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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 06-25-1996A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCILDUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, June 25, 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 3.1Introduction of new employee - Dublin Police Services Sergeant Mike Pecoraro 3.2Appointment of Student Member to Parks & Community Services Commission In accordance with the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Parks & Community Services Commission, a Student Member shall be appointed to the Commission to serve for a one-year term. The P&CS Commission have recommended that Wanjiku Kamau be appointed as the Student Member of the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Wanjiku Kamau to the P&CS Commission. 3.3Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation and Quill Pen to Gabriela Nasar for her service on the City's Parks & Community Services Commission 3.4Presentation by San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on the Altamont Express Commuter Rail Service Robert Cabral, Chairman of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission will present a status report on the proposed Altamont Express Commuter Rail Service which will include an overview of the service proposed and the latest capital and operating cost estimates available. The intent of the report is to better inform cities in Alameda County about the potential for implementation of the new service since it is anticipated that a majority of the total ridership will begin or end their commute rail trip in Alameda County. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 3.5Proclamation commending the Livermore/Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) on their 10th Anniversary 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 Joint Study Session w/DUSD of May 28, 1996 (Prepared by School District) & Regular Meeting of June 11, 1996 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2Acceptance of Improvements for Dublin Meadows, Tract 5883 The improvements on this tract were not completed by the developer, but were built by the bonding company providing security for the improvements. The work has now been completed to the approved plans. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements as being completed. 4.3Amendment to Agreement with TJKM for Traffic Engineering Services (Adjustment of Rates) TJKM provides traffic engineering services to the City. This amendment proposes rate adjustments which would have a net effect of less than 1% increase over current rates. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement. 4.41995-96 Budget Modification with regard to Article XIII B of the State Constitution A report has been prepared requesting authorization for all revenues received in excess of expenditures to be appropriated. The actual amounts involved will be determined at the close of the Fiscal Year. The City Council takes this action each year in order to protect the ability to utilize these reserves in future years without the possibility of exceeding the State mandated Appropriations Limit. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to appropriate to Reserves, any Revenues in excess of Budgeted Expenditures as of June 30, 1996 4.5Report on Recycling Services at Amador Lakes As a result of a request by San Ramon resident Mark Dorazio, City Staff was directed to review the status of recycling services being conducted at the Amador Lakes Apartments. Staff determined that at the present time, Amador Lakes is fully participating in the City's recycling program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report. 4.6Warrant Register ($692,112.48) dated June 25, 1996 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6.PUBLIC HEARING 6.1Trumark Homes PD Rezone PA 96-014 This proposal is for a Planned Development Rezone on 8.9 acres of land located west of Dougherty Road on the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way. The PD Rezone would change the zoning district from M-1 (light industrial) to PD (residential) and would allow development of a 92 single-family subdivision at this location. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance; adopt Resolution approving and establishing findings and general provisions and Conditions of Approval for a PD Planned Development Rezoning. 6.2Flood Control Ordinance The current Flood Control Ordinance contains language of the state model ordinance that needs to be updated to comply with current minimum standards of the National Flood Insurance Program. This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting on June 11, 1996. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance. 6.3Adoption of Animal Shelter Fees Alameda County and the Cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton have entered into an agreement to provide for sharing costs associated with the new East County Animal Shelter. The shared costs include both construction and ongoing operating costs. The ongoing operating costs are offset by revenue collected at the Shelter, and operation costs for each agency are based on the percentage of live animals brought to the shelter in the prior calendar year. Dublin's share will be equal to 15.54%. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution 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 2 joint study sessions, held in February and March of this year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance; schedule second reading for July 9, 1996 City Council meeting. 6.5Local Regulation of Firearms Dealers In accordance with Council direction, the City Attorney has drafted an ordinance which would require a Conditional Use Permit for firearms sales in residential district and which would require all persons engaged in firearms sales to obtain a permit from the Chief of Police. A second ordinance has been drafted which would require persons selling firearms at retail to obtain a permit from the Chief of Police. This ordinance is patterned after the Lafayette Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; refer Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance to Planning Commission; and waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance requiring permit - OR - provide direction to Staff. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1Report on Crossridge Slope Failure Study Several soil slides have appeared along the cut slopes of the Dougherty Hills Open Space Park as a result of two very wet winters. The City Council authorized studies to be undertaken to determine the causes of and repairs to these slopes. The reports are now complete. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept Report and direct Staff to complete the design documents and put the project out to bid. 7.2Median and Roadside Weed Maintenance At its May 28 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to report back on the status of weed maintenance in the street roadside areas and medians as there appeared to be an unusually large amount of weeds lately. The weeds appearing from the late rains have now been removed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report and provide direction. 8.NEW BUSINESS 8.1Tri-Valley Community Television (CTV 30) Operating Subsidy The CTV Board of Directors was contacted to inform them of the City Council's stated goal of eliminating the CTV subsidy. The City Council will consider the Board's response. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report and direct Staff as appropriate. 8.2Review of services and new Agreement with MCE Corporation for Public Works Maintenance Services MCE Corporation has provided Public Works Maintenance Services to the City since 1984. The proposed agreement is for a period of 1 year with renewal options up to 3 years. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review services provided by MCE; adopt Resolution; authorize Mayor to execute agreement. 8.3Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Pleasanton and Livermore are funding the newly established Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, and are requesting $9,000 from Dublin as part of their $295,650 budget for Fiscal Year 1996-97. CVB hopes to consolidate resources of the Valley's cities into a focused marketing plan that will benefit each of the participating cities via increased convention activities and tourist trade. Staff anticipates that the $9,000 membership fee could potentially double or triple in subsequent years. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report and provide appropriate direction to Staff. 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10CLOSED SESSION - None . 11ADJOURNMENT . - On Thursday, June 27, 1996, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, the Dublin City Council will hold an Adjourned Regular Meeting to conduct public hearings for consideration and adoption of the 1996-97 Budget and the 1996-2001 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. 2 K/G/cc-mtgs/6-25-96/6-25agda.doc Agenda Printed 2/17/00 1:42 AM