HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 07-06-1999DUBLIN CITY COUNCILDUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 6, 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
3.1Introduction of New Employees: Nicholas Stevens, Information Systems Manager;
Herma Lichtenstein, Facilities Manager; Lt. John Hardester, Dublin Police Services
COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.
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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 24, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Approval of Parcel Map 7287 (AutoNation/Extended Stay)
This parcel map and developer agreement provide for dedications and improvements
associated with the Extended Stay hotel project. The developer is providing performance and
payment bonds guaranteeing construction of improvements.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
4.3Agreement with CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc., for Consulting Services: I-580/
Tassajara Road Interchange Project Report
The consulting work in this contract will provide the second step in the processing of the
needed improvements to the Tassajara Road/I-580 Interchange. The scope of work includes
the environmental report as well as conceptual landscaping and construction staging.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
4.4Agreements with Jennifer Lin, the Mission Peak Company and Greenbriar Land Company
and Minutes from Alameda County Board of Supervisors Meeting approving Agreement
between City of Dublin and Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (ACSPA) for
Project Report for I-580/Tassajara Road Interchange
Approval of these agreements with developers will continue the funding of the project
processing for the I-580/Tassajara Road Interchange improvements.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
4.5Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-1: Preliminary Engineer’s
Report
This assessment district funds energy and maintenance costs for the City’s street lighting
system. The proposed assessment per single-family home is $13.26, which is the same as last
year’s assessment. A public hearing will be held prior to the levy of assessments for Fiscal
Year 1999-2000.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt approving Preliminary Engineer’s Report
Resolution
and setting hearing date and time for August 3, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
4.6Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 86-1 (Dougherty Road):
Preliminary Engineer’s Report
This assessment district funds the cost of maintenance for landscaping improvements
associated with the Villages at Willow Creek development. The proposed assessment, $84.72
per single-family lot, and $42.36 per multi-family dwelling, is the same as last year’s. A public
hearing will be held prior to the levy of assessments for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: : Adopt approving Preliminary Engineer’s Report
Resolution
and setting hearing date and time for August 3, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
4.7Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-2 (Stagecoach Road):
Preliminary Engineer’s Report
This assessment district funds the maintenance of landscaping along Stagecoach Road and the
“interior slopes” of the Dublin Hills Estates development. The assessment for fiscal Year
1999-2000 is proposed to be the same as last year’s. A public hearing will be held prior to the
levy of assessments.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt approving Preliminary Engineer’s Report
Resolution
and setting hearing date and time for August 3, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
4.8Financial Reports for April and May, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.9Acceptance of Work – Contract 99-02 Sidewalk Repair (Remove and Replace)
This sidewalk repair contract removed and replaced concrete curb , gutter and sidewalk at
locations where the offset in concrete had created potential tripping hazards. In addition, 12
concrete handicap ramps were installed at street corners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize payment of $39,297.37 to
J. J. R. Construction for their final invoice, and release $4,366.38 retention after 35 days if there
are no subcontractor claims.
4.10Acceptance of Work – Contract 98-02 Sidewalk Safety Repair (Grinding)
This sidewalk grinding contract ground off the high side of concrete sidewalk slabs that have
become offset so as to become potential tripping hazards. The 1998-99 grinding program
repaired 402 locations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements constructed under Contract 98-02.
4.11Acceptance of Work – Contract 99-03 Annual Street Repair and Overlay
This contract repaired streets in advance of asphalt overlay and slurry treatments, as well as
performed the street overlay work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements; authorize $277,652.23 payment to Bay
Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., for their final invoice and release $46,802 retention after 35 days if
there are no subcontractor claims; and approve Budget Change Form.
4.12Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area) – Preliminary
Engineer’s Report
This assessment district funds the maintenance cost for roadside landscaping within the Santa
Rita Development Area. The assessment for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year is proposed to be
$94.95 per acre. Commercial lots are assessed on a per-acre basis. Residential lots are
assessed based on the total acreage for the subdivision divided by the number of lots. The
proposed residential assessments for the upcoming fiscal year range from $5.94 per unit for the
California Brookside development to $20.26 per lot for the SummerHill development. City
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Staff proposes to meet with the residents in this District prior to the August 3 public hearing.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt approving preliminary engineer’s report and
Resolution
setting hearing date and time (August 3, 1999 @ 7:00 p.m.).
4.13City Council’s Position on Assembly Bill 670 (Papan) regarding the expansion of BART’s
eminent domain authority for the purposes of establishing a Transit Village
The City Council will consider taking a position to oppose AB 670, which would allow BART
to expand its eminent domain activity to include acquiring property outside of the area
traditionally necessary for station development. Additionally, AB 670 would allow BART to
disregard local land use and zoning regulations in the areas that surround stations for the
construction of transit oriented developments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to sign and send letter opposing AB 670 in its
current form or recommend additional amendments.
4.14Amendment to Agreement with Zumwalt Engineering Group for Engineering Services
Zumwalt Engineering Group has provided plan checking and capital project design work for
the City since 1997. This contract amendment would extend this contract for 2 years and
proposes an adjustment of rates for 1999-2000, the overall effect of which is a 2.5% increase.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
4.15Warrant Register ($1,283,740.91) dated July 6, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Tri-Valley SPCA, Development Agreement PA 99-004
A Development Agreement is required for the Tri-Valley SPCA project by the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan. The applicant, Oakland SPCA has requested that the project be continued
because they are considering making changes to the site plan and building elevations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue item without discussion to the August 3, 1999 City
Council meeting.
6.2Adoption of Adjustment of Rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services
provided by Livermore Dublin Disposal
Current garbage rates became effective July 1, 1998. In accordance with the Agreement with
Livermore Dublin Disposal, the adopted rates were scheduled to be reviewed for a rate
adjustment July 1, 1999. The amount of the allowed adjustment is to be calculated in
accordance with a specific formula. The actual percentage of increase depends on the type of
service received. In all rate categories, the proposed City of Dublin rates are less than the
average of the agencies surveyed. In accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218,
approved by voters in November of 1996, notices were mailed to all parcel owners on May 21,
1999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; determine the number of
Resolution
any additional written protests received for the record; adopt .
6.3Assessment for Basic Garbage/Recycling Services
The annual fee for the cost of Basic Residential Garbage Service is collected on the property
tax bill. The proposed 1999-2000 annual assessment is $120.60 per household, which
represents an increase of approximately 1.8% over the assessment levied for 1998-99.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; determine the number of
Resolution
any additional written protests received for the record; adopt and direct Staff to
prepare the necessary reports to the Alameda County Tax Collector.
6.4Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission
The City Council will consider proposed bylaws and rules of procedure for the new Heritage &
Cultural Arts Commission. The Council will also consider an ordinance providing for
compensation for the Commission in the amount of $30 per meeting.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt ; waive
reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance.
6.5Resolution of Intention to Establish Rights-of-Way for Portions of Tassajara Road, Gleason
Drive, Central Parkway and Dublin Boulevard
The establishment of these rights-of-way will preclude development on the land included in the
established rights-of-way and give direction to those developers required to dedicate and
construct these streets. Staff has not yet resolved all of the issues involved and is requesting a
continuance of the item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; continue public hearing to
City Council meeting of July 20, 1999.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Request for Authorization to Negotiate a Contract with Media Connections Group for
Developing Telecommunication Policies and Ordinances
The City Council will consider authorizing Staff to negotiate a contract with Media
Connections Group for purposes of assisting Planning and Public Works Staff in developing
telecommunications policies and ordinances.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to negotiate contract for an amount not to
exceed $45,000.
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION - None
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11ADJOURNMENT
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