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Home My WebLink About*Agenda 10-07-1997A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 7:00 p.m. DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza Agendas may be picked up at the City Clerk's Office for 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 3.1Proclamation declaring October 1997 Crime Prevention Month 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 September 16, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2Designation of Agency Labor Negotiators - Unrepresented Employee: City Manager This item provides for the designation of two members of the City Council to serve as the City’s representatives to discuss conditions of employment including salary and fringe benefits with the City Manager. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve designation of Mayor Houston and Councilmember Barnes as City’s representatives to negotiate with City Manager. 4.3Acceptance of Gifts to City The Dublin Senior Center has received two gifts: 1) a $300 donation from Secure Horizons; 2) a Lowrey Carnival Organ donated by Mr. & Mrs. Matt Gowdy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept Gifts; 2) Direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment to the Donors; 3) Approve Budget Change Form. 4.4Drug Free Workplace Policy In 1988 Congress enacted the Drug-Free Workplace Act. This statute requires that all grantees receiving monies from any Federal agency will maintain a drug-free workplace. As a direct recipient of Federal grant funds, the City of Dublin must adopt a Drug Free Workplace Policy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 4.5Authorization to Solicit Bids for Contract 97-12, San Ramon Road Landscape Repair/ Silvergate Drive Median Landscaping, Phase II This project will relandscape and upgrade the landscaping and irrigation along San Ramon Road between Silvergate Drive and Shannon Avenue and Silvergate Drive between Betlen Drive and Dublin Boulevard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids. 4.6Grant of Waterline Easement through City Property This waterline will serve the BJ Dublin Commercial property on Dougherty Road & Dublin Boulevard. This parcel of City property is to be acquired and merged with a property to the north. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution & authorize Mayor to execute deed. 4.7Substitution of Security for Tract 6644 (Parcel Map 7109) (J. Patrick Land Property on Dougherty Road) J. Patrick Land had provided a deed of trust against one of their parcels in Parcel map 7109 as security for the installation of an interior common roadway. That parcel of land is to be sold and the developer wishes to substitute a cash bond in the amount of $102,500 for the deed of trust. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving substitution of security. 4.8Adoption of Annual Investment Policy The City’s current investment policy, as well as State Law, require that it be reviewed by the City Council on an annual basis. City Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution to modify this policy to reflect upcoming changes in financial accounting for investments and to provide additional clarification on other investment matters. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.9Preliminary Financial Report for the month of August 1997 This item provides the report of the preliminary financial statements for the month of August. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 4.101997 Goals & Objectives Status Report This bi-monthly update provides information as of September 30, 1997. The report indicates that 47% of the high priority goals assigned by the City Council have been completed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report 4.11Consultant Services for City Park Master Plan The Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget includes funds for consultant services to assist the City with the development of a master plan for future site improvements on the City Park located on the Santa Rita property in Eastern Dublin. After a thorough review of the proposals and based on the results of the interviews and reference checks, Staff recommends that the contract be awarded to David L. Gates & Associates, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement and authorize Mayor to execute. 4.12Warrant Register ($1,296,015.69) dated October 7, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6.PUBLIC HEARING 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 8.NEW BUSINESS 8.1Report on Feasibility of Bridge over Creek at the Heritage Center The City Council asked Staff to look into the feasibility of installing a recycled flat car bridge at the City’s Heritage Center to access the Dublin Historical Preservation Association’s parcel to the south. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Staff presentation, discuss and provide direction. 8.2Third Amendment to the Hansen Ranch Development Agreement (Hansen Hill Project) regarding timing of public improvements & assignment of the Development Agreement California Pacific Homes, Inc. requests approval of a Development Agreement Amendment to modify Condition No. (a) of Subparagraph 5.3.2. of Exhibit “B” of City of Dublin Development Agreement for the Hansen Hill Ranch project. The proposed modification will allow occupancy of a limited number of homes in Phase II and for issuance of building permits up to the 135th unit prior to the completion of creek improvements, construction of the access road, and access trail, and will give the City certain financial assurances should the necessary creek improvements not be underway by July 1, 1998. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review amendment and adopt Resolution approving the third amendment to the Hansen Ranch Development Agreement and Resolution approving assignment of Hansen Ranch Development Agreement to Warmington Homes. 8.3Adoption of General Plan Amendment Policy At the direction of the City Council, Staff has prepared a General Plan Amendment Policy. The proposed GPA Policy identifies several benchmarks: 1) What actions should be taken by an applicant to demonstrate progress; 2) A time table to prepare a specific application; 3) Progress reports to Staff and the City Council; and 4) After 6 months, either revocation or continued processing of the application based on progress. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review proposed policy and adopt Resolution. 8.4Review of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) Study (200 acre portion of the Nielsen Ranch) continued from the September 2, 1997 City Council Meeting Staff has prepared a new General Plan Amendment (GPA) Policy. Staff requests that the applicant proceed in accordance with that policy and complete the GPA application within six months. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to continue processing GPA for the Nielsen Ranch & to direct Staff inform the applicant to complete necessary processing in accordance with the new adopted GPA policy. 8.5Site Development Review for the Retail and Entertainment Village Portion of the Hacienda Crossings Entertainment Center PA 97-003 The City Council will consider a proposed Resolution approving the Site Development Review application for the second phase of the 53 acre commercial center (formerly known as the ± Santa Rita Commercial Center) consisting of 305,000 square feet of retail space. The proposed project will be located at the southeast corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving SDR. 8.6Public Art Policy Pursuant to previous direction from the City Council, Staff has prepared a draft Public Art Policy that would encourage new development to contribute Public Art to the community. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review proposed policy and adopt Resolution approving Public Art Policy. 8.7Modifications to Zoning Ordinance Enforcement Policy (Political Signs) The City Council will consider minor revision of the Enforcement Policy for the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, Housing Code, and Property Maintenance Ordinance; and Rescinding Resolution No. 104-97, which includes political signs. The change would enable Staff to take action regarding political signs without first receiving a complaint. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10CLOSED SESSION . 10.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 11ADJOURNMENT . 2 K/cc-mtgs/10-7-97 Agenda Printed 2/14/00 3:30 AM