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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 01-15-2002 · Agendas areposted on the City's Internet Website (www. cLdubl#tct~us) · 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 StaffReports and exhibits related to each item is available for public review prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk's Office and also at the Dublin Library. CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 p.m.) 1. Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Name of Case: Standard Pacific Corp. v. City of Dublin, Alameda Superior Court No. V.0t9796-6 · 2. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(f) - Facts and Circumstances: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3) East Dublin Properties Stage l Development Plan, Annexation and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 3. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code 54956.9 (ONE potential case) - Facts and Circumstances: Receipt of Claims dated July ~4, August 30, and October 26, 2000 from Goodland Landscape Construction, Inc., related to Emerald Glen Park, Phase I 4. Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: City of Dublin v. Dublin Land Company, Alameda Superior Court No. V.0~8~00-2 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Introduction of New EmplOyees: Kristie Bascom, Associate Planner and Mike Baker, senior Building Inspector (File # 700-10) 3.2 Appointment to Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District (File # 110-30) The City has been advised that the term of the City's representative on this Board expires January 2002. The Mayor is requesting confirmation for the re-appointment of Dr. Harvey Scudder to a term expiring in January, 2004. Dr. Scudder has served the City on this Board since 1983. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and direct City Clerk to forward a certified copy to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. 3.3 Public Comments At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to lhe podium and clearly state your name for the record. 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 ~ posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or queslions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future mee§ng .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 excep~ons under which the City Council MAY discuss andfor take ac'don on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Seclion 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. 4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 18, 2001 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2 Acceptance of Donation from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club (File # 150-70) The Altamont Cruisers Car Club has donated $1,000 to the Dublin Police Services drug education program. The Car Club has membership throughout the Tri-Valley and is based out of Livermore. The Car Club holds various fundraisers with the majority of the proceeds going to local organizations. The Police Services intends to purchase an event tent with the donation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept donation; approve Budget Change; direct Staffto prepare formal acknowledgement to donor; and proceed with purchase of event tent. 4.3 Acceptance of Gift to the City (File # 150-70) The City has received a donation for the Dublin Senior Center in the amount of $50 from Ms. Setsuko (Sue) Inami. The donation wilt be retained in a liability account until such time as a project or need to expend the funds is identified. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept donation; and direct Staffto prepare formal acknowledgement to donor. 4.4 Authorization to File Grant Application for Federal Surface Transportation Funds through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) Transportation for Livable Communities ltousing Incentive Program and committing the necessary local match for the project and stating the assurance of the City of Dublin to complete the project (File # 1060-90) The MTC has granted the City of Dublin Housing Incentive Program funds in the amount of $1,306,125 subject to approval of the Dublin Transit Center. Adoption ora Resolution authorizing the filing of a grant application is the next step in acquiring the funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.5 Approval of Summary Vacation for portions of Public Service Easement (P.S.E.) that encumber Lots 2, 26, 42, 43, 91, 95, 101, 107 and 113 of Tract 6960 (Dublin Ranch, Neighborhood L-5) (File # 670-40) This item will remove portions of Public Service Easements that fall within the private side of community walls. There are no utilities within these portions of easements to be vacated. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.6 Authorization to Solicit Bids - Dublin Boulevard Widening Project between Village Parkway and Sierra Court/Civic Plaza, Contract 01-10 (File' # 600-35) This improvement project will increase the capacity of the roadway from 4 to 6 lanes to accommodate future traffic demand, including traffic generated by several downtown developments. Plans and specifications have been completed and the project is ready to advertise for bids. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staffto advertise for bids. 4.7 Financial Reports for the Month of December 2001 (File # 330-50) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Reports. 4.8 Change Order Request, Civic Center Fuel Tank Upgrade, Contract 01-13 (File # 600-35) This $6,300 Change Order provides for extra work that was necessitated by unforeseen project conditions and additional requirements of the Alameda County Environmental Health Service. The Change Order will cause contract costs to exceed the budget, which was previously approved by the City Council. A second Change Order is anticipated because of a leaking fuel line, and Staff is requesting an appropriation, which will be sufficient to cover the cost of the second Change Order. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change for additional appropriation in the amount of $9,081 and approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $6,300. 4;9 2001-2002 Goals & Objectives Status Report and CIP Schedule (File # 100-80) Staff has prepared a report apprising the City Council of the status of the 2001-2002 Goals & Objectives as of December 31, 2001, as well as a schedule for the City's Capital Improvement Program indicating estimated project start and ~mpletion dates. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report. 4.10 Warrant Register ($4,094,856.71) dated January 15, 2002 (File # 300-40) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Site Development Review and Specific Plan Amendment for Target Store Expansion (File #410-30/410-55) The proposed project consists of an approximately 15,000 square foot expansion of the existing Target retail store located at 7200 Amador Plaza Road, the upgrading to its associated parking lot, landscaping, exterior fagade and off-site improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate, adopt Resolutions approving Site Development Review and Specific Plan Amendment. 6.2 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Variance and Site Development Review for Dublin Security Storage PA 01-008 (File # 450-40/410-30) On November 27, 2001, the Dublin Planning Commission denied a request from Dublin Security Storage, located at 6005 Scarlett Court, for a Variance and Site Development Review for expansion of an existing warehouse and outdoor storage facility with additional storage units, totaling approximately 10,000 square feet. The Applicant has filed a letter of appeal of the denial by the Planning Commission based on 1) The variance to the setback regulations should be granted because other self-storage facilities have received approval for zero rear or side yard setbacks; 2) The existing General Plan FAR density measurements substantially reduce the buildable area allowed, and previously approved expansions of this facility prior to the addition of the density ranges to the General Plan would not have been permitted; and 3) The City Council should allow a higher FAR for this site to permit further expansion consistent with the 1987 General Plan which was in effect when the property was purchased. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; (options for action) 1. Determine that the Planning Commission action be affirmed and adopt Resolution affirming Planning Commission action and denying the Variance and Site Development Review; OR 2. Determine that the Planning Commission decision be reversed and direct Staff to prepare a resolution reversing the Planning Commission decision and granting the Variance and Site Development Review; OR 3. Determine the Planning Commission decision be reversed and direct Staff to prepare a resolution reversing the Planning Commission decision and granting the Variance, and refer the Site Development Review to the Planning Commission for approval. UNFINISI~ED BUSINESS 7.1 Art in the Parks - Ted Fairfield Park (File # 600-30) The Ted Fairfield Park Art Selection Committee, the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission and theParks & Community Services Commission are recommending approval of the Ted Fairfield Park artwork design proposal. The artwork is part of the Art in the Parks program. STAFF RECOMME~'~DATION: Receive presentation from Art Consultant, Lynne Baer and approve artwork - OR - provide alternate direction; authorize Mayor to execute Agreement. 7.2 Safeway - Public Art Condition Clarification (File # 900-50) Staff is requesting that the Council review the Condition of Approval related to the p~oyision of public art in the Safeway retail development project and provide direction to Staff on implementation of the Condition. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff on implementation of the Condition. 7.3 St. Patrick's Day Promotions (File #950-40) Artwork for the 2002 St. Patrick's Day Festival has been developed for use on the glassware, T-shirts and posters. It has also been suggested that the Civic Center fountain be operated with a green water effect to promote St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. Staff is requesting direction from the City Council on these promotional ideas for the St. Patrick's Day Festival. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report; provide direction to Staff; and approve Budget Change, if appropriate. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Request to initiate a General Plan Amendment Study for removal of the Eastern Extended Planning Area Designation (File # 420-:50) This proposal would initiate a study to amend the City's General Plan to remove the boundaries of the Extended Planning Area east of the area proposed for future annexation by the East Dublin Properties. The Eastern Extended Planning Area encompasses Doolan Canyon and includes approximately 2,744 acres lying north ofi-580 and between the incorporated.boundaries of Dublin, San Ramon and Livermore. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving initiation of GPA study. 8.2 Agreement between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda regarding expenditures created by the Altamont Landfill Settlement Agreement (File # 600-40/110-30) This Agreement stipulates that the County will use its vote on the Open Space Advisory Committee to ensure that open space fees allocated to the Dublin-Pleasanton area as part of the Altamont Settlement Agreement are distributed evenly between the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and appoint a Councilmember to serve on the Open Space Advisory Committee. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 Committee Reports 9.2 Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLYreports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10. ADJOURNMENT City Council Meeting # 580 K2/cc-mtgs/1-15-02agenda.doc Agenda Printed 1/11/2002 2:20 PM