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Home My WebLink About05-15-2012 Adopted CC Min (2) E FO7N 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ie182 OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN � REGULAR MEETING — May 15, 2012 FOR�� A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m., by Mayor Sbranti. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, 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. 4, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Final Results for the Elementary School Recycling Contest 7:03 PM 3.1 The City Council presented certificates of recognition to Dougherty Elementary, Murray Elementary and Frederiksen Elementary Schools for their recycling efforts. 4 Certificates of Recognition - Dublin High School and Fallon Middle School Cheer Squads 7:20 PM 3.2 The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the Dublin High School Cheer Squad and Fallon Middle School Cheer Squad. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 VOLUME 31 o��w� REGULAR MEETING n,°4) o� May 15, 2012 "� -082 Report on 2012 Dublin Pride Week Activities 7:35 p.m. 3.3 The City Council received the 2012 Dublin Pride Week activities report, recognized the sponsors and the poster and essay contest winners. ♦i' Youth Advisory Committee Appointments 7:57 p.m. 3.4 On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council confirmed the Mayor's appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee. 2012 Business Anniversary Awards 8:03 p.m. 3.5 The City Council recognized those businesses that have been in Dublin 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years. *' National Public Works Week 8:28 p.m. 3.6 The City Council presented the "National Public Works Week" proclamation to the Public Works Department. Proclamation —Axis Community Health 8:34 p.m. 3.7 The City Council presented the proclamation to Axis Community Health. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 31 a�oew REGULAR MEETING /r May 15, 2012 �� Public Comments 8:40 p.m. 3.8 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR 8:41.p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.8 On motion of Vm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of May 1, 2012. Approved (4.2) the Check Issuance report. Adopted (4.3) RESOLUTION NO. 62 — 12 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RECORDS ARCHIVING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FROM ECS IMAGING, INC. Adopted (4.4) ORDINANCE NO. 8 — 12 AMENDING THE DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD (SCHAEFER RANCH ROAD TO INSPIRATION DRIVE), SCHAEFER RANCH ROAD (DUBLIN BOULEVARD TO CITY LIMIT), FALLON ROAD (SIGNAL HILL DRIVE TO TASSAJARA ROAD), AND POSITANO PARKWAY (FALLON ROAD TO LA STRADA DRIVE) Adopted (4.5) RESOLUTION NO. 63 — 12 ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK LIGHTING REPLACEMENT, CONTRACT NO. 11-11 and authorized Staff to accept a maintenance bond in the amount of$20,045 and release the final retention within 35 days provided there were no claims. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 31 �oe� REGULAR MEETING �96c.k° May 15, 2012 (44%. 01ti ,c Received (4.6) the Quarterly Investment report. 8:47 p.m. Mayor Sbranti stated the Closed Session item at been cancelled. -�i WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dublin Library Food and Beverage Service Study 8:47 p.m. 7.1 By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to discuss options with the Dublin Unified School District, the Tri-Valley ROP and Las Positas Community College, in terms of catering and marketing. Staff was also directed to investigate the possibility of a food cart. •• Authorization to Explore Possible Financing of Energy Saving Projects including a Lease Purchase Arrangement 9:16 p.m. 7.2 On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a non-binding rate lock for lease purchase financing of energy saving projects as described in the report. The final approval shall be subject to City Council approval. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 31 ore REGULAR MEETING Do May 15, 2012 � • ��N.o NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Eliminating the Development Agreement Requirement from the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan 9:24 p.m. 8.1 • By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to prepare and present, to the Planning Commission and City Council, an amendment to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan that eliminates the requirement that applicants for development enter into a mutually acceptable development agreement with the City. Staff was also directed to move forward to meet with the development community, synthesize results of the meeting and return to the City Council with a matrix that confirms that the City's interests are protected. Village Parkway Pilot Parking Program 9:42 p.m. 8.2 By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to return with a Staff Report to amend the Zoning Ordinance to temporarily suspend the parking standards in a portion of the Village Parkway District for a limited term of three years. Designation of Two Councilmembers as City Representatives to Discuss Compensation with Cit r_Attorney 10:02 p.m. 8.3 On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand by unanimous vote, the City Council appointed Vm. Hart and Cm. Biddle as City representatives to discuss compensation with the City Attorney. 4 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 VOLUME 31 yoe Dp REGULAR MEETING ni/Y�a0 �� May 15, 2012 �� ourroot East Bay Economic Development Alliance's "Open for Business" Pledge 10:04 p.m. On motion of Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 64 — 12 EAST BAY EDA'S "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" PLEDGE *' OTHER BUSINESS 10:08 p.m. Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234). Vm. Hart stated, "I had previously recused myself from making and participating in making any decisions in which Discovery Builders is directly involved because my wife and I were in negotiations with Discovery Builders to potentially purchase property in Schaefer Ranch. My wife and I are no longer negotiating with Discovery Builders. Therefore, it is no longer necessary for me to recuse myself from making and participating in making decisions involving Discovery Builders, and I intend to participate in future decisions involving Discovery Builders. I would ask the City Clerk to include my statement in the minutes." Mayor Sbranti asked that Staff follow-up with BART regarding parking at both Dublin BART stations. ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m. in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk. ,1 , Mayor ATTEST: ( ' µ City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 31 oF�ug� G REGULAR MEETING 1' �i } May 15, 2012 "`4110 NS