HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 03-17-1998DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
St. Patrick’s Day
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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1Recital of Original Poem “Dublin Is Our City” by Ms. Kate Gorvad’s First Graders from
Nielsen Elementary School
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. In accordance with
State Law, however, 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.
4.1Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 3, 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2Authorization to Apply for Funding from Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC) Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article III Funds for Mape Memorial Park
Bridge Project
This action would direct Staff to apply for a $47,000 grant as part of the TDA Program. The
proposed bridge would connect Mape Memorial Park and Nielsen School to a pedestrian/
bicycle path along the south side of Martin Canyon Creek.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.3Request to Waive Competitive Bid Process and Authorize Staff to Negotiate the Purchase
of One Replacement Unmarked Police Vehicle
Staff requests that the City Council specifically waive the competitive bid process and allow
Staff to negotiate directly with vendors for the purchase of one unmarked police vehicle.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution declaring surplus vehicle and authorizing the
City Manager to dispose of it at auction; adopt Resolution waiving competitive bid process and
authorizing Staff to negotiate for the purchase of a replacement vehicle (not to exceed $16,500);
approve specifications to be used; and approve informational Budget Change Form.
4.4Request to Waive Competitive Bid Process and Authorize Staff to Purchase Police Patrol
Vehicles either: 1) Under the State Contract, or 2) by direct purchase from vendor
Staff requests that the City Council specifically waive the competitive bid process and
authorize Staff to either 1) participate in the State Contract for police patrol vehicles, or 2) to
negotiate the vehicle purchase directly with vendors. If Staff is unable to obtain terms from a
vendor that are superior to the State Contract, the City will participate in the State Contract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolutions
4.5Amendment to Agreement with Zumwalt Engineering Group for Public Works
Engineering Services
This agreement originally provided for a Not to Exceed amount of $100,000; however, the
private development workload has caused a need to increase the amount of the contract. A
budget change appropriating an additional $127,503 to the Engineering Activity account will
be offset by new revenues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution; authorize Mayor to execute Amendment to
Agreement; and approve Budget Change Form.
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4.6Warrant Register ($1,524,121.00) dated March 17, 1998
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1Government Cost Savings and Taxpayers Protection Amendment (PECG Initiative)
The City has received a communication from the Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of
California requesting opposition to this initiative, which would require agencies such as the
City to utilize State Engineers for Capital Project design.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution opposing initiative.
5.2Request from Dublin Senior Center Foundation
The City Council will receive an update on the newly established Dublin Senior Center
Foundation and will consider several requests for support of the Foundation by the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review requests and provide Staff with appropriate direction.
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1Jefferson at Dublin Multi-Family Project, Planned Development Rezone PA 97-018
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Ordinance approving the Planned
Development Rezone application for the Jefferson at Dublin Multi-Family Project. The
proposed project for 368 units would be located on approximately 16.17 acres at the northeast
corner of Hacienda Drive and Central Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance.
6.2Creekside Office Park Planned Development Rezone PA 97-031
The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a proposed Ordinance approving the
Planned Development Rezone application for the Creekside Office Park Project. The
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proposed project would be located on 31.2 acres at the northwest corner of Hacienda Drive
and Central Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance; and adopt Resolution approving and establishing findings and general provisions.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1Farmers’ Market Interim Report
City Staff has prepared an interim report on the feasibility of a Farmers’ Market in Downtown
Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether the City should provide financial support to
a farmers’ market promotion; determine top two preferred locations; determine preferred day of
operation; and authorize Staff to solicit proposals and negotiate an agreement to be considered by
the City Council at a future meeting.
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1Proposed Amendment to Building & Safety Services Agreement with Linhart Petersen
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Powers Associates (LPA)
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Due to the increase of building permit activity, LPA proposes to increase the hours the City
Building Official is available from 4 to 6 hours daily and decrease the hourly rate for the
Building Official. This change would result in an increase for building inspection services of
$8,710 in Fiscal Year 1997-98 which would be offset by additional revenues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendment to existing contract; authorize Mayor to
execute; and approve Budget Change Form.
8.2Proposed Names for City Park
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The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan includes a 56 community park on the Santa Rita Property
which is commonly referred to as City Park. Concurrent with the development of the master
plan for the park, it is necessary to determine a name for the park. The Council will consider
possible names for the park that have been suggested by the City Park Task Force and the
Parks & Community Services Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Determine a name for the park - OR - provide additional
direction to Staff.
8.3Acceptance of Gift to City
Robert Enea has been in contact with City Staff to ascertain whether the City would be
interested in having the 21’ gazebo currently located at Enea Plaza. Staff believes that the
gazebo would be a positive addition to Shannon Park. The City Council will consider the offer
as well as a budget change to pay to disassemble and move the gazebo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gift; direct Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment to
donor; and approve Budget Change Form.
8.4Civic Center Space Needs Report
The City Council will review Staff programming needs and a conceptual space plan layout of
the Civic Center for the years 2002 and 2017 as prepared by George Miers & Associates.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Schematic Interior Layout for design of Civic
Center to accommodate growth through the years 2002 and 2017; 2) approve Site Area Plans by
George Miers dated December 29, 1997 that will allow for additional police parking and the
construction of a new 400 sq. ft. evidence garage and a new 1,500 sq. ft. storage maintenance
building; and 3) direct Staff to proceed with negotiating a contract with George Miers &
Associates for working drawings and bid specifications to accommodate City space requirements
through the year 2002.
8.5Budget Adjustment for Capital Improvement Project to Repair Landslide along San
Ramon Road & Agreement with Earth Systems Consultants for Geotechnical Services
During the February storms, which were declared State and Federal emergencies, an earth
slide developed along the slope above San Ramon Road and a smaller slide developed along
Dublin Boulevard west of Silvergate Drive. This action will employ a geotechnical engineer to
establish criteria for the slope repair.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change Form and adopt Resolution.
8.6Authorization to solicit proposals for Financial Advisory and Bond Counsel Services to
evaluate feasibility of establishing a Community Facilities District and other options for
financing infrastructure in eastern Dublin
A number of issues need to be addressed before the City proceeds with the formation of a
Community Facilities District for the purpose of financing infrastructure such as roads, freeway
interchange improvements, utilities and other public improvements. Costs for a study would
be paid by Dublin Ranch. If a District is formed in the future, it may be possible to reimburse
the developer from the proceeds of the District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to solicit proposals for financial
advisory and legal services.
9.OTHER BUSINESS
- Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff
10CLOSED SESSION - None
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11ADJOURNMENT
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