Downtown Benicia Alliance (DBA) 

Special Board Meeting, Tuesday, June 6, 2023- 9:00 AM 

Benicia Chamber of Commerce, 601 First Street, Suite 100 

Remote Attendee, 4520 Sherman Drive, Bemidji, MN 56601 

Benicia, CA 94510 

Notice to the Public: 

You are 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 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: 

1. Jeannie Hamann, Chair 

2. Carl Lucca, Vice Chair 

3. Mary Williams, Secretary 

4. Debbie Souza 

5. Eric Hoglund 

Advisor: 

Mario Giuliani, Interim City Manager, City of Benicia 

Meeting Dates: 

July 11, 2023; October 10, 2023; December 12, 2023 

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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 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 Amendments to Bylaws: Article V Section 1 and Section 3 – Reducing the number of Directors from 9 to 7. Removing the certain business location requirements to serve on the board. Purpose of changes is to better facilitate operation of Board of Directors and allow for ease of conducting meetings with lower quorum requirements. 

5. Adjourn 

Attachments: 

1. DBA Bylaws – Proposed Amendment, June 6, 2023