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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File # 610-10
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:March 1, 2016
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Minutes of the February 16, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting and the
February 16, 2016 Special City Council Meeting
Prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 16, 2016 Regular City
Council meeting and the February 16, 2016 Special City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the February 16, 2016 Regular City Council meeting and the February
16, 2016 Special City Council meeting.
Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 16, 2016 Regular City
Council meeting and the February 16, 2016 Special City Council meeting.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Minutes of the February 16, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Draft Minutes of the February 16, 2016 Special City Council Meeting
ITEM NO. 4.1
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REGULAR MEETING –FEBRUARY 16, 2016
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in the
City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:41 p.m., by Mayor Haubert.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Wehrenberg, and Mayor Haubert
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to continue Item 6.1, Adoption of a Resolution Updating
the Western Dublin Transportation Impact Fee (Formerly known as “Downtown Traffic Impact
Fee”) and Updating the City of Dublin Consolidated Impact Fee Administrative Guidelines, to a
date uncertain.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to hear Item 8.1, Discussion of Planning Commissioner
Goel, after the Consent Calendar.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
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Mayor Haubert stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Accept Donation of Kolb Truck
7:44 p.m. 3.1
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council
accepted Carol Kolb Strom’s donation of the Kolb Truck, and thanked the volunteers from
Henry’s A’s Model A Club for their ongoing assistance and advice.
Presentation by Dublin Sister City Association President, Dan Scannell
7:48 p.m. 3.2
The City Council received a presentation regarding the Dublin Sister City Association, given by
Dan Scannell.
Public Comments
7:51 p.m. 3.3
Tara Bhuthimethee, Dublin resident, provided public comment.
Bruce Fiedler, Dublin resident, provided public comment.
Rameshee Immadi, Dublin resident, provided public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
8:01 p.m. Items 4.1 to 4.8
Steve Minniear, Dublin resident, pulled Item 4.6 for further discussion.
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council took
the following actions:
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Approved 4.1 the minutes of the February 2, 2016 Regular City Council meeting.
Received 4.2 the Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers report.
Continued 4.3, by motion, as required by Government Code Section 8630(c), which states that
the City Council shall review the need for continuing a local emergency at least once every 30
days until the governing body terminates the local emergency, the State of Emergency that was
declared on March 18, 2014, based on the fact that extreme drought conditions continue to
exist within both the State of California and the City of Dublin, and the threat to the safety and
welfare of Dublin residents remains.
Received 4.4 the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending
December 31, 2015 report.
Adopted 4.5
RESOLUTION NO. 20 - 16
APPROVING TRACT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR TRACT 7714, WALLIS RANCH, NEIGHBORHOOD 4
Adopted 4.7
ORDINANCE NO. 3 - 16
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.12 (PLANNING COMMISSION)
OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
Adopted 4.8
RESOLUTION NO. 22 - 16
PROHIBITING CITY EMPLOYEES FROM
ENGAGING IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES ON CITY PREMISES OR
DURING WORKING HOURS
Steve Minniear, Dublin resident, pulled Item 4.6, Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center
Exhibit Design/Build Contract, for further discussion.
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On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 21 – 16
APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VAN SICKLE & ROLLERI
LLC FOR THE DUBLIN CAMP PARKS MILITARY HISTORY CENTER EXHIBIT DESIGN,
BUILD, AND INSTALLATION
and approved the budget change.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Invitation to Participate in Sister Cities Mayors Summit Gathering
Of United States and Irish Sisters Cities Mayors in Dublin, Ireland
10:07 p.m. 5.1
On motion of Vm. Gupta, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by majority vote (Cm. Hart and
Wehrenberg voting no), the City Council agreed to send one person, preferably the Mayor, to
the Summit in Ireland, and agreed that the City Council would ask the Sister City for financial
assistance, and also invite the Sister City Association to join the Councilmember, but at their
expense; and directed Staff to proceed with travel arrangements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Western Dublin
Transportation Impact Fee (Formerly known as “Downtown Traffic Impact Fee”) and
Updating the City of Dublin Consolidated Impact Fee Administrative Guidelines
6.1
By consensus, the City Council agreed to postpone this item to a date uncertain.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approval of a New Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
For Tassajara Road Realignment and Design, and Approval of
Consulting Services Agreement with Mackay & Somps, Civil Engineers, Inc.
10:16 p.m. 7.1
On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council
received the Staff presentation on the needed capacity of Tassajara Road, approved the
addition of the Tassajara Road Realignment and Widening Project to the Five-Year Capital
Improvement Plan, approved the budget change, and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 23 - 16
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MACKAY & SOMPS, CIVIL ENGINEERS,
INCORPORATED FOR TASSAJARA ROAD REALIGNMENT AND DESIGN PROJECT
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of Planning Commissioner Goel
8:06 p.m. 8.1
Arun Goel, Planning Commissioner, provided public comment on this item.
KetanKhatri, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
R. Jing Firmeza, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Marlene Massetti, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Todd Padnos, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Sudhir Thambala, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Rammthan Subbaram, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Ed Rouquette, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Jim Kenna, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
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Todd Katz provided public comment on this item.
Sameer Hakim, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Sudhanshu Garg provided public comment on this item.
Bhaskar Tatallii, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Tara Bhuthimethee, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
The City Council discussed Commissioner Goel.
Human Services Commission Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Human Services Grants Program Funding Recommendations
9:35 p.m. 8.2
Mayor Haubert disclosed that he participated in the Dublin High School PFSO, is on the Easter
Seals Finance Committee, and the Advisory Board for Hope Hospice.
Cm. Biddle disclosed he is on the Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) Board and would
abstain from voting on any motion regarding DPIE.
Kenny Altenburg, Branch Operations Director Tri-Valley YMCA, provided public comment on
this item.
C. Lars Ho-Tseung, YMCA Board Chair, provided public comment on this item.
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Wehrenberg and by majority vote (Cm. Biddle
abstaining), the City Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 16 - 16
APPROVING FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM
as revised with new grant amounts reflecting City Council’s recommended amounts to Exhibit
A, including $3,000 for Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Dublin
High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships, $7,000 for Dublin Partners in
Education - Community Grant, $10,000 for YMCA of the East Bay, Tri-Valley YMCA - Mental
Health Services, and $10,000 for YMCA of the East Bay, Tri-Valley YMCA - YMCA Day Camp
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Affordable Summer Child Careand directed Staff to return with a budget change reflecting the
;
additional $3,000 and $7,000 grant amounts.
Discussion of Potential Legislative Correspondence on Senate Bill 50
9:19 p.m. 8.3
Jing Firmeza, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Dan Cunningham, President, Dublin Unified School District Board President, provided public
comment on this item.
On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council
directed Staff to work with the Dublin Unified School District to send a joint letter to the State
regarding SB 50.
City Council Salary Options
10:38 p.m. 8.4
By consensus, the City Council agreed to move this item to a future meeting.
Consideration of New Date for January City Council Meeting
10:38 p.m. 8.5
By consensus, the City Council agreed to move this item to a future meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
10:39 p.m. 9.
Brief information only reports were provided by City Council and Staff, including committee
reports and reports by City Council related meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
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By consensus, the City Council asked Staff to return with different approaches on how the City
can communicate and/or get feedback from the community.
ADJOURNMENT
10.1
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:54 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SPECIAL MEETING –FEBRUARY 16, 2016
A special meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in the
City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
5:43 p.m., by Mayor Haubert.
1. CALL ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Wehrenberg, and Mayor Haubert
ABSENT: None
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present.
2. DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN FIVE-YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
5:43
Marlene Massetti, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
R. Jing Firmeza, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Marie Marshall provided public comment on this item.
Tamara Ficarra, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
The City Council received the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Five-Year progress report.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
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City Clerk
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