{ "city": "Benicia", "state": "California", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-benicia/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold EIR scoping session for Rose Estates project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=2532", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=2532" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Community Sustainability Commission", "headline": "Bay Area Air District grant application update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=2620", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=2620" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments", "headline": "Council reviews bridge rehabilitation and business license tax modernization", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4784", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4784" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss business license tax models and a potential ballot measure", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4786", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4786" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council Special Closed Session", "headline": "City Council holds closed session on anticipated litigation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4782", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4782" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Community Services Commission Meeting - CANCELED", "headline": "Benicia Community Services Commission meeting canceled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4781", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4781" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "Historic Preservation Review Commission Handout Packet", "headline": "Design review for third-floor addition at 469 West J Street", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4779", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4779" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Historic Preservation Review Commission", "headline": "Commission reviews design changes for residence at 469 West J Street", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4778", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4778" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments", "headline": "Marina breakwater repair contract award among presentations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4775", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4775" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Second hearing on charter city and property transfer tax for November ballot", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4776", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4776" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Handouts", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4774", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4774" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission", "headline": "Commission reviews annual safety program and considers ordinance amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4772", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4772" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to award $5.28 million pavement rehabilitation contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4769", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4769" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Planning Commission Handout Packet", "headline": "Planning Commission considers zoning changes and street right-of-way vacation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4768", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4768" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider zoning code amendments for commercial recreation and outdoor dining", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4765", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4765" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Board of Library Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider appointment of David Hakim as Poet Laureate", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4763", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4763" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments", "headline": "City Council to review equity, tax study, and water plan presentations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4759", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4759" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider business license tax overhaul for ballot measure", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4760", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4760" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Economic Development Board Meeting - CANCELED", "headline": "May 27 Economic Development Board meeting canceled; next meeting July 22", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4756", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4756" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Local Tax Oversight Board", "headline": "Local Tax Oversight Board to review tax revenue as of December 31, 2025", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4757", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4757" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "City Council - CANCELED", "headline": "May 26, 2026 Benicia City Council meeting canceled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4755", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4755" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "City Council Handouts, PowerPoints and Written Public Comments", "headline": "Council receives presentations on franchise agreement, charter/RPTT, budget, and air grant", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4754", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4754" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Public hearing on charter city status and property transfer tax", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4752", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4752" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Council Special Closed Session", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations and performance evaluation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4750", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4750" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Handouts", "headline": "ISCOC to hear vape recycling and air monitoring presentations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4749", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://benicia.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4749" } ] }