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Home My WebLink About09-02-2008 Adopted CC MinutesOF DU~~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~ ~ ,`, OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ~- ~ -~ a~ `~ . l~/ REGULAR MEETING - September 2, 2008 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:32 p.m., regarding: I. CONFERENCE WITHREAL PROPERTYNEGOTIATORS Property: 3245 Dublin Boulevard, #124 Agency negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager; John Bakker, City Attorney Negotiating parties: Jennifer Cambra; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision a City of Dublin v. Ralph Gil, et al, Alameda Superior Court No. VG05241773 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Lockhart. ABSENT: None Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, and Mayor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the .flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 VOLUME 27 of ~, REGULAR MEETING 19;~~~~~ September 2, 2008 \\~'~ REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart advised that no reportable action was taken. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS New Employee Introduction and Employee Promotions: Sgt. Michael Lamb, Police Services; Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services; and John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager 7:08 p.m. 3.1 (700-10) Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart introduced John Hartnett, recently promoted to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager; and Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services. Police Commander Gary Thuman introduced Sergeant Michael Lamb. The City Council congratulated Mr. McCreary and Mr. Harnett on their promotions, and welcomed Sgt. Lamb to the Dublin Staff. 2007-2008 Youth Advisory Committee Presentation 7:16 p.m. 3.2 (110-10) Assistant Parks and Community Services Director Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report and advised that the outgoing Youth Advisory Committee members had prepared a presentation highlighting activities and accomplishments from the past year. Justin Minor and Alex Rogers conducted a presentation on activities the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was involved in this past year. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 27 0~ ~B REGULAR MEETING 19'~~~~~ September 2, 2008 \\~ ~ /J The City Council presented certifications of appreciation to the YAC members for their involvement on the Committee. The City Council received the presentation. Youth Advisory Committee Appointments and Amendments to the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth. Advisory Committee 7:27 p.m. 3.3 (110-30) Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider amendments to the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth Advisory Committee as well as the Mayor's proposed appointments for the term of September 2008 through May 2009. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council .adopted RESOLUTION NO.159 - 08 ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 7-98 AND 77-00 and confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Aslan Brown, Emily Edlund, Christian Heinz, Alex Rogers, Cam Hhung Tran, Annie Arcuri, Daniel Heddy, Taylor E. King, Van Le, Justin Minor, and Julia Pak to the Youth Advisory Committee for the term of September 2008 through May 2009. Public Comments 7:30 p.m. 3.4 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 27 G~,~oF REGULAR MEETING 19,~-~'-~~~ September 2, 2008 \\\~'~ ~// CONSENT CALENDAR 7:31 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.6 On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting June 26, 2008; Special Meetings of June 27, 2008, June 28, 2008, and July 1, 2008; and Regular Meetings of July 15, 2008 and August 5, 2008; Adopted (4.2 920-70/ 910-70/595-20) RESOLUTION NO. 160 - 08 ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0.218-02 and; RESOLUTION NO.161 - 08 ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMSSION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0.219-02 and; RESOLUTION NO. 162 - 08 ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0.213-03 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES a VOLUME 27 ~~ og D~ REGULAR MEETING ~~~~~ September 2, 2008. \\~ '~' GtcrFOR~'s Adopted (4.3 600-35); RESOLUTION NO. 163 - 08 AWARDING CONTRACT N0.08-11, STRIPING AND MARKING CONTRACT, TO RILEY STRIPING, INC. Adopted (4.4 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 164 - 08 ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Adopted (4.5 660-60/920-20) ORDINANCE N0.35 - 08 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.100 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS and RESOLUTION NO. 165 - 08 APPROVING POSTED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC PARKS Approved (4.6 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $4,769,416.65. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None PUBLIC HEARINGS -None DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 27 ~o~~ REGULAR MEETING i ~~~~a~ September 2, 2008 \\~1'(~ /J UNFINISHED BUSINESS Focusing Our Vision (FOCUS) Program, Round Two Priority Development Area Designation 7:32 p.m. 7.1 (420-50) Senior Planner Marnie Waffle presented the Staff Report and advised that the Association of Bay Area Governments accepted applications for the second round of Priority Development Area designations.. Designation of Priority Development Areas would help focus the region's growth in areas which could accommodate mixed use, infill development near transit and job centers with an emphasis on housing. A Priority Development Area designation also provided local jurisdictions the. opportunity to apply for grant funding. Vm. Sbranti asked how competitive the funding was. Ms. Waffle stated the PDA designation gave the City a competitive advantage for the grant and there were additional sources that would be available, and having this in place would help to further implement those plans. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 166 - 08 SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE FOCUSING OUR VISION (FOCUS) PROGRAM ROUND TWO PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA DESIGNATION Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee (TVTDFI Update 7:36 p.m. 7.2 (590-80) Traffic Engineer Jaimee Bourgeois presented the Staff Report and .advised that. this item would present the Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee structure that was DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 27 for REGULAR MEETING 19!~~~`~ September 2, 2008 ~ ~'~' /// unanimously approved by the Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC) and would seek Council approval of the resolution to adopt the fee structure. Mayor Lockhart pointed out the Multi-Family Residential (per dwelling unit) number on the slide was incorrect. Mayor Lockhart asked what would happen if Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore came up with an MOU that listed the. dates or the trigger points for connecting Stoneridge and El Charro or other projects. Would the City have to amend this resolution, or all Cities change their resolutions. The agreement in the Triangle Study stated that Route 84 improvements would be moved up the list once the MOU was in place. Public Works Director Melissa Morton stated that for any individual project to get funded, it would go to a vote of the TVTC. Despite the fact that the resolution presented the City's position at this time, if the MOU were adopted and the Route 84 project became ready, it could still approve funding for it. Mayor Lockhart stated it was better to have the City's position in writing. On motion of Vm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 167 - 08 ADOPTING THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT NEW BUSINESS Naming of Shannon Community Center Banquet Hall 7:46 p.m. 8.1 (210-10) Parks and Community Services Director Diane Cowart presented the Staff Report and advised that the new Shannon Community Center included a Banquet Hall that could DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 27 ~ of REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~~~ September 2, 2008 \~~'(~~ l/ accommodate 300 for dining. The City Council would consider names for the Banquet Hall. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the request of Mayor Lockhart to name the Banquet hall after retiring City Manager Richard C. Ambrose, and be completed in bronze relief lettering. 2008 Day on the Glen Update 7:48 p.m. 8.2 (950-40) Recreation Coordinator Lorri Polon presented the Staff Report and. advised that the City Council would receive a report on the planned activities for the 8~` Annual Day on the Glen Festival - A World of Fun, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, 2008. The City Council discussed the multi-cultural theme and the ability to have ice skating at the event. The City Council received the report. 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 (AB 1234). 7:53 p.m. City Manager Joni Pattillo thanked the City Council again for their appointment of her to the City Manager position. Cm. Scholz stated she had attended the retirement gatherings for retiring City Manager Richard Ambrose and the reception for newly appointed City Manager Joni Pattillo. She had also attended the Zone 7 meeting, Schaefer Ranch development grand opening, and she would be attending the Library Commission meeting. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 VOLUME 27 for REGULAR MEETING 19'~ ~~ September 2, 2008 ~\~('~~// Gc,~ ~ Cm. Oravetz stated he had attended the Schafer Ranch grand opening and Mr. Ambrose's retirement function. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she had attended a LAVTA meeting, Mr. Ambrose's retirement functions and Ms. Pattillo's welcome reception. Cm. Sbranti stated he had also attended the events for Mr. Ambrose and Ms. Pattillo. He had attended the Zone 7 meeting and the fee they proposed on future development was a 250% increase. The Cities were in unison in their objections. They referenced the TVTC as having a limit they could charge. They urged Zone 7 to prioritize their funding needs and come back with their list of priorities for consideration. Mayor Lockhart stated she-had also attended the events for Mr. Ambrose and Ms. Pattillo. In reference to Zone 7, she would like to see an agenda item regarding Zone 7 to examine where the issue was headed and what were the City's options, legal or otherwise. It might be necessary to set up an ad hoc committee with the other Cities to discuss the issue. ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. in memory of our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk. ~ ~~/ ~rN-- Mayor ATTEST: ' 1 ~~ c City Clerk -~ ~'~-~- DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 27 .~01~°~ REGULAR MEETING 19, C~~~ September 2, 2008 \\~ ,' /