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 27, 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 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
Mayor Bailey adjourned to closed session.
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
1. 22-294 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney
2. 22-295 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager
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 announced there is no final or reportable action from
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closed session.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Grimsley VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Bailey requests a moment of silence for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-291 National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation Mayor Bailey read the proclamation into the record. Councilmembers provided comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager Hall had no additions or deletions for the agenda.
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 22-286 215 Skelly Residential Project
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Vesting Subdivision Map, Planning Development Plan, Design Review Permit, and Lot Line Adjustment subject to Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A to Resolution), and adopt the IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and 2. Conduct the first reading of an Ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment to change text in Section
13.48 (Planned Development Plans) of the Municipal Code to alter the allowed deviations permitted with a Planned Development, by eliminating the limitations on the amount of a deviation.
Presentation by Director of Community Development Tim Rood, Tricia Stevens of MIG, and Adam Foster of DR Horton. Councilmembers provided comment. Councilmember Kelley amended her motion to adopt the resolution to include amendments to the conditions of approval, condition #20 will have the monument sign reviewed by the Planning Commission and for the grading, demolition and construction debris to be addressed by the City's franchise agreement with Republic Services.
Public Speakers: Al Flanagan; Bob Antaki
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-082. 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to introduce Ordinance No. 541. 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 Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, 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. 22-293 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2022.
Approved.
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-297 Quarterly review of future agenda items
Recommendation: Review, comment and receive the quarterly review of future City Council agenda items.
Presentation by City Manager Dante Hall. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
2. 22-283 Discussion of Potential Short-Term Rental Ordinance Recommendation: Provide direction to staff regarding development of an ordinance and procedures for regulation of short-term rentals (STRs).
Presentation by Director of Community Development Tim Rood.
Councilmembers provided comment. Staff will provide a memo addressing enforcement processes. No public comment.
Mayor Bailey called for a recess. Meeting then reconvened.
Councilmember Grimsley is shown as absent for the record.
3. 22-287 Authorization to Negotiate an Agreement with the Contra Costa County Housing Authority to Transfer Hercules Housing Successor Assets and Functions to the City
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Recommendation: Direct staff to negotiate an agreement with the Contra Costa County Housing Authority to transfer Hercules Housing Successor assets and functions to the City of Hercules.
Presentation by Director of Finance Edwin Gato. Councilmembers provided comment. Susy Kim of RSG provided comment. Councilmember Romero made a motion to direct staff to negotiate an agreement with the Contra Costa County Housing Authority to transfer Hercules Housing Successor Assets and Functions to the City; seconded by Councilmember Kelley; Councilmembers Kelley, Romero, Vice Mayor Walker Griffin, Mayor Bailey voted Aye. Councilmember Grimsley absent. No public comment.
4. 22-296 Approving the formation of a 7-member ad-hoc parks and recreation master plan steering committee
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the formation and composition of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee from the advisory boards, commission and committees, and community organizations specified in this report.
Presentation by City Manager Dante Hall. Councilmembers provided comment. No public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 2022-083. 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
No public comment.
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 provided an update on current projects including the gym floor refurbishment and also announced upcoming events including Unity Day, Pumpkataz, and Trunk or Treat.
Councilmembers reported out on local and regional meetings and events.
Councilmember Romero requested a future agenda item to discuss moving the regular meeting of November 8th to another day due to Election Day falling on the same day as the Council meeting. Mr. Romero also requested a proclamation recognizing National POW/MIA Day.
Mayor Bailey requested a future agenda item for a presentation by Raven
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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 9:27 p.m.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Lauren Berges, CMC
City Clerk
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