MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: January 11, 2022
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2022
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 6:00 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
LITIGATION
Significant 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 MEETING 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, via Zoom Communications. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM., by Mayor Hernandez.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Vice Mayor Present
Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember Present
2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
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Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action thus far in Closed Session, and continued Closed Session to the end of the Regular City Council meeting.
3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) Employee Introduction
The City Council welcomed new Dublin Staff members, Anthony Calvo, Recreation Coordinator and Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant with Parks and Community Services, and Janice Spuller, Senior Office Assistant with the City Manager's Office.
3.2) 2021 Sponsor Recognition
The City Council recognized the sponsors who contributed to City events, programs, and facilities in 2021.
3.3) Recognition of the 2021 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2021 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners.
3.4) Public Comment
Tom Evans provided public comment.
John Heath provided public comment.
Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.
Jeanine Gillengerten provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council pulled items 4.2 and 4.4 from the consent calendar for further discussion.
4.1) Approved the December 21, 2021 Special and Regular City Council Meetings Minutes.
4.3) Approved the Adopt-a-Bench program.
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4.5) Adopted Resolution No. 03-22 titled, “Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Youth Advisory Committee Mini Grant Program.”
4.6) Received the Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers listing of payments issued from December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 totaling $8,816,835.54.
4.7) Adopted Resolution No. 04-22 titled, “Finding That There Is a Proclaimed State of Emergency; Finding That Meeting in Person Would Present Imminent Risks to the Health or Safety of Attendees as a Result of the State of Emergency; and Authorizing Remote Teleconferenced Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of Dublin for the 30-Day Period Beginning January 11 Pursuant to AB 361.”
4.8) Directed staff to proceed with securing and decorating a float to be used by the City Council during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted the remaining Consent Calendar items.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
4.2 Approval of Grant Agreement with the Three Valleys Community Foundation
Susan Houghton, Three Valleys Community Foundation, addressed the City Council.
On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember Kumagai, and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted Resolution No. 01-22 titled, “Approving the Grant Agreement Between the Three Valleys Community Foundation and the City of Dublin.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
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4.4 Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center Memorandum of Understanding
Garrison Commander, Colonel Serena Johnson, addressed the City Council.
On motion by Vice Mayor Josey , seconded by Councilmember Kumagai , and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted Resolution No. 02-22 titled, “Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Dublin and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Regarding Joint Operation of the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Community Workforce Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County and Affiliated Unions
The City Council received a presentation and asked clarifying questions regarding a Community Workforce Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County and affiliated unions.
Brian Werner provided public comment.
Juanita Douglas provided public comment.
Nicole Goehring provided public comment.
Steve Fagrey provided public comment.
Sergio Cortez provided public comment.
Cherie Marini provided public comment.
Glenn Lovall provided public comment.
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Jennifer Fothergill provided public comment.
Eric Christen provided public comment.
Greg Bonato provided public comment.
Dean Salinas provided public comment.
Joe Lubas provided public comment.
Scott Mullins provided public comment.
Joseph D’Amico provided public comment.
Ed Duarte provided public comment.
Pedro Gonzales provided public comment.
Maurice Turner provided public comment.
Brian Gini provided public comment.
On motion by Councilmember Kumagai, seconded by Mayor Hernandez, and by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Hu abstaining, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 05-22 titled, “Approving the Community Workforce Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County and its Affiliated Unions,” including the approved amendment to Exhibit A, adding the following language to section 10.2.1: Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor may employ an apprentice that is enrolled in a California state-approved apprenticeship program other than a Joint Apprenticeship Training Program provided that (i) the apprentice is a Local Resident, (ii) the Contractor previously requested a Local Resident apprentice from the applicable Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and one was not provided, and (iii) the apprentice counts toward the maximum number of Core Workers allowed to the Contractor on the Project under Section 8.4.1.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-0-1]
MOVED BY: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember
SECOND:
AYES:
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor
Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston
ABSTAIN: Dr. Sherry Hu
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8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Draft 2022 City of Dublin Legislative Platform
The City Council received a report on the Draft 2022 Legislative Platform, which guides the City’s response to potential and pending legislation, policies, programs, grant funding opportunities, ballot measures, mandates, and budgets at all levels of government. This will be brought back at a future meeting as a consent item to be considered for adoption.
9) OTHER BUSINESS
The 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 send a letter of support and bring back a Resolution at a future meeting signing on with the Regional Strategy for the Rising Bay.
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 9:37 p.m.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session and adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:16 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk