1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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.
COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION
1) CALL TO ORDER (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 CURRENT AND UPCOMING OPENINGS ON BENICIA'S BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
BCC Openings.pdf
6.B 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
2 Noes: (None)
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 SPECIAL AND
REGULAR MEETING
February 3, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
14.B APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL
MASTER PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENTS
Staff Report-Approval of On-Call Master Professional Agreements
1. Resolution-Approval of On-Call Master Professional Agreements
2. Coastland-DCCM Second Amendment to On-Call Master Professional Agreement
3. Haley Aldrich Second Amendment to On-Call Master Professional Agreement
4. Cullen-Sherry Second Amendment to On-Call Master Professional Agreement
5. Coastland-DCCM Second Amendment to On-Call Construction Mgmt. Master Professional Agreement
6. Consor North America First Amendment to On-Call Construction Mgmt. Master Professional Agreement
7. Terracon First Amendment to On-Call Master Professional Agreement
8. Master Professional and Amendment to Agreements
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 6 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS FOR
ON-CALL MASTER PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS
14.C 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 Consent Calendar, 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)
3 15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A PROJECT UPDATE FOR THE EASTERN GATEWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN AND CIRCULATION
ELEMENT UPDATE
Jason Hade, Planning Manager, and Bonique Emerson, Precision Civil Engineering, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the need for a list of shovel-ready projects, grant applications, water supply, various redevelopment sites on the east side, marketing/outreach strategy for potential developers, bike lanes, extending the right turn lane from Military East to the freeway entrance on East 5th Street, traffic calming measures, restricting truck traffic, and bicycle safety on Park Road.
Public Comment:
1. Kathy Kerridge - Ms. Kerridge discussed the issue of making the intersection at Military and East 5th Street a roundabout.
Staff Report - Eastern Gateway City Council
15.B ANNUAL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP - PART 1
Sarah Shawky, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the staff report.
Council and Staff discussed the city-owned properties on the surplus land act that did not receive inquiries, the 'parking lot' items listed in the staff report, and concern regarding the City's website.
Public Comment:
1. Lori Grundman - Ms. Grundman thanked Staff and Council for their efforts.
Danielle Martinez, Public Works Director, and various Public Works Staff reviewed the Public Works Project updates.
Council and Staff discussed the need to review the calendar beforehand so they can provide input on the cost/benefit ratio, sidewalks and lighted crosswalks, staffing, public safety cameras, corporation yard bathrooms, and the effects of the closure of the Valero asphalt plant.
Staff Report - Annual Goal Setting Workshop
1. Strategic Plan 2024-2028
2. Adopted FY 25-26 Work Plan with Status Updates
4 16) CITY COUNCIL TASK FORCE GROUPS: ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION
AND TRANSITION (ACT)
16.A AD HOC "ACT" TASK FORCE GROUPS UPDATES
Ad Hoc "ACT" Task Force Groups Updates
17) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
17.A COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Committee Reports
18) ADJOURNMENT (8:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
City Clerk