City Council - Jan 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting
City Council • HerculesJanuary 13, 2026
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The Hercules City Council opened 2026 with a police recognition ceremony, a wave of resident calls to restrict federal immigration enforcement on city property, and unanimous votes advancing building code updates, sewer fee relief, and nearly $900,000 in park improvements. The meeting underscored both the city's routine housekeeping and the rising pressure from organized advocates pushing Hercules to follow neighboring Pinole's lead on immigration policy.
Officer Elijah Scholl proclaimed 2025 Hercules Police Officer of the Year for leadership and community engagement.
Multiple residents and Indivisible Northeast Bay members urged council to adopt an ICE non-cooperation ordinance similar to Pinole's.
First reading approved to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and clean up outdated local building provisions.
New sewer fee waiver and appeals process introduced for very-low-water-use households, with a May 1 application deadline.
$895,814 construction contract awarded for Refugio and Foxborough Park upgrades, 23% under budget estimate.
Council noted Successor Agency debt obligations have dropped from roughly $330 million to $152 million over the past decade.
Mayor Christine Kelley opened the meeting by honoring Officer Elijah Scholl as the Hercules Police Department's 2025 Officer of the Year, praising his dedication to community engagement and service.
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