HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-1985 Adopted CC Min REGULAR ~ETING - JANUARY 14, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on
Monday, January 14, 1985 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The
meeting was called to order at 7'32 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT' Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt, Vonheeder and Mayor
Snyder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alleg-
iance to the flag.
LIBRARY - UPDATE RE C. MOORE SITUATION
Alice Pitchford presented the Council with an update on the situation
involving Constance Moore, the lady brought into court due to 14 overdue
books and fines totalling $130.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
Alice Pitchford addressed the Council and requested Council consideration of
setting up a Senior Center in Dublin, in the lower level of the Shannon
Community Center. Ms. Pitchford felt that Dublin Seniors should have their
own center. Alameda County is slated to receive $2,125,080 in funding for
senior centers, The funding will be awarded in June, 1986.
The Council felt that Ms. Pitchford should prepare her request and make a
presentation to the Park & Recreation Commission.
BURGLARIES ON PADRE WAY
Mr. Luna, a resident of Padre Way addressed the Council and stated his
concern related to the number of times his home had been burglarized.
Mayor Snyder questioned if Mr. Luna was a member of a Neighborhood Watch
group. Mr. Luna ~stated he was not, and Lt. Tom Shores stated he would have
the Crime Prevention Sergeant contact Mr. Luna and try to establish such a
group in his neighborhood. Lt. Shores stated these groups seem to be quite
effective in helping to prevent such crimes. Lt. Shores stated that accord-
ing to recently compiled statistics, burglaries are down 28% from last year.
Mr. Luna also suggested that the building contractor who is building homes
near Silvergate Drive and Castillian be required to clean up their mess on a
daily basis.
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CITY FLAG
Rich Kinney, a member of the Vexillogical Association, addressed the Council
and encouraged them to consider adopting an official City flag. Mr. Kinney
stated he had displayed his collection recently at 'the Democratic Convention
in San Francisco. Mr. Kinney displayed a flag that he had designed with
Dublin in mind.
Council consensus was for this to be an agendized item in the future.
iNTRODUCTION OF SHAWN COSTELLO
City Engineer, Lee Thompson introduced a member of the audience, Sean
Costello, who had helped Staff by travelling around the City in an effort to
identify locations where handicapped ramps are needed. Mr. Costello is
confined to a wheel chair. The City Council thanked Mr. Costello for his
help in this endeavor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded 'by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the
following were approved' Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 10, 1984;
Warrant Register in the amount of $413,278.82; Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. O1 - 85
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
REPAIR OF POBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DEEMED TO BE PEDESTRIAN HAZARDS
Authorized Staff to advertise for bid Contract 85-1 (Handicap Ramps, Annual
Sidewalk Program and Silvergate Median Modification);
Adopted Statement of' Investment Policy for 1985 and Approved Investment
Report for Period Ending 12/31/$4;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 02 - 85
VACATING EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF A PORTION OF SAN RAMON ROAD
Approved Financial Report for Period Ending 10/31/84;
Directed the City's League of California Cities Delegate to support the
proposed dues increase at the Regional Meeting;
Authorized the Mayor to execute the Declaration as Incorporator and directed
the City Attorney to file the necessary documents with the Secretary of State
related to the establishment of a non-profit corporation to facilitate public
information program;
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Authorized the Civic Center Feasibility Study Committee to secure the
services of a commercial real estate broker to assist the City in identifying
potential sites for a Civic Center.
MEDIAN CLOSURE
DUBLIN BOULEVARD @ DUBLIN STATION' CENTER
Mr. Jim Woods, District Manager for Standard Brands requested that an item on
the Consent Calendar related to closure of the median on Dublin Boulevard
into the Dublin Station Center be removed for discussion. Mr. Woods stated
that since pause lanes have been put in, accidents have dropped considerably.
Mr. Woods suggested leaving the turn lane open at least temporarily to see
how it works. ·
City Traffic Engineer Kinzel conveyed additional information regarding the
timing of the median closure and stated that when Dublin Boulevard is
extended, this intersection will serve more traffic. If the median is left
open, the City will incur additional expenses of approximately $12,000-
$15,000 to modify this closure.
The Council did not feel that it would be a prudent use of taxpayer's money
to pay twice for the same job.
Mr. Luna commented negatively to the closure and asked if other business
owners in the Dublin Station were aware of this closure. Mr. Luna further
stated that u-turns are not considered safe at any intersection.
Mayor Snyder explained that the intersection at Dublin BoUlevard and Dublin
Court would be signalized and this issue has been discussed for several
months at numerous Council meetings, and property owners and businesses had
been properly noticed.
Discussion was held related to other median breaks and closures. Bedford
Properties paid for the break into their property on Dublin Boulevard and
Shell Oil will pay for the break on San Ramon Road.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the
Council authorized Staff to proceed with plans as originally proposed
regarding Dublin Boulevard median closure between Dublin Court and Dougherty
Road.
PUBLIC HEARING
KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
Kaufman & Broad is requesting that the City prezone and annex approximately
I2 acres generally located to the west of the existing City limits. The
area would consist of the following properties: 1) Tract Map ~9~3 consisting
of 28 single family lots and a public street, generally located to the west
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of the Silvergate Drive extension; 2) Three parcels and a portion of two
other parcels located west of Alegre Drive; 3) One parcel owned by G. K.
Hansen located along the Silvergate Drive extension north of Hansen Drive;
~) Two parcels owned by Kaufman & Broad located along the Silvergate Drive
extension north of Hansen Drive.
The area included in the annexation, excluding the Hansen property, is part
of the original Nielsen Ranch Subdivision, Tract Map ~$59, which was
approved by Alameda County in July, 1981.
Although the City is the lead agency for the environmental review of the
prezoning and annexation, the final approval authority rests with the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). 'At a public hearing, LAFCO will
determine whether to approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions the
annexation request. LAFCO Staff has indicated its general support for this
annexation.
Kaufman & Broad has also submitted an annexation application for Tracts 4559
and 5003, which the County has designated for a maximum of 129 dwelling
units. Prior to acting on that application, a detailed environmental review
will be necessary which may include an EIR.
Dave Corliss, representing Kaufman & Broad addressed the Council and stated
he concurred with Staff's recommendation for annexation.
Ms. Reyna Whitney, 11606 Amarillo Court, expressed concern regarding this
development and the potential ~ainage problems which could occur in
addition to her existing drainage problems.
Cm. Jeffery questioned the approach of annexing on a piecemeal basis rather
than annexing the total area. Cm. Jeffery felt it should all be annexed at
once.
Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Hegarty expressed concerns related to design, size and
look of the development and what Dublin would actually like to see developed
in the western hills.
Cm. Moffatt questioned if the Council'could require a site development
review for architectural aesthetics on this project. Planning Director Tong
explained that a SDR could be placed as a condition of approval on the
prezoning.
Mr. Corliss stated he felt this had already been done months ago, and would
not like to see delays caused by further reviews.
Considerable discussion enKued related to a planned development.
Cm. Vonheeder questioned the value of a fairly recent EiR that was prepared
on the entire Nielsen property.
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote,
the Council agreed that Staff should perform a site develOpment review of
the architecture on the Kaufman & Broad project and include in Attachment
B-1 as a condition.
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 85
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 84-076
KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 04 - 85
APPROVING & ESTABLISHING FINDINGS & GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PREZONING CONCERNING PA $4-076
KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY PREZONiNG AND ANNEXATION APPLICATION
waived the reading and introducted an ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the Prezoning of Real Property located to the west of
the existing City limits;
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 85
AGREEING TO AN EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE
CONCERNING PA 84-076 KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY
PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 06 - 85
DIRECTING STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION TO LAFCO
REGARDING PA 84-076 KA'UFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY
PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION
PUBLIC HEARING
CABLE TELEVISION REFRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
The Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon are in the process
of developing a negotiations strategy for the cable television refranchise
agreement negotiations with Viacom Cablevision. The Cities of Livermore and
San Ramon have developed their list of priorities for City Council
consideration and inclusion in the franchise agreement negotiations.
1. Residential cable service include a minimum of 54 channels + FM.
2. inclusion of ESPN (Sports Network) as part of the basic cable television
service level.
3. Cities be given a franchise fee of 5?5 of gross revenues for all pay tv
services.
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4. The provision of a cable drop and modulator (if necessary) at the fol-
lowing public buildings: a. City Offices
b. Police Station
c. Dublin San Ramon Services District Offices
d. Shannon Community Center
e. Dublin Library
f. Local Junior Colleges
5. Cable television local access groups should have the availability of a
fully equipped mobile van and the priority of use.
6. The operator should make additional Viacom staff time available for the
purpose of training individuals interested in the operation, care of
equipment, and production of programs for local access, at no charge.
7. The existing local access studio in the City of Pleasanton should be up-
graded in order to improve local access programming.
8. One educational channel should be provided for all elementary and
secondary schools. An additional educational channel should be provided
for all local junior colleges.
9. The operator shall provide two-way interactive channels for public
services at such time that the cable operator is providing interactive
channels for commercial services to at least 10~ of its subscribers.
In addition to the items above, the Dublin San Ramon Services District has
requested that the cable operator provide two live insertion points. One
insertion point would be at the District's Fire Training Center and the
other insertion point would be at the District's Administrative Offices.
The District has also requested one two-way interactive system for fire
alarms.
The Librarians from the various Libraries in each jurisdiction have also
submitted a list of priorities for consideration in the negotiation of the
franchise agreement.
City Manager Ambrose reported that the City had received additional requests
from DSRSD consisting of live insertion points at the swim center and the
sports grounds.
John Hubbs, a Dublin resident who has been a resident of the East Bay for 10
years and has used other cable services in the area, felt that the service
offered by Viacom was the best around.
George Butler questioned the possibility of receiving another PBS channel.
Myrt Jones, Viacom General Manager, reported that there are currently 4 PBS
channels.
Edra Coleman expressed concern that because the wish list was very long,
Dublin might scare the cable provider away.
Claudia McCormick and Ed Chase, Dublin's representatives on the Cable TV
Advisory Committee assured Ms. Coleman that Dublin's list of desired
services were not out of line.
The time length of the franchise was questioned and it was reported that
this would be one of the negotiable points.
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Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
Cm. Jeffery felt the City should prioritize 'the list into 3 categories: 1)
definitely wants 2) would like and 3) see if we can get.
Cm. Jeffery also had questions and comments on certain sections of the draft
franchise agreement. Section 9.1 Local Hiring Policy does not appear to be
practical and Cm. Jeffery stated she would not like to have this section as
part of the agreement.
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City Attorney Nave stated he did not see the need for Section 3.6 Security
Fund wording. Also Section 10.2 Good Faith is not too definitive and should
be more clearly defined.
It was reported that the agreement was a draft prepared by Mr. Pilnick and
City Manager Ambrose indicated he would question the sections discussed.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and 'by unanimo'us vote,
the City Council received the report from the Cable Television Advisory
Committee and input from the public regarding those issues which should be
addressed as part of the cable television refranchise negotiations (includ-
ing the additional DSRSD requests), and directed the City's negotiating team
members, Vice Mayor Hegarty and City Manager Ambrose 'to forward 'those
concerns to the joint negotiating committee.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE RE LIMITED PARKING ZONE IN FRONT OF
THE TRi-VALLEY HERALD OFFICE ON SIERRA COURT
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
The curb on the east side of Sierra Court is painted red from Dublin
Boulevard to a point about 300 feet north of DUblin Boulevard. The Herald
has requested that the red curb, north of their driveway on Sierra Court be
painted green in order that people dropping off information will not have to
drive into their parking lot.
This ordinance will amend the previously adopted ordinance for red curb at
· this location.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
Cm. Moffatt questioned if the area in front of 'the fire hydrant would remain
red. City Engineer Thompson indicated that it would.
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded 'by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote,
the Council waived the reading and adopted
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ORDINANCE NO. O1 - 85
ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
NO PARKING ZONE: SIERRA COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
City Staff has been working with representatives of the agencies providing
emergency services to the City of Dublin to develop a comprehensive
disaster response plan. The next step in the process is the adoption of an
ordinance which will establish the City's emergency organization and
functions.
The draft ordinance provided is recommended by the State of California
Office of Emergency Services. The area coordinator has informed the City
that this format has been approved 'by the Attorney General and the League of
California Cities. This ordinance will give the City the legal authority to
take specific actions which may be necessary during an emergency situation.
The ordinance establishes a Disaster Council with the Mayor designated as
Chairman and the City Manager designated as Vice Chairman and Director of
'Emergency Services. The Disaster Council shall carry out the administrative
duties of the emergency organization, whi'ch shall be submitted to the City
Council for its adoption. The precise makeup of the Disaster Council and
the individual duties of its members shall be specified in the City of
Dublin Emergency Plan, which shall be developed in the coming months. The
precise plan shall only take effect upon adoption by resolution of the City
Council. This ordinance will also allow the City Manager to make
expenditures in connection with emergency activities for the direct
protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City of
Dublin.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote,
the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 02 - 85
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
RECESS
A short recess was called. Ail Councilmembers were present when the meeting
reconvened.
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1985-88 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The City has been allocated approximately $55,000 for each 3 program years
for a total of approximately $165,000 in the 1985-88 CDBG Program. Eight
potential projects totalling $400,000 in CDBG funds were identified. 1)
Dougherty Road Right-of-Way; 2) Arroyo Vista Sidewalk Connections; 3) Dublin
Handicapped Improvements; 4) Dougherty Road Noise Barrier; 5) Minor Home
Repair & Paint Program;. 6) Housing Rehabilitation Program; 7) Arroyo Vista
Rain Gutters; 8) Valley Community Health Center Facility.
Lucille Mahoney from the Pleasanton Housing Authority was present in the
audience.
Cm. Moffatt questioned how residents would make application for the housing
paint & rehabilitation funds. City Manager Ambrose reported that residents
could apply directly through the County, but they must meet HUD & County
guidelines.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. V~nheeder, and by unanimous vote,
the Council approved the Dougherty Road Right-of-Way and Arroyo Vista
Sidewalk Connections as Public Improvements Projects; approved Minor Home
Repair & Paint Program and Housing Rehabilitation.Program as Housing
Projects; approved Dublin Handicapped Improvements as alternate project
should additional CDBG funds be available; and directed Staff to submit
project proposals to Alameda County.
1954-85 AUDIT SERVICES
The City Council SubCommittee has met and reviewed a proposal submitted by
Perry H. Carter, C.P.A., for audit services for 1984-85. The SubCommittee
recommends ~adopting a policy to retain Mr. Carter's services through Fiscal
'Year 1985-86. Beginning with Fiscal Year 1986-87, the City Council would
select a different audit firm for subsequent four year periods.
Cm. Vonheeder felt that it is not always prudent business practice to change.
Cm. Vonheeder stated she felt that the amount charged for Dublin's audit was
very reasonable.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the
Council agreed to secure the services of Perry H. Carter, C.P.A., to perform
the City's 1984-$5 Audit, and adopted a policy for the future selection of
the audit firm to perform the City's independend financial review.
OTHER BUSINESS
General Plan Hearing Date
City Manager Ambrose requested that the Council establish a date for dis-
cussion of the General Plan EIR. Council consensus was to include this as an
agendized item at the February 11, 1985 meeting.
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Fire Protection Study
City Manager Ambrose reported that Angus McDonald had submitted the RFP for
the fire study and the Liaison Committee would be meeting on Friday.
Brown Act Legislative Changes
Cm. Vonheeder reported that the East Bay Division of the League of CA Cities
will be holding an evening meeting in San Pablo on February 8th, and part of
the discussion will include the recent changes to the Brown Act.
Sidewalk Repair Needed
Cm. Jeffery reported a dangerous sidewalk situation on the north side of
Larkdale Avenue between Diana Lane & Cranford Lane. City Engineer Thompson
indicated he would add this location to the list fOr repair which will soon
be going to bid.
Transit Meeting
Cm. Jeffery reported that she would be attending a Transit Committee meeting
on Friday morning. The Consultant has put together a route plan and we may
be looking at a modification to the formula as originally established. The
JPA needs to move forward. Cm. Jeffery indicated she would bring a report
back to the Council.
Joint Tri-Valley City Council Meeting
Cm. Jeffery felt it would be beneficial to try to put together a meeting of
the City Councils of the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San ,I ~
Ramon, because so many issues are regional in nature. ~- ~¥t£LE ~.~
Following discussion, it was determined that Cm. Jeffery would coordingte
such a meeting with Dublin hosting the first sometime during the week of
March 14, 1985.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10'37 p.m. the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss
potential litigation.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 11'10 p.m.
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