AGENDA
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3300 CAPITOL AVE., BUILDING A
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
1.1 Call to Order
1.2 Salute the Flag
1.3 Roll Call
1.4 Announcements by Mayor / City Manager
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
2.1 Motion to Waive Further Reading of Proposed Ordinances (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)
2.2 Approval of Minutes – None.
2.3 OSGOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Allocation of Redevelopment Agency Funds for the Installation of a Landscaped Median North of Blacow Road and Acquisition Acceptance Approval for the Osgood Road Improvements – Washington Boulevard to Grimmer Boulevard, City Project 8173(PWC)
Contact Person:
Name: Jeanne Suyeishi Norm Hughes
Title: Associate Civil Engineer City Engineer
Dept.: Community Development Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4728 510-494-4748
E-Mail: jsuyeishi@ci.fremont.ca.us nhughes@ci.fremont.ca.us
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Authorize the allocation of RDA funds in the amount of $410,105 for the installation of a landscaped median north of Blacow Road for the Osgood Road Improvement project between Washington Boulevard and Grimmer Boulevard, 951PWC8173.
2. Authorize transfer of appropriation of $210,105 from 951RDA1220 (Irvington Concept Plan Implementation) to 951PWC8173.
3. Authorize transfer of appropriation of $200,000 from 951PWC8513 (Signage and Streetscape Improvements) to 951PWC8173.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Right of Way Agreement and all other documents between the City and the property owners at 41868 Osgood Road and 42218 Osgood Road for property which is needed for the Osgood Road Improvement project between Washington Boulevard and Grimmer Boulevard, 8173(PWC).
5. Authorize transfer and approve of appropriation of $28,198.80 from 702.0000.2203 (Cash In Lieu) to 502PWC8173.
2.4 ACCEPTANCE OF A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION GRANT AWARD AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR THE “BAY STREET STREETSCAPE & PARKING PROJECT” (PWC8509) (IRVINGTON)
Consideration of a Resolution of Local Support Authorizing an Application for Federal Surface Transportation Program and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Funding and Committing the Necessary Local Match and Assurance to Complete the “Bay Street Streetscape & Parking Project” Located in the Irvington Redevelopment Project Area (Irvington)
Contact Person:
Name: Carol Anne Painter Jill Keimach
Title: Project Manager Director
Dept.: Redevelopment Agency Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4502 510-494-4767
E-Mail: cpainter@ci.fremont.ca.us jkeimach@ci.fremont.ca.us
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt the Resolution of Local Support relating to an application for federal Surface Transportation Program and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding and committing the necessary local match and assurance to complete the “Bay Street Streetscape & Parking Project” (PWC8509) located in the Irvington Redevelopment Project Area.
2. Direct the City Manager to accept the grant and appropriate the funds of $1,570,000 to 522PWC8509 Bay Street Streetscape & Parking Project.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents related to the grant award, and to comply with MTC’s reporting requirements for the Bay Street Streetscape & Parking Project.
2.5 CONTRACT FOR GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR)
Authorization for City Manager to Execute Contract with Lamphier-Gregory to Prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the Comprehensive Update of the City's General Plan
Contact Person:
Name: Dan Schoenholz Jill Keimach
Title: Policy & Special Projects Mgr. Director
Dept.: Community Development Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4438 510-494-4767
E-Mail: dschoenholz@ci.fremont.ca.us jkeimach@ci.fremont.ca.us
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Lamphier-Gregory in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 to prepare an Environmental Impact Report and necessary baseline studies for the General Plan update.
2.6 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD/PASEO PADRE PARKWAY GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Abtahi Engineering Management Consultants for Continued Project Management Services for the Washington Boulevard/Paseo Padre Parkway Grade Separation Project
Contact Person:
Name: Jim Pierson
Title: Director
Dept.: Transportation & Operations
Phone: 510-494-4722
E-Mail: jpierson@ci.fremont.ca.us
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment #4 to the Service Agreement for Grade Separation Project Management Services with Abtahi Engineering Management Consultants in an amount not to exceed $252,800.
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
3.1 Presentation of the “Best Walking City” Award from the California Podiatric Medical Association to the City of Fremont
3.2 Fremont Tennis Center’s Men’s 3.5 Team National Trophy Presentation to the City of Fremont
3.3 Recognition of City Staff for their role in securing a $1,570,000 Grant Award from MTC for the “Bay Street Streetscape & Parking Project”
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
4.1 Written Communications – None.
4.2 Oral Communications
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – The Redevelopment Agency Board will convene at this time and take action on the agenda items listed on the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. See separate agenda (yellow paper).
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY – None.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.1 NILES BOULEVARD PERMANENT ACCESS AND TERMINATION OF NILES BOULEVARD INTERIM ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT – NILES BOULEVARD/GOLD STREET (PLN2007-00094)
Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider Permanent Vehicular Access between Niles Boulevard and Gold Street in Union City, Adoption of a Negative Declaration and Termination of the KB Home Niles Boulevard Interim Access and Improvement Agreement
Contact Person:
Name: Scott Ruhland Jeff Schwob
Title: Associate Planner Planning Director
Dept.: Community Development Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4453 510-494-4527
E-Mail: sruhland@ci.fremont.ca.us jschwob@ci.fremont.ca.us
Name: Rene Dalton Kunle Odumade
Title: Assoc. Transportation Engineer Traffic Engineer
Dept.: Transportation & Operations Transportation & Operations
Phone: 510-494-4535 510-494-4746
E-Mail: rdalton@ci.fremont.ca.us kodumade@ci.fremont.ca.us
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Hold a public hearing.
2. Find the initial study has evaluated the potential for this project to cause an adverse effect -- either individually or cumulatively -- on wildlife resources. There is no evidence the proposed project would have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources.
3. Adopt Negative Declaration and recommend use of Certificate of Fee Exemption and find these actions reflect the independent judgment of the City of Fremont.
4. Find consideration of permanent vehicle access at the Niles Boulevard frontage road/Gold Street is in conformance with the relevant provisions contained in the City's existing General Plan. These provisions include the designations, goals and policies set forth in the General Plan's Transportation Chapter as enumerated within the staff report.
5. Direct staff to maintain full permanent access at the terminus of Niles Boulevard in the City of Fremont where it connects to Gold Street in Union City in conformance with the KB Homes’ Tract 7442 improvement plans for Niles Boulevard currently under review with the City.
6. Agree to terminate the Interim Access and Improvement Agreement between the City and KB Home upon execution of a new Improvement Agreement that specifies the bond amount and approval process for the installation of approximately 750 feet of asphalt concrete curb on the north side of the Niles Boulevard frontage road, and installation of two sets of speed lumps on the Niles Boulevard frontage road between Gold Street and Linda Drive.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
6.1 Report Out from Closed Session of Any Final Action
7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
7.1 FAMILY WATER PLAY FACILITY (PWC 8464) IN CENTRAL PARK
Update on Issues Pertaining to Funding for the Development and Operations of the Family Water Play Facility in Central Park
Contact Person:
Name: Amy Rakley, AICP Annabell Holland
Title: Park Planning Manager Director
Dept.: Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation
Phone: 510-494-4363 510-494-4329
E-Mail: arakley@ci.fremont.ca.us aholland@ci.fremont.ca.us
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to continue work on the Family Water Play Facility (PWC 8464), and to prepare a detailed report for funding options, for review and recommendation from the Recreation Commission and then return to Council with that report.
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 Council Referrals
8.1.1 REFERRAL FROM MAYOR WASSERMAN: Reappointment to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District
8.2 Legislation
8.2.1 Discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 43-2006. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council.
Enclosure: League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin (Copies Available in the City Clerk’s Office)
8.3 Oral Reports on Meetings and Events
9. ADJOURNMENT
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