HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-2011 CC AgendaREGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
DUBLIN CMC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR -(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Labor Negotiator Joni Pattillo, City Manager - Unrepresented City Employees:
Administrative Aide
Administrative Analyst I
Administrative Analyst II
Administrative Services Director/Director of Finance
Administrative Technician
Assistant Civil Engineer
Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services
Assistant Planner
Assistant to the City Manager
Associate Civil Engineer
Associate Planner
Building Official
City Clerk
City Engineer
Code Enforcement Officer
Community Development Director
Community Safety Assistant
Economic Development Director
Environmental Specialist `
Environmental Technician
Finance Manager
Finance Technician I
Finance Technician II
Geographic Information System Coordinator
Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager
Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor
Heritage Center Director
Housing Specialist
Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Technician I
Information Systems Technician II
Network Systems Coordinator
Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II
Parks & Community Services Director
Parks and Community Services Manager
Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator
Parks & Facilities Development Manager
Permit Technician
Planning Manager
Preschool Instructor
Principal Planner
Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer
Public Works Inspector
Public Works Manager
Public Works Technician I
Public Works Technician II
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Technician
Secretary
Secretary to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
Senior Administrative Analyst
Senior Building Inspector
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Senior Finance Technician
Senior Office Assistant
Senior Plan Checker
Senior Planner
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II. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR -(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Labor Negotiator Joni Pattillo, City Manager - Unrepresented City Employees:
Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Elite Landscaping, Inc. v. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court,
RG11555497
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Recognition of Participation in the "Walk `n' Roll to School" Program (610-50)
Murray Elementary School represented the City of Dublin in the October 2010 "Walk `n' Roll
to School" program, which encouraged parents and students to walk or bicycle to school
instead of using motor vehicles. This item recognizes the achievements of the school and its
students for involvement in the program as well as the donation of goods by local businesses
to the program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize Murray Elementary School for its participation and
Dublin Cyclery, Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, Livermore Cyclery, World of Shoes, and
Yogurtland for their donations regarding the "Walk `n' Roll to School" program.
3.2 Mayor's Appointments to City Commission and Committee (110-30)
On December 21, 2010, the ~ City Council approved the Mayor's appointments to the City's
Commissions and Committees: The City Council will consider the Mayor's recommendations
for a remaining vacancy on the Heritage and & Cultural Arts Commission and a subsequent
vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor's appointments to the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission and the Senior Center Advisory Committee, or provide other
. appropriate direction. ~
3.3 Presentation by East Bay Regional Park District Status Update on the Alamo Canal Trail
I-580 Undercrossing Project (930-30)
East Bay Regional Park District Trails Development Manager Jim Townsend will update the
City Council on the status of the Alamo Canal Trail I-580 Undercrossing Project. The
presentation will also include discussion of newly acquired National Infrastructure
Investments Discretionary Grant Program (TIGER II) funds for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation.
3.4 Public Comments
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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 Councii 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 remove the item.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meetings of December 7, 2010 and January 18, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
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4.2 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 2nd Quarter 2010-2011 (320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $103,312,201 (par value). As of December 31, 2010,
funds were invested at an average yield of 1.478%. The portfolio includes both discretionary
and restricted funds and the balance will fluctuate throughout the year. The report presented
provides background on the City investment portfolio as well as the investment results as of
December 31, 2010.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Quarterly Investment Report.
4.3 Consultant Agreement to Update Eastern Dublin Fiscal Analysis (600-30)
The City Council will consider entering into a consultant agreement with Willdan Financial
Services, Inc. to prepare the annual Eastern Dublin Fiscal Analysis.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving the Selection of Willdan
Financial Services, Inc. to Update Eastern Dublin Fiscal Analysis; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement with Willdan Financial Services, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $25,000.
4.4 Approval of Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement, Approval of Agreement for
Long-Term Encroachment for Landscape Features, and Acceptance of Parkland
Dedication In-Lieu Fees for Tract 7943, Arroyo Vista (600-60)
Citation Homes Central and Eden Housing Inc. are in the process of acquiring the former
Arroyo Vista Housing site property from the Dublin Housing Authority and filing the Final
Map for Tract 79~3. The proposed Arroyo Vista residential development will be a community
of 378 residential units comprised of 198 market rate and 180 affordable units. Filing the
Final Map for Tract 7943 will allow both parties to acquire their separate parcels from the
Dublin Housing Authority.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map and Tract
Improvement Agreement for Tract 7943, Arroyo Vista; adopt Resolution Approving Agreement
for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features with Tract 7943, Arroyo Vista; and adopt
Resolution Accepting Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees for Parkland Dedication Requirements
for Eden Portion of Tract 7943, Arroyo Vista.
4.5 Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and authorize the issuance of payments.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, Zoning
Ordinance Amendments, Rezoning properties from various Planned Development Zoning
Districts to a new Downtown Dublin Zoning District, and Environmental Impact Report,
PA 07-036 (400-20)/420-30/450-20)
The City Council will consider the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) and associated
implementation actions. The DDSP consists of a comprehensive set of guiding principles,
standards, and design guidelines that will implement the vision for future development in
Downtown Dublin. In addition to the DDSP, several amendments are proposed to the
General Plan and the Dublin Zoning Ordinance to implement the Specific Plan. Upon
approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments, properties in the DDSP project area will be
rezoned from various Planned Development Zoning Districts to a new Downtown Dublin
Zoning District. Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is also being
considered.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
Certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, Adopting Environmental Findings, a Statement
of Overridding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Under CEQA
for the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan; adopt Resolution Adopting the Downtown Dublin
Specific Plan, Amending the General Plan to Ensure Consistency with the Downtown Dublin
Specific Plan, and Repealing the West Dublin BART Specific Plan, Village Parkway Specific
Plan, Downtown Core Specific Plan, Dublin Downtown Specific Plan, and San Ramon Road
Specific Plan; waive the reading and 1NTRODUCE an O.rdinance Approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendments to Create a New Chapter: 8.30 (Downtown Dublin Zoning District), Rezone All
Properties within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Project Area to the Downtown Dublin
Zoning District, Amend the Zoning Map to Identify the Location of the New Zoning District,
Amend Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses), and Amend
Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review).
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Community and CDBG Grants Committee Recommendations for the Use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (480-30)
On January 12 and 13, 2011, the Community and CDBG Grants Committee (Committee),
made up of Councilmembers Hildenbrand and Swalwell, held two public meetings, reviewed
information provided by Staff and received agency presentations on CDBG applications for
funding. After considerable deliberations on the second evening, the Committee concluded
that in light of the unresolved state budget crisis, funding prioritization for food, shelter and
medical services would best meet the current needs of the Dublin community. This year, in
accordance with the Committee's priorities, certain agencies would receive full funding. .In
addition, the Committee recommended funding two CDBG eligible programs with $14,000 in
Community Support Grant Funding, which will be discussed at the City Council Budget
Study Session on March 7, 2011.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Committee's recommendation to fund the
following agencies; direct Staff to submit applications to the Alameda County Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) far $88,100 in CDBG funding for Fiscal Year
2011-2012; A~cis Community Health - Medical Enrollment Assistance, $10,000; Bay Area
Community Services - Valley Creative Living Center, $10,000; CRIL - Housing Services,
$6,300; Open .Heart Kitchen - Lunch and Hot Meals Program, $10,000; Senior Support Program
- Case Management, $7,800; Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels, $6,165;
YMCA - Curb Cuts and Sidewalk Ramps, $10,135; Housing Rehabilitation (administered by the
County), $15,673; Annual Contribution toward Sojourner House, $5,427; Program
Administration, $6,600; TOTAL: $88,100; and should there be an increase in funds, Staff
recommends equally funding Senior Support services and CRIL services up to their maximum
amounts requested because the other service organizations have already been allocated the
amount requested in their application. Any remaining increase could go towards the YMCA
curb and sidewalk project. Should there be a decrease; Staff recommends the decrease be evenly
distributed between the programs that do not have mandatory set amounts.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Grant Agreement with the I'MCA of the East Bay (600-30)
The City Council is being asked to approve a multi-year grant agreement in the total amount
of $400,000 for the YMCA of the East Bay to assist in defraying costs associated with the
operation and administration of programs and activities at their new Dublin location.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the
YMCA of the East Bay; and approve the Budget Change.
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8.2 Jordan Ranch - General Plan Amendment and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment
Study Initiation Request (420-30)
The City Council will consider whether to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Amendment Study to modify the General Plan and ~astern Dublin Specific Plan by
reducing the number of dwelling units from 780 to 751, placing an underlying Land Use
Designation on the Elementary School Site of Medium Density Residential, changing a
portion of the Open Space Land Use designation to create a 4.3 acre retail commercial site,
eliminating the 2.0 acre Semi-Public Site and revising the adjacent 5.2 acre Medium-High
Density residential area to all Medium Density Resiclential, and eliminating the Mixed-use
Designation and replacing it with_ a Medium-High Density Residential Land Use Designation
for the site known as Jordan Ranch.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving the Initiation of a General Plan
and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to Evaluate a Proposal to Modify the Land
Use Designations and Reduce the Number of Dwelling Units on the Site known as Jordan Ranch.
8.3 St. Patrick's Day Parade (950-40)
The Annual Dublin Lions Club St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 12,
2011. Each year, the Dublin City Council participates in the parade. The City Council will
consider alternatives for participating in the 2011 St. Patrick's Day parade.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider alternatives for the 2011 City Council St. Patrick's
Day parade entry and provide direction to Staff.
8.4 City Council Disaster Preparedness Training (520-30)
The City Council will consider holding a disaster preparedness training session for City
Councilmembers to receive an overview of the City's disaster response process during an
emergency: The City Council will also consider providing Staff with a preferred date to hold
the session.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staff with a date for conducting disaster preparedness
training for City Councilmembers.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 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).
10. 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 qualiry 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 communiry.
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 of first-class
recreational opportunities, facilities and programs.
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