Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 03-08-1993 AGENDA DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - March 8, 1993 DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER Monday - 7:30 p.m. 100 CIVIC PLAZA A complete packet of information containing all Staff Reports and exhibits related to each agenda item is available for public information and perusal several days prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk's Office and also at the Dublin Library. 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 Clerk to have their particular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting. The City Council CANNOT deliberate or take action on a non~agenda item UNLESS there is factual evidence presented to the Counei L indicating that the subject brought up falls into one of the exceptions under Government Code Section 54954.2. 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 or Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purpose of public input may request the City Council to remove the item. The request may be made at the time that the Mayor Protempore asks the audience members if there is anyone interested in removing an item from the Consent Calendar. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Minutes: Regular Meeting of February 22, 1993 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Authorization to Solicit Bids for Contract 93-05 Street Subdrains As part of the city's approved 1992-93 Budget, this project was approved to provide subdrains along streets which are being damaged by underground water. Plans and specifica- tions are now complete and ready for competitive bidding. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Contract 93-03, Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program As a safety measure for the walking public, on basis, Dublin has contracted for the repair of that have become offset and a tripping hazard. cations are now ready for competitive bidding. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids. Agreement with La Perle Architects, Inc., for Dublin Swim Center Bathhouse Renovation This proposed project, which was included in the Capital Improvement Program budget would provide for renovation of the bathhouse for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and includes renovation of the restrooms, showers and entrances/exits to the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement and authorize Mayor to execute. Resolution Adopting "Dublin Town" (Melody and Lyrics by Steve King Stewart, Copyright 1993), as the Official Song of the City of Dublin On February 22, 1993, 6 people/groups participated in the city song contest. "Dublin Town" by Steve Stewart was judged the winning song. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. Warrant Register Dated March 8, 1993 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve an annual sidewalks specifi- 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Dublin Swim Center Fee Schedule The city Council will consider a revised fee schedule for the Dublin Swim Center. The revisions reflect changes in the marketplace and also in the cost of providing the service. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 8~ NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Dublin Fine Arts Foundation (DFA) Request to Place 2 Temporary Works of Art in the City and an Exhibition in the civic Center Lobby The city Council will consider a request from the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to place a temporary sculpture in the City right-of-way on San Ramon Road and a second exhibition still under consideration and a Civic Center Lobby exhibition highlighting the works created by 4th and 5th grade students, as part of their "Art and the Environment" celebration. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and if deemed appropriate, approve Staff recommended conditions that: 1) all installations, including location, shall be approved by the Public Works Department; and 2) Staff shall prepare a signed waiver to be completed by the Artists. 8.2 Report from Business Task Force on Formation of a Business Association Included in the adopted 1987 Downtown Specific Plan was a recommendation that the city take steps to implement a Business Association, as provided for under state Law. The City Council has established a Business Task Force to consider issues suggested in the specific Plan. The Task Force has completed an in-depth review and has formulated a recommended approach on this issue. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce leadership to encourage their efforts to address issues facing the retail business community. 8.3 Business Task Force Review of Modification to POlicy Governing Outdoor Sales In April of 1992, the city Council received a request to reconsider current restrictions which prohibit outdoor sales. The City Council suggested that the issue be considered by the Business Task Force. The Task Force has provided input as to issues which should be covered by a revision. In addition, Staff has presented a means by which outdoor sales could be approved under the current Ordinance, while a modification is being developed and considered. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct Planning Staff to prepare a Zoning Ordinance modification based upon input received to date, for consideration by the Planning Commission; 2) provide Staff with indication of the priority of this project in relation to other assignments, given the current reduced staffing in this Department; and 3) adopt Resolution if Council desires interim means of approving outdoor sales while modification is being developed. 8.4 Acceptance of Gift to City Parents whose children participate in the City's Preschool Program recently held a raffle which generated $295. They now wish to donate the money to the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift and direct staff to prepare a formal acknowledgment to the donors. 8.5 option to Accept or Reject the Delegation of the Implementation of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD) Trip Reduction Ordinance (TRO) The city of Dublin has adopted a mandated Trip Reduction Ordinance which requires employers who employ 100 or more employees to have an in-house program to encourage employees to use mass transit. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District now has a similar, but more restrictive TRO and is asking if the cities would like to implement the BAAQMD's ordinance in lieu of the District implementing their own ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To not accept BAAQMD's TRO delegation of authority and authorize the Mayor to notify BAAQMD by letter of the Council's action. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CLOSED SESSION - None 11. ADJOURNMENT - The City's Annual Goals & objectives Study Session will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 1993, 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. The city Council will review the status of previously adopted goals & objectives, and establish and prioritize the list for 1993. Agenda Printed March 4, 1993 2:22 PM