Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · February 15, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Marsha Jeffer, Chair Ryan Hofman, Commissioner
Matthew Peterson, Vice Chair Joy Starr, Commissioner
Karen Blair, Commissioner David Witzling, Commissioner
Eric Forsberg, Commissioner
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE-CHAIR PETERSON AT 8:06
Commissioners Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, David Witzling, Karen Blair, Ryan
Present: Hofman and Matthew Peterson
Commissioners Marsha Jeffer
Absent:
ROLL CALL
CHAIR REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 18-007BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held January
18, 2018.
Attachments: Belmont Shore Minutes 1-18-18.pdf
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by
Commissioner Hofman, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, Karen Blair, Ryan Hofman and
Matthew Peterson
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Absent: 2 - Marsha Jeffer and David Witzling
2. 18-008BS Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee
Bus Pass Program Ridership Report for the period January 1, 2018
through January 31, 2018.
Attachments: LBT_BSERP_Report_January 2018.pdf
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Starr, seconded by
Commissioner Blair, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, Karen Blair, Ryan Hofman and
Matthew Peterson
Absent: 2 - Marsha Jeffer and David Witzling
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 18-009BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of the Ralph M.
Brown Act.
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
CIty of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber provided a presentation
and review of the Ralph M. Brown Act
Commissioner Blair spoke
CIty of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber spoke
Commissioner Forsberg spoke
Commissioner Blair spoke
Commissioner Forsberg spoke
CIty of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber spoke
Dialogue ensued between City of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber
and Commissioner Forsberg
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
John Keisler, Director, Economic Development, City of Long Beach spoke
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Forsberg, seconded by
Commissioner Blair, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, David Witzling, Karen Blair, Ryan
Hofman and Matthew Peterson
Absent: 1 - Marsha Jeffer
4. 18-010BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of the Robert’s
Rules of Order.
Attachments: RR.pdf
Summary of Common Issues Under Robert's Rules of Order.pdf
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
CIty of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber provided a presentation
and review of Robert’s Rules of Order
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
Public comment
Melinda (Belmont Shore resident) spoke
John Keisler, Director, Economic Development, City of Long Beach spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by
Commissioner Hofman, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, David Witzling, Karen Blair, Ryan
Hofman and Matthew Peterson
Absent: 1 - Marsha Jeffer
5. 18-011BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of City of Long
Beach Boards and Commissions Handbook.
Attachments: Board Commission Handbook updated 2016.pdf
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
City of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber provided a presentation
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
and review of City of Long Beach Boards and Commissions Handbook
Public comment
Dede Rossi spoke
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Forsberg, seconded by
Commissioner Blair, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, David Witzling, Karen Blair, Ryan
Hofman and Matthew Peterson
Absent: 1 - Marsha Jeffer
6. 18-012BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of the ordinances
establishing the roles and responsibilities of the Belmont Shore Parking
and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission.
Attachments: Ordinance No. C-6536.pdf
Ord C-7814 Amndng 6536 BSPAC.PDF
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
City of Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber spoke
Vice-Chair Peterson spoke
Public comment
Dede Rossi spoke
Commissioner Witzling spoke
Commissioner Forsberg spoke
Dede Rossi spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair, seconded by
Commissioner Starr, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Eric Forsberg, Joy Starr, David Witzling, Karen Blair, Ryan
Hofman and Matthew Peterson
Absent: 1 - Marsha Jeffer
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Board on
items of interest to the public within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be
limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: March 15, 2018 8:00 AM.
I, Bob Mossler, Project Analyst, Economic and Property Development Department certify that
the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Signature:_________________________ Date: _________
Note:
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please call
Eric Romero 48 hours prior to the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area
Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-6705. This information is available in an alternative
format by request to Eric Romero at (562) 570-6705. For correspondence purposes you can
reach City staff at eric.romero@longbeach.gov.
The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at
http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or online at the Main
Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via email
should send an email request to the Clerk of the Belmont Shore Parking and Business
Improvement Area Advisory Commission at eric.romero@longbeach.gov
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE,
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA
Marsha Jeffer, Chair Ryan Hofman, Commissioner
Matthew Peterson, Vice Chair Joy Starr, Commissioner
Karen Blair, Commissioner David Witzling, Commissioner
Eric Forsberg, Commissioner
REGULAR MEETING - 8:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL
CHAIR REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 18-007BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held January 18,
2018.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Belmont Shore Minutes 1-18-18.pdf
2. 18-008BS Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee
Bus Pass Program Ridership Report for the period January 1, 2018
through January 31, 2018.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: LBT_BSERP_Report_January 2018.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 18-009BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of the Ralph M. Brown
Act.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE,
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
AGENDA
4. 18-010BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of the Robert’s Rules of
Order.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: RR.pdf
Summary of Common Issues Under Robert's Rules of Or
5. 18-011BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of City of Long Beach
Boards and Commissions Handbook.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Board Commission Handbook updated 2016.pdf
6. 18-012BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2018 review of the ordinances
establishing the roles and responsibilities of the Belmont Shore Parking
and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Ordinance No. C-6536.pdf
Ord C-7814 Amndng 6536 BSPAC.PDF
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Board on
items of interest to the public within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be
limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: March 15, 2018 8:00 AM.
I, Bob Mossler, Project Analyst, Economic and Property Development Department certify that
the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Signature:_________________________ Date: _________
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE,
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
AGENDA
Note:
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please call Eric
Romero 48 hours prior to the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area
Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-6705. This information is available in an alternative
format by request to Eric Romero at (562) 570-6705. For correspondence purposes you can
reach City staff at eric.romero@longbeach.gov.
The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at
http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or online at the Main Library
and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via email should send
an email request to the Clerk of the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area
Advisory Commission at eric.romero@longbeach.gov
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