MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: January 10, 2023
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 20, 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 6:30 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 986-0028-003-00 adjacent to Tassajara Road
Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: East Bay Regional Park District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 986-0028-002-00 adjacent to Tassajara Road
Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Javid Roshan/Zarmina Mayar
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 986-0001-001-07 adjacent to Tassajara Road
Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: United States of America
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 986-0003-001-02 adjacent to Tassajara Road
Agency Negotiator: Linda Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Kathy L. Betran
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Hernandez.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2023
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session.
3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) 2022 Sponsor Recognition
The City Council recognized sponsors who contributed to City events, programs, and facilities in 2022.
3.2)
Recognition of Parks Reserve Forces Training Area 80th Anniversary
The City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in recognition of their 80th Anniversary.
3.3)
Recognition of the 2022 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2022 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners.
3.4)
Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin Staff members, Gabrielle Abdon, Associate Civil Engineer, with the Public Works Department, and Gary Gosal, Captain, with Dublin Police Services, were introduced.
3.5)
Public Comment
Bruce Fiedler provided public comment.
Brent Songey provided public comment.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2023
Andrea Renzulli provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the December 20, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Adopted Resolution No. 01-23 titled, “Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Youth Advisory Committee Mini-Grant Program.”
4.3) Adopted Resolution No. 02-23 titled, “Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to St. Francis Electric for the Citywide Signal Communications Upgrade – Conduit Installation for Future Fiber Interconnect on Dublin Boulevard, CIP No. ST0713.”
4.4) Adopted Resolution No. 03-23 titled, “Approving an Agreement with Slide Guys Restoration Inc. for Waterslide Maintenance Services.”
4.5) Adopted Resolution No. 04-23 titled, “Accepting the Civic Center HVAC and Roof Replacement Project, CIP No. GI0119.”
4.6) Approved the artwork proposal by AvalonBay Communities for the Avalon West/St.
Patrick’s Way development project.
4.7) Adopted Resolution No. 05-23 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.”
4.8) Adopted Resolution No. 06-23 titled, “Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Owner’s Statement of Parcel Map 10999 on Behalf of the City of Dublin.”
On a motion by Vice Mayor McCorriston and seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar items, except for item 4.9.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
4.9) Annual Proclamation
This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Hu for further discussion.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2023
Councilmember Hu requested Staff move Lunar New Year to January from February and add Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival to September.
Vice Mayor McCorriston requested Staff add Arab-American Heritage Month in April and Italian-American Heritage Month and German-American Heritage Month in October.
On a motion by Councilmember Hu and seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council accepted the Proclamation List and approved the Annual Proclamation, amended to move the Lunar New Year to January, and add Mid-Autumn Festival, Arab-American Heritage Month, Italian-American Heritage Month, and German- American Heritage Month.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
The City Council received a presentation on the proposed Plan updates which replaces the 2014 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and will inform future infrastructure, program, and policy recommendations.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Prinz provided public comment.
Kristi Marleau provided public comment.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 07-23 titled, “Adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Finding the Plan Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act,” amended to include a biennial update to the City Council on the plan’s progress.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2023
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1)
Local Roadway Safety Plan
The City Council received a report regarding the Local Roadway Safety Plan, which provides a local-level assessment of roadway safety and identifies high-risk locations, appropriate safety improvements, and strategies to improve safety for roadways in the City of Dublin.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08-23 titled, “Adopting the Local Roadway Safety Plan and Finding the Plan Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
8) NEW BUSINESS - None
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).
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2023
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk