Historic Preservation Review Commission Handout Packet

BENICIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION HANDOUTS, POWERPOINTS AND WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS February 26, 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 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS STAFF COMMUNICATION CURRENT AND UPCOMING OPENINGS ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Applications for openings on Boards, Commissions and Committees are being accepted from Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. BCC Openings 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. Americans with Disabilities Acts The City of Benicia is committed to providing meeting facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Meeting materials in alternative formats, a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, assistive listening devices or other accommodations can be requested by calling (707) 746-4200 or by emailing ADACoordinator@ci.benicia.ca.us, at least four working days prior to a meeting. Assistive listening devices may be obtained at the meeting. Meeting Procedures Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the CBCC in court, you may be limited to the issues raised during the meeting or in written correspondence delivered to the CBCC by the meeting. You may also be limited to a ninety (90) day statute of limitations when challenging certain administrative decisions, including any final decisions regarding planning or zoning. The decision of the CBCC is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 Public Records and Writings Received After Agenda Posting A printed version of the agenda packet for this meeting is available at the Benicia Public Library during regular working hours. To the extent feasible, the agenda packet and any writing or documents related to an agenda item for this meeting provided to the CBCC, will be made available for public inspection on the City's web page at www.ci.benicia.ca.us under the heading "Agendas and Minutes." A complete recording of each meeting is available online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. Contact Your Council Members Voicemail for Mayor and Council Members: (707) 746-4213 Mayor Steve Young: SYoung@ci.benicia.ca.us Vice Mayor Trevor Macenski: TMacenski@ci.benicia.ca.us Council Member Kari Birdseye: KBirdseye@ci.benicia.ca.us Council Member Lionel Largaespada: LLargaespada@ci.benicia.ca.us Council Member Terry Scott: TScott@ci.benicia.ca.us 2

City of Benicia Openings on Boards, Commissions and Committees Applications for openings on Boards, Commissions and Committees are being accepted from Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Beginning February 2, 2026, applications will be available by going to the City’s website, https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/cbc, and clicking on the name of the Board, Commission or Committee you wish to apply for. Vacancies for Boards, Commissions, and Committees, along with descriptions of each, are provided on the following pages. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees may be for full or partial terms. Full terms run from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2030. For more information contact the City Manager’s Office at (707) 746-4228. 3

ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION 7 Members: 4-Year Terms The Arts and Culture Commission’s purpose is to advise the City Council on arts and culture issues, evaluate the needs of local cultural organizations, and promote artistic activities within the community. Each member of the arts and culture commission shall have a demonstrated interest in promoting and sustaining the arts and cultural community of poetry, literacy, performing arts, music, theater, dance, film, visual arts, and cultural events. At least one member must be an artist or represent the visual arts community, and at least one must represent the cultural and/or performing arts community. Members cannot serve on other City boards or commissions or on the boards of outside arts or cultural organizations. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES 5 Members: 3-Year Terms The Board of Library Trustees is responsible for making and enforcing rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the administration, government and protection of the public library. Each Member shall be a qualified elector of the City. A person who holds any salaried public office or employment with the City is not eligible for the Board. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates None None BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS 3 Members: 4-Year Terms The Building Board of Appeals’ primary duty is to hear appeals regarding the Uniform Code or California Code. Each member of the board shall be a qualified elector of the city and shall have the experience and training to judge matters pertaining to building construction. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates None None COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 7 Members: 4-Year Terms The Community Services Commission identifies and investigates quality-of-life needs and opportunities in the city and annually makes recommendations to the City Council regarding those needs and opportunities. To be eligible for appointment to the commission, an individual shall have demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, furthering the quality-of-life aspects of the city of Benicia, including such things as recreation services and programs, senior services, family resources and human service’s needs. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 1 Partial Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/29 4

COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 7 Members: 4-Year Terms & 1 1-Year Student Term The Community Sustainability Commission educates, advocates and provides oversight for integrated solutions that seek a sustainable equilibrium for economic, ecological, and social health and well-being, both now and in the future. Each member shall have expertise and/or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following: water quality, water use efficiency and conservation; air quality; local and regional ecology; energy; mobility; land use/stewardship; green site planning and building; waste management; community and regional economics/finance; social justice; public relations; local based business management. One member shall be a high school student with junior or senior standing who resides in Benicia. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 1 Student Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/27 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD 7 Members: 4-Year Terms The Economic Development Board serves to identify and investigate economic development needs and opportunities in Benicia and annually makes recommendations to the Council regarding those needs and opportunities on both a short and long-term basis. To be eligible for appointment an individual shall have demonstrated interest in and commitment to furthering the economic development of the City of Benicia. Appointments shall be made from citizens living in or owning, managing or operating economic entities in Benicia. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 1 Full Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 1 Partial Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/28 1 Partial Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION 7 Members: 4-Year Terms The Historic Preservation Review Commission identifies, registers, designates, preserves, protects, enhances and perpetuates those historic structures, districts and neighborhoods which contribute to the cultural and aesthetic heritage of Benicia. At least two members shall be owners of a historic property within the historic district. One of these members shall be the owner of a residence in the historic district. The other member shall be the owner of either a residence or business property in the historic district. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 1 Partial Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/27 HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD 7 Members: 5 4-Year Terms and 2 2-Year Terms (Tenant Term) The Housing Authority Board sets policy in regard to the affordable housing programs administered by the Authority, approves the Authority's budgets, hires and supervises the Executive Director, and generally represents the interests of low-income and very low-income tenants in Benicia. Applications Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Tenant Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/28 5

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 7 Members: 4-Year Terms The Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission facilitates public access to public health and safety information in order to benefit community health and safety, obtain community input regarding industrial health and safety issues, develop recommendations and provide information to the public and the City Council regarding industrial public health and safety issues in Benicia. Each member shall be a resident of, be employed in, or own a small business in Benicia. The foregoing notwithstanding, no less than four (4) members of the Commission shall be residents of the City. Each member shall have demonstrated special interest, competence, or knowledge of industrial safety and/or air quality. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 1 Full Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 LOCAL TAX OVERSIGHT BOARD 7 Members: 4 - 4-Year Terms, 2 – City Council Members, 1 – City Treasurer The Local Tax Oversight Board reviews, on a quarterly basis, the projected and actual receipts of tax proceeds from local use and transaction taxes, transient occupancy tax, and if applicable real property transfer tax. If applicable, reconcile tax receipts for any special transaction and use tax to expenses for road maintenance. Appointments shall be made for citizens living in Benicia. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION 5 Members: 4-Year Terms The commission shall run the candidate forum as required under BMC 1.42.120. All members shall be without known conflicts of interest and shall be residents of the city to the extent possible. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 1 Partial Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/27 1 Partial Term 8/1/26 – 7/31/29 PLANNING COMMISSION 7 Members: 4-Year Terms The Planning Commission (PC) is responsible for enforcing duties, rights and powers imposed by State law and provided by ordinance or resolution of the City Council regarding planning issues. It is the intent of the Council to have the PC composed of people from all geographical, social, environmental, and economic sectors of the community. Each member shall be a Benicia resident and registered voter and shall be qualified by knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of community growth and development. Applications are Being Accepted for the Following Openings Term Dates 2 Full Terms 8/1/26 – 7/31/30 6

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