February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Jean Josey, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Location: City Council Chamber Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
This meeting will be held in person for the public, and all members of the City Council will be participating in person from the City Council Chamber at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California. Pursuant to Alameda County Health Officer Order No. 21-03, members of the public attending the meeting must wear a face covering over the nose and mouth at all times while indoors, even while speaking at the podium.
Additional Meeting Procedures Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings
Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:
Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed.
Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.
When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom.
February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 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
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin Staff members, Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director and Oliver Castillo, Assistant Civil Engineer with Public Works, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff members.
Staff Report
3.2 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Preview
The City Council will receive 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
Item 3.2 - PowerPoint 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 Co uncil 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 February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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 February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Attachment 2 - February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
4.2 Heritage Park Public Art Selection
The City Council will consider the artwork selections and locations for the Heritage Park Public Art Project as recommended by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and the Parks and Community Services Commission and adopt resolutions approving Public Art Agreements with Romo Studios and Brian Keith for Public Art Projects at Heritage Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the artwork selections and locations, adopt the Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Romo Studios for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park, adopt the Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Brian Keith for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park, and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Romo Studios for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Public Art Agreement with Romo Studios Attachment 3 - Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Brian Keith for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park
Attachment 4 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Public Art Agreement with Brian Keith Attachment 5 - Budget Adjustment
Attachment 6 - 2020-2025 CIP - Current and Post Adjustment Budget
4.3 City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2021
The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending December 31, 2021 including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $382,522,878 (market value) with an average market yield of 0.60%. As required by the Policy, the City Treasurer (Administrative Services Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2021.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City of Dublin Investment Report for Period Ending December 31, 2021 Attachment 2 - Transaction Ledger - October through December 2021 February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
4.4 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022 totaling $13,690,767.41.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for January 2022
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 will consider approval of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for approximately 73 acres east of Fallon Road on the GH PacVest and Alameda properties. The amendment would change the existing General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation from General Commercial to General Commercial/Campus Office. Additionally, the City Council will consider an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolution 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.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Addendum to the East Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports and Approving the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - CEQA Addendum Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-12 Item 6.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
6.2 Citywide Multi- Family Objective Design Standards, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Master Fee Schedule Amendments (PLPA-2022-00002)
The City Council will consider approval of the Citywide Multi-Family (MF) Objective Design Standards (ODS) and companion amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code. State law requires local jurisdictions to provide a streamlined ministerial approval process for eligible multi-family residential developments, subject to objective zoning and design review standards. The proposed MF ODS and Zoning Ordinance Amendments would ensure that objective zoning and design review standards are in place. The City Council will also consider adopting amendments to the Master Fee Schedule to establish a fee for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and INTRODUCE 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 February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), and adopt the Resolution 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.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving the Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards and Related Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Attachment 1 - Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards
Attachment 3 - Redlines of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Attachment 4 - Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule by Establishing an Application Fee, Based on Time and Materials, for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval Effective Citywide Attachment 5 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-01 (without exhibits) Item 6.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 SCS Property Community Outreach
On March 2, 2021, the City Council approved a City-led Community Outreach process for the SCS Property to create a foundation for future discussions about appropriate land uses for the property. Staff and the consultant team lead by ELS Architecture & Urban Design and Urban Field Studio in concert with the community, Planning Commission and City Council have worked to develop a Preferred Plan for the SCS Property. The City Council will receive a presentation and consider approving the Preferred Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive presentation and adopt the Resolution Approving the Preferred Plan for the SCS Property.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Preferred Plan for the SCS Property Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Preferred Plan Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-02 Attachment 4 - Public Comment
Item 7.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
Item 7.1 - SB 343
7.2 Authorize a Budget Shift to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project
The City Council will consider 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a budget change authorizing the shifting of funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Staff Report - Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project Attachment 1 - CIP No. PK0422 as Approved in 2020-2025 CIP Attachment 2 - CIP No. PK0422 with Funding Shift
Attachment 3 - Budget Change
Attachment 4 - Approved Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Master Plan Excerpts February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Item 7.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections Earlier this year, the City received 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. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution of intent to transition from at-large elections to a district-based councilmember election system.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Transition From an At-Large Election System to a District-Based Election System.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Transition From an At-Large Election System to a District-Based Election System
Attachment 2 - Demand Letter from Shenkman and Hughes
Item 8.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
8.2 Discussion Regarding City Council Salaries
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.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 10-20 Amending Dublin Municipal Code Section 2.08 Attachment 2 - Dublin Municipal Code Section 2.08.020
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. 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.
February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda