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Hercules, CA 94547City of Hercules
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin
Vice Mayor Dan Romero
Council Member Dion Bailey
Council Member Chris Kelley
Council Member Tiffany Grimsley
Dante Hall, City Manager
Patrick Tang, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, Acting City Clerk
7:00 PMTuesday, February 28, 2023
In-Person in Council Chambers or
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I. CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
NONE
NO CLOSED SESSION
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
NONE
NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
NO CLOSED SESSION
IV. REGULAR MEETING – RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION- ROLL CALL [7:00 P.M] Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Vice Mayor D. Romero, Council Member D. Bailey, Council Member C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
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V. A. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
NONE
NO CLOSED SESSION
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A COUNCIL MEMBER TO
PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING REMOTELY DUE TO JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NO MOMENT OF SILENCE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager, Dante 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 are asked to complete a form indicating the name and address of the speaker and the general topic to be addressed. Speakers must make their comments from the podium and 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
NONE
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Romero, to adopt the Consent Calendar . The motion carried by the following vote:
Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Vice Mayor D. Romero, Council Member D. Bailey, Council Member C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Aye: 5 -
1. 22-470 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on February 14th, 2023 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on February 14th, 2023Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 22-464 Lot Line Adjustment 22-02 for Sycamore Crossing for Lots 1 and 2 of Parcel Map MS 476-97 (APNs 404-020-094 & 404-020-095)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment 22-02 for Sycamore Crossing to facilitate development of the approved hotel
Staff Report- Sycamore Crossing Hotel LLA 22-02
Attach 1- Resolution -Sycamore Crossing Hotel LLA 22-02 Attach 2 - Legal Description
Attach 3 - LLA Mapping Exhibit
Attachments:
APPROVED- Resolution 23-011
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-465 Sycamore Crossing Developer Update
Recommendation: Receive a report from project developers on project development and ask any questions.
Staff Report- Sycamore Crossing Developer Update
Presentation-Sycamore Crossing
Attachments:
Representatives from Lewis Group of Companies and Hercules Hospitality LLC presented. Council Members provided comment. Todd Chambers and Bill Herrick provided a response. Public Works Director, Mike Roberts also provided comment. No action was taken.
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2. 22-467 Continuation of Yiftee Digital Gift Card Program Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the first amendment to the Yiftee Digital Gift Card program to add an additional $75,000
Adopt a resolution approving a Budget Amendment to increase the budget by $75,000 for this contract funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund.
Staff Report-Yiftee Gift Card Program
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - First Amendment to the Original Agreement
Attach 3 - Original Agreement
Attachments:
Financial Director, Edwin Gato Presented. Council Members provided comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt Resolution 23-010. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Vice Mayor D. Romero, Council Member D. Bailey, Council Member C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
5 -
3. 22-466 Update on the City of Hercules Public Works Department Recommendation: Receive an update on the City of Hercules Public Works Department
Staff Report- Public Works Council Update
Presentation- Public Works Updates
Attachments:
Public Works Director, Mike Roberts gave a presentation on the Public Works Department. The presentation included a historical background, description and current status of the two divisions; Maintenance and Operations and Engineering. Staff that was present in the audience was introduced. He provided an update on current projects and projections for the future. Council Members provided comment and expressed their appreciation for the Public Works Department. Mike Roberts and City Manager, Dante Hall, provided further clarification to questions and comments made by Council Members. No action was taken.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
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.
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XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
1. Regional Committees
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
3. Commission Liaisons
City Manager, Dante Hall, reported on the Parks Master Plan community out reach and advertised the Spring Into Wellness Fair coming up at the Senior Center. City Attorney, Patrick Tang, had nothing to report.
Regional Committees:
Council Member Bailey- Reported on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority(CCTA) Meeting. She gave an update on their reorganization and some ceremonial items that took place. CCTA received 28.9 million in a grant, "Safe Streets for All", from the US Dept of Transportation for different projects. She also attended WCCTAC meeting.
Council Member Bailey- Attended the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee(WCCTAC) meeting. Reported on the West County Action Plan- A draft plan on bus, bike, rail and vehicle traffic going forward.
There was also communication from BARTregarding rail to San Pablo and whether this should be included in the plan. The last item discussed was amending the Joint Powers Agreement. Clarifying language of the agreement. The discussion also included Directors on the board possibly getting paid a stipend. No action was taken on the item at the meeting.
Vice Mayor Romero- Waste Water Subcommittee agreed not to meet and just received a verbal report. Overall everything is running well.
Mayor Walker-Griffin- Attended the West County Mayors and Supervisors meeting. It was the first meeting of the year.
Community Events-
Council Members attended a variety of community events locally and throughout Contra Costa County. They gave a brief description and update on what took place.
Future Agenda Items-
Council Member Bailey- To discuss raising the Pride flag and the
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Juneteenth flag for the month of June. Due to the way the policy is written, the item has to be raised by a Council Member every year. City Attorney, Patrick Tang, will research the exact procedure that was voted on in the past and report back.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Walker-Griffin at 8:48 P.M. _________________________________
Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, Acting City Clerk
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