111 Civic Drive
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
7:00 PMTuesday, October 3, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING: In-Person in Council Chambers or
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I. CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - NONE
NONE
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
NONE
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE 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 -
V. A. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION-
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
NONE
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VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mayor Walker-Griffin.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager, Dante Hall, reported that there were 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.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt the Consent Calendar as is. 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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1. 22-657 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 12, 2023Attachments:
APPROVED
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-664 Operational and Financial Assessment for the Victoria By The Bay Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a report on the operational and financial assessment for Victoria By The Bay Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. 2002-1, discuss, and provide direction to staff, if needed.
Staff Report - Baker Tilly Evaluation
Attach 1 - Baker Tilley Assessment
Attach 2 - Victoria District Boundaries
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Public Works Director Mike Roberts and Andy Belknap from Bakertilly presented the item. No public comment. Council Members asked questions and provided comment.
Director Roberts, Mr. Belknap and City Manager Hall provided a response.
Council provided direction to Staff to come back to the October 10th city council meeting with the cost as well an outline of what the community can expect from the City when this goes into effect. No action taken on this item.
2. 22-661 Overview of Project Labor Agreement Requirements RECOMMENDATION:
Review and discuss report; provide direction to staff.
Staff Report - Project Labor Agreement
Attach 1 - PLA for Pinole- Hercules Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
Attach 2 - City of Watsonville Municipal Code
Attach 3 - Project Stabilization Agreement for the City of El Cerrito Attachments:
City Attorney, Patrick Tang, introduced the item. Attorney Christina Lawrence from Jarvis Fay presented. Public comment was provided by in person attendees Bill Whitney, David Calderon, Tom Hansen, Anthony Viscuso and Ken Miller. Public Comment was submitted by Joe Lubas via email and received by 3pm. Council asked questions and provided comment. City Attorney Tang and Attorney Lawrence provided a response. Council directed Staff to come back to the November 14th city council meeting with the following defining what a project is and whether private development projects are included. Research cities of a similar size that may use project labor agreements and researching the provisions of these types if agreements. Lastly, look at City projects from the past ten years to see if the contractors were union or non union. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Grimsely, to proceed with the outline stated by City Christina Lawrence,
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with the amendment that we include City contract history from five to ten years.
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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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.
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
1. Regional Committees
No reports were provided.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees:
No reports were provided
3. Commission Liaisons:
No reports were provided
Community Events-
Council Members reported out on events they attended throughout the City and County including the ribbon cutting of the All Abilities Swing at Refugio Valley Park
Future Agenda Items-
There were no requests for Future Agenda Items
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker-Griffin adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m.
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Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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