HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 12-18-2012 REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday,December 18, 2012
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CLOSED SESSION TO BE HELD AT END OF REGULAR MEETING
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Alameda County Assessor's Parcel No. 941-2768-006-02
Agency Negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Negotiating parties: MVP Development California, LLC and Union Pacific Railroad Company
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Alameda County Assessor's Parcel No. 941-0550-023-04
Agency Negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Negotiating parties: MVP Development California, LLC and Union Pacific Railroad Company
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1. Introduction of New City Employee and Promotion of City Staff Member
A new member of City Staff will be introduced, as well as a recently promoted Staff member.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome City of Dublin Staff members.
3.2. Mayor's Appointments to City Commissions and Committee
Following the City of Dublin's general municipal elections in November of even-numbered years, terms
expire on each of the City's commissions/committee. In response to 3 openings on the Planning
Commission, 11 applications were received. 7 applications were received in response to 2 openings on
the Parks & Community Services Commission; 7 applications were received in response to 4 openings on
the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission; and 3 applications were received in response to 2 openings on
the Senior Center Advisory Committee. New members will be sworn into office in January 2013.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various Commissions and Committee, or provide other
appropriate direction.
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3.3. City Council Organization/Committee Appointments/Assignments
Each member of the City Council represents the City of Dublin on various local and regional
Boards/Committees/Commissions. The City Council will discuss the Mayor's proposed appointments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review and discuss the Mayor's Appointment/Assignment List, make any desired changes, confirm list
and direct Staff to notify affected agencies, as appropriate.
3.4. Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items, Please step to the podium and clearly state your
name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion
may take place on any item'not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked,or may
request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk's Office related
to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or
take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action.
Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input
may request the Mayor to remove the item.
4.1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of December 4, 2012
The City Council will consider the approval of the minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council
meeting of December 4, 2012.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting of December 4, 2012.
4.2. Check Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers
The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from November 1, 2012 —November 30, 2012
totaling $2,885,494.46.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
4.3. Commercial Corridor Design Guidelines Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 8.33 and Chapter 8.104), and an amendment to the Zoning Map for
the purposes of implementing the Commercial Corridor Design Guidelines. (PLPA-2012-00061)
At the December 4, 2012 City Council meeting, the City Council introduced an Ordinance to add Chapter
8.33 to the Dublin Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) establishing the Commercial Corridor Overlay
Zoning District and amend Section 8.104.040 relating to the Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning
District Site Development Review and amend the Zoning Map to add an Overlay Zoning District
Designation to the Commercial Corridor area. The City Council will consider adoption of the Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 8.33 to the Dublin Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) establishing
the Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning District and amending Section 8.104.040 relating to the
Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning District Site Development Review and amending the Zoning Map
to add an Overlay Zoning District Designation to the Commercial Corridor area.
4.4. Annual Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds Deposits: Pursuant to Government Code Sections
66002, 66006 and 66008 (AB 1600) and Budget Adjustment for Distribution of Excess Funds
State law requires the City to review and report, on an annual basis, the status of Development fees
collected to finance public improvements. The report covers activity which occurred in these funds
during Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The analysis has determined that all funds held for more than 5 years are
necessary to complete identified projects. Annually the City also completes an assessment of funding
available to reduce Credits that have converted to Rights to Reimbursement. The City Council will be
requested to approve a Budget Adjustment reflecting the distribution of funds in Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Annual Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds for the Year Ended June 30, 2012; Adopt
Resolution Making Findings Regarding Unexpended Traffic Mitigation Contributions for Fiscal Year
2011-2012; and Approve the Budget Change.
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4.5 Ordinance Adopting the Community Benefit Agreement and Development Agreement between the
City of Dublin and the Kingsmill Group/Diamond Heights Investments
The City Council will hold a second reading of the Community Benefit Agreement and Development
Agreement between the City of Dublin and Kingsmill Group/Diamond Heights Investments for a mixed
use retail and residential project in Downtown Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance approving a Community Benefit Agreement and Development
Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Kingsmill Group/Diamond Heights Investments for a
Mixed-Use Retail/Residential Project.
4.6. Acceptance of Work— Contract No. 12-01, Dublin Citywide Street Resurfacing Project
The Annual Street Overlay Program (CIP No. 969103) resurfaced Silvergate Drive and Clark Avenue by
placing 11/4" asphalt concrete overlay on top of existing pavement. The work was performed under an
agreement, awarded by the City Council on June 5, 2012, with G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept improvements under Contract No. 12-01, Dublin Citywide Street Resurfacing Project, and release
retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims.
4.7. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to the
City's Conflict of Interest Code
The City Council will consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Dublin Conflict of
Interest Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.24, pertaining to
the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
4.8. Approval of Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement, Approval of Agreement for Long-
Term Encroachment for Landscape Features, and Acceptance of Park Land Dedication In-Lieu
Fees and Credits for Tract 8108, Neighborhood "E-1", Positano/Fallon Village (D. R. Horton)
D. R. Horton, dba D. R. Horton BAY Inc., is filing a Final Map for Tract 8108 (Neighborhood "E-1") to
create 134 individual lots for the construction of homes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement for Tract 8108,
Neighborhood "E-1," Positano/Fallon Village; Adopt Resolution Approving the Agreement for Long
Term Encroachment for Landscape Features for Tract 8108, Neighborhood "E-1," Positano/Fallon
Village; and Adopt Resolution Accepting Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Credits for Park Land Dedication
Requirements for Tract 8108, Neighborhood "E-1," Positano/Fallon Village.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION—None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Moller Ranch, General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments, Planned Development
Rezone with related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans, a Development Agreement, and a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for a 226.3-Acre Project Area Located Along the East
Side of Tassajara Road South of the City Limits
The City Council will consider a request for land use amendments to both the General Plan and the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to change the land use designation for Moller Ranch to: a) 79.6 acres -
Single-Family Residential (.09 to 6 units per acre), b) 136.8 acres - Rural Residential/Agricultural (1 unit
per 100 acres), c) 7.6 acres - Open Space/Stream Corridor, d) 1.2 acres - Semi-Public, and e) 1.1 acres -
Neighborhood Park (no change). The project also includes a Planned Development Rezone with related
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans and concurrent approval of a Development Agreement and a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, adopt Resolution certifying a Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report and adopting Mitigation Findings, Findings regarding alternatives, a statement of
overriding considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Moller
Ranch/Moller Creek Culvert Replacement Project; adopt Resolution approving a General Plan and
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for Moller Ranch; waive the
reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance approving a Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plans for the Moller Ranch project; and waive the reading and INTRODUCE
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Braddock and Logan
Services, Inc. for the Moller Ranch Project.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1. Proposed Financial Assistance to the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center
The Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center (TVHOC) is requesting $525,000 in financial assistance
from the Cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton to meet its current and future operating expenses.
The financial assistance includes a $155,000 loan to meet outstanding debt obligations, a $100,000 pledge
as an incentive to promote the sale of a portion of its real estate holdings, and a $270,000 three-year grant
to meet its current and projected future operating expenses. At this time, Staff is recommending that City
Council approve a $51,667 expenditure representing Dublin's share of the $155,000 loan and that Staff be
authorized to enter into negotiations with the Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton and the TVHOC
regarding the full request for financial assistance. The final loan terms, and any future financial
assistance, will be developed cooperatively between the Cities and TVHOC. The Staff recommendation
includes authorization to execute the loan documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Town
of Danville and City of San Ramon, which had been involved with the TVHOC previously, have declined
to participate with this program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a $51,667 appropriation from the Inclusionary Zoning In Lieu Fee Fund representing Dublin's
share of the $155,000 loan to the TVHOC to meet existing debt; authorize the City Manager to enter into
a loan agreement with the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center and the Cities of Livermore and
Pleasanton as approved to form by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate with
the Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton and Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center regarding terms
required for the recommended and additional financial assistance, including increased City oversight of
TVHOC activities.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Annual Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2012 And Supplemental Reports Completed By The Auditors
The City of Dublin has compiled and published its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. This report includes financial statements prepared by City Staff
along with the audit prepared by Maze and Associates Accountancy Corporation (Maze), the independent
auditors selected by the City Council. The CAFR is a report which encompasses information beyond
minimum financial reporting requirements. The Auditors have provided a "clean opinion" based on their
review. The report has also been reviewed by the City Council ad-hoc Audit Subcommittee. The
Auditors have also completed supplemental reports related to: 1) Federal Grant — Single Audit; 2) A
compliance audit of Alameda County Transportation Measure B Funds; 3) Compliance with Alameda
County Transportation Commission Vehicle Registration Fund (ACTC-VRF) Program; and 4) A Review
of the Annual Appropriations Limit Calculation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the reports.
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8.2. Holanda Lane General Plan Amendment Study Initiation Request
The City Council will consider whether to initiate a General Plan Amendment Study to change the land
use designation for a single residential parcel at 8010 Holanda Lane from Single Family Residential (0.9
to 6.0 units per acre) to Medium Density Residential (6.1 to 14.0 units per acre).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution approving the initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study to change the land use
designation for a single residential parcel at 8010 Holanda Lane from Single Family Residential (0.9 to
6.0 units per acre) to Medium Density Residential (6.1 to 14.0 units per acre); OR adopt Resolution
denying the initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study to change the land use designation for a single
residential parcel at 8010 Holanda Lane from Single Family Residential (0.9 to 6.0 units per acre) to
Medium Density Residential (6.1 to 14.0 units per acre).
8.3. Green on Park Place General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study Initiation
Request
The City Council will consider whether to initiate a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Study to
change both the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designations for 27.45 acres of
property at 5144 and 5344 Hacienda Drive from General Commercial to a new Mixed Use land use
designation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution Approving the Initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
Amendment Study to Change the Land Use Designation on Approximately 27.45 acres at 5144 and 5344
hacienda Drive from General Commercial to a New Mixed Use land use designation; OR adopt
Resolution Denying the Initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study
to Change the Land Use Designation on Approximately 27.45 acres at 5144 and 5344 Hacienda Drive
from General Commercial to a new Mixed Use Land Use Designation
8.4. Appointment of Delegate to Attend the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
and Designation of Voting Delegate for the 2013 National League of Cities Annual Conference
The City Council will consider appointing one of its members as a delegate, and one as an alternate, to
attend the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in March 2013, and
appointing a voting delegate, and an alternate, to attend and vote, on the City's behalf, at the NLC Annual
Conference in November of 2013.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review and discuss appointing one of its members as a delegate, and one as an alternate, to attend the
National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in March 2013, and appoint a voting
delegate, and an alternate, to attend and vote on the City's behalf at the NLC Annual Conference in
November of 2013.
8.5. City Councilmember Dublin Pride Week Committee Appointments
The City Council will consider appointing two of its members to the 2013 Dublin Pride Week Committee
for a limited term beginning January 2013 and ending December 2013. The Dublin Pride Week
Committee plans and prepares this annual event, which seeks to engage individuals and/or groups in
action based activities to help improve the community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint two Councilmembers to the Dublin Pride Week Committee and confirm the appointments for the
limited term of January 2013 through December 2013.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and for Staff, including Committee Reports and
Reports by Council related to Meetings Attended at City Expense (AB1234).
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
12 ADJOURNMENT—In memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life which ensures a safe and secure environment that fosters new
opportunities.
Vision
Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources, and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows, it will balance history
with progress, to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse community.
Dublin is unified in its belief that an engaged and educated community encourages innovation in all aspects of City life, including
programs to strengthen our economic vitality, and support environmental stewardship and sustainability through the preservation
of our natural surroundings. Dublin is dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through the creation offirst-class
recreational opportunities,facilities and programs.
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