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, September 13, 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 – 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
Present: 4 -
Council Member T. GrimsleyAbsent: 1 -
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bailey, City Councilmembers and Staff adjourned to closed session.
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
1. 22-268 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney
2. 22-273 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager
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IV. REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
Present: 4 -
Council Member T. GrimsleyAbsent: 1 -
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tang announced no final or reportable actions in closed session and the items will be continued to future closed session dates.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Romero VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Bailey requested a moment of silence for Rose Fuentes Villa, who recently passed away.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-266 Proclamation Recognizing the Month of September as Library Card Sign-Up Month
Contra Costa County Library Manager Alison Peters provided comment.
Mayor Bailey read the proclamation into the record.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager Hall had no additions or deletions.
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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.
Individuals wishing to address the City Council in-person are asked to complete a form indicating the name and address of the speaker and the general topic to be addressed. Speakers attending via Zoom are asked to use their "raise hand" icon. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to discuss their concerns. All public comments are recorded and become part of the public record. A limit of 30 minutes will be devoted to taking public comment at this point in the agenda. If any speakers remain at the conclusion of the initial 30 minute period, time will be reserved at the conclusion of the meeting to take the remaining comments.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
1. 22-267 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2022.
Approved.
2. 22-269 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. 22-262 Contract Amendment No. 2 with Carollo Engineers Recommendation: Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 with Carollo Engineers to complete the design and secure easements for the Sycamore Avenue Sewer Trunk Replacement Project in the amount of $58,913 for a total, not to exceed contract amount of $1,010,297.
Approved.
4. 22-263 Acceptance of Bayfront Loop Offer of Dedication including the Public Improvements for Subdivision No. 9499 "The Grand" and approval of a maintenance agreement for the frontage landscaping Recommendation: To adopt the following resolutions 1. Accepting the offer of dedication for Bayfront Loop including the public improvements for Subdivision 9499; and 2. Approving a Maintenance Agreement allowing the Property Owner to maintain their frontage landscaping in Bayfront Loop.
Approved.
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-270 Approve a memorandum of understanding with Teamster Local 315, Executive, Mid-Management & Non-Represented Pay Plans
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 315, Pay Plans for Executive, Mid-Management and Non-Represented Employees.
Presentation by City Manager Hall. Councilmembers provided comment.
No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 2022-078. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
2. 22-260 Discussion of the Insight Market Analysis Report Prepared by HdL ECONSolutions
Recommendations: (1) Receive a presentation on the Insight Market Analysis Report, and (2) With the completion of the INSIGHT Market Analysis report package, it is recommended to proceed with the final two work products for Economic Development Services to assist with retail recruitment support with the preparation of a Community Profile and a Void Analysis to identify possible targetedusers and business type categories based on supply gap sectors.
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato and Representatives Barry Foster and Sandra Meyer of HdL. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment. No action taken, received report only.
3. 22-261 Interim Housing Successor to the former Hercules Redevelopment Agency
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution that the City of Hercules serve as Interim Housing Successor to the former Hercules Redevelopment Agency for a limited period and purposes; designating the housing assets be administered by the City Manager or his designee(s) in order to, among other administrative actions, facilitate the collection of loan payments, execute loan subordinations, and enable borrowers to pay off loans upon sale or refinance of homes.
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato. Ann Huang of Eden Housing provided comment. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-079. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Aye: Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
4. 22-264 Business Grant Assistance and Business Rental Assistance ARPA Programs
Recommendation: Approve the Business Grant Assistance and the Business Rental Assistance Program components and implementation measures.
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato and Representatives Barry Foster and Sandra Meyer of HdL. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-080. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
5. 22-271 Agreement with MIG in the amount of $190,845 to complete a Parks Master Plan and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) assessment for park facilities
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with MIG for a not to exceed amount of $190,845 to complete a Parks Master Plan and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assessment for Park Facilities; and 2. Approve an appropriation of $15,845 in General Fund monies to fully fund the America with Disabilities Act (ADA) assessment for Park Facilities.
Presentation by City Manager Dante Hall, Cindy Mendoza of MIG. Myrna Ortiz and Noe Noyola of MIG provided comment. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Romero, to adopt Resolution 2022-081. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member D. Romero, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Bailey, and Council Member C. Kelley
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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This time is reserved for members of the public who were unavailable to attend the Public Communications period during Section X of the meeting, or were unable to speak due to lack of time. The public speaker requirements specified in Section X of this Agenda apply to this Section.
XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Director of Parks and Recreation Christopher Roke provided an update on recent events. Mr. Roke also announced upcoming recreation events and recognized Unity Day on October 19th.
Councilmembers reported out on local and regional meetings and events.
No future agenda items requested.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Berges, CMC
City Clerk
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