Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
This meeting will be conducted in person
In Person Location*
Lancaster City Hall, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
The Board of Directors hereby declares that the agenda was posted on
Friday, February 21, 2025
City of Lancaster, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
http://www.theblvdlancaster.com/current-agenda.html
Board of Directors
President: Artzrun “Art” Minasyan, AV Transportation Services
Past President: Vacant
President-Elect: Jami Summers, BLVD Studios
Treasurer: Mark Hemstreet, Destination Lancaster
Secretary: Sydney Yeseta, City of Lancaster
Robert Arreguin, Fat Boys Taco
Corey Heimlich, InSite Development
Andres Kabrera, Rio Brazilian Grill
Lucy Mkrtchian, Olive’s Mediterranean Café
Valerie Orcutt, Bella West
Reina Santa Padilla, FM Dance Co
Samantha Schmitz, Lucky Luke Brewing
Executive Director and City Staff
Michael Flores | City of Lancaster
Agenda Items to be Removed
Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
A. Approve Meeting Minutes for January 22, 2025 Board meeting
IV. Absences and Tardy Approval
V. Financial Report Approval
VI. Special Guest Presentation
A. Tina Carlon from BLVD Bites and Sites
VII. New Business
A. None.
VIII. Reports and Updates
A. Clean and Safe Committee Report
1. BLVD Safety Status Update - Deputy Gruppie
2. City of Lancaster Police Dept. – Chief Armalin/ Roshelle Early
3. Committee Chair - Vacant
4. Streets Plus – Harold Cofer
5. Desert Haven – Jessica Martinez/Jeff Whiteford
B. Marketing, Events, Fundraising and Membership Committee Report
1. Marketing – Jami Summers
2. Events – Andres Kabrera
3. Fundraising – TBD
4. Membership – Valerie Orcutt
C. Governance Committee Report
D. Treasurer Report
E. City of Lancaster Report
F. President Elect Report
G. President Report
IX. Public Business from the Floor – Agendized and Non-Agendized Items
Any person who would like to address the Board of Directors on any agendized or non-agendized will
be provided an opportunity to speak at this time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
Individuals participating via online should utilize the “raise hand” function; individuals participating
in person, please complete a speaker card for the Board Secretary and identify the agenda item you
would like to discuss.
X. Adjournment
Meeting Assistance Information
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact Michael Flores at [email protected]. Services such as American Sign
Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting, and/or large print copies of the agenda are available.
Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the BLVD Association to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:00 am
Lancaster City Hall, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
The Energy Room
I. Call to Order
President Artzrun Minasyan called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
II. Roll Call
A. Members Present: Artzrun Minasyan, Jami Summers, Mark Hemstreet, Corey
Heimlich, Sydney Yeseta, Reina Santa Padilla, Andres Kabrera, Lucy Mkrtchian,
Robert Arreguin, Valerie Orcutt
B. Members Absent: Samantha Schmitz
C. Also, in attendance:
• Gia Bowen, City of Lancaster
• Nicole Jones, City of Lancaster
• Sydney Yeseta, City of Lancaster
• Michael Flores, City of Lancaster
• Harold Cofer, BLVD Ambassador
• Gary Truelove, Desert Breeze Bookkeeping
• Deputy Gruppie, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
• Jeff Whiteford, Desert Haven
• Nancy Marquez, AVTS
III. Approval of Minutes
A. Jami Summers made a motion to approve the minutes for the November 20,
2024 board meeting. Valerie Orcutt seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Excused and Unexcused Absences Approval
A. Mark Hemstreet made a motion to approve the excused and unexcused
absences. Andres Kabrera seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
V. Special Guest Presentation
A. None. Tina Carlon for BLVD Bites and Sites will present at the February Board
Meeting.
VI. New Business
A. Closed Session Item
• Discussion regarding director membership dues. Andres Kabrera
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motioned to approve the item. Mark Hemstreet seconded. The motion
passed with Mark Hemstreet opposed and Jami Summers recused.
B. 2025 Budget Approval.
• Artzrun Minasyan reviewed the proposed budget. It did not include the
expected revenue from the passport program. Andres Kabrera made a
motion to approve the amended budget to include the contingency from
$5,000 to $11,000 with $6,000 for passport sales revenue. Valerie Orcutt
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Reports and Updates
A. Clean & Safe Report
• Deputy Gruppie reported on Sheriff updates including the response for the
Los Angeles fires.
• The Sheriff’s Department is looking for members to join the Community
Advisory Committee.
• Sheriff’s Black History Month Event will be held on February 22, 2025 with
a car cruise from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.. The BLVD will be shutdown from Elm
to Sierra Highway.
• Lancaster Police Department is working on a Request for Proposals for
armed security on the BLVD.
• Harold Cofer reported on Ambassador incidents. Streets Plus reports will
be emailed with the agenda packet and presented at the meeting.
• Jeff Whiteford reported that there has been a decrease in feces and other
material cleaned in the past.
B. MEFM Committee
• Jami Summers provided a presentation that covered recent social media
updates.
• Andres Kabrera provided an update on the passport program. The
passports will be distributed in March and program will launch in April.
C. Governance Committee Report
D. Treasurer’s Report
• Mark Hemstreet provided the Treasurer’s Report.
E. City of Lancaster Report
• Michael Flores provided the City of Lancaster Report. Lancaster launched
a Vandalism Repair & Restore Grant to assist businesses that have faced
vandalism. Businesses can receive up to $2,500 per event, with two event
per calendar year. Information will be provided at the Business Watch
Meeting in February.
F. President Elect Report
G. President Report
VIII. Public Business from the Floor – Agendized and Non-Agendized Items
A. None.
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IX. Adjournment
President Art Minasyan adjourned the meeting at 11:27 am.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:00 am
Lancaster City Hall, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536
Conference Room E
I. Call to Order
President Artzrun Minasyan called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
II. Roll Call
A. Members Present: Artzrun Minasyan, Jami Summers, Mark Hemstreet, Corey
Heimlich, Chenin Dow, Valerie Orcutt, Reina Santa Padilla, Andres Kabrera, Lucy
Mkrtchian, Robert Arreguin
B. Members Absent: Samantha Schmitz
C. Also, in attendance:
• Gia Bowen, City of Lancaster
• Nicole Jones, City of Lancaster
• Gary Truelove, Desert Breeze Bookkeeping
• Jeff Whiteford, Desert Haven
III. Excused and Unexcused Absences Approval
A. Jami Summers made a motion to approve the excused and unexcused absences.
Valerie Orcutt seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Jami Summers made a motion to approve the minutes for the August 28, 2024
board meeting. Mark Hemstreet seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
V. Reports and Updates
A. President Report:
• The Lancaster Police Department grand opening is on Saturday, 9/28 at
9:00 am.
• The BLVD Board is not participating in a Magical BLVD this year.
• Jami is going to sell the BLVD Segway. The money from the sale will be set
aside
B. Treasurer’s Report: Mark Hemstreet provided the Treasurer’s Report.
C. City of Lancaster Report: Chenin Dow explained the importance of Measure YM
to the board.
D. Clean & Safe Committee Report:
• Reviewed BLVD monthly safety statistics provided by the Ambassadors.
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• Art let the board know that Deputy Groupie will be starting to attend the
monthly board meetings.
• The next Business Watch meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October
16th at 11:30 am at the Lancaster Police Station.
• Mark Hemstreet urged the board to support and endorse Measure YM.
o The BLVD Board is holding an emergency board meeting on
Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 am to vote for endorsements.
• Chief Armalin provided safety updates and informed the BLVD Board that
Lancaster PD will be assembling an RFP to hire a new security team that is
associated with the Lancaster PD. This team will include 2 security officers
on the BLVD. Chief Armalin is also working to get “dummy” cars that can
be placed on the BLVD and moved around as a deterrent for criminals.
Lancaster PD has also received approval to install cameras behind the
businesses.
E. MEFM Committee:
• Jami Summers provided a presentation that covered September social
media updates.
• Name tags have been ordered.
• BLVD Association will be a part of the Christmas parade. It will be held in
Palmdale this year.
• Re-taking board member photos in January. The photos will be $10 per
person.
• Andres is working on the 2025 BLVD Business passport. Planning will take
place at the monthly Marketing committee meetings. Would like the
passport program to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
• Mark Hemstreet requested that Jami look into Google Analytics for the
BLVD.
• Social Media training for BLVD Businesses – will hold the training at the
membership meeting in January 2025.
• Valerie Orcutt is working on the distribution of the membership packets.
VI. Public Business from the Floor – Agendized and Non-Agendized Items
A. None.
VII. Adjournment
President Art Minasyan adjourned the meeting at 11:22 am.
Emergency Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 9 a.m.
This meeting will be conducted in person
In Person Location*
Lancaster City Hall, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
The Board of Directors hereby declares that the agenda was posted on
Friday, September 27, 2024
City of Lancaster, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
http://www.theblvdlancaster.com/current-agenda.html
Board of Directors
President: Artzrun “Art” Minasyan, AV Transportation Services
Past President: Vacant
President-Elect: Jami Summers, Mythical Candy Factory
Treasurer: Mark Hemstreet, Destination Lancaster
Secretary: Chenin Dow, City of Lancaster
Robert Arreguin, Fat Boys Taco
Corey Heimlich, InSite Development
Andres Kabrera, Rio Brazilian Grill
Lucy Mkrtchian, Olive’s Mediterranean Café
Valerie Orcutt, Bella West
Mike Reece, BLVD Flooring Emporium
Reina Santa Padilla, FM Dance Co
Samantha Schmitz, Lucky Luke Brewing
Executive Director and City Staff
Nicole Jones and Gia Bowen | City of Lancaster
Agenda Items to be Removed - Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize
for any inconvenience this may cause.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Endorsement Vote Discussion
A. Measure YM
B. District Attorney Recall
IV. Adjournment
Meeting Assistance Information
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please email [email protected]. Services such as American Sign Language interpreters,
a reader during the meeting, and/or large print copies of the agenda are available. Notification 72 hours
prior to the meeting will enable the BLVD Association to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting.
Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 10 a.m.
This meeting will be conducted in person
In Person Location*
Lancaster City Hall, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
The Board of Directors hereby declares that the agenda was posted
on Monday, July 22, 2024
City of Lancaster, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
http://www.theblvdlancaster.com/current-agenda.html
Board of Directors
President: Artzrun “Art” Minasyan, AV Transportation Services
Past President: Vacant
President-Elect: Jami Summers, Mythical Candy Factory
Treasurer: Mark Hemstreet, Destination Lancaster
Secretary: Chenin Dow, City of Lancaster
Corey Heimlich, InSite Development
Andres Kabrera, Rio Brazilian Grill
Drew Mercy, AV Edge
Lucy Mkrtchian, Olive’s Mediterranean Café
Valerie Orcutt, Bella West
Mike Reece, BLVD Flooring Emporium
Reina Santa Padilla, FM Dance Co
Vacant
Executive Director and City Staff
Nicole Jones, City of Lancaster
Gia Bowen, City of Lancaster
Agenda Items to be Removed - Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize
for any inconvenience this may cause.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
A. Excused and Unexcused Absences Approval
III. Approval of Minutes – June 26, 2024 Meeting
IV. Old Business
A. None.
V. New Business
A. None.
VI. Reports and Updates
A. President Report
B. Treasurer Report
C. City of Lancaster Report
D. Governance Committee Report
1. Clean and Safe Committee Report – Mike Reece
2. Streets Plus - Harold Cofer
3. City of Lancaster Police Chief Rod Armalin/Roshelle Early
4. Desert Haven – Jessica
E. Marketing, Events, Fundraising and Membership Committee Report
VII. Public Business from the Floor – Agendized and Non-Agendized Items
Any person who would like to address the Board of Directors on any agendized or non-agendized will
be provided an opportunity to speak at this time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
Individuals participating via online should utilize the “raise hand” function; individuals participating in
person, please complete a speaker card for the Board Secretary and identify the agenda item you
would like to discuss.
VIII. Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 10 a.m.
This meeting will be conducted in person
In Person Location*
Lancaster City Hall, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
The Board of Directors hereby declares that the agenda was posted
on Monday, July 22, 2024
City of Lancaster, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
http://www.theblvdlancaster.com/current-agenda.html
Board of Directors
President: Artzrun “Art” Minasyan, AV Transportation Services
Past President: Vacant
President-Elect: Jami Summers, Mythical Candy Factory
Treasurer: Mark Hemstreet, Destination Lancaster
Secretary: Chenin Dow, City of Lancaster
Corey Heimlich, InSite Development
Andres Kabrera, Rio Brazilian Grill
Drew Mercy, AV Edge
Lucy Mkrtchian, Olive’s Mediterranean Café
Valerie Orcutt, Bella West
Mike Reece, BLVD Flooring Emporium
Reina Santa Padilla, FM Dance Co
Vacant
Executive Director and City Staff
Nicole Jones, City of Lancaster
Gia Bowen, City of Lancaster
Agenda Items to be Removed - Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize
for any inconvenience this may cause.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
A. Excused and Unexcused Absences Approval
III. Approval of Minutes – June 26, 2024 Meeting
IV. Old Business
A. None.
V. New Business
A. None.
VI. Reports and Updates
A. President Report
B. Treasurer Report
C. City of Lancaster Report
D. Governance Committee Report
1. Clean and Safe Committee Report – Mike Reece
2. Streets Plus - Harold Cofer
3. City of Lancaster Police Chief Rod Armalin/Roshelle Early
4. Desert Haven – Jessica
E. Marketing, Events, Fundraising and Membership Committee Report
VII. Public Business from the Floor – Agendized and Non-Agendized Items
Any person who would like to address the Board of Directors on any agendized or non-agendized will
be provided an opportunity to speak at this time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
Individuals participating via online should utilize the “raise hand” function; individuals participating in
person, please complete a speaker card for the Board Secretary and identify the agenda item you
would like to discuss.
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting Assistance Information
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please email [email protected]. Services such as American Sign Language
interpreters, a reader during the meeting, and/or large print copies of the agenda are available.
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