1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 02, 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
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
7.A PROCLAMATION - LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER (LGBTQIA+) PRIDE MONTH JUNE 2026
Proclamation - LGBTQIA Pride 2026
8) APPOINTMENTS
8.A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS; SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MAYOR FOR BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
City Council Appointment Subcommittee Recommendations
2 1. Redacted Applications and Resumes
9) PRESENTATIONS
9.A VALUES INCLUSION BELONGING EQUITY (V.I.B.E.)
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)
11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizen - the citizen discussed concern regarding the proposed charter city change and real property transfer tax (RPTT).
2. Christina Strawbridge - Mrs. Strawbridge discussed the fundraising efforts for the Fourth of July fireworks.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MINUTES FROM THE MAY 19, 2026 SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETINGS
May 19, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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
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 RESOLUTION NO. 26- 37 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ANVIL SECURITY SERVICES, INC. FOR LOPES ROAD BYPASS
WATER PIPELINE SECURITY AND RELATED SERVICES, AUTHORIZING
3 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
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
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS FOR SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING FRANCHISE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 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
Staff Report - Establishing Appropriation Limit for FY2026-27
1. Resolution - Establishing Appropriation Limit for FY2026-27 RESOLUTION NO. 26- 39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
14.E 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)
4 15) BUSINESS ITEMS
15.A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MODERNIZATION - PREFERRED TAX
MODEL SELECTION AND DIRECTION TO PREPARE AN
ORDINANCE AND BALLOT MEASURE
Mario Giuliani, City Manager, and Eric Meyers, HdL Companies, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed clarifying questions.
Public Comment:
None
Council discussed the item, there was Council consensus on $100,000 exemption, two Council Members preferred Model 1 with Option 1, and one Council Member preferred Option 4.
Regarding the Marine Terminal, Council majority preferred Option 2 or 3.
Staff Report - Business License Tax Modernization - Preferred Tax Model Selection & Direction to Prepare an Ordinance & Ballot Measure
15.B AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF RESERVE COMMITMENT FOR
PENSION DESIGNATION
Staff Report - Release of Designation
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF $1,547,857.52 FROM THE
COMMITMENT FOR PENSION DESIGNATION AND APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENTS IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF $1,547,857.52 FOR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SECTION 115 TRUST (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED, OR
A MAJORITY IF NOT ALL FIVE COUNCILMEMBERS ARE PRESENT
Jeff Tschudi, Finance Director, Administrative Services Director, reviewed the staff report.
Council and Staff discussed the presentation.
Public Comment:
None
1. Resolution - Release of Pension Designation
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-40, 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.C PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF BENICIA 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER
SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO SUBMIT THE PLANS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES BY THE JULY 1, 2026 DEADLINE
Galen Davis, Zanjero, reviewed the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the presentation.
Public Hearing Opened
Public Comment:
1. Brett Nelson - Mr. Nelson discussed the need to improve on the issue of rainwater storage.
Public Hearing Closed
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
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Mayor Young, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-41, 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.D APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH OPTERRA ENERGY
SERVICES, LLC FOR SOLAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE,
REPAIRS AND UPGRADES AND APPROVING BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OPTERRA
6 ENERGY SERVICES, LLC FOR SOLAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE,
REPAIRS AND UPGRADES, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Danielle Martinez, Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report.
Council and Staff discussed the presentation, and the City's purchasing/procurement process as it pertains to this item.
Council would like to bring the issue of procurement/purchasing back at a future meeting.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - Approval of Solar Agreement
1. Resolution - Approval of Solar Agreement
2. Opterra Agreement Solar Preventative Maintenance Repairs and Upgrades On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-19, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: (None)
16) ADJOURNMENT (9:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
City Clerk