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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1984 ElectionADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 17, 1984 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Tuesday, April 17, 1984 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Drena, Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alleg- iance to the flag. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION Results of the April 10, 1984 election were presented. The persons voted for at said election for Members of the City Council were: Pete Hegarty Eddie Jo Mack Tom ~McCormick Paul C. Moffatt Linda J. Jeffery Peter W. Snyder Georgean Vonheeder Harry W. Demmel The total number of votes cast was 1740 (65 absent voter ballots). Linda J. Jeffery was elected as Member of the 'City Council of said City for the full term of four years; Peter W. Snyder was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; Pete Hegarty was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of two years; Paul C. Moffatt was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of two years; Georgean Vonheeder was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of two years. On motion of Cm. Drena, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted CM-3-83 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 RESOLUTION NO. 39-84 RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF DUBLIN ON THE 10th DAY OF APRIL, 1984, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER CONGRATULATI©NS Mayor Snyder congratulated Fred Drena and presented him with a plaque in honor of his City Council service. Everyone on the Council thanked Mr. Drena for the contributions he made during his short tenure. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS Richard Ambrose, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to the 5 newly elected Councilmembers: Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt, Snyder and Vonheeder. RECESS A short recess was called. Ail Councilmembers were present when the meeting reconvened. ELECTION CONSOLIDATION City Attorney Nave explained that the City Council could, by ordinance, consolidate their election date. If this is done by ordinance, the result would be that no Councilmember's term shall be increased or decreased by more than 10 months. Mayor Snyder asked that the Council consider a consolidated election. Cm. Jeffery felt consolidation would be cost effective for Dublin and that voter turnout could possibly be higher. Cm. Jeffery felt consolidation with the November 1986 election would best serve Dublin. Cm. Hegarty felt that in a general election because there are more issues, the voter turnout would be higher. By consolidating with the statewide general election in November of even numbered years, the existing Council terms would be extended bY 7 months. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to consolidate the election with the November, 1986 General Election. The City Attorney explained that the ordinance must be approved by the Board of Supervisors and will be prepared for introduction at the April 23, 1984 City Council meeting. CM-3-84 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC TERMS FOR MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR Cm. Moffatt felt a policy related to a line of succession for Mayor and Vice Mayor would be desirable. All Councilmembers would have equal powers. The Mayor could be moderator at Council meetings and represent the Council in the community. Cm. Moffatt stated he felt a review process should be held after one year. Cm. Moffatt felt the people of Dublin have a right t© say who they want as their Mayor, and he felt the process should be more formal than the Council deciding. Cm. Jeffery felt the Council should be making this decision with regard to who they wish as their representative, and that there should be a minimum term of two years. Cm. Vonheeder was opposed to a one year review and felt a two year term would be more desirable. City Attorney Nave read the Government Code on this subject and mentioned that Pleasanton had adopted a resolution whereby they choose a new Mayor each year. The Code states the Council must meet within a specified period of time following each election for the express purpose of reorganizing. Cm. Moffatt made a motion which was seconded by Cm. Hegarty, providing for an individual to serve as Mayor from now until November, 1986 with a review in November, 1985. This motion was defeated due to NO votes cast by Cm. Jeffery, Cm. Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to prepare a resolution to be presented at the next meeting stating the Mayor and Vice Mayor terms would be until November, 1986. Mayor Snyder stated that to hold the office of Mayor was certainly a tremendous honor, especially for the new City of Dublin, which has been recognized as a fine attribute within Alameda County and surrounding counties. Mayor Snyder stated that he felt one of the best ways to reward someone for doing a good job is allowing them to continue in that position. Discussion was held with regard to whether a Mayor could serve consecutive terms. Cm. Hegarty felt a change would be a healthy thing for Dublin. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR City Attorney Nave explained that each Councilmember desiring to place a name in nomination should do so and this procedure could continue until there is a 3 member vote for someone. CM-3-85 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 Cm. Moffatt nominated Cm. Hegarty and Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. With reference to Robert's Rules of Order, the question was raised as to whether a nomination requires a second. A short break was called to allow the City Attorney to determine if a nomination requires a motion and second. It was determined that a nomination does not require a second, but to close nominations once they are opened does require a second. The Council, therefore, must go back to the starting point and determine what rules they will follow. Anyone can make a motion prescribing the method to be used for nominations. Cm. Moffatt suggested entering all names into nomination. The City Attorney clarified that once a method is decided upon, there is no debate. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by majority vote, the Council entered all names into nomination. Voting NO on this motion was Cm. Jeffery and Cm. Vonheeder. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to close nominations. Cm. Moffatt suggested that in order to be fair, voting should be in the same order as the names appeared on the ballot. Cm. Jeffery suggested and Cm. Moffatt agreed that names should be listed by the number of votes received. Cm. Jeffery received 2 votes. Mayor Snyder received 1 vote. Cm. Hegarty received 2 votes. Cm. Moffatt received 0 votes. Cm. Vonheeder received 0 votes. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to determine new method of placing names in nomination. Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. Cm. Moffatt nominated Cm. Hegarty. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery and by unanimous vote, the Council closed nominations. Cm. Hegarty received 2 votes. Cm. Jeffery received 2 votes. Mayor Snyder abstained from vote. Cm. Moffatt questioned whether or not Mayor Snyder could abstain or if he, as Chairman were required to break a tie vote. It was determined that Mayor Snyder could abstain from the vote, as anyone could. Following discussion, the Council agreed to rescind other methods for nomination. CM-3-86 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to reopen nominations in the previous manner. Cm. Moffatt nominated Cm. Hegarty. Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. Cm. Hegarty nominated Mayor Snyder. On motion of Cm. Vonh'eeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to close nominations. Cm. Hegarty received 2 votes. Cm. Jeffery received 2 votes. Mayor Snyder received 1 vote. A member of the audience suggested that the Dublin voters had already decided who they wanted as Mayor by the top number of votes. Cm. Jeffery stated this was a decision that needed to be made by the Council, because Dublin did not have a directly elected Mayor. On motion of Mayor Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council opened nominations. Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. Cm. Hegarty nominated Mayor Snyder. Cm. Moffatt nominated Cm. Hegarty. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote the Council agreed to close the nominations. Cm. Jeffery received 2 votes. Mayor Snyder received 1 vote. Cm. Hegarty received 2 votes. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council. opened nominations. Cm. Hegarty nominated Cm. Moffatt. Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. Cm. Moffatt nominated Cm. Hegarty. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council closed the nominations. Cm. Moffatt received 0 votes. Cm. Jeffery received 2 votes. Cm. Hegarty received 2 votes. Mayor Snyder abstained from vote. A short recess was called. Ail Councilmembers were present when the meeting reconvened. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council opened nominations. CM-3-87 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 Cm. Vonheeder made a motion to elect Cm. Jeffery by acclamation. Council determined that her motion was out of order. Cm. Moffatt felt the motion was not out of order according to the way in which the Council decided they would make nominations. The City Attorney advised the Chair that the motion was out of order. Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. Cm. Moffatt nominated Mayor Snyder. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded bY Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council closed nominations. Cm. Jeffery received 2 votes. Mayor Snyder received 3 votes. Mayor Snyder was declared Mayor of Dublin, to serve in such capacity until the next election, November, 1986. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council opened nominations for Vice Mayor. Cm. Vonheeder nominated Cm. Jeffery. Cm. Moffatt nominated Cm. Hegarty. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council closed nominations. Cm. Jeffery.received 2 votes. Cm. Hegarty received 3 votes. Cm. Hegarty was declared Vice Mayor of Dublin, to serve in such capacity until the next election, November, 1986. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES Effective May 7, 1984, the terms of Planning Commissioners William Tenery and Georgean Vonheeder will expire. Since Georgean Vonheeder has been elected to the City Council, there will be at least one vacancy on the Planning Commission. In the past, in accordance with City Council direction, Staff has advertised the Planning Commission vacancies. Staff requested that the City Council provide direction with respect to the advertisement of vacancies on the Planning Commission. Cm. Jeffery suggested choosing Planning Commissioners by individual Council appointment. Cm. Moffatt felt this would be a good idea, but expressed his desire to see continuity. CM-3 -88 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 City Attorney Nave explained that anything that is done that changes the way in which Commissioners are appointed would need to be done by an amendment to the existing ordinance. The Council requested that the City Attorney report back at the next meeting insofar as what options they have. The Council directed Staff to begin advertising the openings as soon as possible and that the means of selection would be determined at the next meeting. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION VACANCIES In October of 1983, the City Council established the Park & Recreation Commission and adopted Bylaws and Rules of Procedure. In accordance with those rules of procedure, the terms of all of the Commission Members will have expired on April 17, 1984, since all Commission Member terms run concurrent with the term of the Councilmember who appointed each Commission Member. Each Councilmember has the option of reappointing the Commission Member, or appointing a new member to the Commission. Staff requested that the City Council provide direction on whether the City Council wishes to advertise any vacancies on the Park & Recreation Commission. Mayor Snyder requested that this item be brought back before the Council at its May 14, 1984 meeting. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to suspend the Park & Recreation Bylaws until the Council meeting on May 14, 1984. GENERAL PLAN HEARING DATE Dates were discussed with regard to continuing the Public Hearing for consideration of the General Plan. Council consensus was the evening of Thursday, May 10, 1984, 7:30 p.m. Staff was directed to secure a meeting location and the Dublin High School Little Theatre was suggested as a possible site. CM-3-89 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. ...... Ff~'y o r ~/ ATTEST: 't~ -Clerk CM-3-90 Adjourned Regular Meeting April 17, 1984