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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*11-01-2016 AgendaNovember 1, 2016 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL A G E N D A • Agendas and Staff Reports are posted on the City’s Internet Website (www.dublin.ca.gov) • Agendas may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office for no charge, or to request information on being placed on the annual subscription list, please call 833-6650. • A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits relate to each item is available of public review at least 72 hours prior to a City Council Meeting or, in the event that it is delivered to City Council members less than 72 hours prior to a City Council Meeting, as soon as it is so delivered. The packet is available in the City Clerk’s Office and also at the Dublin Library. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1. Update on Alameda County Community Choice Energy Program Since June 2014, the County of Alameda, in consultation with the cities in the County, has been exploring the possibility of establishing a community choice aggregation (CCA) program within the County. On October 4, 2016, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance creating the East Bay Community Energy Authority, which is a joint powers authority. At this evening’s meeting, Alameda County staff and consultants will present the findings from the final Technical Feasibility Study and the adopted Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), to which the cities are being asked to become parties. Supervisor Haggerty will introduce the topic at the meeting this evening. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the update and provide comments, if desired. 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. 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. Minutes of the October 18, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the October 18, 2016 Regular City Council meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the October 18, 2016 Regular City Council meeting. November 1, 2016 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5 4.2. Updates to the City’s Construction and Fire Codes in Accordance with Requirements of State Law The 2016 Edition of the California Building Codes Standards (CBSC) was approved by the California Building Standards Commission earlier this year and will go into effect on January 1, 2017. In order to ensure the continuity of the City’s building standards, the City must adopt an Ordinance incorporating the new codes. The City Council is being asked to set the public hearing and introduce an Ordinance repealing the 2013 California Building Codes Standards and adopting the 2016 California Building Codes Standards. In connection with this action, the City Council will be asked to adopt a Resolution approving findings relating to the City’s amendments to the California Building Code Standards at its November 15, 2016 public hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the first reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Repealing and Adopting Chapters 5.08 (Fire Code), 7.32 (Building Code), 7.34 (Residential Code), 7.36 (Electrical Code), 7.40 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 7.44 (Mechanical Code), and 7.94 (Green Building Code), and amending Chapter 7.28 (Building Regulation Administration Code) of the Dublin Municipal Code, in Order To Adopt By Reference and Amend Provisions of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations; and, 2) Set the Public Hearing of November 15, 2016 to: a) adopt the Resolution approving the Finding of Necessity for Amendments to the 2016 California Building Standards Code, as recommended by Staff, b) Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance Repealing and Adopting Chapters 5.08 (Fire Code), 7.32 (Building Code), 7.34 (Residential Code), 7.36 (Electrical Code), 7.40 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 7.44 (Mechanical Code), and 7.94 (Green Building Code), and amending Chapter 7.28 (Building Regulation Administration Code) of the Dublin Municipal Code, in Order to Adopt By Reference and Amend Provisions of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations. 4.3. Park Name Recommendations for a Neighborhood Square and Nature Community Park in the Irongate Community The City Council will consider names for the neighborhood square and nature community park in the Irongate residential community. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Select Clover Park as the name for the neighborhood square and Sunrise Park as the name for the nature community park. 4.4. Notice of Pending Decision on Final Map for Tract 8295 In accordance with Chapter 9.24.80 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council is hereby notified of the City Engineer’s pending approval of the Final Map for Tract 8295, a condominium subdivision located at 7144 Regional Street. The City Engineer shall approve the Final Map within 10 days following this notification. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the notification. 4.5. First Reading of Ordinance Amending the Dublin Municipal Code regarding City Councilmembers' Salaries The City Council will introduce an ordinance revising the Dublin Municipal Code to provide for a salary adjustment for City Councilmembers following certification of the November 2016 General Municipal election. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and INTRODUCE the Ordinance amending Dublin Municipal Code Section 2.08.020 and providing for an increase in the salary for members of the City Council. November 1, 2016 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5 4.6. Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for the Preliminary Engineering Related to the Extension of Dublin Boulevard in Dublin to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore, Project No. ST0216 The City Council will consider approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers (BKF) to provide technical services for completing the Preliminary Engineering work for the extension of Dublin Boulevard in Dublin to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore. The work will include the development of the Precise Alignment of the new roadway and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for Conducting Preliminary Engineering for the Extension of Dublin Boulevard in Dublin to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore, and approve the Budget Change. 4.7. Small Business Saturday Proclamation and Update on Other Economic Development Activities in 2016 The City Council will consider proclaiming November 26, 2016 as Small Business Saturday. Additionally, the City Council will receive an update on other economic development efforts this year, including the Discover Dublin campaign. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and proclaim November 26, 2016, as Small Business Saturday in Dublin. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 5.1. City Recruitment and Selection Process At the City Council meeting of June 7, 2016, the City Council requested information on the City’s recruitment and selection practices including tools used to promote applicant-pool diversity. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1. Sierra Business Center Rezone The City Council will consider approval of a request to rezone Sierra Business Center from the current M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District to the M-P (Industrial Park) Zoning District. Under the current M-1 Zoning District, Professional and Administrative Offices are not permitted. Professional and Administrative Offices are a permitted use in the proposed M-P Zoning District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, adopt the Resolution Approving a Negative Declaration for the Rezoning of the Sierra Business Center From the M-1 Zoning District to the M-P Zoning District 6549 Sierra Lane (APN 941-0205-020) PLPA 2014-00034; and, waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Approving Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from the M-1 Zoning District to the M-P Zoning District for the Sierra Business Center Located at 6549 Sierra Lane (APN 941-0205-020) PLPA 2014-00034. November 1, 2016 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1. Alameda County Waste Management Authority Reusable Bag Ordinance Expansion The Reusable Bag Ordinance adopted by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (WMA) in 2012 (Ordinance 2012-2) applies to approximately 1,300 grocery, drug and liquor stores in Alameda County. The ordinance promotes source control by reducing litter and keeping plastic bags out of local waterways. Given the effectiveness of the current ordinance, the WMA Board directed its staff to plan for an expansion of the reusable bag ordinance to include all retail stores and restaurants. On September 28, 2016, the WMA Board unanimously voted to adopt the ordinance and the addendum to the Environmental Impact Report, with a second reading scheduled for October 26, 2016. City staff will present an overview to the City Council of the proposed ordinance, the current status, and ask for direction from City Council regarding Dublin’s participation in the countywide ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide direction regarding City participation in the Reusable Bag Ordinance Expansion. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Arts Space Grant Pilot Program Awards The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission to award Arts Space Grants to all four organizations that applied for grants under the pilot program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award Arts Space Grants to Amador Valley Quilters, Dublin Historical Preservation Association, East Bay Marathi Mandal and Futures Explored, as recommended by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission. 8.2. Fiscal Year 2015-16 4th Quarter Financial Review The City Council will receive a financial report on the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2015-16 and consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget and to the General Fund reserve designations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report, approve the budget change, and confirm General Fund reserve designations as of June 30, 2016. 8.3. Formation of an Ad Hoc Fiscal Sustainability Task Force The City Council will consider formation of an Ad Hoc Fiscal Sustainability Task Force comprised of appointed community members by the Mayor and the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the formation of an Ad Hoc Fiscal Sustainability Task Force and provide related direction to Staff. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by 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 November 1, 2016 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 5 of 5 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, and fosters new opportunities. Vision Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows, it will balance history with progress, to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse community. Dublin is unified in its belief that an engaged and informed community encourages innovation in all aspects of City life, including programs to strengthen our economic vitality, and preserve our natural surroundings through environmental stewardship and sustainability. Dublin is dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through the creation of first-class recreational opportunities, facilities and programs.