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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-2011 Adopted CC Sp Min~ OF DU~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~~~~, OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ~ ~~ - - ~~ 8~ SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 19, 2011 ~~:' _< l~ A special meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:35:25 PM , by Mayor Sbranti. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddie, 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. ~i~-- 2. Public Comments 5:35:55 PM No comments were made by any member of tfie public at this time. ~~ . 3. Proposed Revisions to the City of Dublin's Mission, Vision and Values and 10-vear Strateqic Plan 5:36:01 PM 100-80 Senior Administrative AnalysUBudget Manager Amy Cunningham presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would review and approve the proposed revisions to the City's Mission, Vision and Values, as well as to the 10-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. There were no comments or questions from City Council. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 VOLUME 30 ~OF Dp~ SPECIAL MEETING m~ ~ ~a APRIL 19, 2011 '~~~~~~~1 c~~,~,~~,~ On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote, the City Council reviewed and approved the proposed revisions to the City's Mission, Vision, and Values, as well as to the 10-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Final approval of the Strategic Plan will take place at the Budget Hearing in June 2011 ~ 4. Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget Study Session #2: Further Direction from Citv Council on Budpet Preparation 5:40:48 PM 330-20 City Manager Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that this report provided additional information on the impact of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Key Initiatives discussed by the City Council at the first Budget Study Session held on March 14, 2011. City Manager Pattillo asked for agreement or questions regarding the General Government section of initiatives. Mayor Sbranti stated his desire for a new consultant to perform the audit services for the City. City Manager Pattillo referred to Initiative G, "Develop and distribute an Annual Report on City Accomplishments", and stated that this was City Council's direction from the Goals and Objectives Study Session to implement the annual report. ~ Mayor Sbranti stated his preference that the new City Annual Report be thorough and concise. City Manager Pattillo stated that the newsletter would include a human element such as a story of someone who has benefited from the City's affordable housing program or recreation program and the final product would be available in both electronic and paper versions. City Manager Pattillo reviewed the Public Safety Program initiatives and asked the City Council for feedback. Cm. Biddle questioned Item E, "Expand Crossing Guard Services to Kolb School" and asked if the Dublin Unified School District had determined ~how many guards would be needed. City Manager Pattillo stated that discussions had occurred with Staff and the recommendation would be proposal #1 for one crossing guard. However, pending completion of the sidewalk to alleviate resident concerns, Staff is providing for consideration two crossing guards and asked for City Council feedback on selection of which option to budget. Cm. Hildenbrand proposed proposal #2 for two crossing guards be implemented with the understanding that once the sidewalks were completed, the City could reduce the crossing guard service to proposal #1 for one crossing guard. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 30 G`~OFDpB~ SPECIAL MEETING ru ~ ~~~ APRIL 19, 2011 '~~~~~~ 4GIFpR~ City Manager Pattillo reviewed the Transportation program initiatives~ and asked the City Council for feedback. Vm. Hildenbrand asked for clarification of Item D, "Explore feasibility of implementing Tree City USA program." City Manager Pattillo stated this was a nationwide program which required certain criteria, which could be explored. City Manager Pattillo continued the review with the Health and Welfare program initiatives and asked the City Council for feedback. Mayor Sbranti asked about Item B, "Provide support to the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center", and stated that the City already provides support and asked for an explanation as to why this was listed as an initiative. City Manager Pattillo stated that there were ongoing challenges facing the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center requiring additional Staff assistance and grants. This would be recognition of that assistance. Vm. Hart asked for clarification of Item E, "Develop a tobacco retailer license system", and asked for further explanation of what this would accomplish. City Manager Pattillo stated that this would create a healthy and environmentally sustainable community, and noted that this would be an exploration of the opportunities and challenges associated with this initiative. , Cm. Biddle asked for specifics of Item F, "Develop zoning restrictions that would require a Conditional Use Permit for businesses to sell tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools, residential neighborhoods, libraries, etc." City Manager Pattillo stated that this would be an exploration of the findings which would be brought back to City Council for discussion. City Manager Pattillo reviewed the Culture and Leisure Services program initiatives and asked the City Council for feedback. Mayor Sbranti stated that Item K, "Undertake development of design and construction documents for Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex", would provide answers to the long term benefits and challenges this project would bring the community. Vm. Hart asked for clarification of Item P, "Report on phasing options and costs for Fallon Sports Park to include two new soccer fields (both turf and grass options) and a 90-foot baseball diamond". DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 30 Gl,~ F DUe~ SPECIAL MEETING n, ~ a~ APRIL 19, 2011 '~~~~~~~ ~G/FOR~ City Manager Pattillo stated that this item would provide cost implications of moving forward with this phase of Fallon Sports Park. City Manager Pattillo reviewed the Community Development program initiatives and asked City Council for feedback. Vm. Hart asked for clarification of Item G, "Oversee construction of St. Patrick Way befinreen Golden Gate Drive and Regional Street", and asked why the entire street could not be reconstructed, as opposed to the proposed section. City Manager Pattillo stated that discussions had been held with all interested parties and did not have willing participants. City Manager Pattillo asked the City Council for feedback on Items N, O, P, and Q, which related to the development of an Economic Development Strategy. Vm. Hart stated that this was a wise investment in the community and supported the initiatives. Cm Swalwell stated his support for the initiatives, and asked if the costs presented would include marketing expenses as well. City Manager Pattillo stated that it would not, and reports would be brought back to City Council as was general practice. The costs presented would be for the development of the strategy. City Manager Pattillo concluded the review of all proposed initiatives and summarized the total cost estimates and funding sources which would be approved at the June City Council Budget Hearing, confirmed for June 21, 2011, at 5:30 pm. The City Council directed Staff to move forward in the budget process with all of the proposed initiatives to be included in the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Preliminary Budget. v ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31:26 PM to the Regular City Council meeting. Minutes prepared by Dora A. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. ~ ~ ATTEST: Deputy City CI k V~ DI~1 ,~.-- ~t~JU~ Mayor ~ DUBLfN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 30 G~,~a'oo8~ SPECIAL MEETING a~~~~~~ APRIL 19, 2011 `` ~ ~~ Gc~~oR~`~