HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-1983 Adopted CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING - MAY 9, 1983
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on
Monday, May 9, 1983 in the meeting room, Dublin Library. The meeting was
called to order at 7'30 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. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the
following were approved: Minutes of regular meeting of April 11, 1983;
Warrant Register in the amount of $126,558.18; Denial of claim of Shirley J.
Sorenello, with direction to notify claimant and refer to insurance carrier;
RESOLUTION NO. 18 - 83
RELATIVE TO NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH
and
RESOLUTION NO. 20 - 83
REGARDING SENATE BILL #575 (FORAN)
JOINT & SEVERAL LIABILITY
SAN RAMON VALLEY INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROJECT
Mr. Larry Meyer, Associate Director of the San Ramon Valley Intercom~unity
Hospital Project, and Wally Hankwitz and John Reinshead of National Medical
Enterprises, Inc., made a brief presentation to the Council, and gave an
overview of National Medical Enterprises as a company. The scope of
services being proposed was explained. Mr. Hankwitz explained that National
Medical Enterprises, Inc., is a publicly held and a publicly accountable
healthcare company. They are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The
company was founded in 1969 with 4 hospitals and 1 nursing home. Currently
they have more than 360 facilities, including 32 hospitals in the state of
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California. They are the largest provider of healthcare in the state.
Revenues this past'year at a corporate level exceeded $1.4 billion. They
have a net worth of approximately $450 million. They wished to assure the
communities that they have the abilities and the resources to do what they
say they will do.
Mr. Hankwitz stated they would like to come back to the Council in the near
future, after the Council has had a chance to study and discuss the issues,
and ask formally for the Dublin City Council's endorsement
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED"'
EAST & WESTBOUND ON AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD @ DONAHUE DRIVE
The City Council at its April 25th meeting directed Staff to have installed
two "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" signs east and westbound on Amador Valley
Boulevard at Donahue Drive.
A draft ordinance was presented to formalize this action, in order that the
signs may be enforced.
Cm. Hegarty questioned the feasibility of prohibiting the turns at certain
hours only. It was felt that this would simply cause more confusion.
Mayor Snyder stated he had strong concerns as to whether th±s would be an
effective solution, and questioned the City Engineer on how it will be
determined whether or not this is an effective measure. Mr. Thompson
indicated that TJKM will physically have someone there to monitor the
intersection and report whether people are stopping at the signs. The
amount of traffic backed up and delayed will also be monitored.
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by majority vote, the
Council 1) waived the reading and introduced ordinance; 2) adopted ordinance
on an urgency basis; 3) instructed Staff to monitor the installation for
effectiveness and report back in 6 months. Cm. Jeffery voted against the
motion.
ORDINANCE NO. 6 - 83
ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC'REGULATIONS
INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
RE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE SAN RAMON ROAD AREA
Cm. Burton excused himself from this issue because of a potential conflict.
At the April 25th Council meeting, the Council referred the issue of the
specific plan to the Planning Commission regarding San Ramon Road area and
also directed Staff to prepare an interim zoning ordinance to prohibit uses
in conflict with the contemplated specific plan. The objectives of the
specific plan could be:
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1. To alleviate the special access problems by designing future road
locations and access requirements.
~2. To accomplish larger scale, integrated development by encouraging and
requiring the combination of smaller lots.
3. To bring about coordinated development among multiple property owners.
The specific plan area would cover all parcels adjacent to and west of San
Ramon Road between Dublin Boulevard and Silvergate Drive. The area is
generally bounded by San Ramon Road on the east, Dublin Boulevard on the
south, the extension of Donlon Way on the west, and Martin Canyon Creek or
Silvergate Drive on the north. Staff has tentatively scheduled the specific
plan to be heard by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting on
June 20th, and by the City Council by the end of June, 1983.
The purpose of the interim zoning ordinance is to assure that conflicting
development does not occur prior to adoption of the specific plan. The
ordinance would cover the C-1 and R-S-D-35 district parcels adjacent to San
Ramon Road near Amador Valley Boulevard because of the special access
problems, the potential for larger scale development, and the need for
coordination among multiple property owners.
The interim zoning ordinance will be effective for °nly 45 days from date of
adoption.
Cm. Moffatt questioned whether the property located at the corner of San
Ramon Road and Silvergate Drive would be affected by this ordinance. Larry
Tong responded that the way this ordinance is drafted, if would not affect
that particular piece of property. If, however, that specific land use
proposal is decided at the City Council's next meeting, then that land use
determination will be utilized in the specific plan. If the specific land
use proposal is not decided by the City Council, that particular parcel's
land use designation will be reviewed and addressed as part of the specific
plan.
Fred Howell, representing H & H Development questioned the application for
tie proposed apartment house development on 13.4 acres behind Iceland. He
qUestioned if this project would be held up. Larry Tong clarified that it
would not be prohibited by this ordinance.
Dave Petty, on the Board of Ponderosa Village, questioned whether the
specific plan would address zoning changes. Larry Tong explained that the
specific plan will primarily address the land use and access question, so it
will'look at the zoning of the area. The zoning, however, would stay as is
subject to this interim zoning ordinance. Through the specific plan
process, the City can determine whether it wants to maintain existing zoning
or change it. This would be part of the public hearing process.
Mr. Petty questioned if this was in fact a moratorium on zoning. Mr. Tong
stated it could be. What thiS particular interim zoning ordinance would do
would be to assure that developments that do occur~ would not be contrary to
the contemplated specific plan. In effect, it would prohibit any use that
would conflict with the contemplated specific plan.
Mr. Frank Hassel from Tracy Drill asked if access and egress would be
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studied, and if public input would be accepted. Mr. Tong explained that the
question of access and egress will be studied as part of the specific plan.
It will not necessarily be studied as part of this interim zoning ordinance.
New uses within existing facilities could be allowed through the conditional
use permit process.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, 1)
the ordinance was introduced and the reading waived; and 2) the ordinance
was adopted on an urgency basis. Cm. Burton abstained from the vote.
FEDERAL JOBS BILL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION
Earlier this year, Congress passed the Jobs Bill which allocated $992.5
million to local government for the purpose of addressing the high unemploy-
ment rate by creating jobs. Of that total, Alameda County will receive
$1,035,000, with approximately $31,700 available to the City of Dublin.
Since these funds are allocated through the Community Development Block
Grant Program, any expenditure must meet the criteria of that program. In
addition to these criteria, public services may be funded up to a maximum of
50% of a jurisdiction's allocation. These services would have to benefit
iow and moderate income or handicapped persons in the community. Any
project which the City submits must also create jobs either directly or
indirectly in order to be eligible. Once the City has submitted a project
for funding, the County will determine if the Community Development Block
Grant criteria have been met.
Since more than 50% of the households in the Arroyo Vista area are of low
and moderate income, projects within that area automatically meet the low
and moderate income benefits criteria. Projects elsewhere in the City need
to show, by survey, that they benefit low and moderate income persons. The
survey would need to show that a minimum of 51% of the people benefitting
are of low and moderate income. Projects which benefit the handicapped,
also, automatically meet the low and moderate income benefit criteria.
Project submittals to the County can be no later than May 13, 1983.
Contracts for services or for construction must be entered into by June 30,
1983 with all funds expended by September 30, 1984.
In addition to the Jobs Bill Allocation, the City has also been allocated
$50,000 in Community Development BloCk Grant funds. These funds must be
committed by March 1, 1984, and could be combined with the jobs bill
allocation funds to fund a project at a total cost of $81,700.
Staff identified two projects which meet the Community Development Block
Grant criteria and, in addition, received requests from 3 groups for funding
under this program. These projects are identified as follows:
1. Dougherty Road Curb, Gutter, and Drains - Installation of curb, gutter,
and drains along west side of Dougherty Road fronting approximately 60% of
the Arroyo Vista development. Cost - $81,700
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2. Arroyo Vista Rain Gutters - Installation of rain gutters on Arroyo Vista
housing units. Cost - $27,000
Mike Parsons, representing the Pleasanton Housing Authority, addressed the
Council regarding the above requests and answered questions.
3. Kaleidoscope Center - Retrofit Program, site area to provide services to
handicapped children. Cost - $12,000
4. Kaleidoscope Center'- Staffing and Program Funds for Recreational
Daycare Program for Handicapped Youth. Cost - $14,601.84
Evelyn King, representing Kaleidoscope addressed the Council on behalf of
that organization.
5. Communities Care of Anthropos FoUndation - Awareness and Preventive
Education for Alcohol/Drug Use and Abuse. Cost - $20,000
Susann Shepard, representing the Anthropos Foundation addressed the Council
on behalf of that organization.
6. Valley Counseling Service - Family Counseling. Cost - $24,600
Gail Simpson, representing Valley Counseling Service addressed the Council
on behalf of that organization.
Following lengthy discussion, Cm. Burton made the following motion, which
was seconded by Cm. Hegarty: Set aside $12,000 for Kaleidoscope and direct
balance of $69,700 toward Dougherty Road gutter & drain improvements, and
also include sidewalks as far as money would go. MOtion was defeated by no
votes cast by Cm. Moffatt, Cm. Hegarty and Cm. Jeffery.
Cm. Jeffery felt all the money should be directed to one project and felt
that the Dougherty Road improvements would benefit the highest number of
residents as well as providing the most jobs.
After lengthy discussion, the following motion was made by Cm. Moffatt,
seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and passed by majority vote: allocate the maximum
amount possible to Kaleidoscope ($12,000 + $14,601.84), and allow Staff to
utilize the funding felt to have the best chance for qualifying under all
the criteria, with the balance going toward the Arroyo Vista Dougherty Road
curb, gutter, drain and sidewalk installation ($55,098.16). Voting no on
the motion were Cm. Jeffery and Cm. Burton.
RECESS
A short recess was called. The meeting was reconvened at 10'15 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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MEDIAN BREAK - DUBLIN BOULEVARD
The City Traffic Engineer, at the request of Bedford Properties conducted a
traffic study with respect to constructing a median opening on Dublin
Boulevard between Regional Street and Golden Gate Drive. Mr. Summers of
Bedford Properties indicated that Bedford Properties would be willing to'
foot the cost of this median break. The City Manager has spoken with Mr.
Daugherty of Mervyn's, and he indicated the need to get together with his
corporate planning people and property owner with respect to a break into
their facility. He did indicate a positive feeling about a break at this
time.
The proposed opening would allow westbound motorists to turn into Ross
Department Store and Orchard Supply Hardware at the current opening into
Orchard Supply Hardware. The Mervyn's opening would be at the location just
between Mervyn's and Montgomery Ward's. It was suggested that Montgomery
Ward's be contacted regarding sharing of costs.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the
Council approved construction of median break into Ross Department Store and
median break into Mervyn's, provided project is paid for by each party.
The City Manager clarified that the recommendation is that the private
property owners arrange for the actual construction, obtain an encroachment
permit, and utilize the City's engineering drawings and specifications.
COUNTYWIDE PARAMEDIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM
The County of Alameda Health Care Services Agency has been working with
cities in the county in the development of a paramedic program as approved
by the voters in November 1982. What this ballot measure basically provided
for was the provision of a paramedic program throughout the County that was
to be financed by a benefit assessment levied on all those people that would
benefit (at least $10.00). That benefit assessment does not pay for the
entire cost of service. People would still be charged for using paramedic
services. What this benefit assessment does is provide for quality and
uniform care throughout the County by having a central administration and
providing for training to fire department personnel to bring those personnel
up to a~level of emergency med£cal technician training that they may not
currently be at at the present time.
There have been concerns expressed by a number of cities with respect to the
impact that the paramedic service will have on fire departments and their
ability to respond to fires. At this time, in some fire departments, there
is a great degree of reliability placed on a fire fighter when he typically
arrives at the scene first. Fire departments typically provide any basic
first-aid that they can, and wait for ambulance or paramedic service. The
County is proposing a two-person paramedic unit; with one of the individuals
riding in back with the patient. The Fire department concerns are that in
the event that CPR is required, or in some other type of medical emergency,
the fire personnel is pulled into the paramedic unit and travels to the
hOspital. In many of the smaller agencies, you have a smaller engine
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company. What this does, in effect, is put an engine company out of service
for a period of time. In some communities, especially on the other side of
the hill, agencies are taking some fairly strong positions in opposition to
the paramedic proposal.
The City Managers of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and' the General Manager
of DSRSD, and the Fire Chiefs of the individual agencies met on Friday at
the request of the County Manager's group, all being members of the same
zone, insofar as the paramedic groups are set up. Concerns were discussed
based on the experience that the Fire Chief's have had with emergency
medical responses and the amount of time it takes to tie up fire personnel.
They saw no problem with the two-person ambulance paramedic operation. The
City Manager suggested that as times when a fire fighter is required to
leave his engine company increases, we have some type of renegotiation
clause in our contract in this zone that would enable us to reopen
discussion of a three-person unit.
The City of Hayward has indicated that because of costs, they do not wish to
be a part of a paramedic program where their fire department is the first
responder. This City is participating in a pilot program for paramedic
service.
The City Manager indicated that the Services District does not have the
authority to levy the assessment, so they basically will follow the City's
lead.
Almost everyone recognizes the fact that people want paramedic service.
There is, however, an argument over whether the County is trying to
construct a program that is so inexpensive that it might fool the people
into thinking they're going to get a paramedic program when there are some
other costs here that are not being taken into consideration.
Mayor Snyder felt there wasn't even a consensus on the Board of Supervisors
as to how the program should be operated. The City Manager indicated that
everything that's been done by the County to date, has been done at a Staff
level.
Mr. Earl Riggs, President of Regional Medical Assistance, suppliers of
ambulance service in the area, and a member of the Emergency Medical Care
Committee, was present in the audience and addressed the Council. He
indicated that this issue is before the Emergency Medical Care Committee,
which is the body which makes recommendations to the County Board of
Supervisors. They are recommending certain zone changes. Mr. Riggs
confirmed that there is a conflict at the Board level with what is going to
take place. Hopefully, the Board will adhere to recommendations of the
Emergency Medical Care Committee.
Mayor Snyder requested that Mr. Riggs keep the Council informed as progress
is made on this issue.
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OTHER BUSINESS
County Weed Abatement Program
Cm. Moffatt questioned possiblity of starting a weed program. The City
Manager informed the Council that the County is starting their work program
tomorrow.
SB 142 (Ellis) Sign Bill
Cm. Jeffery felt Dublin should reaffirm their position on this bill. The
City Manager indicated he would follow up with a phone call to the Chamber
and Historical Society.
Signal Malfunction
Cm. Hegarty questioned the reason for the blinking traffic signals over the
weekend at the intersection of San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard. The
City Manager advised that Staff would contact Cai Trans to determine the
cause.
Jail Facility Advisory Committee
Cm. Burton reported that the Jail Advisory Committee had met. The meeting
was mainly devoted to procedures on how the meetings will be conducted, etc.
He will be gone at the time of their next meeting, so Supervisor Excell will
be present. Cm. Burton felt the committee is lacking a very effective
building committee. The issue will need to be resolved before the middle of
June, and then on to the Board of Supervisors. The architects then have
until about the 30th of July to decide whether they will go modular, pre-
manufactured system or site built.
Police Vehicles
Three local car dealers in Dublin were asked to submit proposals. The
Pontiac dealership was not interested, the Chevrolet dealership came in with
a higher bid and Cm. Burton indicated he had worked with Shamrock Ford, and
they will have 6 or 7 police vehicles built for the City. They had to go to
Detroit, as production will stop in the middle of June. The price quoted is
their cost. He requested that Council make decision as to whether or not to
buy locally as Staff must advise Shamrock Ford no later than Wednesday.
The County will not be ready to respond to the issues until Friday, and
keeping in mind their track record, it may be even later.
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With regard to private maintenance, Shamrock Ford felt it was too uncertain
for them to make a firm commitment. Whichever way the City decides to buy,
it appears that the County maintenance offer provides the most certainty in
terms of cost.
Cm. Burton pointed out that the cars being proposed by the County are mid-
side, while the Fords will be full-size with larger interior + more trunk
space. Chief Shores felt the automobile industry in general is going toward
smaller cars. His personal preference was for a big car for his officers.
As far as the various makes, he felt they were all excellent.
Cm. Jeffery indicated a desire to keep the contract issues together.
Mayor Snyder indicated in his discussions with the Ford Motor Company, he
was told the vehicle we are considering will be available for order until
June 22nd. This car will also be produced in 1984. The 1984 police package
brochures came out this week, and Mayor Snyder felt we should look at the
most current information available. Further, he had concerns that we have
received only one submittal from one dealership. He didn't feel this to be
a very competitive thing, and didn't feel it prudent for each of them as
individuals sitting on the City Council to take one submittal from one
agency regardless of whether its local or not. Mayor Snyder felt the
Council has an obligation to get the best for the dollar spent for the
community, regardless of whether it is spent locally or outside the
community.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by majority vote the
Council gave Staff the authority to purchase the cars from Shamrock Ford for
$10,306 each, pending clearance from the County that they will maintain City
purchased vehicles and will be willing to lease the City cars when a City
car is damaged. Voting no on the issue were Cm. Jeffery and Mayor Snyder.
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
Mayor Snyder indicated he had received a letter from Paul Ryan, General
Manager of DSRSD stating his Board had discussed the City's request that 2
members of his Board attend the Parks & Recreation Committee's next meeting.
Board Members Jeffery and Covello will attend. They asked that 2 City
Councilmembers be in attendance as well.
Mayor Snyder felt that since the Council has appointed an ad hoc committee,
and Mr. Ambrose attends on Council's behalf and reports back, it is
unnecessary to have Councilmembers present at the meeting. The Council
concurred.
Staff was directed to advise Mr. Ryan of the time and location of meeting
and that no City Councilmembers will be in attendance.
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Transportation Committee Meeting
Mayor Snyder indicated he had received communication from Senator Lockyer
regarding a transportation committee meeting on Friday, May 20th. As he
will be out of town, he asked that Cm. Hegarty attend the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11'37 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 12'13 a.m.
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