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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - January 12, 1987
Monday - 7:30 p.m.
DUBLIN LIBRARY
Meeting Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is not
on the City Council Agenda. Comments should not exceed 5 minutes. If any person feels that this is not
sufficient time to address their concern, that person should arrange with the City Manager to have their
particular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically of a non-controversial nature and are considered for approval by
the City Council with one single action.
Members of the audience who would like an item removed from the consent calendar for purpose of public
input may request the City Council to remove the item from the consent calendar. The request may be
made at the time that the Mayor asks the audience members if there is anyone interested in removing an
item from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 22, 1986
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Appropriation for the Trustee Fees Associated with the Certificate of Participation Issue for
the Civic Center
In August, the City received an invoice from Pacific Trust Company for $5,744.90 which was
for services rendered to issue, cancel and mail the Certificates of Participation that
Dublin sold. In order to properly account for all expenses associated with the issue, a
transfer of funds is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change Form
4.3 Purchases of material, supplies and equipment through use of the California Department of
General Services
The City has the opportunity to purchase equipment, material, and supplies exceeding $500
through the State GSA, who secures prices annually by competitive bidding. Because of the
larger quantities that the State bids on, the bid prices received can be favorable. The
City is not locked into using the GSA service, however, when other less expensive sources
are available.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution allowing the City to purchase items through the State.
4.4 City Treasurer's Investment Report for Period Ending December 31, 1986
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.5 Financial Report for Period Ending November 30, 1986
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.6 Award of Bid for Shannon Community Center Janitorial Service
Staff was directed to solicit bids for janitorial service for Shannon Community Center. A
total of 5 bids were received on December 30, 1986. The low bidder was Central Cleaning
Company. Staff reviewed the bidder's references and discussed the scope of work with
representatives of the firm.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award bid to Central Cleaning Company and authorize Mayor to execute
agreement.
4.7 Report Regarding 1987 St. Patrick's Day Celebration
The 4th Annual St. patrick's Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, March 14. The days
festivities will include a parade, a community celebration and a dinner dance. The events
will be planned in cooperation with the Dublin-San Ramon Lions Club.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve celebration & parade route and authorize installation of banner.
4.8 Dublin Boulevard Traffic Signal Interconnect System, Contract 87-1
This is Phase I of a project to electronically interconect all traffic signals in the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise Contract 87-1 for bids.
4.9 Downtown Improvement Plan Budget Adjustments
A budget adjustment is needed to complete the Downtown Improvement Plan because of
additional traffic analysis and additional meeting costs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve budget transfer of $13,050 from reserves.
4.10 Agreement for Towing Services for Abandoned Vehicles
Tow companies typically lose money on most abandoned vehicles and are therefore, reluctant
to tow. Dublin Police Services tow approximately 250 abandoned vehicles from City streets
each year. The City has developed an agreement whereby the City will pay a bonus of $25 per
vehicle towed. This fee will help defray costs associated with towing, storage and lien
sale incurred by the tow company.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve program & authorize Mayor to execute agreement; authorize budget
transfer of $3,000 from the Contingent Reserve.
4.11 Warrant Register dated January 12, 1987
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 From the Coalition to Save Our Delta
This Coalition, consisting of Supervisors representing the Counties of Contra Costa, Yolo,
Solano, San Joaquin and Sacramento and the Delta Advisory Planning Council, expresses an
interest in pursuing legislation which would address a financing program for the rehabili-
tation of levies within the Delta. The group has proposed a program which would be funded
at $10 million per year. The existing program is being funded at $2 million per year. The
proposal would require joint-funding between the State and local landowners or
beneficiaries.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request for support of the Save Our Delta organization, and
consider designating a liaison for this program.
5.2 From the Tri-Val1ey Community Television Corporation
The Tri-Valley Community Television Corporation has requested that the City forward $45,000
for public access purposes to the Community Television Corporation Board. These monies will
be turned over to Community Television for the purchase of studio equipment.
STAPF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to prepare a letter to the Tri-Val1ey Community Television
Corporation requesting that a long term expenditure plan be developed before the City commits
$45,000 to the Corporation Board, and ultimately Community TV.
5.3 Prom the Dublin San Ramon Services District regarding 1987 Aquatics Program
The District has advised the City that it will not be providing the necessary personnel to
conduct swimming programs at the Valley Community Swim Center for 1987. The District is
willing to cooperate with the City, should the City desire to take over the Aquatics Program
for this upcoming year.
STAPP RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to notify the District the the City will be willing to
assume responsibility for the 1987 Aquatics Program, provided that the District agrees to the
disposition of other District services as proposed by the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Appeal of Planning Commission's decision to deny PA 86-117 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use
Permit request to operate a Mobile Pet Vaccination Clinic
Appeal of the Planning Commission's action of December 1, 1986, to deny Pet Prevent-A-Care
Conditional Use Permit request to operate a mobile pet clinic on 4 separate days within the
parking lot of the Village Square Shopping Center, Village Parkway and Amador Valley
Boulevard.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt resolution denying Conditional
Use Permit -or- adopt resolution approving Conditional Use Permit -or- continue item and provide
direction to Staff and/or Applicant.
6.2 Sign Ordinance Amendment PA 86-129
Proposed amendment to the City Sign Ordinance relating to: 1) providing for 2 freestanding
signs on large parcels adjacent to the freeways, and 2) clarifications to service station,
special easement, identification, low profile and other types of signs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; adopt resolution approving Negative Declaration
for PA 86-129; waive reading and introduce ordinance amending City Zoning Ordinance relating to
Sign Ordinance.
6.3 Installation of Stop Signs on Larkdale Avenue at Intersection of Bristol Road
The City's Traffic Engineer has recommended replacing existing yield signs with stop signs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt ordinance on
an urgency basis; authorize Staff to replace existing yield signs and pavement markings with
stop signs and pavement markings.
6.4 Ordinance Changing Violations of Building and Zoning Regulations from a Misdemeanor to
Infractions
This proposed ordinance is intended to facilitate enforcement of building and zoning codes,
leading to a higher compliance rate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance; approve
policy and procedures.
6.5 Ordinance Increasing City Council Salaries
The City Attorney's Office has prepared a draft ordinance which would provide for the
increase of Council salaries after November, 1988.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance.
6.6 Ordinance Regulating Massage Establishments and Massage Services
This ordinance is brought to the City Council as part of the comprehensive revision of the
City's ordinances and development of a Municipal Code. The ordinance was introduced at the
regular City Council meeting on December 22, 1986.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
6.7 Ordinance Requiring the Enclosure of Swimming Pools
This ordinance, which was introduced on December 22, 1986, is part of the program to
incorporate provisions of County Ordinances into the proposed Municipal Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
6.8 Ordinance Establishing a Street Address Numbering System
This ordinance, which was introduced on December 22, 1986, is part of the program to
incorporate provisions of County Ordinances into the proposed Municipal Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
6.9 Ordinance Relating to Auctioneers
This ordinance is brought to the City Council as part of the comprehensive revision of the
City's ordinances and development of a Municipal Code. The ordinance was introduced at the
regular City Council meeting on December 22, 1986.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
6.10 Ordinance Amending Time for Filing Campaign Contribution Statements
The City Attorney's Office has prepared a draft ordinance amending the time schedule for
filing campaign contribution statements. The amended ordinance would consolidate 7 filings
into 4, as well as bring the filing period for the City's ordinance into conformance with
the filing period for the State.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Resolution Establishing Rules for the Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
The City Attorney's Office has prepared a draft resolution establishing rules for the
selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor, as well as the annual confirmation in December of odd
numbered years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider
7.2 City Council Committee Appointments
On December 8, 1986, Staff presented a list of those commissions and governing bodies upon
which Councilmembers presently serve.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and take appropriate action.
7.3 Report on Volunteer Recognition Program, Organization of the Year & Citizen of the Year Awards
The Council Sub-Committee consisting of Vice Mayor Vonheeder and Cm. Moffatt have developed
a Volunteer Recognition Program, as well as a program format for the selection of the
Citizen of the Year. The Sub-Committee is also recommending that the Council consider an
award to the Organization of the Year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction with respect to volunteer recognition
program and discuss and consider action taken re Organization of the Year and Citizen of the
Year awards.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Zoning Approval for occupancy regarding PA 85-071
Admiral/LDM Moving System Site Development Review for a new building at 6270 Houston Place
Donald Hogue of Admiral/LDM Moving Systems is appealing the Planning Commission denial of
Zoning Approval to occupy the new building at 6270 Houston Place. The structure is not
complete. The Planning Commission determined that the project has not complied with the
Conditions of Approval and a cash deposit cannot be accepted to guarantee completion of
private construction work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Staff presentation; hear Applicant's presentation and public
comments; question Staff, Applicant and the public; deliberate; adopt resolution denying Zoning
Approval for occupancy -or- instruct Staff to review the legal implications and bring the matter
back at the next meeting.
8.2 Dolan Park
The landscape architectural firm of Cardoza, Dilallo, Harrington was selected to prepare the
final design and construction documents for Phase I of Dolan Park based on the masterplan
done by singer & Hodges, Inc. Phase I improvements include: site preparation & clearing,
grading, drainage, irrigation, lawn, trees, walkways, park furniture, lighting and
children's play area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Cardoza, Dilallo, Harrinton and public input;
approve design as proposed; authorize Architect to prepare construction documents based on
approved design.
8.3 Shannon Center Building Improvement Plan
The architectural firm of Hansen/Murakami/Eshima, Inc., have completed their assessment of
the Shannon Community Center and have prepared the Building Improvement Plan Report.
STAFP RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and consider proposed recommendations.
8.4 Contract Service Evaluation Study Session
The Council has requested that evaluations of services provided by contract service
providers to the City take place concurrently. The Council will need to evaluate the
following contract services: 1) Building & Safety; 2) Engineering; 3) Police; 4) Animal
Control; 5) Vector Control; 6) Public Works Maintenance; 7) Paratransit Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Select a date after January 26th to conduct a special meeting for
contract review.
8.5 1987 Goals & Objectives Study Session
Annually, the City Council holds a special meeting to establish Goals & Objectives for the
City for the upcoming year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Call a Special Meeting for Goals & Objectives Study Session and advise
Staff of any desired changes in the format of the Study Session.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. CLOSED SESSION - None
11. ADJOURNMENT