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April 28, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM In-Person in Council Chambers or Via Zoom: Zoom ID: 844 3196 9944 Zoom Passcode: 471002 Zoom Phone Number: 1-669-900-6833
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Agenda — 48 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 – CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - 6:00 PM A. 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
  3. II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
  4. III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 0:35
  5. 5 The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following: ▶ jump to 0:37
  6. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - 1 case. 26-101
  7. 6 PAGE BREAK
  8. IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M. ▶ jump to 2:51
  9. V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 3:19
  10. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:28
  11. VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE ▶ jump to 3:49
  12. VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS ▶ jump to 4:50
  13. 1. Proclamation - National Library Week April 19-25, 2026 26-095 ▶ jump to 4:52
  14. 2. National Volunteer Week 26-102 ▶ jump to 17:23
  15. 3. Presentation - Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex 26-098 ▶ jump to 21:21
  16. IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS ▶ jump to 48:40
  17. 16 PAGE BREAK
  18. X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 48:47
  19. 18 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.
  20. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  21. XII. CONSENT CALENDAR adopt Pass ▶ jump to 49:05
  22. 1. Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session Meeting of April 7, 2026 26-100
  23. 2. Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026 26-096
  24. XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
  25. 1. Presentation from Contra Costa County Representative on the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority RECOMMENDATION: Council is asked to receive the presentation on the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance (RAC) Joint Powers Authority. 26-059 ▶ jump to 49:56
  26. 2. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDATION: City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions: a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; and e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026. 26-097 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 89:31
  27. 3. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Co-sponsored Special Events and Request for Additional Budget Allocation of $10,000 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on special events co-sponsored by the city and the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce for the next FY 26-27 and that the Council approve an additional $10,000 to account for increased costs. 26-099 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 112:21
  28. 26 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDATION: City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions: a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; and e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026. 26-097 adopt Pass
  29. XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 124:55
  30. 27 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDATION: City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions: a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; and e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026. 26-097 adopt Pass
  31. 28 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.
  32. 28 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDATION: City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions: a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; and e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026. 26-097 adopt Pass
  33. 29 PAGE BREAK
  34. 29 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 RECOMMENDATION: City staff is recommending City Council adopt the following resolutions: a. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2, which is comprised of Benefit Zone Nos. 1, 2, 3&4, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; b. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; c. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; d. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026; and e. A resolution for the preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 within the Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a public hearing for June 23, 2026. 26-097 adopt Pass
  35. XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 125:13
  36. 30 PAGE BREAK
  37. 31 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
  38. XVI. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 132:33
  39. 33 INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND WATCH THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION HYBRID MEETINGS
  40. 34 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.
  41. 35 How to Submit Public Comments
  42. 36 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.
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  44. 38 OTHER WAYS TO WATCH THE MEETING
  45. 39 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.
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  47. 41 THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  48. 42 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.