HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-1986REGULAR MEETING - December 8, 1986
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on
Monday, December 8, 1986 in the east room of the Shannon Community Center.
The meeting followed the annual tree lighting ceremony. The meeting was
called to order at 7:56 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.
PROCLAMATION: THE HOLIDAY PROJECT
Mayor Jeffery read a proclamation declaring December 20, 1986 as "The Holiday
Project Day" in the City of Dublin. The Holiday Project, which was initiated
in 1971 provides a truly meaningful service of volunteers supplying holiday
gifts and visits to confined persons. The proclamation was presented to Bob
Wooden.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote,
the Council took the following actions:
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 138 - 86
APPROVING 3 SAFETY-RELATED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDING
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 139 - 86
AMENDING AGREEMENT FOR
STREET SWEEPING AND LITTER PICK-UP SERVICES
Authorized Staff to solicit bids for janitorial services for Shannon
Community Center;
Approved the Final Financial Report for Period Ending June 30, 1986;
Approved the Pro-Forma Financial Report for Period Ending October 31, 1986;
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Approved a revision to the Accounting Procedures related to Accounts
Receivables and future revisions to the Procedures;
Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $287,568.27;
Cm. Moffatt requested that~the minutes of the November 24th meeting be pulled
for discussion. On Page 245, Cm. Moffatt requested that the minutes reflect
that Ordinance No. 5-82 was never revoked.
With~this addition, on motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and
by unanimous vote, the Council approved Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of November 18, 1986 and Regular Meeting of November 24, 1986;
Rick Wendling, 7194 Elk Court asked that the item related to the tax bill on
the Civic Center be removed from the Consent Calendar. City Manager Ambrose
indicated that the City had received a supplemental tax bill in the amount of
$2,511 which would necessitate the item being pulled also.
Mr. Wendling indicated that he had spoken with a friend whO is the president
of a non-profit corporation in Livermore that faced a similar situation.
They had received conflicting information regarding a ruling on the Payment
of taxes. Staff reported that we have had to make our first payment which
was due on December 10th in order to avoid a penalty. In the meantime, the
City Attorney will work with the Assessor's Office to obtain a ruling. Staff
advised Mr. Wendling that any information he could provide would be
appreciated.
On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote,
the Council approved the revised appropriation of $41,467 from the fund
balance of the Civic Center Enterprise Fund to pay (under protest), the
property tax bill for the CiviC Center Property.
1-580 IMPROVEMENTS
NORTH PLEASANTON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Pleasanton has requested that the City of Dublin begin studying the
improvements proposed to 1-580 for the purpose of determining the City of
Dublin's benefit in those improvements as well as funding for those
improvements. The District Director of CalTrans has stated that the projects
proposed to 1-580 could be phased. Pleasanton feels that a logical first
phase would result in approximately $45 million in improvements, $9 million
of which they believe would benefit properties north of 1-580. Pleasanton
has suggested that Dublin form a benefit district to reimburse Pleasanton for
these $9 million in costs. They have implied that if Dublin does not set up
such a district, they would attempt to have those improvements deleted from
their phase I construction. It is not clear whether or not the State
Department.of Transportation would allow these improvements to be excluded.
Cm. Snyder and City Manager Ambrose indicated that notes which were taken at
the November 5th meeting were distributed to the Council. These notes were
not precise minutes, but rather general notes.
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Cm. Vonheeder felt that if we agree to the $9 million, we are in a sense,
agreeing with the split percentage and at this time there is no way to put a
number to the benefit on Dublin's side of the freeway. An impartial third
party doing a study would be a possible solution.
The Council questioned who would pay for such a study.
Cm. Hegarty felt that until a developer plans a project, there is no way we
can determine the benefit. Pleasanton is many years ahead of Dublin in
development, and we simply must wait to see what develops on Dublin's side of
the freeway.
Cm. Moffatt questioned if the County might be willing to enter into some kind
of a financial obligation for some kind of a study.
City Manager Ambrose indicated that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors
has not taken any position as yet.
Cm. Moffatt felt that since it's obvious that the County will probably be the
first player, they should make a decision on whether they want to participate
in a study.
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Discussion was held related to boundaries and City Manager Ambrose reported
that the freeway is completely within Pleasanton.
Cm. Vonheeder felt Dublin should agree to enter into a study if we don't have
to pay for it. Other Councilmembers disagreed as the study would then have
to be funded by Pleasanton. They questioned if this would provide accurate
information from Dublin's standpoint.
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the
Council directed Staff to send a letter to the City of Pleasanton indicating
that the Council had again discussed the issue and their position remains
basically the same; i.e., Dublin cannot do anything until an actual
development comes in.
REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNICIPAL CODE
Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Silver explained that during the 1986 Goals
& Objectives meeting, the Council established the development of a Municipal
Code as an objective which should be pursued during 1986. Such a code would
incorporate nearly all of the City's ordinances into one volume which will
make it easier for City Officials, as well as the public to use.
A format for a proposed table of contents has been developed for
consideration. The format is very important because the Council may wish to
add or delete certain ordinances during the process of considering those
ordinances which would be included in the Municipal Code. The table of
contents, as well as the entire code will have to be adopted after all the
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ordinances have been codified. Before the codification can occur, the
Council will need to consider a number of ordinances revising the County Code
which the City adopted by reference in 1982; as well as some of the City's
existing ordinances.
On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the
Council approved the format of the proposed table of contents of the Dublin
Municipal Code.
PUBLIC HEARING - RAFANELLI & NAHAS
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 508 & 3804 OF UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
AND REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION OF SECTIONS 42.3 & 42.4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 02-84
Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing.
Section 11.13 of Ordinance No. 02-84 provides that the City Council may grant
variances to the Building & Plumbing codes where the Council finds that the
variance is consistant with ~the purpose and intent of the Ordinance and the
variance will not lessen the protection to the people and property situated
in the City of Dublin. The Council may also consider appeals regarding
interpretation of the codes by the Building Official.
Rafanelli & Nahas propose to construct 8 3-story buildings containing 96
units as part of the 248-unit condominium project known as Alamo Creek
Village II.
The Building Code requires 3-story buildings of this nature to be constructed
with 1-hour fire-resistant materials throughout. This would require all of
the interior walls and ceilings to be covered with 5/8" gypsum board. The
exterior walls would be required to have 1/2" gypsum board under the exterior
siding material. All exterior decks, eaves, posts and beams must also be
protected with either gypsum board of stucco.
Section 508 of the Building Code allows automatic fire sprinklers to be
substituted for 1-hour construction if the sprinklers are installed
THROUGHOUT the building. Section 3804 lists where sprinkler heads may be
eliminated. The applicants propose to utilize the provisions of Section 508
to eliminate the fire-resistive construction but are requesting to omit 3
sprinkler heads in each unit. These omissions are not allowed by Section
3804. Sprinklers would be omitted in the coat closet, the laundry and under
the exterior deck.
The Building Official felt that granting this variance will lessen the
protection to the people of the City of Dublin and the property situated
therein.
Cm. Moffatt questioned the possibility of putting in gypsum board where the
sprinklers are left out.
Fire Chief Phil Phillips reported that they had received no information from
the developer stating they can meet the flow demand.
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Ron Nahas indicated that they do see the 2 requests as being related. They
do not feel there is an insufficiency with regard to fire flow. They have
done flow calculations. They have just completed a 3-story building in
Hayward with no problems. They felt that in order to get a safer building,
these trade-offs are desirable. Mr. Nahas indicated they had hired Steve
Foster as a consultant to advise them with regard to fire sprinklers.
Mr. Foster indicated that the system they are proposing to put in will
operate 5 to 6 times faster than the system in use at the Shannon Center.
There have been many many technological advances in the fire sprinkler
industry° Various statistics were reported.
Cm. Hegarty felt the fire hazard potential was fairly great in a laundry room
area.
Cm. Vonheeder'questioned if the area they were proposing not to sprinkle is
the alcove outside the laundry area and the closet. It was clarified that
the alcove area would be sprinkled, but the enclosed closet and the enclosed
laundry area would not be.
Cm. Moffatt questioned if the.plastic pipe was fireproof or flammable.
Mr. Foster indicated that it was recently approved with tests at 1600 degrees
farenheit.
Mayor Jeffery felt that since the Council was discussing bOth requests, this
would be the proper time for Staff to relay information regarding the use
plastic drain waste and vent pipe which was the applicant's second request
for a variance. Mr. Taugher explained that Sections 42.2 and 42.3 of
Ordinance No. 2-84 limits the use of plastic pipe to 2-story residential
construction. The background relating to the use of plastic pipe was given.
If a variance is granted, the City and the applicant run the risk of being
involved in litigation for failure to provide an environmental impact report.
The applicant is requesting that the phrase "ABS and PVC installations
limited to residential construction, not more than 2 stories in height" be
interpreted to permit the top 2 stories of a 3-story building to utilize
plastic pipe. The first story would use metallic pipe. The applicant has
indicated that some cities are allowing this type of installation. However,
in the opinion of the Building Official, the Code is intended to limit the
use of plastic pipe to residential buildings not more than 2 stories in
height. Again, there is a risk of becoming involved in litigation because of
the environmental impact report issue.
Cm. Hegarty questioned if the State's position is just bureaucracy or is
technology actually moving faster that the State can adjust tOo He also
questioned if the original specs show plastic pipe.
Mr. Taugher indicated that the specs show that the building is to 'be
sprinkled but actual supplies are not shown. The question arises because the
buildings are now to be 3 instead of 2 stories.
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Cm. Snyder questioned the rationality of allowing plastic in 2 story
structures.
Mr. Taugher explained that his only argument is the potential for the City to
be drawn into litigation.
Cm. Snyder questioned the Assistant City Attorney regarding potential
liability to the City.
Ms. Silver indicated she was not familiar with litigation other than what was
contained in the Staff Report. The question would be with regard to the
City's action. She did not see it as a major area of concern. A legal issue
could possibly arise.
Mr. Nahas indicated that the Health & Safety Code provides that modifications
may be made on a case by case basis. It has been done by many cities
surrounding Dublin. Cities want the safety of fire sprinklers and are
willing to offer trade-offs.
Reference was made to various code sections with discussion.
Mr. Taugher indicated that the City could act either under the State Code or
the City's Ordinance, but since the State did not permit this type of use
without an EIR he questioned if Dublin should proceed.
Mayor Jeffery felt that since politics entered into these types of things,
questioned if there was any chance that perhaps the plumbers union got
together to slow things down. ~
Mr. Wendling felt that the code allows them to sprinkle certain areas and
then use 1/2" sheetrock in areas that are not sprinkled. He stated he was
against allowing developers to take shortcuts.
Cm. Moffatt questioned if the developer was requesting these variances for
economic or safety reasons.
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Mr. Nahas responded that they want safer buildings and at the same time, are
trying to build buildings that they can afford.
The question was asked which was safer, the use of fire sprinklers or 5/8"
gypsum.
Mr. Taugher felt that fire sprinklers are safer, but when used completely.
Mr. Nahas felt the code provides for 2 options - sprinkle or use 5/8" gypsum.
He reported that 99.7% of fires originate in areas that they are proposing to
sprinkle.
Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing.
Cm. Vonheeder indicated she would rather see the high fire areas sprinkled.
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Cm. Hegarty stated he was willing to give trade-offs, but did feel that
sprinklers are need inside. His trade-off would be to allow plastic pipes on
the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Cm. Moffatt felt the building should be sprinkled throughout.
Mayor Jeffery felt the entire inside area should be sprinkled, but she was
willing to allow plastic pipe on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Cm. Moffatt made a motion that would require the 3-story buildings to be
completely sprinkled, including the patio area. The motion died due to lack
of a second.
On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder~ and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted, with wording changes
RESOLUTION NO. 140 - 86
GRANTING THE APPEAL OF AN INTERPRETATION OF THE
PLUMBING CODE BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
(Allow use of plastic pipe in 3-story buildings)
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by majority vote, the
Council agreed to require the 3-story buildings to be completely sprinkled
inside with no sprinkler required in the patio area. Cm. Moffatt and Cm.
Vonheeder voted against this motion. The Council directed Staff to prepare a
modified resolution and bring it back to the Council at their December 22,
1986 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TITLE I
(GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing.
Staff explained that this ordinance is brought to the Council as part of the
comprehensive revision of the CitY's ordinances and development of a
Municipal Code. This ordinance revises Title I, Chapter I of the Alameda
County Code which the City adopted by Ordinance No. 13-82.
This ordinance establishes definitions for words which will be used
throughout the Municipal Code; penalty provisions for violation of any
provision of the Code; an appeal process; a severability clause which would
apply to all ordinances adopted and included in the Code; and a 90 day
statute of limitations for filing a writ of mandate to challenge any
administrative action taken by the Council or a Commission. This ordinance
also covers the procedure for filing claims against the City for money or
damages which are exempted by State Law and which are not governed by any
other statutes or regulations expressly related thereto.
No public comments were made.
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Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote,
the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance establishing Title
I of the Dublin Municipal Code (General Provisions).
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE REGULATING PRIVATE PATROL OPERATORS
Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing.
Staff explained that this ordinance is being brought to the City Council as
part of the'comprehensivce revision of the City's ordinances and development
of a Municipal Code.
This ordinance would provide for the revision of the provisions of Chapter 7
of Title 2 of the Alameda County Code which the City adopted by Ordinance No.
13-82. This ordinance requires a Private Patrol Operator to conform with
State Law; to register with the Dublin Police Department; and to receive
approval from the Police Department regarding the uniform to be used by the
Operator.
The purpose of the ordinance is to minimize the chance that a private patrol
officer would be mistaken as a Dublin Police Officer.
No public Comments were made.
Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimOus vote,
the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance regulating private
patrol operators.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE REGULATING FORTUNETELLING FOR PAY
Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing.
Staff explained that this ordinance is being brought to the City Council as
part of the comprehensive revision of the City's ordinances and development
of a Municipal Code. The Council recently adopted an ordinance revising the
City's Zoning Ordinance which permits fortunetelling with the approval of a
conditional use permit. In addition to this ordinance, the City Attorney's
Office has prepared a draft ordinance which establishes other regulations for
fortunetelling for pay. This ordinance provides for the revision of Title 4,
Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Alameda County Code which the City adopted by
Ordinance No. 13-82.
This draft ordinance makes it unlawful for a person to engage in the business
of fortunetelling within the City without first obtaining a permit from the
Chief of Police. The Police Department has prepared a draft permit form and
permit application form.
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No public comments were made.
Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing°
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote,
the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance regulating
fortunetelling for pay.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE SALE TO, USE BY, OR POSSESSION BY ANY MINOR OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing.
Staff explained that this ordinance is being brought to the City Council as
part of the comprehensivce revision of the City's ordinances and development
of a Municipal Code.
This ordinance provides for the revision of Title 4, Chapter 1, Article 6 of
the Alameda County Code which the City adopted by Ordinance NO. 13-82. This
ordinance regulates the sale to, use by or possession by any minors of
dangerous weapons. Use of such weapons is lawful by minors provided there is
parental consent and direct supervision by an adult; the weapon is necessary
for the minor's lawful occupation or employment; or for the purpose of lawful
recreation.
Assistant City Attorney Silver indicated that a correction should be made to
Section 2. The reference in the first sentence to Section 1 should be
corrected to read Section 3.
Cm. Moffatt questioned the penalty for violation. Assistant City Attorney
Silver explained that it is a misdemeanor. Cm. Moffatt questioned who would
be prosecuted if a minor has a weapon, the parent, the person who sold the
weapon or the minor. Chief Severini responded that it would depend upon the
circumstances. A minor may be cited into juvenile court and parents could
also be charged.
City Manager Ambrose indicated that we did have an occasion in the past where
a person was arrested for selling weapons to minors. The Police Chief must
use discretionary enforcement.
Norman Pitchford questioned the rights of minors to hunt. Ms. Silver
indicated that there is an exception clause relating to, among other things,
lawful recreation.
Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. HegartY, and by unanimous vote, the
Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance regulating the sale
to, use by, or possession by any minor of dangerous weapons.
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CITYHOOD FIVE-YEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The Committee organizing this celebration has met on several occasions in the
last 6 weeks'to plan activities. The events planned will span the weekend of
January 30-February 1, 1987. The events will include a poster contest, essay
contest, photo contest, volunteer recognition reception, Cityhood birthday
party, dance and historic buildings tours.
Cm. Vonheeder indicated that the money taken in from the dance would go
toward teen activities.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the
Council approved the events planned and authorized a budget transfer in .the
amount of $5,000 from the Contingent Reserve.
CIVIC CENTER
SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM
Pursuant to City Council direction, a sub-committee reviewed 6 submittals
received for Construction Management & Inspection Services on the Civic
Center project.
The early involvement of a Construction Management Firm on this project was a
key recommendation by Mr. Arnie Hollander, who prepared the Architectural
scope of work. During the design process, the firm will provide expertise
which will assist the City in evaluating recommendations submitted by the
Architect. In addition, the firm will produce a report on potential
approaches to various aspects of the design. The report will identify
advantages and disadvantages and an estimate of the cost impacts.
Staff recommended that the City enter into an agreement with the firm of
Harris & Associates. The agreement has been organized on an hoUrly basis
with a maximum cost for the project. The maximum costs for construction
services will not exceed $14,520 per month. A breakdown of the costs
associated with their services was presented to the Council.
City Manager Ambrose stated that it was hoped that this Contractor would be
able to save the City enough money to pay for the contract.
Mr. Harris advised the Council that his firm approach to the contract would
be one of team work. It is not their intent to get into an architectural
mode, but rather to help the Council make decisions on costs. He indicated
that they were really looking forward to this assignment.
It was pointed out that this firm is the construction team on the Merced
Civic Center site.
On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the
Council authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Harris &
Associates.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Staff prepared an up-to-date list of those committees, commissions and
governing bodies upon which Councilmembers presently service. Also included
were the appointing authority and the length of'time each Councilmember has
served.
Mayor Jeffery asked if there were any assignments which any Councilmembers
wished to change'.
Cm. Moffatt~felt that the Council should consider the appointments and
discuss in the future.
Discussion Was held with regard to who actually was the appointing, authority
for Cm. Hegarty's position on the Library Commission and County Housing
Authority. Staff indicated that it would investigate and report back to the
Council.
By a consensus of the Council, this item was tabled until the City Council
meeting of January 12, 1987.
COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MADE BY CITY COUNCIL
At its meeting of November 24, 1986, the City Council requested that Staff
prepare a list of the appointees to the various commissions and committees
established by the City Council. The Council also requested a copy of all
the policies related to these appointments.
Mayor Jeffery thought that there was some kind of a .sunset provision with
regard to the Downtown Improvement Study Committee that was tied to the
election.
City Manager Ambrose thought that this was discussed at the first meeting of
the Committee and it was felt that the requested assignment of the Committee
might take longer.
Cm. Moffatt questioned if individuals appointed by each Councilmember could
be removed by the reverse if necessary. He felt the appointments should be
ratified every 2 years.
Cm. Snyder indicated that the original ordinance was amended which completely
changed the means of appointment and/or removal.
Cm. Moffatt felt the COuncil should modify Section 3 (Members: Removal ~from
Office) of Ordinance No. 5-82.
Cm. Snyder again indicated that Section 3 was amended by Ordinance No. 12-84,
but it could be reviewed again if the Council wanted a further change.
Following discussion, no Council action was taken on this item.
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PUBLIC SERVICE SIGNS FOR HOWARD JOHNSON'S MOTOR LODGE
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER
AS a result of Council direction, Staff has conducted a field investigation
regarding the feasibility of installing public service "Lodging" signs on San
Ramon Road between the freeway and Dublin Boulevard for northbound traffic
and on Dublin Boulevard between San Ramon Road and Regional Street for Dublin
Boulevard eastbound traffic.
The City Engineer stated it would be possible to install the Dublin Boulevard
sign, however, an encroachment permit from the State of California Department
of Transportation would be required in order to install a sign between the
freeway and~Dublin Boulevard on San Ramon Road since this area is presently
under the control of the State.
On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote,
the Council authorized Staff to install a public service lodging sign on
Dublin Boulevard and authorized Staff to obtain encroachment permit for
installation of sign on San Ramon Road.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
On Friday, December 5, 1986, the City received 5 bids for the printing of a
community calendar. The apparent low bidder was R. J. Moret Printing of
Dublin with~a bid of $8,378.17.
The Council questioned when the calendar wOuld be distributed.
Staff responded that it is trying to schedule it for distribution the first
week in January.
On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the
Council authorized Staff to award the bid to R. J. Moret Printing and
authorized the issuance of a purchase order pursuant to the specifications.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Employment Development Office in Valley
Cm. Moffatt reported that he had recently met with the Vice Mayor of
Pleasanton and they had discussed the possibility of trying to generate some
enthusiasm toward regaining an EDD office in this area. We should write
letters to Assemblyman Baker and Senator Lockyer.
Paul Rankin, Assistant to the City Manager reported to the Council that
meetings had taken place approximately a year ago and at that time, the EDD
statistics maintained indicated that the numbers are not there to support an
office in this area. They have more requests from this area from employers
looking for.people to work than they have unemployment claims.
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Cm. Vonheeder felt that this area needs services offered by an EDD office
other than processing unemployment claims.
Staff responded that it would provide the Council with available EDD infor-
mation and past correspondence.
Campaign .Exp~ndit.ure Ordinance
Cm. Moffatt requested that a revision be considered to the ordinance which
sets forth the accounting time schedule for campaign contributions.
It was requested that this item be placed on the agenda for consideration at
the December 22, 1986 meeting.
League of CA Cities Structure
Cm. Vonheeder indicated that in the future, each division of the League of CA
Cities will be looking at redefining the purpose of the League. There are 10
Departments and 13 Divisions. The East Bay Division is the only one that
limits service on the State Board to 2 years.
They will be asking each Division to redefine structure. Cm. Vonheeder asked
that any comments be given to her prior to Wednesday.
City Council Salaries
Cm. Snyder requested that Staff bring a draft of a propOsed increase to
Councilmembers salaries at the January 12, 1987 meeting.
D.ougherty. Road Reopening
Staff reported that-Dougherty Road had been reopened this week and felt that
a ribbon-cutting ceremony would be appropriate.
The date of December 15, 1986 at 10:00 a.m., was scheduled for this ceremony
and Staff was directed to contact Ron Nahas, the press and other interested
parties regarding this ceremony.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before
adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
the Council,
the meeting was
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CM-5-269
Regular Meeting December 8, 1986