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
7:00 PMTuesday, June 23, 2026
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M - In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom: Zoom ID:
830 6748 2930 Passcode: 09395 Phone Number: 1-669-900-6833 (Joint Meeting of the Hercules City Council and Hercules Public Financing Authority) 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, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
Present: 4 -
Council Member T. GrimsleyAbsent: 1 -
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
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Walker-Griffin
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VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-160 Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month, July 2026 ProclamationAttachments:
Mayor Kelley read the proclamation. Parks & Recreation Director, Christopher Roke accepted the proclamation and made remarks. Council provided comment.
2. 26-159 Presentation - Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District PresentationAttachments:
Trustee, Marriati Messinger, representing the city of Hercules on the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Board presented. Council asked questions and made remarks.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang, noted that there was an update to Consent Calendar Item XII.3, Attachment 2. Employment Agreement.
Council and staff were provided an updated copy for their review.
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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.
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XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 26-162 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Hold Public Hearings for LLAD Nos. 83-2, 2002-1, 2002-2, 2004-1, and 2005-1 and Adopt Resolutions Confirming Diagrams and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending City Council take the following actions:
1. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2026/27 for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
2. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2026/27 for the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
3. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2026/27 for the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
4. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2026/27 for the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
5. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for FY 2026/27 for the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution Citywide 83-2
Attach 2 - Resolution Victoria by the Bay 2002-1
Attach 3 - Resolution 2002-2 Hercules Village
Attach 4 - Resolution 2004-1 Baywood
Attach 5 - Resolution 2005-1 Bayside
Attach 6 - LLAD Engineer Reports FY 2026-27
Attachments:
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang introduced the Staff Report. Public Works staff were in attendance and Francisco and Associates were available via Zoom to answer any questions. Mayor Kelley opened the
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Public Hearing. No Public comment. Mayor Kelley closed the Public.
Council asked questions and provided comment. Interim City Manager Tang provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker- Griffin to adopt Resolution 26-032. 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai to adopt Resolution 26-033. 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 -
Council went back to discussion prior to vote. Council Member Bailey clarified that Hercules Village is also known as Promenade and will participating in a 218 process in the future.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai to adopt Resolution 26-034. 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker- Griffin to adopt Resolution 26-035. 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai to adopt Resolution 26-036. The motion carried by the following vote:
2. 26-155 Approval of an Addendum to the Hercules New Town Center Environmental Impact Report, Design Review Permit (DRP) 25-04, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 25-02, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 25-02 for the Emblem Hercules Apartments - 1601 Willow Avenue (The Loop Site) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 406-070-042-6.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open the continued public hearing, ask questions of staff or the applicant team, receive comments from the public and interested parties and adopt a Resolution finding that the
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Addendum to the Hercules New Town Center Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. 2007062002) prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, is the appropriate environmental document for the proposed Emblem Hercules Apartments project, finding that the Addendum has been prepared in compliance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines and reflects the independent judgment of the City of Hercules as Lead Agency, and approving Design Review Permit (DRP) 25-04, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 25-02, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 25-02 for a 180-apartment unit housing development.
Staff Report - Emblem Hercules Apartments
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Applicant Exhibits
Attach 3 - Noise and HVAC Study(Appendix E to Addendum) Attachments:
Mayor Kelley opened the continued Public Hearing. Community Development Director, Tim Rood introduced the Staff Report. Members of the Quarterra development team were present to answer any questions.
Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Rood and Quarterra provided a response. Public Comment was provided by Javier Dominguez and written comment was provided by CalHDF. Action was taken on this item. Discussion came to Council prior to the vote.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bhattarai, to adopt Resolution 26-037. 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 -
3. 26-154 Continued Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026-27 City of Hercules Annual Budget Plan including the First Year of theTen-Year 2026-2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the continued Public Hearing, receive a Staff Report, take public testimony, close the Public Hearing, and adopt the following resolutions (Attachments 1-3):
1. Approving the FY 2026-27 City of Hercules Budget Plan which includes the First Year (2026-27 Fiscal Year) of the Ten-Year (2026-2036 Fiscal Years) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget and making certain designations and fund balance adjustments, approving annual contracts for services in total amount of $7,933,656.
2.Approving the FY 2026-27 Hercules Public Financing Authority Budget Plan Consisting of Debt Service in the amount of $2,025,144.
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3. Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the FY 2026-27 in accordance with Proposition 111 and Article XIII B.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution - City Budget FY 2026-27
Attach 2 - Resolution - PFA FY 2026-27
Attach 3 - Resolution - GANN Limit FY 2026-27
Exhibit A - GANN Limit Calculation - FY 2026-27
Attach 4 - Proposed FY 26-27 Annual Budget
Attachments:
Mayor Kelley opened the continued Public Hearing. Finance Director, Edwin Gato, presented the Staff Report. Public comment provided by Ron Montoya. Council asked questions and made comments. Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing. City Manager Tang and Director Gato provided a response. Action was taken on this item. Council came back for discussion prior to the vote.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin to adopt Resolution 26-038 and include two(2) amendments to the Annual Budget. First amendment - adjustment to the FY 2026-27 List of Additional Budget Request(Pg 40)- Finance Director Salary will be changed to acting pay instead of an increase in salary. Second amendment to the Annual Budget(Pg 94 and 139) - Pay off CalHFA loan in full. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, and Vice Mayor A.
Walker-Griffin
3 -
Nay: Mayor C. Kelley1 -
Absent: Council Member T. Grimsley1 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bailey to adopt Resolution 26-039. 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 -
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bailey to adopt Resolution 26-040. 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 -
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Vice Mayor Walker- Griffin to adopt the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
1. 26-161 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 9, 2026Attachments:
APPROVED
2. 26-126 Award of a Maintenance Contract to Chrisp Company for the 2026 Restriping Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a maintenance contract with Chrisp Company the amount of $340,887.65 for the 2026 Restriping Contract authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $34,088.77 for a 10% contingency on said maintenance contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $374,976.42.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Map
Attachments:
Council Member Bailey pulled Consent Item XII.2 and requested the Staff Report. Acting Public Works Director Chris Morris presented the Staff Report. Council asked questions and provided comment. Acting Public Works Director Morris and Interim City Manager Tang 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 adopt Resolution 26-041. The motion carried with the following vote:
3. 26-164 Appointment of Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer and Approval of Employment Agreement Pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Employment Agreement for the Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Employment Agreement on behalf of the City of Hercules.
Staff Report
Attach 1- Resolution
Attach 2 - Employment Agreement
Attachments:
APPROVED, Resolution 26-042
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4. 26-156 Acceptance of the Bay Trail Soil Nail Wall Sinkhole Repair Project RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution accepting the Bay Trail Soil Nail Wall Sinkhole Repair Project contract with E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. as complete for a total amount of $92,456.60 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 - Project Location
Attachments:
APPROVED, Resolution 26-043
5. 26-157 Annual Fiber Optic Broadband Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report.
Staff ReportAttachments:
APPROVED
6. 26-158 Adoption of a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attachments:
APPROVED, Resolution 26-044
7. 26-163 Authorization To Approve A Contract With Tripepi Smith For General Communications Support
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement for an amount not to exceed $95,340 with Tripepi Smith to continue providing General Communications Support for FY 2026-2027.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - 2026-07 Proposal
Attachments:
APPROVED, Resolution 26-045
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
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1. 26-165 Installation of Stop Signs at Intersections on John Muir Parkway to Increase Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a resolution directing the installation of stop signs as follows: 1) change the intersection of Tsushima Street/Yosemite Way and John Muir Parkway from a 2-way stop to a 4-way stop; 2) place a stop sign at the end of John Muir Parkway before the left turn onto Bayfront Boulevard; and 3) place a stop sign at the end of Bayfront Boulevard before the right turn onto John Muir Parkway. The benefits of placing stop signs in these locations include slower auto speeds, increased visibility for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, safer crossing of streets for pedestrians at identified crosswalks, and increased driver courtesy and awareness.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Kimley-Horn Report
Attach 2 - Resolution
Attachments:
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang presented the Staff Report. Public Works staff was present to answer questions. Acting Public Works Director Morris provided made remarks Public comment provided by Ron Montoya. Council asked questions and provided comment. Discussion went back to Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to adopt Resolution 26-046. 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
3. Commission Liaisons
a. Community & Library Services Commission
b. Finance Commission
c. Planning Commisison
Interim City Manager Tang had some City announcements. No announcement from City Attorney Crowl
1. Regional Committee
Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin attended the ABAG meeting, Council Member Bailey provided a Marin Clean Energy(MCE) update and Mayor Kelley reported out on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority(CCTA) meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports
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Council also reported out on events that they attended both locally and regionally. Which included the city Juneteenth.
There were no future agenda item requests from Council.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 9:19pm.
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Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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