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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
5:30 PMTuesday, September 9, 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.
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, 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 read the titles of the items to be discussed in Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed in Closed Session.
1. 25-234 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Conference With Labor Negotiators - City Negotiators: Dante Hall, City Manager; Edwin Gato, 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
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e. Mid Management Employee Group
2. 25-235 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:07 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
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 Abigail Wong, a long time Hercules resident who recently passed away.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 25-236 Proclamation - Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Proclamation - Patriot Day- 9/11 Day of RemembranceAttachments:
Mayor Bailey read the proclamation. Council provided remarks. No public comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by 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.
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XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 25-224 Design Review Permit (DRP) 24-02, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 24-01, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 24-01
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, receive the staff report and presentation, receive comments from the public and interested parties and adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) for the approval of Design Review Permit (DRP) 24-02, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 24-01, and Initial/Final Planned Development Plan (PDP) 24-01 for a 168 dwelling unit Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P housing development and finds that the proposed project will not result in any new, significant impacts that were not examined in the 2011 Certified EIR, and that none of the circumstances that would require preparation of an addendum or a subsequent of supplemental EIR under CEQA exists.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution Waterfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P
Exhibit A - Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P Project Conditions of Approval Exhibit B - Implementing Development Agreement Conditions of Approval
Exhibit C - Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P – Development Plans Exhibit C.1 - Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P - Architectural Consistency Exhibit D - Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P - CEQA Conformity Findings to Certified EIR
Exhibit E - Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P - Findings with Facts Exhibit F - Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P - Traffic Report Attach 2 - Planning Commission Resolution 25-05
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Attachments:
Community Development Director, Tim Rood, introduced the item and presented. Representatives from Ledcor and presented and were in attendance to answer questions. Council asked questions and provided comments. Ledcor, Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck and Director Rood provided a response. Mayor Bailey opened the Public Hearing.
Public comment was provided by Tanya Little. Discussion came back to Council. Council asked questions and provided further comment on the project. Director Rood, City Attorney Christie Crowl and Ledcor provided a response. Mayor Bailey closed the Public Hearing. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 25-051 including the change to the Affordable Housing language (Conditions of Approval 5 and 41). (5)The additional information regarding the exterior color and materials and (41) changing
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"permanently" to "affordable for a minimum of 55 years". (Friendly amendment made by Mayor Bailey was accepted by Kelly and Walker-Griffin). 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 -
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. 25-229 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 25-228 Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of July 29, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of July 29, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
3. 25-226 Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 Staff Report
Attach 1 - 4th Quarter Investment Report
Attachments:
APPROVED
4. 25-225 Professional Services Agreement Amendment 1 with M-Group RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution which authorizes the City Manager to sign Amendment 1 (Attachment 2) to the original Professional Services Agreement with M-Group, Agreement No. 25-040 (Agreement), increasing the contract maximum from $125,000 to $166,133 using existing funding.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Draft Professional Services Agreement - Amendment 1 Attachments:
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RESOLUTION 25-052, APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-233 Foxboro Playground Equipment Pre-Purchase and Amendment to the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget Appropriation
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with Gametime, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $142,599.79 to provide playground equipment for use at Foxboro Park and Amend the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by $550,000 to allocate funds from the General Fund/Capital Reserve to pay for the associated equipment, materials and improvements.
Staff Report - Foxboro Playground Equipment Pre-Purchase Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Purchase Order - Gametime
Attach 3 - Foxboro Park Renderings
Attachments:
Public Works Director and City Engineer, Glenn Dombeck, introduced and presented the item. Representatives from Gates Studios were in attendance via Zoom to answer questions. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Dombeck and Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt Resolution 25-055. 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. 25-230 Award of a Construction Contract to E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. for the Bay Trail Soil Nail Wall Sinkhole Repair Project and Appropriating $17,756.60 from the SB1 RMRA Fund to Fully Fund the Contract RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. in the amount of $77,505.60 for the Bay Trail Soil Nail Wall Sinkhole Repair Project authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $7,751 for a 10% contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $85,256.60 and appropriating $17,756.60 from the SB1 RMRA Fund to fully fund the Contract work.
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Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Bay Trail Soil Nail Wall Sinkhole Repair - Project Location Attachments:
Public Works Director and City Engineer, Glenn Dombeck, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council made remarks. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 25-053. 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 -
3. 25-231 Award of a Construction Contract to GSP Construction, Inc. for the Police Lobbies Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with GSP Construction, Inc. in the amount of $255,216 for the Police Lobbies Project authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $25,522 for a 10% contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $280,738.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Police Lobbies Location Map
Attachments:
Public Works Director and City Engineer, Glenn Dombeck, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. There were no questions or comments from Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 25-054. 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. 25-227 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Designate a voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting to be held October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach, CA.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - 2025 Voting Delegate Information Packet
Attachments:
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City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, introduced and presented the item. No public comment. Council provided comment. Direction was provided by Council and action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, to designate Mayor Dion Bailey as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Kelley and Council Member Alex Walker- Griffin as the alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting.
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 -
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 and City Attorney, Christie Crowl had no announcements
1. Regional Committees
Mayor Bailey reported out on the Marin Clean Energy Board meeting and advertised an upcoming program sponsored by WestCat.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance meeting.
3. Commission Liaisons
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No reports were provided
Council Members reported out on events they attended throughout the City and County.
Council Member Walker-Griffin made a future agenda item request to discuss the potential impacts that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: H.R. 1, would have on the city. Council agreed unanimously to discuss this item at a future City Council meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 9:07 P.M.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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