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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M.
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 5777 Scarlett Court, Dublin
Agency Negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Alameda County Fire District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 6363 Clark Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Alameda County Fire District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
III. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
1. Call to Ord~..r and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Report on Closed Session
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1. Certificate of Recognition for Roberta Dikeman
The City Council will present a Certificate of Recognition to the Dikeman Family in honor of
Roberta's recent rowing accomplishments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present Certificate of Recognition.
3.2. Introduction of New Employees: Chris Armosino, Officer; Alan Corpuz, Officer; Dawn
Sullivan, Officer; Dennis Teichera, Officer; Yesenia Sanchez, Investigations Sergeant; and
Steve Akascsos, Patrol Sergeant
New members of City Staff will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome new City of Dublin Staff members.
3.3. Acceptance of Charitable Donation from Anthony, Angie and Lauren Hilich
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Dublin Police Services' Crime Prevention Unit received a generous $500 donation from Anthony,
Angie and Lauren Bilich which will be used to purchase replacement booster seats and car seats'
for low-income Dublin residents. The Dublin City Council will present the Bilich family with a
Certificate of Appreciation for their donation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the $500 donation and recognize Anthony, Angie and Lauren Bilich; and approve the
Budget Change. <>
3.4. Mid-year Results for the Elementary School Recycling Contest
The City Council will receive a report on the activities of the Dublin Unified School District
("DUSD") recycling contest for elementary schools and recognize the mid-year top recyclers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ,
Receive the report and present a certificate of recognition to Dougherty Elementary, Murray
Elementary and Green Elementary for their recycling efforts.
3.5. All-America City and 30th Anniversary Recognition
Representatives from the offices of Congressman Jerry McNerney, State Senator Loni Hancock,
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, and Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty will recognize
Dublin's All-America City designation and the City's 30th Anniversary.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentations.
3.6. Dublin Unified School District Presentation
The City Council will receive a presentation from representatives of the Dublin Unified School
District on a potential capital bond measure. This item was postponed at the February 7, 2012
City Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
3.7. Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the pOdium and clearly
state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no
action or discussion may take 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 Council 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 to remove the item.
4.1. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 7,2012
The City Council will consider the approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 7, 2012.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 7, 2012.
4.2. Authorization to Solicit Bids - Contract No. 12-02, Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Annual Sidewalk
Safety Repair Program and Curb Ramp Installation.
Contract No. 12-02 is proposed to complete improvements identified in two Capital Improvement
Projects. The Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program (CIP No. 949103) will remove and replace
approximately 3,900 square feet of sidewalk with offsets of 3/4-inch or more that may pose
tripping hazards. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (CIP No. 939103)
will complete the installation of 8 handicap accessible curb ramps.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution establishing a policy for the repair of public improvements deemed to be
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possible pedestrian hazards (City funded sidewalk repair program); and authorize Staffto advertise
for bids for Contract No. 12-02, Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program
and Curb Ramp Installation.
4.3. Check Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers
The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from January 1, 2012 - January 31,
2012 totaling $2,856,945.31.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
4.4. Revisions to the City's Fireworks Ordinance
At the February 7, 2012 Council Meeting, a Public Hearing was held for changes to the Fireworks
Ordinance. This WIll be the second reading of said Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and adopt ordinance amending Chapter 5.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code in
relation to the Fireworks Ordinance.
4.5. Agreement with Harris and Associates for Assessment District and Fee Administration
Services
The City Council will consider a three year agreement with Harris and Associates for assessment
district and fee administration services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution approving the agreement with Harris and Associates for Assessment District
and Fee Administration Services. .
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Amendments to the Community Design and Sustainability Element of the General Plan
(Chapter 10) to incorporate a Sustainable Neighborhood Design Strategy
The City of Dublin has taken an active role in promoting environmental sustainability with various
initiatives such as the Green Building Ordinance and the Climate Action Plan. Earlier this year,
Staff presented the City Council with various options for implementing a "Sustainable
Neighborhood Design Strategy," which would promote sustainable site design and planning for
the street, land use, and open space patterns for neighborhoods in Dublin. The City Council
provided feedback on the draft Strategy and directed Staff to incorporate the Strategy into the
Community Design and Sustainability Element of the General Plan for implementation.
ST AFFRECOMMENDATION:
Conduct public hearing, deliberate and adopt Resolution amending the Community Design and
Sustainability Element of the General Plan to incorporate strategies on Sustainable Neighborhood
Design.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1. Fallon Sports Park Master Plan Update
One of the City Council's Key Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is to "develop phasing
options and costs for the Fallon Sports Park to include two new soccer fields and a 90-foot
baseball diamond". Staff and the landscape architect have developed a proposed update to the
Master Plan based on the City Council direction and input from local sports organizations: In
addition to the proposed update, the City Council will consider phasing options for the lower
terrace and additional amenities not included in the original Park Master Plan that local sports
organizations are requesting that the City include in the lower terrace.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff to update the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan based on the proposed revisions and the
First Phase Option for the Lower Terrace as recommended by Staff or provide alternate direction.
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7.2. Positano Hills Park Authorization to Bid Co.ntract #12-03
Staff is seeking City Council authorization to bid the construction of Positano Hills Park, which is
a 4.6 acre neighborhood park in the Positano development. Construction of the park would be
paid for with Public Facility Impact fees collected on new development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize advertising Contract #12-03, Positano Hills Park for public bids as presented with the
opportunity to have deductive alternates.
7.3. Report on StopWaste.Org Mandatory Recycling and Single-use Ban Ordinances
The City Council will determine whether to participate in two Countywide ordinances adopted by
the Alameda County Waste. Management Authority. The first ordinance places a mandate on
businesses and multi-family dwellings to recycle all recyclable and compostable materials, and
prohibits them from placing such materials in a garbage container. The second ordinance bans
single-use bags from being used within the County and requires that businesses begin charging
their customers a fee for giving out reusable bags.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Deliberate and, if desired, adopt Resolution opting out of one or both of the Alameda County
Waste Management Authority ordinances.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Community Grants Program Committee STAFF RECOMMENDATIONs for the Use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2012-2013
On January 25, 2012, the Community Grants Program Committee, made up of Vice Mayor Hart
and Councilmember Swalwell, held a public meeting, reviewed information provided by Staff and
. received agency presentations on CDBG applications for funding. The Committee recommended
that five CDBG eligible agencies should receive their full funding request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Committee's recommendation to fund the following CDBG eligible agencies and
programs;
. Axis Community Health - Access to Care $10,000
. Bay Area Community Services - Wellness Program $10,000
. Open Heart Kitchen - Hot Meals Program $10,000
. Senior Support Program - Case Management $10,000
. Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels $ 6,475
. Housing Rehabilitation (administered by the County) $11,148
. Program Administration $ 6,600
TOTAL $ 64,223
3) Direct Staff to submit applications to the Alameda County Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for $64,223 in CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2012-2013; and 4)
Should there be a further decrease in the CDBG allocation, Staff recommends that the percentage
of the decrease be distributed evenly across all the programs, with allowance for rounding. This
excludes any mandatory set CDBG contributions.
8.2. Tri-Valley Community Television ("TV30") Capital Budget Request
The City Council will consider appropriating funds to support TV30 capital improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the budget change.
8.3. Authorize the City Manager to not exercise the City's purchase option on for-sale affordable
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residences that are in foreclosure.
The City Council is being asked to authorize the City Manager, in certain circumstances, to not
exercise the City's option .to purchase residences that were constructed pursuant to the City's
Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Not Exercise the City's Option to Cure a
Default On Any Residence Subject to a Resale Restriction Agreement and to Not Exercise the
City's Option to Purchase Such Residences In Certain Circumstances.
8.4. The City Council will consider whether to establish an annual Design Recognition Program
for projects built in the City of Dublin. This new program would recognize those projects
that promote the City Council goal of encouraging new projects to be of high quality design.
The City Council will consider whether to establish an annual Design Recognition Program. This
new program would recognize those development projects that promote the City Council goal of
encouraging new projects to be of high quality design.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider and approve Staff s recommendation for the program.
8.5. City Council Salary Options
The City Council will discuss options regarding Councilmember salaries in the future.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding options for possible adjustments to City Council
salaries.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief INFORMATION ONL Y reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and
Reports by Council related to Meetings Attended at City Expense (AB 1234).
10. Adjournment
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality 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 community.
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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