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Home My WebLink About4.01 Draft CC 5-3-11 MinDRAFT ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ 1 / '\~/~ CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING - MAY 3, 2011 A closed session was held at 6:32:27 PM, regarding: i~ I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: 1 case II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: City of Dublin v. AA Label, Inc., Alameda County Superior Court, RG11561163 III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 6363 Clark Avenue, Dublin Agency negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Parties: Aneff, L.L.C. and Alisue, L.L.C. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment ~i A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:16:24 PM 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 30 ~ oe ao~ REGULAR MEETING ~~; ~ ~~ MAY 3, 2011 ' '~~~~~~ ° ~u, R~'s DRAFT REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION ~ o~ ~ Mayor Sbranti reportetl that Closed Session would be continued at the end of regular meeting business. .y ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Proclamation for Ms. Kathv Rosselle, Wells Middle School Principal 7:21:55 PM 3.1 (610-50) The City Council presented a proclamation to Ms. Kathy Rosselle on her upcoming retirement as Principal of Wells Middle School and congratulated her on her dedicated service to the Dublin community. Acceptance of Gifts to Citv from St. Patrick's Dav Sponsors 7:27:09 PM 3.2 (150-70) The City Council presented certificates of recognition to sponsors who provided monetary as well as in-kind donations to support the City's 2011 St. Patrick's Day Festival. On motion of Cm. Swalwell, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council recognized the sponsors and formally accepted the contributions. -- - _- ~ Proclamation for Older Americans Month 7:36:30 PM 3.3 (610-50) The City Council presented an Older Americans Month proclamation to Mr. Rod DeDemier of Dublin. ~ - - - - ~., __ _ _ _ Proclamation for Public Service Recoqnition Week 7:40:23 PM 3.4 (610-50) The City Council presented a Public Service Recognition Week proclamation. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 30 0~~~ REGULAR MEETING n~~ ,~i, ~~~ MAY 3, 2011 1~~~~~~~ . C'`1G1 l~ DRAFT ~~~ --~~ _ 2011 National Bike Month 7:41:47 PM 3.5 (585-95) Administrative Analyst Erin Steffen presented the Staff Report and advised that during National Bike Month, a series of regional events such as Bike to Work Day were organized by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition to promote the use of alternative modes of transit. This presentation was intended to update the City Council on the City's involvement with National Bike Month events taking place in Dublin and in the Tri-Valley area. The City Council presented the proclamation declaring the month of May as National Bike Month in the City of Dublin. - _ - - _ ~, __ ____ __ ~ Public Comments 7:52 p.m. 3.6 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. ~ CONSENT CALENDAR 7:53:36 PM Items 4.1 through 4.13 Mayor Sbranti asked abouf the timing of the energy audit in regard to Item 4.6, Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Chevron Energy Solutions to Conduct an Energy Audit. City Manager Pattillo stated the audit was only on component. Senior Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley stated Staff was looking to begin the audit immediately, once approved. It should be completed by August. Vm. Hart asked the status of the Arroyo Vista project in regard to Item 4.12, Approval of Tract Improvement Agreement for Tract 7943, Arroyo Vista (KB Homes). City Manager Pattillo stated the City had issued a demoiition permit yesterday, May 2, 2011. There were also financial mechanisms being worked out. On motion of Cm. Swalwell, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 30 0~'00~ REGULAR MEETING rn~ ~~ir ~~~ MAY 3, 2011 '~~~~~~ ~'1LIFOR~S DRAFT ~~~~ Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meetings of April 5, and April 19, 2011 and Special Meeting of April 19, 2011; Received (4.2 330-50) the reports as authorized by Section 41004 of the California Government Code. Adopted (4.3 700-20/720-40/600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 43 -11 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN and and RESOLUTION NO. 44 -11 AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN FOR POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) OVERTIME PROVISIONS RESOLUTION NO. 45 -11 ~ AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS EXEMPT F.ROM COMPETITIVE SERVICE RESOLUTION AND PRESCRIBING LEAVE BENEFITS FOR THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS and ' RESOLUTION NO. 46 -11 AMENDING THE BENEFIT PLAN and RESOLUTION NO. 47 - 11 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH VISION SERVICE PLAN TO PROVIDE A GROUP VISION CARE PLAN FOR ELIGIBLE CITY EMPLOYEES and RESOLUTION NO. 48 -11 and AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH WAGEWORKS TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT BENEFIT . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 30 G`~,~OFDp~~y REGULAR MEETING n, ~ a~ MAY 3, 2011 19~~~~' \~ C-~ i% ~~,~R~~~ DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 49 - 11 ~~~ AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEE TRANSIT BENEFIT PROGRAM (CLIPPER DIRECT) Adopted (4.4 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 50 -~ 11 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS TO CONDUCT A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) NEEDS ASSESSMENT Received (4.5 600-20) the Quarterly Investment Report Authorized (4.6 600-60) the City Manager to execute an agreement with Chevron Energy Solutions to conduct an energy audit of City of Dublin facilities; and approved budget change of $15,000. Adopted (4.7 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 51 -11 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH PACHECO BROTHERS GARDENING, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE DOUGHERTY LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE STAGECOACH LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Adopted (4.8 360-60) RESOLUTION NO. 52 -11 APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE JORDAN RANCH DEVELOPMENT (TRACT 8024) INTO FALLON VILLAGE GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT-DISTRICT Adopted (4.9 350-20) RESOLUTION NO. 53 -11 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURCHASE TWO SPECIALIZED POLICE VEHICLES FROM BOB WONDRIES FORD AND DECLARING VEHICLES REPLACED AS SURPLUS PROPERTY DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 `~o~FOOB~ REGULAR MEETING rri ~ii/ ~~ MAY 3, 2011 1~~~~~~~ ~ciFOC~~' 5 DRAFT Adopted (4.10 350-200) RESOLUTION NO. 54 -11 ~ ~~ AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS AND THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FROM fNSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR PURSUANT TO THE US COMMUNITIES PURCHASING AGREEMENT Authorized (4.11 600-40) Budget Change in the amount of $96,539. Adopted (4.12 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 55 -11 APPROVING TRACT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 7943, ARROYO VISTA Approved (4.13 300-40) Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers. - _ _.-- - -= - -- - _ ---- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ~„~ _ . _ _ PUBLIC HEARINGS Citv of Dublin Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance 7:56:38 PM 6.2 (1000-20) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Environmental Specialist Martha Aja presented the Staff Report and advised that Assembly Bill (AB) 1881 directed the Department of Water Resources to update the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Local agencies had the option to either adopt the updated State Model Ordinance or adopt a different Ordinance that was at least as effective in conserving water as the updated Model Ordinance. if a local agency takes no action, the updated State Model Ordinance takes effect as if it were adopted. The City of Dublin has elected to prepare a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The City's Ordinance was based on the updated Model Ordinance; however, slight modifications have been made to the Model Ordinance to make it specific to Dublin. The City's Draft Ordinance is at least as effective in conserving water as the State's Model Ordinance DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 30 ,~oeDV~ REGULAR MEETING ~n~ ,~ ~~~ MAY 3, 20'I'I '~~~~~~~ ~~~ ~ l ~~~ DRAFT Cm. Biddle asked if the City's model had to be sent to the State for its review. Ms. Aja stated the City was required to send it to the Department of Water Resources however, they did not approve or deny it. All the ordinances would be posted on the Department's website. Vm. Hart asked about fees. How much would it cost for a single-family dwelling? Ms. Aja stated with the homeowner-installed landscape, the threshold was 5,000 square feet. There . were very few areas within the City that would trigger a fee because the ordinance threshold only took into account the landscaped area. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Deleting Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.88 relating to Water-Efficient Landscaping Regulations and Adopting a New Chapter 8.88 relating to Water-Efficient Landscaping Regulations ~ , ~.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update on the Dublin Farmers' Market 8:04:42 PM 7.1 (470-10) Economic Development Director Linda Maurer presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff would provide the City Council with an update on the planned activities for the Farmer's Market, beginning on May 12, 2011. Cm. Hildenbrand asked about organic farms' participation in the Farmers' Market. Ms. Maurer stated there was one local, organic farm that she knew would be in attendance. Vm. Hart asked if Staff had identified the hits on the City's website for the Farmers' Market and if there was the capability to identify hits for other City's ~pages. Ms. Maurer stated yes. The City had been looking at the traffic that had been tracked for the last six months since the website launch. There had been a significant increase in traffic to the City's website. The City would also monitor the subscribers for specific pages of the website. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 30 oe ~~ REGULAR MEETING ui~ hn~ ~~~ MAY 3, 2011 '~`~~~~ GcrroR~ DRAFT The City Council received the report. .~ NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Dublin Historic Preservation Association's Proposal for a Preview Partv of Dublin Heritaqe Park and Museums 8:20:33 PM 8.1 (295-30) ~ ~~ Director of Parks and Community Services Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider allowing the Dublin Historical Preservation Association (DHPA) to have a preview party at the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums on Sunday, June 26, 2011, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cm. Hildenbrand stated this would allow some members of the DHPA to attend this preview event that could not attend the grand opening in July. Steve Lockhart, Chair of the DHPA, stated this was a celebration for the City Councilmembers; past and present, and City Staff. Mayor Sbranti stated he appreciated the recognition of City Councilmembers and Staff but the City would not be at this point without the DHPA. They were a catalyst for this project. It was a mutual celebration. On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved a temporary permit for use of the Heritage Park and Museums by DHPA for the Preview Party and allowed DHPA to serve alcoholic beverages at the party. ~i~- OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMAT/ON ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council refated to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 8:25:23 PM City Manager Pattillo stated Dublin Pride would be kicking off this Saturday, May 7, 2011. Cm. Biddle stated he attended the East Bay Division Bocce Tournament, the City Car Show, the Nissan Car Dealership opening, an Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting, and a Waste Management Board meeting. Vm. Hart stated he attended the East Bay Division Bocce Tournament and the Gity Car Show. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 VOLUME 30 oF ~~ REGULAR MEETING ~u~ ,~i/ u~ MAY 3, 2011 '~`~~~~~~ Gc~r•ou~ DRAFT ~ ~~~ Cm. Hildenbrand stated she attended the East Bay Division Bocce Tournament and a Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) meeting. Cm. Swalwell stated he attended the East Bay Division Bocce Tournament and would be in attendance at the Dublin Pride event and the Senior Center Volunteer luncheon. Mayor Sbranti stated Dublin Pride Week would start on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Emerald Glen Park and included a Health and Fitness Challenge. He stated he attended the City Car Show, a LAVTA meeting and the Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) art awards night. He also attended the Tri-Valley Mayor's and City Managers meeting. . _ __~- _ ,~ 8:38:16 PM The City Council reconvened to Closed Session. ,, REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 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 9 VOLUME 30 ~~.~OFDp~ REGULAR MEETING i~; ,~ ~~~ MAY 3, 2011 '~~~~~~~ ~'~LIFOR ~