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, September 8, 2026 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
Zoom ID: 843 0754 6485 Zoom Passcode: 232861
Zoom Phone Number: 1-669-900-6833
I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 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
NONE
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mayor Kelley.
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VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kelley requested a Moment of Silence for retired Kindergarten teacher Joyce Tanaka as well as the over 1500 people who have died in the Nepal floods.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-221 Proclamation - 25th Anniversary of September 11 Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor Kelley read the proclamation. Council made remarks.
2. 26-211 Presentation - Family Justice Center
Attachments: Presentation
Representatives from the Family Justice Center presented. Council asked questions and made remarks.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NONE
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by Kendall and Jeremy Tang.
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
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
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. 26-214 Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of July 28, 2026.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of July 28, 2026
APPROVED
2. 26-212 Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2026
APPROVED
3. 26-222 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of July 29, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of July 29, 2026
APPROVED
4. 26-223 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of July 31, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of July 31, 2026
APPROVED
5. 26-224 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of August 3, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes of the Special Closed Session of August 3, 2026
APPROVED
6. 26-225 Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of August 25, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of August 25, 2026
APPROVED
7. 26-217 Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026.
Staff Report - Investment Quarterly Report Ending 06302026 Attach 1 - Quarterly Investment Report
Attachments:
APPROVED
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8. 26-220 Addition of a Police Support Supervisor Job Description to the City’s Classification Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the addition of a Police Support Supervisor job description to the City’s Classification Plan and approving an amended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Master Salary Schedule pursuant to California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) requirements.
Staff Report - Police Support Supervisor Job Description Attach 1 - Resolution Adopting Addition of Police Support Sup.
Classification and Revised Salary Schedule
Attach 2 - Police Support Supervisor Job Description
Attach 3 - FY 26-27 Master Salary Schedule-REVISED
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-055
9. 26-213 Information Technology (IT) Surplus Equipment for Disposal RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution that declares the list of IT equipment as surplus property, which is deemed obsolete and no longer required for public operations, and authorize staff to proceed with the disposal of the identified surplus property.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-056
10. 26-210 Acceptance of Civil Improvements as Complete and the Offers of Dedication for Easements for Tract No.9606 Owl Ranch
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution accepting the civil improvements as complete and offers of dedication for easements for Tract No.9606 Owl Ranch.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Own Ranch Subdivision Map
Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-057
11. 26-207 Proposed Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (Joint Powers Authority) to Change the Authority Fiscal Year to January 1 - December 31 beginning in 2027
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to approve the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers City of Hercules Page 4
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Agreement to change the Fiscal Year from July 1 - June 30 to January 1 - December 31, commencing January 1, 2027.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment to 5th Amended and Restated JEPA Attach 2 - Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Resolution Attachments:
RESOLUTION 26-058
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 26-215 Award of a Construction Contract in the amount of $804,133 to Rapid Grading Service for the Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase1
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Rapid Grading Services in the amount of $804,133 for the Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1,and authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $80,413 for a 10 percent contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $884,546.
Staff Report - Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1 Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Location Map - Foxboro Pavement Rehabilition Project - Phase 1
Attachments:
Interim Public Works Director, Mike Roberts, presented the Staff Report.
Council asked questions. Director Roberts 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 26-059. 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 -
2. 26-218 Professional Services Agreement with Sanbell to provide Construction Management Services for the Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Sanbell, Inc. in the amount of $81,974 to provide Construction Management Services for the Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1.
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Staff Report - Foxboro Construction Management Sanbell
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - 26-030 Bellecci & Associates Inc DBA Sandbell Attachments:
Interim Public Works Director, Mike Roberts, presented the Staff Report.
Representatives from Sanbell attended via Zoom to answer any questions.
Council asked questions and made remarks. Director Roberts provided a response. No public comments. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 26-060. 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 -
3. 26-190 Adoption of the June 2026 Sewer System Management Plan RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Resolution adopting the June 2026 Sewer System Management Plan.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Sewer System Management Plan Update
Presentation
Attachments:
Interim Public Works Director, Mike Roberts, introduced the item. Public Works Superintendent, Chris Morris, presented. Representatives from West Yost attended via Zoom to answer any questions. Council asked questions and made remarks. Superintendent Morris and Director Roberts 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 26-058. 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 invited Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, to the podium to announce upcoming events and to provide an update on park improvements. City Attorney Crowl had no announcements.
1. Regional Committees
Council Member Grimsley and Council Member Bailey reported out on the WestCat board meeting. Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin attended the Contra Costa Mayors Conference. Mayor Kelley reported out on the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee(WCCTAC) meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
No reports were provided
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3.Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
Council also reported out on local and regional events that they had attend.
Future Agenda Item RequestsCouncil Member Bailey requested that Council have a discussion at the 9/22/2026 City Council Meeting on amending the Council Rules of Procedure to allow a Council Member to request a Closed Session item if there is a personnel issue with the two position under Council. The Council unanimously agreed to bring it back to Council on 9/22/26.
Vice Mayor Walker-Griffin requested a presentation from Entitled Futures at a future City Council meeting.
Council Member Grimsley requested a presentation from our School Board Representatives from West Contra Costa County and John Swett Unified School District.
Council unanimously agreed to have both presentation on the agenda at a future meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:38pm
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Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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