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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, October 14, 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, 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 titles of the items to be discussed in Closed Session. City Council and Staff recessed into Closed Session.
1. 25-274 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. Hercules Police Officers Association
2. 25-275 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney
Meeting went into Recess
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Meeting Reconvened
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Bailey convened the Regular Session at 7:09 pm
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Mayor D. Bailey, Vice Mayor C. Kelley, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 5 -
V. A. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney stated that there was no final or reportable action take in Closed Session.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Unity Day - Wednesday, October 22nd - Christopher Roke, Parks and Recreation Director
Unity Day presentation by PR Director
2. 25-278 Proclamation - Filipino American History Month October 2025 ProclamationAttachments:
Proclamation read by Mayor Bailey and accepted by Henry Torres, Director of the Philippine Cultural and Historical Association. Mr. Torres thanked Council. Council made remarks. Pictures were taken.
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IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Allison Peters, Senior Community Library Manager provided public comment.
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 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, Council Member A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley 5 -
1. 25-277 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-271 Professional Services Agreement for General Plan Update RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Raimi + Associates for a sum not to exceed $1,561,243 to prepare a comprehensive General Plan update.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
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Community Director,Tim Rood, Introduced the item. Representatives from Raimi + Associates attend in person and presented. Council made comments and asked questions. No public comment. Director Rood and Raimi+ Associates 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 adopt Resolution 25-063. 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. 25-269 General Plan Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a resolution establishing an ad-hoc General Plan Advisory Committee to serve until the comprehensive General Plan update is adopted.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attachments:
Community Development Director, Tim Rood, presented staff report.
Council provided comments and asked questions. Responses provided by Director Rood. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt Resolution 25-064, with the amendment of 5-7 at-large community representatives to be appointed by City Council. 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 -
3. 25-270 Award of a Construction Contract to MCK Services, Inc. for the Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with MCK Services, Inc. in the amount of $770,982.96 for the Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project, including Wren Court and Finch Court Alternate Bid Items, authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $77,098.30 for a 10 percent contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $848,081.26.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Falcon Way Project Location
Attachments:
Public Works Director and Civil Engineer, Glenn Dombeck, presented the staff report. Representatives from SNG attend in-person to answer any questions. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comments. Director Dombeck and City Manager Hall provided a response.
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Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 25-065. 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. 25-266 Authorize an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SNG & Associates, Inc. to provide Construction Management, Inspection, and Quality Assurance Testing Services for the Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s December 3, 2024 Professional Services Agreement with SNG & Associates, Inc. (SNG) to provide Construction Management, Inspection and Quality Assurance Testing Services for the Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project, including Wren Court and Finch Court Additions to the Scope of the Project, Increasing the Cost by $109,169 to a Total Cost of $168,289.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Amendment No. 1
Attachments:
Public Works Director and Civil Engineer, Glenn Dombeck, presented the Staff Report. Representatives from SNG attended in person to answer questions. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Dombeck 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 adopt Resolution 25-066. 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 -
5. 25-267 Award of a Design Contract to Sanbell, Inc. for the Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Sanbell, Inc. in the amount of $298,534.00 for the Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Location Map
Attachments:
Public Works Director and Civil Engineer, Glenn Dombeck presented the
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Staff Report . Council asked questions and provided comments. Director Dombeck provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt Resolution 25-067. 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 -
6. 25-265 Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Governing Administration of Federal Funding for the Hercules Hub Project RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving an Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Governing Administration of Federal Funding for the Hercules Hub Project (Hub) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Agreement
Attachments:
Public Works Director and Civil Engineer, Glenn Dombeck, presented the Staff Report. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comments. Director Dombeck provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, to adopt Resolution 25-068. 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 -
7. 25-276 Quarterly Update on FY 2024-2026 Hercules City Council Strategic Goals RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report on the FY 2024-2026 Hercules City Council Strategic Goals.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - City of Hercules 2024 Strategic Goals Work Plan Update Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, presented the Staff Report. No public comment.
Council provided remarks. This was an informational item. No action was taken on this item.
8. 25-272 Discussion Regarding the Structure of the Police Chief Advisory Board Meetings
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council discuss this item and give direction to
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staff by minute order.
Staff ReportAttachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, provided the Staff Report. Public Comment was provided byTanya Little. Council asked questions and provided comments.
City Manager Hall, City Attorney Crowl and Police Chief Joseph Vasquez provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to leave the Police Chief's Advisory Board meetings as they are now and not take any action. 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 -
9. 25-273 Presentation on New City Signage Options
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive a presentation on options for potential City signage
2. If the City Council wants to proceed with creating new signage, provide direction for the preferred signage location(s) and design(s) elements, and
3. By minute order, direct staff to develop a scope of work to hire a qualified firm for conceptual signage design development.
Staff report
Attach 1 - Monument Location Map
Presentation - City Signage Options & Recommendations
Attachments:
City Manager, Dante Hall, presented the Staff Report. No public comment.
Council asked questions and provided comments. City Manager Hall provided a response. Council provided direction and action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Walker-Griffin, to authorize the City Manager to develop a scope of work and bring it back to Council. Look at two locations John Muir Parkway and San Pablo & median on San Pablo across from Pete's Coffee; Type of signs-medium scale signage: City of Windsor, City of Citrus Heights and City of Pleasant Hill.
Also look into possible banner program along San Pablo. 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 -
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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.
XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMITTEE,
SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS
No announcements from the City Manager of City Attorney
1. Regional Committees
Vice Mayor Kelley reported out on the WCCTAC board meeting and attend the Annual Cal Cities Conference. Council Member Walker-Griffin and Mayor Bailey also attend the Annual Cal Cities Conference.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports provided
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports provided
Future Agenda request - Mayor Bailey requested a discussion on what City Council can do about the location of the trash in front of the Exchange.
Council unanimously agreed to bring the item back at a future council meeting.
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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
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 10:38 pm.
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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