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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*12-05-2017 AgendaDecember 5, 2017 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 5, 2017 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. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM 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 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1. Recognition of Girl Scout Troop 32415 STAFF REPORT Members of Girl Scout Troop 32415 will be recognized for their achievement in receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award for community projects. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present Certificate of Recognition. 3.2. Employee Introductions: Jenny Wiseman and Janet Coles STAFF REPORT New City Staff members, Jenny Wiseman, Housing Specialist in Community Development, and Janet Coles, Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator in Public Works, will be introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome City of Dublin Staff members. 3.3. Recognition of Dublin Police Services Chief, Dennis Houghtelling STAFF REPORT The City Council will recognize outgoing Dublin Police Services Chief, Dennis Houghtelling. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the Certificate of Recognition. 3.4. 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 acc ordance 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). December 5, 2017 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5 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. November 21, 2017 City Council Special & Regular Meeting Minutes STAFF REPORT The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the November 21, 2017 Special and Regular City Council meetings. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the November 21, 2017 Special and Regular City Council meetings. 4.2. Agreement with Francisco & Associates for Acquisition, Audit and Administrative Services for Various City Districts and Property Assessments STAFF REPORT The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Francisco & Associates for acquisition, audit and administrative services for various City districts and property assessments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving Consulting Services Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. for Acquisition Audit and Administrative Services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 and a term through June 30, 2021. 4.3. Participation in Two Additional Property Assessed Clean Energy Fin ancing Programs and Approval of the Association of Bay Area Governments' Regional Collaborative Services Agreement STAFF REPORT The City Council will consider joining the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) as an Associate Member and permitting City of Dublin property owners to participate in the GSFA Senate Bill 555 Community Facilities District and Assembly Bill 811 Authority Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program; participating in the California Municipal Finance Authority Open PACE Program; and participating in the Association of Bay Area Governments' member addendum to the PACE Regional Collaborative Services Agreement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the following Resolutions Consenting to: 1. Inclusion of Properties within the City of Dublin’s Jurisdiction in the Golden State Finance Authority Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Clean Energy) to Finance Renewable Energy Improvements, Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation Improvements, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and other Improvements; and Approving Associate Membership in the Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Related Thereto; 2. Inclusion of Properties within the City of Dublin’s Jurisdiction in the Golden State Finance Authority Program to Finance Renewable Energy Generation, Energy and Water Efficiency Improvements, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and Other Improvements and Approving Associate Membership in the Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Related Thereto; 3. Inclusion of Properties within the Territory of the City of Dublin in the California Municipal Finance Authority Open Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs; Authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Contractual Assessment Proceedings and Levy Contractual Assessments within the Territory of the City of Dublin; and Authorizing Related Actions; 4. Approval of Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs in the City of Dublin; and 5. Participation in and Acknowledgement of the Association of Bay Area Governments' Regional Collaborative Services Agreement, as executed between the Association of Bay Area Governments and Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy Providers. December 5, 2017 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5 4.4. City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2017 STAFF REPORT The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending September 30, 2017 including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $218,372,564 (book value) with an average market yield of 1.51%. As required by the Policy, the City Treasurer (Administrative Services Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 4.5. Authorization to Purchase Police Vehicles Directly from Vendor STAFF REPORT Staff has scheduled six marked Police vehicles for replacement during the current fiscal year based upon general vehicle condition and history of maintenance and repair expenses. Staff is recommending the purchase of five 2018 Dodge Chargers for patrol staff and one 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Watch Sergeant vehicle. Comparison pricing has been obtained for the 2018 Dodge Chargers and Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram of Salinas presented the lowest cost. Hubbard Chevrolet was the sole vendor found selling a new 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. Because the City Council is waiving the competitive bidding process, the resolution requires a four- fifths (4/5) vote. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Staff to Purchase Five Police Vehicles from Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram of Salinas and One Police Vehicle from Hubbard Chevrolet and Declaring Replaced Vehicles as Surplus Property. 4.6. Authorization to Order Computer Supplies through CDW Government, LLC and MNJ Technologies STAFF REPORT The City Council will consider the use of CDW Government, LLC (CDW-G) and MNJ Technologies (MNJ) as the City’s primary vendors for computer related software and supplies for the City’s daily business operations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to approve computer related software and supplies purchases annually through CDW-G and MNJ. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – NONE. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1. Ashton at Dublin Station (Transit Center Site A-3) Planned Development Rezone with a Related Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review Permit, and Tentative Map 8437 (PLPA 2017-00036) STAFF REPORT The Applicant, Ashton at Dublin Station, is proposing to construct a residential project comprised of 220 apartment units, and related amenities including a fitness center, pool, roof top lounge, and 331 spaces of structured parking on an approximately 2.36 -acre site located within the Dublin Transit Center. The proposed mix of residential units includes 122 one- bedroom units, 79 two-bedroom units and 19 three-bedroom units. The site has a land use designation of High Density Residential (25.1 or greater units per acre). The application includes a Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review Permit, and Tentative Map 8437 for condominium purposes. Staff recommends that the project be found exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code 65457 for residential projects that are consistent with a specific plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing, deliberate and a take the following actions: a) Waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Approving a Planned Development Rezone District and December 5, 2017 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5 Related Stage 2 Development Plan for the Transit Center Site A-3, APN: 986-0034-009-00, PLPA 2017-00036; and, b) Adopt the Resolution Approving A Site Development Review Permit and Tentative Map 8437 for the Transit Center Site A-3 Project, APN: 986-0034-009- 00, PLPA-2017-00036. 6.2. Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.04 (Encroachments), Chapter 8.92 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) Pertaining to Wireless Communication Facilities Effective Citywide STAFF REPORT The City Council will consider amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code related to wireless communication facilities on private property and within the public right-of-way. This includes amendments to Chapter 7.04 (Encroachments), Chapter 8.92 (Wireless Communication Facilities), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review). The proposed amendments are necessary in order to comply with the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act), and further clarifies the regulation of wireless communications facilities located on private property and in the public right-of-way. The Act restricts local regulation of wireless communication facilities and provides an expedited permitting process under certain circumstances. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Development and Encroachment Permits for Wireless Communications Facilities, and waive the reading an INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.92, 8.36, and 8.104 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Development of Wireless Communications Facilities, effective city-wide. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NONE. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Fallon 55 General Plan Amendment Study Initiation Request (PLPA-2017-00062) STAFF REPORT The City Council will a consider a request by William Lyon Homes to initiate a General Plan Amendment Study for approximately 22 acres primarily located east of the Terrace Ridge development and west of Fallon Road. The Study would evaluate a proposal to change the existing General Plan land use designation of the 22 acres from Rural Residential/Agriculture to 12 acres designated Single Family Residential and 10 acres designated Open Space in order to accommodate a proposed age-restricted community that would consist of 57 single family homes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study to Evaluate Changing the Land Use Designation of Approximately 22 Acres from Rural Residential/Agriculture to 12 acres Designated Single Family Residential and 10 acres Designated Open Space; OR, adopt the Resolution Denying the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study to Evaluate Changing the Land Use Designation of Approximately 22 acres from Rural Residential/Agriculture to 10 Acres Designated Single Family Residential and 10 acres Designated Open Space. 8.2. Discussion of Term Limits STAFF REPORT At the October 21, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council agreed to bring back an item to discuss term limits. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction, as needed. December 5, 2017 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 5 of 5 8.3. Designate Two Councilmembers to Dublin Pride Week Committee STAFF REPORT The City Council will consider appointing two of its members to the 2018 Dublin Pride Week Committee. The Dublin Pride Week Committee plans and prepares the annual spring event, which seeks to engage individuals and groups in action based activities to help improve the community. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two City Councilmembers to the Dublin Pride Week Committee for 2018. 8.4. Selection of Vice Mayor STAFF REPORT The City Council’s policy is to select, in December of each year, a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would assume the temporary responsibilities of the Mayor. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine who shall serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year period. 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, 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 promot ing an active and healthy lifestyle through the creation of first-class recreational opportunities, facilities and programs. 2898011.1