HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 03-18-1997A G E N D A
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 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
10.CLOSED SESSION - To be held out of order at beginning of meeting
10.1Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 subdivision (a): City of Dublin vs. Woolverton, et al., Alameda County Superior
Court Case No. V-009571-4.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1Introduction of new Dublin Police Services Secretary Deena Hambleton
3.2Announcement of 1996 Citizen of the Year and presentation of Proclamation
Nominees: Jerry Bush, Michael Johnson, Bonnie McCamon, Paul Moffatt, Adib
Nassar, and Karol Ruppenthal
3.3Announcement of 1996 Organization of the Year and presentation of Proclamation
Nominees: Dublin Lions Club & Friends of the Dublin Library
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 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: Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 25; Workshop Meeting of March 4,
and Regular Meeting of March 4, 1997
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Release of Declaration of Restrictions - John Moore Property on Dougherty Road
The conditions set forth in the Declaration of Restrictions have been satisfied, and the property
owner is requesting that the Declaration be released.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize City Manager to execute
documents.
4.3Street names for BART Parking Lot Access Roads
Alameda County has requested the names "Iron Horse Parkway" and "DeMarcus Boulevard"
for the 2 BART access roads.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.4Financial Report for the Month of February, 1997
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.5Award of Bid, Contract 97-02, Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair (Remove & Replace)
The annual sidewalk safety repair program removes and replaces portions of sidewalks that
have become offset and may pose tripping hazards. Bids have now been received for this
repair work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to Sposeto Engineering, Inc.
4.6Award of Bid for Serra Court Drainage Improvements, Contract 97-01
This project will install a subdrain below Serra Court, across Peppertree Road to a storm drain
in Dublin Green Drive. The subdrain will pick up spring water beneath these streets which is
causing the street pavement to break up. This maintenance work will prolong the life of the
pavement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to VanGuard Construction.
4.7Authorization to Solicit Bids for Civic Center Waterproofing, Contract 97-06
This project would apply an elastomeric waterproofing material to the stone and block facing
of the Civic Center. The intent of the work is to preclude deterioration of the stone as well as
to resolve some of the rain water leaks in the building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to solicit bids to spray the Civic Center with a
waterproof coating.
4.8Master Surety Bond
The City of Dublin participates in an excess liability insurance pool with 31 other public
agencies (ABAG Plan). Included in the Plan coverage is public official bond insurance which
covers the City Clerk, City Treasurer and all employees. ABAG has requested its members to
approve the use of a master bond to fulfill the requirements of the new legislation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.9Approval of Subdivision for Parcel Map 7042, Santa Rita Property
This Parcel Map will subdivide out the parcel known as the Opus Industrial site from the
remainder of the County's Surplus Property Authority lands in Eastern Dublin. It includes
street dedications on Gleason Boulevard, Hacienda Drive and Arnold Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Parcel Map and authorize Mayor
to execute Subdivision Developer Agreement.
4.10Disposal of Surplus Property
The City has 4 Police Patrol Vehicles which have been fully depreciated and replacement units
are now in operation. In addition, Police Services has various items of unclaimed property
which have been held for the required time limit. The most efficient method to dispose of
these items is at a public auction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize Staff to proceed with transfer
of property to Nationwide Companies pursuant to their current agreement with the City.
4.11Warrant Register ($454,790.30) dated March 18, 1997
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
- None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1BJ Dublin Commercial Planned Development (PD) District Rezone PA 96-050
The City Council will consider the second reading and adoption of a new PD District Rezone
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Ordinance for the BJ Dublin Commercial site (7.5 acres), including two City of Dublin
remnant parcels. The project is located near the northeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and
Dougherty Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.2Opus Development Agreement PA 96-020
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Alameda County Surplus Property
Authority. The DA is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. Items included in the DA
include, but are not limited to, the financing and timing of infrastructure; payment of traffic and
public facilities impact fees; oversizing of roads and general provisions. The Ordinance was
introduced at the March 4, 1997 City Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.3Ordinance Establishing Penalties for Cable TV Violations
In accordance with provisions in the Government Code, Staff was directed to prepare an
ordinance which would allow the City to impose penalties for failure to provide CATV
services in addition to the $100 per day fine set forth in the City's Franchise Agreement with
TCI.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance.
6.41996 Annual Review of Performance by TCI (Cable Television Provider)
As directed by the City Council in January, Staff has prepared a review of services provided by
TCI. Information related to various aspects of cable television services were analyzed
including: Statistical Analysis of Subscribership Trends; Information regarding Current &
Proposed Rates with Comparisons; Customer Service Information; Areas of Inadequacy
related to items not in Compliance; Information on the Status of TCI Plans for a System
Upgrade. The public is also to be provided with an opportunity to provide testimony. The
report has found that there are areas of inadequacies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; review draft Resolution and
provide direction on any additional items to be included or changes to be made; direct Staff to
proceed with a rate review of the Equipment Rates (FCC Form 1205) proposed to be
implemented in June of 1997.
6.5Consideration of Franchise Violation by TCI (Cable Television Provider) - (Non-
Compliance with Requirement to Notify Subscribers and City of Changes in Services)
In preparing the review of the performance of TCI, it was noted that FCC regulations were
violated by TCI. The company made changes to programming without granting proper notice
to the City and Subscribers. In order to address violations such as this, a public hearing must
be conducted to consider all of the evidence.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; determine whether the
violation was excusable or inexcusable. If determined to be inexcusable, the Council must: a)
determine the amount of any penalty to be assessed; and b) review draft Resolution and make any
desired changes to reflect information gathered at the Public Hearing.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- None
8.NEW BUSINESS
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8.1Initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study for a Vacant 2.4 acre site located on
Starward Drive (APN 941-173-5-2)
A request has been received by the DeSilva Group for initiation of a General Plan Amendment
Study for a vacant parcel located on Starward Drive behind the Shamrock Village Shopping
Center to change the General Plan designation from Retail Office to Medium High Density
Residential (14.1 - 25.0 units per acre).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt appropriate Resolution either initiating or denying the
request.
8.2Civic Center Modification Design Services
This project provides for the services of an architect to prepare preliminary designs for the
modification of existing and vacant space at the Civic Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to issue Request for Qualification for design
services.
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION
. - Held at beginning of meeting
11ADJOURNMENT
.Note: The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study
session to review and discuss changes to update the City's Zoning Code Ordinance. The meeting will be
held just prior to the April 1, 1997 City Council meeting, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers
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