City Council

Agenda — 42 items

1. 1 See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures To view webcast of meetings, live or on demand, go to the City's website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us
2. I. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – NONE ▶ jump to 0:03
3. II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - NO CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 0:05
4. III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NO CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 0:07
5. IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M. ▶ jump to 0:57
6. IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M. ▶ jump to 0:08
7. 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 ▶ jump to 0:38
8. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:13
9. 7 PAGE BREAK
10. VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE ▶ jump to 1:54
11. VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS ▶ jump to 1:56
12. 1. Introduction of Public Works Superintendent, Chris Morris 26-139 ▶ jump to 2:00
13. IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS ▶ jump to 6:24
14. X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 6:27
15. 13 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.
16. 14 PAGE BREAK
17. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 10:55
18. 1. 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 hold a public hearing, receive the staff report and presentation, receive comments from the public and interested parties and adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) finding that the Addendum to the Hercules New Town Center Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. 2007062002) 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. 26-129 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 97:43
19. 2. Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code Section 3502.3): Public Agency Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the staff report and presentation regarding workforce vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3 26-130 ▶ jump to 112:11
20. XII. CONSENT CALENDAR adopt Pass ▶ jump to 117:33
21. 1. Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026 26-136
22. 2. Update on the Chief’s Advisory Board (CAB) RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on the Chief’s Advisory Board (CAB) 26-135
23. 20 PAGE BREAK
24. XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS ▶ jump to 117:41
25. 1. Housing Asset Funding Recommendation to Community HousingWorks for Bayline RECOMMENDATION: By minute action, direct staff to enter into negotiations with Community HousingWorks for the award of $5,000,000 in Housing Asset Funding to support affordable housing development. 26-128 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 218:02
26. 2. Approve participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority to perform city stormewater obligation and authorize execution of the Joint Powers Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving and authorizing execution of the Joint Powers Agreement for the City’s participation in the Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority. 2. Appoint a Board Member to the RAC JPA and an Alternate. 3. Authorize staff to collaborate with the Regional Alternative Compliance Joint Powers Authority Administrator to support Regional Alternative Compliance System implementation. 4. Direct staff to revise the City’s stormwater ordinance to incorporate participation in the Regional Alternative Compliance System as an approved alternative compliance for meeting applicable stormwater treatment requirements. 5. Authorize staff to assign funds already allocated in the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan and FY 2026-27 Capital Budget to the Green Infrastructure Project - Public ROW Bioretention for use in RAC JPA participation and purchase of Green Stormwater Infrastructure credits. 26-125 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 230:53
27. 3. Military Equipment Use and Acquisition RECOMMENDATION: By minute order, (1) accept the annual military equipment report, (2) determine that the Police Department’s use of military equipment for the past year complied with the Department’s Policy 706 and the requirements of state law, and (3) renew Policy 706 and Ordinance No. 547 (Military Equipment) and confirm that both will remain in effect without change. 26-123 ▶ jump to 232:03
28. 25 PAGE BREAK
29. XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 232:28
30. 27 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.
31. XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 232:39
32. 29 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
33. XVI. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 245:40
34. 31 INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND WATCH THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION HYBRID MEETINGS
35. 32 Attend in Person: Hercules City Council Chambers – 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 Attend via Zoom Teleconference: Details provided below and zoom webinar login, passcode and phone numbers provided on the agenda cover.
36. 33 PAGE BREAK
37. 34 How to Submit Public Comments
38. 35 In Person: Attend meeting at the Hercules City Council Chambers, fill out a public speaker card located on the side table and submit it to the City Clerk. Via Zoom: Members of the public may submit a remote public comment via Zoom video conferencing. Download the Zoom mobile app from the Apple Appstore or Google Play. If you are using a desktop computer, you can test your connection to Zoom by clicking here or go to: https://www.zoom.us/join. Zoom also allows you to join by phone at +1-669-900-6833 or +1-929-205-6099 or +1-253-215-8782. Written Comments Submitted Electronically: All comments received before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted to the City’s agenda website and located by clicking on the “meeting details” tab. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be provided to City Council and posted to the agenda website the following day. Written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting. Email comments to emelendez@herculesca.gov. Please indicate which item on the agenda you are commenting on in the subject line of your email. Written comments submitted in person or via mail: Additional ways to provide your public comment is to either drop off your comment in person to the front desk receptionist located in the City Hall lobby or to mail your comment to City of Hercules, ATTN: City Clerk – Public Comment (Meeting Date), 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 in time to reach the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or you can submit your comment by telephone by calling (510) 799-8208 no later than 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date. If you need assistance with public comment, please contact: Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk at emelendez@herculesca.gov or by calling (510) 799-8200. All public comments will become part of the official meeting record. As email containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email. The City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the website will not be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your written comments, you are strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council or Commission meeting.
39. 36 OTHER WAYS TO WATCH THE MEETING
40. 37 Live on Channel 28: City Council meetings will replay the following Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Planning Commission meetings will replay the following Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Video Streamed Live on the City’s Website: To view City Council and Planning Commission meeting videos online go to: Hercules Meeting Videos. Instructions to view Live or On-Demand Videos from the City’s website: 1. Go to: Hercules Meeting Videos or https://hercules.legistar.com/calendar.aspx. 2. Locate the desired meeting and date. 3. Click the associated “Video” link (Video status is as follows): Video = Video is available for on demand viewing. In Progress = Video is available for viewing during live recording. Not Available = Video is either unavailable or has not been recorded.
41. 38 THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
42. 39 1. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate at a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 510-799-8208 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 2. AGENDA ITEMS: Persons wishing to add an item to an agenda must submit the final written documentation 12 calendar days prior to the meeting. The City retains the discretion whether to add items to the agenda. Persons wishing to address the City Council otherwise may make comments during the Public Communication period of the meeting. 3. AGENDA POSTING: Agendas of regular City Council meetings are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Hercules Swim Center, Ohlone Child Care Center, and on the City’s website (www.ci.hercules.ca.us), 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Persons who wish to address the City Council should complete the speaker form prior to the Council's consideration of the item on the agenda. Anyone who wishes to address the Council on a topic that is not on the agenda and is relevant to the Council should complete the speaker form prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers will be called upon during the Public Communication portion of the meeting. In accordance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action on items not listed on the agenda. The Council may refer to staff any matters brought before them at this time and those matters may be placed on a future agenda. In the interests of conducting an orderly and efficient meeting, speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes. Anyone may also submit written comments at any time before or during the meeting. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Council or a member of the public prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion to adopt. 6. LEGAL CHALLENGES: If you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the meeting. Actions challenging City Council decisions shall be subject to the time limitations contained in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.