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Home My WebLink About*Agenda 12-02-1997A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, December 2, 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. ¨ Agendas are posted on the City’s Internet Website on the weekend prior to the meetings (www.dublinca.org) 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 10.CLOSED SESSION 10.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Silvergate Highlands Owners Association vs. City of Dublin - Alameda County Superior Court No. V-013836-3 REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1City’s Nomination to the Alameda County Housing Authority Housing Commission The City was recently advised that Vice Mayor Burton’s term on this Board expires December 31, 1997. Mayor Houston is recommending that Mr. Burton be reappointed to a 4-year term ending December 31, 2001. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm reappointment and direct City Clerk to submit City’s appointment to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for final approval. 3.2Dublin Partners In Education Presentations to: Dillingham Construction, Livermore Dublin Disposal, Valforms, Inc., and Opus West Corporation 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 November 18, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2Award of Purchase Order for Dougherty Assessment District Fence Painting The low bid received, $19,300, is within funds budgeted for construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award purchase order to Quality Painting & Construction Co. 4.31997 Goals & Objectives Status Report As of this bi-monthly update for the period ending November 30, 1997, a total of 57 of 130 objectives have been completed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 4.4City Manager’s Employment Agreement The City’s Negotiating Team (Mayor Houston & Cm. Barnes) has met with the City Manager regarding terms and conditions of employment and recommends that the City Manager’s employment agreement be revised to: 1) increase base salary by 6.78%; 2) City to contribute $625 per month to the City Manager’s deferred compensation plan; and 3) City Manager’s severance pay be increased from 6 to 9 months. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendment to Employment Agreement. 4.5Award of Bid Contract 97-12 San Ramon Road Landscape Repair and Silvergate Drive Median Landscaping Phase II This work is the second phase of a 2 phase project to relandscape San Ramon Road groundcover and to landscape the medians within Silvergate Drive. Six bids were received for this contract with RMT being the low bidder. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to RMT Landscape Contractors, Inc., (117,347.25). 4.6Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records The State Board of Equalization (SBOE) collects the local share of the sales and use tax pursuant to a contract with the City. Due to the confidential nature of tax returns filed by retailers, the release of certain information by the SBOE must be in strict accordance with requirements contained in State laws. Although the City has previously adopted similar resolutions, the SBOE has advised that they do not include the required certifications related to contract sales tax auditing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and direct Staff to forward a certified copy to the SBOE. 4.7Designation of Wineberry Way as Through Street Main streets in subdivisions are typically designated as “through” streets, which means that stop signs are installed at entrances to the street. Staff feels safety would be improved by designating Wineberry Way as a through street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.8Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of October 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 4.915th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration The City Council will consider an agreement with GoodTimes Promotions, Inc., for event production services for the 1998 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement and authorize Mayor to execute; approve Budget Change Form. 4.10Warrant Register ($887,375.11) dated December 2, 1997 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6.PUBLIC HEARING 6.1Dublin Ranch “Area A” Planned Development Rezone PA 96-038 This is the second reading of a PD Ordinance, introduced at the November 18th City Council meeting. The Council has adopted a Negative Declaration, adopted findings and provisions for a land use and development plan to allow a Planned Development of up to 573 homes, an 18- hole golf course, and open space on a 352-acre site east of Tassajara Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance. 6.2Dublin Ranch “Areas B-E” Planned Development Rezone PA 96-039 This is the second reading of a PD Ordinance, introduced at the November 18th City Council meeting. The Council has adopted a Negative Declaration, adopted findings and provisions for a land use and development plan to allow a Planned Development of up to 1,875 units, parks and office and commercial development on a 453-acre site east of Tassajara Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 8.NEW BUSINESS 8.1Shell Service Station (a part of Hacienda Crossings) - Site Development Review PA 97-033 The Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the Site Development Review application for a Shell Service Station Site Development Review. The Station is proposed on a ± 37,100 square feet parcel north of the main entrance to the 53-acre Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center adjacent to Hacienda Drive. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving SDR. 8.2Master Sign Program - Site Development Review for the Hacienda Crossings Entertainment Center PA 97-003 The City Council will consider a Resolution approving the SDR application for the Master Sign Program for the 53-acre Hacienda Crossings Entertainment Center proposed at the southeast corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving SDR. ±± 8.3Initiation of a General Plan Amendment Study for a vacant 4 acre site located on Dougherty Road directly south of the Arroyo Vista Housing Project This requested GPA is to change the current GP designation from medium density residential to medium-high density residential for a proposed 75 unit multi-family apartment project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing a GPA Study. 8.4Informational Report on Utility Restructuring This report discusses the changes in the electric power industry which will take effect January 1, 1998 and some of the scenarios that could be applied to the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 8.5Selection of Vice Mayor In accordance with Council rules adopted in January of 1996, the Council shall determine annually at the first meeting in December, who shall serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Elect and install Vice Mayor. 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10CLOSED SESSION - (Held at beginning of meeting) . 11ADJOURNMENT . 2 K/cc-mtgs/12-2-97