HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 08-17-2010REGULAR MEETING
Tuesda.y, August 17, 2010
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CTTY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M
I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, Title: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING 7: 00 P.M.
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: Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner; and Sgt. Stephen Wolf,
Dublin Police Services (700-10)
3.2 BIG O Tires Recognition for Environmental Efforts (610-50)
The City Council will present a certificate of appreciation to BIG O Tires for its example to
the community in leading out in the pursuit of renewable energy sources. Specifically, BIG O
Tires has installed a solar power system at its facility, curtailing the high cost of energy and
reducing its carbon footprint within the community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Formally recognize BIG O Tires.
3.3 Appointment to Senior Center Advisory Committee (110-30)
Due to the recent resignation of Albert Edge from the Senior Center Advisory Committee,
there is one opening on the Committee. The opening was advertised and two applications
were received from Dublin residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor Sbranti's appointment of Eddie Jo Mack to the
Senior Center Advisory Committee to a term ending in December 2012.
3.4 Public Comments '
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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).
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typical~y 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 Meeting of July 20, 2010
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
4.2 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 4th Quarter 2009-2010 (320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $101,820,092.79 (par value). As of June 30, 2010,
funds were invested at an average yield of 1.719%. The portfolio includes both discretionary
and restricted funds and the balance will fluctuate throughout the year. The report presented
provides background on the City investment portfolio as well as the investment results as of
June 30, 2010.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Quarterly Investment Report.
4.3 First Amendment to Agreement with J.S. Building Maintenance Service for Janitorial
Services (600-35)
The City entered into contract with J.S. Building Maintenance Service on December 2, 2008.
The contract began on January 1, 2009 and ends on June 30, 2012. Due to budgetary
constraints, City Council approved the reduction of operational hours at the Dublin Library
for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The reduction included the closure of the Dublin Library on
Fridays of every month beginning in September 2010.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving First Amendment to Janitorial
Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and J.S. Building Maintenance Service.
4.4 Second Amendment to Agreement with OneSource Building Services for Janitorial
Services (600-35)
The City entered into a five-year contract with OneSource Building Services, Inc. on June 19,
2007. Since the contract was approved, OneSource Building Services, Inc. has changed
ownership to ABM Industries, Inc. Due to budgetary constraints, the City Council approved
the reduction of operational hours at the Dublin Library for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, which
will reduce the need for janitorial Services. This will also reduce the amount budgeted for
these services. A second adjustment is needed to accommodate a decision by the Dublin
Unified School District (DUSD) to assume responsibility for janitorial services of the Stager
Community Gym. These DUSD services will result in increased costs and will require a
budget change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Second Amendment to Janitorial
Services Agreement between the City of Dublin and OneSource Building Services, Inc.; and
approve the Budget Change.
4.5 Acceptance of Work - Contract No. 09-09, 2009 Annual Slurry Seal Program (600-35)
The Annual Slurry Seal Program (CIP No. 969201) provides for the resurfacing of various
streets by placing a thin sand and oil mixture to seal cracks and provide a new wearing
surface.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the improvements under Contract No. 09-09, 2009
Annual Slurry Seal Program, and authorize the release of retention after 35 days if there are no
subcontractor claims.
4.6 Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Amendments to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code
(Zoning Ordinance) related to Shared Parking including a Modification to Chapter 8.76
(Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations) PLPA-2010-00015 (450-20)
The City Council will hold a second reading of City-initiated amendments to Title 8 of the
Dublin Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) related to Shared Parking. The proposed
amendments would allow for Shared Parking to be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director through the Minor Use Permit process.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance Amending Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations) as it relates to Shared
Parking, PLPA 2010-00015.
4.7 Easement Agreement with City of San Ramon for the Alcosta Boulevard/Davona Drive
Intersection (600-40)
The City of San Ramon has secured grant funding under the Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) for vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety improvements at the intersection of
Alcosta Boulevard and Davona Drive. Prior to construction, an easement agreement needs to
be executed to provide City of San Ramon with installation, operation and maintenance rights.
This item seeks City Council approval of an Easement Agreement with City of San Ramon
and authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Easement Agreement for the
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of an Upgraded Traffic Signal System, Highway
Lighting and Curb Ramp Facilities at the Intersection of Davona Drive and Alcosta Boulevard
between City of San Ramon and City of Dublin and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Agreement.
4.8 Adoption of Ordinance Repealing and Establishing Bus Stops at Various Locations
Citywide (600-40)
This is the second reading of an ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council
meeting of July 20, 2010. The ordinance will amend the Dublin Traffic Code repealing and
establishing bus stops at various locations Citywide.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance Amending the Dublin
Traffic Code Repealing and Establishing Bus Stops at Various Locations Citywide.
4.9 Agreement with Jordan & Associates for Federal Legislative Services (600-30)
The City Council will consider entering into an agreement with Jordan & Associates for
Federal Legislative Services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Jordan & Associates for Federal Legislative Services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
4.10 Approval of Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement, Approval of Agreement for
Long-Term Encroachment for Landscape Features, and Acceptance of Parkland
Dedication In-Lieu Fees and Credits for Tract 8036, Neighborhood "C-1," Positano/Fallon
Village (K. Hovnanian) (600-60)
K. Hovnanian Homes, Inc., dba K. Hovnanian at Positano, LLC, has acquired portions of
Tract 7854, Neighborhood "B" of the Positano/ Fallon Village development and is filing a
Final Map for Tract 8036 (Neighborhood G1) to create 69 individual lots for the construction
of homes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map and Tract
Improvement Agreement for Tract 8036, Neighborhood "Gl," Positano/Fallon Village; adopt
Resolution Approving Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features for
Tract 8036, Neighborhood "C-1," Positano/Fallon Village; and adopt Resolution Accepting
Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees and Credits for Park Land Dedication Requirements for Tract
8036, Neighborhood "C-1," Positano/Fallon Village.
4.11 Approval of Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement, Approval of Agreement for
Long-Term Encroachment for Landscape Features, and Acceptance of Parkland
Dedication In-Lieu Fees and Credits for Tract 8037, Neighborhood "C-2," Positano/Fallon
Village (D. R. Horton) (600-60)
D. R. Horton Northern California Division, dba D. R. Horton BAY, Inc., has acquired
portions of Tract 7854, Neighborhood "B" of the Positano/Fallon Village development and is
filing a Final Map for Tract 8037 (Neighborhood "C-2") to create 68 individual lots for
construction of homes.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map and Tract
Improvement Agreement for Tract 8037, Neighborhood "C-2," Positano/Fallon Village; adopt
Resolution Approving Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features for
Tract 8037, Neighborhood "C-2," Positano/Fallon Village; and adopt Resolution Accepting
Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees and Credits for Park Land Dedication Requirements for Tract
8037, Neighborhood "C-2," Positano/Fallon Village.
4.12 Approval of Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement, Approval of Agreement for
Long-Term Encroachment for Landscape Features, and Acceptance of Park Land
Dedication In-Lieu Fees and Credits for Tract 7855, Neighborhood "C-3," Positano/Fallon
Village (Braddock and Logan) (600-60)
Braddock and Logan Services, Inc., dba Dublin RE Investors, LLC, is filing a Final Map for
Tract 7855 (Neighborhood "C-3") to create 23 individual lots for the construction of homes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Final Map and Tract
Improvement Agreement for Tract 7855, Neighborhood "C-3," Positano/Fallon Village; adopt
Resolution Approving the Agreement for Long Term Encroachment for Landscape Features
with Tract 7855, Neighborhood "C-3," Positano/Fallon Village; and adopt Resolution Accepting
Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees and Credits for Park Land Dedication Requirements for Tract
7855, Neighborhood "C-3," Positano/Fallon Village.
4.13 Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and authorize the issuance of payments.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Sierra Trinity Business Park Planned Development Rezone - Amendments to Planned
Development (PD) Zoning District (PA 85-032) to Modify the Allowable Uses within the
Zoning District, PLPA-2010-00023 (450-30)
At the request of the City Council, Staff has been reviewing City regulations to determine if
there are any modifications that can be made that would provide assistance to businesses and
property owners due to the current economic climate. The Sierra Trinity Business Park
Planned Development (PD) zoning is overly restrictive and therefore places a burden on the
current property owner by restricting the types of businesses that can locate on the site. The
City Council directed Staff to amend the PD in order to expand the allowable uses on the site.
An Ordinance rezoning the site to allow more uses consistent with the site and the
surrounding area was considered by the Planning Commission and is being recommended to
the City Council for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate; waive the reading and
INTRODUCE an Ordinance Approving a PD (Planned Development) Rezone and Related
Stage 1/Stage 2 Development Plan for the Sierra Trinity Business Park located at 6701 Sierra
Court (APN 941-0205-001-46) PLPA-2010-00023.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Support of Congressional Action Regarding Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Programs (660-40)
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently issued a statement that has effectively
frozen residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs across the country. In
response, PACE now, a national coalition of PACE advocates and stakeholders, has launched
a campaign to engage local government partners across the country, calling for immediate
congressional action to approve legislation to allow PACE Programs to continue.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution In Support of Congressional Action to
Authorize Legislation for Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs; and authorize the Mayor to
sign letters of support to Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein and Representative McNerney.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Consideration of Amending City of Dublin's Participation in the Statewide Community
Infrastructure Program (SCIP) to include Multi-Family Residential Development (390-20)
The City Council is being asked to provide Staff direction relative to the potential amendment
of the City's participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) to
include multi-family residential development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staff with direction on the potential amendment of the
City's participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) to include multi-
family residential development.
8.2 Positano/Anderson Affordable Housing Agreement PA OS-038 Seventh Amendment to the
Affordable Housing Agreement for the First Phase of Positano and Amended and Restated
Subsequent Affordable Housing Agreement for the Remainder of the Positano
Development (600-30)
The City has entered into two agreements with Braddock and Logan entities that describe how
the Developer will satisfy its affordable housing obligations for the Positano project. Those
agreements provide that the Braddock and Logan entities will among other things: (a)
construct a total of 130 inclusionary units (made up of 11 integrated and 41 second units in
the project area and a 78-unit offsite project) and (b) pay a$1,000,000 community benefit
payment in equal installments ($958.77 for each of the 1,043 units) with each building permit.
Developer has determined that the offsite project is infeasible. Accordingly, Braddock &
Logan have developed a revised proposal to satisfy its obligation by: (a) constructing a total
of 94 inclusionary units (made up of 2 integrated units and 92 second units within the project
area); (b) paying a fee (in three installments) of $1,938,760 in-lieu of construction of
inclusionary units; and (c) paying a$1,000,000 community benefit payment in equal
installments at building permit. The proposed amended agreements would implement the
proposal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No. 7 to the
Affordable Housing Agreement for the First Phase of Positano to Modify the Types of
Inclusionary Units within the First Phase of the Project; and adopt Resolution Approving
Amended and Restated Subsequent Housing Agreement for the Construction of Inclusionary
Units and Payment of Fees in Lieu of Constructing Inclusionary Housing Units.
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 - In memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life which ensures a safe and secure environment that fosters new
opportunities.
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