Hercules public meetings in 2025
66 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall.
- Meeting cancelled for Dec 15, 2025
- Next meeting scheduled for Jan 5, 2026
City Council
The Hercules City Council will consider a closed‑session briefing on the Bruce v. City of Hercules litigation, then move to regular business. Council members will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hercules Police Officers’ Association for 2025‑2027 and adopt the FY 2025‑26 Master Salary Schedule. They will also approve a one‑time non‑pensionable payment of 3 % of total gross salary for certain employee groups and address commission appointments, mayor/vice‑mayor selection, and the 2026 meeting calendar.
- Approve a 2025‑2027 MOU with the Hercules Police Officers’ Association and the FY 2025‑26 Master Salary Schedule
- Approve a one‑time non‑pensionable payment of 3 % of total gross salary for Executive Level, Mid‑Management, and Non‑Represented employee plans
- Adopt meeting minutes for the regular meeting of November 12, 2025 and the special meeting of November 18, 2025
- Consider commission and committee appointments to fill vacancies and expired terms
- Review the 2026 City Council regular meeting dates and consider canceling one or both August meetings
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will hear presentations from the Bayfront Chamber of Commerce and consider renewals for City-recognized nonprofits. The body will also approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting.
- Approve minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting
- Hear presentation from Bayfront Chamber of Commerce
- Consider renewals for City-recognized nonprofits
- Review Tree Lighting/125th Anniversary Recap
- Establish Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 Year
Planning Commission
The City of Hercules Planning Commission will not meet on December 1, 2025 as planned. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Finance Commission
The Hercules Finance Commission will review the quarterly reports for Measure B and Measure N, covering data through June 30 and September 30, 2025. Commissioners will also examine the first‑quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025‑26, including revenue, expenditure, all‑funds, and active capital projects reports. The meeting includes a consent calendar item to approve the September 17, 2025 Finance Commission minutes.
- Discuss and review Measure B & N quarterly reports (as of 06/30/2025 and 09/30/2025)
- Discuss and review FY 2025‑26 1st Quarter financial results – revenue, expenditure, all‑funds, and capital projects reports
- Approve Finance Commission minutes from September 17, 2025 (consent calendar)
City Council
The City Council will conduct informal public interviews with eligible candidates who applied for Hercules Boards and Commissions. Final selections and appointments will be made at the December 9, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
- Interviews for Hercules Boards and Commissions candidates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting set for November 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting will be on December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Civic Drive. Members can view agendas online or request them by phone.
City Council
The City Council will convene in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Hercules Police Officers Association. In open session, the council will consider approving a $47,000 state lobbying contract with Townsend Public Affairs and accepting a $75,000 state traffic safety grant. The council will also receive updates on FY 2025-26 special events, planning for the Fourth of July 2026 celebration, and the first-quarter budget report.
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for the Hercules Police Officers Association
- Consent item: $47,000 agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for state legislative advocacy services
- Consent item: Acceptance of $75,000 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant
- Discussion: Fourth of July 2026 planning direction on fireworks barge, drone show, or co-sponsored parade and 5K Fun Run
- Discussion: FY 2025-26 first-quarter budget report for period ending September 30, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The commission will hear presentations from five nonprofit groups and discuss a Contra Costa County Library patron survey. Commissioners will also select one member to serve on an ad-hoc General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) until the comprehensive General Plan update is adopted. Consent calendar includes approval of October 13, 2025 minutes.
- Select one commissioner for General Plan Advisory Committee
- Nonprofit group presentations: Senior Citizens Club, Friends of the Senior Center, Bayfront Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts, Rotary
- Discuss Contra Costa County Library Patron Survey 2025 key findings
- Events update with flyers
- Approve minutes from October 13, 2025
Planning Commission
The City of Hercules Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall.
City Council
The Hercules City Council will consider approving an amendment to a design contract for the Refugio Lake Restoration Project and accepting up to $60,000 in transportation funds. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.
- Authorize amendment to Terraphase Engineering contract for Refugio Lake restoration design ($238,620)
- Accept up to $60,000 in Measure J funds from Contra Costa Transportation Authority
- Closed session regarding anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Review minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
- Receive update from the City Clerk Department
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall.
- Meeting cancelled for October 20, 2025
- Next meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025
City Council
The Hercules City Council will meet to consider approving contracts for pavement rehabilitation on Falcon Way and Foxboro, as well as a professional services agreement for a General Plan update. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding labor negotiations and a public hearing.
- Award contract for Falcon Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project ($848,081.26)
- Award contract for Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project ($298,534.00)
- Approve Professional Services Agreement for General Plan Update ($1,561,243)
- Authorize amendment to agreement for Falcon Way construction management ($168,289)
- Approve agreement with CCTA for Hercules Hub Project federal funding
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Commission will hear presentations from seven nonprofit organizations and review monthly reports for parks, recreation, and the library. The body will also discuss upcoming events and applications for the CC County Library seat.
- Presentations from Democratic Club, Chinese Association, Library Foundation, Historical Society, Sister City, Community Garden, and West Contra Costa Youth Soccer League
- September 2025 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
- September 2025 Library Monthly Report
- CC County Library Seat/Reminder Commission Applications
- Review of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall.
- Meeting cancelled for Oct 6, 2025
- Next meeting scheduled for Oct 20, 2025
City Council
The Hercules City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations, approve a new fee schedule, and vote on a contract for polling services related to potential ballot measures.
- Contract award to Lew Edwards Group for polling services ($142,250)
- Approval of updated Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026
- Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 315 employees
- Amendment to Gates & Associates contract for Refugio Valley Park project
- Cooperative funding agreement for Hercules Hub transportation project
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission will review Measure B and N financial reports and discuss potential revenue enhancements. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Review Measure B & N financial reports as of June 30, 2025
- Discuss revenue enhancement options
- Approve Finance Commission meeting minutes from June 5, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a 168-unit housing development on Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P. The council will also discuss multiple contracts including playground equipment for Foxboro Park, a sinkhole repair project on the Bay Trail, and a police lobbies construction project. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with several employee groups and a performance evaluation of the City Attorney.
- Public hearing on Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Plan for a 168-unit Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P housing development.
- Pre-purchase of playground equipment for Foxboro Park from Gametime, Inc. at a not-to-exceed $142,599.79 and budget amendment of $550,000.
- Award construction contract to E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. for Bay Trail Soil Nail Wall Sinkhole Repair Project, total not to exceed $85,256.60.
- Award construction contract to GSP Construction, Inc. for Police Lobbies Project, total not to exceed $280,738.
- Amend professional services agreement with M-Group, increasing contract maximum from $125,000 to $166,133.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will receive updates on the Parks System Master Plan, fall events including Ohana Day and Trunk or Treat, the Herculean Mile Award, and the annual Holiday Tree Lighting/125th Anniversary. Nonprofit groups Hercules Education Foundation and Friends of the Library will present. The commission will also discuss new library commercials and the status of commission seats. No major decisions are scheduled.
- Parks System Master Plan update
- Fall events update: Ohana Day, Bay Front Festival, Unity Day, Trunk or Treat, PUMPKATAAZ
- Herculean Mile Award update
- Holiday Tree Lighting/125th Anniversary celebration report
- Nonprofit presentations: Hercules Education Foundation and Friends of the Library
Planning Commission
The September 2, 2025 meeting of the Hercules Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: September 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission
The August 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall.
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 8, 2025.
Planning Commission
The scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for August 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sewer Service Charge Report and authorizing collection of proposed charges on the tax roll. In closed session, the Council will confer with labor negotiators regarding contracts for five employee groups, including police and teamsters. The consent calendar includes awarding a $151,100 contract (plus a $15,100 contingency) to Valentine Heating and Air, Inc. for the Swim Center HVAC Replacement Project.
- Public hearing on adopting the FY 2025-26 Sewer Service Charge Report and authorizing tax-roll collection
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Teamsters Local 315, Hercules Police Officers Association, and three other employee groups
- Award of a $151,100 contract (not to exceed $166,200 with contingency) to Valentine Heating and Air, Inc. for Swim Center HVAC replacement
- Council member request to participate remotely under AB 2449 due to just cause or emergency
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on proposed sewer rate changes under Proposition 218, consider any protests, and decide whether to adopt the new rates. The Council will also act on a resolution authorizing repayment of up to $700,000 for the Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, and approve a professional services agreement with SDI Presence, LLC for an IT strategic plan up to $84,150. Additional items include a discussion of potential revenue‑generating options and an update on the Hercules Police Department.
- Public Hearing (Item 25-206) on proposed sewer rate increases per Proposition 218
- Resolution to repay up to $700,000 over 10 years for Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
- Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with SDI Presence, LLC for an IT Strategic Plan, not to exceed $84,150
- Discussion of potential revenue‑generating options (Item 25-195)
- Update on the Hercules Police Department (Item 25-210)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Hercules Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for a 168-unit housing development on Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P. The agenda includes approving the Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Plan.
- Public hearing for 168-unit Bayfront Blocks K-L-M-O-P housing development
- Approval of Design Review Permit (DRP) 24-02
- Approval of Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 24-01
- Approval of Planned Development Plan (PDP) 24-01
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 16, 2025
Finance Commission
The Hercules Finance Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 17, 2025. No items are discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.
- Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
City Council
The City Council will vote on authorizing a contract with Tripepi Smith for up to $93,588 to provide general communications support. A public hearing will be held on delinquent solid waste accounts, with a recommendation to adopt a resolution placing liens on those properties. Several closed‑session items will be discussed, including legal counsel for Ramos v. City of Hercules, labor negotiations with multiple employee groups, and a real‑property negotiation with Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District at 1680 Refugio Valley Road.
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel for Ramos v. City of Hercules (Item 25‑201).
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators for Teamsters Local 315, Police Officers Association, senior managers, unrepresented employees, and mid‑management (Item 25‑197).
- Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators regarding 1680 Refugio Valley Road with Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District (Item 25‑198).
- Public hearing on mandatory garbage/solid waste delinquent accounts and proposed lien resolution (Item 25‑193).
- Authorization to approve a contract with Tripepi Smith for up to $93,588 for general communications support (Item 25‑202).
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The July 7, 2025, meeting of the Hercules Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025
City Council
The Hercules City Council will consider several actions, including adopting resolutions for landscaping and lighting assessment districts, approving the city’s investment policy, and authorizing professional service agreements. The most significant item is a resolution to let the City Manager sign a $187,985 contract with RSG for Housing Element program implementation. Additional items include accepting the Sycamore Avenue sewer project and a $238,827 engineering services agreement.
- Adopt resolutions for five Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts and a ballot on a rate increase for the Victoria by the Bay LLAD
- Approve the City of Hercules Investment Policy
- Authorize a $187,985 professional services agreement with RSG for Housing Element implementation
- Accept the Sycamore Avenue Trunk Sewer Replacement Project as complete
- Authorize a not‑to‑exceed $238,827 agreement with SNG & Associates for on‑call engineering support and the 5‑Year Capital Improvement Program
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Design Review Permit #25-02 for a major remodel and 1,770 sq ft addition to a single-family home at 184 Emerald Way. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. Other items are procedural reports and announcements.
- Design Review Permit (DRP) #25-02 for a 1,770 sq ft addition and major remodel at 184 Emerald Way in the Residential Single Family Low Density Zoning District.
- Approval of April 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (Consent Calendar).
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget Plan and the first year of a ten-year Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also hold an informational meeting regarding a proposed affordable housing project.
- Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget Plan including annual service contracts totaling $7,743,160
- Proposed FY 2025-26 Public Financing Authority Budget Plan for debt service of $2,023,258
- Informational meeting for Bayline Apartments, a 100% affordable housing project on Bayfront Blocks F & H
- Review of Development Impact Fee Calculation and Nexus Report
- Proclamations recognizing Pride Month and Juneteenth
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will review minutes from May and March, receive monthly reports on parks and the library, and discuss the Juneteenth event and a recap of a Cultural Festival.
- Approval of May and March commission minutes
- Review of Parks and Recreation monthly report
- Review of Library monthly report
- Discussion of Juneteenth event
- Discussion of Cultural Festival recap
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. This includes a continued public hearing and the potential adoption of the budget and related resolutions.
- Review of FY 2025-26 Proposed Annual Budget
- Resolution City Budget FY 2025-26
- Resolution PFA FY 2025-26
- GANN Limit Calculation FY 2025-26
- Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Hercules City Hall. No business will be conducted at this cancelled meeting.
City Council
The Hercules City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and a presentation on a sewer utility rate study. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding potential litigation and proclamations for heritage months.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-26 budget and Ten Year CIP
- Presentation on 2025 Comprehensive Sewer Utility Rate Study
- Adoption of SB1 funded road repair projects for FY 2025-26
- Closed session regarding potential litigation
- Proclamation recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.
City Council
The Hercules City Council will first meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and potential litigation. During the regular meeting, the council will hold a public hearing on adopting an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and related Safety Element updates. The council will also consider approving traffic calming improvements on John Muir Parkway and entering into a $48,965 Quad-City CORE Homeless Services Pilot Program Agreement with four neighboring cities.
- Public hearing: adopt updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Safety Element consistency updates
- Authorize amendment to LSA Associates professional services contract, increasing cost by $11,800
- Approve traffic calming improvements on John Muir Parkway between Albert Nobel Drive and Bayfront Loop, and authorize preparation of plans and bid documents
- Approve Quad-City CORE Homeless Services Pilot Program Agreement for $48,965 with Hercules, Pinole, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Contra Costa County
- Accept quarterly investment report for period ending March 31, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will review monthly reports for parks, recreation, and the library. The body will discuss the 25th anniversary of the Friends of the Library and the roles and vacancies of the commission.
- The Friends of the Library 25th Anniversary
- Spring Events Recap: Rec EGGs-Po/Hydro Hunt and Community Cleanup Day
- Commission Vacancies
- Community and Library Services Commission Role
- Parks and Recreation and Library monthly reports for March and April 2025
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025.
City Council
This is a special meeting devoted to public safety, including a summary of the last public safety meeting and a presentation on police policies discussed previously. The council will also take public comment.
- Presentation on police policies discussed at the last public safety meeting
- Public comment period on public safety matters
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed annual budget and capital improvement plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also consider assessments for landscaping and lighting districts and a solid waste franchise agreement.
- Budget workshop for FY 25-26 Annual Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Proposed assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts (Citywide, Victoria by the Bay, Hercules Village, Baywood, and Bayside)
- Ratification of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc. dba Republic Services
- Discussion on making the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee a Brown Act Committee
- Closed session regarding property at 1680 Refugio Valley Road
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Hercules Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and related safety element text modifications, recommending adoption by the City Council. The Commission will also discuss and potentially prioritize the Draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan.
- Public hearing on updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Safety Element consistency updates
- Draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program and Ten-Year Capital Funding Plan discussion
- Resolution to recommend City Council adopt the updated LHMP, exempt from CEQA
- Potential adoption of resolution establishing priority projects for capital improvements
- Approval of January 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Commission
The Hercules Finance Commission will discuss and review the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the accompanying Capital Improvement Plan. This is a workshop session to examine budget requests and fund summaries across general, special revenue, sewer, internal service, debt service, and capital project funds. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Discussion and review of FY 2025-26 Proposed Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan with multiple fund summaries
- Approval of Finance Commission minutes from March 19, 2025
Community and Library Services Commission
The April 14, 2025 regular meeting of the Community and Library Services Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2025.
City Council
The Hercules City Council will hold a closed session at 6 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with five employee groups and existing litigation (Bruce v. Garcia). In the regular meeting at 7 p.m., the council will consider authorizing the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) to enter post-collection agreements, discuss establishing a sister city relationship, and approve a one-time 2% non-pensionable payment for certain employees.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Teamsters, Police Officers Association, Senior Manager, Confidential, and Mid-Management groups
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Bruce v. Garcia, Case No. 3:25-cv-01297-PHK)
- Authorization for RecycleMore to enter post-collection agreements
- Discussion on establishing a new sister city relationship with Tilottama
- Approve 2% one-time non-pensionable payment for executive, mid-management, and non-represented employees
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The April 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2025. No decisions or discussions occurred at this cancelled meeting.
- Meeting cancelled; no items considered.
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting focused on public safety. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation from Public Safety Consultant Brian Addington, and a moderated public comment and Q&A session. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Presentation from Public Safety Consultant Brian Addington
- Moderated Public Comment and Question & Answer Session
City Council
The City Council will discuss a restated solid waste agreement and a side letter regarding rate stabilization funds. The body will also consider labor agreements for Teamsters Local 315 and updates to city speed limits.
- Solid waste franchise agreement with Richmond Sanitary Service, Inc. dba Republic Services
- 3% cost of living adjustment for part-time unbenefited employees and MOUs with Teamsters Local 315
- Amendment to Municipal Code section 3-4.1601 regarding Kimley-Horn Speed Survey results
- Application for USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant for hazardous fuels reduction
- Appointment to the Hercules Finance Commission
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Commission
The Hercules Finance Commission will review quarterly revenue reports for Measure B and Measure N, and discuss a town hall presentation titled 'City Dollars & Cents: Funding Our Future.' The commission will also consider approving minutes from the January 15 meeting. No votes are scheduled on substantive policy items.
- Review of Measure B & N quarterly revenue report as of February 28, 2025
- Discussion of town hall presentation 'City Dollars & Cents: Funding Our Future'
- Approval of Finance Commission minutes from January 15, 2025
- Reference to disbursement list available on city website
- Public communications period for non-agenda items
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 7, 2025.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on delinquent garbage accounts and consider consent items including a sewer priority policy and stormwater assessment. Discussion items include initiating landscape assessment district proceedings, approving a $562,500 contract amendment for the Hercules Hub project, increasing interim city engineer services to $100,000, accepting a $350,000 safety grant for the Sycamore Avenue bike/ped project, and amending speed limits based on a survey. The council will also receive a parks and recreation update.
- 25-077: Initiation of FY 2025/26 landscape and lighting assessment district proceedings for five districts (Nos. 83-2, 2002-1, 2002-2, 2004-1, 2005-1)
- 25-066: Amendment No. 3 with Gray Bowen Scott for $562,500 (total $1,465,001) for Hercules Hub project management and funding plan
- 25-085: Accept $350,000 HSIP Cycle 12 grant for Sycamore Avenue Bicycle & Pedestrian East-West Connector Project
- 25-081: Ordinance amending speed limits per Kimley-Horn speed survey
- 25-073: Public hearing on delinquent garbage accounts and property liens
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will review a field trip to the Hercules Senior Center to discuss a kitchen renovation. The meeting will also include the approval of February commission minutes and monthly reports from the Parks and Recreation and Library departments.
- Field trip to Senior Center - Kitchen Renovation
- Approval of February 10, 2025 minutes
- Parks and Recreation Monthly Report (February)
- Library Monthly Report (February)
- Public Communications period
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.
City Council
The City Council will vote on a resolution to authorize a $562,500 amendment with Gray Bowen Scott for project management of The Hub, increasing the total contract to $1,465,001. They will also receive updates on the Public Works Department and a midyear budget review for FY 2024-25. A resolution to pay $3,000 in annual membership dues to the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments is also on the agenda. A closed session is scheduled for city manager evaluation and labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315.
- Amendment No.3 with Gray Bowen Scott for The Hub, not to exceed $562,500 (total contract $1,465,001)
- FY 2024-25 Midyear Budget Review
- Resolution to pay $3,000 annual dues to East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments
- Update on the City of Hercules Public Works Department
- Closed session: City Manager evaluation and labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The February 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2025.
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission will meet to review and discuss the Mid-year Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The meeting includes a review of the General Fund Summary and non-general funds.
- Review and discussion of the FY 2024-25 Mid-year Budget
- Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations with Teamsters, and property negotiations with Bio-Rad at 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive. In open session, the Council will consider adopting zoning amendments to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element and comply with new state laws, approve a Measure J compliance checklist for street funds, discuss speed limit changes based on a 2025 speed survey, and receive reports on Juneteenth event planning and a community volunteer program for housebound residents.
- Closed session: litigation Bruce v. Garcia (Case No. 3:25-cv-01297-PHK)
- Closed session: real property negotiation with Bio-Rad at 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive
- Adopt zoning amendments to implement Housing Element and comply with SB 450, 477, 745, 1211, AB 2162, and RLUIPA
- Approve Measure J Growth Management Program compliance checklist for 2022-2023 to receive street maintenance funds
- Discuss 2025 speed survey and possible speed limit changes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will receive monthly reports on parks and recreation and the library, approve January meeting minutes, and discuss several items including nonprofit group renewals for Rotary, an update on the Herculean Mile Award, remote participation options for future meetings, and an overview of recent and upcoming city events.
- 25-054 Nonprofit Group Renewals for 2025 – Rotary
- 25-055 Herculean Mile Award update (receive informational update)
- 25-060 Remote Participation options for commission meetings (staff report)
- 25-057 Events update including Crab Feed, summer camps, preschool registration, Community Cleanup Day
- 25-051/25-052 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report and Library Monthly Report (January)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for February 18, 2025.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning amendments to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element and comply with several new state laws. Closed session includes labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315 and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. Discussion items include service levels for a landscaping assessment district, approving a master salary schedule with minimum wage increases, and a discussion on Fourth of July fireworks. The council will also adopt a Loan Administration Plan manual.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-XX amending zoning tables and sections for Housing Element compliance and state laws SB 450, 477, 745, 1211, AB 2162, RLUIPA
- Approve Master Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2024, and increase minimum wage for temporary/seasonal classifications effective Jan 1, 2025
- Discuss service level reductions for Victoria by the Bay Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
- Discuss and provide direction on Fourth of July fireworks
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315 and City Manager performance evaluation
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit to install a 100-foot mono-pine wireless tower and associated equipment at 111 Civic Drive, with relief from six zoning code requirements. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair for the coming year and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Special Use Permit (SUP 24-01) for a 100-foot mono-pine telecommunications tower at 111 Civic Drive, including six requests for relief from Hercules Municipal Code Chapter 16
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, 2024 and December 2, 2024
- Oath of office for re-appointed commissioners Morrison and Most-Walker and newly appointed Commissioner Jimenez
Finance Commission
The commission will consider accepting the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other regulatory reports, including audits for the Wastewater Fund, Measure B, and Measure N. It will also receive a quarterly update on Measure B and N balances as of December 30, 2024, and discuss the 2025 meeting calendar. Additionally, the commission will administer oaths of office for re-appointed Commissioner Edward Ulle and newly appointed Commissioners Sam Ahmad and Janet Stallman.
- Acceptance of FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and associated audit reports
- Quarterly report on Measure B and N funds as of December 30, 2024
- Oath of office for re-appointed and newly appointed commissioners
- Approval of August 2, 2023 commission minutes
- Discussion of 2025 meeting calendar and proposed special meeting dates
City Council
The Hercules City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 315 and real property negotiations at 1680 Refugio Valley Road. In the regular meeting, key action items include approving a $50,000 contract with Tai Ginsberg & Associates for strategic federal advocacy to advance the Hercules Hub Project, and accepting the annual comprehensive financial report for FY 2023-24. The council will also receive updates on the Herculean Mile recognition program, make 2025 committee appointments, and adopt a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for FY 2025-26.
- $50,000 contract with Tai Ginsberg & Associates for federal advocacy on the Hercules Hub Project
- Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audited financial statements
- Annual update on the Anti-Nepotism and Anti-Cronyism Ordinance and Hercules Ethics Policy
- Adoption of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) for July 2025–June 2026
- 2025 council appointments to regional committees and subcommittees
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community and Library Services Commission
The Community and Library Services Commission will vote to establish its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 term. It will also review nonprofit group renewals, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, and hear reports on parks, library services and upcoming community events. Public comments are scheduled for up to 30 minutes.
- 25-017 Establish Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
- 25-018 Nonprofit Group Renewals (Rotary) for 2025
- 25-019 Adopt 2025 Commission Meeting Calendar
- 25-020 Upcoming events: Crab Feed, Lunar New Year & Summer Guide
- Consent Calendar item: approve December 9, 2024 minutes
Planning Commission
The Hercules Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.