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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1999 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING - September 21, 1999 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, September 21, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 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 EMPLOYEE 7:08 p.m.3.1(700-10) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody introduced Judy Rector, new Office Assistant II who works in the Building Division of the Community Development Department. She will be working with building permits and at the counter. Mr. Peabody stated Judy is a very experienced secretary, and she is a resident of Dublin. CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 499 7:08 p.m.Items 4.1 through 4.15 Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.2 from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Houston pulled Item 4.13 from the Consent Calendar. 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 September 7, 1999; Accepted (4.3 150-70) two cash donation gifts for the Senior Center, one in the amount of $324 and one in the amount of $52.50, directed Staff to prepare formal acknowledgments to donors, and approved the Budget Change Form; Adopted (4.4 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 167 – 99 ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE REPAIR OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DEEMED TO BE PEDESTRIAN HAZARDS (CITY-FUNDED REPAIR PROGRAM) and authorized Staff to advertise Contract 99-10 for bids, Sidewalk Remove and Replace (with Handicap Ramp Construction), and Contract 99-11, Sidewalk Grinding (2-year contract); Adopted (4.5 350-20) RESOLUTION NO. 168 – 99 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO EXP@NETS FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE ($15,800) Adopted (4.6 820-60) RESOLUTION NO. 169 – 99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 500 APPROVING NEW STREET NAMES FOR STREETS IN TRACTS 7084 AND 7149 (TOLL BROTHERS - EMERALD GLEN) Authorized (4.7 600-30) the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Vavrinek Trine Day & Co., LLP for the provision of Interim Administrative Services Director and increase the contract by $5,400; Approved (4.8 515-60) Budget Change Form for additional appropriation for Educational Summit expenses ($5,000 budgeted, $7,504.10 spent); Adopted (4.9 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 170 – 99 AWARDING CONTRACT 99-09 SHANNON CENTER HVAC SYSTEM TO BREEZE AIR SYSTEMS INC. ($5,599) Received (4.10 330-50) the Preliminary Pro-Forma Financial Report for June 1999; Authorized (4.11 600-35) Staff to solicit bids for Contract 99-12, Fire Station Acoustic Improvements; Authorized (4.12 660-40) Staff to send a letter to governor Davis opposing Assembly Bill 84 (Floyd); Authorized (4.14 350-20) Staff to distribute RFPs for Automated Document Storage and Retrieval System; Approved (4.15 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,068,960.42. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 501 Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about Item 4.2, Annual Review of the Development Agreements and particularly with regard to the California Creekside DA, based on their history, why we are confident. Mr. Peabody responded they have done all the improvements except for a punch list. We still have their bonds for completion. Cm. McCormick asked about Creekside Business Park and if there was anything new with regard to public art at the Humphreys project. Mr. Peabody stated this business park is 3 buildings and no artwork was discussed for this project. On Emerald Pointe and Hacienda Crossings it was, but he stated he had no additional information. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined (4.2 600-60) that developers have complied in good faith with the terms and provisions of each of their respective Development Agreements and concluded the Annual Review Period for: Santa Rita Commercial Center, Opus-Creekside Business Park, California Creekside, Hansen Ranch, Villas at Santa Rita, SummerGlen, Jefferson at Dublin, Emerald Pointe, and Casterson Property; Mayor Houston pulled Item 4.13 and stated he did not feel it is SMART at all. This would be devastating to the City of Dublin and all our neighboring cities. The State Controller's plan is instead of the 1% sales tax at point of sale, would be to redistribute this money on a per capita basis statewide. This seems like a huge boom for Los Angeles. San Francisco would take a hit as well. He asked Staff to make an analysis of this and stated he would like Staff to draft a letter and send it right away. They sold this in their press release that this would be a lot of brand new monies for cities. We need to take a stand opposing this. The state should just give back the monies they took from us in the past. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 502 Cm. Zika stated he agreed that we need to go on record opposing this. We’ve spent years coming up with a balance in our community. He agreed 100%. This would shoot down a lot of amenities that we’ve been able to provide. Mr. Ambrose stated most of the retailers locate to specific areas because of location. This doesn’t address financial incentives. This just takes the pressure off the state and pits the cities and counties against each other. There are a lot of costs that go along with a vibrant downtown area that you don’t find in communities that are primarily bedroom communities. Their plan is to give us 90% of what we have and then freeze future growth. Mayor Houston stated they would also require an analysis done by the state talking about unfunded mandates and they would have to fund that cost. That philosophy is already in place and it doesn’t seem to bother them now so he stated he didn’t see any change in the future. This is not their track record. Mayor Houston stated a third thing is the proposal talks about the $450 million given back by the State. All cities and counties would welcome this, but we are seeing in Sacramento right now that this would make their budget tighter and they may have to raise taxes or cut services. They are willing to let local people do this so they don’t have to take the hit. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council received (4.13 660-40) Report on State Controller's State Municipal Advisory Reform Team (SMART) proposal that would restructure the way sales tax revenues are allocated to local governments, and directed that a letter be sent opposing this proposal. FUNDING REQUEST FROM DUBLIN FINE ARTS FOUNDATION 7:20 p.m.5.1(900-70) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 503 Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation is requesting funding from the City to cover the consulting fees for Lynne Baer from September through December 1999. With the formation of a Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission, DFA's Board did not plan any new projects or seek funding for the current year. However, the services of the Consulting Director are still needed in order to complete the two "Art in the Park" projects for Mape Memorial and Kolb Parks. This includes supervision of the contracts and artists, overseeing the fabrication of the works, coordinating the installation with the City and assisting in the remaining fundraising efforts. Additionally, the Consulting Director will be available to continue the exhibition program in the Civic Center lobby and provide consultation on public art projects as needed. The request of $1,275 per month includes monthly reimbursable expenses of approximately $25 and totals $5,000 for the four-month period. Ms. Lowart explained that the FY 1999-2000 Budget for Cultural Activities is $35,785. Of this amount, $5,785 is for the new Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission and $30,000 is for the assessment of cultural arts and heritage programming. Mayor Houston advised that Cm. McCormick abstained. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm. McCormick abstained), the Council approved DFA's request to fund $5,000 to pay for the services of its Consulting Director from September - December, 1999. PUBLIC HEARING - NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN DOUGHERTY ROAD AND SCARLETT DRIVE 7:23 p.m.6.1(820-90) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 504 Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that this project will widen Dublin Boulevard on the south side of the street to increase the number of through traffic lanes from 2 to 6. It will also provide bicycle lanes on both sides of Dublin Boulevard and a traffic signal at the Dublin Boulevard/Scarlett Court intersection. Mr. Thompson stated construction of the project is scheduled to start in Spring of 2000 with completion anticipated in September. Cm. Zika clarified that the environmental report came back and there were no problems. Mr. Thompson stated they did a check of the properties and they didn’t find anything. Cm. Zika asked what would happen if we found something. Who would be responsible for cleaning it up. Ms. Silver stated this would affect the value of the land. If the property owner cleaned it up we would acquire clean land and we would pay more. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 171 – 99 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DUBLIN BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN DOUGHERTY ROAD AND SCARLETT DRIVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 505 PUBLIC HEARING - CHANGE OF SPEED LIMIT ON AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD FROM SAN RAMON ROAD TO AMADOR PLAZA ROAD 7:27 p.m.6.2(590-20) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that a speed and engineering survey performed for the segment of Amador Valley Boulevard from San Ramon Road to Amador Plaza Road indicates that the speed limit should be reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph. At the September 9 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a th draft Ordinance for the speed limit change. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she noted that in looking at this, if you were to start at Dougherty and go west on Amador Valley Boulevard, you start going 35 mph, then it drops to 25 mph, then at Village Parkway, it goes back to 35 mph for a block and then down to 30 mph to San Ramon Road. She asked if we could have one speed limit on the whole stretch of Amador Valley Boulevard. Mr. Thompson stated they could, but he felt it would probably be faster based on a speed survey. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it is very confusing for drivers. Cm. McCormick asked what would be wrong with having it 30 mph all the way. She asked if this would be required if you enforce with radar. Mr. Ambrose stated radar enforcement is the limitation. Depending upon what the survey is would depend on whether we could enforce it. We could get into a situation where tickets would be thrown out. Cm. Zika asked if we could do another study in 6 months because at that time, it may be more valid. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 506 Mayor Houston stated the only reason we are lowering the limit is because the study came back and said there are more accidents than normal there. He stated he felt they are making a mountain out of a molehill. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she did not feel they are. Mr. Thompson stated the 85 percentile is 37 mph, but it is curvy there. th Vice Mayor Lockhart felt maybe after they lower this then they could come back in the future and lower the other part. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING URGENCY ORDINANCE - FIREWORKS SALES 7:34 p.m.6.3(650-60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff Report and advised that in celebration of the Millennium, this proposed Ordinance would allow for the sale of safe and sane fireworks from December 28 to 31, 1999. The hours of sales will be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. each day. Because this is a one-time event, this section will not be codified in the City's Municipal Code. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 507 No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted ORDINANCE NO. 21 – 99 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.24 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE IN RELATION TO THE SALE OF FIREWORKS REPORT REGARDING COMISSION MEMBER COMPENSATION 7:35 p.m.7.1(110-20) Mayor Houston stated at its August 3 meeting, the City Council directed rd Staff to place the issue of commissioner compensation on a future agenda for discussion and requested that Staff survey other cities on this topic. Sixteen cities were surveyed. Nine cities view service on the various commissions to be volunteer service and thus, the commissioners are unpaid. The remaining seven cities compensate commissioners from $30 per meeting up to $250 per month. The City of Dublin adopted ordinances in 1989 establishing compensation for the City's Planning Commission and Parks & Community Services Commission members at $30 per meeting. Planning Commissioners are paid for a maximum of three meetings per month and Parks & Community Services Commissioners are paid for a maximum of two meetings per month. Mayor Houston suggested making it $50 per meeting. This seems to be pretty much average and this is reasonable. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 508 Cm. Zika asked if the number of meetings would remain the same. He pointed out that more than half are volunteers. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to prepare the necessary ordinances to increase Commission compensation to $50 per meeting. The limits on the number of meetings per month would remain the same. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CHANNELIZATION FOR THE INTERSECTION OF AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD/STARWARD DRIVE 7:39 p.m.7.2(590-90) Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff is proposing this as a pilot project which would narrow Starward Drive southbound from two lanes to one lane on an interim basis to determine the safety benefits and possible traffic conflicts with making this a permanent improvement. The estimated cost to install temporary delineators is $500. If permanent sidewalk is to be installed at a later date, the cost is estimated to be $15,000 for a concrete curb/gutter and sidewalk extension. This project is not included in the City's 1999-2000 Budget; therefore, funds in the amount of $500 would need to be appropriated from Gas Tax reserves. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if they would be a bright orange? Mr. Thompson stated pretty close. Mayor Houston stated he felt this would be a good idea to ease us into this to see if it works. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 509 On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Pilot Project for the AVB/Starward Drive Intersection Safety Improvement; approved the Budget Change Form; and directed Staff to conduct an evaluation in 6 to 8 months after the homes have been occupied in the Starward subdivision, and report back to Council on the effectiveness. REPORT REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES 7:42 p.m.7.3(700-20) Mayor Houston presented the Staff Report and advised that the Government Code allows Cities to provide salaries to Councilmembers based on population and allows for increases not to exceed 5% per year. Dublin City Councilmembers currently earn $402.02 per month and the Mayor earns an additional $100 monthly. Salaries were last adjusted following the November 1992 election. No salary increase can become effective until after the next election in November, 2000. Cm. McCormick stated she appreciated Staff giving the various options. What prompted her to request this review was the fact that they are building on a small base to begin with. Initially a lot of people served on the City Council who were retired and had a lot of time in their schedules. People who have to take time from their jobs really aren’t adequately compensated. They know how time consuming this is. The other meetings Councilmembers attend, and preparation and reading really take up time and basically stop her from having another job. Others on the Council are fortunate that they have flexible job hours. She advocates recovering all the years that were missed to make it more attractive for people to run for office. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated the maximum allowed is $565 per month. Cm. Zika stated he agreed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 510 Vice Mayor Lockhart stated it is tough when you haven’t looked at something in a long time. They are now looking at jumping from $402 to $565 per month. The City Council should review this each year so we don’t get in this position again. Cm. McCormick asked if it is possible to make it an automatic 5% each year. Staff responded that it can't be automatic. The Council must adopt an Ordinance for each year. Mayor Houston stated whatever is done tonight would be implemented after the next election. In 1992 things were tough all over and there were freezes in salaries for City Staff, but he stated it has been reviewed every two years. He expressed his feeling that it is tough and he is lucky because he is self-employed and works in the City. This truly is a public service and he stated he is not in favor of catching up for all the years for the community or for Staff, so he is not in favor of this. He stated he would go along with one 5% increase for 1999. This is option 2. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by majority vote, the Council agreed to increase salaries by 5% for each year 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and directed Staff to prepare the necessary ordinance. Mayor Houston and Cm. Howard voted against the motion. APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT (AT HACIENDA CROSSINGS) SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PA 99-031 7:48 p.m.8.1(410-30) Associate Planner Andy Byde presented the Staff Report and advised that Applebee's Restaurant at Hacienda Crossings has filed a Site Development CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 511 Review application. This restaurant is proposed adjacent to I-580 at the ± southeast portion of the 53 acre Hacienda Crossings site on a 1.32 acre pad. Mr. Byde reviewed the Site Plan, Elevations, Signs, Landscaping, Consistency with the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and Environmental Review. In summary, Mr. Byde stated the restaurant's design and theme would further complement the Hacienda Crossings Center as a destination entertainment and retail center. Cm. McCormick asked if they are providing bicycle racks. She commented on the 49 parking spaces which Staff says exceeds the requirement. Mr. Byde stated yes this was correct. Mayor Houston stated he felt the identification on the building was too wordy and he would prefer that their name stay and "Grill & Bar" be deleted. Cm. McCormick asked if the apple lights up. Staff responded the words light up, not the apple. Cm. McCormick asked if the bike racks could be increased. We need to encourage this kind of use. Mayor Houston asked if there are bike racks at all the other restaurants. He stated he felt we should be uniform. Mr. Byde stated they could work with the applicant on this. Vice Mayor Lockhart commented she likes the fact that they are putting on the color and then taking a look at it. No surprises sound good. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 512 Mayor Houston stated he understands it is a policy inside the restaurant to take photos and newspaper articles and put them on the walls in the waiting area, and other places, and further understood that this is common throughout the whole chain. He wanted to make sure they know we are the City of Dublin and make sure Dublin figures are on those walls. The Vice Mayor of San Ramon is very upset because sports figures from other communities grace the walls of Applebee’s in their City. Mark Marvelli, Watt Avenue, Sacramento, stated he is Architect of the project. He stated he will pass this on to Applebee’s and confirmed that this is a common goal for them to emphasize the local community. Mayor Houston stated he felt it is very attractive, but would like to see the words “Grill & Bar” gone. It will be a nice addition to the City. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed that Staff relay the Mayor's comments and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 172 – 99 APPROVING PA 99-031, APPLEBEE'S SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, A PORTION OF THE HACIENDA CROSSINGS COMMERCIAL CENTER Y2K READINESS REPORT 8:02 p.m.8.2(520-30) Management Assistant Jason Behrmann presented the Staff Report and described the City's Y2K efforts and readiness for potential problems associated with date-sensitive equipment on January 1, 2000. Where possible, the City has incorporated Y2K preparations with other scheduled and budgeted upgrades and renovations. There are no future significant Y2K related expenses anticipated with the possible exception of January 1, 2000 overtime expenses. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 513 Mr. Behrmann stated perhaps just as important as getting the City ready for Y2K, is the communication of the City's efforts and other Y2K related information to Dublin residents. The City has initiated a Y2K public information program with a goal to educate residents. The City has produced several Y2K informational pieces and is in the process of developing others. The City has written a brief article that was included in the Neighborhood Watch Gazette, which was distributed by the Police Department in April 1999. The Gazette was distributed to approximately 1,375 households in the City of Dublin. The City also recently completed a section on the City's Website addressing Y2K issues. City Staff is also currently developing a Y2K layout to be included in the 1999 Winter Activities Guide, which will be distributed in November, 1999. The back page of the guide will be devoted entirely to Y2K, and will be a full color layout. Mr. Behrmann stated, in summary, that residents can be confident that the City is taking all necessary precautions in order to ensure that police, fire, transportation, and other essential programs and services will continue to operate smoothly when the new millennium is ushered in. Cm. Zika asked if the list of supplies is published on the Website. This is an outstanding list. Mr. Behrmann responded, yes it is. Cm. Zika asked about the fuel tank size. City Manager Ambrose stated it is 500 gallons and it is used by the vehicles and they wheel diesel from the pumps to the generator. Cm. Zika stated his concern was he initially thought we only had 100 gallons of fuel at the fire station. This wouldn't last long. The Council thanked Staff for the report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 514 ANNUAL REVIEW OF BUILDING & SAFETY SERVICES CONTRACT 2 WITH LINHART PETERSEN POWERS ASSOCIATES (LPA) AND APPROVAL OF JOB CLASSIFICATION, MANAGEMENT POSITION, SALARY PLAN AND RECRUITMENT FOR AN IN-HOUSE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL 8:10 p.m.8.3(440-30/700-20) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that the City has utilized the firm of LPA since July 1, 2 1995 to provide building inspection, plan checking and building code enforcement on a contract basis. The City has received numerous positive responses to LPA's services over 2 the past year. Their work has been exemplary and responsive to the City's needs. Most aspects of the contract relationship have been accomplished satisfactorily with the exception of securing a permanent contract Chief Building Official by the consultant and recent concerns over the turnaround time of plan check comments. For the past 9 months, the City has not had a full-time Chief Building Official due to the fact that LPA has been unable to provide an acceptable consultant CBO to the 2 City. LPA has not been able to meet the particular needs of the City, 2 although great effort has been made. Mr. Peabody stated since 1995, LPA has operated under the original 2 contract hourly charge rate of $55 for Inspection Services and $65 for Plan Check Services. Given the passage of 4 years with no rate increase, and inflation during this time, it is appropriate to consider a rate increase for Building Inspection Services. A $5 per hour increase is currently recommended, and it is expected that the increased costs (October 1999 - June 2000) can be absorbed within the $908,700 1999-2000 Budget, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 515 especially if an in-house CBO is secured in place of Consultant Services not budgeted for this position. Mr. Peabody stated given the inability of LPA to provide sufficient Building 2 Official hours, Staff would like to attempt to recruit an in-house Building Official. LPA would continue to provide plan checking and inspection 2 services, including a full-time Senior Inspector, Senior Plans Examiner and 4 1/2 full-time Inspectors. Additional outside Plans Examiner services performed at LPA's Pleasanton office will also be required for 2 complicated commercial projects. In summary, Mr. Peabody stated Staff recommended that the City Council approve continuation of the LPA contract for Building & Safety Services, 2 approve an increase of $5 per hour for Building Inspection Services, authorize the Mayor to sign the new contract, adopt resolutions amending the Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service, amending the Classification Plan and creating a job classification for Building Official, amending the Salary Plan, and finally, authorize Staff to recruit for an in-house Chief Building Official. Vice Mayor Lockhart commented that from feedback she has received in working with this department, we have become very user friendly. Residents get the help and support they need. She thanked Mr. Petersen for doing a very good job for Dublin. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved continuation of the LPA contract, 2 approved an increase of $5 per hour for Building Inspection Services and authorized the Mayor to sign the new contract. The Council also adopted RESOLUTION NO. 173 – 99 AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE SERVICE RESOLUTION and RESOLUTION NO. 174 – 99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 516 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL) and RESOLUTION NO. 175 – 99 AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN (BUILDING OFFICIAL) and authorized the recruitment of an in-house Chief Building Official. OTHER BUSINESS 8:18 p.m. Upcoming Meetings (610-05) City Manager Ambrose advised of upcoming events. Tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. there will be a library workshop with focus for youth to comment. Additional library meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m., on September 23 rd and on September 29. Staff is trying to schedule a visioning session for th the City Council sometime in October. He asked if the Council prefers to have something special aside from their regular meeting or at the beginning of a meeting. About an hour will be needed. Mayor Houston stated he felt it could be done before a City Council meeting, but make sure it’s not on a Dublin Housing Authority meeting night. They could start at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Ambrose stated it could be put under oral communications at the beginning of a meeting. Mr. Ambrose advised that there will be an auto dealership sign committee meeting on September 23rd at 8:00 a.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 517 BART (1060-30) Mr. Ambrose reported that BART Staff is in the process of putting together a presentation for their Board. They presented preliminary information to Dublin and Pleasanton last week. Hopefully a report will be forthcoming in October. Trash Containers Near Bus Stop (810-40) Cm. McCormick stated she would like Staff to look into a problem at the bus stop located on Amador Valley Boulevard between Village Parkway and York Drive. People who stand there usually have fast food containers and they throw them over the fence into people’s yards. Residents are asking for a trash receptacle by the bus stop. Their dog has been conked a couple of times by bottles. The residents are getting tired of having to pick up the trash. Waste Management Landfill (810-50) Cm. Zika stated he was concerned about something he read in the paper about a potential agreement between Livermore, Pleasanton, Alameda County and Waste Management related to assessing our citizens $1 per ton to mitigate the lawsuit on the dump. Livermore and Pleasanton don’t use the dump, but it somehow impacts them. The money will be used for a performing arts center. Cm. Zika asked if there is anything we can do about not paying our money to support their performing arts center. Instead of putting the money into CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 518 a BART station or Hwy 84 improvements, they opt to put it into a performing arts center. Can we get out of paying for this? Mr. Ambrose stated if the fees are imposed by the Waste Management Company, it will become an operating cost and we will have to recognize it as such under our franchise agreement and ultimately in our garbage rates. He advised that Staff can investigate the City’s options and report back to the City Council. Mayor Houston stated he agreed. Cm. Zika stated this sounds like taxation without representation. He can’t make the argument for nexus of environmental impact to a performing arts center. According to the newspaper article, 80% of the money is going to the City of Livermore. This is a proposed settlement and it has to be approved by Livermore and Pleasanton and the Sierra Club and he wasn’t sure who else. Property Maintenance (530-20) Vice Mayor Lockhart thanked Staff for staying on top of the weeds at the Tosco property. This afternoon they were out there weeding and the site is looking better. Evaluation of City Events (950-40) Mayor Houston stated they had a real active weekend with the Pasta Festival and the Cowboy Gathering out at Rowell Ranch. He asked when the Council will be hearing a report. They were both very successful events. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 519 Mr. Ambrose advised that on the October 19 agenda, there will be an th evaluation report covering the Pasta Festival and also a report on the Summer Concert Series. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 520 ADJOURNMENT I1.I There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 18 REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1999 PAGE 546