Does Benicia give a hoot? That question will be answered if the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Commission accepts an Owl Box Pilot Program at Wednesday’s meeting. According to a staff report by Theron Jones, parks supervisor and city arborist, the Owl Box Pilot Program is an Integrated Pest Management Program that provides shelter for nesting […]
Commission approves alcohol prohibition in parks amendment
The Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Commission unanimously voted to add an amendment to Title 12 of the Benicia Municipal Code, taking the first step to prohibit alcohol in parks without a permit. It will next be submitted to the City Council for approval. The amendment is intended to remove the allowance of alcoholic beverages and […]
Letters: Proposed sculpture and alcohol in parks
Support for sculpture How wonderful if all the good citizens of Benicia could have been at the Tuesday, March 6, City Council meeting. There were fabulous art ideas for Benicia city streets presented by the Arts Council. They would have also seen pictures of the exquisite sculpture, “Neptune’s Daughter,” which has been donated to the […]
Commission to vote on alcohol in public parks
Those wishing to bring beer or wine to their family picnics in Benicia parks might have to obtain a special permit if the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Commission votes to amend the city ordinance to prohibit the allowance of alcohol in city parks without special permits. According to a staff report by Police Chief Erik […]
City seeking applicants for open positions on commissions, boards
For those looking to become more involved in their community and possibly make a difference in the new year, the city is seeking applicants for a variety of open positions on commissions and boards. The positions are available to any Benicia resident who fills out a form and drops them off in the city clerk’s […]
Parks commission will discuss changes to ordinance regarding dogs in city parks
Dogs are on the agenda for the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 12. The commission will discuss the cost of changing Ordinance No. 76-18 which prohibits dogs within city parks. In 1978, the Benicia City Council adopted Ordinance No. 76-18, which only allowed dogs in city parks for the sole purpose […]