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Home My WebLink About*CC Agenda 07-24-1989 AGE N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ~lliETING - July 24, 1989 Monday - 7:30 p.m. DUBLIN LIBRARY, Meeting Room 7606 Amador Valley Boulevard 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDCE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this t.ime, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is not on the City Council Agenda. Comments should not exceed 5 minutes. If any person feels that this is not suf f icier t time to address their concern, that person should arrange wi th the Ci ty Clerk to have their particul~.r concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting. The City Council cannot deliberate or take action on a non-agenda item unless there is factual evidence presente~. to the Council indicating that the subject brought up falls into one of the exceptions under Governmert Code Section 54954.2 in that a) there is an emergency situation, or b) the need to take action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted. 3.1 Introduction of Recreation Coordinator Stephanie Alex 4. CONSE1\rr CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically of a non-controversial nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members c,f the audience who would Ii ke an i tern removed from the consen t calendar for purpose of public input may request the Ci ty Council to remove the i tern from the consent calendar. The request may be made at t.he time that the Mayor asks the audience members if there is anyone interested in removing an item froIT the Consent Calendar. 4.1 Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 27, 1989 and Regular Meeting of July 10, 1989 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2 Spring 1989 Recreation Report This report outlines the activities of the Recreation Department from April through mid- June, 1989. STAFF RECOw1ENDATION: Receive Report 4.3 Landscape Architectural Services for Alamo Creek Park, Phase II The Council will review the proposal for landscape architectural services for Alamo Creek Park, Phase II, prepared by Singer & Hodges, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Retain firm of Singer & Hodges to provide Landscape Architectural Services and authorize Mayor to execute agreement. 4.4 Establishment of Engineering Intern Position As part of the 1989-90 Budget deliberations, the City Council approved increased funding for Engineering Services to include funding for part-time personnel. The City's Personnel Rules require the City Council to establish job descriptions and salary ranges for each position. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 4.5 SB 1258 Mandatory Acceptance of County Approved Development Agreements for Annexed Areas Legislation has been introduced that would require existing cities to accept County approved development agreements for annexed areas. STAFF RECOI1MENDATION: Consider opposing SB 1248 and if appropriate, provide input on the draft letter of opposition and authorize the Mayor to send the letter. 4.6 Authorization to Request Bids for Moving Services The City requires the services of movers. As stated ln the Purchasing Ordinance any services costing over $5,000 require a formal bid. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to request bids. 4.7 Acceptance of Work - Phase I of Contract 88-lA Major Arterial Soundwalls: San Ramon Road, Amador Valley Boulevard and Arroyo Vista Phase I of the Major Arterial Soundwalls project includes block wall construction at Arroyo Vista, on Amador Valley Boulevard, and a portion of the San Ramon Road soundwall. This pllase has been completed according to approved plans, specifications, and modifications and within funds budgeted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements constructed under Phase I of Contract 88-lA and authorize retention payment in the amount of $39,039.69 to B & B Concrete. 4.3 Warrant Register dated July 24, 1989 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN COMHUNICATIONS 5.1 Request for Funding from the Committee for Water Policy Consensus The Committee for Water Policy Consensus is requesting funds to support various water conservation and protection programs and activities. Based on Dublin's population, the requested contribution would be $100-$250. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request for funding and if approved, authorize a budget transfer from the Contingent Reserve. 6. PUBLI<::: HEARING 6.1 Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1983-2 (Tract 4719) Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 1989-90 This assessment district maintains roadside landscaping along Stagecoach Road, the "interior" slopes within the Dublin Hills Estates Development, and Stagecoach Park. The proposed assessment per single family home for Fiscal Year 1989-90 is $212. 3TAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution. 6.2 Ordinances Providing for Compensation of Members of the Planning and Park & Recreation Commissions During the Budget review process, the Council conceptually approved compensating Commissioners. The Planning Commission members would be compensated at $30 per meeting with a 3 meeting per month cap. The Park & Recreation Commission members would be compensated at $30 per meeting with a 2 meeting per month cap. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; take appropriate action. 7. UNFIinSHED BUSINESS 7.1 Bus Shelter Locations and Designs and Alternatives to Bus Benches with Advertising This item includes LAVTA's final report on bus shelters, as well as a report regarding possible replacement of existing advertising bus benches with City-owned non-advertising benches. STAFF RECOi1MENDATION: Review Staff Report and approve bus shelter locations and design as outlined in LAVTA's letter and report dated July 14, 1989, and authorize Staff to undertake further study and prepare recommendation regarding type, cost, and quantity of bus benches to be provided. 8. NEvJ BUSINESS 8.1 PA 89-077 Public Storage - Request for authorization of an amendment to the San Ramon Road Specific Plan for a 1.4+ acre property at 7436 San Ramon Road The Applicant requests City Council authorization to amend the San Ramon Road Specific Plan to allow a self-storage facility in connection with retail commercial project as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in Area 3B of the Specific Plan area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and either deny the request or authorize the Specific Plan Amendment study. 8.2 Assault Weapons Ordinance State Legislation prohibiting 56 specific assault weapons will become effective on January 1, 1990. Mayor Moffatt has requested that the Council consider an ordinance which would prollibit the sale or transfer of assault weapons locally until the State Legislation becomes effective. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider 8.3 Emergency I1edical Service Benefit Assessment Increases On August 8, 1989, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will consider increasing the benefit assessment for Emergency Medical Services. The increase will exceed the $10 cap approved by the voters in a 1982 Countywide election. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss report and authorize Mayor to sign letter to the Board of Supervisors stating the City Council's concerns. 8.4 Alameda County Open Space Element; Livermore-Amador Valley Planning Unit General Plan Alameda County has prepared revisions to the Open Space Element and Livermore-Amador Valley Planning Unit General Plan that would allow consideration of urban development outside of existing cities and up to a mile away from public roads. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider 9. OTHEF BUSINESS 10. CLOSED SESSION - None 11. ADJOURNMENT