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Home My WebLink About12-06-2011 Adopted CC Min MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 2011 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, in the City Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Sbranti. ___________ __ '... __ __m_ .:._______._. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti .. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present. -+ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Selection of Vice Mavor 7:02 p.m. 3.1 (610-20) Mayor Sbranti presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council's policy is to select, in December of each year, a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vm. would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would assume the temporary responsibilities of the Mayor. On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council selected Vm. Hart to continue as Vice Mayor for a one-year period. ~ 'T DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 1 Introduction of New Emplovee: Ann Mottola, Heritaae and Cultural Arts Manaaer 7:02 PM 3.2 (710-10) Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the staff Report and announced a new member of City Staff would be introduced. The City Council welcomed Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager. ~'- 'v Appointment to Alameda County MOSQuito Abatement District 7:04 p.m. 3.3 (110-30) Mayor Sbranti presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider the appointment of Dr. James Kohnen as the City of Dublin appointee to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. On motion of Mayor Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 199-11 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES <>- Presentation on the Little Leaaue Challenaer Division Proaram 7:06:56 PM 3.4 (950-40) Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the Staff Report and advised that Mr. Dave Wetmore, Administrator of Little League District 57, would make a presentation to the City Council on the Little League Challenger Division program. The 8th Annual Western Region Challenger Jamboree would be held in Dublin in May 2012. This annual tournament attracts scores of teams from across the western United States and Canada. Mr. Dave Wetmore, District Administrator, presented a brief update on the Little League Challenger Division program. This program enabled children with physical and mental challenges to participate and enjoy baseball. Mr. Wetmore thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their support. The City Council received the report. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 2 Public Comments 7: 19:27 PM 3.5 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. .~ CONSENT CALENDAR 7:20:09 PM p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.3 On motion of Cm. Swalwell, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of November 15, 2011; Adopted (4.2 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 200 - 11 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND TRACT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 8083, NEIGHBORHOOD D-3, POSITANO/FALLON VILLAGE RESOLUTION NO. 201-11 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR LONG TERM ENCROACHMENT FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES WITH TRACT 8083, NEIGHBORHOOD D-3 POSITANO/FALLON VILLAGE RESOLUTION NO. 202 - 11 ACCEPTING PARK LAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEES AND CREDITS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACT 8083, D. R. HORTON (NEIGHBORHOOD D-3, POSITANO I FALLON VILLAGE) Adopted (4.3 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 203 - 11 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND TRACT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 8024, JORDAN RANCH, PHASE ONE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 3 RESOLUTION NO. 204 - 11 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR LONG TERM ENCROACHMENT FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES WITH TRACT 8024, JORDAN RANCH PHASE ONE RESOLUTION NO. 205- 11 ACCEPTING PARK LAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEES AND CREDITS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACT 8024, JORDAN RANCH, PHASE ONE RESOLUTION NO. 206 - 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF JORDAN RANCH (TRACT 8024) TO THE DUBLIN RANCH STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 99-1 ~.,,~ w WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None .. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None .. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Farmers' Market 2011 Report 7:23:24 PM p.m. 7.1 (470-50) Linda Smith, Economic Development Director, presented the Staff Report and advised that the City recently completed its first year of the Dublin Farmers' Market at Emerald Glen Park. Staff would present a wrap up report of the first year and update the City Council on the findings from the Market survey, as well as provide suggestions for improvements for next year's Market. Cm. Hildenbrand stated that there were few fruit vendors towards the end of the season, and asked how this could be improved. Ms. Smith stated that better communication to get substitute vendors and also shorting the season could assist. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 4 Cm. Swalwell suggested using plastic glasses as opposed to having wine glasses, and made them more visible. Plastic glasses would make it easier to walk around with and be more affordable. He suggested more signage near Hacienda Blvd., and Santa Rita freeway intrance. Ms. Smith requested clarification from Cm. Hildenbrand if beer should be served beyond just the one time. C. Hildenbrand stated that serving beer would be a good alternative, as not everyone drank wine. Mayor Sbranti recommended focusing on vegetables late in the season. Mayor Sbranti suggested that health night include restaurants and the use of fruits and vegetables being sold at the market. The City Council accepted the report. ~, 'w NEW BUSINESS Measure B Transportation Expenditure Plan Reauthorization 7:47:52 PM . 8.1 (1060-40) Jaimee Bourgeaus, Transportation & Operations Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) had released a draft list of projects and programs to be included in the Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) for the Measure B Sales Tax Reauthorization planned for the November 2012 ballot. Staff would seek City Council comments on the draft list to be forwarded to Alameda CTC for the Commissioners' consideration prior to TEP adoption. The City Council received the presentation, discussed the draft list of projects and programs, and authorized the City Manager to send a letter to the Executive Director of Alameda CTC documenting City Council comments for inclusion in the December 16, 2011, Commission meeting agenda packet. ~:.. '~ Desianation of Parkina Restriction on Dublin Court 7:20:39 PM 8.2 (820-80) Cm. Swalwell pulled Item 8.2, Designation of Parking Restriction on Dublin Court (820-80) in consideration of A VI in attendance. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 5 Jaimee Bourgeois, Transportation & Operations Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the City received a request from a representative of Amador Valley Industries to implement a parking restriction on Dublin Court to help facilitate trash and recycling pickup services. The proposed parking restriction would prohibit parking on one 25-foot section on the north side and one 25-foot section on the south side of Dublin Court between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. On motion of Cm. Swalwell, seconded by em. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 207-11 AMENDING THE DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE APPROVING A PARKING REGULA TION ON DUBLIN COURT ~ .~ Code Enforcement Policy Update 8:03:39 PM . 8.3 (450-60) Jeff Baker, Planning Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council had the authority to establish policies, rules and regulations for the administration of code enforcement activities as long as those policies, rules and regulations were not in conflict with the provisions of the Municipal Code. On October 6, 2009, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving an updated Enforcement Policy that listed the types of violations that should be enforced on a proactive basis and those that should first require a complaint. The City Council would review the Enforcement Policy and provide feedback and direction. On motion of Vm. Hart, second~d by Cm. Biddle, and by unanimous vote, the City Council received the report and confirmed the Code Enforcement Policy. ~."."o.' '~ Acceptance of Gift from SprintlNextel 8:17:41 PM. 8.4 (150-70) Roger Bradley, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider the acceptance of the donation of 50 Motorola i576 push-to-talk cellular phones from Sprint/Nextel for use in the City's disaster preparedness efforts. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Hart, and by unanimous vote, the City Council received the report and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement to Sprint/Nextel. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 6 -~ ~ Authorization to Conduct a Streetliaht Demonstration Proiect 8:20:02 PM 8.5 (820-30) Roger Bradley, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider partnering with Chevron Energy Solutions to conduct a demonstration and test of a new LED streetlight technology within the City of Dublin. Mayor Sbranti asked why Arnold Drive had been chosen for testing. Mr. Bradley explained that Arnold Drive was picked because of risk management. It was away from the residential area, and it was also in a high profile area. Testing would begin in mid March for two months. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Biddle, and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved participation in the project and directed the City Manager to sign the amendment to the agreement with Chevron Energy Solutions. ~'- .~ Establishment of Budaet Meetina Dates for Fiscal Years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 8:24:24 PM 8.6 (330-20) Amy Cunningham, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Staff Report and advised that the CityCouncil would establish meeting dates for the upcoming two-year budget process. The City Council established the following meeting dates in preparation for the Fiscal Years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 budget process: 1. Budget Study Session #1 - Saturday, March 3 at 9 a.m. 2. Budget Study Session #2 - Wednesday, April 18 6 p.m. 3. Budget Hearing - Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Vm. Hart requested the meeting dates be e-mailed to the Council. '<> DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 7 OTHER BUSINESS Brief /NFORMA T/ON ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 8:28:31 PM Vm. Hart requested City Manager Pattillo provide a review of the Employee Recognition event. City Manager Pattillo outlined the event. Cm. Swalwell announced that he was emcee for the Dublin Robotix Competition. He had, attended the Employee Recognition Event and the Holiday Winter Market. He attended, along with Vm. Hart, the Fire Advisory Commission meeting on November 17. Councilmember Hildenbrand had nothing to report. Cm. Biddle stated that he attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Employee Recognition event, and the Holiday Winter Market. He attended two Local Agency Formation Commission meetings, the Finance committee, and the Board meeting. The School District had a tour of the City for realtors to provide information about the high school and the School District. He stated that the Waste Management Board had two initiatives, one was plastic bags, the other was mandatory recycling. Next year these would need to be addressed because they were both County wide ordinances. The County would approve the ordinance at the January meeting. Vm. Hart thanked City Staff for the Employee Recognition Event. He attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony, he announced the John Monego Tree Lighting event to be held Saturday at 6 p.m. Mayor Sbranti announced several events to take place over the weekend, Breakfast with Santa, and the Bay Bells. He mentioned the promotion of the Dublin Shop Holiday Campaign. He attended a meeting with Mayors and City Managers in the Tri-Valley. He attended a meeting regarding TV30 and discussed the long term solvency of the station. He wished good luck to Andre Ward, Dublin' resident, super middleweight boxer who would be fighting on December 17 for the Super Six World Boxing Championship. .~'" ~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 8 ADJOURNMENT 10.1 8:41 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Gloria McCafferty, Senior Office Assistant. ATTEST: ~{ j?~ City Clerk ~lbJ Mayor DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2011 9