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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
6:30 PMTuesday, May 27, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M., REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
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I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 6:30 P.M.
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
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, read the title of the item to be discussed in Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed into Closed Session.
1. 25-157 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.
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.
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VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Walker-Griffin.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Bailey requested a Moment of Silence for the family of Federal Glover, who passed away last week.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 25-153 Proclamation - Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month 2025Attachments:
Mayor Bailey read the proclamation recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month.
2. 25-158 Proclamation - Honoring the Lifetime Achievements of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover
Proclamation Recognizing the Lifetime Achievements of Supervisor Federal Glover
Attachments:
Mayor Bailey read the proclamation recognizing Federal Glover. Council provided remarks. Public comment was provided by Sarah Creeley.
3. 25-154 MCE Enrollment Update
PresentationAttachments:
Marin Clean Energy(MCE) representative presented. Council made remarks. This was an informational item.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
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X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was provided by Sarah Creeley, Becky Ramirez and Dean Karay.
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
1. 25-149
Attachments:
2. 25-152
Attachments:
Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3:
Public Agency Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receives the presentation for information purposes only during the public hearing at which the City will report on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. The City's recognized employee organizations will be provided an opportunity to make a presentation on such subjects.
Staff Report - AB 2561 Compliance (Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts)
Presentation
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Human Resources Manager, Kristi Carter, presented. Council asked questions and provided comment. Ms. Carter provided a response. Mayor Bailey opened the Public Hearing. No public comment. Mayor Bailey closed the public hearing. This was an information item. No action was taken.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2025-26 City of Hercules Budget Plan including the First Year of the Ten Year 2026-35 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive the staff report, take public testimony, and tentatively continue the public hearing to June 10, 2025. The City Council is encouraged to discuss and provide policy directions to staff regarding the approval of the proposed FY 2025-26 Annual Budget.
Staff Report - FY 25-26 Proposed Annual Budget
Attach 1 - Proposed FY 25-26 Annual Budget
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced the item. Finance Director, Edwin
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Gato, presented. Mayor Bailey opened the Public Hearing. Council members asked questions and provided comment. City Manager Hall and Finance Director Gato provided a response. No public comment. Mayor Bailey continued the Public Hearing to the June 10th City Council meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
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. 25-156 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 13, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 25-150 Adoption of a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Staff Report - SB1 FY 25-26
Attach 1 - Resolution - SB1 FY 25-26
Attachments:
Resolution 25-030, APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-151 Presentation of City’s 2025 Comprehensive Sewer Utility Rate Study Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive Willdan Financial Services’ (Willdan’s) presentation of their May 13, 2025 Comprehensive Sewer Utility Rate Study Report (Report) results and recommendations, set the Proposition 218 public hearing date, and approve the mailing of public hearing notices (Attachment 2) to conduct a public hearing at the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting.
Staff Report - Willdan Sewer Rate Study Report
Attach 1 - Hercules Sewer Rate Study - Final Report
Attach 2 - Hercules 2025 Prop 218 Sewer Rate Notice
Presentation
Attachments:
Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck, introduced the item. Wildan Financial Services presented. Council asked questions and provided
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comment. Wildan, Director Dombeck and 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 approve the proposed changes to the annual sewer rates for the City of Hercules, send out the Proposition 218 Notice and set the Public Hearing date for July 22nd. 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 -
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
a. Contra Costa Mayors Conference
b. Hercules/ Pinole - WasteWater Management
c. League of Cities
d. Water Emerg. Transportation Authority
e. WCCIWMA
f. WCCTAC
g. West Co. Mayors & Supervisors Assoc. Meeting
h. WestCat
I. MCE
j. CCTA
k. East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
a. Econ. Dev. Subcommittee
b. Traffic and Public Safety Committee
c. East Bay Economic Development Alliance
d. Education Subcommittee
3. Commission Liaisons
a. Community & Library Services Commission
b. Finance Commission
c. Planning Commisison
City Manager, Dante Hall, promoted the upcoming Cultural Festival. City Attorney, Christie Crowl, had no announcements.
In reference to Consent Item XII.2, Mayor Bailey asked how the listed projects are prioritized. Mayor Bailey also asked if there are any updates or if the city has received any feedback from residents on the Victoria By The Bay balloting. City Manager Hall provided a response.
1. Regional Committee
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on the following meetings: Contra Costa Transportation Authority( CCTA), East Bay Economic Development Alliance and the west Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
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Committee(WCCTAC)
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports were provided
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Council Members reported out on events they attended throughout the City and County, which included the Friends of the Hercules Library 25th Anniversary Event.
There were no future agenda item requests from Council.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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