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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft 08-10-1992 MinREGULAR MEETING - Auqust 10, 1992 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, August 10, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Mayor Snyder. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. ABSENT: None. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (610-20 Mayor Snyder led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * Elections bv District (630-20) Frank Ruskey thanked the City Council for the wonderful job they are doing and stated there has been a problem in Dublin for several years with regard to upper and lower class Dublin. The lower class doesn't feel they are represented on the Council. They never have a chance to have a Councilmember elected from among themselves. He would like to see elections done by district as no one on the City Council is familiar with the problems in his neighborhood. * * * * Reauest to Form Police Commission (580-20) Jerry Kekos stated he felt he was well represented. He felt that Dublin is now big enough to support and needed a Police Commission. He will keep repeating this over and over again if he has to come to every meeting there is. He will see to it that the City Council does something in this regard. Cm. Moffatt questioned what the function would be of such a commission. Mr. Kekos responded that it would oversee the Police Department and make sure that patrolling is done at the appropriate time. From what he hears and sees, he did not feel the percentage of crime is really being reported in the newspapers. We have a bigger problem than most people think. Cm. Moffatt stated he thought in the last year, the crime rate has been decreasing in the majority of the areas. - Mr. Kekos stated the crime rates have not been published. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 308 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 ----------------------------------- COPIES •T0: ' ~ .L ITEM N0. Mayor Snyder advised that there is a report done on a monthly basis and then compiled on an annual basis. He had not noticed any startling statistics. We have generally more and more officer contact on a monthly basis and he believes this is a good indication that the officers we have on the street are doing a pretty good job of representing the department. The statistics are available for review. City Manager Ambrose stated he had noted a comparative review of police activity done by local newspapers in the last 2 or 3 weeks. Mayor Snyder pointed out that the City can make the information available, but it can't make the press publish it. Mr. Kekos stated he would come down to look at the information. Mayor Snyder requested that Chief Rose sit down with Mr. Kekos and go over the statistical information. * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 27, 1992; Received the City Treasurer~s Investment Report as of July 31, 1992 (320-30); A revised report was distributed which corrected the weighted average of the investments. Accepted improvements under Contract 90-01, San Ramon Road Phase IV; authorized Staff to release $15,326.64 final payment to Redgwick Construction; and authorized Staff to release securities posted in lieu of retention (600-30); Confirmed Mayor Snyder~s appointment to the Altamont Pass Advisory Coalition, a group formed to examine and develop plans for commuter rail services in the Altamont Pass Corridor (110-30); Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $1,576,298.76 (300-40). Cm. Burton requested that Staff explain the reason why the City is paying what equa.Zs $38 per square foot for the Nohr property. - Mr. Thompson advised that we obtained an appraisal for the land and improvements and the fact that they had a very good Iease on this property made it worth several million dollars and this bumped up the price considerably. We had to buy out the lease. Mr. Ambrose pointed out that this was the amount which was budgeted. Cm. Moffatt questioned how much of the property the City was buying. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 309 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Mr. Thompson stated we are bUying about 1/3 of the property and it is the northern section, plus there will be a littZe triangle that can be resold. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized the City Attorney to enter a stipulation for final judgment for purchase of property at 6451 Scarlett Court (Nohr) for the Dublin Boulevard Extension and authorized the Finance Director to release $1,281,257.66 in funds for purchase of the property (670-20). * * * * REQUEST FROM VALLEY VOLUNTEER CENTER FOR USE OF REGIONAL MEETING ROOM (200-20) Recreation Director Lowart advised that the Valley Volunteer Center is once again requesting support from the City of Dublin for utilization of the Regional Meeting Room at no cost for their 1992-93 workshops. They propose to hold a maximum of 25 separate workshops and have indicated that the scheduling can be fairly flexible so as to not interfere with City use. As has been done in the past, the workshops would be scheduled on a quarterly basis for Fall, Winter and Spring, and the actual workshop dates would be selected approximately 6 weeks to 2 months prior to the start of the quarter. Ms. Lowart explained that if the City were to charge for use of the room, revenues generated would total approximately $4,200. By waiving these use fees, the City would become a major donor for the Valley Volunteer Center and be listed as such on the major donor list. Cm. Jeffery stated she felt that the Valley Volunteer Center had provided a great service in the last 2 years and this is a prudent thing for the City to allow. They have covered so many people that we couldn't even begin to cover. Cm. Burton questioned the actual cost to the City, not counting the room rental fees. Ms. Lowart stated it ranges between $20 and $40 per meeting. Cm. Moffatt stated the VVC really won't be paying a fee, but instead, the fee will be deferred money to benefit the unfortunate and underprivileged people who will ultimately be affected. He would rather give this amount in services. Chris Lafferty, Program Director, stated they have been very fortunate to have use of the room. Many of the nationally recognized trainers are coming to the area to share their expertise. Many times people will bring their lunches and sit out in the courtyard and enjoy the location. The courtyard is a big plus for them. Also, the location is great because of its close proximity to many eating places. They are able to keep their costs down by not having to provide lunches. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 310 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Cm. Burton stated he appreciated everything they are doing. He is very much in support of what they are doing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the request of the Valley Volunteer Center for use of the Regional Meeting Room at no cost for 25 workshops to be held between September, 1992 and June, 1993. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING $100 PER MONTH ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR (700-20) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. City Clerk Kay Keck stated that on July 27th, the Council introduced an ordinance providing for the Mayor to receive $100 per month additional compensation in addition to what he or she receives as a Councilmember. This compensation would begin when Dublin's first directly elected Mayor is sworn into office following the November, 1992 election. A budget transfer in the amount of $794 will be necessary. No comments were made by the public relative to this issue. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt stated there are a handful of people that money doesn't spoil. Mr. Kekos questioned how much money the Mayor earns. Ms. Keck advised that following the November election, the Mayor would earn approximately $401 per month, plus the $100. Mr. Ruskey stated he felt the Mayor deserved this $100, especially when the City Manager makes more than $100,000 per year. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved a transfer of $794 from the Contingent Reserve to the City Council Department, waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 13 - 92 ADDING SECTION 2.08.040 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR A MONTHLY SALARY FOR THE ELECTED OFFICE OF MAYOR * * * * ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 311 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 PUBLIC HEARING LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 83-2 TR.ACT 4719 (360-20) Cm. Burton stated he had a conflict of interest and would excuse himself from participating in any discussion and/or vote on this item and then left the room. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that the Conditions of Approval for Tract 4719 required that a homeowners' association be formed to maintain certain common landscaping improvements within the Tract. Assessment District No. 1983-2 was formed at the request of the developer as an alternative to providing landscaping maintenance through the Amador Lakes and Dublin Hills Estates homeowners' associations. This District maintains landscaping and irrigation on the slopes along Stagecoach Road and also on the interior slopes of the Dublin Hills Estates development on Agate Way and Coral Way. Mr. Thompson advised that the cost of maintenance of the Stagecoach Road landscaping is spread 60~ to the Amador Lakes development, divided among the 552 condominium lots, and 40% to the Dublin Hills Estates development, divided among the 150 single-family lots. The interior slopes maintenance is spread among the 150 single-family lots only. The proposed assessment for 1992-93 tax year is $55,090, which is approximately $6,022 (12.2%) higher than last year~s assessment. The increased cost is primarily due to a significant increase in water rates. Use of approximately $5,853 from existing reserves will not totally offset these expenses. The proposed assessment per single- family lot is $220.36, compared to $194.64 last year. The proposed assessment per condominium lot is $39.92, compared to $36.00 last year. Notices were mailed to property owners advising them of this information. Mr. Thompson reported that on July 29th, Staff held an informational meeting for property owners in the Assessment District and 15 people, representing 10 different single-family homes as well as Amador Lakes, attended the meeting. After discussion of several different suggestions for improving the appearance of the interior slopes and Stagecoach Road slopes, the consensus reached by those present at the meeting was that a one-time increase in the assessment would be appropriate to fund 1) additional landscaping and irrigation on the interior slopes and 2) the cost of a preliminary revised landscape plan for the Stagecoach Road slopes. This would result in a total additional assessment per single-family residence of $45 and a total additional assessment for Amador Lakes of $1,500. This would increase the total paid by single-family assessments to $39,804 ($265.36 per unit) and the Amador Lakes assessment to $23,537.28 ($42.64 per unit). Mr. Thompson advised that it was proposed that the actual type of plant material to be placed on the interior slopes would be reviewed by a committee of City Staff and the single-family homeowners. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 312 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Mr. Thompson stated it should be noted that the $2,500 landscape plan cost is for a conceptual plan only and any future design or implementation costs would need to be paid by the District in years to come. A notice regarding the results of the neighborhood meeting and the proposed increase in assessment was mailed to all of the property owners on July 31st. Mr. Thompson advised that Ron Nahas had submitted a letter supporting the alternate with an increased assessment. Cm. Moffatt stated during budget time, the Council allowed some money to go to the slopes over there and he questioned if these monies were included or if Staff could define the difference. Mr. Thompson responded that the $17,000 which was approved was for use in the upper area along the outer slopes near Topaz Circle. This district covers interior slopes and along Stagecoach all the way down. The $17,000 would be used in the 90 acre open space parcel and would be for all new plantings. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote (Cm. Burton abstained), the Council approved a revised Engineer's Report and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 92 APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1983-2 * * * * PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISHIKENT OF BUS STOPS ON AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVAR.D NEAR DOUGHERTY ROAD (1060-20) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority (Wheels) has requested approval of bus stops on Amador Valley Boulevard near pougherty Road to serve residents of the apartment and townhouse complexes in that area. Staff proposes to locate a westbound stop on the north side of Amador Valley Boulevard just west of Wildwood Road. The eastbound (to southbound) stop is proposed to be placed on the south side of Amador Valley Boulevard just east of Cross Creek Circle. This stop is proposed to be relocated to Dougherty Road, once it has been widened to its ultimate width. These stops would be utilized by the Number 2"Wheels" route which provides access to the Senior Center, Shannon Center, Stoneridge Mall, and downtown areas in both Dublin and Pleasanton. Cm. Moffatt asked if Wheels stops at Arroyo Vista. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 313 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Mr. Thompson stated he thought the route went right through Arroyo Vista. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt felt it might be better to put the stop on Dougherty Road now. Mr. Thompson discussed the required width and if it were put in now, the space would be too narrow. It is recognized that this will be the best location, but we don~t have the room now. Cm. Moffatt questioned when Dougherty Road will be widened. Mr. Thompson stated it would be widened when the Dougherty Valley develops at some future time. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance establishing bus stops on Amador Valley Boulevard west of Dougherty Road. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Fire Station Groundbreakinct (540-60) Mr. Ambrose advised that DRFA had distributed invitations to a ground- breaking ceremony to be held on August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Parking has been arranged across the street. Demolition work at the station site has recently begun. * * * * State Budcxet (330-80) Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff had distributed to the Council a fax which the City received from the League of CA Cities regarding Senator Hill's second proposal. The facts were presented and it apparently did not make it, as it was 3 votes short. The League is concerned regarding trailer bills and a reduction of property tax to cities. We are not aware of how much we will be looking at in the way of cuts, because we were not a City in 1978. DSRSD got bail out funds in 1978. With regard to booking fees, the counties would be given more latitude to collect more from cities. Also, counties would have greater ' negotiating leverage in annexations. Things are changing on a daily basis in Sacramento. Cm. Jeffery questioned if the trailer bills were Senator Hills or other peoples. Mr. Ambrose stated the fax didn't say but there are differences and concepts which were not agreed to by the budget committee. It appears that the county group is very busy. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 314 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Cm. Jeffery stated she was very concerned because we sit here and there's not much we can do about the State's budget. We should start screaming. They are causing hardships to our business community and some statements should be made strongly from all City Councils in the State. * * * * State Leaislation (660-40) Mayor Snyder advised that SB 1538 (Brown Act) legislation has passed out of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. He was surprised that Baker voted for it. We should write another letter opposing this. SB 1977 Taxes and Assessments would require a whole new set of noticing situations on local governments that stretch out many of our assessment districts which we would find it extremely difficult to deal with in the future. We should write a letter opposing this. * * * * Leaque of CA Cities Conference (140-20) Cm. Moffatt stated he felt that by not having a representative attend the League's annual conference, we may be shooting ourselves in the foot. He suggested that the City allow one individual to go and represent the City. Mayor Snyder reminded Cm. Moffatt that the Council already discussed sending Cm. Jeffery and appointed her as the City's voting delegate. * * * * National Leaque of Cities Conference (140-30) Cm. Moffatt felt the same thing applies to the National League of Cities conference. He felt an individual representing the Tri-Valley Joint Council could attend and present the group's views. This could be brought up at the next Tri-Valley Joint Council meeting. It could be rotated among the 5 cities. Cm. Jeffery stated of the Revenue and cities will pay to tried to get spons unsuccessful. she argued the benefits of this when she was Chair Taxation Committee. She did not feel the other send someone from another city to attend. She ~rship from the business community, but was * * * * ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 315 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Budqet & CIP Citizens Review Committee (330-10) Cm. Moffatt felt that a committee made up formed to provide input on the Budget and that local people have the most knowledge a 5 member committee which meets once or and which acts as an advisory body to the Planning Commission does. of residents should be CIP. He felt very strongly in this area. Piedmont has twice to prioritize things City Council, much like the Cm. Jeffery felt this was a good idea and it was done in Dublin at the Park & Recreation level. People put a lot of hard work, time and effort into prioritizing things and then the City Council did not follow their advise. She felt that most of the people wouldn't be willing to do it again, because their input was ignored. Cm. Moffatt stated he was just throwing this out as a concept. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. * * * * Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk * * * * ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CM - VOL 11 - 316 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992