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
Mike Futrell, City Manager
Christie Crowl, City Attorney
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom:
Zoom ID: 897 1446 1416 Zoom Passcode: 583904
Zoom Phone Number: 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 PM Council Member Grimsley and Mayor Kelley attended the meeting remotely.
Council Member Dilli Bhattarai, Council Member D. Bailey, Mayor C. Kelley, and Council Member T. Grimsley
Present: 4 -
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
V. Mayor Chris Kelley will be participating in the meeting from the following remote location: 152 Whig Street, Dennis, MA 02638
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
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VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Council Member Bhattarai.
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
A Moment of Silence was held for James Keyes.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 26-226 Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15, 2026
Attachments: Proclamation
Council Member Bailey read the proclamation. Council made remarks.
2. 26-227 Presentation - MCE
Attachments: MCE - City of Hercules
Representatives from Marin Clean Energy(MCE) presented. Council asked questions and provided comment.
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang, requested to move Discussion Item 1. 26-229, Housing Asset Funding Commitment Letter to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, to the Consent Calendar. Council unanimously agreed to move the item to the Consent Calendar.
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
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XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comment was provided by Jonathan Astman.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Mayor Kelley, to adopt the Consent Calendar, including Item 26-229- Housing Asset Funding Commitment Letter to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates . 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 -
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
1. 26-230 Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026 Attachments: Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026
APPROVED
2. 26-232 Approve Resolution Appointing Mike Futrell as City of Hercules City Manager and Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Employment Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a resolution appointing Mike Futrell as City of Hercules City Manager and authorize the mayor to execute an employment agreement with Mike Futrell.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Employment Agreement - City Manager
Attachments:
Resolution 26-062, APPROVED
3. 26-231 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code for designated employees, consultants, boards, committees and commissions for the City of Hercules.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution with Exhibit A
Attach 2 - 2026 Local Agency Notice Instructions
Attachments:
Resolution 26-063, APPROVED
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 26-229 Housing Asset Funding Commitment Letter to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
RECOMMENDATION:
By resolution, approve a commitment letter outlining preliminary loan terms for the award of $2,500,000 in Housing Asset Funds to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (“SAHA”) to support affordable housing development and authorize staff to negotiate, draft, and execute loan documents that carry out the terms of the commitment letter.
Staff Report
Attach 1 - Resolution
Attach 2 - Loan Commitment Letter
Attachments:
Resolution 26-064, APPROVED. This item was move to the Consent Calendar.
2. 26-240 Acceptance of the Hercules Police Lobbies Project RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution accepting the Hercules Police Lobbies Project contract with GSP Construction, Inc. as complete for a total amount of $264,935 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
Attachments:
Interim Public Works Director presented the Staff Report. Commander Dwayne Collard reported out on the item. No public comment. No comments from Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Kelley, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to adopt Resolution 26-065. 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 -
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
3. 26-243 Amend City Council Rules of Procedure Pertaining to Personnel Evaluations
RECOMMENDATION
By minute order, approve amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure to allow a member to call a closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Manager or City Attorney.
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Staff Report - Amendment to the City Council Rules of Procedure Attach 1 - Draft Amendments to the Rule of Procedure
Attach 2 - Council Rules of Procedure
Attachments:
City Attorney,Christie Crowl, presented the Staff Report. Council Member Bailey made remarks. No public comment. Direction was provided by Council. Action was taken on this item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Bhattarai, seconded by Council Member Grimsley, to amend the City Council Rules of Procedure and include item 4 under 5.2 Order of Business and Agenda. 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 -
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor A. Walker-Griffin
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
City Attorney, Christie Crowl, made remarks about the out going Interim City Manager, Patrick Tang. Council and Interim City Manager Tang provided a response.
Interim Public Works Director, Mike Roberts, provided a project update.
Parks and Recreation Director, Christopher Roke, provided an events update.
1. Regional Committees
Council Member Bailey reported out on the Marin Clean Energy(MCE) board meeting.
2. City Council Committees and Subcommittees
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No reports were provided
3. Commission Liaisons
No reports were provided
No Future Agenda Item Request.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. _________________________________
Chris Kelley, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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