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Home My WebLink About*Agenda 02-18-1997A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 7:00 p.m. DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits related to each item is available for public review several days prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk’s Office and also at the Dublin Library. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. 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 briefly 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. 4.1Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 4, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2Financial Report for the Month of January 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report 4.3Landscape Architectural Services for the Dublin Elementary School Sports Field Project In order to proceed with the design and construction documents for the Dublin Elementary School Sports Field project which was authorized by the City Council on January 21, 1997, a consultant services agreement for landscape architectural services must be executed. The City Council will review and approve the terms of the agreement as well as authorize a Budget Change in order to finance the agreement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement and authorize Mayor to execute same; approve Budget Change Form. 4.4Amendment to City's Deferred Compensation Plan with International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) Federal Laws have recently changed regarding the treatment of deferred compensation benefits. This relates to tax deferred compensation which an employee elects to have paid at a later date. The concept is similar to a private employer's 401(k) retirement account. The laws now require the establishment of a Trust to hold these monies for the sole benefit of the participating employees and their beneficiaries. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.5Information on Proposition 209 Class Action This proposition which was passed by voters in November, 1996 states the state shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. The City Attorney has prepared a report describing the impacts of Proposition 209 on the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report 4.6Authorization to Solicit Bids, Contract 97-02, Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair (Remove and Replace) This project will repair offset curb, gutter, and sidewalks throughout the City, as well as place new sidewalks in the Civic Center parking lot and in Stagecoach Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt policy resolution and authorize Staff to advertise for bids. 4.7Response to Council Direction on Possible Code Violations Staff has investigated and resolved code violations at the BP Station, 7197 Village Parkway and along the Dougherty Road right-of-way. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report 4.8Warrant Register ($1,585,644.06) dated February 18, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6.PUBLIC HEARING 6.1Amendment to Chapter 5.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code relating to Fireworks Permits At the City Council meeting of February 4, 1997, an amendment to the Fireworks Ordinance was introduced which would: 1) allow two or more groups to jointly apply for a single sales permit; 2) allow more than one group to operate a single booth as long as each group meets the requirements of Section 5.24.060. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1Consideration of Special Excise Tax for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) At the February 4, 1997 City Council meeting, Staff presented a report related to implementation of Proposition 218. Staff was directed to prepare items related to a placement of a special EMS tax on the June 3, 1997 ballot. This will require that the City Council adopt the necessary documents at its meeting on March 4, 1997. In order to prepare the documents, additional direction from the City Council is desired at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff on various issues such as: Shall rebuttal arguments be allowed? Shall the Council designate one or more members to write the ballot argument in favor of the proposed tax? Shall the Council allow other voters who are authorized to write the ballot argument to join in the Council's ballot argument, at the discretion of the Council person(s) writing it? Shall the special tax increase annually by an inflator, or shall the special tax be flat? Shall Staff prepare the Ordinance showing a $10 Benefit Unit amount to be levied on Single Family units and a $6 amount on Multi-Family units? 8.NEW BUSINESS 8.1Agreement between Alameda County and City of Dublin for use of Fire Station located at the Santa Rita Jail The Dougherty Regional Fire Authority currently has an agreement with the County of Alameda for use of the Santa Rita Jail Fire Station. As a result of the dissolution of DRFA on July 1, 1997, it is necessary for the City to secure a station facility in the eastern Dublin area to provide fire services. The use of this facility will enable the City to defer the construction of a permanent station into the future until the development pattern in eastern Dublin is more established. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement and authorize Mayor to execute same. 8.214th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade The City Council will receive a report summarizing the activities planned for the 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade on Saturday, March 15, 1997. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve parade route and adopt resolution approving sidewalk sales and promotional signs. 8.3Campaign Contribution Ordinance and Proposition 208 Proposition 208 was a statewide initiative on the November 1996 ballot which made a number of changes to the Political Reform Act. Several lawsuits have been filed challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 208. The City Council will discuss whether to: 1) direct Staff to prepare an ordinance to repeal the provisions of Chapter 2.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code which conflict with Proposition 208; or 2) notify all candidates and potential candidates that the City will not enforce its ordinance pending resolution of the lawsuits challenging Proposition 208. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Staff presentation and provide appropriate direction. 8.4Reauthorization of Measure B Projects This item requests that the City Council support a list of projects to be included in the reauthorization of Measure B funding. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize letter to be sent to ACTA supporting the Alameda County congestion Management Agency project list and requesting inclusion of the Dublin Boulevard Widening Project (Sierra Court to the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way and Dougherty Road south of Dublin Boulevard to I-580) for the Reauthorization of Measure B Funding Program. 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10CLOSED SESSION . 10.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - initiation of litigation pursuant to ONE subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 - potential case REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 11ADJOURNMENT . SpecialMeeting The City Council will hold a on Tuesday, February 25, 1997, at 6:00 p.m., to review the status of the City's 1996 Goals & Objectives and to establish, review and prioritize the City's Goals & Objectives for 1997. The Council will also provide direction to Staff with regard to preparation of the 1997-98 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. In the event the Council does not finish the business at hand, the meeting will be continued to Thursday, February 27, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Workshop The City Council will participate in an Emergency Preparedness Training on March 4, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. RegularMeeting The next of the Dublin City Council will be on Tuesday, March 4, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. 2 K/cc-mtgs/ Agenda Printed 2/14/00 2:51 AM