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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft Minutes 03-18-2008 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING - March 18~ 2008 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was called to order at 6:31 p.m. ~~~ City Attorney John Bakker stated Item 7.3 on tonight's agenda included Staffs recommendation that the City Council reject all bids received for the 1-580/Fallon Road Interchange Project, Contract No. 07-13. Following the posting of the agenda on March 13, 2008, the Mayor was contacted by representatives of one of the bidders who argued that, despite the Staff recommendation, the contract should be awarded to his company. Based on the bid protests received from Bay Cities Paving and Top Grade Construction and the response from Nehemiah Construction, I believe that were the contract awarded to any of the three low bidders, there would be a significant exposure to litigation against the City, in the form of lawsuits by one or both of the two other bidders challenging the award. Staff believes it is imperative, in order to keep the project on schedule, that the Council tonight either award the contract or reject all bids and direct Staff to rebid the project. Delaying the award further could result in a shorter period of construction during this construction season and may result in the permits for the project expiring before the work is completed. Mayor Lockhart moved pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (b)(1) that the Council found there was a need to add an agenda item to confer with legal counsel concerning the significant exposure to litigation were the City to award the bid to one of the three low bidders; that the need to take such action came to the attention of the City after tonight's agenda was posted ;that it was necessary to consider this item in order to ensure that the Interchange Project remained on schedule; and that Item II be added to the agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 to read as follows: DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT g~ II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9): 1 case Facts and circumstances: Potential litigation challenging award of Contract 07-13. On motion by Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council added the item to the Closed Session agenda. I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code section 54956.8 Property: Alameda County Assessor's Parcel 941-2768-006-01 (County of Alameda parcel) and Alameda County Assessor's Parcel 941-2768-006-02 (Union Pacific Railroad Company parcel) Agency Negotiator: Richard Ambrose, City Manager Negotiating Parties: County of Alameda; Union Pacific Railroad Company Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment III. CLOSED SESSION - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision a Name of Case: Arroyo Vista Tenants Association et al. v. City of Dublin et al. United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C07- 05794 MHP ~. A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT 11t; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. .~ REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart advised that no reportable action had been taken. '. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Acceptance of Donation from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club 7:15 p.m. 3.1 (150-70) Sgt. Ellis Craft presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would formally accept a donation of $3,000 from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club that would assist Police Services in the updating of its curriculum and video presentations for the youth drug and alcohol awareness programs. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the donation, approved the budget change, and directed Staff to formally acknowledge the donor. . Acceptance of Donation From the Anthonv and An2ela Bilich Familv and Preferred Financial 7:17 p.m. 3.2 (150-70) Sgt. Ellis Craft presented the Staff Report and advised that Anthony and Angela Bilich and family, who own and operate Preferred Financial Mortgage Brokerage, donated $1,090 to the Dublin Police Services. They requested the funds be used for the youth of Dublin. The funds would be used for the Kids in Action program, a community project involving at-risk youth. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT )O:J~ On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the $1,000 donation, approved the budget change, and directed Staff to formally acknowledge the donor. Update Presentation of Tri- Vallev Adolescent Health Initiative Activities 7:19 p.m. 3.3 (560-10) Assistant City Manager Joni Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that the Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative consists of involvement by the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore and engages the youth in the Tri-Valley in the planning process on health and wellness services for adolescents living in the Tri-Valley region. The City Council would receive a presentation from the Alameda County School Based Health Center Coalition on activities to-date of the Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative. James Nguyen of the Health Care Services Agencies School Health Service presented Justin Minor and Abbash Sheikh who would give an update on the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative group's accomplishments since their last presentation. Justin Minor, Youth Planning Board member, discussed the group's Needs Assessment survey and video regarding youth health issues in the Tri-Valley. The video was a regional presentation. The group was now working side-by-side with the adults of the Tri-Valley Cities on the Health Action Team to design programs and services that youth in the Tri-Valley could use to assist them with their health issues. Mr. Nguyen discussed the Tri-Valley Health Action Team members. There would be an upcoming meeting to discuss how to shape and add some substance into the youths' framework. The Tri-Valley Health Action Plan was going to look at how to better support the needs of adolescents, especially those that were under significant stress and pressure. It was really a mental health focus. They would look at what existing programs and services were available in the respective communities and how they could better leverage what find out where there might be gaps. Within a few months, there should be a Health Action Plan specific to this issue. The Steering Committee had been expanded to include school district representatives. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT J/'15j Mayor Lockhart asked about the involvement of youth representatives. Mr. Nguyen stated that originally the Youth Planning Board wanted three representatives at all levels but some had left due to graduation. There would be a move to have two solid members from each city. Vm. Sbranti asked how often the Health Action Team would meet. Mr. Nguyen stated it would meet at least two more times, and also maybe one or two other key meetings during implementation. The County was continuing to support this endeavor by providing Measure A funding. They would be looking at the County for assistance in developing creative funding around this initiative. Vm. Sbranti stated there was more productivity when the smaller groups met. Assistant City Manager J oni Pattillo stated that the voice of the youth was heard loud and clear and not lost in this process. There were still discussions regarding the Steering Committee role. Everyone was committed to get an action plan implemented. Cm. Hildenbrand stated that her biggest concern was the smaller groups did get lost in the larger group. The group was not there to address one community's needs but rather, the Valley's needs. Mr. Nguyen stated he would take that information back as they designed the upcoming meetings, finding a way to focus on the valley-wide issues. Vm. Sbranti stated there should be a focus on the areas where the Cities had gaps. Cm. Oravetz thanked Justin Minor and Abbash Sheikh for their involvement with the group. The Council and speakers discussed the students voicing the issue of adolescents under significant stress and pressure and the need to address it by the entire committee of students, and City and school district representatives. The stress that came from homework, sports and other activities became a reason why the students did drugs and alcohol, per the survey. The students on the committee did feel they had a voice and that DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT g~!t voice was being heard by the adults. The students ~ were also taking information back to their peers and also providing them with resources for help. The City Council thanked the Mr. Nguyen, Mr. Minor and Mr. Sheikh and received the presentation. . Public Comments 7:39 p.m. 3.4 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. . CONSENT CALENDAR 7 :40 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.11 Vm. Sbranti pulled Item 4.7 for discussion. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meetings of February 5, 2008, and February 19,2008; Adopted (4.2 450-30) ORDINANCE NO. 13 - 08 APPROVING A PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE WITH AMENDED STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 7-ACRE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE ANDERSON PROPERTY (APN 905-0001-006) PA 07-037 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18,2008 DRAFT 13~~ Adopted (4.3 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 39 - 08 APPROVING RELEASE OF SECURITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC FOR WINDEMERE RANCH DEVELOPMENT (WINDEMERE BLC LAND COMPANY, LLC) Adopted 4.4 (600-60/590-40) RESOLUTION NO. 40 - 08 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 7892 AND APPROVING REGULATORY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Adopted 4.5 (360-40) ORDINANCE NO. 14 - 08 AMENDING AND RESTATING ORDINANCE NO. 12-02 MAKING FINDINGS, ADOPTING A LOCAL DRAINAGE PLAN, AND CREATING THE DUBLIN RANCH WEST SIDE STORM DRAIN BENEFIT DISTRICT, A LOCAL BENEFIT DISTRICT TO LEVY AND COLLECT CHARGES, AS A CONDITION OF DEVELOPMENT, TO REIMBURSE DEVELOPERS WHO CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL DRAINAGE FACILITIES THAT BENEFIT PROPERTIES OTHER THAN THEIR OWN Adopted 4.6 (600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 41 - 08 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 7437, WILLOWS AT SAN RAMON VILLAGE - RESIDENTIAL (BRADDOCK & LOGAN GROUP III, L. P.) AND APPROVING REGULATORY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT )4 ~ 5; Adopted 4.8 (600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 42 - 08 APPROVING PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 6765, SCHAEFER RANCH - PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS (SCHAEFER RANCH HOLDINGS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) Authorized 4.9 (600-30) the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bob Murray & Associates to conduct an executive search for the City Manager and authorized a budget change; the total cost of the services not to exceed $24,000; Adopted 4.10 (600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 43 - 08 ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS TO PIAZZA SORRENTO (FORMERLY AREA F SQUARE) and authorized Staff to accept a maintenance bond in the amount of $78,467 at a future date; Authorized 4.11 (600-35) Staff to advertise Contract No. 08-04, Park Furniture Replacement Project for bids; Adopted 4.12 (660-60) ORDINANCE NO. 15 - 08 ADDING CHAPTER 5.90 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO KNIVES AND CONCEALED FIREARMS IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Approved 4.13 (300-40) Warrant Register dated March 18, 2008 in the amount of $3,866,746.04. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT J5~~ Vm. Sbranti pulled Item 4.7 (420-30) Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance, and asked if the report was on the website. It was reader friendly in a succinct way and informed the community what the City had done over the course of 2007 in compliance with the General Plan and how the City was progressing. Community Development Director Jeri Ram stated it was not yet on the web site but it would be place there. On motion ofVm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance; and directed Staff to forward the Annual Progress Report to the California State Office of Planning and Research, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ~~. .~... PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking within Licensed Care Center Facilities bv Amendin2 Chapter 5.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code 7.41 p.m. 6.1 (569-90) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider amending the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) to include a prohibition of smoking within private residences that were licensed to provide childcare, adult-care, or other healthcare related services. This ordinance would prohibit smoking 24 hours a day and seven days a week within all such care centers that were operating within the City of Dublin. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT 1'1~ Cm. Oravetz asked how the fines were determined and had the City received any feedback from Dublin Care facilities regarding this ordinance. Mr. Bradley stated he had not received any feedback and the fines had been determined by the current ordinance. Liz Gregor, American Lung Association, Coordinator of Fresh Air for Little Noses Program, thanked the Council for the adoption of the resolution prohibiting tobacco company sponsorship of City event and City event publications. The Fresh Air for Little Noses program had provided second-hand smoke and asthma education to child care providers for the last 14 years. This ordinance was important to this program as they had been providing education of the importance of 24/7 smoke-free childcare for many years. Second hand smoke posed significant risks to everyone, especially to children, including aged second hand smoke. She thanked the City for the introduction of the ordinance. Bruce Fiedler, Dublin resident, discussed the dangers ofDDT and detailed the dangers of second hand smoke. He stated he hoped the Council supported the ordinance. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the Council INTRODUCED an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Smoking Pollution Control. . Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 7:49 p.m. 6.2 (650-70) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. City Attorney John Bakker presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5.44 of the Dublin Municipal Code relating to Bingo. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT )1~~ Cm. Sbranti asked if in the second provision of the ordinance, if the City Manager were to deny the permit, would the applicant be able to appeal the decision to the City Council for approval under this ordinance as amended. Mr. Bakker stated the applicant could still appeal the City Manager's denial of the application to the City Council. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.44 of the DMC relating to Bingo. . Review of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.08 (Fortunetellin2) 7:53 p.m. 6.3 (585-55) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. City Attorney John Bakker presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the first reading of an ordinance relating to fortunetelling. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Vm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED Ordinance 4.08 of the Dublin Municipal Code relating to F ortunetelling. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT I~ <;}~~ UNFINISHED BUSINESS Contract Services A2reement - Bus Shelters Capital Improvement 7:56 p.m. 7.1 (600-35) Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor John Hartnett presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would receive an update on the Bus Shelter Capital Improvement Project with a request to approve the inclusion of artwork for two additional shelters, and authorize Staff to enter into a contract with an arts coordinator to assist with the project. Mayor Lockhart asked the location of the two additional bus shelters. Mr. Hartnett stated one was on Dublin Boulevard near Clark Avenue, and the other was on Dublin Boulevard near Regional Street. The Council discussed contacting Valley Continuation High, Fallon, Valley Christian and Quarry Lane Schools, as well as Las Positas Community College to see if they were interested in participating in the project. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized approval by Staff of contracted services agreement; and approved the inclusion of artwork for two additional shelters in the Bus Shelter CIP No. 94252. .. Draft Superstore Ordinance 8:01 p.m. 7.2 (420-20) Senior Planner Mamie Nuccio presented the Staff Report and advised that a draft Superstore Ordinance would be presented to the City Council for review and comment Cm. Oravetz stated he had stated his opposition to this ordinance and since then, the economy had changed. He asked the Council to take a pause to think about this item; not DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 )0~~ DRAFT to tell businesses not to locate in Dublin. The Council needed to take a look at this ordinance in terms of receiving sales tax revenue. Cm. Hildenbrand stated the big box companies affect small businesses and the City needed to encourage small business owners to stay and live in Dublin. Vm. Sbranti stated there were better alternatives for 170,000 square feet in the City. A superstore would not bring taxable revenue to the City. From an aesthetic value, the City could do better. It could hurt current and future retail from coming to the City. When they were talking the whole picture, there was no reason not to move forward with this more permissive ordinance. The City Council discussed the unions' involvement in politicking the City against superstores, the possible loss of small groceries in the City if a superstore came in, and the balance of businesses in Dublin. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote (Cm. Oravetz voting no), the City Council received the report and directed Staff to proceed with adoption of a Superstore ordinance. . I-580/Fallon Road Interchan2e Improvement Proiect~ Contract No. 07-13 8:20 p.m. 7.3 (600-35) Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised bids for the 1-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvement Project, Contract No. 07-13 were opened on February 21, 2008, and two protests were received from the second and third lowest bidders. Based on the City Attorney's review of the protests, Staff was recommending to the City Council that all bids be rejected and the project rebid. Marlo Manqueros, General Counsel for Bay Cities Paving and Grading, stated both Bay Cities and Top Grade protested Nehamiah Contruction's low bid. The bid was non- responsive. The City's bid document was cautious. He detailed his reasons for protesting the bid including notarizations and his view of the City's caution with bid documents. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT c20 1~ Steve Banke, Nehamiah Construction employee representative, stated informalities could be expected on complex bids. The bid proposal language allowed for minor bid informalities. Nehamiah Construction submitted a responsive bid. Rejecting the bid for minor informalities and baseless protest would be unfair and not in the best interest of the City and the taxpayers of Dublin. Nehamiah Construction requested the Council vote no to rejecting all bids and award the contract to Nehamiah Construction. Bill Gates, President and Owner of Top Grade Construction, stated his company was the third bidder and had no mistakes on its bid. This job was substantially under budget and asked the Council issue the bid to the third bidder which had no mistakes on its bid. Mayor Lockhart stated she could understand the frustration expressed by all three of the speakers. The City would follow the City Attorney's recommendation to reject all bids and rebid the project. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 44 - 08 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE I-580/FALLON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 07-13 and directed Staff to rebid the project. . NEW BUSINESS Request by Valley Christian Center to Initiate a General Plan Amendment Study for a 1.4 Acre Site at 7500 Inspiration Drive 8:35 p.m. 8.1 (420-30) Community Development Director Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider adopting a resolution either approving or denying the initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study for the Valley Christian Center. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18,2008 DRAFT ;() ~.~ The applicant stated traffic was an issue when they had first submitted the proposal; it was not an issue now. There was no longer a backup on Inspiration Drive. They did not have a buyer right now, but would like to change the zoning so they could sell the property later and use the funds to rebuild their sanctuary. Mayor Lockhart asked Staff to give detail of other improvements coming to Dublin Boulevard at Silvergate and down the hill from there. Public Works Director Melissa Morton stated the developers for Schaefer Ranch would be putting in an additional signal and widening on Dublin Boulevard between the Schaefer Ranch subdivision and Silvergate. There would also be additional capacity on Dublin Boulevard. Cm. Oravetz asked if this had anything to do with Measure M. Ms. Ram stated no. It did not have anything to do with Measure M. Vm. Sbranti asked what would be some comparable semi-public uses of 4.1 acres currently in Dublin. What would be an estimate of the square footage of the building on that size of a lot and what would be the number of parking spaces required? Ms. Ram stated she could not think of any. City Manager Ambrose stated this could be an issue that could be looked at since the Council was not approving this tonight. Vm. Sbranti stated they could potentially be looking at a 30,000 to 40,000 square foot building on a lot that size under the current zoning. Ms. Ram stated with the current zoning, there could be non-profit housing as well as a community club house, day care center, or house of worship. Joanne Edelman, Dublin resident, stated when she received the notice, she mailed correspondence outlining her issues to the City via Ms. Ram. If the Council went forward with the study, did the residents have a say in what was studied? She asked for clarification on the process. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT d~~~ Brenda Fisher, Dublin resident, stated she was a member of Hacienda Heights homeowners and was not notified of this item. They should have knowledge of what was being proposed. Mayor Lockhart stated that they would be notified if anything moved forward. Brent Wood, Dublin resident, stated he supported Valley Christian. On the drawings he had seen here, the entrance to the development was on Inspiration Drive. It was a serious safety hazard. The property showed the driveway coming out 50 feet from the corner. He supported the project but could not support it with the entrance on Inspiration Drive. Other than that, it was a good idea. Mayor Lockhart asked that Devang Vashi' s, Dublin resident, written comments be entered into the record: "Resident of sub-division strongly object to this study; on the following grounds: 1) Negative impact to property values on Inspiration Drive and Inspiration Circle, 2) Increased traffic to a primarily single-family dwelling residential area; and 3) Adversely impacts aesthetic value of Inspiration Drive." Another Dublin resident stated she was also a resident of Hacienda Heights, and she also had not received information and would like more information. Mayor Lockhart asked that she give the City her address for future notification on this item. Cm. Hildenbrand asked Staff if Hacienda Heights was outside of the notification area. Ms. Ram stated that the City was not required to notice the initiation of a General Plan amendment study. The City was required to provide notice when they had a public hearing. It has been the City Council's desire to notice whenever possible to encourage people to attend. The City's normal noticing was 300 feet, which was required by law for a public hearing. The City had notified entire neighborhoods and those that had expressed interest in 2001 and 2003 on this project. That was the Hansen Hill neighborhood as well as the California Highlands neighborhood. The City had sent out almost 1,000 notices. They over noticed and would add anyone else at the meeting that expressed interest in the item. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT :<3 'j ~ Cm. Scholz asked that in regard to noticing, was there anyway to expand the noticing area. City Manager Ambrose stated that the agenda was posted on the City's web site and those interested could access the agenda and Staff Report. Vm. Sbranti stated he supported the initiation of the study. It made it a more public process. Mayor Lockhart stated it was important to note that this was privately owned land. The owners had a right to ask for a change in zoning. It was a benefit to the community to go through the study process and hear about it. She also supported the General Plan Amendment study. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 45 - 08 APPROVING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROPERTY . Update on Post Office on Villa2e Parkway 9:01 p.m. 8.2 (470-90) Economic Development Director Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that this item would provide an update on the progress of improvements at the United States Post Office on Village Parkway. Mayor Lockhart asked if Staff had heard anything new about the Post Office. Mr. Foss stated nothing new had been heard. The City Council and Staff discussed the possibility of one-hour parking designation in front of the Post Office. A report would have to be brought back to the City Council regarding the reason why it was not a one-hour designation. A letter to Congressman McNerney was the first step to request another Post Office in the City. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT 024151 Cm. Oravetz stated the City had outgrown the Post Office. He wanted to compliment the Postal Workers for their good customer service. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council received report and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to Congressman McNerney. ..~. OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AD 1234) 9:10 p.m. Cm. Scholz stated she had attended the St. Patrick's Day parade. It was very organized and well done. She attended and enjoyed the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and looked forward to attending the Dublin Pride Meeting. Cm. Oravetz stated he also enjoyed the parade. He emceed the Dublin High School Baseball Hall of Fame Dinner. He had an upcoming ACAP meeting. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she attended the DPIE art auction judging. She attended the City of DublinlDublin Unified School District (DUSD) Liaison meeting. She hosted a reception for the Irish delegates from Dublin's Sister City in Ireland, attended the Green and White Gala, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade and festival. She walked in the Shamrock 5K Walk. Vm. Sbranti stated he had attended a Dublin Pride week meeting, the Ulferts opening ceremony, the Fallon and Green Gala, provided an update on the City to the 4-H Club, and attended all St. Patrick's Day events. He commended Susan Hart and Lucia Miller for organizing the Every 15 Minutes event at Dublin High School. He represented and spoke on behalf of the City at the Regional Water Quality Control Board public hearing regarding the new permit process. He stated the cities wanted clean water but there was a lot of paperwork and permits that did nothing for clean water. The Board would weigh the comments they had received. He asked Staff if the City could look at some of the . Dublin Unified School District's (DUSD) requests. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008 DRAFT d2.{;:r ~ f City Manager Ambrose stated DUSD would be sending the City a specific request before the City's Budget meeting on March 31,2008. Cm. Oravetz asked the City Manager about a conflict of interest if the Council gave money to DUSD because his wife worked for DUSD. He wanted to let the public know that the issue had been raised by the City Council. City Manager Ambrose stated the City Attorney would have an opinion before the March 31 meeting on whether or not there was any direct or indirect conflict of interest. Mayor Lockhart stated she had gone to Washington, D.C. for a couple of days and represented the City at the National League of Cities meeting and attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors. She spent time on the Hill with the City's Representatives talking about transportation issues. She attended all the St. Patrick's Day events. The Every 15 minutes had been quite profound. Mayor Lockhart stated she had received a couple of letters that spoke of the Dublin Police Department in a positive light. One letter was from a young man regarding Office Parker and what a difference he had made in his life. It was so refreshing and wonderful to receive that letter. She also read from a note from managers at Best Buy regarding the Police Officers of Dublin and their exemplary behavior. .. ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. in memory of our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline Soto, Deputy City Clerk Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk ~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008