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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 12-22-1986 AGE N D A DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - December 22, 1986 Monday - 7:30 p.m. DUBLIN LIBRARY Meeting Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A~ this time, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is not 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 honoring the efforts and deeds of the Honorable Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches 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 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 December 8, 1986 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2 Request for Variance to Sections 508 and 3804 of the Uniform Building Code Rafanelli & Nahas propose to construct 8 3-story buildings. The applicants propose to utilize the provisions of Section 508 requesting to omit 3 sprinkler heads in each unit. The City Council at its December 8, 1986 meeting granted the variance with the exception that sprinklers shall be located in all indoor areas and shall not be required in outside patio areas under the patio deck. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution granting request. 4.3 Claim submitted December 1, 1986 by George Filstead This claim alleges damages against the City of Dublin and involves Alameda County Sheriff's Department personnel. Pursuant to our Police Services Agreement with Alameda County, the County handles all claims related to contract services provided to the City of Dublin. The Alameda County Risk Manager has been advised of the claim. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny claim and direct Staff to notify claimant. 4.4 Annual Statement of Investment Policy Section 53646 of the Government Code requires that the City Treasurer or Chief Fiscal Officer annually render to the City Council a Statement of Investment Policy. This year, the Treasurer is changing both the method of approval as well as some of the policies. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt REsolution of Investment Policy for 1987 4.5 Participation in NORCAL Employment Relations Training Consortium (NERTC) The City of Concord is attempting to organize an Employment Training consortium with the intent being to provide quality training seminars on issues related to employment. A proposed agenda for the first year of operation would include topics which deal with relevant issues for all agencies. The cost of participating will be divided evenly among the member agencies. Seven cities have committed thus far, which would mean that Dublin's membership cost should not exceed $1,875. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City to become a participant and approve an additional appropriation from the Contingent Reserve to the City Manager Training Account in the amount of $1,875. 4.6 Final Acceptance of Contract 86-5 - Street Slurry Seal Program The City Engineer has reviewed the work on this project and determined that it is in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and modifications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements under Contract 86-5; authorize retention payment to Valley slurry Seal in the amount of $4,883.37; approve budget transfer of $5,410 from Contingent Reserve to Street Maintenance Budget. 4.7 Report from City Manager regarding Downtowns Improvement Study Committee According to a review of the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 8, 1985, it has been determined that the City Council intended to disband the Downtown Improvement Study Commitee by November, 1986. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve extension of Downtown Improvement Study Committee to May 1, 1987 4.8 Request to enter negotiations for sale of surplus property - The Fishery The developers of The Fishery Restaurant on San Ramon Road are requesting to purchase excess right-of-way at the front of their property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to enter negotiations and adopt Resolution Establishing Surplus Property. 4.9 Purchase of Real Property along Dougherty Road at the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way The City of Dublin requires right-of-way at the Southern Pacific corridor for the future widening of Dougherty Road. Southern Pacific Transportation Company has agreed on the City's offer to purchase this right-of-way for a sum of $120,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving purchase and approve budget transfer of $9,300 from Reserve. 4.10 Final Acceptance - Contract 86-1 - Village Parkway Landscaping The City Engineer has reviewed the work on the project and determined that it is in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and modifications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements as being complete and release certificate of deposit used in lieu of retention. 4.11 ABAG Pilot Household Hazardous Waste collection Program ABAG is organizing a household hazardous waste collection day for cities in Alameda County. The proposed program involves a single collection day for the Cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton. ABAG will be providing an initial $10,000 to start the program, however, the supplemental financing mechanism has not been determined. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve program in concept and direct Staff to evaluate funding options. 4.12 Acceptance of Contr 85-7 San Ramon Rd/San Ramon Vly Blvd/Alcosta Blvd Trfc Sgnl Improvmt proj The City Engineer has reviewed the work on the project and determined that it is in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and modifications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements; authorize retention payment to Hess Construction in amount of $33,109.67; authorize an additional appropriation in amount of $43,506.05 from Capital Reserve for authorized projects. 4.13 paratransit Services - 1986-87 Budget Modification The 3 City JPA which includes Dublin Danville and San Ramon was not billed for 3 paratransit vans as was anticipated in 1985/86. The City of Dublin is now in receipt of a bill for its portion of the $3,921 commitment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize budget transfer of $3,921 from Contingent Reserve 4.14 Resolution establishing rules for the conduct of meetings of the Dublin City Council In February 1982, the City Council established rules for the conduct of Council meetings. Recent revisions to the Ralph M. Brown Act which become effective January 1, 1987, necessitate the revision of the City Council's existing rules. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 4.15 Warrant Register dated December 22, 1986 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None b. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Ordinance Regulating the Sale to, Use by, or Possession by any Minor of Dangerous Weapons This ordinance, which was introduced at the December 8, 1986 Council meeting provides for the revision of Title 4, Chapter 1, Article 6 of the Alameda County Code which the City adopted by Ordinance No. 13-82. This ordinance regulates the sale to, use by or possession by any minors of dangerous weapons. STAFF RECO~ll1ENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance 6.2 Ordinance Establishing Title I of the Dublin Municipal Code (General Provisions) This ordinance, which was introduced at the December 8, 1986 Council meeting is part of the comprehensive revision of the City's ordinances and development of a Municipal Code. The ordinance establishes definitions for words which will be used throughout the Municipal Code; penalty provisions for violation of any provision of the Municipal Code; an appeal process; a severability clause which would apply to all ordinances adopted and included in the Code; and a 90 day statute of limitations for filing a writ of mandate to challenge any administrative action taken by the Councilor a Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance 6.3 Ordinance Regulating Private Patrol Operators This ordinance, which was introduced at the December 8, 1986 Council meeting provides for the revision of the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Alameda County Code, which the City adopted by Ordinance No. 13-82. This ordinance requires a Private Patrol Operator to conform with State Law; to register with the Dublin Police Department; and to receive approval. from the Police Department regarding the uniform to be used by the Operator. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance 6.4 Ordinance Regulating Fortunetelling for Pay This ordinance, which was introduced at the December 8, 1986 Council meeting makes it unlawful for a person to engage in the business of fortunetelling within the City without first obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and adopt ordinance 6.5 Ordinance Establishing a Street Address Numbering System This ordinance is part of the program to incorporate provisions of the County ordinances into the proposed Municipal Code. In 1959, Alameda County adopted two grid systems for numbering the entire County. The provisions of this ordinance are essentially the same as the County ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance. 6.6 Ordianance Requiring the Enclosure of Swimming Pools This ordinance is part of the program to incorporate provisions of the County ordinances into the proposed Municipal Code. The ordinance requires swimming pools to be enclosed by a fence or a fence and portions of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance. 6.7 Ordianance Relating to Auctioneers This ordinance is part of the program to incorporate provisions of the County ordinances into the proposed Municipal Code. This ordiannce does nothing more than require Auctioneers to comply with the provisions of State Law and the City's Zoning Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance. 6.8 Ordiannce Regulating Massage Establishments and Massage Services This ordinance is part of the program to incorporate provisions of the County ordinances into the Municipal Code. The ordinance regulates massage establishments and services. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; waive reading and introduce ordinance. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 8. NEW BUSINESS - None 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CLOSED SESSION - Personnel, Government Code Section 54957 11. ADJOURNMENT