Benicia public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting - Canceled

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

City Council Meeting - Canceled

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Agenda materials and recordings can be accessed at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. No council business was conducted at this meeting.

Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission

The Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission will review air quality monitoring locations and community warning systems. The body will also discuss High Hazard Facility permits, fees, and recent incidents.

• Discussion on potential air monitoring locations for the Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program
• Report on community warning systems and lessons learned from Contra Costa
• Presentation on High Hazard Facility permits, associated fees, and recent incidents
• Review and vote on September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on public education and outreach

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

This meeting packet includes PowerPoint presentations on the Port of Benicia facilities modernization plan (Tasks 1 and 2), a Valero Reuse Scan, and the Southern Pacific Depot, plus written public comments. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the council is receiving information only.

• Presentation on Port of Benicia Facilities and Infrastructure Modernization Plan – Task 1 and Task 2
• Presentation on Valero Reuse Scan
• Presentation on Southern Pacific Depot
• Written public comment from Horton regarding Flock Safety (redacted)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the Benicia Municipal Code to implement Housing Element policies. The consent calendar includes ratifying an emergency water line repair on I-80/Watt Court and approving use of $45,000 in Amports settlement funds for a deck at SP Depot. A presentation on the Valero Reuse Scan and a status update on the Port of Benicia modernization plan are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of ordinance amending Benicia Municipal Code for Housing Element implementation
• Ratifying emergency procurement declaration for I-80/Watt Court water line repair and budget amendment
• Approval to use up to $45,000 of Amports settlement funds for SP Depot deck construction
• Appointment of Kimberly Imboden as Interim Human Resources Manager as a CalPERS retired annuitant
• Presentation of the Valero Reuse Scan and Port of Benicia facilities modernization status update

City Council Special Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation (City of Benicia v. Pacifica Pizza Inc) and to discuss anticipated litigation (one case with significant exposure, four cases for potential initiation). No public votes will be taken; any announcements will be made upon reconvening in open session.

• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: City of Benicia v. Pacifica Pizza Inc, Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU25-09206
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: 1 potential case involving significant exposure to litigation
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: 4 potential cases for initiation of litigation
• Public comment accepted in person only before closed session
• Meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

This is the handout packet for the December 2, 2025 Benicia City Council meeting. The council will receive presentations on the Community Sustainability Commission update, the FY2025/26 Q1 budget, an Industrial Safety Ordinance fee study, Housing Element Implementation zoning amendments, and the Surplus Lands Act. Written public comments have been submitted on the Industrial Safety Ordinance, the Flock camera system, and objections to Plan Bay Area 2050+ and its draft environmental impact report.

• Presentation on Housing Element Implementation Zoning Amendments
• Presentation on FY2025/26 Q1 Budget Report
• Presentation on Industrial Safety Ordinance Fee Study
• Written public comment objecting to Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the DEIR
• Written public comment on Flock camera system requiring oversight

City Council

The City Council will discuss and provide direction on the disposition of three city-owned sites for housing development in 2026, as outlined in the Housing Element. Other business includes a public hearing on the Industrial Safety Ordinance fee schedule, adoption of a resolution to allocate $80,000 in TDA funds for the Lyft program, and acceptance of the FY 2025/26 first quarter budget report. The council will also conduct a public hearing on Housing Element implementation amendments to the municipal code and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan.

• Public hearing and adoption of Industrial Safety Ordinance fee schedule based on a fee study
• Authorization to Solano Transportation Authority to claim $80,000 in TDA funds for the Benicia Lyft program (consent calendar)
• Public hearing on Housing Element implementation amendments to the municipal code and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan
• Direction on disposition of city-owned sites (three sites) for housing development in 2026
• Acceptance of FY 2025/26 first quarter budget report

Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss library trends, legislation, and financial reports. The body is scheduled to vote on the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Vote on 2026 meeting schedule
• Vote on November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of library trends and legislation by City Librarian Jennifer Baker
• Review of the October Literacy Report
• Financial report from the City Librarian

City Council Special Closed Session

The Benicia City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss two items: real property negotiations with Eden Housing for multiple parcels including 187 East L Street and East L/East 4th streets, and a consultation regarding a threat to public services or facilities. No public decisions will be made during the closed session.

• Conference with real property negotiators for 187 East L Street and East L/East 4th Street parcels (APNs: 0088-113-010, 0088-113-020, 0088-113-030, 0088-141-060, 0088-141-070, 0088-124-130) with Eden Housing; negotiating price and terms
• Consultation with security consultant George Passidakis and City Attorney regarding threat to public services or facilities

City Council Special Closed Session

The council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with labor negotiators representing the City Manager, Human Resources Manager, and several employee associations, including the Benicia Police Officers Association and others. The discussion is conducted under Government Code Section 54957.6. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural steps.

• Conference with labor negotiators per Government Code § 54957.6, involving City Manager, Human Resources Manager, and multiple employee associations (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, Unrepresented Employees).

Local Tax Oversight Board

The board will discuss and vote on its Rules of Procedure and the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will also review local tax revenue data from March 31 and June 30, 2025, and receive a presentation on Transaction and Use Taxes.

• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Adoption of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review of local tax revenue as of March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025
• Presentation on Transaction and Use Taxes (TUT) fundamentals by HdL

City Council Meeting - Canceled

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The November 25, 2025 regular City Council meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments

The Benicia City Council is scheduled to receive written public comments regarding the Flock Safety automated license plate reader system and the Plan Bay Area 2050+ regional planning document. The meeting agenda includes a packet of handouts and presentations, with public comments due by 2:00 PM.

• Public comment on Flock Safety ALPR system and security audit
• Public comment on Plan Bay Area 2050+ and Draft EIR
• Meeting materials available online at ci.benicia.ca.us
• Public participation via speaker request form or remote Zoom
• Meeting held November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Fire Code, each with local amendments. Consent items include a $1,598,100 professional engineering services agreement with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. for design of the 2026-2028 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford F-550 for the fire department. The agenda also includes updates from ACT task force groups and council committee reports.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance adopting 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments
• Second reading of ordinance adopting 2025 California Building Code and related amendments to Title 15
• Approval of $1,598,100 design services agreement with Bennett Engineering for 2026-2028 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation
• Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford F-550 upgraded for wildland firefighting
• Adoption of minutes from October 21 and November 4, 2025 meetings

Planning Commission Handout Packet

The Planning Commission will review a use permit application (PLN-25-13) for a waste tire processing facility located at 3130 Bayshore Road, a General Industrial‑zoned site of about 2.37 acres. The commission will also consider a package of zoning code amendments to implement the 2024 Housing Element, covering accessory dwelling units, condominium conversions, small‑lot subdivisions, rebuilding non‑conforming multifamily, multi‑unit development in the RS district, and view protection. The proposed amendments would update standards, clarify processes, and align the city’s zoning ordinance with recent state housing laws.

• Use permit for waste tire processing facility at 3130 Bayshore Rd (≈103,237 sq ft, 16,330 GSF, General Industrial zoning)
• Amendment allowing up to eight detached ADUs on multifamily lots and combining two ADUs with one JADU on a single‑family lot
• Amendment limiting condominium conversions to 150 units per year and requiring inclusionary housing for conversions of ten or more units
• Amendment establishing criteria for small‑lot subdivisions under SB 684/1123 with ministerial approval for ≤10 parcels or units
• Amendment permitting reconstruction of non‑conforming multifamily housing after hazardous events per Housing Element Program 4.08

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (Titles 16 and 17) and the Downtown Mixed‑Use Master Plan to implement the General Plan Housing Element and meet state housing law requirements. The amendments include new standards for scenic views, updates to the accessory dwelling unit ordinance, increased density limits on minor arterials in Southampton, and a new small‑lot subdivision ordinance. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on a use permit for a waste tire processing facility at 3130 Bayshore Road, which staff recommends approving as exempt from CEQA. Both items will be presented for recommendation and possible adoption.

• Amend BMC Title 17 Section 17.70.360 to establish objective standards protecting scenic views (HE program 1.06)
• Amend BMC Section 17.90.020 to update the ADU ordinance to comply with recent state law (HE program 1.12)
• Amend BMC Section 17.90.150 to increase permitted density to 15 du/ac on sites adjacent to minor arterials in Southampton (HE program 2.06)
• Add new Section 17.90.130 for ministerial approval of small‑lot subdivisions (10 or fewer parcels) and create Chapter 17.90 (Housing) consolidating housing provisions
• Approve Use Permit for a waste tire processing facility at 3130 Bayshore Road, determined exempt from CEQA

City Council Special Closed Session

This special meeting is entirely procedural: the City Council will convene, take public comments on closed session items, then adjourn to a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding multiple employee organizations. No votes or decisions are scheduled in open session.

• Closed session discussion on labor negotiations with 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

Community Services Commission

The commission will hear a presentation from Dr. Norma Rodriguez de Lisenko on the Solano Master Plan for Aging & Disability. They will also vote on adopting the 2026 meeting calendar and review guidelines for community grant mid-cycle presentations. Commissioners will report on a recent Senior Round Table meeting. The commission is also collecting gift cards for Thanksgiving meals through the Community Resource Center.

• Presentation of the Solano Master Plan for Aging & Disability
• Adoption of the 2026 Community Services Commission meeting calendar
• Review and approval of standardized questions for grant recipients' mandatory mid-cycle presentations
• Ad Hoc Senior Round Table report from Commissioners Kolk and Stewart
• Community Resource Center Giving Thanks Program: collecting Safeway and Raley's gift cards for Thanksgiving meals