Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · February 17, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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
8:31 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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MEETING PASSWORD: 7RRpF7yMAt3
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
JORGE.GODINEZ@LONGBEACH.GOV OR TELECONFERENCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Ryan Hofman, Jann Kronick-Gath, Aaron Tofani, David Witzling,
Present: Karen Blair and Matthew Peterson
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke about median landscaping.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
1. 22-008BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held January
20, 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tofani, seconded by
Commissioner Witzling, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
2. 22-009BS Recommendation to receive and file a financial report for the period
ending January 31, 2022.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Public Works Officer Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Public Works Officer Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Blair, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 22-010BS Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Councilwoman
Price regarding updates on the Council District 3 business climate and
related programs and services.
Presentation by Councilwoman Suzie Price.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke.
Vice Chari Karen Blair spoke.
Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Councilwoman Suzie Price spoke.
Public Works Officer Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BSBA Director Jessie Artigue spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke.
BSBA Director Jessie Artigue spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke.
BSBA Director Jessie Artigue spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Blair, seconded by
Commissioner Hofman, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
4. 22-011BS Recommendation to recommend to City Council to increase parking
meter rate to $1.50 per hour, at a 2 hour maximum.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
BSBA Director Jessie Artigue spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
BSBA Director Jessie Artigue spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Vice Chair Blair, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
5. 22-012BS Recommendation to discuss logistics for reimplementation of Belmont
Shore employee rider bus pass program.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
LBT Customer Service Manager Jennifer Contreras spoke.
LBT Accounting Manager Terry Coon spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
LBT Accounting Manager Terry Coon spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
LBT Accounting Manager Terry Coon spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
LBT Accounting Manager Terry Coon spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
LBT Accounting Manager Terry Coon spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Public Works Officer Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke.
Vice Chair Karen Blair.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Aaron Tofani spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
LBT Accounting Manager Terry Coon spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tofani, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 22-013BS Recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage
replacement.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Ryan Hoffman spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Commissioner Ryan Hoffman spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hofman, seconded by
Commissioner Kronick-Gath, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Off Agenda Item: Approval of Purchases up to $500
Public Works Office Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Public Works Office Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
Public Works Office Jorge Godinez spoke.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
This was passed the consent calendar.
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
9:52 A.M.
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, FEBRUARY 17, 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
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=mb77a1ec9d05be386fc91a0c62e738e8e
TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +1-213-306-3065 ACCESS CODE: 2482 555 0542
MEETING PASSWORD: 7RRpF7yMAt3
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
JORGE.GODINEZ@LONGBEACH.GOV OR TELECONFERENCE
ROLL CALL
CHAIR'S REPORT
- median landscaping
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 22-008BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held January 20,
2022.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 15036_M_Belmont_Shore_Parking_and_Business_Impro
2. 22-009BS Recommendation to receive and file a financial report for the period
ending January 31, 2022.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA
Attachments: Belmont Shore monthly budget - as of January 2022.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 22-010BS Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Councilwoman
Price regarding updates on the Council District 3 business climate and
related programs and services.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 22-011BS Recommendation to recommend to City Council to increase parking meter
rate to $1.50 per hour, at a 2 hour maximum.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 22-012BS Recommendation to discuss logistics for reimplementation of Belmont
Shore employee rider bus pass program.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Parking Commission Questions_LBT Responses.pdf
6. 22-013BS Recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage
replacement.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Entry sign.pdf
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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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA
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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