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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 21, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda (2) September 21, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Council Chamber Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Dublin Civic Center Shawn Kumagai, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568 Sherry Hu, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Location: City Council Chamber and Electronic Methods 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020), the City is authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public, without making available any physical location for the public. The Governor’s Executive Order N-08-21 (June 11, 2021) has extended this provision regarding the conduct of public meetings through September 30, 2021. The City of Dublin will adopt the following practices during upcoming City Council meeting: • Per normal practice, the meeting will be livestreamed and available at www.tv28live.org for viewing and also broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be available on the City’s website: https://dublin.ca.gov/1604/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes-Video-on-Demand • To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may participate in one of the following ways: o Virtual Platform (Zoom): ▪ If you wish to speak via Zoom during the meeting, please fill out the online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information. Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed. ▪ Once connected, the public speaker will be connected to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to see the meeting from inside Zoom. September 21, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 ▪ When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to speak to the City Council. The speaker will then be unmuted for comment. o In person at Council Chamber: ▪ Members of the public wishing to speak in person are asked to fill out an online speaker slip in advance of the meeting. Speakers may also sign up to speak at the meeting. Speaker slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed. ▪ Consistent with the Alameda County Health Officer Order, members of the public must wear a face cover, covering the nose and mouth at all times during the course of the meeting, even while speaking at the podium. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 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). 4. 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. 4.1 Approval of the September 7, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the September 7, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. September 21, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 4.2 2021 Development Agreement Review The City Council will receive a report on the annual review of active development agreements to ensure compliance with the terms and provisions of the agreements pursuant to the California Government Code, Sections 65864 - 65869.5, and to Chapter 8.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Finding that Developers Having Obligations Under Active Development Agreements and Supplemental Agreements as Amended, Have Complied in Good Faith with the Terms and Provisions of the Agreements. 4.3 Recovered Wood Temporary Art Project The City Council will consider approval of a temporary art project using wood recovered from fallen oak trees and related design proposals. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the recovered wood temporary art project, approve design proposals as recommended by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, and approve the budget change. 4.4 Approval of License Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff Customer Resource Centers at the Shannon Community Center. The City Council will consider approving a License Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric to allow them to utilize a portion of the Shannon Community Center parking lot as a Customer Resource Center during a Public Safety Power Shutoff event. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Regarding a Public Safety Power Shutoff Customer Resource Center at the Shannon Community Center. 4.5 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021 totaling $13,018,521.71. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 4.6 City Proclamations for the Month of October The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of October in the City of Dublin: Walk and Roll to School, Fire Prevention Week, Red Ribbon Week, National Bullying Prevention Month, National Energy Action Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Youth Justice Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Arts and Humanities Month, and Manufacturing Day. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamations. September 21, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 4.7 Approval of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Forming the Dublin Financing Authority The City Council will consider approving a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Dublin and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) in order for the City to issue revenue bonds. As previously authorized by the City Council, the City will use such bond financing to fund the implementation of energy efficiency and related infrastructure improvement projects. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving, Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers, Agreement By and Between the City of Dublin and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to Form the Dublin Financing Authority. 4.8 Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees and the People of Afghanistan The City Council will consider a resolution acknowledging the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and declaring support for Afghan refugees and the people of Afghanistan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees and the People of Afghanistan. 4.9 Revisions to the Personnel System Rules and Fiscal Year 2021-22 Position Allocation Plan The City Council will consider revisions to the City’s current Personnel System Rules and the Position Allocation Plan to account for health contribution rates for 2022 as well as organizational modifications including those approved in the adopted American Rescue Plan Act Budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the following: 1) Resolution Amending the Benefit Plan; 2) Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; 3) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service; and 4) Resolution Amending the City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and approve the Budget Change. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Approval and Authorization of the City of Dublin and the Dublin Financing Authority to Execute the Sale and Issuance of 2021 Lease Revenue Bonds with an Estimated Aggregate Principal Amount of Not-To-Exceed $22 Million to Finance Energy Efficiency Capital Improvements and Approving Form and Execution of Related Documents The City Council will consider approving the sale and issuance of 2021 lease revenue bonds with an estimated aggregate principal amount of not- to-exceed $22 million to finance energy efficiency capital improvements, and approval of the execution of related documents. Draft versions of these documents are attached. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, adopt the Resolution Approving a Lease Financing and the Issuance and Sale of Lease Revenue Bonds by the Dublin Financing September 21, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 Authority to Finance Energy Efficiency Capital Improvements and Approving Related Documents and Official Actions. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Amador Station Community Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement (PLPA-2021-00019) The City Council will consider approval of a Community Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement with BRIDGE Dublin LLC for the development of 300 units of affordable housing on a 3.6-acre site located on Golden Gate Drive adjacent to the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Transit- Oriented District. A Community Benefit Program Agreement is required in order to allocate units from the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan’s Development Pool. The Site Development Review Permit for the project was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission on August 10, 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the Community Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement Between the City of Dublin and BRIDGE Dublin LLC. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Approval of a CEQA Addendum and Conceptual Plan for Wallis Ranch Community Park The City Council will consider approval of an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin Environmental Impact Report and the 2005 Dublin Ranch West Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, and approval of the conceptual plan for Wallis Ranch Community Park Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin Environmental Impact Report and 2005 Dublin Ranch West Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and Approving the Wallis Ranch Community Park Conceptual Plan (CIP No. PK0421). 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). 10. ADJOURNMENT 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 Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. 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