HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 09-07-1999DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, 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 City Employees: Wanda Oppenheim, Office Assistant I, Administrative
Services; Marie Boudreau, Office Assistant I, Parks & Community Services (Shannon Center); and
Judy Rector, Office Assistant II, Community Development – Building Division
(File 700-10)
3.2Proclamation recognizing Nancy Feeley's 25 years of service with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce
(File 610-50)
3.3Appointments to the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission
(File 110-30)
In response to advertisements for 7 members to serve on this newly formed Commission, 18 responses
were received. Applicants include: Mary Beth Acuff, Paul Adwar, Michael Bischoff, Janet Fasulkey,
Nancy Finley-King, Mary Jane Hyde, Ellen S. Johnson, Judy Lussie, Tom McCormick, Angela
Muetterties, Karin Nealon, Beatrice Ramirez, Patricia Rodriguez-Nassar, Tim Sbranti, Connie Spence,
Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Sally R. White and Betsy Zajac.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointment of Mary Beth Acuff, Janet Fasulkey,
Judy Lussie, Angela Muetterties, Karin Nealon, Sally R. White and Betsy Zajac to the Heritage & Cultural
Arts Commission with staggered terms expiring in either December, 2000 or December 2002.
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 Regular Meeting of August 17, 1999
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Approval of Tract Map 7022, Tassajara Meadows Unit 2 (File 600-60
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This Tract consists of 72 single family lots on private streets located west of Tassajara Road
and north of Gleason Drive.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .
4.3Purchase of Computer Equipment for City Council (File 350-20)
Following a survey, it was determined that 3 City Councilmembers need computers at this
time. Funding was provided in the 1999-2000 Budget to provide for wiring the Council offices
into the City's computer network. Staff is currently obtaining bids for the wiring and the work
should be completed to coincide with the arrival of the Council's computers.
4.4State-Local Transportation Partnership Program-State Local Entity Agreement
Supplement 009 (Cycle 9) (File 600-50)
This agreement will allow a reimbursement of $66,360 from the State Local Transportation
Partnership Program (SB 300) for the City’s 1998-99 Street Overlay Program.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt and authorize Mayor to execute the
supplement.
4.5Request for Authorization to Distribute a Request for Proposals for Data & Voice Cabling
Project as part of the Civic Center Expansion and Renovation Project (File 200-30)
As part of the Civic Center Expansion and Renovation Project, new cabling for the computer
and voice networks need to be installed in the affected areas. This cabling will match the
existing cabling and allow computers and phones to be accessed in the expanded and renovated
parts of the building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to distribute RFP.
4.6Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of July 1999 (File 330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.7Agreement with Hexcel Corporation for Traffic Signal Easement at Dublin Boulevard and
Hansen Drive (File 670-40/600-30)
This agreement between the City and Hexcel Corporation will provide the City with a traffic
signal easement in exchange for traffic impact fee credit or payment for the easement at a
future date.
Resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
4.81999 Goals & Objectives Status Report (File 100-80)
Staff has prepared a report apprising the Council of the status of the 1999 Goals & Objectives,
which were adopted on March 18, 1999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.9Warrant Register ($1,310,173.34) dated September 7, 1999 (File 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Establishment of Right-of-Way Lines for Portions of Tassajara Road, Gleason Drive,
Central Parkway & Dublin Boulevard (File 670-40)
This item will set precise right-of-way lines for portions of four streets in Eastern Dublin in
anticipation of acquiring portions of the right-of-way needed to maintain acceptable levels of
service for projects now under construction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt
Ordinance
appropriate establishing right-of-way lines for portions of Tassajara Road, Gleason
Drive, Central Parkway and Dublin Boulevard.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1Draft Heritage Tree Ordinance (File 530-80)
The City Council will review the draft Heritage Tree Ordinance and provide direction to Staff
on the content of the final Ordinance. The Ordinance identifies the species and size of trees
that are considered heritage trees and establishes regulations for the removal and protection of
heritage trees within the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff on the content of the Final Heritage
Tree Ordinance.
7.2Amador Valley Boulevard/Starward Drive Intersection Safety Recommendations
(File 590-80
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A traffic study of this intersection has identified several short term and long term safety
improvements that can be instituted. Many of the short term improvements have already been
instituted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction regarding 1) use of “zebra stripes” and/or
relocation of crosswalks; 2) any long-term improvements; and 3) a change of speed limit for
Amador Valley Boulevard.
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Request from Vice Mayor Lockhart to discuss issues related to the Sale of Fireworks for the
Millennium (File 650-60)
Vice Mayor Lockhart has requested that the City Council discuss and consider safety issues
related to the operation of fireworks booths for the Millennium Celebration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide appropriate direction to Staff.
8.2Award of Bid, Contract 99-08, Civic Center Renovation/Expansion (File 600-30)
Phase I of this project includes completing unfinished space and remodeling existing office
areas. Site work will include additional police parking and three new outbuildings which will
house police evidence, bikes and general storage. The project also includes new carpeting for
the entire building with the exception of the Council Chambers. The proposed schedule for the
project is 7 months. A total of 6 bids were received.
Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt awarding bid to NV Heathorn ($1,439,687);
approve Budget Change Form; and decide on preferred carpet selection.
8.3County of Alameda/City of Dublin Memorandum of Understanding regarding the transfer
of ownership of the Dublin Library Building and Site to the City of Dublin (File 220-10)
As a result of the establishment of a high priority goal by the City Council, the City Manager
has met with the County Librarian and other representatives from Alameda County and has
negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding to accomplish the transfer of the existing library
facility and land to the City. Once the transfer of ownership is completed, the City will be able
to plan for other public purposes in the existing library building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Memorandum of Understanding.
8.4City of Dublin and Dublin Partners in Education "Computers for Our Schools Project"
(File 515-60)
As part of the 1999-2000 Budget, the City Council approved a proposal by Mayor Houston to
allocate $150,000 in funding for the purpose of placing more computers in the classrooms
within the Dublin Unified School District. The City Council will consider the program
guidelines associated with this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Program Guidelines; approve process for
disbursement of matching funds; authorize $500 expenditure for a letter to introduce the program
to the Community; and authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a disbursement
agreement with DUSD and DPIE substantially in conformance with the presented Program
Guidelines.
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION - None
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11ADJOURNMENT
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