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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1997 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING ~ August 5, 1997 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 5, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m., by Mayor Houston. The start of the meeting was delayed in order for the Council to participate in the National Night Out event sponsored by the Police Department and held at the Dublin Heritage Center. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Lockhart and Mayor Houston. Councilmember Howard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION 8:03 p.m. 3.1 (110-30) Mayor Houston announced that as a result of Bob Fasulkey resigning from the Planning Commission, he had appointed Fred J. Musser to fill the vacancy. The term for this position ends in December of 2000. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council confirmed the appointment of Fred J. Musser to the Planning Commission. Mr. Musser thanked the City Council for this appointment and stated he is very flattered and this is something he has always had an interest in doing. He is active in the community and in the Rotary Club. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August $, 1997 PAGE 307 PROCLAMATION TO DUBLIN LITTLE LEAGUE SENIOR DIVISION ALL-STARS 8:05 p.m. 3.2 (610-50) Mayor Houston read and presented a proclamation congratulating the Dublin Little League Senior Division All-Stars for winning the District 57 Championship. Individual certificates of recognition were presented to: Roger Allen, Chris Brown, Erik Brundage, Dan Cordisco, Jimmy Dilks, Drew Gillmore, Josh Henderson, Robert Jackson, Daniel Molleson, Travis Neff, Joe Parrish, Josh Swalwell, James Toledo, and Matt White. Dennis Parrish, Manager of the team accepted the proclamation. He thanked the City of Dublin for its support and in maintaining their fields. They appreciate all the City's support and acknowledgment. He thanked Don Mayhan and the entire board and boards before this. District 57 is a very tough district. They just barely missed sectionals. There was good sportsmanship both on and off the field. Coaches Jim Dilkes and Jim Brundage were introduced. PROCLAMATION TO LTC DALE BAIN 8:12 p.m. 3.3 (610-50) Mayor Houston read and presented a proclamation to LTC Dale Bain who was the former Commander of Parks RFFA for almost 3 years. He wished him and his family well in their new assignment. Today was the change of command when he turned over the reigns to new commander Thomas Black. LTC Bain stated the relationship between Camp Parks and the Army and the City of Dublin and surrounding communities is at an all time high right now. He exPressed his appreciation for this support, particularly the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Cm. Burton recognized his wife Dee, who has been a driving force and a real delightful person to work with. She has made a lot of things happen in this City. will miss her. Illegal Signs & Banners (400-30) We Bruce Fiedler, Hemlock Street resident discussed a letter he wrote about a year ago related to the issue of illegal temporary signs and banners that were springing up like weeds. The Valley Times did a significant story on this. He has seen a significant improvement and well over half of the signs have some down. However, a lot of them still fly, some of them right across from the Civic Center. Subtlety may be lost on some CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 308 persons who thumb their noses at the law. We need our downtown to be just as good as possible to compete with the shiny new centers in San Ramon and Pleasanton. Mr. Fiedler requested that the Council direct City Staff to take such action as needed to get results and to bring to a positive conclusion the initiative began last summer. Mayor Houston advised that one or more of the Councilmembers had the same issues to bring up under other business. CONSENT CALENDAR 8:20 p.m. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 15, 1997; Adopted (4.2 820-60) RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 97 APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGE FROM PLATA WAY TO MAPE WAY Authorized (4.3 600-30) Staff to solicit bids for Contract 97-07, 1-580 Beautification Project at the San Ramon Road Off-Ramp Adopted (4.4 670-40) RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 97 APPROVING SAI F .OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY (SAN RAMON ROAD NORTHERLY OF AMADOR VALLEY'BOULEVARD) TO MICHAEL PERKINS (SLEEP SHOP) Authorized (4.5 Parking Lot; 600-30) Staff to advertise Contract 97-10 for bids, Heritage Center Adopted (4.6 410-50) RESOLUTION NO. 99 97 APPROVING SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITY FOR TRACT 6644 (PARCEL MAP 7109) - DOUGHERTY ROAD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 309 Received (4.7 330-50) the Preliminary Financial Report for the month of June 1997; Accepted (4.8 600-30) improvements under Contract 96-04 Annual Street Slurry Seal Project; authorized $138,535.57 payment to Valley Slurry Seal and to release retention of $13,853.56 after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; and approved the Budget Change Form; Approved (4.9 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,419,125.70. Add Tax Collecting Agreement to Agenda (600-40) Acting City Manager Rankin requested that the City Council add an item to the agenda in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 54954.2 to take action on an agreement submitted by the Alameda County Auditor which must be executed by August 15, 1997 in order to get the assessments on the tax role. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council agreed to add this to the agenda as Item 5.2. REQUEST FROM CITY OF PLEASANTON TO SUPPORT THE RETENTION OF THE STONERIDGE DRIVE ON-RAMPS TO EASTBOUND 1-580 8:22 p.m. 5.1 (800-30) Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Pleasanton is requesting the City of Dublin's support in asking Caltrans to retain the Stoneridge Drive on-ramp connections to 1-580 for future flyover improvements at the I- 580/I- 680 interchange. Cm. Burton felt this was kind of ironic that Pleasanton allowed this,to be taken out in the past. It is a short distance to the access on ramp to 1-580. When they do the flyover, if it will still be the same? Mr. Thompson explained it should be basically the same. Pleasanton is just asking Caltrans to take another look at this. Cm. Barnes reminded of the impacts to people in Dublin before the Stoneridge off ramp was put in. She very much agrees to support Pleasanton on this request. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 310 Mayor Houston stated they are being .general in this because they already signed off on this in the past. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council authorized the Mayor to sign the letter to Caltrans. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA - AUTHORIZATION FOR DEPUTY CITY ATI'ORNEY TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE AND MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS 8:26 p.m. 5.2 (600-40) Mr. Rankin explained that the City collects various assessments and property related fees on the Property Tax Bill and without a valid agreement Alameda County will not perform these collection services. The agreement will release the County from liability in the event of a challenge related to City compliance with Proposition 218 in the process used to adopt the City fees, taxes, and assessments. The City must file its items to be collected not later than August 15, 1997. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council adopted RE$OLUTION NO. 100 - 97 AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY AI-[ORNEY TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATION AND MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF CERTAIN TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES ON THE 1997-98 PROPERTY TAX ROLL TRI~VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE (TVTDF) 8:28 p.m. 7.1 (1060~90) Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that the Tri- Valley Transportation Council has been working for some time to obtain agreement between the seven Tri-Valley jurisdictions for a regional transportation fee to be levied on new development to fund regional transportation projects necessitated by that new development. Mr. Thompson stated if the TVTDF is implemented by all participating jurisdictions as proposed, new regional development fees collected in the Tri~Valley Area for transportation projects will be as follows: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 311 Land Use Category Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Office Retail InduStrial/Warehouse Other Uses Proposed Fee $1,500/Dwelling Unit $1,050/Dwelling Unit $1.00/Square Foot $1.00/Square Foot $ .75/Square Foot $1,500/AM~PM Average Peak Hour Trip Previously Proposed Fee $2,582/Dwelling Unit $1,555 / Dwelling Unit $3.82/Square Foot $1.15/sq.ft. (more than 200,000 sq.ft.) $1.38/sq.ft. (less than 200,000 sq.ft.) $2.78/sq.ft. Not Listed Total Estimated Fees to be Collected $65 million million Mr. Thompson explained that this money will, in turn, fund regional transportation projects necessitated by new development. It will not, however, fund all of the projects listed in the Draft Resolution. The I~580/I~680 Flyover Project will be given number 1 priority, and the rest of the Projects will be rated later for the development of a funding priority list. Mr. Thompson advised that the City's existing Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee already includes a regional component. The adoption of the TVTC regional fee will result in a reduction of approximately $11 million (or approximately 9%) of Dublin's existing TIP because some of the projects are included on the project lists for both fees. The impact on Dublin to collect and administer the TVTDF is unknown at this time. Mr. Thompson reviewed the Draft Resolution and recommended revisions, including: 1) That the project to provide HOV lanes on I~680 between SR 84 and the Sunol Grade be listed as project priority number 2 behind the 1-580/I-680 flyover project. This highway segment has rapidly become one of the most congested transportation routes in the Bay Area. 2) That the effective date for the imposition of these fees be January 1, 1998, for all 7 participating jurisdictions. This will put all jurisdictions on the same timing for the beginning of fee collection. $) That a sentence be added to Paragraph No. 8 of the Draft ResolUtion stating: "The three Contra Costa County jurisdictions shall not withhold any TVTDF collected until the TVTC establishes a list of priorities for obligating the TVTDF funding for these projects." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 312 Cm. Lockhart asked if items indicated as a. through k. of the draft resolution are listed in priority order. Mr. Thompson responded that item a. is top priority, but the others are listed in no particular order. Mayor Houston explained that everybody seems to agree that the flyover project is number one. After that, there is some disagreement over what should be next. We will be using this as seed money to get the environmental work done and to be ready when other funds become available. The reality is, if you're not in a state of readiness, you can't compete. Cm. Burton stated he called the Mayor because he felt this was an important issue with new people coming into the area. We have two fees and he asked Mayor Houston to explain the difference between local and regional issues and what this does to our City traffic impact fees. Mayor Houston stated the City will be collecting x amount of dollars, so..naturally we want to have input on how the money is spent. This is for regional projects. The Sunol Grade, Highway 84 is a regional project. Things specific to our City would not be included in these fees such as improvements to Dublin Boulevard. Getting dollars' from the San Joaquin Valley is a frustration because they are clogging our freeways. 'Cm. Burton felt this will be a hot potato because we have two traffic impact fees. He asked Mr. Thompson to explain this. Mr. Thompson stated this will take effect on January 1, 1998. We have two existing ones right now so this will be the third. Category 3 is regional projects. Mayor Houston stated the first is for local roads. The second is a small regional component. The third will take the place of the regional component in our original traffic impact fee. Mayor Houston stated he agreed that the Sunol Grade should be'the number two project. After that, it makes perfect sense to get other projects in a state of readiness. The next issue is we need to force the TVTC to seriously look into the aspect of a toll road for Highway 84. TVTC has never really studied a toll road. He would like to have us say, this study must be done prior to the implementation of this fee. He has no preconceptions on whether this is a good or .bad situation, but a study should be done prior to the implementation of this fee. Add verbiage to state this. Staff from TVTC has said that a study could be done in 30 to 60 days. This would be an independent study. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 31 ii Cm. Barnes felt the operative word is study. We should stress that we are not talking toll road, but rather a study to look at all the issues. Mayor Houston stated Resolution Item No. 7 discusses revenues from a toll road reducing some of the traffic fees. We need to get a study done. Cm. Lockhart asked the Mayor for his thoughts on how he felt a study would be received. Mayor Houston stated there is no way to get San Joaquin dollars for their impacts on us. We need a way to get some of these big dollars. This would be a user fee and there are definitely some pro and con issues to this right off the bat. The Council agreed to add a statement that the Dublin. City Council approval of the draft resolution is contingent upon a study related to the toll road prior to committing any funds. Language to this effect should be incorporated into the letter. Cm. Burton requested that the flyover improvements be clarified. It just states I~580/ 1-680 Interchange Improvements and he would like to see the #1 priority more closely identified specifically with the flyover project. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council reviewed the draft Resolution and Staffs recommenda- tions and directed that the letter outlining the Council's recommendations including the added verbiage be sent to the Chairperson of the TVTC. Cm. Barnes stated she attended a briefing today by Congresswoman Tauscher on federal traffic issues. The bottom line is we have to make our voices heard. Cm. Burton felt the '$2 billion in traffic dollars for the Bay Bridge is being sucked up. This will impact traffic dollars. DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST TO OPERATE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT WITHIN THE PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE 8:52 p.m. 8.1 (1010-20) Senior Planner Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that DUSD is proposing to install a communications system network within some of the City's rights-of-way that will interconnect the schools and the district office. The system will provide telephone and data communications between schools, school libraries, the district office and possibly other City agencies in the future. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING Aul~ust 5, 1997 PAGE 314 Ms. Cirelli advised that the District has applied for an encroachment permit with the City for some minor underground work at the school frontages where cables from telephone poles will connect to the school facility. The permit fee would be approxi- mately $240. The District's telecommunications contractor, All Star Telecom, will provide ongoing maintenance of the system. The District must also obtain a license from Pacific Bell for subleasing space on their telephone poles. As a requirement of this license, the District must obtain permission from the City for using the public rights -of-way. Ms. Cirelli advised that the City has recently received additional requests from private telecommunication system providers offering service on a profit basis to install underground systems within the public rights-of-way. Staff is currently working on a comprehensive telecommunications policy that will address the City's authority to regulate telecommunication service providers that locate facilities within the public right-of-way. Cm. Burton asked, if the provider of the service the School District is using to sublease the poles is changed, does this require the School District to go through the process again. Ms. Cirelli stated she did not feel this would entail a change in anything. Basically, the School District needs a special license from Pacific Bell to use their poles. Mayor Houston asked if other people could come in and ask for the same thing. What kind of a policy do we have related to the impact on the City in allowing this. Do we have any kind of a policy that we're looking at? Ms. Cirelli stated right now Staff is in the process of working with the City Attorney's Office and analyzing our potential in regulating this. People are starting to come to us and asking to install cable in the ground. We are looking into compensation and also analyzing the types of fees that we are allowed to request. This would be franchise fees or in-lieu fees. Mr. Rankin explained that we joined with neighbOring cities and are jointly working with a consultant who is an expert in the telecommunications area. They are working on drafting an agreement that will come before the Council. We need to make sure we have covered the whole realm of issues. Mayor Houston felt once a street is cut up and put back together, it is never the same. We can expect expenses to the City more than just an upfront fee. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES , VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 315 Ms. Cirelli stated Staff is also looking into a provision for sharing conduit space. Oversizing of conduit is being considered. Cm. Burton asked if, when we give TCI, the telephone company or PG&E the right to use the poles, can they sublease to anybody? Ms. Cirelli stated by law they have to provide space to another telecommunications provider. They do have regulations on how many wires may be placed on a pole. A company such as MCI is required to get a license from the PUC, but not Pac Bell. They do not need permission from us to locate on poles. We will be looking more into this issue. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is still being interpreted. Mayor Houston discussed requirements for more undergrounding of wires. This would greatly enhance the appearance of various parts of the City. Superintendent Sugiyami passed around a sample piece of cable and introduced Peter MacDonald, their technology consultant. This'will allow them to provide Internet access to every single student and connect the schools to the district office. It would be interesting to connect all our library resources onto one network for the citizens of Dublin. Mayor Houston asked if there are future capabilities to add on to this in the future? Mr. MacDonald stated he had spoken with Engineering to include conduits into East Dublin. There are some opportunities to interface coming off the aerial system at Amador Valley Boulevard. Cm. Burton asked where somebody in the school who wants to do a project would go. Mr. MacDonald stated they could go to any system and access it. They will be putting Up some very serious firewalls within the system.: Cm. Burton asked if the public could get into it and use it from a computer at home. Superintendent Sugiyami stated web pages will be developed which can be accessed by the public. At some point the pages will be comprehensive. They will be one of the first districts in the area and are pioneers in this area. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING Aul~ust 5, 1997 PAGE 316 , RESOLUTION NO. 101 - 97 APPROVING THE DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A LICENSEE OF PACIFIC BE! ! TO LEASE POLE AND CONDUIT SPACE FOR INSTALLING THE COMMUNICATION LINES FOR ATE! FCOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR THE USE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER CITY AGENCIES REQUEST FROM E. CLAMPUS VITUS TO PLACE MEMORIAL PLAQUE IN M_APE MEMORIAL PARK 9:13 p.m. 8.2 (290~30) Parks & Community Services Director Ix)wart advised that the Joaquin Murrieta Chapter of E. Clampus Virus is requesting permission to construct and install a memorial plaque in Mape Memorial Park to coincide with the park dedication on Saturday, August 23, 1997. The plaque would be done in bronze and would be affixed to a rock monument which measures approximately 5' by 5'. Staff recommended that the plaque be installed in an unlandscaped bedding area at the intersection of two pathways. Ms. Ix)wart updated the Council with regard to park dedication activities to be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to welcoming speeches and recognition of Mape family members, there will be music, family games, volleyball and children's activities. Hot dogs will be barbecued by members of the Parks & Community Services Commission. Cm. Burton advised that this all started with an idea from the Mayor. Staff really did a nice job in getting a lot of people going on this. Cm. Barnes and her husband Wayne spent a lot of time getting in touch with members of the Mape family. This should be a lot of fun. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council approved the request and approved the location for the plaque as recommended by Staff. ESTABLISHMENT OF DOWNTOWN STUDY TASK FORCE AND APPROVAL OF WORK PROGRAM 9:20 p.m. 8.3 (470-50/110-30) Economic Development Manager Reuel presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council set forth as a high priority work program, the creation of a Downtown Study Task Force Committee comprised of City Councilmember(s), Planning CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 317 Commissioner(s), citizens, downtown property owners, tenants and staff. The Committee would make recommendations to the City Council on various issues and solutions by September of 1998. Task Force members would be solicited through a newspaper display advertisement and the City Council would finalize the appoint~ ments on September 2, 1997. The Community Development Director and Economic Development Manager will provide Staff support, with the City Manager's assistance on an as~needed basis. Consulting services may be required, however, since these services are not currently budgeted, they may require an additional appropriation of funds by the City Council. Mr. Reuel stated Staff proposes that the entire Task Force initially convene to be oriented on the purpose of the Task Force and to receive information on the following items: I) the 1987 Downtown Specific Plan; 2) Downtown Traffic Circulation Update; and 3) Current/Anticipated Development in the City of Dublin. Cm. Burton stated he is excited that we are recognizing the business community as a very important part of the City in providing income to provide services. He asked that we seriously consider having a business commission. Our last downtown study went on the shelf. He hopes this time there will be a follow through. There is great staff effort in this. Mr. Reuel stated the City Manager is also very involved in this. What may come out of this study is the need for additional consultant work. Cm. Lockhart stated she too was thrilled to see the format of this. She questioned if it really would be possible to have these people meet bi~weekly. This might frighten away some business people. It's a good idea to contact business owners outside the area and to keep them updated on what's happening. She and Mayor Houston attended a redevelopment program put on by the League recently and it was exciting to hear some ways different communities have used redevelopment in their city planning. She would like to see somewhere in this task force having a group study redevelopment. The League of California Cities is bursting at the seams with information on this. Life and dollars and real support can be brought to the community. We can't afford to pass up the opportunity to look at this. Staff should include redevelopment as a topic in this study committee. Cm. Barnes stated she also was excited about this. With regard to the 1987 plan, only one item was actually implemented from the recommendations. Street banners were put up. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1.997 PAGE 315 Mayor Houston commented he reviewed the plan also. Amador Haza Road was designated to be restaurant row. We missed the mark on this. It needs updating. This can be fun and it is one of the most important projects to the City. Our downtown area cannot die at the expense of East Dublin. This can be the jewel of the valley. People need to get involved because this can be the future of our community. We can have a lot of dreams and visions with this. Cm. Barnes clarified that right now the City is lOOking at 3 committees. They are asking people to sign up for these committees. The Council wants public input. Cm. Burton recommended that Cm. Lockhart be the City Council representative on this Task Force. Mayor Houston agreed and felt any of the Council could go to any of the meetings. He assumed they will all be noticed. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Howard absent), the Council: 1) approved the establishment of the Downtown Study Task Force; 2) authorized Staff to recruit for Task Force members; 3) established September 24, 1997 as the first meeting date; 4) designated Cm. Lockhart from the City Council to participate on the Task Force; and $) directed that redevelopment be incorporated into the areas to be studied. OTHER BUSINESS 9:41 p.m. City's Website on Internet (180-1 O) Mr. Rankin reported that a Memo had been distributed to the City Council related to the upcoming launch of the City's website in the near future. Mr. Honse can do a demonstration for those interested. Cm. Lockhart stated she was glad to get this Internet update. League of California Cities Conference (140-20) Mr. Rankin reported that the League of California Cities annual conference will be held in San Francisco in October. Those wishing to attend should contact Ms. Keck to cOOrdinate registration. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 6, 1997 PAGE 319 Illegal Signs & Banners (400-30) Mr. Peabody stated with regard to the issue of enforcement of sign regulations, he has a Staff member who has accepted a promotional opportunity with City of Millbrae. Ralph Kachadourian will be moving on, so we will be down at least one person. Cm. Burton asked if the mattress sign where the old Wherehouse used to be is legal. Mr. Peabody advised that City Staff is in contact with that business at the moment. It is eternal vigilance. We need to get out again and reacquaint them with the Council's directives. We have had 7 new ones that are illegal appear this week. Cm. Barnes stated she also was concerned about the sign issue. She had a list of signs and we need to revisit what's legal and what's not. She distributed pictures of ques- tionable signs. Maybe we should come up with some penalties for noncompliance. Mr. Peabody stated at the next City Council meeting the zoning ordinance amendments will be on the agenda. Some of the sign questions may Possibly be addressed at that time. League of California Cities Conference (140~20) Cm. Lockhart reported that she brought back a lot of materials from the League's redevelopment conference. She's excited about the possibilities for our City. It broadened her perspective on what qualifies for redevelopment. Concert ~ Civic Center (950~40) Cm. Lockhart stated She felt the posters for the upcoming Concert at the Civic are beautiful. She was aware that the Dublin Sister City Association will be selling soft drinks and asked about other items. Ms. Lowart advised that ice cream bars and individual size pizzas will also be sold by groups. Signs advertising the event will be delivered to businesses tomorrow. Cm. Barnes asked that Staff get publicity about the music event to Channel 30 and also the radio Stations. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 320 Workbench True-Value Hardware Store Fire Damage (540-I 0) Cm. Lockhart commented on the letter received from Sleep Shop on San Ramon goad next door to the Workbench and stated some interesting considerations were in the letter and it should be discussed at some point. Mayor Houston asked about the status of the burned building. Mr. Peabody stated an application has not been formally filed. It may take a while to sort this out. The Building Official will issue an order to have the building demolished after a particular period of time. The owner has been made aware of this fact. It is boarded up. Mr. Rankin stated Fire is working with Building in getting the property cleaned up. Cm. Barnes asked if True Value Hardware has $0 days in which to come up with a plan. Mr. Rankin stated Staff would need to research this. Cm. Burton stated on the corner where the Workbench was, maybe we could get a full sized modern grocery store. The site is about 3 acres. We have a lot of people complain about the lack of grocery stores in Dublin. A lot of people were upset when Romley's closed several Years ago. Mayor Houston stated Whatever goes there, we want quality. National Night Out (580-40) Cm. Lockhart thanked Chief Thuman for the wonderful hamburgers and hot dogs at the National Night OUt event. It was a great event at the Heritage Center. Cm. Barnes also thanked Police Chief Thuman for National Night Out. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING AUgust 5, 1997 PAGE 321 League of California Cities Conference (140-20) Cm. Barnes stated she also attended the League of California Cities conference and attended sessions on Propositions 208 and 218 and on the Internet. When the City goes on line, complaints or comments from citizens via e-mail can be done at any time, night or day. This should prove to be convenient for residents. TCI Franchise Services (I 050- 30) Cm. Barnes asked when Staff thought TCI's response to the City's request would be agendized. Mr. Rankin stated it would probably not be before the first meeting in September. Access to Property_ Adjacent to Heritage Center (295-30) Mayor Houston stated earlier the Council authorized Staff to advertise for bids to improve the Heritage Center parking lot. On this subject, he passed out a brochure about the acre of property across the creek from the Heritage Center. If the City were to build a bridge to access that property, ready made rail cars could be put in. He got the name of a company from our Fire Inspector and he asked if the Council wished to consider this. It would be another acre of land in the City which could be used for public access. He requested that Staff contact the people. Cm. Burton stated it now belongs to DHPA and is used by the Clampers. There may be some land limitations. Mayor Houston stated he felt this could be a part of the Heritage Center and could be something good. He referred this to Staff to look at and bring it up in 2 weeks or a month and make decision as to whether to investigate further. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE :]22 GPA Study of Nielsen Proper _ty in West Dublin (420-30) Mayor Houston reported that back in February, the City initiated a GPA study for the Nielsen property. At this time, there has been no action from the applicant. The file is empty. He asked if the Council would agree to withdraw this study. Having it hang out there is no value. He requested that Staff agendize this at the next meeting for discussion. Mr. Peabody suggested that due to issues scheduled for the next agenda that it be placed on the first meeting agenda in September. Mayor Houston felt this would be fine. City Council Meeting Start Time (610-05) Cm. Barnes requested that if the next meeting will be lengthy that consideration be given to starting the meeting earlier. Mayor Houston reminded that if we have a Dublin Housing Authority meeting we can't start early. Cm. Barnes requested that if there is no DHA meeting that we start the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Staff was directed to check with Ophelia Basgal to determine whether or not DHA would be meeting at 6:00 p.m. Zone 7 Liaison Meeting (1000-70) Mayor Houston commented that the Zone 7 liaison committee had never had a meeting. He felt this would be a good time to sit down and talk about water issues in the valley and land use issues, as well with Zone 7 and weeds. He requested that Staff try to schedule a meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 323 ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1997 PAGE 324