HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-1996 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING ~ December 3, 1996
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 3,
1996, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to
order at 7:05 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Houston.
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
PUBLIC HEARING - PA 95-043
REALIGNMENT OF THE ESTABLISHED
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR A NEW ROAD PARALLEL TO AND SOUTH OF
DUBLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN GOLDEN GATE DRIVE AND REGIONAL STREET
7:06 p.m. 6.1 (670~40)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and stated this item was
continued from the November 4, to the December 3, 1996 City Council meeting.
Since the item was continued to a specific date and since there will not be a regular
meeting on that date, .the item needs to be officially continued to December 4, 1996. A
full Staff Report will be presented at that time.
On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the
Council continued the public hearing to December 4, 1996.
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VOLUME 15
REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 1996
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CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1996 ELECTION RESULTS
7:07 p.m. $.1 (630~10)
City Clerk Kay Keck presented the Staff Report and stated out of 13,454 registered
voters in the City of Dublin, a total of 8,65¢ ballots were cast. Citizens voted for a
Mayor for a 2-year term and for two Council seats for 4-year terms of office. In
addition, a Council sponsored initiative related to term limits was placed on the ballot
as Measure Y.
Candidates for Mayor were Valerie Barnes and Guy Houston. Guy Houston received
5,011 votes and was elected Mayor.
Candidates for the two Council seats were Ralph Hughes, Lisbeth Howard, Janet
Lockhart and George Zika. Janet Ixvckhart received 4,530 votes and was elected to one
of the Council seats. Lisbeth Howard received 3,144 votes and was elected to the other
Council seat.
Measure Y, which would limit service on the City Council to no more than 8 years
received 5,395 yes votes and 2,186 no votes.
.Ms. Keck explained that it was necessary for the Council to declare the Ordinance
providing for term limits duly adopted by the people. Once this occurs, the Ordinance
becomes effective in 10 days, or on December 13, 1996. Only those elected officials
sworn into office after December 13, will be subject to the term limits ordinance.
In summary, Staff recommended that the Council adopt the Resolution declaring the
results of the November 5 General Municipal Election, and declare the Ordinance for
Term Limits for the Office of Mayor and Councilmembers duly adopted by the people.
Cm. Burton stated he would make the motion since he was the only one not running
for something.
Cm. Moffatt laughingly reminded him of all the golf balls he had been running after.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUIION NO. 131 - 96
RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD ON NOVEMBER §, 1996, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF,
AND SUCH OTHER MAIlERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
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REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 1996
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and declared
ORDINANCE NO. 15 - 96
PROVIDING FOR TERM LIMITS FOR THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER
duly adopted by the people (to be effective on December 13, 199¢).
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE
TO COUNCILMEMBER MOFFATI' IN RECOGNITION OF
15 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
7:I0 p.m. 8.2 (610~50)
Mayor Houston presented a plaque to Cm. Moffatt and thanked him for his many years
of service on the Dublin City Council.
Everyone was invited to adjourn to the Regional Meeting Room to enjoy cake, punch
and coffee in Cm. Moffatt's honor,
Cm. Moffatt stated most people have about 15 minutes in the sunshine and the people
here gave him 15 years. He was thankful for that.
OTHER BUSINESS
7:12 p.m.
City Council Transition (610~05)
Mayor Houston explained that this format was chosen last year by the City Council.
We will pick up tomorrow night with a reception beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the new
Council. Regular City business will be conducted beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Hansen Hills Grading (830-30)
Cm. Burton advised that with regard to the silt on Silvergate Drive he talked to the
people who had the water truck there and they ignored his request. The silt is still on
the west side. He requested that Public Works Director Thompson take a look at this.
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Mayor Houston asked how they repaired'the basin.
Mr. Thompson stated they filled it full of concrete and put sandbags. It was a big hole.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
ATTEST:
CI'1'¥ COUNCIL MINU'It~
REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 1996