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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-1983 Adopted CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING - APRIL 25, 1983 A regular meeting of the City CounCil of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, April 25, 1983 in the meeting room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7'40 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder. ROLL CALL PRESENT' Councilmembers Burton, Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the Pledge of allegiance to the flag. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the following were approved: Minutes of regular meeting of March 28, 1983; Warrant Register in the amount of $23,953.24; and Financial Report for Period Ending March 30, 1983. PROCLAMATION - MUSEUM SUNDAY Mayor Snyder read proclamation declaring Sunday, May 8, 1983 as "Museum Sunday". JOHN MUIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Joan Trezek, Director of Public Relations and Ross Hallberg, Director of Planning and Information Services from John Muir Memorial Hospital made a presentation with respect to health care services being offered by that facility. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING ARBOR CREEK DEVELOPMENT AT SAN RAMON ROAD & SILVERGATE DRIVE Mr. Peter Baldwin, representing the Silvertree Homeowner's Association, was present to speak to the issue raised by the Planning Commission last week regarding the rezoning of the property on the corner of San Ramon Road and CM-2-58 Regular Meeting April 25, 1983 Silvergate Drive. A proposed change of zoning was approVed from commercial to residential in order to allow the Arbor Creek development to go into that area. Mr. Baldwin indicated that the Silvertree Homeowner's Association has filed a formal request for a review of this decision. Jack Beech, 11873 Dublin Green Drive and Jim Hjerpe, 7774 Woodren Court questioned the means used by the City for notifying the public re matters such as this. The Planning Director reported that 3 forms of legal notification were followed with this particular project in question: - 1) notified property owners within a 300' radius, as indicated on the last assessment rolls; 2) posted a notice on site; 3) published notice in newspapers. Mayor Snyder indicated that this issue will be an agendized item on May 9th, at which time a Public hearing will 'be held and both sides of the issue will be presented tO the City Council and a decision rendered. Even though several people in the audience wished to discuss the subject, Mayor Snyder reiterated that it would be inappropriate at this meeting, and at a future public hearing, everyone who wished to add comments could then be heard. Staff was directed to attempt to arrange for a larger capacity meeting room because of the expected large number of people who wish to be heard on this subject. CABLE TELEVISION LITIGATION The City Manager felt that the communication received, even though it wasn't addressed to the City Council, was a good item to bring the Council up to date. It involves a Senate Bill currently being considered in Congress, involving the regulation of cable television. A compromise was reached between the National League of Cities and the National Cable Television Association with regard to pending federal cable legislation. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to send a resolution expressing opposition to language entitled "Compromise Between National League of Cities and National Cable Television Association on Federal Cable Legislation". Mayor Snyder felt some wording changes would need to be made to suggested format of resolution because of Dublin's situation. Staff was directed to make the necessary corrections and send resolution to appropriate representatives. RESOLUTION NO. 19 - 83 EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO LANGUAGE ENTITLED "COMPROMISE BETWEEN NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES AND NATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION ON FEDERAL CABLE LEGISLATION" CM-2-59 Regular Meeting April 25, 1983 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION OF AMADOR VALLEY BLVD & DONAHUE DRIVE At its meeting of February 11, 1983, the City Council asked Staff to report on Cm. Hegarty's request for improved pedestrian safety at Amador Valley Boulevard at Donahue Drive and Amador Valley Boulevard at San Ramon Road. The City Traffic Engineer prepared and presented a detailed report to the City Council. The City Traffic Engineer indicated that all the recommendations they make are based on safety as a primary issue and the movement of traffic and the avoidance of congestion as secondary. The City Traffic Engineer explained that because most motorists are not expecting to see such a sign, they simply do not see it. Therefore, the use of "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" signs is very ineffective and was not recommended. With regard to bicycle regulations, it was clarified that motorists must go into bike lanes to make right hand turn (in absence of bicyclists). Cm. Moffatt suggested a possible sign indicating "Pedestrians Have Right Of Way". Cm. Moffatt further moved that this item be tabled until we have a chance to publicize the issue. The motion died for lack of a second. Several members of the audience felt that the biggest problem was the lack of enforcement. Motorists simply disregard pedestrians, and pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk with no signalization are really taking their lives into their own hands. Cm. Jeffery felt that such a sign would give pedestrians a false sense of security, but perhaps there were other alternatiVes which could be considered prior to putting up this sign. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by majority vote, Staff was directed to have "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" signs placed east and westbound on Amador Valley Blvd., onto'Donahue Drive northbound, and into the Gemco Center southbound. Voting no on this issue were Cm. Jeffery and Cm. Moffatt. STREET NAMING & NAME CHANGING PROCEDURE On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the reading was waived and an ordinance adopted establishing the procedure for changing of street names. ORDINANCE NO. 4 - 83 FOR PROCEDURE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT & CHANGING OF STREET NAMES CM-2-60 Regular Meeting April 25, 1983 ORDINANCE AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the reading was waived and the following ordinance adopted' ORDINANCE NO. 5 - 83 AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (To Add Position of City Engineer) CIVIC CENTER STUDY COMMITTEE In accordance with City Council direction, the Traffic Engineer has evaluated the access problems which were previously identified with utilizing the Dublin San Ramon Services site for a permanent City office location. The Traffic Engineer has indicated that those access problems could be mitigated with both on-site improvements and improvements to Dublin Boulevard. Staff recommended that the City Council designate a Civic Center Study Committee, consisting of two City Councilmembers and Staff. The Committee would be charged with the responsibility of surveying those sites within the City which might be suitable for a permanent City office location. The survey would also include a preliminary review of the advantages and disadvantages of each site. In addition, the Committee would also meet with representatives of the Dublin San Ramon Services District regarding the potential for the use of the DSRSD site. Cm. Burton suggested representation by the Chamber of Commerce on the committee. Consensus of the Council was, however, that initially, the committee should not have community volunteers. The two City Councilmembers who will serve on this committee will be Mayor Snyder and Cm. Moffatt. RECESS A short recess was called The meeting reconvened at 9'45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. AUTHORIZATION FOR BID DUBLIN BOULEVARD/SILVERGATE DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS · VILLAGE PARKWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS These two projects have been designed by Santina & Thompson as previously authorized by the City Council. Because both projects are small and contain CM-2-61 RegUlar Meeting April 25, 1983 similar concrete work, they have been combined in anticipation of obtaining better bids by reason of economy of scale. Mayor Snyder questioned the status of the 50% contribution by the County. The City Manager explained that we have no more information than when they agreed to it initially. The proposed schedule was set: 1) Bidding April 28th to June lst; 2) Award bid June 13th; 3)Construction June 20th through September 20th. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized Staff to advertise for bids for these improvements. SAN RAMON ROAD PLAN LINE In accordance with earlier City Council direction, the City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer have prepared a fairly comprehensive study with respect to the improvements of the corridor on San Ramon Road between the northerly boundary at Alcosta Boulevard and the southerly boundard at 1-580. Plans identifying the proposed lane configurations and intersection modifications, were presented for the Council review. A number of issues were identified, and the City Manager indicated that a public hearing date should be set so property owners are notified. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to: 1) Review the traffic study and schematic street plan line drawing as a basis for future improvements to San Ramon Road. 2) Review the issues discussed and determine if additional issues need to be addressed by Staff ~prior to a public hearing. 3) Set a public hearing date for consideration of the San Ramon Plan Line. 4) Refer to the Planning Commission for public hearing the issue of a "Specific Plan" designation, and direct Staff to prepare the necessary documents to facilitate such consideration. 5) Prepare for Council consideration, an interim zoning ordinance to prohibit uses in conflict with the contemplated Specific Plan. 6) Prepare a policy regarding the installation of "non-traffic'' direction signs. The timeframe will be approximately 4 weeks. OTHER BUSINESS East Bay Division - League of California Cities Meeting A general membership meeting of the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities is being held on Friday, April 29th at the Roundhill Country Club. Those Councilmembers wishing to attend were asked to notify Staff so that proper reservations could be made. CM-2-62 Regular Meeting April 25, 1983 East Bay MUD The Council requested that Staff send a copy of the City's letter which was sent to Supervisor George regarding the East Bay MUD annexation issue to DSRSD. Additional Staff Cm. Burton felt that Staff should have more people in order to better support required responsibilities and provide services to the public in a more efficient and timely manner. The City Manager indicated that additional staff will be requested during the budget process. Cm. Burton stated that it was his opinion that additional help should be brought in prior to July, because of all the additional projects being undertaken. He felt it unfair that Staff was working nights and weekends. Cm. Jeffery and Cm. Hegarty felt that Staff should outline where additional help is needed and present to Council for consideration. Jobs Bill The City Manager stated that Council may have read in the newspapers very recently that Congress passed the Jobs Bill. What this means for Dublin is that a certain amount of funds have been allocated to those cities in the County of Alameda under a population of 50,000 for the development of projects to the Housing and Community Development Act process. Staff has been advised that Dublin will have approximately $31,700 available. After the Community Development Block Grant criteria is met, we must get the project into the County by May 13th. The figure was received just today. Dublin is at an extreme disadvantage, in that all the other cities that are well established, have a lot of projects on the shelf that they have thrown into the CDBG competition. So, other cities are able to pull these projects out, have them go through the necessary citizen and council review, and submit to the County. The City Manager indicated that Staff will attempt to put a project together. As part of the Community Development Block Grant process, $50,000 was made available some time back. Staff will attempt to put the two amounts together to come up with a recommended project. City Base Map Project The City Manager reported that the City had requested that DSRSD share in the costs of putting the base map together. The DSRSD Board of Directors CM-2-63 Regular Meeting April 25, 1983 considered this request that they pick up 50% of the cost. Their Sewer & Water Committee reduced the request to 40% and the Board further reduced it to 20%. The City Manager suggested sending a letter pointing out some of the benefits to the District and actual savings that could be realized. An alternative would be to accept no money from the DSRSD, and simply charge them on a per sheet useage basis. Consensus of the Council was to give the DSRSD Board another opportunity to share in the cost of putting the base map together. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, at 11:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting for a study session to review the Alameda County Sheriff's Department contract at 7:30 p.m. on April 28, 1983 at the Dublin Library. 7 Mgyor f City Clerk CM-2-64 Regular Meeting April 25, 1983