City Council

Agenda — 47 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 - NONE
3. II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE
4. III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
5. IV. REGULAR MEETING – CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M.
6. 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
7. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
9. VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
10. 1. Proclamation - 25th Anniversary of September 11 Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance 26-221
11. 2. Presentation - Family Justice Center 26-211
12. IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
13. X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
14. 14 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.
15. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. 15 PAGE BREAK
17. XII. CONSENT CALENDAR adopt Pass
18. 1. Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of July 28, 2026. 26-214
19. 2. Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2026 26-212
20. 3. Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of July 29, 2026 26-222
21. 4. Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of July 31, 2026 26-223
22. 5. Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of August 3, 2026 26-224
23. 6. Meeting Minutes for the Special Closed Session of August 25, 2026 26-225
24. 7. Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026. 26-217
25. 8. 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. 26-220
26. 9. 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. 26-213
27. 10. 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. 26-210
28. 11. 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 Agreement to change the Fiscal Year from July 1 - June 30 to January 1 - December 31, commencing January 1, 2027. 26-207
29. 28 PAGE BREAK
30. XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
31. 1. 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. 26-215 adopt Pass
32. 2. 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. 26-218 adopt Pass
33. 3. Adoption of the June 2026 Sewer System Management Plan RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Resolution adopting the June 2026 Sewer System Management Plan. 26-190 adopt Pass
34. XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
35. 34 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.
36. 34 PAGE BREAK
37. XV. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMITTEE, SUB-COMMITTEE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
38. 36 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
39. XVI. ADJOURNMENT
40. 38 INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND WATCH THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION HYBRID MEETINGS
41. 39 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.
42. 40 How to Submit Public Comments
43. 41 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.
44. 42 OTHER WAYS TO WATCH THE MEETING
45. 43 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.
46. 44 THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
47. 45 1. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and The Ralph M. Brown Act; if you require special accommodations to participate at a City Council meeting or translation or interpretation assistance, please contact the City Clerk at 510-799-8200 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.

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