1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 21, 2025
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.
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
4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
9) PRESENTATIONS
10) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
On motion of Vice Mayor 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 Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
2 13) PUBLIC COMMENT
None
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 17, 2024, AND THE JANUARY 7, 2025,
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
December 17 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
January 7 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
January 7 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
14.B ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT CYCLE 9 - CITYWIDE GUARDRAILS UPGRADE
PROJECT
Staff Report - Acceptance of Citywide Guardrail Project
1. Resolution - Acceptance of HSIP Cycle 9, Citywide Guardrails Upgrade Project
2. Notice of Completion
RESOLUTION NO. 25- 22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CYCLE 9 – CITYWIDE GUARDRAILS UPGRADE PROJECT AS
COMPLETE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAME WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
14.C AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS
AND USE TAX RECORDS
Staff Report - Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records
1. Resolution - Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transaction and Use Tax RESOLUTIONNO. 25- 23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ATHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS
14.D APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
3 Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17
AND ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2170 COLUMBUS PARKWAY AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN TEXT AND LAND USE MAP
AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 25- 24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF BENICIA
GENERAL PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT AND LAND USE DIAGRAM
ORDINANCE 25- - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.24 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE
BENICIA ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM
2.04, AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING AND REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2170 COLUMBUS PARKWAY FROM MIXED-USE
INFILL (MU-I) TO HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ZONE (HZ)
Jason Hade, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed height and the need for balance, the addendum to the EIR, concerns regarding the traffic impacts this development along with Vallejo's development might cause, the number of proposed units, and parking.
Public Hearing Opened
Public Comment:
1. Lori Grundman - Ms. Grundman asked for clarification on the number of lowincome units being proposed.
Public Hearing Closed
Staff Report
1. Draft Resolution Approving a General Plan Text and Land Use Map Amendment
2. Draft Ordinance with Exhibit - Amending Benicia Zoning Ordinance (Title 17)
3. Planning Commission Resolution with Exhibits
4. Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, December 19, 2024
4 5. Addendum to the City of Benicia's 2023-2031 Housing & Safety Element Updates Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (certified January 24, 2023; State Clearinghouse Number 2022060021)
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Vice Mayor Macenski, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 25-2 and Introduction of the above Ordinance, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.B ELECTRIC VEHICLE COUNCIL TWO-STEP REQUEST UPDATE
REGARDING POTENTIAL CHARGING STRATEGIES (Public Works
Director)
Danielle Bonham, Public Works Director, and Colette Schow, Economic Development Manager, reviewed the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed being in contact with PG&E, locations, private/public partnerships, permit fee waiver program, informing local contractors that permits are required for installation in homes, and whether the BAAQMD settlement money could be used for EV charging stations.
Public Comment:
1. Lori Grundman - Ms. Grundman expressed concern regarding using the library parking lot being used.
Staff Report - Electric Vehicle Council Two-Step Request Update Regarding Potential Charging Strategies
1. Two-Step Request - Council Members Scott and Birdseye - EV Charger Strategy 16) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS:
16.A COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Committee Reports
17) ADJOURNMENT (9:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 7:08
City Clerk