Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · September 19, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Matthew Peterson, Chair Jann Kronick-Gath, Commissioner
Karen Blair, Vice Chair Tyler Leshney, Commissioner
Ryan Hofman, Commissioner David Witzling, Commissioner
Aaron Tofani, Commissioner
REGULAR MEETING - 8:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair
Present: and Tyler Leshney
Commissioners Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
Absent:
CHAIR'S REPORT
Karen Blair, Vice Chair gave report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 19-041BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held August
22, 2019.
A motion was made Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Commissioner Ryan Hofman, to approve
BS-Agenda Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen
Blair and Tyler Leshney
Absent: 3 - Marsha Jeffer, Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
2. 19-042BS Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee
Bus Pass Program Status Report for August 2019.
A motion was made Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Commissioner Ryan Hofman, to approve
BS-Agenda Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen
Blair and Tyler Leshney
Absent: 3 - Marsha Jeffer, Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 19-046BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2019 review of the Ralph M.
Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order.
A motion was made Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Commissioner Tyler Leshney, to approve
BS-Agenda Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen
Blair and Tyler Leshney
Absent: 3 - Marsha Jeffer, Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney gave presentation.
Melinda Cotton spoke.
Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney spoke.
Karen Blair Vice Chair spoke
Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney spoke.
4. 19-043BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2019 review of the ordinances
establishing the roles and responsibilities of the Belmont Shore Parking
and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
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 Commissioner Tyler Leshney, seconded by
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath, to approve BS-Agenda Item.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen
Blair and Tyler Leshney
Absent: 3 - Marsha Jeffer, Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney spoke.
5. 19-044BS Recommendation to approve the Conservation Corps of Long Beach
Scope of Work from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.
A motion was made Commissioner Ryan Hofman, seconded by
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath, that this BS-Agenda Item be
laid over. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen
Blair and Tyler Leshney
Absent: 3 - Marsha Jeffer, Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Jorge Godinez, City Staff Support spoke
David Witzling, Commissioner spoke
Michael Bridges, Supervisor, Conservation Corps gave presentation
David Witzling, Commissioner spoke
Ryan Hofman, Commissioner spoke
Tyler Leshney, Commissioner spoke
David Witzling, Commissioner spoke
Michael Bridges, Supervisor, Conservation Corps spoke
Ryan Hofman, Commissioner spoke
Jann Kronick-Gath, Commissioner spoke
Michael Bridges, Supervisor, Conservation Corps spoke
Karen Blair, Vice Chair spoke
Jorge Godinez, City Staff Support spoke
David Witzling, Commissioner spoke
Michael Bridges, Supervisor, Conservation Corps spoke
David Witzling, Commissioner spoke
Jann Kronick-Gath, Commissioner spoke.
Michael Bridges, Supervisor, Conservation Corps spoke
Tyler Leashey, Commissioner spoke
Karen Blair spoke
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Melinda Cotton spoke
Dede Rossi spoke
David Witzling, Commissioner spoke
Tyler Leashey, Commissioner spoke
Michael Bridges, Supervisor, Conservation Corps spoke
Dede Rossi spoke
6. 19-045BS Recommendation to hold elections to appoint new Commission Chair
and Vice-Chair.
A motion was made Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Commissioner Tyler Leshney, that this
BS-Agenda Item be laid over. This motion carried by the
following vote:
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Yes: 5 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen
Blair and Tyler Leshney
Absent: 3 - Marsha Jeffer, Aaron Tofani and Matthew Peterson
Jorge Godinez, Staff support spoke
Karen Blair, Vice-Chair spoke
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Commission
on items of interest to the public within the Commission jurisdiction. Each speaker will
be limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
COMMENTS
Melinda Cotton spoke
Dede Rossi spoke
Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Karen Blair, Vice Chair spoke
ADJOURNMENT
Karen Blair, Vice Chair spoke
I, Teri Luce, Admin Aide, Public Works Department, certify that the agenda was posted not
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE
AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Note:
A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of
Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in
an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(562) 570-6101 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications device for the deaf). The City Clerk
Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE,
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA
Matthew Peterson, Chair Jann Kronick-Gath, Commissioner
Karen Blair, Vice Chair Tyler Leshney, Commissioner
Ryan Hofman, Commissioner David Witzling, Commissioner
Aaron Tofani, Commissioner
REGULAR MEETING - 8:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL
CHAIR'S REPORT
Karen Blair, Vice Chair gave report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 19-041BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held August 22,
2019.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: BSPBIAAC minutes - August 2019.pdf
2. 19-042BS Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee
Bus Pass Program Status Report for August 2019.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: August 2019 BSBA
REGULAR AGENDA
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE,
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
AGENDA
3. 19-046BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2019 review of the Ralph M. Brown
Act and Robert's Rules of Order.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Brown Act BS Parking Commission Presentation
Summary of Common Issues Under Roberts’ Rules of Or
Robert's Rules of Order Quick Reference Outline
4. 19-043BS Recommendation to receive and file a 2019 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: Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees Overview
Board Commission Handbook
5. 19-044BS Recommendation to approve the Conservation Corps of Long Beach
Scope of Work from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Belmont Shore FY20 Litter Abatement Proposal
Belmont Shore FY20 Watering Proposal
6. 19-045BS Recommendation to hold elections to appoint new Commission Chair and
Vice-Chair.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Commission
on items of interest to the public within the Commission jurisdiction. Each speaker will
be limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE,
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION THIRD THURSDAY, 8:00 AM
AGENDA
I, Teri Luce, Admin Aide, Public Works Department, certify that the agenda was posted not
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Note:
A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of
Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in
an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(562) 570-6101 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications device for the deaf). The City Clerk
Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes.
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