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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*February 4, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2020 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 4, 2020 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. Employee Introductions New members of City Staff will be introduced: Karen Vong, Office Assistant II, Community Development Department; Nelson Pureco, Plan Check Engineer, Community Development Department; Robert Stone, Office Assistant II, Parks and Community Services Department; and Ashley Koch, Recreation Technician, Parks and Community Services Department. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff members. 3.2. Presentation by East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) The City Council will receive a presentation by Gloria Bruce, Executive Director with East Bay Housing Organizations regarding their approach to affordable housing advocacy in the Tri-Valley. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. 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 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 January 14, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular City Council meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Regular City Council meeting. February 4, 2020 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 4.2. Declaration of Weeds and Combustible Debris Abatement In accordance with Dublin Municipal Code section 5.70.030, the City Council may declare that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing and accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin. This declaration requires the Fire Chief or his designee to notify property owners of the nuisance conditions and demand that the conditions be abated without delay. If the abatement is not completed, the City of Dublin shall, at the expense of the owner, have the weeds or refuse removed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof; direct Staff to notify the public of the adoption of this Resolution; and schedule a public hearing for the April 7, 2020 City Council meeting at which time the City Council will hear and consider objections to this abatement order. 4.3. Appropriation for the Purchase of a Cargo Trailer and Related Equipment and Supplies for Dublin Police Services The City Council will consider amending the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Police Services Budget to utilize available asset seizure funds for the purchase of a cargo trailer to transport equipment needed to investigate complex vehicle accidents as well as facilitate DUI Checkpoint operations, and related equipment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the budget change. 4.4. Emergency Vehicle Designated Parking on Clark Avenue The City Council will consider establishing an emergency vehicle parking zone along the east side of Clark Avenue south of Dublin Boulevard fronting the Public Safety Complex. This action will provide exclusive street parking for emergency response vehicles in front of the Public Safety Complex. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Amending the Dublin Traffic Code Approving an Emergency Vehicle Parking Zone Along the East Side of Clark Avenue South of Dublin Boulevard Fronting the Public Safety Complex. 4.5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.40 of the Dublin Municipal Code Regarding Banning the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance Banning the Sale of Flavored Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices. This Ordinance would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products as well as electronic smoking devices within the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading, and adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.40 (Tobacco Retailers) to Title 4 (Regulation of Businesses) of the Dublin Municipal Code, regarding banning the sale of flavored tobacco products and electronic smoking devices. 4.6. Youth Advisory Committee Mini Grant Program Funding Allocations The City Council will consider approving the Youth Advisory Committee Mini Grant Program recommended funding allocations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2019-20 Youth Advisory Committee Mini Grant Program. 4.7. Grafton Plaza Daycare and Retail Project (PLPA 2018-00010) - Second Reading The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending the Planned Development Zoning for Grafton Plaza. On January 14, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing and introduced this Ordinance. The City Council also approved a Site Development Review Permit for three commercial buildings totaling 31,860 square feet and a Minor Use Permit for a parking reduction for shared parking. February 4, 2020 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading, and adopt an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Approving a Planned Development Zoning District with Amended Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans for the Grafton Daycare and Retail Project, APN 985-0061-018, PLPA 2018-00010. 4.8. Revisions to the Personnel System The City Council will consider proposed changes to the City’s current Personnel System. The proposed adjustments are based on the need to revise the City’s Classification Plan, Salary Plan, and Management Leave and Benefit Plans for new positions exempt from competitive service. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the following: 1) Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; 2) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service; 3) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Part-Time Personnel; and 4) Resolution Amending the Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service Resolution and Prescribing Leave Benefits for the Designated Positions. 4.9. Appointment to Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District The City Council will consider the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilmember Shawn Kumagai as the City of Dublin representative to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor’s recommendation and adopt the Resolution Making an Appointment to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – NONE. 6. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NONE. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Proposed Updates to the Public Art Master Plan The City Council will receive a report on the proposed Public Art Master Plan and possible Public Art Ordinance changes to allow for expanded use of Public Art Funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Staff Report and provide input and direction on the Public Art Master Plan update. 8.2. Update on Housing Legislation and Affordable Housing Opportunities Staff will provide an update on important housing legislation and on various affordable housing opportunities being pursued. The legislative update includes a discussion of new laws that became effective on January 1, 2020, including: SB 330 (the Housing Crisis Act of 2019), AB 1486 (strengthening the Surplus Lands Act), and AB 1487 (creating the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority). The legislative update also includes an update on pending legislation, including SB 50’s status, and efforts to regulate development impact fees. The legislative update will be followed by a description of various opportunities that Staff is pursuing to facilitate the development of affordable housing, including an opportunity to join a joint powers authority that acquires apartment complexes and converts them to affordable rental housing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide appropriate direction. February 4, 2020 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4 8.3. Discussion Regarding City Council Salary The City Council will discuss options regarding adjustments to Councilmember salaries. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding adjustments to City Council salaries. 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. 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