Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · March 17, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 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 David Witzling, Commissioner
Ryan Hofman, Commissioner Aaron Tofani, Commissioner
REGULAR MEETING
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT
TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew
Present: Peterson
Commissioners Ryan Hofman and Aaron Tofani
Absent:
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke about median landscaping, parklets, and bus pass program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
1. 22-014BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held February
17, 2022.
Attachments: BSPBIAAC meeting minutes - February 2022.pdf
A motion was made by Commissioner Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Vice Chair Blair, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew
Peterson
Absent: 2 - Ryan Hofman and Aaron Tofani
2. 22-015BS Recommendation to receive and file a financial report for the period
ending February 28, 2022.
Attachments: Belmont Shore monthly budget - as of February 2022.pdf
A motion was made by Commissioner Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Vice Chair Blair, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew
Peterson
Absent: 2 - Ryan Hofman and Aaron Tofani
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 22-017BS Recommendation to discuss potential locations for future EV charger
installations in the Belmont Shore Business District.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Work Contracts and Grants Officer, Jorge Godinez spoke
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Chari Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Works Capital Projects Coordinator, Justin Beck spoke
A motion was made by Commissioner Kronick-Gath,
seconded by Vice Chair Blair, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew
Peterson
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Absent: 2 - Ryan Hofman and Aaron Tofani
4. 22-016BS Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the
Conservation Corps of Long Beach regarding beautification and litter
abatement services provided in the Belmont Shore Business District.
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner David Witzling spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Vice Chair Karen Blair spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Staff for Councilwoman Suzie Price, Lisa West spoke
Conservation Corp Director of Conservation Projects, Irene Lopez-Muro spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Commissioner Jann Kronick-Gath 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:
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Yes: 4 - Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew
Peterson
Absent: 2 - Ryan Hofman and Aaron Tofani
5. 22-018BS Recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage
replacement.
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
Public Works Contracts and Grants Officer, Jorge Godinez spoke
Chair Matthew Peterson spoke
This BS-Agenda Item was laid over to April commission
meeting
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
Julie Dean spoke
Brian Cochrane spoke
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 AM
Commissioners Jann Kronick-Gath, David Witzling, Karen Blair and Matthew
Present: Peterson
Commissioners Ryan Hofman and Aaron Tofani
Absent:
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, MARCH 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
AND BUSINESS
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, MARCH 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=m2c171be06635e7fab691017bf73487c6
TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +1-213-306-3065 ACCESS CODE: 2490 074 4029
MEETING PASSWORD: JQddb9Kps54
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
JORGE.GODINEZ@LONGBEACH.GOV OR TELECONFERENCE
ROLL CALL
CHAIR'S REPORT
- landscaping
- parklets
- meter revenue
- bus pass program
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 22-014BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held February
17, 2022.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: BSPBIAAC meeting minutes - February 2022.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
BELMONT SHORE PARKING AND BUSINESS VIA TELECONFERENCE, 8:30 AM
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA
2. 22-015BS Recommendation to receive and file a financial report for the period
ending February 28, 2022.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: Belmont Shore monthly budget - as of February 2022.pdf
REGULAR AGENDA
3. 22-017BS Recommendation to discuss potential locations for future EV charger
installations in the Belmont Shore Business District.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 22-016BS Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Conservation
Corps of Long Beach regarding beautification and litter abatement
services provided in the Belmont Shore Business District.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 22-018BS Recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage
replacement.
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
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, MARCH 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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