HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 10-21-2003Tuesday, October 21, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION,(6:30 p.m.),. None
1. C,ALL To oROER& PLEDGE ,OF ALLEGIANCE, TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOS, EO SESSION ACTION
3. o ,,m_ .,a&, 'COMMVmCATION,$
3.1 Proclamation declaring October 2003 "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
(File # 610-50)
3.2 Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2003 "Red Ribbon Week" (File # 610-50)
3.3 Public Comments
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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 and/or take action on items not appeming on the agenda are cOntained in Government
Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Council wit one single ac#on. em ers et audience, or City Counail would like an item
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4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 7, 2003
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Revisions to the Personnel System (File # 700-30)
The City Council will consider amendments to the City's Classification and Salary Plans to
add the position of Recreation Driver.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution{s).
4.3 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of September 2003 (File # 330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Reports.
4.4 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 1st Quarter of FY 2003-04 (File # 320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $94,100,775 (market value). Funds during the 1 st
quarter were invested at an average yield of 2.472%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.5 Award of Bid, Contract 03-16, Street Light Pole Replacement, Phase 2 (File # 600-35)
This is the second year of a proposed 6-year project to replace the deteriorating painted steel
poles in the City's older neighborhoods. The Iow bid received is within funds budgeted for
the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding contract to Brown & Fesler, Inc.
($50,312).
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4.11
4.6 Approval of Amendment to Agreement with TruGreen LandCare for Assessment District
Landscaping Maintenance (File # 600-30)
The City entered into an agreement with TruGreen LandCare in November 2002 for
landscaping maintenance services in the Stagecoach and Dougherty Assessment Districts. It
is proposed to extend the agreement to June 30, 2004.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to agreement~
4.7 Acceptance of Work, Kolb Park Play Area Renovation, Contract 03-10 (File # 600-35)
In June of 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to G & G Builders to complete the
renovation of two play areas at Kolb Park. Staff, along with representatives from G & G
Builders and Gametime, the play equipment manufacturer, completed a walkthrough of the
project on October 1, 2003. Upon City Council acceptance of the project and completion of
minor punch list items, Staff will file a notice of completion with the Alameda County Clerk.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and adopt Resolution.
4.8 Adoption of Urgency Ordinance for the area located along Dublin Boulevard, extending
westerly of Donlon Way approximately 400 feet and easterly of San Ramon Road
approximately 950 feet, and extending approximately 625 feet north and 700 feet south of
such stretch of Dublin Boulevard (File # 910-40)
The City Council will consider adopting an Urgency Ordinance, which would establish a
moratorium on specific uses within the Historic Area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt urgency Ordinance which enacts a
moratorium on the issuance or approval of any building permits or land use permits that would
result in the construction or initiation of specific uses on any parcel located in the Historic Area.
4.9 Adoption of Annual Investment Policy (File # 320-30)
The City's current investment policy, as well as State Law, requires that it be reviewed by the
City Council on an annual basis. City Staffhas reviewed the City's current investment policy
and has determined that it complies with current State Laws regulating investments and
continues to provide for adequate diversification of investments and controls over investment
related activities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
Request to Fund 2004 State of the City Video Presentation (File # 150-35)
This item requests City Council consideration of an appropriation of $3,800 to fund a 4-6
minute video presentation as part of the 2004 State of the City address and to be used for
community promotion during the upcoming year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve video and $3,800 Budget Change from budgeted
contingent reserve.
Warrant Register ($3,377,358.59) dated October 21, 2003 (File # 30040)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
WRITTEN CO~!CATION$
S.1 Alameda County Library Homework Center at Dublin Library (File # 940-50)
The City Council will receive a report on the new Homework Center at the Dublin Library
scheduled to open in November. The Alameda County Library Foundation is funding the
program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
6.1 Repeal of Ordinance No. 21-88, Loading Zone on Dublin Court (File # 570-20)
This item calls for repealing a 60' loading zone on Dublin Court to allow for more parking
spaces on this street where parking demand is heavy due to the adjacent auto dealership. The
loading zone is no longer in use by businesses in the Dublin Station Shopping Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance.
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6~3
Toll Brothers - Dublin Ranch Areas A-2 & A-3 Development Agreements PA 02.020 &
PA 02.021 (File # 600-60)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance approving Development Agreements (DA) between
the City of Dublin and Toll CA II, LP. Thc DA's are required by the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan. These Agreements will vest the project approvals recently granted by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt
Ordina.nce.
Pinn Brothers Fine Homes/Silveria Ranch - Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and
Stage 2 Development Plan PA 02-024 (File # 450-30)
This request is for a PD Rezoning and Stage 2 Development Plan to develop 254 multi-family and
single-family homes on approximately 93.4 acres of annexed properties located southeast and
northeast of the intersection of Tassajara Road and the future extension of Fallon Road. The 93.4
acres to be developed include the Silveria and Haight properties, now known as the Silveria
Ranch. Approximately 57 acres of the site would be open space, a portion of which would be
permanent under an easement or other type of agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Re.s. olution making
findings related to the PD Rezoning and Stage 2 Development Plan, approving an EIR
Addendum, and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance; and deny Applicant's request to revise Resolution related to payment
of Inclusionary Housing in-lieu fees.
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7.1 Award of Bid, Contract 03.02, Traffic Signal at Central Parkway and Tassajara Creek
(File # 600-35)
This project will install a traffic signal on Central Parkway at Tassajara Creek to improve
traffic safety for pedestrians at this location.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change and adopt Resolution awarding bid
to Wingard Engineering, Inc. ($130,777).
7.2 Proposed Fencing along the Alamo Creek Bike Path (File # 600-35)
The City Council gave direction to City Staffto look into the feasibility of installing a fence
along the Alamo Creek Bike Path as a response to residents near the project site. The
residents had expressed concern that path users might walk over the creek banks into the
creek channel. It is proposed to add a 3' high 2-rail fence to remind hikers and bikers to stay
on the path.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff.
7.3 Establishment of No Parking Zone (Permit Parking Only) for the North End of Crossridge
Road (File # 570-20)
Residents on Crossridge Road have requested no parking except by permit only. This request
stems from a concern that the Alamo Creek Path users will use parking in this area as a
staging area for pathway use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resplufion establishing permit only parking zone.
7.4 Searlett Court Specific Plan (SP) Study PA 03-063 (File # 410-55)
In October of 2002, the City Council delayed the development of the Scarlett Court SP Study
for one year. Staff is requesting Council authorization to continue the development of the
Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to continue the Scarlett Court SP Study.
7.5 Acceptance of Work, Contract 02-15, Fire Station #17 Improvements (File # 600-35)
The Contractor has constructed the facilities to the satisfaction of City Staff and Staff is now
requesting that the Council authorize the City Manager to accept all final improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to accept a $284,800 maintenance bond at a
future date; approve $54,580 Change Order; approve Budget Change; and adopt Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to accept final improvements.
7.6
Amendment to Predevelopment Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, and Assignment
Documents with Eden Housing, Inc. (File # 600-30)
The City Council will consider an Amendment to the Predevelopment Loan Agreement with
Eden Housing, Inc., so they may continue with pre-construction work at 7606 Amador Valley
Boulevard in anticipation of the construction of affordable senior housing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to
Predevelopment Loan Agreement, Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Assignment
Documents and authorize Mayor to ~sign; and approve Budget Change.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Improvement Agreement with Sonic Development, LLC, for Improvements to a Portion of
Scarlett Drive (File # 600.30)
Sonic Development has agreed to improve the segment of Scarlett Drive between the Aden
Ness Headquarters and the Dublin Nissan Dealership along the east side of the Chabot Canal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement.
8.2 Celebrations for completion of the Historic Underpass Mural and Fire Stations 017 & #18
(File O 95040)
Staff is proposing a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Historic Underpass Mural and at both
new fire stations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve plans for unveiling and grand openings and select
date(s) for the celebrations.
8.3 Nonresidential Development Affordable Housing Impact Fee Study and Task Force
Recommendation PA 01-039 (File # 430-80)
The City Council will review the Nonresidential Development Affordable Housing Impact
Fee Study that was prepared and reviewed by the Nonresidential I)cvelopment Affordable
Housing Task Force. On September 4, 2003, the Task Force made a recommendation to the
Council that a fee ordinance be established, that the fee be limited to $1 per square foot due to
current economic conditions, and that the City Council consider exempting projects under
City revieW. Staff requests City Council direction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staff direction on: a) whether a Nonresidential
Development Affordable Housing Impact Ordinance should be prepared; b) whether a Fee
Resolution should be prepared; and c) whether certain categories of projects under City review
should be exempted.
OTHER I!.USINE$S
9.1 BrieflNFORMATIONONLYreports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee
Reports
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