Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:00 PM
City of Hercules
111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547
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
Meeting Agenda
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M., REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or
Zoom ID: 838 3474 7302 Zoom Passcode: 944690
Zoom Phone Number: 1-669-900-6833
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See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures To view webcast of meetings, live or on demand, go to the City's website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us I. SPECIAL 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
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
1. 25-010 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:
a. Teamsters Local 315 Employee Organizations
2. 25-011 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.
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
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VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 25-002 Herculean Mile Recognition Program - 2024 Award Winners RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive an update on the Herculean Mile recognition program and present awards to the winners for the 2024 calendar year.
Staff Report - Hercules Mile Recognition Program - Award winners 2024 Attach 1 - HM Award winners #1 - S24 Guide - and process Attach 2 - HM Award winners #2 - F24 - Ernie & Kristina Attach 3 - HM Award winners #3 - WS25 - Connie & Mark
Attach 4 - Herculean Mile Winners - To date - as of Dec 2024 Attachments:
2. 22-1044 MCE Enrollment Outreach Presentation
Presentation - MCE Enrollment OutreachAttachments:
3. 25-012 Recognition Of Commander Dwayne Collard for graduating from the FBI National Academy
4. 25-007 Police Officer of the Year Proclamation
Proclamation - Police Officer of the YearAttachments:
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 25-004 Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of December 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of December 4, 2024Attachments:
2. 25-006 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes For the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024Attachments:
3. 22-1029 Quarterly Review of the Future Agenda Items List RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the staff report on the quarterly review of future City Council agenda items.
Staff Report - Quarterly Review of Future Agenda Items
Attach 1 - Future Agenda Items List
Attachments:
4. 25-001 Annual Update Regarding the Following Matters:
1) Anti-Nepotism and Anti-Cronyism Ordinance;
2) Hercules Ethics Policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report; provide direction to staff if any.
Staff Report - Nepotism and Ethics Update
Attach 1 - Nepotism Cronyism Ordinance
Attach 2 - 13-051 Hercules Ethics Policy
Attachments:
5. 25-003 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26).
Staff Report - Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 25-26-Successor Agency(SA) Attach 1 - SA Resolution - ROPS 25-26
Attach 2 - Hercules ROPS 25-26
Attachments:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-005 Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other regulatory financial reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Accept the Audited Financial Statements.
Staff Report - FY 23-24 Annual Audit & ACFR
Attach 1 - 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)_FINAL 01.09.2024 Attach 2 - 2024 Hercules City of Wastewater Fund
Attach 3 - 2024 Hercules City of Measure B
Attach 4 - 2024 Hercules City of Measure N
Attach 5 - 2025 Hercules City of GANN
Attach 6 - 2024 Hercules City of Communication at Conclusion Letter Presentation - Pun Group
Attachments:
2. 25-009 Professional Service Agreement with Tai Ginsberg & Associates LLC (“TG&A”) for an amount not to exceed $50,000 to Provide Strategic Federal Advocacy Consulting Services to Advance the Hercules Hub Project and Appropriating $50,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserves to Fully Fund the Contract.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving a $50,000 agreement with Tai Ginsberg & Associates LLC (“TG&A”) to provide strategic federal advocacy consulting services to advance the Hercules Hub Project and appropriating $50,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserves to fund the contract fully.
Staff Report - Approval of a Contract with Tai Ginsberg & Associates LLC (“TG&A”) to Provide Strategic Federal Advocacy Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - TGA Engagement Letter
Attachments:
3. 22-1045 Quarterly Update on FY 2024-2026 Hercules City Council Strategic Goals
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report on the FY 2024-2026 Hercules City Council Strategic Goals.
Staff Report - 2024-2026 Hercules City Council Strategic Goals Update 2 Attach 1 - FY 2024-2026 Hercules City Council Strategic Goals Report Attach 2 - FY 2024-2026 Strategic Goals Work Plan Update Attachments:
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4. 25-008 2025 Council Appointments on Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Review and make Council Appointments to Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees for 2025.
Staff Report - Council Appointments to Regional Committees 2024 City Council Appointed Representative
Attachments:
XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Agendas are posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or Section 54956.
Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the City website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us and can receive e-mail notification of agenda and staff report postings by signing up to receive an e-notice from the City’s homepage. Agendas and staff reports may also be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 799-8200 (Posted: January 9, 2025)
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND WATCH THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION HYBRID MEETINGS
Attend in Person: Hercules City Council Chambers – 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 Attend via Zoom Teleconference: Details provided below and zoom webinar login, passcode and phone numbers provided on the agenda cover.
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How to Submit Public Comments
In Person: Attend meeting at the Hercules City Council Chambers, fill out a public speaker card located on the side table and submit it to the City Clerk.
Via Zoom: Members of the public may submit a remote public comment via Zoom video conferencing. Download the Zoom mobile app from the Apple Appstore or Google Play. If you are using a desktop computer, you can test your connection to Zoom by clicking here or go to: https://www.zoom.us/join. Zoom also allows you to join by phone at +1-669-900-6833 or +1-929-205-6099 or +1-253-215-8782.
Written Comments Submitted Electronically: All comments received before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted to the City’s agenda website and located by clicking on the “meeting details” tab. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be provided to City Council and posted to the agenda website the following day. Written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting. Email comments to [email protected]. Please indicate which item on the agenda you are commenting on in the subject line of your email.
Written comments submitted in person or via mail: Additional ways to provide your public comment is to either drop off your comment in person to the front desk receptionist located in the City Hall lobby or to mail your comment to City of Hercules, ATTN: City Clerk – Public Comment (Meeting Date), 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 in time to reach the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or you can submit your comment by telephone by calling (510) 799-8208 no later than 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
If you need assistance with public comment, please contact: Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk at [email protected] or by calling (510) 799-8208.
All public comments will become part of the official meeting record. As email containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email. The City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the website will not be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your written comments, you are strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council or Commission meeting.
OTHER WAYS TO WATCH THE MEETING
Live on Channel 28: City Council meetings will replay the following Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission meetings will replay the following Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Video Streamed Live on the City’s Website:
To view City Council and Planning Commission meeting videos online go to: Hercules Meeting Videos.
Instructions to view Live or On-Demand Videos from the City’s website:
1. Go to: Hercules Meeting Videos or https://hercules.legistar.com/calendar.aspx.
2. Locate the desired meeting and date.
3. Click the associated “Video” link (Video status is as follows):
Video = Video is available for on demand viewing.
In Progress = Video is available for viewing during live recording.
Not Available = Video is either unavailable or has not been recorded.
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THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES,
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate at a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510-799-8208 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
2. AGENDA ITEMS: Persons wishing to add an item to an agenda must submit the final written documentation 12 calendar days prior to the meeting. The City retains the discretion whether to add items to the agenda. Persons wishing to address the City Council otherwise may make comments during the Public Communication period of the meeting.
3. AGENDA POSTING: Agendas of regular City Council meetings are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Hercules Swim Center, Ohlone Child Care Center, and on the City’s website (www.ci.hercules.ca.us),
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Persons who wish to address the City Council should complete the speaker form prior to the Council's consideration of the item on the agenda.
Anyone who wishes to address the Council on a topic that is not on the agenda and is relevant to the Council should complete the speaker form prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers will be called upon during the Public Communication portion of the meeting. In accordance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action on items not listed on the agenda. The Council may refer to staff any matters brought before them at this time and those matters may be placed on a future agenda.
In the interests of conducting an orderly and efficient meeting, speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes.
Anyone may also submit written comments at any time before or during the meeting.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Council or a member of the public prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion to adopt.
6. LEGAL CHALLENGES: If you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the meeting. Actions challenging City Council decisions shall be subject to the time limitations contained in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.