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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - February 23, 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.
3.1 Proclamation declaring March, 1987 as "ARC - Mental Retardation Awareness Month"
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 February 9, 1987
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Taugher & Associates Building Law Enforcement Services Contract Evaluation
On February 10, 1987, the City Council reviewed the Building and Safety and Zoning
Investigation Services, provided through a contract with Taugher and Associates. The
proposed agreement covers services for Fiscal Year 1987/88 and contains an increase of
approximately 3%. A budget transfer is required in Fiscal Year 1986/87 to provide services
to complete the sign enforcement survey.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment to Agreement and authorize Mayor to execute said
Agreement; Authorize budget transfer of $18,250
4.3 MCE Corporation Public Works Maintenance Contract Evaluation
On February 10, 1987, the City Council reviewed the Public Works Services provided by M.C.E.
Corporation. The firm has presented an agreement covering the upcoming Fiscal Year. The
agreement has been written to allow a revision to the Schedule of Work based upon the budget
approval process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement and authorize Mayor to execute said Agreement
4.4 Contract 86-4 - Annual Sidewalk Program
The proposed policy is consistent with the one adopted in Fiscal Year 1985/86. The City
attempts to consolidate repairs into a single contract in order to obtain the most
competitive price. The proposed scope of work also includes concrete areas in parking
strips to accommodate passengers of the local bus service.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt policy resolution for Sidewalk Repair Program and authorize Staff to
advertise for bids. Sufficient funds have been budgeted.
4.5 Acceptance of Improvements, Tract 4719 (Dublin Hills Estates).
Tract 4719 includes the single-family homes adjacent to Stagecoach Road. Improvements in
this Tract have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution to accept the work completed; authorize Staff to accept
letter of credit and to accept maintenance bond at a future date.
4.6 License Agreement for Joint Use of Alamo Creek through Dougherty Park
This agreement provides for joint use of Alamo Creek through Dougherty Park by the City of
Dublin and Zone 7.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving license agreement and authorize Mayor to
execute same.
4.7 Approval of Amended Final Map, Tract 4415.
Tract 4415 consists of 26 townhouse lots developed by Coral Development. The project is
adjacent to Davona Drive and Alcosta Blvd. The Amended Final Map and improvement plans have
been reviewed by the City Engineer and found to be in accordance with the project conditions
of approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting Amended Final Map, Tract 4415.
4.8 Contract 87-3 Annual Slurry Seal Program
Slurry seal is a preventive maintenance technique which prolongs the life of the street.
City streets are currently on a 5 to 7 year cycle. Staff has prepared bid specifications
for the 1986/87 program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids.
4.9 Award of Bid - Contract No. 87-1 Dublin Blvd. Signal Interconnect.
The City Council authorized Staff to solicit bids for the first phase of a Traffic Signal
Interconnect Project. This will link signals along Dublin Blvd. and allow for computerized
progression. A total of five bids was received, and the low bidder was Steiny & Co., Inc.,
with a bid of $98,800.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award bid to Steiny & Co., Inc.; Authorize Mayor to execute the
agreement; Authorize Staff to negotiate additional work to perform work originally contained in
Phase II (provided that the total contract amount does not exceed the $150,000 budget).
4.10 Financial Report for Period Ending January 31, 1987.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.11 Warrant Register dated February 23, 198,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Request from CalTrans to retain the temporary parking lot on Scarlett Court as a permanent Park
& Ride Lot
A temporary parking lot was constructed on State right-of-way adjacent to Scarlett Court.
The State has made an inquiry as to the possibility of maintaining the lot after the
interchange is constructed. The lot would be owned and maintained by the State as a Park
and Ride facility. The State would like confirmation that the City does not object to this
use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Installation of STOP signs at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Maple Drive/Ebensburg Lane.
At the meeting of February 9, 1987, the City Council reviewed traffic concerns at this
location. The public testimony indicated a desire for a three-way STOP and modifications to
the centerline along Clark Ave. Staff has reviewed the conditions and prepared the
appropriate ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open Public Hearing; receive Staff presentation; hear public comments;
deliberate, waive reading and adopt Ordinance on an urgency basis.
6.2 Arroyo Vista - Regulation of Vehic~lar Traffic.
The State Vehicle Code authorizes a City Council to adopt a resolution providing for police
traffic enforcement on certain private roadways. Staff has prepared the necessary
resolution and reviewed changes to bring the signing into conformance with the vehicle code.
This includes changing the posted speed limit from 15 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open Public Hearing; receive Staff report and public testimony;
deliberate; adopt Resolution.
6.3 Ordinances Repealing Campaign Contribution Ordinances No. 1-84 and No. 3-84.
Pursuant to the City Council direction, Staff has prepared an Ordinance which would allow
State Law to regulate campaign contributions with one exception. The exception would limit
the contributions to a candidate or a committee to $300 per donor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open Public Hearing; receive Staff report; receive public testimony;
deliberate; waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance.
6.4 Speed Studies Regarding: San Ramon Road, Hansen Drive, Betlen Drive, Tamarack Drive, Penn
Drive, Dublin Blvd., and Dougherty Road.
A traffic engineering study is required when a police agency uses radar for speed
enforcement. Some of the streets were studied due to recent changes in design or traffic
control. The Traffic Engineer has prepared a study which conforms to State Law. The
proposed speed limits are consistent with existing Ordinances.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open Public Hearing; receive Staff presentation; receive public
testimony; deliberate; adopt survey results and direct Staff to implement.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 BART Park and Ride Lot
On January 26, 1987, Dave Burton requested that the City Council ask BART for an
Environmental Impact Report on the BART Park and Ride Lot. The City Council has previously
identified mitigation measures needed to avoid significant adverse impacts and sent such
comments to BART. The BART Staff has given a preliminary response.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider, and if additional comments are needed, give direction to Staff.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 1987 Founders Week/Shamrock Festival
A steering committee with representatives of service clubs and the Dublin Chamber of
Commerce has been meeting to plan an expanded Founder's Week. It has been suggested that
the City provide representation on the planning committee. The events will occur the week
of July 27 to August 2nd.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one representative from the City Council and one from City Staff
to serve on the Steering Committee.
8.2 Establishment of a Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
State Law authorizes creation of an authority to install and maintain freeway call boxes on
a county-wide basis. The funding is provided through a $1.00 surcharge on automobile
registrations. The proposal must be approved by a majority of the City Councils
representing a majority of the population.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider adoption of Resolution and direct Staff as appropriate.
8.3 Associate of Bay Area Governments Dues Increase.
The City is a member of the Association of Bay Area Governments and participates in several
programs offered by this organization. The proposed 1987/88 budget requires a dues increase
of 3.5%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider.
8.4 League of California Cities proposed dues increase.
The City of Dublin is a member of the League of California Cities. The organization's Board
of Directors is proposing a dues increase of 6%. They have requested that cities review the
proposal and provide input through the regional division.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider position and direct the City's representative to the East Bay
Division to convey the City's position.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to Adjourned Regular Meeting for Police Services and Engineering Services
Contract Review, Monday, March 2, 1987, 7:30 p.m., City Offices Conference Room