HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 03-01-2005
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 1,2005,7:00 p.m.
mffiUN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Maza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 D.m.J
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (b)(1)
[One potential case] Facts and Circumstances: Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision
(b)(3)(B) [possible adoption of condominium conversion ordinance]
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Recognition and Congratulations to Dublin's 2004 Citi~en ofthe Year and Organuation of
the Year (File #610-50)
3.2 Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and cleany 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. Tha Council may respond to statements made or
questions asked, or may request Staff to repon back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any mamber 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 andlor 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 al1l typically non-controversial in natul1l and al1l considel1ld for approval by the City
Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item
I1Imoved from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may I1Iquest the Mayor to I1Imove the item.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 15, 2005
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Emerald Glen Park - Public Art (File #600-30)
On April 2, 2002, the City entered into a three-way agreement with the Dublin Fine Arts
Foundation and Artist Ned Kahn to complete a public art project at Emerald Glen Park. The
tenns of the agreement included a one-year guarantee on the work. The proposed amendment
to the agreement will extend the warranty to three years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute the first amendment to the
agreement.
4.3 Declaration of Weeds and Combustible Refuse as a Public Nuisance (File #540-50)
In accordance with Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.70.030, the City Council may declare
that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible refuse growing,
accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks and property with the City of Dublin_
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution; direct Staff to notify the public; and
schedule a public hearing for AprilS, 2005 to hear and consider objections to abatement order.
4.4 Award of Bid ~ Contract No. 05-01,2004-2005 Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program
(File #600-35)
This project will remove and replace damaged sidewalk with offsets of 'I." or more that may
pose a tripping hazard and includes the 2nd year Rubberized Sidewalk Pilot Project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding Contract No 05-01, 2004~2005
Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program, to Ransome Company_
4.5 Acceptance of Improvements for Storm Drain Line D along Fallon Road and Central
Parkway in Dublin Ranch, Area B (File #600_60)
Sierra Land Development Corporation has constructed a 6O-inch stonn drain line in the future
Central Parkway alignment from Lockhart Street to Fallon Road, and a 54-inch stonn drain
line along the future alignment of Fallon Road to the existing stonn drain outfall at Bent Tree
Drive_ It is now appropriate for the City Council to accept these improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution accepting the improvements for Stann
Drain Line D along Fallon Road and Central Parkway in Dublin Ranch, Area B.
4.6 Approval of Final Map and Improvement Agreement, Acceptance of Opeu
SpacelConsen-aüon Easement, and Acceptance of Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees
Associated with Tract 7441, Phase I - Silvera Ranch (PfeitTer Ranch Investors II, Inc.)
(File # 600-60)
Pfeiffer Ranch Investors 11, Tnc. (dba Pinn Brothers Fine Homes, Inc.) is seeking City Council
approval of the Final Map and Improvement Agreement associated with Tract 7441, Phase 1.
Tract 7441 is located on the east side of Tassajara Creek, immediately north of the Nielsen
property and includes 63 dwelling units.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution(s) approving the Final Map and
Improvement Agreement, accepting an Open /Space Conservation Easement, and accepting
Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fees associated with Tract 7441.
4.7 Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2003-04 (File #310-30)
The City of Dublin has compiled and published its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30,2004. This report includes financial statements
prepared by Caporicci and Larson, the independent auditors selected by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and confinn reservations of Fund Balances for
Fiscal Year 2003-04.
4.8 Warrant Register ($1,244,230.71) dated March 1,2005 (File # 300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Enea Properties Starward Row Residential Project 2nd Reading - Planned Development
R~oning and Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, PA 04-006 (File #450-30/420-30)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance approving a Planned Development Rezoning Stage
1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for a J O-Iot single-family residential subdivision in the
primary planning area on a .77-acre site located at 7475 Starward Drive, and owned by Rnea
Properties_
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance approving a Planned Development (PD) Rezoning with related Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan.
6.2 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Chapter 8.76, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations,
as it Pertains to Recreational Vehicle Parking on Residential Lots, PA 03-028 (File #450-20)
This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would create greater flexibility with respect
to the size of a recreational vehicle parked in the area between the residential driveway and
nearest side lot line. It would also establish a Conditional Use Permit process by which
residents can ask for deviations to the sizes of a recreational vehicle parked in this area, as
well as deviations ftom the per111Îtted locations for off-street recreational vehicle parking.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and ADOPT
Ordinance approving amendments to Title 8 ofthe Dublin Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 8.76, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
6.3 pfeiffer Ranch Investors II, Inc.lSilvera Ranch Development Agreement, PA 02-024
(File #600-60)
This is the first reading of an Ordinance which would approve a Development Agreement
between the City of Dublin and Pfeiffer Ranch Investors IT, Inc., for the Silvera Ranch
residential subdivision, located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and being
developed by Pinn Brothers Fine Homes. The Development Agreement proposed for
approval will serve to implement the conditions of approval, physical improvements and other
requirements for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance approving the Development Agreement between the City of Dublin
and Pfeiffer Ranch Investors II, Inc. for the Silvera Ranch Project.
6.4 Revisions to Sports Field Use Policy (File #260-10/290-10)
It has been two years since the Sports Field Use Policy fees were last considered by the City
Council. Staff proposes increasing the Sports Field rental fees to help partially offset
increases in park maintenance costs. The proposed increase would be effective July I, 2005.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; and adopt Resolution and
the proposed Sports Field Use Policy.
6.5 Amendment to the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations related to Affordable Housing
(File #420-30)
The City Council will consider amending the Inc1usionary Zoning Ordinance Regulations to
clarify the sales price for very low incorne units, add additional priorities for selection of
occupants ofInclusionary Affordable Units and other clarifying amendments, and to a
authorize changing the "Layperson's Guide to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
Regulations" to reflect the changes in the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance amending Chapter 8.68 of the Dublin Municipal Code related to
amendments to the Inc1usionary Zoning Regulations; and authorize changing the "Layperson's
Guide to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance &gulations" to reflect the amendment Ordinance.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Condominium Conversion Ordinance Policy Alternatives for Regulating the Conversion of
Existing Apartments in the City to Condominiums (File #430..20)
On February 1, 2005, the City Council held a public hearing and reviewed the Planning
Commission recommendation regarding condominium conversion. At that meeting, the
Council raised concerns about the proposed Ordinance and directed Staff to do further
analysis. The Council will now consider policy alternatives to regulate the conversion of
existing residential apartment units held in single ownership to for-sale condominiums.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Staff on policies that should be considered
as part of the Condominium Conversion Ordinance.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Dolan Park Play Equipment Proposals (File #600-35)
In January 2005, Staff distributed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Dolan Park Play
Equipment Replacement Project. Proposals were submitted fi-om Playgrounds by Design,
California Sports and Recreation, David O'Keefe Company and Kompan ranging in price
fi-om $40,288 to $48,92L At its February 14, 2005 meeting, tbe Parks & Community
Services Commission recommended the play equipment proposed by California Sports and
Recreation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve play equipment design; adopt Resolution to accept
proposal for the equipment and authorize City Manager to execute a purchase order; and
authorize Staff to seek bids for installation.
8.2 Consultant Services Agreement - Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design (File #600-30)
In 2003-2004, the Dublin City Council rated as a high priority goal: "to refurbish exhibit
space within the Murray Schoolhouse to provide a fresh setting that will optimally highlight
Dublin's history." In order to proceed with the Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design project,
consultant services are necessary. The Council will consider Consultant Services Ah>reement
with Exhibit Designer John Vieira.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Agreement.
8.3 Dublin Historic Park Design (File #600-30/110-30) .
One of the City Council Strategic Goals for 2004-2005 is to "Expand and enhance the Dublin
Historic Park" In order to move forward with development of a master plan for the Dublin
Historic Park, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design consultants has been prepared for
review and approval by the City CounciL
ST AFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to circulate a Request for Proposals; and
approve the composition of the Selection Committee.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee
Reports
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