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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-2010 Adopted CC Min~~ O~' DU~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~ ~~` OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ~ ~~ ~ 1~$~ REGULAR MEETING - September 21, 2010 '\~:, _< l~ A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00:14 PM, by Mayor Sbranti. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti ABSENT: • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. • ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of New Employees: Chief of Police Tom McCarthv and Lt Linda Thuman, Dublin Police Services 7:00:48 PM 3.1 (700-10) City Manager Pattillo introduced Chief of Police Tom McCarthy of Dublin Police Services. Chief of Police McCarthy introduced Lt. Linda Thuman of Dublin Police Services. The City Council welcomed Chief of Police McCarthy and Lt. Thuman to the City of Dublin. • DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 29 G~,~ REGULAR MEETING a~ i~;~ Se tember 21 2010 19 ~~ a ~ ~~~ 1 ~, Presentation of the New Citv of Dublin Website 7:09:42 PM 3.2 (150-30) Economic Development Director Linda Maurer presented the Staff Report and advised that she would provide a brief presentation on the new City website and highlight its new design, features and functionality. The City Council commented on the look and functions of the new website. They liked the new new push technology. Cm. Hart asked who would update the website. Ms. Maurer stated each department would be in charge of updating its content through an approval process. The City Council received the presentation. Public Comments 7:19:22 PM 3.3 Susan Cervantez, Dublin resident, stated she was speaking on behalf of a number of seniors from the Groves development. She stated management had not provided much information regarding the City's Smoking Ordinance implementation at the Groves. There were five buildings and one had been designated as the smoking building. It was the biggest building that had been so designated. This was not the building that should be designated as `smoking." A meeting they scheduled with City Staff had been cancelled by the management of the Groves. She was informed that management may have changed its mind in being able to hold the meeting. The spirit of senior housing was not being followed at the Groves. City Manager Pattillo stated the City could host the meeting at City Hall with City Staff. She would follow up regarding Senior Housing issues. She stated ECHO housing had been contacted regarding these issues. • CONSENT CALENDAR 7:26:54 PM Items 4.1 through 4.11 On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Special Meeting of June 29, 2010 and Regular Meeting of September 7, 2010; DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 29 REGULAR MEETING 19,~ ,~;~ Se tember 21 2010 ~ p ~ ~~~' / ~~ Adopted (4.2 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 139 -10 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 10-08, VILLAGE PARKWAY STORMWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO GRADETECH, INC. Accepted (4.3 600-35) the improvements under Contract No. 10-04, with G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc, and authorized the release of retention after 35 days if there were no subcontractor claims. Approved (4.4 810-60/170-10) Budget Change to reflect new Grant Funding and associated expenditures for Recycling and Risk Management Projects. Directed (4.5 640-40) Staff to revise the City's Conflict of Interest Code. Adopted (4.6 600-60) ORDINANCE N0.19 -10 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR FALLON GATEWAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND STANFORTH HOLDING COMPANY, L.L.C., APN: 98~0027-009-03, PA 08-034 Adopted (4.7 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 140 - 10 FINDING THAT THE DEVELOPERS HAVING OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS HAVE COMPLIED IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THOSE AGREEMENTS AND CONCLUDING THE 2010 ANNUAL REVIEW FOR THOSE AGREEMENTS: DUBLIN RANCH AREA ArH; DUBLIN RANCH SUPPLEMENTAL DA, AREAS F, G AND H; AMB/LEGACY PARTNERS, WEST DUBLIN TRANSIT VILLAGE; STOCKBRIDGE/BHV EMERALD PLACE - GREEN ON THE PARK (FORMERLY IKEA); DUBLIN RE INVESTORS, LLC, FALLON VILLAGE; SORRENTO, DUBLIN RANCH AREA F WEST; WESTERN PACIFIC HOUSING, TRANSIT CENTER SITE E-1; TRANSIT CENTER, MASTER DA; LOWES; STANDARD PACIFIC, DUBLIN RANCH ~1; GATEWAY MEDICAL GROUP/TRIAD; SORRENTO EAST/SR STRUCTURED LOT OPTIONS; GRAFTON STATION; DUBLIN RANCH AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT; STANDARD PACIFIC (FALLON CROSSINGS); SCHAEFER RANCH SOUTH; WALLIS RANCH; AND SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI and concluded the Annual Review Period for 2010 for the Development Agreements that are in compliance. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 29 G~,~oFw~B~~ REGULAR MEETING n, ~ ~~~ September 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ '1L/FOR~ Approved (4.8 600-30) Change Order #1 ($100,100), to the agreement with O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. for Construction Management (Dublin Historic Park, Phase I); and approved Change Order #3 ($127,740), to the Agreement with Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (RHAA), Landscape Architects, for design services (Dublin Historic Park, Phase I). Authorized (4.9 330-20) authorized Staff to record a Budget Change as presented in the Listing of Carry-Over Items; and directed Staff to include this information as a reserve in the Final Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which would be presented to the City Council later this year. Authorized (4.10 330-20) the Mayor to execute the budget change; and directed Staff to include this information in the Final Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which would be presented to the City Council later this year. Approved (4.11 300-40) Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers. • WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS Review of Engineering Survey Results and Establishment of Speed Limits for Dublin Boulevard, Central Parkwav, Fallon Road and Lockhart Street 7:27:34 PM 6.1 (820-20) Mayor Sbranti opened the public hearing. Traffic Engineer Jaimee Bourgeois presented the Staff Report and advised that this item sought City Council approval to introduce a proposed ordinance which would establish, based on the findings of engineering and traffic surveys, new speed limits of 45 mph on Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road, 35 mph on Central Parkway befinreen Tassajara Road and Fallon Road, 45 mph on Fallon Road between South City Limit and Bent Tree Drive, and 30 mph on Lockhart Street between Dublin Boulevard and Gleason Drive. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 29 ,~oF REGULAR MEETING 19i~~i~/~~~ September 21, 2010 `` ~ ~ ~'~c~ ~m Cm. Biddle stated he was uncomfortable with the 35 mph speed limit on Central Parkway. He would like Staff to review this in a few years once Kolb School opened. He asked what the speed limit was on Central Parkway near pougherty. Ms. Bourgeois stated it was 35 mph west of Tassajara all the way to Arnold, but 25 mph when school was in session. Also, speed surveys were valid for seven years. If conditions had not changed, it could be extended for another three years. Central Parkway would look quite different in seven years given that further development would occur. That would be the next opportunity to re-survey it and see if the results still supported a 35 mph speed limit or something different. Mayor Sbranti asked if a speed survey could be redone sooner, if warranted. Ms. Pattillo stated Staff would be monitoring conditions and a speed survey would be conducted if conditions warranted it. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Sbranti closed the public hearing. Mayor Sbranti reiterated the City Council's request that the speed limit on Central Parkway be monitored for conditions that might warrant a new speed survey sooner than seven years. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council introduced an Ordinance Amending the Dublin Traffic Code to Establish a New Speed Limit on Portions of Dublin Boulevard (Tassajara Road to Fallon Road), Central Parkway (Tassajara Road to Fallon Road), Fallon Road (South City Limit to Bent Tree Drive) and Lockhart Street (Dublin Boulevard to Gleason Drive). • UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dublin Transit Center Public Art Proiect 7:35:35 PM 7.1 (600-30) Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager John Hartnett presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would receive a report on the proposed concept design for public art developed by artist Cliff Garten for the Dublin Transit Center project. Chandra Cerrito, Consultant, discussed the details of Mr. Garten's art project. It would be installed by the summer of 2011. Cm. Biddle asked if the illumination light would change colors. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 VOLUME 29 G`,~~~' REGULAR MEETING ru Yi/ a~ September 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ ~ci u~ Artist Cliff Garten stated that a light in the middle of the structure could be programmed to be a changing light of different colors. Mayor Sbranti asked if Staff would do that changing. Mr. Hartnett stated Staff could do that. Cm. Hart asked about the monthly cost of the illumination. Mr. Hartnett stated that cost would only be for a year because of the temporary electrical source. The cost after that would not be as much. There would be five lights on the outside of the piece to illuminate it. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the proposed concept design for public art for the Dublin Transit Center, as presented. • NEW BUSINESS Support for Clean Cars Pro4ram and SB 375 to Reduce Vehicle Emissions 7:50:42 PM 8.1 (660-40) Senior Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider adopting a Resolution in support of the Clean Cars Program and Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter, on behalf of the City Council, to the California Air Resources Board in support of the program and legislation. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she hoped the City Council would support this. This conversation was being had across the State in order to make the environment cleaner. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 141 -10 SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR RESOURCE'S BOARD'S LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES and authorized the Mayor to send a letter, on behalf of the City Council, to the California Air Resources Board in support of the Clean Cars Program and Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) regarding regional greenhouse gas reduction targets. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 29 ,~.~o~ w~ REGULAR MEETING 19i~~~~~ September 21, 2010 ~~ ~ ~ c,~, ~s ~ Sinale-Use Plastic Beveraqe Bottle and Stvrofoam Product Ban Policv 7:53:52 PM 8.2 (810-50) Environmental Technician Martha Aja presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider adopting a policy that discontinues the use of City supplied single-use plastic beverage bottles at City sponsored activities. In addition, the City Council would consider adopting a policy to discontinue the purchase and use of Styrofoam products by the City for City functions and activities. Cm. Hart stated he had concerns, such as, what the City would now do for water. Ms. Aja stated at City meetings, instead of plastic water bottles, the City provides cups and a pitcher of water. For City sponsored events, they would provide a water cooler and recyclable cups. Cm. Hart stated he believed this was premature and that the City was not fully prepared to go forward with the proposed ban. Mayor Sbranti asked if vendors at City events could still provide water and sell it in water bottles. The proposed ban was on smaller, internal purchases. Cm. Hart asked if the City provided water for employees. What was the cost of water coolers for the employees? Ms. Aja stated yes, the City did provide water to employees in larger five-gallon coolers. There were cost savings because the large water containers were recycled. Also, the City was required to have water coolers in case of emergencies. Vm. Hildenbrand stated this was leading by example. If the City was asking people and businesses to reuse containers, then the City needed to conform to these requests. Mayor Sbranti stated there were some members of the Green Task Force Committee that said let us do an outright ban but others on the Committee suggested doing it in steps. The City could show businesses what the City had done in order to conform to the ban. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by majority vote (Cm. Hart voting no), the City Council adopted DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 29 `~oF~ REGULAR MEETING rn ~ir ~~~ September 21, 2010 1~~~~~~~ ~c, N RESOLUTION NO. 142 -10 ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT BANS THE CITY'S PURCHASE AND USE OF SINGL~ USE PLASTIC BOTTLES AND STYROFOAM PRODUCTS AT CITY SPONSOR~ ACTIVITIES • Parks and Communitv Services Pricinq Policy 8:05:20 PM 8.3 (100-80) Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report on the proposed pricing policy for programs and services conducted by the Parks and Community Services Department. Mayor Sbranti asked how this pricing policy differed from past practice. Mr. McCreary stated this was pricing policy was based on actual costs. Mayor Sbranti asked what cost differences might be seen for 2011-2012. Mr. McCreary stated, if the City Council approved this Pricing Plan, Staff would return with proposed fee amounts. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she would like large increases be taken in steps, and said increases and timing of the increases should be communicated to the residents. Mayor Sbranti stated the communication piece could even be an ad in the Activities Guide, but the communication was definitely important. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the proposed Pricing Plan. • Annual Report on Parks and Communitv Services Strateaic Plan 8:22:27 PM 8.4 (100-80) Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report on the progress made on the implementation of the Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan during Fiscal Year 2009-2010. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 VOLUME 29 oF REGULAR MEETING i~;~ ~ ~~~ September 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ L1L1 Mayor Sbranti asked if the Senior Center Ride-Match was still active. Mr. McCreary stated it had been active but after monitoring it, Staff realized that seniors shared rides on their own so it had been disbanded. Cm. Hart stated the City had an award winning Parks and Community Services program. It was a unique style for delivery of services. The Department did a great job. Mayor Sbranti stated the Strategies were developed and the goals were aligned with the Strategic Plan. What future fitness initiatives were on the horizon? Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart stated the Department was brainstorming on how to implement and expand in the health and fitness area and would bring information to the City Council next year. The City Council received the report. • OTHER BUSINESS Brief /NFORMAT/ON ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 8:34:53 PM City Manager Pattillo stated there would be Creek Clean-Up Day this Saturday. She also read a letter that would be sent to the City of San Bruno from the City Council expressing their sympathies and offering any assistance needed. Cm. Biddle stated he attended a Green Building Conference sponsored by Congressman McNerney, a Stopwaste Planning Committee session, and the League of California Cities Conference. The "Let's Move" program was endorsed by First Lady Michelle Obama to combat obesity in children. He would the like the City Council to consider adopting a city governance model such as the Carver model. He attended an opening of a martial arts school at the WaterFord Shops and the Car Seat Check put on by the City's Police Department. City Manager Pattillo confirmed that Staff would bring back an informational item for consideration regarding the Carver model. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she attended the League of California Cities Conference. Cm. Hart stated he also attended the League of California Cities Conference. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 29 ,~ F ~ REGULAR MEETING ~„~ ~ ~~~ September 21, 2010 '~~~~~~~ c~~, ~,s Cm. Scholz stated she attended the Chamber of Commerce Bar-b-que. She stated she was withdrawing her candidacy for the Dublin City Council in the upcoming election in November 2010. Mayor Sbranti stated he attended the Alameda County Mayors Conference. • ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52:10 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk. ~ ~V ; ~'~~~ ~._; ,~--- ~ l ~ ATTEST: > z ~ City Clerk Mayor DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 VOLUME 29 ~,~~'~ REGULAR MEETING ii~~~~~ September 21, 2010 ~\ ~ ~~ c~~r ~,m