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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May!, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC TERi 100 Civic Plaza
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 o.m.)
L 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
IL PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957,
Title: City Attorney
IlL 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
IV. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Proclamation National Tourism Week (610-50)
3.2 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 conceming 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 Govemment 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 Approval of Minutes - None
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4.2 Shannon Community Center Consultant Services for Engineering Testing (210-30/600-30)
At the March 20, 2007 meeting, the City Council accepted the bid for the Shannon
Community Center Project. As part of the construction process, the City had budgeted for
Engineering Testing Services. RES Engineers has provided a qualified proposal to perform
the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution approving the Agreement.
4.3 Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.38 Relating to the Sale of Surplus Real
Property (670-80)
As part of a comprehensive update to the DMC, Staff has reviewed Chapter 2.38 and proposes
revisions for purposes of clarification and to ensure compliance with state law. At its April 17,
2007 meeting, the Council conducted a public hearing, waived the reading and introduced the
Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.38
ofthe Dublin Municipal Code Relating to the Sale of Surplus Real Property.
4.4 Award of Bid - Contract No. 07-05, 2006-2007 Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program
and Curb Ramp Installation (600-35)
This project will remove and replace damaged sidewalk with offsets of %" or more that may
pose a tripping hazard and construct nine new pedestrian curb ramps.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding Contract No. 07-05, 2006-2007
Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program and Curb Ramp Installation, to R. Dawson
Construction, Inc.
4.5 Amendment to the Existing Area B-E Planned Development Plan to Add a Listing of
Permitted Uses for Live-Work Units in Conjunction with the Redesigned Condominium
Portion of the Groves (Formerly Fairway Ranch) (PA 06-037) (450-30/410-30)
The City Council will consider an Ordinance amending the Area B-E Planned Development
Plan to add a list of permitted, conditionally permitted and prohibited uses for the live/work
component ofthe Sycamore Groves condominium project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance approving the
Amendment to the Planned Development District for Dublin Ranch Areas B, C, D and E to
Include PD-High Density Residential with live/work units for Sycamore Grove (formerly the
condominium portion of Fairway Ranch).
4.6 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 3rd Quarter FY 2006-2007 (320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $113,946,328 (market value). As of March 31, 2007,
funds were invested at an average yield of 4.55%. This was an increase from the 4.46%
reported for the second quarter.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
4.7 Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for
Additional Design, Construction Administration and Construction Staking Phases for the
Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 Project (600-30)
This amendment to the BKF Engineers Agreement would provide for additional design,
construction administration and construction staking phases for the Dougherty Road
Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 Project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change ($78,186); and adopt Resolution
approving Amendment No.2 to the Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers.
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4.8 Award of Contract for Alamo Creek Park Playground Renovation Contract No. 07-04
(600-35)
On April 20, 2007, three bids were submitted for the replacement of play equipment at Alamo
Creek Park. M.A.K. Associates, Inc. submitted the lowest bid responsive to the requirements
of the bid documents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding the contract to M.A.K. Associates,
Inc. and approve Budget Change.
4.9 Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement/Assignment and Assumption of Leases
Agreement for Real Property at 11759 Dublin Boulevard for Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Project No. 95556 - Dublin Historic Park Acquisition (Heritage Center
Expansion) and Approval of Budget Change (295-30/600-30/670-20)
The City Council will consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement and an Assignment and
Assumption of Leases Agreement for property at 11759 Dublin Boulevard (the Dublin Square
Shopping Center). The 4.25 acre shopping center totals approximately 40,585 square feet of
buildings and will be the future home of the Dublin Historic Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Purchase and Sale
Agreement! Assignment and Assumption of Leases Agreement for 11759 Dublin Boulevard and
approve the Budget Change.
4.10 Warrant Register ($2,484,146.57 dated May 1,2007 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Crossridge Road Trail Connection
Improvements Project (600-35/930-30)
A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Crossridge Road Trail
Connection Improvements Project. The proposed project consists of a pedestrian gate and
asphalt paving to provide a connection between the Alamo Creek Trail in Dublin and the Bent
Creek Open Space Trail/Emergency Vehicle Access in San Ramon.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and authorize Staff to construct the project.
6.2 P A 03-063 Scarlett Court Design Guidelines, General Plan Amendment and Amendments
to Title 8 Zoning Ordinance, of the Dublin Municipal Code to Create Chapter 8.34,
Scarlett Court Overlay Zoning District' Amend Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review;
and Amend the Zoning Map to Depict an Overlay Zoning Designation for the Scarlett
Court Area (420-30/450-20)
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the Scarlett Court Design
Guidelines and a Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment related to the Scarlett
Court area. The City Council will also consider adopting an Ordinance amending Title 8 of
the Dublin Municipal Code relating to the Scarlett Court area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approving the Scarlett Court Design Guidelines; adopt Resolution approving a General Plan
Amendment to include policies related to the Scarlett Court area; and introduce Ordinance
amending Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code to create Chapter 8.34 Scarlett Court Overlay
District, amendment to Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review, and an amendment to the
Zoning Map to depict an overlay zoning designation for the Scarlett Court area.
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6.3 Legislative Act - P A 03-060 and P A 06-030 Annexation, General Plan Amendment, Specific
Plan Amendment, Stage 1 Development Plan for Casamira Valley (Moller Ranch) and
Tipper Properties and a Stage 1 Development Plan for the Vargas Property, Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (Casamira Valley), Mitigated Negative Declaration (Vargas)
and Pre-Annexation Agreement (620-20/420-30/600-60)
The City Council will consider annexation of the Casamira Valley/Moller Ranch, Tipper and
Vargas properties. The Project includes an EIR, Stage 1 Development Plan and General Plan
and Specific Plan Amendments for Casamira Valley in order to allow the future development
of 298 attached and detached dwelling units. The Project also includes a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Stage 1 Development Plan and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments for
Vargas in order to allow the future development of 33 detached dwelling units. No
development is proposed on the Tipper property at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
certifying the Casamira Valley/Moller Ranch Supplemental EIR and adopting findings
concerning significant impacts and mitigations, findings regarding alternatives, Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; adopt
Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Vargas Project and Statement of
Overriding Considerations, responses to comments, and the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; adopt Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment and an Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for the Casamira Valley/Moller Ranch, Tipper and Vargas
projects; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance rezoning Casamira Valley/Miller Ranch
Stage 1 Development Plan for Casamira Valley/Moller Ranch; waive reading and INTRODUCE
Ordinance rezoning Vargas to Planned Development Prezone with related Stage 1 Development
Plan for Vargas; adopt Resolution approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dublin and The DeSilva Group and Sun Valley Land Development Co.; adopt Resolution
directing Staff to file an application with Alameda County Local Agency Formation Commission
to annex the Casamira Valley/Moller Ranch, Vargas and Tipper properties to the City of Dublin
and Dublin San Ramon Services District.
6.4 P A 06-026 Dublin Gateway Medical Center Building 3 Hospital and Garage - Planned
Development Rezone and Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Site
Development Review and Development Agreement (Legislative and Adjudicatory Actions)
(600-60)
The Applicant has submitted a request for an alternative Project from that which was
approved in 2006, which proposes the development of a 6-story 168,000 square foot 100-bed
hospital and a 5-level parking garage with 1 level below ground and 4 levels above ground on
approximately 3.13 acres of the 7.14 acre Dublin Gateway Medical Center site. The Planning
Commission reviewed the proposed project during a public hearing on April 24, 2007,
requested modifications to the project, and continued the project to the May 8, 2007 PC
meeting. The City Council will consider continuing the project to the May 15, 2007 City
Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Open public hearing; receive public testimony; close public
hearing; continue item to May 15,2007.
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6.5 Update of Fee to Recover Costs of Preparing the General Plan 'and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Amendments and Related Studies and Approvals for the Area Known as the Eastern
Dublin Property Owners Annexation Area (aka Fallon Village) and a Related
Reimbursement and Credit Agreement with Dublin RE Investors, LLC and Braddock &
Logan Group II, LP for Funding Advanced to the City for Preparation of the General Plan
and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments and Related Studies (390-20/600-30)
The City Council will consider adopting an updated fee for the cost to prepare the General
Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments and related studies and approvals for the
Eastern Dublin Property Owners Annexation Area (aka Fallon Village), and consider entering
into a reimbursement agreement with Dublin RE Investors for funds advanced to the City to
prepare the General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment and related studies and approvals for
the Eastern Dublin Property Owners Annexation Area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution Updating
the Fee to Recover Costs of Preparing Amendments to the General Plan and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan and Related Studies and Approvals; and adopt Resolution Approving Reimbursement
Agreement and Credit Agreement between the City and Dublin RE Investors, LLC and Braddock &
Logan Group II, LP for the Costs of Preparing a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan
Amendment and Related Studies and Approvals for the Eastern Dublin Property Owners Annexation
Area.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Resolution Approving the Use of Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds by Executing Agreements with the County of Alameda and Various Service
Organizations (600-40/600-30/480-10)
The City Council will consider authorizing contracts between the City of Dublin and the County
of Alameda, and the City of Dublin and Council recommended recipients of CDBG funds for FY
2007-2008.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving agreements with the County of
Alameda, Bay Area Community Services, Open Heart Kitchen, Senior Support of the Tri-Valley,
Spectrum Community Services, Inc., and Tri-Valley Haven; and authorize the City Manager to sign
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Business Recognition Program (470-70)
The City Council will consider a program to recognize Dublin business.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Business Recognition Program.
8.2 Update on Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority Route 50 (East Dublin BART
Station/Koll Center Park and Ride Lot Van Shuttle Service) (570-40)
A bus shuttle service was initiated between the East Dublin BART Station and the Koll
Center Park and Ride Lot in August 2006 by the Livermore-Amador Valley Transportation
Authority in order to reduce parking demand at the BART Station and better utilize the Park
and Ride Lot. This report will provide an update on the use of the shuttle service
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
8.3 Approval of Final Relocation Impact Statement for Capital Improvement Program Project
No. 95556 - Dublin Historical Park Acquisition (Heritage Center Expansion)
(295-30/330-40)
As part of Capital Improvement Program Project No. 95556 - Dublin Historic Park
Acquisition (Heritage Center Expansion), 13 businesses will be impacted and subject to
relocation. A Relocation Impact Statement is required in order to identify the needs of the
affected business occupants, discuss the reiocation assistance available to the businesses, and
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identifies commercial properties available for lease or sale that could accommodate the needs
of the affected businesses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Final Relocation Impact
Statement.
8.4 Consideration of Request for Additional Funds for Fiscal 2006-2007 from TV30-
Community Television (1050-50)
TV30 Community Television currently receives funding from the Cities of Dublin,
Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon through the franchise agreement with Comcast where
a fee of $.50 per subscriber is allocated. The City Council will consider a request for
additional funds from TV30 to support the operations for balance of Fiscal 2006-2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the allocation of additional funds for TV30-
Community Television for Fiscal 2006-2007 and approve the Budget Change, or provide Staff
with additional direction.
8.5 Procedures for Naming Future Parks (610-20/920-60)
There are two City parks in various stages of development; Area F Neighborhood Square is
under construction and Area G Neighborhood Square has design approval and preparation of
construction documents is underway. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council on the
procedure for naming future parks.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staff direction on procedure for naming future City
parks.
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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