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December 07, 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
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Location: City Council Chamber
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568 Closed Session 6:15 PM
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
This meeting will be held in person for the public, and all members of the City Council will
be participating in person from the City Council Chamber at Civic Center, 100 Civic
Plaza, Dublin, California. Pursuant to Alameda County Health Officer Order No. 21-03, members
of the public attending the meeting must wear a face covering over the nose and mouth at all times
while indoors, even while speaking at the podium.
Additional Meeting Procedures Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv28live.org
and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/1604/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes-
Video-on-Demand
Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically have the
option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:
Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will
be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Upon submission, you
will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. 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 to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the
City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and
muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.
When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is
addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their
time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public
comment via Zoom.
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CLOSED SESSION- 6:15 PM
I. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin, et al. v. Cephalon, Inc.., et al., Case No. 20-45055-DAP
(N.D. Ohio)
II. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-MD-2804
(N.D. Ohio)
III. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: 1 case.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Presentation of Banners to 2021 Military Banner Program Participants
The City Council will present the 2021 Military Banner Program participants with their
individual banners. The Military Banner Program honors active-duty military personnel
and veterans that reside in Dublin, have immediate family residing in Dublin, or have had
a long-term, positive impact on the Dublin community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present individual banners to Military Banner Program participants (honorees or banner
sponsors).
3.2 Recognition of 2021 Inside Dublin Participants
The City Council will recognize the 2021 Inside Dublin participants.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recognize the 2021 Inside Dublin Participants
3.3 Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin Staff member, Judy Miller, Management Analyst II with Parks and
Community Services, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the City of Dublin Staff member.
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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 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 ag enda. 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 November 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the November 16, 2021 Regular
City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the November 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meetings.
4.2 Third Amendment to Agreement with Urban Field Studio for Architectural Design
Services for Downtown Dublin
The City Council will consider a third amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement
between the City of Dublin and Urban Field Studio. Urban Field Studio is currently
providing architectural design services for Downtown Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Third Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Urban Field Studio.
4.3 Annual Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds Deposits: Pursuant to Government
Code Sections 66002, 66006 and 66008 (AB 1600)
State law requires the City to review and report on an annual basis the status of
Development fees collected to finance public improvements. The report covers activity
which occurred in these funds during Fiscal Year 2020-21. The analysis has determined
that all funds held for more than five years are necessary to complete identified projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the report and adopt the Resolution Making Findings Regarding Unexpended
Traffic Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
4.4 Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Fee Waivers
The City Council will consider adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule pertaining to
permit fee waivers to facilitate the production of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
throughout the community for a period of five years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Waive Certain City Permit
Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Less Than 750 Square Feet and ADUs 750
Square Feet or Larger that are Deed-Restricted as Lower-Income Units.
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4.5 Contract Instructor Services Agreement with North American Activities, LLC dba
Kidz Love Soccer
The City Council will consider approval of a contract instructor services agreement with
North American Activities, LLC dba Kidz Love Soccer, for recreational services (soccer
instruction), for a term beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Contract Instructor Services Agreement with North
American Activities, LLC dba Kidz Love Soccer for Recreation Services.
4.6 Second Reading of Ordinance Opting in to the Alameda County Waste Management
Authority Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance and Amending Chapter 5.32
of the Dublin Municipal Code
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance Opting in to the Alameda County
Waste Management Authority Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance (ORRO) and
Amending Chapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code. The first reading of this Ordinance
was held at the November 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Opting in to the Alameda County
Waste Management Authority Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance and
Amending Chapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
4.7 Filing of an Application for State of California Local Assistance Specified Grant Funds
for Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space
The City Council will consider approving the filing of an application for the State of
California Local Assistance Specified Grant Funding for the Iron Horse Nature Park and
Open Space Capital Improvement Project. The City was notified that it has been awarded
these funds and must complete this step to proceed in the grant process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Filing of an Application for State of California
Specified Grant Funds for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Capital
Improvement Project.
4.8 First Amendment to Concessions Facilities Agreement with Pacific Coast
Entertainment Group LLC DBA Rebel Kitchen & Libations
The City Council will consider approving a first amendment to the Concession Facilities
Agreement between the City of Dublin and Pacific Coast Entertainment Group LLC DBA
Rebel Kitchen & Libations for operation of concession services at The Wave Waterpark
for the 2022 and 2023 waterpark seasons.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Concession Facilities
Agreement with Pacific Coast Entertainment Group LLC DBA Rebel Kitchen & Libations.
4.9 Regional Street Residential Project Community Benefit Program Agreement (PLPA-
2021-00035)
The City Council will consider approval of a Community Benefit Program Agreement with
Eden Housing’s controlled affiliate Corona/Ely Ranch, Inc. for the development of a 113-
unit affordable housing project on a 1.33-acre site located at 6541-6543 Regional Street
west of the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station within the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan Transit-Oriented District. A Community Benefit Program Agreement is required to
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allocate units from the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Development Pool. The Site
Development Review Permit for the project was approved by the Planning Commission
on November 23, 2021, and that approval is contingent upon approval of a Community
Benefit Program Agreement by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Community Benefit Program Agreement Between the
City of Dublin and Corona/Ely Ranch, Inc.
4.10 First Amendment to the Grant Agreement for Open Heart Kitchen Facility
The City Council will consider approving the First Amendment to the Grant Agreement
with TriValley BMR, LLC to add $300,000 (for a total of $630,000) of Community
Development Block Grant 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 the Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Grant Agreement with
TriValley BMR, LLC to Provide Additional Funding for use of CDBG Capital Project Funds.
4.11 Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for Staffing Analysis and Optimization
Planning Services for the Public Works Department
The City Council will consider an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for staffing
analysis and optimization planning for the Public Works Department.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for Staffing
Analysis and Optimization Planning Services for the Public Works Department.
4.12 Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.12 (Planning Commission) of the Dublin Municipal
Code
At its October 19, 2021 Special Meeting, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a
resolution amending the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings of the City Council and to
update the teleconference section in Chapter 2.12 of the Municipal Code relating to the
Planning Commission. The first reading of this Ordinance was held at the November 16,
2021 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.12 (Planning
Commission) of the Dublin Municipal Code to Allow Up to Two Commissioners to
Participate via Remote Attendance and Allow Video Attendance Remotely.
4.13 Mayor’s Recommendation for Appointment to the Senior Center Advisory
Committee Unscheduled Alternate Vacancy
The City Council will consider the Mayor’s recommendation for appointment to fill an
unscheduled alternate vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Steve Kau as an alternate to the Senior
Center Advisory Committee for the remainder of a term ending December 2022.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 East Ranch (PLPA-2020-00028)
The City Council will consider a proposal to develop a 165.5-acre site with a 573-unit
residential project consisting of six neighborhoods, two neighborhood parks totaling 11.5
acres, and a two-acre Public/Semi-Public site reserved for affordable housing located on
Croak Road east of Fallon Road. The project site straddles existing Croak Road with
Jordan Ranch to the west, Positano to the north and undeveloped land to the east and
south with the Interstate 580 beyond. Requested approvals include a Planned
Development Zoning Stage 2 Development Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8563
and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit. The City Council will also consider an exemption
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate and take the following actions: a) find the project
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code Section 65457 and waive the reading
and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Approving a Planned
Development Zoning District with a Stage 2 Development Plan and CEQA Findings for the
East Ranch Project; and b) adopt the Resolution Approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 8563 and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit Related to the East Ranch Project.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Selection of Vice Mayor
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, December 2021 –
December 2022.
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.
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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.