Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · January 20, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
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 - 8:30 A.M.
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT
TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
WEBEX MEETING
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David Witzling,
Present: Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
CHAIR'S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 22-001BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 30, 2021.
Attachments: 14947_M_Belmont_Shore_Parking_and_Business_Improvement_A
A motion was made Commissioner Aaron Tofani, seconded
by Commissioner Ryan Hofman, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
2. 22-002BS Recommendation to receive and file a financial report for the period
ending December 31, 2021.
Attachments: Fund2600_FY21_as_of_20220104.pdf
Belmont Shore monthly budget - as of December 2021.pdf
BI-2nd Street-FY2022-RevenueProjections.pdf
BI-2nd Street-FY2022-RevenueProjections_2.pdf
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
A motion was made Vice Chair Karen Blair, seconded by
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 22-003BS Recommendation to discuss Belmont Shore Parking and Business
Area Advisory Commission goals for 2022.
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke.
A motion was made Commissioner Ryan Hofman, seconded
by Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
4. 22-004BS Recommendation to discuss an Arbor Day/Earth Day tree-planting
event on 2nd Street in the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Area
Advisory Commission area.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Jessie Artigue, BSBA Director spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Jessie Artigue, BSBA Director spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Jessie Artigue, BSBA Director spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Jessie Artigue, BSBA Director spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Comment:
Melinda Cotton, Belmont Shore resident spoke
Further discussion ensued among the Commission. An Ad Hoc Committee
was formed to organize a tree planting event.
Ad Hoc Committee:
Chair Matthew Peterson
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Vice Chair Karen Blair
A motion was made by Commissioner Hofman, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
5. 22-005BS Recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage
replacement.
Attachments: Entry sign.pdf
West End.jpg
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Hofman, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
6. 22-006BS Recommendation to discuss reinstating the Belmont Shore employee
rider bus program.
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Jessie Artigue, BSBA Director spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Jessie Artigue, BSBA Director spoke
Lisa West Staffperson for Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Public Comment:
Melinda Cotton, Belmont Shore resident spoke
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Hofman, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve up to $500 per month
for Belmont Shore employee rider bus pass program and
continue to re-evaluate program. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
7. 22-007BS Recommendation to approve the proposal by FastSigns of Long Beach
for posters promoting the Passport app for Big Belly bins on 2nd Street
at a cost of $310.42.
Attachments: E025-105041.pdf
499-355-121_BigBellyTrashCan_Posters_2.pdf
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Jorge Godinez, Public Works Officer spoke
Chair Mathew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Ryan Hofman spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Hofman, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David
Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
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 at 9:48 A.M.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
I, Jorge Godinez, Contracts and Grants Officer, 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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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
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 - 8:30 A.M.
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT
TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
WEBEX MEETING
https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php?
MTID=m0662f4fa4326d2d12b3ed8a200c4923c
TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +1-213-306-3065 ACCESS CODE: 2484 592 3913
MEETING PASSWORD: QMmmcHE4f53
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
JORGE.GODINEZ@LONGBEACH.GOV OR TELECONFERENCE
ROLL CALL
CHAIR'S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 22-001BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held November
30, 2021.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 14947_M_Belmont_Shore_Parking_and_Business_Impro
2. 22-002BS Recommendation to receive and file a financial report for the period
ending December 31, 2021.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA
Attachments: Fund2600_FY21_as_of_20220104.pdf
Belmont Shore monthly budget - as of December 2021.pd
BI-2nd Street-FY2022-RevenueProjections.pdf
BI-2nd Street-FY2022-RevenueProjections_2.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 22-003BS Recommendation to discuss Belmont Shore Parking and Business Area
Advisory Commission goals for 2022.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 22-004BS Recommendation to discuss an Arbor Day/Earth Day tree-planting event
on 2nd Street in the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Area Advisory
Commission area.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 22-005BS Recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage
replacement.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Entry sign.pdf
West End.jpg
6. 22-006BS Recommendation to discuss reinstating the Belmont Shore employee rider
bus program.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 22-007BS Recommendation to approve the proposal by FastSigns of Long Beach for
posters promoting the Passport app for Big Belly bins on 2nd Street at a
cost of $310.42.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA
Attachments: E025-105041.pdf
499-355-121_BigBellyTrashCan_Posters_2.pdf
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
I, Jorge Godinez, Contracts and Grants Officer, 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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