Lionel Largaespada
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 3:10:35
- Avg per meeting
- 9:32
- Segments
- 2117
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Top issues during term (20)
FY26/27 Capital Improvement Program
$21,543,000 in FY26/27 capital spending, much of it from the general fund, enterprise funds, gas tax, and Measure F.
Data center zoning regulations
No direct cost, but future data centers could add water, power and noise burdens the new rules are meant to manage.
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.
BCAMP Air Monitoring Program Funding Crisis
BCAMP needs replacement funding for a lost $5 million grant to keep operating past January 1.
El Niño Emergency Declaration and Flood Preparedness
About $1.8 million for the emergency sewer repair, funded from wastewater operating and capital accounts.
Valero site redevelopment review funding
About $10.5 million in combined general fund and utility revenue losses projected from the refinery closure.
Sidewalk vending permit fees
Minimal fiscal impact — the program's administrative fines aren't designed to raise revenue, and a permit fee will be set before it takes effect.
Bay Area Air District community grant funds
Up to $35 million for the city and $10 million for the school district from the air district.
Benicia Marina Breakwater Repairs
Total project cost about $4.5 million, including $650,000 from Marina Fund balance and $3.3 million released from city reserves.
Right-of-Way Vacation at 650 East N Street
The vacated land will be sold to the adjacent owner at appraised value, generating modest revenue for the city.
Library Financials and Staffing
The amendment allocates $1,600 this fiscal year and $800 next fiscal year from existing fund balance — no new city money.
Solid Waste Franchise Transition
Rates will be recalculated under a Prop 218 process with index adjustments capped at 6% per year.
Bay Area Air District grant applications
Up to $5 million in grant funds for resident rebates, with no local match required.
Art Gallery Policy Revision
Artists who sell work from the gallery donate 25% of the sale price to the library.
General Plan Circulation Element Update
Two-step policy proposals for 2027 goal setting
Several proposals would draw on limited staff time and, in the sidewalk case, a suggested $100,000 slice of gas tax money.
Interim Police Chief Leadership Gap
Interim chief paid $127.12/hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.
Southern Pacific Railroad Depot project management costs
The construction contract is $192,559.65 (Amport settlement funds, not general tax money), and the contested management fee is $90,500 — potentially coming down after re-bids.
Proposed limited charter and Real Property Transfer Tax
Estimated to bring in $230,000-$250,000 a year at first, growing to about $3.3 million by 2050 — money the city says it needs to close a structural deficit and cover $200+ million in deferred maintenance.
November 2026 Ballot Measures X, Y and Z
These measures supply roughly a third of city services funding; better transparency could bolster confidence for future revenue asks.
Decisions during term (131)
Recorded while Largaespada was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Agenda
Amendments to BMC Title 17 (Zoning) for Data Centers — Ordinance No. 26-4
Consent Calendar (14.B — waiver of ordinance readings)
CalPERS Retired Annuitant Certifications — Resolutions 26-104 and 26-105
Declaration of Local Emergency — El Niño Season, Resolution 26-106
Consent Calendar: VBR Review Services, OpenGov Agreement, Curb Ramp Acceptance, Ordinance Readings
Fishing Restrictions at Benicia Marina Boat Launch Float (14.D)
Valero Standstill Agreement and $5.25 Million State Community Benefit (15.A)
Sidewalk Vending Permit Fee (15.B)
Introduction of Data Center Zoning Ordinance (15.C)
PROCLAMATION - UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2026
PROCLAMATION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH OCTOBER 2026
Adoption of Consent Calendar (September 10, 2026 minutes)
Eastern Gateway Infrastructure Master Plan and General Plan Circulation Element Update
Adoption of the Agenda
Approval of Consent Calendar (including June 17, 2026 minutes)
Election of Chair — Commissioner Lindsay
Election of Vice Chair — Commissioner Nelson
Election of Secretary — Commissioner Minetti
Creation of Public Education and Outreach Ad Hoc Committee
Voting record (104)
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Adoption of the Agenda, as presented
Second Reading and Adoption of the above Ordinance, as presented
adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended
adoption of Resolutions 26-104 and 26-105, as presented
adoption of Resolution 26-106, as presented
Introduction and First Reading of the above Ordinance, as presented
Railroad Depot Construction Management Contract (Item 14.H)
Supported the lower-cost alternative while wanting to keep the project moving.