Downtown Benicia Alliance Board Meeting
Tuesday December 10, 2019
9:00AM
Lucca Bar & Grill
439 First Street
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 2019:
1. Donald Glidewell, Donald Glidewell, CPA (Term expires Dec 2019)
2. Suzanne Joncoaltz, Heritage Pantry & Spice (Term expires Dec 2020)
3. James Morgan, Sailor Jack’s (Term expires Dec 2019)
4. Robert Nelson, Gallery 621 (Term expires Dec 2020)
5. Susan North, Treasury Commons, Second Floor Business (Term expires Dec 2019)
6. Eileen Stern, Re Max Gold Real Estate(Term expires Dec 2019)
7. Secretary: Gennyfer Santel, Glen Cove Farm (Term expires Dec 2020)
8. Vice Chair: Eric Hoglund, Estey Real Estate(Term expires Dec 2019)
9. Chair: Carl Lucca, Lucca Restaurant and Bar (Term expires Dec 2020)
Advisor: Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia
Agenda
Downtown Benicia Alliance
Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections
December 10, 2019, 9:00 a.m.
Lucca Bar & Grill
439 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. Impact Fees Program Update: The City of Benicia is updating the City’s Impact Fees Program. Throughout this process, City staff are reaching out to interested community groups to provide updates. Early fee calculations should be ready in winter 2020 and final fee adoption by City Council will follow in spring of 2020.
Recommended Action: Receive information on the update to the program and provide input.
5. Review of Applications and Election of New Board Members: Applications were received from six members of the Business Improvement District – Donald Glidewell, James Morgan, Susan North, Eric Hoglund, Joe Lopez and Deb Machado. Officers will be selected in January.
Recommended Action: Review applications and vote to fill five full two-year vacancies and two unexpired two-year vacancies.
6. Review of Minutes: Minutes of October 8, 2019 special meeting are unavailable.
Recommended Action: None
7. Treasurer’s Report: A financial update will be provided.
Recommended Action: Receive update and input from Board Members and public.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Approval of 2020 Board Meeting Calendar Dates, Time and Location: Suggested dates are January 14, April 14, July 14, October 13, and Annual Meeting & Board of Director Elections on December 8. 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.
11. 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.
12. Adjourn: