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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachmt 11 CC MtgMin 11-16-2004 R£6ULltlt MEETING - NO\f£llBER 16. 2004 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: 1. Conference with Legal Council - Existing Litigation ~ Government Code Section 54956(a) Name of Case: Kmse v. Dublin Unified School District, City of Dublin and Related Cross-action; A1ameda County Superior Court Action No. HG03093760 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, in the Cou.ncil Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was caned to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. .. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers McConnick, Oravetz, Sbranti, Zîka and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None. + PLEDGE OJ' ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. ..~ Lll nPORT ON CLOSED SESSION AC'nON 1\1ayor Lockhart advised that the City Council, in closed session, approved a settlement agreement between the Dublin Unified School District and the Cíty of Dublin. This agreement would settle the School District's cross-complaint against the Cíty in the lawsuít, "Jane Kruse v. City of Dublin, Dublin Unified School District, and related cross action. " By unanimous vote, the Council agreed to the substance of the a.greement as follows: =-=- : CITY COUNCIL MiNUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 513 -'- ~ :- :-.:: ATTACHMENT / ( · The City will indemnify and defend the School District from all claims that the plaintiff Jane Kruse is making in that lawsuit. Mrs. Kruse's lawsuit concerns her trip-and-fall accident at the Dublin Senior Center. · The City will pay the reasonable attorneys' fees of the School District's counsel, from May 1, Z003, onward. '" This money will be paid on the City's behalf b y the City's self- insurance authority, the ABAC Plan Corp. The approximate amount of the fees the School District is claiming is $31,542.2 L * · The amounts being claimed as attorney's fees will be examined by ABAG on the City's behalf. If ABAG believes any of the charges are unreasonable, it wil1 negotiate with the School District about this issue. · If the parties cannot agree about the reasonableness of arty fee charged by the School District's attorneys, they will submít the issue to binding arbitration. '. PRESENTATION ON THE crrrs WEB..HOSTED CUSTOMER. RESPONSE MANAGEMENT (C¡M) SYSTEM 7:03 p.m. 3.1 (150-10) Deputy City Clerk Fawn Hollt1Hn presented the Staff Report and made a brief Power Point presentatkm demonstrating the recently launched web-hosted. Customer Response Management System. This system would allow citizens to ask questions or make requests through the City's website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. .. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:17 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.10 Mayor Lockhart pulled item 4.2, School Resource Office MOD, for discussion. ~ -:- =- CITY CO\JNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 1612004 PAGE 514 On motion of Cm. Sbrantì, seconded by Vm. Zika and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) MirlUtes of Regular Meeting of November 2, 2004; Authorized (4.3 600-30) City Manager to execute agreement wìth Public Resources Management (RPM) Group to provide a Cost Allocation and Comprehensive Fee Study; Adopted (4.4 600-30) RESOLlmON NO. 216 - 04 APPROVING fIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R3 CONSUL rING GROUP FOR SOLID WASTE PROCUREMENT SERVICES Adopted (4.5 600-50) RESOLUTION NO. 217 - 04 APPROVING A COOPERATING TECHNICAL PARTNERS (eTP) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE: FEDERAL £MERGENCY MANAGElviENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DATA SHARING Approved (4.6 600-35) Contract Change Order No. 14 and accepted improvements under Contract No. 03-11, and released retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; Approved (4.7 600-30) City Manager's Employment Agreement as recommended by Agency Negotiating Team; Received (4.8 330-50) Financial ReJX'rts for the Month of October 2004; Authorized. (4.9 50-20) Staff to distribute Request for Proposals to qualified dealers for the purcha5e of replacement of two fire prevention vehicles; Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,109,348.13. Mayor Lockhart pulled IIem 4.2 (600-40), School Resource Officer Memorandum of understanding, and ssked about the Llty's share of the cost. Police Chief Gary Thuma.n advised that the Ciifs sho.re would he approximately $60,000 - $6S,()()0 which would include the remainÍng SIl18ry and employee benefits. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November] 6, 2004 PAGE 515 City Manager Richard Ambrose advised that the City would also pay the cost of the Police vehicle. Cm. Sbranti asked about grant monies. Captain Thumlln advised that the gt'ant had run Ilnd the full cost would be borne by both entitJes. Cm. Oravetz commented that two SROs might soon be needed with the upcoming opening of new schools in eastern Dublin. The Counci./a.nd Sf8.ff discussed the future need of p.n additional School Resource Of/ì'cer and agreed that it needed to be reviewed during upcoming Budget discussíons. On motion of A18yor Lockharlj seconded by Cm. Oravetz a.nd by unanimous vote the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. Z] 8 - 04 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT fOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER .. PUBIJC HEARING SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (SDI) FOR TIlE F.ASr COUNrY HALL OF JUSTICE (ALAMEDA COUN"lY COumIOUSE) PA 02-030 7:21 p.m. 6.1 (410-30/600-40) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Associate Planner ICristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that, in July 2003, Alameda County submitted a proposal to the City of Dublin for Site Development Review of a proposed courthouse facility on County-owned land north of Gleason Drive. The East County Hall of Justice (County Courthouse) is proposed as a 2087408 square foot buildíng comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities. The project area. is 21.77 acres and is located on the north side of Gleason Drive between Madigan Drive and Arnold Drive. Staff recommended that the Council adopt a Resolution certifying that the City Council reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Facility : CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGF: 516 and East County Hall of Justice dated April 2003, and adopt a Resolution approving PA 02-030, Síte Development Review application to construct a 208,408 squa.re foot building comprised on courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities on 21.77 aëres located on the north side of Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives, and approving the associated agreement between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda regarding the enforcement of Conditions of Approval for the East County Hall of Justice. The approval would not be effective until the Alameda County Board of Supervisors ratified the agreement. Cm. Oravetz expressed concern about the potential for overflow parking to occur in surrounding neighborhoods. Ms. Bascom advised that overflow parking would be provided on ..site; althoughJ it would be possible that overflow parking would happen on public streets, local businesses or neìghborhoods. City Manager Ambrose suggested that the question be posed to County representatives during their presentation. Vm. Zika asked if police protection would be provided by the County. Ms. Bascom advised that the County would provide police service inside the building, but not outside. Vm. Zib asked if the City would be reimbursed for providing police services outside the building. City Manager Ambrose advised that providins police services was part of the cost of having a public agency within City limits. Police services were currently provided to several public agencies, such as schools, Dublin San Ramon Services District, and BAIrr, without reimbursement. Vm. Zika expressed concern about bus shelter locations being placed so far from the building and asked if the buses could placed closer to the building. The current location would not encourage ridership. . Ms. Bascom advised that the Livermore-Amador Valley Transportation Authority (LAVfA) did not want to pick up on-site. The shelter locations were cnosen because of traffic logistics. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 517 Cm. McCormíck asked if there were any protected trees on the building site. Ms. Bascom advised no. Michael Roush, City of Pleasanton City Attomey, urged the Council to approve the applicatíon as it would be beneficial to regional attorneys to have a permanent facility in the area. Judge Ba.rbara Miller, Alameda County Superior Court, urged the Council's support of the project and outlined the proposed facility's amenities. The courthouse was needed because the bu.lk of growth in the County was in this area. Jud Scott urged the CounciFs support and advised that it would be a tangîble benefit to the citizens of the Valley. Director Aki Nakao, Alameda County General Services Agency, advised that this was a premier project, and the County had worked diligently to address the Council's previously expressed concerns. Cm. Oravetz asked about overflow parking. Mr. Nakao advised that vacant space to the east could be converted to accommodate overflow parking. Overflow parking was also available on the Santa Rita site. The Council ãnd County representatives briefly discussed the average number of daily visitors, as well as parking and security. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. Cm. Sbranti commended the County on its responsiveness to the City's concerns related to the project. Mayor Lockhart agreed that it was a good example of partnering,and congratula.ted Staff on its responsiveness, as well. Cm. McCormick expressed hope that the County's budget would include publíc art. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vm. Zika and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted == ~ .:: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PA(;E 518 RESOLUfION NO. Z 19 - 04 CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACf STATEMENT (EIRlEIS) FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY AND EAST COUNTY HALL OF JUSTICE DATED APRIL 2003~ PA 02-030 And RESOLUTION NO. 220 - 04 APPROVING FA 02-030, A $IT£ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (SDR) APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 208,408 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING COMPRISED OF COURTROOMS, OrnCES, AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES ON 21.77 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE Of G1.EASON DRIVE BETWEEN MADIGAN AND ARNOLD DRIVES, AND APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT BE1WEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA REGARDING THE ENfORCEMENT OF CONDITIONS or APPROVAL FOR THE EAST COUNTY HALL OF JUSTICE .' PUBUC HEAlUNG AMENDMENT OF THE DULBIN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 5.100.110 AND 5.100.120 TO PROHIBIT PAINT GUNS IN CITY PARKS 7:58 p.m. 6.2 (920-20) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the first reading of an Ordinance that would prohibit paint guns in City parks. Staff has observed an increase in the use of paint .guns in City parks, particularly in the Martin Canyon Creek Open Space. In order to prohibit the use of paint guns it1 City parks, it is necessary to amend the Dublin Municipal Code7 sections 5.100.110 and 5.100.120. lvIayor Lockhart asked if signs would be posted. Ms. Lowart advised that park rule signs would be revised, especially in areas of concern. Vm. Zika asked about penalties. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 519 Ms. Lowart advised that fines were addressed under Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.100.160. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart dosed the public hearing. On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote1 the Counci1 waived the first reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance. TL- .. REVISION TO EASTERN DUBlJN TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE (EDTIF) ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDEJJNES, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF CREDIT AND REIMBURSEMENT TtRMS 8:02 p.m. 7.1 (390-20) Acting City Engineer Mark Lander presented the Staff Report and advised. that under the current Administrative Guidelines for the Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee, credits remain in effect for J 0 years from the date of the credit agreement, after which time the credits revert to a right of reimbursement for an additional10 years. The proposed. revision to the Guidelines will provide for an extension of the credit and reimbursement terms, as well a.s greater flexibility in the use of the credits. The Council and Staff engaged in a question and answer session, and discussed the current procedures, as well as the intricacies of the proposed changes to the Administrative Guidelines of the EDTIF. Various scenarios were discussed. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote~ the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 221 - 04 REVISING ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES RELATED TO EASTERN DUBLIN TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 520 APPROVE CAPITAL IMPItoVEMENT PROGRAM (cm PROJECT NO. 96852, DOUGHERTY R.OAD IMPROVEMENI'S - HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580, WITH SCAIU.ETI" COURT ACCESS TO DUBUN BOULEVARD IJMITED TO RIGHT TURN OUT ONLY AND RIGHT TURN FROM DUBLIN BOULEY ARD TO SCARLETI' CpURT EUMINATED 8:15 p.m. 7.2 (600-35/330-40) Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the staff Report and advised that on July 6,2004, the City Council adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitisation Monitoring and Reporting Program for CIP No. 96582, Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580. The City Council win consider adopting a resolution to clarify the access improvements to be included in the CIF. The project would widen the existing intersection of Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard to improve traffic operations by constructing .additional through and turning lanes. For safety reasons, the Scarlett Court access to Dublin Boulevard would be limited to right turn out only, and right turn in from Dublin Boulevard to Scarlett Court would be eliminated. A letter had been received frem Tejindar Singh, owner of property located at 6400 Dublin Boulevard~ indicating his belief that the Mitigated Negative Dec1aratíon was flawed. The City Attorney had opined that the impacts addressed in his letter would be best addressed during an eminent domain action. The Council and Staff engaged in a question and answer session, as well as discussed the proposed street configurations and how the proposed configurations would affect current businesses. Vm. Zika suggested eliminating or abandoning Scarlett Court, if it was not going to be used. in the future. City Attorney Elizabeth Silyer advised that the Council had initiated a SJ.1CCific Plan for that area, and Staff was working on that plan. The circulation issue, which ð¢uld result in closure of a street, would be best addressed as part of the planning process. It was possible that, as part of the planning process, the Council might conclude that it would be appropriate to chanze the circulation. However, that would be done separate from this project. This project was the impl'ovement of the intersection. Mayor lÅ“khart asked about the timing of the Specific Plan. Community Development Director Eddie Peabody advised that it could be as long as a year before the issue comes before the Council. ::. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 13 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PACE 521 Mayor Lockhart expressed concern about the street running right next to Dougherty Road and vehicles coming out right next to the major intersection. City Manager Ambrose advised that the Specific Plan would be done before the construction of this project would be completed. Mayor Lockhart asked if this would hAve to be the final design. Mr. Ambrose advised yes, for the purpose of this project. Staff has determined that Dougherty Road was not safe to do a right tum in to Scarlett Court, but was still safe to do a right turn out. If, for other planning purposes, thè Council wanted to consider a different road configuration, it would be appropriate to do it through the p1anni11g process. Because the traffic impacts at Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road were growing every day as a result of Dougherty Valley development, this project needed to move ahead. Cm. Sbranti clarified that the July 6, 2004, Council approval was ambiguous because it could have said that the road was being shut off completeJy. Tonight's action would still approve the eIP project with the r]ght turn out, but eliminate the right rom in. The planning process was still moving forward in terms of the Specific Plan for the area. At that time, the Council could decide that it did not want Scarlett Court at all. Fo~ now, however, in order for the Dougherty Road CIP to move forward, this action needed to be taken. Ms. Morton agreed with the clarification. On motion of Vrn. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimòus vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 222 - 04 APPROVING ClP PROJECT NO. 96852, DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - HOUSTON PLACE TO 1 ~580, WITH SCARLETI' COURT ACCESS TO DUBLIN BOULEVARD LIMITED TO RIGHT TURN OUT ONLY AND RIGHT TURN FROM DUBLIN BOULEVARD TO SCARLETI COURT ELIMINATED .. . :... CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 522 ==== PRESENTATION OF POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR. THE PROPOSED CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION OKDINANCE 8:32 p.m. 7.3 (430..20) Associ.ate Planner Jeff Baker presented the Staff Report and advised that on September 7, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 181..04, initiatii1g proceedings to adopt an Ordinance regulating the conversioJ1 of existing apartments in the City to condominiums. StAff has studied the various mechanisms for regulating condominium conversions and, based on this study, has developed a series of policy alternatives for the City Council to consider. Staff used a list of goals as a framework for developing policy alternatives, which will help to ensure the creation of policies that are consistent with the City of Dublin General Plan Housing Element: 1) Maintain a supply of affordable and market rate rental housing; 2) Provide a reasonable balance of ownership and rental housing; 3) Establish criteria for the conversion of existing multi~family :rental housing to condominiums; 4) Reduce the impact of conversion on residents ín rental housing who may be required to relocate due to the conversion of apartments to condominiums; and 5) Ensure that converted housing achieves a high degree of appearance, quality and safety. Some tenants will be displaced~ and Staff was recommending several provisions which the pro~rty owner will be provided to provide the displaced tenants. Cm. Oravetz confirmed that the condo conversion issue would ultimately go through the public hearing process in order to allow the property owners and tenants to make comments. Mayor Lockhart advised that the proposed ordinance, when ready, would go through two pu blic hearings. 111e Council discussed the public hearing process and agreed that it would be beneficial for Staff to meet with property owners for educational purposes prior to the public hearing process. Council and Staff discussed and clarífied the individual recommendations and agreed to tl1e following: Application of Condo ConversìQn Ordinance · Number of Utlits: 20+ · Release of Oççupancy: Received Occupancy · Public Report from DRE: No report issued = "--- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOIJUME 23 REGUI~AR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 523 Limitations on Conversions · Housing Ratios: · Vacancy Rate: Relocation Assistance Plan · Moving Expenses: · Moving Expenses Eligibility: · Rent Stabilization Period: · Lease Extensiol1 Period: Buildill$ Code Requirements · Effective Buíldíng Code: Inc1usionary 2Qning (IZ) · Application of IZ: · Percentage of Units: · Right of First Refusal: site Development Review (SDR) · Deferred Maintenance: 30% Rental Units 5% 3 Months Rent All Current Tenants Issuance of "Notice of Intent tQ Convert" 6 Months Fol1owíng Public Report 1 Year for Seniors/Permanent1y Disabled/ Inc1usionary Tenants & 1 Year for Families with Children in Grades K~12 Time of Construction Unmapped or Mapped without Public Report from Department of Real Estate (DRE) 12.5% Include Inc1usionary pricing for Existing Inc1usionary Tenants Site Development Review .. RECESS 9:11 p.m. Mayor Lockhart called for a brief break. The meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with all members of the City Cou.ncil present. ~ . CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM 9:16 p.m. 8.1 (470-50) Economic Development DÌrector Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that the proposed Business Incentive Program could provide, on a case-by-case basis, City -'- ,-- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16!1 2004 PAGE 524 funding to reduce the up".front cost of development (tra.ffic-related fees only) for businesses looking to create new, beneficial development in downtown Du blin. The Council should determine: 1) the purpose that the Business Incentive Program should serve; 2) the area or sites that should be considered for a business incentive; 3) the criteria which should be used to determine whether a business/property should qualify for a business incentive; and 4) does a Downtown Traffic Offset Fee program accomplish the goal of the City Councilor should Staff ínvestigate a different type of incentive. Mayor Lockhart referred. to the Downtown Traffic Offset fee program, which would involve taking money out of the General Fund for businesses, and asked if it would be possible to something similar to what Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) did with their connection fee. For certain businesses, DSRSD extends the payment time, as opposed to giving them the offset. Mr. foss deferred to the City Attorney for response. City Attorney Silver opined that it would be permissible as it would be a variation of the General Fund making the contribution Currently, fees are payable prior to issuance of a building permit, so the City has a 100% guarantee that the fees would be paid. If the payment were deferred to a time after issuance of the building permit, there is the risk that the fee would not be paid, in which case the General Fund would have to make the contribution. As long as the same findings were made to support a reduction in a fee, if the fee were deferred than it would be permissible. The Council and City Attorney discussed the alternatives, including the option of pursuing delinquent payments in Court. Ms. Silver advísed that the Council could condition the fee by mandatin& security equal to the amount of the fee. Mr. Foss advised that the program had not been defined for either a property owner or a lessee. A lessee did not have controlling interest in a piece of property, so it would be difficult to encumber a piece of property that they did not own. The Council discussed the issue and agreed that, although it would be an option for the property owner only, it was worth exploríng. The Council discussed the fact that there were many projects currently in the works in previously hard-to-filllocations without the benefit of incentives; however, agreed that it would be important to have a policy in place in case a really great opportunity that , CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16,2004 PA<.;E 525 næded assistance came along. The -potential for even more opportunities could present themselves with an incentive program. The Council a.nd Staff disçussed alternative programs, as well as hidden incentives such as Dublin having no gross receipts business license or utility users' tax. Business promotions on the City's website could be considered. an incentive, as well. Various loan and payment plans were also discussed. Mayor Lockhart stated that the City had already invested substantial money in Village Parkway for sidewalks, etc., and suggested that a 10a11 progra.m should target that area. The Council discussed the suggestion and agreed to start with a commercial rehabilitation loan in the Village Parkway area., which wou]d not include a traffic impact fee payment plan at this time. The Council directed Staff to return to a future Council meetírtg with policy parameters for the loan. Cm. Sbranti suggested an additional non-cost incentîvein the way of moving a business proposal in the central district to the top of the processing list. Part of the cost for anyone doill$ business is time. If the time could be cut in half, it would be a valuable incentive. The City's website should also be utilized to its fullest to promote the incentives offered to businesses locating in the central district. The Council discussed the suggestion and directed Staff to inc1ude Cm. Sbranti's suggestion, outlining its pros, cons and limitations, when the issue retu.rned to the Council for further discussion and consideration. .... STATUS REPORT ON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 9:55 p.m. 8.2 (4 70~50) Economic Development Director Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that, in FY 2002-03, the Council established a High priority goal "to evaluate the need for specific business associations within Dublin." Input was solicited from business and property owners regardíng the possible creation of a downtown business advocacy group. Due to the apparent lack of interest by the downtown business community in the establishment of a Downtown Business Association, Staff recommended that the City Council find Staff's efforts on Goal II-E-6 complete for FY 2004-05. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 P AGF: 526 Cm. Sbranti asked if the Chamber of Commerce participated in the attempt to form a Downtown Business Asscciaticn. Mr. Foss advised that the Chamber had participated in several meetíngs with the Downtown Revitalization Consultants. Although several businesses expressed interest, no one was willing to volunteer their time. Local business owners had been advised that Staff would be happy to assist if interest arose in the future. Cm. Sbranti stated that it was still a worthwhile goal and should be kept in the periphery in case interest arose in the future. Mayor Lockhart stated the City had let the business community know that the City was interested in helping them. The Council received the report and considered GoallI-t-6 complete for FY 2004-05. . STATUS REPOR.T ON SMALL BUSINESS RETENTION PLAN 10:02 p.m. 8.3 (470-50) Economic DeveJopment Director Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and findings of the report on the Small Business Retention Plan, advising that one of the FY 2004..05 goals for the City's Economic Development effort included the assignment to "develop a plan to attract and retain independently owned businesses in new projects, as well as the downtown area of Dublin and investigate opportunity zones." Cm. McCormick stated. tha.t it was fine to put all of the suggested informa.tion on the City's websîte; however, susgested a City-hosted workshop with representatives from the state and federal programs. Cm. Sbranti agreed that a workshop should be marketed on the City's website, as wel1 as a mailing to the targeted businesses. City Staff should participate in the workshop, as well. Mayor Lockhart suggested taking advantage of the Chamber's Business Faire and have a City table where Înformation and City Staff would be available. Mr. Foss agreed and advísed that state and federal representatives, as well as City Staff, could be invited to attend. CITY COUNCil.. MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 527 The Council and Staff further discussed the City's participation in the Chamber's Business Faire and directed Staff to work with the Chamber to participate, as well Bj participate in other marketing devices, such as the City's website. The website should be interactive, where question and answer sessions could occur. Economic Development outreach efforts with existing businesses was also very important. Cm. McCormick asked Staff to return with a status report after the webpage was up and runnìng. TIte Council received the report and considered to "be GoaIIJ-E-7 complete for IT 2004- 05. . nSCAL YEAR 2004-2005 GOALS &; OBJECTIVES REPORT &: CIP SCHEDULE 10:15 p.m. 8.4 (100-80) City Mllnager Richard Ambl"ose presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff had prepared a report apprising the Council of the status of the FY 2004 -05 Goals &, Objectives as of October 31, 2004, as well as a schedule for the City's CIP Program indicating estimated project start and completion dates. The Council and Staff engaged in a brief question and answer session to c1arìfy the status of several goals. The Council accepted the status report. .. DESIGNATION BY CITY COUNCIL FORAN AD HOC AUDIT JEVIEW COMMITrEE 10:22 p.m. 8.5 (110--30) Assistant City Manager Joni Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that independent auditors from Caporicci and Larson will soon complete the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending June 30,2004. The City Council is being asked to establish an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of two Councilmembers to review the report with the Auditors. Máyor Lockhart and Vice Mayor Zika served on last year's Ad Hoc Committee. -==-= = CITY COUNCIl, MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 528 On motion of Lockhart, seconded by Vrn. Zika. and by unanimous vote, the COUl1CiJ appointed Councilmembers McCormick and Oravetz to serve on the Ad Hoc Audit Review Committee to review the fY Z003-04 Annual Audit. "-" . OTHER BUSINESS 1 0:24 p.m. Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart updated the Council on the fol1öwìng upcoming events: · November 18,2004,5:30 p.m. - Maquette viewing for Transit Center Artwork in the City Center Regional Meeting Room; · December Z, 2004, 7:00 p.m. - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Civic Center Courtyard; · December 11, 2004 - Breakfast with Santa at the Senior Center; · December 12, 2004 - Znd Winter Concert at Old St. Raymond's Church. Cm. Oravetz advised that he would attend the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting on November 18,2004. Vm. Zika advised that he had attended the Chamber's Real Estate Tour and Luncheon on November lOt." and had also attended a Livermore Airport Master Plan Committee meeting. Mayor Lockhart commended Staff for an excellent Alameda County Mayors' Conference on November 10th, which Dublin hosted at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course Clubhouse. Mayor Lockhart commended Staff for the success of the ongoing Leadership Academy. Mayor Lockhart advised that an Adjourned Regular City Council meeting would be held Monday, December 6, 2004, to discuss the Solid Waste RFP propos.ds, as well as certify the November 2004 election results. A dessert reception for outgoing Councilmember Tim Sbranti would be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Regional Meeting Room. . -::-~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 PAGE 529 ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Council Meeting to be held Monday, December 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California. Meeting minutes taken and prepared by Fawn Holman, Deputy City Clerk. A TIEST: [!It crTV COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING November 16, 2004 P AGF. 530