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REGULAR MEETING - December 13, 1993 DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER
Monday - 7:30 p.m. 100 CIVIC PLAZA
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for publiC infonnation and perusal several days prior to a Council meeting in the City Clerk's Office and also at
the Dublin Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Presentation of Savings Bonds to November Recycling Contest
Winners: Mrs. Kenneth Coupe, Anita Lambert, Ronald oto,
C. R. Chandler and Mary Kuane
3.2 Recognition of Vice Mayor Burton and Chris Kinzel, TJKM for
planting of flowers in Civic Center planters as Dublin Rotary
Club auction project.
At this time, members of the audience are permitted to address the City Council on any item which is NOT on the City
Counci 1 Agenda. Conments should not exceed 5 m;nutes. 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 Counci 1 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 publ ic 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 from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 22, 1993
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Expiration of Term of City's Appointment to Alameda County
Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees
Dr. Harvey Scudder has served on this Board since August of
1983 and the City has been notified that his current term
expires on January 2, 1994.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution appointing Dr. Scudder
to another 2-year term which expires on January 2, 1996.
4.3 City Treasurer's Investment Report as of November 30, 1993
The City'S investment portfolio totals $17,389,417.38 and
funds are earning an average yield of 5.067%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report.
4.4 Acceptance of Work - Contract 93-11 NPDES Pilot Project
Work on this project to improve storm water quality has
been completed in accordance with approved plans and
specifications. Grant funds have been extended to cover
additional work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept work and authorize $2,858
retention payment to Harris & Harris and authorize an
additional appropriation of $9,265.50 from new revenues.
4.5 Report on 1993 Citizen and Organization of the Year
The City Council will review the process to be used in the
selection of the 1993 Citizen and Organization of the Year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm City Council subcommittee of
Howard and Moffatt; confirm that awards will be made in
conjunction with the st. Patrick's Day celebration; and direct
Staff to coordinate the distribution of nomination forms.
4.6 Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment, Specific plan and the
Dublin Parks & Recreation Master Plan Budget Adjustments
The Planning & Recreation Staff will be finalizing the
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan and
the Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan due to the
recently approved Eastern Dublin project. Staff is
recommending budget adjustments and additional
appropriations approval for both projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute the
Budget Change Form and approve additional appropriations to
the Planning Budget in the amount of $75,650 and to the Parks
& Recreation Master Plan Project in the amount of $10,000; 2)
Authorize the Consultant to complete the Parks & Recreation
Master Plan.
4.7 Disaster Care Shelter Site Agreements
The American Red Cross is mandated by federal statute to
provide emergency services to victims of disaster. It is
advantageous for both the City and the American Red Cross
to have suitable sites predesignated with a Statement of
Agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreements.
4.8 Acceptance of Work - Contract 92-01 Dublin Boulevard Extension
This project connects the existing developed portion of
Dublin to the Eastern planning area, as well as to the
proposed East Dublin BART Station. The construction
portion of the project is now complete and it is
appropriate to accept the improvements and construction
contract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept improvements and authorize
payment of retention in the amount of $59,391.51 to Les
McDonald Construction, once existing stop notices have been
cleared and less $211.95 for City-provided traffic control; 2)
from fund reserves, appropriate $29,425 from Fund 220 and
$13,041 from Fund 315 to the 1993-94 Capital Improvement
Budget for the Dublin Boulevard Extension. Appropriate $71,945
from new revenues to Fund 221.
4.9 Warrant Register Dated December 13, 1993
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
5.1 Request for Funding from the Children's Theatre Workshop
Correspondence has been received from the Children's
Theatre Workshop (CTW), requesting that the City of Dublin
contribute a one-time donation of $10,000 to assist CTW in
securing a permanent home.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
5.2 Request for Funding the Resources for Family Development (RFD)
Substitute Teacher Registry Program
A request for financial support to fund the Resources for
Family Development (RFD) Substitute Teacher Registry
Program for one year has been received. The program is
structured so the City would contribute $3,000 to cover
administrative costs associated with the program for one
year. The money funds substitute provider training and
screening (fingerprinting, TB test, & Child Abuse Index
Clearance).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation.
5.3 Tri-Valley Community Television (CTV) Funding
The Tri-Valley Community Television Corporation (CTV)
received $9,000 for FY 1993-94. This funding level is
lower than the original request of $41,000. Through
service reductions and compromises among the involved
cities, the CTV Board of Directors is requesting an
additional $11,279 to meet the short term budget shortfall.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive presentation and 2) approve
an additional $11,279 contribution for FY 1993-94 with the
understanding that future funding is not guaranteed.
5.4 Request from the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) to Fund
Crossing Guard Services
The City Council will consider a request from the Dublin
Unified School District to fund the provision of adult
crossing guard services. The report also identifies for
Council consideration a number of options with regard to
providing crossing guard services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive presentation; 2) Authorize
the City to proceed with the services of a temporary service
agency commencing 1/1/94; 3) Review the issue of crossing
guard services with the DUSD prior to adopting FY 1994-95
Budget.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Second Reading of Amendments to the Smoking Pollution Control
Ordinance
Following a public hearing on November 22, 1993, the City
Council introduced an ordinance amending the City's current
Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance which would: 1)
Require all restaurant dining areas to be totally smoke
free within one year; 2) Require businesses to post signs
which have letters at least 3" in height; 3) Ban the
distribution of tobacco samples; 4) Prohibit cigarette
vending machines. Freestanding bars and bars within
restaurants would remain unregulated.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate;
waive reading and adopt amended ordinance; -OR- reintroduce
other amendments to the ordinance.
6.2 Dublin Commercial General Plan Amendment/Planned Development
Rezone/Tentative Map PA 93-052
J. Patrick Land Co., representing BJ Dublin Commercial, is
requesting initiation of a Planned Development Rezone
Ordinance for the existing 7f acre parcel located near the
intersection of Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard. The
public hearing on this project was continued from the
November 22, 1993 City Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate;
waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance -OR- give Staff and
Applicant direction and continue the matter.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Joint Powers Agreement - Alameda County Street Light
Acquisition
This proposed agreement provides for cost-sharing among the
member agencies for a study which will determine whether
the purchase of existing street lights from PG&E is
feasible and cost-effective. Initial indications are
positive that street lighting assessments could be reduced
to Dublin property owners after the cost of purchasing the
street light system is recovered.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving JPA and
authorize expenditure of up to $5,000 from the Street Light
Maintenance Assessment District reserves for Phase II of the
study. This will allow an estimated $4,000 for the appraisal
and a $1,000 contingency.
8.2 Acceptance of Gift to City
The parents of the children enrolled in the City's
Preschool Program have raised funds to purchase a ceiling
fan and microwave oven. The City Council will consider
acceptance of these items.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept gifts and direct Staff to
prepare formal acknowledgment to the donors.
8.3 Alameda County Offer to Modify the Methodology for Making
Property Tax Payments to the City (Teeter Plan)
Alameda County has offered cities an option as to the
methodology used to distribute local property taxes.
Cities may choose a plan which would provide them with
nearly 100% of the taxes billed each year, in exchange for
the County retaining all of the delinquent taxes,
penalties, and interest. The County would also provide a
one-time discounted payment for current delinquencies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to inform the County that
we will not be electing to participate in the Teeter Plan.
8.4 Fiscal Year 1993-94 Mid-Year Budget Report
The City Council will receive an update of the City's 1993-
94 Budget as a result of the impact of the 1993-94 State
Budget and recent election results. The City Council will
determine which services, if any, should be restored in the
context of the City's current fiscal situation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive Presentation; 2) Approve
Budget Adjustments to Legal Services (+$145,000); Building
Maintenance (+$7,000); Police (+$27,000); Fire (+$8,900);
Annual Overlay (+$37,000); Dublin Blvd Extension (+$12,000);
3) Approve services recommended by City Manager for
restoration & authorize appropriate budget adjustments; 4)
Consider other Budget requests for Council consideration &
provide Staff with appropriate direction.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Pending Litigation, City of Dublin vs. City of Pleasanton -
Case No. V-007073-9 - Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
10.2 Pending Litigation, Butler vs. City of Dublin - San Mateo
County Case No. 385533 - Gov't Code Section 54956.9(a)
10.3 Pending Litigation, Siegertsz vs. City of Dublin Case No.
H-163069-5 - Gov't Code Section 54956.9(a)
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for December 21. 1993
has been cancelled; therefore, the next Regular Meeting will be
held on January 10. 1994.
Agenda Printed
December 10. 1993 2: 32 PM