secretary Action Item
d. Treasurer Action Item
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BROWN ACT:
Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be
transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. The
Corporation posts agendas with the City at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, #101. Action may not be
taken on items not posted on the agenda. Copies of the agenda are available from the LakeMerritt/Uptown District Association at 388 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612. Meeting facilities
are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the
meeting, notify our office at 510 238-1122 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
8. SOBO Updates Andrew Jones
a. Request funding for Harrison Street median Action Item
9. DISI Updates Steve Snider
a. Gallen.Neilly & Associates public relations report Nancy Amaral
10. Other
11. Next meeting date: December 5, 2013
12. Adjournment
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L A K E M E R R I T T / U P T O W N C O M M U N I T Y B E N E F I T D I S T R I C T
388 19th Street Oakland, California 94612Phone 510.452.4529 Fax 510.452.4530 [email protected] www.lakemerritt-uptown.org
Lake Merritt/Uptown District Association Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes of August 8th, 2013 - 8:30 a.m.
Kaiser Center 2nd floor Conference Room, 300 Lakeside Drive
Present: Deborah Boyer, Chris Curtis, Lorie Alemania, Michelle Lane, Lucinda Alipio, LaurieCooperman-Rosen, Andrea Kirkpatrick, Steven Douglas, Don Rogers, Nola Montgomery
Excused Absence: Indrajit Obeysekere, Mike Brown, Mike Huaco, CJ Hirschfield
Staff: Steve Snider/District Manager, Andrew Jones/District Services Coordinator, ToriDecker/Office and Operations Manger, Fiona Simms/Administrative Assistant
PR Consultants: Nancy Amaral/Gallen.Neilly
Discussions held and decisions made by the Board of Directors
SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION?
Call to Order-
Deborah Boyer, President
Deborah Boyer, the President, called the meetingto order at 8:36 a.m. and introductions weremade.
No action required.
Public comment and
announcements
Lucinda announced that this year is theCathedral of Christ the Lights 5th anniversary andto celebrate the Cathedral will be hosting severalevents including the annual Twilight by the Lakemixer series on the third Thursdays of August,September, and October.
Laurie announced that there is a new cafopening in her building.
No action required.
Approval of the minutes of
May 2, 2013
The minutes of May 2, 2013 meeting werepresented for review.
Deborah moved and
Steven seconded the
motion to approve the
financial reports.Financial Report
a. Inclusion of assessment
increase in annual report
Tori explained that our total income YTD is$1,206,699.20, which, less the reserve of$85,882.04, leaves total cash available of$1,120,817.16. To date the DISI committee hasexpended $33,273.98, the SOBO committee hasexpended $438,696.64, and the ORG committeehas expended $129,506.52. Total expenses todate are $601,477.14 which leaves $519,340.02cash remaining. Tori noted that all committeeexpenses are under budget.
Andrea moved and
Nola seconded the
motion to approve the
financial report as
presented. The motion
was approved
unanimously.
Deborah moved and
Don seconded the
motion to request an
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Tori presented a draft 2014 budget for review aswell as a 2015 budget comparison spreadsheet
to illustrate the potential loss in services if incomewere to remain unchanged.
Tori reported that our annual report is due to theCity of Oakland by September 1st and mustinclude a proposed 2014 budget and a requestfor an assessment increase, if one is desired. TheOrganization Committee has reviewed the issueand has recommended that the LMUDA pursue a2.9% assessment increase. Andrew reviewed the
process by which we request an increase, and
Deborah noted that we implemented anincrease of 2.9% last year. Andrew explained thatwe have been able to increase district servicesbecause of the substantial carry forward wehave had due to planned projects that were notcompleted. Now that we have developed aworking relationship with the city, we haveexpended all of our excess funds and cannotmaintain all of our programs and projects withinour current budget. There was some discussion ofreducing services, which most were against.There was much discussion of fundraising andother sources of income, and it was noted that
staff consistently pursues grants. Possible sourcesof funding discussed include a program thatallows individuals to adopt a hanging plant, ormedian, and selling the advertising space on theBig Belly trash compactors. It was also noted thatwe are still owed assessment money fromCaltrans. Lorie noted that if we are to pursue anassessment increase, there should be acommitment to fundraising. Andrea noted thatthere should also be a conservation of funds fromthe committees.
assessment increase of
2.9% to be implemented
in the 2014-2015 tax
year.
SOBO Updates Andrew
Jones
Andrew updated the board on the status of our
relationship with the Oakland Police Department.He noted that they have restructured from 2areas into 5 areas, each with a dedicatedcaptain. He reviewed recent arrests that involvedambassador assistance.
Andrew reviewed the CCTV program and notedthat we have installed the cameras at the firstsite, 1330 Broadway. He noted that the digitalrecordings are mobile, and highly regulated. Onlythe property owner and select CBD staff haveaccess. OPD will have access to pertinent
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recordings at the discretion of CBD staff. Loriestated that the city has received a grant fromHomeland Security for a camera system
downtown. Andrew reported that he has not yetbeen contacted by anyone In the city.
Andrew reported that the new Big Belly Solartrash compactors are operating well. He alsonoted that the hanging plant baskets aresuffering from an aphid infestation and varyingmicroclimates. In addition to addressing thoseproblems, staff is still working to dial in thewatering schedule. Toussaint Jahi, the landscaperhired by Peralta Service Corporation as outlined
in the 2013 contract, has been addressing these
problems.
Andrew announced that the soft opening of thenew public space at Latham Square is scheduledfor August 16th. Andrew also reported that thecity has revoked the Franklin Square minorencroachment permit, pending a hearing. Thedistricts have asked for the minor encroachmentpermit and have plans to landscape andprogram the space.
DISI Updates Steve Snider
a. Gallen.Neilly & Associates
Report
Steve reported on the various activities of the DISIcommittee. He noted that the focus of the year
has been stakeholder outreach. Staff will bemailing out the Annual Report along with asurvey targeted to property owners. DISI will alsobe working on the branding and programming ofLatham Square and the Holiday ShoppingCampaign. Steve also reported that the DISIcommittee has sponsored two events so far, Art +Soul and Love Your Lake Day.
Nancy reported that the districts were featuredas IDAs Downtown of the Month and havesubmitted for the annual IDA awards She also
mentioned that Gallen.Neilly & Associatesdistributed a press release for the Latham Squareopening and has fielded media inquiries from theOakland Tribune and the SF Chronicle. Sheoutlined a new online calendar that tracksannual events in the districts as well as editorialdeadlines. She noted their continued work onFacebook, Twitter and the monthly emailnewsletter, as well as the Broker Focus meetingthat is scheduled for September.
Adoption of graphic identity
program
Staff presented the graphic identity program andnoted that DISI has reviewed and recommended
Deborah moved and
Lorie seconded the
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that the board adopt the new program. Therewas discussion of adopting one new joint logoinstead of merging the two logos into a single
brand. It was decided that the logos should stayseparate in case the district choose to separate.There was discussion of transitioning away fromusing the logos in all of the branding.
motion to adopt the
graphic identity
program. The motion
was approvedunanimously.
Approval of committee
purpose statements
a. Organization Committee
b. SOBO Committee
c. DISI Committee
Andrew reviewed the ORG retreat and theintention behind drafting new purposestatements. The board reviewed the newpurpose statements.
Laurie moved and
Steven seconded the
motion to approve the
committee purpose
statements. The motion
was approved
unanimously.
Other Deborah noted that the next board meeting is
the annual nominations meetings. She asked thatthe board consider potential new members andalso noted that though she enjoys her position asboard president, she is happy to make room forothers to participate at that level.
Laurie asked if merchants can participate on theboard, to which staff replied that merchant andtenant participation is encouraged.
Andrew noted that it is extremely important thatall board members are participatory and attendall meetings. If the size of the board is increased,
quorum is increased.Next Board meeting October 3, 2013, Nominations Meeting
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
Minutes taken by: Fiona Simms, Administrative Assistant
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LakeMerritt/UpownDistrict
Association
YTDCashSummary-Septem
ber2013
YTDBudget
Actual
Annual
Budget
CashAvailable
Total
$1,1
82,6
99.0
4
$1,3
55,8
67.2
2
$1,182,6
99.0
4
LessReserve
$85,8
82.0
4
$85,8
82.0
4
$85,8
82.0
4
TotalCashAvailable
$1,0
96,8
17.0
0
$1,2
69,9
85.1
8
$1,096,8
17.0
0
Expenses
DISI
$58,1
24.9
8
$36,1
11.4
8
$77,5
00.0
0
ORG
$168,2
99.3
0
$160,5
70.6
1
$216,1
50.7
1
SOBO
$602,3
74.7
3
$557,9
18.1
8
$803,1
66.2
9
TotalExpenses
$828,7
99.0
1
$754,6
00.2
7
$1,096,8
17.0
0PleaseSeeAttached
PleaseSeeAttached
Notes
PleaseSeeAttached
PleaseSeeAttached
CashRemaining
$268,0
17.9
9
$515,3
84.9
1
$0.0
0
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CashBasis
LakeMerrittUptownDistrictAssociation
September2013Expenses
Curr.Actu
al
Curr.Budget
Curr.Variance
Percent
YTDActual
YTDB
udget
YTDVariance
Percent
AnnualBudget
VarianceExplanation
EXPENSES
BannerProgram
0
.00
500.00
-500.00
0.0%
1,228.08
4
,500.00
-3,271.92
27.29%
6,000.00Includesbann
ermaintenance.DISIplanningtoimplement
newbannerp
rogrambeforeyearend.
17
.50
875.00
-857.50
2.0%
5,665.52
7
,875.00
-2,209.48
71.94%
10,500.00Includespaym
entsfornewsletterandidentityprogram.
0
.00
500.00
-500.00
0.0%
0.00
4
,500.00
-4,500.00
0.0%
6,000.00Staffdevelopingmerchantsurveyfor2013
Misc
302
.50
166.67
135.83
181.5%
302.50
1
,499.99
-1,197.49
20.17%
2,000.00
PublicRelations
1,250
.00
1,250.00
0.00
100.0%
11,250.00
11
,250.00
0.00
100.0%
15,000.00
PublicSpaceDevelopment
0
.00
416.67
-416.67
0.0%
907.35
3
,749.99
-2,842.64
24.2%
5,000.00Willbeexpen
dedonFranklinSquareprogramming.
1,570
.00
3,708.34
-2,138.34
42.34%
19,353.45
33
,374.98
-14,021.53
57.99%
44,5
00.0
0
SpecialEvents
0
.00
750.00
-750.00
0.0%
4,500.00
6
,750.00
-2,250.00
66.67%
9,000.00Includesspon
sorshipofBiketoWorkDay,LoveOurLake,
andArt&Soul.
0
.00
1,666.67
-1,666.67
0.0%
12,258.03
14
,999.99
-2,741.96
81.72%
20,000.00IncludesGWOandArtMurmursponsorshipandArt&Soul.
HolidayEvent
0
.00
333.33
-333.33
0.0%
0.0
3
,000.01
-3,000.01
0.0%
4,000.0
Marketingpla
nbeingcreatedforDecemberevent.
TotalSpecialEvents
0
.00
2,750.00
-2,750.00
0.0%
16,758.03
24
,750.00
-7,991.97
67.71%
33,000.00
1,570
.00
6,458.34
-4,888.34
24.31%
36,111.48
58
,124.98
-22,013.50
62.13%
77,5
00.0
0
Non-personnelexpenses
AccountingExpenses
0
.00
541.67
-541.67
0.0%
150.00
4
,874.99
-4,724.99
3.08%
6,500.00TaxestobefiledbyNovember15,2013.
ComputerService&Support
220
.00
83.33
136.67
264.01%
1,439.75
750.01
689.74
191.96%
1,000.00Includesnew
officecomputerandITsupport.
Fees&Permits
0
.00
100.00
-100.00
0.0%
1,459.13
900.00
559.13
162.13%
1,200.00IncludesCDA
andIDAmembership,submissionfeeforIDA
DowntownLe
adershipandManagementAward.
Insurance
Directors&Officers
0
.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
1,258.00
1
,258.00
0.00
100.0%
1,258.00Paidinfull.W
/inannualbudget.
DISTRICTIDENTITY(DISI)
Marketing
Merchant/RetailSupport
CBDSponsoredEvents
TOTAL(DISI)
DISIProjects
FirstFriday
TotalDISIProjects
ORGANIZATION
GeneralLiability
0
.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
2,916.0
2
,987.00
-71.00
97.62%
2,987.0
Paidinfull.W
/inannualbudget.
TotalInsurance
0
.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
4,174.00
4
,245.00
-71.00
98.33%
4,2
45.0
0
Misc
0
.00
83.33
-83.33
0.0%
511.02
750.01
-238.99
68.14%
1,000.00FilmingofOaklandStructuresBreakfast-MitchKapor.
Occupancyexpenses
Rent,parking,otheroccupancy
1,701
.97
1,716.67
-14.70
99.14%
15,237.92
15
,449.99
-212.07
98.63%
20,600.00
TotalOccupancyexpenses
1,701
.97
1,716.67
-14.70
99.14%
15,237.92
15
,449.99
-212.07
98.63%
20,6
00.0
0
Officefurniture&equipment
107
.52
83.33
24.19
129.03%
488.91
750.01
-261.10
65.19%
1,000.00
Postage,shipping,delivery
236
.12
41.67
194.45
566.64%
292.38
374.99
-82.61
77.97%
500.00
Printing©ing
1,369
.41
208.33
1,161.08
657.33%
2,575.99
1
,875.01
700.98
137.39%
2,500.00IncludesprintingofABMmaterials,annualnominations
mailingands
takeholdersurvey/annualreportmailing.
Exceedsannualbudget.
Supplies
190
.21
291.67
-101.46
65.21%
2,214.92
2
,624.99
-410.07
84.38%
3,500.00
Telephone&telecommunications
296
.44
208.33
88.11
142.29%
1,914.01
1
,875.01
39.00
102.08%
2,500.00
Includescost
ofportingoverservicesfromAT&TtoComcast.
TotalNon-personnelexpenses
4,121
.67
3,358.33
763.34
122.73%
30,458.03
34
,470.01
-4,011.98
88.36%
44,5
45.0
0
ORG/SpecialProjects
AnnualBreakfastMeeting
0
.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
4,995.08
4
,500.00
495.08
111.0%
4,500.00Includescostsforcatering,awards,equipmentrentals,and
videoproduction.Willincreaseallocationin2014budget.
662
.50
166.67
495.83
397.49%
678.51
1
,499.99
-821.48
45.23%
2,000.00
0
.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
16,000.00
16
,000.00
0.00
100.0%
16,000.00SponsorshiprequestfulfilledinMay.
TotalORG/SpecialProjects
662
.50
166.67
495.83
397.49%
21,673.59
21
,999.99
-326.40
98.52%
22,500.00
BusinessAttractionandRetention
Shuttle
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CashBasis
LakeMerrittUptownDistrictAssociation
September2013Expenses
Curr.Actu
al
Curr.Budget
Curr.Variance
Percent
YTDActual
YTDB
udget
YTDVariance
Percent
AnnualBudget
VarianceExplanation
Personnel&Related
Consultants
0
.00
333.33
-333.33
0.0%
0.00
3
,000.01
-3,000.01
0.0%
4,000.00
1,250
.00
1,250.00
0.00
100.0%
11,250.00
11
,250.00
0.00
100.0%
15,000.00
StaffPersonnel
10,592
.16
10,592.14
0.02
100.0%
95,329.44
95329.29
0.15
100.0%
127,105.71
0
.00
250.00
-250.00
0.0%
1,859.55
2250
-390.45
82.65%
3,000.00IncludesairfaretoIDAConferenceinNewYork.
TotalPersonnel&Related
11,842
.16
12,425.47
-583.31
95.31%
108,438.99
111
,829.30
-3,390.31
96.97%
149,105.71
16,626
.33
15,950.47
675.86
104.24%
160,570.61
168
,299.30
-7,728.69
95.41%
216,1
50.7
1
Maintenance
22,000
.00
22,000.00
0.00
100.0%
198,088.25
198
,000.00
88.25
100.05%
264,000.00Includespaym
entofDec.2012invoice.
MiscSOBOexpenses
0
.00
336.83
-336.83
0.0%
2,897.80
3
,031.51
-133.71
95.59%
4,042.00IncludespurchaseofnewRubbermaidcartsfor
maintenance
ambassadorteam.
PROW
Maintenance
85
.40
4,166.42
-4,081.02
2.05%
10,816.37
37
,497.74
-26,681.37
28.85%
49,997.00Includesfinal
paymenttoTrimacsforBackofBARTproject
andcostsassociatedwithreinstallationofhangingplants.
ResidentialBeautification
0
.00
333.33
-333.33
0.0%
0.00
3
,000.01
-3,000.01
0.0%
4,000.00Noexpenses
todate.SOBOisexploringoptions.
Security
37,316
.18
39,260.61
-1,944.43
95.05%
346,115.76
353
,345.46
-7,229.70
97.95%
471,127.29Includespaym
entofDec.2012invoice.
0
.00
833.33
-833.33
0.0%
0.00
7
,500.01
-7,500.01
0.0%
10,000.00Nochargesforwateringtodate.
59,401
.58
66,930.52
-7,528.94
88.75%
557,918.18
602
,374.73
-44,456.55
92.62%
803,1
66.2
9
77,597
.91
89,339.33
-11,741.42
86.86%
754,600.27
828
,799.01
-74,198.74
91.05%
1,0
96,8
17.0
0
SOBO
TOTALSOBO
PublicRelations
TOTALEXPENSE
TOTALORGANIZATION
Watering
Training&Prof.Develop.
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Lake Merritt/Uptown District Association
Board of Directors
Person Elected Property Representing Term Expiring
1. Deborah Boyer Swig Co./Kaiser Center
President
2 years 2013
Officer term 2013
2. Chris Curtis Metrovation
Vice President
2 years 2013
Officer term 2013
3. Robert Wilkins YMCA
Secretary
2 years 2013
Officer term 2013
4. Indrajit Obeysekere Kaiser Foundation
Treasurer
2 years 2013
Officer term 2013
5. Nola Montgomery CIM Group 2 years 2014
6. Andrea Kirkpatrick Swig Co./Kaiser Center 2 years 2014
7. Tanicia Jackson with Tracy
Sharp as designated
alternate
Brandywine 2 years - 2013
8. Mike Brown Catholic Diocese 2 years - 2013
9. Aliza Gallo with Keira
Williams as designated
alternate
City of Oakland 2 years 2014
12. Lorie Alemania Leamington 2 years - 2013
13. Laurie Cooperman-Rosen Metro Estates 2 years - 2013
14. Mike Huaco Kaiser Foundation 2 years - 2013
15. Steve Douglas Douglas Properties 2 years 2014
16. Michelle Lane with Lucinda
Alipio as designated
alternate
The Cathedral of
Christ the Light
2 years- 2014
17. Michelle Mansfield-Hicks Beacon Properties 2 years - 2013
18. Don Rogers CIM Group 2 years 2014
19. CJ Hirschfield Childrens Fairyland
Community at Large Rep
1 year - 2013
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Gallen.Neilly August 13 / September 13 Activity Report
To: The Lake Merritt/Uptown & Downtown Oakland District AssociationsFr: Tim Gallen, Andrew Neilly, Nancy Amaral
Here is our summary report of August/September activity undertaken by Gallen.Neilly on behalf of the Lake Merritt/Uptown &Downtown Oakland Districts.
Projects COMPLETED
Press Releases:
Latham Square Opening distributed to the media on 8/12/13o SF Streets Blog: Oaklands Latham Square: Plaza to the People ran on 9/5/13o BisNow (SF): Downtown Oakland Hits Another Milestone ran on 8/21/13o
Bay Nature: Oakland experiments with giving walkers, bicyclists free rein ran on 8/20/13o Oakland Local: Latham Square marks Oaklands latest foray into pop-up public space ran on 8/19/13o KGO Radio: Latham Square (Radio Interview) ran on 8/14/13o Alameda Patch: Latham Square Opening posted on 8/13/13o The Registry: Latham Square in Oakland Opening ran on 8/12/13o SFGate: Oakland's Latham Square becomes pedestrian plaza ran on 8/12/13o Bay Area News Group: Oakland hopes Latham Square Plaza brings Uptown vibe to city center ran on
8/2/13
Media Inquiries/Pitches:
Recd a request from Matthew Artz of the Oakland Tribune re: Latham Square revamp- facilitated phone interview w/
Andrew Jones. Clip resulted. Coordinated with BisNow reporter & the districts re: Latham Square & other beautification projects. Clip resulted.
Coordinated with SF Streets Blog reporter & the districts re: Latham Square and provided quote from Andrew Jones.Clip resulted.
Created an online calendar for DISI committee use for planning re: editorial opps, advertising, events support, etc.
Reviewed editorial calendars for upcoming opportunities
International Downtown Association (IDA) Supplement for Oakland month of June 2013o International Downtown Association (IDA): June Downtown of the Month: The Downtown Oakland
Association and Lake Merritt/Uptown District Association ran in June 2013o October/November press release issue on award.
Other:
Broker focus meeting took place Thursday, 9/19/13. We planned for the next new businesses within the districtsPR, etc. currently worked with Bill Nork of Cornish & Carey for recent lease details. Follow up notes/attachmentsincluded):
o Meeting agenda, which includes active links to media clips and other resourceso Gallen.Neilly's 'New Business' press release draft formo A letter from the districts re: the vacant property/leasing database section on the district websiteso Link to more details on the Latham Square
project: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/o/EC/s/BicycleandPedestrianProgram/LSPP/index.htm
Worked with Andrew Jones re: Latham Square opening plan
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7/28/2019 LMU Board Meeting October 3, 2013 Agenda Packet
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Met with District staff 8/2/13 (PR Task Force meeting) to plan priorities for the next few months.
Reached out to Patrick Smith re: Umami Burger for further info to include in next new businesses release.Developed a template to use with future new businesses, as well.
Submission of IDA Awards for the CBDs on 6/16.
Compiled a report on businesses/restaurants opened in the districts from 2011 to 2012. Monitored & posted on activity feed for Uptown & Downtown Oakland on a weekly basis - Social Media (Twitter,
Facebook, LinkedIn Oakland Groups page)
CBD Monthly Eblast: Gathered content ideas each month for EBlasts that are distributed to the CBDs lists.(Ongoing)
Gallen.Neilly attends all DISI and Board mtgs.
Recent Clips
Bay Area News Group: Oakland: Spreading the art around ran on 9/10/13
SF Eater: Hopscotch's Kyle Itani and Jenny Schwarz ran on 9/6/13
KQED Bay Area Bites: Oakland Social: Five Comfort Food Date Nights in Oakland ran on 9/6/13
East Bay Express: A Destination Deli ran on 9/4/13
Diablo Magazine: Weekly Dish: Rodney Worth Hits Primetime ran on 9/4/13
7x7 Magazine: Oakland's Tribune Tavern Reenergizes Downtown with Artisan Food and Drinks ran on 8/27/13
Bay Area News Group: Joyce Gordon a key thread in Oakland's art scene ran on 8/26/13
Bay Area News Group: Tribune Tavern opens in downtown Oakland ran on 8/14/13
SFGate: Oakland greets, Oakland Eats ran on 8/13/13
SFGate: Oakland Social: Classic Cars West, the beginning of a benevolent empire Oakland Local ran on 8/9/14
SFGate: Oakland's Art + Soul packs positive vibe ran on 8/4/13
Projects UNDERWAY
Press Releases:
Plan in the works to announce IDA Award to the media, public, etc mileage!
New Businesses within the Districts drafted in coordination with the broker focus group.
Senior Task Force Media Push to be drafted
Girls, Inc. PR to be drafted (?)
Blasting photos of beautification projects to the media (BigBellies, hanging baskets, etc.)
Media Inquiries/Pitches:
Coordinate meet w/Susan Piperato (NREI)
Good News Oakland/KGO follow-ups to be made to Sean Kennedy re: further initiatives to bring new businesses toOakland- possible to include/interview.
Other:
Revamping Oaklands Wikipedia (edited and provided feedback/updates to the Community Benefit Districts sectionon Wikipedia)
District Tweet-of-the-Week, ongoing
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