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MINUTES OF THE ern' COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding:
1. CONFERENCR WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTIClPATEDLITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9,
subdivision c (2 potential cases).
ll. CONFRRENCB WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANllCIPATED LlTlGA710N
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (b)(l) Facts and
Circumstances: Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (h)(3)(B) -
CIP Project # 96920
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A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, October 4,2005, in
the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:05 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, McCormick, and Oravetz and Mayor
Lockhart.
ABSENT: vice Mayor Zika.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledze of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Lockhart advised that there was no action taken during Closed Session.
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INI'RODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTORJERI RAM, AND NEW EMPLOYEES: ASSOCIATE PLANNER UNDA
AJELLO, SR. PLANNER ERICA FRASER. AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR FRANK LUNA
7:06 p.m. 3.1 (700-10)
City Manager Richard Ambrose introduced Jeri Ram as Dublin's new Community
Development Director. Ms. Ram has worked for the City since 1994, and served as
Planning Manager for 4 years prior to her appointment as Community Development
Director.
Community Development Director Jeri Ram introduced Associate planner Linda Ajello
and Senior planner Erica Fraser.
Parks and Community Services Manager Paul McCreary introduced Recreation
Supervisor Frank Luna.
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PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2005 AS "CRIME PREVENTION MONTH"
7:12 p.m. 3.2 (610-50)
Mayor Lockhart read a proclamation declaring the month of October 2005 as "Crime
Prevention Month," and urged all citizens, government agencies, public and private
institutions, and businesses to invest in the power of prevention and work together to
make the City of Dublin a safer, stronger, more caring community.
Commander Gary Thuman received the proclamation aDd encouraged the public to
continue working with Police Services to make Dublin an even safer community.
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PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 9-15, 2005 AS "flRE PREVENTION WEEK"
7:15p.m. 3.3 (610-50)
Mayor Lockhart read a proclamation declaring the week of October 9~ 15, 2005, as "Fire
Prevention Week," and advised that the City of Dublin supported the public safety efforts
of fire departments, schools and other safety advocates, in conjunction with the National
Fire Protection Association.
Deputy Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert received the proclamation and stated that Dublin was
viewed as a role model in fire safe communities.
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PRESENTATION BY
ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTIlORITY (ACTA) AND APPROVAL
OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE 1986 MEASURE B EXPENDITIJRE PLAN
7:17p.m. 3.4 (l060-90)
Public Works Director Melissa Morton advised that a representative from Alameda
County Transportation Authority would make a presentation to the City Council on the
proposed Amendment No. I to the 1986 Measure B Expenditure Plan. The statues
governing the Measure B Program require an amendment to the Expenditure Plan
whenever a project is added, deleted or revised. The Amendment must receive the
approval of the majority of City Councils in Alameda County.
Christine Monsen, Executive Director of the Alameda County Transportation
Authority/Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority, outlined the
expenditure plan process and advised that the proposed expenditure plan amendment
includes the removal of the Route 238 Bypass Project; and adds the proposed Route
238/Mission - Foothill .- Jackson Corridor Improvement Project in Hayward;
I-58G/Redwood Road Interchange Project in Castro Valley; Central Alameda County
Freeway System Operatior1a1 Analysis; Castro Valley Local Area Traffic Circulation
Improvement Project; and Implementation Guidelines for the above projects.
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On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by majority vote (Vm.
Zika absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO.1 90 .... 05
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.1
TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN
DATED AUGUST 1986
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PUBUC COMMENTS
7:23 p.m. 3.5
Karen Seals, Dublin resident, expressed concern about the health hazards regarding
smoking and second-hand smoke aDd a proposed hookah bar coming into Dublin. She
asked the Council to adopt an emergency moratorium on all new business licenses for
tobacco retailers in the City of Dublin until City Staff, health advocates and community
members have had the opportunity to address some of these community concerns. She
reviewed the hookah bar trend, as well as known health concerns related to smoking.
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MOTION TO ADD ITEM TO AGENDA
7:29 p.m.
Mayor Lockhart, in light of recent information, made the following statement:
Following the posting of the agenda for tonight's meeting, I learned that one or more
persons were investigating the possibility of opening retail or wholesale businesses where
tobacco would be used on the premises and that it is possible that such businesses could
begin operations immediately. I believe it is imperative that the Council consider the
appropriate location and zoning approvals for such types of businesses and whether such
businesses should be allowed in the City and that the Council cannot wait until its next
meeting to begin such consideration, given the information that is known about the
dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke.
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I THRRHFQRb' MOVE pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (b)(l),
that the council.fìnd (1) there is a need to discuss an agenda item tonight to consider
adopting a moratorium on retail and wholesale tobacco shops, private smokers' lounges
and similar businesses where smoking is allowed on the premises and/or to adopt an
urgency ordinance and introducing an ordinance amending the Dublin Municipal Code to
prohibit such businesses in Dublin; (2) that the need to take such action came to the
attention of the City Council qfier tonight's agenda was posted; (3) that it is necessary to
consider this item in order to determine the appropriate locations and appropriate zoning
regulations fOr such businesses or whether such businesses should be banned before such
businesses locate in the City because of the well-known dangers of smoking tobacco,
including the e.ffixts of secondhand smoke; and (4) that Item 6.2a be added to the agenda
pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 to read asfollows:
"Consideration of (1) adoption of interim zoning ordinance imposing a 45-day
moratorium on retail and wholesale tobacco shops, private smokers' lounges and similar
businesses where smoking is allowed on the premises or in areas acijacent to the premises
and (2) adoption of an urgency ordinance and introducing an ordinance amending Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 5.56, the City's Smoking Pollution Control ordinance, to prohibit
smoking in retail and wholesale tobacco shops, private smokers' lounges and similar
businesses where smoking is currently allowed on the premises. "
On motion of Mayor Lockhart and seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by 4/5 majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council placed this urgency item on the agenda as Item 6.2A.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
7:33 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.4
Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.2 for discussion.
On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council took the following actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 20, 2005;
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Approved (4.3 600-30) Change Order #1 to Emerald Glen Park Phase III Construction
Management Services Agreemer1t with Don Todd and Associates in the amount of
$31,SOO;
Approved (4.4 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $906,696.54.
Cm. McCormick advised that she pulled Item 4.2 (600-60), Annual Review of
Developmer1t Agreements, to clarify that the purpose of the review was to make certain
that the agreements were lived up to by the City and the Developer.
Community Development Director Jeri Ram concurred.
Cm. McCormick clarified that this was not an opportunity to open up the Development
Agreement to other changes.
Community Development Director Ram advised no.
Cm. McCormick asked if there was ever an opportunity to do that.
City Attorney Elizabeth Silver advised yes, if the Council were to find that a party to the
agreement was not in compliance. If the Council found that the Developer was not in
compliance with one of the terms of the agreement, the Council could actually terminate
the agreement. That would be the only time that the Council could unilaterally take
action. The Council could always mutually agree to amend an agreement, if the
Developer was agreeable.
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On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by majority vote (Vm. Zika
absent), the Cour1cil adopted
RESOLUTION NO.1 91 - 05
ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
(OPUS [CREEKSIDE BUSINESS PARK); DUBLIN RANCH AREA A-H; DUBLIN RANCH
PHASE I; GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES PHASE I; DUBLIN RANCH-
SUPPLEMENTAL DA AREAS F, G, AND H; SCHAEFER HEIGHTS; EMERALD GLEN VILLAGE
CENTER [WATERFORD]; GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES PHASE II; TOLL, DUBLIN
RANCH, AREA A, NEIGHBORIiOODS A-6 & A-7; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH, AREA A,
NEIGHBORHOOD A-I; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH, AREA G, NEIGHBORHOOD H-1; TOLL,
DUBLIN RANCH, AREA G, NEIGHBORHOOD H-2; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH, AREA G,
NEIGHBORHOOD MH-1; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH, AREA G, NEIGHBORIiOOD MH-2;
TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH AREA A, NEIGHBORHOOD A-4; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH AREA A,
NEIGHBORHOOD A-5; TRANSIT CENTER- MASTER DA; FAIRWAY RANCH MASTER;
FAIRWAY RANCH, SENIOR HOUSING COMPONENT; FAIRWAY RANCH, MULTIFAMILY;
FAIRWAY RANCH, CONDOMINIUM; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH AREA A, NEIGHBORHOOD
A-2; TOLL, DUBLIN RANCH AREA A, NEIGHBORHOOD A-3; AMB PROPERTY
CORPORATION, WEST DUBLIN TRANSIT VILLAGE; GREENBRIAR HOMES
COMMUNITIES PHASE Ill; AND IKEA)
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PUBUC HEARING
TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY AT 6450 DUBUN
BOULEVARD (ESPERANCA) FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT
NO. 96852, DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580
7:35 p.m. 6.1 (670-20)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Associate Civil Engineer Steven Yee preser1ted the Staff Report and advised that the City
seeks to widen and improve Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road at the intersection of
these two major arterial streets as part of CIP Project No. 96852, Dougherty Road
Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580. In order to accomplish this goal, it was
necessary for the City to acquire a po11ion of a parcel, commonly known as 6450 Dublin
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Boulevard (APN 941-0205-037), owned by J & E Esperanca Investments, LLC. The
property owner, and the property owner alone, has the right to address the Council on all
of the proposed findings required to adopt the Resolution of Necessity. Others, such as
tenants, may wish to address the Council regarding the acquisition and issues related to
it, but their comments should not be considered by the Council when makir1g the
findings that must be made to adopt the resolution. The adoption of the resolution
required a 4/5 affirmative vote.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by 4/5 majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent) the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 192 - 05
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND AND DIRECTING THE FILING 01' EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT NO.
96852, DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580, WITH
SCARLETT COURT ACCESS TO DUBLIN BOULEVARD LIMITED TO RIGHT TURN OUT
ONLY AND RIGHT TURN FROM DUBLIN BOULEVARD TO SCARLETT COURT
ELIMINATED - J & E ESPERANCA, PROPERTY OWNER
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 941- 0205-037
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PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY AT 6500 SCARLETT
COURT (WOHLROSS) FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT
NO. 96852. DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580
7:41 p.m. 6.2 (670~20)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Associate Civil Engineer Steven Vee presented the Staff Report and advised that the City
seeks to widen and improve Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road at the intersection of
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these two major arterial streets as part of CIP Project No. 96852, Dougherty Road
Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580. In order to accomplish this goal, it was
necessary for the City to acquire a portion of a parcel, commonly known as 6500 Scarlett
Court <APN 941-0550-010-22), owned by Wohlross Associates. The property owner,
and the property owner alone, has the right to address the Council on all of the proposed
findings required to adopt the Resolution of Necessity. Others, such as tenants, may wish
to address the Council regarding the acquisition and issues related to it, but their
comments should not be considered by the Council when making the findings that must
be made to adopt the resolution. The adoption of the resolution required a 4/5
affirmative vote. A letter dated September 27, 2005, from Jeff Jacobson, Miracle Auto
Painting, requesting the opportunity to address the Council regarding this matter had
been received by Staff.
Wayne Abbott, on behalf of Jeff Jacobson, Miracle Auto Painting, stated that Miracle Auto
Painting was requesting that the Council not adopt the Resolution of Necessity as it would
put the company out of business. Although Staff had been diligently working to help the
business relocate, rent in Dublin was very high. Mr. Jacobson wanted to thank Staff,
especially Lee Thompson and Steven Yee, for their forthrightness during this process, as
well as thank the community for allowing Miracle Auto to serve them. Miracle Auto was
respectfully requesting that the Council vote no on the Resolution of Necessity.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
Mayor Lockhart made a motion to adopt the Resolution of Necessity, stating that it was a
difficult decision; however, this would benefit the greater community in the long run.
Cm. Hildenbrand concurred and seconded the motior1.
Cm. McCormick commented that Miracle Auto had been in Dublin for a very long time
and met a community need. This was a difficult vote for her; however, she understood
her responsibilities as a Council member.
Cm. Oravetz concurred.
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On motion of Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by 4/5 majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent) the Council adopted
RESOLlITION NO. 193 - 05
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND AND DIRECTING THE fILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT NO.
96852, DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS- HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580, WITH
SCARLETT COURT ACCESS TO DUBLIN BOULEVARD LIMITED TO RIGHT TURN OUT
ONLY AND RIGHT TURN FROM DUBLIN BOULEVARD TO SCARLETT COURT
ELIMINATED - WOHLROSS ASSOCIATES, PROPERTY OWNER
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 941- 0550-010-22
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PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDING THE DUBUN MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
7:50 p.m. 6.2A (560-90)
Mayor Lockhart deferred to City Attorney Elizabeth Silver to outline and explain the
Council's options regarding this item, which had been placed on the agenda, due to its
urgency, with a 4/5 affirmative vote.
City Attorney Elizabeth Silver distributed three draft ordinances for the Council's
consideration, numbered, for reference purposes, #1, #1A, and #2. The Council would
consider three actions related to this item: 1) adopt an interim Zoning Ordinance to
impose a moratorium on retail and wholesale tobacco shops, private smokers' lounges
and similar businesses where smoking is allowed on the premises; 2) adopt an Urgency
Ordinance amer1ding the Dublin Municipal Code, which currently prohibits smokir1g in
most public places, but allowed smoking in retail and wholesale tobacco shops and
smokers' lounges; and/or 3) introduce an Ordinance that was the same as the Ut;gency
Ordinance, to be used as a back up to the regular Ordinance in case of a challenge.
City Attorney Silver referred to Chapter 5.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code, in which the
Council had prohibited smoking in places of employment and public places, except in
certain places that were defined in the Labor Code. places listed in Labor Code section
6404.5 where smoking was permitted included retail and wholesale tobacco shops and
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private smokers' lounges. Currently, Dublin permitted stores that sell tobacco, cigarettes
or tobacco products to allow people to smoke the tobacco or the cigarettes on the
premises. State law allows the City to ban smoking of cigarettes or tobacco products in
such businesses.
Draft Ordinance #1, if chosen by the Council, was an Urgency Ordinance which stated
the intent of the City Council to prohibit smoking in retail or wholesale tobacco shops
and private smokers' lounges, as authorized by Labor Codes Sections 6404.5(i) and
Health and Safety Code section 118910 and 118940. The State has made it very clear
that a City could prohibit smoking in these types of establishments. There was a case
involving an Ordinance that the City of San Jose adopted in which the Court upheld the
City's right to ban smoking in these types of establishments. Draft Ordinance #1 would
add a subsection to the Dublin Municipal Code that would state that smoking was
prohibited in these types of establishments. The amendment would be City-wide and
would apply to existing businesses that may currently be operating in the City where
they sell tobacco or tobacco products and they allow smoking; although, Staff was not
aware of any such busir1esses currently existing. The amendment would apply
prospectively so that no such business could open. Draft Ordinance # 1 includes findings
to make it effective immediately. The facts constituting its urgency were as follows:
Cancer causally related to smoking tobacco was the second-leading cause of death in the
United States. Secor1dhand smoke increased the risk for lung cancer and coronary heart
disease in non-smokers. The City of Dublin had received inquiries regarding the
permitting and establishment of retail and wholesale tobacco shops and private smokers'
lounges and other businesses permitting smoking on the premises within the City. The
City of Dublin did not regulate the location and land use impacts of retail and wholesale
tobacco shops and private smokers' lounges and other businesses permitting smoking Or1
the premises within the City. Absent the adoption of this Urgency Ordinance, the
establishment and operation of retail and wholesale tobacco shops and private smokers'
lounges and other businesses permitting smoking on the premises within the City would
result in the harmful effects identified above. As a result of the harmful primary and
secondary effects associated with tobacco use and the current and immediate threat such
effects pose to the public health, safety, and welfare, it was necessary to adopt this
ordinance to make it effective immediately.
Ms. Silver advised that, if the Council considered this ordinance, there she would
recommend a slight modification be made to the draft.
The Draft Ordinance labeled #1A would make the exact same change to the Dublin
Municipal Code as #1, but was set up, not as an Urgency Ordinance, but as a regular
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Ordinance, where it, if the Council wanted to consider it, would waive the reading and
introduce this Ordinance. At its next meeting, the Council could consider adopting the
Ordinance. If the Council was interested in amending the Municipal Code to ban
smoking in these types of establishments, it was good practice to back up an Urgency
Ordinance with a regular Ordinance in case there were a challenge to the grounds
constituting the emergency. If the Council were interested in draft Ordinance #1, she
suggested introducing #IA also. Both Ordinances would do the same thing, but it was a
"belt and suspenders" approach.
Cm. McCormick asked if Ordinance #IA would require a 4/5 vote, as well.
City Attorney Silver advised that Ordinance #1 A would require a majority vote of 3/5.
The Urgency Ordinance would require all Councilmembers present to vote affirmatively
since one Councilmember was absent.
The draft Ordinance labeled #2 approached these types of establishments from the
Zoning standpoint. If the Council was going to allow retail and wholesale tobacco shops
and private smokers' lounges where smoking was allowed on the premises, which was
currently allowed, this Draft Ordinance indicated the Council's intent to study the
appropriate location of such businesses, answering questions including what zoning
districts should such businesses be allowed in, should a conditional use permit be
required, should the Council place a limit on the number of such businesses in the City,
should the Council restrict the proximity of one business to another, or possibly such
businesses to schools and other places where children congregate. This would be a
moratorium adopted to allow the Council to study those kinds of changes to its Zoning
Code. In the meantime, this Ordinance would place a moratorium on the issuance of any
permits, including a business license permit. The moratorium would be effective for 45
days, during which time Staff would return with a report, and possibly another
Ordinance for the Council to consider extending it another 10 months and 15 days,
which could then it could be extended again for 12 months. The extension time would
be used to allow Staff to study this use. This Ordinance would also require a 4/5 vote,
which at tonight's meeting, meant that all four Council members present would have to
vote affirmatively. This Ordinance would become effective immediately, and included
findings necessary to adopt the Ordinance.
Cm. McCormick asked for a definition of "Private Smokers' Lounge."
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City Attorney Silver stated that the State Labor Codes definition read, "Any enclosed area
in or attached to a retail or wholesale tobacco shop that is dedicated to the use of tobacco
products includir1g, but not limited to, cigars and pipes."
Cm. McCormick clarified that a private smokers' lounge was part of the tobacco retail
establishment.
City Attorney Silver agreed and advised that a retail or wholesale tobacco shop was
defined as, "Any business establishment the main purpose of which is the sale of tobacco
products including, but not limited to, cigars, pipe tobacco and smoking accessories."
Meaning, if there was a store that sold cigarettes or a store that sold pipe tobacco, that
store could allow people to smoke there, or that store could have an area attached to it for
people who wanted to smoke. NOr1e of these Ordinances would affect the right of
someone to have a business that sold tobacco or cigarettes.
Cm. Oravetz clarified that none of these Ordinances would affect a business person
trying to establish a 7-11, for example, because they would not be smoking the product
in the store. To his knowledge, no establishments currently operating in Dublin allowed
smoking on the premises.
The Council agreed that they knew of no businesses in Dublin currently allowing
smoking on the premises.
Cm. Oravetz asked how this would affect medical marijuana establishments, if they were
allowed in Dublin.
City Attorney Silver advised that marijuana was defined as a controlled substance and
was r10t considered to be tobacco, as they came from different plants.
Mayor Lockhart stated that this issue was important to discuss because, if someone was
considering opening such a business in Dublin and, if this was not something that the
Council felt was beneficial or helpful to the community and it did not wish to condone or
encourage it, then it would only be fair to tell the business person up front. The issue
was urgent in that, as representatives of the community, if the Council felt that this was
harmful to our community and it did not wish to condone it or encourage it, then the
Council needed to step up and say it.
Mayor Lockhart made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1 and #lA, with whatever
modifications were recommended by the City Attorney, and start the process in motion to
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end the discussion. The issue could be dragged out through the moratorium process, but
it did not resolve the issue and it did not help someone know exactly where they stood in
the City of Dublin.
Cm. Oravetz seconded the motion.
City Attorney Silver advised that the proper motion would be to "waive the reading and
adopt the Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dublin Amending
Section 5.56.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Smoking in Public Places,
currently referred to as Ordinance #1, with a change to Section 3, so the last sentence
would read, "As a result of the harmful primary and secondary effects associated with
tobacco use and the current and immediate threat such effects pose to the public health,
safety and welfare, it is necessary to prohibit smoking in retail and wholesale tobacco
shops and private smokers' lounges and other businesses." The second part of the motion
would be to "waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Dublin Amending Section 5.56.050 of the Dublin
Municipal Code, Relating to Smoking in Public Places," which was currently labeled as
Ordinance #1A.
The Council discussed the motion and agreed that this would be the best decision for the
City of Dublin, as this was not the type of use that should be encouraged.
On motion of Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by 4/5 majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 23- 05
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING SECTION 5.56.050
OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
as modified, and waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance entitled, "An
Ordinar1ce of the City Council of the City of Dublin Amending Section 5.56.050 of the
Dublin Municipal Code, Relating to Smoking in Public Places," currently labeled #IA.
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PUBUC HEARING
SORRENTO AT DUBUN RANCH AREA F STAGE 1 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONING AND APPROVING STAGE 2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING. PA 04
8:0S p.m. 6.3 (450-30)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Planning Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the
second reading of an Ordinance that would authorize an amendment to PA 01-037
Sorrento at Dublir1 Ranch Area F Stage I Planned Development Zoning and approving
Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning. The Applicar1t, Toll Brothers, Inc., is proposing
1,111 units of medium density residential on 105 acres, 10 ir1dividual residential
neighborhoods, a 2-acre site for a neighborhood square, a 5-acre site for a neighborhood
park, a 10-acre site for an elementary school, and 2 private recreation centers. A Stage 1
Planned Development and Stage 2 Planned Development are being proposed to establish
development standards. Area F is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area
and is generally bounded by the proposed extension of Gleason Drive on the north,
Cer1tral Parkway on the south, the proposed extension of Brannigan Street on the west
and the proposed extension of Lockhart Street on the east.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by majority vote (Vm. Zika
absent), the Council waived the second reading and
ORDINANCE NO. 24 - 05
AMENDING STAGE 1 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING fOR PA 01-037
TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF UNITS IN DUBLIN RANCH AREA F
TO 1,351 UNITS AND APPROVING A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN fOR
THE PROJECT KNOWN AS SORRENTO AT DUBLIN RANCH AREA F
SOUTH OF GLEASON DRIVE (TOLL BROTHER<;, INC.) PA 04-042
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AMENDMENT TO MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. PA 00-013
8:10 p.m. 6.4 (600-60)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that
this was the second reading of an Ordinance that would amend the Master Development
Agreement for the Transit Center between the City of Dublin and Alameda County
Surplus Property Authority. The proposed amendment to the Development Agreement
would set forth the affordable housing obligations of the project in the event that 300
additional residential units are constructed within the Transit Center. The Dublin Transit
Center project area is located generally within the area of the Iron Horse Trail to the
west, Dublin Boulevard to the north, Arnold Road to the east, and 1-580 to the south.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council waived the second reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 25 -- 05
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR PA 00-013 SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY Of ALAMEDA COUNTY
FOR THE DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER
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DUBUN RANCH AREA H STAGE 2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING. PA 05-005
8:12 p.m. 6.5 (410-30)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Planning Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff RepOlt and advised that this was the
second reading of an Ordinance that would approve the Stage 2 Planned Development
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Zoning of a proposed development, as submitted by James Tong on behalf of Chang Su-O
Lin, et aI, of an 11.13 acre area with a Water Quality Pond, open space and landscaping
to comply with the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board for storm
water treatment for Dublin Ranch. Area H is located ,generally south of the proposed
extension of Dublin Boulevard and north of 1-580, generally between the proposed
extensions of Brannigan and Keegan Streets, two north-south collector streets.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council waived the second reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 26 - 05
APPROVING A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 11.1 96-ACRE
PROJECT KNOWN AS THE STORM WATER QUAUTY CONTROL BASIN WITHIN
AREA II OF DUBLIN RANCH (JAMES TONG ON BEHALF OF
CHANG SU-O UN, HONG YAO UN AND HONG LIEN UN), PA 05-005
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CITY OF DUBLIN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, PA 02-069
8:13 p.m. 6.6 (450-20)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that
this was the second readir1g of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would
update the Zoning Map. There are four categories of Map modifications being proposed
with the aim to: 1) Provide consistency with General Plan Land Use Map; 2) Correct
mapping errors; 3) Provide consistency with the 1997 Zoning Ordinance Amendmer1ts;
and 4) Properly reflect recently-approved rezonings.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the pu blic hearing.
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On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by majority vote (Vm. Zika
absent), the Council waived the second reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 27 - 05
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REFLECT ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATES
AND MINOR MAP MODIfiCATIONS, PA 02-069
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING
4-WAY STOP SIGN INSTALLATION AT GRAFrON STREET/
SADDLEBROOK PLACE/CASTLETON LANE, AND TWO CROSSING GUARDS AND
"NO PARKING" ZONES ON ANTONE WAY AND SOUTII DUBUN RANCH DRIVE
FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS SAFETY TO/FROM ELEANOR MURRAY FALLON SCHOOL
8:15p.m. 6.7 (File #590-40/570-20/600-30)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff
was seeking City Council approval to implement pedestrian safety measures along the
primary walking routes to/from the newly opened Eleanor Murray Fallon School to
ensure the safety of school children as they walk or bike to/from school. If implemented,
these pedestrian safety measures will include establishing crossing zuard supervision at
two uncontrolled crossing locations on South Dublin Ranch Drive and Antone Way, and
4-way stop sign control at the intersection of Grafton Street/Saddlebrook Place/Castleton
Lane.
Cm. Hildenbrand had heard from many residents regarding this issue and commended
the Safety Committee for its recommendation.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
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On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Cour1cil adopted
RESOLUTION NO.1 94 - 05
APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN ACCESS SAFETY MEASURES
FOR ELEANOR MURRAY FALLON SCHOOL
and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement with All
City Management Services, Inc., for the provision of additional crossing guard services
for Fiscal Year 2005-2006; and approved Budget Change in the amount of $9,857 to the
crossing Guards Operating Budzet for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
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APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE EAST BAY REGIONAL
PARK DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF PLEASANTON REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE
FEASIBILITY STIJDY OF THE ALAMO CANAL TRAIL UNDERCROSSING AT 1-580
8:33 p.m. 7.1
(600-40)
Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that the
East Bay Regional Park District, in collaboration with the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton,
was preparing an engineering study to determine the feasibility of constructing a
segment of a trail underneath the I~580 freeway that will connect the Alamo Canal Trail
in Dublin with the Pleasanton trail south of the freeway. The Cooperative Agreement
would formalize the reimbursement of funds between the three agencies.
Cm. McCormick asked when the Council would see a report of the study.
Public Works Director Morton advised that Staff would have a better idea when the
Request for Proposals process was complete. The schedule would be updated after the
COr1sultant was hired, but Staff was estimating one year.
On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 195 - 05
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APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK
DISTRICT, CITY OF DUBLIN AND CITY OF PLEASANTON REGARDING FUNDING FOR
THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF ALAMO CANAL TRAIL UNDERCROSSING AT INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY 580
and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
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8;37 p.m. 8.1 (530~10)
Assistant City Manager Joni Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that, in order
to encourage greer1 building practices in private, residential developments, the Alameda
County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) developed three sets of green building
guidelines, targeting new home construction, remodeling and multi-family development
(Alameda County Residential Green Building Guidelines). The Council would consider
adopting these Guidelines as an official City reference document. The City currently used
the information sources in discussion with Developers, but this action would solidify
those conversations.
The Cour1ciI and Staff engaged in a question and answer session regarding the use of
these documents as a reference, and Council agreed that it was a great first step and
eventually it would be easier for Developers to deal with as they come to understand its
value.
Mayor Lockhart commended Staff for beir1g proactive on this issue, even prior to when
the issue was popular.
On motion of Cm. McCormick, secar1ded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote
(Vm. Zika absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 196- 05
ADOPTING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINES (FOR
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION, HOME REMODELING AND MULTIFAMlI.Y) AS A CITY
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
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8:47p.m.
City Manager Ambrose advised that the Leadership Academy Tour would occur on
Saturday, October 8th, commencing at 9:00 a.m., and the Council was invited to attend.
The first formal Leadership Academy Class, would be held Thursday, October 13th. A
City of Dublin/City of San Ramon Liaison Committee meeting was scheduled for October
14th at 10:00 a.m. The wicklow Square Senior Housing Grand Opening would be held
October 18th at noon.
Cm. Oravetz advised that he had just learned that that the Public Utilities Commission
was having a hearing about the possible closing of PG&E payment centers in the area,
and expressed concern about the Livermore location closure.
Cm. Hildenbrand advised that this was National Walk to School Week and encouraged
everyone to walk to school. It was healthy and a good way to spare the air.
Cm. McCormick advised that the Council had attended a TÓ-Valley Council meeting last
week, which was very interesting. She and the Mayor would be attending the League of
Califomia Cities Annual Conference in San Francisco this week.
Mayor Lockhart advised that she and Public Works Director Melissa Morton went to
Murray Elementary School to attend a safety week assembly and answer questions. She
thanked Public Works Director Melissa Morton and Dublin Officer Chris Roemer for
their participation.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:54 p.m.
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