HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 08-02-2005
REGULAR. MEE11NG
Tuesday, August 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
VUBUN avJC CENn:R, 100 Civic 1'Iaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (8:30 Dm.)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTlClPA TED UTlGATlON
Government Code Section 54958.9, IlUbdilfis/on (b)(1) Flcts and Circumstanœa: Government Code
Section 54958.9, subdlvl3lon (b)(3)(B) - CIP Project # 98920
2. PUBUC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Govel'lllll8llt Code SectIon 54951
TiUe: Community Development Director
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTlQN
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments
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excep1íons under which the City Council MAY disc.... and/or take action on items not appealing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section
54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controll8lSilll in nature and are cons/de18d for approval by the City
Council with one single action. Membm of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item
f8movød from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to f8move the item.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 19, 200S.
STAFF RECOMMEND A nON: Approve
4.2 2005-2006 Contract for SelVÍces with the Alameda County Library (File #600-40)
The Fiscal Vear 2005-2006 Budget contains funding for 23 hours of additional services at the
Dublin branch of the Alameda County Library system, as well as $35,000 in funding for
materials_ A contract agreement with Alameda County for these services needs to be
executed by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement.
4.3 Disposal of Property - Surplus Equipment (File #350-40)
Due to the closure of the existing Senior Center and opening of the new fàcility, the Parks and
Community Services Department will have various surplus property items that can be
disposed of at this time. Any of the equipment that can be used at other City facilities will be
moved accordingly, and remaining items will be sent to auction. The Infonnation Systems
Division has also identified various surplus computers, printers and fax machines that can be
disposed of at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize Staff to proceed with transfer
of property to Nationwide Auction Systems pursuant to the current agreement with the City.
4.4 Consultant Services Agreement with Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., for
Construction Inspection Services (File #600-30)
The Public Works Department is in need of a temporary contract inspector to help alleviate
the City's three Staff inspectors' current workload. The engineering consulting firm of
Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., will provide a contract inspector for up to 1,000
hours between August 2005 and June 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Consultant Services
Agreement with Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc.
4.5 Approval of Parcel Map and Improvement Agreement Associated with Parcel Map 8524;
and Quitclaim of Abutter's Rights onto Tassajara Road (Triad Dublin Gateway, L.P)
(File #410-40/600..60/670..95)
Parcel Map 8524 subdivides an existing lot into four parcels and is located at the southwest
comer ofDub]in Boulevard and Tassajara Road in the KolI Dub]in Development Center site.
The Dublin Gateway Medica] Center, which will be constructed in two phases, and a parking
garage are proposed at the vacant site. A separate action by the City Council is necessary to
quitclaim a prior relinquishment of abutter's rights along the Tassajara Road ITontage to Triad
and the adjoining property to the south in order to legalize access onto Tassajara Road at KolI
Center Drive, an existing private driveway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Parcel Map 8524 and
Improvement Agreement; adopt Resolution approving the quitclaim of abutter's rights onto
Tassajara Road to Triad Dublin Gateway, LP.; and adopt Resolution approving quitclaim of
abutter's rights onto Tassajara Road to Big Holdings Fifty-Six, Inc.
4.6 Emerald Glen Park Phase ill Consultant Services Change Order #3 (File #600-35)
On December 16,2003, the City Council approved an agreement with Carducci and
Associates to complete design services, including conceptual design, design development and
construction documents for Emerald Glen Park, Phase III Staff is requesting approval of
additional design services ITom Carducci and Associates for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Change Order #3 in the amount of$17,000.
4.7 Establish Contract Services for Planning Consultants on an As-Needed Basis for Overflow
Services in the Community Development Department (File #600-30)
Staff is recommending adding additional Planning Consultants to assist with the development
and planning of projects that are being submitted for processing. The need for this type of
service has increased significantly, therefore, requiring Staff to seek additional services in
order to keep up with the planning activities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consultant Services Agreements
with David L. Babby, CDRG, Gillarde Planning & Consulting, Chandler L Lee, and Richard F.
Tooker; and authorize the Community Development Director to sign the Agreements on behalf
of the City.
4.8 Acceptance of Work - Contract No. 0~17, Dublin Senior Center (File #600-35)
The Dub]in Senior Center project is now complete and the final costs for the project are well
within the budgeted amount. Staff is requesting approval of a final change order amount for
all outstanding items and that Council authorize the City Manager to accept all final
improvements to allow the fàcility to be opened and operational for the City of Dublin .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to accept maintenance bond in the amount of
$486,767 at a future date; approve Changer Orders in the amount of $59,933; and adopt
Resolution authorizing the City Manger to accept the final improvements for Contract No. 03-
17.
4.9 Warrant Register ($1,499,755,59) dated August 2, 2005 (File # 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Use of City Seal on Dublin Sister City Association Banner (File #120-10)
The Dublin Sister City Association is requesting the use of the Dublin City Seal on their St.
Patrick's Day banner, as well as on a tablecloth used at various events.
STAFF RECOMMEND A nON: Grant use of the City Seal to Dublin Sister City Association for
inclusion on their St. Patrick's Day banner and event tablecloth.
6. PUBLIC BEARING
6.1 Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Deny the Safeway Gas Station Conditional Use
Permit and Site Development Review, PA 05-004 (File #410-30)
The proposed project, located at 7499 Dublin Boulevard, consists of a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) and Site Development Review (SDR) to replace the existing gasoline price signage
with new LED electronic displays. The Planning Commission denied the CUP/SDR at its
June 28, 2005 meeting. A letter of appeal from Young Electric Sign Company and Safeway,
Inc., was filed with the City on July 6, 2005.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and direct Staff to either:
a) Prepare a Resolution affirming the Planning Commission decision to deny the CUP/SDR for
an amendment to the Master Sign Program to install an electronic gasoline price display sign at
the Safeway Gas Station at 7499 Dublin Boulevard and thereby denying the appeal; - OR - b)
Prepare a Resolution affirming the Planning CommissiQn decision in part to deny the CUP/SDR
for an amendment to the Master Sign Program to install an electronic gasoline price display sign
at the Safeway Gas Station at 7499 Dublin Boulevard subject to modifications as stated by the
City Council and thereby granting the appeal in part; - OR - c) Prepare a Resolution reversing
the Planning Commission decision to deny the CUP/SDR for an amendment to the Master Sign
Program to install an electronic gasoline price display sign at the Safeway Gas Station at 7499
Dublin Boulevard and thereby granting the appeal.
6.2 Establish Right-of-Way Lines for Dublin Boulevard between Kecgan Street and Fallon
Road and for Fallon Road between Bent Tree Drive aDd J-580 (File # 670-40/820-90)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance to adopt right-of~way lines for Dublin Boulevard
and Fallon Road pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.68. The Ordinance will
establish right-of-way alignment for Dublin Boulevard between Keegan Street and Fallon
Road to accommodate six lanes, and for Fallon Road between Bent Tree Drive and 1-580 to
accommodate six and eight lanes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.3 Amendment to Section 7.04.420 of Article 4 of Chapter 7.04 of Title 7 of tbe Dublin
Municipal Code, Repair of Sidewalks - Reporting Defects (File #820- 1 0/820-40)
The proposed amendment of the Sidewalk Ordinance will require property ownel'!; and possessors
of property to maintain adjacent public sidewalks in a safe condition, as already provided for by
the California Streets and Highways Code. It defines the failure to maintain public sidewalks as
negligence, and makes property owners and possessors of property liable for failure to maintain
sidewalks. The City's sidewalk repair program each fiscal year does not abrogate the
responsibility of the property owners to maintain frontage improvements in a safe manner, as
delineated under Section 5610 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
ST AFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading; and
INTRODUCE Ordinance.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Conceptual Design for Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Restoration Project (File #600-30)
A conceptual design of the Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Restoration Project has been
completed by the Consultant. The City Council must now approve the conceptual design in
order for the Consultant to begin the design development phase of the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve conceptual design or provide alternate direction.
7.2 Presentation of Housing Survey Results by Godbe Research (File #600-30/430-50)
On February 15,2005, the City Council authorized an agreement with Godbe Research to
conduct a housing needs survey for the City of Dublin_ The intent of the survey was to
provide justification in producing future housing programs, crafting programs listed on the
City's Goals & Objectives and eliminating programs not viewed as needed by the residents
and businesses surveyed. Godbe Research will present the results of the Housing Needs
Survey.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to utilize survey results in the development of the
Five-Year Housing Plan, the future Housing Element, and in the development of housing
programs.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Amended Schedule of Locations for Posting of City Ordinances (File #610-10)
State law requires that all City Ordinances be published or posted in at least three public
places within the City of Dublin. Due to a change in address for the Dublin Senior Center, the
schedule of posting locations needs to be updated to reflect the new Senior Center address,
7600 Amador Valley Boulevard_
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution amending the schedule of locations for the
posting of City Ordinances to: 1) Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza; 2) Dublin Library, 200
Civic Plaza; and 3) Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard.
8.2 Recommended Date for the Dedication of the City of Dublin Public Safety Memorial
(File #610-20)
On March 4,2003, the City Council directed Staff to move forward with a Public Safety
Memorial, which consists of a fteestanding bronze sculpture comprised of four figures
depicting a Firefight, Police Officer and two children. The City Council will consider
selecting a date for the dedication of the Public Safety Memorial.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Select the date of Sunday, September 11, 2005, for the
dedication of the City of Dublin Public Safety Memorial or supply additional direction to Staff
for the selection of another dedication date.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief INFORMA TION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee
Reports
10. ADJOURNMENT
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City Council Meeting # 691 Agenda Printed 7/2812005 4:03:01 PM