HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 11-14-1995A G E N D A
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, November 14 , 1995, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits related to each
item is available for public review several days prior to a 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
prior
The City Council will hold a closed session to the start of the Council meeting.
10.CLOSED SESSION
10.1Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - initiation of litigation pursuant to
subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 - One potential case
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1Proclamation recognizing Shelley Kahn for her outstanding artwork
3.2Introduction of Captain Rich Bond
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. The
Council must, however, comply with all State Laws in regard to items not appearing on the
posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questioned 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.
4.1Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 24, 1995
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Acceptance of Gifts to City
The City has recently received the following gifts: 1) an air handball game from Dublin
resident Linda Zatkulak; 2) $73 from Valley Christian School for touring the Heritage Center;
3) $182 from Dublin residents Chris Pedersen and John Westerlund for the Valley High School
Community Gym; and 4) $200 from Secure Horizons for the Dublin Senior Center. As per
Government Code Section 37354, all gifts must be formally accepted by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gifts, direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgments to
donors; and approve Budget Change Form
4.3Renewal of Agreement with NORCAL Employment Relations Training Consortium
Since 1987, the City has participated in this consortium which provides employee relations
training. Dublin is one of 22 participating public agencies. In addition to training, the law firm
provides participating agencies with attorney consultation via telephone and with a monthly
newsletter covering employment relations developments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to execute agreement
4.4Resolution in Support of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout
Adoption of this Resolution will express the City Council’s support for the Great American
Smokeout. The Smokeout is an annual event whose purpose is to encourage all tobacco users
to abstain for a 24-hour period.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.5City Treasurer’s Investment Report as of October 31, 1995
The City’s investment portfolio totals $20,808,647.50 and funds are invested at an average
annual yield of 5.859%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
4.6Request to join the United States Conference of Mayors
Mayor Houston is requesting that the City consider joining and participating in this
organization which aids in the development of effective national urban policy, strengthens
federal-city relationships, ensures that federal policy meets urban needs, and provides Mayors
with leadership and management tools. The 1995 membership cost (which includes a 25%
discount) is $470.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Mayor’s request to join the United States Conference
of Mayors
4.7Award of Bid for 5 Marked Police Patrol Vehicles
On November 7, 1995, the one sealed bid received was opened in response to the City’s bid
request. Shamrock Ford of Dublin’s bid for the 5 cars was $116,882.15, which includes tax,
delivery and extended warranty service. The Ford Crown Victorias are scheduled for delivery
after July 1, 1996. The exact warranty package will be determined following delivery.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award bid to Shamrock Ford and authorize Staff to issue
Purchase Order based on bid
4.8Contracts with Kaleidoscope Activity Center and Tri-Valley Haven for Women, Inc., for
administering Community Development Block Grant fund expenditures; and Budget
Amendment for unexpended CDBG funds
The City approved a CDBG fund allocation of $10,000 for the Kaleidoscope Activity Center
project and $10,000 for the Tri-Valley Haven for Women, Inc., project. The City needs to
enter into a contract with each agency to administer these CDBG fund expenditures. The
City’s budget for FY 1995-96 will need to be amended to add a $10,000 additional
appropriation from CDBG program revenues to the CDBG account to cover the disbursement
of $10,000 in CDBG funds allocated for FY 1994-95 which were never spent. There will be
no net cost to the City since the CDBG funds will be reimbursed to the City by Alameda
County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to sign contracts and authorize additional
$10,000 appropriation from CDBG program revenues to CDBG account
4.9Acceptance of Work - Heritage Center Renovation, Contract 94-07
The City Engineer has reviewed the work related to the Heritage Center Renovation project
and determined that it is complete and in accordance with the approved specifications. The
City Council will review a request for a budget transfer of $55,857, which is needed in order to
close out the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements; approve Budget Change Form; and
authorize $21,815.90 final payment to Skyline Construction
4.10Disposal of Surplus Property
In addition to 3 1992 police vehicles, Police Services has identified various items of unclaimed
property which can be disposed of at this time, thereby clearing needed storage space. Staff
proposes to extend a past agreement with Nationwide Companies to auction the surplus items.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.11Warrant Register ($957,924.42) dated November 14, 1995
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.12Authorization for City Manager to Sign Application for Federal and/or State Assistance for
Flood Damage
This Resolution allows the City Manager to act as an agent on behalf of the City of Dublin in
acquiring Federal and/or State financial assistance for natural disasters.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.13Program Supplement No. 007, Revision 1, to Local Agency-State Agreement for Federal-
Aid Projects No. 04-5432, with Caltrans to reimburse the City of Dublin for construction
funding for the Dublin Boulevard Widening Project
This program supplement agreement with Caltrans will allow the City to recover $2,082,000 of
the cost of the Dublin Boulevard Widening Project (Donlon Way to Village Parkway). This
Federal ISTEA grant has already been budgeted as revenue for this project which is now under
construction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize Director of Public Works to
execute Program Supplement Agreement No. 007, Revision 1
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1Memorandum from Planning Commission regarding Planning Commission Training
The Planning Commission is requesting a joint team building session with the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Adoption of Codes: 1994 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code;
Uniform Mechanical Code; and 1993 National Electrical Code by Reference
In order for the City Council to adopt new codes, this public hearing was noticed in
accordance with State Law. Staff was unable to complete all the necessary reports and
therefore requests that the item be continued to a future City Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue public hearing to Council meeting of December 12,
1995.
6.2Underground Utility District 95-1 Dublin Boulevard from I-680 to 600’ west of Clark Ave.
This proposed ordinance would establish Underground Utility District 95-1. The cost of
undergrounding is paid by CPUC Rule 20A funds. There will be no cost to adjacent private
property owners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE appropriate Ordinance (no protests received or protests received and denied)
6.3Restrictions on Donlon Way Parking
At the October 24th meeting, the City Council reviewed a proposal for a two-hour parking
restriction on Donlon Way. After hearing testimony, the City Council directed Staff to
research the possibility of prohibiting parking of certain types of vehicles on specific streets.
Alternate proposals to be considered at this meeting include prohibiting trailers from parking
on Donlon Way north of Dublin Boulevard and a three-hour parking restriction on Donlon
Way south of Dublin Boulevard.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution(s) -OR-
provide other direction
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Request by the American Lung Association (ALA) to adopt a City Council Resolution in
support of proposed FDA regulations regarding cigarette sales and advertising
Adoption of this Resolution will express the City Council’s support for proposed FDA
regulations related to tobacco sales and advertising practices which are thought by the FDA to
be especially effective towards minors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and if Resolution is adopted, direct Staff to
forward copies to the FDA and ALA.
8.2Agreement with St. Michael Investments regarding Parallel Road Land Acquisition
This agreement would allow the City to take title to a portion of the right-of-way for the future
road parallel to and south of Dublin Boulevard, and in so doing, will allow the City to fulfill an
implementation requirement needed to obtain BART mitigation fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION
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11ADJOURNMENT
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