BENICIA CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers
250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
1. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
2. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
3. ROLL CALL
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC
The fundamental rights of each member of the public can be found in the municipal code posted on the City's website and on a plaque that is posted at the entrance to this meeting per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benicia's Open Government Ordinance.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Young maintains an open office on the first and third Mondays of the month (except holidays) in the Mayor's office of City Hall from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Other meeting times may be scheduled through City Hall by calling 707-746-4200.
7. PROCLAMATIONS
7.A PROCLAMATION - LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER (LGBTQIA+) PRIDE MONTH JUNE 2026
8. APPOINTMENTS
8.A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS; SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
THE MAYOR FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION
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Proclamation - LGBTQIA Pride 2026
City Council Appointment Subcommittee Recommendations
1. Redacted Applications and Resumes
1 9. PRESENTATIONS
9.A VALUES INCLUSION BELONGING EQUITY (V.I.B.E.)
10. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
11. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
How to Submit Public Comments for this City Council meeting:
Besides appearing in person and offering public comments, members of the public may provide public comment via Zoom, or to the City Clerk by email at [email protected]. Any comment submitted to the City Clerk should indicate to which item of the agenda the comment relates to. Specific information follows:
- Comments received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be electronically forwarded to the City Council and posted on the City's website.
12. WRITTEN COMMENT
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for removal or explanation is received from a Council Member, Staff or member of the public. Items removed from the Consent Calendar shall be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
14.A MINUTES FROM THE MAY 19, 2026 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
14.B APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ANVIL SECURITY SERVICES, INC. FOR LOPES ROAD BYPASS WATER PIPELINE
SECURITY AND RELATED SERVICES AND APPROVING BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving a Third Amendment to Agreement with Anvil Security Services, Inc. (Attachment 2) to allow for a limited extension of Lopes Road bypass security services for up to twelve (12) additional weeks (June 16, 2026 to September 8, 2026), at a rate of $29 per hour (or $4,872 per week), for a not-to-exceed amount of $58,464, authorizing the Finance Director to make the necessary budget amendments, and authorizing the City Manager or Finance Director to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
14.C APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH HF&H
CONSULTANTS FOR SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING FRANCHISE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
May 19, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Miniutes
May 19, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Miniutes
Staff Report - Approval of Anvil Security Services Inc. Third Amendment
1. Resolution - Anvil Security Services Inc. Third Amendment
2. Anvil Third Amendment to Agreement Lopes Road Bypass Security 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving the first amendment to the professional services agreement with HF&H Consultants (Attachment 2) in the amount of $93,070 for a not-to-exceed total of $293,070, authorizing the Finance Director to make the necessary budget amendment and authorizing the City Manager or Finance Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
14.D ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) establishing the maximum allowable appropriations limit (Exhibit A) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $143,160,344.
14.E APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES INTRODUCED
OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA
15. BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MODERNIZATION - PREFERRED TAX MODEL
SELECTION AND DIRECTION TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AND BALLOT
MEASURE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that Council: 1. Move to receive and file the updated Business License Tax Study, including revised models presented following Council direction on April 28, 2026; 2. Move to provide direction on a preferred business license tax model and structure for potential voter consideration; and 3. Move to authorize staff to proceed with preparation of the necessary ordinance and ballot measure materials.
15.B AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF RESERVE COMMITMENT FOR PENSION
DESIGNATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing release of $1,547,858 from the commitment for Pension Designation and approving budget amendments in the same amount of $1,547,858 for contributions to the Section 115 Trust (4/5 vote required, or a majority if not all five Councilmembers are present).
Staff Report - Amendment to Agreement with HF&H
1. Resolution - Amendment to Agreement with HF&H
2. First Amendment to Agreement HF&H
3. Original Agreement - HF&H
Staff Report - Establishing Appropriation Limit for FY2026-27
1. Resolution - Establishing Appropriation Limit for FY2026-27 Staff Report - Business License Tax Modernization - Preferred Tax Model Selection & Direction to Prepare an Ordinance & Ballot Measure Staff Report - Release of Designation
1. Resolution - Release of Pension Designation
3 15.C PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA 2025 URBAN
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive verbal and written comments on the Administrative Draft of the City of Benicia 2025 UWMP and WSCP; and 2. Move to adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1), adopting the revised 2025 UWMP and WSCP (Attachment 2) and directing the Public Works Department to submit to DWR by July 1, 2026.
15.D APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH OPTERRA ENERGY SERVICES, LLC FOR
SOLAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND UPGRADES AND
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving an agreement with Opterra Energy Services, LLC (Attachment 2) in an amount not to exceed $1,603,200 for solar preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades for a term of up to five years, authorizing the Finance Director to make the necessary budget amendments, and authorizing the City Manager or Finance Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
16. ADJOURNMENT (9:00 P.M.)
Staff Report - 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
1. Resolution - 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
2. Benicia 2025 UWMP and WSCP Admin Draft
Staff Report - Approval of Solar Agreement
1. Resolution - Approval of Solar Agreement
2. Opterra Agreement Solar Preventative Maintenance Repairs and Upgrades 4 Public Participation
The City of Benicia welcomes your interest and involvement in the City's legislative process.
Persons wishing to address the Council, Board, Commission or Committee (CBCC) are asked to voluntarily complete a speaker request form, available at the entrance of Council Chambers, and submit it to the meeting Secretary/City Clerk. Speakers, addressing the CBCC at the time the item is considered, are requested to restrict their comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within the three-minute time limit. The Brown Act does not permit the CBCC to take action on items brought up during the Public Comment period.
As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may participate remotely.
Please be advised that those participating in the meeting remotely via Zoom do so at their own risk. Meetings will not be cancelled due to technical difficulties. The meeting can also be observed on Cable T.V. Broadcast - Check with your cable provider for your local government broadcast channel, or livestream online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas.
Americans with Disabilities Acts
The City of Benicia is committed to providing meeting facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Meeting materials in alternative formats, a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, assistive listening devices or other accommodations can be requested by calling (707) 746-4200 or by emailing [email protected], at least four working days prior to a meeting. Assistive listening devices may be obtained at the meeting.
Meeting Procedures
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the CBCC in court, you may be limited to the issues raised during the meeting or in written correspondence delivered to the CBCC by the meeting. You may also be limited to a ninety (90) day statute of limitations when challenging certain administrative decisions, including any final decisions regarding planning or zoning.
The decision of the CBCC is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 Public Records and Writings Received After Agenda Posting A printed version of the agenda packet for this meeting is available at the Benicia Public Library during regular working hours. To the extent feasible, the agenda packet and any writing or documents related to an agenda item for this meeting provided to the CBCC, will be made available for public inspection on the City's web page at www.ci.benicia.ca.us under the heading "Agendas and Minutes." A complete recording of each meeting is available online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas.
Contact Your Council Members
Voicemail for Mayor and Council Members: (707) 746-4213 Mayor Steve Young: [email protected]
Vice Mayor Trevor Macenski: [email protected]
Council Member Kari Birdseye: [email protected] Council Member Lionel Largaespada: [email protected] Council Member Terry Scott: [email protected]
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