HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-1997 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING ~ June 3, 1997
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 3, 1997, in the
Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:05
p. m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Burton, Howard, nockhart, and Mayor Houston.
Councilmember Barnes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
INTRODUCTION
7:06 p.m. 3.1 (700~10)
Lt. Chuck Farruggia introduced new Police Services personnel Sgt. A.J. Nelson and
Deputy Carla Kennedy. Sgt. Nelson is a veteran of 23 years with the Alameda County
Sheriffs Department and has 17 years of patrol experience. This is the second time Sgt.
Nelson has been assigned to Dublin.
Sgt. Nelson confirmed that this was his second time around in Dublin. He remembers his
first assignment when the Police Department was located in a broom closet- size area.
He was overwhelmed by the changes that have taken place. Dublin has really grown.
He is delighted to be back. It is familiar territory. The residents are friendly and respect
the Police. There is an excellent repore between the community and the Dublin Police
Services.
Lt. Chuck Farruggia introduced Deputy Carla Kennedy who is one of two new deputies
who will help patrol the BART/Eastern Dublin area. She has just finished a 13 week field
training course. She is an eleven year veteran of the Alameda County Sheriffs
Department with experience in the jails and courts. She is new to patrol, but he felt it
'was nice to have someone starting fresh with new ideas.
Deputy Kennedy indicated that she had been surprised and happy to be assigned to the
Dublin Police Services. She felt it would be a nice place to work.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
7:12 p.m.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council took the following actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 20, 1997;
Adopted (4.2 1060-90)
RESOLUTION NO. 60- 97
SUPPORTING THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT
and directed Staff to forward to the City of Dublin's representatives in Congress;
Adopted (4.3 360-20)
RESOLUTION NO. 61 - 97
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1
(SANTA RITA AREA)
RESOLUTION NO. 62 - 97
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1
(SANTA RITA ~mEA)
Authorized (4.5 600-30) Staff to advertise for bids for Contract 97~08 Striping and
Marking Contract;
Initiated ( 4.7 820-60) street name change of Plata Way to Mape Way and directed
Staff to send referral letter to agencies for changing the street name;
Accepted (4.8 440-30) a report on the provision of Building & Safety Services and
directed Staff to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of consultant vs. staff operations by May,
1998;
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Approved the Warrant Register (4.10 300-40) in the amount of $408,710.11.
Cm. Lockhart pulled Item 4. 4 from the Consent Calendar and asked about the service
received this year in regard to the Crossing Guards. Have there been compliments or
complaints? Is there a need to change locations? Should additional locations be
considered to accommodate Dublin Elementary School? She questioned the chfference in
the rate from last year and this year.
Assistant to the City Manager Mu Ann Texeira indicated that the CiO, had received
quality service from All City Management Services, Inc.. There had been only minimal
problems. 7h,o citizens had called about crossing guards not being at a certain place on
a given day and the supervisor had resolved the problem immediately. The City has not
received any requests in regard to additional locations for crossing guards.
Cm. Zoclchart asked about coverage for Dublin Elementary School which would be
opening in the fail
Assistant City Manager responded that there already was a crossing guard at San Ramon
Road and Shannon A venue which is where students could cross.
Mayor Houston felt there should be dialog with the Dublin Unified School District in
regard to the need for crossing guards.
Responding to the change in rates~ Ms. Texeira explained that FY 199 7-98 rates will be
the same as FY 1996-9Z The City has received a discount from the original contract
price because Dublin was sharing a supetadsor with another City and the cost savings
had been passedon to us.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council (4.4 600-30) did not approve the resolution authorizing an
amendment to the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. at this time but
directed Staff to contact the School District to discuss the issue of whether or not we had
enough crossing guards scheduled and to bring this item back.
Assistant City Manager Ranln'n pulled Item 4. 6 from the Consent Calendar and indicated
that there were changes to the resolution to incorporate the amendment to the Trust Fund
in the Benefit Plan Resolution, The Council had been given a revised resolution to
review. The change to the Resolution is consistent with the Salary and Benefit changes
ch'scussed in the Staff Report.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council adopted (4.6 700-10)
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RESOLUTION NO. 63 - 97
AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN FOR PART-TIME PERSONNEL
RESOLUTION NO. 64 - 97
ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR FULL-TIME PERSONNEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES
RESOLUTION NO. 65 - 97
AMENDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES
AND BENEFIT PLAN
Cm. Burton pulled Item 4. 9 from the Consent Calendar and asked for more informaHon.
He was concerned about the extension of Ory Creek Road shown on a map on page 7.
The measurement showed the same 145.$9 H dimension, but the road looked quite
ch'ffemnt in length at the top in comparison to the bottom part of the road
Mr. Thompson explained that them was a curve and the one 145 g. referred to the
straish t part.
Cm. Burton asked if there could be an extension to the road later on.
Mr. Thompson invh'cated it had originally been designed as a cuI de sac, and it is shown
as a stub street to appear that it could continue. The people who will buy houses are to
be informed by the Developer that the road could be extended in the future.
On motion of Cm. BurtonS'seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent)~ the Council adopted (4.9 600-60)
RESOLUTION NO. 66 - 97
APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 6308
(HANSEN HILL- PHASE II)
PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
SANTA RITA COMMERCIAL CENTER
7:24 p.m. 6.1 (600-60)
Staff Report was presented by Community Development Director Eddie Peabody. On
January 31, 1995, the City Council approved the Planned Development Rezone and
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Development Agreement with Alameda Surplus Property Authority, Homart Development
Co., and the City of Dublin. An annual review of Development Agreements is required
by State Law and City Municipal Code. The development provided for by the Agreement
has not yet commenced. All items required by the Agreement will be implemented when
development occurs.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
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. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote ( Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council determined that the developers have complied in good faith
with the terms and provisions of the Development Agreement and concluded the Annual
Review.
PUBLIC HEARING ~ APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PA ~)7~004
DUBLIN RANCH PHASE I CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
7:26 p.m. 6.2 (410-30)
Staff Report was presented by Community Development Director Eddie Peabody and
Associate Planner Tasha Huston.
Mr. Peabody indicated that the proposed Conditional Use Permit would allow a minor
modification to the approved Dublin Ranch Planned Development (PD) Rezone, Land Use
and Development Plan and Site Plan to include a 1 O-acre Elementary School and
approximately 2 acres of open space buffer within the Dublin Ranch Phase I
development. Dublin Ranch is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and
encompasses a total of 1,227 acres.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 13, 19~97 and expressed
concerns about the proposed school site relocation, mainly regarding traffic, parking,
and maintenance of the school site prior to school construction. The Planning
Commission voted 4-1 not to approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit for the school
site relocation. The applicant filed an appeal of this decision with the City Clerk on May
14, 19~7.
Ms. Huston presented several overhead maps of the proposed relocation of the school site.
She indicated that the location being further from the major roadway is expected to
improve the safety of school children by decreasing the likelihood of pedestrian and
vehicular conflicts including unsafe left turn movements. Representatives of both the
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Dublin and Livermore School Districts have been involved in the discussions of potential
school sites and have agreed that the site next to the park, further away from Fallon Road,
is the preferred location. In the new location, the school can be designed to address
vehicular movements and unloading at the school site.
The school site relocation is preferred because it will achieve three additional criteria
used by the School District in evaluating school sites, which are: 1) the school will be
centrally located to minimize student travel distance; 2) the school will be next to a
neighborhood park to enable shared use of facilities; and 3) the school will be in excess
of 200 feet from Fallon Road, the required distance for clear driver visibility and safe
vehicular and bus movements.
The proposed school site relocation actually promotes the following Specific Plan policies:
1) locating elementary schools away from major arterials and, wherever possible,
adjacent to an open space corridor; 2) encouraging accessibility to major activity centers
from residential areas; and 3) reserving school sites and promoting a consolidated
development pattern.
The relocation of the school site is considered a "minor modification" of the Land Use and
Development Plan because it does not materially change the provisions of the approved
Plan and is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Cm. Burton indicated a concern about the houses facing the school and asked if there
were two lots back to back. He asked if it was possible to have on site unloading.
Ms. Huston responded it could be handled that way with on~site unloading.
Martin Interbitizen, representative for Dublin Ranch, indicated the applicant's complete
support of the new location. He stated that the Planning Department, the Dublin Unified
School District, and the owner worked together and an agreement had been reached last
week between the Dublin Unified School District and the Livermore School District in
transferring the property from the Livermore School District to the Dublin Unified School
District. He felt this was a partnership between the City, DUSD, and the owners. He
reiterated that this was a land use adjustment and not a site planning exercise. It was a
straight forward exchange of lot location. The details of the site plan would occur in the
future. It would be an improvement of traffic circulation for the pedestrian, as well as
the car traffic.
Jeanne Howland, Dublin Unified School District, stated that the proposed prototype
school site plan should be approved tomorrow by the School Board of Directors. There
will be off-street parking and drop off lanes. This plan was better for the safety of the
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children. It was a more internal location. The developer would receive credit for the
infrastructure. Parking and a field will be put in to enhance the area until the school can
be constructed.
Cm. Burton asked about day care and if the School District was going into day care?
Ms. Howland responded that day care was already available at all the schools in Dublin.
Cm. Lockhart expressed her appreciation to the Planning Commission for their role as
devil's advocate. She felt the Staff had also done a good job in answering their questions.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council approved ·
RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 97
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING PA 97-004
DUBLIN RANCH PHASE I CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED DUBLIN RANCH PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TO RELOCATE THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE
Mayor Houston directed Public Works Director Lee Thompson to present the Staff
Reports for Items 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5 together. Separate Public hearings would then be held
on each item and separate motions would be made for each item.
PUBLIC HEARING - CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 83~ 1
7:45 p.m. 6.3 (360-50)
Mr. Thompson stated that for Fiscal Year 1997-98, the Citywide Street Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District 83-1 for a single-family house was estimated to be
$13.26 and the assessment for a commercial property is $72.93 multiplied by the
acreage of the property. This is the same level as the 1996-97 assessment. He indicated
that the 1996-97 assessment had been reduced from the 1995-96 level by 30%.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
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Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 97
APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGIlTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT $3-1
PUBLIC HEARING ~ LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 83~2 (TRACT 4719)
6.4 (360-20)
Mr. Thompson stated that the assessment to the single~family property owners in the
Dublin Hills Estates development is proposed to be $228.72 and the Amador Lakes
Apartments property is $38.68 per dwelling unit which is the same as the 1996-97
assessment.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent and Cm. Burton abstained), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 97
APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2
(STAGECOACH ROAD)
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PUBLIC HEARING ~ LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 86-1
(VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK)
6.5 (560-20)
Mr. Thompson indicated that the proposed assessment to the property owners is $84.72
per single-family home and $42.36 per multi-family dwelling unit, which is the same as
the past three years' assessments.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
Mayor Houston stated the City was not raising fees or taxes.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 70- §7
APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM & ASSESSMENT,
AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1
(VI! ! AGES AT WI! I OW CREEK)
Mayor Houston moved Item 7.1 forward on the Agenda in front of Item 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8.
DUBLIN BOULEVARD/HANSEN DRIVE TRAFFIC ISSUES
7:50 p.m. 7,1 (590~40)
Staff Report was presented by Public Works Director Lee Thompson. At its City Council
meeting of May 20, 1997, the Council directed Staff to include the traffic signal as a
capital improvement project for review in the upcoming Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program and return to the Council on June 3rd with a proposed design and impacts of
installing an all-way stop at this intersection; trim or remove shrubbery at the northwest
corner to improve visibility; install additional right-turn arrows for the westbound to
northbound direction, and provide a recommendation regarding installation of rumble
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strips on Dublin Boulevard approaching the intersection from the west to slow traffic in
advance of the stop sign.
Christopher Kinzel, (the young one) of TJKM, reviewed the impacts of installing an all-
way stop at this location. 1) The side traffic on Hansen Drive would be able to enter
Dublin Boulevard without long delays. 2) The need for removal of parking on Dublin
Boulevard due to sight distance restriction would be reduced. 3) This intersection would
become a five-way stop due to the two driveways on the south side of the intersection
(DeSilva-Gates & Hexel), which could complicate the assignment of right-of-way. 4) It
is expected that there will be an increase in rear-end accidents on Dublin Boulevard
especially on the eastbound (downhill) direction. 5) It is anticipated that at the two peak
traffic periods for Valley Christian School, traffic will back up to Donlon Way on the east
and Silvergate Drive to the west. The installation of rumble strips was not recommended
because they could create a considerable amount of noise which would disturb residents
along the north side of Dublin Boulevard between Silvergate Drive and Hansen Drive. In
the past, rumble strips that have been installed have ultimately been removed because of
noise complaints. Staff and TJKM had a real concern about an all-way stop sign at this
location and recommended that the installation of a traffic signal be pursued, increased
visibility of site be done, and a stop sign not be installed.
Cm. Burton felt if the signal was installed, a lot of money would be spent to put in the
signals which would need to be changed later with the road widening.
Mr. Kinzel indicated the signals could be designed to accommodate as much as possible
the future plans.
Cm. Burton stated that there had not been problems with the stop signs at Silvergate. He
asked about the timeframe for installing the signal.
Mr. Thompson responded 7 to 8 months would be required to have in it in place. It takes
two months to design, six weeks to go to bid and award, and three one-half to four
months to build it. The City has the funding for the signals, but it does not have the
funding for the widening.
Cm. Lockhart asked about the timeline for the widening.
Mr. Thompson indicated it would be contingent upon the timing for Schaefer Ranch to
come in as they will become the next major contributor.
Cm. Burton suggested extending Hansen Drive out to the stop sign so there would be
better visibility up hill, but he realized that the crosswalk would be a problem.
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Mr. Kinzel indicated the crosswalk was already sticking out pass the handicap ramp so
that if the stop sign was extended much further out, the pedestrian would have to walk
behind the car.
Cm. Lockhart stated she was in favor of the stop light. She felt school traffic would not
be an issue during the summer. She hadn't realized it would take seven to eight months
to install the signal. She was concerned about putting in the stop signs.
Mayor Houston stated that Mary Wallin had been sideswiped recently and her car had
been totaled. He felt it was dangerous and he wanted to slow everything down. He did
not believe the Council could wait seven months.
Cm. Howard wanted to make certain that additional arrows were painted on Dublin
Boulevard further down to notify drivers of the right turn lane onto Hansen Drive.
Mayor Houston asked how long it would take to install the arrows.
Mr. Thompson responded two weeks.
Cm. Lockhart requested that the Police provide closer enforcement of the area.
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -97
APPROVAL OF STOP SIGNS ON DUBLIN BOULEVARD
AT THE INIEIISEt~IION OF HANSEN DRIVE
directed Staff to not eliminate the parking on Dublin Boulevard, to paint additional
arrows designating the right turn onto Hansen Drive from Dublin Boulevard, and to
immediately begin design on a traffic signal at this intersection.
PUBLIC HEARING ~ ORDINANCE REVISING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
8:I3 p.m. 6.6 (450-20)
Staff Report was presented by Community Development Director Eddie Peabody. He
indicated that this was the second reading of the proposed Ordinance revising the
Planned Development District Regulations to allow a staged process where a general
"Stage 1 Development Plan" is applied to the entire project and specific "Stage 2
Development Plans" are applied to portions of the project when development is about to
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occur. A minimum 4 acre site would be required for a Planned Development. The
Community Development Director, as well as the Planning Commission, would be able to
approve minor amendments to a Development Plan. The Ordinance had been introduced
at the May 20, 1997 City Council meeting.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Cm. Lockhart asked for a clarification on appeals which appeared on page 3 of the
Ordinance. What if the Community Development Director and the Planning
Commission did not agree?
Mr. Peabody indicated that if it was minor changes, the Community Development
Director would make the decision. But all decisions are always appealable and could
come to the Council if there was a conflict.
George Zika, 8046 Peppertree, had one concern. He asked about the definition of "minor
amendments." He explained that when he had been a member of the Planning
Commission, there had been a problem in regard to a daycare facility. The question had
arisen on whether two cars should be parked in the garage and not allow the garage to
be used as part of the daycare facility. The property owner was subsequently allowed to
convert the garage under "minor amendments" which was totally against what the
Planning Commission had directed.
Mr. Peabody read Sect,'on $-$1.8: "Amendments. The Director of Community
Development by administrative action and or the Planning Commission by means ora
Cond~'tionaI use Permit may approve minor amendments to an adopted Development Plan
upon a finch'rig that the minor amendment substantially complies w~th and does not
materially change the provisions or intent of the adopted Planned Development Zoning
District Ordinance for the site."
Mayor Houston requested Mr. Peabody give an example of a minor amendment.
Mr. Peabody indicated that in a Planned Development Zone, the site plan configuration
of a road might need to be moved slightly. Staff could make the adjustment as long as it
did not change the circulation. He also indicated that a review of the public record
would be conducted in order to comply with the original intent of any conditions.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council waived the reading and adopted
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ORDINANCE NO. 14 - 97
REVISING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE AND
REVISION TO METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF THE IN-LIEU FEE
8:20 p.m. 6.7 (450~20)
Staff Report was presented by Community Development Director Eddie Peabody. On
May 20, 1997, the City Council introduced the revised Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
and approved a Resolution for determining the amount of the In-Lieu Fee. The proposed
amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance address the timing of payment of in-
lieu fees, the means of their calculation, and the amount of funds realized.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 15 - 97
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE, THE
INCLUSlONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW PAYMENT OF AN IN-LIEU
FEE FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT AT THE TIME THE BUILDING
PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR THAT DWELLING UNIT
PUBLIC HEARING ~ ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUS STOPS ON EXISTING ROUTES ON
REGIONAL STREET AND SAN RAMON ROAD
8:22 p.m. 6.8 (1060-20)
Staff Report was presented by Public Works Director Lee Thompson. This is the second
reading of a proposed ordinance that was introduced at the May 20, 1997 City Council
meeting. At that meeting, Cm. Burton indicated that LAVTA Staff had not advised its
Board of the proposed new bus stops prior to requesting that the City adopt the
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Ordinance. He also wanted to know the reason for these specific locations. LAVTA Staff
informed City Staff that generally the bus routing, fares, and service design were
presented to the LAVTA Board for review and approval, but these specific proposed bus
stop locations had not been presented to the Board. The stop on San Ramon Road is the
formalization of a stop currently being used by bus drivers as a restroom stop at the
Chevron Station. The two stops proposed for Regional Street are replacements for those
which were eliminated on Dublin Boulevard at Golden Gate Drive. He indicated that
there was a member from the LAVTA Staff in the audience if the Council had any
questions.
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
Cm. Burton stated that he really got on the LAVTA Staff because LAVTA should always
consult with the City before proposing locations and bus stops.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 16 - 97
ESTABLISHING BUS STOPS ON EXISTING ROUTES ON REGIONAL STREET
AND SAN RAMON ROAD
IIII III I I I
REQUEST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR SHEA BUSINESS PROPERTIES
8:24 p.m. 8.1 (420-30)
Staff Report was presented by Community Development Director Eddie Peabody. The site
had been rezoned on June 26, 1996 from M-l, Light Industrial to PD Single Family as
part of the Trumark Project. At the eleventh hour, the project collapsed. Shea Business
Properties is proposing to construct 209 apartments on a 8.9 acre property. The current
General Plan designation on this site is "Medium Density Residential," which permits 6.1
to 14.0 dwelling units per acre and allows duplexes, townhouses, and garden apartment
developments. The applicant has requested a General Plan Amendment study to change
to "Medium High Density Residential" which would permit 14.1 to 25.0 dwelling units
per acre.
Cm. Burton asked if all the hearings would be waived or would the applicant have to go
through the whole process again.
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Mr. Peabody explained that the entire process will need to be conducted including
hearings. He was hopeful that some of the baseline work already done could be utilized
with some minor changes.
Cm. Burton stated this was a good location
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Barnes absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 72 - 97
INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY
FOR THE SHEA BUSINESS PROPERTIES PROJECT
OTHER BUSINESS
8:27 p.m.
Speeding on Dougherty Road (590-30)
Cm. Lockhart expressed her concern about speeding along Dougherty Road north of
Amador Valley Boulevard. She requested that the Police do eXtra enforcing in this area.
~, ~ Dublin Unified School District Liaison Meeting (6IO-05)
Cm. Lockhart felt there was a need for a City of Dublin/Dublin Unified School District
Liaison meeting. Dublin Pride Week advance planning and coordination and a recycling
program with Alameda County to support the School District would be two topics to be
discussed.
Dublin/Pleasanton Liaison Meeting (610-05)
Cm. Lockhart indicated she had received an informal request from Pleasanton for a
Dublin/Pleasanton Liaison Meeting.
Mayor Houston asked what the topic would be.
Cm. Lockhart responded West Dublin BART Station and the traffic fee.
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Mayor Houston suggested the representatives coordinate their schedules.
~,t/ Tri~Valley Council Meeting (140~80)
Cm. Burton wanted to verify the date, time, and place of the Tri~Valley Council meeting
as June 12th at Wente Brothers at 6:00 p.m. He also requested directions.
Circus at Camp. Parks (I 50-10)
Cm. Burton announced that a circus would be held at Camp Parks on June 14th and June
15th and was being sponsored by the Rotary Club. On.June 14th at about 7:00 a.m., they
would be using elephants to put up the tents. It is also Flag Day and his birthday so at
6:30 a.m., the Army always raises a flag for his birthday.
Dougherty Road & Shady Creek Area (590~30)
Mayor Houston had received a complaint from a citizen about the speeding along
Dougherty Road and the problem of making a left turn into the Shady Creek area.
Sometimes it took 15 minutes of waiting to make the turn. He requested that Staff work
with City of San Ramon.
Lt. Farruggia indicated that one of the new Police personnel will be assigned to the day
shift Which would free up Personnel for more traffic enforcement.
Helicopter Demonstration (590~90)
Cm. Burton indicated he had attended the helicopter demonstration provided by Alameda
County Sheriffs Department. He was disappointed that only one Dublin City
Councilmember was present. Randy Skarpol, formerly assigned to Dublin Police
Services, is part of this program.
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St. Patrick's Day Review (950~40)
Mayor Houston asked about the St. Patrick's Day review the Council had requested at the
May goth Council meeting. He wanted a review to find out how we can make it bigger
and better. Staff indicated that the report would be on a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:34 p.m.
Minutes prepared by sandie Hart, Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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