Hercules public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a reorganization to appoint a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 regular meeting schedule and an annual local commission appointment list.

• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Proclamation commending Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin
• Annual Local Commission Appointment List (Maddy Act)
• Review of 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Dates

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will consider 2024 renewal applications for various local nonprofits. The agenda also includes a review of a library art exhibit application and an update on the Tree Lighting event. Staff will present monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library.

• 2024 nonprofit renewal applications
• Library art exhibit application from Chris Granillo
• Tree Lighting recap and Breakfast with Santa update
• Monthly Parks and Recreation and Library reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed increase to the maximum assessment rate for the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District. Following the hearing, the Council is scheduled to review ballot tabulations and consider resolutions to approve the final engineer's report and levy of assessments for fiscal year 2024/25. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Public hearing for Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District assessment increase
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a private Montessori school operation at 1702 Pheasant Dr. and a design review for a McDonald's expansion. The commission is also scheduled to review meeting minutes from October 16, 2023.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-03) for Learn and Play Montessori School at 1702 Pheasant Dr.
• Parking exception for LAPMS to reduce required off-street spaces from 18 to 10
• Design Review Permit #23-01 for McDonald's drive-thru expansion and building changes
• Approval of October 16, 2023, meeting minutes

Finance Commission

The Hercules Finance Commission will review the first quarter financial report for FY 2023-24. The commission will also discuss the adopted Master Fee Schedule, which includes updated permit fees. Additionally, they will consider approving minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting.

• Review of FY 2023-24 1st Quarter Financial Report
• Discussion of the adopted Master Fee Schedule for FY 2023-24
• Review of the Measure B & N report
• Approval of August 2, 2023, Finance Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative actions including a master fee schedule update and commission appointments. The agenda also includes a subdivision agreement for Owl Ranch and various contract amendments.

• Public hearing on the Master Fee Schedule update
• Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract No. 9606 'Owl Ranch' at 215 Skelly
• First amendment to MIG, Inc. contract for $12,990
• Third amendment to Yiftee Digital Gift Card program for an additional $25,000
• Lease amendment for Lotus Organic LLC at 1991 Railroad Avenue

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will review bylaws regarding the appointment of a representative to the Contra Costa County Library Commission. The meeting includes presentations from several local nonprofit groups and a report on the Youth In Government Day event. Staff will also present October monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library.

• Review of Contra Costa County Library Commission seat appointment
• Presentations from six nonprofit groups including Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop 76
• Report on the Youth In Government Day scheduled for November 14, 2023
• October monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023.

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding adjustments to the city's Master Fee Schedule. Other items include reviewing park shade structure plans and adopting new parking zone restrictions. The agenda also includes discussions on grant writing services and solid waste fee studies.

• Public hearing on Master Fee Schedule adjustments
• Ordinance establishing Green Zone and Yellow Zone parking restrictions
• Termination of the Loop Site development agreement
• Contract award for grant writing services to California Consulting Inc.
• $30,000 amendment for a solid waste fee study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to modify a previously approved design review permit. The proposal involves changing one of three home plans at the Owl Ranch Subdivision.

• Design Review Permit (DRP #23-05) to modify Plan 1859 for the Owl Ranch Subdivision
• Approval of September 18, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a new ordinance regarding Green Zone and Yellow Zone parking restrictions. Other items include approving easements for the Sycamore Avenue Sewer Trunk Replacement Project and reviewing a comprehensive user fee study.

• Ordinance to amend Hercules Municipal Code regarding Green Zone and Yellow Zone parking
• Easements for the Sycamore Avenue Sewer Trunk Replacement Project at 136 Camden Lane
• Review of the Comprehensive User Fee Study for the City's Master Fee Schedule
• Proposition 218 proceedings for Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
• Ten-year Master Agreement with Caltrans for TIRCP funding

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive an update on upcoming Halloween events, including Trunk or Treat and PUMPKATAAZ. The meeting also features presentations from several local nonprofit organizations and a discussion regarding fundraising opportunities for city-recognized groups.

• Update on 2023 Halloween Events (Trunk or Treat/PUMPKATAAZ)
• Presentations by Hercules Historical Society, Hercules Sister City Association, Library Foundation, Rotary Club, and Friends of Senior Center
• Fundraising opportunity for city-recognized nonprofit groups
• September Parks and Recreation monthly report
• October Library monthly report

City Council

The City Council will review a financial assessment for the Victoria By The Bay Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1. Additionally, members will discuss Project Labor Agreement requirements related to the Pinole-Hercules Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.

• Financial assessment for Victoria By The Bay Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1
• Review of Project Labor Agreement requirements for the Pinole-Hercules Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2023.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2023.

Finance Commission

The commission will discuss staff recommendations for updates to the City’s Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda also includes a report on Measure B and N revenue as of August 30, 2023.

• Review of User Fee Study and recommended changes to the Master Fee Schedule
• Measure B and N Revenue Report as of August 30, 2023
• Approval of meeting minutes from the August 2, 2023, special meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for iKrusher. The proposal involves a retail sales operation of over 2,000 square feet including direct-to-consumer shipping and a warehouse for vape hardware.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-02) for iKrusher retail and warehouse operations
• Approval of July 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 21, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review negotiation points for a solid waste franchise agreement with Republic Services. The meeting also includes discussions on the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and a response to a Grand Jury report regarding affordable housing.

• Negotiation points for Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Republic Services
• Update on Hercules Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
• Response to Grand Jury Report No. 2306 on Affordable Housing
• Local Small Business Preference for Goods and Services
• National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Heritage Garden Memorial Plaque Program and the Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The meeting includes presentations from several local nonprofit groups and an oath of office for a new Youth Commissioner.

• Oath of Office for Youth Commissioner Monique Hernandez
• Heritage Garden Memorial Plaque Program update regarding Joanne Ward
• Refugio Park Tree Replacement & Shade Structure Project discussion
• Hercules Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan status update
• Nonprofit group presentations including Bayfront Chamber of Commerce and Hercules Education Foundation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a temporary use permit. The proposal includes a 35-foot tall communication tower on wheels for AT&T at 111 Civic Drive.

• Temporary Use Permit (TUP #23-28) for an AT&T cell site at 111 Civic Drive

Community and Library Services Commission

The Community and Library Services Commission meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for a Student Commissioner vacancy and consider several administrative items. This includes reviewing a $61,500 agreement with RSG, Inc. for housing loan administration and a resolution to rescind health and welfare benefits for council members.

• Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for $61,500
• Resolution rescinding health and welfare benefits for City Council members
• Interviews for the Student Commissioner vacancy
• Request for Proposals for grant writing services
• Appointment of a council member to the WCMSA subcommittee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023.

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet for a special session to review the FY 21-22 report for Measure B and C. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Review of Measure B & C Report FY 21-22
• Approval of May 17, 2023, Finance Commission Minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new Indian grocery market and a subdivision monument sign. The commission will also review meeting minutes from May 15, 2023.

• Conditional Use Permit for KS Indian Grocery at 1511 Sycamore Ave Suite J
• Design Review Permit for Owl Ranch subdivision monument sign at 215 Skelly

City Council

The City Council will consider an agreement with CSG Consultants to complete a building facilities condition assessment and a 10-year capital improvement program. The council will also discuss referring the development of a local road safety plan to a subcommittee.

• $66,080 agreement with CSG Consultants for building facilities assessment
• Emergency removal of eucalyptus trees in Refugio Valley Park
• Development of a Local Road Safety Plan
• Special Events Update 2023-24 FY

Finance Commission

The Hercules Finance Commission meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and a notice of a special meeting scheduled for August 2, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several landscaping and lighting assessment districts. Staff recommends adopting resolutions to confirm diagrams and assessments for fiscal year 2023/24.

• Public hearing and resolution for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 83-2
• Public hearing and resolution for Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-1
• Public hearing and resolution for Hercules Village Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2002-2
• Public hearing and resolution for Baywood Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2004-1
• Public hearing and resolution for Bayside Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2005-1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• No items were scheduled due to the meeting cancellation

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt resolutions for five landscaping and lighting assessment districts for fiscal year 2023/24. The Council will also consider potential clarifications to the Business Attraction Grant Program guidelines. Additionally, staff will provide an animal services update and information regarding council healthcare benefits.

• Public hearings for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts Nos. 83-2, 2002-1, 2002-2, 2004-1, and 2005-1
• Proposed clarifications to the Business Attraction Grant Program guidelines
• Animal Services update presentation
• Information session regarding Council healthcare benefits

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive updates on several community items including a recap of the July 4th fireworks celebration. Members will also discuss the potential cancellation of the August meeting and receive an update on nonprofit group presentations.

• Update on intention to cancel the August meeting
• Update on Nonprofit Group Presentations
• Recap of the July 4th fireworks celebration event
• Parks and Recreation monthly report
• Library monthly report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023.

City Council

The Hercules City Council will review several service contracts and budget amendments. This includes a proposed $120,000 agreement for code enforcement and an $80,000 communications support contract. The council will also discuss landscaping assessment districts and a senior nutrition grant.

• $120,000 agreement with CSG Consultants for code enforcement services
• $80,000 contract with Tripepi Smith for general communications support
• $42,350 budget increase for police homicide vehicle storage fees
• Approval of landscaping and lighting assessment districts
• Acceptance of a Senior Nutrition Infrastructure Grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2023.

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2023-24 annual budget and the first year of a ten-year Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding future solid waste collection strategies and the establishment of a business attraction grant program.

• Adoption of FY 2023-24 budget including $4,918,162 for annual contracts
• Design Review Permit to relocate garbage pick-up at The Exchange on John Muir Pkwy
• $312,169 contract amendment with Gray Bowen Scott for The Hub project management
• Establishment of a pilot business attraction grant program
• $50,000 agreement amendment for the 'Eat Local Hercules' catering incentive

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will review monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library. The meeting includes discussions regarding summer programs, upcoming special events, and recaps of recent community activities.

• Library's Express Yourself Community Art Installation
• Community Cleanup Day Recap
• Cultural Festival Recap
• Start of Summer Programs
• Parks and Recreation June Monthly Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 5, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2023-24 City Budget Plan and the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes reviews of police military equipment usage and landscape assessment district financial projections.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 20 23-24 City Budget and 10-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed $2.5 million payment to CalHFA
• Annual approval of police military equipment inventory and usage
• Review of financial projections for five Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
• Second reading of ordinance approving Marin Clean Energy joint powers agreement

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will review the draft proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The meeting includes reports on Measure B and N revenue as of May 1, 2023, and a solid waste expenditure plan.

• Draft Proposed Annual Budget FY 2023-24
• Measure B & N Revenue as of 05/01/2023
• Solid Waste Expenditure Plan
• RDLP and HELP repayment agreements
• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program and a ten-year capital funding plan. A public hearing is scheduled regarding relocating garbage pick-up for The Exchange on John Muir Parkway. Staff will also present the 2022 Annual General Plan Progress Report.

• Design Review Permit to relocate garbage pick-up at The Exchange on John Muir Pkwy
• Draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan
• 2022 Annual General Plan Progress Report

City Council

The Council will consider a resolution to join Marin Clean Energy and an ordinance for community choice aggregation. They will also discuss a site host agreement for electric vehicle charging at the Civic Center and Swim Center. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on the police department and historical society lease extensions.

• Resolution requesting membership in Marin Clean Energy
• Site Host Agreement for EV charging at Civic Center and Swim Center
• Amendment to Hercules Historical Society trailer lease agreement
• Adoption of SB 1 road repair project list for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Update on the Hercules Police Department Annual Report 2022

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive monthly reports regarding Parks and Recreation and the Library. Discussion items include a Parks and Recreation update, a Community Cleanup Day recap, and an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Facilities Assessment Steering Committee.

• Parks and Recreation Monthly Report (May)
• Library Monthly Reports (National Library Week Presentation)
• Parks and Recreation Update
• Community Cleanup Day Recap
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Facilities Assessment Steering Committee Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 23-24 annual budget. Additionally, the council is considering several items related to the Willow/Palm Sidewalk Connector Project.

• Acceptance of Sycamore Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project contract with McGuire & Hester for $889,485
• Construction contract award for Willow/Palm Sidewalk Connector Project with R&S Construction Management up to $1,637,484
• Professional services agreement with WSP for $101,891 for the Willow/Palm Sidewalk Connector Project
• Budget Workshop for the FY 23-24 City of Hercules Annual Proposed Budget

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission is conducting a budget workshop for the FY 23-24 proposed annual budget. The commission will also discuss the annual reports for Measure B and Measure C.

• FY 23-24 Proposed Annual Budget workshop
• Discussion of Measure B and C annual reports
• Approval of March 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2023.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023.

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive information regarding upcoming city spring events. Discussion items also include a community cleanup day, parks and recreation master plan updates, and various project updates.

• Spring events update including summer camp, preschool registration, EGGstravaganza, and Splash-A-Palooza
• Community Clean Up Day discussion
• Parks and Rec. Master Plan/Facilities Assessment & Steering Committee update
• Projects update regarding Pool Safety Fence, All Abilities Swing, and Prop 68

Finance Commission

The special meeting of the Hercules Finance Commission scheduled for April 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next special meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an informational report regarding the City’s Housing Element Update for 2023-31. The presentation includes a report from City staff and housing consultants MIG.

• Update of the City’s Housing Element for 2023-31

City Council

The City Council will review the draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program and a ten-year funding plan. Other items include a public hearing on delinquent garbage disposal accounts and updates on the Hercules Police Department.

• Public hearing regarding delinquent garbage/solid waste disposal accounts and property liens
• Extension of pre-qualified vendor lists for planning and engineering services through June 2023
• Approval of Measure J Growth Management Program compliance checklists for 2020 and 2021
• Review of the draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan
• Direction on Yiftee Digital Gift Card Program guidelines

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion involves anticipated litigation related to a fatal traffic incident at Parker Ave and 4th Street.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation at Parker Ave and 4th Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023.

Finance Commission

The commission will review the FY 21-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related regulatory finance reports. Members will also discuss preliminary drafts for five-year construction improvement projects involving city facilities, parks, sewers, streets, and The HUB.

• Acceptance of the FY 21-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Measure B & N status report as of March 2023
• Preliminary draft of five-year construction improvement projects
• Approval of January 18, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider whether to pursue joining Community Choice Energy and receive an update on electric vehicle charging at city facilities. The agenda also includes a maintenance agreement for the Hercules Transit Center and updates on local special events.

• Decision on whether to join Community Choice Energy (MCE)
• $29,000 contract amendment with Tripepi Smith
• Maintenance agreement for Hercules Transit Center with BART and WestCat
• $35.00 per ERU parcel assessment for stormwater drainage
• Update on $35,000 contribution to Bayfront Chamber special events

Community and Library Services Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Community and Library Services Commission on March 13, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023.

City Council

The Council will consider a budget amendment to add $75,000 to the Yiftee Digital Gift Card Program using ARPA funds. The agenda also includes a lot line adjustment for the Sycamore Crossing hotel and an update on the Public Works Department.

• $75,000 budget amendment for Yiftee Digital Gift Card Program
• Lot Line Adjustment 22-02 for Sycamore Crossing hotel development
• Sycamore Crossing developer update
• Public Works Department update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 22-23 midyear budget and accept the FY 21-22 annual financial report. The agenda also includes an update on the Parks System Master Plan and the initiation of new landscaping and lighting assessment district proceedings.

• FY 22-23 midyear budget review and appropriations
• $34,380 contract with Francisco & Associates for landscape and lighting assessments
• Update on the Parks System Master Plan progress
• Five-year extension option for the Hercules Historical Society trailer lease
• Acceptance of the FY 21-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Community and Library Services Commission

The commission will discuss updates to tennis court signage and new Brown Act meeting requirements. Members will also receive updates on the Parks and Recreation 2023 events calendar and various park projects.

• Signage recommendations for all three Hercules tennis facilities
• Update on Brown Act meeting requirements regarding AB 2449
• Review of the Parks and Recreation 2023 events calendar
• Updates on pool safety fencing and all-abilities swing projects
• February monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an informational report on the City’s 2023-31 Housing Element Update. The meeting also includes a presentation on commission responsibilities and the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Overview of Planning Commission responsibilities and City codes
• Update on the 2023-31 Housing Element
• Approval of November 7, 2022, Planning Commission minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will participate in annual training led by the City Attorney. This session covers city organizational structure, ethics policies, and open meeting laws. The agenda also includes a special joint commission meeting.

• Annual commissioner training on roles and responsibilities
• Presentation on ethics policy and code of conduct
• Review of ordinance addressing nepotism and cronyism
• Training on FPPC requirements and AB 1234 ethics
• Information regarding the Ralph M. Brown Act

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will participate in annual commissioner training presented by the City Attorney. The session covers city organizational structure, ethics policies, and open meeting laws.

• Annual Commissioner Training
• Presentation on City Organizational Structure and Roles
• Review of Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct
• Information on Nepotism and Cronyism ordinance
• Training on FPPC Conflict of Interest requirements

Community and Library Services Commission

This special joint commission meeting is dedicated to annual training for commissioners. The City Attorney will present information regarding city structure, roles and responsibilities, ethics policies, and open meeting laws.

• Annual commissioner training on roles, responsibilities, and city structure
• Presentation on ethics policy and the code of conduct
• Review of the ordinance addressing nepotism and cronism
• Information regarding FPPC conflict of interest requirements
• Briefing on the Ralph M. Brown Act and open meeting laws

City Council

The City Council will review progress on the Sycamore Crossing hotel development and the Hercules Hub transit project. The agenda includes ordinance amendments related to ADUs and child care housing. The council will also consider a janitorial services contract award.

• $115,579 contract amendment for Gray-Bowen-Scott regarding Hercules Hub
• Designation of $3M in Capital Reserve Funding for the Hercules Hub Project
• $150,504 annual janitorial services contract award to Kleen-Tech
• Lot Line Adjustment for Sycamore Crossing hotel development
• Ordinance amendments regarding ADU and SB 9 legislation

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will review an $8 million state budget allocation from Senate Bill 154. The agenda also includes a quarterly report for Measures B and C and the oath of office for a new commissioner.

• Oath of Office for Barinder Dhillon-Flanagan
• $8 million State Budget Allocation (Senate Bill 154)
• Measure B & C Quarterly Report as of 12.31.2022
• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2023.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation

City Council

The Hercules City Council will meet to consider a resolution confirming a local emergency proclamation issued on January 10, 2023. The council will also receive a report regarding potential sustainability initiatives.

• Resolution 22-420: Confirming the proclamation of a local emergency
• Report and direction on potential sustainability initiatives (22-414)

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on amendments to local ordinances regarding ADUs, SB 9, and child care housing. Additionally, members will discuss new remote meeting procedures and review preliminary FY 21-22 General Fund year-end results.

• Public hearing on ADU and SB 9 amendments to the Municipal Code
• Public hearing on Child Care and Supportive Housing Ordinance
• Public hearing on adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code
• Discussion of new remote participation procedures under AB 2449
• Review of preliminary FY 21-22 General Fund year-end results

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will administer the oath of office for re-appointed commissioners Campbell-Miller, Chen, and Yamamoto. Members will also vote to establish the Chair and Vice Chair positions. The meeting includes presentations from the Bayfront Chamber and the Hercules Education Foundation.

• Oath of Office for Commissioners Campbell-Miller, Chen, and Yamamoto
• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair establishment
• Bayfront Chamber presentation
• Hercules Education Foundation presentation
• January Parks and Recreation and Library monthly reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting is instead scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation