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Home My WebLink About08-18-2020 Adopted CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 18, 2020 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 Closed Session 6:16 P.M. I. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Property: Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 941-1560-3-3 and 941-1560- 10-1 Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Dublin Historic Preservation Association Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Regular Meeting A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, remotely via Zoom Video Communications. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM, by Mayor Haubert. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title Status David Haubert Mayor Present Arun Goel Vice Mayor Present Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Present Jean Josey Councilmember Present Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Present 2. Report on Closed Session – No reportable action of Closed Session. 3. Oral Communications 3.1. Introduction of Commander of Camp Parks, Lieutenant Colonel Serena D. Johnson The City Council welcomed Lieutenant Colonel Serena D. Johnson. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 3.2. Introduction of the New Alameda County Fire Chief William L. McDonald The City Council welcomed the new Fire Chief , William L. McDonald. 3.3. Public Comment Ekansh Agrawal provided public comment. Jeff Gebel provided public comment. Anthony Woods provided public comment. 4. Consent Calendar Item 4.2 was requested to be pulled from the Consent Calendar for a separate discussion and vote. 4.1. Approved the July 9, 2020, City Council Special Meeting Minutes and the July 21, 2020, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 4.3. Received the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2020. 4.4. Received the Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers. 4.5. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 78 – 20 WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FIRE ENGINES THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM CONTRACTS, AND APPROVING THE OUTFITTING OF THE FIRE ENGINES BY THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER 4.6. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 80 – 20 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM DELL MARKETING, L.P. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 4.7. Waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance Reducing the Speed Limit on Dublin Boulevard between Scarlett Drive and Tassajara Road to 40 MPH. 4.8. Waived the reading and Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 11 – 20 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING CHAPTER 4.04 (BUSINESS REGISTRATION) RELATING TO SWORN STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS 4.9. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 81 – 20 APPROVING A COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH FRED N. DELANOY, TRUSTEE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 6985-7001 DUBLIN BOULEVARD 4.10. Received the report of Actions Taken During Council Recess - Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2020 Slurry Seal). 4.11. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 82 – 20 APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COLIN SELIG FOR A PUBLIC ART PROJECT AT CLOVER PARK 4.12. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 83 – 20 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HERC RENTALS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR CITY-PRODUCED SPECIAL EVENTS DURING FY 2020-22 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: David Haubert, Mayor SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Goel, Haubert, Hernandez 4.2. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Section 2.08.020 and Providing for an Increase in the Salary for Members of the City Council. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 On motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember Kumagai, and by a three to two vote, the Ordinance Amending the Salary for Members of the City Council to a 3 percent increase per calendar year was adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 10 – 20 AMENDING DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.020 AND PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SALARY FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 2] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Hernandez NOES: Goel, Haubert 5. Written Communication – None. 6. Public Hearing – None. 7. Unfinished Business 7.1. At Dublin Reconsideration (PLPA-2017-00061) The City Council discussed reconsidering its June 22, 2020, decision to deny the At Dublin project with prejudice, and to instead deny the project without prejudice. Ian Kaplan, provided public comment. Jeanine Gillengerten, provided public comment. Shirley Lewandowski, provided public comment. Sri Muppidi, provided public comment. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 Jeff Gebel, provided public comment. Inge Houston, provided public comment. David Burrows, provided public comment. On motion by Councilmember Kumagai, second by Councilmember Josey, and by a three to two vote, the motion to reconsider the decision to deny the At Dublin project with prejudice passed. RESULT: PASSED [3 TO 2] MOVED BY: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Haubert NOS: Goel, Hernandez On motion by Councilmember Kumagai, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by a three to two vote, the Council denied the At Dublin project without prejudice, and directed Staff to leave the General Plan Amendment study open and continue to work with the property owner to engage the Community and better understand what they would like to see on this property moving forward. RESULT: MOTION PASSED AND PROJECT DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDUCE [3 TO 2 VOTE] MOVED BY: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Haubert NOS: Goel, Hernandez Mayor Haubert called for a five-minute break at 9:15 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:22 p.m. 7.2. Review of Community Workforce Agreements: Themes, Data, and Proposed Negotiation Terms The City Council reviewed and discussed the report and provided their feedback. Joe Lubas, provided public comment. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 Ed Duarte, provided public comment. Rafael Gonzalez, provided public comment. Nicole Goehring, provided public comment. Greg Bonato, provided public comment. Eric Christen, provided public comment. The City Council gave direction to the City Manager, Linda Smith, to move forward and negotiate with the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council with the following parameters: support local hires and what area would be applicable, negotiate thresholds, increase the pipeline of skilled labor, encourage apprenticeship programs, ensure those who are not in the union have some level of input through core worker provisions, include protection for small businesses that may not be union shops, and focus on items that are consistent with the themes and the key elements of the program, with the intention to bring an agreement before the Council prior to the end of the 2020 year. 8. New Business 8.1. Revisions to the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values The City Council discussed revising the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values. David Burrows provided public comment. Maahum Shahab provided public comment. On motion by Councilmember Josey, second by Mayor Haubert, the Council unanimously directed Staff to change the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statement to the following: 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. Vision: Dublin is a diverse and inclusive community to live, work, and raise a family. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 Add to the Values: Diversity – We will support a wide range of programs and events that reflect and cater to the diversity of our residents. Equity – We will deliver our services in a way that ensures equitable access to all. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: David Haubert, Mayor AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Goel, Haubert, Hernandez Due to the late hour, Item 8.2 Informational Item: COVID-19-Related Moratoriums on Rent Increases and Late Fees, and Item 8.3 Approval of CARES Act Funding Spending was moved to the September 1, 2020 City Council meeting. 9. Other Business 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). By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to bring back an item providing less punitive alternatives of enforcement of the public health order, specifically with regard to wearing face masks; to engage in communication with Reverend Anthony Woods, with the NAACP, to discuss his proposal for alternative uses for the site previously slated for the Valley Children’s Museum; and to bring back an informational report on placing a cap for fees on food delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic to better support local businesses. 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 p.m. in honor of Sean Diamond and all our fallen troops. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk