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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 15,2006,7:00 p.m.
DUBI1N CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 D.m.)
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision a
Name of case: Granite Construction Company v. City of Dublin, Office of Administrative Hearings
Arbitration #A-0005-06
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employees: Valentina Guzman, Community Safety Assistant,
Police Services; and Lianne Gildea, Part-Time Permanent Office Assistant I, Public Works
Department (700-10)
3.2 Acceptance of Gifts from the Dublin Historical Preservation Association (150-70)
The City Council will consider acceptance of gifts from the Dublin Historical Preservation
association related to the Restoration Project entitled "The Journey" at the Murray
Schoolhouse.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gifts and direct Staff to prepare formal
acknowledgement to the Dublin Historic Preservation Association.
3.3 Approval of 2006-2007 Contract for Services (600-40)
The City Council will consider the contract agreement with the Alameda County Library
providing for 31 additional hours of services at the Dublin Branch Library and funding for
additional library materials.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with County of
Alameda for additional library services for FY 2006-2007.
3.4 Presentation by the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) and Approval of
Proposed Amendment No.2 to the 1986 Measure B Expenditure Plan (600-40)
A representative of ACT A will make a presentation to the City Council on the proposed
Amendment No. 2 to the 1986 Measure B Expenditure Plan. The statues governing the
Measure B Program require an amendment to the Expenditure Plan whenever a project is
added, deleted or revised. The Amendment must receive the approval of the majority of City
Councils in Alameda County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation, and adopt Resolution approving
Amendment NO.2 to the 1986 Measure B Expenditure Plan.
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3.5 Presentation by Public Works Department on Planned Capital Improvement Projects
(800-30/820-20)
This presentation by Public Works is intended to update the City Council on progress made in
implementing the Capital Improvement Program. The I-580/Fallon Road Interchange and
Dublin Boulevard/Dougherty Road Intersection Improvement projects will be highlighted.
STAF]~ RECOJ\.1MENDATlON: Receive and accept presentation, and provide any comments.
3.6 Public Comments
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for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3J 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
Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matteL Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk's OffICe related to the
proper procedurlO' to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the Gity 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. CONSI.i.:NT 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 audient;6, Staff or the City Council who would lilie an item removed from the Gonsent Calendar for purposes of publiC input may request the
Mayor to remove the item.
4.1 1\linutes of Regular .l\'Ieeting of July 18, 2006
STAFF RECOMt\1ENDATION. Approve
4.2 Acceptance of\Vork- Contract No. 06-05, 2005-2006 Annual Slurry Seal Program (600-35)
This project resurfaced several City streets with a slurry seal that will prolong the life of the
existing pavement surface.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements under Contact No. 06-05, 2005-2006
Annual Slurry Seal Program, and authorize release of retention after 35 day if no subcontractor
claims received.
4.3 Approval of Agreement with Hardison, Komatsu, Ivelich and Tucker (HKI&T) for
Consulting Services -Maintenance Yard Programming Study (600-30)
This agreement provides for consulting services to conduct a programming study for a future
maintenance facility.
STAFF RECO~lMENTIATION:Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with HKI&T.
4.4 Horizons Family Counseling Services (600-40)
The City of Livermore is requesting that the City of Dublin execute an agreement authorizing
Horizons Family Counseling Services, which is part of the Livermore Police Department, to
provide services to families of at risk youth in Dublin at an amount not to exceed $50,750 for
Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
STAFF' RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute
Agreement with City of Livermore for Horizons Family Counseling Services.
4.5 Appraisal Services for Dublin. Square Shopping Center (600-30)
At its August 1, 2006 meeting, the Council adopted a General Plan Amendment which
changed the land use designation of the Dublin Square Shopping Center tt-om Retail!Oftice to
Parks/Public Recreation The Council also adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
May 2006 Update and the Dublin Historic Park Master Plan. In order to proceed with
acquisition of the Dublin Square Shopping Center for the future Dublin Historic Park, it is
recommended that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to secure appraisal services of
the property.
STAFF RECO:rvlJ\tlENDATION: Authorize City Attorney to secure appraisal services and
approved Budget Change.
4.6 \Varrant Register ($1,533,461.86) dated August 15,2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
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5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Solar :E:nergy Buildin~ Permit Fees: Request by Sierra Club to Review Permit Fees for
Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels (440-20)
The City Council will review a written request by the Sierra Club on the City's current
practice of charging a building permit fee based on the City's cost of reviewing and inspecting
solar energy systems.
STAFF RECOM\1EN'DATION: Direct Staff to return with a flat fee approach for both PV
systems and solar pool heating systems based on the Tri- Valley average, or provide Staff with
other direction.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Proposed Ordinance Declaring Secondhand Smoke a Nuisance (560-90)
At its June 6, 2006 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to return to Council with an
Ordinance declaring secondhand tobacco smoke a nuisance and providing for abatement of
the nuisance by a private party. This OrdinanCI;) provides solely for a private right of
enforcement, which involves no cost to the City.
STAFF RECOM.l\1ENDATION. Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Amending Section 5.56.040 and Adding Section 5.56.160 to the
Dublin 1\tlunicipal Code to declare secondhand smoke a nuisance.
6.2 Adoption of Resolution Approving Temporary Closure of Existing Sidewalk Along Antone
Way in Front of the Project Site for John Green .Elementary School,F:stablishment of 4-
Way Stop Sign Control at Antone WaylNorth Bridgepointe Lane, and Installation of Two
:Marked Crosswalks on Antone Way at North Brjd~epointeLane f590-40)
It is proposed to implement pedestrian satety improvements at the intersection of Antone
Way/North Bridgepointe Lane in Dublin, including the installation of 4-way stop sign control
and marked crosswalks across Antone Way at this intersection. These improvements are
designed to ensure pedestrian safety in the area during and after construction of the John
Green Elementary School project. The school site project is bounded on the south by Antone
'\Vay, on the east by North Bridgepointe Lane, and on the west by Ted Fairfield Park
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate and adopt Resolution
approving temporary closure of existing sidewalk along Antone Way in front of the project site
for John Green Elementary School, establishment of 4-way stop sign control at Antone
Way/North Bridgepointe Lane, and installation of two marked crosswalks on Antone Way at
North Bridgepointe Lane
6.3 Grafton Station Stage 1 Development Plan Amendment, Stage 2 Planned Development
Rezone, Development Agreement and CEQA Addendum for the Grafton Station Retail
Shopping Center (450-30/600-60)
The City Council will review an amendment to the Stage 1 Development Plan and a Stage 2
Rezone fbr a 318,.000 square foot commercial shopping center known as Grafton Station,
including a CEQA Addendum for the Stage 1 Development Plan amendment. The City
Council will also review a Development Agreement for a 138,135 square foot Lowe's Home
Improvement Store with a 31,659 square foot outdoor garden center; and associated parking,
landscaping,. and adjacent street improvements.
STAFF RECO~1MENTIATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution
approvmg CEQA Addendum to the 1993 Eastern Dublin Environmental Impact Report; waive
reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance rezoning the project area and approving an amendment to
the Stage 1 Development Plan and approving related Stage 2 Development Plan; and waive
reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance approving a Development Agreement with Lowe's HIW,
Inc., for a portion of the prqject site.
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6.4 Proposed Public Art Program Ordinance (450-20/900-30)
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance to implement the Public Art Master
Plan. The proposed Ordinance requires applicants for certain development projects to
contribute to the Public Art Program by providing a public art project onsite or making an in-
lieu payment for public art.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive first reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance adding Chapter 8.58 and Amending Chapter 8..104..070 of the Dublin
Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) relating to the Public Art Program.
7. UN}'INISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Award of Bid, Contract No. 06-07, Dougherty Hills Park- Dog Park (600-35)
As approved in the FY 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program, the construction of the
Dougherty Hills Park - Dog Park is scheduled to commence in FY 2006-2007. Staft'is
seeking City Council approval to award contract for construction of the project to Robert A
Bothman, Inc..
ST AFI" RECOMMENDATION: Determine preferred bid option; adopt Resolution awarding
base bid and alternates, as appropriate; and approve Budget Change, if necessary.
7.2 Adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) (520-30)
The City Council will consider adopting NIMS, to the extent appropriate, into the City's
emergency management system.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution adopting NIMS.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Ulferts Center Development - Public Art (900-50)
The City Council win consider proposal fbr a public art piece by artist Aries Lee to be
installed at the grand entrance of the new Ulferts Center, which is located on Dublin
Boulevard between Hacienda Drive and Tassajara Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve artwork or provide alternate direction.
8.2 Status Report Regarding Kinder-Jl\iforgan Energy Partners Petroleum Products Pipeline
Leak (850-40)
The City Council will receive a report regarding a recent Kinder-Morgan Energy Partners
(KMEP) petroleum products pipeline leak, and provide a summary of the current status of the
site cleanup, ongoing procedures used by KMEP in order to prevent and detect leaks in their
pipeline system, and further action needed.
STAFF RECOM.\iffiNDA TION: Receive report
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).
10. ADJOURNMENT
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