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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-1983 Adopted CC MinutBudgetADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 28, 1983 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Tuesday, June 28, 1983 in the multipurpose room of Frederiksen Intermediate School. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 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. 1983-84 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM The City Manager explained that the Five Year Capital Improvement Program had been approved at the meeting of the previous night, and at this meeting it was appropriate to devote the entire meeting to the 1983-84 Preliminary Budget. A page by page review was conducted. Due to the fact that Eleanor Tandowsky from the Dublin Library was present in the audience, the Library Service item was discussed first. Cm. Burton asked if libraries would ask for more money if the State does not fund them. Ms. Tandowsky stated no, the dollars allocated by Dublin will be used for extra hours beginning October 1st. However, according to her latest information, they must wait to see what happens with the State and County budget insofar as libraries are concerned. Mayor Snyder suggested approval should be of concept rather than specific hours and programs. By unanimous consensus, the Council approved recommendation that the City fund morning/afternoon hours on Mondays. Cm. Moffatt questioned the nulnber of Contra Costa County residents who currently use the Dublin Library. Ms. Tandowsky responded that 44% of the LiDrary's users lived in Contra Costa County, but stated further that they also shop in Dublin, so we don't want to discourage them too much. City Manager Ambrose explained each budget item, and discussion was held related to each. CM-2-110 Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28, 1983 Cm. Jeffery suggested raising auto mileage reimbursement from $ .21 to- $ .25 per mile. Mayor Snyder felt it was appropriate to agendize this as a future item for discussion. The consensus of the Council was to raise the reimbursement to $ .25 per mile, and Staff was directed to prepare a resolu- tion to this effect. Related to legal services, Cm. Burton questioned the reason for the $20,000 reserve for litigation. He indicated he would be satisfied if the Warrant Register broke down this expenditure separately from routine legal services. Mayor Snyder asked if it would be feasible for the City to utilize a WATS line, MCI or Sprint system. The City Manager indicated Staff is investigating this possibility and right now it looks like 'the most cost effective immediate measure would be the installation of an Oakland number, as many of the present toll calls are to Oakland. Because of the 13 digits that must be dialed prior to dialing the actual number you want, he wasn't sure if a Sprint System would actually benefit our officers. It was suggested that perhaps an automatic dialer used in conjunction with a system of this sort might prove cost effective. The Council gave approval for Staff to negotiate the lease of an additional suite within the existing City office facility to house Building Inspection, Planning, Zoning and Engineering. The portion of the suite vacated by the Planning Department would be totally utilized by the Police Department. The City Manager also indicated that the installation of a sign should also be considered. The City Manager felt a suitable sign could be obtained for approximately $400 - $500. A sizeable expenditure would also be required to have room dividers installed. The City Manager indicated a hearing had been held regarding the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds, in accordance with Revenue Sharing law. There was an individual present who indicated he felt those funds should be spent for more police service, additional street lighting and bus shelters. With regard to Police Services, the City Manager clarified that police vehicles were not included in the budget. It would be necessary for the Council to allocate additional funds if vehicles were to be purchased. These funds would basically come from the reserve account. Cm. Burton asked if, at this meeting the Council was deciding about the length of the contract and/or the purchase of vehicles. The City Manager explained that funds are being allocated based on the contractual figures given for the next year for police services. There is no contractual obligation inherent with this budget, i.e. you could turn around and indicate the City has changed its mind and wants to start its own police department. The distinction that must be made is that this is a budget allocation, not a contractual agreement. The City Manager indicated that Animal Control services have been very frustrating this year. Staff has attempted to look at availa, ble contractors in the area in order to improve the level of field service. A great deal of time was spent with the City of Pleasanton attempting to work out some type of mutual contract, but with no success. Mayor Snyder asked if it would be possible to look into a joint powers agreement, whereby we would administer CM-2-111 Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28, 1983 the program rather than cont,'acting. The City Manager felt that neither the City of Pleasanton nor City of Livermore were interested, but possibly the City of San Ramon would be. They, however, do not use the same shelter as Dublin. The number of licenses is drastically down and it was felt that resider~ts no longer identify with the County when it comes to animal licensing. They feel that because we are a City, they no longer need to complete County forms. The City Manager explained that street tree maintenance is performed on a complaint basis. Cm. Jeffery mentioned the west side of Village Parkway as being exceptionally Dad. The question of wkose responsibility this was was discussed. The City Manager indicated that a street tree policy should be developed which spells out whose responsibility is what. The County has basically aSked us what we want. They are handling now on a case by case basis as we request. We realize this is an l(nacceptable practice. With regard to beautification, Cm. Burton felt the setting at the entrance to The Springs was very nice. Something of this nature could be incorporated into the City's plan. The easement of this location was questioned, in that perhaps service clubs could buy Denches. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffa~t~ and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the resolution adopting the 1983-84 Dudget, with those changes discussed. RESOLUTION NO. 27-83 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted~ RESOLUTION NO. 28-83 ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 - $5,740,559 OTHER BUSINESS League of CA Cities Dues Cm. Burton discussed the request on the part of the League of Ca.]ifornia Cities to increase their dues by 50%. He asked for Council consensus to communicate, that dues should be increased by 20% without automatic increases. CM-2-112 Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28, 1983 On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to prepare a resolution stating the City of Dublin felt the proposed increase is too much, and that a 20% increase would be more appropriate. Staff should convey further that the Board of Directors should not have the authority to automatically increase dues, but rather continue with the present method of increasing dues. RESOLUTION NO. 29-83 REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1984 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DUES INCREASE Solid Waste Management Cm. Burton iDdicated he had recently attended a Solid Waste Managen~ent Authority meeting and a report was presented stating that billions of cubic feet are available out there for landfill. The County in their new state law, in going thrl~ a General Plan amendment, state that all government entities must have a solid waste disposal plan in their General Plan. BAR? Meeting Cm. Burton indicated he had recently attended a BART meeting and it looks like one of the options for our station is between Foothill Road and i-680, with parking on both sides. There was concern expressed related to the possible traffic increase in Dublin with people parking and then travelling elsewhere on BART to Shop. Mobile Veterinary Clinics Cm. Moffatt indicated in talking with local Veterinarians, they were very upset regarding the permits that were being issued for other Veterinarians coming in to have cl~.nics set up in parking lots. They are offering to have similar clinics for the people in Dublin and are also offering to participate in a program in coordination with the City to register the animals. The local Vets further felt that those coming into the area should be required to pay a fee commensurate with the taxes or monetary outlay that locals must pay to practice in Dublin. Cm. Jeffery was opposed to this concept in that she felt the local Vets should provide the low-cost services themselves if they are so opposed to it. The intent appears to try and limit competition. Cm. Burton indicated he was in favor of Business Licenses and fees for all, whether they are residents or out-of-towners. CM-2-113 Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28, 1983 Housinq Authority Cm. Hegarty gave a short informational report related to the Housing Authority. Mayor Snyder will negotiate with Pleasanton to get Dublin represented of the board of the Pleasanton Housing Authority with regard to the Arroyo Vista development. Hospital Proposals The City Manager indicated there was real concern on the part of the two hospitals as to who is going to give their presentation first. They will make a summary presentation to the City Council at its regular meeting of July 11, 1983. Consensus of Council was for Mr. Ambrose to assign the order, and convey that presentations should be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes. Sphere of Influence Mr. Roland Mayne from LAFCO has communicated with Staff and has asked "What does Dublin really want - what area do you reasonably expect you are going to develop?" Consensus of the Council was to convey that the Dublin City Council had passed a Resolution stating requested sphere, and it is now Mr. Mayne's responsibility to pass this Resolution on to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, at 10:31 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: City CM-2-114 Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28, 1983