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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 3,2006,7:00 p.m.
DUBUN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 D.m.)
I. 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: Shawn de Leuze, Office Assistant ll, Community
Development Department; Deputy Shannon Gann, Deputy Christine Kopacz, and Deputy
Richard Macintire, Dublin Police Services (700-10)
3.2 Youth Advisory Planning Board Appointments to the Tri- Valley Adolescent Health
Initiative (110-30)
The term of office of the Youth Advisory Planning Board Appointments to the Tn-Valley
Adolescent Health Initiative will expire at the end of September 2006. The openings for the
upcoming term were advertised and four applications were received. The Mayor is
recommending the reappointment of one member and the appointment of 3 high school
members.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointments to Youth Advisory Planning
Board to the Tn-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative for the term of October 2006 through
September 2007.
3.3 Presentation by the East Bay Regional Park District Regarding Results of the Preliminary
Engineering Study for the Alamo Canal Trail Under 1-580 (930-30)
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) conducted an engineering study to determine
the feasibility of constructing a segment of trail under the 1-580 freeway to connect the Alamo
Canal Trail in Dublin with the Pleasanton Trail south of the freeway. The EBRPD has
completed the feasibility study and will present the results to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation by the EBRPD regarding the preliminary
engineering study for the Alamo Canal Trail under 1-580.
3.4 Public Comments
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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 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 Meeting of September 19, 2006
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Dublin Ranch Area F North, Neighborhood F-l, Standard Pacific Homes "Sonata"
Development Agreement, PA 05-015 (600-60)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the
City and Standard Pacific Corporation for the construction of 119 medium-density, single-
family detached homes within Dublin Ranch Area F North, Neighborhood F-1.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Standard Pacific Corporation.
4.3 Approval of Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Finnian Way in the Vicinity of Chancery
Lane (820-40)
Pedestrian safety improvements were recently installed on Finnian Way between Brannigan
Street and Chancery Lane, including stop signs on Finnian Way at Chancery Lane and "No
Parking" zones at various locations on Finnian Way near crosswalk areas and intersection
comers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving pedestrian safety improvements
on Finnian Way in the Vicinity of Chancery Lane.
4.4 Area G Neighborhood Square - Landscape Architectural Services (600M30)
In August 2006, Staff solicited a Request for Proposal from architectural firms to complete
the design and construction documents for the Area G Neighborhood Square. As a result of
the process, Callander Associates demonstrated in their proposal and interview the experience
necessary to complete the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Agreement with Callander
Associates.
4.5 Award of Bid - Hazardous Materials Abatement for the Building at 6380, 6386 and 6396
Scarlett Court, Contract No. 06-10 (600-35)
As part of the Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 Project, it was
necessary for the City to acquire a 12,600 square-foot building in order to accommodate the
widening of Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard. In order for the building to be
demolished, hazardous materials must first be removed and properly disposed of by a licensed
and certified contractor for this type of work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding Contract No. 06-10, Hazardous
Materials Abatement for the building at 6380, 6386, and 6396 Scarlett Court, to Synergy
Enterprises, Inc.
4.6 Final Budget Changes for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (330-20)
The City Council will consider recommended budget changes as part of the closing of the
City's financial records for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Budget Changes.
4.7 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Months of July and August 2006 (330-50)
This item provides the report of the financial statements for the months of July and August
2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive reports.
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4.8 Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with The Zahn Group, Inc., to Perform
Building Management Study (600-30)
This agreement provides for consulting services related to the performance of a Building
Maintenance Study to analyze and provide recommendations in the areas of building
standards, needed improvements, maintenance, and major building system life cycles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the consulting services
agreement with The Zahn Group, Inc., to perform a Building Management Study.
4.9 Preliminary Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (330-50)
This item provides the report of the preliminary financial statements for Fiscal Year 2005-
2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive reports.
4.10 Warrant Register ($859,551.49) dated October 3, 2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Adoption of a Fixed Fee for Residential Building Permits for Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar
Panels and a Fixed Fee for Residential Building Permits for Solar Pool Heating Systems
(440-20)
The City Council will consider adopting a fixed fee for residential building permits pursuant .
to rooftop photovoltaic solar panels and solar pool heating systems.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and adopt Resolution
approving a fixed fee for residential building permits for rooftop photovoltaic solar panels and a
fixed fee for residential building permits for solar pool heating systems.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement to Modify Location and Phasing of
Affordable Units at the Willows at San Ramon Village Residential Project (PA 02-063)
(600-30)
The City Council will consider an amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement for the
Willows at San Ramon Village Residential Project to modify the location of five of the seven
affordable housing units and also modify the Phasing Plan to provide six of the affordable
housing units in the first phase and one in the third phase.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving an amendment to the Willows at
San Ramon Village Residential Affordable Housing Agreement to: 1) Amend the location of
five of the seven affordable housing units; 2) Amend the Phasing Plan to allow six of the seven
affordable housing units as part of Phase I and one of the seven affordable housing units as part
of Phase III; 3) Direct the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Affordable Housing
Agreement; and 4) Direct the Community Development Director to modify the Planned
Development Zoning in accordance with the Dublin Municipal Code.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request for Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment Study for the Dublin Village Historic
Area Specific Plan (410-55)
This is a City-initiated request to study a possible amendment to include three additional
parcels to the Dublin Village Historic Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the initiation of a Dublin
Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study.
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8.2 New Shannon Community Center - Public Art (110-30/900-50)
The Council will consider art locations and styles of art recommended for the new Shannon
Community Center project. Additionally, the Council will consider forming an Art Selection
Panel to review and recommend public art for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive report; 2) Approve public art location s and type of
art; and 3) Approve formation of an Art Selection Committee and authorize Staff to solicit
representatives.
8.3 Schaefer Ranch Park Conceptual Designs (290-30)
The Schaefer Ranch development was originally approved by the City Council in 1996 with a
subsequent Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) approved by the City in 1998 which included
neighborhood park land for a combined total of 10.25 acres. The conditions of the agreement
require that the developer dedicate 10.25 acres of park land to the City and that the developer
design and construct the park in accordance with the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The developer will present proposed designs based on the conditions of this agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Select the preferred conceptual design.
8.4 MCE Corporation - Review of Services and Approval of a New 3- Year Agreement (600-30)
The City of Dublin has contracted with MCE Corporation for various maintenance services
since 1984. The City Council will review the services provided and consider approving a new
3-year agreement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving a new 3-year agreement.
8.5 Holiday Wreath Options (270-10)
Earlier this year, the City Council requested options for holiday wreaths to decorate the
recently installed green light poles on Village Parkway. Staff will present garland style
options for the Council's consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction regarding the choice of wreath and bow.
8.6 Proposed Internet Website Policy for Operation of City Websites (150-30)
The City Council will consider establishing a policy that will provide guidance to City Staff
regarding web site issues. This policy outlines the information about various community
events and activities, and will establish regulations for development, operation and
administration of the City's websites.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution establishing an Internet web site policy for
the operation of City websites or supply Staff with additional 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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