HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 09-21-2010REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
DUBLIN CNIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employees: Chief of Police Tom McCarthy; and Lt. Linda Thuman,
Dublin Police Services (700-10)
3.2 Presentation of the New City of Dublin Website (150-30)
Staff will provide a brief presentation on the new City website and highlight its new design,
features and functionality.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation from Staff.
3.3 Public Comments
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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 Special Meeting of June 29, 2010 and Regular Meeting of September 7, 2010
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
4.2 Award of Bid - Contract No. 10-08, Village Parkway Stormwater Treatment
Improvements (600-35)
The Village Parkway Stormwater Treatment Project (CIP No. 969009) includes installation of
two structural treatment units and one vegetated treatment swale to treat storm runoff
originating from Village Parkway. The treatment measures will remove trash, sediment, oil,
and other pollutants from storm runoff and assist the City in meeting requirements of the new
Municipal Regional Permit for Stormwater issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract No. 10-08, Village
Parkway Stormwater Treatment Improvements to Gradetech, Inc.
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4.3 Acceptance of Work - Contract No. 10-04, G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc. 2009-2010 Annual
Street Overlay Program (CIP No. 969101) and Eastern Dublin Arterial Improvements
(CIP No. 960004) (600-35)
A contract was awarded by the City Council on May 4, 2010 to G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc. for
the Annual Street Overlay Program (CIP No. 969101). On June 1, 2010 the City Council
approved an additional appropriation and change in the scope of work to address a storm drain
pipe repair on Wineberry Way and to complete paving on Central Parkway between Lockhart
Street and Fallon Road. The Public Works Department has determined that the work under
this contract is now complete.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the improvements under Contract No. 10-04, with G.
Bortolotto & Co., Inc, and authorize the release of retention after 35 days if there are no
subcontractor claims.
4.4 Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget Change to Reflect New Grant Funding and Associated
Expenditures for Recycling and Risk Management Projects (810-60/170-10)
Following the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 Budget, the City has received a total
of four (4) grants awarded by two entities. The Altamont Settlement Agreement Education
Advisory Board has awarded three grants to the City that will be used for recycling-related
improvements and activities. The Association of Bay Area Governments Pooled Liability
Assurance Network (ABAG PLAN - the City's liability insurance provider) has provided one
grant that can be used to address proactive risk management items. The City Council will
consider the approval of a Budget Change to incorporate the grant revenues and the
recommended expenditures in the current budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Budget Change.
4.5 Notice of Planned Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code (640-40)
The report serves as notice that amendments to City's Conflict of Interest Code are necessary
in order to accurately reflect all of the designated positions within the City which are required
by State law to disclose financial interests.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to revise the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
4.6 Fallon Gateway: Development Agreement for Fallon Gateway Commercial Center (600-60)
The Fallon Gateway Project is a commercial center which includes 379,053 square feet of
retail development, with the first three phases totaling 311,553 square feet of development.
The project site is located at the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Fallon Road. The
item before the City Council for approval is the Project Development Agreement. This is the
second reading of this ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance Approving a
Development Agreement for Fallon Gateway between the City of Dublin and Stanforth Holding
Company, L.L.C., APN: 985-0027-009-03, PA 08-034.
4.7 Annual Review of the following Development Agreements: Dublin Ranch Area A-H;
Dublin Ranch Supplemental DA, Areas F, G and H; AMB/Legacy Partners, West Dublin
Transit Village; StockbridgeBHV Emerald Place - Green on the Park (formerly IKEA);
Dublin RE Investors, LLC, Fallon Village; Sorrento, Dublin Ranch Area F West; Western
Pacific Housing, Transit Center Site E-1; Transit Center, Master DA; Lowes; Standard
Pacific, Dublin Ranch F-1; Gateway Medical Group/Triad; Sorrento East/SR Structured
Lot Options; Grafton Station; Dublin Ranch Amendment to the Master Agreement;
Standard Pacific (Fallon Crossings); Schaefer Ranch South; Wallis Ranch; and Springfield
Montessori (600-60)
Staff has determined that in regard to compliance with the above mentioned Development
Agreements, other than Pfeiffer Ranch Investors for the Silvera Ranch project, all other
Developers have complied in good faith and/or are progressing toward full conformance with
the terms and conditions of the Development Agreements during the past year. Staff will
continue monitoring all of the projects to assure that the Developers are continuing to move
toward full compliance.
September 21, 2010 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Finding that the Developers Having
Obligations Under the Following Development Agreements Have Complied In Good Faith with
the Terms and Provisions of Those Agreements and Concluding the 2010 Annual Review for
those Agreements: Dublin Ranch Area A-H; Dublin Ranch Supplemental DA, Areas F, G and
H; Amb/Legacy Partners, West Dublin Transit Village; Stockbridge/BHV Emerald Place - Green
On the Park (Formerly IKEA); Dublin RE Investors, LLC, Fallon Village; Sorrento, Dublin
Ranch Area F West; Western Pacific Housing, Transit Center Site E-1; Transit Center, Master
DA; Lowes; Standard Pacific, Dublin Ranch F-l; Gateway Medical Group/Triad; Sorrento
East/SR Structured Lot Options; Grafton Station; Dublin Ranch Amendment to the Master
Agreement; Standard Pacific (Fallon Crossings); Schaefer Ranch South; Wallis Ranch; and
Springfield Montessori; and conclude the Annual Review Period for 2010 for the Development
Agreements that are in compliance.
4.8 Approval of Contract Change Orders Required for Dublin Heritage Park and Museums,
Phase I(CIP No. 950001): Construction Management Services - O'Connor Construction
Management, Inc. and Design Services - Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey, Landscape
Architects (600-30)
Staff inet with representatives of Bovis Lend Lease, Inc., the replacement Contractor, to
review the schedule and plans to complete the project. With this information additional
review of the project budget indicates the need for amendments to agreements for on-going
construction activities that are carried out by project consu~tants. The costs include
inspection, extended review of design submittals and construction management costs. The
Design Services and Construction Management Services will be addressed with contract
change orders to existing agreements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Change Order #1 ($100,100), to the agreement with
O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. for Construction Management (Dublin Historic Park,
Phase I); and approve Change Order #3 ($127,740), to the Agreement with Royston Hanamoto
Alley & Abey (RHAA), Landscape Architects, far design services (Dublin Historic Park, Phase
I).
4.9 Approval of Carry-Over Operating Appropriations From Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 to Fiscal
Year 2010 - 20ll (330-20)
In Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 the City Council appropriated funds in the operating budget which
were not expensed by the last day of the fiscal year. However, the expenditures will occur in
Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011. The City Council is requested to authorize a designation of funds in
the City financial records as reserved for activities to occur in Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011; and
approve a budget change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report; authorize Staff to record a Budget Change
as presented in the Listing of Carry-Over Items; and direct Staff to include this information as a
reserve in the Final Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which will be presented to the City
Council later this year.
4.10 Final Budget Changes for Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 (330-20)
The City's financial policies require City Council approval of budget adjustments when more
than one activity or funding source is involved. The City Council will consider recommended
budget changes as part of the closing of the City's financial records for Fiscal Year 2009 -
2010.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report; authorize the Mayor to execute the attached
budget change; and direct Staff to include this information in the Final Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, which will be presented to the City Council later this year.
4.11 Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and authorize the issuance of payments.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Review of Engineering Survey Results and Establishment of Speed Limits for Dublin
Boulevard, Central Parkway, Fallon Road and Lockhart Street (820-80)
This item seeks City Council approval to introduce a proposed ordinance which would
establish, based on the findings of engineering and traffic surveys, new speed limits of 45
mph on Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road, 35 mph on Central
Parkway between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road, 45 mph on Fallon Road between South
City Limit and Bent Tree Drive, and 30 mph on Lockhart Street between Dublin Boulevard
and Gleason Drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading, and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Amending the Dublin Traffic Code to Establish a New Speed Limit on
Portions of Dublin Boulevard (Tassajara Road to Fallon Road), Central Parkway (Tassajara
Road to Fallon Road), Fallon Road (South City Limit to Bent Tree Drive) and Lockhart Street
(Dublin Boulevard to Gleason Drive).
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
71 Dublin Transit Center Public Art Project (600-30)
The City Council will receive a report on the proposed concept design for public art
developed by artist Cliff Garten for the Dublin Transit Center project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proposed concept design for public art for the
Dublin Transit Center or provide alternate direction to Staff.
8. NEW BUSINESS
81 Support for Clean Cars Program and SB 375 to Reduce Vehicle Emissions (660-40)
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution in support of the Clean Cars Program
and Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter, on behalf of
the City Council, to the California Air Resources Board in support of the program and
legislation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Supporting the California Clean Air
Resource's Board's Leadership in Developing and Implementing Strategies for Reducing
Emissions from Motor Vehicles, and authorize the Mayor to send a letter, on behalf of the City
Council, to the California Air Resources Board in support of the Clean Cars Program and Senate
Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) regarding regional greenhouse gas reduction targets.
8.2 Single-Use Plastic Beverage Bottle and Styrofoam Product Ban Policy (810-50)
The City Council will consider adopting a policy that discontinues the use of City supplied
single-use plastic beverage bottles at City sponsored activities. In addition, the City Council
will consider adopting a policy to discontinue the purchase and use of Styrofoam products by
the City for City functions and activities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Establishing a Policy that Bans the City's
Purchase and Use of Single-Use Plastic Bottles and Styrofoam Products at City Sponsored
Activities.
8.3 Parks and Community Services Pricing Policy (100-80)
The City Council will receive a report on the proposed pricing policy for programs and
services conducted by the Parks and Community Services Department.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed Pricing Plan or provide alternate direction
to Staff.
8.4 Annual Report on Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan (100-80)
The City Council will receive a report on the progress made on the implementation of the
Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan during Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report.
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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 qualiry of life which ensures a safe and secure environment that fosters new
opportunities.
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 communiry.
Dublin is unified in its belief that an engaged and educated community encourages innovation in all aspects of City life, including
programs to strengthen our economic vitaliry, and support environmental stewardship and sustainability through the preservation
of our natural surroundings. Dublin is dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifesryle through the creation of first-class
recreational opportunities, facilities and programs.
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