HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft CC 5-4-04 Min Sp&RegA special meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in the
Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
13:04 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti, Zika and Mayor Lockhart.
ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON
SOl.ID WASTE PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND PROGRAM OPTIONS
t3:05 p.m. 8.1 (810-10)
Administrative Analyst Jason Behrmann gave the Staff Report. Mr. Behrmann explained
that the purpose of this workshop is to discuss the various service and program options
available to the city in consideration of its new franchise agreement for solid waste and
recycling services. This opportunity is to find out what type of programs the council
wants to see in the new contract and to get input from the community.
Mr. Behrmann explained that Council recently approved a consultant agreement with
RS Consulting Group. After the agreement was executed a franchise negotiation and
evaluation team was formed. The team consists of City Staff, Staff from Alameda County
Waste Management Authority and the Consultant. He explained that this presentation
will be presented in three sections; the first will be residential, then commercial, and last
any other areas not discussed.
Mr. Behrmann introduced Kent Alm who is a representative from Meyers Nave and
explained that Mr. Alto has extensive experience with solid waste franchise contracts
and negotiating franchise agreements. Mr. Aim will be involved in the process.
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Mr. Hutchinson explained that they will give information on the procurement process;
talk about the current services; and get input from the Council about the proposed
programs. He explained that they will begin to draft the RFP documents and have a pre~
proposal meeting with the potential hauler. Staff will come back to the Council at key
points during the process to let them know the direction they are headed, to request
comments and receive Council approval.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that the City currently has weekly garbage, recyclable and
green waste collections, 3 scheduled bulky waste collections and one annual e-waste
and household hazardous event collections. Staff is proposing to add a food waste
collection program that will be included in the green waste collection for the residential
program. R3 also proposed to amend the bulky waste program from 3 scheduled to 4
on-call events. RI5 would also like to amend the bulky waste program to include e-
waste, white goods and other recyclable material. Another proposal is to offer residents
one additional recycle cart, green waste cart at no additional cost. Staff also proposes to
offer free compost to the city and residents.
Cm. Zika questioned the additional green waste container at no additional charge.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that the proposed additional green waste container will be
available .by request only.
City Manager Richard Ambrose asked about the 90 gallon container.
Mr. Behrmann explained that the proposed plan will make a 90 gallon an option for the
residents.
Mayor Lockhart asked how household hazardous waste will be collected.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that there has been discussion for one annual collection in
the City similar to what is currently being provided. He explained that the proposed
service is to accommodate the resident's needs.
Mr. Hutchinson explained the proposed commercial and multi~family program available
in the City. Staff proposes to bundle all recycling costs into a single rate structure. One
request is to reduce the rate for business and multi-family for a combined green waste
organic program.
City Manager Ambrose asked in regards to restaurants, how much food waste goes
through the garbage versus sewage' disposal. He suggested speaking with DSRSD about
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lowering the sewer connection fees to restaurants who participate in the food waste
program.
Mr. Hutchinson proposed for the multi~family program, one on-call event per year.
This event would be scheduled by the management company.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that they would propose to include a Minimum Diversion
Requirement into the contract. They would like to tie this into the contract with
incentives and will give Council more details at a later date.
Mr. Hutchinson explained the next step will be, within the next couple of weeks, is to
have community meetings, the working group will review the items discussed at this
meeting and then get back with Council and explain the direction they are headed.
Mr. Behrmarm explained that the City is getting work out to the community by
newspaper articles, flyers, business program, homeowner associations and the City's
website and we hope to get good participation.
11.I
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was
adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Meeting minutes taken and prepared by Gloria McCafferty, Senior Office Assistant.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in the
Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:0S p.m., by Mayor Lockhart.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti, Zika and Mayor Lockhart.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lockhart led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC WORKS STAFF ON TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
AND .ITS APPLICATION ON DUBLIN STREETS, NOW AND IN. THE FUTURE
7:06 p.m. 3.1 (590-10)
Public Works Director Melissa Morton advised that Councilmember Sbranti requested
that an item be placed on the Agenda for Staff to provide a presentation on existing
traffic levels and the effect recently approved projects will have on traffic flow in
Dublin. The presentation provided some basic understanding of traffic analysis and
placed some of the recently considered projects in the context of the traffic analysis tools
discussed.
Senior Civil Engineer Ray Kuzbari gave an overview of how traffic studies analyze the
impacts of projects on development. When a landowner or developer proposes a
development project in the City, the City then commissions an independent traffic
consultant to prepare a traffic study. The study examines traffic conditions at key
intersections in the vicinity of the Project during the most congested traffic periods.
Traffic counts are collected by the consultant and the study estimates trip generation
from the proposed development. Project impacts at the intersections are evaluated under.
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various development scenarios in the area. The Level of Service (LOS) grading system is
a rating scale ranging from LOS A to LOS F. LOS A through F were defined. LOS A says
all waiting vehicles clear when the light is green. LOS D says significant congestion of
busy approaches and vehicles could wait through more than one red light during short
periods. LOS F says stop and go operation, overall traffic demand exceeds intersection
capacity. Several intersection locations were identified along with their LOS at buildout
of not only Dublin but other surrounding cities (in 2025) and assumes all planned
roadway improvements are accomplished. Intersections in east Dublin were compared
with IKEA or with Campus Office.
Cm. Sbranti questioned if the campus office includes just the Commerce One site or the
entire 2.9 million square feet under the annexation agreement with the County.
Mr. Kuzbari stated this number is projecting just the Commerce One.
City Manager Ambrose clarified that it assumes buildout of all the parcels; everything in
eastern Dublin in the General Plan.
Mr. Kuzbari explained that traffic studies are prepared for proposed development
projects for the purpose of identifying project traffic impacts and mitigation measures
necessary.
Cm. Oravetz asked about Commerce One and the fact that a lot of people would be using
BART, and if the traffic study used this?
Mr. Kuzbari stated all the trips are attributable to vehicle trips and they made no
assumption of anybody using BART.
Mayor Lockhart stated a statement in a newspaper talks about a letter the City received
about the EII~ The sentence didn't make a lot of sense when she read Caltrans~ response.
Mr. Kuzbari stated the Department of Transportation submitted comments on the Draft
£IR for the IKEA project and two comments were regarding trip generation regulations
as well as the passby trips assumptions. He explained passby trips whereby this may be
not their primary stop. Caltrans stated they have a guide on traffic impact studies; a
document prepared by Caltrans staff. This is not a legal document. They have a
requirement that passby trips for retail development must not exceed 15%. They offer
no justification. When we conduct studies we use the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) standards. ITE is a highly regarded organization here in the U.S. For
retail development~ they re,commend U.sing 34% passby rate .during peak hours. The
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Lifestyle Center, Hacienda Crossings and IKEA being all located together, we followed
the recommendations of ITE. IKEA estimated that they would generate 61% of the
revenue of the Emeryville store, however, in our estimates we used a percentage of 75%.
These were the responses we used to Caltrans and we heard no further response from
them on the EIR. This was in November, 2001, before the East Palo Alto store was
opened.
Cm. Sbranti discussed the Commerce One trips, a.m. and p.m. versus IKEA. The real
difference would be the number of trips generated on a Saturday by IKEA £400 trips.
Mr. Kuzbari stated when vehicles are driving to IKEA and the retail center,
approximately 75 to 80% will use Hacienda Drive and use the triple left turn lanes onto
Martinelli Way. They estimate 1,049 vehicles during peak hours on Saturday. This
translates to $5 total vehicles arriving during a red light and which are stored in the left
turn pockets. They could actually hold 45-50 vehicles at one time. This addresses trip
generation when the entire center is fully occupied.
Cm. Oravetz asked ff ITE is local or national? Caltrans live here, so who are you going to
believe?
Mr. Kuzbari stated ITE is national and international. Caltrans offers no data for their
15% while ITE does many studies, mainly in the United States.
Vm. Zika clarified that in talking about trips, this is one in and one out, so 1 $,000 trips
would be 6,500 in and 6,500 out, or 6,500 cars.
PRESENTATION BY BART REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO
RECENT DISCONTINUANCE OF DIRECT TRAIN SERVICE FROM
DUBLIN/PLEASANTON BART STATION TO SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
7:34 p.m. $.2 (1060-30)
Peter W. Snyder, BART Board Member thanked the City Council for allowing them to
respond to the letter they received about S months ago. He stated he was as elated as
anyone that Dublin was going to have direct service to the SF airport. He explained that
San Mateo County is not a part of the BART District. Construction of the extension to
SFO was done without BART funds. BART did lobby for the federal funds to make sure
there was a full funding grant agreement. San Mateo County has the responsibility for
payment of service beyond the Daly City Station. From Colma to Millbrae, this whole
section lies in San Mateo County and they become responsible for payment and have a
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contract for service. If we all had it to do over~ we might have done things differently.
He stated these agreements were negotiated long before he was on the BART Board.
Once they found SamTrans was unable to pay their bills, they had to find alternatives to
provide the highest level of service. Their staff began to look at opportunities and for
that reason, Paul Oversier was brought in to look and analyze schedules and ridership
statistics. They simply did not have the riders to equal the level of service being
provided.
Paul Oversier, Assistant General Manager of Operations, provided a brief overview of
the SFO extension. There was a mutual understanding with SamTrans related to levels
of service when opening day arrived. They only have two routes which operate directly
to San Francisco. Ridership projections predicted great things from the Millbrae Station
and that it would be the 4a~ busiest station. This was how they made the decision to have
the Dublin line terminate at the airport. They attempted to correct an imbalance on the
Dublin to SF and the Fremont to SF trains. The number of riders to downtown Oakland
stations'and people who have to make a transfer is 4 or 5 times greater than those riding
to the airport. They saw an opportunity to fix the schedule to Oakland, based on data
regarding origin destination. There is a pretty significant reverse commute of people
from Richmond Bay Point down to Fremont. They are in negotiations to resolve their
disagreements with SamTrans. They hope the opportunity to run two services to the
airport all the time will occur.
Cm. McCormick asked about the ridership gap between the yellow and blue lines?
Mr. Oversier stated if you focus on trips going to the airport, more than twice the
number on the yellow line are going to the airport than the blue line. The majority of
riders on that line are going to SF.
Mr. Snyder apologized for not letting Dublin know before the service change occurred.
He assured the Council that this is their intention in-the future.
PROCLAMATION
MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL ,AND WEST NILE VIRUS, AWARENESS WEEK
$.3 (610~50)
Mayor Lockhart asked ff anyone was present to receive the Proclamation. Since no one
was there, she stated she would not read the proclamation designating the week of May
$ - 9, 2004 as Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week.
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7:56 p.m.
Elsie Jennings, Mary Lou Bielke and Anna Hudson invited the community to annual step
out for seniors event. Ms. Bielke invited everyone to come to the ! ½ mile Walk which
will be led by Mayor Lockhart. The walk will be from the Dublin Library to the Dublin
Senior Center. P, free breakfast will be served at the Senior Center. Ms. Jennings who
stated she is a new member of the Dublin Senior Advisory Board also invited everyone to
the event. There will be art exhibits, information and a senior resources fair. A Dublin
Senior Housing UPdate will be provided.
8:00 p.m.
Debbie Rusconi, Via Zapata, stated she has lived in Dublin for almost ! 0 years but grew
up in San Jose and has also lived in Mitpitas. She is fully in support of IKEA coming to
Dublin. This was a wonderful decision. She loves the idea of the huge amount of tax
revenue that can be well spent here on all kinds of things. She lives in west Dublin and
stated in the event Hooter's has a lot of traffic, she has only one way to get to her house.
Valerie Barnes, Ione Court, stated she is a $9 year resident, a member of the Chamber of
Commerce Economic Development Committee, was a 9 year member of the Planning
Commission and elected to a 4 year term on the City Council and currently represents
Dublin on the CTV Board. There were just a bit over 7,000 people here when they
moved in. Our future was in the hands of the County, many miles away. Our great
services cost many dollars. In the early years, Pete Snyder started a Dublin Pride
campaign. This City Council, staff and citizens have had an opportunity to study the
IKEA and Lifestyle Center plans. She thanked the Council for their time and service; it is
truly appreciated.
Peter Miller stated he has been a Pleasanton resident for almost 40 years. When
Hacienda Crossings went in, he thought this would have a strip for Dublin, Pleasanton
and Livermore shoppers. He thought you would walk into shops and restaurants with
access from BART and the outside. IKEA will not benefit the end of BART to showcase
our valley. Give Stoneridge Mall a quarter of a turn and drop in on this parcel, build an
archway and you have something special. What we're getting is just the value of one
home with the $750,000 the City will get in revenue. Dublin deserves better.
Georgean Vonheeder~Leopold, Portage Road, stated she served on the incorporation
committee, on the Planning Commission, the City Council, DSRSD Board, and is
currently a Heritage & Cultural Arts Commissioner. She raised 4 children and all four
have gr. ad..uated.., from college.~.. ... She. . . is in. support~ of !KEA.. We. have never., studied. .. a pr, oJe..c.t
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like we've studied I/~A. They have done a good job of mitigating the traffic. When she
moved here, there was only one stop sign. She is willing to accept the one detrimental
factor when you look at all the good things. Our Library, Police Department, Recreation
Department and top rated Fire Department, are all funded by projects such as this.
Development has funded the undergrounding of utilities and allowed Dublin to put over
$1 million in improving and renovating the grounds at Dublin High School in 1990.
We also have a 15 year old civic center that's paid for. We owe a debt of gratitude to
current and former City Councils, City Manager and Staff. She stated her 40 year old
track home has increased 250% and she can take this to the bank.
Ravi Malhotra, Martinez Court stated he moved one year ago back to Dublin. He lives in
eastern Dublin and it takes him 15 minutes to go to Regional Street. He stated he heard
Dublin's revenue will be 61% of Emeryville. Why is this assumed? What if it turns out
to be 200%? He stated he loves this city.
Randy Crawford, Squirrel Creek Circle stated he has been a resident for 25 years. He is
a school teacher in Pleasanton and has raised 3 children, all of whom had Cm. Sbranti as
a teacher. Cm. Oravetz is a neighbor. He has been involved in this referendum process
and it has been a real experience. They have come across a lot of angry people over this
IKEA project. Traffic is an issue and people are also concerned about aesthetics. He is
still getting used to the cheesy advertising. It is his opinion that if this process were
allowed to go through, and they have gathered about 1,100 signatures, but ff this were
allowed to be voted on, people in Dublin would not approve this project.
A1 Hua, Saddlebrook Place, stated he was here tonight to speak against I~A and the
change to our original vision of Digital Dublin to a furniture company. Three years ago
he moved here. Dublin will be the next extension of Silicon Valley. In addition to
Sybase, Cisco, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle were all going to move here. He likes our
vision, but not the change from Commerce One to IKEA with a sign 9~)' high next to the
highway. They will not see Digital Dublin, but they will see furniture Dublin. Is Digital
Dublin dead? His belief is no. Some developers have an interest and they would like to
see office campus here. The economy goes up and down. The IKEA site is a signature
piece for Digital Dublin. Regarding the tax money, he does not believe we will have less
money if we don~t approve IKEA. We can attract other businesses.
Ted Hoffman, Jr., Chairman for the Dublin Chamber of Commerce stated they have had
quite a few discussions regarding the IKEA project. He read a letter submitted in March
by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Economic Development
Committee in support of the IKEA project.
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Susan Bewley, Brittany Lane, stated education services receive revenue from places like
IKEA. We could improve our education opportunity and safety for students. We have a
full time police officer on campus whenever students are there. They also come to
evening events. Schools am short yard duty for safety masons. They need more text
books and computers in the school libraries. We need to look into CD ROMs for core
books. We need to make campuses safe, and provide more books. She stated she realizes
she obviously needs to go to the School Board with these issues.
Rosalind Rogoff, San Ramon, stated she is known in San Ramon through her website,
www.sanramonobserver.org She usually writes on issues going on in San Ramon, but
stated a newspaper artiCle caught her eye. This group awoke after 100 years of sleep
and decided they didn't want this II(EA. She read her "Wake Up Dublin" article. She
also discussed a situation in which the people in San Ramon objected to a Costco store.
Costco then went to Danville and their store was built right on the border of Danville
and San Ramon. San Ramon got the traffic, while Danville gets the revenue.
Laura Leitner, Mahogany Street, stated she knew everyone wanted to ask, 'h~rhere the
hell have you been"? She stated she was asleep at the wheel. She is not actively '
involved, but she is here to give voice to thousands of peOple who were not aware of it.
Now that they do know, they are not happy. She puts this on IKEA. One thing they did
not do is talk to the consumer. Eight out of 10 people they have spoken with have said
they do not want IKEA. If this does go to a referendum, she feels confident that people
will vote no. In the future, we should make a company like IKEA do this research.
Ira Leitner, Mahogany Street, referenced the Caltrans letter. He stated he loves Dublin,
but people are not happy out there. They had to skip a lot of people from Pleasanton,
and they had to fight a baseball stadium. The Oakland A's will never come to Dublin
because it is too hot. They will not play in 11 £ degree weather. The police officers are
all with them, but stated they cannot sign because of a conflict of interest. He stated he
felt this process was tainted because of the baseball issue. He believes in democracy and
loves America. The Chamber of Commerce does not live in east Dublin. If they don't get
the 1,400 votes, rest assured this valley is very angry and does not want II(EA.
Susan Hagan, Donlon Way, stated she lives in Dublin and has a business in Dublin and
as part of the Dublin Economic Committee, she invested a lot of time trying to
understand the IKEA project. If an office had gone in there, the traffic would have been
drastically affected during commute hours. IKEA will bring tax revenue to us. She talks
to a lot of people daily in her business and stated she hears a lot of support for II(EA. She
supports the City Council's decision to approve the iKEA project.
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Ann Crawford, Squirrel Creek Circle, stated she was sad that this did not happen prior to
voting. This input is fabulous. An amazing thing has taken place in the last 10 or so
days. She did not know any of these people before this. They decided they have a vision
for Dublin and it is different than what the City CoUncil sees. She sat in front of both
Safeway stores and gathered signatures on the petitions. Comments were recorded from
people such as, ~What was the City Council thinking?" "Who wants to look at a 99'
sign? ~'The traffic is already horrific.' There was a lot of interest on the EIR. ~This is
close to BART and more suited for office building." "You can't put a price tag on the
piece and quiet of your neighborhood and quality of life.'~ The overwhelming issue is
traffic. She does not like D and E levels of service. She stated people elected you and we
trust you to be wise and informed and educated. People are furious and it comes out
loud and clear. With regard to criticism about not doing this before, she stated yes, they
were asleep at the wheel
Kasie Hildenbrand~ Westwood Court stated she has been following this over the past two
years and read a statement which supports the IKEA and Lifestyle Center. She then
pointed out many of the benefits. IKEA and the Lifestyle Center will provide employment
to Dublin. The revenue will bring a secure income base to the City. According to the
Staff Report, an office project could not be expected in the near term. This revenue will
enhance revenue already in existence. Schools will benefit. The City should embrace
this project. Without IKEA, the Lifestyle Center is not viable. The idea of a field of
flowers is a nice vision, however, it will not happen. She urged the Council to remain
steadfast in its decision to bring 1KEA and the Lifestyle Center to Dublin.
David Bewley stated he Iives in the western hills of Dublin on Brittany Lane. He saw an
article in the paper. He has been involved in referendums in the past and stated the full
page ad cost big bucks, probably about $5,000. He respects their right but in order for
this to work~ you have to have integrity and do your homework. He urged them to
carefully study the facts. The ad says motorists in other communities are upset and they
reference Livermore schools. Only Dublin can take care of Dublin. The situation with
Costco in Danville, the San Ramon people were well intentioned people, but they didn't
do their homework. Where were they when we studied this? This traffic issue is
com.'rog anyway. Shall we benefit from it or have a burden from it? What do you want
to happen to Dublin? ff we lose this, we will still have traffic. Don't derail this unless
you have a better idea. Leave Livermore to solve its own problems. He discussed what
he called the FUD factor; fear, uncertainty and doubt.
Richard Bond, Brittany Lane, stated he also was involved in past referendum issues. This
ad is not about Dublin, but big business, which doesn't want IKEA in Dublin. Anybody
who calls themselves lovedublin~comcast.net should b~. l~ving Dublin schools, not
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Livermore schools. Traffic happens. It doesn't matter what you put there. He stated he
fully supports the IKEA project.
Morgan King, Creekside Drive, stated he was speaking as just himself and commented
also as a Planning Commissioner. When this came before the PLanning Commission, it
was whether or not to approve the IKEA project. The Planning Commission did not
reach a consensus. He did not vote in favor of it. If he were on the City Council,
however, he would have approved it. Traffic .is an issue, but not the only issue. The west
Dubliners are very jealous of what's happening in east Dublin. Quality of life is
expensive. Sometimes on the Planning Commission, they make all kinds of extra
suggestions to developers. What is going on overall is wonderful for quality of life. This
costs money and you can't have it both ways. He doesn't like traffic congestion either,
eSPecially at the theater, but if someone said to take away the traffic get rid of the theater
he would say no no no. He stated people in the west will trade our Hooters for their
IKEA.
Doug Greenholz, Real Estate Manager for IKEA said an 11th hour referendum is quite
unsettling. This has been very public for 2 years. Two people spoke against the project.
There were 2 community meetings. When you are the world's leading furniture retailer,
it is tough to be stealth. Many many studies were done. They have worked
collaboratively with City Council and staff. When their 99' sign was approved, they said
they would come back with an alternative to the sign when the City Council expressed
concern. With regard to traffic, a viable project will be built on the site. IKEA and the
Lifestyle Center produces less peak time traffic. The City Council elected by the citizens
of Dublin made an informed decision. He stated he sincerely hopes the referendum
effort fails. He urged the Council to stay the course.
8:57 p.m.
Mayor Lockhart called for a short recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
9:04 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.9
Cm. Sbranti pulled Item 4.5.
Cm. McCormick pulled Items 4.4 and 4.6.
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On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council
took the following actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 19tn and Regular
Meeting of April 20, 2004;
Adopted (4.2 600~60)
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -04
APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE LIN FAMILY
AND THE SIERRA LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR STORM DRAIN LINES C & D IN DUBLIN RANCH, AREAS C & H
Adopted (4.$ 600~60)
RESOLUTION NO. 72- 04
APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO TASSAJARA ROAD
(PFEIFFER RANCH INVESTORS il, INC.)
Approved (4.7 350~20) Budget change in the amount of $13,750 for the
Communications System Upgrade Work at the Dublin Swim Center;
Approved (4.8 600-35) Change Orders 23, 28~42, 47, 50, 51 and 53~55 for Contract
01 ~ 10, Dublin Boulevard Widening Project from Village Parkway to Sierra Court/Civic
Plaza, and approved the Budget Change;
Approved (4.9 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,552'234.09.
Cm. McCormickpulled Items 4. 4 and 4. 6 and stated she was concerned about the
proposed referendum and what it will do to these parks. People should understand the
imph'ca~bns of these ac~'ons. She stated she will be vo~'n$ no for any more money for
parks tm~7 this is ~esolved
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Cm. Orave~z asked if the referendum $oes forward, does it cancel out this park?
Cm. Sbranti asked about the long term impact in terms of operaEn$ costs and if Staff had
any estimates?
City Adanager Ambrose stated we don~t have an esEmate for £allon SNorts Park because it
has not yet been designed. Right no~ Dublin Ranch.developers am worln'ng on their
mass grading permit. C~dcal to the whole land plan is they need to know and assess
how much ch'rt we need for this part so the di~ isn't moved twice. This will be part of
the resNonsibility of the consultant to help us assess this. For Bray Commons, we
have a much better idea in a couple of weeks. Park maintenance is expensive. This
Change Order is necessary because our ConstrucEon Adanager deserves to be paid
Cm. AdcCormick thanked Staff for the comments, but stated she s~ll has a problem
supNortin$ any further parks un~l this referendum issue is resolved
On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by majority vote (Cm.
McCormick opposed), the Council adopted (4.4
RESOLUTION NO. 73 - 04
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
KLEINFELDER ASSOCIATES, GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANTS
FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES
FOR THE FALLON SPORTS PARK
Cm. Sbranli pulled Item 4. 5 and talked about uniformity. He did not want to lose sight
of the overall strategic plan.
Ms. Zicht~nstein advised that the Consultant has a degree in architecture and urban
design and was told we want to communicate the village concept and also to look at the
long term maintenance concept.
On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council
approved (4.5 600~$0) a Consulting Services Agreement in the amount of $25,000
with Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abey (RHAA) for work on the Streetscape Master Plan.
On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm, Oravetz, and by majority vote (Cm.
McCormick opposed), the Council approved (4.{1 {100-:50) Change Order # 1 with the
Zahn Group for Bray Commons Construction Management Services;
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RE. ~QUEST TO.WAIVE FIELD USE FEES FOR CHAH.ENGER BASEBALL pROGRAM
9:12 p.m. 5.1 (g60~lO)
Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report.
Dublin Little League (DLL) has requested that the City waive Field Use Fees for the
Dublin Sports Grounds for the Challenger Baseball Program. Challenger Baseball is a
division of Little League Baseball established in 1959 that provides mentally and
physically handicapped children age 5 to 18 an opportunity to play real baseball.
Mayor Lockhart thanked DLL for this program and stated she was proud that we host
this in Dublin.
On motion of Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote,
the Council agreed to waive the Field Use Fees for the Dublin Little League Challenger
Baseball program.
PUBLIC HEARING
AMB PROPERTIES, WEST DUBLIN TRANSIT VILLAGE PA 02-003
9:1 $ p.m. 6. I (600-60/450~30)
Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing,
Senior Planner Janet Harbin presented the Staff Report.
This is the second reading of Ordinances which would provide for a Planned
Development Rezoning and Stage 2 DeveIopment Plan, and a Development Agreement
for a mixed~use project transit village containing a maximum of 304 multi-family
residences~ neighborhood retail uses, and an approximately 150,500 square foot office
building at 6700 Golden Gate Drive on 9.06 acres located in the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan Area.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing.
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On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the
Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 17- 04
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY TO A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT'(PD) AND APPROVING A RELATED
STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 9.06 ACRES AT
6700 GOLDEN GATE DRIVE PA 02-003
and
ORDINANCE NO. 18- 04
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND AMB PROPERTY CORPORATION
PA 02-003
ADOlYrION OF RESOLUTION APPRO~G USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2004-05
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
BY EXECUTING AGREEMENTS WITH: THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
FOR USE OF THE $99,108 IN CDBG FUNDS; TRI~VAH.EY HAVEN;
THE DUBLIN HOUSING AUTHORITY; SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.;
TRI~VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; AND EASTER SEALS BAY AREA
9:I 7 p.m. 7.1 (480-20/600-40/600-$0)
Housing Specialist Julia Abdaia presented the Staff Report.
The total amount of CDBG funds allocated to Dublin for this coming program year is
$99,108. To utilize the CDBG funds for FY 2004-05, the City of Dublin must enter into
an agreement with the County of Alameda for allocation of these funds and enter into
a~eements with the various agencies that have been awarded CDBG funds.
The following agencies and programs will be funded:
1) Dublin Housing Authority- Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) Road Repair ~
$29,791
2) Financial Contribution toward Acquisition and Rehabilitation of the Family Crisis
Shelter ~ $5,427
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$) Senior Suppor~ Services (now administered by Tri-Valley Communi~ Foundation)
~ $9~500
4) Spectrum Community Services, Inc. - Meals on Wheels ~ $5,000
5) Tri~Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Shelter ~ $15,000
6) Easter Seals Bay Area- Kaleidoscope After-School Program ~ $10,000
7) Housing Rehabilitation through the County Offices ~ $17,790
8) Program Administration ~ $6,600
Total ~ $99,108
On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 74- 04
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA TO RECEIVE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 AND APPROVING CDBG-FUNDED
AGREEMENTS WiTH TRI-VALLEY HAVEN, DUBLIN HOUSING AUTHORITY,
SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVI'CES, INC.,
TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND EASTER SEALS BAY AREA
FOR THE SAME FISCAL YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS
CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY ACTION AND
PROGRESS REPORT ON REMEDIATION WORK AT DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER
9:18 p.m. 7.2 (600~30)
Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report.
The Civic Center incurred water damage from rain in early March. At the March 16th
City Council meeting~ the Council approved a declaration of emergency in order to allow
a waiver of competitive bid to obtain a contractor for environmental remediafion work
related to the water intrusion. This item would approve a continuation of the
declaration of emergency while the remediation work continues and provide an update
on the progress of the project to date.
On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
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RESOLUTION NO. 75- 04
APPROVING CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY ALLOWING
WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND
EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
IN THE DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER
OTHER BUSINESS
9:20 p.m.
City Manager Ambrose reminded everyone that this is Dublin Pride Week and we have
lots of activities underway. Our blood drive was successful. There are opportunities for
people to help their neighbors and their community. There's also an opportunity for
residents to make an appointment to get rid of e-waste on Saturday, May 15th.
Cm. Oravetz stated next week there is a League of California Cities meeting in
Sacramento. He will be unable to attend. Cm. Sbranti stated he will attend Wednesday
night.
Vm. Zika stated he went to a public outreach CMA meeting last week. We had 3 people
from the public. Thursday he went to the ABAG Spring General Assembly and voted to
pass the budget. He commented we could save money on their glossy reports. He
advised that he would distribute a couple of brochures, Tomorrow he has a meeting at
IAVTA on the I~580 policy committee. We draw for fireworks booths at 10 a.m. on
Thursday, May 6t~.
Cm. Sbranti stated he will be barbecuing with the Lions on Saturday during the Dublin
Pride creek cleanup. On Monday at Camp Parks, they're having a groundbreaking for
family housing.
Cm. McCormick stated she will also be at the groundbreaking. She invited people to
come to Emerald Glen Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Free t~shirts will be given out.
Sunday is Mother's Day and a perfect opportunity to buy a rose bush in someone's name.
They're going fast.
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Vm. Zika advised that an organization in Dublin which supports our 5K nm and other
events is Mimi's Caf6 at Hacienda Crossings. They will provide donuts and muffins for
the Dublin Pride event Saturday morning. They really work hard for us. He urged
people to support this restaurant.
Mayor Lockhart stated we are actually going to have people stationed at Camp Parks
who will be able to live there.
Mayor Lockhart stated if anyone submitted comments, they will be filed as a part of the
public record. She stated she was concerned with comments brought up. She asked ff
our Police or Fire Departments had expressed any concern over development in Dublin?
Mr. Ambrose stated it is hard to verify specific comments such as this.
Chief Thuman stated this is the first time he has heard this comment and there is
absolutely no opposition in his department.
Cm. McCormick asked if police officers who do not live here are cautioned about getting
involved with comments such as this.
Chief Thuman stated he is the spokesperson for the department or then delegated to the
administrative lieutenant. Police and Fire review every development and sign off.
Mr. Ambrose stated there is a first amendment right that people have to express their
opinions. Organizationally, both Police and Fire review and comment on projects.
11.1
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:29 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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