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CALL TO ORDER& CLOSED SESSION (6:30'D:m,)
1. Conference with Legal CounSel- Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of CaSes: Livermore Area Recreation & Park District v. Local Agency Formation
Commission of Alameda COunty, Alameda County Superior Court No. 2002055268 and
Livermore Area Recreation & Park District v. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court No.
2002049773
2. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to
subdivision (c) of Government COde Section 54956.9: One potential case
1. CALL TO ORDER & PI,EDGE OF AI,I,EGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Proclamation suppOrting "19th Annual National Night Out" (File # 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, however, no action or discussion may take piece
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 contac{ 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 24, 2002
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Request to Waive Competitive Bid Process and authorize Staff to purchase Police Patrol
Vehicles directly from Vendor (File # 350-20)
Staff is requesting that the City Council waive the competitive bid process in accordance with
Dublin Municipal Code 2.36.050(a)(11), and authorize Staffto purchase three replacement
vehicles directly from the least costly vendor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.3 ACceptance of Work, Contract 02-05, 2001-02 Annual Slurry Seal Program (File # 600-35)
This project resurfaced several City streets with a slurry seal that will prolong the life of
existing pavement surface.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and authorize release ofretenti°n after
35 days if there are no subcontractor claims.
4.4 Agreement with Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (ACSPA) for Local fund
Exchange for the 1-580/Tassajara Road Interchange Improvements Project (File # 600-40)
This agreement would provide £or the ACSPA to transfer up to $3,000,000 in Federal TEA-21
transportation funds to Dublin for up to $2,700,000 in reimbursement from Dublin's Eastern
Dublin Traffic Impact Fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.5 Agreement with LAFCO to Indemnify LAFCO for the costs of litigation arising from
LAFCO's approval of the East Dublin Property Owners' Reorganization (File # 600-40)
When LAFCO approved the East Dublin Property Owners' Annexation in May, LAFCO
imposed a condition that required thc City to enter into an agreement with LAFCO to
indemnify LAFCO against any expenses arising from any legal actions challenging the
Reorganization. The East Dublin Property Owners' have agreed to cover the City's costs in
defending any lawsuit arising from the annexation, including challenges to the LAFCO
action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement and authorize Mayor to execute.
4.6 Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Washington Infrastructure Services
(formerly MK Centennial) for the widening of Dublin Boulevard from Village Parkway to
Sierra Court (Modification to Scope of Work and Additional Compensation) (File # 600-30)
This amendment to the design contract would extend Washington Infrastructure Services
scope of services to include the provision for construction support services for the subject
project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt .Resolution.
4.7 Amendment to Agreement with Fehr & Peers Associates, Inc., for General Traffic
Engineering Services (File # 600-30)
This amendment to a traffic consulting agreement provides for a rate increase as allowed by
the agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.8 Amendment to Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for Traffic
Engineering Services (File # 600-30)
This amendment would approve TYKM's new hourly rate in the existing cOnsultant
agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.9 Warrant Register ($1,481,940.67) dated July 16, 2002 (File # 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Repeal of No Parking Zone and Establishment of Passenger Loading Zone on Village
Parkway (File # 570-20)
The City Council will consider establishing a passenger loading zone on Village Parkway
adjacent to Dublin High School to enable parents who drop off/pick up children at the school
to avoid blocking the bus stop.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution(s).
6.2 Approval of Engineer's Report for Dublin Ranch West Side Storm Drain Benefit District
and Adoption of Ordinance Creating District (File # 360-40)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would establish a Storm Drain Benefit
District generally including the Dublin Land Company property east of Tassajara Road and a
portion of the Dublin Ranch property between the Dublin Land Company property and a line
approximately halfway between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt
Ordinance.
6.3 Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 8:}-1 (File # 360-50)
This assessment district funds the cost of maintenance and energy for the City's street lighting system,
except for Dublin Ranch and Tract 7067. The assessment in this District is proposed to be $16.84 per
single-family residential lot, which is 27% higher than the 2001-02 assessment, but is less than the
1995-96 assessment. This item would approve the levy of assessments for the 2002-03 fiscal year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and ordering levy of'
assessment.
6.4 Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 8:}-2 (Tract 4719 - Stagecoach
Road) (File # 360-20)
This assessment district funds the cost of maintenance for landscaping improvements along
Stagecoach Road and the interior slopes of Tract 4719. The assessment in this District is proposed to
be the same as the 2001-02 assessment. This item would approve the levy of assessments for the
2002-03 fiscal year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and ordering levy of'
assessment.
6.5 Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 86-1 (Villages ~ Willow Creek)
(File # :}60-20)
This assessment district funds the cost of maintenance for landscaping improvements along portions of
Doughe~;y Road and Amador Valley Boulevard and within the Villages ~ Willow Creek
development. The assessment in this District is proposed to be 2% higher than the 2001-02
assessment. This increase is allowable under the terms of the Engineer's Report that was approved in
2001. This item would approve the levy of assessments for the 2002-03 fiscal year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and ordering levy of
assessment.
6.6 Landscaping Maintenance Assessment district 97-1 (Santa Rita Area) (File # :}60-20)
This assessment district funds the cost of maintenance for landscaping improvements in the Santa Rita
(Emerald Park) development area. The assessment in this District is proposed to be approximately
19% higher than the 2001-02 assessment. This increase is allowable under the terms of the Engineer's
Report that was approved when the District was formed and is below the maximum allowable
assessment. This item would approve the levy of assessments for the 2002-03 fiscal year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and ordering levy of
assessment.
6.7 Dublin Ranch Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 99-1 (File # 360-20)
This assessment district funds the cost of energy and maintenance for street lighting in Dublin Ranch
and in the Clifden Parc (Tract 7067) development. The assessment in this District is proposed to be
the same as the 2001-02 assessment, This item would approve the levy of assessments for the 2002-03
fiscal year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and ordering levy of
assessment.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Transfer Agreement for Shannon Park Artwork, Sirius (File # 600-30)
In June of 2001, the City Council approved the request from the Dublin Fine Arts (DFA)
Foundation to permanently install Sirius at Shannon Park. The installation is now complete
and DFA has prepared a Title to Artwork Transfer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement.
7.2Evaluation of Traffic Circulation and Safety in the Vicinity of Dublin High School
(File # 590-40)
This item reports the findings of a recent traffic safety study on Village Parkway and seeks
Council approval to install "No Right Turn on Red" signs prohibiting the right turn movement
on red from Davona Drive onto Village Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve installation of'SNo Right Turn on Red" signs.
7.3 Award of Contract for Murray School Bell Tower Project (File # 600-30)
On June 4, 2002, the City Council authorized Staffto solicit bids to complete the design and
construction of the Murray School Bell Tower. A low bid of $99,500 was received from
TGI( Contracting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and approve Budget Change of $8,100 from
Unappropriated Reserves.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request to Amend Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (File # 560-90)
The City has received a request to amend the City's Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance to
prohibit smoking within a certain distance of a business entrance. Other potential changes
aimed at strengthening the Ordinance will also be discussed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether to proceed with introducing an amendment
to the Ordinance, and if the Council so desires to amend the Ordinance, provide direction to Staff
regarding the desired changes.
9. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 Committee Reports
9.2 BrieflNFORMATIONAL ONLYreports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10. ADJOURNMENT
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