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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 19,2006,7:00 p.m.
DUBliN CIVIC CENfER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 lJ.m.J
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision a
Name of cases: Alameda County Superior Court Case Nos.
Dublin v. Wohlross Associates, et al. - VG05238505
Dublin v. Esperanca, et al - VG06262407
Dublin v. Ralph Gil, et al- VG05241773
II. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, Title: City Manager
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: Deputy Shannon Gann and Deputy Alan Dumatol,
Dublin Police Services (700-10)
3.2 Presentation by Alameda County Associated Community Action Program (ACAP) Council
(520-40)
ACAP will make a presentation about the wide spectrum of services provided by this
organization which serves those living in poverty in Alameda County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
3.3 Public Comments
At this time, the public is pennitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name
for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) 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 matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk's Office related to the
proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss arxVor 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 si. acIIon. 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 September 5, 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
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4.2 Acceptance of Street Improvements Associated with Tract 7137, Dublin Ranch Area A,
Neighborhood A-2 (Toll CA ll, L.P.) (600-60)
As part of the development of Tract 7137 (Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-2), the
Developer completed street improvements for a residential neighborhood located west of
Signal Hill Drive and east of the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. Since the improvements have
been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for maintenance and release the bonds
that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting street improvements for Tract
7137, Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-2, and approving traffic control devices.
4.3 Acceptance of Street Improvements Associated with Tract 7138, Dublin Ranch Area A,
Neighborhood A-3 (Toll CA ll, L.P.) (600-60)
As part of the development of Tract 7138 (Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-3), the
Developer completed street improvements for a residential neighborhood located west of
Signal Hill Drive, south of Tract 7137, and east of the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. Since the
improvements have been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for maintenance and
release the bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting street improvements for Tract
7138, Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-3, and approving traffic control devices.
4.4 Acceptance of Street Improvements Associated with Tract 7139, Dublin Ranch Area A,
Neighborhood A-4 (Toll CA IT, L.P.) (600-60)
As part of the development of Tract 7139 (Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-4), the
Developer completed street improvements for a residential neighborhood located east of
Signal Hill Drive, south of Tract 7140, and west of the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. Since the
improvements have been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for maintenance and
release the bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting street improvements for Tract
7139, Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-4, and approving traffic control devices.
4.5 Acceptance of Street Improvements Associated with Tract 7140, Dublin Ranch Area A,
Neighborhood A-5 (ToO CA IT, L.P.) (600-60)
As part of the development of Tract 7140 (Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-5), the
Developer completed street improvements for a residential neighborhood located east of
Signal Hill Drive, south of Tract 7139, and west of the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. Since the
improvements have been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for maintenance and
release the bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting street improvements for Tract
7140, Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhood A-5, and approving traffic control devices.
4.6 Acceptance of Fallon Road Stream Corridor Landscape Improvements for Tract 7135,
Dublin Ranch Area A (Toll CA IT, L.P.)
The Developer of Tract 7135 has completed Fallon Road Stream Corridor landscape
improvements within the open channel along the west side of Fallon Road between Turnberry
Drive/Golf Course and Gleason Drive. It is now appropriate for the City to accept these
improvements and release the bonds that guaranteed the work. This landscaping will be
maintained by the Dublin Ranch Golf Club Homeowner's Association.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting the Fallon Road Stream Corridor
Landscape Improvements for Tract 7135, Dublin Ranch Area A.
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4.7 Acceptance of Landscape Improvements Associated with Tracts 7137, 7138, 7139 and 7140,
Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhoods A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5 (Toll CA ll, L.P.) (600-60)
As part of the development of Tracts 7137, 7138, 7139 and 7140 (Dublin Ranch Area A,
Neighborhoods A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5), the Developer completed landscape improvements
for the residential neighborhoods located west of Signal Hill Drive and east of the Dublin
Ranch Golf Course. Since the landscaping improvements have now been completed, it is
appropriate to accept these improvements and release the bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting the landscape improvements for
Tracts 7137, 7138, 7139 and 7140, Dublin Ranch Area A, Neighborhoods A-2, A-3, A-4 and
A-5.
4.8 Approval of Parcel Map 8876 (Burlington Coat Factory) (410-40)
The owner of the Burlington Coat Factory is seeking City Council approval of Parcel Map
8876. This Parcel Map, which is situated at 7575 Dublin Boulevard, subdivides an existing
lot into two parcels for the existing Burlington Coat Factory (Parcell - 7.880 acres), and for
the existing Bassett Furniture (Parcel 2 - 1.484 acres).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Parcel Map 8876.
4.9 Consultant Services Agreement with RBF ConsultinglUrban Design Studio (RBFIUDS) for
Scarlett Court Landscape, Signage and Design Guidelines (600-30)
The City Council will consider a Consultant Services Agreement with RBF IUDS to prepare
landscape, signage and design guidelines for incorporation in the Scarlett Court Specific Plan
Phase I.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consultant Services Agreement
with RBFIUDS and authorize City Manager to execute the Agreement.
4.10 Establishment of 3-Hour Parking Zone on Dougherty Road (570-20)
The Public Works Department received a request to provide a 3-hour parking zone in front of
Kahler's Porsche-Mercedes-BMW Service & Parts, located at 6177 Dougherty Road, to allow
for proper usage of on-street parking at this location. The Traffic Safety Committee has
reviewed the request and recommends that a 68-foot, 3-hour parking space be approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving establishment of a 68-foot
3 -hour parking zone at 6117 Dougherty Road.
4.11 Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Follow-Up Implementation Actions (PA 02-074)
(410-55/420-30/450-30/910-40)
This is the second reading of two ordinances related to a City-initiated application to rezone
parcels in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan to be consistent with the Specific
Plan and General Plan land use designations and other implementation actions as outlined in
the Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive readings and adopt Ordinance approving a Planned
Development (Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan) Zoning District for six parcels in the
project area; and adopt Ordinance to amend Section 8.62 (Historic Overlay Zoning District Site
Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance to remove reference to the "Dublin Village
Historic Area Design Guidelines," replace with reference to the "Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan," and rescind the Dublin Village Design Guidelines.
4.12 Request from Mount Diablo Rose Society for Renewal of Fee Waiver Under Civic Center
Facility Use Policy (200-10)
The City Council will consider a request made by the Mount Diablo Rose Society to grant the
renewal of the fee waiver for use of the Civic Center for monthly meetings in exchange for
caretaking services of the City's rose garden at Emerald Glen Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and grant request made by Mount Diablo
Rose Society.
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4.13 Approval of Settlement Agreement for Real Property at 6450 Dublin Boulevard for Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 96582 - Dougherty Road Improvements,
Houston Place to 1-580 (600-30)
In order to widen and improve the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road, it is
necessary for the City to acquire a portion of 6450 Dublin Boulevard. The City Council will
consider approving a Settlement Agreement with the owners of the property to enable the
commencement of street widening work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Settlement Agreement for a
portion of 6450 Dublin Boulevard; and authorize City Manager to issue check in the amount of
$7,050.00 payable to J&E Esperanca Investments, LLC.
4.14 Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.24) (640-40)
The Political Reform Act requires cities to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code that designates
the Staff positions within the City making governmental decisions that could foreseeably
affect a financial interest of the employee. This is the second reading of an Ordinanqe that
would make changes to Section 2.24.020 of the existing Ordinance related to designated
employees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance amending Chapter
2.24.020 of the Dublin Municipal Code and removing one position as decision making position
for the purposes of the California Political Reform Act.
4.15 Amendment to 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Dublin Historic Park
Acquisition (330-40)
The City Council will consider an amendment to the 2006-2011 CIP to include a new project,
Dublin Historic Park Acquisition, in order to pursue acquisition of the Dublin Square
Shopping Center, The Council will also consider a budget change in the amount of $603,200.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendment to 2006-2011 CIP and budget change.
4.16 Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Goals & Objectives Status Report and CIP Schedule (100-80)
Staff has prepared a report apprising the City Council of the status of the Fiscal Year 2006-
2007 Goals & Objectives as of August 31, 2006, as well as a schedule of the City's Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) including estimated project start and completion dates.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
4.17 Miss Dina's Daycare - Adoption of Resolution Granting Appeal, thereby Reversing the
Planning Commission's Decision and Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Large
Family Day Care Home, PA 06-029 (410-30)
The City Council will consider the adoption of a Resolution granting approval of an appeal of
the Planning Commission Decision for a Large Family Day Care Home for a maximum of 12
children and a parking reduction for one loading space for Miss Dina's Daycare, located at
7956 Crossridge Road, as discussed during a public hearing at the September 5, 2006, City
Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution granting appeal, thereby reversing the
Planning Commission's decision and approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Large Family
Day Care Home (up to 12 children) and a parking reduction for one loading space for Miss
Dina's Daycare.
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4.18 Establishment of Sister City Relationship between the City of Dublin and Jinhua City,
Zhejiang Province, the People's Republic of China (140-50)
The Dublin Sister City Association has requested that the City of Dublin consider establishing
a Sister City relationship with the City of Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, the People's
Republic of China. The purpose of this Sister City relationship would be to enhance mutual
understanding and friendship between American and Chinese people.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Letter of Intent on the
Establishment of Friendly Exchange Relationship with Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, the
People's Republic of China; and authorize use of Senior Center Van to tour Sister City
Representatives.
4.19 Warrant Register ($3,360,409.17) dated September 19,2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Dublin Ranch Area F North, Neighborhood F-l, Standard Pacific Homes "Sonata"
Development Agreement, PA 05-015 (600-60)
The City Council will consider the adoption of an Ordinance to enter into a Development
Agreement with Standard Pacific Homes for the construction of 119 medium density single
family detached homes within Dublin Ranch Area F North, Neighborhood F-l.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and
Standard Pacific Homes, for Dublin Ranch Area F North, Neighborhood F-l "Sonata."
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Art in the Parks - Bray Commons (900-50)
The City Council will consider a proposal as part of the" Art in the Parks" program sponsored
by the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation for a public art piece by artist Bill Gould, to be located at
Bray Commons Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve artwork or provide alternate direction.
7.2 City's 25th Anniversary Celebration - Status Report (950-40)
The City Council will receive recommendations regarding the City's 25th Anniversary
Celebration as recommended by the Council Sub-Committee. The report includes
recommendations for banners, commemorative letterhead, a gala dinner and an enhanced
2007 Day on the Glen Festival.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and approve: Commemorative City Banner,
Commemorative City Letterhead, Commemorative City Envelope Sticker, and budget change in
the amount of$12,600.
7.3 First Time Homebuyer Loan Program - Approval of Loan Documents (430-60)
At its March 21, 2006 meeting, the City Council approved the First Time Homebuyer Loan
Program (FTHLP). The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to approve the final form of the Loan Agreements, Deeds of Trust and
Promissory Notes for the FTIfi.,P and authorizing the City Manager to execute such loan
documents on behalf of the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve
the final form of the Loan Agreements, Deeds of Trust and Promissory Notes for the FTIfi.,P
and authorizing the City Manager to execute such loan documents on behalf of the City.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request by Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ to Initiate a Downtown Core Specific Plan
Amendment Study (410-55)
The City Council will consider request from the owner of Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ to
initiate a Downtown Core Specific Plan Amendment Study at 7099 Amador Plaza Road. The
Applicant proposes to change the Specific Plan Land Use Designation from Retail/Auto to
Retail/Office to allow Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ, a retail establishment, to increase the
size of the existing building on-site by approximately 11,000 square feet and to operate the
subject at the subject property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution denying request to initiate a Downtown
Core Specific Plan Amendment Study - OR - Adopt Resolution approving request to initiate a
Downtown Core Specific Plan Amendment Study.
8.2 Informational Report on Off-Site Signage/Advertising for the Alameda County Fair within
City Limits (450-20)
The City Council will provide Staff with direction on regulating and controlling off-site
signage within City limits.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide Staff with direction.
8.3 Location of St. Patrick's Day Events (950-40)
Due to the limited amount of space available along Amador Valley Boulevard for the St.
Patrick's Day Festival, the Council will consider options for downsizing the event or
relocating it to Civic Plaza or another location. The Council will also consider alternative
routes for the Parade and Fun Run.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Determine if Festival will remain on Amador Valley
Boulevard or be relocated to Civic Plaza QI direct Staff to evaluate other specific locations for
Council consideration; 2) If Festival will be at Civic Plaza, select Alternative A as the preferred
parade route or provide alternate direction; 3) If Festival will be a Civic Plaza, approve proposed
Fun Run route or provide alternate direction.
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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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safr 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 reso~nd 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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