Community Services Commission

1 July 9, 2025 BENICIA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 6:00 PM 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87882516690?pwd=NPLL1jZFXwmbrkmbaQD45NE14TMcZe.1 Meeting ID: 878 8251 6690 Password: 565535 Phone: 1 669 444 9171 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bhagwat called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Bhagwat,Vice-Chair Stewart, Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Commissioners Kolk, O’Brien, Peterson, Sachs (arrived at 6:10PM). 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA On a motion of commissioner Kolk, seconded by vice-Chair Stewart the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION approved the Adoption of the Agenda as presented, by the following vote: Ayes: Chairperson Bhagwat,Vice-Chair Stewart, Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Commissioners Kolk, O’Brien, Peterson. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioner Sachs. 6. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 7. INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS 7.A Community Resource Center Presentation(CRC) Kendall Lara from the CRC updated Commissioners on client services provided in the last 5 months stating that 25 households, plus 8 seniors had used their services; 620 items were donated under the SCOOP Program, and 50 Backpacks were given through the Back-to-School Program. Additionally, CRS received $1,500 for a diaper giveaway program.

2 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Minutes from the May14, 2025 Community Services Commission On a motion by Commissioner Kolk, seconded by Vice-Chair Stewart, The COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION moved to approve the May 14th Minutes with the following changes: correct spelling of “Jolshen” to “Joslin” and capitalization of the name “foreman” to “Foreman”. Ayes: Chairperson Bhagwat, Vice-Chair Stewart, Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Commissioners Kolk, O’Brien, Peterson, Sachs. Noes: None. 9. ACTION AND DISCUSSION 9.A Naming Policy – Naming Benicia Little League Field 5 at Benicia Community Park Community Services Director, Ann Dunleavy, reported on the City Manager and staff recommendation of a naming proposal to change Field 5 to “Michael’s Field in honor of Michael Vincent Lopretta, asked for public comments on this item and, read a letter submitted by Rich Grigas in support of the proposed field name change. Speakers Sean Treat, Michael Lopretta’s stepfather and, Steve Urias, Michael’s Little League Coach and long-time friend, both spoke in support of the field name change. They attested to Michael’s many wonderful attributes, his love of baseball and his relation to Field 5, and the loss to family and community of his untimely and violent death. After the Commissioners expressed their condolences for the loss of Michael and commented on the tragedy created by senseless violence, on a motion by Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Seconded by Commissioner Kolk the COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION moved to recommend to the City Council that Field 5 at the Benicia Community Park be named “Michael’s Field” to honor the memory of Michael Vincent Lopretta who passed away in 2021. Ayes: Chairperson Bhagwat, Vice-Chair Stewart, Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Commissioners Kolk, O’Brien, Peterson, Sachs. Noes: None. 9.B Goals for the Community services Commission Community Services Director Dunleavy and Ad Hoc committee members commented on their June 30th meeting on this topic and had a lengthy discussion of the Ad Hoc proposed goals for 2025 as contained in the July 9th Commission Agenda. On a Motion by Commissioner Peterson, Seconded by Commissioner Kolk, the COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION moved to adopt the 2025 goals as follows:

3 1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the services offered by the city and local non-profits to ensure the Commission’s recommendations are strategic and impactful. 2. Utilize the commission as a venue for the community to voice its needs and prioritize community services, and to foster collaboration between local organizations and community members. 3. Articulate the impact of Benicia’s city and community services to the public and city leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of community services. Ayes: Chairperson Bhagwat, Vice-Chair Stewart, Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Commissioners Kolk, O’Brien, Peterson, Sachs. Noes: None. Additionally, on a Motion by Commissioner Sachs, Seconded by Vice-Chair Stewart, the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION moved to have the Ad Hoc Committee meet again and have Commissioner Kolk substitute for Secretary Allen-Piccolo, who may rejoint that subcommittee at a later time. Ayes: Chairperson Bhagwat, Vice-Chair Stewart, Secretary Allen-Piccolo, Commissioners Kolk, O’Brien, Peterson, Sachs. Noes: None. 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF AND MEMBERS Commissioners suggested that at their next meeting the Benicia Library staff, as well as Senior Services staff, and the possibly the Solano Department on Aging staff be invited to give presentations to the Commission. Community Services Director Dunleavy announced that the next Jazz O’clock event was scheduled for September 29, 2025. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 pm. 12. NEXT MEETING is scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

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BENICIA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA July 9, 2025 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 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. 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 Services Commission. State law prohibits the Community Services 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 Community Resource Center Presentation (CRC) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Kendall Lara from the Community Resource Center (CRC) will update us on client services and summarize CRC donation programs COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87882516690?pwd=NPLL1jZFXwmbrkmbaQD45NE14TMcZe.1 Meeting ID: 878 8251 6690 Password: 565535 Phone: 1 669 444 9171 1

and their outcomes. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Minutes from the May 14, 2025 Community Services Commission 9. ACTION AND DISCUSSION 9.A Naming Policy - Naming Benicia Little League Field 5 at Benicia Community Park RECOMMENDED ACTION: City staff will present a naming proposal to the Community Services Commission from the family of Michael Lopretta. The request seeks to honor the memory of Michael Lopretta by naming Field 5 at Community Park as "Michael's Field." 9.B 2025/2026 Goals for the Community Services Commission RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ad Hoc committee members will present their recommendations for Commission goals based on feedback from the May 14, 2025 Community Services Commission discussion. 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF AND MEMBERS 11. ADJOURNMENT 12. NEXT MEETING is scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Draft Minutes 05.14.2025.pdf field 5 naming recommendation.pdf Facility Naming Ordinance_passed on 12-2-14.pdf Letter from the Lopretta Family.pdf 25.26 goal recommendation.pdf 2

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