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Hercules, CA 94547City of Hercules
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Mayor Dion Bailey
Vice Mayor Chris Kelley
Council Member Alex Walker-Griffin
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai
Council Member Tiffany Grimsley
Dante Hall, City Manager
Christie Crowl, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
6:00 PMTuesday, December 10, 2024
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M., REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
In-Person in Council Chambers or To Watch or Listen only:
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I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. 1A. 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
Council Member C. Kelley, Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Romero, and Vice Mayor D. Bailey
Present: 5 -
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, noted that Agenda Item III.2, Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code section 549.56.8. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Property Address:
1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547, is being continued to the January meeting. City Attorney Crowl read the title of the one item to be discussed in the Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed into Closed Session.
1. 22-1035
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - City Negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Edwin Gato, Director of Finance; relative to the following employee groups:
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a. Teamsters Local 315 Employee Organizations
2. 22-1036 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH Real Property Negotiators Property address: 1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules CA 94547 Agency Negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Christie Crowl, City Attorney, Negotiating Parties: City of Hercules, Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member C. Kelley, Council Member A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Romero, and Vice Mayor D. Bailey
Present: 5 -
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
There was no final or reportable action taken in Closed Session.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Grimsley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
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X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was provided by Nick Barry.
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 Grimsley, to adopt the Consent Calendar as is. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Council Member C. Kelley, Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Romero, and Vice Mayor D. Bailey 5 -
1. 22-1023 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 22-1024 Declaring Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024
Staff Report - Election Results 2024
Attach 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - 2024 Election Certificate and Summary of Results Attachments:
Resolution 24-077, APPROVED.
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 22-1025 Commission and Committee Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Consider making appointments to the Hercules Commissions, Regional Boards and Committees to fill vacancies and expired terms
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2. Following appointments, direct Staff to prepare and publish the Local Appointments List (Maddy Act) pursuant to Government Code 54972 Staff Report - Commission AppointmentsAttachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, presented. There was no discussion or public comment on this item. Council members voted on the Commission applicants. Action was taken on this item. The following applicants were appointed to Commissions:
Planning Commission:
Sylvia Jimenez
Kenneth Morrison
Carol Most-Walker
Finance Commission:
Janet Stallman
Sam Ahmad
Edward Ulle
Community and Library Services Commission:
Kaitlyn Azevedo
Han Chen
D. Yamamoto
Monique Hernandez, Student Commissioner
Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging:
Sara Green
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bailey , seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to direct Staff to prepare and publish the local appointments list per the Maddy Act . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member C. Kelley, Council Member A.
Walker-Griffin, Mayor D. Romero, and Vice Mayor D. Bailey 4 -
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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. 22-1026 Vice Mayor Bailey to Present a Proclamation Commending the Dedication and Leadership of Mayor Romero.
Proclamation for Mayor Dan RomeroAttachments:
Vice Mayor Bailey presented a proclamation to Mayor Romero. Council provided comment. Public comment was provided by Harpreet Sandu, Anthony Tave, and Tanya Little.
2. 22-1032 Remarks from Mayor Romero
Mayor Romero spoke and provided remarks on his retirement from City Council. The meeting recessed briefly for pictures.
OATHS OF OFFICE & INSTALLATION OF RE-ELECTED AND NEWLY ELECTED
COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. 22-1027 Administer Oath of Office to Re-Elected Council Members Alex Walker-Griffin and Tiffany Grimsley and Newly Elected Council Member Dilli Bhattarai
Cert of Election Form - A. Walker-Griffin
Cert of Election Form - T. Grimsley
Cert of Election Form - D. Bhattarai
Attachments:
The Oath of Office was administered to the re-elected and newly elected Council Members. Council members provided comment. Public comment was provided by Devin Murphy, Anthony Tuve, and Harpreet Sndhu.
Although a motion and a vote was made at this point in the meeting to install the Mayor and Vice Mayor it was not recognized. The action was made under agenda item City Council Reorganization: 1. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.
2. 22-1028 Remarks from Council Members
Council provided remarks and welcomed Council Member Dilli Bhattari to the Hercules City Council.
The Meeting went into recess for refreshments and pictures.
RECESS AND REFRESHMENTS
RECONVENE - CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. 22-1030 Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
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Staff Report - Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Attach 1 - Council Rules of Procedure
Attachments:
The City Council meeting reconvened. Vice Mayor Bailey opened the meeting.
City Attorney, Chirstie Crowl, made note that once the newly elected and re- elected Council Members received their oath, they were effectively seated.
Due to a procedural technicality, the selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor was redone by the seated Council Members. Action was taken on this item.
Council Members provided comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to nominate Dion Bailey as Mayor . The motion carried by the following vote:
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bailey, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai to nominate Chris Kelley as Vice Mayor . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member C. Kelley, Council Member A.
Walker-Griffin, Council Member D. Bhattarai, Vice Mayor D. Bailey 5 -
2. 22-1031 City Council Regular Meeting Dates for 2025
Staff Report - Meeting Schedule 2025
Attach 1 - Draft 2025 Meeting Calendar
Attachments:
City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, introduced and presented the item. Council members provided comment. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to not have City Council meetings scheduled on the following dates in 2025: August 12 and 26, November 25 and December 23rd.
August 12th will be held as a potential meeting date if needed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Council Member T. Grimsley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, Council Member D. Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, and Vice Mayor C. Kelley 5 -
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
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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 Attorney, Christie Crowl and City Manager, Dante Hall congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Council Members. No announcements.
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. They also promoted upcoming local events.
There were no future agenda item requests.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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