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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 p.m.)
I. 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 and Government Code Claim dated July f7, 200~
from Goodland Landscape Construction, Inc., related to Emerald Glen Park, Phase I
2. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation - Government Code subdivision(c) of Section
54956.9- ONE potential case
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Presentation by East Bay Regional Park District related to Countywide Measure on the
March 5, 2002 Ballot (File # 660-30)
3.2 Appointment to Tri-Valley Community TV Board of Directors (File # 110-30)
The CTV Board of Directors is comprised of 11 members; two represent each participating
City (Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon), and the Board of Directors appoints
three at-large members. Mayor Lockhart has appointed Patrick Hannigan to represent the
City on the Tri-Valley CTV Board of Directors, with a term expiring in February 2003.
. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointment and direct Staffto notify
appropriate agencies.
3.3 Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly
state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, 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,
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 15, 2002
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Award of Bid, Civic Center Interior Painting, Contract 01-14 (File # 600-35)
This contract provides for painting the entire interior of the Civic Center building, excluding
the expansion project area. The low bid received from SNA Enterprises, $57,000, is within
funds budgeted for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt ReSolution.
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4.3 Tri-Valley Community Television Corporation Studio Remodel (File # 1050-50)
The design contract for the Tri-Valley Community Television (CTV) studio remodel project
is $80,000. It is proposed that the cost be divided equally between the cities of Dublin,
Pleasanton, Livermore and San Ramon. The Fiscal Year 2001-02 budget includes $12,500
for the project; therefore, a Budget Change is required in the amount of $7,500. The project
will be funded by a capital grant from AT&T Broadband.
STAFF RECO1VEMENDATION: Approve Budget Change.
4.4 Support of Proposition 42, Transportation Congestion Improvement Act (File # 660-40)
Proposition 42, which is on the March 5, 2002 ballot, would dedicate existing sales tax on
gasoline for transportation purposes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution supporting Proposition 42.
4.5 Acceptance of Improvements, Tract 6960 (Dublin Ranch Neighborhood L5 "$tonecrest' by
Centex Homes and MSSH Dublin Development) (File # 600-60)
This subdivision is located east of Tassajara Road, south of the proposed Dublin Ranch golf
course, north of the proposed Dublin Middle School site and west of the proposed Fallon
Road extension. It consists of 113 single-family lots. The public improvements are now
complete and it is appropriate for the City to accept these improvements for maintenance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.6 Award of Bid, Contract 01-15, Village Parkway U-Turn Lane at Davona Drive
(File # 600-35)
This project will add a southbound u-turn lane pocket at the Village Parkway/Davona Drive
intersection within the existing median island.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding contract to Grade Tech, Inc.
($1o5,800).
4.7 No Parking Zone in front of the Bay Tree Business Park Office Building at 11750 Dublin
Boulevard (File # 570-:10)
This item would install 81 feet of red curb to eliminate a driveway sight distance problem at
the Bay Tree Business Park office building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.8 Acceptance of Work, Contract 01-13, Civic Center Fuel Tank Upgrade (File # 600-35)
This project constructed improvements to the fuel tank system at the Civic Center in response
to requirements of the Alameda County Environmental Health Agency. The project was
completed within funds budgeted and approved by the City Council.
STAFF RECOlVEVIENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize payment to Paradiso
Mechanical in the amount of $32,518, less retention to be paid in 35 days if no subcontractor or
supplier claims are received.
4.9 Approval of Change Order No's. 9 and 10 for Contract 00-16, Dublin Boulevard Widening
- Dougherty Road to Scarlett Drive (File # 600-35)
This project widens Dublin Boulevard to 6 lanes from Dougherty Road to Searlett Drive, including
installation of a new traffic signal at the Dublin Boulevard/Searlett Drive intersection.
STAFF RECO1VflViENDATION: Approve Change Orders.
Acceptance of Work- Creek Improvements and Parcel C of Tract 6960 within Dublin
Ranch Phase I (File # 600-60)
Dedication of the creek area parcel to the City, together with improvements were conditioned as part
of the approval of Dublin Ranch Tract Map 6960. The improvements include the landscaping of a
"stream corridor" that was part of a larger development mitigation project. This corridor fronts two
sides of the Ted Fairfield Park to the north and east. The Developer has constructed the creek
improvements which include irrigation, slope stabilization, creek bed flow control elements such as
check dams to resist erosion, and planting to the satisfaction of City Staff. The improvements are now
complete.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize Staffto accept a maintenance
bond ($101,753) at a future date.
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4.14
Approval of Right-of-Way Contract for the Dublin Boulevard Widening Project from
Village Parkway to Sierra Court/Civic Plaza (6465 Clark Avenue - Sandelman Property)
(File # 600-30)
The widening of Dublin Boulevard from 4 to 6 lanes is an improvement identified in the
City's General Plan to provide for the expected traffic from the build out of the 'City. This
right-of-Way contract would allow for the acquisition of 1 of the 10 parcels needed for this
widening.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase of real property located at 6465 Clark
Avenue and authorize the City Manager to sign the Right-of-Way Contract for the Sandelman
parcel and issue a check in the amount of $145,800 payable to American Title Company for
deposit into escrow.
Request for Authorization to Distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Telephone
System Replace for Civic Center, Shannon Community Center and other City Facilities
(File # 350-20)
The City seeks proposals for the implementation of a new telephone system to replace the
current system, which can no longer be expanded to meet Staffneeds. This item requests
authorization to distribute an RFP for telephone system replacement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staffto distribute RFP.
City Treasurer's Investment Report for 2~a Quarter of FY 2001-02 (File # 320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $89,674,1 i 8 (cost basis), and funds during the 2na
quarter were invested at an average yield of 4.155%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
Warrant Register ($1,728,424.53) dated February 5, 2002 (File # 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Dublin Security Storage - Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Variance and Site
Development Review PA 011-008 (File # 450-40/410-30)
The Applicant is appealing the Planning Commission decision to deny the Variance and SDR
for expansion of an existing warehouse and outdoor storage facility with additional storage
units, totaling approximately 10,000 square feet.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Consultant Services for Municipal Electric Utility Feasibility Study (File # 600-30)
The City Council will consider a consultant services agreement with Environmental Services
Associates (ESA) to complete a technical briefing paper addressing the current state of
electrical energy in California and providing strategic recommendations relevant to the City.
The proposed report will be prepared at a cost not to exceed $9,730.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement; authorize City
Manager to execute on behalf of City; and approve Budget Change.
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NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2002-03 - Project
Applications (File # 480-:}0)
The City Council will determine the projects that will receive CDBG allocation for Dublin for
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staffto submit applications for $87,335 in CDBG
funding for FY 2002-03 as follows: City of Dublin - Sidewalk Ramps $ 6,782; Dublin Housing
Authority - Arroyo Vista Roof Repair $34,000; Contribution toward Acquisition/Rehabilitation
of the Tri-Valley Family Crisis Homeless Shelter $ 5,427; Valley Community Health Center -
Senior Support $ 7,000; Tri-Valley Haven Domestic Violence Shelter $ 8,000; Spectrum
Community Services - Meals on Wheels $ 4,000; City of Dublin - Minor Home Repair
(mandatory) $15,526; and Program Administration $ 6,600.
8.2 Replacement of Shannon Park Eucalyptus Trees (File # 210-30)
The City Council will consider the proposed tree replacement plan for the eucalyptus trees
located along the western boundary of Shannon Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve tree replacement plan and direct Staffto notify
Shannon Park neighbors of project - OR- provide alternate direction.
8.3 St. Patrick's Day Parade Float (File # 950-40)
The Council will consider the type of parade float entry for the 2002 St. Patrick's Day Parade.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss alternatives and provide appropriate direction to Staff.
8.4 Armstrong Garden Center Specific Plan Amendment Study Request (San Ramon Road
Specific Plan) Amador Valley Boulevard & San Ramon Road (File # 410-55)
The Applicant is requesting a Specific Plan Amendment Study for a 1.9-acre parcel, to build a
new retail garden center that would include indoor and outdoor garden materials.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and 'adopt Resolution either approving or
denying request
8.5 Options to provide Solid Waste and Recycling Services for the City (File # 810-10/600-30)
The current Franchise Agreement for solid waste and recycling services with Livermore-
Dublin Disposal is set to expire June 30, 2003. The City Council has the option of extending
the current Agreement up to 36 months or seeking competitive proposals for solid waste and
recycling services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff regarding franchise agreement and
indicate what, if any, new recycling programs the Council would like added in the future.
8.6 Report on Dublin Pride Week Activities and Acceptance of Gifts to the City (File # 150-80)
Dublin Pride Week, scheduled for April 20-27, 2002, is an annual event which promotes the
Dublin community. The event includes activities such as a school poster contest, "Make a
Difference in Dublin" projects and a Citywide special clean-up.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report, accept gifts from Livermore-Dublin DispOsal,
Tri-Valley Herald, Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Target, and direct Staff to prepare formal
acknowledgment to donors.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Committee Reports
9.2 Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLYreports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10. ADJOURNMENT
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