HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 05-19-1998DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998, 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. 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 May 5, 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.2Acceptance of Gifts to City
The Dublin Senior Center has received a $250 check from Secure Horizons and a $216 check
from the Allocations Account of the United Way of Santa Clara County as a result of a
designated donation by Robin E. Andrew.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gifts; direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment to
the donors; approve Budget Change Form.
4.3Amendment to Agreement with Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants for General
Geotechnical Services
The City Council will consider renewal of an existing agreement with Berlogar Geotechnical
Consultants for general geotechnical services such as plan checking and peer review for private
development or soils engineering for Capital Improvement Projects. Berlogar Geotechnical is
not proposing a rate increase for the upcoming Fiscal Year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement and
authorize Mayor to execute.
4.4Amendment to Agreement with Wilbur Smith Associates
The City Council will consider an amendment to extend the term of the agreement with Wilbur
Smith through the 1998-99 Fiscal Year. Wilbur Smith Associates, who provides primarily
development-related traffic and transportation services to the City, is not requesting a rate
adjustment at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement and
authorize Mayor to execute.
4.5Amendment to Agreement with BSK & Associates for General Geotechnical Services
The City Council will consider the renewal of an existing agreement with BSK & Associates
for general geotechnical services such as soils and material testing for Capital Improvement
Projects. BSK is not proposing a rate increase for the upcoming Fiscal Year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement and
authorize Mayor to execute.
4.6Amendment to Agreement with Tri-Valley Janitorial Service for City Facilities Janitorial
Services
The City’s agreement with Tri-Valley Janitorial Services allows for an annual adjustment of
rates, subject to approval of the City Council. TVJS has requested a 3% rate increase. This is
the first rate increase to be requested by TVJS since beginning work with the City in 1993, and
Public Works Staff is recommending that the increase be approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement and
authorize Mayor to execute.
4.7Amendments to Agreement for Legal Services
The City of Dublin contracts with the firm of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson for legal
services and Elizabeth Silver serves as City Attorney. The City Council will consider two
changes to the agreement: 1) a change in the litigation billing rate to $150/hr for associates
and to $175/hr for partners in the firm. This would be the first increase in litigation rates since
1991; and 2) an increase to the maximum amount reported to PERS as compensation for the
City Attorney by the increase in the Consumer Price Index.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement for Legal Services and authorize Mayor to
execute.
4.8Financial Report for the Month of April 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.9Annual Review of Development Agreements (DA) for the Santa Rita Commercial Center
(PA 94-001) Now known as Hacienda Crossings Commercial Center and Creekside
Business Park (PA 96-020)
The City Council will conduct its required annual review of the development agreements for
these two projects. The purpose of the annual review is to determine if the developer has
complied with the terms and conditions of the approved DAs for the projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Make determination (motion) that developers have complied in
good faith with the terms and provisions of the DAs and conclude the Annual Review.
4.10Amendment to Agreement with Omni-Means for Traffic Engineering Services
The City Council will consider an amendment to an existing agreement with Omni-Means
which provides traffic engineering services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement and
authorize Mayor to execute.
4.11Award of Bid - Contract No. 98-06 - Annual Street Slurry Seal Program
The City Council will consider awarding a bid for the annual Slurry Seal Program to Valley
Slurry Seal ($61,000.94).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change Form, adopt Resolution and authorize
Mayor to execute agreement.
4.12Authorization to Prepare Engineer’s Report for Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment
District 83-1
The Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment district pays the cost of energy and maintenance
for street lighting on public streets. This item requests that the Council authorize preparation
of the Engineer’s Report for 1998-99. No costs are being determined or approved by this
action; a public hearing will be held prior to the levy of assessments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.13Authorization to Prepare Engineer’s Report for Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District 83-2 (Tract 4719)
This Assessment District pays the cost of landscaping maintenance along Stagecoach Road and
the interior slopes of the Dublin Hills Estates development. This item requests that the Council
authorize preparation of the Engineer’s Report for 1998-99. No costs are being determined or
approved by this action; a public hearing will be held prior to the levy of assessments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.14Authorization to Prepare Engineer’s Report for Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District 86-1 (Tract 5511)
This Assessment district pays the cost of landscaping maintenance along portions of Dougherty
Road and Amador Valley Boulevard, as well as public landscaping improvements within the
Villages at Willow Creek. This item requests that the Council authorize preparation of the
Engineer’s Report for 1998-99. No costs are being determined or approved by this action; a
public hearing will be held prior to the levy of assessments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.15Authorization to Prepare Engineer’s Report for Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area)
This Assessment District pays the cost of maintaining certain public landscaping improvements
in the Santa Rita development area. This item requests that the Council authorize preparation
of the Engineer’s Report for 1998-99. No costs are being determined or approved by this
action; a public hearing will be held prior to the levy of assessments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.16Participation in 1998 “Spare the Air” Campaign
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has requested that the City participate in the
1998 Spare the Air campaign, which contributes to the reduction of air pollution in the Bay
Area. City Staff is recommending participating by including articles in the City newsletter and
posting notices in the Civic Center on high pollution risk days.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.17Modification and Expansion to Civic Center Design Contract
The City Council will consider authorizing a contract for professional design services with
George Miers & Associates to prepare working drawings and specifications for modification
and expansion of the Civic Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to execute a contract with George
Miers & Associates to prepare working drawings and bid specifications for modifications and
expansion of the Civic Center as outlined in the Space Needs and Schematic Design Study dated
February 3, 1998 and approve funding for the costs associated with expenses and services needed
that are not included in the contract, including architect and consultant reimbursable expenses, a
topographic survey needed by the civil engineer, bid and contractor sets of blueprints, soils report
and testing during construction, and approve Budget Change Form.
4.18Approval of Appraisal Services - Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee and Facility Impact
Fee Updates
The City Council will consider approval of a contract for street and parkland valuation in
Eastern Dublin for the purpose of updating the City’s Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee and
Facilities Fee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving agreement with Associated Right
of Way Services, Inc. and authorize Mayor to execute agreement.
4.19Award of Bid, Contract 98-02, Two-Year Sidewalk Grinding Contract
This portion of the annual sidewalk repair program removes sidewalk offsets by grinding the offset to
match the adjoining grade. The low bid received, $8,091.90, is within funds budgeted for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to Central Coast Surface Grinding
4.20Warrant Register ($1,210,457.91) dated May 19, 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Urban Opportunity Area - General Plan Amendment PA 98-029
The City of Dublin is proposing a GPA to designate Urban Opportunity Area boundaries
within the Eastern and Western Extended Planning Areas.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution approving
PA 98-029 Urban Opportunity Area - GPA; - OR - provide direction to Staff and continue the
matter.
6.2Weeds and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order
On April 21, 1998, the City Council directed Staff to notify property owners at various
locations of a declared public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing,
accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin and ordering
abatement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; direct Staff to proceed with
abatement and to provide a Season End Report for Completion of Abatements and Associated
Costs
6.3Casterson Property Development Plan & Planned Development Rezone Ordinance
PA 97-040
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the second reading of an Ordinance
approving a PD for a residential subdivision of 109 homes on the west side of Tassajara Road,
north of Gleason Drive. The project includes a segment of the Tassajara Creek regional trail
and open space stream corridor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Ordinance.
6.4Wireless Communication Facilities - Zoning Ordinance Amendment PA 97-046
The City of Dublin is proposing a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that involves the regulation
of wireless communication facilities. The purpose and intent of the proposed Ordinance is to
provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development and installation of
wireless communication facilities, and to protect and promote the public health, safety,
community welfare and aesthetic qualities for the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance; continue public hearing to June 2, 1998 City Council meeting for
second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8.NEW BUSINESS - None
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION
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10.1PERSONNEL
- Government Code Section 54957.6(a) - Conference with Agency LaborNegotiator
Richard Ambrose - Unrepresented City Employees: Office Assistant I & II, Finance Technician I & II, Preschool
Instructor, Secretary, Recreation Coordinator, Administrative Secretary, Administrative Aid, Assistant Planner,
Community Safety Assistant, Computer Systems Specialist, Engineering 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, Finance Manager,
Senior Civil Engineer, Economic Development Manager, 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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