111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547City of Hercules
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Mayor Chris Kelley
Vice Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai
Council Member Tiffany Grimsley
Council Member Dion Bailey
Dante Hall, City Manager
Christie Crowl, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
7:00 PMTuesday, January 13, 2026
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
Zoom ID: 817 3998 1935 Zoom Passcode: 025752
Zoom Phone Number: 1-669-900-6833
I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – NONE
NONE
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - NONE
NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NO CLOSED SESSION
NONE
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. A. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NO CLOSED SESSION B. 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
NONE
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Grimsley.
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VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kelley requested a Moment of Silence for Hanna Ranch Kindergarten teacher, Kathy Tate, who past away recently.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 25-333 Proclamation - Police Officer of the Year
ProclamationAttachments:
Mayor Kelley read the proclamation. Police Chief Joseph Vasquez made remarks and introduced Police Officer Elijah Scholl. Police Officer Scholl thanked City Council. Council made remarks. Photos were taken.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment was provided by W. Bryce Horton, Chris Shalein, Stephanie Robelar, Ellen Shu, Marybeth Casareno and Salina Williams.
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
Before action was taken on this item, Council Member Bailey asked Finance Director Gato questions about Consent Item XII.2, Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July1, 2026, through June30, 2027(ROPS 26-27). Director Gato provided a response. Action was taken on the two items on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member bailey, seconded by 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 -
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1. 25-339 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 25-335 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27) Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Hercules ROPS 26-27
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-001, APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 25-336 Ordinance to repeal and replace Hercules Municipal Code Title 9, Chapters 1-18, re-locating appeals provisions, adopting by reference Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025-19, No. 2025-15, and No. 2025-14, which adopts the 2025 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, with changes, additions, and deletions, adopting by reference the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 1997 edition with existing amendments, additions, and deletions, and adopting by reference the International Property Maintenance Code 2024 Edition with amendments, additions, and deletions.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Request planning staff present the staff report;
2. Receive comments from the public;
3. Request clarification from staff on any issues related to the Ordinance;
4. Adopt first reading of amended Ordinance.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Construction Codes 2025 Ordinance
Attach 2 - Building Code Ord No. 2025-19
Attach 3 - Fire Code Ord No. 2025-14
Attach 4 - WUI Ord No. 2025-15
Attachments:
Community Development Director, Tim Rood, introduced the item and presented the Staff Report. Council asked questions and made remarks.
Director Rood provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
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MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Mayor Bailey, to adopt Ordinance 556. 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. 25-337 Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance Amending Hercules Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 4.16 Sewer Service Charges to Establish a Residential Waiver Program and Appeals Process
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance Amending Hercules Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 4.16 Sewer Service Charges and Establishing a Residential Waiver Program and Appeals Process Staff Report
Attach 1 - Ordinance Sewer Code
Attach 2 - Exhibit A to Ordinance
Attachments:
Public Woks Director, Glenn Dombeck, introduced the item and presented the Staff Report. Council asked questions and provided comments.
Director Dombeck and City Manager Dante Hall, provided a response.
Bailey asked for a form to be available to the public on the website and at the front desk. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt Ordinance 557. 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. 25-338 Award of a Construction Contract to Frontline General Engineering Construction, Inc. for the Refugio and Foxboro Park Improvement Project RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Frontline General Engineering Construction, Inc. (Frontline) in the amount of $895,814.00 for the Refugio and Foxboro Park Improvement Project, including parking lot slurry seal alternate bid item, authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $89,581.40 for a 10 percent contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $985,395.40.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Project Location Map
Attachments:
Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck, introduced and presented the Staff Report. Council asked questions and provided comments. Director Dombeck provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
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MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Bailey, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 26-002. 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. 25-341 2026 Council Appointments on Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Review and make Council Appointments to Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees.
Staff Report - Council Appointments to Regional Committees Attach 1 - 2025 City Council Regional Appointments
Attachments:
Mayor Kelley introduced and presented the item. Council Members made comments. No public comment. No action was taken on this item. Council agreed to their regional appointments. Please see attached for the 2026 Council Appointments on Regional Committees and Council Subcommittees.
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CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION ON REGIONAL COMMITTEES
AND CITY SUB-COMMITTEES
APPROVED – January 13, 2026
COMMITTEES
APPOINTED
COUNCIL
MEMBER
ALTERNATE
MEETING SCHEDULE
AND/OR LOCATION
REGIONAL COMMITTEES
ABAG
101 Eighth Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510-464-7900
www.abag.ca.gov
Walker-Griffin Bhattarai Exec. Bd. Meets 3rd Thursday every other month 7:00 p.m. (Jan., Mar., May,
July, Sept. and Nov.) Attendance
Optional
Contra Costa Mayors Conference
http://www.ccmayors.org/
Mayor Vice Mayor First Thursday/mo. – 6:30 p.m.
Location Rotates
Hercules/Pinole - Wastewater
Management
Grimsley/Bhattarai Walker-Griffin 1st Thursday/mo. – 8:30 a.m.
Location alternates with City of Pinole
League of Cities-E. Bay Division Bhattarai Walker-Griffin 4th Thurs./mo. – Bd. Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.
Location Rotates
Capital Corridor JPA Board (Liaison) Walker-Griffin Kelley 3rd Wed/Feb., June, Sept. Nov. – 10:00 a.m., alternates SJ, Sacramento and Suisan
Water Emergency Transportation
Authority (WETA) Liaison
Walker-Griffin Grimsley 1st Thursday/mo. – 1:00 p.m., San Francisco Metro Center
West County Integrated Waste Mgmt.
JPA (WCCIWMA)
440 Civic Center - 27th Street
Richmond, CA 94804
www.recyclemore.com
Bhattarai Bailey 2nd Thursday/mo. - 7:00 p.m.
Form 806 required - $50 stipend
Form 700 required
WCCTAC
13831 San Pablo Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-215-3221
www.wcctac.org
Kelley Bailey Last Friday/mo. – 8:00 a.m.
El Cerrito City Hall
Form 700 Required
West Co. Mayors & Supervisors
Assoc.
Mayor Vice Mayor 4th Thursday/mo. – 8:30a.m.
The location rotates every 6 months
WestCat
601 Walter Avenue
Pinole, CA 94564
www.westcat.org
Bailey/Grimsley Kelley 2nd Thursday/mo. – 6:00 p.m.
Pinole Council Chambers, Pear St.
Form 700 required
MCE Clean Energy (Board Meetings)
Mt. Diablo Room – 2300 Clayton Road
Suite 1150 Concord, CA 94920
https://www.mcecleanenergy.org
Bailey Bhattarai 3rd Thursday/mo. – 6:30 p.m.
Office Locations -Concord and San Rafeal
Meetings can also be watched remotely
East Bay Wildfire Coalition of
Governments (EBWC)
https://eastbaywildfire.org/
Walker-Griffin Kelley Meeting materials and details for upcoming meetings will be listed as they become
available.
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CITY COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES
APPOINTED
COUNCIL
MEMBER
ALTERNATE
MEETING SCHEDULE
AND/OR LOCATION
Agenda Setting Mayor Vice Mayor Time and location arranged with current Mayor
Economic Development
Subcommittee
Bailey/Bhattarai Grimsley As needed and at least quarterly Education Subcommittee Grimsley/
Walker-Griffin
Bailey As needed and at least quarterly
Public Safety/Traffic Bailey/Grimsley Kelley As needed and at least quarterly
CITY COMMISSIONS – COUNCIL LIAISONS
Planning Commission Bailey/Grimsley 1st and 3rd Mondays Community & Library Services
Commission
Bhattarai/Kelley 2nd Monday
Finance Commission Walker-Griffin/Kelley 3rd Wednesday (Every other Month)
COMMITTEES NOT ASSIGNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
East Bay Economic Development
Alliance
Kelley Not a City Appointment
(Appointed by CC Mayors)
CCTA Kelley Not a City Appointment
(Appointed by CCTA)
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XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by Ellen Shu and Charles Davidson.
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
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 Hall advertised upcoming City events. No announcements from City Attorney Crowl.
1. Regional Committees
Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin attended the Mayor's Conference. Council
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Member Bailey reported out on the Marin Clean Energy(MCE) meeting.
Mayor Kelley reported out on the Mayors Conference, the West Contra Costa Transportation Commission meeting, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
Council Member Grimsley reported out on the Hercules/Pinole - Wastewater Management Subcommittee meeting
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Future Agenda Item Requests- Council Member Bailey requested a discussion item recommending that we have two Student Commissioners on the Community and Library Services Commission. Council Member Walker-Griffin requested staff to provide an update at a future Council meeting on the status of our senior population and the meal program as we navigate cuts to funding.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:30pm. The meeting was closed in Cathy Tate's honor.
_________________________________
Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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