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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-1999 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING – March 16, 1999 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Howard, Lockhart, McCormick, Zika 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE 7:04 p.m.3.1(700-10) New Dublin Police Services Sergeant Larry Perea was introduced by Chief Thuman. He has prior experience working in Dublin about 6 years ago as a Deputy. He has an extensive background and has been an officer for over 20 years. Sgt. Perea stated he was here about 6 months and because of budget problems, he was demoted. He stated he appreciates this opportunity. PRESENTATION OF DPIE AWARDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 118 7:06 p.m.3.2(515-60) Rhonda Goldstone with Dublin Partners in Education gave a brief update on the accomplishments of the DPIE program. 175 students went to 90 businesses and participated in the job shadowing program. She quoted an 8 grader who shadowed at th Club Sport and wrote of the many things he learned. She thanked everyone who supported the program. Mayor Houston then presented awards on behalf of DPIE to: Robert O’Gorman representing OPUS West, Craig Champlain representing Summerhill Homes Craig Champlain, Annette Borges representing Livermore-Dublin Disposal and Roz Perazzo representing Chevron. Mayor Houston stated there has been quite a growth for DPIE in the last couple of years. It’s really a great program. PROCLAMATION 7:11 p.m.3.3(610-50) Mayor Houston read and presented a proclamation recognizing and congratulating the U12 Girls High Energy Soccer Team for their outstanding season and participation in the California Youth Soccer Association State Cup Championship. Coaches were Mark King, Richard Lee and Dan Phillips. Players were: Nicole Briones, Megan Bundy, Brittany Cameron, Donna Clark, Whitney Feller, Kasey Gillmore, Nicole Irwin, Jori King, Mallory Lee, Kristine Maige, Shannon McFerrin, Amanda Phillips, Amanda Pinkston, Brianna Tsui, Jacquie Voznik and Katie Voznik. Recess Mayor Houston called for a short recess at 7:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:23 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. Farmers’ Markets Issues (470-50) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 119 Tom Benigno stated he does Citizen’s Voice and he has been doing some things regarding farmers’ markets. He has been going to some 150 meetings throughout California regarding farmers’ markets and at this particular time they are moving forward with what they said they would do. People are able to go into communities and not pay taxes and they’re not living up to their agreements. Downtown business associations are allowing City Managers to generate this business for their own agenda. If the money goes to the businesses through a reduction of rents it should go on record that they are in violation of federal rules. Fireworks (650-60) Tammie Lund stated she has been a Dublin resident for 8 years, has 4 children and they participate in lots of activities. She discussed fireworks. She is in favor as they are a great fundraiser. She is on the Dublin United Soccer Board as member at large. She did a fireworks stand last year. She was concerned that fireworks is on lottery basis which is fine. There is also a draw of when you pick up your fireworks. Her concern is the placement of the booths. Don Hewell through American Promotional does not do a lottery draw for locations. This is not always beneficial to the organization. There are prime locations with little competition. Depending upon your location, your profits are determined. She requested that the locations be by draw. Mayor Houston asked for a report as to how this all works. Policies could be discussed. SPCA Event (500-10) Linda Jeffery-Sailors representing SPCA stated she wanted to let the City Council know that the East Bay SPCA now includes the Tri-Valley SPCA and they are starting to process plans to build out here. They are working with the other animal organizations to basically fulfill our goal 2007. Their mission is to put an end to over population by adoption. They will be doing over 8,000 surgeries per year. It is making a big difference. They want to open a center in 2000 and will put in an education center to strengthen the human/animal bond and teach people how to properly care for pets. They hope to not have to euthanize any animal that can be adopted. Their first activity will be this coming Saturday; a pet adoption from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Hacienda Crossing CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 120 Shopping Center. They will have over 20 animals there for adoption. Mike Sadak will be there with his dog, and she will bring McDuff who is having his 10 birthday. th Freeway Overpasses (800-30) Dan Rodriguez, a resident of Dublin stated he is concerned about overpasses over Amador Valley Boulevard and over Dublin Boulevard. When you drive under them your radio goes blank. He asked if there is any plans to add an antenna there. City Manager Ambrose stated not to his knowledge. Mr. Thompson stated the State has done some on the tunnel on Highway 24 and it does work. As far as he knew they have not proposed any for these underpasses. They are very short. Mr. Rodriguez stated he felt this should have been picked up under the environmental impact report. Mayor Houston asked Mr. Thompson to investigate this. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:35 p.m.Items 4.1 through 4.19 Cm. Lockhart pulled Items 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and 4.10. Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.3. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 2, 1999; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 121 Awarded (4.2 350-20) Purchase Order for Street Light Pole Painting to St. Francis Electric ($14,950); Adopted (4.4 670-40) RESOLUTION NO. 34 – 99 ACCEPTING A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT LOCATED ON PORTIONS OF PARCELS K, L & O OF TRACT 6925 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE CHAPTER 4) and RESOLUTION NO. 35 – 99 SUMMARILY VACATING A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT LOCATED ON PORTIONS OF PARCELS K, L & O OF TRACT 6925 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE CHAPTER 4) Adopted (4.9 1060-90) RESOLUTION NO. 36 – 99 SUPPORTING THE CITY OF PLEASANTON’S APPLICATIONS FOR TEA 21 25% FUNDING ALAMO CANAL TRAIL GAP CLOSURE AND I-580 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT-SIGNAL INTERCONNECT/CONNECTION TO TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SYSTEM Adopted (4.11 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 37 – 99 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE – DUBLIN RANCH PHASE 1) Adopted (4.12 350-20) RESOLUTION NO. 38 – 99 WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 122 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES Adopted (4.13 350-40) RESOLUTION NO. 39 – 99 DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY (POLICE VEHICLES) Adopted (4.14 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 40 – 99 APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 6960 (DUBLIN RANCH – NEIGHBORHOOD L-5) AND OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS Adopted (4.15 410-40) RESOLUTION NO. 41 – 99 ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED IN PARCEL MAP 7042 (PORTION OF SANTA RITA DEVELOPMENT AREA) OPUS CREEKSIDE BUSINESS PARK and authorized Staff to accept $967,925 maintenance bond; Adopted (4.16 700-20) RESOLUTION NO. 42 – 99 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER) and RESOLUTION NO. 43 – 99 AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE SERVICE RESOLUTION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 123 (INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER) and RESOLUTION NO. 44 – 99 AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN (INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER) Approved (4.17 600-30) an Agreement with Pacific Program Management, Inc., for Construction Management Services for the Civic Center Remodel ($38,964) and Emerald Glen Park, Phase 1 ($140,786); Approved (4.18 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $688,338.33; Directed (4.19 660-40) Staff to send letters of support for SB 3, 1999 Library Bond Bill. Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.3 related to the Final Map for the Gleason 17-Lot subdivision and stated she would simply like to symbolically vote against this. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by majority vote, the Council adopted (4.3 410-50/600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 45 – 99 APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 7067 (CLIFDEN PARK) and RESOLUTION NO. 46 – 99 ACCEPTANCE OF PARKLAND DEDICATION IN LIEU FEES FOR FINAL TRACT MAP 7067 Cm. McCormick voted against the motion. Cm. Lockhart pulled Item 4.6 (820-60) related to street names for Tract 6979. She stated the main concern was having names people could spell and pronounce, especially children. Some of the names came back that they didn’t particularly care for and others are even more difficult to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 124 pronounce. She asked if there is any opportunity to go a different direction with names other than Spanish explorers. Mr. Thompson stated some of the names came back and they’ve already been used in the area so we can’t use them. Cm. McCormick asked why Office of Emergency Services would have authority to select names. Mr. Thompson stated they are one of the emergency organizations that provide comments. Mayor Houston stated he understood if you have another one in your city, but if there is a street name in Livermore, we should be able to use the name. Mr. Thompson stated the problem is both fire and emergency services cover a bigger area and there could be a mix up. Cm. Lockhart stated she hates to throw out the baby with the bath water, but she would just as soon not have Spanish explorer names. Cm. Zika agreed and stated he felt they will have the same issues on Item 4.7. Connie Goldade with McKay & Somps commented that originally the Spanish names were suggested by City Staff. They agree that some of them are difficult to pronounce. They have been trying to work with the City and this is the fourth time they’ve been here to get the names approved. If these are denied, it will take another two weeks to go through the agencies for review. Cm. Lockhart stated she understood that this is a pain, but the people will live on these streets for a long time. She is not comfortable with these names. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council deleted 3 street names “Viscaino Court, Urdeneta Court and Lagazpi Court” and replaced them with “Damphier, Doak and Guerrero”, and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 47 – 99 APPROVAL OF NEW STREET NAMES FOR STREETS IN TRACT 6979 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 125 Cm. McCormick asked for reconsideration of Item 4.5 which already approved, (820-60) the street name list for Dublin Ranch Phase 1. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to reconsider and discuss this item. Cm. McCormick stated she felt that Cranbrook Place sounded too similar to Cranford, a street which we already have. On the alternate choices for L-1 through L-6, Sugar Hill is listed and she would like to see Sugarloaf Hill replace one of the names. This is a hill in Bray, Ireland which overlooks the City. She stated she would like to throw out the name Cliffside Court because there are no cliffs there (Area L-1) and insert Sugarloaf Court. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff will have to come back because we have to route these through the Post Office and other agencies. City Attorney Silver stated they could suggest this name as a backup. Mayor Houston directed that the name Sugarloaf be added to the alternate choices. Mr. Thompson stated all the ones on the alternate list have been reviewed. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the City Council added the name “Sugarloaf” to the alternate list Cm. Lockhart pulled Item 4.7 (820-60) related to street names for Tassajara Meadows Unit II. The Council discussed the spelling of Preciado vs. Precado. The Council determined that the names “DeFuca and Zalvidea” should be removed from the primary selection list and the names “Gallaup and Salvatierra” from the alternates list be inserted in their place. Cm. Zika suggested they name the bigger streets the more common names, and that the smaller courts be given the more difficult names. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed that the two names “DeFuca and Zalvidea” would be replaced with “Gallaup and Salvatierra” in Tassajara Meadows Unit II CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 126 Cm. Lockhart pulled 4.8 (1060-90) related to the grant for traffic signals on Village Parkway, at Tamarack Drive, at Brighton Drive and at Davona Drive. She had a concern that this is something that’s been on the books for a long time, and questioned if it is really necessary to have stop lights there. She travels this area a lot and traffic seems to flow beautifully there. Mr. Thompson stated we updated the studies and they do meet the warrants. The real problem is when the high school kids come down through there. Cm. Lockhart expressed concern with 3 stop lights in a row. Someone may get green through the first one and then speed up to get to the second. With stop signs we are not encouraging speed on that street. We may be biting off something we don’t want to get into. Cm. McCormick questioned if and why the money has to be used for these stop lights. Mr. Thompson explained that we submitted these locations a couple of months ago. Each city tried to get projects that would meet the requirements of the funding. We went back into our CIP and this has been partially funded for a number of years. We’ve been getting traffic impact fees for this for a number of years. Cm. McCormick stated she was more concerned with the area near the Library. Cm. Lockhart’s daughter was struck by a car in the crosswalk there recently. The Librarian herself said she is afraid to cross that street, as are many senior citizens. Mr. Thompson stated it is so close to Donohue he wasn’t sure we could put another light there. Cm. Lockhart stated her main concern is people trying to get through a series of lights. Mr. Thompson stated they will be tied together. It is very likely that we will get the money for these. Cm. Zika stated we could put them in, but we don’t have to turn them on. Cm. Lockhart stated she wanted to do what’s best for the neighborhood. If we feel the safest thing is to have 3 in a row, then we could put them in. She stated she doesn’t understand why the Tamarack signal is needed. Cm. Howard stated parents want a light. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 127 The situation of trying to make a left turn out of Wineberry was discussed. Mr. Ambrose clarified that they seemed to be mainly concerned with the signal at Tamarack. We could probably withdraw from a portion of it. We could take a look at the impacts after putting them in at Davona and Brighton. We could go ahead and apply for the grant but have our traffic engineers look at the impacts of just putting in the two. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick , and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.8 1060-90) RESOLUTION NO. 48 – 99 AUTHORIZATION FOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS The Council also asked Staff to report back on the consequences of not putting in the signal at Tamarack. Cm. Lockhart pulled Item 4.10 (1060-90) related to the STIP grant for the Road Resurfacing Program and asked if Amador Valley Boulevard falls under this for resurfacing. Mr. Thompson stated we have a Pavement Management Program, which quantifies how bad each of the streets are. We started out with all the major arterials that were really bad and then did some of the collectors. With the new garbage trucks, some of the courts are now really bad. Mr. Ambrose explained that there are 3 levels of maintenance; slurry seal, overlay and reconstruction. We want to use the less expensive at the appropriate time so we don’t have to reconstruct the streets. We try not to get to level 3. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.10 1060-90) RESOLUTION NO. 49 – 99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 128 AUTHORIZATION FOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP) FOR THE ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING – PA 98-063 TOLL BROTHERS – EMERALD GLEN #4 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 8:15 p.m.6.1(450-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Planning Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff Report and advised that this request is for a PD Rezone from a PD Medium Density Residential to PD Residential to allow development of 295 single family homes consisting of 3 product types to be developed on 28.9 acres located in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area. The first product is 100 single family detached homes ranging in size from 2,030 square feet to 2,840 square feet on approximately 4,000 square foot lots. The second product is a zero lot line patio homes product of 43 homes of between 1,633 to 2,009 square feet on individual lots of approximately 3,000 square feet. The final product is a series of single family attached townhomes in twenty-four 5, 6 or 7 unit buildings and an associated recreation complex with floor plans ranging in size between 1,305 to 1,828 square feet. On February 9, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted resolutions recommending that the City Council approve the requested rezone and establish findings, general provisions and development standards and approve the Tentative Map and the Site Development Review for the proposed project, along with conditions of approval. The Development Agreement is under preparation at this time and is expected to be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration in April, 1999. The proposed residential project is exempt from further environmental review according to Section 15182 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin GPA certified by the City Council in 1993 and the Addenda in 1993 and 1994. As conditioned, the project will comply and conform to all of the Action Programs and Policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 129 Cm. Zika asked about the non standard streets in the lower portion, and asked what is the difference? Mr. Porto stated the streets will be constructed to City standards. The one area that is private will have a homeowners association and have a landscaped lot with play equipment. One of the streets will only be 30’ wide with parking allowed on one side only. Cm. Zika expressed concern that people buying homes will not notice that their street is somewhat different from the others. They will then learn that the City won’t maintain it. People don’t read CC&R’s. Can we enforce all traffic laws on these streets? Mr. Thompson stated on a private street we need to do a special ordinance to enforce the vehicle code. There will be a different type of pavement treatment and a sign that says private street. Mayor Houston asked if parking ratios conform to our guidelines. Mr. Porto stated each of the homes has a 2-car garage and an 18’ driveway + an outside parking spot which is the City’s criteria. Other parking issues were discussed. Mayor Houston asked about the location of Zone 7’s access.. Cm. Lockhart asked if Zone 7 will maintain the trail. Mr. Thompson stated the trail is in a landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment district. Zone 7 will maintain the channels. Cm. Howard asked if there will be street parking allowed in the high density areas. Mr. Porto stated yes, there is parking allowed along the streets + a few guest lots spread around. John Painter, Regional Manager with Toll Brothers Homes stated they have enjoyed working with Staff. They will provide some different housing types from what has been offered in the East Dublin General Plan. They are a national builder new to this area. They’re on the New York Stock Exchange and operate in 17 or 18 states. He CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 130 advised that there is a disclosure page that goes with the sales contract about the private street. Cm. Zika stated his only concern is that when the developers are gone and 5 or 6 years down the road and they need some street repairs, they say nobody told them. He would like a one page specified disclosure indicating these are private streets and will be maintained by the homeowners association. Cm. McCormick commented that no chimneys are shown on the drawings. She stated she is very concerned that we not add to the pollution in the valley. Mr. Painter stated they are on the current submission package. The only ones with wood burning fireplaces are the larger homes. The others are all gas. They meet whatever code is required. Mr. Peabody stated there are specific requirements in the Building Code and these will meet the UBC. The issue of fireplaces can be discussed, but right now our code does allow wood burning fireplaces. Cm. McCormick stated there are some that meet EPA standards. This seems to be a serious matter to be given a recreational designation. Ms. Silver stated this project requires a Development Agreement and the project will be subject to the Building Code in effect at the time of approval. Cm. McCormick asked if this can be amended to provide that provision. Ms. Silver stated we could say it is subject to the code in effect at the time building permits are pulled. We can also put in notification that clarifies that streets are private. Mr. Peabody stated the updated codes will come before the City Council in May and the City Council can discuss fireplaces at that time. The issue about fireplaces is an optional discussion that the Council can deal with. Cm. Lockhart agreed that if there are new standards related to pollution, this will be a great step forward for us to take a look at this. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 131 Mr. Painter commented he would be willing to look at more efficient fireplaces and gas burning versus wood burning. He discussed the idea of conditioning the Development Agreement. City Manager Ambrose clarified that the Development Agreement is not before the City Council tonight. Mr. Peabody stated if the project gets approved and he takes out building permits before the new code is adopted, it will be subject to the 1994 Codes. The 1997 Code will probably be effective in July and permits would be pulled then, so he would be subject to the latest code. David Bewley, 11116 Brittany Lane commented that this looks very nice. He clarified that he was not accusing them of bait and switch, but historically it was agreed to give medium density development in Eastern Dublin, 10 units per acre. Some residents are concerned when we make changes. What is the fundamental purpose of increasing the density of this project and does this improve the quality of life for Dublin residents? High density projects suffer danger of not aging well. They just don’t seem to stand the test of time. Why are we increasing the density here? Mr. Peabody stated the property is designated medium density and there is no increase in density. The General Plan calls for 10 units per acre and this is what this project is. Mr. Bewley requested that the Council consider at some time discussing a Design Review Committee to resolve some of the issues so the City Council doesn’t have to do this on the spur of the moment. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. Cm. Lockhart stated she likes the variety and this brings a lot of different kinds of people, singles, small and larger families all able to co-exist. They will all have the advantage of the creek and the park and shopping. This is the wave of the future. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone property located east of Tassajara Creek, south of Central Parkway, north of Dublin Boulevard and west of Park Drive (APN: 986-0001-001-10 portion) to a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 132 Planned Development Zoning district and adopting a Development Plan for the Toll Brothers, Emerald Glen #4 (PA 98-063). PUBLIC HEARING – PA 98-047 KOLL DUBLIN CORPORATE CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 8:44 p.m.6.2(600-60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Staff explained that this item was a noticed public hearing item. Staff recommended that the Council continue the public hearing to the April 6 City Council meeting. th No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston declared that the item was continued to the April 6 City Council th meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE WESTERN EXTENDED PLANNING AREA PA 99-003 8:45 p.m.6.3(420-20) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that adopting this Ordinance will extend the 45 day moratorium on the acceptance, processing and approval of General Plan Amendments for the Western Extended Planning Area until February 17, 2000. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 133 On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted ORDINANCE NO. 5 – 99 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE WESTERN EXTENDED PLANNING AREA TO FEBRUARY 17, 2000, PENDING THE COMPLETION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY ON ESTABLISHING AN URBAN LIMIT LINE (PA 99-003) PUBLIC HEARING – ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY PA 98-024 8:46 p.m.6.4(420-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Dennis Carrington presented the Staff Report and advised that this GPA study analyzes alternative GP designations that could be applied to 18.37 acres of property lying east of Dougherty Road, southwest of the northeast boundary of the Union Pacific Railroad Company property and north of Houston Place. The alternative designations considered are Commercial (Retail/Office), a combination Industrial Park/Campus Office, Medium High Density Residential, or a combination of Commercial and Residential. All Aboard Mini Storage proposed an 85,699 sq. ft. self-storage facility on 4.21 net acres. The City Council initiated the GPA Study on May 5, 1998, to analyze GP land use alternatives for the railroad property and for two other properties lying east of Dougherty Road, between the railroad property and Houston Place. Frank Ridley, a representative of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, notified the City on February 3, 1999 that All Aboard Mini Storage is no longer involved in the project. The owners of land in the study area are the Union Pacific Railroad Company, Edwin and Irene Omernik and Edwin and Judith Wright. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 134 Mr. Carrington stated the UP property is currently vacant but was used for railroad purposes between 1915 and the early 1980’s when the tracks were removed. The Omernik property is the site of a truss manufacturing company and the Wright property is used for automobile repair, paint sales, newspaper distribution and a marble bullnosing company. The Omernik and Wright properties are zoned PD allowing C-2 and M-1 uses. The UP property is zoned M-1. The Omernik and Wright properties are designated Business Park/Industrial: Outdoor Storage on the General Plan. The UP property is designated Transportation Corridor. Mr. Carrington discussed the setting and the design characters of Dougherty Road, Scarlett Drive, and Houston Place. He also addressed land use alternatives and definitions of alternate GP designations. Several letters were received from tenants. With regard to the environmental review, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the GPA Study. Shyam Taggarsi, Vice President of Archstone Communities Trust stated they are national and leading real estate companies. They are a public company on the NYSE and own about 3,000 units in the Bay Area. They are proposing 177 upscale high end units with many amenities. He addressed some of the Staff and neighbor’s concerns. He displayed a slide of the study area. The trails are the glue that hold sites together for the BART Station. If the GPA is approved tonight, one of the first things they will do is a traffic study. Residential use generates less traffic than an office campus use. They will also do a noise study. They feel this area is pedestrian friendly and with the connection to the Iron Horse Trail it forms a good network. Some are concerned about having apartments right next to businesses. Residents are given a 30 day written guarantee and if they aren’t satisfied they will assist them to move to another unit or another location. He proposed leaving the Wright property as commercial and make northern portion of UP commercial retail and the other for residential as it makes a lot of sense for a mixed use. Commercial retail will be surrounded by residential. He urged the City Council to consider residential on the Omernik property. Ed Wright stated he is the owner of the Wright parcel and has owned it since 1970. It is not for sale and he does not anticipate selling to anybody. He would like to see the proposal on the board now because it falls within his line of thinking. His metal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 135 building probably has only about 10 years left. It doesn’t bother him to see the Omernik property go residential. The UP property is a funny property and it will be a hard piece of property to develop. He stated he felt his property got blown out of proportion. Frank Ridley, with Real Estate Department of UPRR clarified that All Aboard has no further interest in the property. They plan to place their property on the market for sale. They own over 8 acres; 4.2 net acres would be developable. They have not had the property appraised but they believe this area is evolving past industrial uses and feels the community would benefit from retail with some commercial retail. There is not yet a buyer lined up for the property. He hoped development could occur sooner rather than later. Denny Kahler, stated he owns the property at 6117 Dougherty Road and has for 11 years. May 1 will be their 25 year in business. He asked that the City Council just do stth something. Houston Place has never been improved. He would like to see something happen there and the sooner the better. He has been hearing for years that something will be happening in 6 months to a year. This is one of the main gateways to the City. He summarized that his request was for the City to just do something. John Steinbuch with Colliers International Pleasanton stated he has been a commercial real estate broker for 20 years. He helped Denny Kahler buy his property. He has also worked with Ed Omernik over the last few years. He spoke about the evolution of the Dublin market. Land values have gone up 4 times in the last few years. You cannot build industrial product on $20/sq. ft. land. The market in the last couple of years has gone up dramatically. The prevailing industrial market is moving east to Livermore and Stockton. He stated he does not think Dublin will see one story flex offices built anymore. Most everything will be multi-story, 4 or 5 stories, to justify the land values. Sue Wilson, 6287 Dougherty Road, with the marble bullnosing company, asked if anyone on the Council had ever been self employed. She wanted the City Council to understand the difficulties of running a business. She asked what and how are we going to be widening the Dougherty Road section. Mayor Houston stated today we are talking about the zoning on these parcels. All the improvements will be dictated by whatever happens on the properties. All the different studies will determine what happens and when. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 136 Ms. Wilson stated when the high to medium residential was brought up, she asked if the road will be widened first. Mayor Houston explained that any development has a series of requirements as part of the conditions of approval for whatever project is approved. Ms. Wilson asked about the impacts on the school system. Mayor Houston stated we worked very closely with DUSD and they are building a new school. Every department in the City has an opportunity to come up with their thoughts and ideas of how to make it an acceptable project. Ms. Wilson stated she felt this does seem reasonable and was happy to hear Mr. Wright say his property is not for sale. She thought maybe a wall could be put around their property to deal with the impacts. The industrial area looks terrible, however, as a small business owner, they strive to do their business and it is very difficult to find a unit in Dublin. Leave Mr. Wright’s property as is and let them continue to do business. This looks like a good compromise. Mr. Ambrose discussed the major improvement plans on Dougherty Road. Mr. Thompson stated improvements to the north in part hinge on getting funds from the Dougherty Valley people as part of their impact on Dublin. We will have to require right-of-way. Cm. Zika stated he was concerned that we’ve been negotiating for 4 years and still haven’t gotten a nickel. Mr. Thompson stated we are actually getting close. Annette Wahlgren with John’s European Auto Service stated they’ve had their businesses for 9 years. They have over 900 customers from 52 cities. They have installed new exit doors and ventilation systems and have been good citizens and paid all their fees and abide by all the rules. They pay sales tax and it increases every year. They have been challenged by people living on the Omernik property stealing radios from their customer’s cars and other things. She stated she was not sure residential is the right thing for Dublin. Are apartments a good idea in this area? She did not think so. It CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 137 is not inviting for pedestrians and it is a very noisy street. Small businesses provide sales tax and jobs for the City. They are concerned for their business, their employees and their customers. She urged a vote against residential and to allow small businesses to continue. Mayor Houston felt there was confusion about what action tonight would force. Existing uses would not go away. This is an overlay and if anything happens in the future, those rules would apply. The mandate rests with the property owners. We are just putting in place what we would like to see as a Council. Time will tell what will happen. The Council cannot throw out any businesses and the property owners are in charge. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. Mayor Houston questioned a small triangle of property that was not included and stated he did not realize we were chopping part of it off. Mr. Carrington explained that they want to have the 2 roads meet at a right angle. An unidentified audience member stated Staff wanted Houston Place to meet Scarlett Court at a right angle. Mr. Omernik informed them of this. It was agreed that this would be sold when Houston Place is extended. It will merge into the Mayflower property. Mayor Houston stated the Council should not have had to figure this out but should have had this information. Mayor Houston commented that the recommendations were all over the board. Why can’t you have an overlay that would allow some commercial or some retail, and which would allow some automotive today or coffee shop in the future and allow this type of service in conjunction with a combination. Mr. Carrington stated the City Council can apply commercial retail on the northern part and the southern part could be designated residential. Mayor Houston asked if the City Council could just have an overlay. Mr. Carrington stated we should have a line. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 138 Mayor Houston stated with regard to Mr. Taggarsi’s proposal, wouldn’t it be easier to just have it overlayed and then when we get an actual proposal, we could consider it? Staff could be directed and a policy created saying it’s a combination commercial residential and then we await a specific proposal on exactly where the line should go. Cm. Zika stated he is against any residential right now. He was concerned about this 175 unit proposal being brought forward and all the additional trips dumped onto Dougherty Road. This is an $18 million cost and we don’t know when our friends on the other side of the County Line will come through with the money. The other thing is if we make this residential, it becomes a tax user rather than a tax producer. Right now, it is a tax positive situation. He sees no reason to change the designation. Dougherty Road will be a major thoroughfare and he stated he doesn’t know many people that would want to live on a 6 lane road. Cm. Lockhart stated yesterday and today is kind of clashing with tomorrow, in trying to look at long range planning and protect businesses that do exist. She stated she was a small business owner for quite a while and she was, from day one, at the landlord’s mercy. Everyone that leases space knows this. She doesn’t want to see anybody with an existing lease pushed out. There aren’t a lot of areas being developed within our community for light industrial. A lot of tenants will come from people that want to be close to public transit. Mayor Houston felt having rental units near a BART station makes sense. We should not preclude any good ideas and should have an overlay that allows studying options. Mr. Ambrose suggested that this item be continued so Staff can bring back overlay with specifics with parameters for the overlay. Mayor Houston asked what happens if we leave it wide open. Mr. Ambrose stated the General Plan sets the envelope under which they can operate. Ms. Silver stated the designation has to be something that is listed in the GP. That’s what the City Council will be saying is the permitted use of the property. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 139 Mr. Peabody suggested that Staff could bring back a GPA that would allow commercial uses that are similar to what are now allowed and change Union Pacific’s designation from transportation to the commercial and residential at 14 to 25 units per acre. Change Omernik’s property and Wright’s property to the same commercial/residential and arrange appropriate findings. Mayor Houston made a motion, which was seconded by Cm. McCormick, that the Union Pacific property will be transferred to commercial and medium-high density residential. The Omernik and Wright properties also go to commercial /residential (14.1 to 25.0 du/ac) medium-high density residential. Mr. Carrington advised that the Council should also adopt the resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program. Mr. Peabody advised that if they wanted to adopt this tonight, they should adopt the resolutions. If they desired, they could establish a category medium high density residential, retail/office, commercial for the Omernik, Union Pacific and Wright properties Ms. Silver advised that they need to adopt the resolution and to establish a land use category in the General Plan of residential/retail office since we don’t have retail office/residential. They could combine them or designate as either/or. Mr. Peabody stated both currently exist Mayor Houston amended his motion to add adoption of the Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and to establish category retail office/ residential medium high residential at 14-25 units. Cm. McCormick again seconded the motion. The motion passed by a majority vote. Cm. Zika was opposed. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by majority vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 50 – 99 ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PA 98-024 ALL ABOARD GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 140 Cm. Zika voted in opposition to the motion. Mr. Peabody stated the Planning Commission was concerned that looking at this area was important and other nearby areas deserve the same consideration. We are doing some work on redevelopment that may or may not address this. Mayor Houston felt we will be looking at this as one of our redevelopment areas. Cm. Zika stated he was concerned about the message we are sending to Archstone. Mayor Houston felt the City Council was saying they will entertain retail/ commercial/residential uses. Mr. Ambrose clarified that the City Council did not want campus/office. It could be added to the General Plan. Mr. Peabody suggested that the City Council may want Staff to bring back a clean resolution on the consent calendar at the next meeting to clarify this. This will be brought back, not for this particular area, but for other parts of the City. Ms. Silver stated this General Plan Amendment does have to be adopted by a resolution. This, however, is a straw vote and the official vote will be on the consent calendar at the next meeting. SELECTION OF FARMERS’ MARKET LOCATION & TIME FOR 1999 10:00 p.m.8.1(470-50) City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff Report and advised that last year, the City entered into a 2-year contract with Urban Village Farmers’ Market for the start-up and management of a Farmers’ Market in Dublin. In 1998, the market was held at the Dublin Square Shopping Center on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Staff contacted several property owners regarding the possibility of moving the market to a different location this year, as well as having it on Saturday or Sunday mornings. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 141 The City has the choice to hold the market at the Dublin Square Shopping Center at the same time and day as last year or to change the date and time at that location. The option is also open for the City to move the market to the Shamrock Village Shopping Center on either Saturday or Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The offer to hold the event at the Shamrock Village Shopping Center is for one year due to the potential redevelopment plans for the shopping center. Mr. Ambrose advised that $5,000 was included in the FY 1998-99 Budget for the promotion of the 1999 Dublin Farmers’ Market. In summary, Mr. Ambrose stated Staff recommended moving the Dublin Farmers’ Market to the Shamrock Village Shopping Center and to hold it on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., June 5 through October 30. thth Cm. Zika expressed concern that if we keep moving it, what impact will this have. Cm. Lockhart stated she felt we learned a lot from this first year. It’s fairly simple to advertise the location, wherever it may be. Mr. Pardini stated he felt it is negative to switch from location to location. He is very much in favor of the weekend. More centrally located will be good for the community and visibility as well. Being more in the core business area will help build additional traffic. Mayor Houston stated he felt we should just do the best we can. With regard to plans for that center, ideas have a way of not happening overnight, so we may be there longer than we thought. Mr. Pardini stated it is a better location and he would like to change it to the weekend. They found from their surveys that our market really served only Dublin residents. It may actually be a plus having other markets close by. We could have better variety. Cm. Lockhart asked about a survey we were going to do and ask the community how they felt. Mr. Pardini stated he remembered discussing this with Mr. Reuel, but he wasn’t sure if the survey was done by the City. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 142 Mayor Houston pointed out that it is less windy in the morning hours also. It may improve musicians’ availability also. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that the Dublin Farmers’ Market should be held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Shamrock Village, starting on June 5 and th running through October 30. th RESERVE FIRE TRUCK AGREEMENT 10:08 p.m.8.2(600-40) City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Dublin’s existing reserve ladder truck is beyond its 20 year life expectancy and has a likelihood of critical mechanical failures. It has been determined that this apparatus is unsafe to operate and it has been taken out of service. This action has created a need for a reserve truck within the City of Dublin. An agreement was developed and reviewed by the City Managers, Fire Chief, City Attorneys, and County Counsel that defines the terms of ownership, maintenance, and use of the proposed joint reserve truck. Under the terms of the agreement, the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Fire Department will pay the City of Dublin a total of $407,786. The City of Dublin will need to buy a new truck with an estimated cost of $593,889 (without equipment). Sufficient funds have been budgeted. The City will also be responsible for 13% of the maintenance of the existing 1994 LT1 truck. Cm. Lockhart asked if it is red. The new truck will be red, but the reserve truck is not. Cm. McCormick asked how we came up with the 13%. Chief McCammon stated the cost sharing is based on number of engine companies. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 143 On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved an agreement between the Alameda County Fire Department and the City of San Leandro for the joint ownership and use of the existing Dublin 1994 LT1 ladder fire truck. AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND PURCHASE A FIRE TRUCK FROM LADDER TOWERS, INCORPORATED 10:14 p.m.8.3(350-20) Assistant City Manager Rankin advised that in accordance with the previous item, a proposal has been made to have the City sell a portion of the ownership interest in the current front line ladder truck. The truck would be used jointly by the Cities of San Leandro, Dublin and Alameda County as a reserve truck. This creates the need for the City of Dublin to purchase a new front line ladder truck, which will be partially financed from selling partial ownership of the reserve truck to the other agencies. Mr. Rankin reported that Ladder Towers, Incorporated has indicated that they will extend competitive pricing to the City of Dublin and a production slot has been reserved allowing delivery in 6 months. The vehicle will be specified in a standard configuration to provide conformity of ladder trucks within the area serviced by Alameda County Fire Department personnel. Costs will be:Base cost tractor drawn ladder truck$548,165.00 Sales Tax__ 45,223.61 TOTAL Base Vehicle Purchased from LTI$593,388.61 Estimated Equipment/Outfitting Cost$ 109,748.57 GRAND TOTAL$703,137.18 Revenue from Reserve Truck Agreement$ 407,786.00 NET COST Fully Equipped$295,351.18 Mr. Rankin clarified that the cost of outfitting the Fire Truck is not part of this bid award. Alameda County Fire Department will make these purchases which will be reimbursed by the City of Dublin at cost. The cost to outfit the truck includes the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 144 purchase and installation of various emergency equipment, radios, tools, generators, etc. The $109,000 is a preliminary estimate based upon the complement of equipment carried on Fire Trucks in the Alameda County fleet. These costs will, in all likelihood, be incurred in FY 1999/2000 after delivery of the truck by the manufacturer. In order to take advantage of the pricing presented, the City must confirm the order by April 1. As provided for in the Dublin Municipal Code, the waiver of a formal sealed st bid for the purchase of a vehicle requires a 4/5 approval by the City Council to allow the negotiation of the purchase by Staff. The cost to be negotiated will be in accordance with information provided in this report. Chief McCammon stated this is an excellent apparatus. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 51 – 99 AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE APPARATUS EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATION OF CALTRANS’ REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE ALCOSTA BOULEVARD SOUTHBOUND ON-RAMP TO I-680 10:16 p.m.8.4(800-30) Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that due to an increase in traffic accidents in the construction zone at the I-680/ Alcosta Boulevard southbound on-ramp, Caltrans is proposing to close the ramp for 2 1/2 months to accelerate the work to bring the ramp merging back to a standard configuration. Mr. Thompson stated Staff agrees that the situation is now a safety problem and that the 2 ½ month impact is preferable to a 9 month solution, and concurs with Caltrans’ recommendation to temporarily close the Alcosta Boulevard southbound on-ramp to I- 680. Staff will monitor the effects to City streets and make the necessary signal adjustments to keep traffic flowing smoothly. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 145 Cm. Lockhart asked if consideration had been given to what neighborhoods might be affected? Mr. Thompson stated we believe they would probably try to stay on a major street. Most of these people are coming from San Ramon. Cm. Lockhart asked if the PG&E work will be done before this work. They are just past Amador Valley Boulevard now, and they’re moving fast. She is concerned that we don’t cut down on accidents in this one place and create problems elsewhere. Mayor Houston stated he felt we could monitor this. Cm. McCormick asked if we really believe they will be finished in 2 ½ months. Mr. Thompson stated this will be saving them money to get in and get out quickly. We can recommend damages if they don’t complete it. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council concurred with Caltrans’ proposed closure and directed Staff to respond in writing to Caltrans. Staff should urge them to let the contractor know we want them to complete the job in the 2 ½ months and request they incorporate some liquidated damages if it goes beyond this time period. TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL STRATEGIC EXPENDITURE PLAN (SEP) 10:25 p.m.8.4(1060-90) Public Works Director Thompson advised that Mr. Kinzel would make the presentation. Chris Kinzel, with TJKM advised that this item will confirm the project priority funding for those projects proposed to be paid for through the recently approved Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee. All 7 Tri-Valley jurisdictions must agree on the priority for the funding to become effective. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 146 This Expenditure Plan provides a blueprint for the timed funding of the top 7 regional projects in the Tri-Valley. The Fee is already being levied. Each jurisdiction is able to use 20% of the Fee collected in their respective jurisdiction toward that jurisdiction’s top priority project(s). Mr. Kinzel stated Staff was requesting that the Council approve project(s) for Dublin’s 20% fee set-aside monies, and approve the San Ramon Road/I-580 interchange improvements and the West Dublin BART Station improvements as the City’s top priorities. Cm. Lockhart clarified that any one of the cities can blackball a project. Mr. Kinzel stated yes, the strategic plan must be approved by all agencies. Cm. Lockhart stated she felt the City of Livermore would not look favorably on the West Dublin BART Station. Mr. Kinzel stated he wasn’t sure the concern expressed by the City of Livermore still exists. Mayor Houston stated we are being asked to approve the expenditure plan and then decide where our 20% should go. He asked how much money is estimated for our 20%? Mr. Rankin stated as of February, we had about $120,000. Mayor Houston stated in total we will be collecting about $20 million and about $4 million will be able to be directed to our priorities. This will be our piece of the pie. Everybody who has development has their 20%. We do have a little bit of latitude. Cm. Lockhart asked if there is a preference as to where the money goes first. Mayor Houston stated we had to identify all the options we wanted to collect funds for. We don’t have to decide which is which and the distribution today, but just that it will go toward those 2 projects. On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved projects for Dublin’s 20% fee set-aside monies: San Ramon Road/I- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 147 580 interchange improvements and West Dublin BART Station improvements as the City’s top priorities. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 52 – 99 APPROVING THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL STRATEGIC EXPENDITURE PLAN OTHER BUSINESS 10:34 p.m. Upcoming Meetings (610-05) Mr. Ambrose advised that the Pleasanton liaison meeting had been changed to 9:15 a.m., on Thursday, March 18. th Mr. Ambrose reminded everyone of the Goals & Objectives meeting on Thursday, starting at 6:00 p.m. Appointment to League Committee (110-30) Cm. McCormick announced that she has been appointed to the Community Services Committee by the League of California Cities Sister City Delegation (140-50) Cm. McCormick complimented the Mayor on the very fine celebration and reception for the delegation from our Sister City, Bray. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 148 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration (950-40) Cm. Howard reported that she got a lot of nice compliments on the parade and celebration this year. Cm. Zika stated the 5K run was a great success. There were over 500 people. He stated he is really anxious to see the evaluations of the whole event. Parade (950-40) Cm. Lockhart thanked Staff for their participation in the parade, especially Julie Carter, who did a wonderful job. Their float looked great. She thanked Rich Ambrose for driving. She was very proud of the City this past weekend. She also heard very positive responses. Cable TV Franchise (1050-30) Cm. Lockhart asked about the status of the cable television meetings, and asked if anything is going on yet? Mr. Ambrose stated he would check on the next meeting date. ABAG General Assembly (140-10) Cm. Lockhart asked if anybody is planning on attending the ABAG General Assembly meeting on sustainable development. She looks forward to attending CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 149 Recycling Programs (810-60) Cm. Lockhart stated she attended the Alameda County planning meeting today and was surprised at the number of cities requiring recycling with remodel projects. She asked if we have any program like this? Would it be helpful to get some plans from other cities? This would be valuable in helping us reach our goals. Cm. Lockhart stated she will get some and pass them on to Staff. Cm. Lockhart stated they are developing waste intensity measures so people can measure the same way throughout the County. This will go out to all the cities and to the county. Care Centers (595-30) Cm. Lockhart asked with regard to unlicensed care facilities, if we are going to participate in this study? Mr. Ambrose stated we have not had a problem in this area. Education Summit (515-60) Mayor Houston reminded the Council of the Education Summit the first week in May. They should assemble a list of names and contacts in order to make sure we get ours in also. Mr. Ambrose indicated he thought they may try to do something just on a Saturday. On the other dates suggested, they couldn’t get facilitators. St. Patrick’s Day Festival (950-40) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 150 Mayor Houston complimented and thanked Staff for putting on the festival. God blessed us with good weather on Saturday. Sunday wasn’t quite as good, but Sunday was good weather for running. Next year we can get our race sanctioned so this will be even better. He asked when the debriefing of the whole festival would occur. It would be good to put comments on paper. Mr. Ambrose stated he would get a timeframe to the Council. Crosswalk (590-40) Cm. Lockhart stated she was stopped by a parent at Frederiksen School and asked about crosswalks at Hibernia & Dublin Boulevard in eastern Dublin. The neighbors are concerned because they like to walk over and look at what’s happening at the shopping center. Mr. Thompson stated Staff will take a look at this. He stated he thought there was a light there, so there would be a crosswalk. Parade (950-40) Cm. McCormick mentioned the entry in the parade for Dublin Pride Week won an award. St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon (950-40) Mayor Houston reminded everyone that tomorrow, St. Patrick’s Day, is the Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 151 St. Patrick's Day Luncheon (950-40) Mayor Houston reminded everyone that tomorrow, St. Patrick's Day, is the Chamber of Commerce's annual luncheon. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING March 16, 1999 PAGE 153