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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
7:00 PMTuesday, April 14, 2026
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
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I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – NONE
NONE
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
NONE
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, Vice Mayor 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
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang and City Attorney, Christie Crowl, reported out that at the 4/7 Special Closed Session meeting, City Council selected Mosaic Public Partners to be the cities search firm for the recruitment of the City Manager.
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VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Kelley.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kelley requested a Moment of Silence for long time Hercules resident, Romy Navarro Mandap, who recently passed away.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-074 Proclamation - Nepali New Year 2083 BS
ProclamationAttachments:
Mayor Kelley read the proclamation. Council made remarks. Mr.
Lakshuman Khanal, Consul General of Nepal, accepted the proclamation.
Remarks were also made by Supervisor Scales-Preston and representatives from Senator Jesse Arreguín and Congressman John Garamendi's office. Photos were taken.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang, requested that Discussion and/or Action Item XIII.1 Acceptance of the Falcon Way Rehabilitation Project, be pulled from the agenda, due to a change order issue. This item will come back to Council at a future meeting date.
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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
NONE
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Prior to the vote, Mayor Kelley made a comment about Consent Item XII.2, Extension of Pre-Qualified Vendor list until July 31, 2027. She noted that Kimley-Horn was listed twice and also suggested that Fehr & Peers be added to the list in the future.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley 5 -
1. 26-075 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 26-073 Extension of Pre-Qualified Vendor lists until July 31, 2027 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of a resolution extending the pre-qualified vendor lists for planning and engineering services for one (1) additional year, until July 31, 2027.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Pre-Qualified Vendors - Planning Services
Attach 3 - Pre-Qualified Vendors - Engineering Services Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-018, APPROVED.
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3. 26-078 Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hercules approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RECYCLEMORE), a Joint Powers Authority, and the City of Hercules regarding implementation of Senate Bill 1383 Regulatory Requirements; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOU
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the MOU between the City of Hercules and RecycleMore to implement SB 1383 requirements, and further authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - SB 1383 Hercules MOU
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-019, APPROVED
4. 26-077 Approve the Resolution to Execute the Group Program Inspection Agreement between the City of Hercules, West County Wastewater District and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Group Program Inspection Agreement between the City of Hercules, West County Wastewater District and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Staff Report Group Inspection Agreement Renewal
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - CCCWP Inspection Agreement
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-020, APPROVED
5. 26-076 Adopt the Resolution to Approve the Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement (2026-2041) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution approving the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - CCCWP Program Agreement 2026 - 2041
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-021, APPROVED
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 26-080 Acceptance of the Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution accepting the Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project contract with MCK Services, Inc. as complete for a total amount of $764,461.91 and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Notice of Completion
Attach 3 - Falcon Way Project Location
Attachments:
Under Agenda Item IX, Agenda Additions/Deletions, Interim City Manager Tang requested that this item be removed from this agenda and moved to a later meeting date.
2. 26-082
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Municipal Pooling Authority Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Municipal Pooling Authority Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for providing Property, Workers' Compensation, Public Liability, and other insurance coverages.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - MPA Amended and Restated JPA Agreement
Attach 2 - MPA Amended and Restated JPA Agreement (Redlined) Presentation
Attachments:
Human Resources Manager, Kristi Carter, presented the Staff Report.
Council asked questions. Human Resources Manager Carter and Interim City Manager Tang provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 26-022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 -
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
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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
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
3. Commission Liaisons
a. Community & Library Services Commission
b. Finance Commission
c. Planning Commisison
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang, announced upcoming city events. The City Attorney had no announcements
1. Regional Committee
Mayor Bailey reported out on the WestCat meeting and the Marin Clean Energy Board meeting. Mayor Kelley reported out on the West Contra
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Costa Transportation Advisory Committee(WCCTAC) meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports were provided
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Council Members also reported out on events that they attended through out the city and county, which included the Spring into Wellness Fair and the HOM Coffee grand opening.
Future Agenda Item Request - Council Member Bailey requested a discussion on whether the Public Safety/ Traffic Subcommittee is still needed. He requested that Staff provide a presentation on the purpose of the Public Safety/ Traffic Subcommittee and determine whether the committee is still needed. Council unanimously agreed to have this item discussed at a future City Council meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm.
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Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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