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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaApril 20, 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, April 20, 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: 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 hold the Regular City Council Meeting through a hybrid of in -person attendance with the City Council, invited staff, and limited members of the public at the City Council Chamber and through the virtual platform, Zoom. The City of Dublin will adopt the following practices during upcoming City Council meetings: • 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 • 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, April 20, 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. • 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 April 20, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 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. • Pursuant to the public health officer’s order, the City Council Chamber will have limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis for members of the public to attend the meeting in person. Physically distanced seats have been identified in the Chamber for use by the public. Members of the public should maintain at least six-foot social distancing from individuals who are not part of the same household or living unit. • For the purposes of potential public health contact tracing, all members of the public attending the meeting will be requested to sign in and provide a name and phone number or email address. In addition, attendees will be screened with a touchless temperature check. • Consistent with the public health officer’s order, each member of the public must also wear a face 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 Employee Introductions: Shelby Perry and Norman Vales New City of Dublin Staff members, Shelby Perry, Recreation Technician – Special Events with Parks and Community Services, and Norman Vales, Network Systems Coordinator with Information Services, will be introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the City of Dublin Staff members. 3.2 Recognition of Camp Parks’ Sea Cadets Program The City Council will recognize the cadets of the Rear Admiral C.W. Parks Battalion U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps / Training Ship Pampanito Navy League Cadet Corps. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize the cadets. 3.3 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 April 20, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 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 April 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the April 6, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the April 6, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. 4.2 Acceptance of California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program The City Council will consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice to accept the Tobacco Grant Program for Dublin Police Services. This grant will support the salary of one additional School Resource Officer for three fiscal years to assist in the increased enforcement of tobacco-related state laws and local ordinances. The grant will also support increased enforcement operations related to the illegal sales and marketing of tobacco, including e-cigarettes to minors. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the Grant Award from the California Department of Justice Under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tax Act of 2016. 4.3 Agreement with East Bay Pool Service Inc. for Pool and Water Slide Maintenance Services at The Wave The City Council will consider a service agreement with East Bay Pool Service Inc. for pool and waterslide maintenance at The Wave. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement with East Bay Pool Service Inc. for Pool and Waterslide Maintenance Services. 4.4 Establishing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Transportation Thresholds of Significance for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Pursuant to Senate Bill 743 The City Council will consider establishing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Transportation Thresholds of Significance for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Pursuant to Senate Bill 743. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Establishing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Transportation Thresholds of Significance for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Pursuant to Senate Bill 743. 4.5 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 totaling $12,567,985.69. April 20, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 4.6 Agreement with Tri-Valley Janitorial Service & Supply, Inc. for Janitorial Services and Supplies The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Tri-Valley Janitorial Service & Supply, Inc. to provide janitorial services and supplies for the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement with Tri-Valley Janitorial Service & Supply, Inc. for Janitorial Services and Supplies. 4.7 Acceptance of Work – Project No. ST0117, Annual Street Resurfacing (2020 Slurry Seal) Project The City Council will consider the acceptance of the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2020 Slurry Seal). The project resurfaced Amador Valley Boulevard, Regional Street, and Wildwood Road, and provided localized repair of failed asphalt concrete pavement and pavement delineation on Regional Street and Amador Valley Boulevard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2020 Slurry Seal), CIP No. ST0117. 4.8 Grant Agreement for New Open Heart Kitchen Facility The City Council will consider approval of a Grant Agreement with TriValley BMR, LLC for $330,000 using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to construct a new kitchen facility for Open Heart Kitchen as part of a larger 24-unit supportive housing development known as Vineyard 2.0 located in Livermore and providing services to Tri- Valley residents. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with TriValley BMR, LLC to Provide Funding for a New Open Heart Kitchen Facility. 4.9 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and 6200 Village Parkway, LLC for Improvements to 6200 Village Parkway The City Council will consider approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement between the City of Dublin and 6200 Village Parkway, LLC to assist with the façade improvements to the multi-tenant office building at 6200 Village Parkway. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and 6200 Village Parkway, LLC. 4.10 Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation The City Council will consider proclaiming April as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamation. 4.11 Approval of Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract to Saboo, Inc. for the Dublin Heritage Park Cemetery Improvements Project No. PK0215 April 20, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 The City Council will consider approving the plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Saboo, Inc. for the Dublin Heritage Park Cemetery Improvements project, CIP No. PK0215. The scope of work includes street frontage and parking improvements, renovated landscaping, lighting, improved pathways, renovated courtyard, and site furnishings. The completed improvements will facilitate the revised memorial program at the cemetery. The City Council will also consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the budget based on the addition of project alternates and a construction contingency amount. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Saboo, Inc. for the Dublin Heritage Park Cemetery Improvements Project, CIP No. PK0215. 4.12 Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) (PLPA-2017-00018) The United States Supreme Court determined that content-based sign regulations violate the First Amendment and are unconstitutional. Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s Sign Regulations to comply with the Supreme Court ruling, including modifications to replace content-based regulations and other non-substantive amendments to provide greater clarity, and companion amendments to ensure internal consistency within the Zoning Ordinance. The first reading of the Ordinance was held at the April 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. The City Council is now being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the City-initiated Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance Approving Amendments to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance. 4.13 Authorization to Purchase Marked Police Vehicles On February 2, 2021, the City Council authorized the purchase of two 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD PPV for patrol vehicles from Dublin Chevrolet. Since the meeting, the window to order the vehicles closed, with an unknown timeframe for re -ordering. Staff conducted research and found the 2021 Dodge Charger Police Sedan is still in production, available for purchase, and will meet the current needs of Dublin Police Services. The City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of two 2021 Dodge Charger Police Sedans using pricing through the current Alameda County General Services Agency contract for vehicle purchases. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Marked Police Vehicles from My Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram of Salinas and Declaring Replaced Vehicles as Surplus Property. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING – None. April 20, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 BRIDGE Housing Affordable Rental Housing Project Unit Reservation and Funding Allocation BRIDGE Housing is seeking to develop a 3.6-acre site located at 6501 Golden Gate Drive within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. This proposal is in response to the City’s Notice of Funding Availability for affordable housing and direction received from the City Council after reviewing the initial proposal on November 17, 2020. The proposed project consists of 308 affordable units to be built in two phases of 136 units and 172 units, and includes ground floor retail, amenity space, and parking. The City Council will consider reserving up to 308 units from the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Development Pool and related deal points for a Community Benefit Agreement for the affordable housing project. The City Council will also consider appropriating $7.1 million from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund and authorizing the commitment of $2.9 million in Alameda County Measure A-1 Bond funds to BRIDGE Housing for the project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Appropriating $7.1 Million From the City’s Affordable Housing Fund and Authorizing the Commitment of $2.9 Million in Alameda County Measure A-1 Funds From Dublin’s Base City Allocation to BRIDGE Housing, authorize the reservation of up to 308 residential units from the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Development Pool, and provide feedback on the negotiated deal points for a Community Benefit Agreement. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Approval of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution Approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Establishing a Fund to Track Related Expenditures. Under the ARPA, the City will receive approximately $12,202,075, distributed in two equal tranches by no later than June 2021 and June 2022, respectively. This item contemplates the budget for the first tranche of funding which will coincide with Fiscal Year 2021-22. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the American Rescue Plan Act Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Establishing a Fund to Track Related Expenditures. 8.2 2020-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Update The City Council will receive an update of the 2020-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program adopted in Fiscal Year 2020-21. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide direction to Staff for the Capital Improvement Program Update to be presented to the City Council on June 1, 2021. 8.3 Preliminary Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund Budget The City Council will review the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2021 -22 Budget, focusing on the General Fund. As this is the second year of the City's two-year budget, this information will supplement the budget document adopted by the City Council in June 2020. The updated Capital Improvement Program is presented under a separate item. April 20, 2021 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide direction to Staff related to the budget adoption scheduled for June 1, 2021. 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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