MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: February 1, 2022
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 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 6:01 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
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:09 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
Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action.
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3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) Recognition of Dublin’s 40th Anniversary
The City Council recognized the City’s anniversary and City of Dublin Poet Laureate, James Morehead, performed an original poem.
3.2) Employee Introduction
The City Council welcomed new City of Dublin Staff member, Taryn Gavagan Bozzo, Special Projects Manager with the City Manager’s Office.
3.3) Public Comment
Clay provided public comment.
Alex Cho provided public comment.
Matthew Aini provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council pulled item 4.4 for public comment.
4.1) Approved the January 11, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Approved the following proclamations for the month of February in the City of Dublin: American Heart Month, Black History Month, and National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
4.3) Adopted Resolution No. 06-22 titled, “Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof.”; directed Staff to notify the public of the adoption of this Resolution; and to schedule a public hearing for the April 5, 2022 City Council meeting at which time the City Council will hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
4.5) Adopted Resolution No. 08-22 titled, “Approving Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreements Between the City of Dublin, Dublin Plaza, and Dublin Cyclery; and the City of Dublin, Dublin Plaza, and Hair Emporium.”
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4.6) Adopted Resolution No. 09-22 titled, “Granting Consent to the City of Pleasanton to Renew the Tri-Valley Tourism Marketing District.”
4.7) Adopted Resolution No. 10-22 titled, “In Support of Bay Adapt: Regional Strategy for a Rising Bay.”
4.8) Adopted Resolution No. 11-22 titled, “Approving the Maintenance Agreement for Downtown Gateway Sign at 7944 Dublin Boulevard Between the City of Dublin and VP-RPG Dublin, LLC.”
On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember Kumagai, and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted the remaining Consent Calendar items.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
4.4) Approval of 2022 City of Dublin Legislative Platform
Tom Evans provided public comment.
On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember Kumagai, and by unanimous vote the City Council adopted Resolution No. 07-22 titled, “Approving the 2022 City of Dublin Legislative Platform.”
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.
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7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Recommendation Review and Implementation Plan
The City Council received a presentation on the Implementation Plan for the Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion’s recommendations.
The City Council provided direction on the following recommendations:
• Recommendation BC-7, the City Council directed Staff to not limit the term limit for Commissions and Committees to four years.
• Recommendation IP-5, the City Council shared ideas for promoting local restaurants and small businesses that are owned and operated by under- represented groups and referred this item to the Economic Development Committee.
• Recommendation CO-1, the City Council supported having a Community Liaison within the City Manager’s Office and shared suggestions for reaching out to community leaders and local organizations. • Recommendation O-5, the City Council suggested that Staff check in a year from now with the Community Task Force members to review progress on the implementation plan and provide any feedback.
On motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote the City Council approved the Implementation Plan for the Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion’s recommendations.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Kumagai, Josey, McCorriston, Hu
8) NEW BUSINESS – None.
9) OTHER BUSINESS – None.
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).
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10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez requested a moment of silence in memory of former City Councilmember Linda Jeffery Sailors and adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk