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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 18,2008,7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 D.m.)
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIA TORS
Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Alameda County Assessor's Parcel 941-2768-006-01 (County of Alameda parcel) and
Alameda County Assessor's Parcel 941-2768-006-02 (Union Pacific Railroad Company parcel)
Agency Negotiator: Richard Ambrose, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: County of Alameda; Union Pacific Railroad Company
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 Acceptance of Donation from the Altamont Cruisers Car Club (150-70)
The City Council will formally accept a donation of $3,000 from the Altamont Cruisers Car
Club that will assist Police Services in the updating of its curriculum and video presentations
for the youth drug and alcohol awareness programs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the donation, approve the budget change and direct
Staff to formally acknowledge the donor.
3.2 Acceptance of Donation From the Anthony and Angela Bilich Family and Preferred
Financial (150-70)
Anthony and Angela Bilich and family, who own and operate Preferred Financial Mortgage
Brokerage, have donated $1,000 to the Dublin Police Services. They have requested the
funds be used for the youth of Dublin. The funds will be used for the Kids in Action program,
a community project involving at-risk youth.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the $1,000 donation, approve the budget change, and
direct Staff to formally acknowledge the donor.
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3.3 Update Presentation of Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative Activities (560-10)
The Tri- Valley Adolescent Health Initiative consists of involvement by the Cities of Dublin,
Pleasanton, and Livermore and engages the youth in the Tri-Valley in the planning process on
health and wellness services for adolescents living in the Tri-Valley Region. The City
Council will receive a presentation from the Alameda County School Based Health Center
Coalition on the activities to-date of the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
3.4 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 (31 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 conceming 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 Regular Meetings of February 5, 2008 and February 19, 2008
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.2 PD-Planned Development Rezone with Stage 1 Development Plan Amendment and Stage 2
Development Plan for the 7-Acre Residential Portion of the Anderson Property Located at
3457 Croak Road, PA 07-037 (450-30)
This is the second reading of an ordinance to adopt a PD Rezone with a Stage 1 Development
Plan Amendment and Stage 2 Development Plan for the northern 7 -acre portion of the
Anderson property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt Ordinance Approving a PD-
Planned Development Rezone with an Amended Stage 1 Development Plan and a Stage 2
Development Plan for the 7-Acre Residential Portion of the Anderson Property.
4.3 Approval of Release of Securities Associated with Construction Truck Access Agreement
(Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company) (600-30)
The Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, recently completed the Windemere Ranch
Development within Contra Costa County. The City entered into a Construction Truck
Access Agreement with the developer in 2002 which granted the developer permission to
access the Windemere Ranch Development within Contra Costa via Dougherty Road in
Dublin. Since the truck hauling is complete, and all of the requirements of the agreement
have been satisfied, it is appropriate to release the bond.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving the Release of Securities
Associated with the Construction Truck Access Agreement with Windemere BLC Land
Company, LLC.
4.4 Acceptance of Improvements for Parcel Map 7892 and Approval of Regulatory Traffic
Control Devices (Dublin Transit Center) (600-60/590-40)
A valonBay Communities, Inc., has constructed the improvements for portions of DeMarcus
Boulevard, Iron Horse Parkway, Martinelli Way, Campus Drive, Altamirano Avenue and the
Dublin Boulevard median in accordance with the Improvement Agreement for Parcel Map
7892. It is now appropriate for the City to accept these improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Accepting Improvements for Parcel Map
7892 and Approving Regulatory Traffic Control Devices.
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4.5 Consideration of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 12-02 Which
Created Dublin Ranch West Side Storm Drain Benefit District (which includes the Western
Portion of Dublin Ranch and Dublin Land Co. Property along Tassajara Road) to Reflect
Actual Costs of Construction and Include an Interest Component in Accordance with the
Subdivision Map (360-40)
This is the second reading of an ordinance which was adopted on July 16, 2002, Ordinance
No. 12-02 as a means to require development within the same watershed to reimburse the
Developers of Dublin Ranch for the costs required to construct drainage improvements with
additional capacity that benefits other property owners. Since the District was established,
three developers have constructed all of the drainage facilities, which leaves only one
property owner to satisfy the obligation originally contained in Ordinance No. 12-02. The
City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to adjust the actual cost of the
improvements and determine the methodology for calculating interest.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance Amending and Restating
Ordinance No. 12-02.
4.6 Acceptance of Improvements for Tract 7437, Willows at San Ramon Village - Residential
(Braddock & Logan Group III, L.P.) (600-60)
Braddock & Logan Group III, L.P., recently completed street improvements for Tract 7437,
Willows at San Ramon Village - Residential. Tract 7437 is the residential portion of the
planned redevelopment of San Ramon Village. The project site is located at the northeast
corner of San Ramon Road and Bellina Street, and consists of 56 townhome-style
condominiums. Since the improvements have now been completed, it is appropriate to accept
the streets for maintenance by the Homeowner's Association and release the bonds that
guaranteed the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Accepting the Improvements for Tract
7437, Willows at San Ramon Village - Residential, and Approving the Regulatory Traffic
Control Devices.
4.7 Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
Compliance (420-30)
The City Council will review and consider accepting the Annual Progress report on the Status
of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for the Calendar Year 2007 in
accordance with Government Code Section 65400(b).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Annual Progress Report on the Status ofthe Dublin
General Plan and Housing Element Compliance; and direct Staff to forward the Annual Progress
Report to the California State Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of
Housing and Community Development.
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4.8 Approval of Partial Release of Security Associated with Tract 6765, Schaefer Ranch -
Phase I Improvements (Schaefer Ranch Holdings, LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company) (600-60)
Tract 6765 is a residential development on approximately 500 acres of land located at the
westerly boundary of the City limits north of Interstate 580, south of the unincorporated area
of Alameda County, and west of Brigadoon Way at the current terminus of Dublin Boulevard.
The project will consist of 302 single-family homes, open space, a neighborhood commercial
center, and a community park. Schaefer Ranch Holdings, LLC, is seeking City Council
approval of the Partial Release of Security associated with Tract 6765, Schaefer Ranch -
Phase I Improvements. The developer provided Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds
for grading and improvements. The total improvements for Phase I are more than 80%
complete, and in accordance with the authority contained in ~66499.7 of the Government
Code, these bonds may be reduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Partial Release of Security
Associated with Tract 6765, Schaefer Ranch - Phase I Improvements.
4.9 Professional Services Agreement with Bob Murray & Associates to Conduct an Executive
Search for the Position of City Manager (600-30)
The City Council will consider approving a professional services agreement for an executive
search for the City Manager Position and approve a budget change. The total cost of the
services shall not exceed $24,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Bob Murray & Associates to conduct an executive search for the City Manager
and authorize a budget change; the total cost of the services shall not exceed $24,000.
4.10 Acceptance of Work - Piazza Sorrento (Formerly Area F Square) (600-35)
On April 3, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract to Jensen Corporation to complete the
construction of Piazza Sorrento, the 2-acre neighborhood square in the Sorrento Development.
Staff is requesting the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept all final
improvements pending completion of the remaining minor items.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to accept the final facility
improvements; adopt Resolution Accepting Improvements to Piazza Sorrento (Formerly Area F
Square); and authorize Staff to accept a maintenance bond in the amount of $78,467 at a future
date.
.4.11 Park Furniture Replacement Project - Authorization to Bid Contract No. 08-04 (600-35)
The intent of the Park Furniture Replacement Project is to replace existing picnic tables,
benches and trash receptacles with new furniture consisting of recycled plastic and metal
components. Shannon Park is scheduled to be complete in Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise Contract No. 08-04, Park
Furniture Replacement Project for bids.
4.12 Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.90 to the Dublin Municipal Code (Dangerous
Weapons in City Council Chambers)
This is the second reading of an ordinance related to prohibiting knives and concealed
weapons in the City Council Chambers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.90 to
the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Knives and Concealed Firearms in City Council
Chambers.
4.13 Warrant Register ($3,866,746.04) dated March 18,2008 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking within Licensed Care Center Facilities by Amending
Chapter 5.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code (560-90)
The City Council will consider amending the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) to include a
prohibition of smoking within private residences that are licensed to provide childcare, adult-
care, or other healthcare related services. This Ordinance would prohibit smoking 24 hours a
day and seven days a week within all such care centers that are operating within the City of
Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to
Smoking Pollution Control.
6.2 Amendment of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 (Bingo) (650-70)
This is the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.44 of the Dublin Municipal
Code relating to Bingo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.44 of the DMC relating to Bingo.
6.3 Review of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.08 (Fortunetelling) (585-55)
This is the first reading of an ordinance relating to. fortunetelling.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance 4.08 ofthe Dublin Municipal code relating to Fortunetelling.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Contract Services Agreement - Bus Shelters Capital Improvement Project (600-35)
The City Council will receive an update on the Bus Shelter Capital Improvement Project with
a request to approve the inclusion of artwork for two additional shelters and authorize Staff to
enter into a contract with an arts coordinator to assist with the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize approval by Staff of contracted services agreement;
and approve the inclusion of artwork for two additional shelters in the Bus Shelter CIP
No. 94252.
7.2 Draft Superstore Ordinance (420-20)
A draft Superstore Ordinance will be presented to the City Council for review and comment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and direct Staff to proceed with adoption of a
Superstore Ordinance.
7.3 I-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvement Project, Contract No. 07-13 (600-35)
Bids for the I-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvement Project, Contract No. 07-13 were
opened on February 21, 2008, and two protests were received from the second and third
lowest bidders. Based on the City Attorney's review of the protests, Staff is recommending to
the City Council that all bids be rejected and the project rebid.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution rejecting all bids for the I-580/Fallon Road
Interchange Improvement Project, Contract NO. 01-13; and Direct Staff to rebid the project, or
provide Staffwith alternate direction.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Request by Valley Christian Center to Initiate a General Plan Amendment Study for a 1.4
Acre Site at 7500 Inspiration Drive (420-30)
The City Council will consider adoption a resolution approving OR denying the initiation of a
General Plan Amendment Study for the Valley Christian Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving the Initiation of a General Plan
Amendment Study; ill: adopt Resolution Denying the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment
Study.
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8.2 Update on Post Office on Village Parkway (470-90)
This item will provide an update on the progress of improvements at the United States Post
Office on Village Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and authorize the Mayor to sign letter to
Congressman McNerney.
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
- In memory of our fallen troops.
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life 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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