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
Patrick Tang, Interim City Manager
Christie Crowl, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
6:00 PMTuesday, April 28, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
Zoom ID: 844 3196 9944 Zoom Passcode: 471002
Zoom Phone Number: 1-669-900-6833
I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 6:00 PM 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 Grimsley was not present during roll call but did attend Closed Session.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, Vice Mayor 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 title of the item to be discussed in Closed Session. Council and Staff convened into Closed Session.
1. 26-101 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - 1 case.
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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. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Crowl stated that no reportable or final action was taken in Closed Session.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Bhattarai.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kelley requested a Moment of Silence for Hercules resident, Christopher Todd Abundis, who recently passed away.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-095 Proclamation - National Library Week April 19-25, 2026 ProclamationAttachments:
Mayor Kelley read the proclamation. Hercules Library Manager, Alison Peters, accepted the proclamation and made remarks. Council made remarks.
2. 26-102 National Volunteer Week
Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, acknowledged National Volunteer Week by recognizing all of our City volunteers and expressed his thanks for their time and dedication to the city.
3. 26-098 Presentation - Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex PresentationAttachments:
Sr. Special Projects Administrator, David Schoenthal, from Phillips 66 presented. Council asked questions and made remarks.
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
NONE
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 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
1. 26-100 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session Meeting of April 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session Meeting of April 7, 2026
Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 26-096 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026Attachments:
APPROVED
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 26-059 Presentation from Contra Costa County Representative on the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority
RECOMMENDATION:
Council is asked to receive the presentation on the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority.
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Staff Report
Attach 1 - RAC System Overview
Attach 2 - RAC System Fact Sheet
Attach 3 - RAC JPA Joint Powers Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck, introduced the item. A representative from Contra Costa County presented. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Dombeck and the County Representative provided a response. Public Comment was provided by Tanya Little via Zoom. This was an informational item. No action was taken.
2. 26-097 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions:
a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026;
b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026;
c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026;
d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; and
e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for
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Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution - FY26-27 Citywide
Attach 2 - Resolution - FY26-27 Victoria By the Bay
Attach 3 - Resolution - FY26-27 Hercules Village
Attach 4 - Resolution - FY26-27 Baywood
Attach 5 - Resolution - FY26-27 Bayside
Attach 6 - LLAD Preliminary Engineer's Reports 2026-27
Attachments:
Public Works Director, Glenn Dombeck, introduced the item. Francisco and Associates presented. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Dombeck and Francisco and Associates provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item. This action also sets the Public Hearing for June 23, 2026.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin to adopt Resolution 26-023(Citywide LLAD). 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin to adopt Resolution 26-024(Victoria By The Bay LLAD). 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin to adopt Resolution 26-025(Hercules Village LLAD). 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Grimsley to adopt Resolution 26-026(Baywood LLAD). 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Grimsley to adopt Resolution 26-027(Bayside LLAD). 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 -
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3. 26-099 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Co-sponsored Special Events and Request for Additional Budget Allocation of $10,000
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on special events co-sponsored by the city and the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce for the next FY 26-27 and that the Council approve an additional $10,000 to account for increased costs.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Cultural Festival recap - 2022-23
Attach 2 - Cultural Festival recap - 2023-24
Attach 3 - Cultural Festival recap - 2024-25
Attachments:
Parks and Recreation Director Christopher Roke, presented the Staff Report. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Roke provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin to allocate $55,000 for Community Events for the FY 26-27 .
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 -
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
3. Commission Liaisons
a. Community & Library Services Commission
b. Finance Commission
c. Planning Commisison
Interim City Manager Tang, mentioned a few city updates. No announcements from City Attorney Crowl.
1. Regional Committees
Council Member Bailey reported out on the Marin Clean Energy(MCE) Board Meeting. Council Member Grimsley reported out on the Hercules/Pinole Wastewater Subcommittee Meeting
2. City Council Committees and subcommittees
No reports were provided
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
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Council Members also reported out on events that they attended throughout the city and county.
There were no future agenda item request made by Council.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 9:13pm.
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Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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