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CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held at 6:29:52 PM , regarding:
L CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. AA Label,
RG11561163
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
- EXISTING LITIGATION
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Inc., Alameda County Superior Court,
- EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of case: Elite Landscaping, Inc. v. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court,
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A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in the City
Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:10:46 PM ,
by Mayor Sbranti.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti
ABSENT: Councilmember Hildenbrand
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
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Certificate of Recoanition for Bethanv Zummo
7:11:25 PM 3.1 (610-50)
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The City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition for Bethany Zummo on her recent
selection to the United States Women's Paralympics Sitting Volleyball team.
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Presentation to Citv Council
7:12:42 PM . 3.2 1060-30
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board Vice President John McPartland presented a gift to the
City Council for its support of the West Dublin BART Station.
The City Council accepted the gift.
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Proclamation for Challenqe Butter DaY
7:14:47 PM 3.3 (610-50)
The City Council presented a proclamation declaring June 11, 2011 as Challenge Butter Day.
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Acceptance of Gifts for the Heritaqe Park and Museums and Dublin Senior Center
7:20:05 PM 3.4 (610-50)
Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Paul McCreary and Heritage Center
Director Elizabeth Isles presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would
receive a report on donations made during Fiscal Year 2010-2011 from Dublin individuals,
businesses and local non-profit organizations to support the Heritage Park and Museums, and
the Dublin Senior Center. Additionally, the City Council would be asked to accept a donated
Studebaker Wagon, circa 1900, as an addition to the Heritage Park & Museums Collections.
On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council accepted the gifts and the Studebaker Wagon for the Heritage Park &
Museums Collections.
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Report on 2011 Dublin Pride Week Activities and
Recoanition of Poster Contest Winners and Pride Week Partners
7:30:28 PM 3.5 (150-80)
Senior Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the
City Council would formally recognize the contributions made by various individuals and
organizations that helped make the 2011 Dublin Pride Week activities into a successful
community event.
The City Council recognized the various individuals and organizations that participated in Dublin
Pride Week.
2011 Tri-Vallev Housinq Ot~portunities Week
7:25:08 PM 3.6 (610-50)
In conjunction with Tri-Valley Housing Opportunities Week, June 4-11, 2011, the City Council
recognized the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center for their service to the Dublin Community.
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Public Comments
7:50:20 PM 3.7
Tammy Goldstein, Relay for Life representative, thanked the City for its assistance with the
Relay for Life event.
Connie Mack, Dublin resident, asked if the City Council could send a card of encouragement to
Joplin, Missouri regarding current weather tragedies.
The City Council stated they would look into this.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
7:56:37 PM Items 4.1 through 4.19
Mayor Sbranti pulled Items 4.5, 4.8, 4.13, and 4.18 for further discussion
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On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council took the following actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Special Meeting of January 22, 2011 and Regular Meeting of
May 17, 2011.
Adopted (4.2 400-20/450-30/600-60)
ORDINANCE NO. 6 -11
APPROVING A PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND RELATED STAGE 1
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT/STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
FOR THE AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES DUBLIN STATION PROJECT ON SITE C OF
THE DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER, PA 06-060
ORDINANCE NO. 7 - 11
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR
DUBLIN STATION, SITE C, DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER BETWEEN THE'CITY OF DUBLIN
AND AVALON BAY COMMUNITIESy PA 06-060
Authorized (4.3 600-30) modifications to the agreement with Management Partners,
Incorporated of up to $50,000 which should be funded from contributions made by the member
agencies to a special trust fund held by the City of Dublin
Adopted (4.4 450-20)
ORDINANCE NO. 8 -11
AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES), 8.34
(SCARLETT COURT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT), AND 8.116 (ZONING CLEARANCE) OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR AUTO-RELATED USES IN THE SCARLETT COURT
OVERLAY ZOIVING DISTRICT, PLPA-2011-00019
Adopted (4.6 600-35)
RESOLUTION NO. 61 - 'I 1
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS TO DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS PHASE lV
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Adopted (4.7 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 62 -11
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APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE PLANNING
FOR THE CIVIC CENTER MODIFICATIONS PROJECT
Adopted (4.9 600-60)
RESOLUTION NO. 64 -11
APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF, AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO,
THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ARROYO VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
DUBLIN, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, EDEN HOUSING
INC., AND CITATION HOMES CENTRAL
Adopted (4.10 150-70)
RESOLUTION NO. 65 -11
ACCEPTING THE DONATIONS FOR THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARDS COMPETITION
AND AUTHORIZING CITY TRAVEL EXPENSES AND TRAVEL OUT OF STATE BYCITY
OFFICIALS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AT THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARDS
and approved the Budget Change.
Adopted (4.11 600-70)
RESOLUTION NO. 66 -11
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSEQUENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INCLUSIONARY
UNITS AND PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU OF CONSTRUCTING INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
UNITS
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Reviewed (4.12 600-40) the comparative analysis of the services provided under this
agreement and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -11
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREETLIGHTING MAINTENANCE,
AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES .
Adopted (4.14 600-35)
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -11
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 11-03, DUBLIN TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
TO COLUMBIA ELECTRIC, INCORPORATED
Adopted (4.15 360-20)
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -11
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-1
RESOLUTION 71 -11
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-1
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -11
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-2
RESOLUTION NO. 73 -11
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983~2
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RESOLUTION NO. 74 -11
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 198fr1
(VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREE~
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -11
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 198fr1
RESOLUTION NO. 76 -11
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1997-1 (SANTA RITA Ab2EA)
RESOLUTION NO. 77-11
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1997-1
(SANTA RITA AREA)
RESOLUTION NO. 78 - 11
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1997-1 (SANTA RITA AREA)
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -11
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1997-1
(SANTA RITA AREA)
Adopted (4.16 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -11
APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF
ALAMEDA FOR CONTINUED FIRST RESPONDER ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES
(FRALS SERVICES)
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Adopted (4.17 600-35)
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -11
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 10-09
DUBLIN HISTORIC PARK THEATER LIGHTING PROJECT
TO SOUSA ELECTRIC.
and; approved Budget Change in the amount of $64,520
Approved (4.19 300-40) Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers.
Mayor Sbranti pulled /tem 4.5 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update (520-30),
and stated that he wanted Staff to highlight this item.
Senior Administrative Ana/yst Roger Bradley stated the City reviewed the Emergency
Management Plan annually to ensure the City included best practices and was up to date. Staff
was proposing to adopt a Volunteer Management Plan into the Emergency Management P/an.
It put into place a p/an the City would use to help integrate vo/unteers into emergency
management practices and put those peop/e to work in a safe and effective manner.
Mayor Sbranti asked if the City could pre-register residents for volunteering.
Mr. Bradley stated the City had a Community Emergency Response Team put in p/ace through
the Fire Department where residents could volunteer.
On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Hildenbrand absent), the City Council adopted the addition to the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
Mayor Sbranti pulled /tem 4.8, Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Capita/ Accounting
Partners to Provide a Cost Allocation and User Fee Study (600-30), and asked if the City would
be in contact with the development community and what wou/d go into.the study.
City Manager Pattillo stated the study would take another look at the model. The City Council
had the ability to cover less than full cost. The City met with the development community and
the Chamber of Commerce to get their input. The City would continue that kind of commitment.
The City wanted to ensure its numbers were up-to-date.
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On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council adopted
RESOLUT/ON ND. 63 - 11
AUTHORIZING THE C/TY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL
ACCOUNTING PARTNERS TO CONDUCT A COST ALLOCATION AND USER FEE STUDY
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Mayor Sbranti pulled Item 4.13, Award of Bid - Contract No. 11-06, Striping and Marking
Contract (600-35), and asked why the bid was for three years.
Public Works Manager Steven Yee stated when Staff first developed the contract, they put
together estimates of what they anticipated doing. They identified a unit cost measure to get a
bid price of specific work to be completed. Based on the contract, they picked the bid items or
unit measures that fit within the $53, 000 budget. In Fisca/ Years 2012 and 2013, the City wou/d
re-eva/uate and see what the City's needs were based on the increased street mileage and
such.
The City Council and Staff confirmed that the City Council was giving authorization to spend
$234, 000. The bid document showed that the City wou/d only spend $53, 000 in the upcoming
Fiscal Year.
On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Hildenbrand absent) the City Council adopted
RESOLUT/ON NO. 68 - 11
AWARD/NG CONTRACT NO. 11-06, STREET L/GHT POLE
PAINTINC CONTRACT TO CHR/SP COMPANY
Mayor Sbranti pulled Item 4.18, Award of Bid - Contract No. 11-07, 2010-2011 Annual Street
Overlay Program (600-35), for further discussion and asked about the City's follow-up to ensure
the work was comp/eted correctly.
Public Works Manager Steven Yee stated there was the retenfion of compensation before
accepting the contract work.
City Manager Pattillo asked Mr. Yee to go through the qualify control mechanisms the City
enacted to ensure quality work.
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Mr. Yee stated, with every type of resurfacing project, the City had contract documents that
stated the City's design standards. As part of the checks and balances, design submittals were
approved. Once approved, they were handed off to the construction inspector who oversaw the
work and monitored variab/es such as weather, p/acement of materials, and compaction, etc.
Last year's issues had to do with construction defects.
On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council adopted ~
RESOLUT/ON NO. 82 - 11
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 11-07, 2010-2011 ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM,
TO MCK SERV/CES, INC.
and approved the Budget Change aufhorizing Alameda County CMA-TIP funds for Dublin
Boulevard Improvements.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adoption of Rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services Provided
Bv Amador Vallev Industries and Establishinq the 2011-2012 Annual Assessment
8:18:10 PM 6.1 (810-30)
Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing.
Senior Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the
Agreement for solid waste services befinreen the City and Amador Valley Industries (AVI)
required the City to adopt a rate schedule, which was estimated to produce a specified revenue
amount as identified in the Agreement. The City also adopted an Ordinance which required all
parcels in the City to subscribe to weekly minimum garbage service. For residential properties
that are serviced with individual containers, the City collects the annual cost of minimum service
with the property tax bill. The City Council would consider adopting two separate resolutions
establishing the garbage rates effective July 1, 2011 and establishing the Fiscal Year 2011-
2012 refuse related property tax assessment.
No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue.
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Vm. Hart stated this was a small increase in rate and he appreciated the work AVI did and its
partnership with the community.
On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 83 -11
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES
FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE SERVICES
and
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -11
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING THE COLLECTION OF MINIMUM
RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICE FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 201'~2012
Solid Waste and Recvclinq Enclosure Standards Ordinance
8:23:45 PM 6.2 (810-20)
Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing.
Environmental Specialist Martha Aja presented the Staff Report and advised that the Solid
Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards established design criteria and size requirements for
new enclosures within the City. The intent of the standards was to ensure that there was
adequate space in newly constructed enclosures for solid waste and recycling, including
organics if applicable. The Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards applied to: new
development projects; remodeled commercial development projects that triggered a planning
entitlement and consist of grocery stores, restaurants, markets, daycare centers and auto
repair/use; and tenant improvements, where no planning entitlement was required, if the use
had the potential to pollute storm water.
No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing.
Vm. Hart stated he previously had concerns regarding this issue. The City should strive to have
businesses meet these requirements.
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Mayor Sbranti stated the City could start with new development and find low costs ways to deal
with enclosures.
On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance adopting a New
Chapter 7.98 relating to Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards.
Public Hearing - Continuance:
Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 (Smokinq Pollution Control)
8:32:16 PM 6.3 (560-90)
Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing and stated the City Council would consider continuing,
until June 21, 2011, the first reading of an amendment to the Smoking Pollution Control
Ordinance to increase the requirement on the percentage of apartment residences that must be
designated as non-smoking units from 50% to 75%, which would be accomplished on or before
January 1, 2013.
No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing.
By consensus, the City Council continued the item to the June 21, 2011 Adjourned Regular City
Council meeting, which would begin at 5:30 p.m., in the Dublin City Council Chambers.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Agreement Between City of Dublin and
Dublin Unified School District Reqardinq Use of Facilities
8:32:38 PM 7.1 (600-30)
Director of Parks and Community Services Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and
advised that the City Council had a high priority objective (Culture & Leisure, Parks &
Community Services, No. 11) to update the existing agreement regarding use of facilities
between the City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School , District. The City Council considered
proposed revisions to the Agreement as negotiated between the City and District and
recommended by the Parks and Community Services Commission.
Cm. Swalwell asked how this would apply to the Little League or Soccer League.
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Ms. Lowart stated, when a community group wanted to use a School facility, they came to the
City to request a permit. The City could access a data base, which included school facilities, to
see if rentals were available and reserve it for the member of the public. This would expedite
the process for the public.
Mayor Sbranti asked what facilities would be made available by the School District.
Ms. Lowart stated the School District would make a list available every year of available
facilities.
Vm. Hart stated this was a major accomplishment for the community.
On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -11
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING USE OF FACILITIES
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Window Sipnape Requlations
8:48:45 PM 8.1 (400-30)
Senior Planner Marnie Waffle presented the Staff Report and advised that, at the direction of
the City Council, Staff had prepared an informational report on the City's Window Sign
Regulations which were contained in Chapter 8.84 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
Vm. Hart asked if the definition of a window sign included a film blocking off the entire view into
the business.
Ms. Waffle stated, if it included text or graphics, it could be considered a window sign. If it was
simple tinting, then it fell under more of a design or architectural feature, which was subject to
design review.
Vm. Hart asked if a business had cabinetry against the window, blocking the view from the
street, would that be considered a sign.
Ms. Waffle stated that would not be considered a window sign.
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Vm. Hart stated he had concerns for safety.
Ms. Waffle stated Staff was finding more requests for window film due to architectural design.
Vm. Hart stated he did not have a problem with the current sign policy. He wanted to ensure
that business signage was kept within City policies as far as aesthetics.
Mayor Sbranti asked if the City had regulations on flags on poles in parking lots.
Ms. Waffle stated they were not advertising, but seasonal in nature.
The City Council received the report.
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Temporarv Use Permit for Circus Varqas
9:06:50 PM 8.2 (410-30)
Senior Planner Marnie Waffle presented the Staff Report and advised that Chapter 8.108
(Temporary Use Permit) of the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance contained regulations pertaining
to temporary land uses. At the May 17, 2011 City Council meeting, the Dublin Rotary Club
addressed the City Council during Oral Communications requesting that a Circus Vargas be
allowed to operate for a longer duration than what Chapter 8.108 allowed for Carnivals. At the
request of the City Council, Staff was providing a report on the Temporary Use Permit chapter
as it relates to a circus and requested direction regarding the proposed duration of the circus as
requested by the Dublin Rotary Club.
Cm. Biddle stated he was a member of the Dublin Rotary and would refrain from discussion and
abstain from voting on this item.
Mark Landon, Circus Vargas representative, stated he was available for questions. He stated,
when Circus Vargas asked for a 13 day event, they were asking for 10 perFormance days, with
finro days for preparation, and one tear-down day. This was an animal-free show. They
attracted elementary school children and their parents. It was a family-oriented show. They did
bring business into the City.
Vm. Hart asked how many_shows would there be in the 10 days and what were the ticket prices.
Mr. Landon stated it would depend on the day of the week. They liked to open on Friday nights
and would have one show that night. On Saturday and Sundays they had three shows and
during the week they had one show a night. They would like to arrive on a Wednesday; set up
on Wednesday and Thursday, open Friday night and have shows on Friday, through the
following week ending on Monday, with a day off during that time.
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Vm. Hart asked what tickets cost.
Mr. Landon stated tickets were priced from $15 to $60. There could be discounts available.
Mayor Sbranti asked what dates they were considering.
Mr. Landon stated there were looking at arriving July 6, with shows July 8-18.
Mayor Sbranti asked how the partnership worked with the non-profit organizations.
Mr. Landon stated the Rotary acquired the property for the Circus at no cost, so the Circus
would make a donation to the Rotary Club. The Rotary would operate the parking and keep all
proceeds from the parking. The Circus was trying to advertise at the School District.
Mayor Sbranti asked about advertising.
Mr. Landon stated the Circus was speaking to a Bay Area television station, radio stations, the
Bay Area News Group, and other cultural newspapers regarding advertising. The Circus drew
people in, especially the restaurants in the area.
Vm. Hart asked if restaurants could be mentioned on the Circus' flyers.
Mr. Landon stated if they were part of Circus packages, they could.
Vm. Hart mentioned the date for the start of the Circus was pretty close.
Mr. Landon stated he had applied a while ago and had begun the process. They would come to
the City, but were hoping the City would allow 10 performance days.
Vm. Hart asked if that was the most performance days they could do.
Mr. Landon stated they were already booked before and after the Dublin dates, but if the City
Council allowed the Circus eleven performance days, they could do that. It was a highly visible
location and they could draw a lot of people here.
Cm. Swalwell asked Mr. Landon if they would prefer 11 performance days.
Mr. Landon stated they were only asking for ten, but if the City approved 11, they could do that.
Mayor Sbranti asked if they would be advertising shortly.
Mr. Landon stated they had general marketing materials that could have dates and show times
inserted very quickly.
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Bob Tucknott, Dublin Rotary representative, stated the Rotary was forming a partnership to gain
funds for use in the community. These types of events benefited the community.
Vm. Hart asked what the Rotary would be charging for parking.
Mr. Tucknott stated a normal amount would be $5 a car.
Mr. Ron Mazur, speaking on behalf of the Dublin Rotary, stated the Circus was a fundraiser for
the Rotary. The Rotary's goal was to save lives and help build communities. He discussed
some of the projects they worked on including providing assistance to City's high schools. They
had supported and worked in partnership with Dublin Partners in Education. They also worked
with the East Bay Stand Down Event.
Vm. Hart stated he was not in favor of calling the Circus a skating rink. He asked for more
details on Staff's proposed option to amend Chapter 8.108 (Temporary Use Permit) of the City
Municipal Code to provide greater flexibility, such as including an "Other" category or the ability
to extend timeframes on a case-by-case basis, to cover the Circus or other event.
Ms. Waffle stated there currently was not at third category. Staff was looking for direction from
City Council to amend the Temporary Use Permit chapter to create a new category as "Other" ~
as well as the parameters for what the "Other" category would be.
Vm. Hart stated he did not believe in calling the Circus something it was not. There were other
considerations such as security and permits that would have to be accomplished rather quickly.
City Attorney Bakker stated the City Council was not being asked to define the Circus as an ice
rink, just something similar to. That was why Staff suggested treating it as a carnival or an ice
rink, which had similar characteristics in that it attracted similar type and size of crowd.
City Manager Pattillo stated, in order to meet timelines, the City Council would have to
determine the Circus similar to a"skating rink". The element after that would be to work on a
category to bring back for City Council consideration.
Vm. Hart stated the issue was then to issue a permit to exceed 13 days. Could the request be
expanded to 11 show days?
Cm. Swalwell asked Mr. Landon if the Circus would consider cross-promotion of City events?
Mr. Landon stated that would have to be determined by the owner of the Circus. The Circus
could hand out flyers at the shows directing them to City events.
City Manager Pattillo stated Staff could work with the Circus to see if there were such
opportunities.
Mayor Sbranti agreed that Staff could work on the details of cross-promotion.
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Vm. Hart stated there was no question that the Rotary Club contributed significantly to the
community. Staff would answer questions regarding the security of the event. He was
supportive of the project.
Mr. Landon stated the Circus had already provided a security plan to the City, as well as a
recycling plan and had addressed Staff's concerns.
Cm. Swalwell stated he supported this event and would recommend 11 or 12 performance
days.
Mayor Sbranti stated he.also supported this event and request.
Vm. Hart asked that the City also coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce and schools.
On motion of Cm. Swalwell, seconded by Mayor Sbranti and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Hildenbrand absent and Cm. Biddle abstaining), the City Council directed Staff to allow a
Temporary Use permit for Circus Vargas to be considered a use similar to an outdoor skating
rink for temporary land use, and that they be permitted to have up to a 15 day permit under
Chapter 8.108, which would include two days of set up and one day of takedown; and, return
with discussion items regarding amending Chapter 8.108 (Temporary Use Permit) to provide
greater flexibility.
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9:49:25 PM 8.3 (450-20)
Principal Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council
would consider whether to initiate a General Plan Amendment Study to modify a 10-foot-wide
strip of property owned by the Hansen Ranch Homeowners Association that abuts property at
10872 {nspiration Circle from "Open Space" to "Low Density Single Family Residential".
On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Swalwell and by unanimous vote (Cm. Hildenbrand
absent), the City Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -11
APPROVING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY TO
CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,450
SQUARE FEET OF LAND ADJACENT TO 10872 INSPIRATION CIRCLE FROM "OPEN
SPACE" TO "LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL"
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Neicthborhood Park Names for Positano Development
9:57:27 PM 8.4 (290-30)
Director of Parks and Community Services Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and
advised that the Positano Development was located east of Fallon Road at Positano Parkway.
Two Neighborhood Parks were included in the Development. The 2010-2015 City of Dublin
Capital Improvement Program included funding for design and construction of one of the
Neighborhood Parks. The City Council would consider input received from the public and the
Parks and Community Services Commission on possible park names.
The City Council discussed the possible names and decided on the name Sean Diamond for
the 5.0-acre Park and Positano for the 4.6-acre site.
On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Biddle. and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Hildenbrand absent), the City Council selected Sean Diamond and Positano as the names for
the two neighborhood parks planned for the Positano development.
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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)
10:09:25 PM
Cm. Biddle stated he attended a League Legislative workshop; he was a judge at the Mayor's
Challenge Awards; he attended a Waste Management Board meeting, an East Bay Division
League of California Cities meeting, and the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority Board
meeting.
Vm. Hart stated he attended a City of Dublin - Dublin Unified School District Liaison Meeting,
and the Alameda County Fire Advisory Committee meeting.
Cm. Swalwell asked when the Fallon Road extension would open.
Public Works Director Gary Huisingh stated that, as soon as the baby eagle left that area, the
biologist would make a decision as to when work could begin. They were estimating the first
part of July.
Cm. Swalwell asked when the stop light at Amador Valley and Brighton would be installed.
City Manager Pattillo stated the work would start shortly. The City took into account the school
schedule in timing the installation of the light.
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Cm. Swalwell stated he attended the ribbon cutting at the Dublin High School, the Tri-Valley
City Council meeting and the Farmers' Market.
Vm. Hart stated he attended a meeting with the City Attorney regarding the City Attorney's
evaluation.
Mayor Sbranti stated he attended the Tri-Valley City Council meeting, and spoke at the
Challenger Baseball event,
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:27:02 PM in memory of Dublin Unified School District employee Dianna Moran, Staff Sgt.
Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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