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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-1983 Adopted CC Minutes REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 14, 1983 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, November 14, 1983 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Snyder ROLL CALL PRESENT~ Councilmembers Drena, Hegarty, Jefferyf Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alleg- iance to the flag. OATH OF OFFICE - FRED DRENA City Clerk Ambrose administered the oath of office to Dublin's new City Councilmember Fred Drena. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 21, 1983; Warrant Register in the amount of $175,292.46; Revised Financial Statement for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1983; Denied claim of James A. Tomte on behalf of Stephanie Tomte, and directed Staff to notify claimant and insurance company; Accepted ABAG Housing Needs Determination Figures; Accepted Grant Deed, Dougherty Road Right-of-Way along Arroyo Vista and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 61 - 83 ACCEPTINGf FOR THE PUBLIC, A GRANT DEED FOR A 55 FOOT STRIP OF PROPERTY TO BE USED AS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ON DOUGHERTY ROAD; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 62 - 83 ESTABLISHING PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE INTERIM USE AND THE ACQUISITION OF THE ABANDONED SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; and directed Planning Consultant to include Transportation Corridor as part of General Plan consideration; CM-2-204 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 adopted adopted RESOLUTION NO. 63 - 93 SUPPORTING PG&E's NO COST WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM PROJECT HELP; RESOLUTION NO. 64 - 83 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13-19, 1983 "WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS WEEK"; Waived reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 13 - 83 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF DUBLIN (Planned Development Rezoning - Amador Lakes) INTRODUCE NEW CITY STAFF MEMBERS City Manager Ambrose indicated his pleasure in introducing one of the City's new employees, Mr. Paul Rankin. Mr. Rankin will serve as Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, coming to Dublin from the City of Rosemead most recently, and formerly with the City of Claremont. Paul Rankin was welcommed aboard by the City Council. PLEASANTON/DUBLIN TRANSIT STUDY On September 26, 1983, Staff and Cm. Jeffery gave a status report to the City Council on the Pleasanton/Dublin Transit Study. In accordance with City Council input, the Transportation Consultant undertook a more detailed analysis of operational alternatives 1, 2 and 4. The Consultant also evaluated several different Joint Exercise of Powers alternatives for managing the transportation system. As a result of discussions at both Committee meetings, it was determined that it was necessary for the City Councils/Boards of each participating jurisdiction to take the following actions: 1) Identify its preferred operational alternative, with a fall-back alternative; 2) Identify its preferred management alternative, with a fall- back alternative; 3) Comment on the Environmental Assessment Initial Study; 4) Identify specific concerns and issues about the transit service and management alternative, which should be addressed by the Consultant. CM-2-205 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 Steve Long, DKS Associates, addressed the Council, explaining the means by which funding is achieved. BART wishes to get out of the local bus service, and MTC is encouraging that better local bus service be provided. These facts, as well as other things, have served as a stimulus for this study taking place. Both Cities, Pleasanton and Dublin, have been treated as one area in an effort to determine what kind of bus service is needed. Routes were discussed. David Burton, speaking on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, felt attention should be directed to getting shoppers from out of the area into Dublin. He urged the Council to somehow work out connections whereby residents to the north can easily get to Dublin to shop. This will be important to Dublin in the long run. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to consider Alternative 4A as the preferred operational alternative. Staff was directed to convey concern expressed re the lack of environmental analysis along Amador Valley Boulevard. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to strive toward the concept of a Tri-Valley JPA, with the understanding that adequate provisions for local control be included and that provision for the addition of members to the JPA in the future would be possible and that transfer points with .other transit agencies can be made where possible. TRAFFIC CONTROL - AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM TERRY CULLY The City has received a letter from Terry Cully, 7029 Amador Valley Boulevard and a copy of a petition requesting the City Council to consider the following traffic control and street improvements for Amador Valley Boulevard~ 1) Install stop signs at the intersections of Ann Arbor Way/Amador Valley Boulevard, Penn Drive/Amador Valley Boulevard, Brighton Drive/Amador Valley Boulevard; 2) Landscape the median dividers on Amador Valley Boulevard; 3) Maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph and utilize radar to enforce the speed limit. Mr. Cully indicated that the residents on Amador Valley Boulevard do not want the street widened, nor the speed limit increased to 30 mph. During the 1983-84 budget hearings, the City Council authorized the Staff to undertake a comprehensive traffic engineering study of Amador Valley Boulevard. The Traffic Engineer has indicated that it will be approximately two months before the comprehensive traffic study is completed. In addition, during the 1983 through 1988 Capital Improvement Program review, the City Council considered the improvement of Amador Valley Boulevard by narrowing the median in order to provide safer access out into the traffic lanes by residents. This project, along with subsequent landscaping, were scheduled for 1984-85 and 1985-86, pending the completion of the comprehensive traffic study by the City's Traffic Engineer. CM-2-206 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 Several residents along Amador Valley Boulevard addressed the Council, requesting that the median divider not be taken out as it should serve as a reminder to people that this is a residential area. Cm. Jeffery felt a special study session would be a good idea. She further felt that the Traffic Engineer should address those concerns expressed, in the report. Cm. Drena felt the Council should delay any decision on this matter until the report is available. City Manager Ambrose explained the process used in developing the traffic report. Gary Fritsch felt the police should drive the area more often. It was suggested that perhaps between now and the time that the study is completed, the police departinent could give the area a bit more attention. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed that after the traffic study report was available, a meeting would be set up with Amador Valley Boulevard residents for discussion of their list of objections. RECESS A short recess was called. Ail Councilmembers were present when the meeting ~ reconvened. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The City has received a letter from John George, Chairman, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, requesting an indication of support from the City of Dublin for participation in a cooperative effo.rt to prepare a single wastewater management plan for our valley. The purpose of such an effort is to make sure that adequate capacity is planned for future development in the valley and so that the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board are met. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, secOnded by Cm. Moffatt and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to send letter to John George indicating the Council's wholehearted support for this concept and further to indicate its willingness to participate to any extent possible in the future. K & S REZONE - PUBLIC HEARING Mr. A1 Satake, K&S Co., Inc., is applying for a rezoning of a 1.3 acre piece of property at 7890-8000 Amador Valley Boulevard. The request is to rezone the property from a C-O (Administrative Office) District to a C-1 (Retail CM-2-207 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 Business) District. There is an existing building on the site with a .mixture of office and retail uses. The applicant states that they have a 4,000 sq ft space available for rent and the majority of inquiries are for retail commercial, rather than office uses. All of the surrounding areas are designated for retail commercial uses by either zoning or by specific plan. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. No audience comments were made. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cin. Drena, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 65-83 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING PA 83-052 K & S CO. REZONING; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 66-83 APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF A REZONING CONCERNING PA 83-052 K & S CO.; waived reading and introduced ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance. H & H DEVELOPMENT - PUBLIC HEARING Calmet, Inc., initially applied for, received approval for, and appealed an application for a 145-unit condominium project. Nearby residents also appealed the approval. The City 'Council then granted the applicant's request to temporarily suspend the appeal to allow consideration of an application, prepared by H & H Development Company (formerly Dublin Green). While the application was being processed, the City Council determined that the San Ramon Road Specific Plan was to be prepared. Processing of the application was held in abeyance pending completion of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan for the subject area was adopted on July 25, 1983. The application was for a Planned Development rezoning to allow a 269-unit apartment complex. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the apartment proposal on September 6, 1983. On September 26, 1983, the City Council held a public hearing on the application and determined that the project should be revised to meet local resident concerns, including reducing the density of the project. Subsequent to the September 26th City Council meeting, the project has been revised to currently contain only 193 units. These units have also been changed from apartments to condominiums. CM-2-208 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 Cm. Hegarty indicated that, regarding Condition #22 Donlon Way/Dublin Boulevard traffic signal, he would feel more comfortable holding the money for one year, until after the project was completely sold out or completely occupied. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Mr. Fred Howell, H & H Development, addressed the Council and briefly explained the changes to the project, and showed an artist's rendering. Mr. Howell indicated they have worked with neighboring homeowners and have addressed every single concern expressed. There will be 55% landscaping of open area and the overall units per acre will be 14.8. Cm. Moffatt questioned arrangement for guest parking. Cm. Hegarty questioned if there was some kind of an agreement between the 3 property owners re the cul-de-sac of Amador Valley Boulevard. Mr. Howell indicated that there was an agreement between Howell & Jeha, 'but they were not sure re Nichandros. Martin Locus, 11781 Betlen Drive, President of the Ponderosa Homeowner's Association indicated that his association endorsed the project. David Burtons Dillon Way, urged the Council to make a decision re this project at this meeting, as this project has been on the books for a long time. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by uanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 67-83 ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING PA 83-004 H & H DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (FORMERLY DUBLIN GREEN) On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Drena, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 68-83 APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 83-004 H & H DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (FORMERLY DUBLIN GREEN) On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and introduced an ordinance amending zoning ordinance to permit the rezoning of real property within the City of Dublin. CM-2-209 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR Cm. Moffatt has requested that the City Council consider whether the City should have a directly elected Mayor for a four-year term. City Manager Ambrose explained the two methods for selecting a Mayor as provided by State law. Foil.owing discussion, Cm. Moffatt made motion that he would like to see the issue of a directly elected Mayor on the next ballot. The motion died for lack of a second. Council consensus was to let the future members of the City Council make this decision after the upcoming election in April. ALAMEDA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION RE EXPIRATION OF DR. SCUDDER's TERM The City has received a letter from Fred Roberts, Manager of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District indicating that the term of the City's representative on the District's Board of Trustees will expire on January 2, 1984. Dr. Harvey Scudder is Dublin's current representative on the Board of Trustees. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council reappointed Dr. Scudder to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM A Crime Prevention Program developed for the City by the Dublin Police Services personnel was presented for Council review. The Crime Prevention Program proposed to accomplish the following objectives: 1) Institute a neighborhood crime watch and residential program; 2) Institute a commercial crime prevention program; 3) Undertake a school program to improve relationships between the Dublin Police and the school officials and students; 4) Develop an environmental design program by providing better training for Dublin Police personnel reviewing planned development; 5) Provide a number of other crime prevention activities at the Dublin Police Department offices including ridealong, crime prevention information, etc. The Crime Prevention Program, as proposed by the Dublin Police Services will significantly increase the amount of crime prevention activity that is undertaken in the community. This program will also be developed in such a way that it has a much more local perspective than if it had been developed by the County as part of the County's overall crime prevention program. CM-2-210 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 Sergeant David DiFranco explained how the program would work. Elizabeth SChmitt, Cypress Court, questioned programs that will be used for high school and junior high school students. On motion of Cm. Drena, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Crime Prevention Program as outlined by Dublin Police Services and authorized a budget transfer from the Contingent Reserve in the amount of $13,500. ZONING ENFORCEMENT SURVEY & PROCEDURES On August 22, 1983, the City Council directed Staff to survey other agencies with respect to~ 1) Methods and level of zoning enforcement; 2) Storage of RV's, mobile homes, trailers, boats, and similar items in residential yards and driveways; 3) Auto repairs in front yards and driveways of houses. Staff presented survey information for Council discussion. A business license concept was discussed. Cm. Moffatt questioned definition of side yard. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Drena, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to study the establishment of a business license program and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 69-83 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING, BUILDING, AND HOUSING VIOLATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION WORK WITHOUT PERMITS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE The Alameda County Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursdayt November 17, 1983 to consider a proposed sphere of influence for the City of Dublin. In preparation for that meeting, the following activities have been engaged in~ 1) A joint meeting was held between the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon and the Dublin San Ramon Services District to discuss the potential change in organization of the Dublin San Ramon Services District. At that meeting, representatives from the Dublin San Ramon Services District indicated that the District was willing to serve the Cities with respect to future growth in those cities. CM-2-211 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 2) The Mayor and City Manager met with Lt. Colonel Mark, Commander of Camp Parks with respect to gaining his support for future access through the Army's property to the east. Lt. Colonel Mark has responded in a letter dated November 8, 1983 that he has forwarded the City's request to the Presidio for its review and has indicated in his recommendation that the City's request be accoinmodated. 3) The Staff has prepared a letter, map of the proposed sphere, and a survey which was sent to all of the property owners within the proposed sphere area to ascertain whether or not they would support the City in its bid for the proposed sphere area. Staff has received thus far, approximately 50 responses of the total 300 letters which were sent to the property owners in the proposed sphere area. Staff plotted these responses on a map of the sphere which will be presented to the Local Agency Formation Commission at the time of the hearing. The recommended procedure for best addressing LAFCO was discussed. Council consensus was that Mayor Snyder would act at the spokesman for Dublin's presentation. Mayor Snyder and City Manager Ambrose agreed to meet the following day to prepare a draft of the City's presentation to LAFCO. Cm. Hegarty felt a dress rehersal should be conducted. Council consensus was to continue this item for further discussion to Wednesdayt November 16, 1984 at 10:00 a.m., in the City Offices conference r o om. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS As a result of the resignation of Cm. Burton, a number of committee positions needed to be filled. Cm. Hegarty indicated that he served on the Alameda County Housing Authority, rather than the Tri-Valley Housing Authority as was listed. Cm. Jeffery indicated an alternate needed to be established for the Transit Study Policy Committee. Mayor Snyder indicated he would serve as alternate. Former Cm. Burton indicated that he would like to continue to serve on the Santa Rita Jail Advisory Committee to which he was appointed by Supervisor Excell. Former Cm. Burton also indicated he wished to continue to serve on the Citizen's Cable Television Advisory Committee. City Manager Ambrose was directed to ascertain whether or not this was possible, or if this representative should be a member of the City Council. CM-2-212 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 Ail other committees on which former Cm. Burton served will be filled by Cm. Drena. Those being: Solid Waste Managemen'a Authority (alternate), East Bay Division of League of California Cities, and ABAG Delegate EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:55 p.m. the Council recessed to closed session to discuss pending litigation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, at 12:30 a.m. 'the meeting was adjourned to a continued session at 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 1983. CONTINUED SESSION A continued session was held in the City Offices conference room on November 16, 1984. All Councilmembers were present. Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Cm. Jeffery felt that rather than talking in terms of ridgelands, the City should clarify the points related to development in the hills. Discussion was held related to clarifying and educating the public that Dublin simply is desirous of having sphere established and this is not an annexation request. David Burton felt the presentation, as written, sounded like an annexation request. Cm. Drena felt the City should focus on why it is more logical for Dublin to provide services. City Attorney Nave stated Dublin's greatest strengths are financial and with their flexibility. Compromises were discussed, in the event that compromise becomes necessary. Following discussion, Council indicated they felt quite comfortable with Dublin's presentation that would be made before the LAFCO Board. CM-2-213 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983 OTHER BUSINESS Ridgelands Study Cm. Hegarty reported that a committee is being formed from various communities and various interest groups related to the study of the East Bay Regional Park District ridgelands. This committee will apparently make the decision related to whether the study proceeds. Staff was directed to contact John O'Donnell to inquire re representation on this committee. City Holidays The upcoming Thanksgiving holidays were discussed. Council consensus was that City Offices be closed on Doth Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays. AD~'OURNMEN? There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11~54 a.m. ATTEST~ City C~erk CM-2-214 Regular Meeting November 14, 1983