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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: September 15, 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of the August 18, 2020 and the September 1, 2020 Regular City
Council Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2020 and the
September 1, 2020, Regular City Council meetings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2020 and the September 1, 2020, Regular City
Council meetings.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2020 and the
September 1, 2020, Regular City Council meetings.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Minutes of the August 18, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Draft Minutes of the September 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 el ements
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.
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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
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.
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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
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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 Hern andez, 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
ABSENT: 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.
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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
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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 Actin g 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:
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• 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.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk