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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Approve Minutes 06-20-2000 REGULAR MEETING - June 20, 2000 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday,June 20, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 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. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF STUDENT MEMBER TO THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 7:06 p.m. 3.1 (110-30) The term of the student member to the Parks & Community Services Commission expires on June 30, 2000. The opening was advertised and one application was received. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Chris Marcoux to the P&CS Commission. Chris Marcoux stated he has lived here for a long time and had thought about some changes that might be made. He is looking forward to serving on this Commission. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 4. 1 PAGE 249 CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL 7:07 p.m. 3.2 (110-30) Mayor Houston advised that Vice Mayor Lockhart as the representative and he as alternate have conflicts in their schedules, which prohibit them from serving on the Tri- Valley Transportation Council. The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that Cm. Zika and Cm. Howard would serve as the City's representative and alternate and directed Staff to update the Appointment/Assignment List and to notify the appropriate agencies of this change. 7:08 p.m. Affordable Housing (430-80) An audience member who did not identify himself spoke about affordable housing. He stated he moved to San Francisco in 1960 and paid a dollar a day for housing. Wages have only gone up about four fold when rents have gone up about 12 fold. He stated he was concerned that we really are not addressing this issue. In some places zoning ordinances are modified so that studio apartments can be built inside homes. You can get a nice two bedroom apartment in Sacramento for less than $500 per month. Balloons @ Auto Dealers (400-30) Shawn Costello, 6 700 Dougherty Road #118, stated a few weeks ago he had a big accident in front of the car dealerships in front of Scarlett Court while going to the BART . station. They put balloons on their cars so they can sell them. They go in the right-of- way for wheelchair.access. They fall and go directly in the paths of his wheelchair. He had to call the police because he hit one and it almost blinded him. It cut his face and went into his eyes. He made a police report about it and they went and talked to the auto people and now the people are very upset with him because he called the police. He told them before calling the police that he was very mad and he wanted them to take down all the balloons. They told him they don't care; they want to sell their cars. He was told when he tried to file a claim that he really didn't have a claim against the City. He was CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 'REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 250 , • afraid another person will be hit and they will lose their eyes. We should stress to the car dealers to not put up balloons in the public right-of-way. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff would look into the situation. He agreed that if we have any type of obstruction in the public right-of-way, we can cause it to be removed. He stated he would like to talk to the police department also. Staff will follow up to make sure the car dealership understands. Mr. Costello said a lot of cars go way too fast down there. They are talking on their cell phones and don't pay attention. He is grateful for the path made for him,to the BART station. It is breaking down because cars are parking on it and going over it. The City.is • not repairing it. The weeds are growing in some of the cracks. Mayor Houston requested that Mr. Thompson look at this and report back. 7:17 p.m. Morgan King, 8348 Creekside Drive, spoke related to the language that will appear on the ballot related to the initiative in November. He requested that the City Council place this issue on the next agenda to consider a minor amendment. Cm. Zika stated the City Council could discuss this under Item 4.7. CLOSED SESSION At 7:18 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session to conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation— Significant exposure to litigation pursuant-to Subsection (b) 54956.9 of the Government Code—TWO potential cases. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION At 7:40 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Houston announced that no action was taken. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME ��771977 g . REGULAR YIEE 1`I 'a'G June 20, 2000 PAGE 251 ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA 7:40 p.m. 4.23 (660-40) Mayor Houston advised that there was a need to add an urgency item to the agenda. The subject is Opposition to AB 779, Density Bonuses: Transit Villages. Complete information regarding this issue was unavailable prior to the printing of the Agenda. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to add Item 4.23 to the agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:41 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.22 Mayor Houston pulled Item 4.7, Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.19, and the Council added Item 4.23. 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 June 6, 2000; Adopted (4.2 720-40) RESOLUTION NO. 95 — 00 AMENDING THE BENEFIT PLAN (DENTAL RATE INCREASE TO $155.91) Received (4.3 330-50) the Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of May 2000; Adopted (4.4 360-50) RESOLUTION NO. 96 — 00 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES . VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 252 and RESOLUTION NO. 97 — 00 APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 Adopted (4.5 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 98 — 00 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2 (TRACT 4719) and RESOLUTION NO. 99 — 00 APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2 (TRACT 4719) Adopted (4.6 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 100 — 00 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1 (TRACT 5511) and RESOLUTION NO. 101 — 00 APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN.RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1 (TRACT 5511) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETINr June 20, 2000 PAGE 253 Approved (4.8 810-60/600-30) the use of the City's mitigation grant funds to subsidize the commercial recycling program and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement; Adopted (4.9 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 102 — 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH TRI-VALLEY JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR CITY FACILITIES JANITORIAL SERVICES Adopted (4.10 580-40) RESOLUTION NO. 103 00 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT ($35,000) "TRAFFIC SAFETY RADAR ENFORCEMENT AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM" Adopted (4.11 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 104 — 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS Authorized (4.1Z 660-40) the City Attorney to add the City of Dublin as an amicus in support of the ERAF Case, County of Sonoma v. California Department of Finance; Adopted (4.13 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 105 — 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ZUMWALT ENGINEERING GROUP Adopted (4.14 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 106 — 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MCE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES / iJ VOLUME 19i y REG L! R MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 254 • Adopted (4.15 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 107 — 00 APPROVING CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM GENERAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY 2000-01 Accepted (4.16 600-35) improvement under Contract 00-02, Arterial Landscaping Improvements, and authorized the release of$6,906.60 retention to DB Landscape after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; Accepted (4.17 600-35) improvements under Contract 99-06,.Dublin Boulevard Improvements in the vicinity of Hansen Drive, and authorized release of retention to Bay Cities Paving & Grading after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; Adopted (4.18 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 108 — 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC., FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES Adopted (4.20 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 109 — 00 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1 (SANTA RITA AREA) . and RESOLUTION NO. 110 — 00 APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1 (SANTA RITA AREA) Adopted (4.21 600-30) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 255 RESOLUTION NO. 111 — 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH OMNI-MEANS Approved (4.22 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $2,130,414.51. Morgan King spoke on Item 4.7. He distributed copies of proposed ballot language change regarding the Urban Limit Line. It currently reads, "Shall a Resolution be adopted to amend the City of Dublin General Plan to establish an Urban Limit Line in the Western Extended Planning Area for a period of 30 years?" He felt that this statement by itself is misleading and does not mention the essence of the measure. Ms. Silver stated the language was included in the Resolution which was adopted by the - Council in February of 1999. This item on the agenda doesn't include discussion of the language of the ballot question. She suggested that the language be put on the next agenda if they wish to revisit the ballot question. Mr. King stated this was his intention. Cm. Zika stated with regard to the issue of who pays for candidate statements, historically, we have had candidates pay for their own statement but it's getting kind of expensive; up to $400. We have a little bit of money this year so he suggested that anybody who wants to could run for office and the City pay the costs. A lot of other jurisdictions do this. Cm. McCormick stated you can have your name of the ballot and it doesn't cost anything. This pays for a candidate statement in the sample ballot. Mayor Houston stated he did not see any compelling reason to change past practice. Ms. Keck advised that there is an indigency provision contained in the Elections Code. She stated she wasn't sure of the specifics, but could research this. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.7 630-20) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 256 • RESOLUTION NO. 112 — 00 - CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000; REQUESTING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DUBLIN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL MATTERS and RESOLUTION NO. 113 — 00 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.19 related to the SMART Communities Progress _ ;Report from the Consent Calendar and stated she wished to compliment Staff; we've come a long way on this. Since 1998 we've come from the bottom 32%, and the difference really shows. We have now scored 10 out of 12 points in our City. This is good to see. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council received (4.19 150-10) the Informational Report regarding the 2000 SMART Communities Progress Report. Community Development Director Eddie Peabody gave the Staff Report related to .opposition to AB 779, Density Bonus: Transit Villages (4.23 660-40). Assembly Bill 779 (Torlakson) requires cities and counties to grant a 25% residential and commercial density bonus, and a 15% reduction in parking requirements to developments within a 1/4 mile of a public transit station. Development projects would qualify for the density bonuses and parking reductions in AB 779 regardless of whether the City has adopted transit village plans. CITY' COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME�19 MEETING R U3.EG ,A11 MEN June 20, 2000 PAGE 257 Mr. Peabody stated the City of Dublin is currently in the process of developing specific plans for two transit villages adjacent to the existing BART station in Eastern Dublin and the future BART station in Western Dublin. These plans include high-density housing, hotels, office and retail uses. Mandatory density bonuses and parking reductions would be detrimental to this process by removing the City's flexibility in negotiating with developers, and would severely limit the City's ability to plan for the needs of the community. AB 779 recently passed the State Assembly and will be considered by the Senate Local Government Committee tomorrow, Wednesday,June 21St. Cm. McCormick stated she agreed with his concept, but it is not right for our City. We are right in opposing this. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to send the letter.opposing AB 779 to Assemblyman Torlakson, with copies to Senator Rainey and the Members of the Senate Local Government Committee. PUBLIC HEARING CORRIE CENTER PHASE II OFFICE DEVELOPMENT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE/DEVELOPMENT PLAN PA 99-010 7:54 p.m. 6.1 (450-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this is the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve a Planned Development Rezone for a new 46,110 square foot office building and parking structure at 7950 Dublin Boulevard (southeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road). - 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 adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR ULAR M.E:ETING- June 20, 2000 PAGE 258 ORDINANCE NO. 14 — 00 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF SAN.RAMON ROAD AND DUBLIN BOULEVARD (APN 941-1500-037-00) TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PA 99-010 PUBLIC HEARING SYBASE CORPORATION, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/ DEVELOPMENT PLAN REZONE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PA 99-062 _7:56 p.m. 6.2 (600-60/420-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this is the second reading of two Ordinances which would approve a Planned Development/Development Plan Rezone and Development Agreement for two new six-story buildings totaling 420,000 square feet, at the northwest corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. The project involves the development of a corporate center headquarters complex for the Sybase Corporation. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 15-- 00 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HACIENDA DRIVE AND DUBLIN BOULEVARD (APN 986-0014-006) TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PA 99-062 and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 FIEC1111.AR MEETING - June 20, 2000 PAGE 259 • ORDINANCE NO. 16 — 00 1 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, WILCOX DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PA 99-062), AND ALAMEDA COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY FOR THE SYBASE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS FACILITY PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING . ADDRESS CHANGES CALIFORNIA BROOKSIDE SUBDIVISION (OFF CENTRAL AVENUE) 7:57 p.m. 6.3 (820-60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that a renumbering problem has occurred as a result of numbering street addresses off Mangrove Drive rather than Central Parkway in the Kaufman & Broad California Brookside development. The developer changed access to a portion of that development from Mangrove to Central Parkway. This change occurred after the existing number sequence was approved by City Staff. The existing addresses are not sequential along Central Parkway. As a result of these inconsistencies, emergency responses to that _ portion of California Brookside development have been delayed. Staff held a public meeting in March and invited representatives of the California Brookside Homeowners Association and all property owners to discuss the issue. No objections to possible address changes were received. Twenty-six addresses would be affected. Cm. McCormick asked if the Post Office will be notified. Mr. Peabody stated everybody will be notified. There are 26 residences affected. Cm. McCormick asked if we are offering any help. Mr. Peabody stated there is nothing that requires assistance, but the overriding issue is public safety. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 . PAGE 260 r ' 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. 114 — 00 RECOMMENDING THE CHANGE OF ADDRESSES AT THE CALIFORNIA BROOKSIDE SUBDIVISION OFF CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY AT 6367-6391 SCARLETT COURT AND AT 6363 AND 6365 SCARLETT COURT FOR THE WIDENING OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN DOUGHERTY ROAD AND SCARLETT DRIVE 8:03 p.m. 6.4 (670-40) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. -- Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that the Dublin Boulevard widening project between Dougherty Road and Scarlett Drive requires the acquisition of real property on Scarlett Court. The City had the properties appraised and submitted offers to purchase the properties for the appraised values on March 16, 2000. Offers have been made to the-property owner, Michael P. Dolan, but the City has been unable to negotiate a settlement. Mr. Thompson explained that in order for the Council to adopt the Resolution of Necessity, the Council must make the following findings: 1) Whether the public interest and necessity require the project; 2) Whether the project is planned or located in the - manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; 3) Whether the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project; and 4) Whether the offer required by Government Code Section 7267.2 has been made. Shawn Costello stated he personally has a personal stake on this: Property going down DB to BART the path that we made in order for him to go directly to BART we would have to straighten out this road and have a legal sidewalk for him to get on. Right now this is a mess and he was almost hit several times. He agrees with Mr. Thompson on this. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. . . - VOLUME 19 . REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 261 On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 115 — 00 DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS At 8:07 p.m., Mayor Houston announced that new business items number 8.1 and 8.2. would be considered next. OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION OPTIONS IN THE WESTERN DUBLIN EXTENDED PLANNING AREA 8:18 p.m. 7.1 (420-20) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council requested that a Western Dublin Open Space Preservation Study be conducted prior to or as part of the General Plan Amendment Study to consider options for permanently preserving certain open space, including methods for compensating • landowners who could potentially be affected by the open space preservation in the Western Extended Planning Area. The study that has been prepared provides a framework for implementing the initiative and related policies, if approved by voters in the November 2000 election. Mr. Walter Kieser, Managing Principal of Economic and Planning Systems, talked about the report. They've worked on this assignment since early this year. He spoke about how they approached this study. He also talked about various funding techniques. Eastern Zone: . • Exact methods for preservation. • If some development would be considered in the Eastern Zone, what areas, densities and locations for development would be considered. • Analysis of the impact of any development in regards to the Initiative, if passed. . • Details on land costs, specific trail linkages. • Complete financial proposals. CITY CO U NCIL MINUTES . VOLUME 19 REGULAR. MEETING _. June 20, 2000 PAGE 262 Western Zone: • Specific definition of areas included in a possible Sphere of Influence change. • The LAFCO procedure for removal of areas within the present City Sphere of Influence. • Any financial implications. The Staff Report discussed various areas, including: Goals of the Open Space Preservation Strategy; Description of the Study Area; Planning Context; Study Effort; Preservation Techniques Considered; Findings; Funding; Preservation Strategy; Future Open Space Preservation Program; Eastern Zone; and Western Zone. Mr. Peabody recommended that the City Council review and discuss the Open Space recommendations for the Western and Eastern Zones and provide direction on whether • the City should pursue a program of preserving Open Space in the Western Dublin Extended Planning Area. In addition, it was recommended that the Council direct Staff to prepare an Open Space Preservation Program, including possible Sphere of Influence changes, and complete the study by January 2001. The City Manager would be authorized to prepare a budget transfer from the Open Space Budget Reserve and return to the City Council for approval. Staff would complete this program by January 2001 and report to the City Council. Costs associated would be developed at the time of a budget transfer and could be taken from the Open Space Budget Reserve, which was established during FY 1999-Z000. Mr. Peabody remarked on the relationship of open space and what the City Council directed Staff to do. We are in the midst of a study as directed. Any such action related to open space would be folded into the work going on. The issue of open space can be somewhat divorced from the initiative. The Council can decide whether they want to be in the open space business. He asked the City Council to look at the recommendations as stated by Mr. Kieser to split the area into two parts. The most fundamental question is whether the City wants to preserve open space and if so, Staff recommended that they consider a couple of options. What about removing the area to the west from our SOI _ and instruct Staff to prepare a very specific implementation program with detail and come back with facts, figures and all the other things to allow a meaningful decision on this issue. Cm. Zika complimented both Mr. Kieser and Mr. Peabody on an excellent report. One of the strategies is regional open space and to preserve 150 acres on the eastern side of the ridge. Does this run along the trail? ('ITY TINT TES' CIOI.,UME 19 June 20, 2000 PAGE 263 Mr. Peabody stated this would be a program that would work with EBRPD to complete - the area along the trail. The strip has not yet been acquired by EBRPD. r Mayor Houston clarified that tonight, assuming they want to go forward with an open space plan, Staff would come back with facts and figures and data. They will give their druthers on how to proceed. At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Houston called for a short recess. The meeting resumed at 8:48 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. (Copies of a faxed letter from Marjorie LaBar, 11707 Juarez Lane,-was distributed to the Council. She stated she supports the purchase of land and/or easements in the western hills. _ She does not support further development beyond that currently approved for the area.) . David Glenn, 10 Tehano Canyon Road, Pleasanton, stated he has a mailing address here in Dublin on Regional Street. For 15 years, the people of Pleasanton have made a concerted effort to work and preserve open space in Pleasanton. That effort has translated into thousands of acres on the Pleasanton Ridge and they also have other large areas of open space. He lived in Livermore prior to moving to Pleasanton. Livermore has established and improved several parks and is now in the process of creating thousands of acres of open space. Dublin is seriously lacking in this area. He strongly urged support to the levels of Pleasanton and Livermore. This City has been left in the dust. This is our chance to change that deficiency. Morgan King, 8348 Creekside Drive, asked for clarification on where the visible ridgeline would be while standing in the valley. The study mentions 935 acres and he asked if this is primarily the-trail. Mr. Peabody stated 150 acres would be acquired in conjunction with the trail and this is the plan for the Dublin Hills Open space. The border of the 935 acres is at the top of the ridge. Everything east of the line is approximately the 935 acres. Mr. King stated the report also mentions that the Scott Machado property has been acquired. He felt there are some philosophical problems. The report says development should be considered below the 770' level. If the plan recommends this, this is a development plan, and not an open space plan. Proposing that houses be in the floor of the valleys creates problems. This would not be a very desirable plan. Other than the recommendation to allow housing on the floor, he stated he likes the idea of developing a plan as phase one to preserve the 935 acre parcel. We should leave the option open to acquire the entire area or at least more open space. Pleasanton has-apparently preserved several thousand acres in the hills. He hoped this option would be left open. He also CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 June 20, 2000 PAGE 264 suggested that the plan did not adequately elicit public participation. The report points )ut that some kinds of access could be done through the stubbed out streets. If it is going L.o be a preserved area, he hoped the plan would explore other alternatives for access, such as maybe acquire access through the Valley Christian Center site or the Labor Training Camp at the south end of the City. A little more public input could clarify these issues. He urged the City Council to proceed with a Dublin plan for acquisition and planning of an open space area. It should include a phase one concept of 935 acres. He stated he would not like to see the City Council get into too many specifics until there has been more study done on the plan and further options down the road. The funding options are all logical, feasible and doable. Tom Ford, 7262 Tina Place, stated he is a member of PARC, but he spoke only for himself as this body had not met and discussed this issue. They support endorsement. With regard to the measure by the Sierra Club, the Greenbelt Alliance, 7 former mayors of Pleasanton and'the current mayor of Livermore all support that vote. There is a lot of appreciation for what this will do. He does not support the Vision 2010, or ghost initiative, because he hasn't even seen it. This is the third initiative on the same area. The ballot in November would essentially put the County out of the development business. City centered growth is the goal. He endorses the Dublin strategies with minor qualifications. If the citizens repeatedly object - . or turn down proposals for development, the goal is probably incomplete. The height of 770' is too high. The water tank is about 770' and houses put at that level would not be good. Pleasanton has a 670' limit and this has added tremendous value to property values in Pleasanton. Shea has an option to buy the property at Schaefer Ranch. There are two critical permits still outstanding. He stated he would like to add Schaefer Ranch to the open space preserve area. This would be an additional option or endorsement. He objects to splitting the planning area in two. We're putting part of it under control of the County. If the Sierra Club initiative passes, it is out of control of both the City and the County. This would be a lot of bad planning. The split takes 2/3 of the property out of the initiative, which was formerly voted on by the voters. This is not a voter friendly situation. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity to speak and stated he hoped the issue moves forward in an orderly manner. We have done this in an enlightened informed manner, unlike the other initiatives. _ David Bewley, 11166 Brittany Lane, stated he noted that the yellow highlighted area can be seen from Pleasanton and due east from I--680, so it is highly visible. His goal is to urge the City Council to pursue a plan of preserving open space and to remove the white area out of the SOI and to prepare an open space implementation program by 2001. We set aside some money last year and hopefully additional funds will be put aside. We've -got the money and it is a necessary option that we do this. He asked that the Council S lITY C iJNC'.TS.J T\ UT S VOLU1iIE 19 1_11 T\lit7 June 20, 2000 PAGE 265 consider whether the western portion should remain in our SOI, especially if there is strong support from the landowners. During the 1998 hearings, the landowners expressed a strong desire in leaving. Some have changed their minds. The option is a - - viable one to look at. The focus is where it is drawn. He objected and asked that it be removed as a policy, the 770' and allowing development on the canyon floors. This is inconsistent with the open space policy. This may not even be relevant to the eastern part. He asked that we extend the current moratorium for purposes of the study. It's function is to give stability. It makes no sense to have competing projects going on simultaneously. We should do it systematically and then release the moratorium after the study. The open space implementation program needs to be done so we would know what it would entail and what its true feasibility is. This could be an absolute legacy for Dublin and its cost could be far less than other things undertaken. He stated he thought this beautiful City Hall cost about $26 million to build and this would be far less. This program could merge beautifully with programs that exist; it is a good thing to study at this point. Do the study and the implementation program and do a moratorium. Everybody will be better for it. Emmett King, 11460 Rothschild Place, thanked the Council and Staff for all the help given on this project. It shows a lot of work has been done. He stated he hopes we can continue to give cooperation to it. Mark Ferguson, 21120 Eden Canyon Road, Castro Valley, recommended to everybody if you're driving down 580 or 680, don't be looking for the water tank as this could be very hazardous. We've worked on this for 10 years, and it looks like we're trying to kick • them out. He stated he doesn't like the map. The western zone talks about the deep seated landslides and patches of scrub and a few canyons and this and that. The map doesn't even show Hollis Canyon. The transfer development credit should be discussed. Hollis Canyon can be a part of Dublin. It runs right up to Schaefer Ranch. The viewpoint is non-existent. Nobody can see any houses there. The basis of this whole thing is viewpoint. They don't want trails because this means people going by. If they are going to just be left in limbo, they've requested that we just let them go. They have a lot of agencies to deal with. You can't make it running cattle there. He was told that Schaefer Ranch mitigated 500 acres and they went over on the Pleasanton side of the freeway for the red-legged frog. This is a pretty good chunk that would have been left open space. Now the snake thing is a good tactic to keep it open. Dublin should look at ,developing in Hollis Canyon. The park district is in disarray and are going to be asking for more money to take care of what they have. Christina Bond, 11182 Brittany Lane, thanked the City Council for holding the study. Once open space is developed it can't be restored to its original state. Urban sprawl brings detrimental things to the quality of our community. Open space provides buffers '. i COUNCIL MINUTES . VOLUME 19 • REGULAR June 20, 2000 PAGE 266 and allows nature trails and buffers. She asked that we please preserve open space in the western hills and please add to the report and study a greater weight given for heritage tree preservation and endangered species. Richard Bond, 11182 Brittany Lane, stated he has lived here only 2 years. He came from England and visited Ireland several times. His first impression on coming here was the green hills. They are the greatest natural asset that this City has. We should preserve and keep this asset for a long long time. You can't recover it once it's gone. The second thing he noticed was how Pleasanton was interspersing open space. You can't drive more than 2 miles and you run into a park or open space. Ours is a very nice compact community with a strong sense of community. Urban sprawl will wreck this. He strongly encouraged the Council to continue with the study. The view shed is the issue. What you see from the top of Dublin Boulevard is quite different from what you see from the eastern end. The view shed is the eastern part of the Nielsen land. Canyon floors and view sheds and the 770' limit is very incongruous and he stated he has a problem with them all being together. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity to speak and - for the study and recommended pursuing. Roxanne Nielsen, 11637 Alegre Drive, commented with this open space study; we've come a long way. We are not trying to realize a solution that will possibly give everybody what they want. As a landowner they are given some relief that the ballot measure does not. One of the discrepancies is that the value of the land is quite expensive and the market value of the land could make it quite prohibitive. She questioned, in order for citizens to be clear, exactly how many of the 935 acres fall below the 770' elevation. Mr. Peabody stated this would be addressed when they do the implementation program. This needs to be determined. Ms. Nielsen stated she felt it would be comforting for citizens to know that this amount is actually very small. Another question was the 20'.easement for the trail. She has problem with easement rather than outright access of the land because of liability issues. She questioned details on land costs and trail linkage. She asked if the land costs are going.to"te negotiated with input from the landowners. Mr. Kieser stated the land values that we placed in the report are comparable sales that we were able to determine. Ms. Nielsen commented that the water tank is at 825'. There are small valleys in the eastern part that are actually at lower elevations than Brittany Drive. The labor camp entrance is in Contra Costa County, not at the southern edge as stated earlier. Urban VOLUME 19 June 20, 2000 PAGE 267 sprawl is not necessarily development contiguous to city limits. The initiative has a detrimental effect on the open space program. If it is a comfort zone to have the ,_- moratorium continue. She suggested that the ballot measure also be put off. Karen Sweet, 12233 North Flynn Road, Livermore, stated she was representing the Vision 2010 project, a regional planning program. The focus is collaborative planning across the board. Vision 2010 published last fall a document entitled, the Golden Valley. She read from this document. They recognize the importance of private property rights. They want the fair market value of land to not be diminished. They encourage increased opportunity for agriculture participation and opportunities for families that so desire to remain on the land. Dublin can take advantage of what is being developed elsewhere in California. She recommended that we include agricultural expertise during the process. Develop innovative mechanisms for compensating landowners along the trail. Be aware that Vision.2010 will establish comprehensive and detailed plan that will preserve open space and agricultural lands. Consider agriculture as part of our overall plan. Jeffrey Nielsen, 11637 Alegre Drive, stated of the 937 acres, Nielsen holds 248 acres and 207 acres contiguous to Dublin city limits. They have city streets and sewer lines running to it plus they donated money towards the water tank. They have the capacity to build 40 to 50 homes. There is a great interest in their property to develop as a cemetery. Three basic options are regulation, compensatory regulation and acquisition. Cost of preserving open space would be born by the landowners who participate in the TDC option. Requiring impact fees is the best way to proceed. The only access to their land is through an existing neighborhood. What incentive does a landowner have to participate in an open space option if the ballot measure would preclude development. He suggested a moratorium on the ballot measure or at least include compensation to the landowners. Chung Yeh, 1580 Oakland Road, #C-109, San Jose, representing Milestone stated they would like to request and work with the City for all development possibilities. November's ballot is not a solution. They feel they can work with residents and the City to come up with an acceptable plan. Lora McCallister, 4700 Bel Roma Road, Livermore, stated she was representing Citizens for Property Rights in Dublin and stated she felt the study boils down to eastern zone will get development and in exchange we have to put the rest of the land in transfer of development credits. The City will not be footing the bill for trail easements as was earlier stated; this is not the case. The development would be on the landowners. She felt the same options provided to the eastern zone should be provided to the western zone. Infrastructure to the area didn't seem to be a problem initially. She submitted a letter which she said elaborates on what she said. C ' ' i' U C1 . MINUTES °- - - VOLUME 19 l . .,_. U R i _y1 i 1't N'_... June 20, 2000 PAGE 268 Richard Guariente, 8279 Rhoda Avenue, stated he was unaware of the public workshop so he had not seen the report. He talked about the visual area and use of the term view shed. What does open space mean to you? Everyone has a different value of this. There. is a value in walking the trail and getting away from homes. There may be areas to develop down in the valleys. He stated he hikes 16 miles on the Pleasanton Ridge. He urged that we continue with this program of pursuing the open space. Take a look at where we've drawn the lines. We have to compensate these landowners for their property. With Federal, State and regional foundations and grants, there are all sorts of compensation options out there. We've come together a lot during the last couple of years. He advised that he will retire on Friday and stated he looks forward to getting into the hills and seeing some of the beauty in his lifetime. He talked about the Iron Horse Trail and a woman who walked the length of the trail. We should pursue the open space and get out and hear the birds sing. Mark Braezeal, 8700 Southwick Drive, commented that we should work on extended open space issues and park preservation. Increase more public forum and study for the people's best interest. The 770' is too high. He is concerned about the red legged frog, the fox, the coyote, and everything else. He is also concerned that we have City control and not County control. Visibility is also of concern and the impact. Most of us don't want to see a lot of homes high up, but rather lower on the ridge. Dublin residents should come first. This means more open space with rolling hills. We can work with regional planning and obtain all of this open space if we want to. We should save this for our future. We may be developing too much, too fast. We must make sure Dublin is _ ,.Ja friendly area that has a lot of opportunities. Both Vision 2010 and this initiative can be done. He set up a meeting to discuss these issues when he was running for the County Board of Supervisors. A lot of details need to be worked out. Don't rush into this too fast. We should cover all the details. He wished everyone luck, but requested that they do think about open space for the future. An unidentified speaker who stated she lives at 10738 Inspiration Circle, asked questions about the map and the county lines and the trails. She asked where staging or parking areas would be at one end or the other of the trails, and where the trailheads would be.. Mayor Houston stated there is one planned at the Schaefer Ranch at the southern end. There is none on the northern end at all. Cm. Zika stated he felt this would be worked out in the details. There is all kinds of potential, but we haven't gotten this far yet. Shawn Costello, stated he lives in the Arroyo Vista apartments, and that he is in a wheelchair. This particular course which outlines where everybody gets to walk on is a �` i- i: i a . L VOLUME 19 .. June 20, 2000 PAGE 269 totally bad idea because there is no wheelchair access up there. He goes on BART everyday and sees this hill everyday. He went on the Iron Horse Trail and there are no outlets for wheelchairs to plug in. He broke down twice and the Fire Department had to ' take him home twice. We should make sure we have a three prong outlet in the ground and have lights up there so wheelchair people can enjoy this. We need to have wheelchair access through this whole area. He has driven his wheelchair about 7 times up to the tower in the 16 years he has been here. You don't know when a wheelchair person is going to move into your area. He suggested what's lacking is lights and plugs on the existing trail. We need to have,a sign for wheelchairs to make sure they have plenty of juice. Why do we need that whole great big hill area when Camp Parks seems to be a better idea. This should be the area where you want to get to instead of thousands of people causing a lot of congestion coming down Dublin Boulevard and a lot on .. Dougherty Road as it is. Remember you have a lot of people affected by this and it will be a lot of gridlock if you take this. Cm. Zika stated he liked the recommendation of walking before we run and working on the eastern slope at this time. He.would like to see alternatives and doesn't want to limit it to purchase or trade off with development credits. He stated he doesn't understand why we can't establish a 770' limit. We should continue the moratorium until we can look at alternatives for acquiring the open space. Whether any of the initiatives pass, he would like to see an implementation plan exploring the various ways and funding sources and even possibly development in the lower areas and stick to the east for now. He stated he would favor releasing the landowners on the west side of the ridge. If Schaefer Ranch ever does become a reality, it was designed to cut.off access to those property owners. The City voted in 1993 and 79% said that they did not want to develop that area. We should release them from our SOI and let them try at the County level. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked what happens if the Sierra Club initiative passes, if the Vision 2010 passes, and if the City's initiative passes. Guidance would be needed with regard to what supersedes what. What controls Dublin land? Ms. Silver stated she has not seen all the initiatives. One is only in the minds of certain people and has not yet seen the light of day. It is important to remember that the proposed ballot measure would establish an Urban Limit Line that would be in effect for 30 years and would effect the lands to the east of the line and would provide that those lands would remain agricultural unless a GPA was processed for some kind of urban development and that would have to be passed by a vote of the people. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if the other initiative would affect that land. Ms. Silver stated she wasn't sure how that one would affect the land. CITY (i()u ` C IL MINUTES . VOLUME 19 June 20, 2000 . PAGE 270 . • Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it would be good to know what this means as we move through the study. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated most definitely, we do want to get into the open space business. The community looks at this as a necessity, but she is equally concerned that we do so in a manner that offers fair and equitable benefit to the landowners. Residents feel this way also. Nobody wants to deprive anyone of a fair and equitable solution. She stated she felt more Dublin residents need to be involved and suggested we form a task force to work with staff and the consultants to develop a plan that is fair to all. It is really important that the entire community understand what is happening because this will affect all of us. This can be very cumbersome and time consuming to do this process, but she would like to see a group consisting of people that have not been involved to date, but people that will ultimately be paying the bill to get their creativity and ideas. She supports transfer of density credits, particularly around both BART stations and all focus on preserving land in Dublin in western hills. She agreed that we should wait until November and continue discussions with landowners on the eastern half until they are removed from our SOI. November will bring new challenges however it comes out. Continuing the moratorium makes sense. She stated she believes that creativity and compromise are the keys to keeping open space for future generations. Cm. McCormick stated she had concerns about the terms being used. She asked if the consultants have an official interpretation of "open space". When you say development, you don't have to have rooftops to develop. To her, open space is open space and not for human use. We need to define the use of that term. Mr. Kieser stated normally the term open space is subjective but they rely on the General Plan law that talks about open space for a number of uses. In common usage open space does have the idea of levels of human use. One form could be preservation or habitat preservation, which would be the pure definition. Other people do use the term more broadly and loosely for human use. Some level of human use would be what would be contemplated in the future. Cm. McCormick stated she is still fighting with letting the western portion go back to the County. In some ways this might be better for Dublin. For Dublin's future, it would be better to let it go. She supports further study of the implementation plan with emphasis on acquiring land. Cm. Howard stated she agreed with what Vice Mayor Lockhart said and agreed that the west side could go to the County. l.'U.^i1._•11._. _..__Ni `. _,'i VO1'JUME 19 June 20, 2000 PAGE 271 • . Mayor Houston also discussed the different uses of open space and definitions. He stated he liked the idea of working with different agencies with mitigation banks. He preferred more of an active recreation area. We will look and study the different options. This is really an open space plan, not an agriculture plan. The agricultural potential for this is -w- what they are being used for now. In this particular area, we are really talking about an open space plan and what we're trying to protect. With regard to the SOI issue, he felt we have to pull the trigger at some time. He would just put it to the property owners with regard to making a decision. The most important input is from the property owners. He supports letting them out if that's what they want. Cm. Zika asked if properties could be selected at random or don't you have to be contiguous. Mayor Houston stated he felt another reason it's important regarding use in there, is development could be at either end of the spectrum and the cost to service the land. He wants to go forward and this is an opportunity for the City to_put their money where their mouth is. He looks to the General Fund of the City to be working with this in a big way. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked for feedback on getting others involved in looking at this issue. Mr. Peabody.stated we used the approach of having two workshops. When you put a task force together, you will really lengthen the process. We have several_task forces going on right now. Mayor Houston felt it might not be as important in the information gathering process, but after the options are put together, this becomes critical. Vice Mayor Lockhart felt when it comes time to look at possible solutions, rather than have a committee of people with vested interest, she would like to hear from-people that live in the east, people that have just moved here, people that have lived here a long time, our corporate people, etc. For two years, we've heard from the same people. Mayor Houston felt that as it gets closer to end of the year it becomes necessary to get the feedback. Cm. Zika asked about the 934 acres and if this includes the land the EBRPD has already purchased. • Mr. Peabody stated yes it does. C IT COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGUl, \ i MEETING C June 20, 2000 . PAGE 272 • Cm. Zika felt the best we could do would be to limit access to the space. The trail is going to get developed. Mayor Houston felt they all want to go forward with the preservation option study and no direction with regard to the SOI. By the time we get the study, we have to know what we're going to do. Cm. Zika suggested we limit the study to the eastern slope at this point in time rather than look at the whole 3,000 acres. The courts may have to decide on the initiatives if they pass. Mayor Houston stated the study takes place on the eastern side of the line. •The property owners can either be in the City or not be in the City. We will need to know this by the first of the year so we can make applications to LAFCO. Mr. Ambrose clarified that we need to look at acquisition and transfer development and look at topography and transfer of densities and development credits. We must look at the existing EIR and if it gets too nebulous, a lot of other issues come into play. Vice Mayor Lockhart felt we are developing enough areas in Dublin, so in exchange we should be able to make this work. Mr. Ambrose stated we have an eastern Dublin plan with its own EIR and it becomes difficult to relate one area to another. Mayor Houston stated he felt all the different ideas are good in the right situation. Take the ideas and put numbers and square footage and acres to them. Some will fall off as not being feasible, and some will rise to the top. - Mr. Ambrose stated Staff will do a report with some type of a sifting process before it goes to the Council, and will come up with some kind of public process. Mayor Houston summarized a need to get all the data, attach numbers and get the community involved. Cm. Zika asked about the issue of the building moratorium until the study is completed. Mr. Peabody advised that the moratorium expires on February 12, 2001 and we are. allowed no more extensions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 273 Ms. Silver stated we could look at a new moratorium, but the current one ends in February. Mr. Peabody asked if the Council wanted to use funds set aside last year as the mechanism for the cost of this open space study. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff will do a scope of work and come back with costs. Mr. Ambrose summarized the Council's direction: Wait on any further detachment from SOI until after November. The Council is interested in hearing from property owners. The implementation study would focus only on the eastern side at this time. Look at options, acreage, costs,grant funding, etc., and come back to the City-Council with options for further public participation and comment on the analysis. On motion of Cm. Howard, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed the above direction. ANNUAL REVIEW OF BUILDING & SAFETY SERVICES CO NTRACT WITH LINHART PETERSEN POWERS ASSOCIATES (LP2A) AND PROPOSED FEE ADJUSTMENTS • 8:07 p.m. 8.1 (600-30) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that the City of Dublin has utilized the firm of Linhart Petersen Powers Associates (LP2A) since July 1, 1995 to provide building inspection, plan checking and building.code enforcement. The firm has received numerous positive responses through the City's Customer Service comment card program over the past year. LP2A's work has been exemplary and responsive to the City's needs. Customer requests on the phone and over the counter have been handled quickly and efficiently. In Fiscal Year 2000-2001, it is projected that 14,850 hours of inspection, ?lan check and specialized services will be required. Only those hours required will be billed. If the FY 2000-2001 hours of services reach projections, the annual cost of services under this contract will be $935,500. Mayor Houston stated he felt they have done an outstanding job over the last few years. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 RE( I.1LA R M!MEE`1'ING June 20, 2000 PAGE 274 On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved continuation of the contract with LP2A for contract Building • & Safety Services with fee increases for Building Inspection Services and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. POLICE SERVICES CONTRACT REVIEW 8:09 p.m. 8.2 (600-40) City Manager Ambrose presented the Staff Report. He stated Assistant Sheriff Bob McGuinnes and Commander Jim Rose were present to address any questions. The contract is very similar to the existing agreement. 6.47% has been the indirect rate and what's being proposed the first year is 6.7%, which is about a quarter of a percent increase. We feel this is a fair approach to addressing the indirect issue. Other enhanced recommendations are being proposed including a School Resource Officer and a new motorcycle officer. Also recommended are 2 new patrol officers and additional overtime to provide increased demand for services at Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center and at Emerald Glen Park and authorize change of one Sergeant to a Lieutenant position. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about the SRO and if we had gotten any direct feedback from, the School Board that they are interested. She thought they were split on this. Mr. Ambrose stated the MOU being considered at the Budget hearing tomorrow night would meet the deadline for the grant. The MOU is in a format required for the grant by the Federal Government. We will need an addendum to address some of the issues. We. will not be able to implement the SRO without the School District's authorization. We >:. want to make sure we have funding available if it is accepted. We don't have to accept the grant funding. If the School Board does support the concept, however, we will have funding in place. Cm. Zika congratulated the Police Department for the fine job they've been doing. Every month, the City receives a couple of letters saying what a good job they're doing. Cm. McCormick thanked Police Chief Thuman and his department for their work with the Relay for Life last Saturday. Gary is chair of the event and he does a wonderful job. We set a record for fundraising this year. This speaks well for the City. Vice Mayor Lockhart commented that the police force has created a very positive force within the community and it is appreciated. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 G7 REU LAR MEETING .: June 20, 2000 PAGE 275 Shawn Costello thanked the Police Department for helping him out when his wheelchair breaks down and he gets a ride in their cars. They help others if they can; unlike the San Ramon police who broke his wheelchair. He stated he appreciates their help. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 116 — 00 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES OTHER BUSINESS 10:53 p.m. Miscellaneous Information & Reports (610-05) Mr. Ambrose advised that the City had received comments via e-mail on the coyote situation. In accordance with Council direction given at the last meeting, Staff has contacted U. S. Fish & Wildlife about the possibility of trapping in the area and they indicated they did not feel there is enough incident problems at this time to use traps as proposed. We've asked for something from them in writing: In addition, the trapper - said the den is actually located in the City of San Ramon. He contacted San Ramon and advised them what was found and asked how they would consider the problem. He will get back to us on their perspective. We've put up signs to educate people and are trying to explore other options. Only the State Department of Fish & Game can authorize the use of these types of traps. Mayor Houston stated he felt once we get the letter, his conscience is clear. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt the signs do a lot of good. Mr. Ambrose reported that Dublin had a successful experience with the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in adopting an area of benefit fee and a JPA which would provide a funding mechanism to mitigate traffic impacts by the Dougherty Valley development. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _- VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING June 20, 2000 PAGE 276 { Cm. Zika congratulated the U. S. Postal Service; last week he got his mail 3 times before 8:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated the kiosk at the trail on Amador Valley Boulevard looks great. She stated she thought there would be some open space somewhere on the board for people to post notices such as lost animals, etc. Mr. Thompson stated he thought some of the sections were open. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated this might be a good location to post coyote information. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she was seeing a lot of parked vehicles, boats, trailers, etc., on the streets. She reminded residents that there's a strong possibility that we may need to increase our vehicle enforcement. Hopes we can take a look around town and remind people that they can't just park these on the street. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CITY CO UN'CTIJ MINUTES VOLUME 19 I G7U3,AR E ING June 20, 2000 PAGE 277