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1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 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.
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
6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
6.B CURRENT AND UPCOMING OPENINGS ON BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
BCC Openings
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
8.A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF DR.
BRETT NELSON TO SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYS
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING
MARCH 1, 2029
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF DR.
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2 BRETT NELSON TO SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING MARCH 1, 2029 Public Comment:
None
Appointment - Dr. Brett Nelson - STA BAC
On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-11, 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)
9) PRESENTATIONS
9.A ECO AWARDS PRESENTATION
9.B VISIT BENICIA TOURISM MARKETING UPDATE
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
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Kathy Kerridge - Ms. Kerridge discussed concern regarding the grant proposal for the Bay Area Air District settlement funds.
2. Vice Mayor Macenski - Vice Mayor Macenski thanked the City Staff who have been working hard to get the sports facilities ready.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026, SPECIAL AND
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AND MARCH 3, 2026
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
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3 February 10, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 State of the City Minutes
February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
14.B APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR MILITARY WEST
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND BARRIER REMOVAL
PROJECT AND APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
Staff Report - Approval of Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Consor North America, Inc.
1. Resolution - Approval of Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Consor North America, Inc.
2. Amendment to Task Order No. 1 - Consor North America, Inc.
3. Task Order No. 1 and Original On-Call Master Professional Agreement - Consor North America, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR MILITARY WEST
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND BARRIER REMOVAL
PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE THE NECESSARY BUDGET
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
14.C APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 2
WITH UNICO ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE FY 2025 CITYWIDE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Staff Report - Approval of Second Amendment to Task Order No. 2 with Unico Engineering, Inc.
1. Resolution - Approval of Second Amendment to Task Order No. 2 with Unico Engineering, Inc.
2. Second Amendment to Task Order No. 2 with Unico Engineering, Inc.
3. Task Order No. 2 and Original Master Professional Agreement with Unico Engineering, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH UNICO ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2025 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION AND BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
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4 PROJECT AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
14.D SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND
CITY OF BENICIA FOR COST SHARING OF THE LOPES ROAD
PIPELINE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Staff Report - Approve Second Amendment to MOU with City of Fairfield
1. Resolution - Approve Second Amendment to MOU with City of Fairfield
2. Second Amendment to Lopes Road MOU with Fairfield with Exhibits 1,2,3 RESOLUTION NO. 26- 14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FAIRFIELD AND CITY OF BENICIA FOR COST SHARING OF THE LOPES
ROAD PIPELINE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE SECOND AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY
14.E AUTHORIZATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF
PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS
Staff Report - Authorizing Grant Application
1. Resolution - Authoring Grant Application and Receipt of PIP Funds RESOLUTION NO. 26- 15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF,
PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS
14.F 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: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
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5 15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Staff Report - 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report Vivienne Togonon, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the presentation.
Public Comment:
None
1. Benicia - 2025 GPHE APR
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the acceptance of the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 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 FY 2025/26 MIDYEAR BUDGET REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2025/26 BUDGET
Jeff Tschudi, Finance Director, and Roxana Moradi, Budget Manager, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the report.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - FY26 Midyear Report.pdf
1. Resolution - FY 2025-26 Midyear Budget Amendments
2. FY26 Carryforwards
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Largaespada, Council approved by minute order, the acceptance of the FY 2025/26 Midyear Budget Report and the report on posted budget amendments based on delegated authority related to contractual obligations and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), on a roll call by the following vote:
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6 Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-16, 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)
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 (8:30 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
City Clerk