1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
JULY 19, 2022
6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 East L Street, complete proceedings of which are recorded. These are action minutes; a full video is available online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas.
ACCESSING THE MEETING
1) CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2) CONVENE OPEN SESSION
3) ROLL CALL
All Council Members were present.
4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A - MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
6.B - OPENINGS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
8.A - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (City Manager) Staff Report - City Council Appointment Subcommittee
1. Resolution - City Council Appointment Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTINA STRAWBRIDGE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2023
2 On motion of Council Member Largaespada, seconded by Council Member Strawbridge, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-80, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.B - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
JOSEPH O'MALLEY TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
FOR A PARTIAL-TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - O'Malley
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
JOSEPH O'MALLEY TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL-TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024
Mario Giuliani, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the appointment.
Council Member Strawbridge discussed concern regarding only one person being appointed to the commission tonight. She discussed the need for transparency in the announcement/appointment process.
On motion of Vice Mayor Campbell, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22- 81, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.C - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
MICHELLE HAN TO THE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION FOR A FULL STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31,
2023 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Han
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
MICHELLE HAN TO THE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR A FULL STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2023
3 On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-82, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.D - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
PENNY NICHOLS-STELL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BOARD FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2026 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Nichols-Stell
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
PENNY NICHOLS-STELL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2026
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-83, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.E - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF BRITT
SCHLOSSHARDT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW
COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL-TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024
(City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Schlosshardt
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF BRITT
SCHLOSSHARDT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW
COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL-TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-84, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Young, Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge
Noes: (None)
4 8.F - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
JON VAN LANDSCHOOT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JANUARY
31, 2026 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Van Landschoot
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
JON VAN LANDSCHOOT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW
COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-85, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.G - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
DENISE KAUFMAN TO THE HUMAN SERVICES BOARD FOR A
FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2026 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Kaufman
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF DENISE KAUFMAN TO THE HUMAN SERVICES BOARD FOR A FULLTERM ENDING JULY 31, 2026 On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-86, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.H - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ERIC
RUCHAMES TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A
FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Ruchames
5 RESOLUTION NO. 22- 87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF ERIC
RUCHAMES TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-87, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.I - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF LOIS
KAZAKOFF TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A
FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Kazakoff
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF LOIS
KAZAKOFF TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-88, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.J - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
CAROLYN CADLONI TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025 (City Manager's Office) Resolution - Cadloni
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
CAROLYN CADLONI TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A
FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-89, on a roll call by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.K - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
DANIEL ZHANG TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY
COMMISSION FOR A FULL STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31,
2023 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Zhang
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
DANIEL ZHANG TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY
COMMISSION FOR A FULL STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2023 On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-90, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
8.L - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
SANDY KIRKPATRICK TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
CEMETERY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31,
2026 (City Manager's Office)
Resolution - Kirkpatrick
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
SANDY KIRKPATRICK TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2026
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-91, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
9) PRESENTATIONS
7 9.A - WATER TREATMENT PLANT EMERGENCY - MAY 8-12, 2022 (Public Works Director)
10) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
On motion of Council Member Largaespada, seconded by Council Member Strawbridge, Council approved, the Adoption of the Agenda, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Cynthia Ripley Scott - Ms. Ripley Scott spoke in opposition to the Jefferson Ridge high density housing project.
2. Vice Mayor Campbell - Vice Mayor Campbell discussed a phone application called Pulse Point.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A - MINUTES FROM THE JULY 5, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (City Clerk)
July 5 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
Council pulled items 14.B, 14.G, 14.H, and 14.I for discussion.
Mario Giuliani, Deputy City Manager, stated that item 14.B should be presented in conjunction with item 15.D. Council agreed to move item 14.B down on the agenda.
Public Comment:
None
14.B - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.22 OF THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE
MODIFYING A GENERAL PURPOSE, TRANSACTION AND USE
TAX (Deputy City Manager)
ORDINANCENO. 22- 6 - ANORDINANCEOF THECITYOF BENICIA
AMENDINGCHAPTER 3.22 OFTHE BENICIAMUNICIPALCODEIMPOSINGA GENERAL PURPOSE TRANSACTIONSANDUSE (“SALES”)
8 TAXTOBEADMINISTEREDBYTHESTATEBOARDOFEQUALIZATIONSUBJE
CTTO THE APPROVALOF CITY OF BENICIA VOTERS
Item 14.B was discussed after item 15.D.
Mario Giuliani, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the staff report.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report- Sales Tax Amendment of Chapter 3.22 BMC 7.19.22
1. Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 3
On motion of Council Member Strawbridge, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, approved the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 22-6, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Largaespada
14.C - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND REQUESTING THE
SOLANO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022 (City Clerk)
Staff Report - Consolidation of the 2022 General Municipal Election
1. Resolution Consolidation of the 2022 General Municipal Election
2. Registrar of Voters Fee Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA PROVIDING FOR AND REQUESTING THE SOLANO
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022
14.D - DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2022 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (City
Manager)
Staff Report - 2022 Cal Cities Voting Delegate
1. 2022 Voting Delegate Packet
2. 2022 Voting Delegate/Alternate Form
9 14.E - RESPONSE TO 2021-2022 GRAND JURY REPORT SOLANO COUNTY IS NOT PREPARED FOR FUTURE EMERGENCIES? (Fire
Chief)
Staff Report - Response to 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report
1. Cover Letter Conveying the Grand Jury Report to the City of Benicia
2. Report on Emergency Planning by the 2021-2022 Solano County Civil Grand Jury
3. Proposed Response Letter from the City
14.F - APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE RAW WATER TRANSMISSION LINE LEAK REPAIRS (Public Works
Director)
Staff Report - CCO2 and Termination of a Local Emergency for Emergency RWTL Repair
1. Resolution CCO2 and Proclaiming the Termination of a Contracting Emergency
2. Contract Change Order No. 2
3. Contract with Kerex Engineering, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND
TERMINATING THE CONTRACTING EMERGENCY FOR EMERGENCY
RAW WATER TRANSMISSION LINE LEAK REPAIRS
14.G - APPROVAL OF WATER SUPPLY PROCUREMENT (Public Works Director)
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 95 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING A WATER PURCHASE FROM THE
SOLANO IRRIGATION DISTRICT AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $300,000
AND THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FUND THE PURCHASE Vice Mayor Campbell and Staff discussed whether the City could talk to Valero regarding their water supply.
Public Comment
None
Staff Report - Water Supply Procurement
1. Resolution - Water Supply Procurement
On motion of Council Member Strawbridge, seconded by Council Member Largaespada, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-95, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
10 14.H - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE 2023-2031
HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
(Community Development Director)
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 96 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
Council Member Largaespada and Staff discussed the project budget.
Mayor Young and Staff discussed the issue of traffic analysis costs (Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)).
Council Member Macenski and Staff discussed the issue of the LOS analysis.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - Amendment to Agreement for Housing Element and EIR
1. Resolution - Amendment to Agreement with Solano Transportation Authority
2. Amendment to Agreement
On motion of Council Member Strawbridge, seconded by Council Member Largaespada, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-96, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
14.I - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SDI
CONSULTING AND TYLER MUNIS IMPLEMENTATION
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE
PROGRAM (ERP) (Finance Director)
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH SDI CONSULTING, AN IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH TYLER MUNIS AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY
Council Member Largaespada and Staff clarified the budget request and amounts listed in the staff report, the time it would take for the project to be completed, a request for
11 quarterly updates on the project, and clarification that the SDI Agreement amount was $187,200 (rather than $187,000 as stated in the resolution).
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - SDI Contract Amendment - Implementation Consultant Agreement - Tyler Munis
1. Resolution SDI Contract Amendment - Implementation Consultant Agreement - Tyler Munis
2. Amendment - Agreement - SDI Consulting
3. Tyler Munis Implementation Consultant Quotes 1 and 2 On motion of Council Member Largaespada, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-97, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
14.J - CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXPANDING
TELECONFERENCE MEETING OPTIONS DURING PROCLAIMED
STATE OF EMERGENCIES (City Attorney)
Staff Report - Authorization of Continuation of Virtual Meetings
1. Resolution - Authorizing Teleconference Meetings to Continue RESOLUTION NO. 22- 94 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AND ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54952(b)
AUTHORIZING TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)) TO
CONTINUE TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SAFELY
PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
14.K - APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA (City
Attorney)
On motion of Council Member Largaespada, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
12 15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A - ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING AND ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE RENEWAL OF MEASURE K THE URBAN
GROWTH BOUNDARY (UGB) ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022
ELECTION BALLOT (Deputy City Manager)
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
AN ELECTION TO ASK VOTERS TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY TO DECEMBER 31, 2043,
CLARIFY USES PERMITTED BEYOND THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY,
AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SOLANO CONDUCT
AND CONSOLIDATE THE ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022, ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE FOR
SUBMISSION OF BALLOT ARGUMENTS AND REQUESTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND FILE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE
PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
Mario Giuliani, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Young clarified that the renewal of Measure K allowed for renewable energy projects.
Public Comment:
1. Dan Smith - Mr. Smith spoke in support of the proposed action.
Mayor Young disclosed exparte communications.
Mr. Giuliani clarified that solar and wind renewable energy and water conveyance were not part of the proposed measure language, however they were being memorialized within the findings for the record that those types of uses are consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary.
Vice Mayor Campbell and Staff discussed the issue of wind and solar renewable energy.
If there are any changes to what is and is not allowed, it would need to go to a vote of the people.
Staff Report - Urban Growth Boundary Renewal Measure K Order of Election
1. Resolution - Placing Measure K - November 8, 2022 Election Ballot
2. Measure K Full Text from 2003
3. City Land Use Map
4. Ordinance 20-5 (Solar Utilities Regulation)
5. Resolution 20-88 (Solar Permits)
6. Resolution 16-75 (Wind Turbine Permits)
13 On motion of Council Member Largaespada, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-98, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.B - SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE AND DRAFT CLIMATE CHANGE
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT (Community Development Director) Danielle Crider, Senior Planner, introduced the agenda item.
Eli Krispi, Placeworks, reviewed the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Member Strawbridge and Staff discussed the issues of real estate disclosures, the City's current evacuation plan, concern regarding Valero not being mentioned in the report, other types of energy not being mentioned in the plan, and whether the potential flooding near Portside Village was addressed in the Parks Master Plan.
Mayor Young and Staff discussed the issue of Valero's emissions and the need to mention them in the safety element.
Council Member Largaespada and Staff discussed the issue of air quality.
Council Member Macenski and Staff discussed the issues of infrastructure and capital spending.
Mayor Young discussed the issue of long-range planning, the flooding maps being difficult to read, and the City's state allocated water supply. He also clarified that the number of SolTrans bus stops was 32, not over 200.
Public Comment:
1. Ken Paulk - Mr. Paulk discussed concern regarding the drought and large dead trees in the City that could cause mudslides and other damage.
Staff Report - Safety Element Update - Draft Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
1. Draft Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
2. Planning Commission and Community Sustainability Commission Minutes (March 21, 2022)
3. Vulnerability Assessment Open House Boards (May 10, 2022)
4. Vulnerability Assessment Open House Summary (May 10, 2022)
5. Draft Excerpt Planning Commission Minutes (June 9, 2022)
6. Public Comment
14 15.C - RESOLUTION APPROVING LOCATIONS OF TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS (City Attorney) Staff Report-Resolution for Sign Locations
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING LOCATIONS FOR TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL RIGHT OF WAYS SIGNS PURSUANT TO THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.16.140
Ben Stock, City Attorney, reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Young discussed the area around Hastings Drive, and whether that area could be added, the site at Military West and Southampton Road and whether signs could be there (private property), and whether signs could be attached to the cement retaining wall.
Council Member Strawbridge discussed the North Columbus Parkway and Rose Drive area. The area has never been used for political signs.
Council and Staff discussed adding East 2nd Street and Rose Drive as allowable area.
Council and Staff discussed the need to further define where signs could be placed in the area of the cement retaining wall area at Military West and Southampton Road.
Public Comment:
1. Terry Scott - Mr. Scott discussed the fact that signs could not be attached to the cement wall at Military West and Southampton Road because the wall could not be drilled into.
1. Resolution Adopting Sign Locations
On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Strawbridge, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-100, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.D - ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING AND ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MODIFYING CHAPTER 3.22 OF THE
BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING A ONE-CENT
GENERAL PURPOSE TRANSACTION AND USE (“SALES”) TAX TO
A ONE AND THREE-QUARTER CENT AT THE GENERAL
15 MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
8, 2022 (Deputy City Manager)
RESOLUTION NO. 22- 99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA CALLING AND ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF BENICIA A CERTAIN MEASURE
RELATING TO A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MODIFYING
CHAPTER 3.22 OF THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING A ONECENT GENERAL PURPOSE TRANSACTION AND USE (“SALES”) TAX TO A
ONE AND THREE-QUARTER CENT AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
This item is being combined/discussed simultaneously with item 14.B.
Mario Giuliani, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the staff report.
Council Member Largaespada and Staff discussed how the proposed general tax was different than a specific tax, whether the City could be vulnerable with the proposed language, clarification that the tax would not have a sunset, what the promise is to the community that the money would be put towards roads, and clarification on what percentage of the 'service' piece would go towards employee salaries.
Mayor Young and Staff discussed the previously discussed bond issue with the proceeds of the sales tax, and whether the City could reallocate some measure C dollars to keep services going if the proposed Measure R passed.
Vice Mayor Campbell and Staff discussed Measure C, and the need to continue to use a portion of Measure C funds for roads, along with a chunk of the proposed Measure R funds towards roads (to come up with approximately $5 million per year towards roads).
Council Member Macenski and Staff discussed whether the City could bond a specific amount of Measure C funds to go towards a specific purpose.
Council Member Largaespada discussed the issue of bonding and debt.
Vice Mayor Campbell and Staff discussed how much the City gets annually for Measure C funds, and gas tax funds.
Council Member Strawbridge discussed Measure C and the fact that the City has followed through with what was promised. Citizens want the roads repaired and they want City services to keep going. If not now, when?
Public Comment:
1. Ken Paulk - Mr. Paulk discussed support for the proposed measure.
2. Terry Scott - Mr. Scott discussed support for the proposed measure.
3. Greg Gentron - Mr. Gentron spoke in opposition to the proposed measure.
16 Mr. Giuliani corrected the language within the resolution to reflect and utilize the language within the staff report.
Council Member Largaespada discussed concern regarding the thesis that you have to increase taxes to fix the roads.
Staff Report- Ballot Measure of Sales Tax
1. Resolution - Benicia Sales Tax Measure
On motion of Council Member Strawbridge, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-99, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Largaespada
15.E - RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND FEES RELATED TO
THAT ELECTION (City Clerk)
Staff Report - Calling for 2022 General Municipal Election
1. Resolution - Calling for the 2022 General Municipal Election RESOLUTION NO. 22- 101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BENICIA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO (2) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MEASURE K - RENEWAL OF THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY, AND MEASURE R -
THE BENICIA ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE MEASUREAS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND WAIVING THE FEES FOR
CANDIDATES IF CANDIDATE SIGNS THE VOLUNTARY CODE OF FAIR
CAMPAIGN PRACTICES
Lisa Wolfe, City Clerk, reviewed the staff report.
Public Comment:
None
On motion of Council Member Strawbridge, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 22-101, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Macenski, Council Member Strawbridge, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
17 16) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS:
16.A - COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Reports
17) ADJOURNMENT (9:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.