HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-1997 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING ~ December 2, 1997
.A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 2, 1997,
in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:01 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston.
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those, present in the pledge of allegiance to the'
flag.
CLOSED SESSION
7:02 p.m. I0.1 (640-30)
The Council recessed to a Closed Session to conference with Legal Counsel ~ Pending
Litigation ~ pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9 (a) - Silvergate Highlands
Owners Association vs. City of Dublin ~ Alameda County Superior Court No.
V~013836-3.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Houston announced that no action was taken in closed session. At 7:39 p.m., the
public meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present.
CITY'S NOMINATION TO ALAMEDA COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY HOUSING COMMISSION
7:39 p.m. $.1 (110~$0)
Mayor Houston stated Vice Mayor Burton, who serves as the City's representative on this
Board has a term which expires December $ I, 1997. He recommended that Mr. Burton
be reappointed to a 4~year term ending December S 1, £001.
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Mayor Houston clarified that you don't have to be on the Council to serve.
Ms. Keck advised that while the appointment is recommended by the Council, the person
doesn't have to be a Councilmember.
On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
Council confirmed Mayor Houston's reappointment of Dave Burton as the City of Dublin
representative on the Alameda County Housing Authority Housing Commission to a 4~
year term beginning January 1, 1998 and ending on December $1,2001, and directed
the City Clerk to submit the City's appointment to the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors for final approval.
DUBLIN PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS
7:41 p.m. 3.2 (515-10)
Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) is a community network of organizations, businesses
and individuals dedicated to providing resources that improve and enrich the educational
experience for all students in the Dublin Unified School District. Recognition was
provided to "diamond level" donation members: Dillingham Construction, Julien
Hansen ($3,200); Livermore Dublin Disposal, Desi Reno ($Z,500); Vatforms, Inc., Bob
Trimble ($g,500); and Opus West Corporation, Bob O'Gorman ($Z,500).
ISTEA Funding (I060~90)
7:46 p.m.
Marco Milanese with Congresswoman Tauscher's Office reminded everyone that she has
an office here at the Dublin Civic Center. He then gave an update on the ISTEA program,
which provides funding for federal transportation projects. It is one of the biggest and
most important bills that Congress is working on this year. Congresswoman Tauscher
sits on the committee. A 6 month short term extension approved $5.5 billion of new
monies; with $487 million to be received by California.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:49 p.m.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council
took the following actions:
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Approved (4.1)Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 18, 1997;
Awarded (4.2 350-20) purchase order for painting of the Dougherty Assessment District
Fence to Quality Painting and Construction Co., ($19,300);
Received (4.3 100-80) a bi-monthly update report of the 1997 Goals & Objectives
Program;
Approved (4.4 600-30) an amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement;
Adopted (4.5 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 143- 97
AWARDING CONTRACT 97-12, SAN RAMON ROAD LANDSCAPE REPAIR
AND SILVERGATE DRIVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING, PHASE II
TO RMT LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC. ($117,347.25)
Adopted (4.6 390~70)
RESOLUTION NO. 144 - 97
AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF
SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS AND
CONSOLIDATING RESOLUTION NO.'S 27-82 AND 93-89
and directed Staff to forward a certified copy to the State Board of Equalization;
Adopted (4.7 590~40)
RESOLUTION NO. 145 -97
DESIGNATING WINEBERRY WAY
AS A THROUGH STREET
Received (4.8 330~50) the Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of October 1997;
Approved (4.9 950-40) an agreement with GoodTimes Promotions, Inc., for the 15th
Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration and approved the Budget Change Form;
Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $887,375.11.
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PUBLIC HEARING
DUBLIN RANCH AREA A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE ,PA ,,96-038
7:50 p.m. 6. I (450-30)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Associate, Planner Huston presented the Staff Report and advised that this is the second
reading of a PD Ordinance, introduced at the November 18th City Council meeting. The
Council has adopted a Negative Declaration, adopted findings and provisions for a land
use and development plan to allow a Planned Development of up to 573 homes, an 18-
hole golf course, and open space on a 352~acre site east of Tassajara Road.
MS. Huston advised that the Staff Report and Agenda Statement for the November 18th
City Council meeting is incorporated by reference at this heating and includes an in~
depth description of the project.
Ms. Silver stated the introductory language needed to be revised. Section 1 should read
pursuant to "Chapter 32 of Title 8 of the Dublin Ordinance Code (Ordinance No. I 1-94)
is hereby amended in the following manner:" As a result of the newly redone Zoning
Ordinance, this is now in Chapter 32 rather than Chapter 2. This is a technical clean up
change.
No public testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
Cm. Burton stated he was pleased no one was present to complain.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council
waived the reading and adopted with the change
ORDINANCE NO. 23 - 97
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF
361.5 + ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
EAST SIDE OF TASSAJARA ROAD, NORTH OF 1-580
AND WEST OF THE FALLON ROAD CURRENT ALIGNMENT IN TIlE
EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA (PA 9§-038, DUBLIN RANCH AREA A)
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PUBLIC HEARING
DUBLIN RANCH AREAS B~E PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE PA 96-059
7:53 p.m. 6.2 (450-30)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Huston presented the Staff Report and advised that this is the second
reading of a PD Ordinance, introduced at the November 18th City Council meeting. The
Council has adopted a Negative Declaration, adopted findings and provisions for a land
use and development plan to allow a PD of up to 1,875 units, parks and office and
commercial development on a 453-acre site east of Tassajara Road. Included by
reference was the Staff Report and Agenda Statement presented at the November 18th
City Council meeting, including a thorough description of the project.
Ms. Silver explained that again, the introductory sentence should be changed to read
Chapter-32 of Title 8 (Ordinance No. 11-94) is hereby amended.
No public 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, the
Council waived the reading and adopted with the change
ORDINANCE NO. 24 - 97
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF
452,6 + ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TASSA, JARA ROAD,
NORTH OF 1-580 AND WEST OF THE FALLON ROAD CURRENT ALIGNMENT
IN THE EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA
(PA 96-039, DUBLIN RANCH AREAS B THROUGH E)
SHELL SERVICE STATION SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(A PART OF HACIENDA CROSSINGS) - PA 97- 053
7:56 p.m. 8.1 (410-30)
Associate Planner Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that a Shell Service Station
is proposed on a 37,100 _+ square feet parcel located north of the main entrance to the
5S-acre Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center adjacent to Hacienda Drive.
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Ms. Ram reviewed the proposal which consists of a 2,$00 sq. ft. foodmart, car wash and
gas service area on a $7,09(; sq. ft. pad. The project site plan, floor plans, landscape
plans and building elevations were displayed and discussed.
Cm. Burton commented on Exhibit 1 which showed little things that look like telephone
booths and he couldn't figure out what this was.
Dan Kirk representing Shell stated this was a typical reach~in cooler and this was the
doors. They are refrigeration units.
Mr. Kirk who stated he will probably be the Engineer who builds the station, indicated he
was present mainly to answer any questions.
Mayor Houston stated he was glad to see the architecture will match the rest of the
complex.
Mr. Kirk stated they want to blend in and be a part of the community.
Cm. Burton asked if this and the other one going in will be joint ventures or separately
owned. Does Shell own the land and leases or what7
Mr. Kirk stated they will be a joint venture and 50% company operated. Shell owns the
land and improvements 50%. They are very committed to the project.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 146- 97
APPROVING PA 97-03:] SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
FOR SHELL GASOLINE STATION
MASTER SIGN PROGRAM ~ SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
FOR THE HACIENDA CROSSINGS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER PA 97~00~
8:04 p.m. 8.2 (410-$0)
Associate Planner Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that a Master Sisn Frog-ram
is proposed for the 5$~acre Hacienda Crossings Entertainment Center located at the
southeast corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. The theaters will seat
approximately 4500. Several restaurants and a hotel.
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Ms. Ram reviewed and discussed the Free Standing Signs, the Corner Monument Sign,
and Wall Signs. She explained that the City Council's approval will work towards
completing a new exciting entertainment retail center for the City.
Cm. Burton felt this was beautiful work and stated he appreciated seeing all the graphics.
He asked if the towers will be like a lighthouse and have some type of theme. It appeared
that ali the pylons will have this same theme. On some of the signs they discussed
painted metal and his reaction was this can show damage and be rusty and old in a short
time. Plastic with reverse lighting can be attractive.
Jim Mog from Arrow Signs explained that they will use a variety of painted metals. They
are looking at aluminum because of durability. All the paint specs have a very long life
on the finish. Interior structure of the pylons will be primarily steel. Acrylic
polyurethane will be used.
Walter Macintyre from Arrow Signs spoke and stated it is similar to a car finish and it
does last. On the tenant signage they will use aM material. It does not fade and is
guaranteed for 5 years against fading.
Cm. Burton cautioned that in 5 years someone will have to climb up and replace some of
the signs. He asked that they keep the letters a solid color, Five years is nothing. This is
a big sign if it starts getting flakes it will be a big job to fix it.
Mayor Houston felt there will always be ongoing maintenance. Hopefully, the product
will outlive the guarantees. They must have some kind of ongoing maintenance.
Bob O'Gorman stated he also wants a better guarantee and just the two signs will cost
half a million dollars. Dublin's city name will be on one of the pylon signs. They have
been very careful throughout this entire process. They've gotten lots of input.
Cm. Burton asked about a theme and design.
Mr. O'Gorman stated it has been a good ¢ months in terms of putting together the sign
program. They've tried to pull various elements through the signage.
Cm. Lockhart commented she was happy to see all the monument signs so uniform. She
remembered some talk about a valet parking area around the entertainment center and
asked if this is still being considered.
Ms. Ram stated it could still be considered if it will make things flow more smoothly. She
wasn't sure if this is something they still want to do.
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Mr. O'Gorman stated Regal has studied it and it is an option. They are prepared to do
this. It has been designed into the site plan. It will be an option.
On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 147 - 97
APPROVING PA 97-003, HACIENDA CROSSINGS
MASTER SIGN PROGRAM SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR
A VACANT 4 + ACRE SITE LOCATED ON DOUGHERTY ROAD
DIRECTLY SOUTH OF THE ARROYO VISTA HOUSING PROJECT
8:28 p.m. 8.3 (420-30)
Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that
this requested GPA is to change the current GP designation from medium density
residential to medium-high density residential for a proposed 75 unit multi-family
apartment project located on the vacant undeveloped 4 + acre parcel located directly
south of the Arroyo Vista Housing Project west of Dougherty Road. The property is
owned by the Dublin Housing Authority. The 75 unit apartment complex would be
identical to the recently approved Shea Properties 209 unit project just to the south. The
total 284 unit complex (both projects) would then provide 20% of the units affordable
for very low, low and moderate income renters. This plan would be dependent on the
applicant's ability to secure tax credit and other financing to supplement private funding.
Any proposed rezoning and/or other entitlements would be subject to approval by the
Dublin Housing Authority before preceding with the standard City of Dublin process.
Cm. Burton asked if there was any problem with the Iron Horse Trail because of the high
density.
Mr. Peabody stated this is part of the issues that will have to be addressed as with any
GPA and rezoning. We will have to see how it plays out as part of the process~
Appropriate environmental documentation will be prepared.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 148 - 97
INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY
FOR SHEA PROPERTIES
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INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON UTILITY RESTRUCTURING
8:32 p.m. 8.4 (1020-20)
City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff Report and discussed the changes in the
electric power industry which will take effect January 1, 1998, along with some of the
scenarios that could be applied to the City. He stated Ginger Russell spent a number of
hours attending workshops related to this issue.
Because of potentially having to replace meters and incur other costs or changes, as well
as the past experience with the gas core transport program, Mr. Ambrose felt it was
prudent to take a wait~and~see attitude and continue to talk with potential suppliers as
well as FG&E. Staff anticipates being approached by a number of suppliers and being
able to carefully weigh the alternatives before making any further recommendations. At
this point, Staff did not recommend changing electric suppliers on January 1 st, but rather
waiting at least through an initial period to see if rates are reduced, if rates remain about
the same, or if costs actually become higher.
Cm. Burton asked with all these options, who has the crews when a major storm occurs
and trees are knocked down.
Mr. Ambrose stated PG&E still owns the system unless we condemn their system and take
over and then we would be responsible. Others are buying the rights to transmit power
over their lines. There are a lot of issues dealing with power exchange that have to be
worked out. ABAG thought they might be able to save 3%.
Cm. Lockhart felt there were expenses that offset the savings with all the options.
Mayor Houston stated he did not see a lot of benefit unless you are a really big user. He
was concerned how the individual homeowner would be impacted.
Administrative Assistant Ginger Russell stated it will probably be similar to how the
phone service operates. Different companies will probably approach homeowners and
offer some type of service that will save them money if they're willing to sign a contract
for a period of time. Once the initial time period is over, maybe the whole picture will
change again and maybe even more potential for savings will be seen.
Mayor Houston concurred that we stick with where we are right now.
The Council received the informational report.
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SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
8:48 p.m. 8.5 (610~20)
In January of 1996, the Council adopted a policy whereby it would select a member of
the City Council to serve in the position of Vice Mayor for a one~year period of time.
Mayor Houston felt Mr. Burton, the current Vice Mayor, should continue.
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
CounciI nominated Cm. Burton to continue to serve as Vice Mayor until the Council
reorganizes following the November 1998 election.
OTHER BUSINESS
8:50 p.m.
CiW. Council/Dublin Unified School District Liaison Meeting (610-05)
Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff is attempting to schedule a liaison meeting with the
Dublin Unified School District for either December 16 or December 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Houston stated he felt December 1 t5 would work best. They will get items to the
City Manager for the agenda.
Library Task Force Meeting (610-05)
Mr. Ambrose advised of a correction to the December calendar. The Library Task Force
meeting is changed to December 18th at 7:00 p.m. This conflicts with the East Bay
Division meeting.
Cm. Barnes stated she thought the East Bay Division normally doesn't have a December
meeting.
Dublin Pride Meeting (6I 0-05)
Cm. Lockhart stated a Dublin Pride meeting is scheduled for December 9th and them
might be information forthcoming from that for the agenda of the Council/Dublin
Unified School District liaison meeting.
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Council/Committee/Commission Workshop. Meeting (610~05)
Cm. Lockhart stated the Council had discussed scheduling a workshop with DFA
regarding art conceptions and since temporary signs seem to be another issue, she asked
if a workshop could be scheduled with the Planning Commission and DFA at the same
time. The meeting wouldn't have to be a single issue meeting, but these topics could be
included.
Mayor Houston felt we certainly could invite them. The formal meeting would be with
the Planning Commission and we could invite the DFA. He clarified that a general study
session could be held to discuss temporary signs.
Mayor Houston then suggested having the Downtown Task Force discuss signage at one
of their meetings. Let's try to set something up early next year. In the meantime, they
could submit ideas such as temporary signs, public art and some constructive ideas for
the agenda.
Mr. Ambrose asked if they wanted to include the Parks & Community Services
Commission also. Various issues could be discussed. This would be most productive. He
asked about including the committees also.
Cm. Barnes felt it would be a good idea to bring in everybody.
Mayor Houston agreed they should include commissions and committees, but felt it is a
good idea that the heads only of the various Boards will get the agenda together.
State Legislation ((6¢0~40)
Cm. Barnes called attention to the Legislative Bulletins from the League of CA Cities and
stated she gets hers every Friday over the Internet. She would like the City to look at
opposing both HR 1534 and SB 1256. This could come back at the next meeting.
Basically, if we were to turn somebody down related to land use issues~ they don't have to
stay and talk to us; they can go straight to federal court to talk about land use authority.
We should write letters and get others to write letters. We need to become very aware of
this.
The Council requested that Staff bring back a brief report with letters.
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City Holiday Party/Employee Recognition Event (720~20)
Cm. Burton reminded everyone of the City Christmas party/recognition event being held
Friday evening at Shannon Center.
Wheels Transportation Meeting (610-05)
Mayor Houston stated he and Cm. Burton were at the Wheels meeting the other day and
it was noted that Mary Gibbert has missed several meetings and they wanted to know if
she has a transportation problem. He asked if someone would contact her to see if she
wants to continue serving on this Board.
Cm. Barnes asked if she was out of the hospital. She stated she would contact Mary.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at ~):02 p.m.
ATTEST:
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