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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 06-17-1997A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, June 17, 1997, 7:00 p.m. DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza Agendas may be picked up from the City Clerk's Office at no charge, or to request information on being placed on the annual subscription list, please call 833-6650. A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits related to each item is available for public review several days prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk’s Office and also at the Dublin Library. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1Presentation by TCI regarding System Upgrade Plan TCI has completed the preliminary planning necessary to discuss the scope of their upgrade plan for the Dublin Cable TV system. The Company intends to begin construction in July and have it complete and operational by December 31, 1997. The system will utilize fiber optic transmission lines and will be capable of delivering the same services as Livermore and Pleasanton. The one change from earlier plans is the elimination of a secondary head-end site to service Dublin and San Ramon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Presentation and direct Staff to continue to monitor progress. 3.2Introduction of New Employee: Deputy Vince Morado, Dublin Police Services At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. The Council must, however, comply with all State Laws in regard to items not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questioned 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 June 3, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2Crossing Guard Services The City of Dublin currently funds the provision of adult crossing guard services. At the June 3, 1997 City Council meeting, Staff presented an amendment to the current agreement for crossing guard services for the 1997-98 school year. In anticipation of the opening of Dublin Elementary School in September of 1997, the Council directed Staff to research the need for additional crossing guard services to serve this location and bring the item back to the Council at a future meeting. City Staff has discussed this issue with the school district. It has been agreed that the need for additional crossing guard services to serve this location are not warranted at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. 4.3Review of Services and Amendment to Agreement with MCE Corporation for Public Works Maintenance Services (Budget and Rates) The firm of MCE Corporation performs most of Dublin’s maintenance activities on a three year contract. The 1997-98 Fiscal Year is the second year of the current contract. This contract allows for negotiation of cost of living costs at the beginning of each Fiscal Year. MCE is requesting a 3% increase on labor changes, no increase on equipment and zero to 2% increase on subcontractors. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving new agreement and authorize Mayor to execute agreement. 4.4Acceptance of Work, Contract 96-04, Dougherty Hills Slope Repair Project - Phase I This project repaired slope failures in the Dougherty Hills Park above Jade Circle, Topaz Circle, and Crossridge Road. The contract is now complete and it is appropriate to accept the work. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvement; authorize payment to Gordon N. Ball, Inc., for release of retention in the amount of $29,034.32 after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; authorize budget appropriation from unallocated General Fund Reserves in the amount of $41,476 to this project. 4.5Budget Adjustment for Traffic Signal Coordination Capital Improvement Project This item provides for a budget adjustment for the City's Traffic Signal Coordination Project. This project is to be entirely funded by an AB 434 grant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change Form. 4.6Warrant Register ($300,951.02) dated June 17, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 5. 5.1Request from Dublin Chamber of Commerce to participate in Dublin Community Day at the Alameda County Fair The Chamber of Commerce has requested that the City of Dublin cosponsor a horse race on Dublin’s designated Community Day at the Alameda County Fair. The cost to the City would be $50. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the City’s participation. PUBLIC HEARING 6. 6.1Villas at Santa Rita Planned Development Rezone for a 11.9 acre site located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Planning Area The Applicant, Security Pacific Capital Trust, is requesting a rezone to a Planned Development Zoning District for a 324 unit multi-family project at the northeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Hacienda Drive in the Eastern Dublin Specific Planning Area. The project area encompasses approximately 11 acres of land. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance, and continue public hearing to July 1, 1997. 6.2Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area) This assessment district funds maintenance of certain landscaping improvements in the City’s Santa Rita development area. Adoption of the resolution will approve the levy of assessments for the 1997-98 Fiscal Year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt resolution. 6.3Adoption of Fee Schedule for Fire Permits, Plan Review, Inspection and Fire Services Beginning July 1, 1997, the City of Dublin will provide fire suppression and prevention services through a contract with the Alameda County Fire Department. A fee schedule must be adopted to cover the reasonable costs of fire prevention and other specified services to be provided through ACFD. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt resolution. 6.4Amendment to Section 8.12.140 of the Dublin Municipal Code relating to Development Agreements The proposed amendment to Section 8.12.140 of the Dublin Municipal Code will eliminate the automatic requirement for a public hearing for approved development agreements undergoing the required process of Annual Review by the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance and continue public hearing to July 1, 1997. 6.5Adopting the Negative Declaration, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, and the General Plan Amendment The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment were approved in 1994. The traffic model used at that time has been updated. These updates affect the number of lanes required for several segments of the arterial street system. This amendment is proposed to make these needed changes without changing any of the land uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. 7.1St. Patrick’s Day Celebration The City Council will receive a report evaluating the 14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and receive information about preliminary plans that are being discussed by the newly formed St. Patrick’s Day Liaison Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. NEW BUSINESS 8. 8.1Santa Rita Commercial Center - Phase I, Regal Theater, Site Development Review The City Council will hold a public meeting on a proposed resolution approving the Site Development Review application for the first phase of the 53 acre commercial center. Phase One consists of a 94,520 square foot theater on 13.49 acres and freestanding signs adjacent I-580. The proposed theater would have 20 regular screens with 4,140 seats and an I-MAX theater with 400 seats. The proposed project would be located at the southeast corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive staff presentation and public input; and adopt Resolution. 8.2Fire Emergency Response Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Alameda County In November of 1996, the Alameda County Fire Department was selected by the City Council as the City's preferred fire service provider. The Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate a contract with ACFD in accordance with the general terms presented at that time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with Alameda County for Fire Emergency Response Services 8.3Amendment of Dougherty Regional Fire Authority Joint Powers Agreement This amendment would provide that DRFA will continue in existence beyond June 30, 1997 for limited purposes; specifically related to the provision of medical benefits for retirees and to process workers compensation claims. The powers of DRFA would be exercised by a governing board consisting of the City Managers of Dublin and San Ramon and DRFA would have no power to employ any persons after June 30, 1997. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving second amendment to DRFA JEPA. OTHER BUSINESS 9. - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff CLOSED SESSION - None 10. ADJOURNMENT - On Wednesday, June 25, 1997, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Council 11. Chambers, the City Council willl hold an Adjourned Regular Meeting, including public hearings for consideration and adoption of the 1997-98 Budget and the 1997-98 Update to the 1996-2001 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.