2024-11-11T09:23:34-08:00 2023-12-31 263175104 Patricia A Beckwith CPA 4630 Soquel Drive Soquel CA 95073 990 2023-01-01 042800910 RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE INC RESP 8314693396 5321 SCOTTS VALLEY DRIVE 204 SCOTTS VALLEY CA 95066 JAMES E PETERS President 2024-11-11 true true Patricia A Beckwith CPA P00549411 8314751544 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 5321 SCOTTS VALLEY DRIVE 204 SCOTTS VALLEY CA 95066 418504 false X www.rhiweb.org X 1986 CA PUBLIC EDUCATION 9 9 7 0 80000 178500 372926 240004 0 0 452926 418504 0 0 231946 197423 0 194622 256366 280838 488312 478261 -35386 -59757 92600 30894 291748 289799 -199148 -258905 PUBLIC EDUCATION false false 145627 City Projects2023: RHI Program Service DescriptionEl Paso, TX Sociable City Assessment The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) contracted with the City of El Paso in 2023 to conduct a Sociable City Assessment. This report is the culmination of the analysis and recommendations for El Pasos social economy. The study primarily focused on the Cincinnati area and Downtown Management District.RHI staff conducted a total of 29 meetings: ten virtual interviews to gather background and 19 on-site meetings during three on-site visits between October 2023 and February 2024. Nearly 100 participants from 29 organizations represented key stakeholders: Forty-four city government employees of twelve city departments; County attorneys office; Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; US Army at Fort Bliss Texas; Restaurant Association; Business Improvement District (Downtown Management District); Neighborhood Association (Kern Place Association); Hospitality industry staff; music and culture advocates Realtors, property owner and many more.PHASE 1: Engagement: Orientation of project leaders and collection of preliminary background (July-October 2023)RHI oriented the project leader and coordination team to the process and stakeholder engagement strategy. The Transformation Team (project steering group) was selected and interviewed virtually to provide big picture insights on the citys social economy. Fieldwork included walking tours both day and night in the study areas until closing time. Ride-alongs with Police and Code Enforcement and tours inside social venues provided insights on district management and safety operations. Preliminary findings and a trends analysis of the social economy were presented to the Transformation Team for feedback and discussion. Venue operators were convened to discuss the hospitality industrys priorities and challenges.PHASE 2: Evaluation: Community engagement to glean strengths, challenges and opportunities (November 2023-January 2024)RHI dived deep by engaging a broad swath of stakeholders to understand their perspective on the social economy. Three Listening Sessions (Planning, Safety, and Vibrancy) were held to evaluate the strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement through the lens of RHIs Six Core Measures of a Sociable City. A womens focus group explored social preferences and concerns about mobility and personal safety from a womans point of view.Project Contract: Project total was $95,000.$40,000 paid in 2023 for contract signing ($20,000) and Phase 1 Engagement ($20,000). $10,511.76 Total Expense for 2023Steve AlvaradoCode Enforcement Director, El Paso Police Department, Code Enforcement Bureau915-212-6026 | alvaradoa@elpasotexas.govHuntington Beach, CA Sociable City AssessmentThe Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) contracted with the City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department in 2023 to conduct a Sociable City Assessment. This report is the culmination of the analysis and recommendations for Huntington Beach's social economy. The study primarily focused on Downtown, yet some findings may address systemic citywide challenges.RHI staff conducted a total of 21 meetings: seven virtual interviews to gather background and 14 on-site meetings during three on-site visits between September 2023 and January 2024. Nearly 90 participants represented a diverse cross-section of public, private and government stakeholders: Forty-three total organizations/companies; Twenty employees of six City departments, including the Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, and Community and Library Services departments; Downtown Business Improvement District (BID); Visit Huntington Beach (VHB); and Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce; Residents and community members; Twenty two owners, managers and staff of restaurants and social venues. PHASE 1: Engagement: Orientation of project leaders and collection of preliminary background (June - Sept 2023)RHI oriented the project leader and coordination team to the process and stakeholder engagement strategy. The Transformation Team (project steering group) was selected and half the members were interviewed virtually to provide big picture insights on the Citys social economy. Fieldwork included walking tours both day and night in the study area until closing time. A walk-along with police and tours inside social venues provided insights on district management and safety operations. Preliminary findings and a trends analysis of the social economy were presented to the Transformation Team for feedback and discussion.PHASE 2: Evaluation: Community engagement to glean strengths, challenges and opportunities (Sept - Nov 2023)RHI dived deep by engaging a broad swath of stakeholders to understand their perspective on the social economy. Three Listening Sessions (Planning, Safety, and Vibrancy) were held to evaluate the strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement through the lens of RHIs Six Core Measures of a Sociable City. Venue operators were convened to discuss the social economy's priorities and challenges.PHASE 3: Strategy Development: Prioritization of challenges and facilitation of consensus on an action plan (Nov 2023 - Jan 2024)Challenges identified during Listening Sessions were prioritized in advance via survey. RHI then facilitated six Action Roundtables to develop consensus to refine or create new strategies to address the top challenges in the social economy. A womens focus group explored social preferences and concerns about mobility and personal safety from a womans point of view. RHI compiled findings from the process into this summary report. Action plans are organized by RHIs Six Core Measures of a Sociable City: Mobility, Quality of Life, Public Safety, Venue Safety, Public Space and Social Venues. Overall systemic changes to address gaps in processes and systems identified by RHI are organized in the Governance section of this report.Event Analysis: A study was conducted to analyze trends for city-permitted events, including peak attendance months, locations for events, safety service needs and other factors. (Work conducted in 2023-2024. Delivery of final report in 2024).Contract: Project total was $95,000.$50,000 paid in 2023 for contract signing ($15,000), Phase 1 Engagement ($15,000) and Phase 2 Evaluation ($20,000). $19,761.65 Total Expense 2023Kriss CasanovaEconomic Development Manager, City of Huntington Beach(714) 536-5547 | kriss.casanova@surfcity-hb.orgSacramento, CA: Sociable City Assessment The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) contracted with the City of Sacramentos Office of Innovation & Economic Development (OIED) in 2023 to conduct a Sociable City Assessment of the Midtown and Downtown business districts. RHI staff conducted a total of 28 meetings: ten virtual interviews to gather background and 18 on-site meetings, including a final presentation to City Council, during four on-site visits between February and November of 2023. Nearly 100 participants represented a diverse cross-section of public, private and government stakeholders: Forty-three total organizations/companies; Thirty-two employees of 12 city departments/offices, including; five from the police department; Five staff members of two property-based improvement districts; Five resident/neighborhood associations; Thirty owners, managers and staff representing bars, clubs, restaurants and live music venues. Contract: Project total was $100,000.$70,000 paid in 2023 $51,353.66 Total Expense 2023Tina Lee-VogtNighttime Economy Manager, Office of Innovation and Economic Development, City of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-2679 | Mobile: 916-207-3913 | nighttime@cityofsacramento.orgwww.cityofsacramento.org/nighttime Savannah, GA: Sociable City Assessment Final Presentation The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) was invited to work with the City of Savannahs Office of Special Events, Film & Tourism to help facilitate safe and vibrant growth in the social economy. RHI defines the social economy as the venues and events that facilitate sociability in the form of dining, entertainment, events, and nightlife. The focus of the reports analysis and recommendations is primarily applicable to Downtowns Historic Core. In July 2023, RHI staff presented a summary on-site in Savannah of the final report to project participants. The community engagement process used to produce the report was conducted in 2022, however. (Between May-October 2022, RHI conducted three on-site visits with a total of 30 meetings attended by nearly 100 people representing about 65 organizations/companies.) Contract Total: $80,000$80,000 Contract and Service Fee paid in July 2022. Work completed in 2022 and 2023. $7,219.66 Expense in 2023Edward GrantAssistant Director, Special Events, Film & Tourism, City of Savannah912.525.2148 | egrant@savannahga.govDes Moines, IA: Sociable City Assessment Final PresentationThe Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) was invited to work with the Cit 145627 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false true true false false CA X JIM PETERS 8314381404 5321 SCOTTS VALLEY DRIVE STE 204 SCOTTS VALLEY CA 95066 JAMES E PETERS President 40.00 0.00 X 7269 0 0 PAUL SERES Treas/Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM MORIARITY Chairman 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ALLISON HARNDEN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANA FITZGIBBONS Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 GREGORY DESHIELDS Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN BODNOVICH Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 LESTER JONES Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHIE DURBIN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 7269 0 false false false 0 178500 178500 ONSITE EVENT REGISTRATION 80025 80025 PROGRAM FEES SERVICES SUBSCRIPTIONS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 159979 159979 240004 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 418504 240004 0 0 0 0 7269 5815 727 727 0 158706 72877 39335 46494 0 16904 4859 10845 1200 14544 6831 3537 4176 0 0 1688 1688 0 0 0 0 0 6775 6775 0 0 13472 13472 40190 21242 1875 17073 0 0 18326 18326 0 395 316 79 5233 5233 EVENT EXPENSES 108678 108678 GRAPHIC DESIGNER 28950 25950 3000 CONTRACTOR 20523 7500 4423 8600 ONLINE SOFTWARE SERVICE 12745 12544 201 23863 237 19153 4473 478261 145627 138012 194622 6448 170 0 0 84745 30000 0 0 0 0 0 8972 8888 460 84 0 0 0 0 947 640 92600 30894 95923 116681 20000 4718 175825 168400 291748 289799 X -199148 -258905 -199148 -258905 92600 30894 -59757 X false false false X 322458 170620 149620 80000 99500 822198 0 0 322458 170620 149620 80000 99500 822198 0 822198 0 0 0 822198 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8972 8888 84 84 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is distributed to board members in advance of the annual Summit meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The policy is in the bylaws. Exceptions are reviewed with the board in advance if a board member works as a paid consultant on a project because of special expertise. This is a rare situation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The RHI board meets in the fall to vote on Board members and review next year's budget. Salaries are adjusted depending upon projected revenue/projects and is approved as part of the budget review process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.