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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
Patrick Tang, Interim City Manager
Christie Crowl, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
6:00 PMTuesday, March 24, 2026
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 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 - 6:00 P.M A. 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, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Vice Mayor 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:
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, announced the titles of the items to be discussed in Closed Session. Council and Staff convened into Closed Session.
1. 26-072 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Bruce v. City of Hercules, et al.; United States District Court, Northern District, Case No. 4:25-cv-01297.
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2. 26-071 Pursuant to Government Code section 54957: Public Employment (City Manager)
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Vice Mayor 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 in Closed Session.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Bhattarai.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kelley requested a Moment of Silence for all of the American Service members and people that have lost their lives during the Middle East conflict.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-055 Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
ProclamationAttachments:
Mayor Kelley read the proclamation and presented the proclamation to the American Red Cross representative. The representative thanked Council and provided a statement. Council made remarks. Photos were taken.
2. 26-063 BART Presentation - A Defining Year for BART
BART PresentationAttachments:
Barnali Ghosh, BART Board Director for District 3, presented. Council asked questions and Director Ghosh provided a response.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
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X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
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. 26-062 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 - Lien List
Attachments:
City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, presented the Staff Report. No question from Council. Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing. No Public Comment.
Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt Resolution 26-017. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, and Mayor C. Kelley3 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
Abstain: Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin1 -
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Bailey asked a claifying questions regarding Consent Calendar Item 6, Contra Costa County Library Commission Seat Appointment. Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, provided a response.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to adopt the Consent Calendar . The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
4 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
1. 26-066 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of February 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session Meeting of February 3, 2026
Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 26-070 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2026Attachments:
APPROVED
3. 26-064 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR).
Staff ReportAttachments:
APPROVED
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4. 26-065 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve report for submittal to the 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report (Attachment 1) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and other applicable agencies.
Staff Report
Summary
Table A
Table A2
Table B
Table C
Table D
Table E
Table F
Table F2
Table G
Table H
Table J
Table K
Table L
LEAP Reporting
Attachments:
APPROVED
5. 26-056 Redevelopment Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for FY 2024-25.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Hercules Housing Successor Annual Report FY 2024-25 Appendix 1 - Hercules Redevelopment Agency Housing Assets List Attachments:
APPROVED
6. 26-057 Contra Costa County Library Commission Alternate Seat Appointment RECOMMENDATION:
The Hercules Community & Library Services Commission recommends that the City Council appoint Wylendia Eastman to fill the City Representative Alternate Seat on the Contra Costa County Library Commission.
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Staff Report
Attach 1 - Ordinance 444
Attach 2 - CCC Library Commission By laws
Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 26-058 Budget Workshop: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Projects Proposed Budget and Ten-Year Capital Improvement Projects Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation and provide feedback on the proposed projects, funding allocations, and prioritization for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Capital Projects Budget and the associated Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Staff Report - Budget Workshop - Ten Year CIP
Attach 1 - Ten-Year CIP Summary
Attach 2 - Ten-Year CIP - Facility Category
Attach 3 - Ten-Year CIP - Parks Category
Attach 4 - Ten-Year CIP - Sewer Category
Attach 5 - Ten-Year CIP - Street Category
Attach 6 - Ten Year CIP - Hercules HUB Category
Presentation
Attachments:
Finance Director, Gato introduced the item and Director Gato and Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck, presented the Staff Report. No public comment. Council asked questions and provided comments. Director Dombeck and Director Gato provided a response. No Public Comment.
This was an informational item. No action was taken on this item.
2. 26-060 Proposition 218 Proceedings for Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is requesting direction from City Council regarding the timing of Proposition 218 proceedings to increase annual assessments for the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2.
Staff ReportAttachments:
Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck, presented the Staff Report.
Francisco and Associates was in attendance via Zoom to answer questions. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Dombeck, Interim City Manager Patrick Tang, City Attorney Crowl and Francisco and Associates provided a response. No Public Comment.
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Direction was provided by Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, to move forward with Option 2, as proposed by Staff. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Vice Mayor 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
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang, provided a citywide departmental update. No announcements from City Attorney Crowl.
1. Regional Committees
Council Member Bailey reported out on the WestCat and Marin Clean Energy(MCE) board meetings. Mayor Kelley attended the Mayors Conference hosted by the City. She reported out on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports were provided
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3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Council Members also reported out on events that they attended through out the city and county, such as the Lunar New Year Parade and Bottle and Bites
There were no Future Agenda Item requests from Council.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 9:02 pm.
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Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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