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Home My WebLink About*CC Agenda 10-28-1991 AGENDA DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - October 28, 1991 DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER Monday - 7:30 p.m. 100 CIVIC PLAZA A complete packet of information containing all Staff Reports and exhibits related to each agenda item is available for public information and perusal several days prior to a City Council meeting in the City Clerk's Office and also at the Dublin Library. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - FREDERIKSEN JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT Jennifer Stokely, Troop 239 and BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT Kimberly Stokely, Troop 547 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Introduction of New Employee, Planning Intern Delmar Thompkins 3.2 Presentation of November Customer Service Award to Sandie Hart At this time, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is NOT on the City Counci l 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 Clerk to have their particular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting. The City Council CANNOT deliberate or take action on a non-agenda item UNLESS there is factual evidence presented to the Counci l indicating that the subject brought up falls into one of the exceptions under Government Code Section 54954.2. 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 City Council to remove the item. 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: Regular Meeting of October 10, 1991 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2 Adoption of Dougherty Road Bike Path Phase II (Amador Valley Boulevard to willow Creek Drive) The city's Municipal Code requires that bicycle lanes or paths be adopted by Resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.3 Acceptance of Improvements - Tract 5388 (Kildara) Improvements within Tract 5388 have been completed in accordance with approved plans and specifications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.4 San Ramon Road Phase IV Project - Contract Change Order No.9 This proposed change order provides for pavement repair in excess of that which was included in the original plans and specifications. The total change order amount is $40,581.73. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract change order and authorize Mayor to execute. 4.5 Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines As part of the requirements for the relocation of a property owner or tenant that is displaced by property acquisition for public improvements, the City must adopt relocation assistance guidelines. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.6 Award of Bid - Contract No. 91-07 Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair and Handicap Ramp Construction The sidewalk safety program repairs vertical offsets in public sidewalks that may be a tripping hazard and a liability to property owners and the city. The handicap ramp program places sidewalk ramps at street corners to aid the mobility of people in wheel chairs and is financed by a Transportation Development Act grant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to B & B Concrete ($47,651.50) and authorize Mayor to execute Agreement. 4.7 Contract 91-09 Sidewalk Safety (Grinding) This grinding project which has not been previously used in Dublin, will repair sidewalk offsets that may be tripping hazards. The traditional remove and replace sidewalk method is being used for offsets in excess of 1" and this grinding method is being proposed for offsets less than 1" and is much less expensive than the remove and replace method. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids. 4.8 Authorization to Solicit Bids for Contract 91-08 Senior Center Vinyl Floor Replacement This contract provides for replacement of the vinyl flooring in the Senior Center social hall and kitchen. The total capital improvement project also includes replacement of kitchen equipment, painting, HVAC repair and roof repair. This project is entirely funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to solicit bids and authorize an additional $2,203 appropriation to this project from additional 1991-92 CDBG revenues. 4.9 Revisions to Personnel System Revisions are being proposed to the Personnel System related to benefits and salary ranges based on the city's annual comprehensive market survey and discussions with City employees. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolutions; Authorize City Manager to: 1) Make necessary changes to Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance carriers; 2) Renew contract with Delta Dental and extend employee only coverage to regular part-time positions; and 3) Transfer funds (not to exceed $6,000) from Contingent Reserve into appropriate accounts. 4.10 Amendments to Personnel System The city council will consider a proposed salary adjustment to one of the part-time positions in the City's Recreation Department. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.11 Warrant Register Dated October 28, 1991 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 5.1 Windemere Request Regarding Road Connecting Dougherty Valley with Tassajara Road Darryl A. Foreman, representing Windemere Ranch Partners, has requested a letter of support for a road in Contra Costa County connecting the Dougherty Valley with Tassajara Road. Potential concerns include traffic impacts and effects on jobs/housing balance and affordable housing in Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Eminent Domain proceedings - Dublin Boulevard Extension The city is presently negotiating with 5 property owners to purchase right-of-way for the Dublin Boulevard extension. Adoption of this Resolution will allow the City to obtain possession of the property through the court if agreements have not been reached by the time construction is scheduled to begin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; Adopt Resolution. 6.2 Density Bonus Ordinance This Ordinance would allow density bonuses and other incentives to developers providing housing for very low and low income households and for senior citizens as required by State Law. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive second reading and ADOPT Ordinance as reintroduced; -OR- waive reading and reintroduce Ordinance. 6.3 Installation of stop Sign - Beverly Lane @ Kimball Avenue The California Vehicle Code requires drivers entering a "T" intersection from the terminating street to yield the right-of-way to drivers on the continuing street. Installation of a stop sign at Beverly Lane and Kimball Avenue would improve driver safety by reinforcing the condition that already exists. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; Adopt Resolution. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Revision of Consultant Services Agreement with Brenda A. Gillarde, Planning Consultant Revision of this Agreement would increase Planning Consultant Gillarde's hourly compensation from $45 to $52, retroactive to August 1, 1991. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize city Manager to sign revised Agreement. 7.2 CityLink Evaluation In September, Staff was requested to evaluate the usefulness of the League of California cities' on-line computer network called CityLink. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Purchase is NOT recommended, as the benefits do not justify the costs. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Authorization to Request Advance of Funds from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for Construction of the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project As a result of litigation between the City of Dublin and BART, on March 27, 1990, the City and BART entered into an agreement which provided that BART would advance the City of Dublin $2,285,000 for the purpose of acquiring right-of- way and constructing the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project. The basis for this Agreement was that this project is necessary to provide access to the parking lot for the eastern Dublin BART Station. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to Request a $2,285,000 advance in funds from BART for the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project. 8.2 Letters in Support of the Roth Amendment Senator William Roth has introduced new language to amend the Defense Authorization Act which would clarify Section 8125 regarding conveying closed military bases to the neighboring local communities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute letters in support of the Roth Amendment. 8.3 Review of 1-680 Soundwall Aesthetics Caltrans has requested that the City review the aesthetics of the soundwall proposed to be installed along the west side of 1-680. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review proposed soundwall design and approve draft letter -OR- provide direction for revised letter to Caltrans. 8.4 Status of Nonconforming and Illegal Signs as Identified by Ordinance No. 7-86 An updated list has been prepared of all existing nonconforming signs within the City for City Council review. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Staff with direction concerning nonconforming and illegal signs. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CLOSED SESSION 10.1 Pending Litigation, Measure D, Government Code Section 54956.9(a) 10.2 Potential Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(c) 11. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Printed October 24, 1991 4:33 PM