111 Civic Drive
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, February 11, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M., REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or
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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 Grimsley arrived late and was not present when roll call was taken.
Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 4 -
Council Member Dilli BhattaraiAbsent: 1 -
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, read the titles of the items to be discussed in Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed into Closed Session.
1. 25-062 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1) (Bruce v. Garcia et al, Case No. 3:25-cv-01297-PHK)
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2. 22-1013 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
3. 25-046 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property address: 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. Agency negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Christie Crowl, City Attorney; Edwin Gato, Finance Director. Negotiating parties: City of Hercules, Bio-Rad.
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Bailey opened the Regular Meeting at 7:08 pm.
Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 4 -
Council Member Dilli BhattaraiAbsent: 1 -
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, reported out that there was no final or reportable action taken in Closed Session.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Kelley lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
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X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Bailey provided a statement prior to public comment. Public comment was provided by Alison Peters, Tanya Little, Sarah Creeley and Susan Keefe.
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 Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Absent: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai1 -
1. 25-049 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 28, 2024 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 25-037 Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 Staff Report - Investment Quarterly Report Ending December 2024 Attach 1 - Quarterly Investment Report December 2024
Attachments:
APPROVED
3. 25-043 Waive Second Reading and Adopt Zoning Amendments to Implement the Housing Element, New State Laws and Other Needed Updates RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-XX (Attachment 1), the proposed amendments to
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Hercules Municipal Code Land Use Regulation Tables 13-6.1, 13-12.1, 13-15.1, 13-18.1, and 13-32.1; and amending Section 13-35.320 Accessory Dwelling Units, Chapter 13-36 Two-Unit Development, Chapter 13-42 Design Review, Chapter 13-53 Reasonable Accommodations For Persons with Disabilities, and Chapter 13-60 Definitions, to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element; comply with Senate Bills No. 450, 477, 745 and 1211, Assembly Bill No. 2162, and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA); correct identified inconsistencies and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Staff Report - Housing Element Text Amendments
Attach 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Resolution 24-08
Attachments:
Ordinance 554, APPROVED
4. 25-045 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist for 2022 and 2023 for allocation of Local Street Maintenance & Improvement Funds for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution (see Attachment 1) approving the Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist for Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 with the attachments and authorize submittal to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) for disbursement of Measure J Local Street Maintenance & Improvement Return-to-Source Funds for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-23 and 2023-24.
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Staff Report - Measure J GMP Checklist 2022-2023
Attach 1 - Resolution for Measure J GMP Checklist 2022-2023 Attach 2 - Calendar Years-2022-2023-GMP-Checklist-Hercules Checklist 3a - 2022 & 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Tables A -C)
Checklist 3b - Hercules Circulation Plan link
Checklist 3c - CC Reso 13-008 - Complete Streets Policy Checklist 4a - Franklin Canyon Draft Traffic Impact Study Checklist 4a - Owl Ranch Traffic Impact Study
Checklist 6 - FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan
Checklist 7 - CC Reso 85-164 for Transportation System Management Checklist 8 - Hercules Urban Limit Line - CC Reso 09-007 Checklist 9 - CC Reso 13-118 Growth Management Element GP Amendment
Checklist 9 - Growth Management Element - 2013
Checklist 10 - Willow_Palm Ped Project Signage 2023
Checklist 11 - FY 21-22 & FY 22-23 MOE
Checklist 12 - LSM Reporting for FY 21-22 and FY 22-23
Attachments:
Resolution 25-005, APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-022 2025 Speed Survey and Recommended Speed Limit Changes RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a report on the 2025 Speed Survey, discuss recommended speed limit changes, and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report - for K-H's Speed Survey Acceptance
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Speed Limit Municipal Code
Attach 3 - Kimley Horn Hercules Speed Survey Final Report_January 2025
Attachments:
Acting City Engineer, Nanda Gottiparthy, presented the item. Public comment was provided by Kofi Opong-Mensah. Council asked questions and provided comment. Acting City Engineer and City Manager, Dante Hall, provided a response. Updated information was also provided for this item. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelly, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt the Resolution 25-006 with the table updated to reflect the correct recommendations indicated by the speed survey. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
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Absent: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai1 -
2. 25-047 Juneteenth Event Planning
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council honor Juneteenth on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a flag-raising ceremony and authorize staff to partner with the Hercules Library to provide a more robust event for the community.
Staff Report - Juneteenth EventAttachments:
Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, introduced and presented the item. Alison Peters, Senior Community Library Manager, was in attendance to answer questions. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Alison Peters, Senior Community Library Manager, provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to approve the allocation of $200 for the Juneteenth Celebration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Absent: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai1 -
3. 25-048 Community Volunteer Program for Housebound Residents RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report, discuss the information contained, and provide direction.
Staff Report-Community Volunteer Program for Housebound Residents
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Roke provided a response. Council provided direction and action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, to approve the development of a resource guide for the City of Hercules website. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Absent: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai1 -
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.
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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 Hall and City Attorney, Christie Crowl, had no announcements.
1. Regional Committee
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on the West County Mayors and Supervisors Meeting
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on a field trip she attended with the East Bay Economic Development Alliance.
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Community Events-
Council Members reported out on events they attended throughout the City and County, like the Lunar New Year Parade and the Ribbon cutting for the new science building at the Hercules Middle and High School.
Future Agenda Items Request-
Council Member Grimsley requested to revisit the Helping Homebound Residents agenda item. Proposing to work with City Staff to develop a plan. Three out of four Council Members agreed to have it come back to Council in the future.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:16 PM
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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