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1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 4, 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 Regular 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
6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
7) PROCLAMATIONS
8) APPOINTMENTS
9) PRESENTATIONS
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
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2 12) WRITTEN COMMENT
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Michael Hayes - Mr. Hayes discussed concern regarding Republic Services overcharging him on his bill for six years and warned other residents to check their bills.
2. Stephen Golub - Mr. Golub discussed the Catalyst Grant and the need for public input.
14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A MINUTES FROM THE JULY 21, 2026 SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETING
July 21, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
14.B DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Staff Report - 2026 Cal Cities Voting Delegate
1. 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet
14.C ACCEPT THE AWARD OF A 5-YEAR GRANT WITH THE BOARD
OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE
PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT
PROGRAM, APPROVE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE BENICIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS IN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL FUND FOR FY27
Staff Report - Proposition 64 Grant
1. Resolution Proposition 64 Grant
2. Prop 64 Grant Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE AWARD OF A 5-YEAR GRANT WITH
THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE
PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE BENICIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENTS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL FUND FOR FY27
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3 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 APPROVAL TO PLACE LIMITED CITY CHARTER AND REAL
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX BALLOT MEASURES ON THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT
Staff Report - Limited Charter & RPTT
RESOLUTION NO. 26-81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA SUBMITTING A BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS TO
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF BENICIA AS A CHARTER CITY AND ADDING ANEW CHAPTER 1A (CITY OF BENICIA CHARTER) TO THE
BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO THE
AUTHORITY NECESSARY FOR THE IMPOSITION, LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF A TAX ON THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY SALES AND NO OTHER CHARTER CITY AUTHORITIES.
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA SUBMITTING A BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS To Approve AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENICIA FOR THE IMPOSITION, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A TAX ON
THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE
REAL PROPERTY IN ADDITION TO THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED BY
CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 11911, TO BE
CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS AT THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Ben Stock, City Attorney, reviewed the staff report.
He read the proposed ballot question: 'Shall the measure adopting a limited City Charter for the City of Benicia that allows the real property transfer tax in Measure Z to take effect if voters approve both Measures Y and Z, and continues the City’s existing council-manager form of government, be adopted?'
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4 Public Comment:
None
Council majority approved the resolution with the above amendment.
1. Resolution - Limited Charter Resolution with Ballot Question Language
2. Resolution - RPTT Resolution with Ballot Question Language
3. Staff Report from July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting
4. Email from Mr. Shenfield
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-81, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Vice Mayor Macenski, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young
Noes: Council Member Largaespada
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-82, as presented, 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 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AUTHORIZE A
BUDGET AMENDMENT, AND APPROVE A NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT FOR THE CORPORATION YARD BATHROOM
REMODEL
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
CORPORATION YARD BATHROOM REMODEL, AWARDING THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ATKINSON BUILDERS, INC. OF
SONOMA, CA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,249.49, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT, APPROVE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY
Danielle Martinez, Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
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5 Staff and Council discussed the reasons for the remodel, cost, and budget.
Public Comment:
1. Michael Hayes - Mr. Hayes suggested putting a fresh coat of paint instead of the remodel.
Council and Staff discussed the cost of replacing fixtures in the public park’s bathrooms.
Staff Report - Award of Construction Contract Corp Yard Bathrooms
1. Resolution - Award of Construction Contract Corp Yard Bathrooms
2. Construction Contract - Atkinson Builders, Inc.
3. CEQA Notice Of Exemption Corp Yard Bathroom Remodel
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-83, 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)
16) ADJOURNMENT (8:00 P.M.)
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
City Clerk