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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-1984 Adopted CC MinREGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 26, 1984 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, November 26, 1984 in the meeting room 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. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the following were approved: Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 12, 1984; Accepted improvements under Contract 84-4, Street Overlay Program; authorized payment to Teichert Construction in the amount of $100,520.50; Approved amendment to Tract Developer Agreement (Tract 4719) and authorized Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $122,090.69. Ms. Judy Olson requested that the item related to the school crossing guards be removed in order for her to comment. Ms. Olson expressed concern regarding some of the survey results quoted. She also stated she had personally observed the presence of police officers near the intersection where the crossing guard had been removed, and she appreciated this. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed the City Traffic Engineer to report to the City Council on the cost and scope of a school safety study (crossing guards). City Manager Ambrose removed the item related to budget modifications in order to add an additional transfer amount of $23,602 from the street maintenance-street repair account to the striping and marking account. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved those budget transfers and additional appropriations recommended by Staff. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES Planning Director Tong introduced to the Council the City's new Senior Planner, Kevin Gailey. Police Chief Shores introduced the City's new Crime Prevention Assistant, William Leach. CM-3-251 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984 The Council welcomed the new employees aboard and stated they looked forward to working with each of them in their respective positions in the future. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. On September 17, 1984, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Valley Christian Center to relocate a future administration building from an approved location to a point approximately 100 feet south of the existing classrooms. In approving the application, the Planning Commiss- ion found in part, that: 1) the requested change would result in an insig- nificant visual difference; 2) a terraced building stepped with existing land contours, with landscaping and screening would not be detrimental to the ridgeline; 3) the requested change would not be inconsistent with the preliminary policy decisions in the Draft General Plan; and 4) there would be little or no probability that the use would be detrimental to or interfere with the future General Plan. On September 27, 1984, Councilmember Hegarty appealed the Planning Commission action so that the City Council could review the application and make a determination. The application involves two basic issues: 1) the visual effects of the structure on the ridgeline; and 2) interpretation of preliminary policy decisions in the Draft General Plan. Senior Pastor of Valley Christian Center, Ward Tanneberg, 7254 Hansen Drive, addressed the Council, thanking them for postponing the hearing until this meeting. Dr. Tanneberg commented on the fact presented by Staff that 40,000 commuters would view this building briefly traveling east on 1-580. Many other buildings can be seen from the freeway. The issue of the ridgeline visual effect was discussed, and whether or not this particular ridgeline was considered to be major. Since the building itself must be approved, an arch- itect could design a building which would greatly enhance the ridgeline. The proposed location would eliminate the current view of the ends of buildings. Gilbert Zaballos, Chairman of the Building Committee of VCC stated the present site is not large enough. The building being proposed will be a terraced building approximately 30' high. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed. Cm. Hegarty reiterated his reason for appealing the Planning Commission decision in order to give the Council a chance to review the proposal. Cm. Hegarty felt the General Plan policies were not being adhered to in this instance. If Dublin wants to preserve the ridgelines, then the Council must adhere to the policies. CM-3-252 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984 Cm. Jeffery felt the view would be significant on the ridgeline. During the General Plan discussion on the ridgeline policies, there was concern to not compound the existing hillside development. Cm. Jeffery also felt it would be a definite inconsistency with the adopted policy to allow the request. Mayor Snyder said that the wording of the General Plan policy was very specific. Each application is to be reviewed individually for consistency. Cm. Vonheeder felt the Council was actually following policy, in that the Council did not want to restrict development. Valley Christian Center should be allowed to come back with' a site development review and a determination could be made at that time as to whether the building would actually enhance the ridgeline. The design could actually improve what is seen from 1-580. Cm. Moffatt stated he was interested in maintaining a natural flowing ridgeline and a horizon that is void of any buildings. The ridgelines should be maintained and buildings should not go over the ridgelines. Cm. Moffatt suggested that instead of building up, VCC should'consider lowering the building into the ground. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by majority vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 125 - 84 DENYING PA 84-041 VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER'S REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELOCATE THE FUTURE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTH OF THE PHASE II CLASSROOMS Voting NO on this motion was Councilmember Vonheeder. PUBLIC HEARING AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD TRAFFIC STUDY AND PLAN LINE (San Ramon Road to Village Parkway) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The Traffic Study and proposed plan line were presented and discussed at the City Council meeting of October 22, 1984. Staff outlined proposed changes to Amador Valley Boulevard. The City's Traffic Engineer stated that the current 35 mph speed limit on the western portion of Amador Valley Boulevard would be studied as part of the City's Office of Traffic Safety Grant. A signal was also recommended at the intersection of Amador Valley Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road. The awkwardness of the left turn out of the Library was discussed. Staff has reviewed alternatives to this maneuver. Staff recommended that a rear access to the adjacent shopping center be constructed and that exit modifications onto Amador Valley Boulevard be made to restrict the exit to right turn only. This solution would require concurrence by Alameda County (Library) and the shopping center owners. J CM-3-253 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984 Cm. Moffatt questioned if this study included the 1-680 access locations. Chris Kinzel stated that the location indicated in the study at Amador Valley Boulevard is the most likely spot for access. The possibility of routing traffic onto both Amador Valley Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard was discussed. It was felt that Dublin Boulevard would be too close to the 1-580/I-680 interchange to allow further consideration. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the traffic study, adopted the plan line and directed Staff to include recommended traffic improvements into the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for future consideration. The Council also directed Staff to contact Alameda County staff and the shopping center owners for a rear Library access. The Council also encouraged a more aggressive stance in dealing with CalTrans on the 1-680 access issue. DUBLIN BOULEVARD UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT PG&E officials have contacted City Staff regarding a second underground utility project. Pursuant to the City's policy establishing priorities, the section on Dublin Boulevard from San Ramon Road to 1-680 would be the next area to be considered. PG&E has indicated a willingness to advance PUC Rule 20 funds for the years through 1994. This project would require a City contribution of between $195,000 - $405,000. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed in concept to contributing City funds to the Dublin Boulevard Underground Project and authorized Staff to notify PG&E of the City's position. ABATEMENT OF ZONING VIOLATION 7650 CANTERBURY COURT On October 8, 1984, the City Council continued this matter to allow Mr. McCartney to pursue possible remedies. Staff found that there was less than 18 feet between Mr. McCartney's building and the adjoining neighbor's building. A lot line adjustment to resolve Mr. McCartney's setback problem would create a similar problem for the adjoining property owner. The options remain to modify the room or remove it. Mr. McCartney addressed the Council and stated he felt that City Building Department personnel had allowed his illegal building all along. Building Official Taugher provided factual information regarding the Building Department's actions on this matter. CM-3-254 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984 On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed the City Attorney to commence action to abate the zoning violations under Ordinance No. 09-84. The Council agreed to delay the action until the first week in January in order to give Mr. McCartney more time to try.to resolve the situation. AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM The City Council directed Staff to survey parents and utilize the results to develop a recommendation on after school recreation services. The study has been reviewed with the Recreation Commission and they recommended two approaches to this service. The first involves continuing the existing fee program with expanded hours. The second requests the implementation of a non-structured program in the spring which would be fully subsidized. Mayor Snyder requested clarification related to the holiday schedule to be utilized. The use of Shannon Center in lieu of the Nielsen School site was discussed, along with possible means of transporting (on foot) the children from one site to the other. The City's liability if courier service was provided from Nielsen to Shannon was discussed. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed that the current fee based after school program should continue, with an extension of the hours beginning in January with a status report after 3 months. The Council also agreed to the concept of a non- structured playground program which would be initiated in the spring and would operate after £chool and on holidays. OTHER BUSINESS Banner Request City Engineer Thompson reported that he had received a request from Dorothy Harder, representing the Valley Artists to display their banner December 2nd through 16th advertising their art show. A request was approved last April, and the group still has their insurance on file with the City. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized the display of the banner. December 24, 1984 City Council Meeting City Manager Ambrose requested the Council's desire with regard to the regular meeting scheduled which would fall on Christmas Eve. City Council consensus was that the second meeting in December be cancelled. CM-3-255 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984 Annexation of Camp Parks City Manager Ambrose reported that the City had received a response from Mr. Trudeau of the East Bay Regional Park District regarding the City's request to annex Camp Parks. Mr. Trudeau stated that his agency did not wish to ruffle any feathers and therefore preferred to defer any response to Dublin's request for support of its annexation. Transit Committee Report cm. Jeffery reported that the Transit Committee Report is in process and should be available in mid-December. Tree to be Planted at Libr. ar~ Cm. Jeffery reported that she and Lee Thompson had selected a 25' Diadora to be planted on the Library lawn in the near future. The exact location will be selected shortly as the City Engineer is working with Alameda County representatives on this project. The total cost of the tree can be reduced by exchanging some of Dublin's olive trees. The Park & Recreation Commission is working on some activities associated with the tree. Investment Reportin~ Bill Cm. Jeffery had questions regarding the content of the investment reporting bill. Staff was requested to get information and report back to the Council. Proposition 36 Cm. Vonheeder indicated that each division of the League of CA Cities has requested cities provide their thoughts related to Proposition 36, i.e., what was done right and wrong on this~ proposition. Southern Pacific Right-of-Way Mayor Snyder reported that Alameda County and Contra Costa County had entered into a JPA regarding a study of the 24 mile Southern Pacific Right-of-Way. Dublin has indicated that this is a transportation corridor in its General Plan. Workshop sessions have been set up at various times and locations. Contra Costa County has received a $2 million grant to be used for this study. Larry Tong serves on the technical committee. CM-3-256 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. - - City 01%rk CM-3-257 Regular Meeting November 26, 1984