REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 1, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A

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1.      1 CALL TO ORDER

2.       2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

3.       ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

3.1     3 Introduction of New Employee:  Alameda County Sheriff's Technician Nancy Melanson (700-10)

3.2     4 Recognition of Employee Award Recipients (720-20)
The City Council will recognize the following City employees who have received service awards from outside agencies:  Housing Specialist Julia Abdala, Recipient of the Tri-Valley Interfaith Poverty Forum's 2005 Community Service Award; Police Services Deputy John Belfer, Recipient of the Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2005 Deuce Award; and Community Safety Assistant Rose Macias, Recipient of the 2005 Northern California Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year Award.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Recognize Employee Award Recipients.

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3.3     6 AutoPulse Resuscitation System Presentation (150-70)

The Alameda County Fire Department will provide a presentation on the AutoPulse Resuscitation System that the Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club has purchased and generously donated to the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Receive presentation.

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3.4     8 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.       9 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     Acceptance of Drainage Improvements for Tract 5926, California Highlands (600-60)

The drainage improvements for Donlon Creek associated with Tract 5926, California Highlands (also known as Donlon Canyon), have been constructed pursuant to the Tract Developer Agreement and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.  It is now appropriate for these improvements to be accepted by the City as complete, with permanent maintenance to be provided by the California Highlands Homeowners Association.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution accepting the drainage improvements for Tract 5926, California Highlands (also known as Donlon Canyon).

4.3     Acceptance of Work – Contract No. 04-04, Traffic Signal at Amador Valley Boulevard and Starward Drive (600-35)

This project constructed a traffic signal at the intersection of Amador Valley Boulevard and Starward Drive and upgraded the traffic signal at Amador Valley Boulevard and Donohue Drive in order to enhance the safety of turning movements and aid access to the Senior Center and Senior housing development.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Accept improvements under Contract No. 04-04, and authorize the release of retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims.

4.4     Acceptance of Work - Contract No. 04-14, Police Evidence Ventilation System (600-35)

This project installed a separate ventilation system inside the Police Services evidence storage area in order to improve air quality and isolate potentially hazardous materials from the rest of the building.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Accept improvements constructed under Contract No. 04-14, and authorize final payment to Cal-Neva Environmental Systems, less retention to be paid in 35 days if no subcontractor or supplier claims are received.

4.5     Final Budget Changes for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 (330-20)

The City Council will consider recommended budget changes as part of the closing of the City's financial records for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Approve Budget Changes.

4.6     Acceptance of Work - Contract No. 05-05, 2004-2005 Annual Street Overlay Program and Dublin Sports Grounds Parking Lot Renovation (600-35)

The annual overlay program removed and replaced failed asphalt concrete pavement, resurfaced the entire street with 1 ½â€ of asphalt concrete, and re-striped pavement markings on various City streets.  This contract also included the reconstruction of the Dublin Sports Grounds parking lot.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Approve Budget Change in the amount of $20,161; accept improvements under Contract No. 05-05, and release retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims.

4.7     Budget Carryovers from Fiscal Year 2004-2005 to Fiscal Year 2005-2005 (330-40)

As part of the process of reviewing the Final Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2004-2005, Staff noted several Capital Projects line items that were originally anticipated to be completed in Fiscal Year 2004-2005 but are now scheduled for completion in Fiscal Year 2005-2006.  Staff is recommending the adoption of proposed budget changes so that these projects are fully funded in Fiscal Year 2005-2006.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Approve Budget Changes.

4.8     Sale of Surplus Real Property Along San Ramon Road (670-80)

The City Council will consider selling an unbuildable parcel of land to an adjacent private business owner in order for the owner to meet a requirement to expand a commercial business.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Find that the subject parcel of land is surplus real property; approve Agreement of Sale; and authorize Mayor to sign Quit Claim Deed.

4.9     Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School District for School Resource Officer (600-40)

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) identifies the goals of the School Resource Officer (SRO), describes the responsibilities of each entity, and discusses the continued funding agreement.  For Fiscal Year 2005-2006, Dublin Unified School District has agreed to continue their $40,000 contribution, as part of a cooperative effort to sustain the SRO position.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution authorizing execution of MOU.

4.10   Warrant Register ($1,503,020.67) dated November 1, 2005 (300-40)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Approve

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5.       11 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

6.       PUBLIC HEARING

6.1     12 East Dublin BART Parking Structure Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning, PA 03-062 (450-30)

This is the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning for the East Dublin BART parking structure.  This project consists of a 6-7 level parking structure, surface parking and 7,500 square feet of ground floor retail on approximately +4.99 acres of land within the Dublin Transit Center.  The parking structure would replace the majority of existing surface parking for BART patrons at the Dublin Transit Center.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive second reading and adopt Ordinance approving a Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning.

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6.2     14 Ordinance Amending Section 5.56.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Smoking in Public Places (560-90)

This is the second reading of an Ordinance intended as a follow-up to an Urgency Ordinance adopted by the City Council at its October 4, 2005 meeting, which prohibits smoking in all retail or wholesale tobacco shops and private smokers' lounges within the City of Dublin.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive second reading and adopt Ordinance relating to smoking in public places.

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7.       16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

8.       NEW BUSINESS

8.1     17 Designation by City Council of an Ad Hoc Audit Review Committee (110-30)

The independent auditors from the firm of Caporicci and Larson will soon complete the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending June 30, 2005.  City Council action will establish an Ad Hoc Committee to review the report with the Auditors.

STAFF RECOM MENDATION:  Appoint two Councilmembers to serve for a limited time on the Ad Hoc Committee that will meet with the City Auditors to review and discuss the audit report for the period ending June 30, 2005.

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9.       OTHER BUSINESS

9.1     19 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports

10.     ADJOURNMENT      20

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City Council Meeting # 697     Agenda Printed  10/27/2005  8:38:18 AM