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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CLOSED SESSION (to be held at end of reQular meetinQ)
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
section 54956.8)
Property: 11759 Dublin Blvd (Dublin Square Shopping Center)
City Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Dublin; Berkeley Land Company, Inc., a California
Corporation
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision a
Name of case: Granite Construction Company v. City of Dublin, Office of
Administrative Hearings Arbitration #A-0005-06
III. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employee: Nicole Woolf, Public Works Technician I (700-10)
3.2 Presentation by Dublin Police Services on Identity Theft (580-60)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide comments.
3.3 Update Presentation of Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative Activities and
Consideration of a Request to Appoint Two City Councilmembers as Members of a
Regional Work Group for the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative (560-10/110-30)
The purpose of the Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative is to engage the youth in the Tri-
Valley in the planning process on health and wellness services for the adolescents living in the
Tri- Valley region. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty and Alameda County Health
Care Services Agency Director Dave Kears have requested the appointment of no more than
two governing bodies from the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton and the respective
School Districts to serve on a Regional Work Group for the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health
Initiative.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation and confirm Mayor's appointment of
two City Councilmembers to the Regional Work Group for the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health
Initiative for a limited time for a period ending December 2007.
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3.4 Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name
for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. 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 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, 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.
4.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of February 20, 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Proposed Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Density Bonus Regulations (610-20)
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance repealing Chapter 8.52 of the Dublin
Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) and adding new Chapter 8.52 of the Dublin Municipal
Code relating to Density Bonus Regulations. The City Council conducted a public hearing,
waived the first reading and introduced the proposed Ordinance at its March 6, 2007 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Repealing
Chapter 8.52 of the Dublin Municipal Code and adding new Chapter 8.52 of the Dublin
Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) relating to Density Bonus Regulations.
4.3 Amendment to Dublin Municipal Code Pertaining to Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance
and Addition of Charitable Solicitation and Sales Ordinance (585-60)
A comprehensive update to the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) is currently underway. At its
March 6, 2007 meeting, the. City Council conducted a public hearing, waived the first reading
and introduced Ordinances amending Chapter 4.16 of the DMC relating to Peddlers and
Solicitors and adding Chapter 4.18 to the DMC relating to Charitable Solicitation and Sales.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Amending
Chapter 4.16 of the Dublin Municipal Code relating to Peddlers and Solicitors; and waive
reading and adopt Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.18 to the Dublin Municipal Code relating to
Charitable Solicitation and Sales.
4.4 Agreement for Street Sweeping and Parking Lot Sweeping Services (600-30)
Universal Building Services has provided street sweeping and parking lot sweeping services
to the City of Dublin for the past five years. The proposed new rates would decrease the total
cost of street sweeping services. This is a new five-year agreement that would begin July 1,
2007 and continue until June 30, 2012.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving agreement with Universal
Building Services for Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Services.
4.5 Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
Compliance (420-30)
The City Council will review and consider accepting the Annual Progress Report on the status
of the Dublin General PLAN and Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2006 in
accordance with Government Code Section 65400(b).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin
General PLAN and Housing Element Compliance; and direct Staff to forward the Annual
Progress Report to the California State Office of Planning & Research (OPR) and the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
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4.6 Approval of Utility Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for the Relocation of
Existing Electrical Facilities within 1-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvements Project
Limits (600-30)
The City of Dublin plans to improve the 1-580/Fallon Road Freeway Interchange to mitigate
the Dublin Ranch area development. The proposed improvement would require the relocation
of several overhead utility lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) along
the north edge of the freeway. A Utility Agreement with PG&E is required in order to
reimburse PG&E for half of the actual costs for this work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Utility Relocation Agreement
with PG&E and authorizing City Manager to execute said agreement.
4.7 Authorization to Solicit Bids - Contract No. 07-06, 2006-2007 Annual Street Overlay
Program (600-35)
This program will remove and replace failed asphalt concrete pavement, resurface the entire
street with 1 12" of asphalt concrete, and re-stripe pavement markings on various City streets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to solicit bids for Contract No. 07-06, 2006-
2007 Annual Street Overlay Program.
4.8 Fiscal Year 2006-07 Mid-Year Budget Review and December 2006 Monthly Report of
Financial Activities (330-50)
Staff has prepared a Mid-Year Budget Review to identify any material deviations from the
adopted Fiscal Year 2006-07 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 Revenues and Expenditures. This item also provides the report ofthe financial statements
for the month of December 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change and an Operating Transfer of$1,097.
4.9 Warrant Register ($996,009.08) dated March 20, 2007 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Request for the Placement of Purple Ribbons on City Street Trees to Recognize the
American Cancer Society's "Paint the Town Purple" Campaign (130-60)
The City Council will consider the American Cancer Society's request for the placement of
Purple Ribbons on City street trees to recognize the "Paint the Town Purple" Campaign.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staff with direction regarding the placement of Purple
Ribbons on City street trees.
5.2 Donation of Piano to City (150-70)
The City Council will consider the donation of a baby grand piano and notify the donor of the
Council's action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine if the City should accept the donation of the piano
and notify the donor of the Council's action.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Shannon Community Center - Environmental Review and Award of Bid (210-30/600-35)
The Council will receive a presentation of the CEQA documentation by the City's
Environmental Consultant and conduct a public hearing for the Shannon Community Center
project; and Council will also evaluate and award the base bid and alternates from Sierra Bay
Contractors, Inc. who was the low bidder for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution adopting
the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; adopt
Resolution awarding Base Bid and Alternates, as appropriate; and approve Budget Change.
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Possible Incorporation of the Village Parkway Specific Plan Area into the Future
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (410-55)
The City Council will provide Staff with direction regarding whether to incorporate the
existing Village Parkway Specific Plan area into the scope of work for the preparation of the
future Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, or to leave the Village Parkway Specific Plan as a
separate planning area from the future Downtown Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff to either: a) Incorporate the Village
Parkway Specific Plan area into the future Downtown Dublin Specific Plan; or b) Leave the
Village Parkway Specific Plan as a separate planning area from the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan.
7.2 Presentation Regarding Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts (GHAD) and Potential
Annexation of Additional Parcels (360-60)
Pursuant to the City Council's direction at the December 5, 2006, Regular Council meeting,
this presentation will discuss the feasibility of annexing additional parcels to a pre-existing
GHAD to allow property owners to make an informed decision whether to pursue a GHAD.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation.
7.3 Consultant Services Agreement for the Park & Community Services Needs Assessment
(600-30)
The City Council has a high priority objective to conduct a Parks & Community Services
Needs Assessment. This would provide a community-based assessment of the recreation and
cultural arts programs the City currently offers and recommendations for future programs that
the City should design and implement. Staff received proposals from eight firms for the
proj ect.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with National
Research Center.
7.4 Proposed Impact Fee Assistance Program for Second Units (430-60)
At the City Council meeting of January 16, 2007, Staff presented a report on options for a
proposed Impact Fee Assistance Program for Second Units funded from the Inclusionary
Zoning In-Lieu Fee Fund. The City Council directed Staff to work with the Housing
. Committee on proposed recommendations and then report back to the City Council. The City
Council will consider the Housing Committee's recommendations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Determine whether the City's Inclusionary Zoning In-Lieu
Fee Fund should be used to subsidize second unit impact fees; 2) Determine the amount of
subsidy to be granted based on the percentage of fee assistance and the size of the unit to which
the fee assistance applies; 3) Determine an amount for each fiscal year to allocate toward the
Impact Fee Assistance Program (IFAP); and 4) Determine whether a 30 year rent restriction
should be a condition of receiving assistance.
7.5 Dublin Civic Center - Workspace Programming Report (600-30)
As approved in the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program, the Dublin Civic Center
Workspace Programming Study provides a recommendation to accommodate the space needs
associated with the growth in staffing levels through 2026. The process for the Work Space
Programming Study included an evaluation of population data, projected staffing needs,
storage requirements, work functions and technological options.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Dublin Civic Center Workspace Programming
Study's recommended alternative to accommodate growth through 2026, in concept; 2) Approve
a budget change and change order #2 for additional consultant services; 3) Authorize Staff to
study the inclusion of the additional Civic Center expansion costs as part of an update to the
Public Facilities Fee; and, 4) Authorize Staff to develop a Request for Proposal for Architectural
Services to provide services identified in the Next Steps portion ofthis report.
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8. NEW BUSINESS - None
9. OTHER 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
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new
opportunities and provides responsive fair treatment to our diverse community
Vision
Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows. it will balance history
with progress. to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse community.
Dublin. with its distinctive place in the region, highlights culture, diversity and civic stewardship to create a broad mosaic. This
mosaic is enriched by the integrating of cultures, races and economic diversity into villages and neighborhoods - forming a
common network that welcomes both residents and businesses alike; supporting the efforts and achievements of all.
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