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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CNIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 p.m.)
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING L1TIGA TION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. Angelo Gaspare, Trustee
Alameda County Superior Court Action No. VG05222845
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employee: John Lucero, Housing Specialist; Community
Development Department (700-10)
3.2 City Council Organization/Committee Appointments/Assignments (110-30)
Each member of the City Council represents the City of Dublin on various local and regional
Boards/Committees/Commissions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and discuss list; confirm Mayor's appointments/
assignments; and direct Staff to notify affected agencies.
3.3 Appointments to Ad Hoc Dublin Pride Week Committee (110-30)
The City Council will designate two members of the Council to the Ad Hoc Dublin Pride
Week Committee for a limited term of December 2006 through December 2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Designate two Councilmembers to the Ad Hoc Dublin Pride
Week Committee for the limited term of December 2006 through December 2007.
3.4 Appointments to Ad Hoc Citizens/Organization of the Year Committee (110-30)
The City Council will confirm the Mayor's appointment of herself and Vm. Hildenbrand to
the Ad Hoc Citizens/Organization of the Year Committee, which facilitates the impartial
judging of nominees, for the limited timeframe of December 2006 - March 2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Mayor Lockhart and
Vm. Hildenbrand to the Ad Hoc Citizens/Organization of the Year Committee for the limited
term of December 2006 - March 2007.
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3.5 Mayor's Appointments to City Commissions/Committee (110-30)
Following Dublin's general municipal elections in November of even-numbered years, terms
expire on each of the City's commissions/committee. In response to 2 openings on the
Planning Commission, 17 applications were received by the deadline. Seven applications
were received in response to 3 openings on the Parks & Community Services Commission;
six applications were received in response to 4 openings on the Heritage & Cultural Arts
Commission; and no applications were received for the Senior Center Advisory Committee.
New members will be sworn into office in January. The application period for the Senior
Advisory Committee has been extended to January 4,2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointments to the Commissions as
follows: Planning Commission - Morgan King and Greg Tomlinson; Parks & Community
Services Commission - Alan Elias, Richard Guarienti and Angela Muetterties; and Heritage &
Cultural Arts Commission - Connie Mack, Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Anita Carr and Eric
Swalwell.
3.6 Public Comments
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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 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.
4.1 Minutes of Special and Regular Meetings of December 5, 2006
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Acceptance of Improvements Associated with Tract 7325 "Courtyards," Dublin Ranch
Area G, Neighborhood MH-2 (Toll-Dublin, LLC) (600-60)
Toll-Dublin, LLC, recently completed on-site street improvements associated with Tract
7325, Dublin Ranch Area G, Neighborhood MH-2. Tract 7325 is located in eastern Dublin,
west of Keegan Street, north of Finnian Way and south of Central Parkway within the
northeast comer of Area G of the Dublin Ranch Development. Since the improvements have
now been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for maintenance and release of
bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting improvements for Tract 7325,
Dublin Ranch Area G, Neighborhood MH-2, and approving the regulatory traffic control
devices.
4.3 Acceptance of Improvements Associated with Tract 7326, Dublin Ranch Area G "Villas,"
Neighborhood H-l (Toll-Dublin, LLC) (600-60)
Toll-Dublin, LLC, recently completed on-site street improvements associated with Tract
7326, Dublin Ranch Area G, Neighborhood H-1. Tract 7326 is located in eastern Dublin, east
of Brannigan Street, north of Dublin Boulevard and south of Finnian Way within the
southwest comer of Area G of the Dublin Ranch Development. Since the improvements have
now been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for maintenance and release the
bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting improvements for Tract 7326,
Dublin Ranch Area G, Neighborhood H-1, and approving the regulatory traffic control devices.
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4.4 Acceptance of Improvements Associated with Tract 7324 "Cottages," Dublin Ranch Area
G Neighborhood MH-l (Toll-Dublin LLC) (600-60)
Toll Dublin, LLC, recently completed on-site street improvements associated with Tract
7324, Dublin Ranch Area G, Neighborhood MH-l. Tract 7324 is located in eastern Dublin,
east of Brannigan Street, west of Chancery Lane, north of Finnian Way and south of Central
Parkway within the northwest comer of Area G of the Dublin Ranch Development. Since the
improvements have now been completed, it is appropriate to accept the streets for
maintenance and release the bonds that guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting improvements for Tract 7324,
Dublin Ranch Area G, Neighborhood MH-1, and approving the regulatory traffic control
devices.
4.5 Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement for Geotechnical Engineering, Shannon
Community Center (600-30)
The proposed amendment to the agreement is for geotechnical inspections during the
construction of the new Shannon Community Center. ENGEO, Inc., prepared the baseline
Geotechnical Report for the design of the Shannon Community Center and is qualified to
inspect and identify any issues related to the special seismic zone relative to the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Amendment to the Agreement.
4.6 Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc., for Right-of-Way
Engineering Consulting Services for the St. Patrick Way - Regional Street to Golden Gate
Drive Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project (600-30)
This action would approve a consultant contract with BKF Engineers, Inc., to perform right-
of-way engineering consulting services for this project, which will extend St. Patrick Way
from Regional Street to Golden Gate Drive. These services are funded through the
Downtown Traffic Impact Fee and mitigation contributions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Consulting Services
Agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc.
4.7 Art in the Parks - Dougherty Hills Dog Park (600-30)
The Council will consider an agreement between artist Michele Alcantara and the Dublin Fine
Arts Foundation to proceed with artwork for Dougherty Hills Dog Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with Dublin Fine Arts
Foundation and Michele Alcantara for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park Art in the Parks project.
4.8 Approval of Settlement Agreement for Real Property at 6401 Dublin Boulevard for Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 96852 - Dougherty Road Improvements,
Houston Place to 1-580 (600-30)
In order to widen and improve the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road, it is
necessary for the City to acquire a portion of 6401 Dublin Boulevard. The City Council will
consider approving a settlement agreement with the owner and lessees of the property to
enable the commencement of street widening work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Settlement Agreement for a
portion of 6401 Dublin Boulevard; and authorize City Manager to issue check in the amount of
$49,958.00 payable to Kayo Oil Company and a check in the amount of$106,219.00 payable to
Angelo Gaspare.
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4.9 Consultant Services Agreement for Construction Management - Shannon Community
Center (600-30)
City Staff solicited a Request for Proposals for construction management for the Shannon
Community Center in November 2006. Of the four firms that submitted proposals, O'Connor
Construction Management provided the City with the qualifications that were most closely
suited to the City's requirements and the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with O'Connor
Construction Management and authorize Mayor to execute Agreement.
4.10 Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc., for
Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Dougherty Road
Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
(600-30)
The City Council will consider approving a consultant contract with Vali Cooper &
Associates, Inc., to perform construction management and inspection services for this project
which will widen Dougherty Road between 1-580 and Houston Place and improve the
intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road. These services are funded through
Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fees, the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee, and mitigation
contributions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Consulting Services
Agreement with Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc.
4.11 Annual Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds Deposits: Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66001, 66006 and 66008 (AB 1600) (390-20)
State law requires the City to review and report on an annual basis the status of Development
fees collected to finance public improvements. The report covers activity which occurred in
these funds during Fiscal Year 2005-06. The analysis has determined that all funds held for
more than 5 years are necessary to complete identified projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution making findings regarding unexpended
Downtown traffic mitigation contributions for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
4.12 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of November 2006 (330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive reports.
4.13 Consultant Agreement with MuniFinancial to Update Eastern Dublin Fiscal Impact
Analysis (600-30)
The proposed update to the Eastern Dublin Fiscal Impact Analysis is intended to determine
the amount of deficit (if any) in eastern Dublin that would need to be funded by DR
Acquisitions, LLC.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement with MuniFinancial
for Fiscal Study and authorizing Mayor to execute the Agreement.
4.14 Revisions to Personnel System (700-20)
The City Council will consider an amendment to the City's Classification Plan to delete the
Engineering Technician 1m classification and add the Public Works Technician VII
classification.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution amending the Classification Plan.
4.15 Warrant Register ($3,181,715.77) dated December 19, 2006 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.16 Approval of Cal FHA Agreement for First Time Homebuyer Loan Program (600-50)
The City Council adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with
CalHF A as part of the first time Homebuyer Loan Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manger to execute the
California Housing Finance Agency Subordinate Lender/CalHF A Subordinate Financing and
Resale Control Agreement.
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5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Authorization to Bid the New Shannon Community Center (600-35)
City Staff is requesting authorization to bid the new Shannon Community Center. In addition,
Staff is requesting direction for potential add alternates to the bid project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction regarding the additive bid alternates; and
authorize Staff to bid new Shannon Community Center.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Informational Report on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Methodology for the 2007-
2014 Housing Element Cycle (430-20)
The City Council will review the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) methodology
for the 2007-2014 Housing Element cycle as proposed by the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) in consultation with the Housing Methodology Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and accept the 2007-2014 RHNA methodology
for the allocation of total housing units and allocation of units by income level - OR - Direct
Staffto forward comments to ABAG regarding methodology.
8.2 Determine Date/Time of AB1234 Ethics Training for Newly Elected/Appointed Officials
and Determine Date/Time of Councilmember Disaster Preparedness Training
(640-45/520-30)
The City Council will determine the date/time of both the AB1234 Ethics Training Session, as
well as Councilmember Disaster Preparedness Training.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine Date/Time of Ethics Training for Newly
Elected/Appointed Officials; and Determine Date/Time of Councilmember Disaster
Preparedness Training.
8.3 Sponsorship of East Bay Business Times Growth Cities Event - January 2007 (470-50)
The City Council will consider sponsorship of the East Bay Business Times Growth Cities
event on January 31,2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve City's sponsorship of the East Bay Business Times
Growth Cities event on January 31,2007.
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 (AB 1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
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