1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
MAY 19, 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 Regular Meeting to order at 6:09 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
Excused: None
4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
9) PRESENTATIONS
9.A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT UPDATE
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
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:
2 Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Marilyn Bardet - Ms. Bardet discussed concern regarding the form letter sent out by Signature Developers.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 21, 2026 AND APRIL 28, 2026
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
April 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
14.B REQUEST TO FLY THE RAINBOW FLAG IN RECOGNITION OF
LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH
Staff Report - Request to Fly Rainbow Pride Flag in Recognition of Pride Month
1. Outdoor Flag Display Policy
14.C REQUEST TO FLY THE JUNETEENTH LIBERATION FLAG
Staff Report - Request to Fly Juneteenth Liberation Flag
1. Outdoor Flag Display Policy
14.D APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FY 24/25
CALRECYCLE CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM
Staff Report - Approval of Budget Amendment for CCPP
1. Resolution- Approval of Budget Amendment for CCPP
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FY 24/25 CALRECYCLE CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM
14.E APPROVAL OF STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
MASTER AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Staff Report - Approval of Stantec Amendment to Master Agreement
1. Resolution - Approval of Stantec Amendment to Master Agreement
2. Fourth Amendment to Master Agreement - Stantec Consulting, Inc.
3 3. Master Professional Engineering Agreement (MSA) - Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
4. Third Amendment to Master Agreement - Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
14.F APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND THE CITY OF BENICIA FOR THE ONE
BAY AREA GRANT CYCLE 2 FUNDING SWAP AND APPROVAL OF
A BUDGET AMENDMENT
Staff Report - Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with City of Fairfield_OBAG 2
1. Resolution - Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with City of Fairfield_OBAG 2
2. City of Fairfield City of Benicia - Reimbursement Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 26- 33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND THE CITY OF BENICIA FOR THE ONE BAY AREA GRANT CYCLE 2 FUNDING SWAP AND APPROVAL OF A
BUDGET AMENDMENT
14.G APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, 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, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT BAY AREA AIR DISTRICT REPAIR OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION AND TO SERVE AS A COAPPLICANT FOR COMMUNITY PARTNER APPLICATIONS Staff Report - Air District Grant Opportunity & Co-Applicants RESOLUTION NO. 26- 34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA’S BAY AREA AIR DISTRICT REPAIR OPPORTUNITY GRANT
4 APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PARTNER REPAIR
OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
BENICIA TO SERVE AS A CO-APPLICANT
Sarah Shawky, Deputy City Manager, and Alex Gibbs, Grants Director, Townsend Public Affairs, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the presentation.
Public Comment:
1. Marilyn Bardet - Ms. Bardet discussed the City of Benicia not being an Environmental Justice (EJ) community.
2. Kathy Kerridge - Ms. Kerridge discussed the grant application.
Sarah Shawky reviewed the grant applications received.
Staff and Council discussed the grant applications.
Public Comment:
1. Marilyn Bardet - Ms. Bardet discussed the issue of emissions and fire smoke pollution.
2. Kathy Kerridge - Ms. Kerridge discussed the issue of air monitoring.
3. Citizen - the citizen discussed the issue of air monitoring.
4. Allison Nagel - Ms. Nagel discussed Sustainable Solano's grant application.
1. Resolution - Authorizing the Submission of the City of Benicia's Bay Area Air District REPAIR Opportunity Grant Application
2. Resolution - Supporting Community Partner REPAIR Opportunity Grant Applications and Authorizing the City of Benicia to Serve as Co-Applicant On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-34, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-35, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
5 Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
15.B PUBLIC HEARING ON TERMS OF A PROPOSED LIMITED
CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF BENICIA AND POLICY DIRECTION
FOR THE STRUCTURE OF A PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY
TRANSFER TAX
Staff Report - Proposed Limited Charter and RPTT Ballot Measures Mario Giuliani, City Manager, and Michael Perkins, Baker Tilly, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff and Council discussed the Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT), and the exemptions.
Public Comment:
None
Council Member Birdseye recommended setting the limit at $2 million. Mayor would like to explore both options when this is brought back,
1. Draft Ordinance - Establishing the City of Benicia as a Charter City
15.C FY 2025/26 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
Staff Report - FY26 Q3 Budget Report
Roxana Moradi, Budget Manager, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff and Council discussed the presentation.
Public Comment:
None
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved acceptance of the FY 2025/26 Third Quarter Budget Report, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
6 15.D DISCUSSION OF REGULATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
RETAIL AND TOBACCO RETAIL
Staff Report - Alcohol and Tobacco Regulations
Suzanne Thorsen, Assistant City Manager, Development Services Director, and Mark Menecini, Police Chief, reviewed the staff report.
Staff and Council discussed the tobacco retailer and alcoholic beverage restrictions.
Public Comment:
1. KV Hayer, Sips - Mr. Hayer discussed the proposed ordinance.
2. Citizen - the citizen discussed the proposed ordinance.
Council and Staff discussed ideas for possible ordinance changes. Consensus on removing some definitions of youth facilities, possibly reducing going to 500 feet, and seeing what 500 ft. vs. 1000 feet looks like.
1. Excerpt from BMC Tobacco Retail Regulations
15.E APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH CONSOR NORTH
AMERICA, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE 2026 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2026 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
Danielle Martinez, Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report.
Council and Staff discussed the presentation.
Public Comment:
None
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-36, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Council Member Birdseye, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
16) CITY COUNCIL TASK FORCE GROUPS: ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION
AND TRANSITION (ACT)
7 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 (9:30 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 9:59 p.m.
City Clerk