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
6:30 PMTuesday, May 24, 2022
In-Person in Council Chambers or
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To view webcast of meetings, live or on demand, go to the City's website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us I. SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION – 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
Present: 5 -
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tang announced the item listed on the agenda to be discussed in closed session. Mr. Tang also notated the Claimant's name is spelled Velasco.
Mayor Bailey recessed the meeting into closed session.
1. 22-184 Conference With Legal Counsel - Liability Claim (Government Code Section 54956.95) In one (1) matter.
Claimant: Velasquez- Claim #GL-014171
IV. REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 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
City Attorney Tang identified item discussed in closed session and stated
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there are no final or reportable actions to report.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Bailey called for a moment of silence to observe the loss of life at the Robb Elementary School shooting.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-185 Presentation from West Contra Costa Unified School District Board Trustee, Jamela Smith-Folds
This presentation item was postponed to a future regular meeting date.
2. 22-188 Farewell to Community Development Director, Robert Reber City Manager Hall and Councilmembers provided comment to outgoing Community Development Director Robert Reber.
3. 22-189 Welcome to the new Community Development Director, Tim Rood City Manager Hall and Councilmembers provided comment welcoming new Community Development Director Tim Rood.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mayor Bailey announced request to move Discussion Item XIII.4 to be discussed as the first item under this agenda section.
City Manager Hall had no further additions or deletions.
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Carmen Rodriguez; Frank Hahn; Sarah Creeley; Tanya Little; Susan Keeffe
This time is reserved for members of the public to address issues not included in the agenda. In accordance with the Brown Act, Council will refer to staff any matters brought before them at this time, and those matters may be placed on a future agenda.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 22-181 All-Electric Building Ordinance
Amendments to the Hercules Municipal Code, Title 9 - Building Regulations, modifying Chapter 5 - Electrical Code
Presentation by Community Development Director Robert Reber.
Councilmembers provided comments and concerns.
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Public Speakers: Frank Hahn; Igor Tregub; Tanya Little
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to introduce Ordinance No. 539. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, and Mayor D. Bailey3 - Nay: Council Member D. Romero, and Council Member C. Kelley2 - XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member C. Kelley, seconded by Council Member D. Romero, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion passed. 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. 22-183 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022.
Approved.
2. 22-178 Emergency Declaration Extension
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing virtual city council, commission and committee meetings during a declared state of emergency pursuant to government code 54953 (AB 361).
Approved.
3. 22-177 AB 1276 - Single-Use Foodware Reduction Enforcement Requirements
Recommendation: Waive the Second Reading and Approve Final Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Title 5, Chapter 12, Sections 5-12.01 to 5-12.06 to the Hercules Municipal Code Regulating the Provision of Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments.
Approved.
4. 22-179 Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2022 Recommendation: Accept the investment report for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
Approved.
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-186 Adoption of City Council Strategic Plan 2022-2023 and Multi-Year Priorities
Recommendation: Receive and file report on Strategic Planning Workshop and adopt by Resolution the Hercules City Council 2022-2023 and Multi-Year Priorities.
Presentation by City Manager Dante Hall and Christine Butterfield of Management Partners. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
A motion was made by Council Member C. Kelley, seconded by Council Member T. Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 2022-040. The motion passed. 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. 22-175 Program Design Considerations for Yiftee Digital Gift Card Pilot Program
Recommendation: Approve the Yiftee Pilot Digital Card program components and implementation measures.
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato and Sandra Meyer of HdL.
Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-041. 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. 22-187 Contract with Contra Costa County to Provide Animal Control Services
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an updated agreement with the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department ("Animal Services").
Presentation by Steve Burdo of Contra Costa County Animal Services Department. Councilmembers and Staff provided comments. City Attorney Tang mentions a typo in the last recital of resolution to change the meeting type from "emergency" to "regular".
Public Speakers: Lisa Kirk; Annie Wright; Lisa Fulton; Wild Life; Written Communications Received By: Lisa Kwietniak; Bonnie Andrews; Lisa Kirk MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 2022-042. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
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Nay: Council Member D. Romero1 -
4. 22-182 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.
Item moved to be heard first. Presentation by City Clerk Lauren Berges.
Councilmembers provided comment. The Pan-African Flag will be raised on June 17th, with a small public ceremony, and flown until June 24th.
Public Speakers: Marna Pantsil-Anning; Sarah Creeley; Susan Keeffe; Tanya Little; Written Comments Received by: Marna Pantsil-Anning XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Cordell Hindler
XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Hall announces the Executive Leadership Team will be discussing the newly implemented strategic goals and priorities tomorrow, May 25th. Mr. Hall also announces the two upcoming Community Waterfront Master Plan Workshops scheduled for June 7th (virtual) and June 15th (in-person).
Councilmembers report out on local and regional meetings and events.
No future agenda items requested.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 10:13 pm.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Berges, CMC
City Clerk
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