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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - April 22, 1985
Monday - 7:30 p.m.
DUBLIN LIBRARY
Meeting Room
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 Manager to have their particular concern placed on the agenda for a
future meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically of a non-controversial nature and are considered for
approval by the City Council with one single action.
Members of the audience who would like an item removed from the consent calendar for
purpose of public input may request the City Council to remove the item from the consent
calendar. The request may be made at the time that the Mayor asks the audience members if
there is anyone interested in removing an item from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 8, 1985
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Warrant Register dated April 22, 1985
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.3 Financial Report for Period Ending March 31, 1985
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.4 Restriping of Regional Street and Amador Plaza Road
The City's Traffic Engineer has proposed the development of a striping plan for
Amador Plaza Road and Regional Street between Amador Valley Boulevard and Dublin
Boulevard to provide continuous two-way left turn lanes as a safety measure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Set a public hearing for the Council meeting of May 28,
1985 and approve the study necessary to detail the striping changes.
4.5 Banner Installation - Valley Artists Association
The Valley Artists Association has requested to hang a banner from 4/22 to 5/5
on the City owned chain link fence parallel to San Ramon Road near the Shannon
Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve installation of banner from 4/22 through 5/5
4.6 Acceptance of Right-of-Way and Bus Stop Easement Dedication at 7900 Dublin
Boulevard (Blancarte Building)
As part of the development review of the Blancarte building at 7900 Dublin
Boulevard, the City required the property owner to dedicate 12 feet of right-of-
way and construct the improvements for a right turn lane from Dublin Boulevard
onto Regional Street. The developer was also required to dedicate a 5 foot
easement for future bus stop improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution and instruct City Clerk to record
dedication documents.
4.7 Written Communication Regarding Relicensing of PG&E Hydroelectric Facilities
PG&E has requested that the City adopt a resolution supporting HR 4402 and SB 2710
which would eliminate the municipal preference in the relicensing of hydroelectric
facilities which are presently owned by PG&E.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.8 Award of Bid for Automated Traffic Safety Records System
The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded a grant to the City of Dublin to
conduct a comprehensive traffic engineering study. One component of the project
was the automation of various traffic records. Bids for the equipment have been
solicited in accordance with the City's purchasing ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award bid to MicroAge Computer Store of Dublin
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation
The City has received a request from the County of Alameda inviting the City to
consider participation in a fund raising effort to support the Statue of
Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider
5.2 Formation of Red Barn Cultural Center Committee
The City has received a request from the Dublin San Ramon Services District
inviting the City to participate in the formation of a Red Barn Cultural Center
Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider
5.3 From Alameda County Mayor's Conference
AB 200 would provide immunity to property owners when a claim is brought by an
individual injured in the commission of a felony. Recent court rulings have
allowed criminals injured during the commission of a crime to seek a judgement
from the property owner. AB 200 would provide immunity to the property owner.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to send a letter of support to appropriate
state representatives.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 PA84 084 Morrison Homes Planned Development Rezoning - Adoption of Ordinance
On April 8, 1985, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Morrison
Homes Planned Development Rezoning and introduced an ordinance amending the
zoning ordinance. The project involves a 177 unit condominium proposal northwest
of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open public hearing; hear presentation and testimony; pose
questions; close public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt
ordinance.
6.2 Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 15-84 Providing Salary for Members of the City
Council
Governor Deukmejian signed into law AB 2281 on April 4, 1984, which became
effective January 1, 1985. This legislation adjusted the schedule utilized for
establishing salaries for City Councilmembers in General Law Cities. At its
last meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance to establish the City
Councilmembers salary at a maximum of $300 per month. If enacted, the proposed
ordinance would not take effect until December 16, 1986.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open public hearing; hear presentation and testimony; close
public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
7 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Report from City Manager Re Dublin San Ramon Services District Study
The City Council Liaison Committee has met with the representatives from the City
of San Ramon regarding the process for selecting a consultant to undertake a
review and analysis of those services provided by DSRSD other than fire.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Council Liaison Committee to proceed with
consultant selection as outlined.
7.2 Shannon Center Lease Renewal
At the April 8, 1985 meeting of the City Council, the Council authorized Staff to
notify DSRSD of the City's intent to renew the Shannon Center Lease. A draft
lease was prepared and presented to the DSRSD Board of Directors on April 16,
1985. The lease was approved for six months with the stipulation that the City
meet with the Park & Recreation Committee to discuss the District's concerns.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Agree to the 6-month extension of the Shannon Center
Lease and 2) Appoint representatives of the City Council and the City Manager to
meet with the District's Park and Recreation Committee to discuss the District's
concerns regarding the Shannon Center.
8. CLDSED SESSION - 1) Personnel Evaluation
2) Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 State Park Bond Application
The June 1984 statewide election approved the issuance of Park Development Bonds.
One aspect of this program is a block grant to cities based on population. An
application must be filed by May 1, 1985. The City of Dublin allocation for
1984-85 is $7,653. The most expedient project to apply these funds towards the
acquisition of the Kolb Park Tennis Courts. It is estimated that this project
will require matching funds in the amount of $23,697.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the application for Grant Funds
under the Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program.
9.2 Retention of Appraisal Services
This item provides for the retention of appraisal services for Amador Valley
Boulevard extension improvements and other City related projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to secure the services of a
qualified land appraiser whose services are not to exceed $15,000, and
authorize an additional appropriation from the City's reserves in the amount
of $15,000.
9.3 Park Dedication Fund Expenditures
The City Council has an adopted policy for the expenditure of Park Dedication
Funds. The intent of the policy is to provide coordination between the City and
the Dublin San Ramon Services District. Both agencies hold funds restricted for
park development in Dublin. The City Park & Recreation Commission has identified
two projects for inclusion in the updated Capital Improvement Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to request that the Dublin San Ramon
Services District consider undertaking the renovation of Shannon Center kitchen
and development of a park play area with Park Dedication Funds held by DSRSD.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
10.1 Federal Aid Urban Funds
The City Council has an opportunity to purchase Federal Aid Urban funds from the
City of Madera at less than a dollar for dollar basis. These funds could be
utilized in funding City FAU projects which are presently approved but
underfunded.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Gi ty Engineer to submit a bid for the purchase of
FAU funds.
10.2 1985-86 Capital Improvement Program, Revenue Sharing and City Budget Hearing
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Set date of Tuesday, June 25, 1985 at 6:00 p.m., for public
hearing.
11. ADJOURNMENT