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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 12, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaJanuary 12, 2021 Dublin City Council Agenda COUNCILMEMBERS Dublin Civic Center Melissa Hernandez, Mayor 100 Civic Plaza Shawn Kumagai, Vice Mayor Dublin, CA 94568 Jean Josey, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov Sherry Hu, Councilmember Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Location: Electronic Methods CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the City of Dublin will adopt the following practices during upcoming City Council meetings: • The Dublin City Council will hold the meetings remotely via Zoom Video Communications. • Per normal practice, the meeting will be livestreamed and available at www.TV30.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 City’s website: http://dublinca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx • Online speaker slips will be available at 10:00 a.m. at www.dublin.ca.gov, and the public will be able to call in using a computer/or smart phone via a link which will be provided following submission of a speaker slip. A telephonic option will also be available. • 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. • 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. How to submit public comment on the Closed Session item: • Please click the link below to join the webinar via computer audio: • https://dublinca.zoom.us/j/83080736366 • Or Telephone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 830 8073 6366 • The Mayor will open a Public Comment period. You will be given the opportunity to speak at that time. The City Council will then recess to Closed Session. January 12, 2021 Dublin City Council Agenda CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 2020 Sponsor Recognition The City Council will recognize sponsors who contributed to City events, programs, and facilities in 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize the 2020 sponsors. 3.2 Recognition of the 2020 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners The City Council will present Certificates of Recognition to the winners of the 2020 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home Decorating Contest. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present Certificates of Recognition to the 2020 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners. 3.3 2020 Dublin Pride Week - Nature In Our Backyard Photography Contest Winners The City Council will formally recognize the winners of the Nature In Our Backyard Photography Contest that ran through the months of September and November as part of 2020’s delayed Dublin Pride Week. The City Council will also recognize the contributions made by the panel of judges and the sponsors that made the contest a success. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize the winners of the Nature In Our Backyard 2020 Photography Contest and the contributions made by Staff, judges, and sponsors. 3.4 Employee Introductions: William Wahbeh and Steve Windsor New City of Dublin Staff member, William Wahbeh, Associate Civil Engineer with Public Works, will be introduced, and Steve Windsor, Chief Information Security Officer, will be re-introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the City of Dublin Staff members. 3.5 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 January 12, 2021 Dublin City Council Agenda 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 December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 4.2 Appointment of City Historian The City Council will consider the appointment of a City Historian to serve a four-year term beginning January 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Steve Minniear to serve as City Historian for a four-year term beginning January 2021. 4.3 City Proclamations for the Month of January The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of January in the City of Dublin: National Mentoring Month, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and National Stalking Awareness Month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamations. 4.4 Cricket Batting Cage Facility Rental Policy – First Year Review and Minor Modifications The City Council will receive a report on the first year of operation of the cricket batting cages and consider approval of minor updates to the Cricket Batting Cage Facility Policy, relating to the transferring of use permits, refund credit period, use time changes, and requests for exceptions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and approve the updated Cricket Batting Cage Facility Rental Policy. 4.5 Youth Mini Grant Program Funding Allocations The City Council will consider approving the Youth Advisory Committee Mini Grant Program recommended funding allocations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the Youth Advisory Committee Mini Grant Program. 4.6 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement between the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC for Improvements to 6440 Dublin Court January 12, 2021 Dublin City Council Agenda The City Council will consider approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement between the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC to assist with the façade improvements to 6440 Dublin Court. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement between the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC. 4.7 Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features Within Public Street Rights-of-Way Within the Boulevard Development The City Council will consider approving the Amended and Restated Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features Within Public Street Rights-of-Way Within the Boulevard Development, as required by the project conditions of approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the Amended and Restated Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features Within Public Street Rights-of-Way Within the Boulevard Development. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING – None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 East Bay Community Energy Renewable and Carbon-Free Electricity The City Council will consider a 100% renewable and carbon-free default electricity product for most Dublin residents. Setting the residential default electricity product to the Renewable 100 electric power portfolio offered by the City of Dublin’s energy provider, East Bay Community Energy, will facilitate meeting greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals adopted in the Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond. Medical baseline accounts and customers on California Alternate Rates for Energy and Family Electric Rate Assistance programs would remain on the current default East Bay Community Energy electricity product, Bright Choice. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Requesting East Bay Community Energy Enroll City of Dublin Residential Accounts in Renewable 100 as the Default Electricity Product. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Mayor’s Appointments to City Commissions and Committees Following the City of Dublin’s general municipal elections in November of even-numbered years, terms expire on five of the City’s Commissions and Committees. The number of openings, including one unscheduled vacancy, include: three members and two alternates on the Planning Commission, four members and one alternate on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, three members and two alternates on the Human services Commission, two members and two alternates on the Parks and Community Services Commission, and three members and two alternates on the Senior Center Advisory Committee. New members will be sworn into office in early 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor’s appointments to the various Commissions and Committee or provide other appropriate direction. 8.2 City Council Committee Appointments and Assignments January 12, 2021 Dublin City Council Agenda Each member of the City Council represents the City of Dublin on various local and regional Boards, Committees, and Commissions. The City Council will consider confirming the Mayor’s proposed appointments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Confirming the Mayor’s Appointments to Various Local and Regional Boards, Committees, and Commissions and direct Staff to notify affected agencies, as appropriate. 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. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 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.