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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-1987 Adopted CC MinREGULAR MEETING - February 23, 1987 'A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, February 23, 1987 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Linda Jeffery. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Moffatt, Snyder, Vonheeder and Mayor Jeffery. · PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alle- giance to the flag. TRIBUTE TO FRANK DA~RVAL Mayor Jeffery requested a moment of silence in tribute to Frank Damerval, a Trustee of the Amador Valley Joint High School DistriCt, who passed away on February 20th. PROCLAMATION Mayor Jeffery read a proclamation declaring March, 1987, as "ARC - Mental Retardation AWareness Month." The proclamation was presented to Mr. Ellis of ARC, who expressed his appreciation. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 9t 1987; Approved an amendment to the agreement with Taugher and Associates.for Building Law Enforcement Services, authorized Mayor Jeffery to execute said agreement, and approved a budget transfer in the amount of $18,250 for completion of the sign enforcement survey; Approved an agreement with MCE Corporation for Public Works Maintenance Services and authorized Mayor Jeffery to execute said agreement; . +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-69 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 12-87 ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE REPAIR OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DEEMED TO BE PEDESTRIAN HAZARDS and authorized Staff to advertise Contract 87-4 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program for bids; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 13-87 FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS, TRACT 4719 (DUBLIN HILLS ESTATES) authorized Staff to accept letter of credit guaranteeing r~eplacement of landscaping improvements, and authorized Staff to accept a maintenance bond at a future date; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 14-87 ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDED FINAL MAP, TRACT NO. 4415 Authorized Staff to advertise for bids for Contract 87-3, Annual Slurry Seal Program; Awarded Contract No. 87-1 Dublin Blvd. Signal Interconnect to Steiny and Co., Inc., authorized Mayor Jeffery to execute agreement, and authorized Staff to negotiate for additional work Originally contained in Phase II, provided the total contract amount does not exceed the $150,000 budget; Approved Financial Report for period ending January 31, 1987; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $404,268.56. Zev Kahn, resident of Harlan Road, requested that the item regarding the Agreement for Joint Use of Alamo Creek be removed from the consent calendar. Mr. Kahn stated that the Park and Recreation Commission had approved the plans which indicated a fully developed creek for use of the public. The City Council overturned this recommendation and elected to leave the creek under the control of Zone 7. Mr. Kahn asked the City Council to reconsider or have Staff re-evaluate allowing use of the creek by visitors to the park. City Engineer Lee Thompson stated that several alternatives were considered, including grading a floodplain at the level of the creek which could be used as a playing field during the summer but would be under water during the * +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +, +* +* CM-5-70 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 winter. The final plan has the playing fields above the level of the creek and fences off the creek from general public use. The architect is nearly finished with the plan. Mr. Kahn questioned whether there was any way to get into the creek. Mr. Thompson responded that the creek is intended to be inaccessible. The joint use plan intensifies the landscaping within the channel and provides for a bridge and a permanent four-foot fence to keep children out of the channel. Mayor Jeffery stated that this proposal would be environmentally better for the creek. Mr. Kahn stated that it would have been environmentally better not to have built the subdivision. The idea of leaving the creek open was to provide a natural preserve for use of scouts and so forth, such as that provided at Shannon Park. Cm. Moffatt stated that the purpose of the approved design was to keep small children out of the creek, but he thought there would be access. Mr. Thompson said that the landscape architect had originally recommended the floodplain design, leaving the creek open, but that with the joint use agreement, the City assumes liability for the creek. ~. Kahn asked how much water was in the creek during the winter. Mr. Thompson stated that the creek was four to five feet deep in spots. Mayor Jeffery concurred. Mr. Kahn questioned if gates could be placed in the fence and opened in the summer. Mr. Thompson stated that there would be gates for maintenance vehicle access but nOt for general public use. City Manager Ambrose stated that the banks of Alamo Creek are steep and hazardous, not like those of Shannon Creek. Recreation Director Diane Lowart stated that the architect had recommended the fence if the low/pond design was not adopted. On motion by Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 15-87 APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, ZONE 7 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, FOR JOINT USE OF ALAMO CREEK THROUGH DOUGHERTY PARK AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME and authorized Mayor Jeffery to execute the agreement. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-71 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 HOUSING AUTHORITY TENANT MEMBER BOARD POSITIONS At the Housing Authority Meeting held earlier in the evening, the Housing Authority requested that the City Council appoint a subcommittee to review applications for tenant member positions on the Housing Authority Board of Directors. By unanimous vote, the Council appointed Cm. Snyder and Cm. Moffatt for this subcommittee. STATE PARK AND RIDE LOT - SCARLETT COURT City Engineer Lee Thompson presented a letter submitted by Caltrans requesting permission to maintain the temporary parking lot constructed on Scarlett Court as part of the interchange improvements as a permanent park- and-ride facility. The State proposed to maintain the lot and that the California Highway Patrol would enforce normal park-and-ride lot regulations regarding 72-hour maximum parking. There would be no user fees. This lot was constructed to replace on-street parking that was temporarily eliminated on Scarlett Court and was scheduled for demolition once Phase lB of the interchange improvements is completed. In response to a question from Cm. Moffatt regarding the number of cars that could be parked on the lot, Mr. Thompson stated that the lot had room for approximately 20 cars. Mayor Jeffery asked whether there would be any restrictions regarding parking of trucks. Cm. Vonheeder asked whether the lot could be signed for weight restrictions. Mr. Thompson stated that a large truck probably would not fit on the lot, but that the State coUld sign for and limit anything that became a problem. On motion by Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the CounCil approved allowing Caltrans to retain the lot as a park and ride facility following construction of the interchange improvements. PUBLIC HEARINGS INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTION OF CLARK AVENUE/MAPLE D~IVE/EBENSBURG LANE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. City Engineer Thompson presented the Staff report, which stated that the City Council had received a Staff presentation at the meeting of February 9, 1987, which recommended installation of a STOP sign on Clark Avenue at this intersection. Public testimony at that hearing indicated a desire for a two-way or three-way STOP and also requested modification of the centerline striping on Clark Avenue so that customers of Triple-A would turn left into * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-72 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 The City Council directed Staff to prepare an Ordinance for a 3-way STOP intersection and also to make a recommendation regarding modification of the centerline. The City's Traffic Engineering firm, TJKM, concurred that the 3-way STOP might help to assign right-of-way and exercise additional control over turning movements at this intersection. They recommended breaks~in the double-yellow centerline at the two Triple-A driveways. No public testimony was received. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Snyder clarified that Staff understood authorization was also given to modify the centerline on Clark Avenue. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and on an urgency basis adopted ORDINANCE NO. 20-87 ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (3-Way STOP Intersection at Clark Avenue/Maple Drive/Ebensburg Lane) ARROYO VISTA - REGULATION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. City Engineer Thompson presented the Staff report, which stated that Ophelia Basgal, Executive Director of the Dublin Housing Authority, had submitted a letter to the City requesting that the City pursue the possibility of applying Section 21107.5 to Arroyo Vista. The streets within Arroyo Vista are private and therefore the State Vehicle Code cannot be enforced within the d~velopment. However, Section 21107.5 of the Vehicle Code permits a City Council to adopt a Resolution allowing enforcement of the Vehicle Code on private streets if (1) the streets are generally open for public use, and (2) the streets connect with highways so as not to be distinguishable from a public road. The City's Traffic Engineering firm, TJKM, recommended installation of 25 m.p.h, speed limit signs and 15 m.p.h, curve warning signs, and also recommended that the STOP signs currently in place in the development be retained. TJKM.also performed a speed survey within the development. Staff's recommendation was that the required findings could be met and that the City Council adopt the resolution regulating vehicular traffic within Arroyo Vista. No public testimony was received. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. . +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +~ +* +* +* +* +, CM-5-73 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 On motion by Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 16-87 REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WITHIN ARROYO VISTA PURSUANT TO SECTION 21107.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ORDINANCES REPEALING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCES NO. 1-84 AND NO. 3-84 Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. City Manager Richard Ambrose presented the Staff report, which stated that, at the meeting of February 9, 1987, the City Council had directed the Assistant City Attorney to prepare two draft ordinances which would repeal the City's Campaign Contribution Ordinances No. 1-84 and No. 3-84. If either of these ordinances were adopted, the State Law regulating campaign contributions would be the law regulating campaign contributions in the City, with the exception that contributions to a candidate or'a committee could not exceed $300. Because the Councilmembers had the experience of seeking office, the City Attorney prepared two ordinances in order to give the City Council an option of establishing an election period beginning January 1 and ending December 31 or beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of an election year. Cm. Moffatt asked if the election period referred to the same calendar year as the election and whether contributions could only be received during that year. He gave the example of holding fund-raisers after December 31st of the specified year. City Manager Ambrose stated that this section applied to the $300 maximum for a one-year period. Cm. Snyder stated that this ties into the recording date. Mr. Ambrose stated that it ties into their filing statements. Cm. Snyder questioned the effect a special election would have and whether the election period specified in the ordinance would change; for example, if the election were held in June rather than in November. City Attorney Nave stated that this issue had not been addressed in the draft ordinance. Mayor Jeffery asked whether the election period could be set in the resolution calling for a special election. Mr. Ambrose stated that the persons running in the special election would have their own contributions and that contributions made to the previous office-holder's campaign would not count toward the total. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +*+* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-74 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Cm. Snyder stated that the Council could decide which dates would be best for a November election but not for an election held at another time of year. ~. Ambrose stated that it would be better to address the matter in the ordinance and tie the dates down to the filing period. There was no public testimony on this issue. City Attorney Nave stated that a separate ordinance could be adopted at the time of the special election but that it would be better to cover all situations in one document. Mr. Ambrose stated that the ordinance was drafted to coincide with the semiannual filing dates. Cm. Moffatt asked whether the special election would normally be held at the same time as a regular election. P~. Ambrose stated that the special election could be held at any time within the time frame established by State Law. Cm. Moffatt asked how long the election process takes. Mr. Nave stated that the law requires a 120 day period. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council continued this item to the meeting of March 9th and directed Staff to address special elections in the draft Ordinance. SPEED STUDIES REGARDING SAN RAMON ROAD, HANSEN DRIVE, BETLEN DRIVE, TAMARACK DRIVE, PENN DRIVE, DUBLIN BLVD., AND DOUGHERTY ROAD Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Chris Kinzel of TJKM, the City's traffic engineering firm, presented the Staff report, which stated that the vehicle code sets a "prima facie" speed limit for residential streets that are less than 40 feet in width, have only one traffic lane in each direction, and have no more than one-half mile of uninterrupted length. The police department is permitted to use radar for enforcement of the speed limit on these streets. Some residential streets in the City of Dublin, however, were wider than 40 feet and therefore had to be surveyed in order for the police department to use radar for enforcement of the 25 m.p.h, speed limit. These streets were Hansen Drive west of Amarillo, Betlen Drive west of Circle Way, Tamarack Drive east of Village Parkway, and Penn Drive north of King Way. Some non-residential streets were also surveyed because of changes in design'or traffic control. These were Dougherty Road north of Amador Valley Blvd., which was recently widened to four lanes, and Dublin Blvd. east of Sierra Court, which recently received a new traffic signal. San Ramon Road north of Silvergate had not been previously surveyed. The City's Traffic Engineering firm~ TJKM, did not recommend any changes in speed limits from those previously established. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-75 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 No public testimony was received. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted the survey results and directed Staff to implement the recommended signage. BART PARK AND RIDE LOT Planning Director Larry Tong presented the Staff report, which stated that, at the meeting of January 26, 1987, Dave Burton had requested the City Council to ask BART for an EIR on the Park and Ride Lot. This item was agendized for the February 9th meeting; however, JoAnne Bergeron Castro, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested that this item be tabled until the meeting of February 23rd so that the Chamber Board of Directors could discuss the issue. The Dublin General Plan contains various policies regarding a BART facility at the end of Golden Gate Drive. The City identified mitigation measures in a November 25, 1986, letter to BART regarding (1) land use, (2) traffic, and (3) design. The BART Staff issued a preliminary response which stated (1) that BART agreed to enter into a joint use agreement to provide a mix of BART uses and retail/commercial uses; (2) that BART will request TJKM to prepare an additional traffic study to determine traffic effects and potential mitigation measures; and (3) that BART has begun to re-design the facility to address the design concerns. BART Staff will meet with City Staff to discuss the project and mitigation measures after the additional traffic study has been prepared and the facility has been re-designed. The BART Board of Directors postponed consideration of the Negative Declaration that was previously scheduled for discussion in February. The BART Board Engineering and Operations Committee will consider the Negative Declaration on March 24, 1987, and the Board will take action on March 26th. JoAnne Bergeron Castro stated that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors had met on February llth and agreed to support the park and ride lot but due to its location, they felt an EIR was necessary. She requested that the City ask BART for an EIR regarding traffic impacts on Dublin Blvd. and said that the Chamber disagrees with BART's statement that traffic would not be affected by the park and ride lot. Paul Moffatt said he had read an article which indicated the Chamber President wanted a traffic study. He asked Ms. Castro if the Chamber would be interested in sharing in the cost of.the study. Ms. Castro stated that she felt they would not. Cm. Snyder asked whether the commute hour park and ride traffic had been discussed. He stated that the Chamber Board did not have sufficient information to request an EIR and that most park and ride traffic would be earlier or later than other commute traffic. People using the park and ride lot would generate additional benefits to businesses in Dublin. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-76 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Cm. Hegarty stated that since a new analysis was being presented on March 24th, the City would have an opportunity to request that the Negative Declaration nOt be allowed at that time. The impacts would have to be addressed to the satisfaction of the City. Cm. Snyder said that the Chamber Board should be aware that (1) BART has the right to condemn property but that they have been forthright in all discussions and have reduced the size of the lot from the original 14 acres to 7 acres at the request of the City, and (2) BART had been through a long negotiating process with Bedford on the basis that it was better to negotiate than to condemn. Cm. Vonheeder stated that the City Council had made the same comments as the Chamber. ~. Tong, suggested that the Council request a clarification from BART or TJKM regarding the timing of the report on the traffic study. Bob Allen, representing the BART Board of Directors, said that he was attending the meeting as an observer only. Chris Kinzel of TJKM said that the purpose of the study was to provide a more complete analysis than the original environmental assessment. The more detailed analysis will address the points of concern and will be the same as an EIR regarding traffic impacts. TJKM's report will be presented at the meeting of March 24th. Mayor Jeffery asked whether copies could be provided to the City Council and Staff. Mr. Kinzel said that their work was a subcontract to Earthmetrics. Jack Hughes, a resident of Dublin, said he had attended the January 24th BART Board meeting and, after hearing the report presented by BART, felt that the BART staff had not been to Dublin. He stated that an additional 700 cars would have an impact on traffic and that he was happy that the City Council is interested in the situation. Dave Burton stated that when the lot was first discussed in 1978, it was a good idea. The situation has now changed. He said that the City needs BART but suggested that the station be moved one or two miles east. Mayor Jeffery said that the 1/2¢ ballot measure indicated one BART station and also showed the City Limit as it was prior to annexation. Mr. Burton asked why the City did not bring up using County property at Santa Rita Road or Hopyard Road and that people would not shop in a traffic jam situation. Bill Foster, a resident of Dublin, said that he was a proponent of Measure B, that he supported the BART station at the Golden Gate Drive location. He felt the station should serve the downtown area and that too much concern was being expressed regarding the EIR. * +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-77 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Mr. Burton asked how Staff could get a copy of the traffic impact report in time to react before the March 26th meeting. Bob Allen said that he normally gets the reports the Friday before a meeting and that he could get a copy to the City Staff approximately a week before the March 26th meeting. Mr. Tong stated that this would not be enough time for a City Council meeting but that the City Staff could comment. Mayor Jeffery asked what the City's options would~be if Staff disagrees with the report. ~. Tong said that Staff could provide comments to the BART Directors suggesting sufficient mitigation measures. Cm. Vonheeder said that each City Council member would have to attend the BART meeting since there was not enough time to formulate a collective recommendation. City Attorney Nave stated that there is a 30-day period in which to challenge a Negative Declaration or EIR. Cm. Snyder asked Mr. Kinzel whether his report included a review of the number of private vehicles now parked in businesses' lots or streets that would be using the park and ride lot. Mr. Kinzel stated that his report would include that figure. Cm. Snyder said that the Chamber needed to understand that the City has a concern regarding commuters' vehicles parked in shopping center lots, particularly Mervyn's. Cm. Hegarty stated that the City could not have a BART station without a parking lot. The Council agreed that the traffic impact report would have to be studied before an answer could be reached. 1987 FOUNDERS WEEK/SHAMROCK FESTIVAL Recreation Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff report, which stated that Founders Week festivities, normally held in September, will take place July 27 through August 2, 1987. This activity was organized primarily by the Historical Preservation Association in previous years, but a number of new activities have been proposed for 1987. The purpose of the expanded format is to raise funds for Dublin-based non-profit organizations and service clubs. Members of the steering committee for this event suggested that a representative from the City Council and City Staff also serve on the committee. Each committee member is to chair or co-chair one of the nine subcommittees and provide membership for the remaining eight subcommittees. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-78 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Staff recommended that the City Council appoint a member of the Council and a staff member from the Recreation Department to serve on the steering committee with the understanding that additional representation from the City is not possible. Tom McCormick stated that the organization that was formed for the fund- raising festival had decided to incorporate in order to provide a more solid Board of Directors as a basis for distributing funds to nonprofit groups. Cm. Snyder said that there is a lack of understanding regarding distribution of funds. The Lions organization gets 25% net, with the balance to the designated charity. He asked whether the charitable organization would get 75%. Mr. McCormick stated that the funds would go to the organization to use as they saw fit and that a way to control the funds is needed. Their attorney, Ralph Hughes, is working out the details. Cm. Vonheeder recommended that the Mayor and Ms. Lowart be the designated appointees to the steering committee. Cm. Moffatt is already on the committee through the Lions organization. Cm. Moffatt said that Ms. Lowart should be able to designate a member of her Staff to attend meetings due to time constraints. The City Council unanimously agreed that Mayor Jeffery and Ms. Lowart be appointed to serve on the Founders Week/Shamrock Festival steering committee. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) Assistant to the City Manager Paul Rankin presented the Staff report which stated that at the meeting of February 9, 1987, the City Council had requested consideration of the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). The State Legislature adopted a bill in 1985 which enables the creation of a SAFE program, which coordinates financing, implementation, operation, and maintenance of an emergency aid system. The Board of Supervisors of a County, joined by the majority of Cities having a majority of the population must pass resolutions to establish a SAFE. This program may include not only call boxes but also paramedic services, airborne medic patrols, and other emergency aid systems. The call boxes provide direct communication between motorists and the California Highway Patrol and can be used to report accidents, hazards,~ or disabled vehicles. The cost of the system depends upon the technology used and is financed by a $1.00 surcharge on automobile registrations. The resolution prepared by Staff was based on a model provided by the City of Livermore and was amended to refer specifically to the freeway call box system. The resolution also urged evaluation of the potential to expand the service area. Cm. Moffatt asked whether there were any problems reported concerning vandalism or ongoing maintenance. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-79 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Mr. Rankin stated that research by the City of Livermore indicated vandalism was not a problem. The funding source for maintenance is the $1.00 surcharge on auto registrations. Mayor Jeffery questioned whether any research had been done on the total freeway miles in Alameda County. Mr. Rankin responded that the mileage in this area was much less than that in some Southern California areas. Cm. Vonheeder asked whether the City would be able to designate which routes get the call boxes first. She indicated there is more than enough funding, available. Mayor Jeffery suggested that the excess funds be used for air medics. Cm. Moffatt asked if each county would have its own Authority. Mr. Rankin said that two members would come from the Board of Supervisors and the remaining five from cities, probably selected at the Mayors' Conference. On motion by Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 17-87 AGREEING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS DUES INCREASE City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff report, which stated that the City had received a letter from Councilmember Dick Spees, President of the Association of Bay Area Governments, transmitting the ABAG Fiscal Year 1987/88 budget, which included an approximately 3.5% dues increase. This increase would cost the City of Dublin $73.00 per year. On motion by Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the 3.5% increase in Association of Bay Area Governments dues. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PROPOSED DUES INCREASE City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff report, which Stated that the League of California Cities is proposing an increase of 6% in annual membership dues. The League of California Cities requested'that the City review and proposed increase and express the City's position to the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities. Cm. Vonheeder stated that the East Bay Division had already acted on this measure. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +, +* +* +* +* +, +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-80 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 OTHER BUSINESS STOP Signs at Larkdale Ave. and Bristol Drive Cm. Moffatt requested that Staff re-study the Larkdale/Bristol intersection, as residents of the area felt that a four-way STOP was needed rather than the 2-way STOP installed recently on Larkdale. The two-way STOP does not alleviate the speeding problem. He asked if this issue could be placed on 'the agenda for the March 23rd meeting. Cm. Vonheeder stated that the problem on Bristol is between Brighton and Larkdale and that a STOP sign at Larkdale would not help. Mayor Jeffery said she felt STOP signs would not help because Bristol is a short stretch followed by a long stretch. The Council agreed to place this issue on a future agenda. Rental of Fallon School Multipurpose Room Mr. Rankin discussed a recommendation from the State Allocation Board that Murray School District charge the City $2,174 per month to lease the Fallon School multipurpose room. The City and the school district had already agreed on $100 per month. The State Allocation Board initially recommended a $400 per month rental amount but then submitted a staff report which Stated the City should pay the full market value of $2,174 per month. It has been the State Board's policy to recommend full market value when the school district has outstanding State loans. Murray School District owes the State approximately $10 million, which it has been paying back at approximately $1 million per year. The school district has appealed the decision, and the Board will hear the appeal on Wednesday, February 25th, at 4:00 p.m. in Sacramento. Sen. Lockyer's office has recommended a continuance. City Manager Ambrose stated that he preferred to reach a decision at the hearing on February 25th. Cm. Hegarty asked if this situation would jeopardize the City's grant for building renovation. Ms. Lowart stated that the grant could probably be transferred to another property. Mayor Jeffery asked why the Board had not asked for the money when the site was sold. Mr. Rankin stated that the school district's repayment scheduled would not be affected. The district is required to submit leases to the State Board for approval. The City Council concurred that the lease agreement would have to be re- evaluated if the Board does not change its ruling. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-81 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Guideline for Brown Act Bill Cm. Snyder asked a question with reference to the February 18th League Bulletin regarding guidelines for the Brown Act bill. Mr. Rankin said that the Deputy City Clerk may have requested this already and that he would ask her when she returns from a conference on Wednesday. Proposed Cable TV Studio in Civic Center Cm. Hegarty stated that he would not be able to attend the Cable TV Board meeting on February 26th, but that Lee Horner should be advised of the Council's position regarding the Civic Center and that a decision needs to be made. The issue is on the Board's agenda for the February 26th meeting. Mr. Rankin said that the Council would be discussing the Civic Center at the adjoUrned meeting on March 2nd. Amador Valley Boulevard Repair Mayor Jeffery asked when the holes on Amador Valley Boulevard between 1-680 and Donohue Drive would be repaired. Mr. Ambrose said that the slurry seal applied in this area two years ago had not stayed in place and that a remove-and-replace process was required to repair the holes. The maintenance crew had begun repairing them that day (FebrUary 23) and would continue the repair as weather permitted. Senate Bill 13 Mayor Jeffery said that Senator Lockyer had called her in reference to the status of S.B. 13. It is the Senator's candid opinion that the bill is not likely to pass but that the Council should keep an eye on it anyway. Reimbursement for State-Mandated Costs Mayor Jeffery also said that the League of California Cities had sent the Council documentation on five court cases that the League had participated in. One case is the City of Los Angeles vs. the State of California concerning the extent to which the State reimbursed local agencies for State-mandated costs. She asked whether Staff had reviewed that case. . +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-82 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Mr. Ambrose responded that Staff had not had a chance to review it. Philosophically Staff supported it, but the City has not had a chance to file a claim because there is a minimum expense to be incurred before a claim can be filed, and the City has not had sufficient eXpenses to date in any of the State-mandated programs. AD JOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-5-83 Regular Meeting February 23, 1987