Special Board Meeting, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 9:00 AM 

Written by DBA Author

November 9, 2024

Downtown Benicia Alliance (DBA)

Benicia Chamber of Commerce

601 First Street, Suite 100 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: Colette Schow at 707-746-4202 at least 24 hours prior to this special meeting.

Board of Directors: 

1. Jeannie Hamann, Chair
2. Peter Pervan, Vice Chair
3. Debbie Souza
4. Eric Hoglund
5. Barbara Duval
6. Holly Conse
7. Vickie Marchand

Advisor: 

Colette Schow, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia 

Upcoming Meeting Dates: 

Special Meeting: December 3, 2024

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. Adoption of Minutes: Adopt the minutes from the October 31, 2024 meeting.

5. Tree Light Program Discussion and Action: Review and discuss the tree light program and lighting proposals and take action on moving the tree lights from trees to poles.

6. Staff and Board Member Announcements 

7. Adjourn 

Attachments:

1. Draft Minutes from October 31, 2024 Meeting

2. DBA Bylaws Amended April 2023

3. Business Improvement District (BID) Management District Plan

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