Board Meeting Tuesday, September 26 2017, 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:
Leah Shelhorn at 707-745-0254 at least 24 hours prior to this special meeting.
Board of Directors for 2017:
1. Leah Shelhorn, Studio 41, Gifts4 Every1, Capitol District
2. Thomas Hamilton, The Rellik Bar, Capitol District
3. Eileen Stern, Re Max Gold Real Estate, Waterfront District
4. James Morgan, Sailor Jacks, Waterfront District
5. Carl Lucca, Lucca Restaurant, Waterfront District
6. Jeanne Steinman, Benicia Magazine, Waterfront District
7. Tom Gavin, Gavin and Schreiner, Capitol District, 2nd Floor
8. Suzanne JonCoaltz, Heritage Pantry and Spice, Waterfront District
Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia
Board Meeting Agenda:
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 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 Minutes: The Chair will seek approval of the June 7, 2017 minutes. The minutes should be approved if they meet the adequately and accurately the decisions and action made at the previous meeting. If a Board Member was absent for a 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. BID Update: The Approval of the 10 year BID and sharing the City Council’s decision.
6. Updates on the Lighting: Contract approval, and timelines. Discussion, Board Action and Vote needed.
7. Outline for new Board Members: Nomination Committee will be assembled for sending out the letters November 1. Discussion, Board Action and Vote Needed.
8. Treasurer’s Report: Tom Hamilton will give the report. Discussion, Board Action and Possible Vote Needed.
9. Donations to DBA: Many people have asked. So, Discussion, Board Action and Vote Needed.
9. Cannabis in the Downtown: Discussion following the City Council’s request for information from the Downtown Business’s. Possible Board Action and Vote needed.
10. Adjourn:
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Special Board Meeting Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 4:00 pm,
at The Rellik Tavern, 726 First Street, Benicia, CA
Present: Leah Shelhorn, (Chair), Tom Hamilton(Vice Chair/Treasurer),
Jeannie Steinman, James Morgan and Mario Giuliani
Absent: Tom Gavin, Eileen Stern, Carl Lucca and Suzanne Joncoaltz
Public In Attendance: Nancy Martinez
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Leah Shelhorn at 4:00 pm
Public Comment: none
Approval of Agenda: Approval of the agenda was moved, and seconded, and the motion was carried.
Approval of Minutes: Approval of the minutes was moved, and seconded, and the motion was carried.
Bid Renewal Packets: The Bid Packets were given to the Board members.
There were no other action items on this agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm.
Submitted by: Leah Shelhorn, Chair