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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-2003 Adopted CC MinutesA regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti, Zika and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lockhart led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENTATION OF DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK COMMERCIAL SPOTS DEVELOPED BY CTV 3.1 (150~80) Two commercials were previewed. Appearing in one commercial were Brad Johnson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, along with Vice Mayor McCormick and Councilmember Sbranti. The other spot featured Dublin's citizen of the year Angela Fontes and her family. Mayor Lockhart stated three of the Fontes family stars were present tonight and she asked that people wish Angela Fontes' son, Alex a happy 12th birthday today. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:06 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.12 On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Ci~T¥ C©UNC~L }~i~N~!TES V'OLUME 22 REGULAR. MEETING Approved (4.1) Minutes of Special Meeting of March 1, and Regular Meeting of March 47 2005; Accepted (4.2 600-$5) work under Contract 02~ 17, Civic Center Fuel Tank Upgrade, Phase 2, and authorized final payment to DCM Construction, less retention to be paid in $ 5 days if no subcontractor claims are received; Received (4.$ $10-$0) Annual Audit Reports and confirmed the reservations of fund balances for Fiscal Year 2001-02; Adopted (4.4 600~60) RESOLUTION NO. 43 - 03 APPROVING AN A~{ENDMENT TO THE TRACT DEVELOPER AGREEMENT [:OR TRACT 7279 {TASSAJARA CREEK PHASE ~) BY GHC ~NVESTMENTS, LLC (Extend for one ~dd~t~ona~ year- unt~ Apd~ ~, 2004) Adopted (4.5 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 44 - 03 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRACT DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET II~PROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED W~TH TRACT 7136 (DUBUN ~NCH AREA A=I ~Y TOLL BROTHERS, ~NC.) {Extend comCetion dste by one year- unt~ ~arch 19, 2004) and RESOLUTION NO. 45 = 03 APPROWNG AN A~END~ENT TO THE T~CT DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC LANDSCAPE ~PROVE~ENTS ASSOCIATED WiTH T~CT 7138 {DUBLIN ~NCH AREA A-I BY TOLL BROTHERS, ~NC.) (Extend completion date by one year- unt[~ ~arch 19, 2004) Adopted (4.6 600~60) RESOLUTION NO. 48 - 03 ACCEPTANCE OF ~MPROVEMENTS FOR ARNOLD ROAD, CENTRAL PARKWAY, DUBLtN BOULEVARD AND HAC~ENCA DR~VE, AND REQUIRED ON-S~TE ~PROVEMENTS FOR SYBASE DU~L]N HEADQUARTERS, PARCEL ~AP 7580 (W~LCOX DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - DU~L~N, LLC) Adopted (4.7 G00~ :30) RESOLUT)ON NO. 47 - 03 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING EASEMENT W~TH PFRS DUBLIN CORPORATION AND THE C~TY OF DUBLIN FOR A VEHI]CULAR ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW SEN~OR CENTER AND HOUSING PROJECT S~TE Received (4.8 $:30~50) Financial Reports for the Month of February 2003; Approved (4.9 600-40) an Amendment to Exhibit A of Agreement for Enforcement of State Laws and City Ordinances between the City of Dublin and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office; Received (4.10:3:30- 50) Final Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2001-02; Adopted (4.11 600-:30) RESOLUTION NO. 48 - 03 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT W~TH CSG ADVISORS, INCORPORATED ON AN AS NEEDED BAS~S BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR TECHNICAL F~NANCIAL ANALYS~S RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS and author~ed the Communi~ Development Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; VOLUME 22 REGULAR MEETING Approved (4.12 300~40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $2,176,318.52. PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DUBIJN ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - GARAGE CONVERSIONS 7:07 p.m. 6.1 (450~20) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Planning Manager Jeri Ram introduced Associate Planner Marnie Waffle, who presented the Staff Report and did a PowerPoint presentation. This is the first reading of an Ordinance proposing amendments to the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8.12 - Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land; Chapter 8.76 - Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations; and Chapter 8.100 - Conditional Use Permit of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. These amendments will allow for the conversion of garages to living space in R- 1, Single Family Residential Zoning Districts by means of a Conditional Use Permit. The Dublin Zoning Ordinance currently requires that each residential dwelling provide two, off-street parking spaces in an enclosed garage. This parking requirement prevents the conversion of garages to living spaces unless two, enclosed parking spaces can be provided elsewhere on the lot. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal to remove the word "enclosed" from the off-street parking regulations to allow for the conversion of garages to living space and determined that additional studies were needed in order to address concerns related to traffic and safety; infrastructure/service impacts; the scope of conversions; aesthetic and design standards; and grand-fathering. Staff presented the Planning Commission with an alternative that addressed their concerns by proposing a Conditional Use Permit process for reviewing and approving requests to convert garages to living space. The Planning Commission heard the proposal and recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to Chapter 8.12 Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land; Chapter 8.76 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations; and Chapter 8.100 Conditional Use Permit. C~T¥ COUNCIL }v'~i~NUTES VOLUg~E 22 'REGULAR M'EETENG Bob Fasulkey, Chairman of the Planning Commission thanked Staff for doing a wonderful job on this. They understood the intent. Ms. Waffle articulated their list of concerns. Conversions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Cm. Oravetz asked if they considered anything other than living space for garage conversions. Mr. Fasulkey replied no, they only considered living space. Cm. Zika asked about a situation whereby two houses created limited parking they would say no to a third. He stated he felt this would be unfair treatment. Cm. Sbranti asked about defining living space - den, home office, etc. Ms. Ram stated it is defined by the Building Code. Cm. Oravetz asked if he wanted to put a woodworking facility in his converted garage, would this be okay? Ms. Ram explained that if you wanted to convert your garage to a workshop and you did not have permanent parking, they would not allow it. Cm. Sbranti stated he felt it is highly unlikely we could end up with three of these in one cul de sac. The Planning Commission could approve it if they could show that off street parking is available. It is looked at on a case-by-case basis. Cm. McCormick stated she was still unclear about the parking, and asked if the garage conversion could be a rental? Ms. Ram stated it could conceivably be a rental unit. We are currently re-evaluating and revising our second residential unit ordinance as the laws have changed. Cm. Sbranti talked about a second unit that was recently approved on Via Zapata. They had to provide an additional parking space. Ms. Ram advised that Staff will take a close look at parking requirements. The second unit ordinance stands on its own. A second unit would be considered a full unit with kitchen and separate entrance. Cm. McCormick stated she felt this was too bad as this makes City streets look bad. V©L. UME 22 REG-[JLAR MEETi~NG PAGE Esther Vigil, Tamarack Drive, asked about punitive damages. She stated this Was brought up at an earlier meeting. Building Official Gregory Shreeve stated an existing garage conversion that may be under code enforcement. The Code requires a minimum double, possible triple of fees. If someone has converted on their own or it was done by a previous owner, and we found it today, we could back up two years. The City would have the authority to waive the fees in this case. We have cases on the books that are more than a year old. City Manager Ambrose clarified they were using punitive damages as the wrong word. This is additional fees. If someone comes in with plans, our fees are set based on the cost to review the plans. If someone does something illegally, we have to spend time to get it corrected. Someone misused the term punitive damage; it is an actual cost. Mr. Shreeve stated under today's Code, they would have to remove it. Ms. Vigil asked who would enforce the additional fees. Mr. Shreeve replied it would be the Building Division. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. Cm. Sbranti commended Staff and the Planning Commission who had two very thorough detailed public hearings. He originally thought we could remove the word enclosed if they have parking. They made several additional findings. Traffic and safety issues are addressed and the Planning Commission can hear it and consider all the options. The City Council will have an opportunity to appeal. Under limited circumstances, people will be able to convert. He stated he did not anticipate we will have more than one a year. Cm. Oravetz discussed a potential situation where he converts a garage to two additional bedrooms and rents them out. Later, he may decide to move and rent out all the bedrooms. He asked if this would be legal. Mayor Lockhart stated he could also have a situation where they have 4 teenage kids, all with cars, or an elderly parent living with them. A neighbor could park in front of your house and there is nothing you can do about it. Cm. Sbranti stated he felt if you look citywide, very few people actually park two cars in their garage. Cm. Zika talked about streets in town that are packed. Once you allow a garage conversion, you can't unconvert it. Parking will be made worse. Cm. McCormick asked about a home office situation with clients. Is this permitted? Ms. Ram stated you are alloWed to have a limited number of clients; one or two a week. We don't regulate parking with home occupation. Cm. McCormick stated her real concern is with new construction. A buyer may opt to use the space as actual living space. The Planning Commission would have to take a look at it. Ms. Ram stated a developer would have to get a SDR and CUP approved in order to have no garage to start out w/th. Mayor Lockhart stated this started out w/th an older part of town and people saying they would like to convert their garage to an additional bedroom for their family. This is why it would be a case~by-case issue. Cm. Sbranti stated in November there was a loophole that would allow developers to come forward with a proposal to build units w/thom garages. We need flexibility and the CUP process allows this. Cm. Oravetz asked if the Planning Commission could legally ask questions about why he is converting his garage. City Attorney Silver stated the Zoning Ordinance requires certain findings for a CUP. It must be compatible with other land uses and transportation within the community. The use will be dictated by what you convert it to. Cm. Oravetz stated if you are the first on your street or second, you can get it approved. Does the third guy have any legal rights to say we're discriminating against him? Cm. Zika stated it is not a legal playing field for everyone. If you have a homeowners association, they won't allow it. The people that live in San Ramon Village could do it if they got a CUP and the rest of the community can't, for the most part. Cm. Sbranti pointed out the fact that different homeowner associations have different guidelines. Cm. Zika stated he felt if we change our ordinance, we may be devaluing a house because there are too many cars on the street. Cm. Sbranti stated he did not believe this will put more cars on the street. How many people will rush to convert their garage? He felt it will be rare to actually see this. This process has enough checks and balances built in and he again stated he will be surprised to see more than one a year. Ms. Ram addressed the home occupation parking question and advised that the Code says you could have up to 5 cars a day visit your house. You have to have additional parking to the 2 required by residents. Ms. Silver looked at the Variance provision. A Variance can be grated for specific reasons, but she did not feel this falls into this. The City Council could specify if they did not want a Variance considered. Cm. McCormick clarified that an unenclosed parking space is a concrete slab? Staff responded this was correct. Cm. McCormick asked if they could limit this ordinance to apply west of Dougherty Road? Ms. Ram stated there are some lots in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area where you could have additional units, in addition to a garage. There are some lots where garage conversions could work. Cm. McCormick stated she sometimes hates the way our streets look and she felt this will only increase the number and add cars. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Mayor Lockhart, and by majority vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance to amend the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Cm. Zika and Cm. Oravetz voted in opposition to the motion. Ci{TY C©UNC~L MINUTES V©LUME 22 REGULAR MEETING REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 ~ 04 7:59 p.m. 7.1 (480~30) Housing Specialist Julia Abdala presented the Staff Report. The City of Dublin will receive $100,980, an increase of $10,601 from the January estimate. At the January 7, 2003 city Council meeting, the Council indicated that there was a desire to fund Kaleidoscope After~School Program the full $10,000 requested in their proposal. Since the previous sum approved for Kaleidoscope was $5,000, an additional $5,000 could be directed to this agency. This would leave $5,601 in increased allocation. Staff recommended that this amount be added to the Public Works Department's Sidewalk Ramp program. The City Council previously allocated $9,844 for the Sidewalk Ramp Project for 2003-04. Adding the increased allocation would bring this total to $15,445. Cm. Sbranti asked how much more on the sidewalk ramps are we looking at in total and how many years? City Manager Ambrose stated we have been working on this for a number of years. They cost about $1,200 each and we have about 70 remaining to do. Public Works Director Lee Thompson stated we will be doing 10 or 11 ramps this year. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to submit applications for $100,980 in CDBG funding for FY 2003~04: City of Dublin - Sidewalk Ramps $ 15,445 Dublin Housing Authority - Arroyo Vista Roof Repair $ 34,000 Annual Contribution toward Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Tri-Valley Haven's Sojourner House as agreed to in the Participating Jurisdiction Agreement between the Cities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin and County of Alameda $ 5,427 Senior Support Program of the Tri~Valley $ 9,508 Tri-Valley Haven Domestic Violence Shelter $ 15,000 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels $ 5,000 Easter Seals Bay Area - Kaleidoscope After~School $ 10,000 Program Administration $ 6,000 TOTAL $100,980 PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBIJN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TASK FORCE PA 02~017 8:02 p.m. 7.2 (420-30/110-30) Planning Manager Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report. In May 2002, the City Council approved the initiation of a General Plan (GP) and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) Study to examine the need for Public/Semi-Public Facilities and, if appropriate, to increase the areas available for Public/Semi~Public Facilities in new development. In February, 2003, the City Council heard the results of Staff's GP/SPA Study and voted to support the formation of a Public/Semi-Public Facilities Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force would be to bring together people in the community who may have need for community services and facilities, those groups who provide community services, and interested property owners. The Task Force would review the Study and make a recommendation to the City Council as to the level of need in the community and/or possible changes to City policy or plans. Staff recommended that the Task Force be appointed for a period of one year, which is felt to be necessary due in part to the addition of new projects that have been identified as high priorities by the City Council. City Staff will return to the Council with a status report no later than 15 months after the formation of the Task Force. Staff recommended that the Task Force consist of: · One or more members of the City Council · One or more members of the Planning Commission · A representative of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce · Interested Dublin Residents · Interested Community Groups · Interested Property Owners · City Staff Staff recommended that an advertisement listing the types of members who should apply be placed in the newspaper. Interested persons would be asked to complete an application and the applications would be forwarded to the Mayor. The Mayor would then appoint the Task Force from those who applied and the City Council would confirm the appointments. CFFY C©UNCiL M~NUTES REGULAR MEETING Marck I8~ 2903 PAGE J149 It is anticipated that the Task Force will meet 5 to 10 times with the first meeting to take place shortly after the Task Force is appointed. Mayor Lockhart stated she would be interested in serving. Cm. McCormick stated she would also. She stated she would also like to see a member of the religious community added. Mayor Lockhart stated she hoped we would get 2 to 4 from each group. Cm. McCormick stated she felt the more the better. Cm. Zika stated realistically~ after the second or third meeting, it will get down to a smaller core size. Cm. Sbranti stated he liked the idea of seeking the religious community representatives. He asked about the deadline for advertising. Ms. Ram stated we usually give a couple of weeks for people to apply. She would anticipate it will come back to the City Council in about a month. She stated she will put a copy of the advertisement in the City Council's mail bin and also advertise on the City's website. On motion of Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized the formation of a Public/Semi-Public Facilities Task Force to include she and Cm. McCormick, one or more members of the Planning Commission, a representative of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and 2 to 4 representatives from the other groups, plus interested members of religious organizations, and City Staff. PURCHASE OF CHARTER VAN FOR SENIOR CENTER 8:09 p.m. 7.3 (350-20) Parks & Community Services Manager Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report. One of the Council's high priority goals for FY 2002~03 is to pursue the purchase of a Senior Center Van pending the successful expansion of the Senior Center Trips and Tours Program. The expanded program has been operating for 10 months and has been extremely popular with the participants at the Senior Center. The Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Parks & Community Services Commission both unanimously recommended approval of purchasing the van. The price of the van exceeds the funds reserved for the purchase by $7,071. The Dublin Senior Center Foundation has agreed to contribute $3,500 toward the purchase. The Senior Center Advisory Committee recommends using $3,571 from the Senior Center donations account to fund the balance. Cm. McCormick asked about the estimated operation costs of $12,752, and if the trips and tours $6,000 is in addition. Mr. McCreary explained that we will have increased operation costs and costs for a driver. We can charge $3 or $4 additional fares to help offset the costs. City Manager Ambrose stated we have an internal service fund for replacement without additional budget required. This is how we budget for replacement of all rolling stock. George McHugh, Canterbury Lane, with the Senior Center Advisory Committee stated he serves as this year's chair person. He supported the presentation by Paul McCreary and would like the Council to accept this for a van as described. He explained that one of the advantages of renting equipment is you find out what's wrong with it. They found the type of equipment they were using was inadequate for seniors. They're very happy with the presentation and thankful to the Foundation to help make up the shortfall for new equipment. Cm. Sbranti asked about the possibility of generating revenue by renting the van to school or outside groups. Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it should be available to the seniors at all time. She would be concerned about the life of the van and potential damage, which could offset any revenue realized. Cm. Zika thanked the Senior Foundation since he writes the check as treasurer of that group. He stated he did not feel he has a conflict, but would abstain if necessary. City Attorney Silver discussed a previous situation with the Heritage Center. When Councilmembers are members of a non-profit and the City is entering into a contract, the board member must step down. In this case, the City is not entering into a contract. We are simply accepting a contribution. CiTY COUNCil3 VQLUME 22 REGULAR MEETING PAGE On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO, 49 - 03 AUTHORiZiNG WAIVER OF COggPET~T~VE AND AUTHORiZiNG ~SSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR CAL-TRANS TYPE II VAN FRO~] EL DORADO BUS SALES {NOT TO EXCEED $57,07i) formally accepted contribution from the Dublin Senior Center Foundation, directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement and approved the Budget Change. Greer Payton thanked the City Council on behalf of the Senior Center Advisory Committee. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY DUBLIN LAND COMPANY 8:25 p.m. 8.1 (420-30) Planning Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff Report. Mr. Kevin Weiss, JMH Weiss, Inc., on behalf of Mr. John DiManto, Dublin Land Company, has submitted a request to change the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designations for the property located generally between I-580 to the south, Gleason Drive to the north, Tassajara Road to the west and the Jennifer Lin properties to the east. The property is approximately 82 acres in size and is currently designated in both the City's GP and EDSF, for a combination of General Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial, Medium Density Residential, Medium-High Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Public/Semi-Public land uses. The Applicant is proposing to change these land use designations to General Commercial and High Density Residential. In order to accommodate the land use changes proposed by the Applicant, a GP and EDSP Amendment is required that contains the following components: 1) Reducing the acreage for General Commercial from 59.96 acres to 56.30 acres and concentrating it between I-580 to the south and Central Parkway to the north; C~TY CO~liNC~L ld!LN~TES VOL!LiME 22 RE G U LAR MEET~N'G PAGE ~52 2) Increasing the acreage for High Density Residential from 5.12 acres to 25.18 acres and concentrating it between Central Parkway to the south and just north of Gleason Drive; 3) Eliminating 5.12 acres designated as Neighborhood Commercial; 4) Eliminating 1.80 acres designated as Medium Density Residential; 5) Eliminating 7.68 acres designated as Medium-High Density Residential; and 6) Eliminating 1.80 acres designated as Public/Semi-Public. A GPA Study request was initiated in 1999 and 2002 for portions of the 82 acre property owned by Dublin Land Company. The City Council denied previous requests to initiate an amendment study because of concerns that the entire 82 acre parcel should be examined as a whole for appropriate land uses. The Applicant's current proposal provides a concept for the entire 82 acre property and not just one section as with previous application requests. Mayor Lockhart asked about an example of neighborhood commercial versus general commercial. Mr. Porto stated it could be card stores, cleaners, things more located in the neighborhood itself. General commercial would be grocery stores or big box stores. Cm. Zika asked about a narrow strip of property on the right end of the slide and its size. Do we know potentially how many units we would be increasing on these properties? Mr. Porto responded we don't know exactly how many, but it would be in the neighborhood of about a 30% increase. John DiManto stated they concur with about 98% of Mr. Porto's presentation. They are told they will now be in a group of properties to be studied. He was concerned that if they are approached by major revenue, high producing retailers such as IKEA, if they are in a group and one of the properties becomes a problem, will they be losing market driven tenants? They are usually short on patience and want to go now. He stated they are building several shopping centers now in 9 different counties. He would like to hear from the City Council in the event they have someone major, could they come in and ask for an earlier study such as the traffic study. He would like assurance that this could be presented to the City Council. This was his concern in being placed in a group. Cm. Oravetz asked if public/semi-public had been accepted? C~T¥ COU'NC~L M.~NUTES VOLUME 22 REGULAR MEET'~NG Mr. Porto discussed the fact that additional housing could require additional parkland. Medium 345 units and with increase could bring as much as $$1 units. His 30% number was couching that we could potentially run into a parkland deficit that we would have to make up. These will come into play as we study this. We don't yet know how this will all shake out. Mayor Lockhart discussed planning the entire area at the same time so we know where the parkland will be. She stated she understood Mr. DiManto's concerns, but she is concerned about taking a piece out of this. She would be hesitant to change the game plan, because this answers a lot of questions in knowing what will be there. She would not be willing to give an inch on the public/semi-public. This will be important to the community and to those moving into the east. She would be inclined to say let's go ahead and get started on the planning of this, but we need to be able to see the whole thing. She stated she would approve it, subject to our being available to do it in August and keep Public/Semi-Public in place. Cm. McCormick talked about high density in the area. Mr. Porto stated as we get into this, we will look at highest and best use of the property. There is only so much that this piece of prOperty can support. Something will pop out and the high density very well may become medium high. Access points may drive what capacity the sites have to take certain types of development. Cm. Sbranti felt some of these things will come out in the study. He liked the design as it seems much cleaner. The proposed plan versus existing plan is better. He stated he also had questions about neighborhood commercial. Cm. Zika stated he also was concerned about high density all over there. He felt 800 housing units is too many and we need neighborhood commercial so some of the areas will have to be able to accommodate this. Mr. Porto stated realistically, they need small shops to connect the big box uses. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 50 - 03 APPROVING THE INITiATiON OF A GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECiFiC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DUBMN LAND COi~PANY REVISIONS TO CITY'S EMERGENCY OFERATION PLAN 8:47 p.m. 8.2 (600-30/520-30) Administrative Analyst Jason Behrmann presented the Staff Report. The 2002 Federal Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery from and response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States was passed by Congress and signed by the President on August 2, 2002 (Public Law 107-206). As a result of this Act, Alameda County will receive a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), that will be partially distributed to cities in the County. Each city will receive $14,000 that is to be used to update Emergency Operation Plans (EOPs) for all hazards with special emphasis on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism preparedness. The total cost of revising the City's plan is $13,815, with 100% of this funding coming from the FEMA grant. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Budget Change; authorized the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Dimensions Unlimited; and approved the inclusion of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters (CARD) and the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) on the City's Disaster Council. OTHER BUSINESS 8:51 p.m. Mr. Ambrose advised that the U. S. Army will be having its quarterly meeting on Thursday at Parks RFrA. Cm. Oravetz thanked Staff for the St. Patrick's Day Celebration; he got a lot of positive comments from his friends in Livermore. He announced that we have some Dublin High School graduates, Danny Leal and Ron Pedroza, in the Persian Gulf. Cm. Zika thanked Staff for the wonderful function this weekend and for keeping the rain away, at least on Saturday. Cm. Sbranti stated he had a good time this weekend and is looking forward to Dublin Pride Week. He reported that the Public Safety Committee is moving forward with a fundraising plan. Cm. McCormick thanked Staff for the float and parade and stated she had a good time. She reported that she served on an art selection committee for the Women's Club and they picked out some good examples to be framed and auctioned off. She also attended a goodbye luncheon for Sandie Hart, who was with the City for over 113 years. She advised that Tri-Valley Transportation Council issues will be coming before the City Council in the future. Mayor Lockhart echoed everyone's comments regarding the St. Patrick's Day parade and festival. Julie Carter did a tremendous job. She gave a big thanks to Staff for being there and supporting the community. The Green & White Gala was great. We had 12 visitors from Ireland. They had a great time and learned a lot about our community. Ireland and Dublin moved a little closer this weekend. Staff did such a wonderful job in stepping up to the plate with the festival. It has gotten much better since we brought it in house. She reminded everyone that Saturday is opening day for Dublin Little League and stated she will be throwing out the first pitch. Cm. Sbranti acknowledged St. Raymond's school career day. The students had some very good questions about the City. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8.55 p.m. ATFEST:-~~,...~ Mayor City Clerk C~iTY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLU}d~E 22