HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 09-12-1994 AGENDA
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - September 12, 1994 DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER
Monday- 7:30 p.m. 100 CIVIC PLAZA
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~r public in~rmation and perusal several days prior to a Council meeting in the Ci~ Clerk's OWice and alu at
the Dublin Libra~.
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of New Employee, Associate Planner Tasha Huston
3.2 Appointment of Patrice Geist to the Planning Commission
Mayor Snyder has appointed Patrice Geist to fill the
vacancy on the Planning Commission for the unexpired
portion of Dan Downey's term which expires December 1996.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Patrice Geist to
the Planning Commission.
At this time, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is NOT on the City
Council Agenda. Comments should not exceed 5 minutes. If any person feels that this is not sufficient time to
address their concern, that person should arrange with the City Clerk to have their particular concern placed on the
agenda for a future meeting. The City Council CANNOT deliberate or take action on a non-agenda item UNLESS there is
factual evidence presented to the Council indicating that the subject brought up falls into one of the exceptions
under Government Code Section 54954.2.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically of a non-controversial nature and are considered for approval by the City Council
with one single action. Members of the audience who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purpose
of public input may request the City Council to remove the item. The request may be made at the time that the Mayor
asks the audience members if there is anyone interested in removing an item f~om the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Minutes: Regular Meeting of August 22, 1994
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Award of 1994 Street Slurry Seal Program Bid -
Contract No 94-06
The low bid received by Valley Slurry Seal Co for
$39,146.20 is within funds budgeted for the work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution awarding bid to Valley
Slurry Seal Co. and authorize Mayor to execute agreement.
4.3 Revisions to Personnel System
This item amends the Resolutions establishing Management
Positions Exempt from Competitive Service to include the
new Economic Development Manager ClaSsification and to
include Administrative Time Off provisions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
4.4 Dougherty Road/Sierra Lane Traffic Signal, Contract 94-04
This project will construct a traffic signal system at the
intersection of Dougherty Road and Sierra Lane as well as
pavement and median work between Sierra Lane and Dublin
Blvd. Plans and Specifications are now complete and ready
for public bid.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids.
4.5 Fiscal Year 1993-94 Year-End Budget Adjustments
In order to finalize the. 1993-94 .Financial RePort, certain
budget adjustments are required. The current City Finance
Policies require City Council authoriZation on budget
adjustments between different activities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.6 Authorization to Solicit Proposals - Data Processing Cabling
System Upgrades
The 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program includes the
installation of a local area computer entwork (LAN) in the
Civic Center. The Network requires upgrades to the cabling
system to connect computers and printers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ~Authorize Staff to distribute the
Cablin Bid to Qualified Vendors.
4.7Warrant Register Dated September 12, 1994
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
5.1 Invitation from the Dublin Historical Preservation Association
The City Council has been invited to participate in a
ceremonial event to turn over the keys for the Heritage
Center to the City of Dublin. The event is sponsored by
Dublin Historical Preservation Association.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider Request.
5.2 Request from the Alameda County Art Commission
The City Council will consider a request from the Alameda
County Art Commission to support the efforts of the
Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County to be recognized
as a charity federation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve request & direct Staff to
submit the attached letter to the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors for consideration.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Amendment to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.108 related to
Trip Reduction Ordinance
This is the second reading of a proposed ordinance .that
would adopt the BAAQMD Trip Reduction Ordinance by
reference and there by allow the BAAQMD to enforce its
ordinance within the City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate;
waive reading and ADOPT Ordinance.
6.2 Enforcement of Vehicle Code on Dublin Boulevard from Sebille
Road to Hacienda, Hacienda Drive from Dublin Boulevard to 1-
580 and Dublin Boulevard, Hacienda Drive to Tassajara Road
Section 21107.5 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC)
provides for enforcement on privately-owned streets which
are found to be open for public use and to be
indistinguishable from public streets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate;
adopt Resolution.
6.3 Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits for Dublin Boulevard East
of Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of Way and for Hacienda
Drive
This is the first of two public hearings on this subject.
The recommended speed limits are: Dublin Blvd from the
Southern Pacific Right-of-Way to Hacienda, 45 mph; Dublin
Blvd from Hacienda to Tassajara, 50 mph; Hacienda Drive, 45
mph.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate;
waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance.
6.4 Ordinance Amending City's Conflict of Interest Code
This is the first of two public hearings on this subject.
The Political Reform Act requires every local government
agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially
to determine if it is accurate and up-to-date. Dublin's
was last amended in June 1992. Since that time, there has
been a reorganization in the City Manager's Office and
Administrative Services Department, as well as a new
position of Economic Development Director created.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate;
waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 AcCeptance of Gifts to City
The Dublin Senior Center has received two donations; one
being a Weber BBQ from Target and the other is a $216 check
from the United Way. The City will consider formal action
to accept the donations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept Gifts and direct Staff to
prepare formal acknowledgement to the Donors.
8.2 Civic Center Plaza Fountain/ Reactivation & Operating Cost
The City Council has requested a report on the cost of re-
activating and operating the Civic Center Plaza Fountain.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report & provide appropriate
direction.
..... 8.3 Parks & Recreation Commission/Recreation Department Name
Change
The City Council will consider changing the name of the
Recreation Department to Parks & Community Services
Department and the Parks & Recreation Commission to Parks &
Community Services Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Commission & Department Name
Change & Adopt Resolution.
8.4 Authorization to Secure Consultant Services for Solid Waste
Collection, Landfill & Recycling Services
The initial term of the current agreements for solid waste
collection and recycling services will expire on April 1,
1996. Staff is requesting authorization to obtain
consultant services to prepare a competitive process for
extending these services. It is anticipated that the
process will also result in additional programs to meet
State mandated goals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Staff to circulate a RFQ for
Consultant services and to assist with a competitive Request
for Proposal process from multiple providers of solid waste
services which will provide for solid waste, recycling, &
landfill services after April 1, 1996.
8.5 ABAG Draft Recommended Revisions to the Constitution of the
State of California
The State of California recently formed a Constitutional
Revision Commission t° review the budget process and how it
relates to local government financing and program
responsibilities. The AssociatiOn of Bay Area Government
has drafted recommendations to the Commission which were
forwarded to cities for comments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review the proposed revisions & direct
Staff to provide the appropriate written comments and/or
direct the City's ABAG delegate to communicate those concerns
at the General Assembly meeting which is scheduled for
December 9, 1994.
8.6 Graffiti Abatement
The City has experienced a substantial growth in vandalism
costs primarily due to graffiti. A solution that includes
participants from the private sector, community groups, as
well as the City will be necessary to effectively address
this growing problem.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: AuthOrize Staff to pursue formation of
a Graffiti Community Task Force
9. OTHER BUSINESS - Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY Reports from City
Councilmembers and/or S~
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation in
accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
10.1 Myers vs. City of Dublin, Alameda County Superior Court
Action No. V-008171-9
10.2 Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Negotiator: Richard C. Ambrose, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Administrative Assistant,
Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director,
Assistant to the City Manager, Associate Planner, City
Clerk, Finance Manager, Planning Director, Public Works
Director/City Engineer, Recreation Director,'Recreation
Supervisor, Secretary to the City Manager/Deputy City
Clerkr Senior~ Civil Engineer, senior Planner,
Administrative Secretary,'Administrative Aide, Assistant
Planner, Community Safety Assistant, Engineering
Technician, Finance Technician I, Finance Technician II,
Management Assistant, Office Assistant I, Office Assistant
II, Public Works Inspector, Recreation Coordinator,
Secretary - Gov't Code Section 54957.6
10.3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City
Manager - Government Code Section 54957
10.4 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
11. ADJOURNMENT
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