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1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 20, 2023
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 SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER (5:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2) CONVENE OPEN SESSION
3) ROLL CALL
All Council Members were present.
4) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
5) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION
None
6) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
6.A - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: (Raymonwell Campomanes v. Laura Lee Williams et al., Solano County Superior Court Case No. FCS059698)
6.B - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. 7) RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Young reconvened the Open Session at 6:02 p.m.
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2 8) ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
Ben Stock, City Attorney, stated that Council met in Closed Session on two items and took no reportable actions.
9) ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING AND CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the Special Meeting and called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
10) ROLL CALL
All Council Members were present.
Council Member Campbell arrived at 6:04 p.m.
11) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
12) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
13) ANNOUNCEMENTS
13.A - MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
13.B - OPENINGS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Current and Upcoming Openings - Boards and Commissions
14) PROCLAMATIONS
14.A - PROCLAMATION - RICK KNIGHT - RETIREMENT (City
Manager's Office)
Proclamation - Rick Knight - Retirement
14.B - PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH (City Manager's Office)
Proclamation - National Homeowners Month
14.C - PROCLAMATION - HAROLD BRAY (City Manager's Office) Proclamation - Harold Bray
15) APPOINTMENTS
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3 15.A - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS; SUBCOMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Kerz, Christopher, Redacted
Noble, Rachel, Redacted
Fleming, Richard, Redacted
Hazenfield, Carol, Redacted
Jury, Emma, Redacted
Lloyd, Barbara, Redacted
Wray, Lindsay, Redacted
Smith, Erik, Redacted
Loggins-Glover, Nandi, Redacted
Pappas, Cynthia, Redacted
Su, Sheng, Redacted
15.B - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA GULICK,
APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION FOR
A PARTIAL TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
1. Resolution - Gulick - Arts and Culture Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
REBECCA GULICK TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-60, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.C - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK DONAGHUE,
APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
FOR A PARTIAL TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025.
1. Resolution - Donaghue - Building Code Board of Appeals RESOLUTION NO. 23- 61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
PATRICK DONAGHUE TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A PARTIAL TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-61, on a roll call by the following vote:
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4 Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.D - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF BRANDON MARSHALL,
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Marshall - Building Code Board of Appeals RESOLUTION NO. 23- 62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF
BRANDON MARSHALL TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-62, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.E - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF GREGG HORTON, APPOINTMENT
TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL
TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
1. Resolution - Horton - Open Government Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
GREGG HORTON TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR A
PARTIAL TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-63, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.F - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HANNAH RICE, APPOINTMENT
TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL
TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025
1. Resolution - Rice - Open Government Commission
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 23- 64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
HANNAH RICE TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR A
PARTIAL TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-64, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.G - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF GAYLE VAUGHAN,
APPOINTMENT TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
FOR A PARTIAL TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026
1. Resolution - Vaughan - Open Government Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
GAYLE VAUGHAN TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR A
PARTIAL TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-65, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.H - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL BOYLE,
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
CEMETERY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31,
2027
1. Resolution - Boyle - Parks Recreation and Cemetery Commission RESOLUTION NO. 23- 66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
MICHAEL BOYLE TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY
COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-66, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
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6 Noes: (None)
15.I - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ANN BROONER,
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
CEMETERY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31,
2027
1. Resolution - Brooner - Parks Recreation and Cemetery Commission RESOLUTION NO. 23- 67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S RE-APPOINTMENT OF
ANN BROONER TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY
COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-68, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.J - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COLIN HEALY, APPOINTMENT
TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY COMMISSION
FOR A STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2024
1. Resolution - Healy - Parks Recreation and Cemetery Commission RESOLUTION NO. 23- 68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF
COLIN HEALY TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY
COMMISSION FOR A STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2024
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-68, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.K - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RON KANE, APPOINTMENT TO
THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY COMMISSION FOR
A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Kane - Parks Recreation and Cemetery Commission RESOLUTION NO. 23- 69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF RON DRAFT
7 KANE TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-69, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
Public Comment:
1. Gayle Vaughn - Ms. Vaughn stated she looked forward to serving on the Open Government Commission.
16) PRESENTATIONS
16.A - I-80 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - CONTRA
COSTA, PROJECT 3J070 (CalTrans)
17) ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mario Giuliani, Interim City Manager, stated that Staff was pulling Item 21.B pulled and no action would be taken. It would be continued to a future meeting. He also noted that a member of the public requested item 21.G be pulled for discussion.
On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved, the Adoption of the Agenda, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
18) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
19) WRITTEN COMMENT
20) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Bart Sullivan - Mr. Sullivan discussed suggestions to improve parking and shopping in the East E Street lot and downtown area.
2. Jennifer Baker - Ms. Baker thanked everyone who attended and helped with the Library's 30th anniversary project.
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8 21) CONSENT CALENDAR
21.A - MINUTES FROM THE MAY 16, 2023, MAY 23, 2023, AND JUNE 6, 2023, SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (City
Clerk)
May 16, 2023 - City Council Meeting Minutes
May 23, 2023 - City Council Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2023 - City Council Meeting Minutes
21.B - AWARD OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
TRANSPACIFIC BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO
APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (Parks and Community
Services Director)
Staff Report - Custodial Services
1. Resolution Approval of Agreement with Transpacific Building Maintenance
2. Custodial Services Agreement Transpacific Building Maintenance This item was pulled from the agenda and continued to a future meeting.
21.C - AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ON CALL TREE SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO JULIAN TREE CARE, INC. AND AUTHORIZE
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO
APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (Parks and Community
Services Director)
Staff Report - On Call Tree Services
1. Resolution Approval of Agreement with Julian Tree Care, Inc.
2. On Call Tree Services Agreement Julian Tree Care, Inc.
3. Cost proposal Julian Tree Care, Inc.
4. Cost proposal The Professional Tree Care Co.
5. Cost proposal West Cost Arborists
6. Cost Proposal A Plus Tree
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 70 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ON CALL TREE SERVICES WITH JULIAN TREE CARE, INC., AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES TO APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
21.D - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SOLIDS HANDLING PLATFORM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Public Works Director)
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9 Staff Report - Award Construction Contract WWTP Solids Handling Building Platform
1. Resolution WWTP Solids Handling Platform Replacement
2. Construction Contract GSE Construction Company, Inc.
3. Bid Summary - GSE Construction Company, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SOLIDS HANDLING PLATFORM REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GSE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF LIVERMORE, CA, AUTHORIZING
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY
21.E - APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONTROL SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Public Works Director)
Staff Report - Approval of Purchase of Replacement Parts for WWTP
1. Resolution Approval of Purchase of Replacement Parts for WWTP RESOLUTION NO. 23- 72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT
PARTS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONTROL SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
21.F - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 (Public Works Director)
Staff Report - Annual Landscaping and Lighting Assessment RESOLUTION NO. 23- 75 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA DESCRIBING IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BENICIA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF BENICIA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA OF INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND THEREFORE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT
10 ON JULY 18, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY OF
BENICIA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
Council Member Campbell and Staff discussed how long it had been since the Landscaping and Lighting District (L&L) fees were raised (46 years), the fees collected not covering the cost of maintaining the zones, reduction in services, and moving to a city-wide landscaping and lighting district.
Council and Staff discussed the Prop 218 process, and why certain neighborhoods are included in L&L districts.
Public Comment:
None
1. Resolution - Intent to Initiate Proceedings
2. Resolution - Preliminary Approval of Engineers Report
3. Resolution - Setting the Public Hearing Date on July 18, 2023
4. Preliminary Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District - Engineer's Report
5. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Diagram On motion of Council Member Campbell, seconded by Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolutions 23-75, 23-76, and 23-77, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
21.G - AWARD OF CHEMICAL PURCHASE ORDERS FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 (Public Works Director)
Staff Report - Award of Chemical Purchase Orders for Water and Wastewater Treatment for FY23-24
1. Resolution Chemical Purchase Orders - Water and Wastewater Treatment for FY23-24
2. Chemical Pool Bid Summary FY23-24
3. Letter from SNF Polydyne, Inc
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING BIDS AND APPROVING PURCHASE
ORDERS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS
FOR FURNISHING CHEMICALS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE PURCHASE
ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
This item was pulled by mistake. The person from the audience meant to pull item 21.H.
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11 On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Campbell, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-78, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
21.H - APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR TREATMENT OF
BIOSOLIDS FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
(Public Works Director)
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 79 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LYSTEK
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED FOR TREATMENT OF BIOSOLIDS FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $104 PER WET
TON, AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Public Comment:
1. Citizen - the citizen spoke in support of the proposed item.
Staff Report - Approval of Contract for Biosolids Treatment
1. Resolution Biosolids Treatment
2. Contract Lystek International Limited
On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Campbell, Council approved, reopening item 21.H for discussion, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
On motion of Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-79, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
21.I - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 (Finance Director) Staff Report - Establishing Appropriation Limit for FY2023-2024
1. Resolution - Establishing Appropriation Limit for FY2023-2024 DRAFT
12 RESOLUTION NO. 23- 73 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
21.J - RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR RAW WATER TRANSMISSION LINE
INCIDENT (Interim City Manager)
Staff Report - Continuation of Existence of a Local Emergency
1. Resolution - Continuation of Declaration of Local Emergency RESOLUTION NO. 23-74 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY
21.K - APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA (City
Attorney)
On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved, the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
22) BUSINESS ITEMS
22.A - PROGRESS UPDATE ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
WORK COMPLETED AND EXTENSION OF THE COMMITTEE
UNITED FOR RACIAL EQUITY (Interim City Manager)
Staff Report - Equity Overview Updates and Extend CURE Sunset Date RESOLUTION NO. 23- 80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA EXTENDING THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY MANAGER
POSITION AND THE COMMITTEE FOR UNITY AND RACIAL EQUITY
(CURE) AND FOR ONE YEAR
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA EXTENDING AMIRA BARGER’S APPOINTMENT TO A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY
COUNCIL ACTION
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13 RESOLUTION NO. 23- 82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA EXTENDING JORGE CASTANEDA’S APPOINTMENT TO A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY
COUNCIL ACTION
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA EXTENDING NIMAT GRATHAM’S APPOINTMENT TO A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY
COUNCIL ACTION
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA EXTENDING ANDRE STEWART’S APPOINTMENT TO A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY
COUNCIL ACTION
RESOLUTION NO. 23-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA EXTENDING JESSELEE VILLANUEVA’S APPOINTMENT TO A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY
COUNCIL ACTION
Dr. Maliika Chambers reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the aggressive schedule planned for the remainder of the year, what comes next, why it is important to extend the terms of the current committee members, clarification on the sunset clause for the committee, the need for a permanent equity/diversity committee moving forward, the contract with the National League of Cities, concern regarding the slow pace/progress, and the Race Equity and Leadership (REAL) conferences that staff members attended.
Public Comment:
1. Andre Stewart - Mr. Stewart spoke in support of the proposed resolutions.
Mayor Young discussed support for extending the committee and appointments through the end of the year, but not for an entire year.
Council and Staff discussed the committee evolving after the sunset, support for continuing the work for one more year, and conditioning the motion with saying a body or structure to continue the work after the committee sunsets to incorporate the recommendations of the study.
Council would like to see a report after 6 months to provide an update on the committee's progress with their schedule.
The resolution was approved with direction to Staff to look into having a body or structure to continue the work after the committee sunsets to incorporate the DRAFT
14 recommendations of the study, and for Staff to provide an update on the committee's progress in six months.
1. Resolution Committee for Unity and Racial Equity (CURE)
2. Resolution - Extending CURE Term Limit - Barger
3. Resolution - Extending CURE Term Limit - Castaneda
4. Resolution - Extending CURE Term Limit - Grantham
5. Resolution - Extending CURE Term Limit - Stewart
6. Resolution - Extending CURE Term Limit - Villanueva
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Campbell, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-80, with additional direction to Staff, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott
Noes: Mayor Young
On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved, the adoption of Resolutions 23-81, 23-82, 23-83, 23-84, and 23-85, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Council Member Macenski, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
22.B - ADOPT THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 (Interim City Manager)
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ADOPTING THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 87 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF THE CAPITAL /
MAINTENANCE PROJECTS DESIGNATION
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF THE ASSIGNMENT FOR
EMPLOYEE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
Mario Giuliani, Interim City Manager, introduced the item.
Jeff Tschudi, Finance Director, reviewed the City's online budget book.
Council and Staff discussed the online budget book, the deficit, the issue of mandatory retirement, and cell phones.
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15 Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - Adoption of Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
1. Resolution - Adopting Proposed Biennial Budget
2. Proposed Biennial Budget - Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
3. Resolution - Release of the Capital Maintenance Projects Designation
4. Resolution - Release of the Assignment for Employee Salary Adjustment On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Campbell, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-86, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Macenski
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Mayor Young, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-87, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Macenski
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Campbell, Council approved, the adoption of Resolution 23-88, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Campbell, Vice Mayor Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Macenski
23) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS:
23.A - COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report - Marin Clean Energy
Committee Report - Sky Valley Open Space
Committee Report - Solano County Water Agency
Committee Report - Solano Transportation Authority
Committee Report - Tri City Cooperative Planning Group - Solano Open Space Committee Report - Traffic, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Safety Committee Report 24) ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING (8:30 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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16 City Clerk