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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, December 5, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING In-Person in Council Chambers or
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I. CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
NOTE: Please refer to Item III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION for more information.
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
NOTE: DISCUSSION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS WILL BE DEFERRED TO THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
1. 22-718 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager
Council Members, City Manager and City Attorney convened into Closed Session after the end of the Public Hearing item. Mayor Walker-Griffin introduced the Closed Session Item. The tabulation of the ballots took place during Closed Session.
IV. SPECIAL MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Walker- Griffin noted that the Closed Session item will be moved to the end of the Public Hearing.
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. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney, Patrick Tang, reported out that there was no final reportable action resulting from Closed Session.
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
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. 22-717 Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District - Hold Public Hearing regarding Balloted Proposed Assessment Increase to the Maximum Assessment Rate commencing Fiscal Year 2024/25
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending City Council to complete the following actions:
a. Hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the proposed increase to the maximum assessment rate for City of Hercules LLAD No. 2002-1 (Victoria by the Bay LLAD) commencing with Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25; and
b. At the conclusion of the public testimony, request any remaining assessment ballots for Victoria by the Bay LLAD be delivered to the City Clerk, declare the balloting period closed, and any ballots received after that time shall be considered invalid and not counted; and c. Declare that the assessment ballots will be tabulated on December 5, 2023 outside City Council Chambers upon close of the balloting period and that any interested person may attend and watch the tabulation process; and
d. Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the ballot tabulation regarding the proposed increase to the maximum assessment rate for Victoria by the Bay LLAD commencing Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
e. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessments and Ordering Levy of Assessments for FY 2024/25 for the Victoria by the Bay LLAD pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Staff Report - VICTORIA BY THE BAY LLAD DECEMBER 5TH PH Attach 1 - RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF THE PROTEST
BALLOTING 2002-1
Attach 2 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS 2002-1
Attach 3 - FY 2024/25 Final Engineer's Report for VBTB LLAD Attachments:
Mayor Walker-Griffin opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Public Works Director, Mike Roberts, presented the item. Council Members asked questions. Staff provided a response. No public comment. Mayor Walker-Griffin closed the Public Hearing at 6:16 p.m.
Mayor Walker-Griffin moved back to the top of the agenda for the Closed
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Session item. During Closed Session the tabulation of the ballots took place.
Meeting went into Recess.
Meeting resumed once Closed Session ended. Director Roberts, asked Anthony Hernandez from Francisco and Associates, to declare the results.
Of the 794 ballots mailed to the property owners, 300 were returned. Of the 300 returned 61 are in favor of the proposed assessment increase and 239 are opposed to the proposed assessment increase. The proposed assessment increase for the Victoria By the Bay Lighting and Landscaping District was not approved by property owners. 76.8% to 23.2%. Director Roberts provided comment following the results. No further action was taken on this item at this time.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
NONE
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
NONE
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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
City Manager, Dante Hall, and City Attorney, Patrick Tang, had no announcements.
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
There were no reports provided on Regional and City Council Committees, Subcommittees or Commissions.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker-Griffin adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. _________________________________
Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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