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Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City of Dublin City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators:

CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION (5:00 p.m.)

1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators  (Government Code Section 54956.8)

Property:                   5777 Scarlett Court, Dublin
Agency negotiator:    City Manager
Negotiating parties:   Hardy Management Company, Inc. and Pierce Hardy Limited Partnership
Under negotiation:    Price and terms of payment

CITY COUNCIL CONVENES IN OPEN SESSION AT 5:30 p.m.

1.       CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

2.       REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION

3.       ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

3.1     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 - None

4.2     Acceptance of Street Improvements for Map 7125, Villas Apartments at Santa Rita (Security Pacific Corporation - Archstone Communities) [ STAFF REPORT ]

Parcel Map 7125, Villas Apartments at Santa Rita, consists of 324 apartment units and is located in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area north of Dublin Boulevard, east of Hacienda Drive, west of Hibernia Drive and south of Central Parkway.  The developer widened and constructed frontage improvements along Dublin Boulevard, Hacienda Drive, Hibernia Drive and Central Parkway.  In addition, Tassajara Road/Dublin Boulevard, and Central Parkway/Hacienda Drive were improved.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution regarding Acceptance of Improvements for Parcel Map 7125 (Villas Apartments at Santa Rita) and Approving Regulatory Traffic Control Devices.

4.3     Approval of Transfer of Three Parcels of Land to the State of California (Caltrans) as Part of the Widening of Dougherty Road at I-580 (670-70) [ STAFF REPORT ]

As part of the project to widen Dougherty Road between Houston Road and I-580, the City acquired properties along Dougherty Road adjacent to Caltrans right-of-way.  A condition of the encroachment permit issued by Caltrans to work in its right-of-way required that these parcels be deeded to Caltrans. This action will fulfill Caltrans' requirement in order to maintain prohibited access rights to Caltrans' right of way.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution Approving the Transfer of Three Parcels of Land to the State of California (Caltrans) as Part of the Widening of Dougherty Road at I-580.

4.4     Consulting Services Agreement with HCG, LLC for Environmental Consulting Services (600-30) [ STAFF REPORT ]

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving a Consultant Agreement with HCG, LLC, for environmental consulting services; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution Approving an Agreement with HCG, LLC, Services in the Community Development Department related to Private Development Projects.

4.5     Adoption of Resolution Prescribing the Time and Method of Paying Salaries and Wages and Rescinding Resolution No. 25-86 (700-40) [ STAFF REPORT ]

In order to update the City personnel practices to accommodate reporting requirements and best practices, revisions are proposed to a resolution adopted in 1986.  The changes do not impact the rate of pay.  The resolution accommodates direct deposit and other changes to accommodate current reporting requirements.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution Prescribing the Time and Method of Paying Salaries and Wages and Rescinding Resolution No. 25-86.

4.6     Authorization to Execute an Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. - Eden for   Accounting and Building Permit Systems Software and Implementation (600-30) [ STAFF REPORT ]

The Finance and Permit System replacement project #93191 is a high priority goal in the adopted City Council Goals and Objectives.  Staff utilized an extensive process to select systems that will best meet the Citys needs today and in the future.  The replacement of these systems will assist Staff in efficiently serving customers and will modernize various tasks under a single integrated system.  The cost associated with this agreement is $579,325.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution  authorizing Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. - Eden for accounting and permit system software and implementation services (Project #93191)

4.7     Waiver of Bid Requirement as Authorized by Municipal Code and Authorization to Purchase Computer Servers from Dell, Inc. (350-20) [ STAFF REPORT ]

The Finance and Permit System replacement project #93191 will require replacement of computer hardware.  Dell Inc. offers its products to local government agencies based on an agreement with the Western State Contracting Alliance (WSCA).  The Dublin Municipal code required City Council authorization when these purchases are over $20,000.  The cost of three servers under this program will be $31,700.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution Authorizing Staff to Purchase from Dell Inc Computer Servers for Accounting and Permit System Project #93191.

4.8     Revisions to the Personnel System (700-20/700-40) [ STAFF REPORT ]

The City Council will consider adding the Human Resources Director classification and updating several City classifications to reflect current duties and applicable laws.  The Council will also consider updating the resolution Amending the Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service and Prescribing Leave Benefits for Designated Positions to be consistent with the Citys newly adopted Personnel System Rules.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; adopt Resolution Amending the Salary Plan - Full-Time; adopt Resolution Amending the Benefit Plan; and adopt Resolution Establishing Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service and Prescribing Leave Benefits for the Designated Positions.

4.9     Warrant Register ($2,673,924.50) dated November 4, 2008  (300-40) [ STAFF REPORT ]

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Approve

5.       WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

6.       PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.1     PA 08-005 Schaefer Ranch South - General Plan Amendment to change the existing Estate Residential and Retail/Office land use designations to Single-Family Residential, Open Space and Public/Semi-Public land uses, and a Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan for an 81.3+/-  acre area, a Development Agreement, and a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum to the Schaefer Ranch Environmental Impact Report (600-60/420-30/400-20/450-30)  [ STAFF REPORT ]  [ STAFF REPORT 2 ]

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following:  1) a proposed General Plan Amendment to change the existing Estate Residential and Retail/Office land use designations to Single-Family Residential, Open Space and Public/Semi-Public land uses; 2) a Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan for an 81.3+/- acre area; 3) a Development Agreement; and 4) a CEQA Addendum to the Schaefer Ranch Environmental Impact Report.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Conduct public hearing, deliberate, adopt Resolution adopting a CEQA Addendum to the 1996 Schaefer Ranch Final Environmental Impact Report; adopt  Resolution amending the City of Dublin General Plan to change the existing Estate Residential, Single-Family Residential, and Retail/Office land use designations to Single-Family Residential, Open Space, and Public/Semi-Public land use designations; and waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance approving a PD-Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan; and waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Schaefer Ranch Holdings LLC.

6.2     Fallon Crossing Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Standard Pacific Corp. (600-60) [ STAFF REPORT ]

The City Council will consider a Development Agreement between Standard Pacific Corporation and the City of Dublin.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance Approving the Development Agreement for PA 04-016 Fallon Crossing between the City of Dublin and Standard Pacific Corporation.

6.3     The Green on Park Place, PA 07-019 - Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Stockbridge/BHV Emerald Place Land Company for The Green on Park Place Retail Center Project (600-60) [ STAFF REPORT ]

The City Council will consider a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Stockbridge/BHV Emerald Place Land Company for The Green on Park Place Retail Center Project.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Conduct public hearing, deliberate, waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Stockbridge/BHV Emerald Place Land Company for The Green on Park Place Retail Center Project.

6.4     Positano Affordable Housing Agreement and Anderson Development Agreement (600-60/430-80) [ STAFF REPORT ] [ STAFF REPORT 2 ] [ STAFF REPORT 3 ]

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving the following:  1) Amendment No. 2 to the Affordable Housing Agreement for the First Phase of Positano; 2) An Affordable Housing Agreement to address the Inclusionary Zoning obligation for the remainder of Positano; and 3) a Development Agreement for the 108-unit residential project on the Anderson property.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  Conduct public hearing, deliberate, and adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Affordable Housing Agreement for the First Phase of Positano to Include a Total of 416 Lots and Modify the Unit Mix and Income Affordability Level of the Inclusionary Units within the First Phase (PA 05-038 and PA 07-005); adopt Resolution Approving a Subsequent Phase Affordable Housing Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Dublin RE Investors, LLC for the portion of Positano that is outside the First Phase Affordable Housing Agreement (PA 05-038 and PA 07-005); and waive reading and INTRODUCE Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Dublin RE Investors LLC for the Northern 7-Acres of the Anderson Property (APN 905-0006-001) PA 07-037.

7.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

8.       NEW BUSINESS - None

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 our fallen troops.