111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547City of Hercules
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Mayor Dion Bailey
Vice Mayor Alexander Walker-Griffin
Council Member Dan Romero
Council Member Chris Kelley
Council Member Tiffany Grimsley
Dante Hall, City Manager
Patrick Tang, City Attorney
Lauren Berges, City Clerk
7:00 PMTuesday, May 10, 2022
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I. SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - NONE
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
IV. REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Mayor Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
Present: 5 -
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
There was no moment of silence.
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VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-163 Proclamation Recognizing May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mayor Bailey read the Proclamation into the record.
2. 22-160 National Library Week 2022 Presentation
Presentation by Alison Peters, Hercules Library Manager.
Councilmembers provided comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager Hall had no further additions or deletions.
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public speakers: Phil Simmons, Giorgio Cosentino, Dr. Moto, Sue Pricco, William Henderson
Written public comments were received by: Claudio Pinto, Debbie Schatmeier, Marie Bowman
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 22-156 Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy Recommendation: Introduction of an ordinance adopting Hercules Police Department Policy No. 709: Military Equipment, Acquisition, Funding, and Use.
Presentation by Chief William Imboden. Councilmembers provided comment.
Public Speakers: Carol Most, William Henderson
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to introduce Ordinance No. 537 for adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
2. 22-154 AB 1276 Single-Use Plastics Reduction Enforcement Requirements Recommendation: Waive the First Reading and Approve for Introduction an Ordinance Implementing AB 1276 Single-use Plastics Reduction Enforcement.
Presentation by City Attorney Patrick Tang. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to introduce Ordinance No. 538 for adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
3. 22-155 Public Hearing Regarding Possible Charter City Measure for the November 8, 2022 General Election
Recommendation: Receive and discuss staff report, open the public hearing, take public comment, and provide staff with further direction regarding a potential November 8, 2022 ballot measure to become a charter city.
Presentation by City Attorney Ben Fay of Jarvis Fay. City Manager Hall provided comment. Councilmembers and staff discuss the public hearing process, Charter City logistics, and a potential Charter City ballot measure for November 8, 2022.
Public Speakers: Eric Meyers, Phil Simmons, Wally Moore, William Henderson, Sue Picco, Susan Keeffe, Sherry McCoy, Cordell Hindler, Tanya Little
Councilmember Grimsley made a motion to close the public hearing, second by Councilmember Kelley, Ayes: Councilmembers Grimsley, Kelley, Romero, Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, Mayor Bailey.
Not further action was taken. The next public hearing is scheduled for June 14, 2022.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt this . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
1. 22-162 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022.
Approved.
2. 22-157 Automated Closed Captioning and Language Translation for Public Meetings
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed quote from Link Electronics for automated closed captioning and translation equipment for an amount not to exceed $49,617.09 and to appropriate the necessary funding.
Approved.
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-161 Introduction of the proposed FY 22-23 General Fund and Other Restricted funds budget
Recommendation: Receive an introduction on the proposed FY 22-23 General Fund and Other Restricted funds budget
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato. Councilmembers provided comment. The following direction was given to staff to address policy questions: 1. The City Council requests to set aside ARPA funding for eligible non-profit grants - Social programs expense increase to $50,000; Business assistance grants and business rental assistance grants expense increase to $300,000 (with a notice of when $100,000 worth of disbursements have been made). 2. The Council agrees the reserve policy should be increased to 25%. 3. The Council agrees that a funding model be put in place to fund long-term capital improvement projects from existing resources and operating transfers into capital improvement reserves. The additional policy questions will be coming back to council for further discussion.
City Attorney Tang raises a procedural issue in the interest of time, 10:51 p.m., under adopted City Council rule 3.7
Public speakers: William Henderson, Tanya Little
Motion to table the item to move on to Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts by Councilmember Romero, Second by Councilmember Kelley. Ayes: Councilmembers Grimsley, Kelley, Romero, Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, Mayor Bailey.
2. 22-159 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Recommendation: Adopt the following resolutions:
a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer ’s Report and declaring the City Council ’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 within the City of Hercules for Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 28, 2022;
b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council ’s intention to levy
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and collect assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 within the City of Hercules Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 28, 2022;
c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council ’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 within the City of Hercules for Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 28, 2022;
d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council ’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 within the City of Hercules for Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 28, 2022; and
e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council ’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 within the City of Hercules for Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 28, 2022.
Motion to table this item to continue the FY22-23 General Fund and Other Restricted Funds discussion by Councilmember Romero, Second by Councilmember Grimsley. Ayes: Councilmembers Grimsley, Kelley, Romber, Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, Mayor Bailey.
Presentation by Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mike Roberts and Ed Espinoza of Francisco and Associates. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment. Councilmembers set the CPI increase at 3% for all LLADs/Zones.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 2022-034. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-035. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
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MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 2022-036. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 2022-037. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-034. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley 5 -
3. 22-158 Discussion Regarding Juneteenth Commemoration and Administrative Requirements for Display of a Ceremonial Pan-African or Juneteenth Flag
Recommendation: Receive report, discuss, and provide direction to staff.
City Attorney Tang announces this discussion item will be postponed to the May 24, 2022 meeting pursuant to the Council's adopted rules that no new items will be discussed after 11 p.m.
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XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment.
XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No announcements were made.
Councilmember Romero requests a future agenda item to receive a Filipino Independence Day proclamation.
Councilmember Grimsley requests a future agenda item to receive a presentation from the West Contra Costa County Board Trustee, Jamela Smith-Folds
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourns the meeting at 11:26 p.m.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Berges, CMC
City Clerk
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