HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 08-05-2008
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employee and Employee Promotion: Gary Layman, Senior Plan
Checker; Caroline Soto, City Clerk (700-10)
3.2 Proclamation for Traffic Sergeant Bruce Rank (610-50)
3.3 Public Comments
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for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE f3J MINUTES. 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
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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 Meetings of May, 6, 2008, May 20, 2008, June 3, 2008, June 17,2008,
and Special Meeting of June 3, 2008.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.2 Acceptance of Improvements Associated with the Grafton Station, Phase 1 Commercial
Center (600-60)
The Stanforth Holding Company, LLC, and the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company have
constructed improvements for Dublin Boulevard and Grafton Street to serve their Grafton
Station Commercial center south of Dublin Boulevard opposite Grafton Street. It is now
appropriate for the City to accept the improvements that are within the public right of way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Accepting Improvements for Grafton
Station Phase I - Dublin Boulevard and Grafton Street.
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4.3 Acceptance of Improvements for Tract 7283 and Approval of Regulatory Traffic Control
Devices (600-60)
Pulte Home Corporation has constructed the improvements for Shapleigh Court, Jenkins
Place, Bradford Court, Bradford Lane, Madden Way, Ridgefield Way and Ridgefield Court in
accordance with the Improvement Agreement for Tract 7283. It is now appropriate for the
City to accept these improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution of Acceptance of Improvements for Tract
7283 and Approving Regulatory Traffic Control Devices.
4.4 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 4th Quarter 2007-2008 (320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $124,192,095 (par value). As of June 30, 2008, funds
were invested at an average yield of 3.589%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
4.5 Notice of Review of Conflict of Interest Code (640-40)
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of
Interest Code biennially to determine if it is accurate or if the Code needs amendment. The
City Council is the code reviewing body for City agencies, and the City Council must notify
themselves that the City will review and make a determination by October 1, 2008, if there is
a need to amend the conflict of interest code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code to
determine if there is a need to update the Code.
4.6 Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 14-08 to Correct the Amount of
the Benefit Charges Applicable to Certain Parcels within the Dublin Ranch West Side
Storm Drain Benefit District (360-40)
This item will correct the amount of benefit charges to be collected from three parcels within
the Dublin Ranch West Side Storm Drain Benefit District. An adjustment made March 2008
referenced an incorrect figure. The total amount for the three parcels will be reduced by
$5,294.31. This is the second reading of this ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 14-08, Which Made Findings, Adopted a Local Drainage Plan, and Created the Dublin
Ranch West Side Storm Drain Benefit District, a Local Benefit District to Levy and Collect
Charges, as a Condition of Development, to Reimburse Developers Who Construct and Install
Drainage Facilities that Benefit Properties Other than Their Own.
4.7 Warrant Register ($4,542,174.90) dated August 5, 2008 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Letter from the League of California Cities Regarding the Possible Use of Local
Government Revenue to Fund the State Budget Deficit (330-80)
The City Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to State officials
expressing the Council's opinion on the use of local government revenues to fund the State
budget deficit. The Council will also consider authorizing a Press Release and the submission
ofletters to the editors oflocal newspapers from the City, informing ofthe Council's opinion.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Opposing Fiscally Irresponsible State
Budget Decisions that Would "Borrow" Local Government, Redevelopment and Transportation
Funds; and if desired, authorize the City to issue a press release and send letters to the editors of
local newspapers expressing the Council's opinion.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Site Development Review and Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone for a 305,000 Square
Foot Retail Center on the Southwest Corner of Martinelli Way and Hacienda Drive,
PA 07-019 The Green on Park Place (410-30/450-30)
The City Council will consider approving an Ordinance approving a PD Rezone and related
Stage 2 PD for The Green on Park Place Retail Center as well as consider approving a
resolution approving a SDR for the Green on Park Place Retail Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and
INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone Property to the PD Planned
Development Zoning District and Approving a Related Stage 2 Development Plan for the Green
on Park Place Retail Center, PA 07-019; and adopt Resolution Approving the Site Development
Review Application for the Green on Park Place Retail Center Located at the Northwest Corner
of Interstate 580 and Hacienda Drive, South of Martinelli Drive and East of Arnold Road.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request to Initiate a West Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendment Study to Increase the
Number of Hotel Rooms Permitted on the Windstar Property Located at 6700 Golden Gate
Drive PA-06-009 Windstar (410-55)
The City Council will consider the initiation of a West Dublin BART Specific Plan
Amendment for the Windstar project to increase the number of hotel rooms permitted on the
Windstar property from 150 rooms to 240 rooms.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Denying the West Dublin BART Specific
Plan Amendment Study Request or adopt Resolution Approving the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan Amendment Study Request.
8.2 Architect Selection Committee for the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex
(110-30)
The 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Program includes the Emerald Glen Recreation and
Aquatic Complex project. A Request for Proposals for architectural services has been
distributed. Staff will discuss the composition of the Architect Selection Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine the make-up of the Architect Selection Committee
for the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex and appoint a Councilmember to serve
on the selection committee.
8.3 Designation of Voting Delegate for the 2008 League of California Cities Annual Conference
(140-20)
The City Council will consider appointing the voting delegate for the upcoming League of
California Cities Annual Conference.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the appointment of Councilmember Hildenbrand as
V oting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2008 Annual Conference, and direct Staff to
send the League of California Cities notification of the City's Voting Delegate.
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8.4 Special Events Vendor Policy (950-40)
The City Council will receive a report on a new Vendor Policy that will establish guidelines
and policies for both Staff and commercial and non-profit vendors for City Special Events.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Establishing a Special Events Vendor
Policy for City of Dublin Special Events and Festivals.
8.5 City Councilmember Waste Diversion Sub-Committee Appointments (610-40)
The City Council will consider appointing two of its members to the Waste Diversion Ad Hoc
Committee for a limited term beginning August 2008 and ending December 2008. The
Committee will work with Amador Valley Industries and City Staff on assessing and
improving the City's waste diversion programs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor's appointment of the Mayor and
Councilmember Hildenbrand to the Ad Hoc Waste Diversion Sub-Committee for the limited
term of August 2008 through December 2008.
8.6 Presentation Regarding a Temporary Maintenance Facility and Authorization to Begin
Negotiations to Lease a Suitable Site (235-10)
Adequate funding is currently not available to construct a permanent maintenance facility
discussed in the Program Study for the construction of a maintenance facility and emergency
operations center. However, adequate funds have been budgeted to lease a suitable temporary
maintenance facility until such time as the funds become available.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation, provide comments as appropriate and
authorize Staff to begin negotiations to lease a suitable site for a temporary maintenance facility
up to 7,500 square feet for a term not to exceed 10 years.
8.7 Safe and Sane Fireworks Background and After Action Report for July 4, 2008 Public
Safety and Staff Activities (650-60)
The City Council will receive a report on the July 4th activities including a brief background
as it relates to the sale and use of "Safe and Sane Fireworks" in the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive informational report regarding July 4, 2008, Public
Safety Activities.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee
Reports and Reports by Council related to Meetings Attended at City Expense (AB 1234).
- In memory of our fallen troops.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new
opportunities and provides responsive fair treatment to our diverse community
Vision
Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows, it will balance history
with progress, to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse community.
Dublin, with its distinctive place in the region, highlights culture, diversity and civic stewardship to create a broad mosaic. This
mosaic is enriched by the integrating of cultures, races and economic diversity into villages and neighborhoods - forming a
common network that welcomes both residents and businesses alike; supporting the efforts and achievements of all.
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