January 14, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1
COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
John Morada, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Location: City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Pursuant to Government Code §54953(b), this meeting will include the following teleconference location:
• Councilmember Morada will be attending the Regular Meeting via teleconference from Marriott Dallas Uptown, Lobby, 3033 Fairmount Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201
The public shall have the opportunity to address the City Council at this teleconference location pursuant to Government Code Section §54954.3. All votes during the teleconference session will be conducted by roll call vote. The teleconference location is accessible to the public and the agenda will be posted at the teleconference location 72 hours before the meeting.
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, January 14, 2025. 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.
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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.
□ 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 and Poem Reading from City of Dublin Poet Laureate The City Council will receive a brief presentation and original poem reading by Richard Deets, City of Dublin Poet Laureate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Water, Water Everywhere - Original Poem by Richard M. Deets
3.2 Lunar New Year Proclamation
The City Council will present the Lunar New Year proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Lunar New Year 2025 Proclamation
3.3 2024 Sponsor Recognition
The City Council will recognize sponsors that contributed to City events, programs, and facilities in 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recognize the 2024 sponsors.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2024 City of Dublin Sponsor List
Item 3.3 PowerPoint Presentation
3.4 Recognition of the Altamont Cruisers Car Club for their Donation to Dublin Police Services
The City Council will recognize the Altamont Cruisers Car Club for their recent donation of $3,500. The donation will be used for operating supplies for the Crime Prevention Unit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Formally accept the donation and present a Certificate of Recognition to the donor.
Staff Report
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Attachment 1 - Altamont Cruisers Car Club Certificate of Recognition
3.5 Recognition of the 2024 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2024 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest and present Certificates of Recognition to the winners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Certificates.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2024 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners Item 3.5 PowerPoint Presentation
3.6 Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin Staff member, Robert Magno, Assistant Civil Engineer with the Public Works Department, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff member.
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 December 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the December 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - December 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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5.2 Annual Proclamation
The City Council will review the Official List of Proclamations and consider approval of the Annual Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Official List of Proclamations and approve the Annual Proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Official Proclamation List 2025
Attachment 2 - Annual Proclamation 2025
5.3 Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1
The City Council will consider directing preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Reports for the five Assessment Districts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Directing Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Directing Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Reports for Assessment Districts 1983-1, 1983-2, 1986-1, 1997-1, and 1999-1
5.4 Appointment to Tri-Valley Community Television Board The City Council will consider approving the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Deputy City Manager Hazel Wetherford as the Dublin representative on the Tri-Valley Community Television Board of Directors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Mayor’s recommendation of Deputy City Manager Hazel Wetherford as the Dublin representative on the Tri-Valley Community Television Board of Directors.
Staff Report
5.5 Francis Ranch Development Public Art
The City Council will consider approving Trumark Homes’ proposal for public art at the Francis Ranch development project that is now under construction. The proposed artwork, designed by artist Eric Powell, would be located in future public spaces, which the developer is constructing as part of the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approving the artwork proposal by Trumark Homes for the Francis Ranch development project.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Artwork Design Proposal by Artist Eric Powell
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5.6 Alameda County Fire Training Center
The City Council will receive a report and consider waiving Site Development Review and entering into an agreement with the County of Alameda regarding enforcement of conditions of approval for the proposed Alameda County Fire Training Center. The project would construct a 7,791-square-foot classroom/administration building, 5,741- square-foot five-story training tower, 915-square-foot Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus/restroom building, 42 parking spaces, and related site improvements on County-owned land located at 5053 Gleason Drive. The County of Alameda, as lead agency for the California Environmental Quality Act, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and adopt the Resolution Waiving Site Development Review and Approving the Agreement Between the City of Dublin and County of Alameda Regarding the Enforcement of Conditions of Approval for the Alameda County Fire Training Center.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Waiving SDR and Approving the Agreement Between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda Regarding the Enforcement of Conditions of Approval for the Alameda County Fire Training Center
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - Agreement Between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda Regarding the Enforcement of Conditions of Approval for the Fire Training Center
Attachment 3 - 1993 Annexation Agreement
5.7 Acceptance of California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program The City Council will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice to accept a grant award from the Tobacco Grant Program for Dublin Police Services. This grant will support increased enforcement of state laws and City ordinances related to the illegal sales and marketing of tobacco, or other nicotine related products, including e-cigarettes, to minors for three fiscal years.
The grant will also assist in tobacco-related education provided to minors and local businesses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the Grant Award from the California Department of Justice Under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the Grant Award from the California Department of Justice Under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - Memorandum of Understanding Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to Resolution - Grant Award Summary Attachment 4 - Exhibit C to the Resolution - Grantee Handbook
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5.8 Revisions to the Personnel System
The City Council will consider proposed changes to the City’s Personnel System, specifically the Classification Plan and Salary Plan related to part-time job classifications.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the following: 1) Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; and 2) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Part-Time Personnel.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the Classification Plan Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Recreation Leader I Job Specification Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Recreation Leader II Job Specification Attachment 4 - Exhibit C to the Resolution - Recreation Leader III Job Specification Attachment 5 - Exhibit D to the Resolution - Pool Manager Job Specification Attachment 6 - Exhibit E to the Resolution - Program Specialist Job Specification Attachment 7 - Exhibit F to the Resolution - Head Lifeguard Job Specification Attachment 8 - Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Part-Time Personnel
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Housing Element Implementation - Zoning Ordinance Amendments (PLPA-4020- 2024)
The City Council will consider City-initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement certain programs of the General Plan Housing Element. Amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning District), Chapter
8.20 (Residential Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.24 (Commercial Zoning Districts), Chapter
8.45 (Emergency Shelters), Chapter 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units), Chapter 8.47 (Supportive Housing), Chapter 8.50 (Transitional Housing), Chapter 8.52 (Density Bonus Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) . The City Council will also consider an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading, and INTRODUCE the Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter
8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning District), Chapter 8.20 (Residential Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.24 (Commercial Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.45 (Emergency Shelters), Chapter 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units), Chapter 8.47 (Supportive Housing), Chapter 8.50 (Transitional Housing), Chapter
8.52 (Density Bonus Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Attachment 2 - Redline Zoning Ordinance Amendments
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Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-09 Recommending City Council Approval of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Item 6.1 PowerPoint Presentation
6.2 Planned Development Rezoning (PLPA-4094-2024)
The City Council will consider a City-initiated rezoning of four residential properties located at 5378, 5868, 6060, and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) Residential to R-M (Multi-Family Residential) in response to the recently certified General Plan Housing Element. Pursuant to Housing Element Program B.18: Planned Development (PD) Zoning, City staff has reviewed vacant and underutilized residential properties with existing PD zoning and proposes to rezone these properties to a residential zoning district with established development standards. No development is proposed at this time. The City Council will also consider an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading, and INTRODUCE the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property Located at 5378, 5868, 6060, and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M (Multi-Family Residential).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property Located at 5378, 5868, 6060, and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M (Multi- Family Residential)
Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-10 Recommending City Council Approval of the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Approving the Rezoning
Item 6.2 PowerPoint Presentation
6.3 Amendment to the General Plan to Update the Economic Development Element (PLPA-004079-2024)
The City Council will consider an amendment to the General Plan to update the Economic Development Element based on the recently updated Economic Development Strategy.
The City Council will also consider an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to Update the Economic Development Element.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to Update the Economic Development Element
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Draft Economic Development Element Attachment 3 - Redlined Draft Economic Development Element Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-08 Recommending City Council Approval of a General Plan Amendment to Update the Economic Development Element Item 6.3 PowerPoint Presentation
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Update on the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project and Agreement with Gray-Bowen- Scott for Project Management Services
The City Council will receive an update on the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project, which will extend Dublin Boulevard approximately 1.5 miles eastward through unincorporated Alameda County and connect to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore, from its current terminus at Fallon Road. The City Council will also consider approving an agreement with Gray-Bowen-Scott for Project Management Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report, adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement with Gray-Bowen-Scott for Project Management Services, and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Gray-Bowen-Scott for Project Management Services
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Gray-Bowen-Scott for Project Management Services Attachment 3 - Budget Change Form
Item 7.1 PowerPoint Presentation
7.2 United States Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration at Don Biddle Community Park in Collaboration with Camp Parks
The City Council will receive a report on an upcoming event at Don Biddle Community Park, planned in collaboration with Camp Parks, to celebrate the United States Army’s 250th Birthday.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Item 7.2 PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS – None.
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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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.