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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 17,2006,7:00 p.m.
DUBUN CIVIC cENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 D.m.J
L CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTlA TORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) -
City Negotiators: Mayor Lockhart and Councilmember Oravetz -
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING L1TIGA TION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision a
Name of Case: Alameda County Superior Court Case No.
Dublin v. Wohlross Associates, et al. - VG05238505
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Acceptance of Gifts to City from Day on the Glen Festival and Family Movie Night
Sponsors (150-70)
The City Council will receive a report on event sponsors for both the Day on the Glen Festival
and Family Movie Night.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize sponsors and formally accept contributions.
3.2 Proclamation Supporting Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31,2006 (610-50)
3.3 Youth Advisory Committee Appointment (110-30)
At its September 5, 2006 meeting, the City Council confirmed the Mayor's appointments to
the Youth Advisory Committee for the term of September 2006 through August 2007. Ten
high school students and two alternates were appointed. As there were no applications
received from middle school students, the application period was extended. One additional
application was received by the October 6, 2006 deadline from Wells Middle School 8th
graders, Bre' Auna Pontiflet.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointment to Youth Advisory Committee
for the term ending in August 2007.
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3.4 Update Presentation of Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative Activities (560-10)
The Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative consists of involvement by the Cities of Dublin,
Pleasanton and Livermore, and engages the youth in the Tri- Valley in the planning process on
health and wellness services for adolescents living in the Tri- Valley Region. The City
Council will receive a presentation from the Alameda County School Based Health Center
Coalition on the activities to-date of the Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
3.5 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
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 andfor 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 lM)Uldlike an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input
may request the Mayor to remove the item.
4.1 Minutes - None
4.2 Agreement with Associated Right of Way Services, Inc., for Development of a Relocation
Assistance Program (600-30)
The City has received a proposal from Associated Right of Way Services., Inc., for
development of a Relocation Assistance Program for the tenants of the Dublin Square
Shopping Center. The project will be developed and implemented in accordance with
California Relocation Assistance Law (Government Code ~7260 et seq.) and implementing
guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with Associated
Right of Way Service, Inc., for development of a Relocation Assistance Program.
4.3 Acceptance of Work- Contract No. 06-06, Park Furniture Replacement (600-35)
The City's contractor, Ross Recreation Equipment Company., Inc., has completed the park
furniture replacement including trash receptacles, picnic tables and benches at Dolan, Alamo
Creek and Stagecoach Parks. Staff is seeking City Council's authorization to accept the
improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept final facility improvements; adopt Resolution
accepting completed facility improvements; and authorize Staff to accept maintenance bond in
the amount of$12,543 at a future date.
4.4 Award of Bid - Library Repairs, Contract No. 06-08 (600-35)
This project will repair damage to the rear wall of the library building, which occurred as a
result of a vehicle accident in March 2006. The low bid received exceeds funds budgeted,
requiring a budget change to award the bid. The cost of the work is expected to be
reimbursed through insurance claims.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve budget change in the amount of $5,200; and adopt
Resolution awarding Contract No. 06-08 to Rosa Construction, Inc.
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4.5 Improvement Agreement with Lin Family and Sierra Land Development Corporation to
Construct Street Improvements for the Southern Frontage of Dublin Boulevard from
Brannigan Street to Lockhart Street (600-60)
As part of the infrastructure for Dublin Ranch, the Sierra Land Development Corporation has
been constructing various roadway improvements for the Lin Family. The Improvement
Agreement with the Lin's and Sierra Land Development Corporation will cover the
construction of street improvements for the southern frontage of Dublin Boulevard from
Brannigan Street to Lockhart Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Improvement Agreement with
the Lin Family and Sierra Land Development Corporation.
4.6 Approval of Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement, and Acceptance of Parkland
Dedication and Credits for Tract 7643, Sorrento at Dublin Ranch, Neighborhood 2 (Toll
Brothers) (600-60)
Tract 7643 is the subdivision map for Neighborhood 2 of Toll Brothers' Sorrento at Dublin
Ranch on the east side of Brannigan Street between Gleason Drive and Central Parkway. The
City Council will consider approving the Final Map and Tract Improvement Agreement for
this project, as well as acceptance of parkland dedication and credits to satisfy a Condition of
Approval for this development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution(s) approving the Final Map and Tract
Improvement Agreement, and Accepting Parkland Dedication and Credits for Tract 7643.
4.7 Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
(420-30)
The City Council will review and accept the Annual Progress Report on the status of the
Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 in
accordance with Government Code Section 65400(b).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin
General Plan and Housing Element Compliance; and direct Staff to forward the Annual Progress
Report to the California Office of Planning & Research (OPR) and the California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD).
4.8 Approval of Parcel Map 9003, Dublin Ranch, Area H (410-40)
Parcel Map 9003 subdivides 39.4 acres south of Dublin Boulevard and east of Brannigan
Street into five parcels. Parcell (12.2 acres) is the site of the approved Site Development
Review for Lowes; Parcel 2 (11.1 acres) and Parcel 3 (2.8 acres) are planned for commercial
development; Parcel 4 (12.2 acres) is planned for campus office, and Parcel 5 (1.1 acres) will
be a private road extension of Grafton Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Parcel Map 9003, Dublin Ranch,
Area H.
4.9 Budget Carryovers from Fiscal Year 2005-2006 to Fiscal Year 2006-2007 (330-40)
As part of the process of reviewing the Final Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2005-2006,
Staff noted that several Capital Projects and operating expenditure line items originally
anticipated to be completed in 2005-2006 will not be completed until Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
There are also several Capital Budget line items that incurred expenditures earlier than
anticipated, which will result in a decrease in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget. The City
Council will consider these changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve budget changes.
4.10 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2006-2007 (320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $109,927,798 (market value). As of September 30,
2006 funds were invested at an average yield of 4.204%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
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4.11 Employee Commute Alternative Program (720-10)
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution supporting alternative methods of
commuting and an incentive program for City employees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution establishing an Employee Commute
Alternative Program.
4.12 Warrant Register ($2,123,290.21) dated October 17, 2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Repeal of Resolution No. 168-06, Rescinding 20-Minute Parking Zone on Cypress Court
(570-20)
The City Council will consider a request to rescind a 20-minute parking zone in front of
Retreat for Children located at 8339 Cypress Court. This limited parking zone was recently
approved by the City Council at the request of the owners to facilitate pick-up and drop-off
activities of developmentally disabled children using the facility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate and adopt Resolution
repealing Resolution No. 168-06, rescinding 23 feet of 20-minute parking zone at 8339 Cypress
Court.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Report Regarding Universal Design Ordinance (440-10)
At its September 5, 2006 Council meeting, the Council directed Staff to work with the
Housing Committee to decide if a local Universal Design Ordinance for new homes should be
prepared. The Housing Committee concluded that, at present time, State laws were sufficient;
however, recommended that Staff re-examine the issue during the preparation of the next
Housing Element for the General Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to revisit the desirability and feasibility of
adopting a local Universal Design Ordinance at the time the Housing Element of the General
Plan is prepared.
7.2 Guidelines and Criteria for Judging Nominees for Citizen(s) of the Year and Organization
of the Year (610-50)
As part of the 2006-2007 Goals and Objectives program, the Council identified a high priority
goal to "Evaluate the need to improve and expand the Citizen and Organization of the Year
Program." At its July 18, 2006 meeting, the Council appointed Mayor Lockhart and Cm.
Hildenbrand to an Ad-Hoc Committee to evaluate the program and make recommendations to
the City Council for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the creation of Youth Citizen of the Year
award, including a $300 donation to a non-profit organization on behalf of the winner;
2) Increase donation to a non-profit organization on behalf of the Citizen of the Year to $300;
3) Increase cash award for Organization of the Year to $500; 4) Approve proposed
modifications to Criteria and Judging Guides; and 5) Direct Staff to research and expand
advertising opportunities, as possible.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Approval of Resolution to Enter into a Standard Agreement with the State of California to
Secure a Workforce Housing Reward Grant from the Department of Housing and
Community Development (600-30)
The City has been awarded a grant of $363,955 from the State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD), which has been earmarked for use in the construction of a
new Community Center at Shannon Park. The HCD requires execution of a standard
agreement to secure the awarded grant funds.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing execution of a State of
California Standard Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the City of Dublin.
8.2 Designation by City Council of an Ad Hoc Audit Review Committee (110-30)
The independent auditors from the firm of Caporicci and Larson will soon complete the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending June 30, 2006. The
City Council will consider the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the report
with the Auditors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two Council members to serve for a limited time on
the Ad Hoc Committee that will meet with the City Auditors to review and discuss the audit
report for the period ending June 30, 2006.
8.3 Alameda County Altamont Landfill Open Space Fund - Application for Grant Funding
(530-40)
The Altamont Landfill & Resource Recovery Facility Open Space Advisory Committee has
received an application for funding from the East Bay Regional Park District. A
subcommittee of the Advisory Committee, consisting of Representatives from Pleasanton,
Alameda County and the Sierra Club, is recommending approval of the request. As per the
settlement agreement, the request must be formally approved by the Pleasanton City Council
and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Neither body can approve the application
without the City of Dublin' s approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve application for funding from East Bay Regional Park
District; and direct Staff to notify the City of Pleasanton and the County of Alameda of the City
Council's action.
8.4 Approval of Holiday Banners (950-40)
The Council will consider design options for new holiday banners for the City's street light
poles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Select preferred banner option Group A, Group B or
Group C; 2) If Group A is selected, determine whether one, two or all three designs should be
purchased; and 3) If Group A or B is selected, determine preferred text.
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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