Hercules public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Hercules Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is January 6, 2025.

City Council

The council will certify results of the November 5 general municipal election, make appointments to fill vacancies on commissions and committees, and administer oaths of office to re-elected members and newly elected member Dilli Bhattarai. Following reorganization, they will select a mayor and vice mayor and adopt a 2025 meeting schedule. A proclamation will commend outgoing Mayor Dan Romero.

• Certify results of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election
• Appointments to fill vacancies on Hercules commissions, regional boards, and committees
• Administer oath of office to re-elected Council Members Alex Walker-Griffin and Tiffany Grimsley and newly elected Council Member Dilli Bhattarai
• Selection of mayor and vice mayor for the new term
• Proclamation commending Mayor Dan Romero's dedication and leadership

Community and Library Services Commission

The Hercules Community and Library Services Commission will consider approving annual renewals for 14 nonprofit groups for 2025, including Boy Scouts, Chinese Association, and Friends of Hercules Library. They will also receive a presentation on Contra Costa County Library Funding from Donna Rennie and a recap of the Holiday Tree Lighting event. Monthly reports from Parks and Recreation and the Library for November will be presented, and the minutes from November 13 will be approved.

• Nonprofit group renewals for 2025 (14 groups listed, including Boy Scouts, Chinese Association, Friends of Senior Center, Hercules Historical Society, Rotary, and more)
• Contra Costa County Library Funding presentation by Donna Rennie
• Holiday Tree Lighting recap and Breakfast with Santa update
• Parks and Recreation monthly report (November 2024)
• Library monthly report (November 2024)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element, including an Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and repeal the previous 2015-2023 Housing Element. The meeting also includes a closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release, and routine consent calendar items.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 24-XX adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element and repealing the 2015-2023 Housing Element
• Closed session discussion on public employee discipline/dismissal/release under California Government Code §54957
• Potential request from a council member to participate remotely under AB 2449

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at an existing smoke shop, and zoning amendments to implement the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element and comply with new state laws. The commission is expected to vote on recommending both items to the City Council.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-02 for City of Ember to add beer, wine, and liquor sales at a smoke shop in the Community Commercial Zoning District
• Zoning amendments to update land use tables, ADU regulations, and two-unit development rules to align with state housing laws (SB 450, 477, 745, 1211, AB 2162, RLUIPA)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will review preliminary year-end results for the General Fund and all funds for fiscal year 2023-24. The meeting also includes approval of the August 2, 2023 meeting minutes. The review is a discussion item; no final action is listed.

• Review of Preliminary General Fund FY 23-24 Year-End Results (Item 22-1020) with attachments on unaudited fund summaries and capital projects.
• Approval of Finance Commission Minutes from August 2, 2023 (Consent Calendar Item 22-1019).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider adopting a new Housing Element for the city and repealing the previous 2015-2023 element. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

• Adopt 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Repeal 2015-2023 Housing Element
• Review 2023-2031 Housing Element staff report
• Approve 22-1018 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on Housing Element Update

Community and Library Services Commission

The commission will review the October Parks and Recreation and Library monthly reports and approve the October 14, 2024 consent‑calendar minutes. It will hear presentations from five local nonprofit groups. The commission will receive a staff report on the 2024 Contra Costa County Library Strategic Plan. No formal actions are listed beyond receiving the library plan update.

• Review October Parks and Recreation monthly report (Agenda item 22-1010)
• Review October Library monthly report (Agenda item 22-1011)
• Approve October 14, 2024 consent‑calendar minutes (Agenda item 22-1012)
• Receive Contra Costa County Library Strategic Plan Update 2024 (Agenda item 22-1015)
• Nonprofit group presentations: Friends of the Senior Center, Hercules Education Foundation, Rotary, Senior Citizens Club, West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League (Agenda item 22-1014)

City Council

The council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315 and pending litigation in Humble v. City of Hercules. In the open session, council members will consider several resolutions, including a contract with Tripepi Smith for wastewater communications services up to $61,650, demolition of the Creekside Shopping Center clock tower for up to $9,000, and preparation for lease‑revenue refunding bonds. Additional items include appointing commission members, adding a Landscaping and Lighting Program Coordinator position, and receiving a report on a spring 2025 composting event.

• Authorize contract with Tripepi Smith for communications support for wastewater services, not to exceed $61,650 (Item 22-1000).
• Authorize demolition of Creekside Shopping Center clock tower, not to exceed $9,000, and consider new city signage (Item 22-975).
• Direct City Manager and Finance Director to prepare for issuance of lease‑revenue refunding bonds (Item 22-1001).
• Approve addition of Landscaping and Lighting Program Coordinator job description and amended Teamsters salary schedule (Item 22-1002).
• Consider appointments to Hercules commissions, regional boards, and committees (Item 22-1004).

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with eligible candidates for Hercules Boards and Commissions. Final selections and appointments will be made at the regular meeting on November 12, 2024.

• Interviews for Hercules Boards and Commissions applicants

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and policy items, including a dredging project and a building demolition. The body is also considering a new labor agreement with police officers and updates to event fee policies.

• Professional Services Agreement with LSA for $132,101 for Lake Refugio Dredging Project
• Proposed $50,000 budget increase for testing and demolition of the Queen Anne house
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Hercules Police Officers Association (HPOA)
• Amendments to City-Sponsored Event Policy regarding facility and permit fee waivers
• Closed session regarding property at 1680 Refugio Valley Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024.

Community and Library Services Commission

The Community and Library Services Commission will review monthly reports for parks, recreation, and the library. The body will hear presentations from several local nonprofit groups and discuss the Contra Costa County Library Strategic Plan update.

• Presentations from Chinese Association, Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, Bayfront Chamber of Commerce, Community Gardens, and Boy Scouts Troop 76
• Contra Costa County Library Strategic Plan Update 2024
• Halloween in Hercules 2024 Pumpkataaz & Trunk or Treat planning
• Youth In Government Day discussion
• Commission seats update

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the Municipal Code regarding Planned Development Plans across various districts. The body is also considering a road closure on Bayfront Boulevard for the Farmers Market and several contract amendments.

• Proposed closure of Bayfront Boulevard from Railroad Avenue to Earnest Street for the Farmers Market
• Amendment to R3 contract for franchise agreement negotiations not to exceed $15,000
• Amendment to Regional Government Services (RGS) contract for HR assistance not to exceed $100,000
• Proposed adoption of an $80,000 grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety
• Proposed Municipal Code amendments to modify Planned Development Plan (PDP) requirements

Planning Commission

The City of Hercules Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. No agenda items were considered at the cancelled meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss modifying requirements for planned development plans across various zoning districts. The body is also considering a local vendor preference ordinance and a funding agreement for a countywide smart signals project.

• Proposed ordinance to modify Planned Development Plan (PDP) requirements in multiple zoning and overlay districts
• Proposed Ordinance No. 552 to codify local vendor preference for goods and services
• Funding Agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority for the Countywide Smart Signals Project
• Update to the City of Hercules Affordable Housing Policy regarding density bonus revisions
• Closed session regarding property at 1680 Refugio Valley Road

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 20, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance to codify local vendor preferences for goods and services. The body will also consider contract extensions for auditing and legal services, and a student work agreement with WCCUSD.

• Public hearing on Local Vendor Preference Ordinance to codify preference for local goods and services
• Authorization to extend audit services contract with The Pun Group for three years through June 30, 2027
• Approval of updated legal services contract with Jarvis Fay LLP and appointment of Christie Crowl as City Attorney
• Authorization of Student Work Agreement with WCCUSD Transition Services Department from September 2024 to July 2025
• Presentation on Recyclemore Post Collection Agreement draft RFP and PCA

Community and Library Services Commission

The Community and Library Services Commission will receive presentations from several local nonprofit groups and an introduction to The Walking Ghosts of Black History. The body will also receive staff updates on fall events and the status of commission seats.

• Presentations from Hercules Democratic Club, Hercules Historical Society, and Hercules Sister City Association
• Introduction to The Walking Ghosts of Black History nonprofit
• Update on fall events: Bay Front Festival and Run, Ohana Day, Unity Day, Trunk or Treat, and PUMPKATAAZ
• Update on the status of Community and Library Services Commission Seats
• Update on the Herculean Mile Award

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the Hercules Municipal Code. The proposal would modify requirements for Planned Development Plans (PDP) across various zoning and overlay districts and allow applicants to request the PDP process in all zones.

• Proposed amendment to Hercules Municipal Code to modify PDP requirements in Residential, Public/Quasi-Public, and Mixed-Use districts
• Proposed amendment to allow the PDP process to be utilized in all zoning and overlay districts
• Review of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024.

Community and Library Services Commission

The Community and Library Services Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss various administrative actions including a communications support contract and the administration of former redevelopment agency loans. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding delinquent garbage disposal accounts and updates on the Queen Anne House.

• Public hearing for mandatory garbage/solid waste disposal delinquent accounts
• Resolution of support for Hercules Hub transit and intercity rail grants
• Direction on administration of redevelopment housing and business loans
• Contract with Tripepi Smith for general communications support up to $85,000
• Update and direction regarding the Queen Anne House disposition

Community and Library Services Commission

The commission will review monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library. Discussion items include a special events report, a recap of the 4th of July, and upcoming nonprofit group presentations.

• Parks and Recreation June 2024 Monthly Report
• Library Commission June 2024 Monthly Report
• Special Events Report including FY2023-24 recap
• 4th of July Recap
• Nonprofit Group Presentations for September, October, and November

Planning Commission

The July 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding the cancellation and the next regular meeting on July 15, 2024. Agendas and staff reports will be available on the city website or by contacting the Planning Department.

• Meeting cancelled for July 1, 2024
• Next regular meeting set for July 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547

City Council

The City Council will consider several landscaping and lighting assessment district updates, including a proposed rate increase for Victoria by the Bay. Additional items include adjustments to the Master Fee Schedule, a SCIP application from D.R. Horton for Owl Ranch, and the selection of a final city logo.

• Proposed assessment increase for Victoria by the Bay LLAD
• Adoption of resolutions for four City landscaping and lighting assessment districts
• SCIP application from D.R. Horton for the Owl Ranch residential project
• Adjustments to the City Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2024
• Selection of final logo design for the Hercules Branding Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2024-25 annual budget plan and a ten-year capital improvement plan. Additional items include reviewing special event authorizations and accepting the completion of a sidewalk project.

• FY 2024-25 City Budget Plan including $4,618,056 in annual service contracts
• Hercules Public Financing Authority Budget Plan for $2,023,238 in debt service
• Acceptance of the Willow/Palm Sidewalk Connector Project for $1,604,303
• Authorization of four City-Chamber co-sponsored special events for FY 24-25
• Potential $10,000 allocation for a Lunar New Year Celebration event

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive information regarding several city projects and upcoming events. Discussion items include a recap of the Cultural Festival at Refugio Valley Park and an update on the Community Swim Center interior painting project.

• Interior Painting Project - Community Swim Center
• Cultural Festival Recap at Refugio Valley Park
• Upcoming summer events: Movie Nights, Firework Celebration, and National Night Out
• Parks and Recreation Monthly Reports (May)
• Library Monthly Reports (May)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024.

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024-25 annual budget. Other items include discussions on potential sewer rate increases, city branding, and a contract for fire station reroofing.

• Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2024-25 City of Hercules Budget Plan
• SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Sewer Fund financial analysis regarding potential rate increases in Spring 2025
• Construction contract for Fire Station 76 Reroofing Project up to $93,401
• Hercules Branding Project and logo selection

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2024.

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to review and discuss the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024-25. This includes examining various fund summaries, such as the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise Budget, and Capital Project Budget. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 2, 2023, meeting.

• Review and discussion of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Annual Budget
• Approval of the August 2, 2023, Finance Commission minutes
• Review of General Fund expenditures and five-year forecast
• Discussion of Sewer Enterprise and Capital Project budgets

City Council

The Council will meet in closed session regarding labor negotiations with several employee groups. The regular meeting includes discussions on a Green Empowerment Zone representative, a records management contract, and flag displays.

• Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315, Police Officers Association, and other employee groups
• Professional services agreement with Records Control Services Inc. for $38,145.91
• Appointment of a Council Member to the Northern Waterfront Green Empowerment Zone board
• Display of Pride Month commemorative flag for June
• Display of Juneteenth commemorative flag from June 14 through June 21

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will receive information regarding upcoming summer events, including movie nights and a fireworks celebration. The meeting also includes a recap of the Community Cleanup Day and reviews of April monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library.

• Recap of Community Clean Up Day
• Upcoming Summer Events: Cultural Festival, Movie Nights, Firework Celebration, and National Night Out
• April Parks and Recreation monthly reports
• April Library monthly reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024.

City Council

The Council will conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-25 fiscal year and consider several landscaping and lighting assessment district resolutions. Additional items include a local road safety plan review, city branding feedback, and police equipment approval.

• Proposed FY 24-25 annual budget discussion
• Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District resolutions for multiple zones
• Local Road Safety Plan presentation and potential adoption
• Hercules Branding Project logo concept feedback
• Annual approval of Hercules Police Department military equipment inventory

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan. The body is tasked with adopting a resolution to recommend a list of priority projects to the City Council.

• Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan
• Meeting minutes for the March 4, 2024, regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider several legislative actions including updates to local density bonus regulations and a five-year extension for the Hill Town project. Additional items include suspending enforcement of the all-electric reach code and initiating landscaping and lighting assessment district proceedings.

• Repeal and amendment of local density bonus regulations
• Five-year extension of the Hill Town project Vesting Tentative Map No. 9533
• Suspension of enforcement for the City's All-Electric Reach Code
• Declaration of computer and electronic property as surplus
• Approval of a Project Stabilization Agreement with local unions

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will review March monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library. Staff will also provide information recaps for National Volunteer Month, the All-In-One-Day event, and the Rec EGGs-PO & Hydro Hunt. Additionally, the meeting includes information on the upcoming Community Cleanup Day.

• March Parks and Recreation monthly reports
• March Library monthly reports
• All-In-One-Day event recap
• Rec EGGs-PO & Hydro Hunt recap
• Community Cleanup Day information

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2024.

City Council

The Council will discuss updates to local density bonus regulations and the proposed 2024-25 capital projects budget. Additionally, staff will present strategies to address a deficit in the Victoria by the Bay assessment district.

• Extension of Hill Town project development agreement
• Repeal of local density bonus regulations
• FY 2024-25 Capital Projects Proposed Budget and Ten-Year CIP Plan
• Victoria by the Bay assessment district budget deficit strategy
• CCTA Ferry Service Feasibility Study update

Finance Commission

The scheduled Finance Commission meeting for March 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider several administrative updates. Discussion items include a new memorandum of understanding regarding recycling requirements and a proposed policy for city-sponsored events.

• Approval of $35.00 per Equivalent Runoff Unit parcel assessment for the Contra Costa Clean Water Program
• Acceptance of the FY 22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Memorandum of Understanding with Recyclemore regarding SB1383 requirements
• Establishment of a City-Sponsored Event Policy regarding permit fee waivers
• 2023 Annual Housing Element and General Plan Progress Reports

Community and Library Services Commission

The Commission will review the 2024 meeting calendar and a new 'Herculean Mile' recognition program. Discussion includes updates on spring city events and the annual Community Cleanup Day scheduled for May 4, 2024.

• The Herculean Mile Awards Recognition Program
• Spring events including summer camp and preschool registration
• Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024
• Parks and Recreation February monthly report
• Library March monthly report

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a five-year extension for the Hill Town Project and an amendment to its development agreement. They will also discuss updating local density bonus regulations to comply with state law. The meeting includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Five-year extension for Hill Town Project (Vesting Tentative Map No. 9533)
• Amendment to Development and Owner Participation Agreement for Hill Town Project
• Updates to local density bonus regulations to comply with State Density Bonus Law
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The Council will review the midyear budget and discuss addressing a deficit in the Victoria by the Bay assessment district. They will also consider adopting a new Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

• Proposed increase of City Manager Dante Hall’s salary to $285,000
• $150,000 grant request for Sycamore Avenue Bicycle & Pedestrian project
• Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
• Resolution regarding liens on delinquent garbage/solid waste accounts
• Discussion of budget options for Victoria by the Bay assessment district

Planning Commission

The Hercules Planning Commission, meeting jointly with the Parks Steering Committee, will review a draft update for local parks and recreation facilities. The commission advises the City Council on growth and development, and this plan guides how community spaces are planned and maintained. The agenda lists standard procedural sections but highlights only one substantive item for discussion or action.

• 22-775 Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan Update: Discussion or action on the draft plan, overview statement, appendices, and presentation
• Public hearing procedures outlined for future development applications
• Public communication limited to three minutes per speaker
• Document copying available at City Hall for $0.20 per page

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to the Municipal Code regarding emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers. The agenda also includes a funding agreement for The Hub and discussions on remote public participation. Additionally, the Council will consider contracts for human resources assistance and city branding services.

• Zoning code amendments for emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers
• $800,000 funding increase for The Hub via a WCCTAC agreement (totaling $1.55M)
• $115,000 contract amendment for human resources assistance with RGS
• $22,000 agreement for city branding services with Tripepi Smith and Associates
• Proclamation recognizing the 45th Anniversary of the Hercules Chinese Association

Community and Library Services Commission

The Community and Library Services Commission meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is now scheduled for February 20, 2024.

• Cancellation of the February 12, 2024 meeting

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will review and discuss the preliminary year-end results for fiscal year 2022-23. This includes unaudited summaries for the General Fund, all funds, and capital projects as of June 30, 2023. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting.

• Review of preliminary FY 22-23 year-end results
• Approval of Finance Commission minutes from August 2, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024, was cancelled. The next special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

City Council

The Council will consider zoning amendments regarding emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers. Other items include several professional services agreements for park, police, and library projects.

• Zoning amendments for emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers
• $76,450 agreement with Gates & Associates for Refugio Valley Park improvements
• $57,918 agreement with SERA Architecture for Police Lobbies Security Improvement Project
• $71,963 amendment with SERA Architecture to design a permanent repair for the Library Starry Cone leak
• $1,500 appropriation for the 'Team Up to Clean Up Hercules' pilot program

City Council

The City Council will meet to appoint members to regional committees and subcommittees for 2024. They will also consider a resolution to establish a title and salary range for a full-time Parking Enforcement Officer.

• Proclamation of Police Officer of the Year
• Proclamation of Martin Luther King Day
• Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 24-25)
• Information regarding political sign postings on public property
• Appointment of Council Members to regional committees and subcommittees

Community and Library Services Commission

The Community and Library Services Commission will review monthly reports for Parks and Recreation and the Library. The agenda includes a discussion on the 'Herculean Mile' awards recognition program and the 2024 commission meeting calendar.

• Parks and Recreation December 2023 Monthly Report
• Library December 2023 Monthly Report
• Oath of Office for Ward-Jackson and Hernandez
• 2024 Commission Meeting Calendar
• Herculean Mile Awards Recognition Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2024.