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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-29-1984 Adopted CC MinREGULAR MEETING - May 29, 1984 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Tuesday, May 29,-1984 in the meeting roo~n of the Dublin Library The meeting was called to order at 7:35 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. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the following were approved: Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 14, 1984; Warrant Register in the amount of $162,185.76; Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 1984; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 47 - 84 adopted ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP - TRACT NO. 4978 RESOLUTION NO. 48 - 84 ACCEPTING, FOR THE PUBLIC, A DEED FOR DEDICATION OF AN 8 FOOT STRIP OF PROPERTY TO BE USED AS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ON DUBLIN BOULEVARD STREET VENDOR REQUEST Priscilla Pedesta, from Stockton, addressed the Council with a request to sell cherries and aspargus which had been grown in Stockton. She attended the meeting at the urging of several of her Dublin customers, and stated she wished to sell these products legally. Planning Director Tong explained the City Council's policy related to this type of selling and stated it could only be done in an area marked for agricultural zoning. Cm. Hegarty pointed out that even if these products were to be sold from an agricultural zoning location, the rule states that the products must be grown there, and therefore, they could not be sold in Dublin as they were grown in Stockton. CM-3-110 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 Cm. Jeffery suggested perhaps she could deliver the products directly to her customers. C~n. Moffatt felt there were similarities between this request and the recent request to sell arts & crafts which was approved by the Council. The process for obtaining a peddler's permit was explained, and Ms. Pedesta indicated she would consider pursuing in order to sell her products. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE ON 4TH OF JULY BURTON STREET Jenny Lambert, on behalf of a group of residents on Burton Street addressed the Council with a request that they be allowed to close their street off to traffic on the 4th of July in order to continue a tradition of a block party. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the closure of Burton Street on July 4, 1984, on the basis that proper barricades be placed. PROCLAMATION HONORING TOM McCORMICK Mayor Snyder read and presented a proclamation to Tom McCormick honoring him for his service on the City's first Park & Recreation Commission . PUBLIC HEARING - PA 83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES On May 7, 1984 the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning and Site Development Review for a 52,115 sq ft shopping center on 4.85 acres on the west side of San Ramon Road, just south of Amador Valley Boulevard. The use of the site is governed by the San Ramon Road Specific Plan which requires the proposed development to be processed by the City through the use of the Planned Development rezoning procedure. The shopping center has been designed to establish a semi-rustic appearance like the Town & Country Center in Palo Alto. It will utilize concrete barrel tile roofing and mostly wood siding along the storefronts. Landscaping, lighting, signing, grading and site planning show that the center will be attractive, functional, safe, and a good neighbor. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Cm. Hegarty questioned the location of placement of the gazebo, and felt it could be relocated to be more of a focal point for the center. CM-3-111 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 Cm. Moffatt questioned possible problems for the police related to having a gazebo at this location. Mr. Jeha, owner and applicant, stated they did not anticipate any night use of the gazebo, but rather, hoped to attract a restaurant. The gazebo could be used by shoppers as a resting place, or for employees to have their lunch. Cm. Vonheeder questioned if outdoor eating would be permitted at this location. Staff responded that it would be in this zoning. Mr. Jeha indicated that he, the Howells, and Mr. Nichandros had been unable to reach an agreement with regard to extending Amador Valley Boulevard and the City would need to intervene. City Attorney Nave explained the process of establishing a special assessment district, condemnation, appraisal, etc., in order to proceed with the extension of Amador Valley Boulevard. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 49 - 84 adopted ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING PA83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES - DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 50 - 84 APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS & GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES - DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER waived the reading and introduced an ordinance amending zoning ordinance to permit the rezoning of real property within the City of Dublin, and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 51 - 84 APPROVING THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR PA 83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES - DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER PUBLIC HEARING - AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVkRD SPEED LIMIT On February 27, 1984, the City Council conducted a public hearing and approved a traffic study of Amador Valley Boulevard. The study concentrated on the area between Dougherty Road and Village Parkway. The City Council adopted Ordinance 6-84, which established vehicle weight limits and stop signs at the intersection of Penn Drive and Amador Valley Boulevard. The City Council concurred with the Traffic Engineer's recommendation that the speed limit be retained at 25 miles per hour. CM-3-112 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 The use of radar as an enforcement tool is regulated by the State Vehicle Code. The current law requires a municipality to conduct an engineering and traffic study on streets where radar is used to enforce speed limits. The results of this study are to be used to establish the speed limits. The surveys and the resulting speed limits are valid for five years. The survey must include a study of the prevailing speeds, accident records, and conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Upon approval of this report by the City Council a copy must be provided to the court which presides over vehicular citations. A report from Chris Kinzel, Traffic Engineer, was presented to the Council. The report included a review of the areas required for an engineering and traffic survey, under provisions of the vehicle code. The report concluded that a 25 miles per hour speed limit is appropriate and makes the required findings to justify this limit. The report meets the requirements of the California Vehicle Code to allow radar enforcement on the portion of Amador Valley Boulevard which is included in the survey. The City Council was made aware that an engineering and traffic study is scheduled to be conducted on approximately 15 streets throughout the City. The funding for this study is included in the City of Dublin's pending Office of Traffic Safety grant application. This will result in a comprehensive document establiShing speed limits throughtout the City. It will also be more efficient to review the streets at one time, given the requirement of a review every five years if radar enforcement is utilized. In accordance with previous City Council direction, staff placed an order for the radar equipment, and is awaiting delivery. City Manager Ambrose reported that the manufacturer is now having a special on the radar units, and the City will receive two units for the price of one. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. George Zika, Peppertree Road questioned if this applied only to Amador Valley Boulevard. Douglas Whistler, a resident of Amador Valley Boulevard indicated that the new stop signs had helped somewhat, but felt that radar will help even more to control speeding on this street. It was reported that the expected delivery time of the radar units would be in approximately 3-4 weeks. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Traffic Engineer's report, waived the reading and adopted on an urgency basis ORDINANCE NO. 13 - 84 ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS CM-3-113 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 and authorized the posting of signs indicating that the speed limit is radar enforced. These signs will only be posted after radar units are actually being utilized and may be completed under our existing County maintenance contract. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES At its meeting of May 14, 1984, the City Council reappointed John Alexander, Eddie Jo Mack and Dave Petty to the Planning Commission. Appointments by Mayor Snyder and Cm. Jeffery were continued to the May 29, 1984 meeting. Cm. Jeffery introduced and appointed Valerie Barnes to the Planning Commission. Mayor Snyder introduced and appointed Brian Raley to the Planning Commission. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION VACANCY At its meeting of May 14, 1984, the City Council reappointed Barbara Donnell, Mae Hernandez, Liz Schmitt and George Zika to the Park & Recreation Commission. Cm. Vonheeder requested additional time to make her appointment. Cm. Vonheeder announced that her appointment to the Park & Recreation Commission was Eric B. Ovlen. Cm. Vonheeder requested that Staff write a thank you letter to all the applicants and inform them of the various ways in which they could still become involved. 1984-85 PARATRANSIT PROGRAM The City presently contracts with the San Ramon Valley Community Center for the provision of Paratransit Services to senior citizens and the transpor- tation handicapped of Dublin. These services are made available on a 5 day/week basis to approximately 61 riders from Dublin and 394 riders from Alamo to San Ramon. Transportation is provided for medical appointments, shopping, personal business, social and recreation purposes, etc. These services have historically been financed by Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds, local subsiodies, farebox revenues and donations. Cm. Vonheeder questioned how a person signs up for this service. People should call the community center offices. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized continued City participation in the Paratransit Program proposed by the San Ramon Valley Community Center. CM-3-114 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 RECREATION DEPARTMENT HOURLY PART-TIME STAFFING CLASSIFICATIONS At its April 23, 1984 meeting, the City Council approved the proposed Summer Recreation Program. In order to facilitate the program design for summer and plan for future program development, it is necessary to hire staff. Per personnel rules, part time employees do not receive benefits provided to full time classifications. The question of employee versus contractor was discussed. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 52 - 84 and AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (Resolution No. 30-84) RESOLUTION NO. 53 - 84 AMENDING THE SALARY AND BENEFIT PLAN (Resolution No. 31-84) SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND FEE SCHEDULE The Recreation Department of the City will assume management for Shannon Community Center effective July 1, 1984. Discussion was held related to the City's commitment to residents of San Ramon, as well as Dublin residents. The obligation is to provide recreational programming to all residents within the jurisdiction of the Dublin San Ramon Services District. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 84 AND ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 55 - 84 ESTABLISHING THE FACILITY RENTAL RATES FOR THE SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER CM-3-115 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 PROPOSAL FROM SRVCC TO UTILIZE SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER The City has received a proposal from the San Ramon Valley Community Center who wishes to continue to utilize the Shannon Community Center after July 1, 1984 when the City of Dublin assumes the lease. Cm. Jeffery questioned if the rates extended to SRVCC were exceptions to the rates just adopted. Recreation Director Firth explained that for purposes of management transition, these rates would be necessary to allow SRVCC to present their summer program. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved SRVCC proposal for summer day classes, with exception of jazzercise; recommended fee structure of 50% of resident public rate for evening classes plus hourly building attendant rate through summer quarter program dates, and approved SRVCC use of Shannon Community Center for the continuation of their pre-school program for the 1984-85 fiscal year at a minimum of $2.00 per hour to be negotiated. OTHER BUSINESS Dublin Community Day at the Alameda County Fair The City received a letter from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce requesting the City's participation in Dublin's Community Day at the Fair by having the Mayor in the Winner's Circle for Dublin's designated race. The Chamber requested that the City consider sharing the expense involved of approxi- mately $60.00. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to contribute $30.00 toward the expenses associated with this request. Purchase of Art Work City Manager Ambrose reported that the Council, last year, authorized Kay Keck, Deputy City Clerk, to purchase a piece of art work for the City at a cost not to exceed $100. Ms. Keck was unable to make a selection with this amount of money, and Mr. Ambrose indicated the City has again been contacted by the Alameda County Art Society with regard to this years participation. Cm. Jeffery felt that a purchase of art work now would be putting the cart before the horse, in that the art work selected might not fit into the decor of permanent facilities, once they are obtained. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by majority vote, the Council authorized up to $300 for the purchase of a piece of artwork for City facilities, to be selected by Kay Keck, Deputy City Clerk. Voting NO on this motion were Councilmembers Jeffery and Vonheeder. CM-3-116 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 SB 1369 (State Water Policy) Governor Deukmejian recently requested approval by the legislature of a package of bills related to state water policy. The major proposal is contained in SB 1369 and is aimed at providing additional water resources to Southern California. In essence, the bill provides for an alternative to the Peripheral Canal, which was rejected by the voters in 1981. The basic proposal would call for the widening and deepening of some of the channels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Also, it would create one or more reservoirs south of the delta and eventually result in the construction of the New Hope ditch. This is essentially the northern third of the Peripheral Canal. Whereas, the Canal would have transported approximately 700,000 acre-feet of water to the south, this proposal would provide approximately 400,000 acre-feet of water annually to Southern California. On May 24, 1984 Senator Ayala, the author of SB 1369 announced amendments to the legislation which were backed by the Governor. Senator Ayala indicated that the Assembly would develop amendments protecting the San Francisco Bay region and the Senate would draft amendments to protect the Suisun marsh area and fisheries. The attempt is to build a broad base of support for the legislation. Despite the inclusion of these amendments there remains some concern over the quality of the water that will be added to the state system. It appears that the Peripheral Canal would have bypassed the mouth of the San Joaquin River and provided a much higher quality of water. A recent editorial in the Mercury News claimed that this plan would add water to the state system, which is contaminated from the irrigation runoff from the San Joaquin Valley. The result would be added costs in treating the water for use by agencies purchasing water from the state system. Staff has contacted the League of California Cities regarding this legislation. The League Staff has indicated that they have taken a neutral position on the matter. Following discussion on this issue, the Council directed Staff to obtain more backup information. Initial Study - LAVWMA Expansion Project The environmental effects of expanding the LAVWMA capacity have generated considerable controversy in the past. Recognizing the potential challenge to the negative declaration, it may be prudent for LAVWMA to prepare an environmental impact report to address these environmental issues that have generated past controversy. Cm. Jeffery questioned the approximate cost of an EIR. Planning Director Tong stated a ballpark figure would be $5,000. The last EIR report was made in 1978. CM-3-117 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 It was clarified t. hat even though the City is not the responsible agency, and therefore, have no jurisdiction with regard to an EIR, we are an agency with "expertise", and can comment on the document. Council consensus was that it would not hurt for Dublin to comment and question the ramifications to the project if the negative declaration is challenged. Extended Planning Area Field Trip An alternate date of June 20, 1984, 9 a.m. to noon was' selected for the field trip to the extended planning area. Newspaper Bin - Dublin Hiqh School Cm. Vonheeder questioned the status on the removal of the .paper bin from Dublin High School. Planning Director Tong indicated he would check out the chain of events that led to the removal of the bin from the High School. Use of Camp Parks for Cemetary Cm. Vonheeder questioned the recent publicity related to the possible use of Camp Parks for a cemetary. City Manager Ambrose indicated that there have been a lot of rumors going around, but that none appeared to be confirmed. Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff has been in touch with Congressman Stark's office with regard to public access rights through Camp Parks and will stay in touch with officials regarding this. League of CA Cities Executive Forum - July 11-13, 1984 Mayor Snyder and all Councilmembers indicated they will be attending the upcoming forum in Monterey, and requested that reservations and registrations be made. Large Vehicles on Streets - Hazard Cm. Moffatt advised that he has received several compaints regarding a safety hazard caused by people parking large vehicles on the street. CM-3-118 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 Cm. Moffatt indicated he would like to see some type of ordinance adopted similar to Alameda's ordinance, and requested that Staff look into a comparison of what we now have on the books. AB 2281 This bill, related to City Council salaries, was signed by Governor Deukmejian on April 30, 1984. It does not become effective until January 1, 1985. Council agreed to review the subject in January, 1985, for possible enactment. It was explained that a 5% increase per year could become effective immediately. Staff was directed to draft an ordinance dealing with this and present it at the next meeting. Transportation Committee Report Cm. Jeffery reported that she had recently attended a Transportation Committee meeting and the Committee went through the bylaws sentence by sentence. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 1984. Mayor Snyder discussed his original understanding that Livermore would not be a part of this Committee. Proposition 18 The City has received a request from the City of Carson for support of Proposition 18. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the City Council agreed to support this proposition. ~udget Hearinq Dates City Manager Ambrose indicated that a date needed to be established on which to hold the budget hearing. Consensus of the Council was that the meeting be held on Tuesday evening, June 26, 1984 at 6:00 p.m. The first choice for a location would be the Homestead Savings Community Room. Council requested that sandwiches and coffee be provided. CM-3-119 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. /~ City Clerk CM-3-120 Regular Meeting May 29, 1984