City Council
Regular MeetingHercules, CA · May 26, 2020
Agenda
City of Hercules
111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
6:00 PM
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Roland Esquivias
Vice Mayor Chris Kelley
Council Member Dan Romero
Council Member Dion Bailey
Council Member Gerard Boulanger
David Biggs, City Manager
Patrick Tang, City Attorney
Lori Martin, City Clerk
City Council Meeting Agenda May 26, 2020
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I. SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
III. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The Hercules City Council will meet in Closed Session regarding the following:
1. 20-244 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Conference With Labor
Negotiators - City Negotiators: David Biggs, City Manager; Edwin Gato,
Director of Finance; Lori Martin, Director of Administrative Services relative
to the following employee groups:
a. Teamsters Local 315 Employee Organizations
b. Hercules Police Officers Association
c. Hercules Senior Manager Employee Group
d. Confidential Unrepresented Employee Group
e. Mid Management Employee Group
IV. REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
V. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VII. MOMENT OF SILENCE
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION REPORTS
1. 20-246 Proclamation Recognizing and Congratulating the Hercules High School
Class of 2020
Attachments: Proclamation - Hercules High School Graduates - Class of 2020
IX. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
X. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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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
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 20-243 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the regular and special closed session
meeting minutes of May 12, 2020.
Attachments: Minutes - 051220 - Regular and Special Closed Session
2. 20-239 Authorize Display of Commemorative Flag
Recommendation: Approve display of commemorative flag for the month
of June Pride Month.
Attachments: Staff Report - Pride Flag 05262020
3. 20-242 3rd Quarter Investment Report
Recommendation: Accept and File the Investment Report for the quarter
Ending March 31, 2020.
Attachments: Staff Report - Investment Qrtr Report 033120
Attach 1 - 3rd Quarter Investment Report
XIII. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
1. 20-235 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Approval of
Preliminary Engineer's Reports and Declaring the City's Council's
Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020/21
Recommendation: 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 (FY) 2020/21 within the City of Hercules for 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 9, 2020;
b. A Resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer's
Report and declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 within the City of Hercules
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Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No.
2002-1 (District) and setting a public hearing for June 9, 2020;
c. A Resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer's
Report and declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 within the City of Hercules for
Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2
(District) and setting a public hearing for June 9, 2020;
d. A Resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer's
Report and declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 within the City of Hercules for
Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1
(District) and setting a public hearing for June 9, 2020;
e. A Resolution for the preliminary approval of the Preliminary Engineer's
Report and declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 within the City of Hercules for
Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1
(District) and setting a public hearing for June 9, 2020.
Attachments: Staff Report - LLAD 052620
Attach 1 - Resolution - Citywd LL
Attach 2 - Resolution - VBB LL
Attach 3 - Resolution - HV LL
Attach 4 - Resolution - Baywd LL
Attach 5 - Resolution - Bayside LL
Attach 6 - Preliminary Engineers Report - Citywide 83-2 - FY 20-21
Attach 7 - Preliminary Engineers Report - VBB - L2002-1 - FY 20-21
Attach 8 - Preliminary Engineers Report - HV L2002-2
Attach 9 - Preliminary Engineers Report - Baywood L2004-1 - FY 20-21
Attach 10 - Preliminary Engineers Report - Bayside 2005-1 - FY 20-21
2. 20-245 Introduction of FY 2020-21 City of Hercules Budget Plan Including
the First Year of the Five Year 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Budget
Recommendation: Receive an introduction on the proposed FY 2020-21
budget including the first year of the five year 2020-2025 capital
improvement budget.
Attachments: Staff Report - FY 20-21 Budget Intro 05262020 elg dcb
Attach 1 - 2020-21 Hercules Annual Budget 052620 CC Final
Attach 2 - Decision Package Status Update
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3. 20-241 City Council Regular Meeting Dates for the 2020 Calendar Year
Recommendation: Review the schedule of City Council regular meeting
dates in 2020 and consider canceling one or more regular meetings in
August and the November 24th and December 22nd regular meetings.
Attachments: Staff Report - Meeting Schedule 2020
Attach 1 - 2020 Meeting Calendar - Draft
XIV. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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.
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.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Agendas are posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or Section 54956.
Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the City website at
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obtained by contacting the Administrative Services Department at (510) 799-8215.
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THE HERCULES CITY COUNCIL ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES,
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS: 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 510-799-8215 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, Hercules Post Office, 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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