111 Civic Drive City of Hercules Hercules, CA 94547
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
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
(or immediately following Special Meeting)
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
ID: 843 3928 4063 Passcode: 939253 Audio: 1-669-900-6833 I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – NONE
NONE
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - NONE
NONE
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
NONE
IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kelley called the regular meeting to order at 7:44 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. 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 Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin.
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VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-185 Presentation - Caltrans: I-80 Westbound Carquinez (Al Zampa) Bridge Deck Rehabilitation
Attachments: Presentation
Representatives for Caltrans presented. Council asked questions and provided comment. Interim Public Works Director, Mike Roberts and Caltrans provided a response.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
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. 26-199 Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-01) and Design Review Permit (DRP 26-01) for a Goodwill Retail Store with Drive-Up Donation Operations at 1551 Sycamore Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Request planning staff present the staff report;
2. Open the public hearing;
3. Invite the applicant to make a presentation or statement;
4. Receive comments from the public;
5. Offer the applicant or their consultant team the opportunity to answer questions;
6. Close the public hearing;
7. Request clarification from staff or the applicant on any issues related to the project;
8. Find that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Class 1 (Existing Facilities), California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301; and,
9. Adopt Resolution affirming the Planning Commission decision to approve.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Draft Conditions of Approval
Attach 3 – Project Exhibits
Attach 4 - Planning Commission Resolution 26-03
Attach 5 - Property Owner Letter to City Council
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Attachments:
Mayor Kelley introduced the item. Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin recused himself from the disccussion. Community Development Director, Tim Rood, presented the Staff Report. Director Rood and the applicant presented. Council asked questions and provided comment. The Applicant provided a response. Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing.
In person Public Comments provided by: Eric Williams, Darlene Almeida, Bill Baron, Cheryl Wright. Public Comments from Zoom attendees: Diana B, Gail, Maria. Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing. Discussion came back to Council. Interim City Manager Tang, City Attorney Crowl and Director Rood provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Grimsley, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to adopt Resolution 26-049. In addition, the applicant shall appear before the City Council approximately six months from the date of opening and provide a report on operations as well as receive feedback from the City of Hercules Page 3
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Council and the public. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley Abstain: 1 - Council Member Dilli Bhattarai
Recused: 1 - Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, 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. 26-189 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 14, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026
APPROVED
2. 26-188 Proclamation - Honoring and commending Dr. Pate Thomson, MD for his leadership and vision in founding the ROTACARE West Contra Costa Free Clinic
Attachments: Proclamation
APPROVED
3. 26-198 Contra Costa County Library Commission Seat Appointment RECOMMENDATION:
By minute action, appoint Community and Library Services Commissioner Wylendia Eastman as the City Representative to the Contra Costa County Library Commission.
Attachments: Staff Report
APPROVED
4. 26-186 Acceptance of a grant award from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution to accept the grant award of $126,000 from the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the City of Hercules.
Staff Report for Cannabis Grant Acceptence
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - FY 26-27 Grant Agreement
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-050, APPROVED
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5. 26-201 Ratification of Resolution Approving Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Participation and City’s Joint Powers Authority Representative
RECOMMENDATION:
Council is asked to ratify the attached resolution approving the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority Agreement and designating Jose Pacheco, Associate Engineer, as the City’s representative and Kennedy & Associates as the City’s alternate.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-029, APPROVED
6. 26-187 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with RSG to administer the Housing Successor Agency Housing Loan Program and Business Development Loan Program in the amount not to exceed $87,950
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council consider adopting a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with RSG. This agreement will continue to facilitate the administration of the Housing Successor Agency’s Housing Loan Program and the Business Development Loan Program, with an expenditure not to exceed $87,950.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - RSG Proposal
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-051, APPROVED
7. 26-197 Contract Amendment with BKF Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $51,855 for Construction Management, Inspection and Quality Assurance Testing Services for the Refugio and Foxboro Park Improvements Project RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No.1 with BKF Engineers, Inc. (BKF) in the amount of $51,855 for the Construction Management, Inspection and Quality Assurance Testing Services for the Refugio and Foxboro Park Improvements Project, including a transfer of $40,855 from the construction contingency to fully fund the amendment, for a total contract amount of $233,925.
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Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - 26-002 BKF Contract Amendment 1
Attach 3 - 26-002 BKF Contract
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-052, APPROVED
8. 26-191 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Master Salary Schedule Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (“FY 2026-2027”) Master Salary Schedule effective July 5, 2026, pursuant to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (“CalPERS”).
Adoption of the Master Salary Schedule incorporates previously approved compensation adjustments for represented and unrepresented employee groups and ensures compliance with Title 2, California Code of Regulations Section 570.5
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - FY 26-27 Master Salary Schedule
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-053, APPROVED
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 26-200 November 2026 Election for a voter- approved revenue measure RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Urgency Ordinance calling for an Election for a voter-approved one cent Transaction and Use (Sales) Tax, and requesting the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to direct the Contra Costa County Election Department to conduct the election and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and to authorize arguments for and against the ballot measure.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Urgency Ordinance
Exhibit A - Transactions and Use Ordinance
Attachments:
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang, presented the Staff Report. No public comment. Council Members asked questions and provided comments.
Interim City Manager Tang provided a response. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Ordinance 558. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Abstain: 1 - Council Member Dilli Bhattarai
2. 26-193 Adopt a Resolution approving an Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and between Hercules Block Q&R Development Partners LP and IEC RT VI Holdings, LLC to facilitate the sale of The Dylan RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Consent and Agreement to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement of Land Use Agreements and Project Approvals by and between Hercules Block Q&R Development Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Seller”) and IEC RT VI Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Purchaser”) (Attachments 2 and 3) to consent to the sale of The Dylan apartment building as required by the Bayfront Implementing Development Agreement.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Consent and Agreement to Assignment-Assumption Attach 3 - Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Attachments:
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Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin recused himself from the discussion.
Community Development Director, Tim Rood, presented the Staff Report.
Representatives from Ledcor and IEC were in attendance in person and via Zoom to answer any questions. Council asked questions and provided comment. Director Rood and IEC provided a response. No public comment. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 26-054. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
4 -
Recused: 1 - Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
3. 26-194 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Designate a voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly Meeting to be held September 23-25, 2026 in Anaheim, CA.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - 2026 LOCCAC Memo and Guidelines
Attachments:
City Clerk, Eibleis Melendez, presented the Staff Report. No public comment. Council provided direction to Staff. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to designate Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin the voting delegate and Council Member Bhattarai the alternate voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and General Assembly meeting to be held September 23-25, 2026. 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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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
Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, promoted upcoming city events and provided an update on park improvements. No announcements from City Attorney Crowl.
1. Regional Committee
Council Member Grimsley reported out that the July WestCat meeting was City of Hercules Page 9
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cancelled. But they are planning on holding a meeting in August. Mayor Kelley reported out on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority(CCTA) Board meeting and the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee(WCCTAC) meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports were provided
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Council also reported out on local and regional events that they had attended.
There were no Future Agenda Items Requests from Council.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 10:19pm.
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Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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