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Home My WebLink About05-06-2014 Adopted CC Min ` MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING – MAY 6, 2014 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 PM, regarding: I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Nos. Assessor's Parcel No. 986-0034-002 (Parcel C) and 006 (Parcel 3) Agency negotiator: Chris Foss, City Manager Negotiating party: Alameda County Surplus Property Authority Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 10+1- acre parcel located about 1,100 feet east of intersection of Fallon Road and Central Parkway and south of proposed Central Parkway extension (APN 985-98-2) Agency negotiator: Chris Foss, City Manager Negotiating parties: Dublin Unified School District Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Alameda Creek Alliance v. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG 14718255 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on May 6, 2014, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:19 PM, by Mayor Sbranti. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES �••�:; 1 VOLUME 33 REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2014 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION 7:20 PM Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS By consensus, the City Council moved the order of Items 3.8, 3.3 and 3.5. Presentation of Recognition to Jose Tamayo (MCE) 7:25 PM 3.1 The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Mr. Tamayo. Recognition of Achievement: Rhea Mitr, National Geographic California State Bee 7:28:34 PM 3.2 The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Rhea Mitr. Introduction to Alameda County Fire Department Chief David Rocha 7:42:04 PM 3.3 The City Council welcomed newly appointed Alameda County Fire Chief David Rocha. Acknowledgement of Rotary Superstars 7:30:30 PM 3.4 The City Council thanked the Rotary Club for their efforts and presented certificates of recognition to the Superstars. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ,��:<. 2 VOLUME 33 REGULAR MEETING r,. ,� ti.v. MAY 6, 2014 Introduction and Re-Introduction of New Employees: Linda Smith, Lori Taylor, and Richard Ash 7:47 PM 3.5 The City Council welcomed the new employees and congratulated Linda Smith on her new position as Assistant City Manager. • Acceptance of Gifts to City from St. Patrick's Day Event Sponsors 7:34 PM 3.6 On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council recognized the sponsors and formally accepted the contributions. 2014 Business Anniversary Awards 8:00 PM 3.7 The City Council recognized those businesses that have been in Dublin 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years. Resolution Proclaiming May 9 - May 18, 2014 Affordable Housing Week 7:21:34 PM 3.8 Woody Karp, Eden Housing representative, provided information on this item. The City Council recognized East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) for their efforts in preserving, protecting and expanding affordable housing opportunities throughout Alameda County by proclaiming May 9 - May 18, 2014, as Affordable Housing Week. ■ Public Comments 8:20 PM 3.9 Dave Wetmore provided public comment. Gustavo Nystrom provided public comment. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 33 w �, REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR 8:29:27 PM 4.1 through 4.5 The City Council pulled Item 4.3 for further discussion. On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014; Adopted 4.2 RESOLUTION NO. 46-14 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 14-01, CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD (BETWEEN REGIONAL STREET AND STARWARD DRIVE) TO TENNYSON ELECTRIC INC. Adopted 4.4 RESOLUTION NO. 47-14 APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY (ACSPA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PARCELS AT THE CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND ARNOLD DRIVE Adopted 4.5 RESOLUTION NO. 48-14 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH FEHR AND PEERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE UPDATE Cm. Hart pulled Item 4.3, Adoption of Ordinance Relating to Animal Control Appeals, for further discussion. On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.36 to the Dublin Municipal Code. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES .a.. 4 VOLUME 33 REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2014 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) 8:34:08 PM 6.1 Mayor Sbranti opened the Public Hearing. Brad Skepner, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item Mark Pilarczyk, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item. Mayor Sbranti closed public hearing. By majority straw vote (Cm. Hart opposed), the City Council considered the proposed General Plan Amendment. On motion of Cm. Gupta, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by majority vote (Cm. Hart voting no), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 49-14 AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN (DDSP) TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS PERMITTED IN THE DDSP BY 1,200 UNITS AND TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF NON-RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE PERMITTED BY 773,000 SQUARE FEET, CREATE MINIMUM DENSITY THRESHOLDS FOR THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED AND RETAIL DISTRICTS, AND RESTRICT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WEST OF SAN RAMON ROAD IN THE RETAIL DISTRICT PLPA-2013-00073 RESOLUTION NO. 50-14 ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN EIR RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF NON-RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE PERMITTED IN DOWNTOWN DUBLIN, PLPA-2013-00073 10:05 PM Mayor Sbranti called for a 5 minute break. 10:09 PM the City Council meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ,��: . 5 VOLUME 33 REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2014 • UNFINISHED BUSINESS Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park Play Area Design 10:09:10 PM 7.1 On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved Option Two as the preferred playground for the park. Public Art for the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex 10:24:09 PM 7.2 Todji Kurtzman, artist, provided information on this item. Richard Deets, Parks & Community Services Commissioner, provided information on this item. On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the proposed artwork and authorized the City Manager to negotiate an agreement for City Council consideration with Todji Kurtzman for the design, fabrication and installation of the public artwork at the Recreation and Aquatic Complex; and directed Staff to retain the following artists in a pre-approved group for consideration for the public art projects planned at Fallon Sports Park and John Monego Court: Troy Corliss; Benjamin Ball-Gaston Nogues; Blessing Hancock; Todji Kurtzman; Heath Satow; Christopher Weed; and Susan Zoccola. Bid Results for Positano Hills Park - Playground Contract#14-04 10:48:17 PM 7.3 On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Mayor Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the City Council conditionally awarded the contract to Suarez and Munoz Construction, subject to further negotiation with the contractor. NEW BUSINESS By consensus, the City Council moved Item 8.2. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 33 /• r REGULAR MEETING 47k,, MAY 6, 2014 Authorizing Support for the East Bay Broadband Consortium's "Get Fast Pledge," an Effort to Provide Broadband Technology to all Californians 11:06 PM 8.1 On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized the signing and submittal of the East Bay Broadband Consortium's Let's Get Fast Pledge. Resolution Authorizing the City of Dublin to Enter into a Public Participating Jurisdiction Agreement With the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore and the County of Alameda for Repayment of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Loan to Support Axis Community Health Clinic Expansion 10:53 PM 8.2 Valerie Jonas, Axis Community Health representative, provided public comment. On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 51-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DUBLIN TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC PARTICIPATING JURISDICTION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF PLEASANTON AND LIVERMORE AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FOR REPAYMENT OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOAN TO SUPPORT THE AXIS COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC EXPANSION and authorized the City Manager to apply for CDBG grant funds. FY 2013-14 3rd Quarter Financial Review 11:0 PM 8.3 On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Haubert and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 52-14 APPROVING A THIRD QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 33 REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2014 By consensus, the City Council scheduled the Adjourned City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 3, 2014, to begin at 5:30 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS 11:23 PM Brief information only reports were provided by City Council and Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related 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 11:41 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Gloria McCafferty, Deputy City Clerk. CLJLi Lti Mayor ATTEST: a, City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES �• . 8 VOLUME 33 REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2014