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Home My WebLink About*CC Agenda 03-02-2004 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuemiay, March 2, 2004, 7:00 p.m. DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza 5 ;Oq : ®u6£in City Councif meetings can now 6e vieweaC Five whiFe in progress on 6eginning at 7:00 p OTq? ChanneF 28 . m. · Agendas are posted on the City's Internet Website (wvvw, ei. dublin, ea. us) NOTE: Agendas posted on the Website are provided aa a public service, and are not intended to xerve aa apart of, or a replacement for any part of the legally required posting of agena~ or the public noticing of projecta appearing before the City Council · Agendas may bepickedup at the City Clerk's Office for no charge, or to request information on being placed on the annual paid subscription list, please call 833-6650. · A complete packet of information containing StaffReports and exhibits related to each item is available r public review prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk's Of Jice and also at the Dublin Library. g 0sl l) SESSION (6:30 p.m, .)- 1. CALL TO ORDER :1. pLEDGE OF ALI,F, GIANCE TO TILE. FLAG 3. COmMUtATIONS 3.1 Introduction of new CTV Executive Director Bruce Goddard (File # 1050-10) 3.:1 Proclamation declaring March :1004 ~s "American Red Cross Month" (File # 610-$0) 3.3 Public Comments At Ibis tim,, th~ publiO iS p~rrnJtt~d to address th~ City Council on non-a~ndiz~d items. Pt~a,~ ,t~p to the ix~lium and clearly your n~m, for th~ record. OO~ME~T~ SHOULD fit,Or E~.0~/~ T. HR~ (~) ~lfitUT~8. In aeeordane~ with St~t~ Caw, no action or di~us~ion may ta~ plae~ on any item not ap~arin~ on Ih, po~lm:l a~nda. Th~ Coundl may re$oond to stat,merits rna~ or qu,sflons asked, or may request St~ lo report b,~ok ~t a futura m~tin~ eone~rnin~ ~ matter. Any m~m~,r of th~ public may conifer th, OiN Ol~r~'$ Offic~ mtat~ to m~ proof nroe~um to ~lae~ an it~rn on a iutum (::~ ¢oundl a~nda, Th~ ~xe~ption~ under whioh th~ City Council MAY di$ou$, ~nd/or taR~ action on items not apl~arin§ on th~ a§mad~ am eonUain~t in Government Cod~ $~ion ,~§4.2(h)(~)(2)($). Consent Calendar items are typi"cally non.controversial in nature and am 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.l Minutes °fRegular Meetings of February 3 and February 17, 2004 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2 Declaration of Weeds and Combustible Refuse as a Public Nuisance (File # 540-50) In accordance with Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Section 5.70.030, thc City Council may declare that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing, accumulating upon thc streets, sidewalks and property within thc City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolufi,o.n.; direct Staffto notify thc public; and schedule a public hearing for April 6, 2004 to hear and consider objections to abatement order. 4.3 Resolution Electing to Establish a ILealth Benefit Vesting Requirement for future Retirees Under Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (File # '/20-60) Thc City Council will consider thc adoption of a Resolution (effective April 1, 2004) implementing a vesting requirement for future retirees under thc Public Employ¢cs~ Medical and Hospital Care Act effective April 1, 2004. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.4Warrant Register ($1,198,002.45) dated March 2, 2004 (File # 300-40) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN ,COMMUNICATIONS,- NONE 6. ,e L!c HE,Am G 6.1 Stage I Planned Development Zoning District, West Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendment, and request for an Inclusionary Zoning waiver for Residential, Hotel and Small*Scale Commercial Development on property located at 6600 Golden Gate Drive PA 03-033 (File # 450-30/410-55) This project proposal consists of 210 apartments, a 150-room hotel, and 7,500 square foot commercial pad on approximately 7.26 acres at 6600 Golden Gate Drive, adjacent to the future West Dublin BART Station. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution adopting an Addendum to both the. Negative Declaration for the Downtown Specific Plan and the Supplemental EIR for the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station and Transit Village Project and certify that it reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR and Negative Declaration; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance adopting a West Dublin BART Specific Plan amendment, approving the rezoning of property located at 6600 Golden Gate Drive to a Planned Development Zoning District, and approving the related Stage I Development Plan; and adopt Resolution approving a waiver to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. 6.2 An Ordinance Creating a New Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Chapter 5.61 - Green Building Practices for City Projects (File # 530-10) This proposed Ordinance would be designated as the Green Building Practices for City ProjectS and the environmental compliance benchmark that is being recommended is the Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Green Building Rating System. The Ordinance contains the City Council recommended change which was to incorporate the LEEDTM Silver rating, or a City-approved equivalent for all City building projects with the estimated cost of constmction of $3,000,000 or greater in value into the proposed Ordinance. There is a review of the cost/benefit implications of implementing environmentally friendly building practices on building projects. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance; continue item to March 16th meeting for 2nd reading and adoption. 7. UNFINISHED BU.SINES.S. 7.1 Failon Sports Park Master Plan Consultant Services Agreement with Carducei & Associates and Task Force Appointments (File # 600-30/110-30) The City has solicited requests for proposals for the Falton Sports Park Master Plan. Twelve proposals were received from a variety of firms; 5 were .short listed and interviewed. Cardueci & Associates presented the best response to the project requirements. In addition, a Task Force will be formed as part of the project. A total of 23 applications were received from the community. Staff also recommended appointments from each of the standing Commissions and Committees. After review of the applications, the Mayor recommends the formation of a 22 member Task Force. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding contract to Carducci & Associates; and confu'm Mayor's appointments to Task Force. 7.2 League of California Cities' Ballot Initiative (File # 660-40) The League of California Cities has proposed a Ballot Initiative for the November 2004 ballot, with the intent being to restore local control over local mx dollars to ensure that local tax dollars are used to provide critical local services, including police, fire, emergency and trauma care, public health, libraries, criminal justice, and road and street maintenance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution, supporting Statewide Ballot Initiative to require voter approval before State Government may take Local Tax Funds. 's. NEW BUS;NESS 8.1 Adoption of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC) Strategic Expenditure Plan 2004 Update (File # 1060-40) The TVTC collects Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fees from private developments to fund regional transportation improvement projects as guided by the TVTC Strategic Expenditure Plan (SEP). The TVTC recently approved an update to its SEP to reflect current changes to project status, cost, and funding information. The seven-member juriSdictions of the TVTC must approve the SEP update individually in order to implement the revised plan. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed SEP 2004 Update. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 8.2 Shannon Park Play Equipment Proposals (File # 350-20) In December 2003, Staff distributed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Shannon Park Play Equipment Replacement Project. The RFP sought proposals on play equipment components and costs to replace the existing system. Three proposals were submitted and were subsequently reviewed by the Parks & Community Services COmmission. Upon careful examination, the Commission recommends purchasing the equipment from Ross Recreation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing City Manager to execUte a Purchase Order. 8.3 Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-04 Mid-Year Budget Report and December 2003 Monthly Report of Financial Activities (File # 330-50) Staff has prepared a detailed Mid-Year Budget Review to identify any material deviations from the adopted FY 2003-04 Budget. The primary focus of the report is on the General Fund, which accounts for the majority of City operations. Staff has identified proposed adjustments to General Fund Revenues and EXpenditures. This item also provides the report of the fmancial statements for the month of December 2003 and a preview of potential impacts on the City's FY 2004-05 Budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Changes; authorize the use of $664,875 from General Fund Senior Center Reserves to pay for the current FY portion of the Senior Center project; authorize a Loan of $1,819,271 from the General Fund Emerald Glen Fire Station Reserves to pay for the current FY portion of the Emerald Glen Fire Station projgct. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 9A 'Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports 10. ADJO~NT 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.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk's Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. City Council Meeting # 644 Agenda Printed 2/26/2004 12:06 PM