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BeniciaCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
26,861
Per-capita income
$62,347
Median home value
$778,600
Bachelor's or higher
46%
Typical home value $784,805 +1.1% yr/yr · +8.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20257 housing units ($1.3M)
🗳️ Election results (5 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
Steve Young ✓ 10,000 · Kevin Patrick Kirby 5,266
City Council 2024-11-05
Trevor Macenski ✓ 8,325 · Lionel Largaespada ✓ 7,970 · Christina Gilpin-Hayes 6,672 · Franz Rosenthal 2,377
City Council 2022-11-08
Terry Scott ✓ 5,670 · Kari Birdseye ✓ 5,435 · Lionel Largaespada 5,283 · Christina Strawbridge 4,827 · William "Billy" Innes 1,667
Mayor 2020-11-03
Steve Young ✓ 8,611 · Christina Strawbridge 5,241 · Jason Diavatis 3,087
City Council 2020-11-03
Tom Campbell ✓ 8,636 · Trevor Macenski ✓ 7,594 · Terry Scott 7,468
🗳️ Ballot measures (7)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure H
2024-11-05 · Failed — 6,395 yes / 9,153 no
Measure G
2024-11-05 · Failed — 7,193 yes / 8,321 no
Measure F
2024-11-05 · Passed — 9,616 yes / 6,175 no
Measure B
2024-03-05 · Passed — 7,335 yes / 2,829 no
Measure A
2024-03-05 · Passed — 7,869 yes / 2,267 no
Measure K
2022-11-08 · Passed — 10,462 yes / 2,330 no
Measure R
2022-11-08 · Failed — 6,300 yes / 6,594 no

Recent meetings

Thu Jul 9, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold EIR scoping session for Rose Estates project

The Planning Commission will receive public input and provide comment on the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Rose Estates Mixed-Use Project. No decisions about the project will be made at this meeting. The commission will also hear an overview of the Housing Accountability Act and consider approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

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BENICIA PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA July 16, 2026 6:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF 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. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OVERVIEW 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 7. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. State law prohibits the Commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on council members of the public, or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. 8. WRITTEN COMMENT 9. PUBLIC COMMENT 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted, COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https: …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Community Sustainability Commission

Bay Area Air District grant application update

The Benicia Community Sustainability Commission will hear an update on the city's Bay Area Air District grant application and review ongoing projects including a farmers market, sustainability webpage, and bike lane support. The consent calendar includes adoption of minutes from March and April 2026.

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BENICIA COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AGENDA July 20, 2026 4:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF 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. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 6. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Community Sustainability Commission. State law prohibits the Community Sustainability Commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on commission members, staff or members of the public or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. A. Public Comment B. Written 7. INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS 7.a BAY AREA AIR DISTRICT GRANT APPLICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an up …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss business license tax models and a potential ballot measure

The City Council will consider modernization models for the business license tax and a proposed marine terminal tax. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a new ordinance to regulate sidewalk vendors.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 7, 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 8. APPOINTMENTS 9. PRESENTATIONS 9.A CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 (BAY AREA) UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - SURFACE REPLACEMENT ON THE WESTBOUND I-80 SECTION OF THE AL ZAMPA BRIDGE 10. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 11. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 1 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 …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

Council reviews bridge rehabilitation and business license tax modernization

The City Council is reviewing presentations regarding the I-80 Westbound Carquinez (Al Zampa) Bridge Deck Rehabilitation and Business License Tax Modernization. This document contains supplemental handouts and public comments for the July 7, 2026 meeting.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS July 7, 2026 6:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published are available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION - I-80 WESTBOUND CARQUINEZ (AL ZAMPA) BRIDGE DECK REHABILITATION PowerPoint - I-80 Westbound Carquinez (Al Zampa) Bridge Deck Rehabilitation PRESENTATION - BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MODERNIZATION PowerPoint - Business License Tax Modernization WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS These comments were received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting. 1 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 …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026

City Council Special Closed Session

City Council holds closed session on anticipated litigation

This is a special closed session meeting of the Benicia City Council. The council will adjourn to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, with one potential case noted. No other business is scheduled for open session.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING July 7, 2026 5:00 PM 1. CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER 2. CONVENE OPEN SESSION 3. ROLL CALL 4. REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC A plaque stating the fundamental rights of each member of the public is posted at the entrance to this meeting room per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benicia's Open Government Ordinance. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION Public comments on the closed session items must be made in person, they will not be accepted via Zoom. 6. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION 6.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 7. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 9. ADJOURNMENT Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case) 1 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 Publi …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026

Community Services Commission Meeting - CANCELED

Benicia Community Services Commission meeting canceled

The July 8, 2026 regular Community Services Commission Meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026. The agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate.

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BENICIA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELED COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE July 8, 2026 6:00 PM CANCELED - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING The July 8, 2026 regular Community Services Commission Meeting has been canceled. NEXT REGULAR MEETING The next regular meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Agendas can be viewed by visiting https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. 1 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 …
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Fri Jun 26, 2026

Historic Preservation Review Commission Handout Packet

Design review for third-floor addition at 469 West J Street

The Historic Preservation Review Commission holds a public hearing to decide on a design review application for a third-floor addition and exterior alterations to a non-historic residence at 469 West J Street. The project would raise the roof height by five feet and expand the structure north and west. Staff recommends approval, finding the proposal consistent with Downtown Historic District guidelines. One public comment opposed the project, arguing it could erode the district's historic character.

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BENICIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS June 25, 2026 6:30 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published in available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PowerPoint Presentations Item 9.A PowerPoint Presentation WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS Written Public Comment Ward Item 9.A Comment 1 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 …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Commission reviews design changes for residence at 469 West J Street

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a design review for a non-historic residence. The body is deciding whether to approve a third-floor addition and exterior alterations at 469 West J Street.

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BENICIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA June 25, 2026 6:30 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF 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. 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 7. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Historic Preservation Review Commission. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Review Commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on commission members, staff or members of the public or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. A. Public Comment B. Written 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2026 COURTESY Z …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

Marina breakwater repair contract award among presentations

This handout packet contains PowerPoint presentations and written public comments for the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting. Items include the 2026 Arts and Culture Annual Report, a proposed limited charter and RPTT, the Industrial Health and Safety Program annual report, and the award of a construction contract for Benicia Marina Breakwater Repairs. A written comment on RPTT and the midcycle carryover budget is also included.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS June 23, 2026 6:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published are available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION - 2026 ARTS AND CULTURE ANNUAL REPORT PowerPoint - 2026 ACC Annual Report PRESENTATION - PROPOSED LIMITED CHARTER & RPTT PowerPoint - Proposed Limited Charter & RPTT PRESENTATION - INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM 2026 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND EVALUATION REPORT PowerPoint - Industrial Health and Safety Program 2026 Annual Performance Review and Evaluation Report PRESENTATION - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - BENICIA MARINA BREAKWATER REPAIRS PowerPoint - Award of Construction Contract - Benicia Marina Breakwater Repairs WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS These comments were received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT Gartrell - RPTT and Midcycle Carryover Budget_Redacted 1 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 …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council

Second hearing on charter city and property transfer tax for November ballot

The City Council will conduct the second public hearing on a proposed limited charter that would change Benicia to a charter city, and provide final direction on a proposed real property transfer tax (RPTT) for the November 3, 2026 ballot. The council will also consider awarding a $3,082,518 construction contract for the Benicia Marina Breakwater Repairs project, and receive an annual performance review of the Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance. A consent calendar item authorizes the Administrative Services Director to amend the FY2026/27 budget for carryover appropriations.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 23, 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 7. PROCLAMATIONS 8. APPOINTMENTS 9. PRESENTATIONS 9.A ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION REPORT 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 lwolfe@ci.benicia.ca.us. 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. COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 1 12. WRITTEN COMMENT 13. PUBLIC COMMENT 14. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Handouts

Wed Jun 17, 2026

Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission

Commission reviews annual safety program and considers ordinance amendments

The Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission will receive the Annual Performance Review and Evaluation Report for the city's Industrial Health and Safety program and discuss possible amendments to BMC Sections 8.55.090 and 8.55.220. The meeting also includes a presentation on Benicia's public outreach methods, a vote on the April 15 minutes, and public comment on any agenda items.

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BENICIA INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AGENDA June 17, 2026 4:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF 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. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 6. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission. State law prohibits the Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on commission members, staff or members of the public or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. A. Public Comment B. Written 7. INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS 7.A BENICIA PUBLIC OUTREACH MET …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council

City Council to award $5.28 million pavement rehabilitation contract

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for citywide pavement rehabilitation and updating the city's master fee schedule. The body will also review several mayoral appointments to city commissions and boards.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 16, 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 - JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY 2026 8. APPOINTMENTS 8.A MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF GREG WILSON TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION 8.B MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF NEEMA HEKMAT TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 Proclamation - Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026 1. Resolution - Greg Wilson - Arts and Culture Commission 1 8.C MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH O'BRIEN TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 8.D MAYOR'S A …
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Fri Jun 12, 2026

Planning Commission Handout Packet

Planning Commission considers zoning changes and street right-of-way vacation

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to vacate a portion of East N Street to allow for accessory dwelling units. The body is also considering zoning amendments to permit indoor commercial recreation in limited industrial zones and outdoor food service in mixed-use infill zones.

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BENICIA PLANNING COMMISSION HANDOUT PACKET PLANNING COMMISSION HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS June 11, 2026 6:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published in available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PowerPoint Presentations Item 11.A PowerPoint Presentation Item 11.C PowerPoint Presentation WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS MEMORANDA Memoranda Memo Item 11.A Staff Report and Resolution Corrections 1 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 …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Board of Library Trustees

Board to consider appointment of David Hakim as Poet Laureate

The Board of Library Trustees will review a recommendation to appoint a new Poet Laureate. The meeting also includes reports on library financials, literacy programs, and facilities.

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BENICIA BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AGENDA June 1, 2026 Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 6:00 PM 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 9451 COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85960297021?pwd=CEHpGD1BEoOFaTPHrPM973dxw4sOR3.1 Meeting ID: 859 6029 7021 Password: 078857 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 1. 2 3. 4 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF 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. ADOPTION OF AGENDA OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Board of Library Trustees on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Board of Library Trustees. State law prohibits the Board of Library Trustees from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on the trustees, staff, or members of the public or make comments which are slanderous, or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning code amendments for commercial recreation and outdoor dining

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code amendments to allow indoor commercial recreation in industrial zones and outdoor food service in the Mixed-Use Infill district. The Commission will also consider a right-of-way vacation at 650 East N Street and adopt the two-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 25/26-26/27. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from April 9, 2026.

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BENICIA PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA June 11, 2026 6:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF 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. 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 7. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. State law prohibits the Commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on council members of the public, or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. 8. WRITTEN COMMENT 9. PUBLIC COMMENT 10. 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 …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

City Council to review equity, tax study, and water plan presentations

The Benicia City Council will review three presentations: a workshop on values of inclusion and equity, a study on business license taxes, and the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. Written public comments were also received.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS June 2, 2026 6:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published are available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION - VIBE: VALUES INCLUSION BELONGING EQUITY PowerPoint - VIBE: Values Inclusion Belonging Equity PRESENTATION - BUSINESS LICENSE TAX STUDY PowerPoint - Business License Tax Study PRESENTATION - 2025 BENICIA UWMP CITY COUNCIL PowerPoint - 2025 Benicia UWMP City Council WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS These comments were received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT Schade - Public Comment_Redacted Wasserman - Poet Laureate_Redacted 1 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, membe …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council

Council to consider business license tax overhaul for ballot measure

The City Council will discuss selecting a preferred business license tax model and direct staff to prepare a potential ballot measure. Other major items include releasing $1.5 million from pension reserves, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and approving a $1.6 million solar maintenance contract. Consent items include a $58,464 extension for security services at the Lopes Road bypass.

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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 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 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.) …
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Thu May 21, 2026

Economic Development Board Meeting - CANCELED

May 27 Economic Development Board meeting canceled; next meeting July 22

The regular Economic Development Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

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BENICIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING - CANCELED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE May 27, 2026 5:30 PM CANCELED - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The May 27, 2026 regular Economic Development Board Meeting has been canceled. NEXT REGULAR MEETING The next regular meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Agendas can be viewed by visiting https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. 1 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. …
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Thu May 21, 2026

Local Tax Oversight Board

Local Tax Oversight Board to review tax revenue as of December 31, 2025

The Local Tax Oversight Board will meet to review and discuss local tax revenue data from the fourth quarter of 2025. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting.

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BENICIA LOCAL TAX OVERSIGHT BOARD LOCAL TAX OVERSIGHT BOARD AGENDA May 21, 2026 10:00 AM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. 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. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 6. INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS 7. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Local Tax Oversight Board on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Local Tax Oversight Board. State law prohibits the Local Tax Oversight Board from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on the, staff or members of the public or make comments which are slanderous, or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. A. Public Comments B. Written 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Approving February 26, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION …
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Wed May 20, 2026

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

Council receives presentations on franchise agreement, charter/RPTT, budget, and air grant

This meeting consists of handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and written public comments. The Council will receive updates on a franchise agreement, a proposed limited charter and direction on the structure of a Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT), the REPAIR (Reinvesting Penalties for Air Improvement and Resilience) Opportunity Grant, and the FY 2025-26 Q3 Budget. Written public comments have been submitted by residents on topics including property sales tax, alcohol/tobacco retail, Flock surveillance, and the charter/RPTT. No formal decisions are scheduled.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS May 19, 2026 6:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published are available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION - FRANCHISE AGREEMENT UPDATE PowerPoint - Franchise Agreement Update PRESENTATION - PROPOSED LIMITED CHARTER AND DIRECTION ON THE STRUCTURE OF RPTT PowerPoint - Proposed Limited Charter and Direction on the Structure of a RPTT PRESENTATION - REPAIR (REINVESTING PENALTIES FOR AIR IMPROVEMENT AND RESILIENCE) OPPORTUNITY GRANT PowerPoint - REPAIR (Reinvesting Penalties for Air Improvement and Resilience) Opportunity Grant PRESENTATION - FY 2025-26 Q3 BUDGET REPORT PowerPoint - FY 2025-26 Q3 Budget Report Presentation WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS These comments were received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT Gartrell - Tax on Property Sales_Redacted Hayer - Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Retail Horton - Flock_Redacted Moser - Charter and RPTT_Redacted 1 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, address …
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Wed May 20, 2026

City Council - CANCELED

May 26, 2026 Benicia City Council meeting canceled

The May 26, 2026 regular City Council meeting has been canceled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision. The next regular meeting is June 2, 2026.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE May 26, 2026 6:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 CANCELED - CITY COUNCIL MEETING The May 26, 2026 Regular City Council meeting has been canceled. NEXT REGULAR MEETING The next regular meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Agendas can be viewed by visiting www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. 1 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 …
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Tue May 19, 2026

City Council

Public hearing on charter city status and property transfer tax

The Benicia City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on a proposed limited charter city measure and a real property transfer tax, both intended for the November 3, 2026 ballot. The council will also consider authorizing submission of up to $5 million in Bay Area Air District REPAIR grant applications, approving several contracts and budget amendments, and discussing regulations on alcohol and tobacco retail.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 19, 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 8. APPOINTMENTS 9. PRESENTATIONS 9.A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT UPDATE 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 COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 1 provide public comment via Zoom, or to the City Clerk by email at lwolfe@ci.benicia.ca.us. Any comment submitted to the City Clerk should indica …
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Wed May 13, 2026

City Council Special Closed Session

City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations and performance evaluation

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a public employee performance evaluation. The session includes representatives from various city employee associations and the City Manager.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING May 19, 2026 5:00 PM 1. CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER 2. CONVENE OPEN SESSION 3. ROLL CALL 4. REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC A plaque stating the fundamental rights of each member of the public is posted at the entrance to this meeting room per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benicia's Open Government Ordinance. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION Public comments on the closed session items must be made in person, they will not be accepted via Zoom. 6. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION 6.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 6.B PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 7. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY 9. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: City Manager, Human Resources Manager Employee Organization: Benicia Police Officers Association, Benicia Public Service Employees Association, Benicia Fire Fighters Association, Benicia Dispatchers Association, Benicia Supervisor and Professional Association, Middle Management Employees, Police Management Employees, Senior Management Employees, and Unrepresented Employees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager 1 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 vo …
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Wed May 6, 2026

Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Handouts

ISCOC to hear vape recycling and air monitoring presentations

The Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission is meeting to receive handout materials including PowerPoint presentations on a vape recycling program by NetZero360 and the Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program, as well as written public comments. The agenda consists of information items and public comment, with no proposed decisions or votes.

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BENICIA INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION HANDOUTS ISCOC POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS April 15, 2026 4:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published are available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS NETZERO360 SUSTAINABLE WASTE SOLUTIONS - VAPE RECYCLING AND COLLECTION PROGRAM Vape Recycling and Collection Program BENICIA COMMUNITY AIR MONITORING PROGRAM PRESENTATION - BENICIA AIR MONITORING PROGRAM Benicia Air Monitoring Program WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS 1 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 …
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Tue May 5, 2026

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

Council to review annual financial report, pavement rehab, and senior housing

This meeting consists of presentations and written public comments. Items include the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, a 2027 citywide pavement rehabilitation project streets list, and a Benicia senior affordable housing presentation. No formal decisions are scheduled; the council is receiving information.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS May 5, 2026 6:00 PM HANDOUT PACKET INFORMATION Any agenda related public documents received after the Agenda Packet has been published are available in the Handout Packet. POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS - ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 PowerPoint - CLA Presentation of Audit Reports June 30, 2025 PowerPoint - City Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.pdf PRESENTATION - 2027 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT STREETS LIST PowerPoint - 2027 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project Streets List PRESENTATION - BENICIA SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PowerPoint - Benicia Senior Affordable Housing WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS These comments were received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting. 1 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 …
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Tue May 5, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on affordable senior housing development agreement near downtown Benicia

The Benicia City Council will consider a disposition and development agreement for a senior affordable housing project at the Senior Center site (187 East L Street) and an adjacent vacant parcel. Other business includes approving a list of streets for the 2027 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project funded by Measure F and SB 1, accepting the annual financial report, and approving a water transfer agreement. The consent calendar includes a budget amendment for $76,144 in grant-funded fire extrication tools and updates to salary schedules and conflict of interest rules.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 5, 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 8. APPOINTMENTS 9. PRESENTATIONS 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 lwolfe@ci.benicia.ca.us. Any comment submitted to the City Clerk should indicate to COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 1 which item of the agenda th …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Board of Library Trustees

Benicia Library Trustees meet to review minutes and reports

The Benicia Board of Library Trustees will convene to review the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting and receive monthly reports from the President, City Librarian, and various liaisons.

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BENICIA BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AGENDA May 4, 2026 6:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 9451 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF 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. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 6. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Board of Library Trustees on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the Board of Library Trustees. State law prohibits the Board of Library Trustees from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda. Each Speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. Speakers may not make personal attacks on the trustees, staff, or members of the public or make comments which are slanderous, or which may invade an individual's personal privacy. A. Public Comments B. Written 7. INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS 7.A VOLUNTEER AND OUTREACH RECOMMENDED ACTION: Julia Butler will give her report on Volunteers and Outreach …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Zoning Administrator Hearing

Parcel split hearing continued for 1112 East Sixth Street

The Zoning Administrator will hold a continued public hearing on a parcel map application to subdivide a 0.57-acre lot at 1112 East Sixth Street and 607-623 East K Street into two parcels. No new development is proposed; the existing apartment buildings would remain. The item was continued from the April 7, 2026 hearing.

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BENICIA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING AGENDA April 28, 2026 9:30 AM City Hall Council Chambers 1. INTRODUCTIONS 2. REVIEW OF AGENDA 3. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PUBLIC The fundamental rights of each member of the public can be found in the municipal code posted on the City's website per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benicia's Open Government Ordinance. 4. PUBLIC HEARING 4.A Parcel Map Application to Create Two Parcels and Determination that the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) RECOMMENDED ACTION: This item was continued from the Zoning Administrator Hearing of April 7, 2026 to April 28, 2026. The applicant requests a parcel map to subdivide an existing 0.57-acre parcel into two separate parcels (Parcel A and Parcel B). The property is zoned Medium Density Residential (RM). Proposed Parcel A contains approximately 0.262 acres, with an existing eight-unit residential apartment building addressed as 1112 East Sixth Street. Proposed Parcel B contains approximately 0.313 acres, with two existing four-unit residential apartment buildings addressed as 607 - 623 East K Street. No development or change in use is being proposed for either property. RECOMMENDATION: A decision of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Benicia approving a parcel split located at 1112 East Sixth Street (APN 0088-163-200) (PLN-25-15). 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM AUDIENCE 6. ADJOURNMENT COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02we …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

Council considers placing city charter and property transfer tax on November 2026 ballot

The City Council will discuss placing a limited city charter and a real property transfer tax on the November 2026 ballot. The meeting also includes an informational workshop regarding the modernization of business license taxes.

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BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 28, 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 7. PROCLAMATIONS 7.A PROCLAMATION - SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH - APRIL 2026 8. APPOINTMENTS 9. PRESENTATIONS 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 lwolfe@ci.benicia.ca.us. 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. COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month 1 12 …
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$14.9MUNICO MECHANICAL CORP.
Department of the Interior · BUTTERFLY VALVE REPLACEMENT - BLUE MESA POWERPLANT
$9.5MUNICO MECHANICAL CORP.
Department of Defense · FORT PECK BUTTERFLY VALVE REPLACEMENT
$6.8MRIX INDUSTRIES
Department of Defense · COMPRESSOR,ROTARY
$5.9MUNICO MECHANICAL CORP.
Department of the Interior · DAVIS DAM GENERATOR D3 REWIND
$5.7MUNICO MECHANICAL CORP.
Department of the Interior · BUTTERFLY VALVE OVERHAUL
$5.1MUNICO MECHANICAL CORP.
Department of Defense · REFURBISH BUTTERFLY VALVEE
$4.7MRIX INDUSTRIES
Department of Defense · ELECTRONIC CONTROL
$2.1MSIGRAY, INC.
Department of Commerce · OU03-25-NEW-150 CHIPS R&D HIGH-THROUGHPUT HIGH-RESOLUTION X-RAY LAMINO

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Solano County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities3 (2023)
Business establishments7,755 (122,010 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,420/mo (396 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.1% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$97.8M
Annual budget
459
Employees on payroll
7
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$97.8M
Spending$86.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

459 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.454
All kids
0.425
Black kids
0.344

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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