HomeMy WebLinkAbout*September 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaCOUNCILMEMBERS
David Haubert, Mayor
Arun Goel, Vice Mayor
Melissa Hernandez
Jean Josey
Shawn Kumagai
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Dublin Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
www.dublin.ca.gov
Tuesday, September I5, 2020 Location: Electronic Methods
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak:
In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County
Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak,
and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the City of Dublin will adopt the
following practices during upcoming City Council meetings:
• The Dublin City Council will hold the meetings remotely via Zoom Video
Communications.
• Per normal practice, the meeting will be livestreamed and available at www.TV30.org for
viewing and also broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting will also be available on the City's website:
http://dublinca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx
• Online speaker slips will be available at www.dublin.ca.gov, and the public will be able to
call in using a computer/or smart phone via a link which will be provided following
submission of a speaker slip. A telephonic option will also be available.
• Once connected, the public speaker will be connected to the Zoom webinar as an attendee
and muted. The speaker will be able to see the meeting from inside Zoom.
• When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the
speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to speak to the City
Council. The speaker will then be unmuted for comment.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1. Employee Introduction: Pratyush Bhatia STAFF REPORT
New City of Dublin Staff member, Pratyush Bhatia, Transportation & Operations Manager
with Public Works, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff member.
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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. City Proclamations for the Months of September and October STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the months of September and
October: Walk and Roll to School, National Fire Prevention Week, National Bullying
Prevention Month, National Energy Awareness Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Youth Justice Awareness
Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Cybersecurity
Awareness Month, National Arts and Humanities Month, Global Diversity Awareness
Month, and Manufacturing Day, National Small Business Week
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Proclamations.
4.2. 2020 Development Agreement Annual Review STAFF REPORT
The City Council will receive a report on the annual review of active Development
Agreements to ensure compliance with the terms and provisions of the Agreements pursuant
to the California Government Code, Sections 65864 - 65869.5, and to Chapter 8.56 of the
Dublin Municipal Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Finding that Developers Having Obligations Under Active
Development Agreements and Supplemental Agreements as Amended Have Complied in
Good Faith with the Terms and Provisions of the Agreements.
4.3. Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Grants for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program and Traffic Record Improvement Project STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider accepting a traffic safety grant for Dublin Police Services in
relation to the City's participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and
the Traffic Record Improvement Project (TRIP). The STEP grant program supports best
practices and strategies to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes
involving alcohol and other primary collision factors. The TRIP grant program supports state
and local agencies with the ability to plan and initiate traffic records improvement with the
use of electronic citation equipment and software.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Confirming City of Dublin Participation in the State of California
Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant and Traffic Records
Improvement Project Agreement.
4.4. Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers STAFF REPORT
The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from August 1, 2020 - August 31,
2020 totaling $11,018,465.80.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
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4.5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code Pertaining to the
City's Conflict of Interest Code STAFF REPORT
At the June 2, 2020 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to review the City's Conflict of
Interest Code and make a determination by October 1, 2020, if there is a need to amend the
Conflict of Interest Code. Staff conducted a thorough review of the Conflict of Interest Code
and determined that several positions should be added or deleted. The City Council will
consider introducing the Ordinance to update the Conflict of Interest Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.24 of the Dublin
Municipal Code Relating to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, and direct Staff to file the
2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice with the Fair Political Practice Commission ("FPPC").
4.6. Agreement Permitting Re -Allocation of Regional and Local Sewer Capacity with The
Hungry Flower, LLC Doing Business as Mimi's Chocolates, Tralee Village, LLC, and
Dublin San Ramon Services District STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider approving the re -allocation of sewer capacity rights for The
Hungry Flower, LLC doing business as Mimi's Chocolates (applicant), Tralee Village, LLC,
and Dublin San Ramon Services District to help offset the cost of sewer fees. The applicant
is opening a new confectionary shop and cafe at Tralee Village, located at 6601 Dublin Blvd,
Suite N.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution Approving an Agreement Permitting Re -Allocation of Regional and
Local Sewer Capacity Rights with The Hungry Flower, LLC Doing Business as Mimi's
Chocolates (applicant), Tralee Village, LLC, and Dublin San Ramon Services District to
Help Offset the Cost of Sewer Fees.
4.7. Approval of First Amendment to the Dublin Corporate Center Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions STAFF REPORT SB 343
The City Council will consider approving the First Amendment to the Dublin Corporate
Center Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (Park and Ride - Lot 8 of Koll
Dublin Corporate Center). The proposed changes establish a parking space license program
for private commuter shuttle companies and employers whose employees now utilize the
Park and Ride facility, as well as make minor modifications to the allocation of costs
associated with access routes to the facility and the noticing addresses listed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Dublin Corporate Center
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (Park and Ride - Lot 8 of Koll Dublin
Corporate Center).
4.8. Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program Round Four Grant Funding STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider an application for the State of California Proposition 68
Statewide Park Program Round Four Grant Funding for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open
Space capital improvement project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Filing of Application for Proposition 68 Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Round Four Grant Funds.
4.9. Second Reading of Ordinance Authorizing Administrative Citations for the Municipal
Code and Other Enforceable City Regulations and Standards and To Declare
Violations of Public Health Orders to Be Unlawful STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending the Dublin Municipal Code
(DMC) to provide designated enforcement officers with the authority to impose
administrative citations for violations of the Municipal Code and certain other enforceable
city regulations and standards and to declare Public Health Orders to be unlawful. The first
reading of this ordinance was held on the September 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.
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At that same meeting, the City Council introduced and adopted an identical Urgency
Ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety for the
period until this Ordinance becomes effective.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance Authorizing Administrative Citations for
Violations of the Municipal Code and Other Enforceable City Regulations and Standards and
to Declare Violations of Public Health Orders to be Unlawful.
4.10. Tract 8484 Tassajara Hills Phase 4 - Final Map Notice STAFF REPORT
The City Council will receive a notification of the City Engineer's pending approval of the
Final Map for Tract 8484, Tassajara Hills Phase 4.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the notification.
4.11. Purchase of Laserfiche Forms Portal, DocuSign Integration, and Additional Licenses
from ECS Imaging, Inc STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider approving the purchase and installation of Laserfiche Forms
Portal, DocuSign Integration, and additional licenses to enhance the workflow of internal and
external documents used in City business.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Purchase of the Laserfiche Forms Portal, DocuSign
Integration, and Additional Licenses from ECS Imaging, Inc.; and approve the budget
change.
4.12. Mayor's Recommendation for Appointment to Planning Commission Unscheduled
Vacancy STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider the Mayor's recommendation for appointment to fill an
unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Catheryn Grier to the Planning
Commission for the remainder of a term ending December 2022; or provide other appropriate
direction.
4.13. Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Cap on Commission Charges by Third -
Party Food Delivery Services on Dublin Restaurants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
STAFF REPORT SB 343
The City Council will consider adopting an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary 15%
cap on commission fees charged by third -party food delivery companies on local restaurants
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Cap on Commission Charges by
Third -Party Food Delivery Services on Dublin Restaurants During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
4.14. Approval of the August 18, 2020 and the September 1, 2020 Regular City Council
Meeting Minutes STAFF REPORT
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2020 and the
September 1, 2020, Regular City Council meetings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2020 and the September 1, 2020, Regular City
Council meetings.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1. Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond STAFF REPORT AND PRESENTATION
ATTACHMENT 5 SB 343
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The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for,
and consider adoption of, the Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond. The Climate Action
Plan establishes 22 measures to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions equal to 40%
below 1990 levels by 2030 and puts the City on the path to achieve carbon neutrality by
2045.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution Adopting an Initial
Study/Negative Declaration for the City of Dublin Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond
and adopt the Resolution Adopting the City of Dublin Climate Action Plan 2030 and
Beyond.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Introduction to Fallon -East Property Planning and Development Framework
STAFF REPORT AND PRESENTATION SB 343
The City Council will receive a report on a proposed Fallon -East Property Planning and
Development Framework. The City Council has identified in their Two -Year Strategic Plan
the objectives of establishing an economic development zone to prioritize commercial and
industrial development east of Fallon Road, and working with area property owners in
conjunction with the Dublin Boulevard Extension project on issues such as road and project
mitigation, entitlements, as well as supporting infrastructure. This report represents the initial
step for this effort.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and provide initial feedback on the Fallon -East Property Development
Framework.
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 (AB 1234).
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, fosters new
opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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