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Home My WebLink About4.01 Draft Minutes for 10-19-2010DRAFT ~~,~ OF DU~~~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~~,, OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ~~ -~ sz \~. ~ REGULAR MEETING - October 19 2010 .~ /~ ' ~1 C~ A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:02:47 PM, by Mayor Sbranti. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:03PM The pledge of aflegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Red Ribbon Week Proclamation 7:04:00 PM 3.1 (610-50) The City Council presented a Red Ribbon Week Proclamation to Dublin Police Chief Tom McCarthy. ~~ Public Comments 7:06:14 PM 3.2 Sangeeta Patel, resident of Dublin, and partner of a Paper Shredding company based out of Sacramento with a new location in Dublin, stated she wanted to give back to the community through shred day fundraisers for local schools, police department, etc. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 29 `~QFOU~ REGULAR MEETING G October 19, 2010 ~9~~;-'" ~~ ~~C-~/% ~4G1 R~~~ ~ ~ DRAFT ~~~~ Dr. Stephen Hanke, Superintendent of the Dublin Unified School District, Dan Cunningham of the Dublin Unified School District Board Vice President and Pam Lear, Director of Education Services for the Dublin Unified School District, spoke on improved Star test scores. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:26:15 PM Items 4.1 through 4.6 On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Special Meeting of August 21, 2010 and Regular Meeting of October 5, 2010; Adopted (4.2 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 153 -10 APPROVING CONTRACT NO. 10-06 WITH WALSH ELECTRONIC SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CIVIC CENTER SECURITY SYSTEM Adopted (4.3 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 154 - 10 APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND CIVICPLUS FOR WEBSITE, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND ANNUAL HOSTING, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY'S WEBSITE to allow for the inclusion of additional service options. Adopted (4.4 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 155 - 10 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE EMERALD GLEN ACTIVITY CENTER DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 29 , aF ~~ REGULAR MEETING ~,; ~ October 19, 2010 19 ~;''" ~~ `~ ~ ~~ ~~~ R~~ DRAFT ~ b ~ Received (4.5 100-80) the report and approved deletion and addition of identified objectives in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Goals and Objectives program Approved (4.6 300-40) Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS Amendment to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) of the Dublin Zoninq Ordinance related to Temporarv Promotional Banners 7:26:29 PM 6.1 (400-30) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Principal Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would review City-initiated amendments to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) related to Sign Regulations. The proposed amendments would make permanent those changes related to temporary promotional banners that the Cit Council a Y pproved on a temporary basis in July 2010. The changes included allowing additional time for banners, changes to the size of permitted banners, and reducing the time period in befinreen displays. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance related to Temporary Promotional Banners. Amendments to Chaater 8.108 (Temporarv Use Permit) of the Zoninq Ordinance 7:30:02 PM 6.2 (450-20) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 29 G~~~OFpp~ REGULAR MEETING „~ October 19, 2010 19 ~~_~ `~ ~~ ~ % ~'!Ll RN~ DRi4FT ~ ~~ ~ Principal Pianner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff had been reviewing the Zoning Ordinance for ways to provide a stimulus to the business community and property owners during the current economic climate. To this end, Staff was recommending changes to Chapter 8.108 of the Zoning Ordinance (Temporary Use Permit) to create new categories that would facilitate easier approval of Temporary Use Permits. In addition, Staff had received numerous requests by Automobile Dealers for a change to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a speciaf type of temporary promotional event that was not currently addressed in the Zoning Ordinance. In June 2010, the City Council directed Staff to work on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for this new type of promotional event. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Sbranti ctosed the public hearing. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.108 (Temporary Use Permit) of the Zoning Ordinance. Dublin Transit Center Site E-1 (Esprit at Dublin Station) - Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 1 Development Plan Amendment and Stage 2 Development Plan and an Amendment to the Development Apreement for the Dublin Transit Center Site E 1 Proiect, PA 09 00 7:34:48 PM 6.3 (450-30/600-60) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Principal Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that this item was continued from the October 5, 2010 City Council meeting. Developer D.R. Horton, Inc. was proposing to construct a multi-family residential townhouse community with 105 units on + 4.1 net acres of land within the Dublin Transit Center project on Site E-1. A Planned Development Rezone would allow the development of either the 105-unit Esprit at Dublin Station Project (proposed) or the 300-unit Metropolitan at Dublin Station project (previously approved). The proposed amendment to the existing Development Agreement for the project site related to the allowed density of uses (to permit the 105-unit project), an extension of the existing Agreement term by seven years, an amendment to the affordable housing obligations for the property, and a provision on a public art fee. Representative for developer D.R. Horton, Dean Mills, commented on the project amendment. Vm. Hildenbrand asked when the actual construction would commence. Mr. Mills replied that construction would likely begin in 2011. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES q, VOLUME 29 1 OFDp~ REGULAR MEETING G October 19, 2010 19~~;-~' ~~ ~~ ~~~~% ~ ~~ ~ DRAFT Cm. Hart asked why the extension to 2018. Mr. Mills replied to allow ample flexibility in this volatite economy. Ramoncito Firmeza, Dublin resident, cautioned the proposed plan and urged the City Council to keep options open for another review if the 300-unit project moved forward. Mr. Firmeza also commented on broadband implementation in all future developments. Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. Cm. Hart expressed concern of the extension timeline to 2018, but was pleased with the lower density development of the 105-unit Esprit project. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Biddfe and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Approving a Planned Development Rezone with a Related Stage 1 Development Plan Amendment and Stage 2 Development Plan for the Esprit at Dublin Station Project; and waived the reading and introduced and Ordinance Approving Amendment 1 to the Development Agreement for Dublin Transit Center Site E-1 (Esprit at Dublin Station). UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Explorinq the Feasibilitv of Establishinq a Human Services Commission 7:56:49 PM 8.1 (430-40/585-95) Principal Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that one of the City Council Objectives for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 is to explore the feasibility of establishing a Human Services Commission that could provide policy direction on housing, health and wellness, social services, etc. This Staff Report contained an analysis of the potential establishment of such a commission, a review of alternatives to establishing a commission, and a recommendation for further action. Cm. Biddle stated that the Census Bureau figures would become available in the spring of 2011, and asked if the City's population projection would be based on these figures. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 VOLUME 29 G~~,~OFDp~ REGULAR MEETING , ~ 19 ~ ~ `gZ October 19, 2010 ~~~~ ~~ ~ % ~'.~~~R~S DRAFT ~ ~ I ~ Ms. Bascom stated that we would use the State Department of Finance population figures to estimate population projections. Based on these figures, it is anticipated that the City would reach a population of 50,000 in the year 2012 - 2013. Cm. Biddle asked if we currently have a contract with Alameda County to manage human services. City Manager Pattillo stated that the City did have a contract with Alameda County to manage human services funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program and the duration was five years. City Manager Pattillo stated that the City would need to conduct further analysis to determine if continuing to have the County manage the proposed commission made the most economical sense in comparison to other alternatives. Mayor Sbranti stated his preference was for Option Three presented. He stated that, at a minimum, a taskforce could be formed to start conducting research and compiling community needs assessment, so if the Census Bureau figures proved to reach a population of 50,000, the proposed commission would have useful data for policy direction. Vm. Hildenbrand stated her preference for Option Two, which would be to wait until the Census Bureau population figures became available to determine if a commission was even necessary to implement due to Staffing considerations. Cm. Biddle stated his approval for a taskforce approach which could lead to a commission, but wanted to ensure that inclusion of Staff time for the proposed commission would be reflected in the planning of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget. Cm. Hart stated that Option Two was his preference based on what Vm. Hildenbrand had stated related to the task and mission of the proposed commission as opposed to what the City already had in place and consideration of Staff resources. City Manager Pattillo clarified that Staff would continue to monitor the Census results. However, the timing may not align with the Budget process. The public process woutd be needed as it related to entitlement, and could be implemented at that time. The City Council directed Staff to implement Option Two. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES g VOLUME 29 REGULAR MEETING G~~.~OFDp~~y ~„ 19 ~ ~~ October 19, 2010 ~' ~ ~~ ~ % ~~GIFOR~~ DRAFT Camp Parks Historical Artifacts 8:19:39 PM 8.2 (910-40) ~ ~ Heritage Center Director Elizabeth Isles presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council had a high priority objective to work with U.S. Army Reserve Camp Parks to preserve its history during the redevelopment of the facility. Correspondence had been received from Lieutenant Colonel Friend, Garrison Commander at Camp Parks, outlining the conditions to be met to facilitate donation of historical artifacts from the former history museum at Camp Parks. Cm. Hart asked why was the museum closed. Ms. Isles responded that it was a decision made by the U.S. Army and did not have any further information. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner Georgean Von Heeder Leopold provided history on artifacts located at the US Camp Parks property, and clarified that this was a history center and not a museum. Ms. Von Heeder Leopold spoke on behalf of the Dublin Historic Preservation Association, and expressed her thanks and appreciation to the City for assisting in obtaining these historic items, and more important was a location to appropriately store the items. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner Steve Minniear commented on the importance of preserving these artifacts based on the history of the City, which had once been a military town. Vm. Hildenbrand stated the importance of honoring the founding families of the City and to be able to educate our children regarding this part of the City's mifitary history. Cm. Hart stated he was very passionate regarding preservation of the artifacts and looked forward to having a formal display in the future. Mayor Sbranti stated the importance of having the artifacts for display at a future date readily available to the community, and commended the U.S. Army for their cooperation in ensuring the artifacts were given to the City. The City Council directed Staff to send the letter to Lieutenant Colonel Friend to initiate the donation of historical artifacts from Camp Parks. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 29 REGULAR MEETING G~~qOFDU~ ~ October 19, 2010 19 ~~~~~ ~`~ ~ % ~~GI 121~~` DRAFT ~~ ~' City Sponsorship of Earl Anthony Memorial Professional Bowler's Association PBq O en 8:36:42 PM 8.3 (150-50) Economic Development Director Linda Maurer presented the Staff Re City Council would consider sponsorship of the Earl Anthony Memorp~rt and advised that the Association Open. al Professional Bowler's On motion of Cm Hart, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimou . approved the budget increase of $3,000 to fund the sponsorship to this e ent a the City Council nd banner cost. - Joint Powers Agreement with Reqional Government Services Autho 8:40:33 PM 8.4 (600-40) City Manager Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised tha consider adoption of finro resolutions authorizing the City Manager to enter " Joint Service Authorities for the t the City Council would purpose of into two Employment opportunities to City Staff and to designate a rep esentatveto serve on theVelopment training of both Joint Services Authorities. Board of Directors On motion of Cm Hart, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanim . adopted ous vote, the City Council RESOLUTION NO. 156 -10 APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE GOVERNMENT SERVICES AUTHORITY REGIONAL and RESOLUTION NO. 157 -10 APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AUTHORITY uuBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 29 REGULAR MEETING October 19, 2010 G`~`~~OFOU~ ~''~~i/~~~ ``` ~ % 'lLIFC)R~~ 8 DRAFT ~' ~ OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 8:42:43 PM City Manager Pattillo stated the All America City Quilt will be displayed at the Civic Center and proposed an Open House on Nov 16th, 2010, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, which would be open to the public. Cm. Scholz stated she attended the Dublin High School Sports Gym Grand Opening. Cm. Hart stated he attended the Celebrity Waiter Dublin Partners In Education fundraiser, and the opening of the Dublin High School Sports Gym, and assisted with the Alameda County Sheriffs Department's Urban Shield weekend long exercise. Cm Biddle stated he attended Murray Elementary School Walk n' Roll event, the College Fair at Dublin High School, the Las Positas College Art Center dedication, and the Dublin High School Homecoming Carnival. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she attended the Celebrity Waiter Dublin Partners In Education event, and the Dublin High School Homecoming Carnival. Mayor Sbranti stated he attended Murray Elementary School Walk n' Roll event, the College Fair at Dublin High School, and the Dublin High School Homecoming Carnival. ADJOURNMENT 10.1 9:01:25 PM There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01:26 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Dora A. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES g VOLUME 29 REGULAR MEETING O t b /G~~OEDpB~~ 19 ~ ~~ c o er 19, 2010 ~ ~ `~ ~ ~ `~~FOR~~