HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 03-21-2006
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 21, 2006, 7:00 p.rn.
DUBUN CIVIC CENl'ER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CLOSED SESSION (6:30 D.m.l- None
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employee: Bryan Moore, Assistant Planner, Community
Development Department (700-10)
3.2 Recognition of Participants in Dublin Leadership Academy 2005-2006 (150-80)
The Dublin Leadership Academy, an II-week program, was designed to inform participants
about the issues facing the community, and to encourage community involvement at all levels.
The last class for the second Dublin Leadership Academy was held on March 9, 2006, with 26
participants completing the Academy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recognize Dublin Leadership Academy 2005-2006
3.3 Acceptance of Grant from the Bilich Family and Preferred Financial (150-70)
Anthony and Angela Bilich and family, who own and operate Preferred Financial mortgage
brokerage, have donated a $1,000 grant to the Dublin Police Services to be used for a
community project involving at-risk youth. Once the community project is completed, the
youth group will participate in a recreation activity using some of the funds. Approximately
three recreation activities could be funded with this grant.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Accept $1,000 grant; approve Budget Change; and direct Staff
to formally acknowledge Donor and use the funds toward the Kids in Action program.
3.4 Proclamation Declaring March 2006 as American Red Cross Month (610-50)
3.5 Proclamation Recognizing 2005-2006 Crossing Guard of the Yeal' (610-50)
3.6 Councilmember Appointment to the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center Board of
Directors (110-30)
As part of the process of becoming a legal non-profit organization, the Tri- Valley Housing
Opportunity Center must form a Board of Directors. This Board would take the governing
responsibility for the Center from the current Advisory Board. A member of the Board would
include one City Councilmember from one of the participating jurisdictions. It is proposed
that the City Councilmember from the jurisdiction currently hosting the rotating Tri-Valley
Affordable Housing Committee (Dublin) be appointed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Confirm appointment of Mayor Lockhart as the government
representative from the City of Dublin to the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center Board of
Directors.
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3.7 Public Comments
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action on Items not appearing on the agenda are contained in GovemmentCode Section 54954.2(bK1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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01 the audience, SIal! Cf the City Council vmo would like an Item rerna.oed from the Consent Calendar for pwposes of pldl\Ic input may request the
Mayor to remove the item.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 7, 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Award of Bid - Civic Center Fuel Tank Removal, Contrad No. 05-13 (600-35)
This project would remove the 10,000 gallon underground gasoline tank on the Civic Center
site. The low bid received, $38,229, is within funds budgeted for the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Adopt Resolution awarding Contract No. 05-13 to American
Construction and Environmental Services, Inc.
4.3 Disposal of Property - Unclaimed and Surplus Property (350-40)
Staff is requesting the City Council declare certain items as unclaimed and surplus property
and authorize Staff to send the items to Nationwide Auction Systems for auction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Adopt Resolution and authorize Staff to proceed with transfer
of property to the auction company
4.4 Designation of Agent for Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), 2005-2006 Winter Storms Disaster (520-10)
The City of Dublin incurred costs for clean-up resulting from the FEMA-dec1ared 2005-2006
Winter Storms Disaster In order to submit an application to FEMA for recovery of three-
quarters of these costs, the City Council must designate an agent and two alternates.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Adopt Resolution designating the City of Dublin's agent for
submitting an application for Federal Assistance to recover costs associated with the 2005-2006
Winter Storms Disaster
4.5 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of January 2006 (330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Receive reports.
4.6 Acceptance of Donation from Garre Vineyard (150-70)
On March 8, 2006, the City of Dublin hosted the Alameda County Mayors Conference at the
Dublin Senior Center The Alameda County Mayors Conference is attended by the Mayors
and City Managers from the 14 Alameda County cities, as well as the City Council and
Department Heads of the hosting City Livermore-based Garre Vineyard donated two cases
of wine to the City, which offset the City's portion of the cost of hosting the dinner meeting,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Accept donation and direct Staff to prepare a formal
acknowledgement to Donor
4.7 Warrant Register ($3,772,788.79) dated March, 21, 2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Emerald Place - Request for Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit,
PA 05-043 (410-30)
The City Council will consider a Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit for
the Emerald Place Retail Center, a 140,155 square foot pedestrian-oriented, open-air lifestyle
center on an existing 13 08-acre parcel located at the southwest comer of Hacienda Drive and
Martinelli Way The proposed project includes nine buildings and will include specialty retail
shops, eating places and associated uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and adopt Resolution
approving Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit for Emerald Place, including
one of the alternative clock tower designs presented by the Applicant.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Establishment of Housing Commission/Committee (110-10)
The City Council will discuss the need, purpose and make-up of a Housing Commission!
Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and provide Staff with direction on
whether the City Council would like Staff to proceed with the implementation of the
establishment of a Housing Commission/Committee by' a) indicating the purpose of the Housing
Commission/Committee; and b) indicating whether a Commission or Committee should be
formed. And, if a Committee is selected, indicate: I) type of Committee; and 2) make-up and
size of Committee.
7.2 Proposed First Time Homebuyer Program (430-60)
The City Council will provide clarification on a key component of the proposed First Time
Homebuyer Program that was discussed at the December 13, 2005, City Council and Planning
Commission Joint Study Session, and approve the draft First Time Homebuyer Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Receive report; provide direction on Decision Point #6 of the
draft Program Components; and adopt Resolution approving the First Time Homebuyer
Program and direct Staff to implement Program.
7.3 25 Years of City hood Community Celebration (150-150/110-30)
The City Council will appoint two members to an Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to begin working
with City Staff to develop and make recommendations for the City's 25th anniversary of
Cityhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the City's 25th
Anniversary Ad Hoc Sub-Committee.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Moller Ranch Request to Initiate an Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment and General
Plan Amendment Study, PA 03-060 (420-30)
The City Council will consider the initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment and General Plan
Amendment Study to review an Alternative Site Plan for the Moller Ranch project located at
6861 Tassajara Road (APN 985-0001-001).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION' Adopt Resolution either approving or denying the Specific
Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment Study request.
8.2 Approval of Parking Regulations on Arnold Road (570-20)
This item will establish parking regulations on Arnold Road in order to maintain traffic safety
on this street while also providing on-street parking to supplement near-term parking needs
for the East DublinIPleasanton BART station within the foreseeable future.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution approving the proposed parking regulations
on Arnold Road.
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8.3 Report on 2006 Dublin Pride Week Activities and Acceptance of Donations to the City
(150-80/150-70)
The City Council will receive a report on planned activities for the 2006 Dublin Pride Week,
scheduled to commence April 29th - May 6th, and accept donations from various organizations
for the event.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION- Receive Dublin Pride Week Activities Report; accept
donations from Amador Valley Industries, ANG Newspapers, Dublin/San Ramon Women's
Club, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Lions Club, and Citilinks; and direct Staff to
prepare formal acknowledgement to Donors.
8.4 Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Mid-Year Budget Review and December 2005 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 2005-06 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 of the financial statements
for the month of December 2005
STAFF RECOMMENDATION- Receive report; and approve Budget Changes.
8.5 Revisions to Personnel System - Intern Program (710-30)
The City Council will consider amending the City's Classification Plan to adopt revisions to
the Intern classification. In addition, the City Council will consider approving a Budget
Change Form to transfer salary savings between operating budgets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution amending the City's Classification Plan and
approve Budget Change in the amount of$7, 164.
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 to Adjourned Regular Meeting (Goals & ObjectiveslBudget Study Session) on
Wednesday, March 22, 2006. at 6.30 p.rn., in the Council Chamber.
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supJXJrts a high quality of lift ihat ensures a saft and secure environment, fosters new
opporiunities and provides responsive fair treainrent ta our diverse community
Vision
Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens. natural resources and cultural heriiage. As Dublin grows, it will balance historv
with progress, to sustain an enlighiened, econamically balanced and diverse community.
Dublin, with its distinctive place in the region, highlights culture, diversity and civic stewardship ta 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 bath residents and businesses alike; supporting the efforts and achievements of all.
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