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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, August 9, 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 – 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Public Speakers: Cordell Hindler
III. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
1. 22-254 Commission Interviews
Recommendation: Conduct interviews for eligible candidates which have applied for the Hercules Finance Commission.
Councilmembers conducted interview of Terrell Kingwood for the Hercules Finance Commission.
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
None.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Romero
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VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
None.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-124 Introduction of PG&E Governmental Affairs Liaison, Claudia Luna Representative Claudia Luna introduced herself. Councilmembers provided comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager Hall had no additions or deletions for the agenda.
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Al Flanagan
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Kelley, 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. 22-251 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2022 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2022.
Approved.
2. 22-244 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. 22-241 Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2022 Recommendation: Accept the investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2022
Approved.
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4. 22-249 Authorizing the City Manager to Contract With Tripepi Smith for General Communications Support
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Tripepi Smith for General Communications Support; and 2. Amend The FY 2022-23 Budget Appropriation by $50,000.00 to pay for the associated services
Approved.
5. 22-250 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hercules Police Officers Association
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hercules Police Officers Association.
Approved.
6. 22-255 Community Development Department Organizational Review and Analysis Recommendation: Appropriate $24,950 for an organizational review and analysis of the Community Development Department.
Approved.
7. 22-257 Resolution Approving Settlement of Claim against PG&E regarding Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Project Delays
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving a settlement of the claim against PG&E regarding monetary damages caused by delays at the water pollution control plant upgrade project
Approved.
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-246 Commission Appointment
Recommendation: Review all eligible candidates which have applied for Hercules Boards and Commissions. City Council will make their selection and appointment directly following the special meeting interview process.
Councilmembers provided comment and discussion regarding the appointment of Terrell Kingwood to the Finance Commission.
Councilmembers unanimously agreed to appoint Mr. Kingwood to the Commission.
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2. 22-256 Commissioner Attendance Requirements
Recommendation: Receive and discuss the report and provide direction to staff
Presentation by City Attorney Patrick Tang. Councilmembers provided comment. Staff provided comment. Councilmembers requested the item come back for further discussion to consider an alternative excused absence process or maintain the attendance requirements as they are.
3. 22-248 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Pinole for the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement Project and approve an MOU including the preferred bridge alignment.
Presentation by Director of Public Works Mike Roberts and Jason Jurrens of Quincy Engineering. City of Pinole Public Works Director Sanjay Mishra provided comments. Councilmembers provided comments.
Public Speakers: Al Flanagan; Bob Antaki; Ckhuu
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-70. 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 -
4. 22-243 Sole Source Contract with Gray Bowen Scott for a Not to Exceed Amount of $474,753 to Advance the Regional Intermodal Transit Center for Grant Funding and Project Readiness and Appropriating $474,753 from the General Fund/Capital Project Reserve to Fully Fund the Contract.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract with Gray Bowen Scott (GBS) for a not to exceed amount of $474,753 to advance the Regional Intermodal Transit Center (RITC) for grant funding and project readiness and appropriating $474,753 from the General Fund/Capital Project Reserve to fully fund the contract.
Presentation by Director of Public Works Mike Roberts. Leo Scott commented. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-71. 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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5. 22-242 Award of a Construction Contract for the Sycamore Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with McGuire & Hester in the amount of $925,400 for the Sycamore Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project, authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $92,540 for a 10% contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $1,017,940.
Presentation by Director of Public Works Mike Roberts. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Romero, to adopt Resolution 2022-72. 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 -
6. 22-247 FY 22-23 Capital Improvement Program Update
Recommendation: Receive presentation, discuss, and provide direction if any.
Presentation by Director of Public Works Mike Roberts. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
7. 22-245 Agreement with CSG Consultants for Code Enforcement Services Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CSG Consultants in the not-to-exceed amount of $130,000 for code enforcement services.
Presentation by Director of Community Development Tim Rood.
Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 2022-73. 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 -
XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Marna Anning
XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Hall announced the upcoming Economic Development meeting scheduled for August 16th and the Business Roundtable scheduled for August 25th. Mr. Hall also provided an update on last
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Tuesday's well attended National Night Out event.
Councilmembers reported out on local and regional meetings and events.
Councilmember Romero requested a future agenda item to address Sycamore North parking district issues. Mr. Romero also requested that staff look into crime occurring at the Grand.
This is the time for brief announcements on issues of interest to the community. In accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act, matters which do not appear on this agenda but require City Council discussion may be either (a) referred to staff or other resources for factual information or (b) placed on a future meeting agenda.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Berges, CMC
City Clerk
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