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Home My WebLink About09-01-2020 Adopted CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 Regular Meeting A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, remotely via Zoom Video Communications. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Haubert. 1. Call to Order 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. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was recited by the City Council and Staff. 3. Oral Communications 3.1. Public Comment - None 4. Consent Calendar Item 4.2 was pulled for separate vote as Councilmember Josey recused herself from the item. 4.1. City Proclamations for the Month of September The City Council approved the September 2020 Proclamations for Constitution Week, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Wilderness Month, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, National Preparedness Month, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 4.3. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 86 – 20 APPROVING A SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV INC. 4.4. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 20 AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM BLAISDELL’S BUSINESS PRODUCTS 4.5. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88 – 20 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO BECOME AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY HOUSING AGENCY (“CALCHA”); SUPPORTING CALCHA’S ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR THE PRODUCTION, PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF ESSENTIAL MIDDLE-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENTS WITH CALCHA FOR ESSENTIAL MIDDLE-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING CREATED WITHIN CITY LIMITS 4.6. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 20 COMPLETING THE 2020 ANNUAL REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO COMPLETE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS 4.7. Approved the artwork and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 20 APPROVING A PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. FOR PUBLIC ART AT ZEISS INNOVATION CENTER 4.8. Waived the reading and Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 91 – 20 AMENDING DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE TO REDUCE SPEED LIMIT ON DUBLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN SCARLETT DRIVE AND TASSAJARA ROAD DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: David Haubert, Mayor SECOND: Melissa Hernandez, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Goel, Haubert, Hernandez 4.2. Approval of Third Amendment to PCS Site Agreement for Lease of Communications Site (11600 Shannon Avenue) Item 4.2 was pulled by Councilmember Josey and she recused herself from the vote. On motion by Mayor Haubert, and seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, with Councilmember Josey recusing herself, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 20 APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PCS SITE AGREEMENT (11600 Shannon Avenue) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: David Haubert, Mayor SECOND: Melissa Hernandez, Councilmember AYES: Kumagai, Goel, Haubert, Hernandez RECUSED: Josey 5. Written Communication 5.1. Informational Item: COVID-19-Related Moratoriums on Rent Increases and Late Fees The City Council received the informational report. 6. Public Hearing – None. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 7. Unfinished Business 7.1. CARES Act Funding Proposed Spending Plan The City Council considered approval of a spending plan for the City's allocation of $811,404 in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as provided for in the State’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Adopted Budget, for expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. On motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to leave categories one, two, and three as Staff recommended, combine categories four, Health Order Compliance, and five, COVID-19 Economic Support into Economic Support, apply $150,000 towards Rental Assistance through Alameda County, allocate the remaining Economic Support funds of $467,342 for the Small Business Microloan program, and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93 – 20 APPROVING THE CARES ACT FUNDING SPENDING PLAN RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: Melissa Hernandez, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Goel, Haubert, Hernandez 8. New Business 8.1. COVID-19-Related Limit on Fees Charged by Third-Party Food Delivery Companies The City Council received the report on the COVID-19-related limit on fees charged by third-party food delivery companies enacted by various cities in the East Bay, and asked clarifying questions. Jesus Orozco provided public comment. Pooja Khurana provided public comment. By Consensus, the Council directed Staff to bring back an Urgency Ordinance at the next City Council meeting on September 15, 2020 that limits third-party delivery fees to a 15% cap and expires in one year, or when the pandemic ends. In addition, the Council would like Staff to conduct outreach to local restaurants, reach out to DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 the Government Affairs office for third-party providers to gain perspective of the delivery drivers and ensure their wages are not cut due to the cap , and include a six month check-in with the Economic Development Department. 8.2. Dublin Municipal Code Amendments to Authorize Administrative Citations for the Municipal Code and Other Enforceable City Regulations and Standards and to Declare Violations of Public Heath Orders to be Unlawful The City Council received the report from the Acting Assistant City Attorney, Jordyn Bishop. On motion by Mayor Haubert, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance Amending the Dublin Municipal Code to Authorize Administrative Citations for Violations of the Municipal Code and Other Enforceable City Regulations and Standards and to Declare Violations of the Public Health Orders to be Unlawful; and ADOPTED the Urgency Ordinance accomplishing the same, as an urgency matter necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety for the period until the Ordinance becomes effective. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 12 - 20 AMENDING THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND OTHER ENFORCEABLE CITY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS AND TO DECLARE VIOLATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS TO BE UNLAWFUL RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: David Haubert, Mayor SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Goel, Haubert, Hernandez 8.3. Establishment of a Community Taskforce The City Council received the report and considered the recommendations by Councilmembers Josey and Kumagai on the formation of a Community Taskforce on policing in Dublin. By consensus, the City Council supported Option B, which includes exploring a more global scope for the Taskforce to develop recommendations inclusive of Option A (training curriculum, policies and procedures, data transparency and context, communications, and public engagement and community relations) plus: DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020  Boards and Commission Recruitment  Inclusive, Equitable, and Accessible Programming and Events  Community Agency Funding and Support  Communications 8.4. Temporary Political Signs The City Council received a report on the City’s current regulations pertaining to temporary political signs and how they are enforced. On motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember Kumagai, and with Mayor Haubert abstaining, and Vice Mayor Goel voting no, the item passed with no change to the current Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) as it pertains to the Sign Ordinance, the Council directed Staff to discard signs that are removed from Public property, rather than storing them. In addition, if Staff encounters a repeat offender, they should enforce the DMC by way of the administrative citation process. RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember AYES: Josey, Kumagai, Hernandez NOES: Arun Goel, Vice Mayor ABSTAIN: David Haubert, Mayor 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 majority, the City Council asked staff to bring back an informational item on the Bay Area Green New Deal, the Alameda County Economic Green Recovery Act, and a draft proposal for the City’s adoption after the Council adopts the Climate Action Plan. By majority, the City Council asked staff to bring back an informational item on mental health services and resources within the City of Dublin; how these services are currently being delivered and what options are available to the Community. 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. in honor of Sean Diamond and all our fallen troops. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk