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Home My WebLink About4.1 Approve 10-15-2013 Minutes STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK File # 610-10 CITY COUNCIL DATE:November 5, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJECT: Minutes of the October 15, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting Prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 15, 2013. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 15, 2013. Submitted By Reviewed By City Clerk Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider the approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 15, 2013. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 15, 2013 ITEM NO. 4.1 Page 1 of 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2013 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on, Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Vice Mayor Biddle. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Vice Mayor Biddle ABSENT: Mayor Sbranti PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. Vm. Biddle stated that Mayor Sbranti was absent due to attendance at an education conference. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Presentation by Senator Mark DeSaulneir 7:01 p.m. 3.1 Vm. Biddle stated the Senator was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Measure B Citizens Watchdog Committee Report 7:02 p.m. 3.2 James Paxson, Chair of the Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure B Citizens Watchdog Committee, made a presentation on the Measure B Annual Report. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 Eden Housing Proclamation 7:05 p.m. 3.3 The City Council presented a proclamation to Eden Housing marking its 45-year anniversary. Acceptance of Gifts to City from splatter Event Sponsors 7:11 p.m. 3.4 The City Council accepted the gifts and presented certificates of participation to the splatter event sponsors. Presentation of the City of Dublin's OpenGov Transparency Site 7:23 p.m. 3.5 The City Council received a presentation on the City’s OpenGov Transparency site. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation 7:34 p.m. 3.6 The City Council presented a proclamation in honor of National Red Ribbon Week. World Polio Day Proclamation 7:38 p.m. 3.7 The City Council presented a proclamation to the Dublin Rotary Club proclaiming October 24, 2013 as World Polio Day in Dublin. Introduction of New Employee: Kristen Middleton 7:40 p.m. 3.8 The City Council welcomed new City employee, Kristen Middleton, to the Dublin Staff. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 Public Comments 7:42 p.m. 3.9 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:43 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.7 On motion of Cm. Gupta, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Mayor Sbranti absent), the City Council took the following actions: Approved 4.1 Minutes of the October 1, 2013 Special City Council Meeting and the October 1, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting. Adopted 4.2 RESOLUTION NO. 171 - 13 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BELLECCI & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DUBLIN BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - SIERRA COURT/CIVIC PLAZA TO DUBLIN COURT – CIP NO. 960026 Adopted 4.3 RESOLUTION NO. 172 - 13 ACCEPTANCE OF TRACT IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 7642, SORRENTO WEST NEIGHBORHOOD 1, “MILANO,” (TOLL BROTHERS, INC.) AND APPROVAL OF REGULATORY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Adopted 4.4 RESOLUTION NO. 173 - 13 APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO SUBLICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN (CITY) AND THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT (EBRPD) REGARDING THE ALAMO CANAL AND TASSAJARA CREEK REGIONAL TRAILS DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 Adopted 4.5 RESOLUTION NO. 174 - 13 ACCEPTANCE OF TRACT IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 7646, SORRENTO WEST NEIGHBORHOOD 5, “AMALFI” (TOLL BROTHERS, INC.) Adopted 4.7 RESOLUTION NO. 175 - 13 AMENDING THE BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Dublin Climate Action Plan Update and Negative Declaration 7:44 p.m. 6.1 Vm. Biddle opened the public hearing. No public comments were received at this time. Vm. Biddle closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Gupta, seconded by Cm. Haubert by unanimous vote (Mayor Sbranti absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 176 - 13 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. 177 - 13 ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBLIN CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approve and Authorize Adoption of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement 8:04 p.m. 7.1 On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote (Mayor Sbranti absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 178 - 13 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (TVTC) JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT NEW BUSINESS Promenade General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study Initiation Request 8:13 p.m. 8.1 Cm. Gupta stated “I own a personal residence that’s located proximal to the land in question that this item concerns so I’m going to recuse myself from this item. However, I will be commenting as a member of the general public as a homeowner.” Cm. Gupta left the dais and the Council Chamber. Vm. Biddle stated Mayor Sbranti also owned a piece of property within the 300 feet and, although he was not in attendance, he would also have to recuse himself from the item. Vm. Biddle then read public comments from Tim Sbranti, Dublin resident. City Attorney Bakker stated that because only three Councilmembers were hearing the item, to adopt an ordinance, three aye votes would be needed. The City Council had the option to make a motion to initiate the action by a vote of 2-1. Marty Inderbitzen, Applicant, provided comment on this item. Abe Gupta, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Arun Goel, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Jim Kenna, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Sudhanhu Garg, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 Harmeet Singh, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Brian Dulac, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Bruce Levitin, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Navdeep Oberoi, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item Pankai Gautaun, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item Marcie Schwartz, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Kent Fleener, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Todd Katz, Dublin resident, provided written comment on this item. Chris Clevers, Dublin resident, provided written comment on this item. Shirley Hill, Dublin resident, provided written comment on this item. Marion Kallas, Dublin resident, provided written comment on this item. Barbara Hoffman, Dublin resident, provided written comment on this item. On motion of Cm. Hart, D, seconded by D. Haubert and by majority vote (Cm. Biddle voting no, Cm. Gupta having recused himself, Mayor Sbranti absent), the City Council approved a motion Approving the initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate changing the existing neighborhood commercial and public/semi-public land use designations to medium density residential to accommodate a combination of single-family detached residential units and attached single-family townhomes and mixed use development along Dublin Boulevard, as well as community amenities within the project area, (portion of APN 985-0078-004); and including the additional following two items in the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan amendment study: 8. Prepare Retail study and prioritize sites High, Medium and Low. 9. Investigate best suited uses for the area with feedback and participation from community. Presentation of Preliminary FY 2012-13 Year-End and FY 2013-14 1st Quarter Results 11:27 p.m. 8.2 On motion of CM. Gupta, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote (Mayor Sbranti absent), the City Council adopted DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 RESOLUTION NO. 179 - 13 ADOPTING A FIRST QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN’S FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET AND POSITION ALLOCATION SUMMARY RESOLUTION NO. 180 - 13 ADOPTING A YEAR-END BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN’S FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET AND POSITION ALLOCATION SUMMARY Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Agreement With Khaled and Amal Aburahma (Rahma Mediterranean Market) 11:18 p.m. 8.3 On motion of Cm. Haubert, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote (Mayor Sbranti absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 181 - 13 APPROVING A COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH KHALED AND AMAL ABURAHMA RELATING TO FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PERFORMED ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7111 VILLAGE PARKWAY OTHER BUSINESS 11:36 p.m. Brief information only reports were provided by City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m. in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 VOLUME 32 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013