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Home My WebLink About*CC Agenda 02-17-2004 Tuesday~ February 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m. DUBLIN CIVIC CENTEP~ 100 Civic Plaza DUBLIN CiTY COUNCIL · Agendas arepostedon the City's Internet Website (www. ci. dublin, ca. us) NOTE: Agendas posted on the Website are provided as a public service, and are not intended to serve as a part of, or a replacement for any part of the legally required posting of agendas or the public noticing of projects appearing before the City Council · · Agendas may be picked up at the City Clerk's Office for no charge, or to request tnformatton 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 ax aitable for public review prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk's Office and also at the Dublin Lib~'ary. I I [ I II I I I ~ I CLOSED SESStON (6:30 p.m.). NONE 1. CA L IO Ore'ER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO, the FLAG 3. ORA~. ,. COMMUN!,.CATIONS. 3.1 Acceptance of Grant from the Altamont Cruisers (File fi 150-70) The Altamont Cruisers has donated $1,000 to Dublin Police Services for purchase of a portable 8' event display board which will be used in the police drug education program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept grant; approve Budget Change; direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgement to donor. 3.2 Recognition of Nominees for City of Dublin's 2003 OrganiTation of the Year (File fl 610-50) Nominees include: CMAD, Inc. (Citizens Making A Difference) and GFWC Dublin/San Ramon , · ..... '" ti' Volunteers" Women s Club. The winning Organization will be announced at the City s Sp~o ~ght on celebration being held at the Dublin Radisson Hotel on Thursday, February 26 . STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present Certificates of Recognition to nominees· 3.3 Recognition of Nominees for City of Dublin's 2003 Citizen of the Year (File fi 610-50) Nominees include: Catherine Brown, Dave Burton and Kathleen (Kelly) Knabe. The winner will be announced at the Volunteer Celebration on February 26th. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present Certificates of Recognition to nominees. 3.4 Presentation by Public Works Staff updating the City Council on the status of the 1~ ational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program (File # 1030-20) The NPDES Program, established by the Clean Water Act, was modified in 1987 to include n tunicipal stormwater dischargers. Amendments required individual municipalities to effectively prohibit non- stormwater discharges from entering storm drainage systems and to implement controls to reduce pollutants in stormwater to the maximum extent practicable. Staff will g~ve a report on the ~o. gre s that has been made in implementing the more stringent requirements of the new NPDES pe~fiit. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and provtde any comments. 3.5 Presentation on Measure A- Essential Health Care Services Tax Initiative (File # 6~0-30) Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley will make a presentation regarding the County's Essential Health Care Services Tax Initiative - Measure A, that will appear on the March 2, 2004 California State Primary Election ballot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Presentation. 3.6 Public Comments At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and dearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS S~O,U, LO NOT EXCEED THREE t3} ta#VUTES. 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 Calenda~ 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 ffem. 4.1 Minutes: NONE 4.2 Acceptance of Work, Contract 03-16, street Light Pole Replacement, Phase 2 (File #~600-35) This was the second phase of a 6 year project to replace deteriorated street light poles in older Dublin subdivisions. A total of 41 poles were replaced. The project was completed within funds budgeted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize final payment to Brown & Fesler, Inc., less retention to be paid in 35 days if no subcontractor claims are received. 4.3 Approval of Grant of Easement to Alameda County for Emerald Glen Fire Station # 17 (File # 670-40) Alameda County has asked the City to grant an easement for electric and telephone utilities that extends across City property at Emerald Glen Fire Station # 17. The easement will allow Alameda County access for maintenance of these facilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Res.o.luti.0n. 4.4 Approval of Amendment to the Improvement and Maintenance Agreement for Box'~ Culvert to Channel Drainage from Dublin Ranch (File # 600-30) As part of the Dublin Ranch development, the Lin Family is required to construct a drainage box culvert along the north side of I-580. The Lin Family has designated Sierra Land Development Corporation to construct the improvements, necessitating an amendment to the agreement to add Sierra Land as a party to the agreement in order to permit Sierra Land to provide bonding and security for the Lin Family. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolutio..n. 4.5 Acceptance of Work, Contract 03-01, Village Parkway Improvements (Amador Valley Boulevard to Dublin Boulevard) (File # 600-35) Contract 03-01 is comprised of 3 Capital Improvement Program projects: Village Parkway/Lewis Avenue Intersection Improvements; Village Parkway Left-Turn Lane Extension at Lewis Avenue; and Village Parkway Median Landscaping between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. These projects were incorporated into one' contract as a cost savings measure due to the close proximity and similar scope of work between the projects. The work is now complete and ready for acceptance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize release of retentio~ payment to Granite Construction Company after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims. 4.6 Warrant Register ($3,480,319.56) dated February 17, 2004 (File # 300-40) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6. pUBLIC, HE, ARIN, G 6.1 Park~ and Recreation Master Plan - February 2004 Update (File # 920-30) The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan - February 2004 Update and an Initial Study to assess the potential environmental effects of the Master Plan Update are complete. The Parks & community Services Commission considered the Draft Master Plan on February 9, 2004 and recommended a number of editorial changes to the document. In order to make the changes to the document, it is recommended that the Public Hearing be continued until March 16, 2004. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open public hearing; take public testimony; continue public hearing to City Council meeting of March 16, 2004. 6.2 Ordinance authorizing Ground Lease by and between the City of Dublin and Dublin Senior Limited Parmership in connection with the construction of a 54-unit affordable senior housing development (File # 600-30/430-80) The City of Dublin is the owner of the former library site, located at 7606 Amador Valtey Boulevard. The City Council will consider providing a 99*year Ground Lease to Dublin Senior Limited Parmership (Eden Housing, Inc., General Partner) for the purposes of constructing Affordable Senior Housing. The Ground Lease provides for payment to the City of one dollar per year, payable in advance, for the 99-year term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and'~hdopt Ordinance,. fo 6.3 Amendment to Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) to provide for an increase in salary r members of the City Council (File # 700-20)~ This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would provide for an increase in salary for members of the City Council following certification of the November 2004 election Council salaries would be increased from the current amount of $623.66/month to $687.58/month. The Mayor would continue to receive an additional $100/month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:. Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive rea~ng and ~adopt Ordinance. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7'.i APpointing Standby'Officers for the City Council as part of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (File # 520-30) The City Council will consider appointing Standby Officers for the City Council, as permitted by California Government Code, in the event that the Mayor or Councilmembers are unable to ~sume their roles on the City Council during an emergency. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Standard Pacific Homes Annexation Study and potential General Plan Amendment request for property located at 6847 Tassajara Road (File # 420-30/620-20) The Applicant, Norman Soares of Standard Pacific Homes, is proposing to annex approximat~ely 67 acres located at 6847 Tassajara Road and to develop a single-family home project that would ,consist of 93 single-family homes, 8 affordable duet units and 43.3 acres of open space. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt appropriate Resolution either authorizing or denying request. 8.2 Civic Green Building Ordinance (File # 530-10) Staff has completed an extensive review of the cost/benefit implications of implementing environmentally friendly building practices on City projects like the upcoming Emerald Glen Recreation Center. The proposed program and ordinance would be designated as the Green Building Program and the environmental compliance benchmarks being recommended are contained ia the Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Green Building Rating System. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments and direction to Staff regarding the~ proposed Green Building Ordinance with specific direction regarding the desired level LEEDTM certification; and direct Staff to make the appropriate modifications to the Ordinance, if any, and present the Ordinance for its first reading at the next City Council meeting. 9. OTHER ,BUSINES,,S 9.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports 10. ADJOU, ,RNMENT If requested, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.$.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and 'egnlcltions adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please ,ntact the City Clerk's Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. City Council Meeting # 643 Agenda Printed 2/11/2004 3:22 PM