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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 18, 2000, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1Introduction of New Employees: Dennis Jew, Information Systems Technician, Anna
Hudson, Recreation Coordinator (Senior Center), and Dublin Police Services Deputy
Karen Johnson and Sergeant Bill Gordillo (File 700-10)
3.2Appointment of Dublin Member and Alternate to LAVTA's WHEELS Accessible Advisory
Committee (WAAC) (File 110-30)
WAAC Committee members advise the LAVTA Board of Directors on matters relating to
WHEELS bus system accessibility and Dial-A-Ride services as they pertain to the elderly and
persons with disabilities. Each of the three participating cities appoint two members and one
alternate to the Committee. Paul Moffatt currently serves as one of the City's appointments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Steven Bradley Suoja as member and
Raul E. Matute as alternate on the WAAC.
3.3Change in Appointment to the Alameda County Fire Department Advisory Commission
(File 110-30)
Pursuant to the City's agreement for fire and emergency response services, the City of Dublin is
entitled to one City representative on the ACFD Advisory Commission. Mayor Houston has served
as the City's representative since April of 1998, and is now requesting that Vice Mayor Lockhart
serve on this Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm change in appointment and direct Staff to notify
appropriate agencies.
3.4Presentation of Tri-Valley Vision Project (File 420-50)
After several years of work, the Tri-Valley Business Council released in October, 1999, its vision
for the future of the Tri-Valley. The publication, entitled "The Golden Valley: A 2010 Vision for
the Tri-Valley", defined its 2010 vision in seven broad, yet interdependent goals, including:
Economic Vitality; Enhancement of Open Space, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality; Vital
Centers and Connected Neighborhoods; Housing Choices; Regional Mobility; Educational
Opportunity; and Regional Collaboration. Tom O'Malley, Executive Director of the Tri-Valley
Business Council, will make a presentation of the report to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Presentation and direct Staff to continue to work with
the other City and County Staffs and the Tri-Valley Business Council on this topic and to report
back on the Plan's applicability and/or effect on the City's General Plan.
COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED
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THREE (3)MINUTES
. In accordance with State Law, however, 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
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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.
4.1Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 21, 1999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Purchase of Telephone System for Shannon Center (File 350-20)
The City intends to purchase a new telephone system at the Shannon Center replacing the
current system that was installed in 1986. The new system will fully integrate with the City's
existing system at the Civic Center.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt and approve Budget Change.
4.3Agreement with Caltrans for Maintenance of Improvements within State Right-of-Way at
Interchanges (File 600-50)
This agreement provides that the City is responsible for maintenance of non-freeway
improvements at the I-580 interchanges with Dougherty Road, Hacienda Drive, and Tassajara
Road. The maintenance would include roadway surface, striping, signing, landscaping, and
lighting.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt approving agreement.
4.4Declaration of Surplus Property - San Ramon Road at Stroud's Plaza Shopping Center
(File 670-80)
Adoption of this Resolution would declare as surplus a small 120 sq. ft. piece of excess right-
of-way in the landscaped median of the Stroud's Plaza Shopping Center and authorize City
Staff to negotiate a purchase price with the property owner. Stroud's Plaza is interested in
purchasing the right-of-way in order to locate a shopping center sign closer to the roadway.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt establishing surplus property and authorize
Staff to begin the process for sale of excess right-of-way.
4.5Support of Proposition 12, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000 (File 660-40)
The City Council will consider a Resolution in support of Proposition 12 which provides grants
to local park and recreation agencies for acquisition, development, rehabilitation or restoration
of playgrounds and facilities.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
4.6Acceptance of Work, Contract 99-10, Sidewalk Safety Repair (Remove and Replace) and
Handicap Ramp Construction Program (File 600-35)
This project repaired sidewalks that were offset 3/4" or more to eliminate tripping hazards.
Thirteen handicap ramps were also constructed as part of this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize release of $6,129.18
retention to Vanguard Construction after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims, and
approve Budget Change to increase the Community Development Block Grant funding by $696.
4.7Swim Center Mechanical Building Renovation, Contract 2000-03 (File 600-35)
The FY 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Program budget includes funds to renovate the
mechanical building and install new pool heaters at the Swim Center. The plans and
specifications have been prepared for the project and it is ready to be advertised for bids.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids.
4.8Acceptance of Work, Contract 98-16, Dublin Pool Renovation (File 600-35)
This project renovated the Dublin Swim Center, which included pool plastering, deck
replacement and separation of the main pool and wading pool.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize release of $9,598.74
retention to South Coast Pool Plastering, Inc., after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims,
and approve Budget Change of $5,515 from Unallocated General Fund Reserve.
4.9Swim Center Waterslide Installation Project, Contract 99-15 (File 600-35)
The City received two bids for the installation of a waterslide at the Dublin Swim Center. The
low bidder was Tricon Construction ($184,900).
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt and approve Budget Change to appropriate
$95,890 from reserves to Capital Improvement Project No. 95910.
4.10Selection of Consultants for the Downtown Specific Plan Areas (including Downtown Core,
West BART, and Village Parkway) (File 600-30)
The City Council will consider entering into agreements with 3 consultants to provide Urban
Design, Economic, and Traffic Engineering services to assist City Staff in preparing 3
Downtown Specific Plans.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt authorizing City Manager to execute
agreements with: Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (not to exceed $35,140), RRM Design
Group (not to exceed $44,870), and Omni-Means Engineers and Planners (not to exceed
$40,232); and approve Budget Change.
4.11Warrant Register(s) ($5,883,404.37) dated January 7 & 18, 2000 (File 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations, relating to Temporary
Promotional and Vehicular Signs PA 98-058 (File 400-30)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations to revise
that portion relating to Temporary Promotional Signs, Vehicular Signs, and to include
provisions for Balloons, Pennants and Streamers. A revised Resolution related to enforcement
has also been prepared for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
OrdinanceResolution
; adopt establishing enforcement policy.
6.2Establishment of Loading Zone on Amador Plaza Road in front of Dublin Honda
(File 570-20)
The proposed loading zone would allow transport trucks delivering cars to the dealership to
park along the curb rather than in the two-way left turn lane in the middle of Amador Plaza
Road. The curb in front of the dealership is currently painted red, but is not an adopted no
parking zone. Since this is a safety issue, it is recommended that the proposed Ordinance be
adopted on an urgency basis.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance
on an urgency basis.
6.3Amendments to City's Purchasing Ordinance (File 380-10)
This item amends the City's purchasing procedures to update the process used and minimum
purchase amounts required for obtaining competitive bids and for contracts to be approved by
Council. As part of the factors to be considered for awarding bids, it is proposed that
consideration be given to those products meeting acceptable performance standards which are
made of recycled materials.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance.
6.4No Parking Zone on Village Parkway at New I-680 on-Ramp South of Dublin Boulevard
(File 570-20)
This item would approve a no parking zone on Village Parkway, which would extend from the
south curbline of Dublin Boulevard to a point approximately 230 feet beyond the new on-ramp
to I-680. The no parking zone is necessary for safety reasons and because the new lane
configuration does not leave sufficient room for parking in this area.
Resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Site Development Review for Shamrock Ford, an AutoNation USA Company PA 99-046
(File 410-30)
The City has received an application proposing to expand the service and parts storage
capacity to the existing AutoNation sales facility and add a 5-bay quick lube service necessary
to accommodate the conversion of the AutoNation used car facility into the Shamrock Ford
new car sales facility.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
8.2Request for authorization to apply for Office of Traffic Safety Grant (File 580-40)
Dublin Police Services is requesting permission to apply for a grant in the amount of
approximately $29,000 for the purchase of a motorcycle for traffic enforcement, as well as
related training and equipment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to apply for grant.
8.3Letter of Support to include the BART Extension to Livermore Environmental Study in
the Alameda County Expenditure Plan in conjunction with the reauthorization of
Measure B (File 1060-30)
The reauthorization of the Measure B 1/2 cent sales tax would propose to raise approximately
$1.4 billion over the next 20 years. The extension of BART to Livermore would reduce traffic
on I-580 as well as on Dublin streets near the existing Dublin BART Station.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve letter of support and authorize Mayor to sign.
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION - None
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11ADJOURNMENT
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