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CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employee: Steven Pappa, Information Systems Manager (File 700-10)
3.2 Proclamation in Memory of Virginia Smith Bennett (File 610-50)
3.3 Announcement of Winner of Dublin's 1999 Organization of the Year (File 610-50)
Nominees include: Cranford Lane Neighborhood Homeowners; Knights of Columbus - St.
Raymond's Church; and Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Announce winner and present proclamation.
3.4 Announcement of Winner of Dublin's 1999 Citizen of the Year (File 610-50)
Nominees include: Eric Dettenfieder; Sue Farr; Denis King; Cindy Leung; Ron Perazzo;
Tim Sbranti; Cindy Young; and Ken Young
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Announce winner and present proclamation.
3.5 Request for City Support of Community Hero Program (File 150-85)
The Alameda County Fair organization is proposing a new program this year, "Celebrating the
California Dream" Community Heroes Program. Their goal is to showcase community heroes
and to enhance civic pride in the various communities by recognizing achievements during the
year 2000, including recognition at the Alameda County Fair and Parade in June. A donation
of $2,000 is being requested.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request. If the Council chooses to participate, a
Budget Change in the amount of $2,000 will be necessary from Unallocated Reserves to thc City
Council Community Promotions Account.
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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 Meeting of February 15, 2000
STAFF RECOk~M]ENDATION: Approve
4.2 Swim Center Mechanical Building Renovation Contract 00-03 (File 600-35)
The City received 6 bids for the renovation o£the Swim Center Mechanical Building,
installation of new pool heaters and exterior painting of the Swim Center. The low bidder was
Zovich Construction at $220,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution, and approve Budget Change to appropriate
$43,075 from reserves to Capital Improvement Project No. 95071.
4.3 Award of Bid for Forensic Evidence Safety Cabinet (File 350-20)
The City received 4 bids for purchase of a forensic evidence safety cabinet. This cabinet will
protect police personnel from potential exposure to harmful particulate contained on evidence.
The cabinet provides the additional benefit of protecting evidence from possible cross-
contamination, which could negatively affect the prosecution of a case by the District
Attorney.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to Misonix, Inc. ($12,931).
4.4 Agreement with Precision Planning for Joint Utility Trench and Street Lighting Design
Services for Underground Utility District 99-1 on Dublin Boulevard (File 600-30)
The City is proposing to hire Precision Planning to provide design services for the
undergrounding of existing overhead utilities and street lights for Dublin Boulevard between
Village Parkway and Sierra Court.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of a Capital Improvement Program
project for the "Undergrounding of Utilities on Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and
Sierra Court", and approve a Budget change for the expenditure and revenue of $600,000 for the
expense and offsetting Rule 20A revenue; adopt Resolution approving agreement and authorize
Mayor to execute agreement.
4.5 Warrant Register ($1,820,709.03) dated March 7, 2000 (File 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Request from Dublin Sister City Association (File 295-30)
The Dublin Sister City Association has made a request to plant a commemorative tree at the
Dublin Heritage Center in memory of Joe Loughman of Bray, Ireland. The City Council will
consider the request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept giR of tree and approve type of plaque and plaque
wording.
5.2 Request by City of Livermore to Support BART Extension to Livermore (File 1060-30)
The City of Dublin has received a request from the City of Livermore for a letter of support for
their request that the BART Board agendize a discussion of the BART extension to Livermore
and the proposed East Bay Interregional Transit Hub.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and provide appropriate direction to Staff.
5.3 Endorsement of Transit Enhancement Package proposed by Assembly Member Tom
Torlakson, Chair - Assembly Committee on Transportation, California Legislature
(File 1060-90)
The proposed Tri-Valley $14.5 million Transit Enhancement includes $10 million for alignment
and safety improvements on Vasco Road in Alameda County, $3 million for commuter parking
improvements at the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) station, and $1.5 million for a
portion of a parking structure in downtown Livermore.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve letter of support and authorize Mayor to sign.
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Greenbriar Land Company (Yarra Yarra Ranch) General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan
Amendment and Planned Development Rezone PA 98-062 (File 420-30)
This request is a Stage 1 Development Plan (for the entire project) and a Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan (for the first phase of the project) for a 445 dwelling unit residential
development on 64.39 acres located on Yarra Yarra Ranch to the west of Tassajara Road and
north of the Casterson Development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution{s); waive
reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance; and continue public hearing to March 21, 2'000.
6.3
Corrie Center Phase H Office Development, General Plan Amendment and Planned
Development Rezone/Development Plan PA 99-010 (File 420-30)
This request is for a GPA and a PD Rezone for a new 46,110 square foot office building and
parking structure at 7950 Dublin Boulevard.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution; declare
intent to approve the proposed GPA at the City Council meeting on June 20, 2000; waive reading
and INTRODUCE Ordinance; and schedule second reading of Ordinance for June 20m meeting.
Dublin Ranch Areas F, G and H (previously known as the Pao Lin Property); General
Plan/Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment (PA 98-068, 98-069 and 98-070); Stage I
Planned Development Rezone for Areas F (PA 98-068), and H (PA 98-070); Stage I and
Stage H Planned Development Rezone for Area G (PA 98-069) and individual Mitigated
Negative Declarations for Areas F, G and H (File 450-30)
This request for a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment and Planned
Development Rezone is to relocate various land uses and acreages within Areas F, G and H of
Dublin Ranch on approximately 304 acres of land. This item was continued from the February
15t~ meeting in order to allow the Council additional time to review the project materials.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution{s): 1)
approving individual Mitigated Negative Declarations for Area F, Area G & Area H of Dublin
Ranch herein incorporated by reference with the Mitigated Monitoring Programs for Areas F, G
and H and the Response to Comments; and 2) approving the GPA and Eastern Dublin SPA for
Areas F, G & H; waive the reading and INTRODUCE the Ordinance amending the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance; and schedule the second reading of the Ordinance for the March 21a City Council
meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Request for Policy Direction for Dublin Farmers' Market 2000 (File 470-$0)
The City Council will receive a report on the results of the Farmers' Market survey and the
proposal received from Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) to operate the
Dublin Farmers' Market for 2000 and 2001.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staffwith policy direction on: 1) the City's
sponsorship of the Farmers' Market; and 2) date, time, location and operator of the Dublin
Farmers' Market.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Iron Horse Trail Amenities: Benches, Kiosks and Waste Receptacle (File 930-30)
The City intends to enhance the Iron Horse Trail entrance at Amador Valley Boulevard by
installing a kiosk~ benches, and a waste receptacle. The Council will receive information on the
types of amenities available.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff regarding the 3 choices for the Kiosk;
confirm Staffs choice of designs for two benches and one waste receptacle; and approve
appropriate Budget change, if necessary.
8.2 DUblin Heritage Center Storage Building (File 295-30)
To pursue construction of a storage unit on the Dublin Heritage Center grounds was rated as a
high priority in 1999 by the City Council. Staff research indicates that a pre-fabricated building
will meet the needs of the museum. The Council will consider the proposed design.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve design and direct Staffto finalize the Plans &
Specifications and advertise the project for bids.
10.
8.3
Letter of Understanding (LOU) between the City of Dublin and the Alameda County Fire
District (ACFD) regarding provision of Emergency Medical Services (File 600-40)
The City of Dublin's emergency medical services are provided by the Alameda County Fire
District. The proposed LOU between the City and ACFD requires ACFD to satisfy the City's
advanced life support requirements as outlined by the recently approved First Responder
Advanced Life Support (FRALS) agreement and allows the City to receive the $90,000 annual
financial subsidy from the FRALS agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Committee Reports
9.2 Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLYreports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding status of Existing Litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)
Name of cases: 1) Baptista v. City of Dublin, Alameda Superior Court No. V-016887-4,
and 2) City of Dublin v. Dublin Land Co., Alameda Superior Court No. V-018100-2.
10.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: City Attorney - Government Code
Section 54957.
10.3
PERSONNEL - Government Code Section 54957.6(a) - Conference with Agency Labor
Negotiator Richard Ambrose - Unrepresented City Employees:
Administrative Aide
Assistant Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer
Building Official
Computer Systems Specialist
Finance Technician I
Management Assistant
Office Assistant I
Pubhc Works Inspector
Recreation Supervisor
Senior Civil Engineer
Economic Development Director
Parks & Facilities Project Manager
Community Development Director
Administrative Assistant
Assistant Planner
Associate Planner
City Clerk
Engineer Technician
Finance Technician II
Finance Manager
Office Assistant II
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Technician
Administrative Secretary
Information Systems Technician
Assistant to the City Manager
Community Safety Assistant
Engineering Technician Il
Information Systems Manager
Heritage Center Director
Preschool Instructor
Senior Planner
Secretary
Administrative Services Director
Parks & Community Services Director
Public Works Director/City Engineer
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
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