HomeMy WebLinkAbout*04-05-2011 CC Agenda REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
DUBLIN CIVIC 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 -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(c) of the Government Code: 1 case
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Elite Landscaping, Inc. v. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court,
RG11555497
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. AA Label, Inc., Alameda County Superior Court, RG11561163
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 5777 Scarlett Court, Dublin
Agency negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Saadeh Corp. DBA Alameda County Auction
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
V. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
.Property: 6438 Sierra Court, Dublin
Agency negotiator: Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Saadeh Corp. DBA Alameda County Auction
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Rotary Superstars (610-50)
Ms. Janine Thalblum, Community Service Chair of the Dublin Rotary Club, will recognize
the winners of the Dublin Rotary Superstars from the City of Dublin, Alameda County Fire
Department, Alameda County Sheriffs Department, and the Dublin Unified School District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation.
3.2 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 Regular Meeting of March 15, 2011.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
4.2 Acceptance of Improvements Associated with. Tract 7524 "The Terraces", Neighborhood H-
2 (Phase 2) Dublin Ranch Area G (Toll-Dublin, LLC) (600-60)
Toll-Dublin, LLC recently completed improvements associated with ,Tract 7524, "The
Terraces", Neighborhood H-2 (Phase 2), Dublin Ranch Area G. Tract 7524 is located east of
Tassajara Road, north of Dublin Boulevard, west of Keegan Street, and south of Maguire Way
within the southeast corner of Area G of the Dublin Ranch Development. The project includes
four 4-story multi-family buildings constructed over two levels of subterranean parking, along
with associated grading, driveways, and landscaping. Since the improvements have now been
completed, it is appropriate to accept the improvements and release the bonds that guaranteed
the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Accepting the Improvements for Tract 7524
(Neighborhood H-2, Phase 2, Dublin Ranch Area G).
4.3 Approval of Final Map for Tract 7540, Silvera Ranch Phase 4 (KB Homes), and
Acceptance of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees (410-50)
KB Homes, dba KB Home South Bay; Inc., has purchased Tract 7540, Silvera Ranch Phase 4
from Pinn Brothers Fine Homes, dba Pfeiffer Ranch Investors II, Inc., and is filing the Final
Map to create 44 individual lots for the construction of homes on these lots.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving. Final Map for Tract 7540,
Silvera Ranch, Phase 4; and adopt Resolution Accepting Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees,
Parkland Dedication Requirements for Tract 7540; Silvera Ranch Phase 4.
4.4 Consultant Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group (600-30)
The City Council will consider an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to assist Staff
with Building and Safety Services on an as needed basis.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving an Agreement between the City
of Dublin and Interwest Consulting Group.
4.5 Approval of Partial Release of Security for Tract 7855, Neighborhood C-3, Positano/ Fallon
Village (Braddock and Logan) (340-80)
Braddock and Logan previously posted bonds to guarantee the construction of tract
improvements associated with Tract 7855. As these improvements are now more than 80%
complete, the City may accept replacement bonds in the amount of 25% of the original bonds,
and the original bonds maybe released.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Partial Release of Security for
Tract 7855, Neighborhood C-3, Positano / Fallon Village.
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4.6 Approval of Final Map for Tract 8050, Neighborhood "C-3 Positano/Fallon Village
(Braddock and Logan) and Acceptance of Parkland Dedication (410-50)
Tract 7855, Neighborhood "C-3" of the Positano development in Fallon Village (owned by
Braddock and Logan) created 23 single family parcels and 11 parcels for future resubdivision
and development. Braddock and Logan is filing Final Map 8050 to resubdivide Parcels F, G,
H, and I. This action will create 76 individual lots; single family homes will be constructed
on 61 lots, and 15 lots will contain a single family home and a second unit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract 8050,
Neighborhood "C-3", Positano/ Fallon Village; and adopt Resolution Accepting Parkland
Dedication Credits and Fees for Parkland Dedication Requirements for Tract 8050.
4.7 Appropriation of Funds for Associated Community Action Program (ACAP) Contribution
and Authorization for the City Manager to execute Agreements and Authorizing the City
of Dublin to serve as Fiscal Agent (600-40)
Alameda County and twelve cities in the county (each incorporated city except Berkeley and
Oakland) formed Associated Community Action Program (ACAP) to provide and administer
social service related programs. The City Managers and the Alameda County Chief
Executive have determined that there are administrative and legal issues that must be resolved
in the operation of ACAP leading to the agency ceasing its operations. The City of Dublin
has initially accepted responsibility as fiscal agent to collect and account for contributions
from all agencies and to coordinate administrative services. This action will appropriate
funds for the City of Dublin's share of the contribution and authorize Staff to perform certain
fiscal agent functions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize a budget change in the amount of $25,000 with
approval for the City Manager to administratively increase this amount up to an additional
$25,000, based on the cooperating agencies determination that additional contributions from the
member are required; 2) Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to
execute a cooperation agreement with the other members of ACAP; and 3) Confirm and
authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts to be funded from contributions made by the
member agencies to a special trust fund held by the City of Dublin.
4.8 Check Issuance Reports and Electronic Funds Transfers (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and authorize the issuance of payments.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Request for the Placement of Purple Ribbons on City Street Trees to Recognize the
American Cancer Society's "Paint Your Town Purple" Campaign (130-60)
The City Council will consider Tammy Goldstein's request for the placement of Purple
Ribbons on City street trees to recognize the "Paint Your Town Purple" Campaign.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the placement of purple ribbons on City Street trees.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Introduction of an Ordinance Extending the Temporary Suspension of the Public Art
Requirement for Residential Projects (450-20)
In April, 2009, the ,City Council introduced and adopted an ordinance "Temporarily
Suspending the Public Art Requirement for Residential Projects in excess. of 20 units" for a
two year term, which expires in May 2011. Staff was directed by the City Council to review
the state of residential development in the City towards the end of the two year suspension, in
order to make a recommendation to possibly extend the suspension for an additional period of
time. Given the fact that the economic downturn is continuing to affect Dublin, Staff is
recommending that the current ordinance suspending the public art requirement for residential
projects be extended for two more years.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Temporarily Suspending the Provisions of Sections 8.58.OSO.A and
8.58.OSO.D of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Public Art Contribution Requirements for
Residential Projects in Excess of 20 Units.
6.2 Weeds and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order (540-50)
In accordance with Resolution No. 12-11 (adopted February 15, 2011), the City Council
declared that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing and
accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City. Notice of this was
posted and letters sent to those property owners with violations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and direct Staff to continue
the weed abatement process.
6.3 Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Amendments to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code
(Zoning Ordinance) related to Implementation of the 2009-2014 Housing Element (430-20)
On March 2, 2010 the Dublin City Council adopted an updated Housing Element for the
2009-2014 planning period and on May 12, 2010 the updated Housing Element was certified
by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Housing. Element contains
programs that define the specific actions the City will undertake to achieve the goals and
policies set forth in the Housing Element. Some of the programs require that the Zoning
Ordinance be amended to facilitate the development of a variety of housing options. The
proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments include amendments to Chapters 8.08 (Definitions),
8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning Districts), 8.20
(Residential Zoning Districts), 8.24 (Commercial Zoning Districts), 8.28 (Industrial Zoning
Districts), 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), and 8.116 (Zoning Clearance)
and the addition of Chapters 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with
Disabilities), 8.45 (Emergency Shelters), 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units), 8.47
(Supportive Housing), and 8.50 (Transitional Housing). The City Council will consider the
proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate, waive reading and
INTRODUCE an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Chapters 8.08 (Definitions), 8.12
(Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning Districts), 8.20
(Residential Zoning Districts), 8.24 (Commercial Zoning Districts), 8.28 (Industrial Zoning
Districts), 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), and 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and
adding Zoning Ordinance Chapters 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with
Disabilities), 8.45 (Emergency Shelters), 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units), 8.47 (Supportive
Housing), and 8.50 (Transitional Housing).
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Dublin Heritage Park and Museums Dedication Event (295-10)
The City Council will receive a report on the proposed plans for the Grand Opening and
Dedication of the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proposed plan for the Grand Opening of the
Heritage Park & Museums and indicate the preferred date for the event.
8.2 Replacement of Day on the Glen Festival (950-40)
Staff will be presenting a report on the results of a community survey conducted in November
of 2010 which suggests that the community supports conducting a second festival in Dublin.
Based on the survey, Staff is recommending offering a second festival starting in fall 2012
that would incorporate some of the popular elements of Day on the Glen, yet have a new
theme and features.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and determine if a new festival should be
reintroduced in 2012. If so, provide a recommendation for the preferred event theme and the
program elements to add to a new festival.
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 Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops.
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life which ensures a safe and secure environment that fosters new
opportunities.
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 is unified in its belief that an engaged and educated community encourages innovation in all aspects of City life, including
programs to strengthen our economic vitality, and support environmental stewardship and sustainability through the preservation
of our natural surroundings. Dublin is dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through, the creation of
first-class
recreational opportunities, facilities and programs.
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