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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 12-14-1992 AGENDA DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - December 14, 1992 DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER Monday - 7:30 p.m. 100 CIVIC PLAZA A complete packet of information containing all Staff Reports and exhibits related to each agenda item is available for public information and perusal 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 3. 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 Counci l 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 Clerk to have their particular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting. The City Council CANNOT deliberate or take action on a non-agenda item UNLESS there is factual evidence presented to the Counci l indicating that the subject brought up tal ls into one of the exceptions under Government Code Section 54954.2. 4. 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. 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: Study Session (Infrastructure Financing Workshop) Meeting of November 12, & Regular Meeting of November 23, 1992 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2 Consent to Common Use Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (Dublin Boulevard Extension) PG&E owns an easement having rights prior to the City's obtaining the right-of-way for the Dublin Boulevard extension (located on the west side of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way). PG&E is requiring that Dublin agree to certain conditions while working in the easement to protect their high voltage power lines. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. 4.3 Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan After receiving the necessary approvals, the Waste Management Authority transmitted the Plan to the State for final approval. The State Department Toxic Substance Control has informed the County that it no longer has statutory jurisdiction over the approval. The WMA has requested that member agencies adopt a Resolution supporting a process to approve resubmitted plans. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and direct Staff to transmit copies to the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, League of California Cities, Senator Boatwright, and Assemblyman-Elect Richard Rainey. 4.4 civic Center Phone System Maintenance Agreement with NEC The City purchased its phone system from NEC Business Communications (WEST), Inc., in 1989. The new agreement for the maintenance of the phone system for 1992-93 must be authorized by the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to execute an Agreement with NEC Business Communication Systems (WEST), Inc., for the maintenance of the City's phone system. 4.5 October 1992 Financial Report STAFF RECOl1MENDATION: Receive Report. 4.6 City Treasurer's Investment Report as of November 30, 1992 The City's investment portfolio totals $16,786,652.06 and is invested at a weighted average yield of 5.139%. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 4.7 Support of Legislation to make the Federal Government Fund Federal Mandates Representative Gary Condit (15th District, California) is leading a drive to require the Federal Government to fund any Federal mandates. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and direct Staff to send a copy to Representative Gary Condit's Office. _ 4.8 Amendments to Bylaws and Rules of Procedures for Parks & Recreation Commission and Senior Center Advisory Committee At the November 23rd City Council meeting, Staff was directed to prepare revised Resolutions which would change the procedure for removing members of the Parks & Recreation Commission and Senior Center Advisory Committee. In accordance with the previously adopted Resolutions, the Mayor could remove commissioners/committee members without the approval of the City Council. The Resolutions have been revised to state that a majority of the Council must approval a member's removal by the Mayor. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolutions. 4.9 Warrant Register Dated December 14, 1992 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 5.1 Request from Dublin Little League regarding Bleachers for Dublin Sports Grounds The city Council will consider a request from Dublin Little League regarding the purchase of additional bleachers for the ball fields at the Dublin Sports Grounds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider Request. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 - Procedure for Establishing and Changing Street Names The procedures for establishing and changing street names was set by Ordinance No. 4-83. In the codifying of the City's Ordinances, this Ordinance was overlooked, and passage will codify this procedure into the City's Municipal Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance. 6.2 Establishment of Administrative Fee Applied Under the Mandatory Garbage Program Under the Mandatory Garbage Ordinance, Livermore-Dublin Disposal can request that the City pay for delinquent accounts. The City can recover the costs through liens placed on the property. A $25 administrative fee for each lien is proposed in order to recover Staff time costs and overhead. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution. 6.3 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance This proposed Ordinance, which is required by State Law, would affect new and rehabilitated landscaping for public, commercial, industrial, and recreational purposes, and developer-installed residential landscaping. The provisions do not apply to homeowner-installed landscaping and will not affect landscaped areas of less than 5,000 square feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance on an urgency basis. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 1992-93 Budget Modifications The Council will review a report which identifies potential budget savings and new revenues. The report also identifies for Council consideration those services for which the City is responsible and those services provided by the city which should be the responsibility of other governmental agencies or private entities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Staff presentation and public input; deliberate; balance 92-93 Budget by approving City Manager's recommended actions identified in the Staff Report or identify other options which total $118,509; identify those options recommended by the City Manager which should be implemented if revenues decline later in the fiscal year or identify other options which should be pursued or defer consideration until March 1993 revenues are known; authorize City Manager to make the necessary budget transfers to implement the approved budget modifications. 7.2 Appointment of Council Representatives to Commissions, Committees and Boards The city council will review a list of all boards and committees on which Councilmembers currently serve and discuss changes in assignments as appropriate. Representatives will be appointed to those boards where openings exist. The Mayor will announce the finalization of the list and the Council will vote on approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review list; make any changes; fill open positions; make motion to approve list. 8. NEW 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 BUSINESS Heritage Task Force One of the 1992 goals was to "Establish a Heritage Task Force to determine the best way to operate programs at the Heritage Center and report to the city Council for action". The city council will consider formation as well as the composition of the Task Force. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve formation of Heritage Task Force and direct Staff to solicit participation on the Task Force. Acceptance of Gift to city The city has received a contribution from Health Net of $91.04 to cover the cost of desserts for the Senior Center Holiday Luncheon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift and direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment to Health Net. 10th Annual st. Patrick's Day Celebration The City Council will receive a report on the upcoming st. Patrick's Day celebration and determine the site for the celebration and the route for the parade. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine parade route and site for community celebration and adopt Resolution. Agreement by Jurisdictions in Tri-valley Area Addressing Future Land Use Entitlements in the Tri-Valley Area This draft agreement between the cities of DUblin, San Ramon, Danville, Livermore and Pleasanton and the Counties of Contra Costa and Alameda, would require that new developments conform to recommendations including regional traffic impact fees and land uses now under study by the Tri-Valley Transportation Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to send a response letter to TVTC. Upcoming ALUC Action on the Livermore Airport Protection Area Staff has identified concerns and alternatives to the Airport Protection Area proposed by the City of Livermore. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to sign letter to the Airport Land Use Commission. Consideration of provision of Satellite Field Office Space for Congressman Baker City Staff has been contacted by representatives of Congressman-Elect Baker's Field Staff regarding office space which could be leased at the Civic Center. A vacant office is available adjacent to the city Manager's Conference Room. A potential lease agreement would stipulate that no campaign-related work would be performed from this office and the overall purpose would be to improve public access to Federal elected officials. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider whether this type of use is appropriate and if the City council concurs, authorize the city Manager to negotiate a lease. Creation of Administrative Services Department The City Manager and Interim Finance Director have evaluated the adequacy of the financial and data precessing support services provided to the City and have concluded that the organization could be better served by the formation of an Administrative Services Department. This department would include some of the functions currently performed by the City Manager's Office and would consist of a Financial Services Division and a Central Services Division. The reorganization, as proposed, will result in salary and fringe benefit savings totalling $11,000/year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolutions 8.8 Consideration of Issues Impacting 1993 Garbage Rate Application The Council will consider recommendations regarding proposed garbage service and garbage rates in concept for calendar year 1993. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Amendment to Recycling Agreement and provide Staff with direction on issues related to: Recycling; Clean-ups; Administrative Fee; Residential Rates; Surplus Balancing Account; and Additional Issues. 9. OTHER BUSINESS The Council will discuss and determine whether or not to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting of December 28, 1992. 10. CLOSED SESSION 10.1 Personnel, Government Code Section 54957.6 10.2 Pending Litigation, City of Dublin vs. Corallo, Alameda County Superior Court #V-003788-6, Gov't Code section 54956.8 & .9 10.3 Potential Litigation, Government Code section 54956.9(c). 11. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Printed December 10, 1992 5:02 PM