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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-2010 Adopted CC Min/~ v~rv '~ ,,, ~_ i_~. $~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL \~~„`~ i lJJ OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN _~ `~% U REGULAR MEETING - June 1, 2010 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL---ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: 1 case Existing facts and circumstances: Letter from Elite Landscaping, Inc., dated March 12, 2010 II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL---ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: 1 case III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: A portion of 6700 Dougherty Road (Assessor's Parcel Number 941-0007-001-07) Agency negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager Negotiating parties: Eden Housing, Inc. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment • A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:11:24 PM , by Mayor Sbranti. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti ABSENT: None • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. • REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 29 ~~o~ REGULAR MEETING i;~C~~~~~ June 1, 2010 \~ ~ % ~'1LIPl7R~~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS By consensus, the City Council approved moving Items 3.4 and 3.6 to the end of Oral Communications. Dublin Youth Advisorv Committee Annual Report and Certificates of Appreciation 7:11:52 PM 3.1 (110-30) The Dublin Youth Advisory Committee made a presentation on activities sponsored by the City's Youth Advisory Committee this year. The City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee members for their work on the Committee. • Certificates of Recognition for Dublin Hiqh School Students' Participation in "Got Milk" Promotional Contest 7:23:48 PM 3.2 (610-50) Dublin High School Teacher Brett Shapiro presented the animation video created by Dublin High School students in the "Got Milk" Promotional Contest. The City Council presented certificates of appreciation to the students and Mr. Shapiro for their participation in the contest. • 2010 Business Anniversarv Awards 7:38:36 PM 3.3 (470-70) Assistant to the City Manager Linda Maurer presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would recognize those businesses that had been in Dublin for 20, 30, 35 and 40 years. The City Council presented anniversary plaques to Dublin businesses. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 29 ,~oF~ REGULAR MEETING 19;`~~_~ ~~ June 1, 2010 ~~ ~ / ~'1GIP'O~~D Police Services Contract Evaluation 8:17:28 PM 3.4 (600-40) Cm. Hart stated he was an employee of Alameda County and a member of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. This item specifically concerned the City contract for providing those police services. As a result of Government Code Section 1090, he recused himself from this item and asked that the City Clerk note his comments in the minutes. Assistant City Manager Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Dublin contracted for Police Services with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. This report provided a comprehensive evaluation of the services provided and a proposed contract extension of five years through June 30, 2015. Gregory J. Ahern, Alameda County Sheriff, stated he had taken a great interest in the law enforcement services the Sheriff's Office provided to the City of Dublin since 1982. He was proud of the Sheriffs that worked in Dublin. He was available to answer any questions the City Council might have. Mayor Sbranti asked, in regard to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), was this where the City's EOC would be located or did the City have the ability to work out of there when needed. City Manager Pattillo stated the Sheriff had offered the City the ability to use space at the Alameda County EOC when needed. Mayor Sbranti asked how many sworn officers were dedicated to Dublin Police Services. Senior Administrative Analyst Amy Cunningham stated there were 51 sworn officers in Dublin. The City Council thanked Sheriff Ahern for his leadership and the dedicated work of the Dublin Police Services' employees, in addition to their community involvement. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hart having recused himselfl, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 77 -10 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES • Cm. Hart returned to the dais at 8:28 p.m. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 29 `,~oF~~ REGULAR MEETING i;~~~~~ June 1, 2010 ~~ ~ l// ~~~ ~~s Acceptance of Gifts from Dublin Historical Preservation Association 7:48:08 PM 3.5 (150-70) Heritage Center Director Elizabeth Isles presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would receive a report on the numerous donations the Dublin Historical Preservation Association (DHPA) made in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to support projects and programs at the Dublin Heritage Center. Steve Lockhart, President of DHPA, stated the DHPA enjoyed working with Ms. Isles and other City Staff. He also thanked the City for their support. The City Council thanked the DHPA for their efforts on behalf of the community. On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council received the report and as per Government Code Section 37354, accepted the gifts and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement to the Dublin Historical Preservation Association. • Acceptance of Donations for All-America Citv Awards Competition and Approval of Budqet Chanqe 8:28:42 PM 3.6 (150-70) City Manager Joni Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that on April 6, 2010, the City of Dublin was named a finalist by the National Civic League for the 2010 All-America City Award Competition. In order to be selected as an All-America City Award winner, a delegation from the City of Dublin must travel to Kansas City, Missouri in June 2010 to compete for the prestigious award. Private funding had been raised to send a delegation. Staff was recommending that the City Council accept the donations received to attend the competition this month, approve a Budget Change which would recognize the additional costs and offsetting revenue from contributions, and authorize out of state travel at City expense. The City Council recognized the City delegation traveling to Kansas City, Missouri. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council accepted the donations for the All-America City Awards competition; authorized City travel out of state by Staff and City Council to represent the City of Dublin at the All-America City Awards; approved the budget change; and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement to the donors. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 29 ~oF~ REGULAR MEETING ~9;~~~~~~ June 1, 2010 ~~ ~ // ~'~, a~~ Acceptance of Gifts from Lowe's of Dublin 7:54:12 PM 3.7 (150-70) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would accept donations provided by Lowe's to Dublin for Dublin Pride Week. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council accepted the donations and as per Government Code Section 37354, accepted the gifts and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement to Lowe's of Dublin. • Report on 2010 Dublin Pride Week Activities 7:55:39 PM 3.8 (150-80) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would formally recognize contributions made by various individuals and organizations which helped make 2010 Dublin Pride Week activities a successful community event. The City Council would also recognize the Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest winners. The City Council received the 2010 Dublin Pride Week activities report, recognized the sponsors and also recognized the poster contest winners. • Public Comments 8:36:58 PM 3.9 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. • CONSENT CALENDAR 8:37:08 PM Items 4.1 through 4.10 On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of April 20, 2010. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 29 ,~oF~ REGULAR MEETING 19'~~~~`~ June 1, 2010 ~~ ~ /~ c~~,~R~ Adopted (4.2 450-30) ORDINANCE NO. 10 -10 APPROVING A PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND RELATED STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE GRAFTON PLAZA PROJECT (APN 985-0061-010 & 985-0061-004), PA 07-006 Adopted (4.3 450-30) ORDINANCE NO. 11 - 10 APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE WITH A RELATED STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NIELSEN PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (6407 TASSAJARA ROAD- APN 985-0002-009-02), PA 07-057 Approved (4.4 600-35) Budget Change and Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 10-04 awarded to G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc. Adopted (4.5 600-30/600-40) RESOLUTION NO. 78 - 10 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA TO RECEIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 AND APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-FUNDED AGREEMENTS WITH AXIS COMMUNITY HEALTH; BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES; OPEN HEART KITCHEN; SENIOR SUPPORT OF THE TRI-VALLEY; SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.; AND TRI-VALLEY HAVEN FOR THE SAME FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE ABOVE AGREEMENTS Adopted (4.6 820-80) ORDINANCE NO. 12 - 10 AMENDING THE DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD (VILLAGE PARKWAY TO STAGECOACH ROAD), MARTINELLI WAY (IRON HORSE PARKWAY TO HACIENDA DRIVE), AND ARNOLD ROAD (DUBLIN BOULEVARD TO ALTAMIRANO ROAD) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 29 ~~,~OFppB~ REGULAR MEETING ,,; ~ ;~ J u ne 1, 2010 '~~~~~j~ '~G/FOR~~ Approved (4.7 670-20/600-25) the Budget Change and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to purchase Below Market Rate Unit at 5501 De Marcus Boulevard; Approved (4.8 600-35) City Manager authority to terminate the City's Agreement with Elite Landscaping, Inc. relating to the Dublin Historic Park Phase I Project, effective May 21, 2010. Adopted (4.9 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 79 -10 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF THE DUBLIN HISTORIC PARK PHASE I PROJECT WITHOUT CONDUCTING A SECOND COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS Approved (4.10 300-40) Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers. • RECESS 8~37~47 PM Mayor Sbranti called for a brief recess. The meeting reconvened with all City Councilmembers present at 8:45:29 PM. • WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None • PUBLIC HEARINGS Jordan Ranch Planned Development Rezone with a Stape 2 Development Plan, Development Aqreement, and a CEQA Addendum, PA 0~011 8:45:40 PM 6.1 (400-20/450-30/600-60) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Planning Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff Report and advised that the Applicant was requesting approval of the Project known as "Jordan Ranch" located within the Fallon Village DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 29 ~ REGULAR MEETING ,,;~~ ,~~ ~9 -i-~ a~ June 1, 2010 `~~~ ~ ~, ~ Project area. The current application included a Stage 2 Planned Development for the 189+ acre Jordan Ranch area, Development Agreement, and CEQA Addendum determining no further environmental review was required based on prior certified Environmental Impact Reports. The Jordan Ranch Project proposed the development of up to 780 residential units and a mixed-use component within six neighborhoods. City Manager Pattillo stated she had discussed the Community Benefit payment with the developer. It would be $5 million. The Community Benefit payment could be used in a variety of ways. As for the payment for the 2 acre semi-public site, if it was rezoned by the City Council, Staff's recommendation would be to have $400,000 used as a rental subsidy to have the Tri-Valley YMCA located in Dublin and $600,000 would go toward funding a potential joint capital project between the City and the Dublin Unified School District. Cm. Hart asked for a description of the walkway over the creek. Would it be lighted? Mr. Porto stated the path would be 1,000 to 1,200 feet long and would be made up of decomposed granite and there would not be lighting. Cm. Biddle asked what the developer was responsible for in terms of work on Fallon Road and Central Parkway. City Engineer Mark Lander stated the developer would be responsible for fully improving the easterly side of Fallon Road from the short distance south of Positano Parkway, south to the southerly edge of his frontage and south of Central Parkway by another 300-400 feet. In addition, the frontage improvement consisted of the outside travel lane, curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaping and street lighting. Also, the road would be improved to six lanes width. Central Parkway would be improved as a finro lane roadway for the entire length of the project. Cm. Biddle asked who was responsible for Croak Road. Mr. Lander stated if the developer proceeded with the development of the Croak property, he would be responsible for obtaining the short strip of right-of-way from the Croak property. Cm. Biddle asked what parks would revert to City ownership once the projects were completed. Mr. Lander stated the neighborhood park would be a five acre community park, and the two acre neighborhood square would also become City-owned in the future. Mayor Sbranti stated the neighborhood park, the community park and the neighborhood square would come back before the City Council. Mr. Lander stated the developer would be responsible for grading and improving the sites to a finished pad which the City could then design at a later time. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 29 `,~pFDUB~ REGULAR MEETING r„ ~ ;~ J u ne 1, 2010 '~~~~~j~ ~,~,a~~ Mayor Sbranti asked where the commercial space of the development was located. Kevin Fryer, Mission Valley Properties, stated the retail component location was challenged as a viable large-scale retail site. A site that had frontage on Fallon Road would be more viable as a large scale retail site. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. The City Council commented positively on the developer meeting City challenges such as providing backyards for homes, garages in the back of the lots, the different look of the homes, and less density. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 80 - 10 CONSIDERING A CEQA ADDENDUM TO THE EASTERN DUBLIN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND THE 2002 EAST DUBLIN PROPERTY OWNERS (EDPO) AND 2005 FALLON VILLAGE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS AND APPROVING ITS FINDINGS THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED FOR THE JORDAN RANCH PROJECT, PA 09-011 and introduced an Ordinance Approving a Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 2 Development Plan for the Jordan Ranch Project, PA 09-011; and waive the reading and introduced an Ordinance Approving the Development Agreement for Jordan Ranch befinreen the City of Dublin and BJP ROF Jordan Ranch LLC (Mission Valley Properties), PA 09-011. •~ UNFINISHED BUSINESS Fourth Amendment to the Collection Service Agreement Between the Citv of Dublin and Amador Vallev Industries LLC 9:24:22 PM 7.1 (600-30) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider approving an amendment to the Collection Service Agreement befinreen the City of Dublin and Amador Valley Industries. If approved, the Amendment would extend the contract term with Amador Valley Industries for an additional eight years, create a no-negative growth provision within the solid waste rate structure, update indices used to increase solid waste rates, include DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 29 aF~ REGULAR MEETING 19'~~~~ `~ June 1, 2010 ``~~~j~ ~„~R~ commercial recycling bins as an item in the annual growth factor, and adjust franchise and administrative fee rates. Gordon Galvan, Amador Valley Industries, stated he was available to answer questions and he was proud of the work that had been completed on the amendment. Cm. Hart asked why the City should approve an eight year extension of the contract. Mr. Galvan stated the eight year extension allowed the company to amortize their costs over a longer length of time. There were huge expenditures with contracts and commitments. It allowed AVI to do future planning. They could purchase new equipment, as well as, utilize new technology. Cm. Biddle stated there were benefits to the City in regard to the proposed rates being lower than average in the Tri-Valley. City Manager Pattillo stated that Staff had researched this contract and observed what was happening with other cities. There were less waste management companies that responded to requests for proposals. In regard to AVI and beyond cost containment, they knew the community and were able to look into the future and would continue to deliver a high level of service. The City Council commented on the outstanding services provide by AVI, which included being supportive and active in the community, and changes in the fee structure to help fund environmental requirements. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 81 -10 APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES, LLC _ ~ Dublin Saorts Grounds - Phase IV Contract No. 10-03 9:36:20 PM 7.2 (600-35) Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator Rosemary Alex presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff was seeking City Council authorization to award Dublin Sports Grounds - Phase IV Contract No. 10-03. The project covered approximately 5.0 acres east of the lighted soccer field and entailed the renovation of the turf and irrigation system. Cm. Hart asked about past renovations of the Sports Grounds. Had there not been three or four past renovations? DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~o VOLUME 29 ~~oF~ REGULAR MEETING i;~~~", June 1, 2010 `~ ~ ~~ ~%ic,AOCZ~~ Ms. Alex stated eight years ago there was a renovation of a different area of the Sports Grounds and drainage that benefited the entire site. Two years later, the soccer field had been renovated, and lights were added. An overall plan for turF renovation had been developed about two years ago and this is part of that plan. Cm. Hart asked how long the proposed renovations would last before having to be renovated again. Ms. Alex stated it would depend on how well the City maintains the site. Every year, the fields are closed for turf renovation or maintenance. It is important as part of the maintenance that the fields be reseeded. This is a more full scale operation with all new irrigation lines and better head to head coverage; being more efficient with the water. Director of Parks and Community Services Diane Lowart stated in her longevity with the City, there had not been this level of renovation in 20 years. There had been smaller projects, but not to this degree. With the addition of fields at Fallon Sports Park and Emerald Glen Park, fields could now be rotated out of service. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 82 - 10 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 10-03, DUBLIN SPORTS G~ROUNDS - PHASE IV TO SUAREZ AND MUNOZ CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED • NEW BUSINESS Discussion on a Possible Amendment to the Temporary Use Permit Chaater of the Zonina Ordinance relatinq to Outdoor Sales bv Established Businesses 9:45:20 PM 8.1 (450-20) Director of Community Development Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that City Staff had received numerous requests by automobile dealers for a change to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a special type of promotional event that was not addressed in the Zoning Ordinance. The City Council would determine if Staff should work on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for this new type of promotional event. Cm. Biddle asked if this item was added to the City's Goals and Objectives, would others slip in priority. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 VOLUME 29 ~ REGULAR MEETING ,,;~~~~ ~9 ~ ~ ~~ June 1, 2010 `~~~~~ ~„~ City Manager Pattillo stated that Staff would bring back some of those High Priority Goals for the City Council's prioritization. Janet Lockhart, Dublin resident, stated that Dublin Toyota was a 30-plus acre facility and its showroom was quite a distance from their facility. They were asking the City to consider an option for them in the way of a semi-permanent awning. If it was raining or very hot, they did not have a place for salespeople to meet with customers. They were looking for an opportunity to place an awning that could not be viewed from the freeway or Dublin Boulevard. She asked that it be considered in the City Council's discussion. Cm. Biddle asked if car dealerships would have the opportunity to build something semi- permanent. Ms. Ram stated the City had met with Toyota to review their options. They would be required to go through the Site Development Review (SDR) process. Mayor Sbranti stated the SDR allowed Staff to review this request. Also, was the picture in the Staff Report what the City did not want to see in terms of tents. Ms. Ram stated that was correct. Assistant City Manager Foss stated that Mayor Sbranti was correct. That was the type of tent the City was trying to avoid. Cm. Hart was supportive of the issue brought forward by Ms. Lockhart. Regarding the item up for discussion, he was concerned with the 60-70 days per year condition. If the structure could only be up for a maximum of 30 days at a time, then that would only allow for finro times a year for the structure to be in place. He was supportive of the item if it was only 60-70 days a year. Mr. Foss stated the current ordinance only accommodated 24 days a year. The 60-70 days would allow for more tent event sales, some for less than 30 days at a time. Mayor Sbranti stated balance was key. The Staff recommendations relative to aesthetics, time frames, and visibility were important to follow. The dealerships could use the 60-70 days as they desired; in the lengths they desired. Cm. Scholz stated she agreed with it being a balance issue. She could support the tents once or twice a year. Vm. Hildenbrand stated the issue regarding Toyota was separate and could be looked at separately. She was not sure about supporting the original issue up for consideration. She did not believe there would be a huge increase in car sales right now. This could potentially move DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~2 VOLUME 29 `~oF~e~ REGULAR MEETING ,,; ~ ;, J u ne 1, 2010 1\\\~~~1// ~,~a~ something off of the City's Goals and Objectives or give another goal a lower priority. It was a way to go around the sign ordinance. Mayor Sbranti asked that this item be brought back at the June 22, 2010 City Council meeting. It might be something that could be added and prioritized. City Manager Pattillo asked for clarification on City Council direction. There seemed to be a 4 to 1 majority with exploring the item that was up for consideration. Was the City Council recommending this be a High Priority goal? Mayor Sbranti asked that it be brought back at the June 22, 2010 meeting for prioritization. There was consensus to move forward with discussions with Toyota. That was a separate issue. City Manager Pattillo asked for clarification regarding Dublin Toyota's issue, were the structures to be permanent or semi-permanent. Mayor Sbranti asked for consensus from the City Council that they were looking for a permanent awning/structure for Toyota only. Staff could work with Toyota specifically on that. But Item 8.1 should be brought back. The business that had approached them was Toyota and Staff could work with them. City Manager Pattillo stated that Staff had corrected the acreage on the Toyota dealership. It was 19 acres. What would happen if another dealership that was interested in a permanent structure that had less acreage? Would the City Council give Staff give the flexibility to work with that dealership. Mayor Sbranti stated he did not believe that there was a similar size dealership. Instead of casting too wide a net, the City could work with each dealer individually. City Manager Pattillo stated that Staff would work on this and bring it back to the City Council. The City Council provided Staff with direction to work on an Amendment to the Temporary Use Permit Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance and bring it back for consideration and prioritization at the June 22, 2010 City Council meeting. •~ General Municipal Election - November 2, 2010 10:10:02 PM 8.2 (630-20) City Clerk Caroline Soto presented the Staff Report and advised that the next Municipal Election in the City of Dublin would be on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Offices to be voted on shall be one (1) Mayor and two (2) Councilmembers. The Mayor serves a 2-year term and Councilmembers serve 4-year terms. The City Councilmembers would determine whether the statement of DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 VOLUME 29 ~,~oF~ REGULAR MEETING i;~~~,~ June 1; 2010 ~~ ~ ~~ ~'~IIbR~~ qualifications which each candidate is allowed to place in the sample ballot should be a maximum of 200 or 400 words and whether the City or each candidate should pay the costs associated with printing his/her candidate statement. The City Council would also consider the adoption of a resolution encouraging the use of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices in the November 2010 municipal election. Mayor Sbranti stated there was one slight change or addition. There would be finro informational meetings for those residents considering running for office and one after the close of the nomination period for candidates. City Manager Pattillo stated the meetings would include information regarding the practices and dedication needed by City Councilmembers. The commitment was somewhat daunting if not explained in advance. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 83 -10 CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010; REQUESTING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DUBLIN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL MATTERS and RESOLUTION NO. 84 -10 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 and RESOLUTION NO. 85 -10 ENCOURAGING CANDIDATES TO USE THE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES •' DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 VOLUME 29 ,~OFDpB REGULAR MEETING ,,;~~` ~ ~;, June 1, 2010 '`~~~~~ '1GIFOR~l Discussion on the Possible Addition of Grocerv Stores to Uses Requlated with Conditional Use Permits 10:17:51 PM 8.3 (410-20) Director of Community Development Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would provide direction to Staff on whether a conditional use permit process should be studied to approve new grocery stores in the City of Dublin. Cm. Scholz asked the significance of making a decision of high, medium and low priorities for goals. City Manager Pattillo stated that through the Goals and Objectives process, the City Council did rate goals as High, Medium or Low priority. A High priority was usually always funded. Medium priority was something Staff kept on its radar. Mayor Sbranti stated this was not any different that what had been done previously. Mark Wolfe, land use lawyer, stated he had been working for several years with a number of different conservation organizations, labor organizations, and transportation advocacy groups on the issue of grocery related retail and land use issues and where those issues intersect. The grocery business was changing and the typical format was a supermarket in a neighborhood serving shopping center. That was, in their view, very good planning. There was a dispersal of high traffic generating uses that allowed neighborhoods to have access to grocery items. As that retail landscape had changed, there were large scale retail formats such as Wal-Mart, Target and K-Mart adding full service grocery components to their existing retail stores. That changed the land use planning dynamics appreciatively. Whereas there were larger numbers of neighborhood centers serving smaller segments of the population, there were now large, very powerFul draws that could have the effect of closing down the neighborhood shopping center anchoring supermarket and requiring people to drive much greater distances to meet their grocery needs. That might be fine for some cities. The question was whether the City here should provide a mechanism to retain at least some degree of control over proposals to add substantial grocery components in uses that the Zoning Ordinance probably did not contemplate when it was enacted. Several cities in the area had gone so far as to ban combination grocery store and big box stores. The landscape of grocery retailing had changed a lot. If the goal of the City was to foster the type of pedestrian oriented neighborhood diversity and look and feel of the City, it was important to recognize the role that locating grocery use plays in that. Mayor Sbranti stated he had brought up this issue. For example, at the WaterFord Center, there was a restaurant that required a particular amount of parking and the grocery store's parking requirements became an issue. When you zeroed in on the Conditional Use Permit process, it defined requirements better on what ancillary uses could go there for a better integrated plan. You could see the expansion of the Target groceries. Adding groceries to other types of uses could fundamentally alter the fabric of an entire shopping center. Having an extra step of review in DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 VOLUME 29 ,~~ REGULAR MEETING ,,;`~` ~ ~9 ~~-~ ~s~z June 1, 2010 ~` ~ ~ ~'1GIPpR ~ terms of parking, tra~c, and circulation on surrounding businesses, required further review. He would like to move forward on this tonight as a High priority. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she believed the City should continue to look into this issue. She had concerns about larger retail stores adding on grocery. These types of stores changed the fabric of the community. Going through these permit processes allowed the City to look at these individually and give them approval or not based on the merit of what they were proposing. There were traffic issues that were a component of this. She supported moving forward with this. Cm. Biddle stated he was OK with taking a look at this. Cm. Scholz stated she was OK with it. She had concerns with big box stores and parking. She supported this. Cm. Hart asked what was broken. He was concerned about specific Staff time and City Attorney time. He did not see a specific problem that needed to be fixed. He did not agree to adding it as a High priority and having to move another goal down. Mayor Sbranti stated it was an intersection of planning and economic development. This issue became important now because the City was dealing with the Downtown Specific Plan. City Manager Pattillo asked for confirmation that the City Council wanted this item added as a new High Priority Goal and fully funded. By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to add this item as a High priority goal. •~ Dublin 101 Academv 10:33:29 PM 8.4 (150-80) Assistant City Manager Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Dublin had offered the Dublin 101 Academy (also known as the Dublin Leadership Academy) since 2004. The City Council would consider whether the Dublin 101 Academy should be continued for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Janet Lockhart, Dublin resident, stated that the City Council had discussed how Dublin 101 was an element in the All America City application and now it was considering eliminating it. It was important to the City. Service clubs could help promote the program. It was an invaluable service offered to the community. Cm. Hart stated he was not supportive of holding it every other year; it should be re-evaluated. It might be held on Saturdays. It could be retooled and remarketed. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 VOLUME 29 ~ REGULAR MEETING ,,;~~ ~ 19 ~ ~ ~} \\~ June 1, 2010 ~` ~ ~ ~~,~ ~.~ Mayor Sbranti asked if it was feasible to make changes at this point and keep it for the coming year. City Manager Pattillo stated they needed to decide whether to keep it to make it into the fall catalogue of classes. Cm. Scholz stated it was a valuable program. Maybe it could be skipped this year and re- evaluated. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she agreed that it was being discussed at All America City awards and it should be continued. It could be retooled. Having it on a different day might bring in a new crowd. Cm. Biddle stated it was valuable to the City. He was not quite sure it could be retooled like Day on the Glen. The City could explore options. Mayor Sbranti stated when the program started it was to be at no cost to the residents. After the end of the last program, he told Staff the program might have run its course. Was there a way to hold this in the Spring? It did need to be retooled. If it was retooled and presented in the Spring, and then it did not do well, then the City Council could bring it back for discussion. He recommended keeping it in the fiscal year budget, not launch it in the fall, and then reevaluate it. The City Council directed Staff to budget this in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 budget, redesign the program to be launched in the Spring of 2011 and bring it back to the City Council for approval. Also work with service organizations to advertise the class. •` Desianation of Aqencv Labor Neqotiators - Unrepresented Emplovee• Citv Manaqer 10:49:23 PM 8.5 (110-30) Mayor Sbranti 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 for the City Manager. On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council designated Vice Mayor Hildenbrand and Councilmember Hart as the City's representatives to discuss conditions of employment for the City Manager. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~7 VOLUME 29 ~~~~ REGULAR MEETING ,,; ~~';~ June 1, 2010 '`~~~~~ ~, OTHER BUSINESS Brief /NFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 10:50:31 PM Cm. Biddle stated he had met with the area's lobbyist and attended the Tri-Valley Council meeting. He attended the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) Memorial Day choir performance, the Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) auction on Saturday; the homecoming for returning serviceman Robert Boboc at Dublin Elementary; and the Dublin Integrity meeting, and the Disaster Preparedness Elected Officials Summit meeting sponsored by the City. He also attended Congressman McNerney's bill signing in support of service personnel. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she attended the Tri-Valley Council meeting, the Memorial Day Choir performance, the Disaster Preparedness Elected Officials Summit meeting, and a Waste Management meeting. Cm. Scholz stated she attended the Disaster Preparedness Elected Officials Summit meeting, the Dublin Elementary Homecoming for Robert Boboc, the Livermore Tri-Valley Council meeting, and the Congressman McNerney bill signing. Cm. Hart stated he attended Tri-Valley Council meeting, the Memorial Day choir performance, and the Disaster Preparedness Elected Officials Summit meeting. He requested that the City Council consider adding, at a minimum, Disaster Training through a collaborative effort through Police Services, Fire and EMS Services to the community, and also a Citywide Disaster exercise as High priorities to its Goals and Objectives. Mayor Sbranti stated he attended all the meetings referenced. There would be a forum on the State Budget on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Dublin Library. ~~ ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00:25 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk. i ATTEST: ~J City Clerk ~ RO,~---- ,~~~.,~ Mayor DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~8 VOLUME 29 `~aF~ REGULAR MEETING ~;~~~,~ June 1, 2010 ~ \\~.~