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Home My WebLink About*CC Agenda 03-07-2006 REVISED REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 7,2006, 7:00p.m. DUBUN avIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL . AGENDA. . Agendas are posted on the City's Internet Website (www.cidublin.ca.us) NOTE. Agendas posted on the Website are pruvided as a public service, and are not intended to serve as a part of, or a replacement for "'9' 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 information on being placed on the annual subscription list, please cal/833-6650. . A complete packet ofiriformation containing SttiffReports 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 D.m.J L CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a) Name of cases: Alameda County Superior Court Case Nos. City of Dublin v. Wohlross Associates, et al- VG05238505 City of Dublin v. Ralph Gil, et al- VG0524I773 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Proclamation Declaring the Week of March 12 - 18,2006, as "Sunshine Week" and Supporting Open Government in the City of Dublin (610-50) 3.2 Teen Website (950-80) The City will be launching a new website called www.DubTownTeen.com. The web site will improve access to programs, services, events and information available for Dublin teens. The site will also provide links to important services geared toward teens. Staff will provide the Council with an overview of the proposed site layout and content. STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Receive report. 3.3 Public Comments PJ this time, the public is pemlilled to adctess the cily Council 00 non-agendized items. Please step to the podill11 and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE 131 MINUTES. In accordence with Slate Law, no action or discussion may lake place 00 any item not appearing 00 the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statemen1s made or questions asked, or may request Sla1I to report back at a future meeting conooming the matter. AIry member of the public may contact the City Clerk's Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Cily Council agenda. The exceptions under which the Cily Council MAY discuss and/or lake actiion on items not appearing 00 the agenda are conlained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controv8l1lial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with ooe single action. Members of the audience, Slaff or the City Council v.tlo would like an item rem<Ned liom the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item. 4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of Febrnary 21, 2006. STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Approve. Pajl;e 1 of3 4.2 Declaration of Weeds and Combustible Refuse as a Public Nuisance (540-50) In accordance with Dublin Municipal Code Section 5 70 030, the City Council may declare that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing and accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1) Adopt Resolution declaring weeds and combustible refuse a public nuisance and requiring the abatement thereof; 2) Direct Staff to notify the public of the adoption of this Resolution; and 3) Schedule public hearing for the April 18, 2006, City Council meeting at which time the Council will hear and consider objections of this abatement order. 4.3 Authorization to Solicit Bids - Contract No. 06-04, 2005-2006 Annual Street Overlay Program (600-35) This program will remove and replace failed asphalt concrete pavement, resurface the entire street with I '12" of asphalt concrete, and re-stripe pavement markings on various City streets. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Authorize Staff to solicit bids for Contract No. 06-04, 2005- 2006 Annual Street Overlay Program. 4.4 Authorization to File Application for Federal Surface Transportation Program Funding for the City of Dublin's Annual Street Overlay Program (1060-90) As part of an application for Federal Surface Transportation Program funds, a City Council Resolution is required to authorize the filing of the application, committing the necessary non- federal (local) match for the project, and stating the City's assurance on completion of the project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for Federal Surface Transportation Program Funding for the City of Dublin' s Annual Street Overlay Program. 4.5 Award of Bid-Contract No. 05-14, Freeway Underpass Artwork Lighting, Phase 2 (600-35) This project will extend the lighting system for the murals on the 1-680 underpasses on Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard so that the artwork on the bridge approaches will be lighted at night. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution awarding Contract No. 05-14 to RAN. Electric. 4.6 Designation of Employees to Represent the City of Dublin in Small Claims Court (170-70) For actions which are brought in Small Claims Court, a designated employee or officer of the City can represent the City In 1992, the City Council adopted a Resolution designating certain Staff to represent the City Due to changes in Staff, it is appropriate to update the Resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 91-92 and Designating Employees Authorized to Appear in Small Claims Court. 4.7 Warrant Register ($953,832.05) dated March 7, 2006 (300-40) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE 6. PpBLI<; HEARING - NONE 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Schematic Design for New Shannon Community Center (210-30) At its January 3, 2006 meeting, the City Council determined their preferred Shannon Center Design Option and requested that two style options (Craftsman and Mission styles) be refined and brought back for review The Architect has prepared refined building style alternatives, as well as possible color and material choices for review at the Council meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Receive presentation and determine preferred building style. P~20f3 7.2 Public Art Master Plan (900-30) In response to a FY 2001-2002 high priority City Council goal, a draft Public Art Master Plan has been developed for Council consideration. The Public Art Master Plan provides a comprehensive plan to formally articulate the City's goals and objectives and establish guidelines for the operation of the Public Art Program. Additionally, the City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution expressing the City Council's intent to adopt an Ordinance requiring certain new development projects to provide public art or make a monetary contribution in lieu thereof STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I) Receive presentation and approve Draft Public Art Master Plan with the recommended modifications/changes or provide additional direction to Staff. 2) If approved, adopt Resolution of intent and direct Staff to proceed with development of Public Art Ordinance. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Area F Neighborhood Square Park - Landscape Architectural Services (600-30) In January 2006, Staff solicited a Request for Proposal from ten landscape architectural firms to complete the design and construction documents for the Area F Neighborhood Square park. As a result of the process, Keller Mitchell and Company demonstrated in their proposal and interview the necessary experience to complete the project. The 2-acre park is located in eastern Dublin, north-west of Bray Commons. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution approving Agreement will Keller Mitchell and Company 8.2 Authorization to File Application with State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for a Workforce Housing Reward Program (430-20) The City Council will consider authorizing the submittal of an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for a Workforce Housing Reward Program Grant. This grant may provide up to $335,000 to the City of Dublin to be used for construction or acquisition of capital assets that benefit tbe community STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing submission of Application Packet and authorizing the City Manager to execute application and related documents on behalf of the City 9. OTlIF,R BUSINESS 9,1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to Meetings Attended at City Expense (AB 1234). 10 ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate altemative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 oftbe 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 # 709 Agenda Printed .l'2I2006 1:32:12 PM Page 3 of3