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Agenda Item 4.1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 9, 2022 Special City Council Meeting and February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the February 9, 2022 Special City Council Meeting and February 15, 2022RegularCity Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 9, 2022 Special City Council Meeting and February 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
DATE:March 1, 2022
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:Approval of the February 9, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes andFebruary 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesPreparedby:Marsha Moore,MMC,City Clerk
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ATTACHMENTS:1) February 9, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes2) February 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting: February 9, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Attachment 1
A Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2022, via Zoom Communications. The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM., by Vice Mayor Josey.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendees Present TitleMelissa Hernandez Mayor (arrived at 4:34 p.m.)Jean Josey Vice MayorShawn Kumagai CouncilmemberMichael McCorriston CouncilmemberDr. Sherry Hu Councilmember
CLOSED SESSION
I.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATIONSignificant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.Facts and circumstances: Letter from Kevin Shenkman to City Clerk, dated December 29, 2021
ADJOURNMENTThe meeting was adjourned by Mayor Hernandez at 5:12 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: February 15, 2022
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Attachment 2
The following are minutes of the actions taken by the City of Dublin City Council. A full video recording of the meeting with the agenda items indexed and time stamped is available on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings
CLOSED SESSION 5:32 PM
I.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.
II.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATIONSignificant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.Facts and circumstances: Letter from Kevin Shenkman to City Clerk, dated December 29, 2021
REGULAR MEETINGA regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM., by Mayor Hernandez.
1)CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAttendee Name StatusMelissa Hernandez, Mayor PresentJean Josey, Vice Mayor PresentShawn Kumagai, Councilmember PresentMichael McCorriston, Councilmember PresentDr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember PresentMayor Hernandez invited Chief Holmes to share comments with the City Council about fallen Dublin Police Deputy Aubrey Phillips.
2)REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action.
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3)ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1)Employee IntroductionsThe City Council welcomed the new City of Dublin Staff members, Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director and Oliver Castillo, Assistant Civil Engineer with Public Works.
3.2)St. Patrick’s Day Celebration PreviewThe City Council received a presentation that previews the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration which will be held the weekend of March 11-13, 2022, including protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3.3)Public CommentNo public comment was provided.
4)CONSENT CALENDARThe City Council pulled item 4.3 for further discussion.
4.1)Approved the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting andFebruary 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
4.2)Adopted Resolution No. 12-22 titled, “Approving a Public Art Agreement with Romo Studios for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park” and Resolution No. 13-22 titled, “Approving a Public Art Agreement with Brian Keith for a Public Art Project atHeritage Park,”and approved the budget change.”
4.4)Received the Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers showing a listing of payments issued from January 1, 2022 -January 31, 2022 totaling $13,690,767.41.On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Mayor Hernandez, and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted the remaining Consent Calendar items.
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RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Jean Josey, Vice MayorSECOND:Melissa Hernandez, CouncilmemberAYES:Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
4.3) Receive the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the
Quarter Ending December 31, 2021Item 4.3 was pulled by Councilmember McCorriston for further discussion. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Bill Dennehy with Chandler Asset Management. On motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 4.3.RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Michael McCorriston, CouncilmemberSECOND:Jean Josey, Vice MayorAYES:Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
5)WRITTEN COMMUNICATION –None.
6)PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Fallon East General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment
(PLPA-2021-00009)The City Council received a presentation on a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for approximately 73 acres east of Fallon Road on the GH PacVest and Alameda properties.Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing.There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public hearing.On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-22 titled, “Approving an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports and Approving the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for 72.1 Acres of the GH PacVest Property and the 1.25-Acre Alameda Property.”RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
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MOVED BY:Jean Josey, Vice MayorSECOND:Michael McCorriston, CouncilmemberAYES:Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
6.2 Citywide Multi- Family Objective Design Standards, Zoning Ordinance
Amendments, and Master Fee Schedule Amendments (PLPA-2022-00002)The City Council received a presentation regarding the Citywide Multi-Family (MF) Objective Design Standards (ODS) and companion amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code and amendments to the Master Fee Schedule to establish a fee for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval.Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing.There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public hearing.On motion by Councilmember Kumagai, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance approving the Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards and amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance),including edits to standa 2.6B, 2.6C, and 3.8A, and adopted Resolution No. 15-22 titled, “Amending the Master Fee Schedule by establishing one new application fee, based on time and materials, for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval.”
RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Shawn Kumagai, CouncilmemberSECOND:Jean Josey, Vice MayorAYES:Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
7)UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 SCS Property Community OutreachCouncilmember Hu recused herself from this item due to her residence being within 500 feet of the SCS property, and therefore considered to be involved in the decision, and left the dais.The City Council received a presentation and considered approving the Preferred Plan for the SCS Property.Tom Evans provided public comment.
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Ed Fisher provided public comment.Richard Li provided public comment.Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.Inge Houston provided public comment.On motion by Councilmember Kumagai, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by a 3-1roll call vote, with Mayor Hernandez voting no and Councilmember Hu recusing herself, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 16-22 titled, “Approving the Preferred Plan for the SCS Property.”RESULT:ADOPTED [3-1]MOVED BY:Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember SECOND:Jean Josey, Vice Mayor AYES:NO: ABSENT:Kumagai, Josey, McCorristonHernandezHuMayor Hernandez called for a recess at 10:41 p.m.Mayor Hernandez resumed the meeting at 10:54 p.m.Councilmember Hu returned to the dais.
7.2 Authorize a Budget Shift to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature
Park and Open Space Project Property Community OutreachThe City Council received a presentation and considered shifting funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space project (CIP No. PK0422) to allow for design work to begin in the current fiscal year on the first phase of the project to meet a State grant deadline for a completed project by December 31, 2023.On motion by Councilmember Kumagai, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized a budget change for the shifting of funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project.RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Shawn Kumagai, CouncilmemberSECOND:Jean Josey, Vice MayorAYES:Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
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8)NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Transition to District-Based Councilmember ElectionsThe City Council received a presentation and considered adopting a resolution of intent to transition from at-large elections to a district-based councilmember election system after receiving a notification threatening litigation under the California Voting Rights Act if the City did not convert from at-large elections for electing members of the City Council to district-based elections.On motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Kumagai, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-22 titled, “Declaring Its Intention to Transition From an At-Large Election System to a District-Based Election System.”RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Michael McCorriston, CouncilmemberSECOND:Shawn Kumagai, CouncilmemberAYES:Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
8.1 Discussion Regarding City Council SalariesBy consensus, the City Council agreed to bring Item 8.2 back to a future City Council meeting in March 2022 due to the late hour.
9)OTHER BUSINESSThe City Council and Staff provided brief information-only reports,including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to bring back an item regarding the installation of community mini-libraries to a future meeting agenda, sometime in late March or April 2022, and directed Staff to bring back a proclamation for Arts Education in the month of March and a proclamation for Arts, Culture, and Creativity for the month of April to the March 15, 2022 City Council meeting.
10)ADJOURNMENTMayor Hernandez requested a moment of silence in memory of fallen Dublin Police Deputy Aubrey Phillips and adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m. in her honor.
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MayorATTEST:
City Clerk
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