HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 09-01-1998DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, September 1, 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
3.1Presentation by Dublin San Ramon Services District Board Member Cynthia Jones on District’s
“Clean Water Revival - Puttin’ on the Green Recycling for Landscape Irrigation” Project
3.2Appointment of Alternates to Youth Advisory Committee
In August, the City Council amended the Youth Advisory Committee Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to
add two alternates to the composition of the Committee; one representing middle school and one
representing high school. Mayor Houston has appointed Kerri Rice and Michael Alger to the alternate
positions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointments.
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 August 18, 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Request from California Cowboy Benefits for waiver of use fees for the Dublin Civic Center
The City Council will consider a request from Mollie Cronin Palmer representing the California
Cowboy Benefits (a non-profit, public benefit corporation) requesting that the fees for use of
the Dublin Civic Center be waived for a reception to be held on October 8, 1998 to welcome
sponsors, contestants, exhibitors, performers and out of town guests to the California Cowboy
Gathering & Ranch Rodeo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.
4.3Correspondence from Dublin Fine Arts Foundation regarding “Art in the Parks” Program
The City Council will consider a request from the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to begin the
process of commissioning works for Kolb and Mape Memorial Parks as the next installment of
the “Art in the Parks” program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve request of DFA to pursue projects for the two parks.
4.4Award of Bid, Contract 98-08, Shannon Park Pedestrian Path
This project would construct a pedestrian pathway on the slope from the San Ramon Road
bike path to Shannon Park. The low bid received, $7,795.42, exceeds funds budgeted for
construction of the path.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve additional $1,686 appropriation and adopt Resolution
awarding bid to W. T. Cook Construction.
4.5Adoption of Resolution Opposing Proposition 9, Utility Rate Reduction and Reform Act
Proposition 9, on the ballot for November 3, 1998, prohibits assessment of taxes, bonds,
and surcharges to pay costs of nuclear power plants, and limits recovery by electric
companies for costs of non-nuclear power plants. It also prohibits issuance of rate
reduction bonds. The initiative would create a significant impact on the State Budget, and
may result in reductions in funding for local government. It may also adversely affect the
ability of California local governments to sell their own bonds in the future, and could
result in costly litigation by current bond holders.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution opposing Proposition 9.
4.6Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of July 1998
This item provides the report of the preliminary financial statements for the month of July.
The report is presented as preliminary because the final audited results of Fiscal Year
1997-98 are not yet available.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.7Reauthorization to Solicit Bids - Capital Improvement Project #9393, Civic Center
Reroof
Staff originally solicited bids during Fiscal Year 1997-98, but withdrew the project and has
changed the scope of work. It is now proposed to reroof the Administrative Wing during
FY 1998-99 and the Police Wing the following year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to solicit bids.
4.81998 Goals & Objectives Status Report
Staff has prepared a report outlining the progress that has been made towards the
objectives assigned and prioritized by the Council in March of 1998. As of July 31, 1998,
a total of 11 of 105 goals have been completed. With respect to high priority goals,
approximately 10 out of 76 goals have been completed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.9Award of Purchase Order - Civic Center Fountain Pump Replacement, Project # 98-10
The Civic Center fountain is currently inoperable. This project would replace the existing
pump with a smaller pump that uses less energy. The low bid received, $9,955.49, is
within funds budgeted for the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding purchase order to Paco Pumps,
Inc.
4.10Award of Bid, Contract 98-09, Shannon Center Subdrain Project
This project would construct a subdrain in the Shannon Park parking lot in order to remove
excess water that is causing premature pavement failure. The low bid received, $16,802,
exceeds funds budgeted for construction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change Form and adopt Resolution
awarding bid to GradeTech, Inc.
4.11Warrant Register ($937,275.80) dated September 1, 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.12Acceptance of Gift to City
The Dublin Senior Center has received a check in the amount of $200 from Secure
Horizons to be used for the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner/Dance on September
18, 1998.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift; direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment
to the donor; and approve Budget Change Form.
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending the 45-Day Moratorium for the property located at
7197 Village parkway
The City Council will consider extending the 45-day moratorium on uses inconsistent with the
proposed zone change for the property located at 7197 Village Parkway. The extension of the
moratorium is necessary for the preparation of a zone change study for the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and ADOPT Interim Ordinance extending the
moratorium until July 21, 1999.
6.2Request by Councilmember Barnes to Appeal the Planning Commission decision to
approve Montessori Plus, Conditional use Permit PA 98-030
The City Council will consider whether or not Cm. Barnes is a person who may appeal the
Montessori Plus, CUP under Section 8.136.040(B) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. If the
City Council concludes that Cm. Barnes may appeal the CUP, the City Council will hold a
public hearing to consider the Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the
Montessori Plus, CUP.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether Cm. Barnes is a person who may appeal the
CUP under Section 8.136.040(B) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. If the Council concludes that
Cm. Barnes may NOT appeal the CUP, adopt Resolution indicating that the decision of the
Planning Commission stands. If the Council concludes that Cm. Barnes MAY appeal the CUP,
adopt Resolution and proceed with Appeal Hearing. Conduct public hearing; deliberate; consider
options for action. A) Adopt Resolution affirming the Planning Commission’s approval on
July 28, 1998. B) Adopt Resolution affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of July 28,
1998 with modifications or additional conditions as directed by the City Council. C) Adopt
Resolution reversing the Planning Commission’s action, thereby denying the CUP.
6.3Starward Drive Development Plan, Planned Development Rezone, General Plan
Amendment and an Amendment to the Downtown Dublin specific Plan PA 98-013
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approval of a Planned Development
and land use amendment for a residential subdivision of 31 homes on the west side of Starward
Drive, east of San Ramon Road and north of the Shamrock Village Shopping Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution; waive
reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance; and schedule second reading of Ordinance for the
September 15, 1998 City Council meeting.
6.4Emerald Pointe Development Agreement PA 98-025
The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a proposed ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin, Opus West and Alameda County Surplus
Property Authority. The DA is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. Items included
in the DA include, but are not limited to, the financing and timing of infrastructure and the
payment of traffic, noise and public facilities impact fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance approving Development Agreement.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1Traffic Report on Bay Laurel Street
The City Council will consider a traffic report on Bay Laurel Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report and provide direction to Staff regarding
additional action or study.
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Library Planning Task Force Report
The City Council will receive the final report of the Library Planning Task Force and
consider the recommendation of the Task Force that the City pursue construction of a
37,000 sq. ft. library at the Dublin Civic Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
8.2Costs Associated with Funding Additional Library Hours
In July, the City Council approved an agreement with Alameda County for City provision
of 14 additional hours at the Dublin Branch of the Alameda County Library. The annual
cost for these 14 hours is $224,247. The Council also requested Staff to investigate the
cost of opening the Library for 4, 5 and 6 hours on Sundays. An analysis has been
prepared based on information submitted by the County Librarian.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide appropriate direction to Staff.
8.3Review of Proposed Dublin Ranch Street Lighting
The developers of Dublin Ranch have proposed the use of a decorative street light for
residential streets in lieu of the standard cobra head light that has been used in other areas
of the City. The maintenance cost for the proposed light is estimated to be as much as 42%
higher than the maintenance cost for the type of lighting that is currently used. This cost
difference would affect the street light maintenance assessment charged to the homeowners
in Dublin Ranch.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review proposed street light and provide direction to Staff.
The primary issues are: 1) Is it appropriate to have two standards for street lighting within the
City, the proposed decorative lights being more expensive to maintain? 2) If the answer is
yes, then is the proposed design acceptable?
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION - None
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11ADJOURNMENT
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