111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547City of Hercules
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Mayor Dan Romero
Vice Mayor Dion Bailey
Council Member Alex Walker-Griffin
Council Member Chris Kelley
Council Member Tiffany Grimsley
Dante Hall, City Manager
Patrick Tang, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
7:00 PMTuesday, January 9, 2024
In-Person in Council Chambers or To Watch or Listen only:
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I. CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL-NONE
NONE
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
NONE
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
D. Bailey, T. Grimsley, C. Kelley, D. Romero, and A. Walker-GriffinPresent: 5 - V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NO CLOSED SESSION NONE
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Romero requested a Moment of Silence for long time resident Anton Jungherr and Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le.
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VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 22-735 Police Officer of the Year Proclamation
Proclamation - Police Officer of the YearAttachments:
Mayor Romero Presented the Police Officer of The Year Proclamation to Officer Demi Gonis. Comments were provided by Chief Joseph Vasquez and Council Members. Officer Gonis also spoke and thanked the Council and her colleagues. Pictures were taken.
2. 22-747 Martin Luther King Day Proclamation
Proclamation - Martin Luther King DayAttachments:
Mayor Romero presented the proclamation. Council Members provided comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Senior Community Library Manager, Alison Peters, provided an update on upcoming events at the library as well as an update on the services that the library provides. Hercules resident Grace Sui provided public comment.
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 Walker-Griffin, Seconded by Council Member Kelley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: D. Bailey, T. Grimsley, C. Kelley, D. Romero, and A. Walker-Griffin5 -
1. 22-731 Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of December 5, 2023
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Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of December 5, 2023Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 22-732 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2023Attachments:
APPROVED
3. 22-733 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25).
Staff Report - ROPS 24-25 SA
Attach 1 - SA Resolution - ROPS 24-25
Attach 2 - Hercules ROPS 24-25 RAD App 12.1.23-1
Attachments:
Resolution 24-001 was Approved.
4. 22-746 Posting of Political Signs in The City of Hercules RECOMMENDATION:
Receive information on the posting of political signs on public property.
Staff Report - Posting of Political Signs
Attach 1 - 2018 Staff Reprot -Election Sign Locations
Attach 2 -18-020 - City Council Resolution - Election Sign & Map Attach 3 - Map - Political Signs - 2018
Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-734 2024 Council Appointments on Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Council Members to Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees for 2024.
Staff Report - Council Appointments to Regional Committees Attach 1 - 2023 CC Appointed Reps-Approved 01.24.23
Attachments:
Mayor Romero presented his recommended changes to the 2024 Council Appointments on Regional and Council Subcommittees. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
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MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Kelley, to approve the 2024 Council Appointments to Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees list with the additional changes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: D. Bailey, T. Grimsley, C. Kelley, D. Romero, and A. Walker-Griffin5 -
2. 22-736 Adopt A Resolution To Establish A Classification Title And Salary Range For Parking Enforcement Officer As Full-Time Classification RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a resolution to establish a classification title and salary range for Parking Enforcement Officer as full-time classification; or
2. Alternatively, provide staff with other directions.
Staff Report - Parking Enforcement Officer
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Parking Enforcement Officer Job Description
Attach 3 - Salary Schedule
Attachments:
Chief Joseph Vasquez introduced and presented the item. Council asked questions and provided comment. Chief Vasquez provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve Resolution 24-002. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: D. Bailey, T. Grimsley, C. Kelley, D. Romero, and A. Walker-Griffin5 - 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 Committee
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
3. Commission Liaisons
City Manager, Dante Hall, provided an over view on upcoming City Council
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meetings and promoted the upcoming Crab Feed. City Attorney, Patrick Tang, had no announcements.
1. Regional Committee:
Council Member Bailey reported out on the December West Contra CostaTransportation Advisory Committee(WCCTAC)
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees:
No reports were given.
3. Commission Liaisons:
No reports were given.
Community Events-
Council Members reported out on events that they attended through out the City and County.
Future Agenda Items-
Council Member Walker-Griffin requested a discussion on the City hosting a "Welcome Baby Event".
Council Member Bailey had two Future Agenda Item requests:
1. A discussion on revisiting our current policy on accepting public comment via Zoom and providing an update.
2. A discussion and update on Business License regarding invoices and business license fees that the City charges. Possibly including a grace period if the business owner has not received an invoice.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Romero closed the meeting in memory of Anton Jungherr and Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le. Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 8:06 P.M.
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Dan Romero, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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