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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1997 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING ~ February 4, 1997 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 4, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Lockhart and Mayor Houston. ABSENT: Councilmember Howard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS/COMMITTEE MEMBERS 6:35 p.m. 3.1 (610-50 Certificates of Appreciation and Quill Writing Pens were presented by the Mayor to outgoing members of the City's Planning Commission, Parks & Community Services Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee and Heritage Center Committee. George Zika has been appointed to the Water Services Review Committee. Planning Commission Patrice Geist (October, 1994 ~ January, 1997) Steve Lockhart (March, 1995 ~ January, 1997) George Zika (October, 1987 ~ January, 1997) Parks & Community Svcs Commission Steve Jones (January, 1990 ~ January, 1997) Not present Bob Fasulkey (March, 1996 ~ January, 1997) Senior Center Advisory Committee He is out of town. Martin Sirlin (August, 1994 ~ December, 1996) Heritage Center Advisory Committee Janet Lockhart (May, 1995 ~ November, 1996) Not present Vyann Stager (May, 1995 ~ September, 1996) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 50 APPOINTMENTS TO TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITY TV BOARD 6:40 p.m. 3.4 (110-30) Mayor Houston announced that the terms of the City,s appointments on this Board expire on February 28, 1997. Both Edy Coleman and Claudia McCormick have indicated they wish to continue to serve in this capacity and he therefore recommended appointments to new terms expiring in February, 1999. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointments to the CTV Board. RECEPTION IN REGIONAL MEETING ROOM 6:40 p.m. 3.2 (610-50) Mayor Houston announced that the meeting would recess to the Regional Meeting Room for a reception to honor those who have served on the various Boards. At 7:03 p.m., the Council Meeting resumed with all Councilmembers (Cm. Howard absent) present. CLOSED SESSION 7:04 p.m. 10.1 (640-30) The City Council recessed to a closed session to conference with Legal Counsel ~ Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivision (a): City of Dublin vs. Woolverton, et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. V~ 009571-4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION 7:30 p.m. Mayor Houston announded that no action was taken in the closed session. PROCLAMATION 7:31 p.m. 3.3 (610~50) Mayor Houston read a proclamation declaring February "Black History Month" and Saturday, February 15, 1997 as "Black History Day" in the City of Dublin and urged residents to help celebrate the rich heritage of African Americans. Cm. Barnes accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Eddie Jo. Mack. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 51 CONSENT CALENDAR 7:32 p.m. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of Regular Meeting of January 21, 1997; Authorized (4.2 600~30) Staff to go to bid on the Serra Court Drainage Improvements Project; Approved (4.3 600~30) amendments to the City Manager's Employment Agreement; Authorized (4.4 600-30) the City Manager to execute the Heritage Center Master Plan Agreement with Alan R. Dreyfuss, Consultant at a cost not to exceed $4,000; Approved (4.5 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,604,067.06. PRESENTATION BY ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (ACTA) REGARDING REAUTHORIZATION OF MEASURE B SALES TAX 7:33 p.mo 5.1 (1060-90) Vince Harris, Executive Director of ACTA introduced Joan Van Brasch, Administrative Manager, and then made a presentation. Measure B 1/2ct sales tax was approved by the voters in 1986. City projects which have received benefit from Measure B funds in the past have primarily been for the annual street' repair and overlay projects. Additionally, Measure B funds are being utilized for the extension of BART to Dublin, the I~580/I~680 interchange project; and Highway 84, all of which benefit the Tri~Valley area. Every area of the County is seeing some vital construction. The current Measure B program will expire in 2002. Mr. Harris discussed the major components of the program. As Alameda County,s transportation needs far outweigh the available funding, the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) is proposing a tax measure to extend the Measure B I/2ct sales tax past the 2002 expiration date. A steering committee of elected officials representing ACTA and CMA has recommended the formation of an Expenditure Plan Development Committee (EPDC). This committee will review the projects and programs that are submitted for consideration, draft the Expenditure Plan, and help test the levels of public acceptability and support for elements of the plan. ACTA is seeking applicants to serve on the EPDC. Committee members may be elected officials, members of the business community, educators, representatives of community groups,. etc. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 52 An additional agenda item which will outline suggested reauthorization projects for recommendation by the City of Dublin is tentatively scheduled for the February 18 agenda. Cm. Burton commented it was a nice presentation. He asked about CMA who brought up the point that Measure B should have another name as it isn't actually a reauthorization of Measure B. We should use another term. Another thing he heard was that the highest priorities will be those projects which were started under Measure B. Mr. Harris stated the discussion is pretty open right now and doesn't necessarily mean those projects started under the current plan will get the highest priority. There are no guarantees that the projects will be in the new plan. Controversial projects cost more because the process takes so long. Cm. Burton stated he was thinking of the downtown BART station. It is number 3 or 4 on the present list. He isn't necessarily for this. There will be hundreds of things on the wish list and it behooves us all to have good representation on the committee. He would like to see a name change, and also clear the air related to Highway 84, the BART station and whether or not they get finished. Mr. Harris stated of importance will be what the public says they really want to see happen. The future looks different from different people's eyes. It will be a very lively discussion, to say the least. Mayor Houston stated locally we have our TVTC and we have a list. The BART station is now number 4 and the Sunol Grade is number 3. He questioned if other sectors of the county will be able to come up with a list in a timely manner. Mr. Harris stated they have been working on this since last year in order to give everyone a heads up. Basic guidelines will speed up the process. Mayor Houston felt it important for people to knOw our streets look good because of funding from this source. We overlay all our streets at least every 6 or 7 years. Mr. Harris discussed the selection criteria. There's the must list and you must have a project description. Some of the projects weren't tightly enough designed. There must be cost estimates. It needs to be financially feasible and to fit into the funding picture of the 1/2 cent sales tax. A second screen will be broken into a wants criteria category. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 199'/ PAGE 53 Mayor Houston commented in our City we are very interested in the flyover project but something like the Sunol Grade that is not in our community could be a joint project. Mr. Harris discussed joint projects. It helps to show that jurisdictions have a commonality. They brought applications for the projects and for the EPDC. A possible name change could be the half cent sales tax or expenditure plan. Cm. Burton stated he will not be running in 19~38. Since Cm. Lockhart has a 4 year term and she is his alternate on CMA, he felt she could work on this committee. Mayor Houston stated he would like to take this one if the City Council concurred and be part of that committee. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council designated Mayor Houston to serve on the Expenditure Plan Development Committee (EPDC). REQUEST FROM WOMEN'S CLUB OF DUBLIN FOR WAIVER OF USE FEES FOR REGIONAL MEETING 8:01 p.m. 5.2 (200~10) Cm. Barnes stated she had a conflict of interest and excused herself as she is First Vice President of the Women's Club. Mayor Houston stated Cm. Howard was absent from the meeting tonight due to a family medical situation back east. Parks & Community Services Director Lowart advised that the Women's Club of Dublin has requested a waiver of facility use fees for use of the Dublin Civic Center on Friday evening, March 7, for a reception to honor the entrants of an art contest sponsored by the Women's Club. The contest is an annual event of the California Federation of Women's Clubs designed to motivate talented artists at all grade levels and to supplement the limited art programs in California schools. Cm. Burton felt this would be a marvelous use of our facility. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent and Cm. Barnes abstained), the Council granted the fee waiver, but requested that the Women's Club of Dublin put forth the Security Deposit as well as provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 54 PUBLIC HEARING ~ PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.24 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO FIREWORKS PERMITS 8:04 p.m. 6.1 (650~60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. City Attorney Silver advised that at the January 21, 1997 City Council meeting, Staff was directed to prepare an amendment to the Fireworks Ordinance which would: 1) allow two or more groups to jointly apply for a single sales permit; and 2) allow more than one group to operate a single booth as long as each group meets the requirements of Section 5.24.060. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance. CO/VIMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997~ 98 8:06 p.m. 8.1 (480-30) Senior Planner Cirelli presented the Staff Report and explained that the City of Dublin's allocation for next fiscal year's CDBG program funding is $90,80~. From this allocation, an advance funding of $16,724 has already been approved for completing handicapped' accessibility improvements for Mape Memorial Park. Once the Council decides what projects will receive funding, the appropriate applications will be forwarded to the Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department for processing. Ms. Cirelli stated Staff recommended not funding the sidewalk improvements at this time. Paul Turner, 410 Castello Road, Lafayette came to support the request of the Arroyo Vista Tenant Council for their child care program. The cost of child care makes it uneconomical for several to remain employed. This is a tragedy particularly in the -context of welfare reform. All people who get public assistance are headed for a cliff. This is an opportunity for the City to help in an important way to help Arroyo Vista residents avoid this disaster. He has provided them with technical advice. Cm. Burton pointed out that Mr. Turner donates his time and to have something like this blossom must be rewarding for him. He thanked him for the extra time and effort CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE §5 he has put in on this. As a consultant, he will admit when something isn't working. The City appreciates his help. Mayor Houston felt it is wonderful what he is doing. Cm. Burton congratulated those present tonight and showing they are pulling themselves up by their own bootstraps. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council directed Staff to submit applications for $90,809 in CDBG funding for FY 1997~98: City of Dublin Mape Park ~ $16,724 (advance); Arroyo Vista Project Improvements ~ $28,597; Arroyo Vista Child Development Center ~ $15,650; VCHC ~ Senior Services ~ $7,044; CitY of Dublin Minor Home Repair (mandatory) ~ $16,194; and Program Administration ~ $ RESOLUTION ON AFFORDABILITY BY DESIGN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR KAUFMAN & BROAD CALIFORNIA CREEKSIDE DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY FOR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS PA 95-048 8:19 p.m. 8.2 (600-30) Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and explained that this resolution will establish that inclusionary units are affordable by design, and the Affordable Housing Agreement establishes how affordable housing will be provided or in-lieu fees paid. Direction was also requested from the Council on collection of in-lieu fees for all units prior to issuance of building permits until such time as the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance is amended. Cm. Burton clarified that we don't have a log jam anymore. Mr. Peabody stated this will allow Staff to go throught the process and issue permits. Additional permits have come in since the last meeting. Cm. Burton asked if affordable by design will be a standard policy. Mr. Peabody stated it is being done for this particular project only. to do this with single family as opposed to a condominium project. It might be harder Cm. Burton liked the idea and stated he would like to see us do it in all our projects. They could be mixed into the same neighborhood with others. Mr. Ambrose stated the City's current ordinance allows this to be done based on the particulars of the project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 56 On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 6- 97 FINDING CERTAIN UNITS IN THE CALIFORNIA CREEK$1DE PROJECT AFFORDABLE BY DESIGN AT MODERATE INCOME LEVELS and authorized the City Manager to execute the Affordable Housing Agreement and directed that until such time as the Ordinance is amended, Staff collect the In-Lieu fee for each dwelling unit being built at the time of issuance of the building permit. CITY PARTICIPATION IN DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK AND ACCEPTANCE OF GIFF TO CITY 8:26 p.m. 8.3 (I50-80) Assistant to the City Manager Texeira presented the Staff Report and explained that Dublin Pride Week is an annual event to instill community pride and encourage clean- up efforts. An ad-hoc City Council sub-committee has been working with community representatives, including the school district, local businesses and service organiza- tions, to plan activities for Dublin Pride Week, March 22-29, 1997. City funding of $4,000 has been budgeted for activities. In addition, Livermore Dublin Disposal has generously donated $2,500 to support Dublin Pride Week activities. Cm. Burton asked how the limerick contest will be judged. Cm. Barnes stated they will ask Cm. Burton to. take care of it. They should all be community appropriate. They thought the Rotary' Club would do the limerick contest. Cm. Burton congratulated the committee for coming up with great ideas. Cm. Lockhart felt we also need to congratulate the School District and community volunteers. There will be some really nice awards given to the winners of the speech contest. There will be 7 winners who will each get a $100 savings bond. Cm. Burton suggested, giving out some sort of a trophy that they can put on their mantle. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council approved City participation not to exceed $4,000 and accepted gift from LDD and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgment. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 57 FISCAL YEAR 1996~97 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT 8:32 p.m. 8.4 (330-50) Assistant City Manager Rankin presented the Staff Report which analyzes revenues and expenditures through December 31, 1996. Mr. Rankin summarized that the overall budget in the General Fund remains balanced with all expenditures projected to be funded from 'current year revenues. Cm. Burton felt we are very fortunate that we only had about $10,000 in storm damage. Mr. Ambrose clarified that the total amount of damage is more than $10,000 and the season is not yet over. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council approved the Budget Change Form. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSITION 218 8:41 p.m. 8.5 (390-20) Assistant City Manager Rankin presented the Staff Report and advised that at the November, 1996 election, voters approved Proposition 218, which was supported by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. The measure was a Constitutional Amendment which makes significant changes to the imposition and collection of taxes, assessments, and property related fees. Proposition 218 affects the way a local government levies taxes in the following ways: Agencies which proceeded without voter approval, and imposed, extended or increased general taxes between January 1, 1995 and November 6, 1996, must submit the taxes for voter approval by November 6, 1998. Unless an emergency is declared the general tax election must be scheduled with the general election for the members of the governing body proposing the tax. Definitions are added to the state constitution for "general taxes" and "special taxes". Mr. Rankin advised that the City of Dublin has not enacted any general or special taxes within the window period discussed in the Proposition. Mr. Rankin discussed the Alameda County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) District ~ Special Tax, recent changes in County Paramedic Services affecting service levels, supplemental paramedic assessment and election issues. Under Staff's proposal, paramedic service would improve in a substantial manner in the City. Mr. Rankin discussed assessments currently levied by the City of Dublin which include: Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District, Stagecoach Road Landscaping & CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 58 Lighting Maintenance Assessment District, Dougherty Road Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District, Santa Rita Assessment District, Dublin Boulevard Extension Assessment District. Mr. Rankin stated it appears that if the City were to freeze all assessments, the noticing and majority protest proceeding would not need to be addressed. This is the approach recommended by Staff. In the case of the Santa Rita District, the property owner consented to an assessment which could fluctuate as the improvements to be maintained were developed. Mr. Rankin discussed other approaches available which include: special tax; eliminate the use of Assessment Districts; proceed with increased assessments if required to meet increased costs; and proceed with a Measure to receive majority voter approval of current assessments. If the Council desires to pursue any of these alternatives, it would be appropriate to. provide Staff with further direction. Mr..Rankin stated Staff has identified two fees which appear to fit the definition of property related fees and which would be subject to certain provisions of Proposition 218. These include: Garbage Rates pursuant to a Franchise Agreement with LDD - annual cost of all services which City sets fees for (includes residential/commercial/ drop box) ~ $2,865,000; and Non-Source Point Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) - Storm Water Fees (including Street Sweeping and Storm Drain Clearing) ~ estimated 1996-97 net fees to be collected ~ $171,093. Mr. Rankin discussed the proposed plan for FY 1996-97 property related fees as addressed in the Staff Report. Recommendations to fully implement Proposition 218 included: 1) A local EMS Special Tax of $10 should be placed before the voters at the June election. The City Attorney will need to develop the necessary documents for presentation at the next City Council meeting. A budget change will be required to provide for the local election costs. 2) Staff requests City Council concurrence with the freezing of all L&L assessments at levels approved prior to November 6, 1996. The City Engineer will proceed with the preparation of the Engineer's reports and the levy of assessments will be considered prior to May 31, 1997. 3) Garbage rates will be treated as property related fees. Notices will be mailed to all property owners with a hearing on the fees to be completed prior to May 31, 1997. 4) The City Engineer will prepare NPDES fees based upon a total levy which only covers refuse related services and the cost of collecting the fees. This is estimated to reduce the 1996-97 fees paid by property owners by approximately 50%. Efforts will be made to reduce program costs which can no longer be paid for with these fees. Mr. Rankin stated in the event that StafPs recommended actions are implemented, a typical single-family household would recognize a 2.1% decrease in the Citywide fees and assessments collected in Fiscal Year 1997-98 compared to 1996-97. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4,: 1997 PAGE 59 Staff recommended that the City Council consider directing Staff to: 1) prepare a ballot measure providing for a Special Tax of $10 per household, to be placed on the June Ballot. The tax will provide for Emergency Medical Services, provided by the contract Fire Service provider in the City of Dublin; 2) freeze all Landscaping & Lighting assessments at the rates authorized in FY 1996~97; 3) proceed with mailed public notices regarding both garbage fees and NPDES fees. The NPDES fees are anticipated to be approximately 50% of the fee collected in 1996~97 due to the inclusion of only refuse and administrative costs. Cm. Burton asked if any of our assessments will be dropped as a result of Proposition 2187 Mr. Rankin stated there is a property related fee that we are recommending a substantial reduction. Cm. Burton clarified by freezing everything .it can stay as it is. Mr. Ambrose clarified that there are 3 different areas. The proposal tonight results in a reduction to the property owner in taxes, fees and assessments. By freezing assessments we can stay within what Proposition £18 allows. We will wait and see what the Legislature does. We don't have the legal wherewithall to assess the Federal Government. We attempted with our storm water management to bill the Federal Government. They have refused to pay even though their watershed contributes to our problems. They are unwilling to step up to the line and assume their fair share. Cm. Burton asked about a downtown business improvement district. Ms. Silver stated it would be subject to this but we don't have this type of a district. Mr. Rankin stated we may see different financing options for traditional assessment district. Cm. Burton asked if this is a one time deal or if we have to keep coming back. Would the districts have to be voted on every year? Ms. Silver stated it depends; there.is a lot that is not clear at this point. The City has to go through the process each year with the assessment districts anyway. Ms. Silver stated the issue of property owner versus resident is a definite quandry. The occupant generates the garbage and Proposition 218 says certain property related fees are exempt from having an election. These include sewer, water and refuse. Because we require all property owners to have garbage collection and put it on the property CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 60 tax bill, this appears to be the safer course to concede that they are property related fees° The City does not get the money, but rather the garbage company does. Mr. Rankin stated there is not a clear standpoint from any of the agencies. We disected the proposition and asked what is it they want us to do. We're not looking for loopholes, but just trying to understand the intent. Cm. Burton felt we may get a distorted response if we go to the property owners. Most businesses are tenants rather than owners. Mr. Rankin discussed the charts shown in the Staff Report. Mayor Houston felt this to be a good package and there is a net decrease. Staff went through the whole process and in the next few years there will be interpretations coming down from the State with legislation. Cm. Lockhart complimented Staff in coming up with this plan which is prudent. It goes with the spirit of the law. Mr. Rankin advised that we have some backup information from the League of California Cities. Mr. Ambrose stated some agencies are working aggressively to find loopholes. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council directed that: 1) A Special Tax of $10 for supplemental Emergency Medical Services Assessment be included on the June ballot. The City Attorney was directed to draft appropriate ballot language. 2) Directed Staff to proceed with all assessments at the same level as approved prior to November 6, 1996. $) Directed Staff to proceed with the procedural requirements for establishing garbage collection fees. 4) Directed Staff to proceed with the procedural requirements for a reduced amount of the NPDES Fees. OTHER BUSINESS 9:21 p.m. Upcoming Meetings (610~05) Mr. Ambrose reminded representatives of the liaison meeting with Dublin Unified School District at 5:00 p.m., on February 18, here at the Civic Center. The DHA meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Mayor Houston asked if anyone will be attending the meeting tomorrow night with Livermore School District. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 199'I PAGE 61 Mr. Ambrose stated he would call the superintendent tomorrow to get information. Computer Internet Webpage Design (180~ 10) Cm. Ix>ckhart asked about the status of the Webpage design subcommittee. Mr. Ambrose advised that Steve Honse is out on leave now so no progress has been made on this. Steve will be back the first of March. Economic Development (470-10) Cm. Lockhart asked about the dangerous situation with the fence around the former gas station site on Village Parkway at Amador Valley Boulevard. Mr. Ambrose stated we may have a new user for this site so hopefully we may see activity there soon. November Election Campaign Signs (400-30) Cm. Loekhart noted that there are still some Yes on Y signs up in the vicinity of Dougherty Road and Houston Place. Mayor Houston stated he would get this taken care of. Fire Services (540-10) Cm. Barnes stated she was concerned about the Fire Contract and asked for a status report. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff is working on this. There are a lot of issues. They have put a rough framework together. He needs some personal time to dedicate to this. There is a lot on StafFs plates right now. Asset distribution has to be negotiated between the two cities. We have to complete negotiations with all of the DP, FA personnel. We are CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 62 making progress. We hope to have most of the personnel locations resolved by the first of March. He anticipates that the City Council will have something around the end of April. The next DRFA meeting on February 24 will start at 6 p.m. Mayor Houston stated this is definitely a complicated process. Campaign Regulations/Proposition 208 (630-20) Mayor Houston asked about Proposition 208 and if Staff would be doing a report to the Council. He asked if Dublin could just adopt this as our campaign contribution ordinance. Ms. Keck stated she had attended a brief seminar put on by FPPC and they are expecting legal challenges from both the Democrats and Republicans at any time. Parts of our existing Ordinance would still be valid, but obviously the $300 limit no longer applies. An Ordinance can be more restrictive than State Law, but not less restrictive. Ms. Silver advised that three lawsuits were filed last week. There are 2 hearings set for applications for preliminary injunctions to enjoin enforcement. We are in the fortunate position of not having any candidate elections for a year and a half. She advised that she will be doing a report at the next City Council meeting. Street Repairs as a Result of PG&E Work Mayor Houston asked when PG&E makes repairs and cuts in our streets, how long can we expect before they repair the condition as it was before their repairs. The street is a mess very close to his house. Mr. Ambrose stated during wet weather the gound is not dry enough to do anything other than a temporary patch. When weather permits, they will come back and repair it and patch it properly in accordance with our specifications. This happens a lot and our inspectors track it to make sure it's corrected. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGE 63 ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m. CITY CouNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1997 PAGF 64