February 21, 2023 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1
COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Location: City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
Pursuant to AB 361, the City is authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public, without making available any physical location for the public.
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 21, 2023. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. Speakers slips will be accepted until the public comment period ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed.
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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.
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CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin Staff member, Kira Evers, GIS Coordinator with the Public Works Department, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff member.
Staff Report
3.2 Presentation from Timothy Haile, Executive Director, with Contra Costa Transportation Authority
The City Council will receive an update from Timothy Haile, Executive Director, with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) on CCTA's programs, projects, vision for the future, and the INNOVATE 680 Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
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 Council 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 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 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the minutes of the February 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - February 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
4.2 Termination of Local Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic The City Council will consider adopting a resolution terminating the proclamation of a local emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Attachment 2 - Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency by Director of Emergency Services
4.3 Two-Year Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
The City Council will receive a status update on the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
4.4 Fiscal Year 2022-23 2nd Quarter Financial Review
The City Council will receive a financial report through the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-23 and consider amendments via a budget change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - General Fund Summary Q2 FY 2022-23
Attachment 2 - General Fund Reserves Summary Q2 FY 2022-23 Attachment 3 - General Fund Transfers Out Q2 FY 2022-23 Attachment 4 - Budget Change Q2 FY 2022-23
4.5 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive listings of payments issued from December 2022 and January 2023, totaling $9,231,603.25 and $10,630,200.56 respectively.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the reports.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for December 2022 Attachment 2 - Payment Issuance Report for January 2023
4.6 City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2022
T he City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending December 31, 2022 including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $358,810,052 (market value) with an average market yield of 4.39%. As required by the Policy, the City Treasurer (Administrative February 21, 2023 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4
Services Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City of Dublin Investment Report for Period Ending December 31, 2022 Attachment 2 - Transaction Ledger - October through December 2022
4.7 Revisions to the Personnel System
The City Council will consider revisions to the City’s Personnel System and Position Allocation Plan to reflect proposed organizational changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the following: 1) Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; 2) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service and for Full-Time Personnel; and 3) Resolution Amending the City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the Classification Plan Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - AV Specialist Job Specification Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - City Clerk Job Specification (Redline Version) Attachment 4 - Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service and for Full-Time Personnel
Attachment 5 - Resolution Amending City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan Fiscal Year 2022-23
Attachment 6 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2022-23
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Amador Station First Amended and Restated Community Benefit Program Agreement and Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement and Transfer of the Agreements to The Related Companies of California (PLPA-2021- 00019)
The City Council will consider approving an Amended and Restated Community Benefit Program Agreement and an Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement with The Related Companies of California, LLC for the development of the 300-unit Amador Station affordable housing development located on Golden Gate Drive adjacent to the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. The Community Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement were originally approved by the City Council on September 21, 2021, and entered into with BRIDGE Dublin, LLC. Due to changes in funding availability and construction costs outside the developer’s control, BRIDGE Housing has partnered on this project with Related California and is proposing to modify the project phasing and the timing of allocating residential units from the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Development Pool to the project, and how the City’s Affordable Housing Funds and Alameda County Measure A-1 bond funds are allocated to the revised project phases.
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They are also requesting a $4.3 million pre-development loan from the City. These changes result in the need to amend the Community Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the First Amended and Restated Community Benefit Program Agreement and an Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement Between the City of Dublin and The Related Companies of California, LLC., for the Amador Station Affordable Housing Project.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Community Benefit Program Agreement and Restated Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement between the City of Dublin and The Related Companies of California, LLC.
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - First Amended and Restated Community Benefit Agreement
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Restated Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement
Attachment 4 - Redline Version - Exhibit A to the Resolution - First Amended and Restated Community Benefit Program Agreement
Attachment 5 - Redline Version - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Restated Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement
Attachment 6 - City Council September 21, 2021, Staff Report (without attachments) Item 7.1 PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Community Charging Program Request from Dublin Chevrolet The City Council will consider a request from Dublin Chevrolet to provide electric vehicle charging stations to the City through the General Motors Dealer Community Charging Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and take the following actions: 1) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Dublin Chevrolet to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a City of Dublin facility, subject to conditions, through the General Motors Dealer Community Charging Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with FLO for EV charging services.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - General Motors Dealer Community Charging Guidelines Item 8.1 PowerPoint Presentation
8.2 Informational Report on the Sister City Program
The City Council will receive a report on the Sister City program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and provide direction, as necessary.
Staff Report
8.2 PowerPoint Presentation
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).
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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) (ADA), 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. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
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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.