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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 7,2006, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
section 54956.8)
Property: 11759 Dublin Blvd (Dublin Square Shopping Center)
City Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Dublin; Berkeley Land Company, Inc., a California
Corporation
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
IL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code
section 54956.9, subdivision a)
Name of Case: Schlicker v. State of California, Alameda County Superior Court No.
VG03-134125 (Consolidated wI VG04-140656)
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employees: Rosalie Cuevas, Part- Time Limited- Term Office
Assistant I, City Manager's Office; Laura Correa-Hernandez, Community Safety
Assistant, Police Services (700-10)
3.2 Proclamation Declaring November 19 - 25, 2006 as "National Family Week" (610-50)
3.3 Public Comments
At this time, the public is pennitted to address 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 (3J 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 statemenls 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 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 would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the
Mayor to remove the item.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meetings of October 3, 2006 and October 17, 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
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4.2 Award of Bid - Contract No. 06-11, Demolition of Buildings at 6380 and 6500 Scarlett
Court (600-35)
As part of the Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 Project, two
commercial buildings must be demolished at the southeast comer of the Dougherty Road and
Dublin Boulevard intersection. This project will also include the preparation of the sites by
capping off the utilities and removing asphalt and concrete materials.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding Contract No. 06-11, Demolition
of Buildings at 6380 and 6500 Scarlett Court, to NICA DMT, Inc.
4.3 Consulting Services Agreement with H.T. Harvey and Associates for Survey of Potential
Habitats for Burrowing Owls at the Future Fallon Sports Park Site (600-30)
The future 60-acre Fallon Sports Park will be located on a parcel owned by the City within
Dublin Ranch. The Council will consider contracting with a Consultant to survey the
property for potential habitats for burrowing owls.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve budget change in the amount of $34,900; and adopt
Resolution approving agreement with H. T. Harvey and Associates.
4.4 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of September 2006 (330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
4.5 Public Art Policy (900-50)
The Council will consider adoption of a Resolution rescinding the 1997 Public Art Policy
(Resolution No. 121-97), which as been superseded with the adoption of Ordinance No. 14-06
Adding Chapter 8.158 and Amending Chapter 8.104.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code
(Zoning Ordinance) Relating to the Public Art Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 121-97.
4.6 Approval of Parcel Map 8734, Dublin Ranch, Area B (410-40)
Parcel Map 8734 subdivides 70.9 acres bounded by Central Parkway, Lockhart Street, Fallon
Road and Dublin Boulevard into three parcels and dedicates 17.1 acres of right of way for
Dublin Boulevard, Fallon Road and Lockhart Street. Parcell (51.2 acres) is planned for open
space and residential development, Parcel 2 (2.1 acres) is planned for commercial
development and Parcel 3 (0.5 acres) contains the DSRSD pump station.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Parcel Map 8734, Dublin Ranch,
Area B.
4.7 Acceptance of Donation from Wente Vineyards (150-70)
On September 28,2006, the City of Dublin hosted the Tri-Valley Council Meeting at Stacey's
Restaurant in Dublin. The Tri- Valley Council is made up of Mayors, City Council members,
and City Managers of the Cities of San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and the Town
of Danville. Livermore-based Wente Vineyards donated a case of wine to the City, which
offset the City's portion of the cost of hosting the dinner meeting
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept donation and direct Staff to prepare formal
acknowledgment to Donor.
4.8 Authorization for City Manager to Execute Agreement with ClientFirst Consulting Group,
LLC, for Information Technology Assessment and Master Plan Services (600-30)
The City Council will consider entering into an agreement with ClientFirst to complete a
Technology Master Plan for City facilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a
Consulting Services Agreement with ClientFirst Consulting Group, LLC, at a total cost of
$59,907.
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4.9 City Manager's Employment Agreement (600-30)
The City Council Agency Negotiating Team (Mayor Lockhart and Vice Mayor Oravetz) have
met with the City Manager regarding the tenns and conditions of employment and
recommended adjustments to the City Manager's employment agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve City Manager's Employment Agreement as
recommended by Agency Negotiating Team and adopt Resolution amending Salary Plan.
4.10 Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Formation of the Schaefer Ranch Geologic
Hazard Abatement District (360-60)
This is the first step in the fonnation process of a Geologic Hazard Abatement District in the
Schaefer Ranch development. Adoption of the Resolution will set a public hearing and
require that a Notice of Public Hearing be transmitted to each owner of real property to be
included in the proposed district.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution setting a public hearing on the formation of
the Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District.
4.11 Warrant Register ($4,792,877.35) dated November 7,2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance Amendments (450-20)
The City Council will review minor clarifications, removal of inconsistencies, and
improvements to the Zoning Ordinance that will aid in a better understanding and
interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance amending various Chapters of Title 8 (Zoning Ordinance) of the
Dublin Municipal Code.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Follow-Up Report on Cross ridge Road Connection between Alamo Creek Bicycle Path and
Bent Creek Open Space Trail (930-30)
The City Council will consider a report regarding the connection of the Alamo Creek Bicycle
Path to the Bent Creek Open Space Trail located at the end of Crossridge Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to complete environmental review, prepare the
necessary easement documents and, once both are completed, work with the City of San Ramon
to make the necessary improvements to connect the two trails.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Art in the Parks - Dougherty Hills Dog Park (900-50)
The City Council will consider a proposal as part of the "Art in the Parks' program sponsored
by the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation for public art pieces by artist Michele Alcantara to be
located at the Dougherty Hills Dog Park, located on Amador Valley Boulevard.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve artwork or provide alternate direction.
8.2 Memorandum of Understanding between City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School
District for School Resource Officer (600-30)
This Memorandum of Understanding identifies the goals of the School Resource Officer
(SRO); describes the responsibilities of each entity; and discusses the continued funding
agreement. For Fiscal Year 2006-2007, Dublin Unified School District has agreed to continue
its $40,000 contribution, as part of a cooperative effort to sustain the SRO position.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing execution of the Memorandum
of Understanding.
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8.3 Request for Proposals for Parks and Community Services Needs Assessment (600-30)
The Fiscal Year 2006-2007 City Council Goals includes a high priority objective to conduct
an in-depth community needs assessment and opinion survey of Parks and Community
Services Department programs, services and facilities, and develop a Strategic Plan for
Department programs and services. Staff has developed a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a
consultant to conduct the needs assessment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to distribute RFP.
8.4 Amendment to Agreement with Sorrento at Dublin Ranch I L.P., regarding Proposed
Neighborhood Square (600M30)
At its May 16, 2006 meeting, the City Council approved an agreement with Sorrento at
Dublin Ranch I L.P. to perform rough grading and erosion control for the two-acre
Neighborhood Square Park. The Developer desires to complete additional improvements. In
addition, the Developer will amend the soil with fertilizers and compost, install underground
utility sleeves, install sidewalks along north and south side of site, complete the oval-shaped
concrete pathway and complete the entry plaza adjacent to the recreation facility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Amendment to Agreement with
Sorrento at Dublin Ranch I L.P.
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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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a saft and secure environment, fosters new
opportunities and provides responsive fair treatment to our diverse community
Vision
Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows, it will balance history
with progress, to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse community.
Dublin, with its distinctive place in the region, highlights culture, diversity and civic stewardship to create a broad mosaic. This
mosaic is enriched by the integrating of cultures, races and economic diversity into villages and neighborhoods - forming a
common network that welcomes both residents and businesses alike; supporting the efforts and achievements of all.
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