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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*March 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 16, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1 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, March 16, 2021 Location: Electronic Methods 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: https://dublin.ca.gov/1604/Meetings- Agendas-Minutes-Video-on-Demand 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Employee Introduction: Kan Xu March 16, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 New City of Dublin Staff member, Kan Xu, Senior Civil Engineer with Public Works, will be introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the City of Dublin Staff member. 3.2 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. I n 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 March 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the March 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the March 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 4.2 Funding Agreement with the State of California for the Local Roadway Safety Plan. The City Council will consider approving a funding agreement with the State of California for preparation of a Local Roadway Safety Plan. The funding agreement provides for State funding in an amount of $72,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Funding Agreement with the State of California for the Local Roadway Safety Plan. 4.3 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021 totaling $7,379,789.07. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 4.4 Mayor's Recommendation for Appointment to Senior Center Advisory Committee Alternate Vacancy The City Council will consider the Mayor's recommendation for appointment to fill an alternate vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Samir Qureshi as an alternate to the Senior Center Advisory Committee for a term ending December 2022. March 16, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 4.5 Annual Progress Report on the Status of the General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2020 State planning law (Government Code Section 65400) requires local jurisdictions to provide an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the implementation of the General Plan Housing Element as well as General Plan activities each year to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and California Department of Housing and Community Development. This Staff Report, including Attachment 1 (Housing Element APR Tables), serves as the City of Dublin’s APR for calendar year 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Annual Progress Report and direct Staff to forward it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and California Department of Housing and Community Development. 4.6 Resolution in Support of Equal Treatment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of equal treatment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution in support of Equal Treatment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING – None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Option Agreement with Corona Ely Ranch, Inc. for the Regional Street Affordable Housing Project The City Council will receive an update on the proposed Regional Street affordable housing project located at 6541-6543 Regional Street. The City Council will also: 1) Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Option Agreement with Eden Housing’s controlled affiliate Corona Ely Ranch, Inc. for the affordable housing project; and 2) Consider appropriating $5,010,000 from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund for the project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Option Agreement between the City of Dublin and Corona Ely Ranch, Inc. on Property to be Developed for an Affordable Housing Project, and approve the budget change. 7.2 Fallon East General Plan Amendment Study Initiation Request The City Council will consider initiating a General Plan Amendment Study for approximately 73 acres east of Fallon Road on the GH PacVest and Alameda properties. The Study would evaluate changing the existing General Plan land use designation from General Commercial to General Commercial/Campus Office. The City Council’s Two-Year Strategic Plan includes an objective to look at establishing an Economic Development Zone to prioritize commercial and industrial development east of Fallon Road. This action would further that strategic priority. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study to Evaluate Changing the Land Use Designation from General Commercial to General March 16, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 Commercial/Campus Office for approximately 73 acres of the GH PacVest and Alameda Properties. 8. NEW BUSINESS – None. 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.