1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 20, 2024
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
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
9) PRESENTATIONS
10) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the Adoption of the Agenda, as presented, 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)
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
2 13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Dion Miller Garcia - Ms. Miller Garcia discussed scouting and a recent project she worked on.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A - DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2024 LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (City Manager)
Staff Report - 2024 Cal Cities Voting Delegate
1. 2024 Voting Delegate Packet
14.B - FY 2023/24 FOURTH QUARTER INVESTMENT REPORT (Finance Director)
Staff Report - FY 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Investment Report
1. FY24 Fourth Quarter Investment Report
2. LAIF Statement Ending June 30
3. CAMP Statement Ending June 30
4. 115 Trust Statement Ending June 30
14.C - APPROVAL OF A PARCEL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION OF AN
EXISTING 3.40-ACRE PARCEL INTO FOUR PARCELS LOCATED
AT 2158 COLUMBUS PARKWAY AND ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHTOF-WAY DEDICATIONS AND EASEMENT (Public Works Director) Staff Report - Approval of Rose Center Parcel Map
1. Resolution - Approving the Parcel Map - Rose Center
2. Parcel Map Rose Center
RESOLUTION NO. 24- 79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A PARCEL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 3.40-ACRE PARCEL INTO FOUR PARCELS LOCATED AT 2158
COLUMBUS PARKWAY AND ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATIONS
AND EASEMENT
14.D - WATER SUPPLY SALE (Public Works Director)
Staff Report - Water Sale
RESOLUTION NO. 24- 80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE 2024 STATE WATER PROJECT
WATER TRANSFER LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SALE OF
EXCESS UNTREATED WATER SUPPLY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
3 Council and Staff discussed how much the City paid per acre foot for the water being sold, and finding future water supplies.
Public Comment:
None
1. Resolution 2024 State Water Project Water Transfer
2. 2024 SWP Water Transfer Letter of Understanding
On motion of Vice Mayor Scott, seconded by Council Member Campbell, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 24-80, 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)
14.E - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE GENERATOR
SERVICES (Public Works Director)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENDERSON
POWER SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Council and Staff discussed the need for an update on how much money is being spent each year so future Councils could keep track.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - Approval of Agreement for Citywide Generator Services
1. Resolution - Agreement - Citywide Generator Maintenance and Repair Services
2. Agreement - Henderson Power Services
On motion of Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 24-81, 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)
4 14.F - AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SOLANO COUNTY SHERIFFS
OFFICE TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF BENICIA (Interim Police Chief)
RESOLUTION NO. 24- 82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SOLANO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Council and Staff discussed the issue of response time from the Solano County Sheriff's Office.
Public Comment:
1. Lori Grundman - Ms. Grundman asked for clarifications on the terms of the contract.
2. Michael Hayes -Mr. Hayes discussed concerns regarding animals being sent to the county shelter, and advocated for a no-kill policy.
Staff Report - Animal Control Services
1. Resolution - Animal Control Services
2. Agreement - Solano County Sheriffs Office - Animal Control Services On motion of Council Member Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 24-82, 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)
14.G - RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR RAW WATER TRANSMISSION LINE
INCIDENT (City Manager)
Staff Report - Continuation of Existence of a Local Emergency
1. Resolution - Continuation of Declaration of Local Emergency RESOLUTION NO. 24- 83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY
14.H - APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA (City
Attorney)
Council pulled items 21.D, 21.E, and 21.F for discussion.
5 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)
15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A - FY 2024/25 BUDGET AMENDMENTS (Finance Director)
Staff Report - FY25 Budget Amendments
RESOLUTION NO. 24 - 84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE FY 2024/25 BUDGET
Roxanne Moradi, Budget Manager, reviewed the staff report.
Council and Staff discussed the Surplus Land Act, the CalPers funds, CalPers increases, and the issue of sales tax.
Public Comment:
None
1. Resolution - FY 2024-25 Budget Amendments
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Macenski, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 24-84, 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)
16) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS:
16.A - COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Committee Reports
6 17) ADJOURNMENT (8:30 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
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Lisa Wolfe, City Clerk