HomeMy WebLinkAbout*January 9, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaCOUNCILMEMBERS
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor
Jean Josey, Councilmember
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
City Council Chamber
Dublin Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
www.dublin.ca.gov
Location: City Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
Additional Meeting Procedures
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public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:
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such event, the meeting will continue despite the inability to provide the
option.
January 09, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Recognition of Centenarian Zainul Abedin Syed
The City Council will present a certificate to Centenarian Zainul Abedin Syed recognizing
the milestone of reaching 100 years of life. Mr. Syed was born on November 23, 1923 and
turned 100 on November 23, 2023. The City Council asked Staff to invite Mr. Syed to be
recognized under Item 9 on December 5, 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the certificate.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Certificate of Recognition
3.2 2023 Sponsor Recognition
The City Council will recognize sponsors who contributed to City events, programs, and
facilities in 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recognize the 2023 sponsors.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2023 City of Dublin Sponsor List
Item 3.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
3.3 Recognition of the 2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Winners
The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home
Decorating Contest and present Certificates of Recognition to the winners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present Certificate of Recognition to the 2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home
Decorating Contest winners.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2023 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
Attachment 2 - 2023 Home Holiday Decorating Contest Flyer
Item 3.3 - PowerPoint Presentation
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.
Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS
SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or
discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council
may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back
at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the
City Clerk's Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City
Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take
action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section
54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non -controversial in nature and are considered for
approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the
City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of
public input may request the Mayor to remove the item.
5.1 Approval of the December 19, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the December 19, 2023 Regular
City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the December 19, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - December 19, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5.2 Annual Proclamation
The City Council will review the Official List of Proclamations and consider approval of
the Annual Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Official List of Proclamations and approve the Annual Proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Official List of Proclamations
Attachment 2 - City of Dublin Annual Proclamation
5.3 Mayor's Appointments to Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Unscheduled
Vacancy and Parks and Community Services Commission Alternate Unscheduled
Vacancy
The City Council will consider the Mayor's appointments to fill an unscheduled vacancy
on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and an alternate unscheduled vacancy on
the Parks and Community Services Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor's appointments of Darren Phillips to the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission for the remainder of a term ending December 2026 and Eric Nielsen as an
alternate on the Parks and Community Services Commission for the remainder of a term
ending December 2024.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Applications for the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
Attachment 2 - Applications for Parks and Community Services Commission
5.4 Adoption of the Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City Council will consider adoption of the Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan
includes a thorough hazard risk assessment, disaster mitigation priorities, and
subsequent mitigation actions and projects for the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and
Pleasanton, and Dublin San Ramon Services District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving in its Entirety Volume I and the Relevant Portions of
Volume II Including the Introduction, City of Dublin Annex, and Appendices of the Tri-
Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Staff Report
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Attachment 1- Resolution Approving in its Entirety Volume I and the Relevant Portions of
Volume II Including the Introduction, City of Dublin Annex, and Appendices of the Tri-
Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan
Attachment 3 - Cal OES Letter dated October 31, 2023
Attachment 4 - FEMA Letter dated December 15, 2023
5.5 2024 Storm Drain Art Selection
The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission for artwork to be painted on 20 storm drain inlets in spring 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission's recommendations for the 2024
Storm Drain Art Program.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Design Proposals from Recommended Artists
Attachment 2 - Call for Artists Storm Drain Art 2024
5.6 Change Order No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Energy Services Contract with
Engie Services U.S. Inc.
The City Council will consider approving a second change order to the Amended and
Restated Energy Services Contract for Operation and Maintenance with Engie Services
U.S. Inc. (formerly OpTerra Energy Services, Inc.) to extend the contract term and add
funding for photovoltaic system equipment operations, monitoring, maintenance, repair,
replacement, and inspection services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 to the Amended and Restated
Energy Services Contract for Operations and Maintenance with Engie Services U.S. Inc.
and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 to the Amended and Restated
Energy Services Contract for Operations and Maintenance with Engie Services U.S. Inc.
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Change Order No.2 to the Amended and
Restated Energy Services Contract
Attachment 3 - Change Order No. 01 and Amended and Restated Energy Services Contract
for Operation and Maintenance
Attachment 4 - Budget Change Form
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Amendment to the Dublin Municipal Code Inclusionary Zoning Regulations (Chapter
8.68), Adopting a Methodology for Determining Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fees and
Adopting Non -Residential Development Affordable Housing Impact Fees (PLPA-
2023-00032)
The City Council's Two -Year Strategic Plan includes a review of the Inclusionary Zoning
Regulations (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.68), Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee, and
Non -Residential Development Affordable Housing Impact Fee (aka "Commercial Linkage
Fee"). Staff and the City's consultant, Economic and Planning Systems, prepared an
Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Feasibility Study and a Commercial Linkage Fee Nexus
Study to address the Strategic Plan objectives. The City Council received informational
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reports on August 15, 2023, and September 19, 2023, and directed Staff to prepare
amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee,
and Non -Residential Development Affordable Housing Impact Fee programs to ensure
they align with the economics of developing affordable housing and the City Council's
priorities. Staff has prepared the updates to these programs. The City Council will hold a
Public Hearing to consider adopting the amendments to these programs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and take the following actions: 1) waive the
reading and INTRODUCE the Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal
Code Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations); 2) Adopt the Resolution
Establishing the Methodology for Determining the Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee for
Future Residential Units Subject to the City of Dublin Inclusionary Zoning Regulations;
and 3) Adopt the Resolution Approving the Non -Residential Development Affordable
Housing Impact Fees.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter
8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations)
Attachment 2 - Resolution Establishing the Methodology for Determining the Affordable
Housing In -Lieu Fee for Future Residential Units Subject to the City of Dublin
Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
Attachment 3 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Report dated
December 7, 2023
Attachment 4 - Resolution Approving the Non -Residential Development Affordable
Housing Impact Fees
Attachment 5 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Commercial Linkage Fee Nexus Study dated
October 27, 2023
Attachment 6 - Redlined Version of Amendment to Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
Attachment 7 - City Council Staff Report dated August 15, 2023
Attachment 8 - City Council Staff Report dated September 19, 2023
Attachment 9 - Planning Commission Resolution 23- 12 Recommending City Council
Approval of Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning
Regulations)
Item 6.1 - City PowerPoint Presentation
Item 6.1- EPS PowerPoint Presentation
6.2 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Amendments — Parking Requirements (PLPA-2023-
00019)
The City Council will consider amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan to
eliminate parking requirements in the Downtown. The proposed amendments implement
recent changes in state law and the recommendations of the Urban Land Institute. They
also extend the elimination of parking requirements beyond the state -required one -half -
mile radius of the BART station to include all properties within the Downtown Dublin
Specific Plan area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution Amending the
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan to Eliminate Parking Requirements in the Retail District,
Transit -Oriented District, and Village Parkway District.
Staff Report
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Attachment 1- Resolution Amending the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan to Eliminate
Parking Requirements in the Retail District, Transit -Oriented District, and Village
Parkway District
Attachment 2 - DDSP Amendments - Redlined Pages
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-10
Item 6.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond Implementation Status Report
The City Council will receive a report on the implementation status of Climate Action Plan
2030 and Beyond and associated greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved through
calendar year 2022.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond Table 8-2 GHG Emissions Reduction
Measures Monitoring and Reporting Program
Item 7.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program — Project Status Report
The City Council will receive a report on the status of current Capital Improvement
Program projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Five -Year Capital Improvement Program 2022-2027 Update
Item 8.1 PowerPoint Presentation
8.2 Disaster Preparedness Activities Update
The City Council will receive a report on the City's current and planned emergency
management and disaster preparedness activities including preparation of the Tri-Valley
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Item 8.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
10. ADIOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment,
fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture of diversity
and inclusion.
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