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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 05-28-1996A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCILDUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, May 28, 1996, 7:00 p.m. DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits related to each item is available for public review 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 3.1Recognition of Awards to City for Excellence in Financial Reporting The City has received an Outstanding Financial Reporting Award for Fiscal Year 1994-95 and a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 1995 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive awards. 3.2Presentation of Special Recognition/Appreciation Plaque to Dublin Police Services by Dublin High School Student Body President Ryan Schrader At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. The Council must, however, comply with all State Laws in regard to items 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. 4.1Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 14, 1996 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2State-Local Transportation Partnership Program, State-Local Entity Agreement Supplement 006 (Cycle 6) Adoption of this Resolution would enable the City to receive State Funds (SB 300) for the annual overlay program. The City's street repair and overlay program is typically partially funded by an SB 300 matching grant. This year's grant is in the amount of $23,536. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize Mayor to execute supplement. 4.3Quitclaim of Easement on Unocal Site - Northwest corner of Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard The property owners representative is requesting that the City quitclaim its rights to this utility easement. The City has no facilities within this area and does not need it. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving quitclaim deed and authorize Mayor to execute the deed. 4.4Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services Since 1982, the City has contracted with the law firm of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson (or its predecessors) for legal services. This contract amendment would provide for an increase in the hourly rate from $125 to $140 (or 12%) for General Legal Services. The $125 hourly rate was established in April of 1988, and the CPI has increased approximately 28% since April of 1988. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Third Amendment to Agreement and authorize Mayor to execute same. 4.5Acceptance of Gift to City The City has received a gift in the amount of $2,000 from Soroptimist International of Dublin, Inc. to be used to develop and implement curriculum for the Pioneer Day Program for third graders at the Dublin Heritage Center. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift; direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment to the donor; and approve Budget Change Form 4.6Agreement between the County of Alameda and the City of Dublin regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 1996-97 The City must enter into an annual agreement which outlines the City’s and the County’s responsibilities regarding participation in the CDBG Program and governing the activities approved for CDBG funding. Projects approved for 1996-97 funds include: 1) Housing Rehabilitation - $18,113; 2) Mape Park Handicapped Accessible Playground - $51,750; 3) Arroyo Vista Accessibility Renovations - $21,910; General Administration - $2,097 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution and authorize the Mayor to execute agreement. 4.7Shannon Community Center Window Replacement - Contract 96-05 Three bids were received for the Shannon Community Center Window Replacement project. All of the bids submitted included exceptions to the scope of work as presented in the bid specifications, so the City Council will consider rejecting the bids. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution rejecting all bids and authorize Staff to readvertise the project with a modified scope of work.. 4.8Agreement between the City of Dublin and Kaufman and Broad regarding Rental Availability In-Lieu Fee (Donlan Canyon/California High This agreement requires the City to refund $24,656 Rental Availability In-Lieu Fees (with 5% interest) required for the approval of the Donlan Canyon Project when and if the General Plan and Municipal Code are amended to delete the rental availability requirement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Staff presentation and authorize Mayor to sign agreement. 4.9Award of Bid for Evidence Tracking System and Fixed Asset Inventory System On March 6, 1996 the City Council authorized Staff to distribute an RFP for an Evidence Tracking system and a Fixed Asset Inventory System. This item is to consider responses to the RFP and to award the bids for each system. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award bids and authorize budget change and additional appropriation to complete the Evidence System purchase. 4.10Report on Village Parkway Speeding at Wineberry Way Through resident request, the City Council directed Staff to investigate speeding problems on Village Parkway at Wineberry Way. The problem is the difficulty in turning left out of Wineberry onto southbound Village Parkway STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to investigate speeding concerns on Village Parkway and to work with the City of San Ramon regarding future improvements. 4.11Pole Attachment Agreement with PG&E (Related to City-Owned Street Lights) This agreement provides parameters for the City relating to City-owned street lights that are attached to PG&E distribution poles. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving agreement and authorize Mayor to execute agreement. 4.12Art in the Park - Stagecoach Park Agreement At the May 22, 1996 meeting of the Dublin City Council, the Council authorized the release of funds for the “Art in the Park” Program sponsored by the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. The funds were designated for the artworks to be placed at Stagecoach Park and Alamo Creek Park. In order to proceed with the commission for the artwork for Stagecoach Park, it is necessary to execute an agreement between the City of Dublin, the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation and the artist for the project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the mayor to execute the agreement. 4.13Warrant Register ($319,866.06) dated May 28, 1996 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6.PUBLIC HEARING 6.1Bus Stop on West Side of Village Parkway at Lewis Avenue This is the second reading of a proposed ordinance to establish a new bus stop on Village Parkway. The bus stop was requested by an elderly resident who uses the bus to travel to the post office. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance. 6.2Rental Availability Ordinance Repeal The City’s Rental Availability Ordinance requires that a minimum percentage of the units in new multi-family development projects be rented for a period of 5 years, in order to insure the adequate supply of rental housing in Dublin. Recent surveys show that the City’s objective for rental units is being met by the housing market and the Ordinance is not necessary. The Rental Availability ordinance is proposed to be repealed and the reference to this program in the Housing Element will be deleted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance. 6.3Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 2.12.120 of the Dublin Municipal Code Authorizing Referral of CUP Revocations to Planning Commission Ordinance giving Community Development Director authority to refer any administrative actions to Planning Commission; any controversial items directly to Planning Commission rather than the Zoning Administrator. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance. 6.4Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance The Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan require that the City adopt an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance requiring a minimum percentage of the units in new residential projects to be affordable to lower and moderate income families. The proposed Ordinance is the result of the direction provided by the Planning Commission and City Council at two joint Study sessions, held in February and March of this year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance. 6.5California Creekside Planned Development and Development Agreement Second reading for Planned Development Rezone to change zoning on property from PD Business Park Industrial to PD Single Family Residential and PD Medium - High Density Residential to allow 154 single family dwellings and 123 townhouses on 35.4 acres. The Development Agreement establishes the rights and responsibilities of the City, Kaufman and Broad, and Alameda County with respect to this development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and adopt resolution approving findings; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance approving PD Rezone and Ordinance approving Development Agreement. 6.6Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.28 Relating to Campaign Contribution Limitations Following discussion at the may 14, 1996 City Council meeting, the Council directed Staff to prepare an ordinance limiting campaign contributions to $300 per “election period” (120 days prior and 120 days following an election) and requiring disclosure of contributions in excess of $25. The Council will consider amendments to the Municipal Code to revise the current restrictions regarding campaign contributions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and take appropriate action. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 7.1Term Limits Following discussion at the May 14, 1996 City Council meeting, the Council directed Staff to prepare language for an initiative ordinance to submit to the electorate at the November 1996 election to impose term limits on the offices of Mayor and Councilmembers so that, in general, an individual would be limited to serving no more than 8 consecutive years as Mayor and/or Councilmember. The Council will consider the form of a proposed initiative ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider motion directing City Clerk to prepare appropriate resolutions to place proposed initiative ordinance imposing term limits for Mayor and Councilmembers on November 1996 ballot or provide direction to Staff. 8.NEW BUSINESS 8.1Mape Park Renovation The City Council will review the proposed master plan for the renovation of Mape Park which reflects the design goals and elements expressed by the neighbors of the park at two previous neighborhood meetings. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve master plan in concept and direct Consultant to begin work on construction documents for the base improvements and include the sand volleyball court, restroom building and pedestrian bridge as additive alternates to the construction documents; 2) Direct the Parks & Community Services Commission to reevaluate the Mape Park project against the other park projects and the available funds as part of the 1996-97 Budget process and recommend to the City Council the park priorities for FY 1996-97. 8.2Report on Alamilla Spring - San Ramon Road near Dublin Boulevard There is an historical spring just west of San Ramon Road at Dublin Boulevard (the Springs Apartments). Due to apparent lack of maintenance of the spring, the City Council has requested a report on the ownership and maintenance responsibility of the spring. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide direction, if warranted. 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10CLOSED SESSION - None . 11ADJOURNMENT . 2 K/cc-mtgs/5-28-96/5-28agda.doc Agenda Printed 2/17/00 1:44 AM