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 25, 2025
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 Bhattarai arrived late and was not present when roll Call was taken.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 4 -
Council Member A. Walker-GriffinAbsent: 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. 25-071 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager
2. 25-070 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - City Negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Edwin
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Gato, Director of Finance; relative to the following employee groups:
a. Teamsters Local 315 Employee Organizations
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 4 -
Council Member A. Walker-GriffinAbsent: 1 -
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, reported out that there was no final or reportable action on Item 1. Item 2 was continued until the end of the regular meeting.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Grimsley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 25-063 Proclamation - Recognizing the Chinese Heritage Association of Hercules Chinese Association of Hercules ProclamationAttachments:
Mayor Bailey presented the proclamation to the Chinese Association of Hercules. James Woo, the Vice President of the Chinese Association of Hercules, was in attendance to accept the proclamation. Council Members provided comment. James Woo spoke and accepted the proclamation.
Pictures were taken.
2. 25-064 Presentation - Animal Services Update
PresentationAttachments:
Brian Winkleblack, from Contra Costa Animal Services, presented.
Council asked questions and provided comment. Mr. Winkleblack provided a response.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Discussion Item XIII.1-Update on the Hercules Hub and Amendment No.3 with Gray Bowen Scott for a Not to Exceed Amount of $562,500 to Provide Project Management and Advance the Funding Plan for The Hub, was moved to a future City Council Meeting.
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X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by Angela Clark and Sarah Creeley.
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 Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Absent: Council Member A. Walker-Griffin1 -
1. 25-065 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-066 Update on the Hercules Hub and Amendment No.3 with Gray Bowen Scott for a Not to Exceed Amount of $562,500 to Provide Project Management and Advance the Funding Plan for The Hub
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.3 with Gray Bowen Scott (GBS) for a not to exceed amount of $562,500 to continue project management and advance the funding plan for The Hub for a total not to exceed contract amount of $1,465,001.
Staff Report - Hercules Hub Gray Bowen Scott(GBS) Amendment Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Hercules Hub GBS Amendment #3 Proposal Letter & Scope
Presentation - Hercules Hub-City
Attachments:
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This item was moved to a future City Council Meeting.
2. 25-067 Update on the City of Hercules Public Works Department RECOMMENDATION:
Receive an update on the City of Hercules Public Works Department Staff Report - Public Works Update
Presentation - Public Works Updates - 2025
Attachments:
Acting Public Works Director, Jeff Brown, presented. Council asked questions and provided comment. Acting Director Brown provided a response. No public comment. This was an informational item. No action was taken on this item.
3. 25-050 East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments Annual Membership Dues RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the payment of $3,000 in annual membership dues to the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments.
Staff Report - East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments Annual Membership Dues
Attach 1 - Resoltuion
Attach 2 - July 23, 2024 Staff Report - Wildfire Prevention MOU Attach 3 - July 23 2024 Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 4 - East Bay Hills Wildfire Coordination MOU
Attach 5 - EastBayWildfirePrevention - Needs To Be Addressed Attach 6 - Wildfire Protection Coordinating Group MOU -Presentation -Sept 2023
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced and presented the item. Council asked questions and provided comment. City Manager Hall provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 25-007 . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Absent: Council Member A. Walker-Griffin1 -
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4. 25-069 FY 24-25 Midyear Budget Review
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a report on the midyear budget review for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.
Staff Report - FY 24-25 Mid-Year Budget Update
Attach 1 - General Fund Summary
Attach 2 - Non-General Fund Summary
Attachments:
Finance Director, Edwin Gato, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment.
Director Gato provided a response. This was an informational item. No action was taken.
5. 25-068 "City Dollars & Cents: Funding Our Future" Meeting RECOMMENDATION:
This is an informational report.
Town Hall meeting announcement - Revenue EnhancementAttachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Finance Director, Edwin Gato, presented. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. This was an informational item. No action was taken.
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
No announcements from the City Manager or the City Attorney.
1. Regional Committee
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority(CCTA) meeting and the East Bay Economic Development Alliance presentation on the Regional Shoreline Action Plan. Mayor Bailey provided information on Hercules joining MCE.
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 the County.
Future Agenda Item Requests-
Mayor Bailey requested a discussion on developing a Brown Acted meeting for a future Police Advisory Committee. Council Members agreed to hold a discussion at a future meeting.
Council Members and Staff reconvened into Closed Session at 8:59pm to discuss the second Closed Session item. There was no reportable or final action taken on this item.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 9:28 P.M.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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