Downtown Benicia Alliance

Archives for May 2018

May 2018

Board Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 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. Brian Hodgkinson, Kinder’s Meats Deli BBQ (Term expires December 2019)
6. Suzanne Joncoaltz, Heritage Pantry & Spice (Term expires December 2018)
7. Vice Chair: Thomas Hamilton, The Rellik Tavern (Term expires December 2018)
8. Chair: Carl Lucca, Lucca Restaurant and Bar (Term expires December 2018)
9. Second Floor Business (vacant)
Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia

Agenda

Downtown Benicia Alliance Board Meeting

May 15, 2018, 9:00 AM

The Rellik Tavern

  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.
  4. Approval of Minutes:  Chair will seek approval of the January 9, 2018 minutes (below). The minutes should be approved if they adequately and accurately reflect 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 form a quorum, at which point they may vote on the item.
  5. Appointment of Susan North, Treasury Commons, to represent Second Floor Business on the Board of Director for a two-year term: Discussion, Board Action and Vote.
  6. Maintenance of Lights in Trees of First Street: Discussion, Possible Board Action and Vote.
  7. Film Festival Sponsorship: At the request of Gordon Grey, this item is agendized for Discussion, Possible Board Action and Vote.
  8. Business Improvement District (BID) Assessment Update:  Discussion, Possible Board Action and Vote.
  9. Treasurer’s Report:  Discussion, Possible Board Action and Vote.
  10. Adjourn:

                     

       

Minutes

Downtown Benicia Alliance Board Meeting

January 9, 2018

The Rellik Tavern

1. Call to Order:  9:02 AM
Roll Call:
Present:  Carl Lucca, Suzanne Joncoaltz, Eric Hoglund, Tom Hamilton, James Morgan, Robert Nelson
Absent:  Eileen Stern

Note:  Meeting was Chaired by Mario Guiliani until Chair was elected.

2. Public Comment:
Gordon Grey – Discuss film festival sponsorship, ask to put on agenda for next meeting

Steve Young – Downtown noise ordinance will not be agendad at City Council until at least March

 

3. Approval of Agenda:  Moved, seconded, approved

 

4. Approval of Minutes:  Moved, seconded, approved
5. Selection of Officers:  Hamilton nominated Lucca for Chair, Stern elected to remain Secretary by acclamation. Lucca elected Chair. Hamilton to elected to remain Vice Chair by acclamation.
Lucca assumed the roll of Chair.
6. Approval of the 2018 Calendar: April 10, July 10, October 10, December 11(special meeting). Moved, seconded, approved.
7. Treasurer’s Report: Jerry Pollard, Accountant to the Downtown Benicia Alliance, reported that they have $648.15. Loss for 2017 is offset by gain in 2016. (Nets out due to the light payment.) Giuliani added that the next few months will be tight as they wait for BID funds, but that the City will help with outstanding invoices in the interim. Board Members discussed the tree lighting contract, tree pruning, and agendinzing a discussion of film festival sponsorship.   

8. 2017 Annual Report: Shelhorn completed and submitted the annual report for 2017 for the City. Board Members discussed communicating tree lighting issues with the vendor (email Lucca and Giuliani), creating a wish list for the DBA, advertising and outreach, Art Walk, and advocacy.

Susan North, Treasury Commons, volunteered to fill the Second Floor Business position for a two-year term.

9. Adjourn:  9:52 AM