1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 3, 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.)
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2) CONVENE OPEN SESSION
3) ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Absent: Vice Mayor Macenski
4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
6.B CURRENT AND UPCOMING OPENINGS ON BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
BCC Openings
7) PROCLAMATIONS
7.A PROCLAMATION - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2026
Proclamation - Women's History Month 2026
7.A PROCLAMATION - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2026
8) APPOINTMENTS
2 9) PRESENTATIONS
10) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the Adoption of the Agenda, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
Absent: Vice Mayor Macenski
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Chris Rose, Executive Director, Solano Resource Conservation District - Mr.
Rose updated Council on the highlights that have occurred over the past year. 14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND OUTFITTING OF TWO POLICE
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZE SIGNING
OF PURCHASE ORDERS
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND OUTFITTING OF
TWO POLICE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE RELATED
PURCHASE ORDERS
Council and Staff discussed the issue of purchasing electric vehicles. Staff confirmed the technology is not there yet.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - Traffic Vehicle purchase 2026
1. Resolution - Traffic Vehicle purchase 2026
2. Folsom Ford Benicia '26 PIU EcoBoost Quote X2
3. Outfitting Costs 2026
4. In Car Cameras - Benicia Police Dept.
3 14.B APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT NUTRIENT REMOVAL ALTERNATIVES
EVALUATION AND FACILITIES PLAN PROJECT AND
APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
Staff Report - Approval of Agreement and Budget Adjustment for WWTP Nutrient Removal Alternatives Evaluation and Facilities Plan Project
1. Resolution - Agreement - Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal Alternatives Evaluation and Facilities Plan Project
2. Proposed Agreement - Agreement -Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal Alternatives Evaluation and Facilities Plan Project
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT NUTRIENT REMOVAL ALTERNATIVES
EVALUATION AND FACILITIES PLAN PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
14.C REQUEST TO APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF THE MOU -
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SOLANO JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (2025-2028)
Staff Report - CAP Solano JPA CES MOU
1. Resolution - Approving the Execution of CAP Solano JPA's MOU for Partial Funding of the Coordinated Entry Sytem
2. MOU - CAP Solano JPA Coordinated Entry System (2025-2028) RESOLUTION NO. 26- 9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF CAP SOLANO JPA’S
MOU FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
14.D FY 2025/26 SECOND QUARTER INVESTMENT REPORT
Staff Report - FY 2025-26 Second Quarter Investment Report
1.FY2025-26 Second Quarter Investment Report
2.LAIF Statement Ending December 31, 2025
3.CAMP Statement Ending 12.31.25
4.115 Trust Statement Ending December 31, 2025
4 14.E ADOPTION OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Staff Report - Investment Policy
1. Resolution - Investment Policy
2. Investment Policy (Tracked Changes Version)
RESOLUTIONNO.26- 10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OFBENICIA ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT POLICY
14.F APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA
Council pulled Item 14.A for discussion.
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
Absent: Vice Mayor Macenski
15) BUSINESS ITEMS
18) RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Young reconvened the Open Session at 7:36 p.m.
17) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
17.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: (City of Benicia v. Pacifica Pizza Inc, Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU25-09206)
17.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9: (1 potential case)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. 16) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION
None
5 19) ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
Ben Stock, City Attorney, reported Council met in Closed Session on two items and took no reportable actions.
20) ADJOURNMENT (7:30 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
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