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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - November 24, 1986
Monday - 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
DUBLIN LIBRARY
Meeting Room
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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
particular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting.
3.1 Proclamation declaring December 20, 1986 as "The Holiday Project Day"
3.2 Proclamation honoring Rick Everett for charitable act and civic accomplishment
3.3 Certification of Election Results
3.4 Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Councilmembers
3.5 Installation of Officers
~. 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 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 November 10, 1986
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Acceptance of Bus Stop Easement Deed - Great Western Savings
Great Western Savings is required to provide this bus stop easement per Site Development
Review Conditions of Approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Accepting Easement Deed
4.3 Acceptance of Work - Tract 5003, Authorization for Staff to accept Maintenance Bond
Improvements in Tract 5003 have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and authorize Staff to accept maintenance bond in
connection with guarantee of work.
4.4 Assignment of Cable Television Franchise
The City has been advised that an investor group led by existing senior management are
proposing to purchase Viacom's operations. The transaction will result in the
reorganization of the corporate structure of Viacom. The company has indicated that the
changes will not result in an alteration to the operations or management of Viacom, or our
local cable service.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.5 Community Parklands Act of 1986
Staff has prepared an application for grant funding under the Community Parklands Act of
1986. Dublin's allocation under this program is $48,000 and it is recommended that this
funding be applied to Dolan Park, Phase II.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving application.
4.6 Request to LAVTA to submit a proposal for Paratransit Services
The City currently provides paratransit services to elderly and handicapped residents in
conjunction with the Cities of Danville and San Ramon. As part of the planning for the
upcoming year, Staff has requested authorization to evaluate the feasibility of having the
service provided by LAVTA.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to request formal proposal from LAVTA
4.7 Fiscal Year 1985-86 Annual Audit
The independent audit of the prior fiscal year is now complete. The Audit Subcommittee of
the City Council has met with the Auditor to review the report.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept June 30, 1986 Financial Audit and Management Letter and the budget
changes which are reflected therein.
4.8 Final Acceptance of Contract 86-3 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program
The City Engineer has reviewed the work on the project and determined that it is complete
and in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and modifications.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept improvements as being complete in accordance with the approved
plans, specifications and modifications; 2) authorize retention payment to P&W&S&W of $4,062.78;
3) Authorize $7,200 budget transfer to Sidewalk Replacement Program and $5,900 budget transfer
to the Arroyo Vista Sidewalk Program from Reserve.
4.9 Authorization to Solicit Bids - Printing of Community Calendar
Pursuant to the City's Purchasing Policy, sealed bids must be solicited for all services
exceeding $5,000. Staff has prepared specifications for the printing of a community
calendar.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to solicit bids.
4.10 Resolution providing for authorization signatures on Warrants and Checks
In order for the Finance Director to carry out his investment responsibilities as City
Treasurer, Hibernia Bank has required that he be listed as a signator on the bank signature
cards for the purpose of signing warrants and checks.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
4.11 Warrant Register dated November 24, 1986
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Appeal of Planning Commission action denying PA 86-081 Howard Johnson Sign Variance application
to exceed maximum permitted area for directional sign, 6680 Regional Street
Howard Johnson Hotel is applying for a variance to allow a directional sign that exceeds the
maximum permitted area. The Zoning Administrator and, on appeal, the Planning Commission,
denied the application because 1) the Zoning Ordinance permits only one freestanding sign
per parcel, 2) the proposed sign is 5 times larger than the maximum permitted, and 3) the
mandatory findings cannot be made. The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission
action to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt resolution denying application
without prejudice, or give Staff direction and continue the item.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Report from Liaison Ccommittee regarding Dublin San Ramon Services District Study
The City of San Ramon requested consideration of a conceptual plan to assume Fire and Park
responsibilities from the Dublin San Ramon Services District. The City Council referred the
matter to the Liaison Committee for further discussion with City of San Ramon
representatives. The Committee has identified alternatives and reviewed the various
implications.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the alternatives which the Committee identified and take
appropriate action.
7.2 Sunday Library Service Agreement
During the approval of the 1986-87 Budget, the City Council conceptually approved an
expansion of City funded Library services. The Library Staff has prepared an amended
agreement to provide Sunday Library service. This expands the number of hours of service
funded directly by the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Report from Planning Director regarding BART Park & Ride Project
BART is proposing a Dublin Park & Ride Project involving 706 parking spaces on Golden Gate
Drive in Dublin and 715 parking spaces in Pleasanton. BART proposes to adopt a Negative
Declaration for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and direct Staff to send comments to BART
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. CLOSED SESSION - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) City of Dublin vs. County of Alameda - eminent
Domain Action 100,000 Gallons of Sewage Capacity
ll. ADJOURNMENT