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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - October 26, 1987
Monday - (Immediately following Meeting of Dublin Information, Inc. @ 7:30 p.m.)
DUBLIN LIBRARY
Meeting Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is not
on the City Council Agenda. Comments should not exceed 5 minutes. If any person feels that this is not
sufficient time to address their concern, that person should arrange with the City Manager to have their
part.icular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically of a non-controversial nature and are considered for approval by
the City Council with one single action.
Members of the audience who would like an item removed from the consent calendar for purpose of public
input may request the Ci ty Council to remove the i tern from the consent calendar. The request may be
made at the time that the Mayor asks the audience members if there is anyone interested in removing an
item from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 12, 1987
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Financial Report for Period Ending September 30, 1987
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.3 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Projects
This action authorizes Staff to apply for Transportation Development Act funding for two
projects: 1) handicap curb ramps and 2) bicycle safety grates for catch basins.
STAFF RECO~~ENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.4 Tri-Valley Community Television Request for Funds
The City of Dublin has received a request from Tri-Valley Community Television Board for the
payment of its share of the annual operating budget. The other member cities have agreed to
contribute $20,000 each, however, the current City of Dublin budget provides an
appropriation of $19,800. The Corporation has requested equal funds from each of the member
cities. Therefore, the City Council will need to appropriate an additional $200 from the
contingent reserve. One-half of the annual operating budget contribution would be made at
this time with the second half paid after a 6-month performance evaluation. The Corporation
has also requested that the City provide its share of capital grant funds which were
distributed to each of the cities by the Cable Television operator.
STAFF RECOHMENDATION: Approve an increase in Dublin's contribution to the Tri-Valley Community
Television Corporation Operating Budget from $19,800 to $20,000; authorize a budget transfer
from the City's contingent reserve in the amount of $200; authorize Staff to contribute the
$55,000 in Capital Equipment Funds upon request from the Corporation.
4.5 Report from Recreation Director re 1987 Summer Recreation Program
The Recreation Director has prepared a report summarizing the activities offered by the
Recreation Department during the past summer quarter.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.6 Sale of Surplus Vehicle - 1974 Mercedes
On September 28, 1987 the Council rejected bids received on a 1974 Mercedes and directed
Staff to again advertise for sealed bids for the sale of this vehicle. On October 9th,
Staff opened 10 sealed bids ranging from $4,202 to $6,555.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIOtJ: Award bid to highest bidder, Robert D. Reineccius for $6,555.
4.7 Opposition to Agreement between Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Samtrans
The BART Board of Directors recently voted to approve agreement principles for a Colma
Station Project. On October 12, 1987, the City Council requested that this issue be placed
on the agenda for discussion.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider adoption of resolution opposing agreement between BART and
Samtrans
4.8 Award of Bid - Contract 87-8 - Dublin Boulevard Widening @ Clark Avenue
The low bid received was $76,142.85. This is within the amount budgeted for construction of
the project.
STAFF RECO~ll1ENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding Contract 87-8 to Ambo Engineering, Inc., and
authorize Mayor to execute agreement.
4.9 TDA Measure B paratransit Funds
The passage of Measure B in Alameda County included funding for paratransit programs. The
Metropolitan Transportation Commission has requested that each City submit a claim for funds
under this program. Staff has recommended that the City request funding which will replace
the TDA funding shortfall experienced by the City of Dublin between the 1986-87 and 1987-88
Fiscal Years. It is also recommended that the City request funding for a contribution
towards the purchase of an additional paratransit vehicle to be placed in service in the
1988-89 Fiscal Year.
STl-\FF RECOMHENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the filing of a claim with MTC for
allocation of TDA Measure B Paratransit Funds for Fiscal Year 1987-88
4.10 Senior Center Remodel - Contract 87-10
This action authorizes Staff to advertise for bids for the renovation of the Fallon School
Multi-Use Room for a Senior Citizen Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff -to advertise Contract 87-10 for bids.
4.11 Warrant Register dated October 26, 1987
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COHMUNICATIONS
5.1 Request from Chamber of Commerce regarding Holiday Decorations
The Chamber has requested that the City Council consider installing holiday decorations on
street light poles. Staff has studied the options and recommends the banner type, with a
cost not to exceed $6,200 (purchase and installation) for 1987.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Corwood Car Wash - Appeal of Planning Commission's Action Denying Conditional Use Permit and
Site Development Review & Request for a Variance to Sideyard Setback Requirements and Parking
Regulations, Village Parkway @ Lewis Avenue
On September 28, 1987, the City Council approved a CUP for a 12-year period, determined that
the proposed 19.5 foot building height for -the detail shop is acceptable, and directed Staff
to work with the Applicant regarding a third drive aisle lane along Lewis Avenue
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; continue item to November 23, 1987 Council
meeting.
6.2 Ordinance Requiring Permits for the use of Sound Amplification Equipment
This ordinance, which was introduced at the City Council meeting of October 12, 1987, would
require a permit for the operation of any mobile public address sound system equipment on
any street within the City. The permit process is outlined as well as the appeal procedure,
should an application for permit be denied.
STAPF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
6.3 Ordinance Regulating Gaming
This ordinance, which was introduced at the City Council meeting of October 12, 1987, \vould
regulate against the establishment of 'card rooms' within the corporate limits of the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt ordinance.
6.4 Ordinance Establishing Requirments for the Protection of Hatercourses
This ordinance is part of the City's Municipal Code update. It provides a permit procedure
and regulations regarding construction and maintenance in and around a watercourse.
STAFF RECOMHENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and introduce ordinance
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Dublin Civic Center - Authorization to Request Bids - Contract 87-9
On June 8, 1987 the City Council approved the design development concepts presented by the
Civic Center Design Team. The Architects and their consultants have now developed final
plans and specifications. The City is proposing a bid opening date of December 10, 1987.
The final drawings are consistent with the previous discussions on the development of the
Civic Center and include several public amenities. In addition to several public areas, the
facility contains office space to accommodate the current City needs and projected future
staffing levels.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Final Plans & Specifications and authorize Staff to solicit bids
on the Dublin Civic Center; provide direction with regard to clocktower.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request for Acceptance of Maintenance - Koopman Canyon Trash Rack
The Developer of Foothill Estates has requested that the City assume maintenance of a large
drainage facility behind one of the homes in Tract 4749. Staff concurs that this
maintenance cannot be performed by the homeowner.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve acceptance of maintenance of the trash rack behind Lot 17 Fenwick
Court of Estate Homes Tract 4749, subject to Estate Homes' completion of construction of the
trash rack to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, providing an all-weather vehicle access to
the top of the slope and pedestrian access to the trash rack.
8.2 Environmental Assessment Report - Federal Detention Center (FDC)/Federal Correctional
Institution (FCI) Facilities
The U. S. Department of Justice has released an Environmental Assessment for a proposed
100-cell Federal Detention Center in the Camp Parks area. The Environmental Assessment
proposes a finding that the project will not have any significant impacts. Staff believes
more analysis is needed regarding socioeconomic impacts, traffic, sewerage and project
alternatives.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to send comments to U. S. Department of Justice.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. CLOSED SESSION - Potential Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
11. ADJOURNMENT