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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #610-10
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:May 20, 2014
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Minutes of the May 6, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
Prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the May 6, 2014 Regular City Council
meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the May 6, 2014 Regular City Council meeting.
Submitted By Reviewed By
City Clerk/Records Manager Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider the approval of the minutes of the May 6, 2014 Regular City
Council meeting.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Minutes of the May 6, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
ITEM NO. 4.1
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REGULAR MEETING – MAY 6, 2014
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held at 6:30 PM, regarding:
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Nos. Assessor’s Parcel No. 986-0034-002
(Parcel C) and 006 (Parcel 3)
Agency negotiator: Chris Foss, City Manager
Negotiating party: Alameda County Surplus Property Authority
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 10+/- acre parcel located about 1,100 feet east of intersection of Fallon Road
and Central Parkway and south of proposed Central Parkway extension (APN 985-98-2)
Agency negotiator: Chris Foss, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Dublin Unified School District
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Alameda Creek Alliance v. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court Case No.
RG14718255
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on May 6, 2014, in the City Council
Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:19 PM, by Mayor
Sbranti.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the City Council, Staff and those present.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
7:20 PM
Mayor Sbranti stated there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
By consensus, the City Council moved the order of Items 3.8, 3.3 and 3.5.
Presentation of Recognition to Jose Tamayo (MCE)
7:25 PM 3.1
The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Mr. Tamayo.
Recognition of Achievement: Rhea Mitr, National Geographic California State Bee
7:28:34 PM 3.2
The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Rhea Mitr.
Introduction to Alameda County Fire Department Chief David Rocha
7:42:04 PM 3.3
The City Council welcomed newly appointed Alameda County Fire Chief David Rocha.
Acknowledgement of Rotary Superstars
7:30:30 PM 3.4
The City Council thanked the Rotary Club for their efforts and presented certificates of
recognition to the Superstars.
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Introduction and
Re-Introduction of New Employees: Linda Smith, Lori Taylor, and Richard Ash
7:47 PM 3.5
The City Council welcomed the new employees and congratulated Linda Smith on her new
position as Assistant City Manager.
Acceptance of Gifts to City from St. Patrick’s Day Event Sponsors
7:34 PM 3.6
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council
recognized the sponsors and formally accepted the contributions.
2014 Business Anniversary Awards
8:00 PM 3.7
The City Council recognized those businesses that have been in Dublin 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,
and 50 years.
Resolution Proclaiming May 9 - May 18, 2014 Affordable Housing Week
7:21:34 PM 3.8
Woody Karp, Eden Housing representative, provided information on this item.
The City Council recognized East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) for their efforts in
preserving, protecting and expanding affordable housing opportunities throughout Alameda
County by proclaiming May 9 - May 18, 2014, as Affordable Housing Week.
Public Comments
8:20 PM 3.9
Dave Wetmore provided public comment.
Gustavo Nystrom provided public comment.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8:29:27 PM 4.1 through 4.5
The City Council pulled Item 4.3 for further discussion.
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council took
the following actions:
Approved 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014;
Adopted 4.2
RESOLUTION NO. 46-14
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 14-01, CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT AMADOR VALLEY
BOULEVARD (BETWEEN REGIONAL STREET AND STARWARD DRIVE) TO TENNYSON
ELECTRIC INC.
Adopted 4.4
RESOLUTION NO. 47-14
APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY (ACSPA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PARCELS
AT THE CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND ARNOLD DRIVE
Adopted 4.5
RESOLUTION NO. 48-14
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH FEHR AND PEERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE UPDATE
Cm. Hart pulled Item 4.3, Adoption of Ordinance Relating to Animal Control Appeals, for further
discussion.
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by unanimous vote, the City Council
waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.36 to the Dublin
Municipal Code.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS –
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP)
8:34:08 PM 6.1
Mayor Sbranti opened the Public Hearing.
Brad Skepner, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item
Mark Pilarczyk, Dublin resident, provided public comment on this item.
Mayor Sbranti closed public hearing.
By majority straw vote (Cm. Hart opposed), the City Council considered the proposed General
Plan Amendment.
On motion of Cm. Gupta, seconded by Vm. Biddle and by majority vote (Cm. Hart voting no),
the City Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 49-14
AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN (DDSP) TO ALLOW AN
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS PERMITTED IN THE DDSP BY 1,200
UNITS AND TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF NON-RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
PERMITTED BY 773,000 SQUARE FEET, CREATE MINIMUM DENSITY THRESHOLDS FOR
THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED AND RETAIL DISTRICTS, AND RESTRICT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT WEST OF SAN RAMON ROAD IN THE RETAIL DISTRICT
PLPA-2013-00073
RESOLUTION NO. 50-14
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN EIR RELATED
TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND DECREASING THE
AMOUNT OF NON-RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE PERMITTED IN DOWNTOWN
DUBLIN, PLPA-2013-00073
10:05 PM Mayor Sbranti called for a 5 minute break.
10:09 PM the City Council meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park Play Area Design
10:09:10 PM 7.1
On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council
approved Option Two as the preferred playground for the park.
Public Art for the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex
10:24:09 PM 7.2
Todji Kurtzman, artist, provided information on this item.
Richard Deets, Parks & Community Services Commissioner, provided information on this item.
On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council
approved the proposed artwork and authorized the City Manager to negotiate an agreement for
City Council consideration with Todji Kurtzman for the design, fabrication and installation of the
public artwork at the Recreation and Aquatic Complex; and directed Staff to retain the following
artists in a pre-approved group for consideration for the public art projects planned at Fallon
Sports Park and John Monego Court: Troy Corliss; Benjamin Ball-Gaston Nogues; Blessing
Hancock; Todji Kurtzman; Heath Satow; Christopher Weed; and Susan Zoccola.
Bid Results for Positano Hills Park - Playground Contract #14-04
10:48:17 PM 7.3
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Mayor Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the City Council
conditionally awarded the contract to Suarez and Munoz Construction, subject to further
negotiation with the contractor.
NEW BUSINESS
By consensus, the City Council moved Item 8.2.
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Authorizing Support for the East Bay Broadband Consortium's
"Get Fast Pledge," an Effort to Provide Broadband Technology to all Californians
11:06 PM 8.1
On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Gupta and by unanimous vote, the City Council
authorized the signing and submittal of the East Bay Broadband Consortium’s Let’s Get Fast
Pledge.
Resolution Authorizing the
City of Dublin to Enter into a Public Participating Jurisdiction Agreement
With the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore and the County of Alameda for
Repayment of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Loan to Support Axis Community Health Clinic Expansion
10:53 PM 8.2
Valerie Jonas, Axis Community Health representative, provided public comment.
On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 51-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DUBLIN TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC
PARTICIPATING JURISDICTION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF PLEASANTON AND
LIVERMORE AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FOR REPAYMENT OF UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOAN TO SUPPORT THE AXIS
COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC EXPANSION
and authorized the City Manager to apply for CDBG grant funds.
FY 2013-14 3rd Quarter Financial Review
11:0 PM 8.3
On motion of Vm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Haubert and by unanimous vote, the City Council
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 52-14
APPROVING A THIRD QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN’S
FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET
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By consensus, the City Council scheduled the Adjourned City Council meeting of Tuesday,
June 3, 2014, to begin at 5:30 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
11:23 PM
Brief information only reports were provided by City Council and Staff, including committee
reports and reports by City Council related meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
ADJOURNMENT
10.1
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
11:41 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
Minutes prepared by Gloria McCafferty, Deputy City Clerk.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
City Clerk
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