City Council

1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 2025 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 East L Street, complete proceedings of which are recorded. These are action minutes; a full video is available online at www.ci.benicia.ca.us/agendas. COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION 1) CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.) 2) CONVENE OPEN SESSION 3) ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Absent: Vice Mayor Macenski 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5) REFERENCE TO THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC 6) ANNOUNCEMENTS 6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS 7) PROCLAMATIONS 8) APPOINTMENTS 8.A MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF BRETT NELSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Resolution - Brett Nelson - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 25-82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF BRETT NELSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027 8.B MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN ROBINSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

2 Resolution - Bryan Robinson - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 25-83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN ROBINSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2026 8.C MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COOPER MINETTI TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Resolution - Cooper Minetti - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 25-84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF COOPER MINETTI TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2029 8.D MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL MATTHEW FENTRESS TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Resolution - Daniel Matthew Fentress - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 25-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL MATTHEW FENTRESS TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2028 8.E MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID LINDSAY TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Resolution - David Lindsay - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 25-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID LINDSAY TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2029 8.F MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LARS ANDERSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Resolution - Lars Anderson - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 25-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF LARS

3 ANDERSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027 8.G MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF PETER CIRISCIOLI TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Resolution - Peter Ciriscioli - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission RESOLUTION NO. 24-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF PETER CIRISCIOLI TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2028 On motion of Mayor Young, Council approved the adoption of Resolutions 25-82, 25-83, 25-84, 25-85, 25-86, 25-87, and 25-88, on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Noes: (None) 9) PRESENTATIONS 10) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mario Giuliani, City Manager, stated that Business Items 15.A and 15.B would be heard in reverse order, with Item 15.B being heard first On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the Adoption of the Agenda, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Noes: (None) 11) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS 12) WRITTEN COMMENT 13) PUBLIC COMMENT None 14) CONSENT CALENDAR Council pulled Items 14.B, 14.C, 14.D, and 14.F for discussion.

4 14.A MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 14.B ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR PLANNING ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING PLANNING MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS Staff Report - Planning Master Service Agreements RESOLUTION NO. 25-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR PLANNING ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING PLANNING MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS, EACH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $325,000, AUTHORIZING UP TO ONE 2-YEAR RENEWAL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY TASK ORDER, WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT IS WITHIN THE TOTAL AUTHORITY OF THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT Council and Staff discussed the agreements not being standardized, the varying bids, the cost of the agreements, the scope of services, concern about placing more terms on the contracts limiting the contractor pool, looking into standardized agreements in the future, the reason for having on-call agreements, billing procedures, the need for a continued review of the procurement process, and concern regarding having multiple contracts with certain vendors. Public Comment: None Council Member Birdseye made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 14.B, 14.C, and 14.D 1. Resolution - Award of Planning Master Service Agreements 2. 4LEAF, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 3. BAE Urban Economics, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 4. CSG Consultants, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 5. ECOnorthwest - Master Service Agreement 6. FCS International, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 7. GHD Inc. - Master Service Agreement 8. Good City Company - Master Service Agreement 9. PlaceWorks, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 10. Raimi and Associates - Master Service Agreement 11. Raney Planning & Management - Master Service Agreement 12. Ratcliffe Consulting - Master Service Agreement

5 On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolutions 25-89, 25-90, and 25-91, on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott Noes: Mayor Young 14.C ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING SAFETY ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING BUILDING SAFETY MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS Staff Report - Building Master Service Agreements RESOLUTION NO. 25-90 0- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING SAFETY ON- CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING BUILDING SAFETY MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS, EACH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $325,000, AUTHORIZING UP TO ONE 2-YEAR RENEWAL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY TASK ORDER, WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT IS WITHIN THE TOTAL AUTHORITY OF THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT Staff and Council discussed this item under Item 14.B. 1. Resolution - Award of Building Safety Master Service Agreements 2. 4LEAF - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 3. CSG Consultants - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 4. TRB and Associates - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 5. True North Compliance Services - Prof. Services Master Service Agreement 6. 4LEAF - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 7. CSG Consultants - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 8. TRB and Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 9. TRB and Associates - Refinery Professional Services Master Service Agreement 14.D ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 25-91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS, EACH IN AN AMOUNT

6 NOT TO EXCEED $325,000, AUTHORIZING UP TO ONE 2-YEAR RENEWAL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY TASK ORDER, WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT IS WITHIN THE TOTAL AUTHORITY OF THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT Staff and Council discussed this item under Item 14.B. Staff Report - Development Engineering Master Service Agreements 1. Resolution - Award of Development Engineering Master Service Agreements 2. 4LEAF - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 3. CSG Consultants - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 4. Gray-Bowen-Scott - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 5. TRB and Associates - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 6. 4LEAF - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 7. Ghirardelli Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement.pdf 8. Kennedy & Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 9. TRB and Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 14.E TEMPORARY RELIEF OF THE SOUND AMPLIFICATION REGULATIONS FOR AN EVENT AT LUCCA'S BAR AND GRILL, 439 FIRST STREET, ON SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025 Staff Report - Temporary Relief of Sound Amplification for 439 First Street 1. Resolution - Temporary Relief from Sound Amplification RESOLUTION NO. 25-92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA GRANTING TEMPORARY RELIEF OF THE SOUND AMPLIFICATION USE REGULATIONS SECTION 8.20.080 BMC FOR AN EVENT HELD AT LUCCA’S BAR AND GRILL ON SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025 14.F INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE BENICIA CITYWIDE PARKS, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 RESOLUTION NO. 25-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE BENICIA CITYWIDE PARKS, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 Public Comment: 1. Bob Berman - Mr. Berman discussed concerns regarding this item. He would like development, operation and maintenance of walking and hiking trails to be included.

7 2. Lori Grundman - Ms. Grundman stated that she supports our parks but does not support this item without a sunset clause. 3. Michael Hayes - Mr. Hayes stated that the mechanism for the funding of this may not be the best. Staff and Council discussed how decisions regarding hiking trails, shade structures, etc. would be made, the fact that this action has been years in the making, how projects would be decided on, the timing of the Prop 218 process, and the outreach process. Mario Giuliani, City Manager, noted that the resolution could be amended to include the statement about hiking trails. Staff Report - Intent to Initiate Proceedings Citywide PLLAD 1. Resolution - Intent to Initiate Proceedings On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Mayor Young, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 25-93, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Noes: (None) 14.G APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended, on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Noes: (None) 15) BUSINESS ITEMS 15.A CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN 2025-26 Sarah Shawky, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Council and Staff discussed the work plan. Public Comment: None Staff Report - City Council Work Plan 2025-26

8 1. Work Plan FY 2025-26 2. City of Benicia 5-Year Strategic Plan and Resiliency Plan On motion of Council Member Birdseye, seconded by Mayor Young, Council approved by minute order, City Council's Work Plan for FY 2025-26, and direct staff to provide regular progress updates., on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Noes: (None) 15.B CONTINUATION OF APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON A DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR 106 WEST J STREET RESOLUTION NO. 25-94 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BENICIA GRANTING THE APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION DENYING A DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR 106 WEST J STREET Suzanne Thorsen, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item. Jason Hade, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report. Public Comment: 1. Steffan Schultz - Mr. Schultz offered to cover costs to have records for the property updated and requested a retro permit be approved and fees waived. Staff and Council discussed whether paying for those updates was necessary, what fees had been incurred so far, and the permit process. Staff Report - 106 West J Street 1. Resolution - Grant Appeal - PC Decision Upholding HPRC Decision Deny Design Rev App 106 West J St 2. City Council Staff Report from April 2, 2024 3. Minutes from April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting On motion of Mayor Young, seconded by Council Member Scott, Council approved the adoption of Resolution 25-94, on a roll call by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Birdseye, Council Member Largaespada, Council Member Scott, Mayor Young Noes: (None)

9 16) ADJOURNMENT (9:00 P.M.) Mayor Young adjourned the meeting in honor of Donna Glassford, at 8:09 p.m. Deputy City Clerk

BENICIA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Benicia City Hall, Council Chambers 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 1. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.) 2. CONVENE OPEN SESSION 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. 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. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6.A MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Young is maintaining an open office on the first and third Mondays of the month (except holidays) in the Mayor's office of City Hall from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Other meeting times may be scheduled through City Hall by calling 707-746-4200. 7. PROCLAMATIONS 8. APPOINTMENTS 8.A MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF BRETT NELSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8.B MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN ROBINSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8.C MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COOPER MINETTI TO THE INDUSTRIAL COURTESY ZOOM PARTICIPATION https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88508047557?pwd=cHRsZlBrYlphU3pkODcycytmcFR2UT09 Meeting ID: 885 0804 7557 Password: 449303 Phone: 1 669 900 9128 Resolution - Brett Nelson - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Resolution - Bryan Robinson - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission 1

SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8.D MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL MATTHEW FENTRESS TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8.E MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID LINDSAY TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8.F MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LARS ANDERSON TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8.G MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF PETER CIRISCIOLI TO THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 9. PRESENTATIONS 10. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 11. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS How to Submit Public Comments for this City Council meeting: Besides appearing in person and offering public comments, members of the public may provide public comment via Zoom, or to the City Clerk by email at lwolfe@ci.benicia.ca.us. Any comment submitted to the City Clerk should indicate to which item of the agenda the comment relates to. Specific information follows: - Comments received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be electronically forwarded to the City Council and posted on the City's website. 12. WRITTEN COMMENT 13. PUBLIC COMMENT 14. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for removal or explanation is received from a Council Member, Staff or member of the public. Items removed from the Consent Calendar shall be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Calendar. 14.A MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING 14.B ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR PLANNING ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING PLANNING MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS Resolution - Cooper Minetti - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Resolution - Daniel Matthew Fentress - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Resolution - David Lindsay - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Resolution - Lars Anderson - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission Resolution - Peter Ciriscioli - Industrial Safety Citizen Oversight Commission June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 2

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) accepting the proposals for planning on-call services (Exhibit A), authorizing the City Manager to sign agreements on behalf of the City with eleven different firms for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027, not to exceed $325,000 per firm with the option for up to one 2-year renewal and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any task order, without further action by the City Council, that is within the total authority of the master service agreement. 14.C ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING SAFETY ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING BUILDING SAFETY MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) accepting the proposals for building safety on-call services (Exhibit A), authorizing the City Manager to sign agreements on behalf of the City with seven firms for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027, not to exceed $325,000 per firm with the option for up to one 2-year renewal and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any task order, without further action by the City Council that is within the total authority of the master service agreement. 14.D ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING ON-CALL SERVICES AND AWARDING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) accepting the proposals for development engineering on-call services (Exhibit A), authorizing the City Manager to sign agreements on behalf of the City with eight firms for a Staff Report - Planning Master Service Agreements 1. Resolution - Award of Planning Master Service Agreements 2. 4LEAF, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 3. BAE Urban Economics, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 4. CSG Consultants, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 5. ECOnorthwest - Master Service Agreement 6. FCS International, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 7. GHD Inc. - Master Service Agreement 8. Good City Company - Master Service Agreement 9. PlaceWorks, Inc. - Master Service Agreement 10. Raimi and Associates - Master Service Agreement 11. Raney Planning & Management - Master Service Agreement 12. Ratcliffe Consulting - Master Service Agreement Staff Report - Building Master Service Agreements 1. Resolution - Award of Building Safety Master Service Agreements 2. 4LEAF - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 3. CSG Consultants - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 4. TRB and Associates - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 5. True North Compliance Services - Prof. Services Master Service Agreement 6. 4LEAF - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 7. CSG Consultants - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 8. TRB and Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 9. TRB and Associates - Refinery Professional Services Master Service Agreement 3

two-year term expiring June 30, 2027, not to exceed $325,000 per firm with the option for up to one 2-year renewal and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any task order, without further action by the City Council that is within the total authority of the master service agreement. 14.E TEMPORARY RELIEF OF THE SOUND AMPLIFICATION REGULATIONS FOR AN EVENT AT LUCCA'S BAR AND GRILL, 439 FIRST STREET, ON SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) granting temporary relief from the sound amplification regulations of BMC Section 8.20.080. 14.F INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE BENICIA CITYWIDE PARKS, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Benicia Parks, Landscape and Lighting District, Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. 14.G APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA 15. BUSINESS ITEMS 15.A CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN 2025-26 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt, by minute order only, the City Council's Work Plan for FY 2025-26 (Attachment 1) and direct staff to provide regular progress updates. 15.B CONTINUATION OF APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON A DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR 106 WEST J STREET Staff Report - Development Engineering Master Service Agreements 1. Resolution - Award of Development Engineering Master Service Agreements 2. 4LEAF - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 3. CSG Consultants - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 4. Gray-Bowen-Scott - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 5. TRB and Associates - Professional Services Master Service Agreement 6. 4LEAF - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 7. Ghirardelli Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement.pdf 8. Kennedy & Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement 9. TRB and Associates - Staff Augmentation Master Service Agreement Staff Report - Temporary Relief of Sound Amplification for 439 First Street 1. Resolution - Temporary Relief from Sound Amplification Staff Report - Intent to Initiate Proceedings Citywide PLLAD 1. Resolution - Intent to Initiate Proceedings Staff Report - City Council Work Plan 2025-26 1. Work Plan FY 2025-26 2. City of Benicia 5-Year Strategic Plan and Resiliency Plan 4

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) granting the appeal and overturning the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the HPRC decision to deny the Design Review application for 106 West J Street, after a public hearing and determination that the action is exempt from CEQA. 16. ADJOURNMENT (9:00 P.M.) Staff Report - 106 West J Street 1. Resolution - Grant Appeal - PC Decision Upholding HPRC Decision Deny Design Rev App 106 West J St 2. City Council Staff Report from April 2, 2024 3. Minutes from April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting 5

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