Board Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 9:00 am
at The Rellik Tavern, 726 First Street, Benicia, CA
The Downtown Benicia Alliance is a partnership of our Businesses that, together we will promote the common interests of and improve advocacy for our downtown.
Celebrating Local Merchants Every Day.
Notice to the Public:
You are welcomed and encourage 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 Board 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: Mario Giuliani at 707.746.4289 at least 24 hours prior to this special meeting.
Board of Directors for 2018:
1. Robert Nelson, Gallery 621 (Term expires December 2018)
2. James Morgan, Sailor Jack’s (Term expires December 2019)
3. Eileen Stern, Re Max Gold Real Estate (Term expires December 2019)
4. Eric Hoglund, Estey Real Estate (Term expires December 2019)
5. Vacant (Term expires December 2019)
6. Suzanne Joncoaltz, Heritage Pantry & Spice (Term expires December 2018)
7. Susan North, Treasury Commons, Second Floor Business (Term expires December 2019)
8. Vice Chair: Thomas Hamilton, The Rellik Tavern (Term expires December 2018)
9. Chair: Carl Lucca, Lucca Restaurant and Bar (Term expires December 2018)
Advisor: Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia
Agenda
Downtown Benicia Alliance Board Meeting
December 11, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
The Rellik Tavern
726 First Street
1. Call to Order and Roll Call:
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 Agenda: 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.
Recommended Action: Vote to approve agenda as presented.
4. Review of Minutes: Review of minutes of July 24, 2018 and October 9, 2018meetings.
Recommended Action: Vote to approve minutes.
5. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Receive update and input from Board Members and public.
6. Downtown Economic Activity Update: City Staff will provide an update on economic activity in the downtown.
Recommended Action: Receive update and input from Board Members and public.
7. Update on Decorative Lights in Trees: City Staff will provide an update on maintenance of the decorative tree lights and preparations for the holiday tree lighting.
Recommended Action: Receive update and input from Board Members and public.
8. Review of Applications and Election of New Board Members: Applications were received from six members of the Business Improvement District – Ryan Cason, Donald Glidewell, Suzanne Joncoaltz, Carl Lucca, Robert Nelson, Gennifer Santel. Officers will be selected in January.
Recommended Action: Review applications and vote to fill four two-year vacancies and one one-year vacancy.
9. Approval of 2019 Board Meeting calendar dates, times and location: Suggested dates are January 8, April 9, July 9, October 8, and Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections on December 10. Dates, time and location of meetings will be discussed.
Recommended Action: Receive input from Board Members and public. Vote to set dates, time and location.
10. Future Items: Chair will solicit from Board Members items to be placed and discussed on a future agenda.
Recommended Action: Receive input for future agenda items.
11. Adjourn: