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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-2008 Adopted CC Min (2) MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING - Mav 6~ 2008 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: I. CLOSED SESSION - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision a Name of Case: Arroyo Vista Tenants Association et al. v. City of Dublin et al. United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. CO 7-05794 MHP . A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 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. . REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart advised that no reportable action had been taken. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of New Emplovee 7:02 p.m. 3.1 (700-10) Lt. Kurt Von Savoye introduced Phyllis Whittaker, the new Secretary in Police Services. The Mayor and City Council welcomed Ms. Whittaker to the City. . Acceptance of Gifts from Dublin Historical Preservation Association 3.2 p.m. 3.2 (150-70) Elizabeth Isles presented the Staff Report and requested that the City Council formally acknowledge items donated by the Dublin Historical Preservation Association (DHP A) to the Dublin Heritage Center. The City Council thanked the DHP A for their gifts. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council accepted the gifts from Dublin Historical Preservation Association and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement. . Proclamation National Tourism Week 7:07 p.m. 3.3 (610-50) Mayor Lockhart presented Ms. Bobbie Greer, Senior Sales Manager for Tri-Valley, Convention and Visitors Bureau (Tri- Valley CVB), with a proclamation declaring May 10-18,2008, as National Tourism Week. Ms. Greer gave a brief presentation of Tri-Valley CVB planned programs to increase awareness about the power of tourism and draw visitors to the area. She thanked the City Council for the proclamation. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 2 ~ Of Ql1~ 1/~~~~~~\~ 19~~!1l ,~, QJj,If(~~.~ . Proclamation of HousinS! Opportunities Week 7:13 p.m. 3.4 (610-50) Mayor Lockhart presented Jacqueline Rickman, Director of the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center (TVHOC), with a proclamation declaring May 12-16, 2008 as Housing Opportunity Week. Ms. Rickman thanked the Council for its support of the Center. There would be a Housing Forum on Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carr America building. . Presentation by the Community Development Department on HousinS! Opportunities in the City of Dublin 7:17 p.m. 3.5 (430-80) Housing Specialist John Lucero presented the Staff Report which detailed housing opportunities in Dublin. From 2007-2008, the City of Dublin succeeded in providing housing that promoted economic benefits for all. The City had tripled the goal for providing First Time Homebuyer loans and provided four community and large employer outreach meetings held throughout the City. They helped achieve homeownership through the City's Inclusionary Zoning Program. He detailed some of those programs. Vm. Sbranti asked how much funding was there for rehabilitation loans. What was the availability of these funds? Did Dublin residents apply for the same funding as did other County residents, or was there a certain allocation for each City based on population? Mr. Lucero stated the program was county-wide. It was administered by Alameda County Housing Community Development and it was currently working on its budget for available funding. He would return with the amount of funding available at a later date. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 3 Cm. Scholz asked if any of these programs mentioned earlier by Mr. Lucero included residents that were facing foreclosure on their homes. Mr. Lucero stated that there would be an upcoming event presented by the TVHOC where they would be offering counseling services for individuals that were in need of foreclosure prevention. The City Council received the presentation. . Public Comments 7:26 p.m. 3.6 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. . CONSENT CALENDAR 7 :26 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.11 Cm. Scholz and Cm. Oravetz pulled Item 4.6. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 4,2008; Approved (4.2 660-40/820-20/390-10); Budget Change Authorizing Expenditure of Proposition 1 B Funds (Transportation Grant Funds) for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 96852 Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580; Received (4.3 320-30) City Treasurer's Investment Report for 3rd Quarter 2007-2008. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 4 Adopted (4.4 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 61-08 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VALl COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DUBLIN BOULEVARD / DOUGHERTY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 96852, DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS- HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580) Adopted (4.5 350-40) RESOLUTION NO. 62 - 08 DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY Adopted (4.7 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 63 - 08 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 08-04 PARK FURNITURE REPLACEMENT TO M.A.K. ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED Approved (4.8 600-35) Change Order #3 for Callander Associates Landscape Architecture Inc. in the amount of $2,640; Adopted (4.9 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 64 - 08 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER CONTRACT NO. 07-02 COMMISSIONING TESTING DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 5 Adopted (4.10 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 65 - 08 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TRUGREEN LAND CARE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE DOUGHERTY LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE STAGECOACH LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Adopted (4.11 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 66 - 08 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 07-13A I-580/FALLON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 96430) TO AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS/TOP GRADE CONSTRUCTION, JOINT VENTURE Adopted (4.12 660-60) ORDINANCE NO. 20 - 08 ADDING CHAPTER 4.36 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Approved (4.13 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of$3,629,615.11 dated May 6, 2008; Received (4.14 330-50) Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of March 2008. Cm. Oravetz pulled Item 4.6 (660-40) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) for School Resource Officer (SRO), and stated his wife was employed by DUSD. She worked at Dublin High School as a Secretary II. Her position was within the District's Student Services Department. He would recuse himself from any discussions regarding funding for the School Resource DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 6 Officer and leave the dais. He asked the City Clerk to include his statement in the minutes of the meeting. Vm. Sbranti stated he was presently employed by DUSD at Dublin High School. His wife was presently employed by DUSD at Valley High School. They were in Educational Services which was a separate department of DUSD from the department regarding the item before the Council. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she also was presently employed by DUSD. She did not work for the department involved with this item. She worked for Health Services in Educational Services; therefore, she could consider the item. Assistant City Attorney Silver requested the City Clerk include in the record the previous statements of Vm. Sbranti and Cm. Hildenbrand. Cm. Scholz stated if the funding for this item was for the current fiscal year. City Manager Ambrose stated yes, this was for this fiscal year. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Vice Mayor Sbranti and by majority vote (Cm. Oravetz having recused himself), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 08 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request for City of Dublin's Participation in the Livermore Vallev Film Commission 7:30 p.m. 5.1 (470-50) Economic Development Director Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and requested the City of Dublin's participation in the Livermore Valley Film Commission. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 Ms. Dale Kaye, Director of the Livermore Valley Film Commission, made a presentation regarding the Commission. She gave the City Council a packet which contained details of films and commercials shot in the area. The Film Commission was an economic development tool. It served to promote an area as a location to a very lucrative business. It was a business that had the potential to positively impact every business in a community and was a job builder. The Commission would like to include Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore in the Film Commission. She presented a photo montage showcasing the Tri- Valley area. The City Council discussed joining the Commission and leaving the name as it was, Livermore Valley Film Commission. The $2,500 funding would come from the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the Council received the presentation and directed Staff to include the request as a Higher Service Level in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget. . PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance AddinS! Chapter 8.42 (Superstores) to the Dublin Municipal Code 7:45 p.m. 6.1 (420-20) Senior Planner Marnie Nuccio presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the first reading of a Superstore Ordinance which would ban the construction of superstores in the City of Dublin which exceeded 170,000 square feet in size with at least 10% or more of sales devoted to non-taxable merchandise. Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 8 Vm. Sbranti stated this year-long process included asking Staff if a superstore could come to the City without the City having a say, and if so, what parcels were possible sites for a superstore. There were four sites in the City. A superstore was a regional grocery store and the traffic impacts of a regional grocery store compared to a typical big box, were much greater. Aesthetics of the building were also a concern. There would be fiscal impacts on existing businesses. Another concern was the proximity to the Promenade in terms of impacts detracting from other upscale businesses. Superstores typically produced low-wage earning jobs. There was a large amount of footage devoted to non-taxable items. There could be other options for this size of a lot. Superstores were not compatible with the existing neighborhoods. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of this ordinance. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she agreed with Vm. Sbranti and these types of stores had an impact on the existing small businesses. The Council spoke of preserving the Downtown and trying to bring a vibrant area to life. How was the Council going to achieve that if they allowed superstores to come in and wipe out smaller businesses? The City had a variety of businesses and needed to protect that mix and those small businesses. Cm. Scholz stated superstores would impact the City in a negative way and bring traffic to an already congested area. It would become a focal point to the detriment of the whole City. Cm. Oravetz stated he had previously spoken against this ordinance. He had been pleased to see that two of the Planning Commissioners had agreed with his thoughts on the item. His original premise against the ordinance was that he thought it was a solution without a problem. Staff went out and researched this and there were only four possible places for this type of store in the City. Most of them were on the east side of the City and one of them was located off of the freeway where there was going to be a no fly zone any way. It would be a great place to build a superstore right off the freeway and the traffic congestion would not hit Downtown Dublin and it would not affect small businesses. The City already had all the skills, processes and planning tools in place to bring any land use outcomes the City desired. The City did not need this ordinance. This ordinance would say "Dublin is not open for business." He did not like that premise. Across the freeway from Fallon was Staples Ranch, and Pleasanton could put a superstore there and it would generate from $500,000 to $1 million a year in sales tax revenue for the City of Pleasanton. He would much rather see that sales tax here in the City of Dublin. The Council was short sighted today in doing this. The economy was not doing well. A Super DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 9 Target or Super Wal-Mart would be great for Dublin residents. Anything for the families of the country or the residents of Dublin that would help make ends meet would be good. There was no one right now asking to develop this type of store and there were only four properties available to fit this size store. He would not adopt this ordinance. In five years, sales tax will bottom out and the City would not be able to provide all the City's present services. This was not the right thing to do business-wise. Cm. Hildenbrand stated the City had a lot of small grocery stores in the City and they would not be able to compete if they had a Super Wal-Mart with which to compete. The small store offered a niche to their community. Mayor Lockhart stated that one Superstore in the community would not save the City from anything. We did have big box. This ordinance was saying that they did not want everyone in the valley to drive into Dublin to do their grocery shopping. You could have a 170,000 square foot store in this ordinance. The City was building a center that they hoped would become a regional center, not a regional grocery store that people would stop by everyday. The ordinance was saying that the City was not out there marketing for a super center in Dublin. Cm. Oravetz stated the small groceries stores did have their own niche market. If the City would allow a 170,000 sq. ft. store, then why have this ordinance? It was a solution without a problem. Mayor Lockhart stated you had to draw the line somewhere. The difference in this ordinance was that it specified the area of a store that could be dedicated to non-taxable items. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote (Cm. Oravetz voting no), the Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.42 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Superstores. . Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 (SmokinS! Pollution Control) 8:06 p.m. 6.2 (560-90) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the first reading of an ordinance in which the City Council would consider increasing DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 10 the prohibition of smoking within a reasonable distance of entrances into areas in which smoking was prohibited and around unenclosed areas in which smoking was prohibited from 15 to 20 feet. Vm. Sbranti asked how this ordinance would work if there was not 20 feet in front of a business. Mr. Bradley stated the Municipal Code stated the distance was required as long as it was feasible. Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Serena Chen, American Lung Association of California representative, stated that other cities had adopted 25 feet doorway ordinances, or reasonable distance ordinances. Some of the other cities had the ordinance cover exits and operable windows, also. She asked that the City consider adding exits and operable windows to the ordinance in regard to areas of no smoking. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. Cm. Hildenbrand asked if the Council would consider including exits and windows in the ordinance in regard to areas of no smoking. The Council discussed and agreed to postpone the adoption of this ordinance to add the language of exits and windows in the new ordinance. Cm. Oravetz asked how this ordinance would be enforced. Mr. Bradley stated the first time an individual was in violation of the ordinance, there would be a warning or they could be fined. The Council discussed what measures a citizen could take if someone was in violation of the ordinance, such as asking people to stop smoking, asking a business to move cigarette receptacles the required distance away from doors or windows. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 11 City Manager Ambrose stated this new change would not be heard until the June 3rd meeting to allow for noticing of the public hearing. The language would include main entrances, exits, and operable windows. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the Council asked Staff to return with a new ordinance for introduction that would include the language, "No smoking within 20 feet of main entrances, exits and operable windows." . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update Regarding the Review of Alameda County Zone 7 Flood Control's (Zone 7) Proposed Fee Increase to Fund the Stream ManaS!ement Master Plan and Stream WISE ProS!ram 8:17 p.m. 7.1 (1000-80) Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that Zone 7' s Stream Management Master Plan (SMMP) addressed flood protection, drainage issues and other environmental and community enhancing needs affecting management of the streams and arroyos in the Tri-Valley area. The Stream WISE (Stream Waterway Improvements Supporting the Environment) Program prioritized the 45 projects identified in the SMMP and developed the public outreach, engineering, environmental and financial needs of each project. The City Council would hear an update pertaining to a meeting with Zone 7 held on May 1 in which stakeholders were able to present concerns regarding Zone 7's proposed fee increase intended to support the projects arising from the SMMP and Stream WISE Program Vm. Sbranti asked if there was a timeline for a response from Zone 7 and had they given a rationale for the rate increase. Ms. Morton stated Zone 7 would need time to review the stakeholders' comments. The methodology in flood control had changed significantly over the course of many years. The Plan for the fee rate was developed in the 1960s. Some of the measures included in the Plan had changed significantly. Zone 7 had a new capital improvement program and a new fee associated with it. The City had concerns with the portion of the fee attributable DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 12 to renovation or rehabilitation of facilities which was not a methodology commonly used. Zone 7 continued to assert that they had the legal backing to do this. Mayor Lockhart stated a small group was making really big financial decisions for many people and doing it without a lot of public input. Had the discussion included the point that these fees did not happen in a vacuum? Many things would depress the economy if they ended up doubling all the fees. She had attended Zone 7' s public meeting and hoped there would be more public meetings. There would not be much development if the fees increased substantially. She asked Staff to keep the Council informed of meetings regarding the fee, especially if they could provide representation. The City Council thanked Ms. Morton and accepted the presentation. . Smoke-Free Multifamilv Focus Group Recruitment 8:24 p.m. 7.2 (560-90) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider soliciting applications for a taskforce that would work on presenting recommendations to augment the City's smoking pollution control policies and regulations regarding multifamily dwellings. Specifically, the task force would study creating smoke-free housing units and smoke-free outdoor areas, among other issues, within the City's rental apartment complexes. Mayor Lockhart asked if the application meant that all residents could be on the committee. There was a City Housing Committee that could take a look at this item or have a member of the Housing Committee on this Smoking Task Force and take it back to the Housing Committee for review. Vm. Sbranti asked Staff to notify the former Dublin 101 members as to openings on the task force. Cm. Oravetz urged smokers to apply to be on the task force. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 13 Serena Chen, American Lung Association of California, stated there was a smoke-free housing project in the East Bay. More and more people were complaining about illnesses caused by breathing smoke. There were four cities in California that had passed partial or complete bans on smoking in multi-unit housing. She offered assistance to the City. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council asked Staff to solicit applications for a Smoke-Free Multifamily Dwelling Taskforce, with an amendment to include a member of the Housing Committee on that Task Force, and directed Staff to provide the information of the presentation to the Housing Committee in order to get their feedback based on the recommendations that came out from the Task Force. . DouS!hertv Hills DoS! Park 8:34 p.m. 7.3 (290-20) Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider options for the Dog Park related to alternative surfacing, signage and supervision. The City Council and Staff discussed the pros and cons of replacing the turf in the large dog area with Bermuda grass, seeded or sod, decomposed granite, or canine grass. Bermuda grass was a stronger grass. Life expectancy for canine grass was 10 - 12 years. That might be a longer term solution than re-sodding every year. City residents had stated they preferred sod. They also discussed children in the dog park and the need for parents to be more vigilant of their children. Steve Hagan, Dublin resident, stated he would prefer the canine grass. Ramoncito Firmeza, Dublin resident, stated any kind of grass would wear out. The City needed to section off areas to re-grow the grass. Staff could contact golf courses to get some insightful information regarding grass maintenance. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 14 Mayor Lockhart stated she was not willing to commit $325,000 for canine grass. She would support at least one more round with Bermuda grass. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a Higher Service Level for Park Maintenance in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget to replace the turf in the large dog area with Bermuda sod; and directed Staff to modify the Dog Park rules signs and to pursue revisions to the Dublin Municipal Code related to the Dog Park rules. . Amendment to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.48 (Gaminsz) 9:01 p.m. 7.4 (585-50) Assistant Attorney Elizabeth Silver presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the second reading of an amendment to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.48 relating to Gaming. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 21 - 08 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.48 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GAMING . NEW BUSINESS Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Livermore/Amador Valley Transit Authoritv (LA VTA) 9:04 p.m. 8.1 (600-40) Economic Development Director Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that the Livermore/Amador Valley Transit Authority (LA VTA) was formed in 1985 by means DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 15 of a Joint Exercise Powers Agreement (JEPA) between the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton. The agreement provided for the creation of LA VT A as a separate and distinct public entity empowered to own, develop, operate and administer a public transportation system. LA VT A was proposing to amend and restate the JEP A and was now asking the participating Cities and County to approve the amended and restated agreement. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 08 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWER AGREEMENT WITH THE LIVERMORE/AMADOR VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (LA VTA) . RECESS 9:06 p.m. Mayor Lockhart called for a brief recess. The meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present at 9: 13 p.m. . Report to Council on the Liszht Brown Apple Moth and Recent Developments in Aerial Sprayinsz 9:13 p.m. 8.2 (560-40) Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that the light brown apple moth was a devastating pest to ornamental plants and agricultural crops. The presence of this insect pest had been detected in the City of Dublin, and the report discussed measures taken to date. While spraying was not implemented within the City of Dublin, the report discussed the status of aerial spraying as a means of eradicating the pest in other areas of the State. Mayor Lockhart asked if the twist ties had worked in Dublin. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 16 Ms. Morton stated there had been no other reported trappings in Dublin, but there were still traps out. Vm. Sbranti asked what the eradication plan was if there was not to be spraying. Ms. Morton stated the twist ties were only effective where one or two moths had been found. In areas where there were a significant number of moths, it would be impossible to eradicate the moth with twist ties. The hope was that the State tests on the spraying would show that the spraying was safe. In areas where there were just a few moths, the twist ties would continue, in areas where there were a significant number of moths, there might be quarantines of businesses. The Mayor stated that a possible quarantine could have happened in the Dublin area if the twist ties had not been used. She stated that the complaints that had been made had not yet been tied to the spraying. Cm. Scholz stated she was concerned about the safety of the spraying. Mayor Lockhart stated the testing of spraying was necessary. A vote would be taken at the Mayor's Conference in regard to passing a resolution supporting a ban on spraying. Cm. Oravetz stated there should be spraying to protect the crops of California. The City Council received the presentation. . Revisions to the Collections Manaszement Policy and Procedures 9:24 p.m. 8.3 (295-10) Elizabeth Isles presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would receive a report listing some original furnishings and farm equipment which Staff intended to procure as a part of the acquisition of the Kolb Family properties. These items would be added to the Collections Management Policy and Procedures for the Heritage Center. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 17 On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved revisions to the Collections Management Policy and Procedures. . Identification of Senior Center 9:30 p.m. 8.4 (240-20) Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council had a high priority objective to improve identification of the Senior Center from Amador Valley Boulevard. Staff had worked with a local sign company to develop a conceptual design to accomplish this objective. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the City Council directed Staff to proceed with the installation of lettering on the patio wall of the Dublin Senior Center. . Report to Council on Transition Options at City Limit for the City of San Ramon's Douszhertv Road Wideninsz Proiect 9:33 p.m. 8.5 (820-20) J aimee Bourgeois presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of San Ramon was preparing to construct roadway improvements on Dougherty Road north of the city limit line. This project would require a transition to the Dublin portion of Dougherty Road, and two options would be presented to the City Council for consideration. Cm. Hildenbrand asked when Dublin's Dougherty Road widening would take place. Ms. Bourgeois stated that based on some recent traffic analysis work, the City would need an additional through lane at least in the southbound direction by 2015. That might be an approximate time frame, if funds were available. City Manager Ambrose stated the major problems for Dougherty Road were by 1-580. That was where the City had spent much of its Traffic Mitigation funds. The only funds available were several hundred thousand dollars. This would be a multi-million dollar DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 18 project. The fees from development were needed to do the work. He had spoken to the San Ramon City Manager who indicated he would be supportive if Dublin wanted to pursue Option 1, as detailed in the Staff Report. Michelle Sandusky, Associate Engineer, City of San Ramon, stated that the only throw away cost would be striping. There would be no throwaway costs from either the median work or the actual road widening. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council received the presentation, chose roadway alternative Option lA, and directed Staff to coordinate the implementation of that alternative with the City of San Ramon. . Desisznation of Aszency Labor Neszotiators - Unrepresented Employee: City Manaszer 9:46 p.m. 8.6 (110-30/600-30) Mayor Lockhart presented the Staff Report and advised that this item provided for the designation of two members of the City Council as the City's representatives to discuss conditions of employment, including salary and fringe benefits, for the City Manager. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council designated Mayor Lockhart and Vice Mayor Sbranti as the City's representatives to discuss conditions of employment, including salary and fringe benefits, for the City Manager. . Consideration of a Temporary Rental Proszram for Below Market Rate Units 9:47 p.m. 8.7 (430-80) Community Development Director Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider options for Below Market Rate (BMR) homeowners who were having a difficult time selling their units, including the option of a temporary lease program. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 19 Mayor Lockhart asked if the City had explored having a non-profit housing organization purchase any of the City's BMR units. Ms. Ram stated she had conversations with non-profits about property management, but not about purchasing. It would be good to get this program going first, and then have those conversations with them later. Mayor Lockhart stated that would be the one group that might be able to manage the program. The non-profit organization would purchase the homes and then rent them out as affordable units. Or they might be able to sell them at an affordable rate, if they so desired. Cm. Hildenbrand asked if in the two-year time frame for the program, could Staff return with the status of the ability to sell these homes. Ms. Ram stated that request would be written into the program. Mayor Lockhart stated the after the Council had the discussions about the affordable housing in the community; they would have a better idea as to marketability of the homes. Vm. Sbranti stated he liked the concept of selling to non-profits. He would like to see these homes, if rented for the two year period, turned back into for-sale units. City Manager Ambrose stated the Council would be well served to discuss this issue with the effectiveness of the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. Managing for-sale affordable housing was about ten times more Staff intensive than the affordable rental housing. Issues arose that were never anticipated. The Council could weigh cost benefits of the City's housing program. The City Council discussed previous concerns in regard to people purchasing below market units then renting them out for a profit. They would like to keep these affordable rentals and for-sale units. Renting of these units was a temporary solution. There needed to be more discussion. This would be an opportunity to assist the owners so they did not lose their houses, by letting them rent them out for a limited amount of time. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 20 Corey Lawrence, Dublin resident, stated she had written a letter to the City regarding this issue and had worked through the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunities Center but the Center was no longer taking on one-bedroom units. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the City Council directed Staff to bring back Option 4 to permit BMR unit Owners to lease their BMR units as described in the Staff Report. . OTHER BUSINESS Drief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AD 1234) 10:12 p.m. City Manager Ambrose stated the City was planning a Fire training exercise at the Dublin Square Shopping Center on May 14. There would be some artificial smoke, but no live fire. The exercise was for training on ventilation, search and rescue. Cm. Scholz stated she appreciated being a member of the Dublin Pride Committee. It made one realize what hard work, preparation and planning went into the event activities. She had visited Camp Parks for the 100th birthday of the Army Reserve and Open House. She had enjoyed the ride on Bus Obscura. Cm. Oravetz stated he had been the emcee at the Dublin High Athletics Club Boosters dinner. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she attended the LA VT A meeting where they had honored Cm. Oravetz. She rode Bus Obscura and had the opportunity to meet the artist. She would be attending the ICLEI Conference next week and thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend. She distributed the Dublin Unified School District Choir performance flyers to the City Council. Vm. Sbranti stated he attended the Dublin Fine Arts art dedication at Bray Commons, rode Bus Obscura, attended the Camp Parks Open House, participated in Dublin Pride Week, attended the Las Positas College Best of the Best event, and attended the CALED Conference on Economic Development. He also attended the Dublin High Athletic DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 21 Boosters Golf Tournament, as well as the Dublin Gala. He had just completed life guard certification and wanted to recognize the life guards at the pool, as it was hard work. Mayor Lockhart stated she attended the Park Dedication, Bus Obscura, thanked residents that attended Dublin Pride, attended Camp Parks Open House. She also attended the Best of Best at Las Positas College, represented Dublin at the International Conference of Shopping Centers Bay Area Luncheon. She had an opportunity to do a public service announcement for the New Beginnings Program with Congressman McNerney that the School of Imagination and Happy Talkers was doing to identify autism in children at an early age. They did have a dinner and golf tournament coming up for the school. She also thanked City Staff for their Dublin Pride Week work and involvement. . ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. in memory of our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, Deputy City Clerk. .. { ATTEST: Cw[ fW- City Clerk Mayor DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2008 22