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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 12-21-2010 Draft MinDRAFT ~ OF DU.~~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~~;` OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN -- ~~ f8f~ REGULAR MEETING - December 21, 2010 ,~;~`~'~ ~ _i R CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:28:45 PM, regarding: I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager 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 NEGOTIATORS Property: 5777 Scarlett Court, Dublin Agency negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager , Negotiating parties: Saadeh Corp. DBA Alameda County Auction Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 6438 Sierra Court, Dublin ~ Agency negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager Negotiating parties: Saadeh Corp. DBA Alameda County Auction Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment -~ Con~ 20 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m., by Mayor Sbranti. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ~ Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti ABSENT: =~~ -_ __ .. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 VOLUME 29 `~~OFDp~ REGULAR MEETING 1 i~C~,~~~ December 21, 2010 ~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~ ~`?~ ~- zo DRAFT - _.-~ REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION 7:14:15 PM Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session. ~' ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Acceptance of Gift from West Coast Arborists 7:16:41 PM (820-20) 3.1 Public Works Manager Steven Yee presented the Staff Report and reported that the City Council had received an in-kind gift from West Coast Arborists and would formally accept the g ift. ~ Jason Pinegar from West Coast Arborists spoke of the company's recycling of trees. The bookcase presented to the City was made from recycled wood from Dublin trees. On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council accepted the gift from West Coast Arborists. -- -- --- -- _ ~ -_ Mavor's Apuointments to Citv Commissions and Committee 7:19:06 PM (110-30) 3.2 Mayor Sbranti stated that following the City of Dublin's general municipal elections in November of even-numbered years, terms expired on each of the City's commissions/committee. In response to 2 openings on the Planning Commission, 9 applications were received. Six applications were received in response to 3 openings on the Parks & Community Services Commission; 3 applications were received in response to 4 openings on the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission; and 4 applications were received in response to 3 openings on the Senior Center Advisory Committee. New members would be sworn into office in January. Vm. Hart complimented the applicants for their submissions. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote, the City Council confirmed the Mayor's appointments to the various Commissions and Committees as DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 29 `~~OFDr~ REGULAR MEETING rii ~ ~~~ December 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ '1L/FOR~ DRAFT ~ Q~ ~o follows: Planning Commission: Tara Bhuthimethee and Sean O'Keefe; Parks & Community Services Commission: Alan Elias, Robert Boboc and Connie Mack; Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission: Anita Carr, Pamela Hernandez and Delilah Vanderpool; Senior Center Advisory Committee: Diane Bonetti, Eddie Jo Mack and Susan Cervantes. By City Council consensus, the application period for both the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and the Senior Center Advisory Committee was extended to January 18, 2011 to fill a vacancy on both the Commission and Committee. ~. Citv Council Orqanization/Committee Appointments/Assiqnments 7:23:42 PM (110-30) 3.3 Mayor Sbranti stated that each member of the City Council represents the City of Dublin on various local and regional Boards/Committees/Commissions. The City Council would discuss these proposed appointments. On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council confirmed the Mayor's Appointment/Assignment List and directed Staff to notify affected agencies, as appropriate. _~ Determine Date/Time of Assemblv Bill (AB) 1234 Ethics Traininq for Citv Officials and Desiqnated Citv Staff 7:25 P.M. (650-45) 3.4 City Clerk Caroline Soto presented the Staff Report and advised that under Assembly Bill (AB) 1234, "local agency officials" must receive ethics training at least once every finro years if the City provides compensation, salary, stipend or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses to a member of a legislative body. The City would offer a mandatory Ethics Training session to all affected officials and Staff. By consensus, the City Council determined a date and time of Tuesday, January 25, 6:00 p.m., for the AB 1234 Ethics Training session for City officials and Staff. - - %'~ - - -- - - DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 29 G`~,~OFDpR_y REGULAR MEETING 19~~~~~~ December 21, 2010 ~~ ~ ~~ ~`u1FOR~~ DRAFT Public Comments 7:28:49 PM 3.5 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. ~i - CONSENT CALENDAR 7:28:54 PM Items 4.1 through 4.8 q ~ ~o On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes - None; Adopted (4.2 450-20) ORDINANCE NO. 27 -10 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USE OF LAND) TO ALLOW MINI-STORAGE AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AND CHAPTER 8.28 (INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS) TO IDENTIFY THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AS CONSISTENT WITH THE BUSINESS PARK/INDUSTRIAL AND OUTDOOR STORAGE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE , PLPA 2010-00005 Accepted (4.3 600-35) improvements under 2010 Annual Slurry Seal Program, and authorized release of retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; Authorized (4.4 600-30) the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Joint Agreement with the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon and the Town of Danville to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for the TVHOC to cover operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and approved a Budget Change. Adopted (4.5 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 176 - 10 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLIFF GARTEN AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED FOR DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER - PUBLIC ARTWORK DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 29 `,~.~oF~ti.~ REGULAR MEETING li~~~~~ December 21, 2010 \\ ~ l1/ C'~1L~Fpt2~`r DRAFT Adopted (4.6 670-80) RESOLUTION NO. 177 - 10 DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY Adopted (4.7 640-40) ORDINANCE NO. 28 -10 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.24 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Approved (4.8 300-40) Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers. - ~___ ---_ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None. PUBLIC HEARINGS I~m~2~ Inclusion of Multi-Family Residential Projects in the Citv of Dublin's Participation in Statewide Communitv Infrastructure Propram (SCIP) 7:29:25 PM 6.1 (390-20) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Economic Development Director Linda Maurer presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider rescinding, replacing and restating the City's participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) to include financing of certain City impact fees for multi-family residential development. Vm. Hart asked if, with this item, there was a difference befinreen a developer and the owner of a building. Ms. Maurer stated the terms were used interchangeably. Vm. Hart asked if she was excluding residential, single-family dwellings. Ms. Maurer stated that was Staff's proposal. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 VOLUME 29 `~oFOU~ REGULAR MEETING G y a~~~~~~ December 21, 2010 `\ ~ ~~ ~'1G/FOR~S DRAFT ~~~-~ZU Vm. Hart asked for clarification as to why Staff was proposing to exclude residential, single- family dwellings. Ms. Maurer stated some of the issues were related to the way single-family construction was handled. Projects would be brought as increments or phases and that was when impact development fees were paid. With the SCIP Financing Program, they bond once or finrice a year. It was easier for a multi-family residential project because permits were all being pulled at one time as opposed to pulling them over a series. Vm. Hart stated volume was easier than single-family. Ms. Maurer stated that was correct. Vm. Hart asked what would be the issue for a single residence homeowner if they wanted to expand their house size. Would they be eligible for any kind of referral or this kind of incentive? Ms. Maurer stated it would be difficult for an individual property owner to go ahead and move forward. This was primarily for large residential projects. There was more advantage to doing it at the time of filing your map and-pulling permits. But as an individual, there was a certain amount of money needed. It would probably be cost-prohibitive to participate in SCIP due to the fees, assessments, appraisals, engineer reports, and all of the items required. Vm. Hart asked if there was any kind of program that a single-family dwelling owner could be involved in that the City had any connection with so that an individual could expand, re-develop or re-construct a single-family residence. Ms. Maurer stated she would not be the best person to answer that question. Vm. Hart stated there were residents that would like to expand their homes or repair their homes and there might be programs that the City could also provide. Administrative Services Director Paul Rankin stated this financing was only for specific impact fees. So an addition typically was not paying additional impact fees, unless they were adding an additional unit. Vm. Hart stated if an individual purchased a land lot in Dublin, there would be impact fees. Was there anything for that individual that wanted to develop in Dublin? Mayor Sbranti stated the City had done something relative to second units: Mr. Rankin stated there was a reduction in impact fees related to secondary unit. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 29 G`~,~OFDpB~y REGULAR MEETING n, ~ ,~~ December 21, 2010 19~~~~ \\~~~% ~'~GlFpR~~~ DRAFT Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. ~2~,~zo On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 178 -10 RESCINDING, REPLACING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION NO. 18~05 THUS CONTINUING THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, TO CONDUCT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS ~ Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearinq for Issuance of Bonds for the Benefit of Arrovo Vista Familv & Senior Housinq 7:39:42 PM 6.2 (340-80/600-60) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Assistant City Manager Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that Eden Housing, Inc. requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) serve as the municipal issuer of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 of tax-exempt revenue bonds. The proceeds of the Bonds would be used to finance the acquisition and construction of a 180 unit multifamily rental housing facility known as the Arroyo Vista Family and Senior Housing project located at 6700 Dougherty Road. The City Council was being asked to approve a Joint Exercise of Powers agreement with the CMFA to allow for the issuance of the bonds. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. Vm. Hart asked for a simplified explanation as to what this meant to the City. City Manager Pattillo stated this project had been going on for close to six years. This allows the the project to move forward with both the senior and family elements of the project. .Vm. Hart stated it provided the developer to opportunity to build the entire affordable portion of the project at one time instead of in phases. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 29 G`~,~OFDp~ REGULAR MEETING n, ~ a~ December 21, 2010 '`~~~~~ '~t~roa~~ DRAFT I ~ 0~2 0 Kathy Schmidt from Eden Housing stated it had been a pleasure working with the City. Last Wednesday the project had been awarded tax-exempt bond funding. This was a new financing combination for Eden. It could all be built at once. Hopefully, the construction on the housing would begin next summer. Mayor Sbranti stated this unique project included a for-profit and non-profit developer, for sale elements as well as rental, senior as well as family and the partnership with the City, County and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 179 -10 APPROVING A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPROVINGTHE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY KNOWN AS ARROYO VISTA FAMILY & SENIOR HOUSING and the resolution also authorized the City Manager or designee thereof to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the CMFA. -~~ UNFINISHED BUSINESS Speed Feedback Demonstration Proiect 7:47:23 PM 7.1 (590-90) Traffic Engineer Jaimee Bourgeois presented the Staff Report and advised that this item was a follow-up to the December 15, 2009, agenda item related to strategies for addressing traffic safety. A project (Project #960024) was created and approved as part of the 2010-2011 Capital Improvement Program to purchase and install six speed feedback signs so that their effectiveness at reducing vehicle speeds could be assessed. This report provided a recommendation for the installation locations of the signs and sought City Council approval of the sign locations and authorization to advertise for bids to purchase the signs. Cm. Swalwell asked Dublin Police Services what they would do if given the $57,000 for traffic safety. City Manager Pattillo stated the City had a Traffic Safety Committee made up of a cross section of the Traffic Engineer, and other members from Public Works, as well as the Police DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 VOLUME 29 ~~,~OFpp~ REGULAR MEETING ni ~i~/ ~~~ December 21, 2010 '~`~~~~~ '1L/FOR~~ . DRAFT C ~~-F°LD Department. This strategy came from a shared collaborative discussion. Traffic related elements brought forth by the City were in collaboration with the Police Department. Without the collaboration, it is hard to do the enforcement. Cm. Hildenbrand stated this was an outcome of a City-wide traffic calming study previously completed. Mayor Sbranti stated this would not be general fund money. It was using gas tax money. Vm. Hart asked if these were permanent signs or trailers. Ms. Bourgeois stated these would be permanent signs affixed to a pole on the side of the road. The speed limit sign would be on top and underneath it would be the digital display that stated a person's speed. Cm. Swalweil asked about the follow-up enforcement measures regarding these signs. Ms. Bourgeois stated the signs had a features such as if a person were exceeding the speed limit, the sign would start to flash. If a person were driving five to ten miles an hour over the speed limit, the sign would change to say `Slow Down." There was an option if it went above a certain threshold, the sign would go blank. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she had concerns about the intersection of Fallon Road at Tassajara Drive, in terms of speeding issues. She asked that Staff review that intersection in future studies. Cm. Swalwell asked if the signs would flash into any residents' homes. Ms. Bourgeois stated she did take that into consideration in the placement.of the signs. Vm. Hart stated he was supportive of the project and hoped at least an equal amount was budgeted next year for the same item. On motion of Cm. Swalwell, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the recommended speed feedback sign locations and authorized Staff to advertise for bids for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Speed Feedback Demonstration Project. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 29 G~,~oFDO~~y REGULAR MEETING n~ ~ ~~~ December 21, 2010 19~~~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~`1GIFOR~1~ DRAFT I 5a~- 2D Dublin Farmers' Market Proposal for 2011 8:04:24 PM 7.2 (470-10 Economic Development Director Linda Maurer presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff was proposing a day, time and location, along with associated costs to host a Dublin Farmers' Market event in 2011. Vm. Hart asked, since the Farmers' Market was proposed for Emerald Glen, if dogs be allowed at the Farmers' Market. Ms. Maurer stated the Farmers' Market did not allow dogs. Vm. Hart stated having the Farmer's Market on Thursday would not be his first choice but Thursday was fine. Cm. Biddle stated the public should support the market. Cm. Hildenbrand stated the public's comments had been forwarded to the Farmers' Market Association and this was their feedback. Thursday might be a good night. Mayor Sbranti stated he would like to see the Farmers' Market during Dublin Pride Week. On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council directed Staff to make a formal request to the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association to host a Dublin Farmers' Market in 2011 as proposed. -~,, NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Delegate to Attend the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference and Designation Of Votinq Deleqate for the 2011 National Leaque of Cities Annual Conference 8:14:54 PM 8.1 (140-30) City Clerk Caroline Soto presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider appointing one of its members as a delegate, and one as an alternate, to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in March 2011, and appointing a voting delegate, and an alternate, to attend and vote on the City's behalf at the NLC Annual Conference in November of 2011. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 VOLUME 29 G~,~q~FDU~ REGULAR MEETING 19~~~~~~ . December 21, 2010 ~~ ~ ~ ~'~c~FOC~~'`D DRAFT I (o o~ 2D On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Vm.Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council appointed Cm. Swalwell as its delegate to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in March 2011, and appointed Cm. Biddle as the voting delegate, and Vm. Hart as the alternate, to attend and vote on the City's behalf at the NLC Annual Conference in November of 2011. ~ Establishment of New Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Douqhertv Road Improvements from Sierra Lane to North Citv Limit 8:19:45 PM 8.2 (820-20) Senior Civil Engineer Ferd Del Rosario presented the Staff Report and advised that there were plans for pougherty Road to be improved from Sierra Lane to the North City Limit that included six travel lanes, a raised median and Class II bicycle lanes. These improvements were consistent with the Circulation Element of the City General Plan and were included in the Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program. The project limits were covered by two existing projects included in the adopted Capital Improvement Program. This item proposed to combine the two existing CIP projecfs into a new Capital Improvement Program project - Dougherty Road Improvements from Sierra Lane to North City Limit, which would allow the City to perform initial environmental and design work with available funds. Cm. Hart asked when the $13.5 million had been estimated. Mr. Del Rosario stated the $13.5 million was estimated as part of the Eastern Dublin TIF which was updated in March of this year. Cm. Hart asked if Staff was pretty confident that the bids would come in at that cost. Mr. Del Rosario stated the bidding climate currently was very competitive. Cm. Hart asked, if approved tonight, when construction would start. Mr. Del Rosario stated Phase 1, Design, was about finro years worth of work. It would include environmental work as well as design. Depending on the phasing of the project, if the project was from Sierra Lane to the north City limit, there would be major utility relocation work. There was also the necessity for right-away acquisition. Staff was estimating that construction would start in two to three years. In regard to funding the project, the City would try to compete for federal funds. Also, there would be future Dougherty Valley Traffic Impact Fees as well as Eastern Dublin TIF. City Manager Pattillo stated Staff was advancing this project because beginning Phase 1 was huge in order to have project-ready elements for possible funding sources. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 VOLUME 29 ~,~OFDUn_ REGULAR MEETING n;~ ~ ~r~~ December 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ ~'~c,FOU~`° DRAFT l-Io-~ZD Vm. Hart stated not many residents know the length of time these projects take to break ground. Mayor Sbranti asked, by combining it or creating-one CIP, did it preclude the City from starting the project until they had all the funding in place. Mr. Del Rosario stated there was an opportunity to phase the project. It was viable to do Phase 1 from Scarlett Drive. It would be about 1.2 miles long. Assistant City Manager Foss stated Staff would not forget the Scarlett Court money that was rolled into the Dougherty Road project. Mayor Sbranti asked what the process entailed. City Manager Pattillo stated Staff would bring back the process for City Council consideration. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 180 -10 ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT- DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FROM SIERRA LANE TO NORTH CITY LIMIT --~ Authorizinq Consultant Services for Enerqv Improvement Proiects 8:35:01 PM 8.3 (600-30) Senior Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider authorizing Staff to solicit bids for consultant services to perform an energy audit on City facilities and make recommendations on cost-effective energy improvement options that the Gity should consider implementing. In addition, the selected consultant would assist the City in considering financing options to pursue any specific improvements. On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City ~Council authorized Staff to prepare a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for an Energy Service Company to conduct an energy audit on the City's facilities and produce an Energy Action Plan; authorized Staff to solicit bids for said consultant services; authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement for consultant services; and approved a Budget Change for consultant services in the amount of $40,000. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 VOLUME 29 `~,~ OF Dr,~ REGULAR MEETING n; ~ ~~~ December 21, 2010 '``~~~~~ ~c~FOR~m DRAFT I`~ ~20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Annual Audit for the Fiscal Year Endinq June 30, 2010 and Adoption of Guidelines for Desiqnation of Reserves 8:37:43 PM 8.4 (310-30) Administrative Services Director Paul Rankin presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Dublin had compiled and published its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. This report included financial statements prepared by City Staff along with the audit prepared by Caporicci and Larson (C&L), a subsidiary of Marcum, LLP, the independent auditors selected by the City Council. The CAFR is a report which encompassed information beyond minimum financial reporting requirements. The Auditors have provided a"clean opinion" based on their review. The report had also been reviewed by the City Council ad-hoc Audit Subcommittee. The report also included a discussion of the allocation of General Fund Reserves. The City Council commented on the positive features of the report. On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote, the City Council received the reports and confirmed the establishment of the fund balances as stated for the year ending June 30, 2010; and directed Staff to proceed with the development of specific policies related to the designation of reserves in accordance with accounting standards. ,.. - ---_.. ----- - Sustainable Neiqhborhood Development Strateqv 8:45:26 PM 8.5 (530-10) Principal Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Dublin had taken an active role in promoting sustainability in the public realm. On the private side, initiatives such as the Green Building Ordinance were resulting in the construction of more sustainable buildings. However, Staff believed that the City could benefit from developing a "Sustainable Neighborhood Development Strategy," which would enable and promote sustainable site design and planning for the streets, homes, workplaces, and businesses we build in our neighborhoods. This Staff Report contained an overview of why the City Council could consider developing a Sustainable Neighborhood Development Strategy. Cm. Swalwell asked if there was a way to balance requirements with incentives. Would these requirements make costs so high that applicants could not afford to build, or no one can afford to purchase it? Ms. Bascom stated there were many alternatives that could be brought forward for City Council consideration. When looking at LEED, there were some prerequisites that were required to be DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 VOLUME 29 ,~oF ou~ REGULAR MEETING ni~ ~ii ~a December 21, 2010 '`~~~~~~ ~ 'IG/FOR~~ DRAFT l ~ o ~-2~ LEED certified but there were many variations. Some components were items the City was already doing or encouraging, or developers were already implementing. Cm. Hildenbrand asked when the report came back, could it include other cities that had these types of programs. This was cutting edge and made for some great neighborhoods. There was a cost associated with these kinds of homes, but residents wanted these kinds of homes. Vm. Hart stated he was willing to .look at incentives and programs to find a balance relative to associated costs. Cm. Hildenbrand stated these were recommendations and sustainable homes options were upgrades when purchasing a new home. Mayor Sbranti stated the nexus now for the developers to provide some of the sustainable elements were not as costly as they were three or four years ago. By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to proceed with developing a Sustainable Neighborhood Development Strategy. l .... OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMAT/ON ONLY reports from Council and/or StafF, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 9:00:00 PM _ Cm. Swalwell stated he attended the Deputy Monego Tree Lighting ceremony. Cm. Hildenbrand stated the City of Dublin would be hosting the East Bay Division League Dinner meeting on St. Patrick's Day. Cm. Biddle stated he also attended the Deputy Monego Tree Lighting ceremony. He attended the City's Breakfast with Santa event, the TV30 Open House, a Stopwaste Planning meeting, and a Community Development Block Grant and Community Development Support meeting. Vm. Hart had no comments on meetings attended. Mayor Sbranti stated he attended a Dublin Chamber Mixer, a TV30 Board meeting, and an Alameda County Transit Authority retreat. __ . ~ - - - DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 VOLUME 29 G~~OFDUe~ REGULAR MEETING rn ~ir ~~~ December 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ '1GIFpR~ DRAFT ADJOURNMENT 10.1 Zo~zo There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14:30 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. . Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 VOLUME 29 G~~oFOO~y REGULAR MEETING n, ~ m December 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ G~rFOR~'`°