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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft Minutes 8-8-95 , REGULAR MEETING - August 8, 1995 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 8, 995, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to rder at .:08 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ..............,........."v...v....w.+-.......................",....w........, 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 fl~ . ..............................................+'............................................... Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District (360-50) .rank Ruskey, stated he thought there was a vote recently on street lighting and he thought Mayor Houston had a conflict of interest. The $44 per year decrease in tax to the property owners would be beneficial to the Mayor because of what he does for a living. He respectfully suggested that he withdraw his vote. Mayor Houston advised that the issue of the street lighting assessment district is Item 6.2 on the agenda. Purchasing the PG&E poles and lowering the assessments to homeowners will be a future decision. Mayor Houston did not feel this was a conflict of interest on his part. Mr. Ruskey felt this would be beneficial to the Mayor's business when he refinances people's homes. . Ms. Silver stated she did not feel there is a conflict of interest and did not feel there would be any change one way or another in the volume of his business. The amount of the assessment is not changing. It doesn't apply this year. ........................................+'........................ ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 418 ITEM NO.~ Zone 7 Construction Debris (1000-70) Cm. Burton reported on the situation of Redgwick Construction Company, who negotiated with Zone 7 to take some of the rubble and cement and put in in our back . yard here in Dublin. It was brought to the property on the Iron Horse Trail right-of-way. . He received a call from Sandy Sanchez and investigated with Zone 7. Zone 7 General Manager Jim Dixon called him this morning and he wanted to give them credit. They have agreed to remove the cement by October; it was to have been there for 2 years. For those concerned about this, we have agreement and he hoped that City Staff will follow up on this. He congratulated Jim Dixon for responding so quickly and resolving this situation. The dirt is another issue; they are entitled to dredge and it will be there. ............................+............................ Weeds on Freeway Offramps (800-30) Mayor Houston expressed concern about the weeds on the freeway which are getting real high particularly on the offramp that goes into Dublin. He asked if Staff could work with Zone 7 or Caltrans to get this taken care of. It looks very shabby. Mr. Thompson stated we have asked them to cut the weeds in previous years and they have done it. Mayor Houston stated the weeds by the Corrie building need to be taken care of and also by Mr. Mason's hotel. He realized with all the construction going on, this is probably . low priority, but it should still be taken care of. Cm. Howard asked if we could hit them up with the potential for fire hazard in the event that a car were to backfire. Mr. Thompson said he would check into this. The freeway itself is actually in Pleasanton. .............................+... CONSENT CALENDAR 7:19 p.m. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: . Approved Minutes (4.1) of Special Joint Meeting with DUSD on July 25, and Regular Meeting of July 25, 1995; Received the City Treasurer's (4.2 320-30) Investment Report as of July 31, 1995 which shows the City's investment portfolio at $20,421,120.38 with funds invested at an annual average yield of 5.907%; . ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 419 . Accepted improvements (4.3 600-30) under Contract 94-04A, Dougherty Road/Sierra Lane Improvements; authorized $14,445.11 retention payment 35 days after acceptance to Grade Tech, Inc., and approved a Budget Change Form; . Adopted (4.4 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 95 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MCE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Adopted (4.5 700-30) RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 95 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (Administrative Assistant, Recreation Coordinator & Recreation Supervisor) Adopted (4.6 600-40) RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 95 .'. APPROVING MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND ZONE 7 OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING THE ADDITION OF CHANNEL PROPERTIES TO THE LICENSE; THE USE OF FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL FOR A REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTION; AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE INSURANCE AND LIABILITY PROVISIONS Adopted (4.7 600-40) RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 95 APPROVING SUBLICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT REGARDING THE USE AND OPERATION OF FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL FOR A REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTION and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement; ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR lVIEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 420 Awarded the bid (4.8 350-20) for purchase of 2 Mini Trucks to Shamrock Ford; authorized issuance of $28,596.94 purchase order; and approved budget transfer of $1 ,200; . Adopted (4.9 700-40) RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 95 AMENDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM BENEFIT PLAN (Car Allowances) Approved the Warrant Register (4.10 300-40) in the amount of $1,057,385.82. ....."'..,.....,........,....................,.~,....,'.'...'.., ART IN THE PARKS PROGRAM 7:19 p.m. 5.1 (900-50) Parks & Community Services Director Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that in 1993, the City Council gave conceptual approval to the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation's Art in the Parks program, with a goal of the program being to enhance City parks through the placement of artworks appropriate to each park's history, location, size and use. DF A is now requesting City Council approval of the third artwork to be placed at Stagecoach Park. . Lynne Baer, DFA Consulting Director showed color xerox copies of the artwork. The Stagecoach Neighborhood Selection Committee selected and the Parks & Community Services Commission unanimously approved on July 18, the work of an East Bay artist, Twyla Arthur. The main focus of the project will be a mural bench created over the large semicircular seating area in front of the playground. The tiles and mosaic will create symbols of the past and present by using real horseshoes in bedded in the side along with images of poppies, birds, arrowheads and a looping rope to unify the design. Cm. Burton congratulated DFA for responding to the wishes of the public. Mayor Houston asked about the time table. Ms. Baer stated this park will cost about $10,000 and they need to raise some money. . They have almost completed raising money for the 3 projects. Each neighborhood will raise a portion of the money needed for their park. It will take the artist about 6 weeks to do the project. Hopefully it will be installed next spring. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the recommended artwork for Stagecoach Park. ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 421 . Ms. Baer stated the Oakland Museum now has a catalog showing Sirius in the center of the magazine. Sirius is the piece that sits out toward the freeway near the Civic Center parking lot at the west end of the Dublin Sports Grounds. They hope to organize a group . from Dublin to go down for a tour of the m~~eum. .............................+.........,....,............,. HOMEOWNER AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE CRISIS 7:29 p.m. 5.2 (660-40) Assistant to the City Manager Texeira presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Oakland proposes to lobby the State Legislature and the Insurance Commissioner to resolve the crisis in the availability and affordability of homeowners insurance during the current session. Oakland requests that the City of Dublin adopt a resolution and invites Dublin to join them in mid-August to directly lobby the State. Cm. Burton stated he investigated this because Oakland suggested it. He found out that there is a concern by everybody that they can't get earthquake insurance. There are protection classes to get this coverage. If a state pool could be developed where people could get disaster coverage this would be good. He pointed out on the fourth Whereas, "to a resolution", the word "achieve" had been left out. Mayor Houston stated in his business for first time home buyers it is very difficult to get homeowners insurance. Something has to be done so this could be available. He would be happy to volunteer to be the City's representative and go to Sacramento. " .m. Burton stated he also would be willing to go. Cm. Burton suggested that a copy of the Resolution be sent to the State and also a copy to the City of Oakland. Cm. Moffatt reported that this issue will also be brought before the East Bay Division and voted on there also. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 95 CAWNG UPON THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO RESOLVE THE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CRISIS IN CALIFORNIA ...........+.....,.. ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 422 PUBLIC HEARING - PA 93-012 CITY OF DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OUTDOOR SALES & ACTIVITIES 7:34 p.m. 6.1 (450-20) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Huston stated the City initiated a study to amend the Zoning Ordinance provisions related to outdoor sales and activities. The revisions include streamlining the current process for existing businesses to conduct outdoor sales and allowing mobile vendors and outdoor sales by non-Dublin businesses under certain conditions. . Ms. Huston advised that this is the second reading of the Ordinance which was introduced at the last City Council meeting. Cm. Moffatt asked about outdoor sales not related to on-site, established Dublin businesses. Ms. Huston explained as an example that perhaps someone who sells flowers could be allowed to set up and sell to citizens. Cm. Moffatt asked about shopping carts stored outside and asked if this constitutes a display. Ms. Huston stated this had not been considered because they are not for sale. Ms. Huston felt overall, the policy would be more liberal than before. Cm. Howard asked how it will be enforced and if it will be by complaint only. . Ms. Huston stated Staff's understanding was to actively enforce the ordinance in certain uses, but in other areas on a complaint basis. Mr. Ambrose stated the enforcement issue will be dealt with in more depth in the future. Staff contacted Home Express and they have indicated they have no problem with the Ordinance. Cm. Howard asked about the posting of the permit. Ms. Huston stated conditions were included which require a permit to be posted at all , times. Frank Ruskey, 7796 Gardella Drive reminded the City Council that when they first moved into the area, Dublin was the Cadillac. We were number one in the valley. We have somewhat slipped from this position. As you walk around the community today ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 423 . and look at Dublin businesses, we are sliding from Cadillac to Chevrolet and we are heading to one of the obsolete automobiles. The City is declining. Now we are talking about putting a flea market in the City. He will make a ton of money if this ordinance is . passed because he will put a cart in and do business. You are opening up a venture where people don't have to pay high rent and don't have to compete with other businesses. We will have carts from one end of town to the other. He will set his cart up in front of the donut shop. Why would people rent buildings when they can do the same type of business from a cart? The City Council can't discriminate on who can and who can't have a cart. Mayor Houston stated they will have to have the permission of the property owner. A tenant cannot give permission; it must be the property owner. A property owner would not be inclined to do something to the detriment of his tenants. Mr. Ruskey felt this would not be beneficial if you really think about it, for the overall good of the community. The City Council should really think about what they are doing to benefit Dublin. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. Cm. Burton stated this had been discussed for 2 or 3 years. It has gone through the Chamber, through the business community, etc. There is a 30 day waiting period. If problems occur, the local businesses will let the City Council know. .. .m. Barnes pointed out there is not a 30 day waiting period for a permit. It's 30 days until the ordinance becomes effective. Nothing can just come in without going through all the approval steps. They all have to be approved. Cm. Moffatt stated they all have to have a Conditional Use Permit and this can be appealed to the City Council. There are safeguards built in. Cm. Burton asked Mr. Ruskey if he had a copy of the Ordinance and stated he would give him his copy. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 8 - 95 AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO OUTDOOR SALES ................'............+'.........................'" .**************************************~I;;;*~~~~*~~*;;~~~~:************************************** VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 424 PUBLIC HEARING CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 7:48 p.m. 6.2 (360-50) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that this assessment district funds the energy and maintenance cost for the City's street lighting system. A portion of the existing reserve is proposed to be used for the purchase of street lights from PG&E. The assessment to individual property owners is proposed to remain the same as last year's assessment. . Mr. Thompson stated the proposed district cost estimate for Fiscal Year 1995-96 is $395,908 and includes the energy and maintenance costs associated with both City owned and PG&E owned street lights throughout the City. This cost estimate also includes a contribution of $103,196 towards the cost of acquiring PG&E owned street lights for the purpose of reducing maintenance costs and future assessments to property owners within the District and a reserve of $88,220 for future pole replacement. An estimated $192,490 is the proposed assessment to property owners for FY 1995-96. It is proposed that the assessment be frozen at the same rate as the last two years' assessments. This would mean a $19.34 assessment for a single-family or condominium lot, $116.04 per apartment building and $106.37 per acre for commercial lots. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. . On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 95 APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 .'...".".'..."....'...'....+'....'..........'.........'" PUBLIC HEARING CITYWIDE STORM WATER UTILITY FEE 7:50 p.m. 6.3 (1030-20) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and explained that in July of 1991, the City Council approved a Storm Water Utility Fee which would be charged to all property owners in the City in order to offset the cost of the Federally-mandated ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 425 . National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program (Clean Water Program). The 1995-96 fee is proposed to be the same as the fee for the last 2 years ($14.72 per single-family property). . em. Burton asked about back payment of delinquent fees and how bad they were. Mr. Thompson stated we collect these through the tax roles. Mr. Ambrose stated it was delinquent primarily through the Dublin Meadows project. Mr. Rankin stated it includes interest and penalties also. Cm. Moffatt asked if this was part of the federally mandated program. Mr. Thompson responded yes and no money comes with it. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 95 . APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING STORM WATER UTILITY FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 .,. ........".. 'H"H" PUBLIC HEARING - DUBLIN BOULEVARD PRECISE PLAN ESTABLISHING A RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM THE EASTERN BART ACCESS DRIVE TO HACIENDA DRIVE 7:53 p.m. 6.4 (820-90) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Carrington presented the Staff Report, showed a slide, and stated the General Plan shows Dublin Boulevard as running due east from the BART station to , Hacienda Drive and continuing eastward along the existing Dublin Boulevard alignment. This project would establish a right-of-way line from the east BART access drive to Hacienda Drive for Dublin Boulevard and comply with the General Plan. The area which makes up the right-of-way line is presently vacant and is owned by Alameda County and the U. S. Army. ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 426 Mr. Carrington explained that Alameda County will dedicate the portion of the Dublin Boulevard right-of-way east of Arnold Road. It is anticipated that Alameda County will be able to construct the road west of Arnold Road (through Camp Parks) by a right-of- . entry agreement with the U. S. Army. It is estimated that the costs for design and improvement of the road will be approximately $5.5 million. Mr. Carrington advised that a Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Cm. Moffatt asked about Exhibit 5 where the road narrows to 2 lanes at the Southern Pacific Railroad. Mr. Thompson stated it shows what is existing out there now, but it will be 6 lanes all the way through. Cm. Burton asked why they didn't build this in the first place. Mr. Thompson stated there was somewhat of a history to this related to County plans for light rail or something similar. We were going to build it straight across to Tassajara and then the County realized their hospital was full of asbestos. At the same time we were dealing with the Army. ;'- - Cm. Burton asked if this would eliminate the sharp right angle turn. . Mr. Thompson stated the alignment is really the transit spine. It will probably stop at Arnold Road and then come down as a bus road. Mr. Ambrose stated this alignment is shown in the Eastern Dublin plan. This isn't something new. The problem that we had was with the Army. We negotiated with the Army and the County. The Homart project needs to finalize the alignment as it reaches their project, as well as for the BART access road. We will need to do further study with regard to needs in the area. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council 'adopted ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 427 . . RESOLUTION NO. 99 - 95 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM THE EASTERN BART ACCESS DRIVE TO HACIENDA DRIVE and waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance establishing a right-of-way line for Dublin Boulevard from the eastern BART access road to Hacienda Drive. .,"""""""""""',.+.,"""""""""""".. ADOPTION OF THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLAN/ACTION PLAN FOR ROUTES OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE (REVISED PROPOSAL FOR ADOPTION) 8:01 p.m. 7.1 (l060-80) , Public Works Director Thompson stated the Tri-Valley Transportation Plan/Action Plan has been previously approved by the 7 member jurisdictions, each approval having their own agency's contingent conditions. The Plan now incorporates all these various conditions. In addition to the consensus achieved on the Plan, a scope of work has also been finalized for the hiring of a consultant by the TVTC to conduct the Transportation Model Update, the Traffic Service Objective Management Study, and the Transportation Development Fee Study, all as a single Combined Study. All Tri-Valley jurisdictions have agreed to participate in the Combined Study and to achieve consensus on actions to .chieve Level of Service D. The Study should begin in September 1995 and be completed In 4 to 6 months. Mr. Thompson stated each jurisdiction is to contribute $15,000 for the Transportation Model Update/Traffic Service Objective Management Study /Transpol'tation Development Fee Study (Combined Study). The $15,000 has been included in the Engineering Operating Budget for FY 1995-96. The Alameda County Congestion Management Agency will also contribute $25,000 to update the model to ABAG 94 land use numbers. Mr. Thompson stated adoption of the Plan by the 7 jurisdictions, in conjunction with the agreement to go forward with the Combined Study, is an example of the cooperative, multi -jurisdictional planning process to reduce the cumulative regional traffic impacts of development. The Plan also fulfills the primary purpose of the March 1991 Joint Powers , Agreement among the 7 jurisdictions - to "provide for the joint preparation of a transportation plan". Cm. Moffatt commented he had no problem approving the plan but asked who owns the model. Also, CMA has owed us $25,000,for 2 years and he saw this was being incorporated into a study that he assumed Barton-Aschman would be doing. ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 428 Mr. Thompson stated he thought it was going out for proposals. Cm. Moffatt stated the $15,000 is the same amount that Contra Costa County is putting up through their transportation authority. He questioned why we are allowing them to . take advantage of this. He stated he had a problem with this. Mr. Thompson stated initially Contra Costa County put up the bulk of the money through their Measure C funds. Mayor Houston stated it was his understanding that everybody is putting up money. He understands that Contra Costa County will be the keeper of the model, but if you pay a percentage, anyone can use the model. The model has been opened up to anyone who is certified as long as they pay their fee. Mr. Thompson stated he thought TJKM is using it now and they have paid a fee. Cm. Burton asked about Dougherty Road on page 195 of the Action Plan. He was concerned that Dougherty Valley was just approved. He asked how we fit into this and how we will negotiate who will pay for the impact on our intersection of Dougherty Road/Dublin Boulevard. ",'- - Mr. Thompson discussed this and pointed out additional comments that followed on page 195. We have negotiated in the past with Contra Costa County and increased the capacity of some of our thoroughfares based on their numbers. They have started a traffic impact fee and they did this for the first phase of Dougherty Valley. . Cm. Burton commented on how we control everybody coming in to get onto the freeway. Mr. Ambrose stated what we have talked about is we will need to negotiate an agreement to have them contribute to the costs of making additional improvements to accommodate the traffic. We are not restricting their ability to come into our City. We didn't sue Contra Costa County, but rather took a negotiations approach. It is now time to sit down and hammer out the details. Mayor Houston pointed out we mayor may not have the Hacienda extension which will absorb some of the traffic. ' , 'Cm. Burton asked about what takes place if they or a future City Council don't agree and we have a LOS which is unacceptable. Mr. Thompson stated we will try to see if we can physically do something to the intersection. We then can go to the TVTC and can actually lower the standard, if it ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 429 . doesn't go into and impact another community. Specific language was put in where we can lower the LOS at an intersection within our own community. . Cm. Moffatt discussed some of the history and talked about "good faith" mitigation. Also, some federal or state money could come into the community as a carrot and stick approach. Other cities can lobby for monies to not come into an offending city. Cm. Burton commented that the TVTP has been in existence for a long time. He asked who will determine traffic fees. Mayor Houston stated this is yet to be determined. The 2 projects identified as top priorities are the 1-580/1-680 flyover and the Dublin BART station. Since we are at the crossroads, this makes a lot of sense. They will be looking at a toll road for 84. Cm. Burton asked about the use of "land use management" when we specifically asked that this be deleted. Mr. Thompson commented on the problem we had before being the last guys in. The wording changes have to do with spreading it equitably. Wording was changed all the way through. Mr. Ambrose stated the wording that was changed was what the City Council directed to be changed. .Mayor Houston stated this has been a long time coming and we're only part way there. The fee issue will probably take a long time also and it should be quite interesting. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 100 - 95 ADOPTING THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLAN/ ACTION PLAN FOR ROUTES OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE and approved Request for Proposal for Combined Traffic Study. ...-."."""""""'.."'.+.....""""""".'.."". OTHER BUSINESS 8:19 p.m. Reactivation of Fountains (200-20) Cm. Moffatt stated he noticed in the newspaper that we are going to turn the fountains on. He has a problem with the times of 8 a.m. to noon. He looks at a fountain as a type of art form. People may want to come iri and have their lunch and sit out and gaze at a .......................................~~.~~~;f~~~~;;;;...................................... REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 430 fountain and he would like to have the time from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and then in order to economize, run them Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. A lot of people are getting married on the weekends and it would be nice to have the fountains on for their . wedding pictures. Mr. Thompson stated when Staff looked at this, the least expensive option was to turn the fountains on for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, and the least expensive time is 8 a.m. to noon or after 6 p.m. This was how they based the budget amounts. Cm. Moffatt felt that by cutting down one day, this would make up for the extra costs. He was trying to offer a compromise. Weekends are most important. Also, he would like to see them running at the beginning of City Council meetings so people will see them. Mr. Ambrose stated the City Council just needed to provide direction. He wasn't sure they could be set to run every other day. Cm. Moffatt stated his lawns are watered every other day at 4 a.m., so there is a way to accomplish this. He then reiterated his suggestion of running it Tuesdays, Thursdays and on the weekends. Mayor Houston stated as long as it doesn't cost any more, he did not care when it runs. Cm. Barnes felt a wedding at Shannon does not generally take place between 8 a.m. and 12 noon. A bride usually wants her pictures taken late in the afternoon. She got a lot of . calls about how dumb it sounded to run the fountains from 8 a.m. to noon. Cm. Howard did not feel many people tend to go to Shannon Park in the morning, but more in the afternoon. She stated she would like to see flexibility. Staff was directed to look at the options. Mayor Houston pointed out that most of the soccer people are here on the weekends from 8 a.m. to noon. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff would look at options of timing and costs for running the fountains. A ..............................:y.............................. New City Council Agenda Format (610-10) Cm. Moffatt complimented Staff and most particularly Kay Keck for the new binder format and stated he likes the concept of utilizing our resources by printing on both sides of the paper. He would like to see us get involved in recycling programs. He stated he ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 431 . would provide a copy of a brochure on Alameda County's recycling program. There will be a recycling fair in Oakland next month and perhaps one of our purchasing agents might like to go and see what fascinating things are being recycled. . Cm. Burton commented on the binders and stated he appreciated the pictures in the memo. Staff did a nice job. .................'........+......'........'....'..'.. City Service Club Signs (400-30) Cm. Burton passed out 3 drawings of proposed "Welcome to Dublin" signs. The Rotary Club has started the process of looking at what we might want to do. The Chamber of Commerce just painted their existing sign, so some don't want to get rid of it. We need to determine if we want to put one on Dougherty Road. Cm. Howard asked who pays for this. Cm. Burton stated the costs could run from $2,000 to $25,000 and they don't know who will pay yet. He requested that they talk about it and talk to people and decide what we want and where it (or they) will go. Cm. Moffatt asked if there would only be 6 slbts to list service clubs. '- ecm. Burton stated the drawings were only preliminary; there can be as many places as necessary. .""""""""""""""""""""'+-.""""','"',',',',',, Telecommunications Legislation/Franchise Fees (1010-20) Mayor Houston stated a telecommunications bill was passed back in Washington D.C., last week and Channel 30 was excited about a couple of the provisions. Mr. Ambrose reported that we received a communication from Diane Feinstein and it's not quite a done deal; the President hasn't signed it yet. The bill still allows cities to regulate public right-of-ways. L..'......................,~,..,..................,.. ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 432 City Council Calendar (610-05) Cm. Barnes referenced the calendar that was put together by Staff and stated the August 14 Tri-Valley Planning Committee meeting could be deleted. They won't be . meeting that day. """"""""""""""""""."~"""""""',',...'.',',,..., ,,',' City Council Invitation (610-85) Cm. Barnes commented on the Echo Heritage communication about a trivia contest. She hoped the City Council would rise to the occasion. The City Council felt they should have a team. It will be on August 28 at Shannon Center. The entry cost was discussed and it was agreed that the Councilmembers would split the entry fee. Cm. Barnes suggested they start reading trivia pursuit cards. ."""""""""""""""""""""'.'+-"'"',',',,',',',',',',',',,',',',',',,',', Field & Facility Use Fees (0950-20) Mayor Houston stated the Dublin Unified School District just put together some fees for their fields and facilities and we should work with them to coordinate and make the fees . as close to ours as possible. He hoped Staff would work with them on this. Mr. Ambrose stated we have tried to make it clear to the sports groups that these are the Dublin Unified School District fees rather than City fees. Mayor Houston stated it's important that Ms. 'Lowart understand what they are propos mg. ."""""""""""""""""""""+-""""',,',',,',,',',',',',""""" Camp Parks Facility Use 030-80) Mayor Houston stated he got a letter from Camp Parks stating after April 30 next year they will be talking to different agencies related to their use. It might be good to get a " report to see what they are going to be doing over there. He will be there tomorrow morning when the intelligence headquarters will be having a grand opening at 9 a.m. He stated the rest of the Council was also welcome to attend the event. ."""""""""""""""""""""""'+",',',',"" ***************************************************************************************************** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1995 PAGE 433 . .,j , . .. Skateboard Park (920-20) Mayor Houston received a letter from a young man about a skateboard park. He thought . it might be interesting to find out how Pleasanton did theirs. Quite a few kids are interested in this type of thing. Pleasanton's will be at the Sports Grounds on Hopyard Road. This could possibly be considered in the future. Mr. Ambrose stated the former P&CS Commission looked at a skateboard park. Cm. Barnes stated she thought the State had passed some sort of legislation stating the City is not liable. .""."'."""""""""+."""""""""""",.. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. """"""""""""""""""""+""""" .... -.... - -.... -... ................... .'. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk .,"""""""""""",.+..,"""",.. ***************************************************************************************************** . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 14 REGULAR MEETING August 8,1995 PAGE 434