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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: September 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Approval of the August 15, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the August 15, 2023 Special and Regular
City Council Meetings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the August 15, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meetings.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the August 15, 2023 Special and Regular
City Council Meetings.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) August 15, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
2) August 15, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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IF
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting: August 15, 2023
Attachment I
A Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the
Regional Meeting Room at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM., by
Mayor Hernandez.
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
I. CONFERENCEWITH LEGALCOUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. Renzulli, et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case
No. 23CV039508
II. CONFERENCE W ITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9: 2 cases
III. CONFERENCE W ITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Juarez v. City of Dublin etal., Alameda County Superior Court Case
No. HG21093985
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IV. CONFERENCE W ITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representatives: Linda Smith, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees:
Accountant
Administrative Aide
Administrative Technician
Assistant City Manager
Assistant Civil Engineer
Assistant Director of Community Development
Assistant Parks & Community Services Director
Assistant Planner
Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer
Associate Planner
Audio -Video Specialist
Capital Improvement Program Manager
Chief Building Official
Chief Information Security Officer
City Clerk
Code Enforcement Officer
Communications Manager
Community Development Director
Deputy City Manager
Environmental & Sustainability Manager
Environmental Technician
Executive Aide
Finance Director
Financial Analyst
GIS Coordinator
Graph Design & Communications Coordinator
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Manager
Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Specialist
Information Systems Technician II
Maintenance Coordinator
Management Analyst I
Management Analyst II
Network Systems Coordinator
Office Assistant II
Parks & Community Services Director
Parks & Community Services Manager
Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator
Permit Technician
Plan Check Engineer
Plans Examiner I
Principal Planner
Program Specialist
Public Works Director/Assistant Engineer
Public Works Manager
Public Works Transport & Operations Manager
Recreation Technician
Senior Accountant
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Finance Technician
Senior Management Analyst
Senior Office Assistant
Senior Planner
Senior Public Works Inspector
Special Projects Manager
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STUDY SESSION 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney John Bakker reported two reportable actions out of Closed Session:
1. On a four to one decision, with Councilmember Hu dissenting, the City Council
authorized the initiation of litigation. The action, defendants, and other particulars
will be disclosed as such time litigation is filed.
2. On a four to one decision, with Mayor Hernandez dissenting, the City Council
approved a settlement in the Juarez v. City of Dublin case with the City providing $0
and not admitting any liability. The City Manager was authorized to sign a
settlement agreement.
The City Council decided to return to closed session after the adjournment of the Regular
City Council Meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. STUDY SESSI O N
4.1 2023 Dublin Community Survey
City Council received a presentation from Curt Below with FM3 Research on the Dublin
2023 Community Survey.
Mayor Hernandez recessed the meeting to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., with the
Special Meeting to be continued after adjournment of the Regular Meeting.
Mayor Hernandez reconvened the Special Meeting at 10:06 p.m.
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By a majority, the City Council directed Staff to prepare materials for two ballot measures
for March 2024, one regarding term limits and the other regarding a potential annexation
at the City's eastern edge.
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the Study Session at 11:00 PM and the City Council returned
to closed session.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Hernandez at 11:26 PM.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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Attachment 2
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: August 15, 2023
The following are minutes of the actions taken by the City of Dublin City Council. A full video
recording of the meeting with the agenda items indexed and time stamped is available on
the City's website at: httns://dublin.ca.Eov/ccmeetings
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the
City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM, by Mayor Hernandez.
1) CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) Inspiration Studio USA Certificate of Recognition
The City Council presented the certificate to Inspiration Studio USA.
3.2) American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Proclamation
The City Council presented the American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
proclamation.
3.3) Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin Staff members, Erika Spoon, Derek Teaderman, Monette Au, Tommy
Cook, Brad Olson, Brian Spiller, and Aimee Dacumos were introduced.
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3.4) Public Comment
Weng Tam provided public comment.
Anthony Lavaysse provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the June 20, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Adopted Resolution No. 79-23 titled, "Summarily Vacating an Emergency Vehicle
Access Easement Located at 5751 Arnold Road (Streets and Highways Code Chapter
4).
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4.3) Adopted Resolution No. 80-23 titled, "Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
Software Licenses and Related Computer Equipment from CDW Government, LLC. in
Excess of $45,000."
4.4) Adopted Resolution No, 81-23 titled, "Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase
Computers and Related Equipment from Dell Marketing, L.P. in Excess of $45,000 in
Fiscal Year 2023-24."
4.5) Received a notification of the City Engineer's receipt of the Final Maps for review for
Tracts 8563, 8645, 8646, 8648, and 8671, Francis Ranch Large Lot Map and
Neighborhoods 1, 2, and 4.
4.6) Adopted Resolution No. 82-23 titled, "Resolution of Intent to Vacate Right -of -Way on
Croak Road and Setting a Public Hearing."
4.8) Adopted Resolution No. 83-23 titled, "Amending City Council Resolution 133-22
Approving the 2023 - 2031 Housing Element."
4.9) Received a report on the administrative actions taken during the City Council recess
between June 21 and August 14, 2023, related to the Annual Street Resurfacing and
Overlay projects, the Alamo Creek Fence Replacement Project, and an agreement
with All City Management Services, Inc.
4.10) Adopted Resolution No. 85-23 titled, "Approving the Plans and Specifications and
Awarding a Contract to Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc. for the Wallis Ranch
Community Park Project, CIP No. PK0421," and approved the budget change.
4.11) Adopted Resolution No. 86-23 titled, "Approving the 2023 Annual Review of
Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to Complete Investment
Transactions."
4.12) Received the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the quarter
ending June 30, 2023.
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4.13) Received a listing of payments issued from June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023, totaling
$9,962,380.56 and July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023, totaling $10,081,559.88.
4.14) Confirmed the Mayor's recommendation of Mayor Hernandez and Councilmember
Qaadri as the 2023 Ad Hoc Audit Review Committee.
4.15) Adopted Resolution No. 87-23 titled, "Approving the Plans and Specifications and
Awarding a Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the
Annual Street Resurfacing (July 2023 Slurry Seal) Project, CIP No. ST0117."
4.16) Adopted Resolution No. 88-23 titled, "Approving the First Amendment to the
Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services."
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by
unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 4.7 and
4.17.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
4.7) Adopted Resolution No. 83-23 titled, "Accepting the Citywide Signal Communications
Upgrade - Conduit Installation for Future Fiber Interconnect on Dublin Boulevard
Project, CIP No. ST0713."
This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Hu for clarifying questions.
4.17) Adopted Resolution No. 89-23 titled, "Approving an Affordable Housing Agreement
Between the City of Dublin and TH East Ranch Dublin, LLC, for the East Ranch Project."
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for public comment.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri and seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by
unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar items 4.7 and 4.17.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
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5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION —None.
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Dublin Municipal Code Amendment to Section 8.84.140.1 "Real Estate
Directional Signs" (PLPA-2023-00017)
The City Council received a presentation regarding amendments to the Dublin Municipal
Code Section 8.84.140.I related to Real Estate Directional Signs (aka "open house signs").
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.
Flavio Amaral provided public comment.
Steve Medeiros provided public comment.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by
unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance
Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.84.140.1"Real
Estate Directional Signs."
RESULT: INTRODUCED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1) Inclusionary Zoning and In -Lieu Fee Feasibility Study and Commercial
Linkage Fee Nexus Study
The City Council received a report regarding the Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable
Housing In -Lieu Fee Feasibility Study and the Commercial Linkage Fee Nexus Study.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period.
Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.
Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.
The City Council requested additional sensitivity analysis, comparable data from other
communities, and evaluation of lowering the unit counts below the 20 units.
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8) NEW BUSINESS —None.
8.1) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.20 (Massage
Establishments and Massage Services) of the Dublin Municipal Code
The City Council received a presentation regarding recommended amendments to the
Dublin Municipal Code to reflect new requirements for Massage Establishments operating
within the City and to update the Code for clarity and enhanced public safety.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by
unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance
Amending Section 4.20 (Massage Establishments and Massage Services) of the Dublin
Municipal Code.
RESULT: INTRODUCED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
9) OTHER BUSINESS
The City Council and Staff provided brief information -only reports, including committee
reports and reports by the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 10:00 PM and noted the
City Council would continue the Special Meeting in the Regional Meeting Room.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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