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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Agenda 11-03-19986:00 p.m. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, November 3, 1998, DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza · Agendas are posted on the City’s Internet Website (www.dublinca.org) · A complete packet of information containing Staff Reports and exhibits related to each item is available for public review prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk’s Office and also at the Dublin Library. · Agendas may be picked up at the City Clerk's Office for no charge, or to request information on being placed on the annual subscription list, please call 833-6650. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 4. 3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1Introduction of new Administrative Services Office Assistant II Anita Griffin & Community Development Office Assistant II Lisa Solis. At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. 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 October 20, 1998 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 4.2Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of September 1998 This item provides the report of the preliminary financial statements for the month of September. The report is presented as “preliminary” because the final audited results of Fiscal Year 1997-98 are not yet available. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept & file the report. 4.3Contract with Treadwell & Rollo, Inc to perform a Phase II Hazardous Materials Study for Emerald Glen Park The City Council will take action on a contract for services with an environmental consulting firm to perform a physical study to determine if hazardous materials are located at the Emerald Glen Park Site. This type of study is common prior to the transfer of property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving contract with Treadwell & Rollo, Inc. and authorize Mayor to execute Budget Change form. 4.4Approval of Agreement with David L. Gates & Associates Landscape Architects The Community Development Department has contracted with numerous outside consulting firms on a project-by-project basis to assist with the processing of new development projects in both Western & Eastern Dublin and with the requirements related to Eastern Dublin Implementation measures (Scenic Corridor, Biology, Noise, etc). In order to keep pace with the development workload, the services of additional Landscape Architect is needed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving agreement with David L Gates & Associates. 4.5Acceptance of Work – Contract 97-11 Dougherty Hills Slope Repair Project-Phase II This project installed subdrains to stabilize the slopes in the Dougherty Hills Park behind the homes fronting Crossridge Rd. The project has now been completed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept improvements and release the retention to Grade Tech Inc. in the amount of $5,777.50 after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims. 4.6Consulting Agreement – Telecommunications Management Corporation (TMC) for Assistance with Cable Television Franchise Renewal Process The Cities of Dublin, San Ramon, Pleasanton, and Livermore will be participating in joint franchise renewal negotiations with TCI. The Cities propose to use Telecommunications Management Corporation (TMC) to assist with the renewal process. The firm specializes in public sector consulting related to telecommunication issues. In accordance with the Municipal code, the Grantee is responsible for costs associated with the renewal process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City manager to execute the agreement & authorize the Mayor to execute the Budget Change Form. 4.7Approval of Final Map for Tract 6979, Tassajara Meadows, Unit I This subdivision is a 109 unit single family subdivision located generally west of Tassajara Rd, north of Gleason Dr, & east of Tassajara Creek. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving Parcel Map 6979 & resolution accepting Parkland-In-Lieu Dedication Fee for use at Emerald Glen Park. 4.8Summary Vacation of Right-Of-Way and Public Service Easement, Southeast Corner of Dublin Blvd and Hacienda Drive The area proposed to be vacated is approximately 1,125 square feet of property behind the curb at the southeast corner of Dublin Blvd and Hacienda Drive. This action also includes vacation of an existing Public Service Easement, which does not contain any utilities, and reservation of a new Public Service Easement in an area that is occupied by utility facilities. The City is proposing this right of way vacation so that the developer of Hacienda Crossings can locate a fountain on this corner. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions. 4.9Warrant Register ($1,134,023.94) dated November 3, 1998 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 5.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6.PUBLIC HEARING 6.1Public Hearing: Amendment of Freeway Interchange Fee On January 23, 1996, the City Council established a Freeway Interchange Fee collected on new developments within the Eastern Dublin Area. The fee was to be used to reimburse the City of Pleasanton for a proportionate share of freeway improvements made by the City of Pleasanton. However, there was a proportionate benefit to the future Dublin development. The amendment to the fee will provide for an automatic annual escalator, determined by the average annual interest rate earned on monies invested in the State Treasurer Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Resolution amending Freeway Interchange Fee adopted by Resolution 11-96. 6.2Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations (relating to Directional Tract Signs and Off-Site Residential Development Directional Signs) of the Dublin Municipal Code. Second reading of PA 98-058 Ordinance amending the Sign Regulations to eliminate Directional Tract Signs for advertising individual residential developments and create Off-Site Residential Development Directional Signs of a uniform design located at major intersections which would advertise several developments on one sign. The signs would be constructed and maintained by a sign company and paid for by residential developers within the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 8.84 of the Municipal Code. 6.3Casterson Property Development Agreement A Development Agreement which includes, but is not limited to the financing and timing of infrastructure; payment of traffic, and public facilities impact fees; oversizing of roads and general provisions for a 109-unit residential development on 19+ acres at 5020 Tassajara Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; introduce Ordinance approving Development Agreement and schedule second reading for November 17, 1998. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1Emerald Glen Park, Phase I Final Design The City Council will review & take action on the final design for Phase I of Emerald Glen Park. Phase I includes approximately 19 acres of an eventual 56 acre park. This Phase is proposed to include: baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, play area, basketball courts, and a skate park. The landscape Architect has prepared plans with community input regarding the elements to be included in Phase I. The next step will include preparation of detailed construction plans, to allow for construction to begin in 1999. 8.NEW BUSINESS - None 9.OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY reports from Councilmembers and/or Staff 10.CLOSED SESSION – None REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION 11ADJOURNMENT . 2 K/cc-mtgs/ Agenda Printed 2/10/00 4:46 AM