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At a glance: consent items approved and Columbus Parkway rezoning introduced on first reading

Benicia City Council · January 21, 2025
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Summary

The council approved the consent calendar (minutes, highway safety/guardrail acceptance, authority to examine tax records and a waiver of ordinance readings) and introduced the Columbus Parkway rezoning ordinance by title (first reading waived); second reading scheduled for Feb. 4.

The Benicia City Council approved four consent‑calendar items without public discussion, including approval of minutes, acceptance of a highway safety/guardrail upgrade project, authorization to examine sales and use tax records for audit purposes, and a blanket waiver of ordinance reading where applicable.

After the consent calendar vote the council held a public hearing on the Columbus Parkway rezoning and introduced an ordinance implementing Housing Element Program 2.04. The council approved the EIR addendum and moved to read the ordinance by title only and waive full reading; the first reading passed on a unanimous roll call and a second reading is scheduled for Feb. 4. No other formal actions requiring council direction were taken during the meeting.