HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 05-05-2009REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (6:30 p.m.)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Labor Negotiator Joni Pattillo, City Manager- Unrepresented City Employees:
Administrative Aide
Administrative Analyst I
Administrative Analyst II
Administrative Services Director
Administrative Technician
Assistant Civil Engineer
Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services
Assistant Planner
Assistant to the City Manager
Associate Civil Engineer
Associate Planner
Building Official
City Clerk
City Engineer
Code Enforcement Officer
Community Development Director
Community Safety Assistant
Finance Manager
Finance Technician I
Finance Technician II
Geographic Information System Coordinator
Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager
Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor
Heritage Center Director
Housing Specialist
Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Technician I
Information Systems Technician II
Network Systems Coordinator
Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II
Parks & Community Services Director
Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator
Parks & Facilities Development Manager
Permit Technician
Planning Manager
Preschool Instructor
Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer
Public Works Inspector
Public Works Manager
Public Works Technician I
Public Works Technician II
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Technician
Secretary
Secretary to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
Senior Administrative Analyst
Senior Building Inspector
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Senior Finance Technician
Senior Office Assistant
Senior Plan Checker
Senior Planner
May 5, 2009 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5
ll. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a)
Name of Case: Arroyo Vista Tenants Association et al v. City of Dublin et al., U.S. District
Court, Northern District of California, Case C 07-05794 MHP
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Presentation by the Community Development Department on Housing Opportunities in the
City of Dublin and Proclamation for Housing Opportunities Week (610-50)
The City Council will receive a presentation from Staff on Housing Opportunities in Dublin
and be presented with a proclamation regarding Housing Opportunities Week.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
3.2 2009 Bike to Work Day Presentation (585-95)
Bike to Work Day is an annual regional event organized by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition to
promote the use of alternative modes of transit. This presentation is intended to update the
City Council on the City's involvement in Bike to Work Day events taking place in Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
3.3 National Public Works Week Proclamation (610-50)
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 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 -None.
4.2 Extension of the First Responder Advanced Life Support Agreement with the County of
Alameda (600-40)
This item would approve atwo-year extension of the First Responder Advanced Life Support
(FRALS) agreement with the County of Alameda. The agreement reimburses the City of
Dublin for providing four (4) first responder units, which supplies an enhancement to the
emergency medical services within the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing aTwo-Year Extension (July 1,
2009 -June 30, 2011) to the First Responder Advanced Life Support (FRALS) Agreement with
the County of Alameda.
4.3 Delta Dental Contract Renewal and Amendment (720-40)
The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract renewal
and amendment with Delta Dental of California.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute
Contract Renewal and Amendment with Delta Dental of California.
4.4 California Public Employees Retirement System Delegation of Authority (720-60)
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution that authorizes the Human Resources
Director, as its delegate, to file disability retirement applications on behalf of the City of
Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing California Public Employees
Retirement System Delegation of Authority.
May 5, 2009 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5
4.5 City Treasurer's Investment Report for 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 (320-30)
The City's investment portfolio totals $103,789,958 (par value). As of March 31, 2009, funds
were invested at an average yield of 3.483%. Staff will provide a background report on the
City investment portfolio as well as the investment results as of March 31, 2009.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report.
4.6 Consultant Services for New Dublin Maintenance Yard Facility Improvements (600-30)
The consultant services will provide for the detailed design and construction documents
necessary to bid and build the proposed improvements at the City's new Dublin Maintenance
Yard.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving an Agreement with Dahlin
Group Architecture Planning for Architectural Design Services for the Maintenance Yard
Facility Improvements.
4.7 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of March 2009 (330-50)
This item provides the report of the financial statements for the month of March 2009.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the reports as authorized by Section 41004 of the
California Government Code.
4.8 Resolution Rescinding and Directing the Rescission of the Various Approvals for the
Parcel s of the Promenade at Dublin Ranch Project (410-30/450-20)
The City Council will consider the rescission of their approval for Parcel 5 of the Promenade
at Dublin Ranch project and the request of the Planning Commission and Community
Development Director to rescind their respective approvals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Rescinding Its Approval for and Requesting
that the Planning Commission and Community Development Director Rescind their Respective
Approvals for the Parcel 5 of the Promenade at Dublin Ranch Project and Directing Staff to
Reschedule Future Public Hearings on the Project in the Manner Required by Law.
4.9 Warrant Register ($2,034,412.39) dated May 5, 2009 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and authorize the issuance of payments.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Employer Partnership Initiative between the City of Dublin and United States Army
Reserve (600-50)
The City Council will consider signing an Employer Partnership Initiative with the United
States Army Reserve to explore mutually beneficial initiatives that support the missions of
both organizations and will encourage Army Soldiers to pursue careers with employer
partners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive oral communication from Richard P. (Phil) Stage,
Program Support Manager and consider signing Employer Partnership Initiative statement with
United States Army Reserve.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 General Fund Expense Reduction (330-20)
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution that authorizes the City Manager to
propose the implementation of necessary general fund expenses reductions to achieve a
balanced Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget no later than June 30, 2009.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Propose
the Implementation of Necessary General Fund Expense Reductions to Achieve a Balanced
Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget No Later than June 30, 2009.
May 5, 2009 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5
7.2 Revisions to the Personnel System (700-20)
The City Council will consider amending the City's Classification and Salary Plans to adopt
two new classifications entitled Environmental Specialist and Environmental Technician.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; and
adopt Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel.
7.3 City of Dublin Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (530-50)
The City Council will receive a report on the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 high priority objective to
conduct a greenhouse gas community and municipal operations inventory. The report
presents an estimated amount of greenhouse gases emitted by the City's various sectors for
Calendar Year 2005.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and direct Staff to develop a proposal for a
greenhouse gas emissions reduction target and a proposed work outline to develop a Climate
Action Plan as part of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Green Initiatives Taskforce proceedings, which
would include evaluating the preparation of an Environment Impact Report (EIR) as an
economic stimulus measure for the development community.
7.4 Follow-Up Presentation of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority's Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) Project (1060-20)
This presentation will re-introduce the City Council to the Livermore Amador Valley Transit
Authority's (LAVTA's) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and present several issues that need
to be addressed by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation from Staff and LAVTA's consultant
and direct Staff to: 1) Coordinate with LAVTA to relocate the Art Bus Shelters from Dublin
Boulevard to Village Parkway (Preferred Option) or Amador Valley Boulevard/Regional Street
(Second Option); 2) Discontinue or defer the Downtown Public Art/Bus Shelter Project CIP
No. 94252; and 3) Grant LAVTA a variance for the bench and receptacle color from the green
identified in the Streetscape Master Plan to silver to maintain consistency with the RAPID
branding.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Proposed Modifications Designed to Provide Assistance to Businesses and Property Owners
in the City During the Economic Downturn (450-20/400-30/410-30)
At the request of the City Council, Staff has been reviewing the Zoning Ordinance for ways to
assist the business community during the current economic downturn. The Planning Division
has identified several alternatives to streamline the entitlement process for development
applications and to promote businesses in Dublin. These alternatives include modifications to
the Site Development Review Chapter (Chapter 8.104), regarding the level of review required
for projects and modifications to the Sign Regulations (Chapter 8.84), to facilitate the use of
banner signs and balloon signs. The proposed modifications to the sign regulations include: a
temporary elimination of fees for promotional banners and balloons and other minor
modifications to the Sign Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation, receive public comment and provide
Staff with direction.
8.2 Sales Tax Reimbursement Program Agreement with Ring Properties (600-30)
The City Council will consider a Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement between the City and
Ring Properties for improvements made to 11501 Dublin Boulevard. This is being considered
as an economic stimulus measure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving an Agreement for
Reimbursement of Sales and Use Tax Revenue with Ring Properties relating to Improvements to
be Performed on a Property located at 11501 Dublin Boulevard.
May 5, 2009 Dublin City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5
8.3 Approve Letters of Support for Assembly Bill (AB)1358 (Hill) -Safe & Sustainable
Takeout Food Packaging Act; AB 68 (Brownley) and AB 87 (Davis) -Fee for Single Use
Bags (660-40)
AB 1358 would ban the use of polystyrene takeout food containers within the State of
California. AB 68 and AB 87 would require a 25 cent fee per bag for single use bags from
grocery and retail stores. These bills will likely result in a reduction of litter and debris from
unrecycled and discarded bags and containers, and may result in less costly trash abatement
programs by municipalities. A portion of the single-use bag fee would be distributed to local
agencies for use in trash abatement and water quality programs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and authorize the Mayor to sign the letters of
support to Assemblymember Jerry Hill (AB 1358), Assemblymember Julia Brownley (AB 68),
Assemblymember Mike Davis (AB 87), and to Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (all three bills).
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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