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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-1999 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING – August 17, 1999 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PERSONNEL 7:08 p.m.3.1(700-10) City Manager Ambrose introduced the City’s new Economic Development Director, Christopher Foss whose first day with the City was yesterday. Chris comes to us from the City of Burbank where he was Deputy City Manager. He has a multitude of skills and abilities. Mr. Foss stated he looks forward to working here and will be trying to live up to Greg’s performance. APPOINTMENT OF VEHICLE DEALERSHIP SIGNAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS 7:09 p.m.3.2(110-30) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 459 Mayor Houston advised that the Council instructed Staff to make possible changes to the City’s Sign Regulations regarding Vehicle Dealership Signs, and at the June 1 Council meeting, the decision was made to form a st Vehicle Dealership Signage Advisory Committee with elected and appointed officials and representatives from the auto dealerships. Those contacted who expressed a willingness to serve on this committee include: Les JonesCrown Chevrolet Craig CaldwellShamrock Ford Marc HarveyDublin Honda Ed CorneliusDublin Toyota Mike NohrNohr RV Center Dave BennettEl Monte RV Gregory HillDublin Auto Center Brad KassabianKassabian Motors Eric StricklandChrysler Stoneridge Motors Don JohnsonDublin Chamber of Commerce Representative Bruce FieldlerGeneral Community Member Vice Mayor Lockhart commented about Cm. Zika being an alternate and suggested instead that he be a member instead of just an alternate. Mayor Houston stated he doesn’t see this as a long term commitment, and he felt this would be okay. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed the Mayor’s appointments. CONSENT CALENDAR Staff pulled Item 4.9 7:11 p.m.Items 4.1 through 4.10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 460 On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 3, 1999; Adopted (4.2 670-40) RESOLUTION NO. 155 – 99 SUMMARILY VACATING PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT PARCEL 6 OF PARCEL MAP 7223 HACIENDA CROSSINGS Authorized (4.3 350-20) Staff to distribute an RFP for maintenance of the City’s telephone systems; a 198-port NEC NEAX 2400 IMS switch and a NEAXMail AD-40 voice mail system; Authorized (4.4 600-40) the Mayor to execute a contract with the Dublin Housing Authority for administering CDBG fund expenditures for FY 1999-2000 for the Arroyo Vista Roof Repair Project; Adopted (4.5 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 156 – 99 APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 7084 DUBLIN GREENE Adopted (4.6 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 157 – 99 APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 7149 DUBLIN GREENE Accepted (4.7 600-30) improvements under Contract 99-11B, Heritage Center Improvements, Phase II; authorized release of $7,589.40 retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor or supplier claims; authorized $3,635.61 budget appropriation from Unallocated In-Lieu Parkland Reserves; and authorized the Mayor to execute the Budget Change Form; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 461 Adopted (4.8 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 158 – 99 APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 7147 (KOLL DUBLIN CORPORATE CENTER) Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,205,550.33. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff wished to pull Item 4.9 from the Consent Calendar. Ms. Lowart stated there were no details regarding existing trees in the original report, so Staff went back to our consultant. Ms. Lowart stated Staff pulled the item and recommends that language be added or revised as follows: Section 02600 – Irrigation and Water Supply, contained in Volume II of the City of Dublin Park Development Standards, Part III Guide to City Standard Technical Specifications, should be replaced with the following section: Section 02600 – Irrigation and Water Supply Where recycled water is available, irrigation system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Dublin San Ramon Services District Standard Specifications and Drawings for Design and Installation of Water and Wastewater Utilities and the City of Dublin Water Efficient landscape Ordinance No. 18-92. Refer to information and requirements included in Part V. “Specified Manufacturers and Produce Requirements”. Paragraph to review and modify/complete: 1.02BList scope of work. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 462 Ms. Lowart stated new parks are going to be served by recycled water. Section 02600 should be replaced in its entirety. What’s being added is included in the Staff Report. Cm. McCormick stated she had one observation under protection of trees while construction is going on around them. She stated it is interesting that we will be protecting them with fir stakes and other dead trees. This is almost like cannibalism. She questioned if there are other materials that could be used. Ms. Lowart responded that we could probably substitute with steel or metal stakes. Cm. McCormick stated her other issue is we are providing the water and paying for it. We need to encourage drought resistant tree planting. Ms. Lowart stated in the City’s Ordinance dealing with water efficient landscape there is discussion related to this and we are cognizant of this. Cm. McCormick commented we also need to be careful about location of water fountains and other furniture in the park. Mayor Houston asked if we could encourage recycled stakes so we don’t have to cannibalize any more trees. Cm. McCormick asked if the City has an arborist on staff. Ms. Lowart stated in cases where an arborist is called for, the developer would have to provide the services of an arborist. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.9 920-20) Park Development Standards with modifications as discussed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 463 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - SUPPORT OF AB 1448 AND ACA 16 “FAIR COMPETITION AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS” LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVE (CONTRACTING WITH PRIVATE FIRMS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES) 7:18 p.m.5.1(660-40) Public Works Director Lee Thompson advised that these measures, which are the opposite of Proposition 224 (the BECG initiative) on the November 1998 ballot, would allow the State and local agencies to contract with private firms for engineering and architectural design services. Use of private firms for these services has been both expedient and cost-effective for the City in the past, and Staff therefore recommended that the City Council support the measures. Mayor Houston felt this not only gives us local control, but it also allows us to get things done. Cm. McCormick requested that the Council vote on these separately. Mayor Houston stated typically, the Council doesn’t take positions on initiatives. He questioned why they are seeing both of these. Mr. Thompson stated one is an Assembly Bill and one is an Assembly Constitutional Amendment. City Attorney Silver stated technically the ACA would be on the ballot as an initiative. She stated she wasn’t sure either of these is on the ballot yet. The ACA would be put on by the Assembly. The other one is citizen sponsored. Cm. Zika stated he felt if ACA 16 passes, the initiative is redundant. Ms. Silver stated there may be some difference in content. These have to go to both houses. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 464 Cm. McCormick stated there is a third one; the Fair Competition and Taxpayer Savings Initiative. There are 3 things, and 2 are sponsored by the Assembly. Ms. Silver stated Staff could do 3 different resolutions should the Council so desire. Cm. McCormick stated she wanted to vote separately on the Fair Taxpayers one. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she noticed on the Taxpayers one that we got a lot of information on one side only. She stated she did not feel on this one that they have enough information to go one way or another. Cm. McCormick stated she takes issue with some of the language. She resents attacking one group of people. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 159 – 99 SUPPORTING AB 1448, ACA 16 REGARDING PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRMS On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by majority vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 160 – 99 SUPPORTING FAIR COMPETITION AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS INITIATIVE REGARDING PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRMS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 465 Cm. McCormick and Vice Mayor Lockhart voted in opposition to the motion. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - LETTER FROM CITY OF SAN RAMON REGARDING SOUND STUDY REQUEST FOR ALCOSTA BOULEVARD 7:27 p.m.5.2(530-35) Public Works Director Lee Thompson advised that several months ago, the City received a request from a resident of Ashford Way resident, that the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon jointly consider contracting for a sound study to determine whether a soundwall is warranted along Alcosta Boulevard between Davona Drive and Bandon Drive. The City of San Ramon has responded that it is not willing to make a financial contribution toward a study or construction of a wall at this time. Mr. Ambrose stated he discussed this with San Ramon’s City Manager, who advised him that the San Ramon City Council eliminated this from their CIP this year. Mayor Houston stated he felt this is as far as it goes. He did not feel there is any obligation to do this. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she agreed, and further she did not see how the eastern part of Dublin affects traffic as far away from it as you can get. This argument cannot be made. It would not make sense to do a study if we are not prepared to go forward with a soundwall. PUBLIC HEARING CERTIFICATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION & ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY LINES FOR PORTIONS OF TASSAJARA ROAD, GLEASON DRIVE, CENTRAL PARKWAY AND DUBLIN BOULEVARD 7:30 p.m.6.1(670-40) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 466 Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Senior Engineer Kevin Van Katwyk presented the Staff Report and advised that this is the first of two protest hearings for the establishment of plan lines for portions of four streets in eastern Dublin. These plan lines will be used for the dedication and purchase of rights-of-way for the ultimate street improvements. Tim Quinn, Development Manager with Greenbriar Land Company, stated they have submitted an application for a residential development on the west side of Tassajara Road, north of I-580. This project, known as Tassajara Creek, is located on the Yarra Yarra Ranch directly across from the Dublin Ranch development now under construction. Based on conversations with Public Works Staff, it was their understanding that the southbound deceleration lane is to be 80 feet plus a 60 foot taper at North Dublin Ranch Boulevard. In reviewing the proposed right-of-way plans, they noted that the length of the proposed lane at North Dublin Ranch Boulevard is shown as 200 feet. They requested that the plan be corrected to show an 80 foot deceleration lane. Mr. Van Katwyk stated back on June 8 it was adopted at 200 feet. It has th since been reviewed and Staff agrees that 80 feet is efficient. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. No protests were received. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (with the change from 200 feet to 80 feet for the deceleration lane RESOLUTION NO. 161 – 99 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES FOR A PORTION OF TASSAJARA ROAD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 467 (FROM NORTH OF I-580 TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF DUBLIN RANCH TRACT 6962-NEIGHBORHOOD M1), AND FOR PORTIONS OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD, GLEASON DRIVE AND CENTRAL PARKWAY (FROM TASSAJARA ROAD TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF DUBLIN RANCH AREAS F, G & H) and waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance Establishing Right-of-Way Lines, indicating no protests received. ART IN THE PARKS PROJECTS FOR KOLB & MAPE MEMORIAL PARKS 7:36 p.m.7.1(900-50) Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart advised that artwork pieces have been selected for placement in Kolb Park and Mape Memorial Park. Ms. Lowart advised that the Parks & Community Services Commission reviewed the proposed artworks at their meeting last evening and support both. Lynne Baer, Executive Director of the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation discussed the way the artworks were selected. Both projects are durable, safe, and have passed as far as maintenance. With regard to Kolb Park, the Neighborhood Selection Committee selected the work by Artist John King from Eureka. The proposed artwork is a sculptural installation that will consist of a circle with a diameter of 15 to 20 feet with seating and pillars forming a retreat or contemplative area. The artwork is proposed to be placed between the playground area and the picnic tables facing Brighton Drive. The theme on the concrete tile floor will have its basis in particle physics or one of the biological sciences. The artist proposes to work with elementary or high school students to create the designs in the floor. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 468 With regard to Mape Memorial Park, the Neighborhood Selection Committee selected the work by Artists Donna Billick and Troy Corliss, two mosaic artists from Davis. They are proposing the creation of a freestanding archway to be located as an entryway to the park at the San Sabana Road entrance. The arch will be positioned as both a passageway into the park as well as a landmark that symbolizes the community’s involvement and ownership of Mape Memorial Park. The surface of the arch will be covered with tiles created by the artists and community. Members of the community will be invited to take part in a workshop conducted at the park. The artists will supply materials and teach techniques to create handmade tiles in wet clay or to make tile mosaic images to be included as surface images on the arch. The artists propose working with the theme of regional environmental elements found in and around the Tri-Valley area. Mayor Houston asked about the timetable for implementation, or when the artwork will be finished. Ms. Baer stated they have raised half the money needed. They have about $18,000 in their account and have pledges and commitments for additional funding which they will pursue. Each one of the projects should take just over 2 months, so they hope to have them up by the first of the year. Cm. McCormick stated for the record that she is the non-compensated President of DFAF. Ms. Silver stated there is no voting issue in this case. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the recommended artworks for Kolb Park and for Mape Memorial Park. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 469 AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE BOND UNDERWRITER FOR DUBLIN RANCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1999-1 AND TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT 7:43 p.m.8.2(360-10/600-30) Interim Administrative Services Director Joe Aguilar presented the Staff Report and advised that the City entered into a Development Agreement with the Jennifer Lin Family for the development of 1,500 acres in the eastern portion of the City. In accordance with that agreement, and at the request of the Lin Family, the City recently initiated proceedings for the formation of an Assessment District to finance public improvements for a portion of their land holdings (approximately 500 acres). Mr. Aguilar stated engagement of a Bond Underwriter will allow the City to continue with the formation of the District and the issuance of bonds in a timely and efficient manner. The Bond Underwriter plays a key role in formulating the financial structure and marketing the bonds to be issued by the District. The Underwriter will be compensated on a contingent basis solely from the bond proceeds generated by the issuance of bonds for Assessment District 1999-1. The underwriter fees are subject to parameters to be set forth in bond documents that will be approved by the City Council in the future. Mr. Aguilar advised that Warren Miller, Managing Director with Stone & Youngberg was present to address any questions or concerns. Mayor Houston stated this is a single entity property owner/developer, so they will be negotiating in the future. Mr. Aguilar stated yes, both the underwriter and developer will need to do a lot of joint work. Bonds are most likely to be issued in December or January. Mr. Ambrose stated one of the critical items is to make sure the Planned Development issues are resolved. A couple of issues that we did not CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 470 anticipate have come up, so it might be as late as February before the bonds can be issued. Mr. Aguilar replied, when asked, that we received responses from 4 firms. This is a very specialized area of bond issuing and underwriting. Mr. Ambrose advised that we wanted to make sure we got a firm that understands SEC regulations backwards and forwards. One of the Principals of this firm was on the SEC committee. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 162 – 99 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENGAGE STONE & YOUNGBERG AS BOND UNDERWRITER FOR THE DUBLIN RANCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR SUCH SERVICES CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 7:50 p.m.8.3(600-30) Parks & Facilities Development Manager Herma Lichtenstein presented the Staff Report and advised that the Library Screening Committee reviewed five proposals, interviewing four of the teams. The fee estimates of the four finalists ranged from $822,245 to $1,154,044. In May, the City Council authorized Staff to negotiate an agreement with BSA Architects and to develop a Public Participation Plan, and requested that the Public Participation Plan and Agreement be presented together for review and approval. Ms. Lichtenstein discussed the Public Participation Plan and advised that public participation in the programming and design of the library will be incorporated in a number of ways. Staff is recommending the formation of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 471 a Project Review Committee, which will have representation from City Staff, County Library Staff and the Architect and their sub-consultants. Representation by the City Council on the Project Review Committee may also be desirable. The PRC will meet at key intervals during the project for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the project and providing input on design and programming issues. Ms. Lichtenstein reviewed the agreement and schedule. Phase One would include programming/public involvement process and would be scheduled August – December 1999. Phase Two includes visioning in October 1999. Phase Three includes concept design in November 1999 – January 2000. Phase Four includes schematic design in January – April 2000. Phase Five includes design development in May – November 2000. Phase Six includes construction documents in December 2000 – July 2001. Finally, Phase Seven would be bid and construction administration in August 2001 – November 2002. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if, under Phase Two visioning, the physical site requirements and location would fall under this also. Ms. Lichtenstein replied yes and explained how this will work. Mayor Houston stated he thought we would be under construction late next year. Mr. Ambrose stated the Architect selection process took time. This has slowed the project. Mayor Houston clarified that we go out to bid on July 1, 2001. Mr. Ambrose stated it was originally anticipated that it would take about 48 months. The Feasibility Study discusses 2003 being open for operation. Cm. McCormick recommended that a member of the new Arts & Heritage Commission be involved also. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 472 Mr. Ambrose stated this is really an internal working group that will provide direction to the Architect. It is more of a steering committee rather than having outside people providing input. There will, however, be numerous public meetings throughout the project. Mayor Houston felt it is important to make sure that we involve our commissions during the public comment periods. Cm. Zika clarified that this group won’t be selecting colors, but rather greasing the skids to keep it moving forward. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt we definitely need City Council input on this. Ms. Lichtenstein referenced page 14 under Y, Art Plan. The architect has included an art plan. We anticipate going to the new commission to get input. Mayor Houston stated he felt the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation and all the commissions should be a part of this. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Public Participation Plan, approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement, and determined that Cm. McCormick would serve on the Project Review Committee. OTHER BUSINESS 8:05 p.m. Concert at Civic Center (950-40) City Manager Ambrose reminded everyone that on August 27, there will th be another concert here at the Civic Center. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 473 Pasta Festival (950-40) Mr. Ambrose advised that the Pasta Festival logo has been distributed. Vice Mayor Lockhart commented on the Pasta Festival and expressed concern that service clubs are participating, but it’s 4 weeks out and all the Soroptimist Club has seen is a list showing them as cashiers, but they have no idea of the specifics. Ms. Lowart stated Staff will check on this. Dedication of Memorial Plaque for Deputy Monego (580-40) Mr. Ambrose advised that the plan for the Deputy John Monego memorial dedication is to be just prior to the City Council meeting on September 7. th He would like to have another meeting with the sub-committee. Sound System (200-20) Mr. Ambrose reported that Staff is trying to get the Council Chamber sound system working more effectively and efficiently. Planning Field Trip (420-10) Mr. Ambrose advised that tentatively on September 25 there will be a th planning field trip to look at high density development and BART. Staff will do appropriate noticing. Upcoming Events (950-40) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 474 Cm. Zika stated on September 12 we have the Pasta Festival and the th cowboy thing and also dedication of the soccer field. He asked if there is some kind of schedule for the dedication. He stated he would like to know this because of other commitments. Mayor Houston stated the opening of the soccer season activities will be on September 11 at 10:00 a.m. th Mr. Ambrose stated DSRSD is working on some kind of recycling event. Staff will keep the Council informed as this develops. Soccer and DSRSD are inviting members of the CLASH soccer team. Recycling (810-60) Vice Mayor Lockhart stated with regard to the green build trailer demonstration, she was hoping we could have this set up before a Council meeting. It has been to all other cities in the valley. This would be a very interesting thing with all the building going on. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff has contacted WMA and discussed an appropriate venue. We want to make sure the construction community is invited. Staff is working on this to make certain to get maximum participation. It has not been forgotten. Iron Horse Trail (930-30) Vice Mayor Lockhart stated the Iron horse Trail is great. The minute the surface dried, there were people out there. She asked if the gate at Amador Valley Boulevard will be opened when all is finished. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 475 Mr. Thompson stated there will be a pedestrian opening with bollards. This should be completed soon. Tree Lighting Ceremony (200-10) Vice Mayor Lockhart commented on the memo regarding the Civic Center renovation and having to use the Regional Room for storage. The room will be out of commission for quite a bit of time. She stated she was curious with regard to the annual tree lighting ceremonies, and if we will be looking at an outside tree this year. Mr. Ambrose stated we thought about doing an outdoor tree with a lobby reception. We may be able to manipulate the schedule to use the Regional Meeting Room on Dec 4. th Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt maybe this would be a good year to try an outside tree and encouraged Staff to look into this. Mayor Houston agreed that in the outside atrium area of the Civic Center we would have more space. We could put up some kind of cover and rent some heaters. This is a popular community event, and as the City has gotten bigger, it has outgrown the inside area. Tri-Valley Transportation Report (1060-40) Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she had received a Tri-Valley Transportation year end financial report for 1998-99 and spreadsheet showing where the monies is coming from and how it is going out. This is fascinating information. She requested that copies be distributed to everyone. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 476 LAVTA Transit Plan (1060-20) Vice Mayor Lockhart advised that LAVTA is scheduling some open house meetings to review their Short Term Transit Plan for 1999-2000 and their 2010 Vision. One meeting will be in Pleasanton and one in Livermore and they were talking about also setting up one in Dublin in September. They will go through the plan with residents. They may use DSRSD space. She requested that Staff look at this and follow up with Vic Sood. LAVTA/Soroptimist Clubs Cell Phone Collection (1060-20) Vice Mayor Lockhart reported that there is going to be a cell phone collection campaign. Soroptimist Clubs in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore are working with LAVTA to promote the collection of used cell phones that are no longer in service. There are a lot of people out there with motorized scooters or wheelchairs and it was felt in the Tri-Valley we could probably collect about 200 and distribute these to those who travel in wheelchairs and motorized scooters. They would be programmed for 911 calls. Cm. Zika stated he had one to donate. 1999-2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK PROGRAMS 8:20 p.m.8.1(420-20) This item was moved to after Items 8.2, 8.3, and Other Business. Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the CD Department’s Work Programs and Implementation Strategies. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 477 Priority 1West DublinA.West Dublin Extended Planning Area General Plan Amendment B.Open Space Study Priority 2Downtown ProgramsA.Redevelopment Feasibility Study B.Three Specific Plan Amendments C.Downtown Physical Improvements Priority 3CitywideA.Affordable Housing Implementation B.Telecommunications Mayor Houston stated this was a good comprehensive overview of what we are doing. Cm. McCormick asked if, in the affordable housing element, we are considering senior citizen housing. Mr. Peabody stated yes, we will explore the whole gambit and also explore what the demand may be in the community. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about the telecommunications policy, and what we are doing in the meantime. Mr. Peabody stated we are dealing with short term issues. We had one interested in placing a facility inside one of the signs on private property. These are primarily related to wireless communications. We are approving some that have no impacts. Any permanent facilities, towers, etc., we need to look at where do we locate them. This will be a policy issue. Private enterprise and ideas will need to be discussed and City Council direction provided. Mayor Houston advised that underground right-of-way will also need to be discussed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 478 Mr. Ambrose stated we have a substantial investment in our roadways and patches are not as strong so we need to look at some kind of a schedule. Vice Mayor Lockhart with regard to the redevelopment feasibility study – we’re moving forward with this? Mr. Ambrose stated we looked previously at some consultants and weren’t satisfied that they understood Dublin’s needs, so we went back out. Most firms need 16 to 20 weeks to look at the different areas to complete the vision as to whether they qualify for redevelopment. We don’t want to waste taxpayer dollars by duplicating work. Vice Mayor Lockhart commented on the open space policies, and asked if there will be opportunity for public input. Mr. Peabody stated he felt item 6 would partially address this (communicate goals and objectives to affected property owners) and then when we come up with a program, under item 9 (discuss with affected property owners), we would go back out and talk to affected property owners. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if, in identifying open space issues, there will be any public input in this part. She wanted to make sure as we are setting our goals and objectives that we are including public input so the people still feel they have a voice in this whole process. Cm. Zika commented it was a good presentation. No action was necessary. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING August 17, 1999 PAGE 479 ADJOURNMENT 11.1 Them being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING Au~,~st ~ 7, '~ 999 PAGE 476