1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 23, 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
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
9) PRESENTATIONS
9.A ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION REPORT
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
2 13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Michael Hayes - Mr. Hayes discussed the presentation by Signature Developers regarding the Valero property.
2. Ricky Waddel Green - Mr. Green discussed the issue of people living in their cars.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MIDCYCLE CARRYOVER BUDGET DELEGATED AUTHORITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
Staff Report - Delegated Authority FY2026-27
1. Resolution - Midcycle Delegated Authority for Fiscal Year 2026-27 RESOLUTION NO. 26- 67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO MAKE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
CARRYOVER BUDGET AMENDMENTS
14.B 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 SECOND 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.
Council and Staff discussed the staff report and asked clarifying questions.
Public Hearing Opened
3 Public Comment:
1. Allison Costelow - Ms. Costelow spoke in support of the proposed ballot measures.
2. Michael Hayes - Mr. Hayes discussed concerns regarding the proposed ballot measures.
3. Council Member Birdseye - Council Member Birdseye stated she received a text from Lori Grundman stating her support for the $2 million threshold. Ms.
Grundman was having technical difficulties using the Zoom feature.
Public Hearing Closed
Council majority preferred setting the exemption threshold at $2 million and exempting affordable housing units if they are deed restricted. Council directed staff to proceed with the suggested changes.
1. Draft Ordinance - Establishing the City of Benicia as a Charter City On motion of Mayor Young, seconded by Vice Mayor Macenski, Council approved the proposed RPTT structure for placement on the November 3, 2026, ballot, with the exemption threshold set at $2 million and exempting deed restricted for sale affordable housing units, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Largaespada
15.B ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND EVALUATION -
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ORDINANCE
Josh Chadwick, Fire Chief, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed clarifying questions.
Public Comment:
None
Council approved the proposed amendments with the additional potential amendments incorporating feedback regarding incorporating the Valero Community Advisory Panel as a standing agenda item to address potential health and safety issues with remediation and directing staff to bring the amendments back at a future date.
Staff Report - Annual Review and Evaluation - Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance
1. ISO Annual Performance Review and Evaluation Report
2. Proposed Amendments to BMC Section 8.55.090
3. Proposed Amendments to BMC Section 8.55.220
On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Mayor Young, Council received the Annual Performance Review and Evaluation Report for the City's Industrial Health
4 and Safety program and gave additional direction to Staff regarding the Valero Community Advisory Panel, 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.C AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS AND TASK ORDER, AUTHORIZE A
RELEASE OF RESERVE COMMITMENT FOR CAPITAL AND
MAINTENANCE PROJECTS DESIGNATION, APPROVE
NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS, AND APPROVE A NOTICE
OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT FOR THE BENICIA MARINA BREAKWATER
REPAIRS PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR THE MARINA
BREAKWATER REPAIRS PROJECT, AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT, INCLUDING BID ALTERNATE 1, TO POWER ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF ALAMEDA, CA AUTHORIZING THE
PROJECT MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO THE 15% CONTINGENCY, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS AND
TASK ORDER NO. 3, AUTHORIZE A RELEASE OF RESERVE
COMMITMENT FOR CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
DESIGNATION, APPROVE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS, AND
APPROVE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE MARINA BREAKWATER
REPAIRS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Derek Lindsley, Associate Civil Engineer, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed clarifying questions.
Public Comment:
None
Staff Report - Award of Contract for Marina Breakwater Repairs
1. Resolution - Award of Contract for Marina Breakwater Repairs
2. Agreement - Power Engineering Construction
3. GFT Amendment to Agreement Benicia Breakwater Repairs
4. GFT Original Agreement Marina Breakwater Repairs
5. UNICO Third Amendment Master Professional Agreement Marina Breakwater Repairs
5 6. Master Professional Agreement and Amendments 1 and 2 with UNICO
7. UNICO Task Order No. 3 Marina Breakwater Repairs
8. Notice of Exemption - Marina Breakwater Repairs
On motion of Mayor Young, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-68, as presented, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: Vice Mayor Macenski
16) ADJOURNMENT (8:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
City Clerk