December 17, 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, December 17, 2024 Location: City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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, December 17, 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Presentation from Visit Tri-Valley
The City Council will receive a presentation from Tracy Farhad, President and CEO of Visit Tri-Valley, about a proposed multi-use event center in the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
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).
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 December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5.2 Approval of the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar The City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month for Regular City Council Meetings. These meetings are cancelled when they conflict with City of December 17, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3
Dublin holidays. Additionally, the City Council traditionally meets on the second Tuesday of January, cancelling the first and third Tuesday meetings, and historically takes the first Tuesday of July and first Tuesday of August off. The City Council is being asked to approve the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar with these changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar
5.3 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Annual Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 and Supplemental Reports Completed by the City’s Independent Auditors
The City Council will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. This report includes financial statements prepared by Staff along with the audit prepared by Badawi and Associates, the independent auditors selected by the City Council. The ACFR is a report which encompasses information beyond minimum financial reporting requirements. The auditors have provided a "clean opinion" based on their review.
The auditors have also completed the following supplemental reports: 1) a compliance audit of Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure B Funds; 2) a compliance audit of Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB Funds; 3) a compliance audit of Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure F Fund Vehicle Registration Fee Program; 4) a compliance audit of the State of California Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund; 5) a compliance examination of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund; review of the City's Annual Appropriations Limit Calculation; and 7) a report on Internal Controls.
The reports have been reviewed by the City Council Ad-Hoc Audit Subcommittee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the reports.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Summary - Key Information
Attachment 2 - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Fiscal Year 2023-24 Attachment 3 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Auditors' Communication with Those Charged with Governance
Attachment 4 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure B Report
Attachment 5 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure BB Report
Attachment 6 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure F Report
Attachment 7 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Transportation Development Act Fund Report Attachment 8 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 ARPA Examination
Attachment 9 - Appropriations Limit Fiscal Year 2024-25 Attachment 10 - Report on Internal Control
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5.4 Annual Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds Deposits: Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66002, 66006, and 66008 (AB 1600) State law requires the City to review and report on an annual basis the status of development fees collected to finance public improvements. The report covers activity which occurred in these funds during Fiscal Year 2023-24. The analysis has determined that all funds held for more than five years are necessary to complete identified projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the report and adopt the Resolution Making Findings Regarding Unexpended Traffic Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Making Finding Regarding Unexpended Traffic Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Attachment 2 - Annual Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds for the Year Ended June 30, 2024
Attachment 3 - Budget Change Form
5.5 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024, totaling $10,169,496.85.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for November 2024
5.6 Revisions to the Classification Plan in Accordance with Senate Bill 1100
The City Council will consider proposed changes to the City’s current Personnel System.
The proposed adjustments are based on the need to revise the job specifications in the City’s Classification Plan, in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 1100.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Amending the Classification Plan.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the Classification Plan
6. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Certification of November 5, 2024 Election Results The City has received, and the City Council will certify, the November 5, 2024 election results for the offices of Mayor, City Councilmember – District 1, and City Councilmember – District 3, as well as the results for Measures II and JJ.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Resolution Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results Thereof, and Such December 17, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
Other Matters as are Provided by Law; 2) Declare Ordinance Amending a Provision of the Dublin General Plan that was Added by the Dublin Open Space Initiative of 2014 duly adopted by the people; and, 3) Declare Ordinance Adopting the Dublin Government Accountability Act duly adopted by the people.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results Thereof, and Such Other Matters as are Provided by Law
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Alameda County Registrar of Voters Certified Results of November 5, 2024 General Election
Attachment 3 - Ordinance No. 14-24 Amending a Provision of the Dublin General Plan that was Added by the Dublin Open Space Initiative of 2014 Attachment 4 - Ordinance No. 15-24 Adopting the Dublin Government Accountability Act
8.2 Presentation to Outgoing Councilmember Janine Thalblum The City will make a presentation to outgoing Councilmember Janine Thalblum, in appreciation of her dedicated service to the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Make a presentation and receive comments from outgoing Councilmember Janine Thalblum.
Staff Report
8.3 Administration of Oath of Office to Councilmembers-elect Michael McCorriston and John Morada and Mayor-elect Sherry Hu
The Oath of Office will be administered to Councilmembers-elect Michael McCorriston and John Morada and Mayor-elect Sherry Hu.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Administer the Oath of Office to Councilmembers-elect Michael McCorriston and John Morada and Mayor-elect Sherry Hu.
Staff Report
8.4 Selection of Vice Mayor
The City Council’s policy is to select, in December of each year, a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would assume the temporary responsibilities of the Mayor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Determine who shall serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year period, December 2024 – December 2025.
Staff Report
8.5 Mayor’s Appointment to City Commissions and Committees Following the City of Dublin’s general municipal elections in November of even- numbered years, terms expire on five of the City’s Commissions and Committees. The number of openings includes: four members and one alternate on the Heritage and December 17, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6
Cultural Arts Commission, three members and two alternates on the Human Services Commission, two members and two alternates on the Parks & Community Services Commission, three members and two alternates on the Planning Commission, and two members and two alternates on the Senior Center Advisory Committee. New members will take office in January 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor’s appointment to the various commissions and committees or provide other appropriate direction.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Applications Attachment 2 - Human Services Commission Applications
Attachment 3 - Parks and Community Services Commission Applications Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Applications
Attachment 5 - Senior Center Advisory Committee Applications
8.6 City Council Committee Appointments and Assignments Each member of the City Council represents the City of Dublin on various local and regional boards, committees, and commissions. The City Council will consider confirming the Mayor’s proposed appointments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Confirming the Mayor’s Appointments to Various Local and Regional Boards, Committees, and Commissions; and direct Staff to notify affected agencies, as appropriate.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Confirming the Mayor’s Appointments to Various Local and Regional Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution – Mayor’s Recommendation for City Council Appointments and Assignments
8.7 Appointment of City of Dublin Historian and Poet Laureate The City Council will consider the appointment of a City of Dublin Historian to a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028, and Poet Laureate for a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Steve Minniear to the position of City of Dublin Historian and Richard Deets to the position of City of Dublin Poet Laureate Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Historian and Poet Laureate Applications
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
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