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
6:00 PMTuesday, June 28, 2022
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JOINT MEETING OF THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL AND HERCULES PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY
To view webcast of meetings, live or on demand, go to the City's website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us I. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING - CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 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 -
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tang announced the closed session items and Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting into closed session.
1. 22-216 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Conference With Labor Negotiators - City Negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Edwin Gato, Director of Finance; Boonmanus Seelapasay, Human Resources Administrator; relative to the following employee groups:
a. Teamsters Local 315 Employee Organizations
b. Hercules Police Officers Association
c. Hercules Senior Manager Employee Group
d. Confidential Unrepresented Employee Group
e. Mid Management Employee Group
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2. 22-217 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employment Title: Chief of Police
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 reported that there is no final or reportable action on the closed session items.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Bailey requested a moment of silence for Johnnie Griffin, Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin's grandmother and a friend to Hercules, who passed away on June 7th.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-197 Presentation from West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hurst and Board Trustee, Jamela Smith-Folds Presentation by Dr. Chris Hurst of West Contra Costa County Unified School District. Board Trustee Jamela Smith-Folds provided comment.
Councilmembers provided comment.
2. 22-208 Presentation by Contra Costa Transportation Authority Executive Director Tim Haile
Presentation by CCTA Executive Director Tim Haile. Councilmembers provided comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager Hall had no additions or deletions.
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 22-213 Ordinance to amendment the Hercules Municipal Code, adding Title 10 Chapter 2 Article 9 Urban Lot Split and Title 13 Chapter 36-36
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Two Unit Development
Recommendation: Adopt proposed amendments to the Hercules Municipal Code, Land Use and Zoning Code sections to establish regulations for subdivision and two-unit developments to comply with SB 9.
Presentation by Community Development Director Tim Rood.
Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to introduce the ordinance and waive the first reading. 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. 22-209 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Hold Public Hearings for LLAD Nos. 83-2, 2002-1, 2002-2, 2004-1, and 2005-1 and Adopt Resolutions Confirming Diagrams and Assessments for LLAD Nos. 83-2, 2002-1, 2002-2, 2004-1, and 2005-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/23
Recommendation:
1. Hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the assessments for Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 for the City of Hercules Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
2. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2022/23 for the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
3. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2022/23 for the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
4. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2022/23 for the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
5. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2022/23 for the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Presentation by Director of Public Works Mike Roberts. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
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MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 2022-047. 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 2022-048. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Nay: Council Member D. Romero1 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Romero, to adopt Resolution 2022-049. 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 2022-050. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member T. Grimsley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Nay: Council Member D. Romero1 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Romero, to adopt Resolution 2022-051. 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. 22-210 Public Hearing on Approving Additions, Deletions and Adjustments to the Master Fee Schedule with Said Additions, Deletions and Adjustments to become effective July 1, 2022
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive a staff report, take public testimony, close the public hearing and consider adopting a Resolution approving the Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2022 Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato. Councilmembers
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provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Romero, to adopt Resolution 2022-052. 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 -
4. 22-211 Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2022-23 City of Hercules Budget Plan Including the First Year of the Five-Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Budget
Recommendation: Open the continued public hearing, receive a staff report, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and adopt the following Resolutions:
a) Approving the FY 2022-23 City of Hercules Budget Plan which includes the first year (2022-23 Fiscal Year) of the Five-Year (2023-2027 Fiscal Years) Capital Improvement Budget and making certain designations and fund balance adjustments, approving (29) annual contracts for services in a total amount of $4,720,936.
b) Approving the FY 2022-23 Hercules Public Financing Authority Budget Plan Consisting of Debt Service in the amount of $1,971,526. c) Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the FY 2022-23 in accordance with Proposition 111 and Article X111B.
d) Amending the Statement of Financial Principles and Policies.
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato. No public comment.
Councilmembers provided direction on the following: To increase special events allocation by $10,000 and request that the Chamber of Commerce provide a report to the City Council on activities supported by City funds.
The CIP funding status changed from public benefit fee to unfunded.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 2022-053. 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 Council Member Romero, to adopt Resolution 2022-054. 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 Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 2022-055. 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 Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-056. 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 -
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Romero, to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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. 22-212 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2022.
Approved.
2. 22-206 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.
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS - NONE
XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment.
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XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Director of Public Works Mike Roberts reported out on the Household Hazardous Waste event that happened on June, 25th. Parks and Recreation Director Christopher Roke made an announcement on the upcoming 4th of July festivities. Councilmembers reported out on local and regional meetings and events.
Mayor Bailey requested a future agenda item to discuss our Sister City program. Mayor Bailey also requested a future agenda item to discuss the allocation of the monetary donations received at the Community Clean-up Day.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 9:51 pm.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Berges, CMC
City Clerk
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