HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.1 April 30 & May 7, 2013 Minutes
STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File # 610-10
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:May 21, 2013
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 30, 2013, and the Regular
City Council Meeting of May 7, 2013
Prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
April 30, 2013, and the Regular City Council meeting of May 7, 2013.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of April 30, 2013, and the Regular City
Council meeting of May 7, 2013.
Submitted By Reviewed By
City Clerk Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider the approval of the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
April 30, 2013, and the Regular City Council meeting of May 7, 2013.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 30, 2013
2. Draft Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 7, 2013
ITEM NO. 4.1
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SPECIAL MEETING– APRIL 30, 2013
A special meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in the City
Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m., by
Mayor Sbranti.
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, and Mayor Sbranti
ABSENT: Councilmember Haubert
Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those
present.
2. Public Comments
No comments were made by any member of the public.
3. Introduction of New Employee: Colleen Tribby, Administrative Services Director
6:11 PM
The City Council welcomed Colleen Tribby, new Administrative Services Director, to the
City Staff.
4. Proposed Revisions to the
City of Dublin's Mission, Vision and Values and 10-Year Strategic Plan
6:11 PM
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Chris Foss, Assistant City Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the City
Council had suggested no revisions to the existing Mission and Vision and minor revisions
to the Values and Strategies.
The proposed language for the City’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Strategic Plan will be
presented to the City Council at the Budget Hearing on June 4, 2013, for final approval
and adoption.
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Haubert
absent), the City Council approved the revisions to the City’s Mission, Vision and Values,
and the proposed language for the City’s Fiscal year 2012-2014 Strategic Plan.
Mayor Sbranti stated that the City Council would continue to Item 6 and return to Item 5 at
7:00 p.m.
6. Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Study Session: Five Year
General Fund Forecast and Direction from City Council on Identified Initiatives
With Additional Budget Impact to be Included in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget
6:25 PM
Lisa Hisatomi, Assistant to the City Manager/Budget Manager, provided the overview and
projection of the City’s five year operating General Fund forecast, and the Fiscal Year
2013-2014 proposed initiatives and their budget impact.
7:03:54 PM Mayor Sbranti stated that the City Council would return to this item after the
discussion of Item 5.
5. Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Community Grants Program
Subcommittee Funding Recommendations for Community Support Grants
7:04 PM
Prior to the presentation of this item, Councilmember Biddle read a statement recusing
himself from any participation in the discussion of the DPIE application.
Amy Cunningham, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Staff Report.
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote (Cm. Haubert
absent, Vm. Biddle recused from DPIE vote), the City Council supported the
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Subcommittee’s recommendations with the enhancement of $5,000 to Livermore Valley
Opera and $5,000 for Pacific Chamber Symphony: Music is Fun for a total of $135,000.
Mayor Sbranti stated that the City Council would like updates regarding the performing
arts progress.
City Manager Pattillo stated that Staff would provide the City Council with current updates
regarding the performing arts.
7:50 PM Item 6 continued.
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Study Session: Five Year
General Fund Forecast and Direction from City Council on Identified Initiatives
With Additional Budget Impact to be Included in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget
City Manager Pattillo summarized the various projects such as Dublin Heritage Park
Cemetery Improvement Expansion and Orchard Gardens, which are part of the Master Plan
that had not been funded.
Assistant City Manager, Chris Foss, discussed the four proposed initiatives with additional
budget impact to be included in the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget.
City Manager Pattillo stated that Staff would return in August to discuss potential revenue
measures, EMS with Alameda County Fire Department, to recognize the different strategies
and what the City Council would like Staff to pursue.
City Manager Pattillo stated that the Budget Hearing is set for June 4, 2013, at which time
the City Council would be adopting the update to the Two Year Budget for 2013-2014
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Haubert
absent), the City Council accepted the Staff Report as presented and approved the
additional four Identified Proposed Initiatives to be included in the 2013-2014 Budget.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – Brief reports from Council and/or Staff,
Information Only
including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at
City expense (AB1234).
8:36 PM
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Vm. Biddle stated that the City Clerk received an award and should be recognized at a
future City Council meeting.
Cm. Hart stated that staff was doing an excellent job marketing the Farmers Market in the
East side of Dublin. He recommended that Staff add additional promotion of the Farmers
Market on the west side of the City.
8. ADJOURNMENT
10.1
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:38 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
Minutes prepared by Gloria McCafferty, Deputy City Clerk.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REGULAR MEETING – MAY 7, 2013
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held at 6:31 p.m., regarding:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on May 7, 2013, in the City Council
Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM p.m., by
Mayor Sbranti.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti
ABSENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Acceptance of Gifts to City from St. Patrick’s Day Event Sponsors
7:05 PM 3.1
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council
recognized the sponsors and formally accepted the contributions.
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Appointment to Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District
7:12 PM 3.2
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 56 - 13
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
ALAMEDA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
appointing Rich Guarienti to the Board of Trustees as the City of Dublin representative.
2013 Affordable Housing Week
7:13 PM 3.3
The City Council proclaimed the week of May 10-19, 2013 as “Affordable Housing Week” in the
City of Dublin.
National Public Works Week 2013
7:25 PM 3.4
The City Council presented the "National Public Works Week" proclamation to the Public
Works Department.
City Clerk Award of Distinction
7:30 PM 3.5
The City Council recognized City Clerk Caroline P. Soto for receipt of a City Clerk Award of
Distinction.
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Public Comments
7:34:26 PM
Dr. Stephen Hanke, Superintendent of Dublin Unified School District, provided public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:39 PM Items 4.1 to 4.2
On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council
took the following actions:
Approved 4.1 Minutes of April 16, 2013.
Adopted 4.2
RESOLUTION NO. 57 - 13
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TASSAJARA ROAD BETWEEN NORTH DUBLIN
RANCH DRIVE AND SHADOW HILL DRIVE, FALLON CROSSINGS, TRACT 7617
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
–None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
– None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Dublin Crossing Project Status Update
7:39 PM 7.1
Debbie Kern, Senior Principal in Keyser Marston Associates, provided comments on this item.
Jeremy Hollis, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provided public comment on this item.
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Dr. Stephen Hanke, Superintendent Dublin Unified School District, provided public comment on
this item.
Joe Guerra, representative of SunCal, provided information to the City Council.
The City Council provided direction to Staff and the Applicant on the following policy
considerations:
a) Is the creation of a Community Facilities District (CFD), an acceptable financing tool for
future development on the project site and is the City Council is willing to authorize and
participate in the creation of such a District up to 1.75 percent, and based on study, with
net fiscal neutrality: By consensus, the City Council voted. Yes.
b) Is the size of the Community Park acceptable? By consensus, the City Council voted.
No. The City Council agreed that the sized should be 31.7 acres, with a net of 30
usable acres - not counting the creek.
c) Is SunCal’s proposal to include a five acre Neighborhood Park in the Mixed Use District
on the Draft Land Plan acceptable? By consensus, the City Council voted yes, and
asked that public safety considerations be included in the plan.
d) What is the preferred process by which the Neighborhood Park and Community Park in
the project will be designed and built? By consensus, the City Council agreed the
preferred process was #2 - City to engage in typical community process to develop park
master plans and subsequent construction documents. SunCal to build both the
Community park and Neighborhood Park(s) parks based on City design and known
construction value.
Are the other Development Agreement Points as proposed by SunCal acceptable? The City
Council discussed this matter and indicated a need for additional information.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to return to a future City Council meeting with
information regarding past community benefit payments and information regarding what they
were tied to.
Plan Bay Area Update
1:25 AM 7.2
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to move forward with the letter to the Association
of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), without
the mention of housing.
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Amendments to the Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement
And a Parking Land Lease with Bicentennial Square Partners
11:11 PM 7.3
On motion of Cm. Haubert, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 58 - 13
AMENDING AND RESTATING THE SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
BICENTENNIAL SQUARE PARTNERS
RESOLUTION NO. 59 - 13
APPROVING A PARKING LAND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BICENTENNIAL SQUARE
PARTNERS
NEW BUSINESS
- None
OTHER BUSINESS
1:33 AM
Brief information only reports were provided by the City Council and/or Staff, including
Committee reports and reports related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
ADJOURNMENT
10.1
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
1:33 AM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
City Clerk
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