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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft Minutes 2-3-98 'a . . . "":..!'~'i/:j~.'-!~' \ , RECULAR MEETINC - February 3, 1998 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 3, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ... ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart 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. +- CLOSED SESSION 10.1 (640-30) At 7:02 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session to consult with Legal Counsel regarding Pending Litigation pursuant to GCS 54956.9(a) - Silvergate Highlands Owners Association vs. City of Dublin - Alameda County Superior Court No. V-013836-3. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION 7:07 p.m. Mayor Houston announced that no action was taken. The public meeting was reconvened with all Councilmembers present. .... CITY COUNCIL l"'fINUTES VOLUlv'iE 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 38 ITEM NO. c0 4.1 ~ PROCLAMATION . 7:07 p.m. 3.1 (610-50) Mayor Houston read a proclamation declaring the month of February "Black History Month" and Saturday, February 14, 1998, "Black History Day" in the City of Dublin and encouraged the community to celebrate the rich heritage of Mrican -Americans. The proclamation also recognized EddieJo Mack, Chair of the Tri-Valley Black History Committee. Ms. Mack was not present to accept the proclamation. Cm. Lockhart stated she would be happy to deliver the proclamation. +- PRESENTATION BY DUBLIN UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE REGARDING CAMP PARKS SOCCER FIELD PROJECT 7:09 p.m. 3.2 (950-60) In April of 1996 the City Council received a presentation from DUSL regarding . their plans to construct soccer fields at Camp Parks. The plan that was discussed entailed the development of soccer fields on approximately 20 acres of Camp Parks land over the next 3 to 5 years. The first phase of the project consisted of development of one regulation sized soccer field on approximately 2 acres of the available land. DUSL requested from the City, and was granted $20,000 toward the cost of field development. The first phase was completed in the summer of 1997 and the field was dedicated on opening day of the season, September 13, 1997. Adib Nassar, Project Manager for the Camp Parks Soccer Field Project addressed the Council and reviewed the background of the plan. Phase I is 3 acres of the 20 acre site. He reviewed their next plans which will be to continue to pursue the long term lease with the support of Camp Parks. The DUSL Board will identify and approve funds to support the development of Phase II. The most important one will be to study the impact of Camp Parks Affordable Housing Project on the following: 1) available 20 acres land earmarked for soccer fields only; 2) existing three way Memorandum of Agreement; and 3) DUSL $24,250 investment. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 39 . . . . Cm. Burton stated this was the first he lmew that 20 acres was earmarked for soccer only, and stated he does not approve of this at this particular time. The Council discussed whether there was actually 40 acres or 20 acres available. Mayor Houston explained that DUSL will be involved and make sure that all parties feel good about the project. Everyone will have a voice on how this develops. Mr. Ambrose explained that they were talking about the same 20 acres. In total, there is 20 acres for housing and 20 acres for recreational use. Mayor Houston stated we will be going through all the issues in the next 12 months. We obviously have to do what's best for the City and for Camp Parks and the soccer group. ... - 72 1:_ p.m. Additional Requirement re Buildin5{ Permits (440-50) John Wagner, 8342 Mulberry Place stated he was present to speak concerning the way some of the building permits are given out in the City. They have a homeowners association and homeowners associations require that permission be given before alterations are given for a house. On the City's building permit form, there is no place for homeowners association approval. If there were a place on the form it would cause lots less problems and trouble. It would be easier if we had this. Some cities have neighbors that have to sign off on these things. This is not the best situation because it could be a tenant rather than owner. This would only be one extra signature. He requested that the City consider putting on an extra signature block that would deal with homeowner association approval. .... CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) 1'vfinutes of Regular Meeting of January 20, 1998; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 40 Authorized (4.2 350-20) a waiver of competitive bid requirement and authorized Staff to purchase traffic signal controllers under Section 2.36.050(A) (2) of the Dublin Municipal Code; . Accepted (4.3 150-70) gift of $50 from Setsuko Inami for the Dublin Senior Center and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgment to the donor; Adopted (4.4 800-30) RESOLUTION NO~ 10 - 98 APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERlY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR 1.580/1-680 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS Received (4.5 330-20) the Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 1997-98 and approved the Budget Change Form; Approved (4.6 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $942,229.60. . .. PUBLIC HEARING DUBLIN HOUSING AlITHORITY AlITHORIZATION TO ISSUE MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING PARK SIERRA AT IRON HORSE TRAIL~ A MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT 7:27 p.m. 6.1 (430-60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Ophelia Basgal, Executive Director of the Alameda County Housing Authority presented the Staff Report and advised that the Park Sierra at Iron Horse Trail project, as proposed by Shea Homes, consists of 283 units, 57 of which will be rented to very low income tenants in accordance with the Federal Tax Code and State Law. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 41 . . . . In November of 1997, the Dublin Housing AuthC?rity adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to issue revenue bonds in order to finance the Park Sierra project. An inducement resolution is required by the Federal Tax Code for all projects seeking private activity bond financing from a local or state govenunent. Adoption of the Resolution does not commit the Housing Authority to issue the bonds, it simply starts the clock on the costs that may be reimbursed from a bond sale, should a sale occur. !vis. BasgaI stated costs of a bond issuance, as well as ongoing bond payments, will be paid by the Developer with no financial impact on the City of Dublin or the Dublin Housing Authority. DHA Staff and City Staff met with representatives of Shea Homes and negotiated a sale price for the parcel of land owned by DHA adjacent to the project site. DHA authorized the sale of its land to Shea Homes at its meeting of January 6, 1998. Ms. Basgal discussed the TEFRA (Tax Reform and Fiscal Responsibility Act) which gives any interested party the opportunity to comment on the financing of the project using tax exempt bonds. The TEFRA hearing is not a land use approval hearing. The subject action will be the final one for the City Council with respect to bond financing for this project. If the project receives an allocation from CDLAC, the DHA Board will be required to adopt one final resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. This resolution will not be presented to DHA until all the documentation for the project financing is substantially complete and the bonds are ready to be sold. This will most likely be sometime in Mayor June. Ms. BasgaI summarized that none of the actions pertaining to the public financing of the project affect the land use approval process. If Shea Properties does not secure the appropriate land use approvals from the City, the public financing of the project will not go forward. City Planning Staff have estimated that final action of the Shea Properties land use submissions will occur in April or May. If approval is granted, this will allow adequate time to meet CDLAC time requirements for issuance of the bonds. em. Burton reported that the Council had discussed this while sitting as the Dublin Housing Authority. No public testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this Issue. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 42 l\t1ayor Houston closed the public hearing. . On motion of Crn. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 11 - 98 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE DUBLIN HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY PARK SIERRA LLC .. PUBLIC HEARING SUMMER GLEN PLANNED DEVEWPMENT REZONE PA 97-036 7:29 p.m. 6.2 (450-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that at a public hearing on January 20, 1998, the City Council adopted a . Resolution approving the PD Rezone and establishing findings, general provisions and development standards for this project, which is generally located north of Central Parkway, west of Tassajara Creek, south of Gleason Boulevard and east of Hacienda Drive. The Summer Glen project is planned as a 347 detached single family dwelling unit project. The City Council also introduced an Ordinance approving the rezoning. One condition was added regarding notifying future buyers of location of Santa Rita Jail. Bryan McKeon, 777 Cal Avenue, Palo Alto, with Summerhill Homes took the opportunity to recognize City Staff for all their hard work in getting this project underway. They are in concurrence with the added condition. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. Cm. Burton commented on the excellent brochures the Council received. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3" 1998 PAGE 43 . . ORDINANCE NO. 1 - 98 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF CENTRAL PARKWAY, WEST OF TASSAJARA CREEK, SOUTH OF GLEASON BOULEVARD AND EAST OF HACIENDA DRIVE (APN 986-0001-001-10, PORTION) ... COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANf (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 - PROTECT APPLICATIONS 7:32 p.m. 8.1 (480-30) Senior Planner Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that the City's CDBG allocation for FY 1998-99 is $86,649. Six project applications were being presented for funding consideration. These include: 1) City of Dublin Sidewalk Access Ramps for Handicapped Accessibility; 2) Kaleidoscope Activity Center - Structural Improvements; 3) Valley Community Health Center - Senior Services; 4) Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO) Counseling and Education Center; 5) Arroyo Vista Resident Council - Child Care Center Improvements; and . 6) Dublin Housing Authority - Roof Repair. Ms. Cirelli stated funding requests exceed the City's allocation and Staff therefore recommended funding as follows: City of Dublin Sidewalk Ramps - $17,595; Arroyo Vista Resident Council Child Care Center - $15,560; Dublin Housing Authority Arroyo Vista Roof Repair - $31,500; City of Dublin Minor Home Repair (mandatory) - $15,394; and Program Administration - $6,600. Once the City Council approved the projects they will be forwarded to Alameda County staff for further processing. Cm. Burton asked for an explanation regarding the minor home repair and how people would make application. Ms. Cirelli stated this is administered by Alameda County ffiJD staff and there is a number that residents can call for more information. She has a brochure that explains the grants. They would have to meet the low income qualifications and they would apply through Alameda County. She thought the program was first- cornel first -served. . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3,1998 PAGE 44 Cm. Burton stated we have had this program every year and he asked if we could find out who has applied and what they have done. . Ms. Cirelli stated funds have served about 3 to 5 residents each year. She receives a quarterly report from Alameda County. 1v1arlene Petersen with Valley Community Health Center, Senior Support Programs Director, thanked the City for past support. This makes a difference in the seniors' lives. They serve seniors with a variety of services. Karen, a Case Manager for the Senior Support Program reported on actual instances where help was offered. She thanked the Council for the money last year and hoped they will reconsider funding. Nancy Schluntz, Executive Director of Family Emergency Shelter in Hayward, stated they serve two parent families. There is a steady trickle of families from Dublin helped by their shelter. They hope to immediately purchase a small house behind their shelter to provide counseling services. There is currently no place in their shelter for confidential counseling. They would also like to provide employment readiness skills. Cm. Burton asked about the handicap ramps and if this is a requirement with a set amount. . Mayor Houston stated it is supposed to be done by now. Mr. Ambrose stated there is no set amount each year but we are supposed to provide handicap access. We have about 150 more that we need to do. We didn't fund any last year at all. Mayor Houston stated he agreed with Staff's recommendations. The ramps have to be done. We need closure on this project. The Arroyo Vista projects are counting on funding. Moms having daycare to have jobs is important. Cm. Barnes liked the list, but she would like to see us do something with the VCHC senior services. She felt we are moving too slow on the handicap ramps. We need to get this moving along. em. Lockhart agreed that the ramp issue is very important. We won't accomplish it all this year anyway and she felt the senior program is a strong issue in our community. She is concerned that we drop a program like this. They truly need CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REG U LAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 45 . . , . . . our help. Seniors are as important as the children we are helping. Maybe we could lessen the amount for curbs or take some out of our administration fund. Mayor Houston stated the Council has always considered this program as everybody new comes in each year for an allocation of the funds. It has never been considered an entitlement process, but rather it is evaluated each year. Cm. Lockhart felt funding for the seniors is important right now. Mayor Houston asked about program administration. If we take this away, the General Fund will pay for it. This is like robbing Peter to pay Paul. Cm. Barnes conunented we are soon facing Goals & Objectives and she would like to see lowering the funding for ramps and funding senior services at their requested amount of $7,044. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to submit the applications as follows: City of Dublin - Sidewalk Ramps Arroyo Vista Resident Council - Child Care Center Dublin Housing Authority - Arroyo Vista Roof Repair City of Dublin - Minor Home Repair Program Administration Valley Conununity Health Center - Senior Services Total $10,551 $15,560 $31,500 $15,394 $ 6,600 $ 7.044 $86,649 .. REVIEW OF NEW EASTERN DUBLIN CITY ENfRANCE SIGN DESIGN 8:00 p.m. 8.2 (400-30) Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and showed renderings of the design of the City entrance signs proposed to be installed in the Eastern Dublin area. The cost of the signs will be paid by developers. Ongoing maintenance is expected to be minimal, except that any signs that are damaged through vandalism or vehicle accidents will need to be repaired or replaced by the City. The replacement cost would be approximately $9,000 - $10,000, which is comparable to the replacement cost for the existing concrete signs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 46 David Gates reviewed the graphics and discussed the materials to be used. There is also a comer fountain being proposed as part of the Opus project and a . fountain in front of the theater. This will start to unify the community. Cm. Lockhart commented that she was concerned that Eastern Dublin has different signs than the rest of the community. She personally stated she wasn't crazy about the top of the signs. Our current signs are simple and elegant. She would like to see the same signs all throughout Dublin. Cm. Barnes stated this was her feeling also. She doesn't like the message this sends. We are one Dublin and it's got to all be the same. Mr. Gates stated as a sign designer, he likes to see us raise our standards and look to the future and maybe consider at some point redoing all our signs. We should set our sites very high. The maintenance on granite is very easily cleaned. We can actually do these for less than the cast concrete. Mr. Thompson stated we currently have 5 signs in town. Mayor Houston stated he likes the upscale materials and he would be interested in seeing how we can retrofit what we have. We need to set our sites higher and not settle. He is not crazy about the design on the top but he does like the materials. He would like a rounded top and felt this would be more appropriate. . Cm. Burton stated if we didn't have them already, he also would like to have more dramatic signs. The Council concluded we should upgrade the materials, but keep the same basic design, but with rounded top. They don't like this design, but come back with a rectangle with rounded design. The materials are good and we can go back and upgrade existing signs in the future. Provide a couple of alternatives. Cm. Barnes clarified that these are our entrance signs, not signs in addition with the non -profit groups listed. Mr. Gates stated he could be prepared to present some other options at the next City Council meeting. ... CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3,1998 PAGE 47 . . . . CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE AND PROPOSmON 208 8:14 p.m. 8.3 (630-20) City Attorney Silver presented the Staff Report and stated at the November, 1996 election, voters passed Proposition 208, the campaign finance reform initiative which amended state law regarding campaign contributions. Following a review of the City's Ordinance in February 1997, the Council directed Staff to revise the City's Ordinance to bring it into compliance with that law, and Ordinance No. 11-97 (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.28) was adopted in May of 1997. Chapter 2.28 was amended to impose the $100 contribution limit, the pre- election ban, and voluntary expenditure limits. Several lawsuits were filed challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 208. On January 6, 1998, Federal District Court Judge Lawrence Karlton issued an injunction prohibiting the Fair Political Practices Commission from enforcing Proposition 208 in its entirety. Judge Karlton did not permanently rule on Proposition 208, but rather instructed the FPPC to ask the California Supreme Court to determine whether any other parts of the initiative could be separated from the unconstitutional portions and remain in effect. FPPC has appealed the ruling to the Federal Court of Appeal and it is unlikely that a decision will be reached for many months. Ms. Silver explained that the City's previous ordinance established a contribution limit of not more than $300 from anyone person with respect to a single election and required a $25 reporting increment. Ms. Silver stated Staff was requesting direction to either: 1) prepare an ordinance to repeal the current provisions of Chapter 2.28 and reinstate Chapter 2.28 as it existed prior to Proposition 208 (a $300 limit on contributions with respect to a single election; no expenditure limits; reporting requirement for contributions in excess of $25); or 2) notify all candidates and potential candidates that the City will not enforce its ordinance pending resolution of the lawsuits challenging Proposition 208 (which would mean no contribution limits); or 3) provide other appropriate direction. Cm. Burton asked if there is any likelihood that this will be resolved before the next election. Ms. Silver responded that she doubted that it would be settled by then. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REG U LAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 48 Cm. Barnes stated she would like to see us go back to what we had prior to Proposition 208. We had a $300 contribution limit and did not have a spending . limit but we had a $25 reporting limit. This is the most important feature of all and it requires a listing of all the $99 contributions. Ms. Silver stated this portion is not affected by the Judge's decision. Mayor Houston felt it would be appropriate to not change our laws at all until there is some resolution. We should keep our rules in place and notify potential candidates that we will not enforce the rules. There's no reason for us to change it until it is resolved by the courts. Cm. Lockhart felt this confuses everybody every time we make changes. We should leave it alone until the courts decide. Leave it as it is but don't enforce it. Cm. Howard would like to see it left the way it is and enforce it. Mayor Houston stated it has been found unconstitutional. Ms. Silver stated the Judge's ruling does not affect Dublin's ordinance. The City's ordinance is presumed to be constitutional until challenged by a court. It is on the books, it was validly adopted and it is permissible to have a contribution limit. . The Judge felt the $100 limit was too low. You can continue to enforce until you are told by a court that it is not constitutional to do so. Cm. Lockhart felt we would be setting the City up for a challenge. Cm. Barnes stated the State Law is unconstitutional, not the City's. To put this aside, we would have no limits whatsoever. Our voters would really love that. Ms. Silver clarified that the Judge's decision does not directly affect the City's ordinance. Cm. Barnes asked if the 6 months before an election was discussed by the judge. Ms. Silver stated it was not discussed, but she felt the time limits we had before could be held valid. The $300 related to a specific election. She would recommend this if the City Council wanted to amend their ordinance. Cm. Burton asked if we don't enforce our law, what do we enforce? What are the rules? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3.. 1998 PAGE 49 .: . . . Ms. Silver stated candidates have to report if they receive more than $100. lvfuyor Houston stated all he wanted in bringing this up was to make everyone aware that what we have in place is unconstitutional. He will abide by the rules. He is not in favor of changing anything at all. Keep everything in place, but don't enforce it. Cm. Lockhart stated she did not agree. We should not put ourselves in a position of being challenged. She would rather see us go back to the guidelines we had before. Cm. Howard would like to see us go back to the $300 contribution limit for an election period and have the $25 reporting increment. Cm. Barnes felt the people in the community did want some election reform. People aren't very happy with what we are doing with elections. We seem to be loosening instead of cleaning up our act. If this is unconstitutional, let's go back to what we had. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by majority vote, the Council directed Staff to prepare an ordinance going back to $300 per election cycle and retain the state required $100 reporting amount (instead of $25). Cm. Barnes and Cm. Howard voted against the motion. Ms. Silver stated the $100 reporting increment is state law, so it doesn't have to be included in the City's Ordinance. Ms. Silver clarified that this can be a regular ordinance rather than one to be adopted on an urgency basis. .. REPORT ON POLICE SERVICE RESPONSE TO DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL 8:38 p.m. 8.4 (580-40) Dublin Police Services Chief Thuman advised that during the 1997-98 Budget Hearings, the City Council considered, but did not fund, a higher service level which would have created a position of School Resource Officer (SRO). Subsequent to the City's Budget Hearing, the City Council/School Board Liaison Committee requested City and School District Staff identify what service needs CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REG U LAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 50 were not being met at the High School. As a result of these meetings, several . issues were identified. Chief Thuman advised that typically, areas near high schools present law enforcement challenges that extend beyond the school site itself. High schools are characterized by high traffic volumes and a disproportionate QCCUITence of certain crimes, such as vandalism, petty theft, tnumcy, drug use, alcohol use, etc. For law enforcement purposes, it is efficient to consider a high school zone of influence as an enforcement or safety beat/zone. Because of the High School's concerns and the problems that are typically faced around high schools, Dublin Police Services has designated the beat which includes DHS as a Community Public Safety Zone. The Police Department has also designated the beat officer in that zone to be the primary responder for service calls that originate from the zone. Chief Thuman advised that he has worked with the Alameda County Sheriff's Department and the Deputy Sheriffs' Association to make the necessary changes in the shift schedule for the officer that will work in this Zone. With the cooperation of the Sheriff's Department and the DSA, the City was able to implement the changes to the beat schedule/assignment in order to better meet the needs of the School District. Cm. Burton asked if this is specifically for DHS. . Chief Thuman stated this is correct and also for Wells. Cm. Burton asked how we handle Valley Christian. Thuman stated just like any other school, we would respond for service there. Cm. Lockhart expressed her appreciation and pointed out this is a great example of what cooperation can do. Cm. Burton asked if a man had been assigned. Chief Thuman stated someone has been assigned to this safety zone. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 51 . . . . RESOLUTION NO. 12 - 98 ACKNOWLEDGING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR COOPERATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNllY PUBLIC SAFETY ZONE .. OTHER BUSINESS 8:44 p.m. Stonn Dama!2;e (550-80) Mr. Ambrose passed out an update on the City's stann damage and areas where we experienced flooding situations. More rain is anticipated later in the week. The City does have sandbags available and they may be obtained by appointment at the City's Corporation Yard at the east end of Scarlett Court. Residents may call 833-6630 during business hours, or if needed after hours, they should call dispatch at 462-1212 and request that Dublin's maintenance personnel be called out to meet them at the Corporation Yard. Cm. Howard questioned if some of the people are seniors and cannot make it down, how this will be dealt with. Mr. Ambrose stated they can convey this to dispatch if there is a problem. Mr. Thompson stated we came through pretty well. We had no streets closed or buildings flooded. We had 5 streets which were partially flooded and required traffic control. The Dougherty Road drainage swale overflowed onto Dougherty Road. There was a slide on Fallon Road which was cleaned up today. Five homeowners requested and were provided with sandbags. We had pumps out last night at Crossridge Road. The County has declared a local emergency because Hayward and Fremont got hit pretty hard. em. Lockhart stated she noticed some sandbags on Village Parkway near Clark Avenue. She asked if this was as a result of concerns of the businesses along there? She corrected the location to Village Parkway at Lewis Avenue. Mr. Thompson indicated he wasn't aware of flooding there and stated we were very lucky. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REG U LAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 52 - ... ~ Cm. Barnes felt good old common sense in watching gutters and things such as . keeping basketball standards out of the way so drainage can flow freely are important. Mr. Thompson stated our biggest problem has been debris over catch drains. Cm. Burton asked if there were any engineering problems that continually show problems. The trash racks are supposed to clear. Mr. Thompson stated at the K&B Highlands project, we had them provide two large overflow safety valves. If it goes over, the street is designed to take the water. The northeast comer of Dublin Boulevard and Hacienda Drive flooded. One of the basins got covered with straw and they had to pump it out into another catch basin. We don't have any real street problems. We've been very lucky on the slides. We have had slides on Dublin Boulevard right next to Silvergate Drive and when it gets saturated it comes right down off the rock. Mr. Ambrose stated the water behind our building went considerably over the bike path. Cm. Barnes asked what a trash rack is. . Mr. Thompson explained there is one at the end of Fenwick Court and it takes the water from San Ramon Road and goes under a house at the end of Fenwick. There is another one on Padre Way. Mr. Ambrose stated it is like a strainer that catches debris before it can go into the pipes. .... Lea~e of CA Cities Policy Committee (110-30/140-20) Cm. Lockhart reported that she was fortunate in being appointed to the League of California Cities Committee on Transportation, Communication and Public Works and on January 22 she attended a meeting in Ontario. There was a lot of good discussion. She brought back infonnational handouts. There are some interesting bills being proposed. Prevailing wage will be a real issue. The League has taken a stand on that and has provided a lot of pros and cons on the issue. They did an ISTEA update. Under telecommunications they did an update and after the last big court settlement; the court case is now being appealed. It has to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 53 . . . . do with franchise fees and the fact that we were being overcharged. Some cities have actually been able to get refunds. Amazingly, TCI has refunded certain cities. There was discussion regarding Internet taxation, antenna issues and initiatives on how much say so we have on those going up in our communities. There was talk about property tax and the initiative to stop the state from taking any more from the cities and counties and what this could mean to us. There is a lot of really good infonnation. There are similar size cities with issues like we have rather than just big huge cities. It is a worthwhile program for Dublin. em. Burton asked if they covered the sales tax distribution issue and redistribution. Cm. Lockhart stated they are looking at this as this is definitely a concern. Cm. Barnes stated there appears to be a bill that will go through without problems whereby if you resale a car, the sales tax will be eliminated. It has gotten good support. Mayor Houston stated this is a different thing. He was talking about a sales tax redistribution. Cm. Barnes felt we need to be aware of a move afoot to start charging by the minute for local calls. This could impact the Internet. .. Buildin!l: Permits (440- 50) Cm. Barnes asked if with regard to Mr. Wagner's request about the permits, if we could put another check off on our penni,t form. Ms. Silver felt we could put this on and Staff could ask whether or not they've gone through their homeowners association, but legally, we couldn't hold up a building permit if they had not. The issue of CC&Rs is a separate civil code. +- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 54 Measure B 1/2 Cent Sales Tax/Transportation Fundin~ (1060-90) . Cm. Burton stated there are people going around talking about the Measure B extension and he would like to have us make sure the public is aware of what this is. It will require a 2/3 vote. It would be an opportune time for people to start getting involved in what's going on. He felt we should do more than just have an agenda item. .. St. Patrick's Day Celebration (950-40) Mayor Houston stated Sf. Patrick's day is coming up and he would like to see an update from the Lions Club regarding the parade and from the promotional company to see what the progress is. .. Tri - Valley Transportation Council (1060-40) Mayor Houston stated regarding the Tri-Valley Transportation Council, they didn't meet in January but they are going through a process with the City Managers and CAO to implement this fee. . Mr. Ambrose reported that managers in the Valley have not yet nailed down a date to meet. The only concern is a couple of engineers from other communities feel that it is their responsibility until the board tells them otherwise. Weare actually looking at legal and financial issues that appropriate people in the communities need to look at. It must functionally work and be easy to administer. .. Tn-Valley Council (140-80) Cm. Burton asked about the date for the next Tri-Valley Council meeting. It is ~ difficult to get a date that works for all involved. Mayor Houston felt that in order for this to be successful, a date should just be set and then whoever comes, comes. Otherwise, you never find a date that works for everyone. .. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 55 . . . . Dublin/Pleasanton Liaison Meetin5!: (610-05) Mr. Ambrose stated Pleasanton is attempting to set up a liaison meeting but we have no date yet. .. Reports from Council (610-20) Mayor Houston requested that in the future, when appropriate, the Council be given an update and report on the various activities of the boards on which the Councilmembers serve. .... Upcoming Meetin5!:s (610-05) Mr. Ambrose reviewed the calendar of meetings approaching. The Downtown Study Task Force will meet on February 11. The joint workshop between the Council, the Planning Commission, the Parks & Community Services Commission, the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the. Heritage Center Advisory Committee will be held on February 21, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Library Task Force is set to tentatively meet on February 24. The joint meeting between the Council, the Planning Commission, and People soft is still tentative for March 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Staff should know within the next week if this date can be confirmed. .. AOTOURNMENf 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 12 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 17 REG U LAR MEETING February 3, 1998 PAGE 56