September 03, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1
COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber
Michael McCorriston, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
Janine Thalblum, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Location: City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
Additional Meeting Procedures
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
For the convenience of the City and as a courtesy to the public, members of the public who wish to offer comments 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, September 3, 2024. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk.
Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation 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.
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□ Technical difficulties may occur that make the option unavailable, and, in such event, the meeting will continue despite the inability to provide the option.
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Councilmembers Josey and Qaadri Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Presentation of the Constitution Week Proclamation
The City Council will present the Constitution Week Proclamation to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Constitution Week Proclamation
3.2 Preview of Splatter 2024
The City Council will receive a presentation previewing Splatter 2024, taking place September 14, 2024, at Emerald Glen Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
Item 3.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
4. 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).
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5. 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.
5.1 Approval of the August 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - August 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5.2 Agreement for Long Term Encroachment with 6797 Pearl Place The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features with 6797 Pearl Place.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features With 6797 Pearl Place.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features With 6797 Pearl Place
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features with 6797 Pearl Place
5.3 Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74 (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control) and Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter
7.29 (Management of PCBs During Building Demolition Projects) The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance revising Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74 to align with new mandates in the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (MRP) issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The City Council will also consider adopting an ordinance revising Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.29 to align with new mandates in the MRP related to enhanced best management practices required during complete building demolition of applicable structures. The City Council waived the first readings and introduced the ordinances at the meeting on August 20, 2024. The City Council is now being asked to waive the second readings and adopt the ordinances.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Take the following actions: 1) Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74 (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control); and 2) Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.29 (Management of PCBs During Building Demolition Projects).
Staff Report
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Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74 (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control)
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Ordinance - Chapter 7.74 (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control) - Clean Version
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.29 (Management of PCBs During Building Demolition Projects)
Attachment 4 - Exhibit A to the Ordinance - Chapter 7.29 (Management of PCBs During Building Demolition Projects) - Redline Version
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Adding a Low Carbon Concrete Requirement to the City’s Green Building Code in Coordination with the City’s Climate Action Plan
The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance amending the City’s Green Building Code to add a requirement for the use of low carbon concrete and adopting a related resolution. The low carbon concrete requirements are in alignment with the City of Dublin Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond, Measure MM-2, Reduce the Embodied Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Building Materials.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Take the following actions: 1) adopt the Resolution Approving Findings Regarding the Need for Local Amendments to Provisions in the California Building Standards Code as Adopted by the City; and 2) INTRODUCE the Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.94 (Green Building Code) to Amend Section 7.94.050 (Definitions) and to Add Section 7.94.085 (Low Carbon Concrete) and Section 7.94.120 (Low Carbon Concrete).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Findings Regarding the Need for Local Amendments to Provisions in the California Green Building Standards Code as Adopted by the City Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - California Green Building Standards Code Findings
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter
7.94 (Green Building Code) to Amend Section 7.94.050 (Definitions) and to Add Section
7.94.085 (Low Carbon Concrete) and Section 7.94.120 (Low Carbon Concrete) Attachment 4 - Underline Version of the Proposed Amendments to Chapter 7.94 of the Dublin Municipal Code
Item 6.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Two-Year Strategic Plan Update and Final Report for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023- 24 The City Council will receive an update and final report on the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and presentation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Two-Year Strategic Plan Update and Final Report September 03, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
Attachment 2 - September 19, 2023 City Council Staff Report (without attachments) Item 7.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
7.2 Dublin Commons Affordable Housing Proposal
The City Council will review the Dublin Commons Affordable Housing proposal for the future development of the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide direction on the Dublin Commons Affordable Housing proposal.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Dublin Commons Site Plan
Attachment 2 - August 20, 2024 City Council Staff Report (without attachments) Attachment 3 - Housing Element Downtown Site Map
Item 7.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Amendments to the First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program Guidelines The City Council will consider amendments to the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program Guidelines. The proposed changes are intended to increase the use of the program and to ensure it is compatible with other loan programs. The proposed changes include: 1) lowering the interest rate to 3 percent; 2) lowering the required minimum down payment to 3 percent; 3)increasing the maximum loan amount to 20 percent of the purchase price for below market rate and market rate units and increasing the not-to-exceed loan amount to $100,000; 4) allowing subordination of the City’s lienholder position when other government homebuyer assistance programs are utilized in conjunction with a City loan; and 5) making other minor edits and clarifications to the text of the program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Amending the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program Guidelines, and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Amendments to the First Time Homebuyers Loan Program Guidelines
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - First Time Homebuyers Loan Program Guidelines
Attachment 3 - Redline Version of Amendments to the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program Guidelines
Attachment 4 - Budget Change
8.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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) September 03, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6
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, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.