HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 05-04-1999DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 4, 1999, 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
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT
EXCEED 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 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 April 20, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Acceptance of Gift from Valley Christian Schools
The City has received a gift of $1,000 from Valley Christian Schools, with a request that the
funds be used by Dublin Police Services to enhance drug education programs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift; approve Budget Change Form; direct Staff to
prepare formal acknowledgement to donor; and direct Police Services Staff to use the funds to
purchase equipment and supplies for drug education programs.
4.3Award of Bid – Street Banner Additions
These banners would be installed on an annual basis to promote Dublin commerce. The low
bid received, $7,150.28, is within funds budgeted for purchase.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to Kelley Display.
4.4Acceptance of Work, Contract 98-03A Civic Center Roof Replacement Project
Phase I of this project re-roofed the Administrative Wing of the Civic Center with
polyurethane foam. This phase of the project was completed within funds budgeted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize $48,795.57 final payment
to B. U. R. Services.
4.5Approval of Final Map, Tract 6962 (Dublin Ranch M-1)
This subdivision consists of 111 small single-family lots and is just east of Tassajara Road and
north of North Dublin Ranch Drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution(s) approving Final Map and accepting
Parkland In Lieu Fee.
4.6Professional Services Agreement with DMG MAXIMUS, Inc., to Conduct an Executive
Search
Staff was recently advised that Paul Rankin, Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services
Director will be leaving his position with the City in late May, 1999. Staff proposes that the
City enter into a professional services contract with a recruiting firm to conduct an executive
search for this position. The total cost of the services shall not exceed $21,500.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement with DMG
MAXIMUS, Inc., and commence executive search and approve Budget Change Form.
4.7Park Development Standards
The City Council will review the proposed City Park Development Standards. These standards
will provide developers with the necessary guidelines to assist them in the design and
construction of parks to the standard that the City requires.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Park Development Standards.
4.8Acceptance of Work, Contract 98-15, Fire Station Exhaust Extraction System
This project installed an exhaust removal system in the apparatus bay of the Fire Station. The
work was done to comply with OSHA standards. The total project cost exceeded funds
budgeted by $443.76.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements; approve budget adjustment of $443.76;
and authorize $3,358.46 final payment to Air Exchange.
4.9Iron Horse Trail Project – Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Dublin
and the East Bay Regional Park District for the construction of Phase II of the Iron Horse
Trail
This portion of the Iron Horse Trail is being administered by the City of Pleasanton. This
agreement provides for the contribution of up to $50,000 from the East Bay Regional Park
District toward the cost of the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement and authorize City
Manager to execute.
4.10Iron Horse Trail Project – Agreement between the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for
Construction/Reimbursement of Phase II of the Arroyo/Iron Horse Trails Project
This project includes a portion of the Iron Horse Trail through Dublin. The construction
contract is being administered by Pleasanton as a portion of a larger project. This agreement
outlines each entity’s responsibility in the process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement and authorize City
Manager to execute.
4.11Renewal of Master Consultant Contracts and addition of a Landscape Architect on an as-
needed basis for overflow services in the Community Development Department
With the acceleration of new development projects in both Western and Eastern Dublin, and
the requirements related to Eastern Dublin Implementation measures (Scenic Corridor,
Biology, Noise, etc.), the City has contracted with numerous outside consulting firms on a
project-by-project basis. Anticipated workloads over the next several years dictate that the
City retain ongoing consultant firms and add another Landscape Architect to handle overflow
work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consulting Agreements with:
Stevenson, Porto and Pierce, Inc; Cannon Design Group; Jerry Haag and Associates; Jeffrey
Gamboni Landscape Architect; David Evans, Landscape Architect; Jim Hemmann Associates
Landscape Architects; Paul Niemuth, Landscape Architect; and LSA Associates, Inc.; and
authorize the City Manager to execute.
4.12Financial Reports for the Month of March, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Reports.
4.13Amicus Brief in California
The Legal Advocacy Committee of the League of California Cities has authorized an amicus
brief in the Haggis v. City of Los Angeles case. In this case, the California Supreme Court will
examine two issues that are of importance to any local government agency that conducts
property inspections. The first issue concerns immunity to cities against claims that they
inadequately inspected a third party’s property. The second issue concerns the 10 year statute
of limitation on actions that involve latent deficiencies in the planning or construction of
improvements to real property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City to join Amicus Brief.
4.14Acceptance of Gift to City
AutoNation has generously donated $750 to be used to offset the cost of commemorative Dub
Town Jam T-shirts, to be given away at the second annual teen concert, taking place at the
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Dublin Civic Center on Friday, May 14.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift; direct Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgment to
the donor; and approve Budget Change Form.
4.15Award of Bid, Emerald Glen Park Phase I, Contract 99-04
Five bids were received for this project. The City Council will consider releasing the low
bidder, Valley Crest, from their bid and awarding the bid to the next lowest bidder, Goodland
Landscape Construction, Inc.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the request by Valley Crest to
withdraw their bid, and Resolution awarding contract to Goodland Landscape Construction, Inc.
($3,988,000 + one alternate totaling $23,800).
4.16Warrant Register ($1,285,421.01) dated May 4, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Micro Dental Labs, Inc., Development Agreement PA 98-055
This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve a Development Agreement
between the City of Dublin, HHH Supply and Investment, and the Alameda County Surplus
Property Authority for the Micro Dental Laboratories project. The DA is required by the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.2Tassajara Meadows II, Development Agreement PA 98-035
This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve a Development Agreement
between the City of Dublin, Mission Peak Homes, Inc., and the Alameda County Surplus
Property Authority for the Tassajara Meadows II project. The DA is required by the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.3General Motors Automall, Development Agreement PA 98-007
This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve a Development Agreement
between the City of Dublin, Argonaut Holding, Inc., and the Alameda County Surplus
Property Authority for the General Motors Automall project. The DA is required by the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.4Toll Brothers, Development Agreement PA 98-063
This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve a Development Agreement
between the City of Dublin, Toll Brothers, Inc., and the Alameda County Surplus Property
Authority for the Toll Brothers residential project. The DA is required by the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.5Ordinance Requesting Consent of Board of Supervisors and the Zone 7 Board to Annex
Schaefer Ranch to Zone 7 for Water Purposes Only PA 96-037
The City Council’s adoption of this Ordinance would initiate the annexation process of
Schaefer Ranch into Zone 7 for water services. This step is necessary for water service to be
provided for Schaefer Ranch.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.6Amendment to Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee
The City Council will consider adoption of a resolution amending Resolution No. 89-98,
adopting the Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee, which funds regional transportation
improvements due to increased traffic in the City. The proposed amendment is to clarify one
of the exemptions and to change the date of the annual adjustment. No change is proposed to
the amount of the fee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution.
6.7Repeal of Limited Parking Zones on Sierra Lane
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This is the second reading of an Ordinance that was introduced at the April 20 City Council
meeting. Three businesses on Sierra Lane have requested repeal of limited parking zones
which are no longer needed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.8Dublin Ranch Areas A through H Development Agreement
The City Council will consider introduction of an Ordinance approving a Development
Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Lin Family for the Dublin Ranch Project Areas
A through H. The Dublin Ranch project is located generally along the east side of Tassajara
Road, north of I-580 and west of Fallon Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance.
6.9Ordinance Adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, the 1996 National
Electrical Code, the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code, Uniform Housing Code, Amending Chapter 5.08 of the Dublin Municipal Code by
Adopting by Reference the 1997 Uniform Fire Code, Amending Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin
Municipal Code (Building Regulation Administration) and Repealing Chapter 7.56 of the
Dublin Municipal Code (Swimming Pool Enclosures)
The Uniform Codes are adopted and published by the California State Building Standards and
by the California Department of Housing and Community Development on a three year cycle.
The provisions of the Ordinance must take effect on July 1, 1999 pursuant to the State of
California.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; identify which option (1, 2
or 3) the City Council wants included in amendments to the new 1997 Uniform Building Code
regarding Wood Burning Stoves; adopt Resolution approving the Findings of Necessity for
Amendments to the 1997 Edition of the UBC, the 1996 National Electrical Code, the 1997
Editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing Code and
the Uniform Fire Code as recommended by Staff; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1Agreement with GoodTimes Promotions for Dublin Pasta Festival
The City Council will consider the terms of a proposed agreement with GoodTimes
Promotions, Inc., for management services for the 1999 Dublin Pasta Festival to be held
September 11 & 12, 1999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement; authorize Mayor to execute; and approve
Budget Change Form.
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Amador Valley Boulevard/Starward Drive Traffic Study
The City Council requested that Staff prepare a traffic safety report regarding the Amador
Valley Boulevard/Starward Drive intersection because of a recent traffic accident and because
of additional traffic anticipated from the Starward single family development being constructed
on Starward Drive. This report discusses sight distance (visibility) issues related to the
crosswalk on Amador Valley Boulevard and whether a traffic signal would be warranted as a
result of the development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and direct Staff as appropriate.
8.2Initial Legal Proceedings: Proposed Dublin Ranch Assessment District
The City Council will review and approve the initial legal steps necessary for the formation of
the Dublin Ranch Assessment District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting the petition for Special Assessment
proceedings; accept the Certificate respecting Sufficiency of Petitions and adopt Resolutions
accepting the petition, the boundary map and Resolution of Intention.
8.3Agreement with George E. Homolka, Inc., for Dublin Ranch Assessment District Processing
and Oversight Engineering Services
Portions of the public streets and utilities within the proposed Dublin Ranch development are
planned to be financed through an assessment district. This contract will provide oversight of
the District proceedings for the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving agreement (not to exceed
$100,000, for a one-year period).
8.4Purchase Preference for Local Vendors in the City Purchasing Ordinance
This item was originally scheduled to be considered at the meeting of April 20, 1999. It was
continued without being considered, due to time considerations. The City Council requested
that Staff review the current Purchasing Ordinance and determine whether a preference could
be granted to local businesses. The City Attorney has reviewed the issue and recommends
against enactment of this policy. It is believed that this type of law could be subject to legal
challenge. Staff also reviewed policies in surrounding cities and the agencies award purchases
based solely upon the lowest cost. No change is recommended to the current ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and make no changes to current Ordinance.
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION
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10.1
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - initiation of litigation pursuant to
subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 - One potential case
10.2PERSONNEL
- Government Code Section 54957.6(a) - Conference with Agency Labor
Negotiator Richard Ambrose - Unrepresented City Employees:
Office Assistant I & II, Finance Technician I & II, Preschool Instructor,
Secretary, Recreation Coordinator, Administrative Secretary, Administrative
Aide, Assistant Planner, Community Safety Assistant, Computer Systems
Specialist, Engineering Technician, Recreation Technician, Management
Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Recreation Supervisor, Heritage Center
Director, Public Works Inspector, Associate Planner, City Clerk, Senior Planner,
Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Civil Engineer, Associate Civil
Engineer, Finance Manager, Information Systems Manager, Parks & Facilities
Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Economic Development Director, Planning
Director, Parks & Community Services Director, Assistant City Manager/
Administrative Services Director, Community Development Director, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11ADJOURNMENT
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