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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2007 Adopted CC Min MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING - December 18~ 2007 CLOSED SESSION- None .. A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7 :00 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. .. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. . ADD ITEM TO AGENDA: The following statement was made by City Manager Richard Ambrose: This morning at approximately 5:30 afire occurred in the Civic Center, which was after the posting of the agenda. Staff surveyed the fire and water damage, and determined that immediate repairs are imperative and necessary to protect the safety of the public and DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 513 Staff using the Civic Center and to restore the affected areas of the building to full operation. Staff does not believe the City Council should wait until the next regularly scheduled council meeting of January 15 because that could result in a several week delay in restoring the building to a fully functioning environment. Motion by Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and approved by unanimous vote, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (b)(1) that there is a need to discuss an agenda item to consider declaring an emergency pursuant to public contract code section 20168, waiving competitive bidding requirements and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for fire and water remediation of the Civic Center, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; that the need to take such action came to the attention of the City after tonight's agenda was posted; that it is necessary to consider this item in order to restore the Civic Center to its fully functioning state; and that this item be added to the agenda(ltem #3A) pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 7:15 p.m. (3.A - Added to the Agenda) (530-10) Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert reported on the Civic Center fire, including the request for a 2nd alarm to minimize damage to City property and documents, and stated the majority of damage was water damage rather than smoke or fire. Fire Marshal Bonnie Terra reported on the fire investigation and confirmed the fire was the result of a halogen light bulb, located directly over a planter box, exploding and igniting material in the planter box. Cm. Oravetz asked about the location and checking other halogen lights located in City Hall. Public Works Director Melissa Morton responded that combustible material is being removed from all planter boxes and replaced with pea gravel and that Staff is investigating replacement of halogen light bulbs with florescent. City Manager Ambrose spoke on the amount of damage, process of remediation and closure of the Civic Center to the public, with the exception of telephones and e-mail, and DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 514 stated offices will continue to be closed at least until Thursday. He asked if Councilmembers could make their offices available to City Staff for the next couple of days. In conclusion he thanked Fire and Police Personnel for containing a lot of the damage and noted calls received from neighboring cities and school superintendent offering assistance. Councilmembers spoke in support of making their offices available to City Staff. Mayor Lockhart thanked the Fire and Police Department for their professional manner, flexibility and working together. She also commented on offers of assistance received from other entities. Public Works Director Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that remediation was started immediately at the estimated cost of $50,000. She stated there will be additional costs for property restoration which are unknown at this time and since there are insufficient funds available in the Building Maintenance budget, a budget change is necessary. Cm. Sbranti spoke on the circumstances of the fire. City Manager Ambrose stated the $50,000 estimate does not include all costs and Staff will report back when final costs are determined. Motion by Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the budget change and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 224-07 APPROVING FINDING OF EMERGENCY ALLOWING WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER Council consensus for Staff to report back with an update at the January 15th City Council Meeting. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 515 INTRODUCED NEW EMPLOYEES 7:25 p.m. 3.1 (700-10) New employees Roberta Dikeman, Network Systems Coordinator and Rachel Fishier, Parks and Community Services Office Assistant II were introduced and welcomed by the Mayor and Council. . Citv Councilmember Pride Week Committee Appointments 7:27 p.m. 3.2 (150-80) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and requested the City Council appoint two of its members to the 2008 Dublin Pride Week Committee for a limited term beginning January 2008 and ending December 2008. The Dublin Pride Week Committee plans and prepares an annual event, which seeks to engage individuals and/or groups in action based activities to help improve the community. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Mayor Lockhart and by unanimous vote, the Council designated the appointment of Cm. Sbranti and Cm. Scholz to serve on the Dublin Pride Week Committee for the limited term of January 2008 through December 2008. . National League of Cities (NLC) Delegate Appointment for Upcoming March 2008 Federal Le2:islative Update 7:30 p.m. 3.3 (140-30) Mayor Lockhart clarified the circumstances of nominating herself as the delegate to attend the National League of Cities March 2008 Federal Legislative Update in Washington D.C., to provide the opportunity to meet with members of the Homeland Security Group to help expedite funds for the East Bay Regional Communication System. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 516 Councilmembers spoke in support of Mayor Lockhart's appointment as the delegate for the National League of Cities March 2008 Federal Legislative Update in Washington D.C., and Cm. Sbranti recommended future appointments be rotated among members of the City Council. On motion ofVm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed Mayor Lockhart's appointment as the delegate for the National League of Cities March 2008 Federal Legislative Update in Washington, directed Staff to notify the organization of this appointment, and directed Staff to return for Council consideration the appointment of a voting delegate for the NLC 2008 Fall Annual Conference in August/September 2008. . Selection of Vice Mavor 7:31 p.m.3.4 (610-20) Mayor Lockhart thanked Vm. Hildenbrand for her service to the community during her term as Vice Mayor and spoke on the City Council's policy to select in December of each year, a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. She nominated Cm. Sbranti to hold the Vice Mayor position for the next year and clarified that in the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would assume the responsibilities of the Mayor. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed Mayor Lockhart's nomination of Cm. Sbranti to serve as Vice Mayor for a period on one year. . Public Comments 7:35 p.m. 3.5 - None .. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 517 CONSENT CALENDAR 7:35 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.12 On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Scholz, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 6, 2007, Minutes of Special Meeting of November 7, 2007, and Minutes of November 20,2007 Regular Meeting; Adopted (4.2 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 217-07 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 07-10, VILLAGE PARKWAY SOUNDWALL PAINTING TO ARMSTRONG PAINTING, INC. Adopted (4.3 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 218-07 APPROVING THE SELECTION OF MUNIFINANCIAL, INC. TO UPDATE EASTERN DUBLIN FISCAL ANALYSIS Approved (4.4 360-60) City Staff serving as Officers and Staff on an interim basis for Schaefer Ranch and Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts (DGAH); Adopted (4.5 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 219-07 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RDC ARCHITECTS FOR CIVIC CENTER REMODEL DESIGN SERVICES and approved the Budget Change; DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 518 Adopted (4.6 430-20) RESOLUTION NO. 220-07 APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE FORM RESALE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT AND OPTION TO PURCHASE and authorized the City Manager to make non-material changes to the Resale Restriction Agreement; Adopted (4.7 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 221-07 APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO LAND LEASE BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement; Adopted (4.8 620-20/600-60) ORDINANCE NO. 26-07 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE A 67.8 ACRE AREA KNOWN AS FALLON CROSSING TO PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A RELATED STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN PA 04-016, APN 985-0002-001 Adopted (4.9 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 222-07 APPROVING A PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TO EDEN HOUSING, INC. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 519 and authorized the City Manager to sign the Predevelopment Loan Agreement and the Assignment Agreement on behalf of the City of Dublin; Accepted (4.10 540-80) Staff Report - ZOLL E Series Heart Monitor Lease-Purchase; Authorized (4.11 600-35) solicitation of bids for Contract 07-13, I-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvement project; Approved (4.12 600-30) the Warrant Register dated December 18,2007 in the amount of $7,433,771.42. . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None .. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Shannon Communitv Center - Public Art 7:35 p.m. 7.1 (900-60) Heritage and Cultural Art Supervisor John Hartnett presented the Staff Report and requested the City Council consider the Art Selection Committee recommendations, as follows: · Mosaic tile artwork at the outdoor fountain and bridge by Margarita Soyfertis · Monumental bas relief on the lobby wall by Colin Lambert and Peter Adams · Two murals on the indoor tower wall and outdoor preschool courtyard wall by Tricia George (formerly Sheridan) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 520 In conclusion, he presented background information on each of the artists and advised that the agreements will be brought before the City Council at a subsequent meeting for adoption. City Council questions and comments included: · Cm. Oravetz requested information on the potential harm to the mosaic design featuring two swans installed at the bottom of the fountain if children played in the fountain. · Cm. Scholz asked if the fountain would be a safety issue. · Cm. Hildenbrand followed up with recommendation to post "no wading" signage, requested information on the wood art furniture proposed for the Lobby Area and asked how long the murals exposed to the elements are expected to last without touchup. · Vm. Sbranti requested information on the Art Selection Committee criteria to determine the finalist. Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor Hartnett clarified the selection criteria and process, responded on the durability of the mosaics to be used in the fountain, stating they will be cast into cement or stone surfaces and remain flat for safety. He also stated Staff believes there will be enough money in the project budget to accomplish the wood art furniture for the Lobby Area at a later date and that the murals are expected to last 20 plus years. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the Public Art for Shannon Community Center, as recommended by the Art Selection Committee, and directed Staff to finalize agreement(s) with the artists and bring them back at a subsequent meeting for adoption. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 521 NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Amendments to the Citv of Dublin Smokin2: Pollution Control Ordinance 7:50 p.m. 8.1 (560-90) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that at the City Council meeting of September 18, 2007, Cm. Hildenbrand requested that the City Council consider amendments to the City's Smoking Pollution Control chapter of the Dublin Municipal Code. He stated there are seven areas of interest for consideration as parts of these changes, which include an increase in the reasonable distance clause, the licensing of tobacco sales, creation of smoke-free multi-family units, creation of smoke- free City sponsored events, prohibition of smoking in common outdoor areas, prohibition of smoking in licensed care centers, and the prohibition of smoking in parks, citing current City Code, State Law and provisions of the Vice Mayor's proposal for each recommendation. Cm. Hildenbrand requested the proposed changes be discussed individually. Mayor Lockhart concurred and stated that Council will hear from the public on the parts they would like to comment on first. Executive Director Timothy May, Rental Housing Owners Assn., spoke on expectation of privacy in your own home and concerns regarding the smoke free multi-family unit proposal. He requested discussion and clarification of the roles of property owners, residents, and the City regarding enforcement. He also spoke in opposition to the proposed fourteen month phase in provision and recommended that renters that smoke be allowed to stay in their homes by grandfathering them in until they move. Carl Aaron, Dublin resident congratulated Council and Staff for law enforcement response for public information and spoke in opposition to limiting smoking inside private residences and unreasonable smoking in outside public areas. He also requested clarification of the Written Communication category on the agenda. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 522 City Manager Richard Ambrose responded it is written communication asking to have an item placed on an agenda. Mary Jo Stanley, Dublin resident, spoke in opposition to smoking in multi-family units and in support of the proposed smoke free provision, stating she recently moved to a Senior Citizen Complex, has health issues, and is adversely affected by the smokers living in the unit on the second floor below her unit. She asked for the City's assistance, stating the Apartment Manager's response is that they have the right to smoke in their residence and there is nothing she can do about it. Mayor Lockhart responded there are steps you can follow and requested Staff provide her with a copy of the City of Dublin Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance. Serena Chen, American Lung Association of California, spoke on concerns of second hand smoke and in opposition to smoking in multi-family units. Ralph Morales, American Lung Association of California, spoke about second hand smoke concerns and in support of what is best for the community. Bruce Fiedler, public speaker, spoke in support of the proposals brought forward by Cm. Hildenbrand and recommended that 100% of units in new and existing multi-family rental residences be designated as smoke-free. City Council Discussion: Reasonable Distance Increase Cm. Hildenbrand proposed increasing the City's reasonable distance footage to meet the State's standard of20 feet. Cm. Oravetz asked if the City had received any complaints and recommended signage. Administrative Analyst Bradley responded no complaints had been received during the past year and clarified the State standard is 20 feet and requires signage. Councilmembers spoke in support of reasonable distance defined as 20 feet. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 523 City Manager Ambrose requested clarification. Council responded the 20 feet standard applies to all buildings, public and private, and by consensus approved amending the reasonable distance, defined as 15 feet in the current Ordinance, to 20 feet. Tobacco Retailer Licensin2: Cm. Hildenbrand spoke on current police enforcement funded by grant funding through the Sheriffs Office scheduled to continue through 2009. She recommended the Tobacco Retailer Licensing provision be revisited when the grant expires. Cm. Oravetz commented on teenage smoking trends and the increase of smoking by teenage girls. Vm. Sbranti spoke in support of the success of police operations to perform two compliance checks each year at City tobacco retailers, ensuring that they are not selling tobacco products to minors. Council consensus to direct staff to report back in 2009. Smoke Free Multi-familv Units Cm. Hildenbrand spoke on the proposal to require that 50% of units in new and existing multi- family rental residences be designated as smoke-free, and recommended continued dialogue regarding units that are already extant to be phased in as smoke-free over a defined period, or until the legal occupant vacates the unit, whichever is first. She also spoke on the proposal to require that apartment complexes disclose to prospective tenants the number and location of any smoke-free units within a complex, location of any smoking areas, and any procedures for addressing smoking-related complaints. Mayor Lockhart recommended a committee of stakeholders, including an ad hoc committee of Council, be formed to meet and reach a common goal of all residents in the community . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 524 Cm. Oravetz spoke in opposition to the proposed 50% and fourteen month phase in period, but in support of moving the proposal to a stakeholders and Council ad hoc committee. Vm. Sbranti spoke on the importance of logistics and enforcement of an ordinance and in support of referring the proposal to a stakeholders and ad hoc committee of Councilmembers. Cm. Scholz spoke in support of moving the issue to a stakeholder and Council ad hoc committee. Council consensus to form a committee of stakeholders, including an ad hoc committee of Councilmembers, to meet and determine the language and logistics of the provision and draft an ordinance. Smoke Free Citv Sponsored Events Cm. Hildenbrand presented the proposal to prohibit any City events from having a sponsor that is affiliated with tobacco companies and tobacco related entities and to prohibit smoking at City event locations, with the exception of designated smoking areas. Councilmembers spoke in support of the proposal. Council consensus to approve the proposal. Common Outdoor Areas Administrative Analyst Bradley clarified this prOVISIOn also applies to multi-family dwellings. Council consensus to refer this provision to the stakeholders committee with the Smoke Free Multi-family Units provision. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 525 Licensed Care Centers Cm. Hildenbrand presented the proposal to prohibit smoking 24 hours a day and 7 days a week within businesses that provide care services such as childcare, adult-care and healthcare activities. Cm. Oravetz questioned enforcement. City Manager Ambrose responded Staff and City Attorney will research enforcement alternatives and report back. Councilmembers discussed enforcement, examples of other communities, and commitment to operate businesses. Council consensus to direct Staff to report back. Smoke Free Parks Cm. Hildenbrand spoke in support of prohibiting smoking within the City Parks. Cm. Oravetz spoke in opposition. Vm. Sbranti spoke in support of a provision modeled after the City of Livermore that prohibits smoking within 100' of buildings, trails and recreation areas. Cm. Scholz, Cm. Oravetz and Mayor Lockhart spoke in support of the prohibition of smoking within 100' of buildings, trails and recreation areas. Cm. Hildenbrand indicated she prefers a complete ban but will agree with the 100' provision, and recommended signage. City Manager Ambrose recommended Staff review the Livermore ordinance for definitions as it will apply to our parks, and report back with analysis to clarify definitions, specifically recreation areas and trails, to include signage and associated costs. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 526 Administrative Analyst Bradley recapped Council direction, as follows: · Reasonable Distance Increase - Approved 20 feet standard. · Tobacco Retailer Licensing - Staff to report back in 2009. · Smoke Free Multi-family Units - Referred to Stakeholder Committee. · Smoke Free City Sponsored Events - Approved proposal to prohibit any City events from having a sponsor that is affiliated with tobacco companies and tobacco related entities and prohibiting smoking at City event locations, with the exception of within designated areas. · Common Outdoor Areas - Referred to Stakeholder Committee. · Licensed Care Centers - Referred to Focus Group. · Smoke Free Parks - Reached consensus to approve prohibition of smoking within 100 feet of buildings, trails and recreations areas with direction to Staff and the City Attorney to review the City of Livermore Ordinance for definitions as it will apply to our parks, and report back with analysis to clarify definitions, specifically recreation areas and trails, to include signage and associated costs. City Manager Ambrose indicated Staff will also report back with the process for forming the Stakeholder Committee and Focus Group. Cm. Hildenbrand requested the process be modeled after the prevIOUS formation of Stakeholder Committee( s). Cm. Oravetz requested the Stakeholder Committee and Focus Group include smokers as well as non-smokers. . Recess - 9:00 Reconvene - 9:08 2008 St. Patrick's Day Poster Artwork 9:08 8.2 (900-50) Recreation Coordinator Lorri Polon presented the Staff Report and poster options and recommended approval of the preferred Option E that has been prepared by Staff based on the Parks and Community Services Commission input. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 527 Vm. Sbranti spoke in support of the preferred Option E, with suggestion to add "parade hosted by the Lions Club" and "pancake breakfast hosted by Alameda Fire Department". Councilmembers and Mayor Lockhart spoke in support of preferred Option E and in agreement with Vm. Sbranti's suggestion. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council selected preferred artwork option E, with the addition of "parade hosted by the Lions Club" and "pancake breakfast hosted by Alameda Fire Department". . St. Patrick's Day 2008 - Parade Route 9: 15 p.m. 8.3 (950-40) Recreation Coordinator Lorri Polon presented the Staff Report and outlined details of two potential parade routes for the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Festival. She clarified the details of Option A, (former route) and Option B, (current route) including pros and cons, and recommended Option A, as preferred by the Parks and Community Services, Lion's Club, Police, Fire, and the City's Traffic Committee. In conclusion, she requested Council to determine if shuttles from parade to festival should be offered if the preferred Option A is selected. Councilmembers and Mayor Lockhart discussed options, including but not limited to pros and cons of the parade route, traffic concerns, required street closures, location of entrance to Festival, location and access to pancake breakfast, and festival attendance on Saturday. On motion of Cm. Schulz, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council selected the preferred parade route Option A and determined not to provide shuttles. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2007 PAGE 528 Request to Initiate a General Plan Amendment and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to Modify the Existing Land Use Designation at 6407 Tassajara Road~ Commonly Referred to as the Nielsen Propertv (APN 985-0002-009-02) 9:30 p.m. 8.4 (420-30/410-55) Cm. Hildenbrand recused herself due to her Homeowner Association's interest in the property adjacent to the Nielsen Property and left the dais. She clarified the City Attorney's opinion that due to the fact that this is a personal interest that she can listen to the discussion on this item with other members of the public and can speak as a member of the general public. Senior Planner Erica Fraser presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider the initiation of a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment for 6407 Tassajara Road to amend the land use designation of the site to increase the density of the site from Rural Residential/Agriculture to Single Family Residential which permits 0.9-6.0 dwelling units per acre. She stated the applicant is requesting the City allow a study of up to 43 detached units to allow some flexibility. She commented on previous Council discussions for Neighborhood Commercial uses on the site and that the Applicant has determined that designating a portion of the site for Neighborhood Commercial uses would not be feasible, and if Council determined Neighborhood Commercial is appropriate for the site, Staff will study the feasibility of including the use. She concluded her presentation with Council options. Vm. Sbranti asked how many units north of this project site are projected for build out. Cm. Oravetz asked about County building projections adjacent to the project site. Staff responded over 1,000 units are projected north of the project site and the County adjacent to the project site is currently Rural Agriculture designation with no projected projects. Applicant Robert Nielsen, spoke on the request to authorize the initiation of a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment study to consider a modification to the existing land use designation of his property to allow a residential development to be constructed on the site. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 529 Mark McClellan, MacKay & Somps, spoke on an analysis of information regarding neighborhood commercial on the site and the determination that commercial use at this site is not viable. He requested residential development and referred to Colliers International letter finding that the site does not warrant consideration as a retail site. Gary Schearer, Architect, spoke in support of the proposed residential development. Kasie Hildenbrand, as a resident on behalf of Silvera Ranch residents, spoke in opposition to neighborhood commercial and in support of maintaining the project as housing. Kane Wong, Silvera Ranch resident, spoke in opposition to neighborhood commercial on the site and in support of residential. Mayor Lockhart and Councilmembers spoke in support of residential development, citing custom detached homes on the site, and spoke in opposition to neighborhood commercial. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous (vote with Cm. Hildenbrand absent) the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 223-07 APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY REQUEST. . Presentation of Proposed Streetscape Design and Alternative for the East and West Dublin BART Station Corridor Enhancement Proiects 10:05 p.m. 8.5 (600-30) Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and requested the City Council consider the streetscape design for the East and West Dublin BART Station Corridor Enhancement Projects, as well as select the preferred Identity Marker and Gateway Feature Alternatives to be incorporated in. the final design. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 530 Aditya Advani, representing Royston, Hanamoto, Alley and Abbey (RHAA), introduced the design team and presented the conceptual design, including the project scope, urban identity signage, identity marker concepts and color alternatives, locations site analysis, and Gateway Feature options. He responded to Council questions on design and construction of the Gateway Feature options to discourage birds and skateboarders. Councilmembers and Mayor Lockhart discussed Gateway Feature options, including the decorative railing to be the same color as markers, and spoke in support of the Gateway Feature, The Eternal Ribbon, citing the simplicity and landscaping, and in opposition to a wall of trees with some trees acceptable, requested sensitivity to existing businesses. City Manager Ambrose spoke on the location for the proposed Gateway Feature, stating it is a large unusable area, the busiest intersection in the Tri-Valley at build out, and ways to identify the community. He stated Council could consider alternative options if one of the proposed options is not acceptable. Mr. Advani spoke in support of a Gateway Feature that makes a statement, an architectural piece at the entrance to the City, citing identity and the length of Dublin Blvd. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand, and by unanimous vote, the City Council selected preferred Identity Marker, Option C, and selected Gateway Feature, Eternal Ribbon, and approved the proposed streetscape design and directed Staff to proceed with final design. . 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 (AD 1234) 11 :00 p.m. City Manager Ambrose requested residents view the City's web site to review the Holiday Street Sweeping/Garbage Schedule. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 531 Cm. Scholz thanked Staff for their response to the Civic Center fire; stated she had breakfast with Santa at Senior Center, and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Cm. Oravetz commended Staff for response to Civic Center fire and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Vm. Sbranti spoke on attending the Chamber of Commerce mixer and installation of officers and the Dublin High School Alumni Social. He spoke on a proposed project, in conjunction with Easter Seals, to refurbish the Tri-Valley Hall of Fame Exhibit to travel among Tri- Valley Cities. Cm. Hildenbrand spoke on attending the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative Meeting hosted in Livermore, reconvened all the stakeholders and heard presentations from the youth that are participating in the program. She offered her continued support as recommendations go forward, noting a consistent message from the youth that they would like to have a teen center that has access to a health clinic. Cm. Hildenbrand also spoke on attending the City Christmas Party and article promoting commercial opportunities in Dublin. Mayor Lockhart asked if Council will be provided an update Assistant City Manager Joni Pattillo responded on the formation of a Task Force to work on common issues and report back to Council, with the goal of a project in 2008. Mayor Lockhart commented on Tassajara Road and the Palo-Alto Medical Foundation Building as a beautiful gateway to Dublin. She updated Council on bills to be considered by the House of Representatives, citing bills of interest to the Dublin area. She concluded her comments by requesting a future agenda item with a proposal to organize, coach and pay a sponsorship fee for a team to attend the International Children's Games in San Francisco to be held in San Francisco, July 10-15,2008. City Manager Ambrose advised the item will be placed on an agenda to provide the opportunity for Council discussion and action. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 532 ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 p.m. in memory of our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Carolyn Parkinson, Interim City Clerk. ATTEST:G:~ ~~~ terim City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING December 18,2007 PAGE 533