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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 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.)
I. PERSONNEL - Government Code Section 54957.6(a) - Conference with Agency
Labor Negotiator Richard Ambrose, City Manager - Unrepresented City Employees:
Administrative Aide
Administrative Analyst I
Administrative Analyst II
Administrative Services Director
Administrative Technician
Assistant Civil Engineer
Assistant Planner
Associate Civil Engineer
Associate Planner
Building Official
City Clerk
City Engineer
Code Enforcement Officer
Community Development Director
Community Safety Assistant
Economic Development Director
Finance Manager
Finance Technician I
Finance Technician II
Geographic Information System Coordinator
Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor
Heritage Center Director
Housing Specialist
Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Technician I
Information Systems Technician II
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Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II
Parks & Community Services Director
Parks & Community Services Manager
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 Finance Technician
Senior Office Assistant
Senior Plan Checker
Senior Planner
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II. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: Richard Ambrose, City Manager
Unrepresented employees: Assistant City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section
54956.9: one potential case.
Facts and circumstances: Government Code Section 54956.9(b )(1 )(8): CIP Project # 95465
IV. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employees and Promotions
3.2 Mayor's Appointment of Poet Laureate and City Historian Volunteer Positions (11 0-30)
The City Council will be asked to approve the appointments of two new volunteer positions:
a Poet Laureate and a City Historian, each to serve a two year term.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor Lockharts'appointment of Veronica (Ronnie)
Holland as Poet Laureate and Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold as City Historian.
3.3 Proclamation - Crossing Guard of the Year (610-50)
3.4 Proclamation - Cub Scout Pack 930 (610-50)
3.5 Proclamation - National Public Works Week (610-50)
3.6 Status Report on City Manager Recruitment (740-40)
The City Council will receive a status report from the Executive Recruiter, Mr. Bob Murray.
The public is invited to provide input to the City Council regarding the qualities, traits and
abilities Dublin's new City Manager should possess.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and public input.
3.7 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 (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 - None.
4.2 St. Raymond's Church Painting Project, Contract No. 08-05 (600-35)
The City Council will consider awarding a contract to paint the exterior of the old St.
Raymond's Church including the building, steeple and surrounding fences/gazebos.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract No. 08-05 to Color
Chart, Incorporated.
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4.3 Annual Contract Review: Crossing Guard Services (600-30)
The City Council will conduct an annual contract review of the City's croSSIng guard
contractor All City Management Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an
Amendment to the Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the Provision of
Crossing Guard Services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the
agreement.
4.4 Approval of Parcel Map 9512, Dublin Land Company (600-60)
Parcel Map 9512 subdivides the Dublin Land Company property on Tassajara Road into five
parcels. Street rights of way will be dedicated on Tassajara Road, Dublin Boulevard, Central
Parkway, Gleason Drive, and Brannigan Street. Installation of improvements will be
completed in conjunction with future development ofthe parcels.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Parcel map 9512 (Dublin Land
Company).
4.5 Acceptance of Fallon Road Offsite Backbone Utilities for Tract 7586, Fallon Village
(Braddock and Logan)
Dublin RE Investors, LLC (Braddock and Logan), entered into an improvement agreement for
the construction of offsite storm drain and sewer improvements in Fallon Road which are
needed to serve the Positano (Fallon Village) development. The improvements are now
complete, and it is appropriate that the City accept the improvements and release the bonds
guaranteeing the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution for Acceptance of Fallon Road Offsite
Backbone Utilities for Tract 7586 (Braddock and Logan).
4.6 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Cash Deposit or Bond Amount for Solicitor Permits
(660-60)
This resolution establishes a cash deposit or bond amount of $5,000 be provided to the City
by each applicant for a solicitor permit, except for those solicitors engaged in interstate
commerce, pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 4.16.080.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Establishing a Cash Deposit or Bond for
Solicitor Permits.
4.7 Approval of Partial Release of Security for Tract 7283, Verona (Pulte Homes), Rear Yard
Landscaping (600-60)
The Tract 7238 Rear Yard Landscaping Improvements are approximately 80% complete and
the bonds for these improvements may now be reduced. The developer has provided a new
bond in the amount of 25% of the original bond to cover the cost of the remaining
improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approval Partial Release of Security for
Tract 7283, Rear Yard Landscaping, Verona.
4.8 Release of Bonds Associated with Parcel Map 9208 (Fallon Village) (600-60)
Braddock and Logan, owner of the Positano (Fallon Village) development, previously
provided a performance bond and a labor and materials bond with Parcel Map 9208.
Braddock and Logan has since provided additional bonds in conjunction with Tracts 7853 and
7854, which provide duplicate security for the improvements guaranteed under the Parcel
Map 9208 bonds. The Parcel Map 9208 bonds are no longer needed and it is appropriate that
these bonds be released.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving the Release of Bonds Associated
with Parcel Map 9208 (Braddock and Logan).
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4.9 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Eastbound Interstate Highway 580
Landscape Replacement Project between the Alameda County Congestion Management
Agency and the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore (600-40)
The Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA) proposes to construct
eastbound High Occupancy Vehic1e lanes in the existing median of Interstate 580 from
Hacienda Drive to Greenville Road in Livermore. This project will remove existing
landscape plants in the freeway median and eastbound shoulder for its proposed elements and
it is required to mitigate the removed plants. Dublin will receive the funding and
responsibility to implement landscape replacements within its boundaries, and the
Memorandum of Understanding between the ACCMA and the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton,
and Livermore will formalize the understanding between the agencies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the
Eastbound Interstate Highway 580 Landscape Replacement Project between the ACCMA and
the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore and authorize the City Manager to sign said
memorandum.
4.10 Award of Bid - Contract No. 08-06, 2007-2008 Annual Street Overlay Program (600-35)
This program will remove and replace failed asphalt concrete pavement, resurface the entire
street with 1-1/2" of asphalt concrete, and restripe pavement markings on various City streets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract No. 08-06,2007-2008
Annual Street Overlay Program to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc.
4.11 Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with MuniFinancial for Assessment District
and Fee Administration Services (Modification to Scope of Work and Additional
Compensation) (600-30)
This amendment to the agreement provides for Assessment District and Fee administration
services for the City's Schaefer Ranch and Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement
District (GHAD) by MuniFinancial. The cost of the service is provided through the GHAD
assessments or fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Amendment to Agreement
between City of Dublin and MuniFinancial for Assessment District and Fee Administration
Services.
4.12 Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with TY Lin International/CCS, for the
I-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvements Project (600-30)
On May 16, 2000, the City Council approved an agreement with TY Lin IntemationallCCS to
design the I-580/Fallon Road Interchange Improvements project. Amendment No.6 will
provide for compensation for construction support services during construction of the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No.6 to the
Agreement with TY Lin IntemationallCCS for Consulting Services I-580/Fallon Road
Interchange Improvements Project.
4.13 Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.42 (Superstores) to the Dublin Municipal Code (420-20)
A Superstore Ordinance will be presented to the City Council for adoption. This is the second
reading of this ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance Adopting Chapter 8.42 of
the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Superstores.
4.14 Warrant Register ($4,511,648.15) dated May 20, 2008 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.15 Annual Review of Existing Building and Safety Consultants (600-30)
The City Council will review the City's contract with its current Building and Safety
Consultants.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve continuation of contracts with 4Leaf Inc., Precision
Inspection Company, Inc., Shums Coda Associates Inc., and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
for Building and Safety Services for the City of Dublin in Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
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4.16 Proposed Resolution Establishing a Temporary Policy for the Rental of Below Market Rate
Ownership Units by Owners Unable to Sell Their Units at the Restricted Resale Price
(430-80)
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to permit the temporary policy to permit
the rental of for-sale BMR units.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Establishing a Temporary Policy for the
Rental of Below-Market Rate Ownership Units by Owners Unable to Sell their Units at the
Restricted Resale Price.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Review of Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Chapter 4.28 Relating to Kennels (500-80)
This is the first reading of an ordinance regarding DMC Chapter 4.28 relating to kennels
which includes the addition of two new sections, one to exempt veterinary facilities from the
kennel license requirement as they are regulated by California Business and Professions Code
Chapter 11; and another section stating that any operator of a kennel claiming to be registered
with the Veterinary Medical Board show proof of current registration. There are other minor
revisions proposed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to
Kennels.
6.2 To Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Condemn Real Property at 6600
Golden Gate Drive for Construction of the St. Patrick Way Extension from Golden Gate
Drive Westerly Approximately 450 Feet (670-20)
In order to extend St. Patrick Way approximately 450 feet west of Golden Gate Drive, the
City must acquire a portion of the property at 6600 Golden Gate Drive. The business
occupying the property is known as Orchard Supply Hardware.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing, deliberate, and adopt Resolution
Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Land and
Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings for Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project No. 96870, St. Patrick Way - Regional Street to Golden Gate Drive, PK II Dublin Retail
Center, L.P., Property Owner.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Designation of Two Councilmembers as City Representatives to Discuss Compensation
with City Attorney (600-30)
This item provides for two members of the City Council as the City's representatives to
discuss terms of the City Attorney's contract including compensation, with the City Attorney.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Designate two members of the City Council as City
Representatives to discuss compensation with the City Attorney.
8.2 Parking Designation on Village Parkway Adjacent to the Post Office (570-10)
In response to a citizen request, the parking designation on Village Parkway in front of the
Post Office will be examined. The City Council will look at past and current conditions and
will consider the citizen request to create a limited parking zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Maintain the unrestricted parking designation on Village
Parkway adjacent to the Post Office.
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8.3 Approve Letter of Support for SB1625 (Corbett) Plastic Bottle Recycling and Marine
Debris Pollution Prevention (810-60)
Senate Bill 1625 would modify the existing California Beverage Container and Litter
Reduction Act to add a 5- to 10-cents recycling fee to certain plastic bottles and plastic-coated
containers not currently covered by the Act. The Bill is intended to increase incentive for
recycling these containers and reduce litter, as well as create additional funds for recycling
programs from unredeemed fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of
support for SB 1625 to Senator Tom Torlakson, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee.
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).
- In memory of our fallen troops.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new
opportunities and provides responsive fair treatment to our diverse community
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, with its distinctive place in the region, highlights culture, diversity and civic stewardship to create a broad mosaic. This
mosaic is enriched by the integrating of cultures, races and economic diversity into villages and neighborhoods - forming a
common network that welcomes both residents and businesses alike,' supporting the efforts and achievements of all.
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