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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Approve Minutes 03-19-2001 & 03-20-2001 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - March 19, 2001 An adjourned regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Monday, March 19, 2001,in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m.,by Mayor Houston. - ROLL CALL V PRESENT: - Councilmembers.Lockhart,McCormick, Oravetz,Zika and Mayor Houston. - ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: V V • Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Introduction of Irish Visitors (0140-50) - Mayor Houston indicated that the City had just finished celebrating our St. Patrick's Day Festival this past weekend and we had some special visitors from our Sister City Bray,Ireland in the audience that he would like to introduce. Ann Ferris is the Chair of the Bray Urban Council which is the equivalent of our Mayor and Hugh Fitzpatrick who is the equivalent of our City Manager. Mayor Houston indicated in Bray a chain of office is worn at special events and occasions by the Chair. The City of Dublin now has its own chain of office. Ann Ferris presented the City of Dublin chain of office to Mayor Houston from the Sister City Association. She indicated this was the 14th year a delegation from Ireland has come to Dublin, California. The Sister City Association had been formed to help foster friendship and greater economic development between our cities. She hoped he wore it well. Mayor Houston indicated there were three symbols on the chain,one representing Bray,Ireland,one representing the mother city Dublin,Ireland,and the middle symbol was the City of Dublin City Seal. He would wear it with pride as he represented our community. He indicated the names of all past mayors of Dublin were engraved on the chain. Past Mayor Paul Moffatt was in the audience and recognized. Comments on Measure M (0420-70) Morgan King,resident of Dublin,indicated he has been asked to practice his smiling. He was able to provide a sincere smile tonight.regarding Measure M. He wanted to extend a thanks to the City of Dublin and the role it played in Measure M. The City supported the process in a dignified way. He wanted to express his gratitude to the City Staff, City Manager's Office and the City Council for their. courteous and helpful role in the process. _Measure M won in every precinct in Dublin and on the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES V • VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING LiZd March 19,2001 L PAGE 103 A. • �I absentee ballots. The closest precinct was #999513 that had 8 registered voters and there were 9 people who voted. Of all the land use plan measures in the November election,all prevailed but Measure M won by the largest vote. He also wanted to address the open space project on Goals & Objectives and urged the Council to keep moving forward. • STATUS REPORT ON-2000-01 GOALS &OBJECTIVES AND - DEVELOPMENT OF 2001-02 GOALS &OBJECTIVES 6:22 p.m. 8.1 (0100-80) Mayor Houston explained the process for the evening meeting and requested anyone present who wished to address specific items related to the Goals &Objectives meeting would be allowed to address the Council at this time. - Mary Lou Bielke, 7516 Burnham Way, Dublin,indicated she was a member of the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee. She thanked the Council for their support for the 15 passenger van objective. More seniors would be able to participate in the programs. Barbara Gifford,8088 Tamarack Dr,Dublin,wanted to address the new senior center. They had visited eight different senior centers in the area. They had gone with an open mind. Some of the structures were new and others were older buildings that had been renovated. Some of the kitchens were full staffed and others had food brought in. She hoped the Council would include them when it came time to make their plans. Burr Cain, 7460 Oxford Circle,Dublin,indicated he was a new member of the Senior Center Advisory Committee. He stated that Chevron in San Ramon was a major supporter of the San Ramon Senior Center. He wondered if Shamrock Ford or other major businesses in Dublin might become a supporter of the Dublin Seniors. He would like the Mayor to make the initial contact. In regard to the senior center relocation,he understood that the center had been established in 1989 using the rental facility. Bonnie Leonard was the first Senior Center Coordinator and now the Senior Center Coordinator is Anna Hudson.- This was going to be a major step. They were anxious to help in the process. Senior Citizen Housing had been included at the same site as the Senior Center,but it was later determined • that was not possible. He would also like to see alternative funding for more computer programs. He announced that Bob Cocilova who has been a shaker and a mover for the seniors is moving on. Lisa Dial,Dublin resident,urged the Council to definitely consider a dog park. Cities to the north, south,and east of us have dog parks. She attends one of them and sees other Dublin residents with their dogs. The new homes do not have the large yards. •She felt the park at Stagecoach and Amador Valley could be very useful. Lawrence Kohl,Tri-Valley Classical Philharmonic,indicated his group had performed at the opening of the IMAX Theater. He wanted to create a program for the Dublin schools and would be holding two children's concerts on March 29th, one at 9:20 a.m. and one at 10:45 a.m. at Wells Schools. They would be teaching the basic concepts of music with the theme being rhythm. Music builds confidence CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME.20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 104 • - in children. Some of their long range goals was creating a Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra,having "Sunday ' at the Pops", and performing at the future Performing Arts Center. Mayor Houston asked how long they have been in existence? Mr. Kohl responded 12 years total with nine years in the Valley. Cm. Zika asked what the City would be getting for the $10,000 request? Mr. Kohl responded they would be working with the students and performing two concerts at Wells School. They would be creating as they go along and would need to set-up the infrastructure. Cm. Zika felt it was a great idea,but he also liked structure. Mr. Kohl indicated the City would be providing the seed funding to get the program up and running. With the City investment,they could go to others in the community and get more support. Vice Mayor Lockhart expressed her concern that there was nothing from the Dublin Unified School District supporting this proposal. If it has not gone through the School Board, she was curious to know why it had not gone to the School Board. Mr. Kohl responded that he was instructed to go through Sandy Hare,Director of Educational Services for Dublin Unified School District. Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated she did not want to step on the toes of the School District and felt there needed to be some coordination with the School Board. Cm. McCormick stated she was unclear. Was he asking for $10,000 to put on two concerts? Mr. Kohl indicated there would also be master classes and they would work with the music teachers. Cm. McCormick asked how many hours were involved? Mr. Kohl responded he would coordinate with the music teachers and would be working where they most needed help. Cm. McCormick asked how he had created his budget? Mr. Kohl responded it was based on experience with other districts. Pleasanton paid $8,300 and Hayward paid $8,000. Cm. Zika asked why Dublin would pay $10,000? What does it get us? He felt the City was paying $10,000 for two one-hour concerts at Wells School. Mayor Houston indicated the City could do as much or as less as we wanted. Cm. Oravetz indicated he was all for it,but there was a money problem. He should go to the School Board and outline details of a budget. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 105 t 1 Richard Guarient of Rhoda Avenue stated it'would be nice to have the money to do all of the objectives. He had three passions. The first was Parks &Recreation activities. There have been great strides this -, last year with the addition of the new park. In regard to open space,keep it on the plate. He was excited about Iron Horse Trail and Martin Canyon Creek Trail. The second passion was Heritage & Cultural Arts. He urged the Council to keep the whole community involved from youth, seniors, as well as middle age group. He wanted more publicity for the Heritage Center. His third passion was the seniors who have made do with the minimum to keep the Senior Center running. .Bring.:on the. new senior center. Dave Burton,former CityCounciimernber and Du blin..resident,handed out blueprints:of the bell tower. He indicated the bell tower was still missing from the original school. The Rotary Club stimulated thinking of putting'in the bell tower,but it is a City:building..They wanted.>to know if there was support from the City Council. Replacing the bell tower has been talked about since the 1970's. DHPA'is also interested in having it replaced. Tom McCormick estimated it would-cost $100,000. It would take several:years,,but they would like to develop an incentive program to allow donations for the bell tower. He suggested the Council put up $50,000 to show support for the bell tower. Mr.Ambrose indicated the City had`the responsibility for the building. The City could set:a target for matching funds and get an architectural estimate. • Mayor Houston stated it could bea quarter of a million dollars deal because we would be building on top of an old structure. Mr.'Burton suggested'a:concrete porch replace the current-wooden porch. He didn't have all.the answers but wanted an affirmative thought from the Council. . Paul Moffatt former Mayor &°Councilmember and Dublin resident,indicated he was there to answer any questions the Council might have in regard to SCORE. He indicated the Chamber of Commerce had voted$400 to put in for a-workshop for SCORE to develop businesses in Dublin. Dublin has always been known as a person friendly town and in recent years as a business friendly town. The City would be subsidizing citizens to help pay for the course. It costs$600 to.$800 for the program with tuition per individual being $40. The costs are for rooms,attorney,materials, CPAs,and real estate people. There is mentoring at no cost on Tuesday mornings. He felt it was a good PR program. Cm. Oravetz asked how they advertised? Mr. Moffatt responded it was hard but he advertises through the Chamber. Cm. Oravetz asked what SCORE stood for? . Mr. Moffatt responded Service Corps of Retired Executives: RECESS At 7:10 p.m.,Mayor Houston called for a short recess. All Councilmembers were present when the meeting reconvened. CITY COUNCIL MINUTE'S VOLUME:20 ADJOURNED REGIIEAR:MEETING Ma. h,19,.200�1 PAGE:<;106• • . STATUS REPORT ON 2000-01 GOALS &OBJECTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT OF 2001-02 GOALS &OBJECTIVES 7:26 p.m. 8.1 (0100-80) Richard Ambrose,City Manager presented the Staff Report. • 2000-01 Goals &Objectives Status Report The adopted Goals &Objectives Program for 2000-01 included a total of 117 objectives. Of those objectives, 88 objectives were assigned a high priority, 21 objectives were assigned a medium priority, and 8 objectives were assigned a low priority. Since the Council's adoption of the Goals &Objectives Plan,a total.of 9 additional major assignments were undertaken by Staff. Staff completed one of these assignments. TABLE I SUMMARY OF 2000-2001 OBJECTIVES LEVEL OF ACCOMPLISHMENT (71112000 THROUGH 1/31/2001) PRIORITY f TOTAL COMPLETE'~, NEARLY UNDEFwAY: NO X10 ACTION .: ;.rg , COMPLETE `>s g„ '' PROGRESS ;POSSIBLE , '.WICiga N j%.`r'.`:. # % Eg#iggi aO3j. # % ` #0 F % y•,` # % .:aaW g %0 E High.`.A::;:+=752,`.;: 88 100 '48 ,.b.43.2 7 • 8:0 .37:', 42.D. 3 3.4 ;; ' S j ,3=44. AM.MOCiEgliZOW 21 100 a`i X74,'S 33`3 1 4.8 IREISONROV . 8 38.1 itANNVOtIM • Low .r . 8 , 8 100 .:isfomf 1,025w 25 0,i: 0 0.0 iiggEM1 0,Satg 5 62.5 , '1' RAZ5N Subtotals 'f x'100-0_; 117 100 ,,..,.47.`,,,,r4D 2 . 8 • 6.8 MOW epow 16 13.7 0 MOW • „.Added:... x'7;6::. 9 100 t tRI:M*,:g4tIg 0 0.0 MOOR AMOR 97i 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total,; '. s..:a 126 100 :48 ,..:,38 i::: 8 6.3 :.. ..,47. 37 3`; 16 12.7 a 7 I;r 5 6. Of the 88 High Priority objectives, 45 (51.2%) were completed or nearly completed to date. • There was a total of 3 High Priority objectives for which there was no progress made to date. They were (1) Produce Video Newsletter; (2) Update Housing Element;and (3) work with Dublin Housing . Authority to investigate options to improve the overall appearance of Arroyo Vista. Further progress on High Priority objectives has been impacted by 9 additional major assignments during the year;significant resources allocated to growth;and Staff vacancies in Community Development and Administrative Services. There are 6 objectives that cannot be completed and it is proposed that they be deleted from the list. These objectives are as follows: 1) Undertake formation of Dublin Ranch Infrastructure Financing• District and issue bonds; 2) Study establishment of a Redevelopment Design Review Committee for project areas identified by City Council; 3) Implement 2000 Farmers'Market; 4) Work with U.S. Army to secure conveyance/lease for additional park land at Camp Parks; 5) Evaluate the need for a Youth/Teen Center;and 6) Develop a Call List of Emergency Professionals (i.e. doctors,nurses,fire, • etc) living in Dublin. . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING• . March 19, 2001 PAGE 107 Capital Projects The City Council approved a total of 61 Capital Projects to be undertaken during FY 2000-01. Since the adoption of the Budget,the Council added 1 more project. Of the 61 projects initially included in the Budget, 44 will be completed to the extent anticipated in the Budget. Seventeen projects are behind schedule. They are 1) Electrostatic Printer;2) Geographic Information System; 3) Telecommunications Planning; 4) Widen Village Parkway Sidewalks from Dublin Blvd to Amador Valley Blvd.; 5) Freeway Underpass Sidewalk Improvements at Dublin Blvd&Amador Valley Blvd.; 6) Trash Racks behind Padre Way; 7) Village Parkway Median Landscaping from Dublin Blvd to Amador Valley Blvd.; 8) East Dublin Banner Additions; 9) Emerald Glen Park (Phase II);Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation; 11) Undergrounding Utilities on Dublin Blvd..; 12) I-580/San Ramon Rd/Foothill Rd Interchange Improvements; 13) Annual Street Overlay Program; 14) Alamo Canal Bike Path Project from Amador Valley Blvd to Iron Horse Connection; 15) Alamo Canal Bike Path Project to I-580; 16) Dublin Blvd Widening from Dougherty Rd to Scarlett Drive;and 17) Dublin Boulevard Improvements from Village Parkway to Sierra Court. 2001-02 Goals &Objectives ' The City Manager in conjunction with the City's Operating Departments prepared a preliminary list of Goals &Objectives for 2001.-02. A total of 82 objectives in eighteen different program areas have been identified for the upcoming year . Of this 82 total, 46 objectives are new, 36 objectives are recommended to be carried over from last year and 2 objectives are recommended to be deleted from last year. Individual Councilmembers identified a total of 19 additional goals for consideration by the entire Council. Mayor Houston indicated the Council would address those items that had been added by different Councilmembers on the Preliminary Goals &Objectives. ADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIVE # 2: "Develop a Commission/Committee Recognition Dinner& Program." • Mayor Houston suggested developing a commission/committee recognition dinner &program be combined with the citizen/organization of the year program rather than honoring the citizen and organization at St. Patrick's Day. This occasion could be held in October or November and we would do it all at once. Cm. McCormick felt the timing could be a problem and that was why the citizen/organization of the year recognition has been done in March. • Mayor Houston indicated if it was combined it could be for the Citizen/Organization of the Year for 2001. Cm. Oravetz felt they could also continue to be in the St. Patrick's Day Parade next year. ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #7: "Start City Council Meeting at 6 p.m." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 108 5 . • Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a high priority. Mayor Houston indicated our agendas are getting longer and starting earlier would help the staff. He felt the participation would be the same no matter what time the Council meeting started. CTV has indicated it was possible for them to cover the meeting at an earlier time. Dublin Housing Authority starts at 6 p.m. every other Council meeting but very rarely lasts more than 15 minutes. They could roll right into the Council meeting at the conclusion of the DHA meeting. Cm. Oravetz asked if this would affect the Staff as a good thing? Mr. Ambrose indicated the Dublin Housing Authority and the City Council meeting would have to be noticed at the same time. Mayor Houston responded that the Dublin Information Inc and the City Council meeting are noticed for the same time. Cm. Zika expressed concern about the residents that do not work in the area and they not being able to get here if they wanted to attend a meeting. He was not in favor of it. Mayor Houston asked Staff to look into the DHA issues and costs. Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. Oravetz gave a High ranking while Cm. McCormick and Cm. Zika gave a low ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #8: "Develop Housing Commission." Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above additional objective and gave it a High priority. Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated an Affordable Housing Commission would work with the City Council and Staff in determining how to distribute the funds. She felt this needed to be done fairly soon. The Council has made major commitments to growth. . Mayor Houston asked if it would be on-going versus a task force? He agreed that community input was important. • Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to start with a task force and work into a commission. She felt the community was a valuable resource. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR.MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 109 L • Mr. Ambrose stated a task force can define what the objectives of the group are. - Cm. McCormick indicated Pleasanton and Livermore have Housing Commissions and are looking forward to when Dublin has one so they can work together. Mr: Ambrose stated it would require more staff time writing reports and attending meetings. He agreed with the need for community input,but was concerned that there seemed to be too many groups working on the same issues. There are too many transportation agencies and staff is running around attending all these meetings. There are more housing committees being established. We only have so much resources: Cm. Oravetz indicated he supported the idea of a housing task force as the first step. Then the City could work into a commission later. Mayor Houston stated the Council has to make the decisions on how to spend the money and not abdicate their authority. Staff gathers the information. Vice Mayortockhart envisioned the task force to set the process in place. A task force has a start, end and a mission. 'A commission would advise Council on programs and represent the community. Mayor Houston asked how much money would the City collect? Eddie Peabody, Community Development Director, responded over$10 million. Mayor Houston asked once the Council decided how to spend the money,what would the commission do? -- --` Vice Mayor Lockhart responded there should be on-going decision's. This would he another:ann=and voice asking are we heading in the right direction. Once the growth was finished,there would be renewal. Cm. Zika did not believe there was a need for a commission. The Task Force was a good idea, but once the decisions were made, he did not see a need for a commission.- Cm. Oravetz recommended having a task force which would provide input from more than five people. Mayor Houston suggested modifying the objective to creating a task force. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she did not want the objective modified. Cm. McCormick gave a High ranking while Mayor Houston, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a low ranking. • The collective City Council ranking was LOW. CITY COUNCIL M NUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR March 19;2001 PAGE 1'1.0 • ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #9: "Develop Housing Task Force." The above objective was added. Mayor Houston, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika giving a high ranking and Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. McCormick giving a low ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. FINANCE OBJECTIVE#1:"Implement new GASB Rules, including evaluation of the.City's infrastructure and revising the City's CAFR." Mayor Houston requested Mr. Ambrose explain about the new GASB Rules. Mr. Ambrose explained that GASB stood for Government Accounting Standards Board. Standards#33 and#34 required government agencies to evaluate its-physical assets. Streets, parks, and lightings have been identified as fixed assets. The City needs to determine.how much is needed to replace and maintain those assets. If the City does not comply by 2002-03, it will not get a clear audit and it will be difficult to pursue debt financing. Cm. Zika felt this was a way to provide full employment for CPAs. It is making cities depreciate bridges. It is trying to put a square peg in a round hole. It is a great dumb idea,but the City does not have a choice. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS OBJECTIVE#4: "Work with City of Pleasanton to reach agreement on use of Altamont fees for Open Space." Cm. McCormick asked why this was a medium objective? • Mayor Houston changed his ranking from a Medium to a High indicating that Pleasanton was ready to go back to the original proposal so we will now continue where we left off in August. This changed the collective City Council ranking to a HIGH. PUBLIC RELATIONS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #6: "Revise Citizen/Organization of the - Year process to include $250 cash prize to be given to the winning organization and to the favorite charity of the winning citizen." Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. McCormick explained she wanted to use an incentive to have more participation. Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ranking. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 111 - The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. This objective was combined with Administrative Objective#2 to hold a City event which recognized the Commissioners, Committee Members, the Citizen of the Year and the Organization of the Year. PUBLIC RELATIONS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #7: "Purchase "Spare the Air" banners for summer months & High Pollution months (August— September)." Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. McCormick stated we have some of the dirtiest air so she wanted to use the banners to remind residents to spare the air. Cm. Oravetz asked about the cost? . Mr. Thompson explained that the banners were put up and taken down on a schedule. The"Spare the Air" banners could be put up with the flag banners. Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed the banners could be mixed in with the flag banners. • Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. PLANNING OBJECTIVE #11: "Investigate parking and access alternatives for Village Parkway Specific Plan Area." Vice Mayor Lockhart suggested parking in the back. Mayor Houston felt the parking would be driven by the activity level. He has spoken with the business owners and they were not in favor of the diagonal parking. Cm. Zika felt it,would be hard to do at the post office with the traffic nightmare. Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a High to a Medium. This changed the collective City Council ranking to a MEDIUM. PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 17: "Require employers with more than 50 employees to provide a ride sharing public transit incentive program as a condition of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 112 • development or business license" was changed to "Explore Trip Reduction Alternatives." Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. McCormick felt it was a good policy for a City to require employers to come up with a public transit incentive program. She wanted to make it part of the condition for development. Cm. Oravetz asked if other cities do this? Mr. Ambrose responded that Pleasanton had a volunteer program. The State has rescinded the 1996 Trip Reduction Ordinance. The City would need a legal review. We do have a copy of Pleasanton's program. Cm. Zika asked how successful was Pleasanton's program? Vice Mayor Lockhart stated that Schwab had purchased two buses that run from BART and let others ride free. She asked if there were funds still available? Mr. Thompson wasn't sure the City could make it mandatory,but the City could help them set up a voluntary program. Mayor Houston felt it would not work with the theater and the restaurants. Office complexes could work if they were receptive. Cm. McCormick felt the City needs to go on record with a policy. Mr. Ambrose recommended checking with the City Attorney's Office. The objective was changed to "explore trip reduction alternatives". Mayor Houston,Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #18: "Ordinance to limit amount of square footage increase on remodel of existing houses." Cm. Zika requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. Zika stated that there was remodeling going on that was over twice the square footage of the original home. He felt this was infringing on neighbors privacy. He wanted the Council to create an ordinance to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 113 1 1 discourage this. In Palo Alto, people were buying the property for the lot,bulldozing the building except for one wall and building large structures. This created large mansions next to small houses. Mayor Houston indicated someone could build a million dollar home next to him any day. If they want a variance, they have to come to the City and there will be public noticing. He felt there will be changes and upgrades are a good thing. He asked Wit was a big remodel, did they have to notice? Mr. Peabody responded no. Mayor Houston wanted to look at noticing requirements because he felt it was fair for the neighbors to talk about the remodeling. There are set back requirements so someone can not build right up to the fence. Mr. Ambrose asked Mr. Peabody to explain about the process for additions. Mr. Peabody explained that staff looked at set backs-and heights. Cm. Zika was concerned if the remodel was out of character for the neighborhood. Mr. Peabody responded there was only design review on new buildings. _ Cm. McCormick and Cm. Oravetz gave a Medium ranking while Mayor Houston and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a Low ranking. The collective City Council ranking was MEDIUM. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE#6: "Provide financial support to SCORE (small business counseling)." Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Mayor Houston indicated the request was for $400. Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES OBJECTIVE # 7: ."Implement Afterschool Enrichment Classes with the School District (i.e. language, computer training)." Cm. McCormick asked why Staff ranked this as a medium? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 114 y 1 Ms. Lowart explained Staff saw it as a medium because it would be contingent upon the School District's support. Vice Mayor Lockhart responded at the Liaison level it was supported. Mr. Ambrose explained this was similar to Objective#16. Mayor Houston wanted to open up school facilities after hours for more programs for the community. The Council deleted this objective and replaced it with Objective# 16. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #12: "Explore feasibility of expanding youth sports program to include volleyball & roller hockey leagues." The above objective was presented by the Parks & Community Services Commission. Mayor Houston asked-if we had infrastructure to do these things? Diane Lowart, Director of Parks& Community Services, responded yes for the volleyball,but no for a full blown roller hockey area. `Cm. Oravetz asked if they wanted to increase the roller hockey league? Ms. Lowart responded yes. Mayor Houston felt volleyball should be a more immediate goal. Ms. Lowart indicated volleyball was an activity for kids not interested in basketball. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if we had gym space? Ms. Lowart responded we did after basketball season. ' Roller hockey leagues was deleted from the objective for the time being. Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a Medium to a High and Cm. McCormick changed her ranking from a Low to a High. This changed the collective'City Council ranking to a HIGH. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 115 PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #13: "Explore feasibility of including a dog park in the master plan for the Sports Park on Gleason Drive & Fallon Road." The above objective was presented by the Parks & Community Services Commission. Cm. Oravetz indicated he did not want the idea to die. It was a good meeting place for the community to gather. Mayor Houston stated the City had the site for a dog park but he was baffled over strange events that had happened. The Council had voted for the dog park and then the person withdrew the request. Vice Mayor Lockhart explained that there had been neighbor opposition. Objective#19 was another site for the dog park. This was a good location. There are no homes surrounding it. Condo owners have pets but no place to take them. It was high density housing with no lawns. The area has two levels, Ms. Lowart stated there was no water. The City would have to bring in water and install a meter. The consensus of the Council was to delete the above objective and use Objective#19. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #15: "Conduct cost/benefit analysis of installing artificial turf at future City sports fields." The above objective was presented by the Parks& Community Services Commission. Vice Mayor Lockhart questioned whether sports were trying to get away from artificial turf? Ms. Lowart explained that this would be rubberized recycled products that are laid like carpet. They pour large layers of liquid. It has only been in use for two years old so they are not sure what the life of the turf would be. It is estimated to last eight to ten years.. It could then be taken out&put down again. Cm. Zika asked about drainage since the City had had trouble with drainage problems on the football field? Vice Mayor Lockhart asked Wit looked like grass? Cm. Zika wanted to know the cost and if the School District would let the community use it. Cm. Oravetz responded that professional sports are using it and he watched over at Amador High School as it was rolled out. Vice Mayor Lockhart expressed concern over injuries. CITY COUNCIL.MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 116 . Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from Low to Medium and Cm. Zika changed his ranking from Delete to Medium. This changed the collective City Council ranking to a MEDIUM. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE#16: "Expand Afterschool Programs K-8; Coordinate with School District: i.e. language, reading,. Math, technology." Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Discussion was held under Objective# 13. Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. • PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #17: "OPEN MEDIA CENTERS/COMPUTER LABS & LIBRARIES IN THE EVENING AT DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES THROUGH CITY'S PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT." Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Mayor Houston stated he wanted to work with the Liaison Committee and the School District to open up the facilities to the community. Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking: The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE# 18: "Increase day care by developing surplus land at schools for childcare facilities." • Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Mayor Houston indicated that the older schools have large sites. There are lots of field space that is not being used. He realized the new schools in eastern Dublin will not have the excess land. He wanted them to explore where they can put things and where they can't put things. Vice Mayor Lockhart felt the schools were an excellent place for day care. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 • ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 117 . Y Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 19: "Explore opportunity to use Dougherty Hills Open Space on Amador Valley Blvd at Stagecoach for Dog Park & Community Garden." Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Discussion was held under Objective# 13. Mayor Houston, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE# 20: "Establish a • community band (performances at Community & City events)." Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. McCormick indicated a resident had contacted her and stated it was about time Dublin had its own community band. They are asking for rehearsal space and advertising but no uniforms at this time. There could be a little help in the Parks& Community Services brochure. They would play at official functions. Cm. Zika asked what kind of rehearsal space? Mayor Houston suggested it could be classified as a class in the beginning. Ms. Lowart responded they could put out a call of interest and see if there is an interest and hold a meeting. She was not sure where the money would come from. Mayor Houston suggested they design a class for community band and let them organize themselves. In the beginning they could pay$30 for the class. The objective was changed to "community band class". Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 118 PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 21: "Investigate an all weather track & artificial football/soccer field at Dublin High.", Cm. Oravetz requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if they have capital funds? Mayor Houston stated he agreed with Cm. Zika about the use by the community. Mayor Houston and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a medium ranking while Cm. McCormick and Cm. Zika gave a Low ranking. The collective City Council ranking was MEDIUM. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 22: "Review City Facility Rental Policy." Cm. Zika requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. Zika wanted Staff to look at the City Facility Rental Policy. If a person cancels 30 days, they lose the $200 deposit for Regional Meeting Room and $100 for Shannon. If they cancel two to six months before the event,they lose their deposit if the facility can't be rented out. He felt it should be the same for all facilities. This shouldn't be a revenue stream. He wanted the whole policy to be reviewed. Mayor Houston stated in regard to the church, people plan weddings far in advance. If someone cancels, the City may have already turned someone else down. He felt it should be equal and higher. Cm. Zika stated the policy has been in affect for a long time and needed to be reviewed. Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, and Cm. Oravetz gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS OBJECTIVES #9: "Develop plans for documentation, certification & cataloging of City's collections (historical & art)." Ms. Lowart indicated a majority of the collection does not belong to the City. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #10: "Develop plans for Historical District designation of Donlon Way." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR M EETING March 19, 2001 PAGE119 S ti HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #14: "Make certain Alamilla Springs & Green Store are included in Historical District" Above Objectives#10 &#14 were combined. Mayor Houston indicated that the Plumbery does not belong to the City. He requested the Economic Development Manager contact the owners and find out what they are going to do. Vice Mayor Lockhart felt it fit so well in the historic area. There is a monument on the corner. She wasn't concerned with saving the building but saving the area. Mayor Houston wanted Staff to talk to the owners and let them know how important the area is. Mr. Ambrose indicated the Council needs to define its goals as to what a historic district means? What potential ramifications would there be? Steps needed to be taken if the City acquires some of the area. Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted the issue explored. She wanted a historical protection zone to save some of the sites and possibly acquire as a park. Cm. McCormick indicated there were certain rules with historical districts. They would not be able to make changes. - Ms. Lowart stated Staff would bring back a report. Mr. Ambrose asked if Council wanted to combine Objectives #10 and#14? Mayor Houston changed his ranking from a Medium to a High. The collective City Council ranking remained HIGH. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #11: "Investigate the feasibility of a Performing Arts Center." The above objective was requested by the Heritage& Cultural Arts Commission. Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a Low to a High. The collective City Council ranking remained HIGH. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #13: "Plan/study Regional Performing Arts Theater in Dublin." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 . ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 120 Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Mayor Houston felt location in the City of Dublin would be perfect. There were cultural and economic development possibilities. They should start with a preliminary study. Cm. Oravetz asked if Staff would bring back in 12 months? Mayor Houston explained as a study, it would identify potential sites. Cm. Zika felt Lesher Center was a drain on its city budget. Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated a need to study the alternatives. Because Objective#11 and Objective#13 addressed the same issue, Objective#13 was deleted by the Council. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #12: "Provide City support to the Classical Philharmonic Program at Dublin Unified School District." Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Mayor Houston felt the City's support should be contingent upon the Dublin Unified School District's • support of the project. Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed the other elected body needed to let us know of their support. Cm. McCormick felt the presentation had been wobbly. Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick and Cm. Oravetz gave it a High ranking while Cm. Zika gave a Low ranking. . . The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #15: "Investigate the concept of restoring the Bell Tower." . The above objective was added by the Council at the request of former City Councilmember and Dublin resident Dave Burton. Vice Mayor Lockhart felt partnering with DHPA was healthy. Cm. McCormick felt the Council needed hard numbers but she supported the concept. cr e COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 121 Cm. Oravetz wanted the community to get behind the project. Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, and:.Cm. Oravetz gave a High ranking while Cm. Zika gave a Medium ranking, and Mayor Houston gave a Low ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. POLICE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #5: "Increase penalties for public art vandalism." Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Cm. McCormick indicated there had been more than one incident. The community invests money and pride in the art. Gary Thuman, Police Chief, indicated the penalties were covered by the penal code based upon the value of the damaged item. The person could be fined or imprisoned depending upon the_damage and value of . the item. Cm. McCormick asked if the City could impose its own fine? Libby Silver, City Attorney,responded she would have to look into it. Mayor Houston stated he was always shocked by the vandalism. Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. POLICE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE#6: "Investigate desirability of a trigger lock program." Cm. Oravetz requested the above objective and.gave it a High:priority. Cm. Oravetz felt this was a public safety issue. The>City:_should,supply the trigger locks free of charge. Pleasanton has done it. This is a peace of mind issue. Mayor Houston stated this had been done through police departments in other cities. Chief Thuman indicated that in another city the gun lock distributed was faulty. There could be exposure to the City. , CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME=20 ADJOURNED'REGULAR MEETING Match 19;2001 PAGE 122 Vice Mayor Lockhart felt if the owner could afford the gun and bullets,they could afford to buy the trigger lock. Why should the other residents of Dublin pay for the purchase of locks for the guns? Cm. Zika questioned the liability to the City. Cm. Oravetz stated it only cost $3 or$4 and would be worth it if it works only one time. Vice Mayor Lockhart preferred to mandate all guns should have trigger locks. Mayor Houston and Cm. Zika gave a Medium ranking while Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. McCormick gave it"zero." The collective City Council ranking was Medium. FIRE SERVICES OBJECTIVE # 1: "Finalize Fire Station Location in Dublin Ranch." Mayor Houston asked why it would take 12 months? Mr. Ambrose responded that the property owner has to get the permit. Staff is not sure where the roads will be. They have an alternate temporary station. They had met three years ago and were told it would be done a year ago. The property owner has looked at the preferred locations,but can't commit to the City. The corp permit will determine whether we have a park. Mayor Houston stated the key is the corp permit. Mr. Ambrose responded the City had to have a certainty from the developer that the roads go where they should go. Vice Mayor Lockhart if they were putting the fire station in the park? • Mr. Ambrose responded yes. WASTE MANAGEMENT ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE,# 3: "Develop Green Building Guidelines & Incentives Program to promote Green Building." Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated Waste Management has put a lot of money into the green building guidelines. She would like to develop green building principles into all projects. This would make good use of the consultants having them work with the builders. The City should make guidelines available to the builders. Green buildings is not more expensive. There are grants and funding out there. . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 123 Mayor Houston indicated when tearing down buildings, could use old wood. Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to get information to the community and let residents use consultants. _f Cm. Oravetz felt the City should basically start a program to educate the builders and the community. Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to have a proactive plan for builders to use green building materials. Cm. Zika suggested also educating our Staff to share opportunities with builders as they examine the plans. Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking. The collective City Council ranking was HIGH. • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2001 PAGE 124 . CITY.OF DUBLIN • ADOPTED GOALS & OBJECTIVES 2001-2002 GENERAL GOVERNMENT -ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Construct Civic Center Library High 2. 2001 Develop a Commission/Committee Recognition Dinner& Program including Citizen/Organization of the Year Award with $250 cash prize for the winning organization and the favorite charity of the winning citizen High 3. 2001 Negotiate Maintenance & Operation Agreement with'Alameda County; and develop moving plan for new Library • High 4. 1999 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS), including the integration of existing City information systems High 5. 2001 Implement Citizen Contact Tracking Software High 6. 2001 Conduct Council/Commission Training on Brown Act and Fair Political Reform Act High 7. 2001 Start City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. High 8. 2001 Develop Task Force for Affordable Housing Low 9. 2001 Develop Housing Commission FINANCE COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE °, PRIORITY High 1. 2001. Implement new GASB Rules, including evaluation of the City's infrastructure and revising the City's CAFR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Participate in Tri-Valley Electrical Upgrade Discussions High 2. 2001 Work with Alameda County to relocate the proposed Juvenile Justice Facility from the Santa Rita Property High 3. 2001 Work with City of Pleasanton to reach agreement on use of Altamont fees for Open Space. Medium 4. 2001 Participate in Tri Valley Vision project PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Coordinate 20 years of Cityhood community celebration and Public Information Program *** ********** *** *********** ****** **** ***************************** * ** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADOPTED GOALS & OBJECT IVES March 19, 2001 Page 125 l [ High 2. 2001 Purchase "Spare the Air" banners for summer months & High Pollution months (August-.September) High 3. 2001 Produce Annual City Newsletter High 4. 2001 Expand City Website (Registration, Application) Medium 5. 2001 Produce Video Newsletter CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY . High 2001 Perform Contract Evaluation on the following services 1. Street Sweeping 2. Building & Safety 3. Crossing Guards 4. Fire Services COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Process $250 million in new building valuation High 2. 2001 Complete Specific Plan Study for West BART Specific Plan Area (Enea & Crown Properties) High 3. 2001 Complete rezoning of Downtown Specific Plan Areas High 4. 2001 Incorporate Downtown Physical Improvements Plan into Five Year CIP High 5. 1996 Update City's General Plan High 6. 2001 Explore Trip Reduction Alternatives High 7. • 2001 Initiate Affordable Housing Program High 8. 2001 Finish Housing Element High 9. 2000 Identify & Expand Alternative Funding Sources for Purchase of Open `'- ' Space and/or Development Rights High 10. 2001 Complete Silvera Property Annexation High 11. 2000 Evaluate the desirability of detaching lands west of Skyline Ridge (with the exception of Schaefer Ranch) from the City's Sphere of Influence Medium 12. 2001 Investigate parking and access alternatives for Village Parkway Specific Plan Area Medium 13. 2001 Complete Fallon Road East Annexation Medium 14. 1996 Develop City Telecommunications Policy beyond Zoning.Ordinance for Wireless Communications Medium 15. 2001 Complete General Plan/Specific Plan Amendments for eastern Dublin Transit Center Medium 16. 2001 Ordinance to limit amount of square footage increase on remodel of existing houses Low 17. 2000 View and Solar Access Ordinance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 1 ADOPTED GOALS & OBJECTIVES March 19, 2001 Page 126 BUILDING& SAFETY COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY f,, `High 1. 2000 Complete ADA evaluation of Dublin Swim Center, Maintenance Yard, & Heritage Center • High 2. 2001 Implement Phase II of Building Permit Tracking System (Building Inspection.Module) Medium 3. 2001 Implement Curb Address Painting Program ENGINEERING COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Update & Expand Standard Street Improvement Details (i.e. street lights, decorative paving, median, landscaping) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. COUNCIL " # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY . High 1. 2001 Make 400 business recruitment and retention contacts for the City of Dublin High 2. 2001 Target 200 mailings to attract businesses to Dublin High 3. . 2001 Provide financial support to SCORE (small business counseling) High 4. 2001 Prepare and distribute Space Available listings 3 times each year Medium 5. 2001 Update the City's promotional marketing video • Medium 6. 2000 Participate in Selected Trade Shows to market properties in Dublin CULTURE & LEISURE— PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY . High 1. 1992 Complete development of Iron Horse Trail High 2. 2001 Complete cost/benefit analysis on re-use of the Dublin Library fora Senior Center.(including a feasibility:study of Senior Housing on the Library site) High 3. 2001 . Conduct new special event"Day on the Glen" at Emerald Glen Park. High 4. 2001 Develop a master plan and phasing plan for the Sports Park on Gleason Drive and Fallon Road including evaluation of BMX Track High 5. 2001 Conduct a dedication/grand opening celebration for Dublin Ranch Phase I Neighborhood Park High 6. 2001 Complete Design of Senior Center High 7. 2001 Expand Afterschool Programs K-8; Coordinate with School District; i.e. language, reading, math, technology High 8. 2001 Open Media Centers/Computer Labs and Libraries in the evening at Dublin Unified School District facilities through City's Parks & Community Services Department . * *** ********************** **************** *-******* ********* ********** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 . ADOPTED GOALS & OBJECTIVES March 19, 2001 Page 127 . High 9. 2001 Increase day care by developing surplus land at schools for childcare • facilities High 10. 2001 Explore opportunity to use Dougherty Hills Open Space on Amador Valley Blvd at Stagecoach for Dog Park& Community Garden High 11. 2001 Establish a community band class High 12. 2001 . Review City Facility Rental Policy High 13. 2001 Explore feasibility of expanding youth sports program to include volleyball Medium 14. 2000 Update Facility Use Agreement with Dublin Unified School District Medium 15. 2001 Conduct cost/benefit analysis of installing artificial turf at future City. sports fields Medium 16. 2001 Investigate an all weather track& artificial football/soccer field at Dublin High Low 17. 2001 Undertake a feasibility study of a stadium complex for both athletic & entertainment venues Low 18. 2000 Identify potential income generating activities using City facilities Low 19. 2001 Expand the Senior Center Computer Lab to include two Macintosh Computer workstations Low 20. 2000 Implement a community wildflower planting project along Dougherty Road HERITAGE & CULTURE COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 1.999 Complete construction of a storage unit on the Dublin Heritage Center grounds. High 2. 2000 Complete Freeway Underpass Art at Dublin Blvd &Amador Valley Blvd High 3. 2001 Expand the open hours at the Heritage Center to Saturdays from 1:00- 4:00pm High 4. 2000 Complete Public Art/Bus Shelter Project in downtown Dublin. High 5. 2001 Develop new banner art working with Dublin youth. High 6. 2001 Develop a Public Art Master Plan High 7. 2001 Develop for Historical District designation of Donlon Way making certain Alamilla Springs &Green Store are included High 8. 2001 Investigate the feasibility of a Performing Arts Center High 9. 2001 Provide City Support to the Classical Philharmonic Program at Dublin Unified School District High 10. 2001 Investigate concept of restoring Bell Tower Medium 11. 2001 Work with Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to complete Art in the Parks projects for Shannon Park, Emerald Glen Park and Dublin Ranch Phase I Neighborhood Park. Medium 12. 2001 Establish a policy for acquisition/acceptance of museum artifacts Low 13. 2001 Develop plans for documentation, certification & cataloging of City's collections (historical & art) * ** * *** ***** * * ********* *** * ********** ***** *** * ******************** * ** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 . ADOPTED GOALS& OBJECTIVES March 19, 2001 Page 128 • PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Evaluate need for a new patrol beat in eastern Dublin to accommodate present and future growth for the area east of Tassajara Rd High 2. 2001 Consistent with "Megan's Law", develop a web page on City's web site that provides citizens with the general location of registered offenders residing in their area High 3. 2001 Investigate feasibility of increasing penalties for public art vandalism High 4. 2001 Determine need and viability of the installation of automated traffic devices (digital cameras) at major intersections to enhance traffic enforcement of red light violators Medium 5. 2001. Determine need and viability of instituting a teen court for younger juveniles (ages 10-15)with no prior arrest records and those charged with less serious law violations (e.g., vandalism, shoplifting, etc) in lieu of formal handling by the traditional juvenile justice system Medium 6. 2001 Investigate desirability of a trigger lock program for handguns FIRE SERVICES COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 1998 Finalize Fire Station Location in Dublin Ranch High 2. 2001 Design & Construct Emerald Glen Fire Station DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Undertake multi-functional disaster training exercise High 2. 2001 Initiate Neighborhood Emergency Training Program Medium 3. 2001 Work with the City's community based organizations to develop a disaster plan for the City's "vulnerable" and "special needs" population. Low 4. 1997 Develop a formal Disaster Service Worker Program WASTE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL # YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Develop Green Building Guidelines & Incentives Program to promote Green Building High 2. 2001 Develop multi-family recycling pilot program in conjunction with Waste Management Authority Medium 3. 2000 Discuss a Project with Camp Parks &Waste Management Authority to Implement Recycling of Demolition Materials at Camp Parks TRANSPORTATION - MAINTENANCE + ¢** ******** * * *** *** *** *************** ****** ********************** *** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 ADOPTED GOALS & OBJECTIVES March 19, 2001 Page 129 COUNCIL YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE • PRIORITY High 1. 2001 Undertake Needs Assessment foCa new City Maintenance Yard facility,,, Medium 2. 2001 Implement,5 np,w-commynity volunteer projects TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE PRIORITY High 1. -, :..Workwith Caftans,&ACTA to open.downtown hook ramps High 2001 -Work•with ACTA forthejrnplernentation of the Measure B transportation project along.theScarlett Drive corridor between Dublin Blvd. and Dougherty,Road. Dublin'is the project sponsor. High 3. 1995 Complete alignment studies for:eastern Dublin major arterials .,(Gleason Drive &Tassajara Road.N/0 City Limits) FAG&012001 g&o mt0-19#2'g&o.doo. . , . • • * **** ******** * **********,*****,*,.**.***** *****,**,********* **************** CITY QOUNCILMINUTES - VOLUME 20 ADOPTED OPALS:$4..PBJECTIVg$ March 19,,2001 page430 2001-2002 BUDGET STUDY SESSION 9:42 p.m. 8.2 (330-20) City Manager Richard Ambrose presented the Staff Report. He indicated that the City's Annual Budget Study Session provided the City Council with an opportunity to identify those programs, services,and projects the Council would like Staff to analyze as part of the development of the City's Annual Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for the upcoming year. Council gave Staff the following direction regarding Operating Expenditures, Capital Expenditures, and Contract Services. Operating Expenditures 1A. For the purpose of developing the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Operating Budget,should the service levels adopted in the 2000-01 Budget be used as the starting point (i.e. base level of service) ? Yes — by a consensus. IB. To the extent that the City Council's 2001-02 objectives require additional resources not included in the current budget, should the 2001-2002 Budget fund only High Priority Objectives? Yes— by a consensus. Should High Priority Objectives only be identified in a higher service level when additional funding is required? Yes — by a consensus. IC. During Fiscal Year 2000-01,the City Council funded a number of community groups. For each community group identified,please identify whether the community groups funding request should be included in the base level or in a higher level of service in Fiscal Year 2001-2002. The Council determined that all the community groups would have to make a new request for funding for the Fiscal Year 2001-2001. The community groups from Fiscal Year 2000-01 included Alameda County Green Program, Childcare Links Childcare Support, Crayons to Computers, Dublin Fine Arts.Foundation, Drug Substance Abuse Council for Red Ribbon Week & Dry Grad Night, Dublin Partnerships in Education/Parent Education Program, Emergency Services Network of Alameda County, Save Money & the Environment,Too Campaign, Tri- Valley Convention &Visitors Bureau, Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center, and Valley Crisis Center. Staff has already received funding requests from two groups which were not funded in 2000-01. They are SCORE and Tri-Valley Classical Philharmonic. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 ADJOURNED,.REGULAR MEETING Febru:-`ryy 29, 2000 • • PAGE 131 The Council agreed to consider their funding requests with the above community groups for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 2A. Of those projects currently identified in the Five-Year CIP,are there any projects which the Council would like to see funded in Fiscal Year 2001-02. No projects were identified. 2B. Are there additional Capital Projects which are not included in the adopted Five-Year CIP which you would like to have Staff evaluate? Dublin Blvd/Inspiration Drive traffic signal & Bell Tower were identified. 2C. In the 2000-2001 Budget (as adjusted), a total of$5,028,145 was allocated from the General Fund for Capital Projects. If funding is necessary for Operating Expenditures in 2001-2002,which of the following alternatives do you prefer for funding Capital Projects in 2001-2002? By consensus, the Council's number one choice was to defer 2001-2002 Capital Projects to a later year with the number 2 choice being utilizing unallocated reserves. "Utilize Debt Financing" received a unanimous No vote. CONTRACT SERVICES The following contracts are to be evaluated at the end of Fiscal Year 2000-2001: Linhart Petersen Powers &Associates for Building &Safety Services;BJY Associates for Building &Safety Services;and All City Management for Crossing Guards Services. Council directed Staff to evaluate the contracts for the cost of providing the service only. RESERVES • Currently,funds are not reserved for future costs associated with: 1) Future major renovation of existing facilities (i.e. Shannon Center, Civic Center,etc);2) Unfunded future Capital Projects which • are not to be fully funded by Development Impact Fees; and 3) Catastrophic losses (i.e. City currently does not have property damage protection due to earthquake). By consensus, the Council'requested reserving funds for unfunded future Capital Projects which are not to be fully funded by Development Impact Fees. 4B. Should use of Reserves be limited to Capital or other one-time expenditures? Yes — by a consensus. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING February 29, 2000 PAGE 132 -* BUDGET CALENDAR The City Council tentatively chose June 21,2001 at 6 p.m. for the Annual Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program public hearing and reserved June 27,2001 as an alternate date. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Minutes prepared by Sandie Hart, Secretary. Mayor ATTEST: . City Clerk • CITE'COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING February 29, 2000 PAGE 133 • REGULAR MEETING - March 20 2001 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:16 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ...__._.,.,._......-.......,..,..E '. �...„..,..._.._,.......,.,..,,..:.. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, Zika, and Mayor Houston. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENTATION ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (ACTA) REGARDING STATUS OF IMPLEMENTING THE NEW MEASURE B . • 7:17 p.m. 3.1 (1060-90) Representatives from ACTA stated they wished,to show their appreciation to the City Council for their support of Measure B and its passage in November 2000. Passage of Measure B shows the great need for continued investments in our transportation infrastructure. Alameda County passed Measure B with 81.5% of the vote. Steve Castleberry, Deputy Director of ACTA thanked the City for supporting the passage of Measure B and stated almost 4 of 5 voters in Dublin voted in support of this. He discussed several projects which will benefit from this extension of Measure B. This means $3.6 million in street repairs in Dublin over the next 20 years, as well as numerous other projects which will receive funding. They're developing contracts to implement the new program. Alameda County has taken the lead on the Iron Horse Trail project. A plaque was presented in appreciation for the Council's support. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 134 . 1 7:22 p.m. Cm. McCormick presented an award of excellence from the CA Parks &Recreation Society for our Art in the Parks Program. She and Ms. Lowart accepted the award on the City's behalf at a banquet last Saturday night in Sacramento. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:25 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.17 Cm. Oravetz pulled Item 4.9. Cm. McCormick pulled Items 4.7 and 4.13. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 6, 2001; Adopted (4.2 540-50) RESOLUTION NO. 35 — 01 DECLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE A PUBLIC.NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF Adopted (4.3 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 36 01 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2 (STAGECOACH ROAD AREA) Adopted (4.4 360-20) . , - RESOLUTION NO. 37 — 01 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING_MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1 (THE VILLAGES @ WILLOW CREEK DEVELOPMENT, DOUGHERTY ROAD) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 135 Adopted (4.5 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 38 — 01 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1 (SANTA RITA AREA) Adopted (4.6 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 39 — 01 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 99-1 (DUBLIN RANCH) Adopted (4.8 360-50) RESOLUTION NO. 40 - 01 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 Received (4.10 330-50) Financial Reports for the Month of February, 2001; Authorized (4.11 600-35) Staff to advertise Contract 01-06, Annual Slurry Seal Program, for bids; Adopted (4.12 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 41 — 01 AWARDING CONTRACT 01-02, 2000-01 ANNUAL • SIDEWALK SAFETY REPAIR PROGRAM AND CURB MODIFICATIONS AT AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD/STARWARD DRIVE TO VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION ($65,338) and approved a $2,984 Budget Change from Gas Tax Reserves; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE.136 J } Adopted (4.14 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 42-- 01 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES (ADMINISTER LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND COLLECTION OF FEES FOR SERVICES) WITH NBS GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE GROUP (NOT TO EXCEED $26,000) Accepted (4.15 600-30) the recommendation of the City Council Audit Subcommittee and authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Audit Services with Vavrinek,Trine, Day & Co., and approved a Budget Change; Adopted (4.16 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 43 - 01 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH VBS SERVICES FOR POLICE SERVICES DUI BLOOD DRAWS ( and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract; Approved (4.17 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $786,949.90. Cm. McCormick asked about Item 4.7 and if this is a voluntary test? Police Chief Thuman stated this was correct. The results are not admissible in court. It allows us to determine in the field if the person is under the influence of alcohol. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized (4.7 580-40) Dublin Police Services to apply for Office of Traffic Safety Grant ($27,878) for purchase of equipment necessary to conduct enhanced DUI enforcement. Cm. Oravetz stated he wanted to bring Item 4.9 to the public's attention. There will be 3 bills coming forth. One will pass and this will mean a return to Dublin of pre- Proposition 13 funds and our library will be able to be open 59 Y2 hours a week. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 . PAGE 137 On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized (4.9 940-60/660-40) the Mayor to execute letters to Assemblymember Patricia Wiggins and Senator Tom Torlakson supporting proposed legislation that would return property taxes now shifted to the Education Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) to county libraries (AB 315, SB 74 & SB 94); Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.13 and stated she was concerned about additional electrical outlets for outdoor use in light of the energy shortage. We may need to rethink the concerts and other events. Conservation is not an option anymore. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt if we are putting money into the design now it may be more cost effective to install it but have a policy in place not to use it. We may be missing an opportunity to save some money. Mayor Houston stated he felt we need to get the infrastructure in even though we may not use it right away. Cm. McCormick commented she would like to have some kind of conservation policy in place until we get through this crisis. Maybe music will not have acoustic speakers. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved (4.13 600-35) Budget Change for a $4,818 additional appropriation from the Internal Service Fund and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 44 — 01 • AWARDING CONTRACT 01-01 CIVIC CENTER AUTOMATIC DOORS AND OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADE TO MORGAN ELECTRIC ($30,501) PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTION OF CABLE SYSTEM REGULATORY ORDINANCE AND APPROVAL OF AT&T BROADBAND .FRANCHISE AGREEMENT 7:30 p.m. 6.1 (1050-30/600-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Assistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report and advised that this public hearing is to receive public testimony regarding the introduction of a new,Cable System Regulatory Ordinance. A 10-year Franchise Agreement is being proposed, as well as a Side Letter with AT&T Broadband and Internet Service effective June 1, 2001. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 138 • The Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon are provided cable service by AT&T's Broadband Division (formerly TCI). The 15-year Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the Cities and AT&T Broadband and Internet Services expired on December 31, 2000. In early November 2000, the City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing an extension to the existing franchise agreement from December 31, 2000 to March 31, 2001. While the City and AT&T had concluded formal negotiations in advance of the December deadline, more time was needed by AT&T and City representatives to develop and refine contract language that adhered to state and federal regulations,as well as local regulatory standards. Over the life of the Franchise Agreement,Dublin will receive approximately $3 million in Franchise Fees based on 5% gross annual revenues from AT&T. In addition, the $ .50 subscriber fee will generate approximately $715,000 to Dublin over the 10-year Franchise Agreement. These figures assume a conservative growth rate of subscribers by 5%. Collectively, the four cities (Dublin, 'Pleasanton, San Ramon and Livermore) will receive a one-time grant of $1 million,and will also receive several in-kind commitments from AT&T, ranging from free outlets for public buildings, schools and libraries to providing free fiber optic insertion points for live coverage of City Council meetings. The Franchise Agreement and Cable Ordinance grants AT&T a 10-year non-exclusive Franchise Agreement with the City of Dublin. Because the final adoption of the Ordinance occurs in May 2001 (30 days after adoption), and the Franchise Agreement must be effective after the Ordinance effective date, the City Council will need to extend the existing Franchise Agreement to May 31, 2001. The new 10-year AT&T Franchise Agreement and Side Letter will begin June 1, 2001. The tasks which were completed either in advance or in conjunction with the franchise renewal process, including: 1) Create a Cable System Regulatory.Ordinance; 2) Public Review Process and Needs Assessment; 3) Franchise Fee Audit; 4) Franchise Renewal Negotiations; and 5) a Summary of the Major Deal Points. Ms. Carter discussed the 12 major deal points: 1. Franchise Term 10 years - effective June 1, 2001. Z. AT&T will provide the Cities with a one-time capital grant of.$1 million that includes: $800,000 for cable equipment purchases for the Cities and/or CTV $200,000 for construction to connect distant facilities to the cable system. 3. AT&T will provide an on-going grant of up to $ .50 per subscriber per month for the life of the franchise with adjustments possible for changes in inflation and subscriber growth. This grant money will be separately itemized on subscriber CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 139 bills. With over 67,000 current subscribers, this monetary support could yield $33,500/month or $402,000 annually. 4. AT&T will continue to provide a franchise fee established at 5% of gross annual cable service revenues (same as the current fee and maximum permitted by law). Annually, the City receives approximately $250,000 in revenue to compensate the community for use of its public right-of-way for AT&T's commercial and profit- oriented activities. 5. AT&T will provide one free cable outlet at all City buildings. 6. AT&T will provide all schools and libraries with free outlets and cable services, including Internet access. Discounts will be provided on additional outlets to these • locations, and on all outlets for City facilities. 7. AT&T will be required to install conduit, when trenches are open, in new commercial development areas to enable the delivery of cable, internet'and telephone services to the business community. 8. AT&T will continue to provide three Educational and Government (EG) Access channels, with a fourth channel available if certain levels of usage are achieved. Currently, Channels 28, 29 and 30 are considered PEG access, with Channel 28 being shared with AT&T as a leased access channel. 9. AT&T will provide a separate channel for Public Access and provide support throughout the life of the franchise. This is an estimated value of$1.5 million over the life of the franchise agreement. 10. AT&T will provide fiber optic insertion points in each City and at CTV (for live coverage of City Council meetings, if so requested). The estimated cost of pulling fiber to all of the City's locations combined is $440,000, but will not be capped should it exceed that amount. • 11. AT&T has agreed to adhere to specific customer service standards, such as system repair requirements, billing and information standards, and subscriber complaint and dispute requirements. The ordinance also includes formal processes for cable competitors to follow when petitioning the City for a cable franchise agreement. 12. AT&T has indicated that it was unwilling to set precedent for other communities by having certain obligations in the franchise agreement. In an.effort to permit AT&T to be able to state that it does not agree to these conditions in any of its franchise agreements,yet provide the Cities with the assurance that AT&T would perform as has been negotiated, the Cities and AT&T agreed to utilize a separate Side Letter agreement. The Side Letter is fully enforceable as if it was part of the actual agreement, and has been approved by the City Attorney's Office. The Side Letter will be presented to the City by AT&T at the same time the Franchise Agreement is executed. The Side Letter addresses three provisions of the Franchise Agreement as follows: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • VOLUME ZO REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 140 1) The channel number and location of the Educational and Governmental (EG) Access Channels provided pursuant to Exhibit B, Section 1 of the Franchise Agreement. 2) The cost recovery and non-itemization on Subscriber bills of the fiber optic links provided pursuant to Exhibit B, Section 3 of the Franchise Agreement. 3) The cost recovery and non-itemization on Subscriber bills of the $1 million capital grant provided pursuant to Exhibit B, Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement. Cm. Zika stated he noted AT&T is providing free access to City buildings and to schools. He questioned where the new Senior Center is on the list. Ms. Carter responded that all existing programs now in place will continue. The library already has access and the senior center will be in that facility in the future. Cm. Zika would stated he would like to see this in the agreement. The library is already wired. Cm. Oravetz asked what happens if one of the cities decides not to honor the agreement. Ms. Carter stated about 18 months ago the process started and at that time the cities determined as a group that we would save money by going together. The education _ process was through an ad hoc committee and they met several times throughout the process. Pleasanton has it on their agenda tonight also. Livermore and San Ramon will meet on this next week. Vice Mayor Lockhart advised that progress reports have been provided to the City Council during the last 18:months also. Mr. Ambrose stated this franchise agreement stands on its own. The $1 million will be split equally rather than be prorated. Michael Freedman, who is representing the cities in the negotiations addressed the Council. He stated the cities agreed internally that it would be divided by 4 rather than prorated. He explained that there is a procedure established with renewing franchises. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it is a good agreement. They've done a good job of covering all the things that were brought up by the public or staff. She thanked Julie Carter for the many hours she put into this. This is good for our community; it offers us things we don't have now. ( CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 141 Mr. Freedman stated the reality is all the costs will be incorporated into the rates. The $ .50 will show as a separate line item on the bill. Cm. Zika asked about the service which will exist at the new senior center, and commented he didn't see internet access listed. Ms. Carter explained that on Page 108 of 112 of the exhibits to the Staff Report, other future buildings were designated. The future senior center, future fire station and other future buildings are listed. Mr. Freedman stated AT&T can be asked to modify the language to specifically include this for internet access. Rachelle Guillen stated they committed to providing the same services as exist today so the senior center will receive the same services as they receive today. 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 INTRODUCED the Ordinance (with modification); authorized the Mayor to execute the Franchise Agreement, including the Side Letter, and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 45 — 01 • REQUIRING AT&T BROADBAND AND INTERNET SERVICES TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CABLE SERVICES PENDING APPROVAL OF NEW FRANCHISE AGREEMENT PUBLIC HEARING VICIOUS DOG HEARING APPEAL 7:47 p.m. 6.2 (500-40) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Administrative Analyst Amy Cunningham presented the Staff Report. A Vicious Dog Hearing was conducted on February 8, 2001, in accordance with Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.36,Animal Control. The findings, which were issued on February 14, 2001, declared the dog vicious and imposed restrictions on the dog. The hearing findings were subsequently appealed to the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 142 • On January 30, 2001, Staff received a report from Alameda County Animal Control regarding a dog bite incident occurring on January 28, 2001. The report stated that a woman was walking her two leashed dogs (Bailey and Samantha) down the street when a third dog, an approximately one year old pit bull (Cher), charged and bit the dogs. Bailey received a 2" laceration on the head and a laceration on the left ear. Samantha received a 4" wound to the chest, two puncture wounds to the right front leg, and two puncture wounds to the hindquarters. Findings from the hearing were issued on February 14, 2001, and the following restrictions were imposed: 1) the owner shall take adequate precautions to ensure that the dog is only out of the fenced backyard or residence when muzzled, in a chest harness, with a 6' leash and under the direct control of an adult; and 2) the owner shall purchase and install a second gate king pin that matches the existing one located on the left side of the gate by February 28, 2001. Upon completion of the gate modification, owner shall contact Animal Control for an inspection. On February 26th,Animal Control inspected the modifications to the owner's gate. They found the gates to be strong and in adequate condition to contain the dog. Eric and Lisa Dettenrieder appealed the Hearing Director's determination on the grounds that Cher constitutes an unreasonable risk to the health and welfare of the citizens of Dublin. Animal Control Officer Bowman believes that the additional precautions of muzzling the dog and the use of a chest harness to maintain further control of the dog when outside of the yard, will protect the public. The findings issued as a result of this hearing are consistent with past findings. In previous cases, dogs involved in similar bite/attack incidents for the first time, faced restrictions such as: compliance with the leash law; prohibitions on the dog being outside of the fenced yard except under the control of a competent adult; fence inspections to ensure that the fence is adequate to contain the dog; and requiring necessary fence repairs to be made at the owner's expense. In October of 1999, the City Council upheld on appeal similar restrictions imposed on a dog after a Vicious Dog Hearing in which a loose dog bit a person on the leg. The findings required that: 1) the owner take adequate precautions to ensure that the dog is only out of the fenced backyard when on a leash and under the control of an adult; and 2) the owner contact Animal Control for inspection for the fencing and make any CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 143 modifications required by Animal Control. The restrictions.placed on that dog, which bit a human, are less restrictive than those placed on Cher. In conclusion, Staff recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing, obtain any necessary information from concerned parties, deliberate and determine whether or not the findings and determination of the February 8th hearing should be upheld. If the City Council determines that said findings and determination should not be upheld, the City Council will need to make findings regarding the merits of the appeal and determine whether other restrictions should be imposed, or actions taken. Eric Dettenreiter stated he signed the appeal and his question is have you seen other similar animals that just tweaked and ran after the other two dogs? Is it in their nature to do it again? AC Officer Bowman responded that the dog showed aggressiveness and explained that what it sees is what's in front of it and they protect their territory from other dogs. They normally grow out of it. Other breeds also exhibit this type of behavior. Mr. Dettenreiter stated other people on the block have similar concerns. He also has a dog and 2 cats and his 8 year old son likes to play basketball. He's concerned that this dog might get out and attack. He also walks his dog. His dog could be in line to be attacked. Officer Bowman stated it is not common for this breed to attack children of that age. Crawling children could be mistaken for animals. She has seen the yard and it is above and beyond what is required. There are no guarantees in life. Mr. Dettenreiter stated his 20 year old son wanted to get one of these dogs, but he said no, he is not willing to assume the risk. Ms. Cunningham stated in this case, in order for the dog to get out someone would have to unlock all the locks in the inside and also the ones on the outside. Mr. Dettenreiter asked when does the dog get to be taken for a walk? Ms. Cunningham stated it will be muzzled and on a chest harness, which will give the owner more control of the animal. Mr. Dettenreiter asked if they felt there was nothing wrong with the dog. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REG ULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 • PAGE 144 Officer Bowman stated the dog did not show any aggressiveness at all to a uniform, or stranger. Ms. Cunningham advised that there was no barking when they went to inspect the fence. The dog exhibited no signs of fear apprehension or aggressiveness. They feel that protective aggression was what provoked the attack. Mr. Dettenreiter stated he is not excited about the exposure. He doesn't want to assume the risk of the dog getting out again. Lorene Nettles stated she started a business, Pets Without Partners, and has a Stafford Shire Terrier who is 13 years old. She has turtles, frogs, and many dogs. She said a Stafford Shire Terrier is an excellent dog. She commented she never walks any of her dogs without a leash. You cannot expect dogs to act like people. They are more aggressive when they are young. This dog should be given a second chance. She has volumes of pictures of dogs that she has dealt with. Stafford Shire Terriers are very smart,and they will do whatever you tell them. Hopefully, these owners will receive the training that this dog needs. Cm. Oravetz asked what we would do if he escaped again. Ms. Nettles stated if it were her dog and it got out again and attacked, she would put it down. Mayor Houston asked if she had experience with a dog that has been abused and trained to fight. Ms. Nettles responded yes, she has one at her house now. She talked about how she came in contact with it. Her name is Honey and she has been abused. She was bred to.fight. She was introduced to her other animals slowly. She went through the whole rescue process with her. She is fine now. Cm. Zika asked if the dog, Cher, has been enrolled in anger aggressive classes? Ms. Cunningham stated the dog is on a waiting list for an obedience class. It was 3 months old when it was adopted. Officer Bowman stated it was probably rejected as a fighting dog. Ms. Nettles stated she felt all dogs in this county should be micro chipped and should be leashed at all times. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING • March 20, 2001 PAGE 146 Cm. McCormick asked if there is more than one access to the back yard. Ms. Cunningham replied there are two gates and they are both padlocked. They have a tool shed where the dogs can be secured so they cannot getout when they need to access the gates. They have 2 dogs. The second is a golden retriever. Cm. Oravetz asked if the dogs are in training classes. Ms. Cunningham repeated Cher is on a waiting list for obedience classes. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about the dog run and if it has been built? Ms. Cunningham stated it has not yet been built. When this occurred, it was the rainy season. It would provide an additional level where the dogs would have to get out 2 gates. Graham Wilson, owner-of Cher, stated he shared some of the worries. They did rescue her. She is fine with their other dog. They have done research and discovered several facts. No person was injured or threatened. This was a brief scuffle between 3 dogs. They have done a lot of work in their yard rebuilding and reinforcing the fencing. Aggression behavior between other animals and humans are completely different. They are as anxious as anyone that there be no repetition to this accident. They have suffered many incidents as a result of this incident. They and their children have been threatened, as well as threats against their dog. Pit Bulls are no more dangerous than any other breed. Cher has never shown aggression to anybody. Others describe her as very gentle and loving. Her Vet describes her as likeable and friendly and an outgoing dog. Officer Bowman commented that approximately 25 minutes before she responded to this call, there were 4 or 5 young boys playing roller hockey in the street. She patrols this street regularly because it is near Mape Park. Mr. Wilson stated they don't use the gates anymore. They would have to be opened inside and outside. Cm. Oravetz asked Animal Control what is the most vicious dog. Officer Bowman stated Rottweiler as they attack other dogs, and people and are more unpredictable. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES . . VOLUME 20 - — REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 146 Vice Mayor Lockhart stated it is interesting to learn more about the history of the Pit Bull. She has concerns about the situation in the neighborhood and more about the family than the dog. She wanted to make sure if the dog remains that the neighbors aren't afraid to use their street and their park. Until this dog is older and trained she did not want the dog to go for walks or use the park. She felt the dog has lost her recreational privileges. The neighbors were traumatized. It is unfair to the neighborhood. The situation doesn't warrant euthanizing the dog, but the family needs to take control. It should not leave the back yard unless they are putting it in a vehicle to take it somewhere else. It should go through a program and be acknowledged by competent city people who can verify this. Age and instruction are important. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she would like to add another condition that the dog is not to leave the yard and not to be walked on the sidewalks in the neighborhood until it's 5 years old and has had the training. Cm. Zika asked if it is fair to the dog making it stay in the yard for 5 years. Officer Bowman stated the Wilson's have a big back yard. Cm. Oravetz stated they can't go anywhere in Dublin, so do we send them to San Ramon? The Council clarified that the dog can't be in any park in Dublin. Mayor Houston asked if they have contacted their homeowners insurance and let them know about the vicious dog status and taken out coverage. He asked if they would name the City of Dublin,as additional insured? Mr. Wilson stated he didn't know what this involves, but he would talk to his insurance broker. Mayor Houston stated it is not fair to anyone on his street to take any responsibility other than him. Mr. Wilson again stated he does not know what this involves. If he can't get insurance, he can't get it. The premises are very secure. When this incident took place, Cher was not under their control. They've taken steps to ensure that this risk is removed. He stated he will do whatever he can to make this happen with naming the City as additional insured. Mayor Houston stated he felt this is something reasonable. If they have a liability to the community or themselves, they need the insurance. Euthenasia is a last resort or asking CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 147 it to leave the City. An animal deemed Vicious should have adequate insurance. The insurance exists out there, but he will have to seek it out. He is asking that he get this coverage. He stated he would like to have any animal deemed Vicious in the community have this requirement put on them. Vice Mayor Lockhart commented on the previous Vicious Dog appeal and the restrictions placed on the dog. City Attorney Silver stated the City would not have liability but it is reasonable to require the owner to make sure he has in place adequate insurance to protect members of the public. It would be a civil matter. The City's exposure is no different than before the attack occurred. Cm. Zika asked, if he can't get this insurance, then what is the alternative? Mayor Houston stated there is insurance out there and if you want to pay for it you will protect your family. He stated he disagreed with the City Attorney and felt the City does have liability. City Manager Ambrose stated the City has certain immunities and this is what the City Attorney was referencing. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it is important that he have insurance but she was not convinced that the City should be named as additional insured. Mr. Wilson stated their insurance is fully aware of what happened. He can supply a copy to the City. They will maintain liability insurance. He stated he thought his policy was $250,000, but was not sure. Mr. Ambrose stated, when asked, that the City typically requires $1 million coverage, depending upon what the scope of the work is with our contracts. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it is up to him to determine how much insurance he . carries. This will be a civil matter. She is not interested in the amount, but for the safety of the residents. Cm. Oravetz concurred that it is a civil issue but stated he would agree that he has to show he has insurance. He is concerned about public safety. He agreed to a type of quarantine for a few years; and that they can't take her in the Dublin parks. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 148 Mayor Houston proposed that this become common with VD hearings and stated they are not being singled out. This is a problem, so in the future, we need to change. We should establish a policy in the City of Dublin requiring this. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council added to the existing recommendations that: 1) the dog be quarantined in the back yard area until she's 5 years of age; 2) the dog is required to go through behavior modification programs within the next 3 months; 3) she cannot be walked in Dublin; and 4) they must show proof of insurance. • ........:._...---.___- :fix..-._ PUBLIC HEARING - PA 00-036 TASSAJARA CREEK PHASE II GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES, INC., PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE (STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN) 8:41 p.m. 6.3 (450-30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Carol Cirelli addressed the Council and discussed in detail the information contained in the Staff Report. The Applicant is requesting a Planned Development Rezone and Stage 2 Development Plan for Tassajara Creek Phase II. This project is a continuation of the Tassajara Creek Phase I project and the project involves the construction of 46 single family homes. Cm. McCormick asked how many of the homes will have the side garages? Ms. Cirelli stated she wasn't sure, but the applicants.can answer this. Cm. McCormick asked about the open space, stream and creek and if domestic animals will be allowed in these areas? Ms. Cirelli stated in the open space areas, Zone 7 requires some fencing, however, the trail would be open to the public and animals. Katja Kamangar thanked Staff for their presentation. This has been a long project. This phase 2 is a continuation of the 2 different types homes. With regard to side entry garages, one out of the 4 will be aside load garage. They are mixed in. The cluster homes were shown as street scene on-a displayed drawing. With regard to fencing, they have a split rail fence going in right behind the trail. It was designed to keep people and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 149 OC animals away from the creek. The buffer varies, but on phase 2 it is roughly 150 to 200 __ feet. Cm. Zika stated it is a beautiful project, but parking is going to be trouble. They meet the requirements, but 10 years down the road we will have a mess. They are using all of the on street and driveways for parking. She stated spaces are to be kept open for everyone and will not be assigned as part of the CC&Rs. People can actually park on their driveways. 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 INTRODUCED the Ordinance and continued the item to the April 3rd City Council meeting for second reading. • RECESS At 8:56 p.m., the Mayor called for a short recess. At 9:11 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present. CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY ART 9:11 p.m. 7.1 (900-50) Mayor Houston stated the library project is fun and he announced that we received additional contributions from the Lin Family in order to be on schedule and go forward with the library at this time. He presented City Manager Ambrose with a check for $2 million from the Lin Family for the library project. Parks & Facilities Development Manager Herma Lichtenstein presented the Staff Report and advised that the artists have completed conceptual designs for the artworks and they're now being presented to the City Council for consideration. The Library Selection Committee and Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission have reviewed the artwork proposed by each of the artists and recommends approval by the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 160 -,, City Council. Following approval of the artworks, Staff will finalize agreements with the artists and the agreements will be brought before the City Council at a future meeting for approval. Lynne Baer stated each of the artists would describe their concepts and discuss the visuals on display regarding their proposed artworks. For the plaza, metal sculptor Robert Ellison designed a sculpture that will flank the entryway of the library. The artists for the children's area, Charlie Brown and Mark Evans, created a mural concept using the bright colors of construction paper. For the rotunda, the shapes within.the stained glass panels are the work of Peter Mollica. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the artworks. FREEWAY UNDERPASS ART PROJECT - 9:28 p.m. 7.2 (900-50) Recreation Supervisor Bonnie Leonard presented the Staff Report and advised that the Freeway Underpass Art Selection Committee and the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission are recommending an artist team for the Freeway Underpass Art Project. The Council is being asked to consider approval of the artist team and basic conceptual design for the project. Ms. Leonard discussed the.RFQ process used by the Committee. Three artists or artist teams were selected as finalists and the Selection Committee conducted interviews on February 21St. The Committee and Commission recommend the artist team of John Pugh, Daniel Galvez and John Wehrle to complete the artwork for both underpasses. As the design develops,the project will be brought back to the City Council for further review. It is anticipated that the artwork will be community driven and will develop as the mural is put in place. Lynne Baer showed slides of the artists' work. Each of the artists then discussed their approach to the project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 151 They will need about 3 months for the design stage and then the actual execution will take about 16 months to complete all 4 walls. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated Cm. McCormick was very visionary in convincing the City Council that we needed an art consultant. She complimented Lynne Baer on her professionalism and in finding the artists. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the artist team and the basic conceptual design. CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY TRAINING DATE 9:59 p.m. 8.1 (520-30) Assistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report and advised that as directed by the City Council, Staff will conduct Council Standardized Emergency Management Systems Training and a tour of the Emergency Operations Center, located in the Police Wing of the Civic Center. Staff requested that the Council select a date and time for the training,which.will take approximately one hour. -vr Cm. Oravetz stated he may be out on April 17th. Cm. Zika advised that he will be out of town on May 1St. The Council selected July 17th at 5:00 p.m. for the training and tour. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - EMERALD GLEN PARK PHASE 2 10:04 p.m. 8.2 (600-30/110-30) Mayor Houston requested that they defer this item for 30 days. He reported that he had received an offer for a potential partnership with the San Jose Sharks. A 25,000 sq. ft. gym would be built with public meeting space and an ice arena and applicable public parking areas. Construction of the gym and city facilities would be up to $4 million to construct for city use and the city would lease the land to the SJS for 20 years. A lot of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 . REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 152 • details would have to be worked out. The Sharks are excited about coming to Dublin. The ice arena would be marketed by and managed by the SJS and the gym would be operated by the City of Dublin. He stated he would like Staff to analyze this proposal to see if this is something the City could do. Cm. Oravetz agreed. Getting the Sharks to Dublin is good work. He offered congratulations to the Mayor. Mayor Houston encouraged the City to take a serious look. The City would be getting a $4 million facility. There are a lot of pluses, but a lot of details would have to be worked out. We have 55 major projects in the City and they are all high priority items so we would have to look at this project and determine how to allocate Staff time. Cm. Zika asked if they have to be at the Emerald Glen Park or if they could they be at the 88-acre sports park. Mayor Houston stated the other sports park is in the future and they're looking at now. This is an exciting opportunity. Cm. McCormick stated she would be interested in knowing what it displaces. Mr. Ambrose asked if there is flexibility with regard to a city facility. Could we look at other facility besides a gym, such as a pool or community center? Mayor Houston stated it is felt we need another gym, but we aren't tied to any particular idea. There is no preconceived notion with regard to what has to go in there. He stated he has had access to information and some drawings, which he will now share with everyone. Mr. Ambrose stated City Staff is getting into the budgeting process, so this will take some time to look at all the issues in order to make something like this work. We have to look at how it is structured with regard to public/private issues. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to defer issuing the RFP for this phase of Emerald Glen Park for. 30 days in order to look at the SJS proposal. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff will come back with a report and the types of action the City Council will have to take. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES . . VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 153 . OTHER BUSINESS -� 10:13 p.m. Mr. Ambrose advised that the General Manager of DSRSD has suggested that a liaison committee meeting be held sometime in April. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she thought March 29th was originally scheduled for a meeting at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Ambrose stated he would confirm this. Cm. McCormick thanked art consultant Lynne Baer and reminded everyone that our "Art in the Parks" award should be shared with the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation because of the collaboration. Cm. McCormick congratulated and thanked everyone involved for a wonderful festival. It was excellent. Cm. Zika echoed the comments and stated Ms. Lowart and her staff did a wonderful job. We had a great festival. Cm. Oravetz stated he had a great time. It was great seeing all the kids out there. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated the Irish visitors were so impressed with the whole event and they were very excited about being here. Mayor Houston stated he was sorry he missed the parade. He was on his way home from Taiwan and Japan. He stated he had an interesting visit with the Lins. He met with companies that have a presence in Alameda County. He stated he heard from the Mayor of Bray that she had a great time. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 . REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 154 Vice Mayor Lockhart advised that she attended the SMART corridor policy committee meeting for I-580. They are going to start looking at different sites and how this could work with timing of onramps and this is on a fast track in the next 3 months. They hope to have everything done by September and back to the cities for votes. CLOSED SESSION At 10:18 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session to consult with Legal Counsel: 10.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Attorney 10.2 Anticipated Litigation - significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): TWO potential cases. Existing Facts and Circumstances: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(A) Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Name of Case: 10.3 City of Dublin v. Dublin Land Co., et al., Alameda Superior Court Case No. V- 018100-2 10.4 City of Dublin v. Schork Family Trust, Alameda Superior Court Case No. V- 019491-2 10.5 . City of Dublin v. Dolan Lumber Co., et al.,Alameda Superior Court Case No. V- 018100-2 10.6 Standard Pacific v. City of Dublin, Alameda Superior Court Case No. V-019796-6 10.7 Lockhart v. City of Dublin, Alameda Superior Court Case.No. V-018362-8 10.8 Pritchard v. City of Dublin,Alameda County Superior Court Case No. V-018364-6 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION . No reportable action taken. • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 155 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 COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2001 PAGE 156