Kari Birdseye
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:25:05
- Avg per meeting
- 4:29
- Segments
- 826
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Top issues during term (12)(Public Safety)
Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance annual review
The program invoiced $81,736 in first-year fees against roughly $560,000 in costs, targeting 50% cost recovery.
El Niño Emergency Declaration and Flood Preparedness
About $1.8 million for the emergency sewer repair, funded from wastewater operating and capital accounts.
Interim Police Chief Leadership Gap
Interim chief paid $127.12/hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.
Fishing ban at Benicia Marina boat launch float
Alcohol and Tobacco Retail Regulations
City litigation matters
Proposition 64 Public Safety Grant for Police Department
$1 million over five years with no city match; $375,400 hits the FY27 police budget.
Animal Control Services and Off-Leash Dogs
The agreement is not to exceed $245,000 for FY27 and FY28.
Fire department response charges
No fee increases; charges only apply in extreme negligence or arson cases at the chief's discretion.
Families in Transition volunteer shortage
Homeless coordinated entry system funding
Benicia's share of the funding rises 3% annually through 2028.
New police traffic enforcement vehicles
Your tax dollars fund two new police vehicles plus outfitting and in-car cameras.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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