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Home My WebLink About01-12-2021 Adopted CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN Regular Meeting: January 12, 2021 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 Closed Session 6:30 P.M. 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 A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, remotely via Zoom Video Communications. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Hernandez. 1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title Status Melissa Hernandez Mayor Present Shawn Kumagai Vice Mayor Present Jean Josey Councilmember Present Michael McCorriston Councilmember Present Sherry Hu Councilmember Present 2. Report on Closed Session City Attorney John Bakker reported that the City Council unanimously authorized the initiation of litigation. The action, the defendants, and the other particulars shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry. 3. Oral Communications 3.1. 2020 Sponsor Recognition The City Council recognized sponsors who contributed to City events, programs, and facilities in 2020. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 3.2. Recognition of the 2020 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2020 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners. 3.3. 2020 Dublin Pride Week - Nature In Our Backyard Photography Contest Winners The City Council recognized the winners of the “Nature In Our Backyard 2020” Photography Contest and the contributions made by Staff, judges, and sponsors. 3.4. Employee Introductions: William Wahbeh and Steve Windsor New City of Dublin Staff member, William Wahbeh, Associate Civil Engineer with Public Works, was introduced, and Steve Windsor, Chief Information Security Officer, was re-introduced. 3.5. Public Comment Shawn Costello provided public comment. 4. Consent Calendar 4.1. Approved the December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 4.2. Confirmed the Mayor’s appointment of Steve Minniear to serve as City Historian for a four-year term beginning January 2021. Mayor Hernandez recognized Mr. Minniear and invited him to say a few words. 4.3. Approved the proclamations for the month of January in the City of Dublin: National Mentoring Month, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and National Stalking Awareness Month. 4.4. Received the report and approved the updated Cricket Batting Cage Facility Rental Policy. Rameshu Immadi provided public comment. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 4.5. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 01 – 21 APPROVING FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINI GRANT PROGRAM 4.6. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 02 – 21 APPROVING A COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, BROOKS MOTOR CARS, LLC AND DAVIS ENTERPRISES, LLC 4.7. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 03 – 21 APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR LONG TERM ENCROACHMENT FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES WITHIN PUBLIC STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Councilmember Josey SECOND: Vice Mayor Kumagai AYES: Hernandez, Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston 5. Written Communication – None. 6. Public Hearing – None. 7. Unfinished Business 7.1. East Bay Community Energy Renewable and Carbon-Free Electricity On motion by Vice Mayor Kumagai, seconded by Councilmember Josey, the City Council adopted the Resolution Requesting East Bay Community Energy Enroll City of Dublin Residential Accounts in Renewable 100 as the Default Electricity Product. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 04 – 21 REQUESTING EAST BAY COMMUNITY ENERGY ENROLL CITY OF DUBLIN RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS IN RENEWABLE 100 AS THE DEFAULT ELECTRICITY PRODUCT RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Vice Mayor Kumagai SECOND: Councilmember Josey AYES: Hernandez, Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston 8. New Business 8.1. Mayor’s Appointments to City Commissions and Committees Mayor Hernandez recommended the following appointments: Planning Commission The re-appointment of Stephen Wright and Dawn Benson and the appointment of Renata Tyler, each to four-year terms which expire in December 2024; and the appointment of alternates Kashef Qaadri (Alternate 1) and Elaine Bagwell (Alternate 2), each for two-year terms which expire in December 2022. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission The re-appointment of Robert Bennett and Shweta Agrawal and the appointment of Margaret Liang and Julia Tomtania, each to four-year terms which expire in December 2024; and the appointment of alternate David Hess to a two-year term which expires in December 2022. Human Services Commission The re-appointment of Shawn Costello and the appointment of Regis Harvey and Adam Lumia, each to four-year terms which expire in December 2024; and the appointment of alternates Rose Hunt (Alternate 1) and Baljeet Sangha (Alternate 2), each to two-year terms which expire in December 2022. Parks and Community Services Commission The re-appointment of Matthew Giller and Vimal Pannala, each to four-year terms which expire in December 2024; and the appointment of alternates Daniel Colley (Alternate 1) and Richard Thornbury (Alternate 2) to two-year terms which expire in December 2022. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 Senior Center Advisory Committee The appointment of Susan Bostwick and Eugene Daszko, each for four-year terms which expire in December 2024; the appointment of Kebin Lu to the unscheduled vacancy for a two-year term which expires in December 2022; and the appointment of alternate Christy Li to a two-year term which expires in December 2022. Shawn Costello provided public comment. The City Council confirmed the Mayor’s appointments to the various Commissions and Committees. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Vice Mayor Kumagai SECOND: Mayor Hernandez AYES: Hernandez, Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston 8.2. 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 considered confirming the Mayor’s proposed appointments. Committee or Organization Member ALTERNATE Alameda County Fire Department Advisory Committee Kumagai Josey Alameda County Housing Authority Kumagai McCorriston Alameda County Library Advisory Commission Hu McCorriston Alameda County Mayors’ Conference Hernandez Alameda County Transportation Commission/Sunol JPA Hernandez Josey Alameda County Waste Management Authority/Stop Waste Hernandez Josey ABAG General Assembly Kumagai Josey DSRSD Liaison Committee Hernandez McCorriston Dublin Pride – Integrity in Action Hu McCorriston DUSD Liaison Committee Hernandez Josey East Bay Community Energy JPA/WeWork Hernandez (2021) Kumagai (2022) Kumagai (2021) Hu (2022) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 Committee or Organization Member ALTERNATE East Bay Division/League of CA Cities Hernandez Kumagai East Bay Regional Park District Liaison Committee Kumagai Hu Economic Development Committee Hernandez Kumagai Federal and Military Communities Committee Kumagai McCorriston i-GATE Board Hernandez League of CA Cities Voting Delegate & Alternate Hernandez Josey Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Hernandez Josey Kumagai Livermore City Liaison Committee Josey McCorriston Pleasanton City Liaison Committee Josey Kumagai San Ramon City Liaison Committee Kumagai Hu Sister City International Committee Josey Hu Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee Kumagai McCorriston Tri-Valley Transportation Council Josey Kumagai Tri-Valley/San Joaquin Valley Regional Authority (Valley Link) Hernandez Josey Tri-Valley Water Liaison Committee Kumagai McCorriston Zone 7 Liaison Committee Hu McCorriston Mayor Hernandez committed to serve one year of a two-year term on the East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) Committee, and as her alternate, selected Vice Mayor Kumagai to serve as the member in year two. An alternate was selected to replace the current alternate position when the one-year period is complete. Vice Mayor Kumagai will be the member in year two (2022) and Councilmember Hu will serve as the alternate in year two (2022). Councilmember Josey expressed her interest in serving on the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC). After brief discussion, Vice Mayor Kumagai offered to remove himself as the current alternate to allow Councilmember Josey to participate in this Committee. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 On Motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Mayor Hernandez, the City Council adopted the Resolution Confirming the Mayor’s Appointments to Various Local and Regional Boards, Committees, and Commissions as amended; and directed Staff to notify affected agencies, as appropriate. RESOLUTION NO. 05 – 21 CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS LOCAL AND REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Councilmember Josey SECOND: Mayor Hernandez AYES: Hernandez, Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston 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). Mayor Hernandez informed the public they could go to covid-19.acgov.org and submit an Alameda County Resident Vaccine Notification Form. 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. in memory of the three Dublin High School students that passed away in December 2019. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk