The legislative body of the City of Hercules; the City Council serves as the elected governing body responsible for setting policy, passing ordinances, approving budgets, and overseeing city administration.
Council Chambers (Civic Hall / Hercules City Hall), 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547
Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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Council members reported on WestCat GM retention, Bailey's appointment as MCE technical committee chair, and requested a future discussion on the traffic safety subcommittee's role.
Why it matters: Bailey's MCE leadership role could influence clean-energy procurement options for Hercules residents, and the traffic safety subcommittee review may reshape how traffic calming projects are initiated and approved.
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Municipal Pooling AuthorityCity Council14d agoApril 14, 2026
Council Unanimously Adopts First MPA Insurance Agreement Update Since 2005
Council approved a resolution updating the Municipal Pooling Authority's joint powers agreement, modernizing governance and legal language without changing coverage.
Why it matters: The MPA covers Hercules for workers' comp, general liability, property, and cyber risk; this first update in 21 years ensures the agreement reflects current law and operations across 21 member cities.
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Nepali New YearCity Council14d agoApril 14, 2026
Hercules Honors Nepali New Year with Consul General, Supervisor, and State Officials
Council proclaimed April 14 as Nepali New Year 2083, joined by Nepal's Consul General, a county supervisor, and state and congressional representatives.
Why it matters: Hercules has one of California's highest concentrations of Nepalese residents, and this proclamation—with the newly opened Nepal Consulate General present—signals growing diplomatic and community ties.
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Mosaic Public PartnersCity Council14d agoApril 14, 2026
Hercules Picks Mosaic Public Partners to Run City Manager Search
Council selected Mosaic Public Partners as the executive search firm for the city manager recruitment during an April 7 special closed session.
Why it matters: The city manager position is the top administrative role; the search firm choice sets the pace and quality of recruitment for Hercules's next chief executive.
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HerculesCity Council21d agoApril 7, 2026
Council Holds Closed Session on City Manager With No Reportable Action
The Hercules City Council convened a special meeting closed session to discuss city manager employment but took no reportable action.
Why it matters: Personnel decisions regarding the city manager directly affect municipal governance, strategic priorities, and day-to-day city operations for Hercules residents.
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Proposition 218City Council34d agoMarch 24, 2026
Council Postpones Landscape Assessment Hike to Get Better Numbers and Outreach
Council unanimously chose to delay the Hercules Village landscape assessment increase to FY 2027-28 for better cost data and community engagement.
Why it matters: The district faces a cumulative $50K deficit by year's end; delaying one year gives the city accurate landscape contract pricing but extends the timeline to restore reserves.
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CIPCity Council34d agoMarch 24, 2026
Hercules Plans $3.77M in Capital Projects Amid $42M Unfunded Infrastructure Gap
The city's 10-year CIP identifies $76.6 million in needs but only 45% is funded, with major gaps in parks, streets, and facilities.
Why it matters: The city's pavement condition index is projected to keep declining, and 96% of the $35.5M parks plan is unfunded — signaling the need for new revenue sources or grants.
Council Places Liens on 187 Properties for $114K in Unpaid Garbage Fees
Council approved liens on 187 properties with a combined $114,120 in delinquent garbage charges from May–December 2025 to be collected via property taxes.
Why it matters: Property owners who don't resolve delinquent accounts with Richmond Sanitary Service will see assessments added to their property tax bills by August.
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