Downtown Benicia Alliance
Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2015- 9:00 a.m
The Rellik Tavern, 726 First Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Notice to the Public:
You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum per person) on items listed on the agenda when they are called. Public comment on items not listed on the Agenda will be heard at the meeting as noted on the Agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are encouraged to select one or two speakers to represent the opinion of the group. The order of Agenda items is listed for reference and may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. The Agenda provides a general description; however, the Board of Directors may take action other than what is recommended.
Brown Act Notice:
Government Code Section 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. Action may not be taken on items not posted on the Agenda. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify Carl Lucca at 925 231-5736 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Board of Directors: District Term
1. Carl Lucca, Lucca Restaurant and Bar carllucca@sbcglobal.net- Chair Water 12/2016
2. Renee Marie Jordan, Jordan Real Estate, Inc. renee@jordanrealestate.com V.P./Treasurer Park 12/2015
3. James Long, Pups and Purrz, James.long63@me.com Secretary Water 12/2015
4. Tom Gavin, Gavin and Schreiner, tom@gavinschreinerinsurance.com Capitol 12/2015
5. Thomas Hamilton, The Rellik Tavern, thomasbhamilton@yahoo.com Capitol 12/2016
6. Jim Morgan, Sailor Jack’s, Morgan4Law@aol.com Water 12/2015
7. Leah Shelhorn, Studio 41, princessleah@studio41.com Capitol 12/2016
8. Jeanne Steinmann, Benicia Magazine, editor@beniciamagazine.com Capitol 12/2015
9. Eileen Stern, ReMaxGold, Eileen@eileenstern.com Water 12/2016
Advisor: Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia, CA
DBA Districts:
Park District: I Street to Military (no more than 4 members)
Capitol District: F Street to I Street (no more than 4 members)
Waterfront District: F Street to Water Front (no more than 4 members)
2nd Floor (at least 1 member)
The DBA Meets Quarterly on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 9 a.m. @ The Rellik Tavern
January 13, 2015/April 14, 2015/July 14, 2015/October 13, 2015
Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections: December 8, 2015
Downtown Benicia Alliance
Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – 9 a.m.@ Rellik Tavern, 726 First Street
A Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to the Administration of the Benicia Downtown Business Improvement District
1. Call to order
2. Public Comment: Members of the Public are invited to comment on any item related to the affairs of the Downtown Benicia Alliance. Each member has up to three minutes to address the Board. The Board is not allowed to discuss matters brought up during public comment.
3. Approval of the Agenda: The Chair will seek approval of the Agenda. Only items already on the Agenda may be discussed. Approval of the Agenda allows for adjustment of the order in which items are discussed.
4. Approval of the Minutes: The Chair will seek approval of the January 13, 2015 minutes. The minutes should be approved if they adequately and accurately meet the decisions and action made at the previous meeting. If a board member was absent for the meeting, they should abstain from voting unless their vote is necessary to make a quorum, at which point they may vote on the item.
5. Update on BID Assessments: City staff will provide the Board an update on 2015 Annual BID Assessments and any outstanding balances and if any businesses have been submitted to Credit Bureau Associates. Board action may be necessary
6. Treasurer’s Report: The DBA Treasurer and City staff will provide a budget update. Board action may be necessary.
7. Safety on First Street: Chair will discuss concerns over traffic on First Street. Board action necessary
8. Sub Committee Reports: The Chair shall appoint members to serve on the following: 1 .Election committee; 2. Promotions: Veterans Day 2015; 3. Tourism; 4. Advocacy, 5. BID Renewal
9. Comments from each District: Waterfront: Jim Morgan, Eileen Stern, James Long Capitol: Jeanne Steinmann, Leah Shelhorn, Tom Hamilton: Park: Renee Marie Jordan
10. Agenda Items
11. Adjourn
Attachment: Minutes-January 13, 2015
Downtown Benicia Alliance
Minutes: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.
The Rellik Tavern, 726 First Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Board Members Present: Leah Shelhorn, Chair; Renee Marie Jordan, Vice-Chair & Treasurer; James Morgan, Secretary; James Long; Eileen Stern; Tom Gavin; Jeanne Steinmann; Carl Lucca and Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Director, City of Benicia.
Excused Absence: Thomas Hamilton
1. Call to Order: Leah Shelhorn called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2. Public Comment: Jack complemented the twinkle lights and the atmosphere they created on First Street. He had some concerns with the green collection dumpster on First Street.
Jason expressed concerns about the Farmer’s Market blocking access to his business.
3. Approval of Agenda: Eileen Stern moved to approve the Agenda with James Long seconding it.
4. Approval of Minutes: Carl Lucca moved that the Minutes be approved, Eileen Stern seconded it, Tom Gavin abstained and the Minutes were approved.
5. Election of Officers: Leah Shelhorn announced that she was not interested in keeping her position as Chair. She also indicated that Thomas Hamilton was not interested in serving as an officer. Mario Giuliani advised on the proper procedure for officer elections.
James Long was nominated and elected Secretary;
Renee Marie Jordan was nominated and elected Vice-Chair & Treasurer; and,
Carl Lucca was nominated and elected Chair.
At this point Carl Lucca, the new Chair, took over running the meeting.
6. Update on BID Assessments: Mario Giuliani reported that the Assessments will be mailed out sometime in January which should help our balance sheet and reported that there were four delinquent accounts.
7. Annual Report: Leah Shelhorn presented the 2014 Annual Report inclusive of attached Treasurer’s Report as prepared by Renee Marie Jordan.
8. Treasurer’s Report: The report of Treasurer Renee Marie Jordan was presented to the Board and opened for discussion.
9. Changing Meetings to Four Per Year (One Per Quarter): The Board discussed the pros and cons of changing our meetings from once every other month to once per quarter. On a motion that was duly made by Jeanne Steinmann and seconded by Tom Gavin, the Board voted to change meetings to once per quarter effective immediately.
10. What’s In The Plan for Downtown City of Benicia: Mario Giuliani discussed the impact of Measure C that was supported by the voters. In 2015 the Promenade railing will be replaced. There is a sidewalk cleaning fund of $6,000. Improvements to the Waterfront Park will take place over 12 years and be at a cost of $6,000,000.
11. What’s New In Each District:
General Discussion Regarding Issues With Lighting (12 Subcommittee Reports)
It was noted by Leah Shelhorn that the tourism meeting would be on Thursday between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. It was further noted that lead training, necessary to serve alcohol at our event, would be conducted on February 4th and that Board Members were encouraged to consider attending.
12. Adjourn: At the conclusion of business Carl Lucca called the meeting adjourned.