HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 06-15-2004 REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 15, ~ 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENT~, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 o~m.)
1. CO~E~NCE W~L~OR NEGOT~TORS~
Government Code se~iOn 54957.6
Agen~ D~nat~ Rep~sen~tiv~: Counei~embe~ O~vetz and Sb~nfi
Unrep~sented Employee: CiW ARomey
2. CO~~NCE ~,LEGAL CO~SEL -- ~TIC~ATED LITIGATION
Government Code section ~956.9(b) (1) (one or more eas~)
Facts and Ci~ums~nc~: Government Code s~on 54956.9~)(3)(A)
1. C~L, TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF.CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. O~. C.OMMUNICAT!ON.S
3.1 Proelamation Declaring June 21-27, 2004 "RelaY for Life" Week (File #610-$0)
3.2 Appointment of Dublin Representatives to the Livermore Airport Master Plan Update
Advisory Committee (File #110-30/420-50)
The City of Livermore is requesting the Dublin City Council to appoint three (3) representatives to the
Livermore Airport Master Plan Update Advisory Committee. The appointments to the Committee
should include one Dublin City Councilmember, one member of the Dublin business community and
one atqarge Dublin resident, The Committee will discuss, take public testimony, consider and make
recommendations to the Livermore City Council regarding the Draft Airport Mater Plan Update and
the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration_ May°r Lockhart recommends the appointment of
Vice Mayor (]eorge Zika as City Council Representative; Sybase Security Director (]abe Navarrette as
Business Community RePresentative; and David Froio as the Citizen'at-Large Representative.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointments to the Livermore Airport Master Plan
Update Advisory Committee,
3.3 Proclamation Supporting Americans for National Parks (File//610-$0)
3.4 Public Comments :
At this time, the public is permitted to addres~ the City Council on non-agendized items, Please step to the podium and clearly state
your name for the record. C, OMMENTS SHOULD NOT .E~CEED THREE (3). MINUTE$. . 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 Regular Meeting of June 1, 2004
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Project Acceptance, "Dreams of Longing After Nothing" Art in the Parks - Dolan Park
(File # 600-30)
In January 2004, the City Council approved an agreement with artist Bryan Tedrick and the
Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to complete artwork for Dolan Park as part of the Art in the
Parks program. The artist has completed the project and fulfilled the requirements of the
agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements.
4.3 Amendment to Agreement for Lease of Fallon School Multipurpose Facility (File fl600-40)
The Current agreement with the Dublin Unified School District for lease of the Fallon School
Multipurpose Facility for the Dublin Senior Center will expire on June 30, 2004. As the new
Senior Center will not be complete until spring 2005, it is necessary to extend the term of the
agreement for one additional year to June 30, 2005.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment to Agreement.
4.4 Approval of the Final Map and Improvement Agreement for Tract 7414, and Acceptance
of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee (GHC Roxbury, LLC) (File # 600-60)
GHC Roxbm% LLC, is seeking City Council approval of the Final Map and Improvement
Agreement for Tract 7414, and acceptance of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees. The project
will create 109 single-family residential lots and one single-family estate lot on the west side
of Tassajara Creek between Maymont Lane and Somerset Lane.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Re$01ufi.on(s),
4.5 Acceptance of Landscape Improvements Associated with Tract 7141, Dnblin Ranch
Area A, Neighborhood A-6 (Toll CA H, L.P.) (File # 600-60)
As part of the development of Tract 7141 (Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-6), the
Developer completed landscape improvements for Bent Tree Drive and Fallon Road. The
improvements have been completed, and it is appropriate to accept landscaping and release
the bonds that guarantee the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.6 Adoption of Resolutions Amending the City's Salary Plan and Classification Plan for Fiscal
Year 2004-2005 (File # 700-20)
The City Council will consider adjusting the salary range values for upcoming Fiscal Year
2004-2005. The recommended salary ranges were derived l~om a comprehensive salary
survey of other municipal agencies conducted by the Personnel Division. In addition, the City
Council will consider adding the classification of Information Systems Technician I/II to the
Classification Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt R~0[ution(s).
4.7 Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-1: Preliminary Engineer's
Report (File # 360-20)
This assessment district funds thc maintenance of the City's street lighting system, except for
lights in Dublin Ranch and Tract 7067 (Clifden Parc). This action would approve the
Preliminary Engineer's Report and set a public hearing date for levy of assessments for 2004-
05. The assessment for this District is not proposed to increase above the 2003-04 level.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resoluti0n(s.) approving Preliminary Engineer's Report
and setting a Public Hearing date of July 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing
protests to the proposed 2004-05 assessment.
4.8 Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-2 (Stagecoach Road):
Preliminary Engineer's Report (File 0360-20)
This assessment district funds the maintenance of street-side landscaping along Stagecoach
Road and on the "interior slopes" of the Dublin Hills Estates development. This action would
approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report and set a public hearing date for levy of
assessments for 2004-05. The assessment for this district is proposed to increase 0.5% above
the 2004-04 level in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Res,01ution(s) approving Preliminary Engineer's Report
and setting a Public Hearing date of July 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing
protests to the proposed 2004-05 assessmem.
4.9 Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 86-1 (Dougherty Road):
Preliminary Engineer's Report (File #360=20)
This assessment district funds the maintenance of street-side landscaping along portions of
Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard and certain common area landscaping within
the Villages at Willow Creek development. This action would approve the Preliminary
Engineer's Report and set a public hearing for levy of assessments for 2004-05. The
assessment for this district is proposed to increase 0.5% above the 2003-04 level based on the
Consumer Price Index.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolutionfs) approving Preliminary Engineer's Report
and setting a Public Hearing date of July 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing
protests to the proposed 2004-05 assessment.
4.10 Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 99-1 (Dublin Ranch and Tract 7067):
Preliminary Engineer's Report (File # 360-20)
This assessment district fimds the maintenance of the City's street lighting system in Dublin
Ranch and Tract 7067 (Clifden Parc). This action would approve the Preliminary Engineer's
Report and set a public hearing date for levy of assessment for 2004-05. The assessment for
this district is not proposed to increase above the 2003-04 level.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolufi, on(s) approving Preliminary Engineer's Report
and setting a Public Hearing date of July 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing
protests to the proposed 2004-05 assessment.
4.11 Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area): Preliminary
Engineer's Report (File #360-20)
This assessmem district funds the maintenance of street-side landscaping within the Santa
Rita development area, which is generally bounded by 1-580, Gleason Drive, Arnold Road,
and Tassajara Road. This action would approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report and set a
public hearing date for levy of assessments for 2004-05. The assessment for this District is
not proposed to increase above the 2003-04 level.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: : Adopt R.es01utionCs) approving Preliminary Engineer's
Report and setting a Public Hearing date of July 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of
hearing protests to the proposed 2004-05 assessment.
4.12 Warrant Register ($1,165,333.97) dated June 15, 2004 (File # 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMM,UNICATIONS - NONE
6. ,P,t BL!C
6.1 Amendment of Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee and Area of Benefit Fee Resolution
(File # 390-20)
This item is to update the current Eastern Dublin Tra~c Impact Fee (EDTIF) program which
collects fees to finance transportation improvements and facilities needed to reduce the
traffic-related impacts caused by development in Eastern Dublin. The EDTIF needs to be
updated to reflect the current cost of acquiring land and constructing improvements. Also,
additional territory (shown as the Transit Center) was added to the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan and that territory will be added to the EDTIF. The revised EDTIF will reflect the
addition of the transit Center area and additional improvements related to the newly added
territory.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; determine value of protests to Area of
Benefit Fee only; deliberate; and adopt Resolution revising the Traffic Impact Fee and Area of
Benefit Fee for Future Developments within the Eastern Dublin Area, as Previously Established
by Resolution 1-95 and Revised by Resolutions 41-96 and 225-99.
6.2 Consideration of Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of PA 02-040, Loukianoff Site
Development Review (File # 410-30)
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Councilmember
Claudia McCormick regarding the Planning Commission's approval of a new 2,954 square
foot, single-family residence on an existing lot (Lot 1 of Tract Map 5073) located at 11299
Rolling Hills Drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and adopt R~,olut. io.n.
denying the appeal and a~ing the Planning Commission approval of May 11, 2004.
6.3 Ordinance Repealing Section 6.64.020 of the Dublin Municipal Code regarding Weight
Limits for Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts (File # 570-20)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance repealing Section 6.64.020, Commercial Vehicles
in Residential Districts, of the Dublin Municipal Code to maintain consistency with the
recently adopted Ordinance 10-03, prohibiting operation of any commercial vehicle having a
gross weight, including load, in excess of 5 tons on any street within any residential district in
the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt
Ordimanee.
6.4 Proposed Amendment to the Fee Schedule for Fire Prevention Services (Fire Permits, Plan
Review, Inspection and Fire Services)(File # 540-20)
In an effort to recover the reasonable costs of providing fire department plan reviews and
building inspection services, Staff conducted a review of current fees and the actual time
spent on the provision of services associated with these fees. Upon completion of the review,
it was determined that the fees need to be increased to compensate for the City's costs. The
fee scheduled has not been updated since October 1999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate; and adopt Re~olution
amending fees for Fire Prevention Services.
7. ,UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
7.1 "Art at the Crossings" Art Festival- Dublin Fine Arts Foundation (DFAF) (File # 900-50)
In Fiscal Year 2001-2002, DFAF received funding of $5,000 from the City of Dublin to plan
an ar~ festival. As part of the funding approval City Council had required that the plan for the
art festival be brought back to City Council. DFAF Consulting Director Lynn Baer will make
a presentation regarding the planned six-week art festival at Hacienda Crossings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
7.2 Continuation of Emergency Action and Progress Report on Remediation Work at Dublin.
Civic Center (File # 600-30)
The Civic Center incurred water damage from rain in early-March 2004. At its March 16~
meeting, the City Council approved a declaration of emergency in order to allow a waiver of
competitive bid to obtain a contractor for environmental remediation work related to the water
intrusion. This item would approve a continuation of the declaration of emergency, while the
remediation work continues and provide an update on the progress of the project to-date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution continuing the emergency action to the City
Council meeting of July 6, 2004.
7.3 Second Amendment to Construction Truck Access Agreement with Windemere BLC Land
Company, LLC (File 0600-30)
This item is to approve a second amendment to the current agreement between the City of
Dublin and Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, to allow this developer to continue using
Dougherty Road within the City limits to haul concrete and paving materials to the
Windemere Ranch Development site in Contra Costa County through June 30, 2004. The
Developer is agreeing, in return, to mitigate prior impacts to Dougherty Road pavement
conditions from truck deliveries under the current agreement and guarantee fair
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the second Amendment to the
Agreement with Windemere BLC Land Company; and approve Budget Change in the total
amount of $13,966 to the General Fund.
8. BUSINESS
8.1 General Municipal Election - November 2, 2004 (File # 630-20)
In November 2004, voters in Dublin will elect a Mayor (2-year term of#ffice) and two
Councilmembers (4-year terms of office). It is necessary to make a formal request to the
Alameda County Board of Supervisors that Dublin's election be consolidated with the
Statewide General Election and that the Registrar of Voters perform certain services
associated with the election. Also, the Council must determine whether candidates or the'City
pays for publishing costs associated with candidate statements in the sample ballots and
whether 200 or 400 words will he allowed in the candidate statements ofqualification.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution(s) calling the election and adopting
regulations for candidates and costs of the candidate statements.
8.2 Expansion of the Credit Card Payment Program for Selected City Services (File # 350-20)
As Phase II of the E-Commerce Program, the City Council will consider accepting credit
cards to pay for a broader range of City Services beyond Parks and Community Services as
additional convenience for the public.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to implement Phase H of the E-Commerce
Program that would allow for Visa and MasterCard credit card acceptance to pay for City
Services, with a minimum threshold of $10.00 and a maximum transaction amount not to exceed
$1,000.00.
8.3 Review of Services and Amendment to Agreement with MCE Corporation for Public
Works Maintenance Services (File #600-30)
MCE Corporation provides street, park, and building maintenance services to the City of
Dublin. This amendment provides for an adjustment of rates for Fiscal Year 2004-05 as
allowed under the terms of their current agreement with the City. The proposed 2004-05
Operating Budget includes approximately $2,7I 4,662 for the cost of various services provided
by MCE Corporation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resol#.tion. approving the Amendment to Agreement.
9. .OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee
Reports
10. ADJOURNMENT On Monday, June 28, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m., an Adjourned Regular
Meeting will be held, including public hearings for consideration and adoption of the City's Fiscal
Year 2004-05 Budget and the FY 2004-05 Update to the 2002-07 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program.
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