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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, City Clerk
6:00 PMTuesday, July 11, 2023
In-Person in Council Chambers or
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I. CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL [6:00 P.M.]
IA 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
IB SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Vice Mayor D. Romero, Council Member D. Bailey, Council Member C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney, Patrick Tang, introduced the Closed Session Item. City Council and Staff proceeded into Closed Session at approximately 6:04.
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
1. 22-598 Conference with Legal Council - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Code § 54956.9(b) Meeting was paused
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IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL [7:00P.M] Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Vice Mayor D. Romero, Council Member D. Bailey, Council Member C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney, Patrick Tang, stated that there is no final reportable action on the Closed Session item.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Walker-Griffin lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
A Moment of Silence was held for retired Hercules Police Sergeant Larry Clarine, who recently passed away.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-594 Animal Services Update
Presentation - Animal Services UpdateAttachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Steve Burdo, the Public Information Officer for Contra Costa Animal Services, presented. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Mr. Burdo provided a response.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
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.
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XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 22-595 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 Fiscal Year 2023/24.
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions:
a. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2023/24 for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
b. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2023/24 for the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
c. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2023/24 for the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
d. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2023/24 for the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
e. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2023/24 for the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Staff Report - FY 2023-24 LLAD
Attach 1(a)- 83-2 Resolution
Attach 1(b)- Victoria Resolution
Attach 1(c)- Hercules Village (Promenade) Resolution
Attach 1(d)- Baywood Resolution
Attach 1(e)- Bayside Resolution
Attach 2(a)- 83-2 LLAD FY 23-24 Final Report
Attach 2(b)- Victoria LLAD FY 23-24 Final Report
Attach 2(c)- Hercules Village (Promenade) LLAD FY 23-24 Final Report
Attach 2(d)- Baywood LLAD FY 23-24 Final Report
Attach 2(e)- Bayside LLAD FY 23-24 Final Report
Attachments:
Mayor Walker-Griffin introduced the Public Hearing Item. City Manager, Dante Hall, requested to continue the Public Hearing to a Special Meeting due to an update of information in one of the reports. City Manager Hall
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recommended hearing the Staff Report and taking public comments on the item but continuing the Public Hearing item to a Special Meeting in the next week. Mayor Walker-Griffin opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 pm. No public comment. Action was taken on this item. Mayor Walker-Griffin announced the continuation of the Public Hearing at 8:02 pm.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to continue this public hearing to Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 4:30pm. 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
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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 -
1. 22-597 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-593 Business Attraction Grant Program Guidelines
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff requests that the Council:
1. Receive a staff report on potential clarification of the program guidelines;
2. Ask staff clarifying questions , if any;
3. Receive comments from the public, if any; and
4. By minute order, approve clarifications to the Business Attraction Grant program guidelines adopted on June 13, 2023. The Council may either:
a. Adopt only the staff-recommended clarifications; or
b. Adopt both the staff-recommended clarifications and a food service requirement
Attach 1 - Business Attraction Grant Guidelines
Presentation - Business Attraction guidelines
Attachments:
Community Development Director, Tim Rood, presented the item. No public comment. Council Members asked questions and provided comment. Director Rood provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council
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Member Grimsley to approve option A, the staff recommended clarifications only.
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
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2. 22-596 Council’s Healthcare Benefits
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council will receive information regarding of Council Healthcare Benefits and provide direction
Staff Report - City Council Compensation Report
Attach 1 - City Council Compensation Comparison with surrounding cities
Attach 2 - City Council Monthly Pay & Benefits
Attach 3 - Resolution 11-119 Terminate PERS Benefit
Attach 4 - 17-054 - Resolution for Reinstating Limited Health Care Benefits, not to exceed $45,000
Attachments:
Finance Director, Edwin Gato, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council Members asked questions and provided comment. Director Gato and City Attorney, Patrick Tang, provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to direct Staff to come back to Council with a Resolution that would remove the health care benefit option in the future as part of the Council compensation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, Council Member D. Bailey, and Council Member T.
Grimsley
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Nay: Vice Mayor D. Romero, and Council Member C. Kelley2 - 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 and City Attorney, Patrick Tang, had no announcements.
1.Regional Committees:
Council Member Kelley attended a CCTA event. Council Members Grimsley, Kelley, Bailey and Mayor-Walker Griffin attended the Contra Costa Mayors Conference.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees:
No reports were given.
3. Commission Liaisons:
No reports were given.
Community Events:
Council Members reported out on a variety of events that they attended throughout the City and County. Some of which included the fourth of July fireworks event. Council Members thanked Staff for a well organized event.
Council Members also expressed how much they enjoyed reading to kids at the library.
Future Agenda Items:
Council Member Grimsley proposed that we present a Proclamation to the Han family.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker-Griffin adjourned the meeting in memory of Sergeant Larry Clarine at 8:30pm.
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Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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