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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-1995 Adopted CC Minutes BudgADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - June 28, 1995 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Wednesday, June 28, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Houston. ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Houston asked members of the audience who wished to address the Council to fill out the yellow forms on the podium and return to the Recording Secretary. He announced members of the audience would be allowed to address the Council before the Council began their deliberations on the CIP and the Budget. City Manager Ambrose introduced Damian Spence to the City Council. Damian will be spending the summer as a volunteer in the City Manager's Office. He attends the University of California at Davis and is majoring in Political Science. The Council welcomed Damian. PUBLIC HEARING 1994-99 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE (330-40) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. City Manager Ambrose presented an overview of the proposed 1995-96 Update to the Five- Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The total estimated cost of the CIP for the remaining four years of the program is $8,964,498. This includes: $236,384 for General CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE Improvements; $407,802 for Community Improvements; $740,610 for Park Improvements; and $7,579,702 for Street Improvements. There is an additional $12,090,070 in unfunded projects for which the City has collected or obligated $548,923 in restricted funds. Mr. Ambrose advised that the Planning Commission had reviewed the CIP and found that it is in conformance with the City's adopted General Plan. The new projects in this year's CIP Update under General include a Building Maintenance Assessment Study and Civic Center Modification Design Services. The Automated Document Storage and Retrieval System has been deferred for one year due to lack of available staff time. The Storefront Improvement Program is the only new project to be added under Community Improvements. The Business Enhancement Sign Program was deferred one year as a result of a delay in development in Eastern Dublin. The Economic Development Manager and Planning Department have worked with Dublin businesses to develop freeway signage to identify Dublin. There are three Community Improvements Projects for which there is insufficient funding totaling $390,000. The Parks & Community Services Commission reviewed those projects included in the Parks Program of the CIP. There has been the addition of two new projects and the re- prioritization of several :projects by the Parks & Community Services Commission. Shannon Center Window Replacement and Valley High School Community Gymnasium were added. Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation was deferred, moving construction of Phase II to Fiscal Year 1997-98 and construction of Phase III to Fiscal Year 1998-99. Dublin Swim Center Deck Repair was moved to Fiscal Year 1995-96 as the improvements were not completed in Fiscal Year 1994-95. Murray School Athletic Field Renovation was deleted from the CIP since the Dublin Unified School District will take over this project during the upcoming summer. The Community Gymnasium was given the highest priority. At this point in time, Staff does not have numbers on the cost. The Parks & Community Services Commission will be meeting on July 10th to review the design. Additional park projects for which there is insufficient funding have been prioritized by the Parks & Community Services Commission and total $1,911,720. Under Streets, there are relatively few changes proposed. There are two new projects proposed. The first is the Traffic Signal Coordination Project which would restudy and develop revised coordination for 19 traffic signals on Amador Valley Boulevard, Village Parkway, San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard. Funding would come from an ISTEA grant, a Traffic Systems Management grant and an AB 434 grant. The second is the Eastern Dublin Arterial Plan Lines which would allow proposed developments in the Eastern Dublin CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE Planning Area to plan for the construction of major roadways and integrate these roadways into their projects. The costs would be paid for.through Traffic Impact Fees collected in Eastern Dublin. Two projects which were not completed in Fiscal Year 1994-95 will be carried over to Fiscal Year 1995-96. They are Dublin Boulevard Improvement from Donlon Way to Village Parkway and the Street Light Acquisition Program. Additional street projects for which there is insufficient funding totals $9,785,350. Staff is diligently monitoring grant opportunities, but the availability of grant funds is extremely limited and the competition for the funding is keen. Mayor Houston asked what portion of the Dublin Sports Ground Renovation was deferred. Ms. Lowart responded that Phase I will include construction of a new 60 foot baseball field, installation of bleachers, and installation of drinking fountains at Fields 4, 5, 6. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Cm. Moffatt and seconded by Cm. Howard to adopt the resolution approving the 1995-96 Update to the 1994-95 Five Year Capital Improvement Program and to adopt the resolution initiating a General Plan Amendment Study. When it was discovered that there were members of the audience who wished to address the Council in regard to Mape Park, Cm. Moffatt and Cm. Howard withdrew their motions and Mayor Houston reopened the public hearing. Brigit Craig, 7575 San Sabana Road, Dublin, indicated she had two small children and lived near Mape Park. She urged improvements to Mape Park because she felt the equipment was unsafe and the sand was substandard. She was happy with the City and the people of Dublin and planned to live here for many years. She wanted to make an emotional plea that Mape Park be brought up to a safe standard. Cm. Moffatt indicated that Mape Park was in the ClP but as there was insufficient funding, improvements were unfunded. He suggested she approach the Parks & Community Services Commission. Mr. Ambrose explained that the Parks & Community Services Commission had reviewed the ClP, but Mape Park was not considered a high priority. The gymnasium had been given the highest priority along with the Dublin Sports Ground Renovation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 354 Ms. Craig asked how Mape Park could be moved up in the CIP. Did someone have to get hurt? She asked when the Park had first been constructed. The Park needed water fountains added. Mr. Ambrose responded that the Park had been built in the 1970's under the jurisdiction of the Dublin San Ramon Services District. Mayor Houston suggested since the playground equipment did not conform to ADA standards, perhaps CDBG funds could be used. Cm. Howard asked if it would cost $29,000 for the design. Mayor Houston recommended the issue be brought back to the Parks & Community Services Commission asking them to look at phasing in updating of playground equipment. Joan McNew, 7541 San Sabana Rd, Dublin, indicated she had been present when the Council discussed the CDBG funds. The City had a Master Park Plan, four of the Parks in the Master Park Plan have been completed, and at one time Mape Park had been high on the list. She felt the Park needed to be updated with the installation of ADA approved playground equipment, drinking fountains, and the shrubs needed to be trimmed. Funding would be coming in for Hansen Hills development and she wanted some of that money used for Mape Park. Mape Park should be at the top of the list. Improvements are desperately needed. The sand needs to be replaced. They shift through the sand each week to remove glass pieces. She was part of the Neighborhood Watch Program and has worked with Steve Loweree. If improvements were made, the park could be enjoyed by more people. The Council could spend $25,000 to turn on the fountains vs. new park equipment for Mape Park. Becky Hopkins, 7510 Calle Verde Rd, Dublin, stated she was a lifetime resident of Dublin. Her parents had helped put Mape Park in. She felt the Park was outdated and dangerous. Mape Park had been in the CIP for 5 years, but the Heritage Center took the funding. Police have to be called in the early morning hours because teenagers are there drinking and breaking bottles. There is not enough lighting at the Park. She would prefer the improvements not be done piecemeal. The Council should ask the neighborhood what they want. Many have been there a long time. She felt Mape Park should be addressed this year. This is a well established neighborhood and the neighbors are willing to help build the Park. She was going to hold the Council accountable. Karen Gallaway, 7501 Calle Verde Rd, Dublin, indicated that she lived right next door to Mape Park. She had two concerns. First, the bushes need trimming. She felt it was a fire hazard for her home because the shrubs are growing right into her yard. Second, she would CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 355 like to see a volleyball court added to the Park. This would be a place where teens could get together. A bathroom and water are also needed. Because their house is the closest, she has people come to her house asking for water. Having ascertained that there were no other speakers in regard to the CIP, Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO 69-95 ADOPTING THE 1995-96 UPDATE TO THE 1994-99 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM with the request that Staff have the Parks & Community Services Commission investigate ways to update or phase in improvements at Mape Park. and RESOLUTION NO 70 - 95 INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF 1995-96 ANNUAL BUDGET & FINANCIAL PLAN (330-20) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Mayor Houston asked any members of the audience that wished to address the Council in regard to the Budget to do so at this time. Janet Lockhart, 8136 Creekside Drive, Dublin, wished to address the Council regarding funding for Community Television. She felt tele.vising the City Council meetings was important for the community. She did not feel lack of attendance at Council meeting should be taken as lack of interest on the part of the community. Many residents are not able to attend the meetings. By televising the Council meetings, students, people who commute and cannot get back to Dublin for the meetings, senior citizens who do not want to come out at night, and parents who cannot afford baby-sitters would all benefit. The televised meetings would not have to be live. It would be a way to get accurate, up-to- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 356 date information to the community. Residents would be able to learn why decisions were made as they were. Jeff Chapman, 11579 Circle Way, Dublin, indicated he was a member of the Parks & Community Services Commission. He read a letter which had been sent to the Council from the Parks & Community Services Commission regarding the Valley High School Community Gymnasium. Fie spoke as a parent, citizen, and coach. There were over 500 playing basketball in the winter. There were so many programs within the City that the High School had gone to Wells School to use their facilities. Classrooms were being used to practice which he felt created a potential for injury due to inappropriate walls and floors. Betsy Chapman, 11579 Circle Way, Dublin, stated she was an incoming freshman at Dublin High. She had collected 185 signatures from residents earlier. She handed in another 50 new signatures from high school or middle school parents that "believed that our city is in desperate need of a multi-use facility (a.k.a. gymnasium) that can be shared by both city (a.k.ao community) and school and should appropriate the necessary funds to erect it, as proposed, on the Valley High School campus." Lynn Baer, Dublin Fine Arts Foundation Consulting Director, asked the Council to fund $10,000 to the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to be used for general operations of the Foundation which would be used as seed money to obtain grants and other monies from other sources. She also asked for another $10,000 to fund the "Art in the Parks" Program. She felt parks were important to the community and that art enhanced the parks. Don Evans, 7810 Tuscany Drive, Dublin, stated he lived near the Alamo Creek Park and had been part of the Art and Artists Selection Committee. He was also President of the Board for the Torrey Pines Association. He was concerned about parks and expressed sympathy for the Mape through it. Lynn Baer others will Program. Park situation. The Alamo Creek Park was a beautiful spot with a creek running He felt the parks contributed to the lifestyle of Dublin residents. He stated that has done an outstanding job. This money to DFA will help to raise funds. He and be canvassing neighborhoods to raise more money for the Art in the Parks He urged the Council to provide the "seed" money. Janet Fasulkey, 7776 Topaz Circle, Dublin, indicated she was involved in the Art in the Parks at Stagecoach Park. She knows the pride in building and fixing up a home. Dublin is lucky to have cozy parks which are utilized to the fullest. She felt the art would create a renewed sense of awareness. She did not want to just maintain the ordinary. Rob!n Rankin, 8710 Wicklow Lane, Dublin, stated she had two small sons who enjoyed interacting with "Gall" when they would visit the Civic Center. They also enjoyed "Gala." In San Ramon by Albertson's, there was a pyramid with tiles which both children loved looking CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE ~7 at. She felt art was a good feature for parks, it brought a cultural awareness to the community. Linda Jeffery, 7604 Arbor Creek, Dublin, wanted the Council to be aware there was quite a crowd in the audience who were in support of the Art in the Parks Program. She reported that the Stagecoach Park artist had been chosen. The total projects would cost $45,000. Dublin Fine Arts Foundation planned to raise half the money from the business community, a fourth from the neighborhoods, and a fourth from the City. She stated that the Tri-Valley area was jealous of the commitment our community has shown to art. The Foundation has raised all but $2,500 from the business community. They were only asking $10,000 from the City. She indicated that non-profit art brought $2 billion to California's economy. She urged the Council to give serious consideration to the request. Linda Jeffery stated she wanted to "change hats" and urge the Council to get the fountains started again. Dublin citizens are proud of the Civic Center and the fountains. It had been on the cover of the phone book. "Gala" had been designed to have the water running as part of the design. She strongly urged the Council to fund the fountains to protect the investment put into the fountains and enhance the image of the community through the beauty of the fountains. Claudia McCormick, 7170 Emerald Avenue, Dublin, agreed with the previous speaker in regard to the Art in the Parks Program. She indicated she was representing CTV. Based on the cost of $21,236, she felt the City was receiving a bargain. Dublin's dollars go much farther. CTV keeps the community fully informed on local issues. In a survey taken of 61% of valley residents, 40% watch 1-580/1680 on a regular basis. 94% felt there should be local news provided. Edy Coleman, 6762 Oak Court, Dublin, stated when she had been appointed to the CTV Board by the Council, she had been asked to have CTV look at the CTV Budget and determine where the money was coming from'. The cost to Cities has been changed to be based on the number of subscribers within each City. The Board is also examining ways to supplement funding such as auctions or telethons. They are sending out flyers asking for help. She felt Dublin was getting a lot for its money and she felt it was important for Dublin to stay a part of this organization. Steve Jones, 7762 Tamarack Drive, Dublin, addressed the Council on Dry Grad Night and Red Ribbon Week. Last year of 180 graduating seniors, 155 attended the Dry Grad Night. It is a great party for the outgoing seniors. It is set up so they can all be kids again and have a lot of fun. Red Ribbon Week is important to educate our youth about drugs and alcohol, in regard to the gym at Valley High, he has seen the sports program at Dublin High and all the facilities are being used from 6 am to 10 pm. Valley High School would be a good location. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE ~ He also supports the DFA. He travels all over the bay area and gets lots of positive comments about Dublin and our programs. Vic Sood, General Manager, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, indicated in response to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, LAVTA has expanded Dial-A-Ride to run in the evenings and on Sundays. This expansion of services provides a greater benefit to Dublin's Dial-A-Ride clients, but it has also put an increased financial burden on the Authority. If the Authority did not fulfill its obligations for Paratransit Services, Congress could eliminate 15% of the subsidy. Last week's LAVTA statistics showed the highest usage of Dial-A-Ride to date. Bob Miller, 8133 Via Zapata, Dublin, stated he is a 13 year resident with a 10 & 12 year old. He had been a member of the Community Facilities Task Force. He was very frustrated with the sports programs, but he wanted to urge the Council to give a high priority to the Valley High School Community Gymnasium. He felt the new gym would be a step in the right direction. Karen Sevilla, 7754 Topaz Circle, Dublin, stated she was a concerned parent from Frederiksen School. She wanted the Council to fund the "Parent Educator Program" (P.E.P.). She presented a letter from the principal of Frederiksen School, a sample of P.E.P. curriculum, and a comparison of the D.A.R.E Program with P.E.P. She indicated D.A.R.E. cost $73 per student whereas P.E.P. cost $7 per student. She has personally experienced both programs and requested the Council provide $4,000 for the program. Mayor Houston asked how long P.E.P. had been in existence. Ms. Sevilla responded it had started in Pleasant Hill in 1983. This year at Frederiksen School there were seven trained volunteers. Cm. Burton asked how the program was connected with the school. Ms. Sevilla indicated the teachers give time from their class for the trained parent volunteers to present the program to the fourth grade classes. Cm. Howard asked how the program what tied in with what the Police Department is presenting now to the schools. Chief Rose indicated he would investigate the program and get back to the Council. There being no one else who wished to address the Council, Mr. Ambrose presented an overview of the Budget and stated the total recommended appropriations for FY 1995-96 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE are $23,590,848 and total anticipated net expenditures are $20,844,020. The Fiscal Year 1995-96 Preliminary Budget & Financial Plan represents a balanced budget which does not rely on General Fund Reserves to finance City services or capital improvements for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Mr. Ambrose gave the Council several revised pages to the Preliminary Budget which reflected changes in costs under Animal Control (from $195,340 to $182,440) and Building & Safety (from $330,219 to $304,219). This changed the Appropriations to Reserves under the General Fund to $114,433. Mr. Ambrose indicated that the total Budget in regard to Net Expenditures was 71% for Operating Budget, 21% for Capital Budget, and 8% for Debt Service. Under Operating Budget, 11% went to General Government, 49% to Public Safety, 7% to Transportation, 8% to Health & Welfare, 13% to Culture & Leisure Services, and 12% to Community Development. Mr. Ambrose stated several community groups/organizations have requested funding from the City. These included: Dublin Substance Abuse Council was requesting $4,500 to help fund both Red Ribbon Week ($2,000) and Dry Grad Nite ($2,500) for the 1995-96 school year. Staff recommended both be funded for a total cost of $4,500. Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was requesting a $1,500 contribution to help fund expanded Dial-A-Ride services to run in the venings and on Sundays. Staff recommended the City not fund the request in that LAVTA is a separate legal entity with its own source of funding with which to run both the Dial-A-Ride and fixed route transit service. Dublin Fine Arts Foundation was requesting $10,000 for general operations and $10,000 for the Art in the Parks Program. Staff recommended the Council fund the same level of funding as in Fiscal Year 1995-96 or $10,000. Tri-Valley Community Television Corporation has requested a contribution of $21,236 plus the $1,000 annual grant provided by Viacom to fund Tri-Vailey Community Television Corporation activities for Fiscal Year 1995-96. These funds would support 580/680 News 4 days per week, Mayor's Report approximately twice a month, and Valley Forum approximately 30 programs. The City's contribution is based on a formula agreed to last year, which divides expenses equally and labor apportioned based on the number of subscribers in each community. Staff recommended the Council fund the $21,236 requested. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 360 While higher service level costs have been identified at $1,105,324, Staff recommended that only $791,01 6 in higher service level options be funded. In conclusion, Mr. Ambrose stated although the current State of California Government Budget does not include any revenue takebacks from cities at this time, the State is considering programs that would reduce County funds, which could impact the cities. The City could also face potential additional labor costs associated with collective bargaining which will occur with the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Alameda County and Dougherty Regional Fire Authority during Fiscal Year 1995-96. Mr. Ambrose informed the Council that Fiscal Year 1995-96 could be characterized as "the Year of Transition" for the City of Dublin. This year the City faces the prospect of development beginning in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and the implementation of the initial services necessary to service that development. He stated that the City was on a sound financial footing with a balanced budget and adequate reserves to face the future. Mayor Houston agreed the City was doing good, but he cautioned to not get too excited because we did not know what was coming. Cm. Burton asked if the money was there for the higher service levels. Mr. Ambrose responded there was $791,016 from current revenues to fund some of the higher service levels. Cm. Burton asked if Staff recommendation to not fund certain higher service levels was because there was no money. Mr. Ambrose explained that each higher service level was examined on a case by case basis. For example, Staff did not recommend the higher service level for 2 patrol officers for the Santa Rita Development and the Administrative Assistant in Police Support Services because the need for additional Staff for the Santa Rita Development was not needed as yet. Staff recommended against funding LAVTA $1,500 due to the philosophy that LAVTA was a separate legal entity with their own source of funding with which to run both the Dial- A-Ride and fixed route transit service. Funding for the City fountains was a compromise proposal with Staff recommending funding use of the three fountains 4 hours per day 5 days per week. Cm. Howard asked if phasing in the use of the three fountains could be done. Mr. Ambrose responded that each fountain did run independently. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 361 Cm. Moffatt asked if the five days had to be weekdays or could weekends be included. Mr. Loweree responded that the proposal was for weekdays. Mayor Houston suggested the Council go through the budget by program and determine if there was a consensus. GENERAL GOVERNMENT Cm. Burton asked why money was needed under Elections if no elections were to be held in Fiscal Year 1995-96. Mr. Ambrose explained money was budgeted for training and mileage for the City Clerk to keep abreast of election information. Mayor Houston felt funding for Dry Grad Nite was a worthy goal, as well as funding for Dublin Pride Week. He wanted to see "P.E.P" added to the City Council budget subject to the Police Chief reviewing the program and bringing a report back to the City Council. Cm. Barnes wanted to see more volunteers involved in Dublin Pride Week. She asked if the $4,000 covered every fourth grader in Dublin. Mayor Houston indicated that it did and that Staff would check out the program. Ms. Sevilla stated the biggest expense was for the initial training and that recertification only cost $105. By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $3,255,352 for General Government adding $4,000 under City Council for "PoE.P." PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Ambrose explained that debt service for the new Animal Shelter would fluctuate with the number of dogs handled from Dublin. The figure could adjust downward. Cm. Burton indicated that Dublin San Ramon Services District had a disaster center. Mr. Ambrose responded that the Emergency Operations Center at the Civic Center would be the focal point for Dublin in an emergency.. DSRSD would have a liaison person come to the Civic Center to help in an emergency. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE Cm. Burton asked if Disaster Preparedness was an on-going cost. Mr. Ambrose indicated it was because it was necessary for the City to be prepared for any emergency. Mayor Houston asked about the scheduled table top exercise. Mr. Ambrose explained that the position of Community Safety Assistant had been vacant for six months. Once the position was again filled, the Community Safety Assistant's first assignment was to bring the City's Disaster Plan in compliance with State Law. It was anticipated that the table top exercise would take place around January 1996. Cm. Moffatt asked if fire services were paid for by property tax or by a fire tax. Mr. Rankin indicated there were EMS fees, but they were minor. Mr. Ambrose indicated the costs for Dougherty Regional Fire Authority Were higher. Our budget just shows the cost to the City of Dublin. The City of San Ramon also contributes for Fire Services. Cm. Moffatt asked when the new fire station would go in. Mr. Ambrose responded that Fire Station No. 3 should be operational by fall of 1995. Development in Eastern Dublin may be on line to help pay for it. By consensus ,the Council agreed to fund $7,222,043 for Public Safety. TRANSPORTATION Cm. Moffatt urged the Council to fund $1,500 to LAVTA for paratransit services since it was an ADA program. These services helped the handicap and seniors who could not get around. He felt it was a small contribution. Cm. Burton indicated he was a member of the LAVTA Board and realized Cm. Moffatt had a right to make an appeal, but he felt it was a never ending problem with paratransit. There seemed to be no satisfying these people. Fie felt LAVTA should have to deal with it. Cm. Moffatt felt since there was a surplus, the Council did have the money to fund LAVTA's request. Cm. Burton responded that it was the principal, LAVTA should provide its own funding. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE Mayor Houston agreed with Staff recommendation to not fund LAVTA. By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $1,066,776 for Transportation. A shod recess was called. HEALTH & WELFARE By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $1,223,345 for Health & Welfare. CULTURE & LEISURE SERVICES Cm. Moffatt supported the higher service levels for Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. He liked the idea of Art in the Parks. It helps to maintain a higher reputation throughout the Valley. Cm. Howard supported the higher funding for DFA as long as it was a one time expense. Cm. Barnes concurred with Cm. Howard. Mayor Houston did not concur. Cm. Burton wanted to support the program, and was encouraged that they were using outside people for monies, but he did not want to give more money. Mayor Houston was afraid next year DFA would ask for $20,000 as its base money. Mayor Houston was concerned that the fountains would be an on-going cash flow expense, whereas Mape Park would be a capital expenbe and the problems would be solved. Cm. Moffatt indicated there was extra money due to the animal control expense so the fountains should be turned on. Cm. Barnes urged the fountain at Shannon be turned on for the weekends. Cm. Moffatt wanted to see the Civic Center fountain on during the weekend and perhaps leave it off on Mondays. Mayor Houston stated he was not for turning on the fountains, but he realized there was a consensus of the Council to have the fountains turned on. He requested that Staff come back with a schedule for the running of the fountains. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 364 Mayor Houston indicated he was in favor of funding Community Television for both CTV Programming and to televise City Council Meetings. Cm. Burton concurred with Mayor Houston. Cm. Barnes indicated she had done her homework and had spent four days on the phone. She had not spoken with one person who wanted to spend $9,600 for taped shows. If the Council meetings were live, people were for it, but they did not want to have the meetings shown two days later. Cm. Howard also did not get positive feedback from residents for televising the Council meetings later. People wanted live meetings televised. Mayor Houston indicated many people are surprised that Dublin Council meetings are not on CTV, He felt we should get with it and be more accessible. He felt it was cheap for $9,600. The cost of a mailer to the residents is between $4,000-$5,000. cm. Burton supported the idea. Cm. Moffatt felt it should be a live program. He had a problem with yesterday's news. He felt the newspaper was proficient in getting the news out to the residents. Mayor Houston asked Heather Woods how much coverage did Dublin get in inches in the newspaper. Heather Woods answered 15 inches. MayOr Houston felt televising the Council meetings would provide answers to why certain choices were made. He did not believe the people were getting the full story. Darla Stevens from Community Television indicated having a live program was a Viacom question. It would be two or three years before the equipment was in place to do that. It was possible to cable cast a program via microwave by putting an antenna on the truck. The problem was the cost. It could cost $30,000, but the capability was there. Cms. Barnes, Howard, and Moffatt were against televising City Council meetings on a delayed basis. Mayor Houston and Cm. Burton were for televising taped City Council meetings. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 365 By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $1,966,279 for Culture & Leisure Services. Although the concept of televising taped City Council meetings was not approved, the Council agreed to keep the $9,600 in the Community Television budget activity. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $1,735,722 for Community Development. ENTERPRISE FUND Mr. Rankin explained that by law the City was required to budget for the cost of the Civic Center although some of the cost is actually offset by interest earnings. Cm. Burton asked what would happen when the Civic Center was paid off, there would not be the out-go or the interest. Mr. Rankin answered the earliest the Civic Center could be paid off would be February 1999. Staff will be looking at what interest earnings are at that time and advise Council of their options. By Consensus, the Council agreed to fund $1,604,480 for Enterprise Fund. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Mr. Ambrose explained the police section was out of locker space because a lot of their equipment does not fit into one locker so it usually takes two lockers for each officer and they will be adding officers. A building maintenance assessment study would be undertaken with the implementations being phased throughout the building as needed. Cm. Moffatt requested a study for Mape Park be initiated. Mr. Ambrose suggested Staff go baCk to the Parks & Community Services Commission in regard to Mape Park. Mayor Houston indicated since there was money left from Animal Control and Building & Safety, the balance of $24,900 should be used for Mape Park. Also, volunteers could be used to clean up the Park like some of the residents of the Stagecoach area and the Little League did. Mr. Ambrose stated that a plan was needed to help facilitate the volunteer labor. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 366 By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $4,374,503 for Capital Improvement Budget with $24,900 going to Mape Park. INTERNAL SERVICES FUND By consensus, the Council agreed to fund $266,004 for Internal Services. To recap, the total expenditures approved by the Council equaled $22,714,504 with Appropriations to Reserves totaling $876,344 for a grand total for Appropriations of $23,590,848. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 71 - 95 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 Mr. Ambrose thanked Staff for putting together the budget. Cm. Barnes thanked Staff for the amount of information received that had made it easier for the Council to understand. Cm. Moffatt thanked Staff for three months of work that allowed the Council to pass the Budget in three hours! Mayor Houston asked about the possibility of going to a two year budget in the future. Mr. Ambrose indicated the City would be seeing some major changes in the future. Until development in Eastern Dublin was on-line, it would be hard to project costs for two years at a time. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 367 ADOPTION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 1995-96, INCLUDING A REVISION TO FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 BASE (330-20) Assistant City Manager Rankin advised that each year the City Council must adopt an Appropriations Limit in conjunction with the annual Budget process. Regulating Laws forbid the appropriation of specific funds which would exceed the Limit. The City has always been way below the Limit. The factors used in calculating the 1995-96 limit were the change in the County population and the change in State per capita income. The new 1995-96 Limit was calculated as $23,690,214. The revised Fiscal Year 1994-95 Limit is $22,338,721. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 72 - 95 ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 INCLUDING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE 1994-95 ADOPTED BASE OTHER BUSINESS Alameda County Mayors' Conference (140-15) Mr. Ambrose announced a change in the meeting date for the Alameda County Mayors' Conference. They will be meeting Wednesday, July 5, 1995 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. City Council Team Buildinq Session (610-20) Mr. Ambrose reminded the Council of the upcoming City Council Team Building Workshop, Which will be held on July 8, 1995 from 9 am to 3:30 pm in the Regional Meeting Room at the Civic Center. Jury Duty Councilmember Burton announced that he had received a notice for Jury Duty. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 368 Valley Hi.qh Community Gymnasium (280-10) Mayor Houston indicated there would be a special Gymnasium Liaison Committee meeting on July 10, 1995 to review the design aspect. On July 12, 1995 there would be a City of Dublin/Dublin Unified School District Liaison Meeting and the Dublin Unified School District Board would be meeting on July 19, 1995. Dublin Day at the Alameda County Fair (610-85) Mayor Houston indicated that traditionally the President of the Chamber and the Mayor of Dublin had their picture taken with the winner of the Dublin Day Horse Race and flowers are presented to the winner. This year the picture was taken and the flowers presented to the first place winner who was later disqualified. But despite the confusion over the winner, all who attended had a good time and some even came home winners. Promotions and Goodbyes to Staff (700-10) Mr. Ambrose announced that Steve Loweree would be leaving the Dublin City Offices due to a promotion within MCE Corporation. Dean'McDonald would be returning to take his place. He wanted to recognize and publicly thank Mr. Loweree for the excellent job he has done for the City of Dublin. Mr. Ambrose reported that Bo Barker, Management Assistant, would be leaving the City of Dublin to become the Director of Informational Services at the City of Tracy. It was a wonderful opportunity for Mr. Barker. Mayor Houston stated he liked to see good people get promoted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 369 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Minutes prepared by Sandie Hart, Secretary. -- ~ JCit~C~'rk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1995 PAGE 37O