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Home My WebLink About4.01(c) Draft CC 4-4-06 Min MINUTES OF THE Crn' COUNCIL OF THE Crn' OF DUBLIN RE6ULAR MEETlN6 - APRIL 4" 2006 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: l. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a), Name of cases: Ramona Schhcker et al. v. German Rodnguez, et al. Adelmo Festejo et al. v. State of Califorma, et al. (Alameda County Supenor Court Action Nos. VG031 22358 and VG04140656) .. A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, In the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., by Mayor Pro Tern Oravetz. .. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council members Hildenbrand, McCormiCk and Zika, and Mayor Pro Tern Oravetz ABSENT: Mayor Lockhart Mayor Pro Tern Oravetz adVised that Mayor Lockhart was absent due to a personal business tnp. .. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLlIME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 PAGE 122 ~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was reCited by the Council, Staff and those present. . REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Pro Tern Oravetz advised that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session. . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Proclamation Declarinst ADriI2-8, 2006. as "Week of the Younst Child" 7:03 p.m. 3.1 (610-50) Mayor Pro Tem Oravetz read a proclamation declanng April 2-8, 2006, as "Week of the Young Child," in Dublm and urged all citizens to recognize and support the needs of young children m our community. Adnan Hodson accepted the proclamation on behalf of Every Child Counts. a non-profit organization. .. Proclamation Declarinst ADriI 2-8. 2006, as "National Library Week" 7:04 p.m. 3.2 (610-50) Mayor Pro Tern Oravetz read a proclamation declanng April 2-8, 2006, as "National Library Week" in Dubhn and reminded the community that libraries are places for opportUnity, education, self-help and life-long learning. Lee Jouthas, Dublin Branch Library Manager, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Alameda County Library, Dublm Branch. . DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 P"CE 123 (i) Public Comments 7:07 p.m. 3.3 No comments were made by any member of the pubhc at this hme. . CONSENT CALENDAR 7:08 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.9 Cm. McCormick noted that Item 4.8, Authonze Staff to Advertise for Bids for Contract No. 06-06, Park Furniture Replacement Project, would be completed using recycled products and commended Staff for leading the way in purchasing recycled products. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote (Mayor Lockhart absent), the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes ~ None; Adopted (4.2 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 35 ~ 06 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND TRACT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 7641 (TOLL BROTHERS) RESOLUTION NO. 36- 06 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR LONG TERM ENCROACHMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES WITH TRACTS 7641,7642,7643,7644 and 7645 Adopted (4.3 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 37 ~ 06 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGlJLAR MEETING April 4, 2006 PAGE 124 ~ Approved (4.4 330-50) Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of February 2006; Approved (4.5 600-30) ConhnuatIon of Contracts with Lmhat1 Petersen Powers and Associates (LP2A), Precision Inc., CSG Consultants Inc., and Berryman & Hennigar for Building and Safety Services for the City of Dubhn m Fiscal Year 2006-2007; Adopted (4.6 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 38 ~ 06 A WARDING CONTRACT 06-02 - FIRE STATION 16 REPAIRS TO ROSA CONSTRUCTION Authonzed (4.7 600-35) Staff to advertise for bids for Contract No. 06-05, 2005-2006 Annual Slurry Seal Program; Approved (4.9 300-40) the Warrant Register m the amount of $1,179,357.77. . WRITIEN COMMUNICATIONS - None .. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None .. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Request to Reallocate City of Dublin Owner Rehabilitation Funds to Community DevelODment Block Grant (CDBGH Drouams for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 7:10 p.m. 7.1 (480-30) Housing Specialist Julia Abdala presented the Staff Report and adVised that the City Council would consider the reallocation of $16,977 .62 of Community Development Block Grant Owner Rehabilitahon funds to City Council approved social serVices proViders and the City of Dublin Sidewalk Safety Repair Program. Mayor Pro Tem asked if the funds could go elsewhere beSides curb cuts. DUBLIN CIT\' COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 PAGE 125 (i) Ms. Abdala advised that the funds could go toward items that were CDBG eligible. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by unanimous vote (Mayor Lockhart absent), the City Council authorized Mayor to sign letter to Alameda County Housing & Community Development requesting the reallocatiOn of $16,977.62 of Dublm's 2004-2005 CDBG program to offset the reduction in CDBG funding to services providers the City experienced due to the approXimately 10% federal cut in 2006-2007 funds and to augment fundmg for the City of Dublin's Sidewalk Safety Repair Program. .. Award of Bid - Dublin Heritase Center Exhibit Restoration Proiect, Contract No. 06-03 7:12 p.m. 7.2 (600-35) Parks & Facilities Development Manager Herma Lichtenstein presented the Staff Report and advised that, at itS January 3, 2006 meeting, the City Council authorized Staff to solicit bids for the Dubhn Heritage Center Exhibit Restoration project. One bid was received, which was considerably higher than the deSigner's estimate. The Council would conSider options for the award of bid. Staff recommended that the Council approve the contract with Rosa Construction and Staff would work with them to reduce costs wherever possible. The Council discussed Staff's recommendation and agreed there were many construction unknowns working With historical buildings, and there would be many possibilities to work with the contractor to contain costs. An update should be brought before the Council once construction had started and there was a better idea as to the extent of the work needed. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by unanimous vote (Mayor Lockhart absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 39 ~ 06 AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 06-03 DUBLIN HERITAGE CENTER EXHIBIT RESTORATION PROJECT TO ROSA CONSTRUCTION And approved the Budget Change. DUBUN CITY COIJNClL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 PACE 121, ~ . NEW BUSINESS Area F Neighborhood $Quare Park - LandscaDe Architectural Services 7:17 p.m. 8.1 (600-30) Parks & Facihhes Development Coordmator Rosemary Alex presented the Staff Report and advised that, in January 2006, Staff solicited a Request for Proposal from ten landscape architectural firms to complete the design and construction documents for the Area F Nel$hborhood Square Park Site. As a result of the process, Keller Mitchell and Company demonstrated, m their proposal and mterview, the necessary experience to complete the project. The 2-acre park is located in eastern Dublin, northwest of Bray Commons. On mohon of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Zika and by unanimous vote (Mayor Lockhart absent), the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 40 ~ 06 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KELLER MITCHELL AND COMPANY FOR AREA F NEIGHBORHOOD SQUARE PARK . League of California Cities Call for Action on the AdODtion of a Telecommunications Services and Vital City Interest Resolution 7:19 p.m. 8.2 (660-40) Assistant City Manager Jom Pattillo presented the Staff Report and adVised that the League of Cahfornia Cities was requesting City support for the adoption of a proposed resolution as it related to the regulatory framework for telecommunIcahon services. Ken Mintz, representing AT&T, advised that he found out about this item only two hours prior to the Council meeting and expressed surprise that it was on the agenda. He outlmed AT&T's plan and advised that AT&T had been attempting to meet With Valley legislators to discuss what the telecommumcation compames were trying to accomplish, DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 P)\(;E 127 ~ but had had no luck in arranging meetings. He requested that the Council postpone the adoption of the Resolution until they had had the opportumty to meet with Staff. The Council, Staff and Mr. Mintz engaged m a question and answer seSSiOn regarding the proposed Resolution. The Council discussed AT&T's current litigahon with the City of Walnut Creek and expressed concern that not all residents would be served equally by AT&T's proposed product. ASSistant City Manager Pattillo adVised that the mformahon prOVided by the League of California Cities did not focus on a specific company, but provided the framework for dIscussion With all telecommunication companies. City Manager Richard Ambrose adVised that approximately two months ago, AT&T representatives had met With City Staff, as well as representatives from the other Cities, at which hme AT&T representatives adVised that they were not mterested In serving the entire commumty. Staff expressed that as a concern. AT&T asked for the opportunity to address those concerns, but had yet to comment. In the meanhme, Staff had met with representahves from Livermore and Pleasanton, and an item would be brought before the respective Councils to work together on thiS issue to conserve resources. These were general policy pnncipals presented on behalf of the League of Cahfornia Cihes. The Council discussed the importance of prOViding all residents with the opportumty for the same level of service, as well as the importance of shOWing sohdanty to With the other Cities, and dealing With specifics at the appropriate time. Mayor Pro Tem invited AT&T to make a presentahon at one of the meehngs to discuss the issue with the areas representatives. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote (Mayor Lockhart absent), the CIty Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 41 ~ 06 SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALL FOR ACTION ON TIlE ADOPTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND VITAL CITY INTERESTS RESOLUfION And directed Staff to send Resoluhon to all concerned parties. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 PAGl~ 128 ~ . OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMA TION ONLY reports from Coondl and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Coundl related to meetings attended at City npense (AD 1234) 7:42 p.m. Cm. McCormick advised that she had attended the Library's 3rd Birthday Party, whICh was a spmted and hvely event. The Dubhn/San Ramon Women's club should also be commended for an excellent Teen Job Fair, whICh they hosted on Saturday, April 1'1. She also attended the Dougherty Elementary fundraiser, which was an excellent event. Cm. Zika advised that he had nothing to report. Cm. Hildenbrand adVised that she had attended, as an Alternate, the LAVTA meeting on April 3m, which was very informative. The Dougherty Elementary fundraiser would help fund SCience and visual performing arts programs. Mayor Pro Tem Oravetz adVised that he attended two LAVTA meehngs, related to budget and General Manager Barbara Duffy's performance evaluation. He also attended an ACAP (Associated Commumty Action Program) meeting, and had invited Executive Director Nanette Dillard to a future Council meeting to diSCUSS what ACAP's miSSion, which was to represent the low income reSidents of Alameda County. . ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ~ DUBLIN CITY COllNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 PAGE 129 ~