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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-1997 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING ~ July 1, 1997 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, July 1, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the DUblin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston. Councilmember Burton left the meeting at 7:20 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor HouSton led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE 7:05 p.m. 3.1 (700-10) Police Chief Thuman introduced new Deputy Joe Tolero who was formerly assigned to the AC Transit Patrol. Deputy Tolero stated he had been here for 12 years and remembered back to when he went through the Academy. Prior to graduation you completed a wish list and then you usually ended up at Santa Rita. It was his wish and hope to get to Dublin. He started here in March. Citizens out here wave to you with all 5 fingers. He felt Dublin is the best there is. APPOINTMENT OF STUDENT MEMBER TO PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 7:07 p.m. 3.2 (110-30) Mayor Houston advised that the Parks & Community Services Commission has recommended that Justin Schmidt be appointed as the Student Representative on the Commission for Fiscal Year 1997-98. Justin stated it is a real honor and he looks forward to what he can offer. He's lived in Dublin all his life. cITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 287 On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed Justin Schmidt's appointment to the P&CS Commission. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION 7:08 p.m. :3.3 (610-50) Mayor Houston presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a Quill Writing Pen to Wanjiku Kamau, who served as the Student Representative on the Parks & Community Services Commission from July 1996 through June 1997. Wanjiku advised that she will be Student Body President next year at Dublin High. Award to DIaS Sergeant Chavarria (150-20) Chief Thuman reported that on Saturday evening something special happened to one of our officers; recognition by Dublin Lions Club annual public safety officer of'the year award, A1 Chavarria. He started with the Sheriffs Department in 1965 and was promoted in 1971 to Sergeant. He has been involved mostly as a criminal investigator, and is one of the hardest working individuals he has ever come into contact with. He always leads by example. He is a true asset to the City. Sergeant Chavarria stated it was quite an honor to receive the award Saturday. We can all share in this. He has always been proud to work in Dublin. 'He is always whistling and enjoys getting up each day and going to work. He has been here 11 years. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:13 p.m. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cra, Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4. I) Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 17, 1997; Received (4.'2 330-50) the Financial Report for the Month of May, 1997; Authorized (4.3 600-30) the City Manager to execute an agreement with David M. Griffith & Associates, LTD (DMG) to obtain state mandated cost claiming services; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 255 Adopted (4.4 630-30) RESOLUTION NO. $7 - 97 RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 3, 1997, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MAT[ERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW Authorized (4.5 $80-40) Staff to apply for the Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and approved Budget Change Form authorizing the transfer of $1,436 in matching funds from the City's Contingent Reserve; Authorized (4.6 600-30) the City Manager to execute agreements with: 1) ABAG for Website Hosting Services; and £) UUNET for Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services; Adopted (4.7 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 97 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS Adopted (4,8 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. $9 - 97 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SANTINA & THOMPSON, INC. Approved (4.9 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $573,523.93. Mayor Houston announced that the next item of business, taken out of order, would be consideration of Item 6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - THE VILLAS AT SANTA RITA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE (PA 97-007) 7:14 p.m. 6.1 (450-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Ram advised that this is the second reading of an Ordinance establishing a Planned Development District for a 324 unit apartment project on approximately 11.9 acres of land at the northeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Hacienda Drive. Security Capital Pacific Trust is the Applicant. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING ,luly 1, 1997 PAGE 289 Shyam Taggarsi with Security Capital Pacific Trust stated he wished to mention a couple of things he did not touch on at the last meeting. Security Capital Pacific Trust is traded on the NY Stock Exchange and inherent to their business is long term ownership of their properties. This has a lot to do with the way they build their projects and the quality and amenities. This project is unsurpassed in the local community. Units have 9' ceilings with crown moldings, computer desks, washer dryer connections, roman tubs and dual vanities. There will be a large club with fitness center and a business center with fax machines for residents use. The entire project is secure and will be a gated community. Part of the parking is below the building. They look forward to a long term very successful project. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. Cm. Barnes asked if the project is still at 1.9 parking spaces per unit. Ms. Ram stated it is still at this number. Cm. Burton stated he empathizes regarding the parking issue. They met the requirements, however, and he did not believe it to be fair for anyone to come this far and then have to go back. If we want to change parking requirements, this should be a policy change, but not done at this stage. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by majority vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 17 - 97 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE RFTONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND HACIENDA DRIVE IN THE EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA (APN: 986-001-001-10) 'and RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 97 APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR 'A PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT RF?ONING CONCERNING PA 97-007 THE VII I AS AT SANTA RITA Cm.'s Barnes and Howard voted in opposition. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PA6E 290 RECESS 7:20 p.m. Mayor Houston called for a short recess. Cm. Burton left the meeting. At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Houston called the meeting back to order. All Councilmembers were present except Cm. Burton. CORRESPONDENCE FROM DUBLIN FINE ARTS FOUNDATION REGARDING CREATION OF A POLICY FOR INCLUSION OF PUBLIC ART IN NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 7:28 p.m. 5.1 (900-50) Parks & Community Services Director Lowart explained that DFA is proposing a new partnership with the City to create a policy that provides the guidance and structure to guarantee inclusion of public art projects in new development in the City of Dublin. The goal of the program would be to create a public art program that would both individually and as a whole ensure the quality and appropriateness of art works, provide enrichment for the citizens, and visually enhance its Public spaces. Lynne Baer thanked the City Council for its support last week in granting their contribution. She explained that different communities have different ways of putting public art in. They are proposing to work out with Staff and with the Council to encourage developers to include public art as part of their projects along with landscaping and other amenities. This is a good way of enhancing the community. They would like to work with Staff to develop guidelines and then bring back the policy for the Council's approval. Mayor Houston felt using DFA as a resource will be a way to get more art into our projects. Community Development Director Peabody stated he thinks the City has a real golden opportunity at this time. Areas are developing which have a great public appearance. In front of the new theater there would be a good opportunity to place something. There is also interest on the part of a number of developers to put in art of major significance. We will also have a number of new public parks in the future. It woul~ be appropriate to have DFA be an active part of this. Staff is the first line of contact, but certainly not the experts in the field. Staff needs professional help in determining what is and isn't appropriate. A lot of opportunity is here. Mayor Houston asked how he would envision we proceed at this point. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 291 Mr. Peabody stated if the Council is supportive, Staff can be instructed to sit down and talk to the developers to see if we can get some interest in their part to proceed with some public art. The time is relatively soon on the theaters. Cm. Lockhart asked about the word 'encourage', and if we are really saying 'insist'. Mr. Peabody felt we are requesting Council support this as a good idea and Staff should pursue to see if there is some opportunity to see this happen. Cm. Lockhart asked if DFA would then assist to help determine what is appropriate. Mr. Peabody stated yes, we would ask them to offer some suggestions. Physical characteristics or areas could be mentioned in the policy where public art would be encouraged. Ms. Baer commented if a developer included this in their budget in the beginning, it will be just a part of what they will consider rather than after the fact. Mayor Houston asked how DFA is set up to deal with this, and if there can be a rapid response. Ms. Baer responded as a foundation, this is what they do. They are set up to have a meeting tomorrow with developers if needed. Their strongest supporters tend to be the development community. They understand how art can enhance their projects as well as the community. Cm. Lockhart made a motion that we pursue and encourage public art with DFA as appropriate. Mr. Rankin clarified that Staff and DFA would be developing a policy. Ms. Baer stated it would be what the Council and/or Staff feels comfortable with. Mayor Houston asked that Cm. Ix~ckhart restate her motion. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Burton absent), the Council directed Staff to work with DFA to develop a policy to encourage developers to work with DFA and the City on developing public art. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July !, 199'/ PAGE 292 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MONRO¥IA CITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BILL 1151 (GOLDSMITH) REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DAYTIME CURFEWS 7:40 p.m. 5.2 (660-40) Chief Thuman advised that AB I 151 creates a daytime curfew during regular school hours for youth who are required to attend school and is intended to encourage youth to be in school when required to be in school. Communities having local ordinances allowing these provisions have experienced increases in school attendance and graduation and decreases in juvenile crime. Mayor Houston stated he brought this forward. He just got another letter that this is stalled in the appropriations committee and is being put over to a 2 year bill. Monrovia also asked for contributions for their legal defense fund, but Mayor Houston stated he was not advocating this. Cm. Barnes requested that citizens listening on CTV 30 should also consider sending letters. These letters do make a difference. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Burton absent), the Council authorized the Mayor to sign and send letters of support for AB 1151 to State Legislators PUBLIC HEARING ~ AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.12.140 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS 7:45 p.m. 6.2 (600-60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Ram advised that the proposed amendment to Section 8.12.140 of the DMC will eliminate the automatic requirement for a public hearing for approved development agreements undergoing the required process of Annual Review by the City Council. The proposed Amendments will give the City Council flexibility to review non~controversial development agreement compliance as part of the City Council Consent Calendar. The Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of June 17, 1997. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 293 Cm. Barnes clarified that this can alWays be pulled from the Consent Calendar for comment and/or questions. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Burton absent), the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 18 - 97 AMENDING DUBUN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.12.140 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR UPS GREINER~ INC. PACIFIC TO PERFORM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STAKING SERVICES FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS WEST OF HANSEN DRIVE RELATED TO THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND HANSEN DRIVE 7:47 p.m. 7.1 (600~30) Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council authorized the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Hansen Drive. This design contract will provide the plans and specifications for the roadwork necessary to install the signal which the Council approved just last month. Mr. Thompson stated there is a possibility that we may have to close Dublin Boulevard for a while and if this happens we will recommend that we hold off on the project until next summer. We'll know more in the next 5 or 6 weeks. Mayor Houston stated it will be interesting to see what the report shows. Mr. Thompson stated when we do the total widening, we will definitely have to close the road. Cm. Lockhart pointed out there is a short swim season and this should be taken into consideration. Staff should keep the Briarhill Swim Club in mind when developing the schedule. Cm. Barnes asked how long it will take to actually do the work. Mr. Thompson stated it will probably take at least a month. Just the bidding process takes 6 weeks. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 294 On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Burton absent), the Council adopted RESOLUIION NO. 91 - 97 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH URS GREINER TO PERFORM CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STAKING RELATED TO IMPROVEMENTS OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD WEST OF HANSEN DRIVE AND SIGNALIZATION OF DUBLIN BOU! FVARD AT HANSEN DRIVE BI-ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT AND DOWNTOWN INTERSECTION MONITORING REPORT 7:51 p.m. 8.1 (590-90) Public Works Director Thompson advised that every 2 years, TJKM, the City's Traffic Consultant, reviews the accident reports throughout Dublin. The intersections and roadway segments that have accident rates above the State average are further studied to see if safety improvements are needed. Mr. Thompson reviewed the report and stated no recommendations for improvements are being recommended as a result of the study. Items noted as recommendations are already included in either the Operating Budget or the Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Thompson stated ChriStopher Kinzel was present from TJKM to answer any questions. Cm. Lockhart discussed a situation on Amador Valley Boulevard just before the left turn lane onto Emerald. When people are traveling east, there's a daycare center on the left side and people come up where York Drive comes out and they want to make a U-turn to the daycare center. She questioned if this is really a U-turn lane. Maybe we should put up a no U-turn sign there. Cm. Barnes stated we had the same situation on Amador Valley Boulevard and Brighton Drive and we painted a red curb so they could do a U-turn. We should probably pay attention to this. The right turn lane that disappears could be further back. Mr. Thompson stated it is a legal U-turn unless there is a sign prohibiting it. Cm. Barnes thought a nice letter to the daycare center could be written and maybe she should inform her people to go to the next corner to make their U-turn. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 295 Mr. Thompson stated Staff could take a look at this. Mayor Houston felt the only one that stands out is the continual increase in San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard accidents. What typifies the types of accidents? Are people running lights, or what? This is the only intersection that shows substantial increases. Mr. Thompson stated there seems to be so many different things going on with regard to the accidents. Christopher Kinzel stated in doing this analysis it was difficult to come up with anything definitive because there was construction going on in that area so much of the year. They recommend continuing to monitor it and see what develops. This is one of the highest volume intersections in the City. Additional monitoring would give some good information. Construction was completed early this year and 12 of the 20 accidents occurred this year. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Burton absent), the City Council received the report. OTHER BUSINESS 8:01 p.m. Strike by Garbage Company (810~ 10) Mr. Rankin stated Waste Management had negotiated a cOOling off period and they hope to be back on schedule by the end of the week. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Mayor ' k., ~]City Cl~-rk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1997 PAGE 296