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, July 8, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.,REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
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I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 5:30 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 Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member A. Walker-Griffin
Present: 4 -
Council Member T. GrimsleyAbsent: 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:
The City Attorney was not present at the meeting at this time. City Manager, Dante Hall, read the titles of the items to be discussed in Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed into Closed Session.
1. 25-201 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1) (Ramos v. City of Hercules)
2. 25-197 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Conference With Labor Negotiators - City Negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Edwin Gato,
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Director of Finance; relative to the following employee groups:
a. Teamsters Local 315 Employee Organizations
b. Hercules Police Officers Association
c. Hercules Senior Manager Employee Group
d. Confidential Unrepresented Employee Group
e. Mid Management Employee Group
3. 25-198 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.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member A. Walker-Griffin
Present: 4 -
Council Member T. GrimsleyAbsent: 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
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Walker-Griffin.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Bailey requested a moment of silence for longtime resident Leola Bullen.
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VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 25-192 Proclamation - Recognizing July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month Proclamation - Park and Recreation MonthAttachments:
Mayor Bailey read the proclamation and recognized Park and Recreation month. Director Roke provided comment. Council made remarks.
Pictures were taken.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by Ronnell Colquitt, Tanya Little and Stan Kelly.
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. 25-193 Mandatory Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal - Delinquent Accounts RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a Public Hearing and upon conclusion, consider adopting a Resolution confirming the report of delinquent accounts and placing liens on said properties and special assessments upon property taxes pursuant to City of Hercules Municipal Code Section 5-2.01 to 5-2.16, Mandatory Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal.
Staff Report - Garbage Liens
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Hercules Prelim List
Attachments:
City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, introduced and presented the item.
Comments were provided Council. Mayor Bailey opened the Public Hearing. No public comment. Mayor Bailey closed the public hearing.
There was no further discussion by Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 25-041. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, and Vice Mayor C. Kelley3 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
Abstain: Council Member A. Walker-Griffin1 -
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member A. Walker-Griffin
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
1. 25-200 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June24, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 25-190 Third Amendment to Contract #14-008 with Contract Costa County for Building Inspection and Planning Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Third Amendment to an existing agreement between the City of Hercules and Contra Costa County (Contract #14-008) to update the Conservation & Development (DCD) Department’s hourly billing rates for FY 2024/25, FY 2025/26, and 2026/27.
Staff Report - Amendment 3 to Contra Costa County Contract Attach 1 - Resolution - Amendment 3 CCC Building-Planning Services Contract
Exhibit A - CCC Building-Planning Services
Attach 2 - CCC Bulding-Planning Services Contract - Original Attach 3 - CCC Building-Planning Services Contract - Amend 1 Attach 4 - CCC Building-Planning Services Contract - Amend 2 Attach 5 - CCC Building-Planning Services
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 25-042. APPROVED
3. 25-199 MOU for Development of a Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan through the Ocean Protection Council Senate Bill 1 Grant Program RECOMMENDATION:
By minute order, authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding by and Between the City of Antioch, Contra Costa County, City of Hercules, City of Martinez, City of Oakley, City of Pinole, City of Pittsburg, and City of San Pablo for Development of a Contra Costa
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Resilient Shoreline Plan.
Staff Report - Development of A Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan Attach 1 - SB1 Grant MOU County-Cities
Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-202 Authorization To Approve A Contract With Tripepi Smith For General Communications Support
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for an amount not to exceed $93,588 with Tripepi Smith for General Communications Support.
Staff Report - Contract With Tripepi Smith For General
Communications Support
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - 2025-05 General Comms Proposal (2)
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced and presented the item.
Representatives from Tripepi Smith attend via Zoom to answer questions.
No public comment. Council asked questions and provided remarks. City Manager Hall and Tripepi Smith provided a response. Action was take on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt Resolution 25-043. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member A. Walker-Griffin
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
2. 25-191 Receive the Finance Commission’s Annual Report on Measures B and N for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Finance Commission’s Annual Report on Measures B and N for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.
Staff Report - Measure B and N Annual Report
Attach 1 - FC Annual Report on Measure B and N for FY Ending June 30, 2024
Presentation
Attachments:
Finance Director, Edwin Gato, introduced the item. Finance Chair, Ed Ulle, presented the item. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided remarks. Finance Chair Ulle and Finance Director Gato provided a response. This was an informational item. No action was taken.
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3. 25-185 Discussion Regarding the Structure of the Police Chief Advisory Board Meetings
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council discuss this item and give direction to staff by minute order.
Staff Report - The Structure of the Police Chief Advisory Board Meetings
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, introduced and presented the item. Public comment was provided by Tanya Little. Council asked questions and provided comment. No direction was provided by Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, to continue the discussion of the structure of the Police Advisory Committee to a later date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member A. Walker-Griffin
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
4. 25-194 Finance Department Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive an update on the City of Hercules Finance Department.
Staff Report - Finance Department Update
Presentation
Attachments:
Finance Director, Edwin Gato, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council asked and provided comment. Director Gato provided a response. This was an informational item. No action was taken on this item.
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
The Cit Manager reported out on the 4th July celebration. Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, also reported out on the event and promoted upcoming events. City Attorney had no announcements.
1. Regional Committee
Council Member Walker-Griffin reported out on the Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG) meeting. Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on West Contra Costa Transportation Authority Commission meeting and Mayor Bailey reported out on the WestCat meeting
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports were provided
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3.Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Council Members reported out on events they attended throughout the City and County, which included the 4th of July Celebration and the Change of Command Ceremony for the Hercules Fire Department.
Mayor Bailey also provided an update to residents regarding the ongoing labor issues that Republic Services is currently experiencing. He provided updated information on what residents should be doing with their trash.
There were no future agenda items requests.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:24pm.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk