MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: May 3, 2022
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 3, 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 5:30 PM
I. 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: April 19, 2022 Letter from Rosel Trolan to City Clerk
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
III. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
IV. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Vice Mayor Josey and Councilmember McCorriston
Unrepresented E mployee: City Manager
V. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Approximately 8,118 square feet of right-of-way adjacent to Dublin Boulevard at the intersection of Inspiration Drive
Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Valley Christian Center
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
VI. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Portion of Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel No. 941-1560-007-01 (11805 Dublin Blvd)
Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: US Bank National Association
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 3, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the City Council Chamber. 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
Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action in Closed Session.
3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) Recognition of Sue Compton, Chief Executive Officer of Axis Community Health
The City Council recognized Sue Compton for her contributions to Dublin and the greater Tri-Valley region as the Chief Executive Officer of Axis Community Health.
3.2) Correctional Workers Week Proclamation
The City Council presented the Correctional Workers Week Proclamation in the City of Dublin to Warden Thahesha Jusino.
3.3) Recognition of Camp Parks’ Sea Cadets Programs
The City Council recognized the cadets of the Rear Admiral C.W. Parks Battalion U.S.
Naval Sea Cadet Corps / Training Ship Pampanito Navy League Cadet Corps.
3.4) Public Comment
No public comment.
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4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the April 19, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Received a status update on the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan.
4.3) Adopted Resolution No. 39 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 Pursuant to AB 361.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston, Hu
5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Proposed Amendment to East Ranch Vesting Tentative Tract Map Conditions of Approval Pursuant to the Housing Accountability Act (PLPA- 2020-00028)
The City Council received a presentation regarding a request from Trumark Companies to modify Condition of Approval Nos. 6 and 7 of Resolution No. 140-21 adopted by the City Council on December 7, 2021, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8563 and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit for the East Ranch project and to correspondingly amend the text of Ordinance No. 11-21 that had been incorporated by reference into Resolution No. 140-21. The request was submitted pursuant to the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5) and proposes to amend these conditions to comply with the objective standards of the City’s Inclusionary Zoning Regulations.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing.
Arunabha Chakma provided public comment.
Norm Lewandowski provided public comment.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
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May 3, 2022
Applicant's Counsel, Cecily Barclay, provided comments.
Mayor Hernandez closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Kumagai, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 40-22 titled, “Approving an Amendment to Condition of Approval Nos. 6 and 7 of Resolution No. 140-21 Approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8563 and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit for the East Ranch Project,” as amended by Staff.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston, Hu
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Business Recovery Playbook
The City Council received a report on the Business Recovery Playbook, a post-pandemic strategic action plan to support Dublin businesses.
9) OTHER BUSINESS
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to draft a letter in support of State constitutional protections for women’s reproductive rights for the May 17 agenda.
Mayor Hernandez asked for a moment of silence in memory of former San Jose Mayor, U.S. Representative, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta and Dublin High School student Christopher Wessley.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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May 3, 2022
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. in memory of former San Jose Mayor, U.S. Representative, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta and Dublin High School student Christopher Wessley.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk