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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Proclamation recognizing Elsie Jennings, recipient of Year 2000 Outstanding School
Crossing Guard Award (File 610-50)
3.2 Public Comments
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.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 2, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 3, 2000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Financial Report for the Month of April 2000 (File 330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.3 Revisions to the Personnel System (File 700-40)
On an annual basis, the City conducts a benefit survey of approximately 30 Bay Area local
government agencies. This analysis is performed in an effort to keep the City's benefit
structure competitive with the market in which the City competes for labor. Resolutions have
been prepared which revise the City's Personnel System to include the addition of
compensatory time-off and the addition of two days of general leave for employment following
the 15t~ year of service.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution(s).
4.4 Award of Bid for Swim Center Fence Replacement Project, Contract 00-05 (File 600-35)
As directed by the City Council, Staff advertised Contract 00-05, the Swim Center Fence
Replacement Project, for bids. One bid was received from Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron
Works, Inc., for $72,000 which exceeds the funds available for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding contract and approve $27,225
Budget Change from reserves to Capital Improvement Project No. 95911.
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4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
Approval of Final Map, Tract 6956 (Dublin Ranch L-l); and Approval of Tract Developer
Agreement with Brookfield Chantemar Inc., a California Corporation (Brookfield Homes),
for On-Site Tract improvements (File 600-60)
This subdivision is located east of Tassajara Road and north of North Dublin Ranch Drive and
contains 91 single family home lots.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution(s) approving Final Map and accepting In-
Lieu Park Dedication Fees.
Award of Bid, Contract 00-06, 1999-2000 Annual Slurry Seal Program (File 600-35)
This project will slurry seal various streets to prolong the life of the pavement. Six bids were
received, the lowest of which was $120,189.05 from Graham Contractors, Inc.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resol.ution awarding bid and approve $34,500 budget
increase from Gas Tax Reserves.
Authorization to Solicit Bids, Contract 00-08, Traffic Signals - Village Parkway ~
Tamarack Drive, ~ Brighton Drive, and ~ Davona Drive (File 600-35)
This project will improve traffic flow on Village Parkway by installing traffic signals at the
three intersections listed above.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids.
Agreement with Jennifer Lin for Design of the 1-580/Fallon Road Interchange
Improvements (File 600-30)
Improvements to the 1-580/Fallon Road Interchange are needed as a traffic mitigation to the
Dublin Ranch development. This agreement assures that the developer will pay the costs of
project design.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
Petition Requesting Annexation to Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment
District 99-1 (Street Lighting Maintenance for Cliffden Parc, Tract 7067) (File 360-20)
Taylor Woodrow Homes is requesting that its development, Tract 7067, located inthe western
Dublin hills, be annexed to the street lighting maintenance assessment district that has been set
up for the Dublin Ranch area decorative street lighting. This is the first step in the annexation
process. Public hearings will be held prior to approving the annexation and levying of
assessments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution initiating proceedings.
Agreement with CCS Planning & Engineering, Inc., for Consulting Services for Design of
the 1-580/Falion Road Interchange Improvements (File 600-30)
Improvements to the 1-580/Fallon Road Interchange are needed as a traffic mitigation to the
Dublin Ranch development. This contract will complete the interchange design for bidding
Phase I of the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
Field Trip to View Freeway/Transportation Public Art Projects (File 900-$0)
The City Council will consider authorizing City representatives to travel to Tucson, Arizona to
view and discuss freeway/transportation related public art projects with Sun Trans. The
estimated cost is $1,200.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize field trip.
Selection of Pasta Festival Producer (File 600-30)
Three proposals were received for management services for the Pasta Festival. Following
interviews with each firm, it was determined that Eckerstrom Productions would be the best
company to produce the Pasta Festival.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a multi-
year agreement with Eckerstrom Productions for an annual fee not to exceed $24,500 plus 10%
of cash sponsorships and 40% of any net profit, and direct Staffto change the dates of the
Festival to October 7-8, 2000.
4.13 Warrant Register ($2,340,523.00) dated May 16, 2000 (File 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Weeds and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order (File 540-50)
By adoption of a Resolution in April, the City Council declared that there is a public nuisance
created by weeds and combustible debris growing and accumulating upon the streets,
sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; direct Staffto proceed with
abatement and to provide a Season End Report for completion of abatements and associated
costs.
6.2 General Motors Automall Stage 1 and Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone PA 00-002
(File 450-30)
This PD Rezone request is to change parcel and building sizes in the General Motors Automall.
Parcel A would be increased in size from 3.5 acres to 4.43 acres and the building on Parcel A
would be increased from 26,145 square feet to 28,775 square feet. Parcel B would be reduced
in size from 3.0 acres to 2.07 acres and the building on Parcel B would be reduced in size from
22,000 square feet to 19,370 square feet. Parcel C will not be changed~
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance.
6.$ Amendment to the City's Retirement Contract with the Board of Administration of the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Adoption of Resolution
Amending the Benefit Plan (File 720-60)
On an annual basis, the City conducts a benefit survey of approximately 30 Bay Area local
government agencies. This analysis is performed in an effort to keep the City's benefit
structure competitive with the market in which the City competes for labor. The City Council
will review an amendment to the City's retirement contract with the Board of Administration of
the California Public Employees' Retirement System to provide for a 2% ~ 55, single highest
year benefit plan. This is the second reading of the Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinanc_e; and adopt Resolution amending the Benefit Plan.
6.4 Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1-580/Tassajara Road Interchange Improvement
Project (File 400-20)
This project will provide capacity improvements to the 1-580/Tassajara Road Interchange as
needed for traffic impact mitigation from Eastern Dublin development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution; and
direct Staffto work with developers and Caltrans on the development of the necessary funding
and cooperative agreements to construct project.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Dublin - Contra Costa County Traffic Impact Fee (File 390-20)
This agreement with Contra Costa County will provide for Contra Costa County to establish a
traffic mitigation fee and to collect this fee from Dougherty Valley developers. The fee will
generate $13,250,220 to be transmitted to Dublin to pay for roadway improvements needed to
mitigate Dougherty Valley traffic impacts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement.
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NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request by Alameda County Surplus Property Authority to Initiate a General Plan
Amendment for a 91 acre site, located generally between Arnold Drive, Dublin Boulevard,
the former Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way and 1-580 and to consider Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan Amendments for Site 15 adjacent to the above property (File 420-30)
This is a GPA Study request to consider changing the present agriculture land use designation
to the proposed high density residential and campus office land use designation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution initiating GPA Study - OR - instruct the
applicant to refile the request in September of 2000.
8.2 Approval of Street Names for Tract 7148, Town Center, Area G - Jennifer Lin, et al.
(File 820-60)
MacKay & Somps has provided a list of potential street names for the various public streets
within the Dublin Ranch "Town Center" - Area G. The City Council will review and approve
the street names and alternate street names presented.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review names and alternates from the list provided, making any
modifications necessary if any street names are deleted, and adopt Resolution.
8.3 Status Report on SB 1982 and SB 2000, Local Fiscal Reform (File 660-40)
Staff has prepared a report providing an update with regard to recent legislation that would
modify the distribution of future sales taxes to local governments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Committee Reports
9.2 Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLYreports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Subsection (b) 54956.9 of the Government Code - One potential case.
10.2 Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) - City Negotiators:
Mayor Houston and Councilmember Zika - Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
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