1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 21,2026
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.
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
7) PROCLAMATIONS
7.A PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 19-25, 2026
Proclamation - National Volunteer Week
8) APPOINTMENTS
9) PRESENTATIONS
9.A PRESENTATION - COMMUNITY UPDATE - PLAYGROUND OF
DREAMS SWING PROJECT (Presenter: Dan Smith)
10) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved, 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)
2 11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Christina Strawbridge - Mrs. Strawbridge discussed the opening of the Farmer's Market and the need for donations for Fourth of July fireworks.
2. Jennifer Baker - Ms. Baker discussed National Library Week.
3. Gretchen Burgess - Ms. Burgess discussed the Playground of Dreams.
4. Stephen Golub - Mr. Golub discussed an idea for a proclamation. 14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A ACCEPTANCE OF THE VALERO FLOW METER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
Staff Report - Acceptance of Valero Flow Meter Replacement Project
1. Resolution - Acceptance of Valero Flow Meter Replacement Project
2. Notice of Completion
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE VALERO FLOW METER
REPLACEMENT 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.B AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND APPROVE A NOTICE
OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT FOR THE 2026 CITYWIDE CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Staff Report - Award of Contract for 2026 Citywide Curb Ramp Improvements Project
1. Resolution - 2026 Citywide Curbramp Improvements Project
2. Agreement - Agreement with Sposeto Engineering, Inc.
3. Notice of Exemption - 2026 Citywide Curb Ramp Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 26- 22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR THE 2026 CITYWIDE CURB
RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO SPOSETO ENGINEERING, INC. OF LIVERMORE, CA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY,
AUTHORIZING THE PROJECT MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT CHANGE
3 ORDERS UP TO THE 15% CONTINGENCY AND APPROVING A NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
GUIDELINES
14.C APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO COVER EXPENSES
RELATED TO THE LIBRARY ART GALLERY IN THE CURRENT
AND UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR
Staff Report - Budget Amendment to Cover Expenses Related to the Library Art Gallery for Fiscal Year 2526 and Fiscal Year 2627
1. Resolution - Budget Amendment to Cover Expenses Related to the Library Art Gallery for Fiscal Year 2526 and Fiscal Year 2627
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO COVER
EXPENSES RELATED TO THE LIBRARY ART GALLERY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 25/26 AND FISCAL YEAR 26/27 AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO MAKE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT
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:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A BAY AREA AIR DISTRICT REPAIR (REINVESTING PENALTIES
FOR AIR IMPROVEMENT AND RESILIENCE) CATALYST GRANT
APPLICATION
Staff Report - Bay Area Air District REPAIR Catalyst and Opportunity Grants RESOLUTION NO. 26- 24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE BAY AREA
AIR DISTRICT REPAIR CATALYST GRANT APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Sarah Shawky, Deputy City Manager, and Alex Gibbs, Townsend Public Affairs, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
4 Council and Staff discussed the presentation and options.
Public Comment:
Kathy Kerridge - Ms. Kerridge discussed suggestions regarding the grants.
Constance Beutel - Ms. Beutel discussed suggestions regarding the grants.
Stephen Golub - Mr. Golub discussed suggestions regarding the grants.
Citizen - the citizen asked for clarification on window replacement funding.
Betty Lucas - Ms. Lucas discussed suggestions regarding the grants.
Council and Staff discussed the grant application. On the regranting Program, Council would like Staff to concentrate on the portion of the community that has been impacted the most and are underserved.
1. Resolution - Authorize Bay Area Air District REPAIR Catalyst Grant Application On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council received the presentation, and adopted Resolution 26-24, on 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) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION
None.
19) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
19.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 9:47 p.m. 20) RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
5 Mayor Young reconvened the Open Session at 10:08 p.m. 21) ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
Ben Stock, City Attorney, reported Council took no reportable action during Closed Session.
22) ADJOURNMENT (8:30 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m.
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