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Home My WebLink About*CC Agenda 12-12-1995A G E N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, December 12, 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 & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2CLOSED SESSION . 2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivision (a): City of Dublin v. John E. Madden, et al., Alameda County Superior Court # V-009574-1 2.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (1) Number of Cases: 2 Existing facts & circumstances (for 1 case): Protest Letter December 5, 1995 from Kaufman & Broad RE: Amount of Park In- Lieu Fees for California Highland/Donlan Canyon Project ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1Appointment to Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees The City has been notified of the expiration of the term of office of Dr. Harvey Scudder, who has served on this Board since 1983. Dr. Scudder has indicated a desire to continue to serve in this capacity. He will also provide the City Council with a brief update on regional and state activities as they relate to disease control and health issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and adopt Resolution appointing Dr. Scudder to 2-year term which expires on January 2, 1998. 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 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. 4.1Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 28, 1995 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2City Treasurer’s Investment Report as of November 30, 1995 The City’s investment portfolio totals $20,398,647.50 and funds are invested at an annual average yield of 5.862%. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report 4.3Acceptance of Gifts to City The City Council will consider acceptance of the following gifts: 1) the Parks & Community Services Department received a donation of an oversized Santa’s chair which would be an ideal prop for the annual “Breakfast with Santa” special event; and 2) the Dublin Heritage Center received a donation of an antique printing press and accessories valued at $1,025 which could be used for demonstrations and classes at the Heritage Center. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gifts and direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgments to the donors. 4.4Budget Adjustment to Account for Unanticipated Utility Audit Expense (Equitax) In early 1994, the City contracted with Equitax to identify potential rate savings by changing the rate schedule used on PG&E accounts. Based upon research and information supplied by Equitax, PG&E recently issued a refund to the City ($27,748.24) for prior years electrical service overpayment at the Dublin Swim Center. The agreement provides for Equitax to receive 50% of the refund, or $13,874.12. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute Budget Change Form 4.5Final Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1994-95 and Annual Audit Report This report represents the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995. The report includes financial statements prepared by Maze & Associates, the independent auditors selected by the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive the Annual Report, including the report of the Independent Auditor’s (Maze & Associates); 2) Receive and file the Management Letter; and 3) adopt the Resolution. 4.6Award of Bid - Shannon Center Floor Replacement, Contract 95-08 The City received two bids for the Shannon Center Floor Replacement project. The low bidder was Flooring Solutions with a base bid of $12,545 and additive alternates totaling $10,355. The Council will consider the Staff Recommendation to award the base bid and only Alternate 1 (Office carpeting), Alternate 2 (West Room carpeting) and Alternate 3 (A/B Room carpeting). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt resolution awarding bid to Flooring Solutions; 2) Authorize Mayor to execute agreement. 4.7Financial Report for the Months of October 1995 and November 1995 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the reports. 4.8Municipal Dispute Resolution Consulting Services - Contract Amendment In April 1995, the City Council entered into a joint contract with the City of Pleasanton and the DSRSD to retain the services of David Stiebel. The agreement provides for municipal dispute resolution consulting services to assist the three agencies in resolving their mutual concerns. This item will amend the existing agreement for consulting services with David Stiebel through April 1996 to address the various issues currently under discussion. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the contract; and 2) Authorize an additional appropriation from Unallocated Reserves to the City Council’s Training Account in the amount of $10,833. 4.9Approval of Final Map for Tract 5926, California Highlands (Donlan Canyon) Tract 5926, California Highlands (also known as Donlan Canyon), which is located at the westerly terminus of Dublin Boulevard, includes 246 units plus common open space and a single lot for 17 future single-family lots adjacent to the Hansen Hill project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 4.10Warrant Register ($501,143.84) dated December 12, 1995 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 6.PUBLIC HEARING 6.1Ordinance which adopts the 1994 Editions of the Uniform Building Code; Uniform Plumbing Code; Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Housing Code and the 1993 Edition of the National Electrical Code This Ordinance would amend the Dublin Municipal Code and adopt by reference the 1994 Uniform Building, Uniform Plumbing, Uniform Mechanical Uniform Housing & 1993 National Electrical Code to take effect January 1, 1996. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading, ADOPT Ordinance and adopt Resolution. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1Transfer of Cable Television Franchise from Viacom Cable to Tele-Communication, Inc (TCIC) Consideration of an application for the transfer of the City’s cable television franchise from Viacom Cable to Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) Continued from 11/28/95 City Council meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the transfer of the City’s cable television franchise from Viacom Cable to Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCIC) 8.NEW BUSINESS 8.1Proposed Volunteer Projects by Dublin Little League at the Dublin Sports Grounds The City Council will consider two proposals from Dublin Little League: 1) to construct batting cages at the Dublin Sports Grounds; and 2) to reimburse the City for the cost of the installation of drinking fountains and electrical conduit at the Dublin Sports Grounds in exchange for a credit against field use fees. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve request to build batting cages & authorize Mayor to execute Agreement; 2) Accept offer related to drinking fountains & authorize Staff to waive Field Use Fees for the Dublin Sports Grounds commensurate with the cost of the drinking fountains; and 3) Approve Budget Change Form. 8.2Agreement to designate Alameda County as the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the City of Dublin Consideration of draft agreement designating Alameda County as the City’s CUPA in order to comply with the mandates of SB 1082 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement. 8.3Award of Contract for Consultant Services for Affordable Housing The City Council will consider entering into a consultant contract with CGMS, Incorporated, to assist and counsel the City in designing an affordable housing strategy and developing a feasible and sustainable program. An Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, as required by the City’s Housing Element and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, is one component of the affordable housing program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt resolution approving the contract between the City and CGMS, Incorporated; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10ADJOURNMENT . CANCELED The City Council meeting of December 26, 1995 has been . The next regular meeting of the Dublin City Council will be on Tuesday, January 9, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Printed 2/17/00 2:23 AM