Planning Commission

1 MINUTES OF THE BENICIA PLANNING COMMISSION Benicia City Hall, Council Chamber 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 October 9, 2025 6:00 PM Complete proceedings are recorded. These are action minutes; a full video is available online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. Accessing The Meeting 1. Call To Order Chair Slate called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Of Commissioners Present: Commissioner Donaghue, Commissioner Gilpin-Hayes, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner Jessen, Commissioner Lyle, Commissioner Marshall, and Chair Slate Absent: (None) Staff: Jason Hade, Planning Manager Terri Asano, Development Services Coordinator Mary Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Bonique Emerson, Precision Civil Engineering Shin Tu, Precision Civil Engineering 3. Pledge Of Allegiance 4. Reference To Fundamental Rights Of Public 5. Presentations 6. Adoption Of Agenda On a motion of Commissioner Lyle, seconded by Commissioner Jessen, the Commission approved the Adoption of the Agenda, as presented, by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioner Donaghue, Commissioner Gilpin-Hayes, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner Jessen, Commissioner Lyle, Commissioner Marshall, and Chair Slate

2 Noes: (None) 7. Opportunities For Public Comments 8. Written Comment 9. Public Comment 10. Consent Calendar 10.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 14, 2025 08-14-25 DRAFT MINUTES On a motion of Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Lyle, the Commission approved the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as presented, by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioner Donaghue, Commissioner Gilpin-Hayes, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner Jessen, Commissioner Lyle, Commissioner Marshall, and Chair Slate Noes: (None) 11. Business Items 11.A BENICIA GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE RECOMMENDED ACTION: This agenda item outlines the City's approach and timeline for updating the Benicia General Plan Circulation Element. Recommendation: Accept the report and public comment. No action is requested. Staff Report 1. Public Comments Received as of October 2, 2025 Bonique Emerson from Precision Civil Engineering gave a presentation. Commissioners asked clarifying questions regarding the definition of Level of Service (LOS), how the LOS accounts for future development and truck traffic at the refinery site, and whether changes to off-ramps will be considered. Staff and Ms. Emerson replied. 11B. OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING DISCUSSION

3 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Annual review and discussion of open government laws and transparency requirements as mandated by the Brown Act and the Benicia Municipal Code. The purpose of this item is for staff and board members to discuss the training content and address any related questions or issues. There were no questions or concerns related to the training. 12. Communication From Staff And Members Jason Hade, Planning Manager, announced that the City Council upheld the Planning Commission’s decision granting a use permit to establish a youth center. Mr. Hade also announced that the next meeting will be held on November 13, 2025. 13. Adjournment Chair Slate adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

BENICIA PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA October 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 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 or 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 Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for discussion or explanation is received from the Planning Commission or a member of the public by submitting a speaker slip for that COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86100071423?pwd=MmFueGROMEJjMmExTlp3VzJsZ294dz09 Meeting ID: 861 0007 1423 Password: 942044 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 1

item. Any Item identified as Public Hearing has been placed on the Consent Calendar because it as not generated any public interest or dissent. However, if any member of the public wishes to comment on a Public Hearing item, or would like the item placed on the regular agenda, please notify the Development Services Department Staff either prior to or at the Planning Commission meeting, prior to the reading of the Consent Calendar. 10.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 14, 2025 11. BUSINESS ITEMS 11.A BENICIA GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE RECOMMENDED ACTION: This agenda item outlines the City's approach and timeline for updating the Benicia General Plan Circulation Element. Recommendation: Accept the report and public comment. No action is requested. 11.B OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING DISCUSSION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Annual review and discussion of open government laws and transparency requirements as mandated by the Brown Act and the Benicia Municipal Code. The purpose of this item is for staff and board members to discuss the training content and address any related questions or issues. 12. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF AND MEMBERS 13. ADJOURNMENT 08-14-25 DRAFT MINUTES Staff Report 1. Public Comments Received as of October 2, 2025 2

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 3