HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 12-05-2006
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 5,2006, 7:00 p.m.
DUBUN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CLOSED SESSION (to be held at end of reaular meetinaJ
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
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Administration of Oath of Office by Fawn Holman, City Clerk, to newly elected Mayor
Janet Lockhart and Councilmembers Tim Sbranti and Kate Ann Scholz (640-60)
3.2 Selection of Vice Mayor (610-20)
The City Council's policy is to select, in December of each year, a member of the City
Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. In the absence of the Mayor, the
Vice Mayor would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would assume the temporary
responsibilities of the Mayor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine who shall serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year
period.
3.3 Appointments to Art Selection Committee for Shannon Community Center (110-30)
The City Council will consider the Mayor's selection of arts professionals and community
members to serve on an Art Selection Committee for the Shannon Community Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointments to Art Selection Committee for
the Shannon Community Center Project.
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3.4 Youth Advisory Planning Board Appointment to the Tri- Valley Adolescent Health
Initiative (110-30)
At its October 3,2006 meeting, the City Council confirmed the Mayor's four appointments to
participate on the Youth Advisory Planning Board, which supports the goal of providing input
to the Tn-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative Committee. The Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton
and Livermore were each allocated five appointments, leaving one open position for Dublin.
The City has received an additional application for the Mayor's appointment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor's appointment to the Youth Planning
Board for the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative for the term of December 2006 through
September 2007.
3.5 Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted 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 (3) 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 statements made or questions asked, or may request
Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may conlact 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 GovemmentCode 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 Meeting of November 21, 2006.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Approval of Agreement for Art in the Parks - Bray Commons Park (600-30)
The Council will consider approving an agreement between artist Bill Gould and the Dublin
Fine Arts Foundation to proceed with artwork for Bray Commons Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving an agreement with Dublin Fine
Arts Foundation and Bill Gould for the Bray Commons Art in the Parks project.
4.3 Authorization for City Manager to Execute Agreement with PFM Asset Management
Group LLC (PFM) for Assessment and Review of the City's Investment Portfolio and
Procedures (600-30)
The City Council will consider entering into an agreement with PFM to complete an
assessment and review of the City's Investment Portfolio and Procedures.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
consulting agreement with PFM at a total cost not to exceed $9,500.
4.4 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of October 2006 (330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive reports.
4.5 Warrant Register ($1,408,459.02) dated December 5,2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Approving the Formation of the Schaefer Ranch Geological Hazard Abatement District
(GRAD) and Appointing the City Council as the Board of Directors of the GRAD
(360-60/110-30)
At the November 7, 2006, City Council Meeting, a public hearing was set for the Council to
consider formation of the Schaefer Ranch GHAD. The hearing will allow formation of the
GHAD and establish the City Council as the Board of Directors of the GHAD.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, and adopt Resolution
approving the formation of the Schaefer Ranch GHAD, and appointing the City Council as the
Board of Directors.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 2007 St. Patrick's Day Poster Artwork (950-40)
The City Council will consider a number of artwork options for the design of the 2007
St. Patrick's Day poster.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Select preferred artwork or provide alternate direction.
8.2 Request for Proposals to Prepare a General Plan Community Design Element, Design
Guidelines for Downtown Dublin, and a Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (600-30)
The City Council will consider Staff's recommendation to combine the preparation for the
General Plan Community Design Element and the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (including
design guidelines) into one Consultant Services Agreement and distribute a Request for
Proposals (RFP) to solicit a qualified consultant to prepare these documents. The City
Council will also consider selecting a City Council member to participate on a committee that
will evaluate the proposals that are submitted in response to the RFP.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to distribute the RFP; select a member of the
City Council to participate on a Committee to evaluate the proposals submitted; and direct Staff
to work with the Planning Commission to identify a member to participate on the Committee.
8.3 Status of AT&T Project Lightspeed and Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act
of 2006 (AD 2987) (660-40/1010-40)
The City Council will receive a report regarding AT&T's request to begin incorporating
additional infrastructure needed to provide products that use the existing telephone network to
provide cable television-like services, along with other broadband internet services. Included
in the presentation is a discussion of AB 2987 and the associated limitations AB 2987 places
on local control of telephone related services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff regarding: a) the issuance of
encroachment permits and site work permits for Project Lightspeed facilities prior to AT&T's
receipt of a state franchise; and b) the adequacy of Staff's proposed conditions and standards for
such permits.
8.4 Approve Letter of Support for East Bay Regional Park District's Measure B Grant
Application for the Alamo Canal Trail Under 1-580 Project (930-30)
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is preparing a grant application to fund the
design of the Alamo Canal Trail Project under 1-580 and has requested Dublin provide a letter
of support and intent to contribute $50,000 towards a proposed $100,000 match, with the
remaining $50,000 coming from the City of Pleasanton. EBRPD will request $230,000 of
Measure B funds from the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA)
to fully fund the design phase of the trail project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached letter of support and authorize the Mayor
to sign the letter, and direct Staff to budget $50,000 in FY2007-08 for the project if the ACTIA
grant application is approved.
8.5 2007-2008 Strategic Planning, Goals & Objectives and Budget Process (100-80)
The Council will consider establishing dates for meeting associated with the City's 2007-2008
Strategic Planning and Goals & Objectives and Budget Process. The Council will also
consider consultant services necessary to facilitate the process.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Confirm the dates associated with the 2007-2008 Strategic
Planning and Goals & Objectives process or provide alternate date; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to negotiate a contract for Strategic Planning consulting services, not to exceed
$10,000.
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 (AD 1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of lift that ensures a safe 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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