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Home My WebLink About01-19-2016 Adopted CC Min or bo MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL �ryc �, It OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN '/ REGULAR MEETING —JANUARY 19, 2016 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case II. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:17 p.m., by Mayor Pro Tern Gupta. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, and Wehrenberg ABSENT: Mayor Haubert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. ... REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Pro Tern Gupta stated in light of the guilty plea involving a Dublin developer, the City Council has directed the City Attorney, during his performance evaluation, to have a member of his firm prepare an audit and recommendation that would avoid a situation like this from happening again. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES r% 1 VOLUME 35 it- / 1 REGULAR MEETING � '; JANUARY 19, 2016 Mayor Pro Tern Gupta stated Mayor Haubert would not be attendance as he was at the US Mayors Conference in Washington, DC. Also, City Manager Chris Foss was out, and Assistant City Manager Smith would be acting in his place. Assistant City Manager Smith stated, in regard to Item 6.1, Update to the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee and Related Amendments to the City of Dublin Consolidated Impact Fee Administrative Guidelines, the City had received a letter from George B. Speir of Miller Starr Regalia opposing the Downtown Traffic Fee Update. It was accompanied by a report prepared by Abrams Associates Traffic Engineering. To allow sufficient time for Staff to prepare a response to comments made in the letter, Staff recommended continuing this item to the City Council's Regular meeting of February 16, 2016. The City Council concurred with Staff's recommendation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Employee Introduction: Darla Murtaugh, Office Assistant II for Public Works; and Robert Paley, Assistant Planner for Community Development 7:20 p.m. 3.1 The City Council welcomed new City of Dublin Staff members. Acceptance of Donation Grant from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club 7:25 p.m. 3.2 On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Gupta, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Mayor Haubert absent), the City Council accepted the $2,500 donation and formally recognized the donor. Acceptance of Gifts to City from Dublin Senior Center Sponsors 7:31 p.m. 3.3 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ire 2 VOLUME 35 qt '''r■ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2016 On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote (Mayor Haubert absent), the City Council accepted the contributions. Public Comments 7:35 p.m. 3.4 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:35 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.14 Cm. Hart pulled Item 4.12 for further discussion. On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Mayor Haubert absent), the City Council took the following actions: Approved, 4.1, minutes of the December 15, 2015 Regular City Council meeting; Continued, 4.2, 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, 4.3, the Payment Issuance and Electronic Funds Transfers report. Adopted 4.4 RESOLUTION NO. 1 - 16 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR HOUSING-RELATED PARKS GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2015 DESIGNATED PROGRAM YEAR Accepted, 4.5, the City's Excellence in Information Technology Practices Award for 2015, and confirmed the City's designation as a Citizen-Engaged Community. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 35 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2016 Approved, 4.6, the request to revise the approval of the Sewer Capacity Assistance for Dublin Brewing Company. Adopted 4.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2 - 16 ACCEPTING THE TRACT IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 7929, DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER, SITE C-2 Adopted 4.8 RESOLUTION NO. 3 - 16 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND TRACT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 8169, WALLIS RANCH, NEIGHBORHOOD 8 RESOLUTION NO. 4 - 16 ACCEPTING PARK LAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU CREDITS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACT 8169, WALLIS RANCH, NEIGHBORHOOD 8 Adopted 4.9 RESOLUTION NO. 5 - 16 APPROVING A PUBLIC ART AGREEMENT WITH HEATH SATOW FOR THE FALLON SPORTS PARK PUBLIC ART PROJECT Adopted 4.10 RESOLUTION NO. 6 - 16 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. ST0815A AMADOR PLAZA ROAD BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1 TO FBD VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION, INC. Adopted 4.11 RESOLUTION NO. 7 - 16 ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONTRACT NO. 15-07, 2015 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM and approved the Budget Change. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES , 4 VOLUME 35 � x REGULAR MEETING , JANUARY 19, 2016 Approved, 4.13, the budget calendar to guide the development of the City's FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18 Budget and Financial Plan. Waived, 4.14, the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Dublin LLC related to the Dublin Crossing Project, and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8 - 16 ADOPTING A CEQA ADDENDUM FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE DUBLIN CROSSING PROJECT PLPA-2016-00006 (APNS 986-0001-001-15 (PARTIAL), 986-0034-002-00, AND 986-0034-006-00) Cm. Hart pulled Item 4.12, Approval of a Consulting Services Agreement to Design and Install Wi-Fi with the Downtown Area, for further discussion On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote (Mayor Haubert absent), the City Council approved the agreement with SmartWave Technologies LLC, and approved the budget change. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Update to the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee and Related Amendments to the City of Dublin Consolidated Impact Fee Administrative Guidelines 7:40 p.m. 6.1 By consensus, the City Council agreed to continue this item to the February 16, 2016 City Council meeting. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 VOLUME 35 X , 61 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2016 Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.58 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries), Chapter 8.08 (Definitions) and Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land) 7:41 p.m. 6.2 Mayor Pro Tern Gupta opened the public hearing. Adam Pine provided public comment on this item. Mayor Pro Tern Gupta closed the public hearing. On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Gupta, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Mayor Haubert absent), the City Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1 - 16 AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.58 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES), CHAPTER 8.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND) OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, DELIVERIES AND CULTIVATION WITHIN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ♦. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Revising the Process for Removing City Commissioners 7:54 p.m. 8.1 By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to return with revisions to the Municipal Code and Commission by-laws resolutions that would authorize the City Council to initiate removal of a City Commissioner or Committee. Revisions to the Rules of the Conduct of Meetings 8:05 p.m. 8.2 Marlene Massetti, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES eirf- 6 • VOLUME 35 x � REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2016 Billie Withrow, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. On motion of Biddle, seconded by Cm. Wehrenberg and by unanimous vote (Mayor Haubert absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9 - 16 AMENDING AND RESTATING THE RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL as revised by the City Council, to include verbiage stating: Written comments will not be read into the record; speaker slips will not be accepted after the Staff Report presentation by Staff; time limits based on number of speakers will be in effect, with the ability to revise the limit, at the discretion of the unanimous Council; request Staff give recommendation at the beginning of the meeting, if an item should be moved up in the order of the meeting, at the discretion of the unanimous City Council. The City Council also requested there no longer be an option for written comments, on speaker slips; and rules be posted prominently in the Council Chamber. OTHER BUSINESS 9. 8:51 p.m. 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 (!B1234). ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager. 4r4.19i Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 35 r. 440 REGULAR MEETING (1. JANUARY 19, 2016