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
5:30 PMTuesday, March 25, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M., REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or To Watch:
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I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 5:30 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
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, read the title of the items to be discussed in Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed into Closed Session.
1. 25-099 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager
2. 22-1040 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
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Attorney, Negotiating Parties: City of Hercules, Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District
3. 25-100 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) in one matter IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Dion Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:17p.m.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
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
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by Alison Peters, Sarah Creeley, Earl McKelvy, Tanya Jacobs, Sheel Gandhi, Gian Stepakov, Eddie Morris, Isabella Modir, Celine Su, Joi Williams, Isabelle Kirske, Neuton, Medha Jayachandran Nair, Nysa Banerjee.
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.
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XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley 5 -
1. 25-094 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 25-101 Amendment to Hercules Municipal Code section 3-4.1601 to reflect adopted Kimley-Horn Speed Survey
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive second reading and adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hercules Amending the Hercules Municipal Code Section 3-4.1601 “Changed Speed Limits” to Reflect the Results and Recommendations of the Kimley-Horn Speed Survey
Staff Report - Speed Ordinance (2nd Reading)
Attach 1 - Ordinance
Attachments:
Ordinance 555, APPROVED
3. 25-102 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 315 Full Time Employees, a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 315 Part Time Employees, and a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment to Part Time Unbenefited Employees
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 315, Full Time Employees, a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 315 Part Time Employees, and a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to Part Time Unbenefited employees.
Staff Report - Teamsters Successor MOUs
Attach 1 - Resolution Adopting Teamsters Successor MOUs and COLA for PT Unbenefited Employees_ elg revised
Attach 2 - Teamsters Full Time 2024-25 MOU - DRAFT
Attach 3 - Teamsters Part Time 2024-25 MOU - DRAFT
Attach 4 - Master Salary Schedule (Last Revised 3/11/25) Attachments:
Resolution 25-015, APPROVED
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4. 25-095 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept and direct staff to submit the 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report (Attachment 1) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) via minute action.
Staff Report - 2024 Housing Element Annual Report
Attach 1 - LEAP Report
Attach 2 - Summary
Attach 3 - Table A-K
Table A2-1
Table A2-2
Table B
Table C
Table D
Table E
Table F
Table F2
Table G
Table H
Table J
Table K
Attachments:
APPROVED
5. 25-080 Authorization to Apply for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant - Reinvesting in the City of Hercules’ Hazardous Fuels
Reduction/Fire-adapted Ecosystems Restoration Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CDWG) from the US Department of Agriculture and execute any necessary documents related to the application process.
Staff Report-Community Wildfire Defense Grant Submittal Attach 1 - Resoltuion
Attach 2 - Community Wildfire Defense Grant Sumarry
Attachments:
Resolution 25-016, APPROVED
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-092 Resolution Approving the Restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City of Hercules and Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc. dba Republic Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hercules:
1) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Richmond Sanitary Services, Inc. dba Republic Services for Solid Waste Collection Services and Direction to Staff to Set a Proposition 218 Hearing, and 2) Accepting the Final Franchise Fee Study, and
3) Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Side Letter Agreement Regarding Use of City Rate Stabilization Funds to Offset Maximum Service Rates Effective July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026 Staff Report - Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Hercules Franchise Agreement Restatement
Attach 3 - Hercules Franchise Fee Study Report Final 02-28-25 Attach 4 - Side Letter Agreement- Effective July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Representatives from R3 presented. Representatives from Republic Services were in person to answer questions. Council asked questions and provided comment. R3, Rep. Services and Dante Hall provided a response. Public Comment was provided by Ben Vadi. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, to adopt Resolution 25-017. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley 5 -
2. 25-098 Commission and Committee Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider making an appointment to the Hercules Finance Commission to fill the remaining part of a two (2) year term.
Staff Report - Finance Commission Appointment
Attach 1 - Resolution 10-068 Commission Procedures
Attachments:
City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. There were no questions from Council. Council Members voted unanimously to appoint Rupinder Sandhu to Finance Commission for the
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remainder of the two year term which is up December 31, 2025.
3. 25-096 General Plan Update and 2024 Annual Progress Report RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive an update from staff on the status of the General Plan and the planned update process and ask any questions;
2. Take public comment;
3. Provide any comments; and
4. By minute action, direct staff to submit the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Staff Report - 2024 General Plan Update and Annual Report Attach 1 - General Plan APR 2024
Attachments:
Community Planning Director, Tim Rood, introduced and presented the item. No Public Comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Rood provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to direct Staff to submit the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development(HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research(OPR).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley 5 -
4. 25-097 City-Chamber Co-sponsored Kids Expo
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report - Kids ExpoAttachments:
Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Roke provided a response. This was an information item. Council directed Staff to add the event to the list of budget items to consider in the upcoming budget process.
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, Dante Hall, announced upcoming meetings and events:
Community Conversation on Public Safety and Traffic Safety Subcommittee Meeting. Upcoming events; Bottles and Bites and Parks and Recreation Spring Break camp.
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, had no announcements
1. Regional Committee
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on the WestCat and Contra Costa Transportation Authority meetings
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.
Future Agenda Item - Council Member Walker-Griffin requested a discussion on adopting an Ordinance implementing a Tobacco Retail License. A roll call vote was taken and Council Members unanimously agreed to add the item to a future meeting.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 9:27 P.M.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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