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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 10-17-2006 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 17,2006,7:00 p.m. DUBUN CIVIC cENTER, 100 Civic Plaza DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL . AGENDA. . Agendas and Staff Reports are posted on the City's Internet Website (www.ci.dublin.co.us) NOTE: Agendas posted on the Website are provided as a public service, and are not intended to serve as a part of, or a replacement for any part of the legally required posting of agendas or the public noticing of projects appearing before the City Council . Agendas may be picked up at the City Clerk's Office for no charge, or to request information on being placed on the annual subscription list, please call 833-6650. . A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits related to each item is available for public review prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk's Office and also at the Dublin Library. 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. October 17, 2006 REVISED Dublin City Council Agenda Page 10f5 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 At this lime, the public is pennitted to adltess 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 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. October 17, 2006 REVISED Dublin City Council Agenda Page 2 of5 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. October 17, 2006 REVISED Dublin City Council Agenda Page 3 of5 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. October 17, 2006 REVISED Dublin City Council Agenda Page 4 of5 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 This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk's Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. City Council Meeting # 725 Agenda Printed 10/13/2006 8:58:04 AM October 17, 2006 REVISED Dublin City Council Agenda Page 5 of5