MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 East L Street, complete proceedings of which are recorded on. These are action minutes; a full video is available online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas.
COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION
1) CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Young called the Special 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) ADOPTION OF THE 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)
7) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
8) WRITTEN COMMENT
9) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Lori Grundman - Ms. Grundman inquired about the status of the Tesla charging stations in the Southampton Shopping Center.
10) CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 SPECIAL AND
REGULAR MEETING
September 16, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
10.B APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH APTIM FEDERAL
SERVICES, LLC FOR THE DOWNTOWN BENICIA ABANDONED
VESSEL AND MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT TO
PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ENGINEERING DESIGN,
AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
Staff Report - Approval of Agreement Aptim - Marine Debris Removal Project
1. Resolution - Approval of Agreement Aptim - Marine Debris Removal Project
2. Agreement - Aptim Marine Debris Removal Project signed w Exhibit A-Updated
3. Notice of Award - NOAA Office of Response and Restoration RESOLUTION NO. 25- 117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH APTIM
FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC FOR THE DOWNTOWN BENICIA ABANDONED
VESSEL AND MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT TO PROVIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ENGINEERING DESIGN, AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
10.C REVISION TO JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES
Staff Report - Approving Revised JEPA for Management of Ambulance Services
1. Resolution - Approving Revised JEPA for Management of Ambulance Services
2. Revised Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 25- 118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BENICIA APPRIVING THE REVISED JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
10.D APPROVAL OF WIZIX TECHNOLOGY GROUP COPIER LEASE
BUY- OUT AGREEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
Staff Report - Wizix Buy-Out Agreement
1. Resolution - Wizix Technology Group
2. Buy-Out Agreement with Wizix Technology Group-Final Version-Updated RESOLUTION NO. 25- 119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A BUY-OUT AGREEMENT AND
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH WIZIX TECHNOLOGY GROUP FOR
CITYWIDE COPIER LEASE CONSOLIDATION
10.E 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:
Ayes: (None)
Noes: (None)
11) BUSINESS ITEM
11.A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF BENICIA FORMATION OF
PARKS, LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Staff Report - PLLAD FY26-27 Public Hearing
Sharon Denney, Senior Management Analyst, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Hearing Opened
Public Comment:
1. Christopher Shenfield - Mr. Shenfield spoke in opposition to the proposed Parks Landscaping and Lighting District (PLAAD).
2. James Egan - Mr. Egan spoke in opposition to the proposed PLAAD.
3. Earl Treadway - Mr. Treadway spoke in opposition to the proposed PLAAD.
4. Madeline Koster - Ms. Koster spoke in favor of the proposed PLAAD, and requested West 7th Street pavement be improved.
5. Omar Othian – Mr. Othian discussed concern regarding the outreach process.
Council did not recommend any changes and directed the City Clerk to publicly unseal and tabulate assessment ballots on October 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center, Program Room 2, 370 East L Street, Benicia, CA. 94510.
Public Hearing Closed
1. Prelim Engineer's Report FY26-27
2. District Diagram PLLAD
3. Objection Letters and Response Exhibits A and B Redacted
11.B VALERO BENICIA REFINERY ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
Mario Giuliani, City Manager, introduced the item.
Jeff Tschudi, Finance Director, and Ruth Martinez, Hdl, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the issue of the water fund estimate and how much the City bills Valero for raw water purchases, property taxes and what would happen if Valero sold equipment to another refinery, the business licenses used by Valero subcontractors, decision thresholds for mid-year budget adjustments, Utility User Tax, water and wastewater use, the General Fund reserve policy, how much water Valero uses per day, and what would be done with the excess water.
Public Comment:
1. Citizen - the citizen inquired about what lawmakers might be negotiating with the State to provide some level of support.
Staff Report - Valero Refinery Economic Impact Report
1. Economic Impact of Valero Refinery Closure Report
2. Labor Market and Economic Impact From Refinery Closure Report
3. Presentation - Valero Benicia Refinery Economic Impact 12) CITY COUNCIL TASK FORCE GROUPS: ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION
AND TRANSITION (ACT)
12.A AD HOC "ACT" TASK FORCE GROUPS UPDATES
Ad Hoc "ACT" Task Force Groups Updates
13) ADJOURNMENT (8:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
City Clerk