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1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 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 6:02 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
7.A PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
Proclamation - National Suicide Prevention Month
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:
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2 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
13) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Vicky Marchand – Ms. Marchand discussed the recent vandalism of a local mural. 14) CONSENT CALENDAR
14.A SUPPORT FOR THE VISION FOR OUR WATER FUTURE AS A
MEMBER AGENCY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
WATER AGENCIES
Staff Report - Support for the Vision for our Water Future as a Member Agency of ACWA
1. Resolution - Supporting the Vision for our Water Future as a Member Agency of ACWA
2. ACWA - Vision for Our Water Future
3. Letter of Support to the Association of California Water Agencies
4. ACWA Californians' Views on Water Quality and Supply Issues RESOLUTION NO. 26- 87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA SUPPORTING THE VISION OF OUR WATER FUTURE AS
A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER
AGENCIES (ACWA)
14.B APPROVAL OF AN INCREASED CONTINGENCY AND CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDERS FOR 2026 CITYWIDE CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Staff Report - Approval of an Increased Contingency and CCOs for 2026 Curb Ramp Improvement Project
Resolution - Approval of an Increased Contingency and CCOs for 2026 Curb Ramp Improvement Project
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING OF AN INCREASED CONTINGENCY AND CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS FOR 2026 CITYWIDE CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
14.C SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL
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3 CODE TO UPDATE FINANCE DIRECTOR REFERENCES, CLARIFY
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, AND MAKE
RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP AMENDMENTS
Staff Report - BMC Finance Updates Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Amending Finance Director Title & Procurement Thresholds ORDINANCE NO. 26- 2 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA AMENDING CHAPTERS IN TITLE 1 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS), TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL), TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGULATIONS), TITLE 6 (ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS), AND TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND
PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS
14.D AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AUTHORIZE A
BUDGET AMENDMENT, AND APPROVE A NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD DEPOT
PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD DEPOT PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT,
AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CREATIVE PROPERTY RENEWAL, INC. OF STOCKTON, CA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,559.65,
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, APPROVING 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
Council and Staff discussed concern regarding the construction management costs, why competitive bids were not obtained for construction management, and concern that the bird netting was not included in the bid.
Public Comment:
1. Christina Strawbridge - Mrs. Strawbridge discussed support for the proposed contract.
Council and Staff discussed the proposed resolution. Council Member Scott made a motion to adopt the resolution as amended, which was seconded by Council Member Birdseye. Mayor Young made a substitute motion to approve the resolution awarding the construction contract to Creative Property Renewal, Inc., removing the language regarding awarding the construction management contract to Unico, and directing Staff to return to Council as soon as practical with information on bids from the three companies (including allowing Unico to re-bid). Council Member Largaespada seconded the motion.
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4 The substitute motion passed with a 3/2 vote. Council Member Largaespada discussed the possibility of re-evaluating the scope of work.
Staff Report - Award of Construction Contract S. P. Depot Preservation and Maintenance Project
1. Resolution - Award of Construction Contract S. P. Depot Preservation and Maintenance Project
2. Contract - Creative Property Renewal, Inc.
3. Notice of Exemption - S. P. Depot Preservation and Maintenance Project On motion of Mayor Young, seconded by Council Member Largaespada, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 26-89, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Largaespada, Vice Mayor Macenski, Mayor Young Noes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Scott
14.E APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES
INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA
Council pulled Item 14.D for discussion.
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended, 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 CITYWIDE PARKS, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 26- 90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE PLLAD –
CITYWIDE FUND (FUND 324), APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A REVENUE BUDGET IN FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 (FY27) IN THE PLLAD – CITYWIDE FUND (FUND 324), AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO MAKE THE NECESSARY
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Danielle Martinez, Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council discussed clarifying questions.
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5 Public Comment:
None
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption Resolution 26-90, 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)
Staff Report - Citywide PLLAD Program
1. Resolution - PLLAD Fund Creation and Budget Amendment
15.B VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST N STREET RIGHT OF WAY
Staff Report - Public Hearing to Vacate Right-of-Way at 650 East N Street RESOLUTION NO. 26- 91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BENICIA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 650 EAST N STREET
Neil Leary, Deputy Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed clarifying questions.
Public Hearing Opened
Public Comment:
None
Public Hearing Closed
1. Resolution - Approval of Vacation of Right-of-Way 650 East N Street
2. Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution
3. Area of Vacation
On motion of Vice Mayor Macenski, seconded by Council Member Birdseye, Council approved the adoption Resolution 26-91, 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 (7:30 P.M.)
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6 Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
City Clerk