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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Draft CC 10-2-07 Min DRAFT MINUTES OF THE cITY COUNCIL OF THE cITY OF DUBLIN RE6ULAR MEETIN6 - OCTOBER 2, 2007 . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:31 p.m., regarding: I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING L1TIGA TION Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a) Name of Case: Fairfield et al. (Dublin) v. County of Alameda et al. (Dublin), Alameda County Superior Court #RG07304706 .. A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center.. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart, with Cm. Scholz absent after Closed Session. +. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. ~.............C.. ~.. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart advised that no reportable action had been taken. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 404 DRAFT mm "m ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Proclamatien Declarin!! October 5~ 2007~ California Arts Dav 7:00 p.m. 3.1 (610-50) Mayor Lockhart presented a proclamation to Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Dublin Fine Arts Foundation Commissioner, declaring October 5,2007, California Arts Day. Commissioner V onheeder-Leopold stated that the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation would be . 20 years old in January, and the partnership of the organization with the City was visible in every park and at different locations in the City. She thanked the Council for the City's participation and cooperation over the years. .......... State of the District Presentation by Superintendent of the Dublin Unified SchoolDistrict~ Stephen L. Hanke, Ed.D. 7:03 p.m. 3.2 (515-20) Stephen L. Hanke, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Dublin Unified School District and John Ledahl, School Board President, presented a summary of the vision, goals and progress of the Dublin Unified School District, focusing on how the District had grown, as the City had grown. Cm. Oravetz stated he agreed with Mr. Ledahl's comment on the great job done by Dr. Hanke since coming to the DUSD. He commented on the safety of the schools and the good work of the campus police. He asked Dr. Hanke about the progress of the DUSD's Dublin Pride Integrity in Action program. Dr. Hanke stated that DUSD was looking to expand the character education program. It was a process, not an event. It was very successful at the elementary school level at this point and the DUSD was working to enhance the success at the secondary level. It was DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 405 .., DRAFT too early to say that it was making a statistically valid differense at this particular point in time. Mayor Lockhart stated that she had attended Murray Elementary recently and was amazed at the attention level of the students. The students addressed the speakers by name and were very attentive when she walked into the classrooms to speak to the students. This could be considered anecdotal evidence of the success of the character education program. Cm. Sbranti thanked Dr. Hanke for his participation in the schools. Dr. Hanke thanked the Council for its time. .- .. Certificate of Recognition for Terrance Van Tuyl for Participation in the Waves to Wine Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour 7:24 p.m. 3.3 (610-50) Vm. Hildenbrand presented a certificate of recognition from the City of Dublin to Dougherty Elementary second grader Terrance Van Tuyl for his participation in the Waves to Wine Bike Tour benefiting research for Multiple Sclerosis. He rode 40 miles on his bicycle for this event. Vm. Hildenbrand also presented Mr. Van Tuyl with a certificate of recognition from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. .. Public Comments 7:27 p.m. 3.4 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. d&"_ ~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 406 \";')'; DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR 7:28 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.13 City Manager Richard Ambrose pulled Item 4.2 for discussion. Cm. Sbranti pulled Item 4.9 for discussion. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote (Cm. Scholz absent), the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 21, 2007 and RegularMeeting of September 4, 2007. Adopted (4.3 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 177 - 07 ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING REGULATORY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR CENTRAL PARKWAY AND BRANNIGAN STREET, AND PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR TRACT 7641, SORRENTO AT DUBLIN RANCH (WEST) and RESOLUTION NO. 178 - 07 APPROVING PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR GRAFTON STREET, CENTRAL PARKWAY TO GLEASON DRIVE Adopted (4.4 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 179 - 07 ACCEPTING PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 8275 AND APPROVING REGULATORY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR CAMPBELL LANE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 407 ':ti< DRAFT Adopted (4.5 600-30) , RESOLUTION NO. 180 - 07 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAINT PATRICK WAY and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. Approved (4.6 600-35) a budget change in the amount of $17,234; and accepted the improvements under Contract No. 07-05, 2006-2007 Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program and Curb Ramp Installation, and authorized the release of retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; Adopted (4.7 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 181 - 07 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 07-11, CIVIC CENTER ROOF MAINTENANCE TO AMERICAN SERVICES CO. and approved a budget change in the amount of$2,785. Awarded (4.8 930-30) bid to Golden Valley Nursery, as the lowest responsive bidder, and authorized City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of$17,955; Adopted (4.10 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 182 - 07 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ZAHN GROUP, INC., FOR THE BUILDING MANAGEMENT STUDY DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 408 k' DRAFT Adopted (4.11 670-20/600-30) , RESOLUTION NO. 183 - 07 APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CLAIRE SILVA, TRUSTEE OF THE SILVA FAMILY TRUST, AND ELVERA BRAGG, TRUSTEE OF THE BRAGG FAMILY TRUST and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements. Approved (4.12 200-10) the renewal of fee waiver for the use of the Civic Center for monthly meetings and the use of the Senior Center Ballroom for the Annual Spring Rose Show in exchange for caretaking services of the City's rose garden at Emerald Glen Park, and granted Staff the authority to renew; Approved (4.13 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,553,319.19. City Manager Ambrose pulled Item 4.2 (600-60), Development Agreement for Sorrento East at Dublin Ranch (Dublin Ranch Area F East) Between the City of Dublin and "SR Structured Lot Options I, LLC" Submitted by Toll Brothers Inc,. for Approximately 71.227 Acres, P A 04-042, for discussion. Planning Consultant Mike Porto stated this item had been pulled to inform the Council of a name change of one of the involved parties, Regent Land Investment LLC, on the first reading of the Ordinance, to SR Structured Lot Options 1, LLC, for this second reading. On motion by Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote (Cm. Scholz absent), the Council adopted (4.2 600-60) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 409 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 20 - 07 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 04-042 SORRENTO EAST AT DUBLIN RANCH (DUBLIN RANCH AREA F EAST) BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND REGENT LAND INVESTMENT LLC Cm. Sbranti pulled Item 4.9, Universal Design Ordinance (660-60/440-20), for discussion to continue the item to the November 6, 2007 City Council meeting because the vote tonight would most likely have been two Councilmembers for the adoption of the Ordinance and two Councilmembers against, with Cm. Scholz absent. Cm. Oravetz stated that for the good of the order, and in the spirit of teamwork, he would change his vote to yes to move the item through. On motion by Cm. Sb ran ti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by a majority vote, Vm. Hildenbrand opposed (Cm. Scholz absent), the Council adopted (4.9 660-60/440-20) ORDINANCE NO. 21 - 07 ADDING CHAPTER 7.90 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNIVERSAL DESIGN 4.........'>,L ..... '4iY WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None .. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 410 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Emerald Place Retail Center - CEQA Addendum, Planned Development Rezone, and Stage 1 Development Plan for a 305,000 Square Foot Retail Shopping Center on Approximately 27.55 Acres in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area (PA 07-019) (Formerlv the Site for the Hacienda Lifestyle Center and Ikea) 7:30 p.m. 6.1 (450-30/400-20) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that the proposed project consisted of a Stage 1 Planned Development Rezoning application to allow a 305,000 square foot retail shopping center on approximately 27.55 acres in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. Mayor Lockhart commented that after reading the Planning Commission meeting minutes, the Commission had been very thorough in their discussion about the definition of conceptual and it was evident they were planning t.o stay quite involved in the next phase. Jim Wright, Senior Vice President, Blake Hunt Ventures, stated he was available for any questions and to reiterate their pledge to the Planning Commission to work very closely with them over the coming months to develop a fully integrated Stage It submittal. He also acknowledged Staff s efforts in working with them. They had been meeting with Staff weekly and it had smoothed the process and ultimately created a plan that the Planning Commission and the City Council would hopefully endorse. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing: Cm. Sbranti stated he liked the orientation of the project towards the Village Green. He was confident details would be handled through Staff and the Planning Commission. On motion of Cm Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote (Cm. Scholz absent), the Council adopted DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 411 DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 184 - 07 APPROVING A CEQA ADDENDUM TO BOTH THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE EASTERN DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN (CERTIFIED 5/10/1993) AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE IKEA PROJECT (CERTIFIED 3/16/2004) and waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone Property to the PD - Planned Development Zoning District and Approving a Related Stage 1 Development Plan for.the Emerald Place Retail Center Project (PA 07- 019). .. UNFINISHED BUSINESS National Lea!!ue of Cities Votin!! Dele!!ate Appointment 7:41 p.m. 7.1 (140-30) Assistant City Manager Joni Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider confirming the Mayor's appointment of the voting delegate for the upcoming National League of Cities Annual Conference. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote (Cm. Scholz absent), the City Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Cm. Kate Ann Scholz as the City's voting delegate and Vm. Kasie Hildenbrand as alternate for the National League of Cities Annual Conference in November 2007, and directed Staff to notify the organization of these appointments. .. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 412 DRAFT Parks and Community Services Needs Assessment Survey 7:43 p.m. 7.2 (600-30) Parks and Community Services Manager Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report and advised that the City was conducting an in-depth community needs assessment and opinion survey of Parks and Community Services Department programs, services and facilities. A mail-in survey had been developed that would be distributed to 3,000 households in October. The Council would review the draft survey and provide input. Mr. Tom Miller, President of National Research Center, provided background on the National Research Center, the methods that would be used to gather resident information, and an overview of the proposed question areas on the survey. Those areas were resident perspectives on quality of life and services and facilities, their priorities for the budget, information sources about parks, recreation and cultural activities, their preferences for future amenities, and their preference for the characteristics of the amenities they would like to see, previous participation and use levels in various activities, and the kinds of things that might inhibit them from participating in the variety of programs the City had to offer, and broad questions about demographics. Cm. Sbranti asked with a goal of 1,000 responses, what Mr. Miller would consider to be the number of ballots needed to make it a valid survey. Mr. Miller stated that it was up to the Council to decide how many ballots would be acceptable; what was the maximum level of uncertainty that they were willing to accept to say these data were reliable enough. One thousand responses would give you a margin of error of about three percentage points. The firm had worked with Staff to let citizens know that the survey was coming. Cm. Sbrahti asked if there were any common themes in the initial stakeholder interviews. Mr. Miller stated that respondents thought that the focus should be broadened from just the seniors, to focus on teens; to pay attention to aquatics and gymnasium needs; there was not enough awareness of arts and cultural opportunities. There was not a consensus on whether there was a need for a large performing arts center, but a smaller center might be acceptable. When it came to comparing Dublin's services and programs to other providers, arts and culture was. an area that folks thought was an opportunity for DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 413 DRAFT enhancement. There was a question on how to bring in the hard to reach; maybe work with churches, ethnic grocery stores, clubs, and employers. Vm. Hildenbrand asked if out of the 3,000 surveys to be distributed, would they go out equally among the community. There might be a larger response from one area of the City than another and the responses might not address the needs of the whole community. Mr. Miller stated the survey would be sent to the 3,000 households based on what they call a skip factor, which meant to count off so every "nth" household would receive a survey. They would also look at the demographic mix of responses. Vm. Hildenbrand stated that there may be households that did not speak English. How would that issue be addressed? Mr. Miller stated that a notice in each of two or three languages, would go out with the survey encouraging participation in their primary language. Cm. Oravetz asked how this survey would be distinguished as non-junk mail. Mr. Miller stated this would be a problem. They would have multiple contacts and offer it in a language that the person would understand. They would do what they could to encourage people to participate. They had discussed a campaign to let residents know they could be chosen for the survey, mail it in a colorful envelope with the City's logo and return address. Response rate by mail was two times what it was by phone. Mayor Lockhart asked what was the importance of identifying respondents by race. Mr. Miller stated that they had census information regarding race and it would serve to compare the results of the survey and identify whether or not they had too few people of color as respondents. They would weight the data to give those respondents in those categories, the proper volume of voice that would reflect what it should be in the community. Mayor Lockhart asked if there would be a follow-up if someone did not respond. Mr. Miller stated if someone did not respond, there would be three contacts and then a reminder phone call. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 414 DRAFT Cm. Sbranti asked how long it would take to do the survey. Mr. Miller stated it would take approximately 15 minutes. Cm. Sbranti commented that the City had recent success with gathering data through the City's website. Had they given thought to collecting data on-line. Mr. Miller stated that Staff had also brought up that issue and if the Council felt it was a viable option, they would look at it. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote (Cm. Scholz absent), the City Council received the report and directed Staff to begin distribution of the survey. .qmm .. NEW BUSINESS Initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study for 14 Acres at the Southwest Corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard, also known as Site 16A 8:04 p.m. 8.1 (420-30/410-55) Community Development Director J eri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that this was a request for initiation, of a General Plan Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study for 14 acres at the Southwest Corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. Cm. Oravetz asked if the developer could build a hotel on property with a campus/office designation. Community Development Director Ram answered yes. Cm. Oravetz stated he if the developer built a hotel on the corner of Hacienda and Dublin Boulevard, there was already a hotel there right now. He did not see how it would change DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 415 DRAFT the look of Dublin Boulevard. There would just be hotels on both sides. If they did split this property, what would the cost break be if they did a retail center and campus/office versus all campus/office. Had she made her decision on recommending denying the request based on dollars or just aesthetics? What was the difference in sales tax? Community Development Director Ram stated it was not a dollars and cents recommendation. It was a combination of factors. The Specific Plan tried to achieve a community with a balance of a land uses. It was a diversified tax base. There was an ability of business-to-business sales that you could get in a campus/office environment that you could not necessarily get in a retail environment. There was a need for diversification in the City to keep it healthy. City Manager Ambrose stated that when you looked at the City's sales tax base, the City was primarily a brick and mortar main street retail, heavily loaded to autos. The City was one of the lowest sales tax generators in business-to-business sales in Alameda County. The City was missing that element. There was still a lot of area in the City that was identified for retail as part of the existing plan. As the City changed campus/office designation, it was losing the opportunity to bring in higher paying jobs. Retail typically had lower wages for employees and needed more affordable housing or required the employees to be on the roads more. As you looked at this in its totality, it was not just this project, but the incremental shift that had thus far occurred. The Staffs professional belief was that the City's Plan had started to get out of balance because the City was losing the opportunity to have more high paying jobs by giving up more and more campus/office space. Diversification was a proven principal. Diversified tax bases helped you whether economic cycles albeit down markets. You wanted a balance; a good mix. The City was very light in business-to-business sales at this point in time. Pat Cashman, Director of the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority, stated that they were asking for flexibility on the subject land, also known as Site 16A. He stated that he had been approached by people in the City asking that they have the discussion on whether Site 16A was appropriate in the General Plan for retail or a mix of retail. They were there because the developers, Rowland Development Corporation had proposed a project that could not proceed without General Plan consideration. Staffs analysis and conclusion that the City was losing a lot of offices was well stated. There had not been much office development anywhere in the Tri-Valley over the term of Dublin's Specific Plan. Indeed, the 2 million square feet that the County had built on their property was the majority of the office development in the Tri-Valley in the last ten years. There was DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING' October 2, 2007 PAGE 416 DRAFT potential for 2.5 million more square feet and the County would achieve it. They had adhered to the City's Specific Plan very carefully. They did believe this site did deserve consideration for commercial/retail use. They had explored hotels with the City, but there was not enough money between the County and the City to make it work. But Rowland 'Development had been patient in waiting to make their presentation to the Council regarding their project. Underscoring the County's commitment to office development, there was finally some glimmer of an office market. Two or three people had approached him with interest in the County's land. They were preparing to issue an RFP for the site north of this site, Site 15A, which was 11.5 acres that could support up to .5 million acres of office as well. They were going to address that market also. When Rowland approached the County, it was not competing with anything anyone else was doing. It was unique and regional. Sean Kim, Chief Operating Officer of Rowland Development Corporation, presented the project concept to the Council. The presentation included maps and 3-D drawings that detailed the layout and the four concepts included in the project, origami, water, family activities, and a convention center. City Manager Ambrose asked Mr. Kim for clarification on the number of seating for the convention center. Mr. Kim stated the architect estimated a seating of 500 for the convention center. George Zika, Dublin resident, stated it was a very beautiful project but the City had converted a lot of tax revenue property to non-tax producing. Residential property taxes did not pay for all the services that the City residents wanted or had come to expect. Property values did not always increase and therefore, property taxes did not always increase. To make up for the residential property tax shortfall, the City charged fees for services, received retail sales tax, and received sales tax and property taxes from office buildings. They produced more revenue than it cost to service them. , If the City continued to convert Office space to retail and residential, there would come a time when the City Council will have to increase fees and reduce services because there would not be enough tax revenues to pay for the services the citizens needed and had grown to expect. The City had converted a lot of office building property to retaiL When the City Council planned the eastern expansion, the Council made a promise- that it would not cost the existing citizens anything. In lieu of this request, the City could do a fiscal study of what impact these changes would have on the City over the next 25 years. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 417 DRAFT Ramoncito Firmeza, Dublin resident, stated he was opposed to the project because of a recent federal court ruling to reduce Delta pumping capacity by 30%. Zone 7 utilized 80% Delta water and 20% ground water. This reduction of pumping and recent dry winter seasons would lead to increased water rates. The City needed to be active during this water crisis. The residents of Dublin needed to be educated. Bill Schaub, Planning Commissioner Chair and Dublin resident, stated that culturally specific projects were good and added balance to the community. But the City should not lose the office/campus land. There was nothing left to make up this lost campus/office property. The City needed to think hard about compromising the City's General Plan. Cm. Sbranti stated he agreed with the Staff Report wholeheartedly. The City needed to maintain the vision of the area. The City had to draw a line somewhere and this was a good place for that line. If the City continued to convert land designations, it would run into long term problems. The Council needed to go along with Staff recommendation to deny the request. Vm. Hildenbrand stated. that she agreed with Cm. Sbranti's comments. She was concerned about the enormous regional draw it would bring and the traffic, especially on already very busy weekends. The one thing that brought out the City's residents in opposition of a project was the possibility of more traffic. Another concern was also the balance of jobs and housing. If the City added more jobs in the community that required more affordable housing, the City would have to build it. The balance needed to be maintained. The City was committed to building a community that was vibrant, diverse and offers a unique opportunity where it was appropriate. But also offered a variety of opportunities and that was housing, retail, commercial and recreation. Mr. Zika's suggestion of completing a study on the fiscal impacts of changing our General Plan was interesting. em. Oravetz stated he agreed that it was a nice project. He. askeq Cm. Sbranti and Vm. Hildenbrand what they would say if Mr. Cashman had first approached with Site 15A full of campus/office and the jobs that would create, and later Mr. Kim came back with his Site 16A proposed project. Would they reconsider approving the request? DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 418 DRAFT Cm. Sbranti stated that he would not approve it. The City had been flexible. They had converted two sites, one into residential, the other to retail. There was too much compromising. This is where he would draw the line. V m. Hildenbrand stated that it was almost too bad they did not come before lKEA when the Council was looking at a change. Would this project bring in as much tax base as lKEA. No. The County would sell Site 16A and get a tax sharing credit. The County would make a lot of money off of this project. The City's tax base had remained flat. To add in another retail center would not increase the tax base, to in turn increase the opportunities to provide services to the community. Cm. Oravetz stated he was against this project. He would like to see campus/office at Site 15A. If there were a few more campus/office developments, then he might like to revisit this retail. Mayor Lockhart stated she wanted to discuss balance. Mr. Firmeza should contact Dublin San Ramon Services District to express his water shortage concerns. Balance of jobs and housing was critical in the community. It was a great project, b~t the timing was not good right now. She had spoken with the CEO of Sybase and they were asking where were the other businesses. She was not willing to give up on office/campus on these sites at this point. The City had a commitment to a few big ~arcels of retail that were needed in the community to keep citizens shopping in our town. Splitting this land into to seven acre parcels was not a good idea for the City to do right now. Until a plan came forward for the 14 acres with a balance of retail and office/campus, she was not willing to do a General Plan amendment. Vm. Hildenbrand asked Mayor Lockhart if the developer came back with a plan for the 14 acres that included office campus, would she approve it. Mayor Lockhart stated that she did not know because she did not know what they would come back with. Without office/campus on this site, she was not willing to look at it. Cm. Sbranti stated that office development was coming back. The City was well positioned at the intersection of 1-580/680 for office development because the City would have the land and the zoning. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 419 DRAFT Mayor Lockhart stated perhaps this project might work on a parcel that was already zoned for retail. Maybe the Council was saying no to the location, not the project. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote (Cm. Scholz absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 185 - 07 DENYING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS SITE 16A + OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 9:13 p.m. . City Manager Ambrose reminded the Council of the ABAG General Assembly meeting on Monday, October 26. Staff was working on a draft agenda for the City of DublinlDublin Unified School District (DUSD) Liaison Committee meeting, which would be provided to the Councilmembers on the Committee for input. There would be a Special Council meeting on October 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. Cm. Oravetz stated he attended the LA VT A meeting on October 1, at which they discussed the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus stops. He also attended the Tri Valley Council meeting. Cm. Sbranti stated he attended the Tri-Valley Mayors Summit hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce as well as the Tri-Valley Chambers. Mayor Lockhart had done a good job representing the City. Not all cities worked well together, but the Tri-Valley's five Mayors and Councils worked well together. The Chamber of Commerce would be hosting a mixer for the DUSD teachers and staff on October 5, 7:30 a.m., at Dublin High School Cafeteria. The High School had a great Homecoming celebration. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 420 DRAFT Vm. Hildenbrand thanked Cm. Sbranti for inviting all the schools to participate in the Homecoming celebration. She attended the Tri-Valley CounCil meeting with lively conversation regarding ABAG's housing numbers. She also attended the ABAG LG&O meeting. Mayor Lockhart thanked the Council for lively dialogue and Staff for their support. She had attended the LA VTA meeting and the Tri-Valley Council Meeting. + ADJOURNMENT. 10.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 18 p.m. in honor of our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, Deputy City Clerk. Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk ""'~ 1-:. ... -- \;_.~ ii~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2007 PAGE 421