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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - May 30, 1985
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was
held' on Thursday, May 30 , 1985 in the Board Room of the Murray School
District . This was a joint meeting with the Murray School District Board of
Trustees . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 35 p .m. by Ann Henderson ,
President of the Board of Trustees .
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board of Trustees President Ann R. Henderson, Clerk Edra 0.
Coleman, and Trustees Donald C . Biddle , Patricia R. Ferreira and Lisbeth A.
Howard.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty , Jeffery , Moffatt , Vonheeder and Mayor
Snyder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ann Henderson led those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
KOLB PARK
The Council and Board discussed the expected report on the possible uses of
Fallon School , Kolb Park and the District Office site ;
determination of which five acres would be most suitable for a park ;
possible residential construction;
repairing and upgrading tennis courts :
money from Amador Lakes development for in-lieu park money;
Murray District Office relocation;
Fallon site acreage & plot plans ;
park frontage and security;
possible lease of multi-use area of Fallon School to the City. for $1 .,00/year;
cooperative efforts to benefit community ;
access , egress , parking , and agency needs ;
grounds maintenance ;
exchange of Kolb Park area maps .
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RECREATION
There was a discussion of need for a teen center;
survey being conducted by City Staff ;
brochure listing summer program;
senior citizen drop-in center proposed for Fallon multi-use room;
money available through Senior Center Bond Act until November 1 ;
cost of maintenance , janitorial services and utilities ;
senior citizen activities held at Shannon Center and The White House ;
school sites and grounds being used for City recreation programs ;
and the representatives heard senior citizens ' arguments for a drop-in
center.
USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES/SCHOOL DISTRICT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
The following subjects were considered : school grounds maintenance ;
possible fees for use of grounds ;
acreage needed for corporation yard .
CROSSING GUARDS
The background of this issue and current concerns for children' s safety were
discussed . A consultant ' s report on Crossing Guards was discussed. The City
recommended crossing guards at San Ramon Road and Shannon Avenue and at
Amador Valley Boulevard and Burton Street . The City Council will hold a
public hearing June 10 , 1985 . City representatives contended the change in
attendance areas for Murray and Frederiksen Schools obviates the necessity
for a crossing guard at Village Parkway and Brighton, due to decreased
pedestrian traffic . Educating parents , having police train school patrols ,
and having students practice safe walking routes were discussed . A request
was made for the actual number of children who will cross Village Parkway in
September. The hazardous crossing at San Ramon Road and Amador Valley
Boulevard was stressed . The City will improve that intersection in October.
A sign for "No Right Turn When Children are Present" will be considered .
Potential need for Crossing Guard at Silvergate Drive and Amarillo or Hansen
Drive was mentioned .
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JOINT MEETINGS
The representatives agreed to meet annually to discuss mutual concerns ,
preferable in the month of February . It was suggested that a representative
from the Dublin High School Board or Dublin High Site Improvement Committee
be invited to the joint meeting.
CITY GROWTH
Possible future annexation of contiguous land and how this would affect the
school district population and need for buildings was proposed for a future
agenda item.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
How public transportation, planned for the end of 1986 might affect the
busing of students was discussed .
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss , the meeting was adjourned at
9 . 28 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RECEIVED
MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA 94568 JUN 2 6 1985
Joint Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Dublin City Counci
May 30, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. - Board Room CITY OF DJu1E1h1
7416 Brighton Dr. , Dublin
MINUTES
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A. OPENING CEREMONIES
ROLL CALL: 7:35 P.M.
Ann R. Henderson, President Present
Edra 0. Coleman, Clerk Present
Donald C. Biddle, Trustee Present
Patricia R. Ferreira, Trustee Present
Lisbeth A. Howard, Trustee Present
Peter Snyder, Mayor Present
Peter Hegarty, Council Member Present
Linda Jeffery, Council Member Present
Paul Moffat, Council Member Present
Georgean Vonheeder, Council Member Present
Richard F. Cochran, Superintendent of Schools Present
Richard Ambrose, City Manager Present
Stanley Maleski , Business Manager Present
Larry Tong, Planning Director Present
Diane Lowart, Recreation Director Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mrs. Henderson.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Kolb Park - The Council and Board discussed: the expected report on the
possible uses of Fallon School , Kolb Park, and the District .Office Site;
determination of which five acres would be most suitable for a park; possible
residential construction, repairing and upgrading tennis courts, money, from
Amador Lakes 'development for in-lieu park money; Murray District Office
re-location; Fallon Site acreage; plot plans; park frontage and security;
possible lease of the multi-use area of Fallon School to the City for $1.00
a year; cooperative efforts to benefit community; access, egress, parking,
and agency needs; grounds maintenance; exchange of Kolb Park area maps; etc.
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Recreation - There was a discussion of: a need for a teen center; survey
being conducted by City staff; brochure listing summer program; senior citizen
drop-in center proposed for Fallon multi-use room; money available through
Senior Center Bond Act until November 1; cost of maintenance, janitorial
services, and utilities; senior citizen activities held at Shannon Center
and The White House; school sites and grounds being used for City recreation
programs; and the representatives heard senior citizens' arguments for a
drop-in center.
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Use of School District Facilities/School District Grounds Maintenance - The
following subjects were considered: school grounds maintenance; possible
fees for use of grounds; and acreage needed for corporation yard.
Board of Trustees - Murray School District Page Two
Joint Meeting - May 30, 1985
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Crossing Guards - The background of this issue and current concerns for
children's safety were aired. A consultant's report on Crossing Guards was
discussed. The City recommended crossing guards at San Ramon Road and Shannon
Avenue; and at Amador Valley Blvd. and Burton St. The City Council will
hold a public hearing June 10. City representatives contended the change
in attendance areas for Murray and Frederiksen Schools obviates the necessity
for a crossing guard at Village Parkway and Brighton, due to decreased
pedestrian traffic. Educating parents, having police train school patrols,
and having students practice safe walking routes were discussed. A request
was made for the actual number of children who will cross Village Parkway
in September. The hazardous crossing at San Ramon and Amador Valley Blvd.
was stressed. The City will improve that intersection in October. A sign
for "No Right Turn When Children are Present" will be considered. Potential
need for Crossing Guard at Silvergate and Amarillo or Hansen was mentioned.
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MATTERS INTRODUCED BY BOARD MEMBERS OR COUNCIL MEMBERS
Joint Meetings - The representatives agreed to meet annually to discuss mutual
concerns, preferably in the Month of February. It was suggested that a
representative from the High School Board or Dublin High Site Improvement
Committee be invited to the joint meeting.
City Growth - Possible future annexation of contiguous land and how this
would affect the school district population and need for buildings was proposed
for a future agenda item.
Public Transportation - How public transportation, planned for the end of
1986, might affect the busing of students was mentioned.
ADJOURNMENT
-The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard F. Cochran
Superintendent
Approved and entered into the proceedings of this District
Edra 0. Coleman, Clerk
Board of Trustees
Murray School District
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REGULAR MEETING - June 24, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on
Monday , June 24, 1985 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting
was called to order at 7 : 32 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty , Jeffery , Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder.
ABSENT: Councilmember Moffatt .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ThE! Mayor led the Council , Staff and thosE: present in the pled-ge of alleg-
iance to the flag.
REQUEST FOR REFIT CONTROL
Mr. Joe Goode , 7585 Amador Valley Boulevard , addressed the Council and
advised that due to the fact that rents were going up and up, he requested
some sort of rent control measures be adopted within Dublin.
Mayor Snyder indicated that this issue had never been brought before the
Council and advised Mr. Goode that if there is a demonstrated concern, the
Council would consider it . Mr. Goode was advised to generate support for the
concept .
COIJSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheed'er, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent ) , the Council took the following actions :
Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 10, 1985 ;
Approved Financial Report. for Period Ending May 31 , 1985 ;
Accepted improvements as being complete pursuant to the specifications of
Contract 84-7, Village Parkway Wall ; Authorized final payment to
Printex/SiF!rra Precast , Inc . , in amount of $26,707.80; Authorized a budget
change from the Street improvement Reserve in the amount of $3 , 880 to provide
final funding for the project ;
Denied claim of Bette Jean De La Fuente and direc{.ed Staff to notify Claimant
and City' s Insurance Broker;
Denied claim of Dale Eugene Spencer and directed Staff to notify Claimant and
City' s Insurance Broker;
Der:ied claim of Anthony .Buccola and directed Staff to not�.fy Claimant and
City' s Insurance Broker;
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Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 53 - 85
ACCEPTING FOR THE PUBLIC A TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND CLARK AVENUE
Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $22$ ,890.$3 .
PUBLIC HEARING
ALL SEASONS RIDING ACADEMY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DENYING CUP
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
On June 6, 1985 , Stel Papadopoulos , the applicant/appellant , requested the
City Council to continue his appeal until June 24, 1985 because of school
finals .
On June 10, 1985 , the City Council opened the public hearing, heard several
comments in opposition to the application, and continued the public hearing
until June 24 , 1985 •
On June 19, 1985 , Stel Papadopoulos requested a second continuance in order
to try to develop a compromise regarding his bingo operation. He indicated
he would attend the June 24 , 1985 City Council meeting to discuss his
request .
The two major proposed uses are 1 ) therapy center for disabled and non-
disabled athletes and 2 ) a place for public gathering, including classes ,
potluck dinners , meetings , and bingo .
The Planning Commission unanimously denied the application, finding that 1)
the use would be detrimental to the economic vitality of the existing
commercial tenants and the center at large ; 2) the use would be inconsistent
with the C-1 District intent to provide areas for comparison retail shopping
and office uses ; and 3 ) the use would be inconsistent with the General Plan
policy which calls for strengthening existing shopping centers .
Robert Grassmyer, a member of the Board of Directors of All Seasons Riding
Academy, addressed the Council and stated that All Seasons Riding Academy was
withdrawing their application for a Conditional Use Permit .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. The Council accepted the request to
withdraw the application.
An unidentified member of the audience asked how soon a new Conditional Use
Permit could be requested . Staff explained that if a CUP application is
denied , the applicant must wait one year; however, if an application is
withdrawn, it could be resubmitted the next day.
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INTRODUCTION
City Engineer, Lee Thompson, introduced John Lisinko . Mr. Lisinko will be
filling in at City Offices for the next few weeks while Mr. Thompson will be
away on vacation.
PUBLIC HEARING
JAMES LANGE REQUEST FOR FOUR VARIANCES
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
Mr. Lange has submitted an application for an auto glass replacement facility
with four variances to the C-2-B-40 District regulations : 1 ) to allow
construction of a 6,435 sq ft lot , rather than the 40,000 sq ft lot required
by Zoning; 2) to allow construction on a 55 ft wide lot , rather than the 150
ft median lot width required ; 3 ) to allow zero sideyard setback rather than
the 20 ft required sideyard setback; 4) to allow parking in the 30 ft front
yard , rather than keeping the required front yard clear of parking.
On April 30 , 1985 , the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing and denied
Mr. Lange ' s application. Mr. Lange appealed.
On May 20 , 1985 , the Planning Commission unanimously upheld the action of the
Zoning Administrator. In denying the appeal , the Planning Commission found
that 1 ) the proposed use , an auto glass replacement facility , is not
consistent with the Dublin General Plan which designates the site for retail
or office development ; 2 ) the proposed use would be more appropriately
located in one of the industrial or auto related commercial areas of the
City; 3 ) the proposed use is not consistent with other office and retail
projects approved on Dublin Boulevard ; and 4) the size of. the site is
inadequate for the proposed use . An auto glass replacement facility would
operate more attractively and efficiently on a site larger than 6,435 sq ft .
Cm. Hegarty requested clarification that if the vote were to be a 2/2 vote ,
the appeal would be denied. This was explained to Mr. Lange and he was asked
if he wished to continue the appeal until such time that a full Council would
be present to hear the appeal .
Mr. Lange stated he wished to have the matter decided upon at this meeting,
as it had drug on for a long time . He stated the zoning on this parcel has
been incorrect all along. The use they are proposing, they feel , is the best
use of the property for them, as well as for the City of Dublin.
Mr . Lange introduced Mr. Steve Cummings , a representative from Satelite Auto
Glass Corporation, Wichita , Kansas . Mr. Cummings stated they have 219 retail
outlets in the United States , and they prefer to locate in areas away from
automotive establishments as they consider themselves to be a retail store .
They felt their store could be properly located in a C-2-B-40 zoned area.
The average size of their facilities run about 1 , 500 sq ft and in Dublin they
are proposing an 1 , 800 sq ft facility.
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Cm. Vonheeder stated she considered this to be a retail use rather than
service oriented . She felt' it would be a proper use of the property.
Cm. Jeffery voiced serious reservations related to the small number of
parking spaces which would be available .
Cm. Hegarty questioned how many of their stores sat on 6,000 sq ft sites , and
had only 4 parking spaces .
Mr. Cumming said that they have some stores in shopping centers or in strip
centers .
Mayor Snyder questioned if their other stores use reciprocal parking
arrangements or have their own parking.
Mr. Cummings indicated that they use common parking.
Rick Harris , District Manager of Satelite Auto Glass Corporation, stated that
their sites are always inspected and 'they run a very clean operation, and he
felt it would be a benefit to the community to have their store be a part of
this community.
Mayor Snyder questioned how their facilities were different from Aamco
Transmission as an example . Mr. Cummings stated they generated no where near
the debris , oil or grease that other auto service shops produce .
Cm. Vonheeder felt that perhaps considerations needed to be made , due to the
small size of the lot and that was what variances were for. She felt the
definition of various zoning areas was questionable . They have a unique
situation in that they do business on an appointment basis .
Cm. Hegarty felt the variances being requested were significant variances and
that this site doesn' t lend itself to the proposed development . Cm. Hegarty
stated that Mr. Lange was aware of the problems when he purchased the former
well site . He felt a better use of the property would be to remove the fence
and make it part of the adjourning parking area. Cm. Hegarty felt it
critical for the Council to follow existing policy of the General Plan. The
proposed use would be inappropriate .
Mr. Lange again stated that the property is miszoned .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty , and by majority vote (Cm.
Moffatt absent ) , the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 85
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PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF THE 1984 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
State law requires cities to adopt model codes within 1 year after adoption
by the State Department of Housing and Community Development . The proposed
code reflects technological changes and clarifies developments in the field.
No public comments were made .
City Manager Ambrose reported that one written letter of support had been
received .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt, absent ) , the Council waived the reading and introduced an
ordinance amending Chapter 3 , Article 1 , Section 31 . 2 of Ordinance No . 02-84,
relating to the adoption of the National Electrical Code .
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE RELATING TO ACCESS TO BUILDING FOR THE HANDICAPPED
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing .
State law requires cities to adopt regulations approved by the State
Department of Housing and Community Development . The requirement has
resulted in the need for the City to adopt standards for accessibility to
buildings for the handicapped . The proposed ordinance will also clarify
conflicts between the Uniform Building Code and the State Administrative
Code .
No public comments were made .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent ) , the Council waived the reading and introduced an
ordinance amending Chapter 2 , Article 2 , of Ordinance No. 02-84, by adding a
new section 22 . 31 and 22 . 32 relating to accessibility of building to the
physically handicapped .
PUBLIC HEARING
NO PARKING ZONES (RED CURB) ON AMADOR PLAZA ROAD AND ON REGIONAL STREET
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
On May 28 , 1985 , the City Council approved restriping Regional Street and
Amador Plaza Road for two-way left turn lanes between Dublin Boulevard and
Amador Valley Boulevard . In conjunction with this work, red curb painting is
proposed at some driveways to improve sight distance from these driveways .
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A total of 8 on-street parking spaces would be removed on Amador Plaza Road
and 4 on-street parking spaces would be removed on Regional Street .
No public comments were made .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
Mayor Snyder questioned if it would be advantageous to mark parking crosses
on these streets . City Traffic Engineer Kinzel stated crosses were not
currently needed, but may be required in the distant future .
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent ) , the Council waived the reading and. on an urgency basis ,
adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 11 - 85
ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
NO PARKING ZONES
ON AMADOR PLAZA ROAD AND ON REGIONAL STREET
CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
During 1984-85 , the City levied its first assessments for the maintenance and
energy costs associated with street lights throughout the City . It is
anticipated that 1984-85 revenues will exceed expenditures by $13 , 350. It is
proposed that the reserve be carried over to 1985-86 to fund the street
lighting costs . The total projected costs for 1985-86 are $143 , 350, which
will require assessments totaling $130,000. The increase in cost over the
prior year is requi..red by the addition of lights and anticipated inc]:'.eases in
energy costs .
On motion of Cm. Hegarty , seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Moffatt absent ) , the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 55 - 85
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER' S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
and
RESOLUTION NO. 56 - 85
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
(August 12 , 1985 , Dublin Library)
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DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS SITE IMPROVEMENTS
The Dublin San Ramon Services District is undertaking a $350 , 000 renovation
of the Dublin Sports Grounds . The project , divided into three phases , is
scheduled to start in the Fall of 1985 . Phase I consists of 1 ) a fitness
court with stations located around the perimeter of the park; 2) a sunken
picnic area with tables , benches and turf amphitheatre seating adjacent to
the existing tot lot ; 3 ) additional trees ; 4) additional picnic tables
located around the perimeter of the park.
The Park & Recreation Commission reviewed the plan at their meeting of
June 11 , 1985 . The Commission indicated their support of the improvements
and expressed concerns of 1 ) will there be water and barbeques at the group
picnic area? 2) is there a possibility of putting another restroom facility
at the back of the park, adjacent to the freeway? 3 ) the satellite picnic
tables are too far to walk from the parking lot .
Council consensus was that the distance to the satellite picnic tables was
acceptable .
Discussion was held related to the possible realignment of the Imperial
Freeholds property and what the affects of a property exchange would have on
the layout of the Sports Grounds . Cm. Vonheeder reported that an exchange
would mean the elimination of one baseball diamond .
Cm. Jeffery expressed concern with a sunken area because of past problems at
Kolb Park . Captain Shores indicated that even though he had not reviewed the
proposed sunken area plans , the police department would not be favorable
toward the development of sunken areas because of the obvious policing
problems .
Cm. Vonheeder felt that when you dig 3 to 4 feet down, you' ll run into mush
anyway, so it might not even be feasible .
Council consensus was that Staff forward comments to the Dublin San Ramon
Services District .
RESTRICTION OF COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING
The City, Traffic Engineer has conducted a study as a result of complaints
relating to long term truck parking on public streets . The report outlines
the potential problems associated with the parking of commercial trucks. A
suggested method of dealing with the problem is to restrict the parking of
commercial trucks to no more than 2 hours unless they are loading or
unloading.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Moffatt absent ) , the Council directed the City Attorney to develop an
ordinance as appropriate , and established a public hearing for July 8 , 1985 •
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1984-85 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
It is anticipated that during Fiscal Year 1984-85 , revenues will be in excess
of 1984-85 appropriations by approximately $452 ,010. The precise amount will
be determined at the time that the City' s accounting ledgers are closed.
Pursuant to State Law, the additional revenues must be appropriated .
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Moffatt absent ) , the Council appropriated excess revenues in General and Gas
Tax funds to Street Improvement Reserve and appropriated excess revenues in
all other funds to Reserve for Authorized Projects .
OTHER BUSINESS
Processing of Annexation
City Manager Ambrose indicated that the City had just been advised as to what
the final number would be for the performance of a financial services plan
for the property which the Council directed Staff to pursue for annexation.
Staff had had several meetings with Gruen + Gruen, a consulting firm that has
done a lot of work for the City of Pleasanton in a similar capacity. It was
hoped that the scope of services to be provided could be more precisely
defined . County counsel has yet to respond to some of the questions Dublin
has with regard to what work they would like to see us have done as part of
our annexation proposal . The initial proposal was about $10, 000, which only
included the impact of services on Dublin. The proposal amount has been
increased to $13 , 500, to include a determination of the financial impact on
DSRSD services .
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent ) , the Council authorized the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with Gruen + Gruen to perform this financial services study for
the Camp Parks and environs annexation and authorized the additional
expenditure of $1 , 000 for this study.
Stark Bill
Congressman Stark has proposed a bill with respect to the disposition of 150
acres on the southern portion of the Camp Parks site . He is proposing in his
bill that GSA place this property in an open bid situation in which the
Federal Government would get the highest return possible . He has also
indicated that he would include in his bill a provision that would pay the
East Bay Regional Park District $1 .1 million and that would effectively buy
their portion of the 450 acres that they presently have . Also provided would
be $6 million to DSRSD to include the sewage facility aspects of the Camp
Parks site to bring that up to an acceptable condition.
These two amounts would be taken off the top from whatever price they
received for the property in an open bid situation.
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Congressman Stark' s office has indicated that they are presently opposed to
the land swap proposed by Alameda County .
The County will be holding a hearing tomorrow morning regarding the Navy
housing plans for the Fairmont Hospital site as they relate to the proposed
land swap. Supervisor Cooper is hoping Dublin will support the land swap.
Council discussed the fact that Dublin is already on record as opposing the
land swap.
Council consensus was to support Congressman Stark' s bill .
Fire Hazard - Hansen Property
Cm. Hegarty asked for a status report related to the fire hazard situation on
the Hansen property .
Paul Rankin reported that Staff has contacted the Batallion Chief of the
Division of Forestry. The Chief indicated that in the past , the County has
not been willing to fund the money necessary to conduct weed abatement . A
hearing by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors would be necessary. Staff
is hoping that the property owner will respond .
Council asked that Staff contact Dr. Harvey Scudder and provide a status
report .
Task Force - Aging
Cm. Hegarty reported that he would be attending an aging task force meeting
the following morning.
Arroyo Vista
Cm. Vonheeder reported that she had attended the Arroyo Vista meeting at it
appears that most of the concerns of the residents related not to who is
running the show, but that things won' t change .
The next move will be up to the City of Pleasanton.
Lockyer Bill
Cm. Jeffery reported that the Lockyer Bill that was supposedly dropped has
been picked up by Montoya . Staff indicated they would check into this and
provide further information .
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Art Work Purchase
Deputy City Clerk Kay Keck reported that a watercolor painting had been
purchased for the City of Dublin which would be displayed at City Offices
following the close of the Alameda County Fair. The painting, entitled
"Artichoke" , is on display in the art exhibit at the fair.
Table Skirts
The Council made favorable comments regarding the newly purchased table
skirts which were used for the first time this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council , at 9 : 25 p.m. , the
meeting was adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting on the following
evening at 6: 00 p .m. , for public hearing for consideration of 1985-86 Budget ,
Capital Improvement Program Update & Revenue Sharing Use .
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - June 25, 1985
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was
held on Tuesday, June 25 , 1985 in the Community Room of Homestead Savings .
The meeting was called to order at 6 : 22 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder.
ABSENT: Councilmember Moffatt.
PUBLIC HEARING
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
Staff prepared the 1985-86 Update to the 1983-88 Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program, and presented it for Council review. The following
expenditures were recommended for the remaining program years :
General $ 420, 500
Community Improvements 2 , 399 , 088
Parks 1 , 720, 700
Streets 8, 265, 688
Total $ 12 , 805, 976
At its meeting of June 3 , 1985, the Dublin City Planning Commission found
that the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program was in conformance with the
General Plan.
At its meeting of April 9 , 1985, the Park & Recreation Commission voted to
approve the recommendations in the 1985-86 Update to the Capital Improvement
Program with respect to parks . The Commission recommended that the
renovation of the Shannon Community Center kitchen be given first priority.
The Commission recommended that the park development plan be given second
priority and further recommended that the landscape architect prioritize the
parks to be developed.
On May 15 , 1985, the City received a communication from the Dublin San Ramon
Services District indicating that the Board of Directors of the District
approved the expenditure of $40 , 000 of District Park Dedication monies for
the construction of the play area at Shannon Park. The Board of Directors
of the District indicated that they wished to discuss the issue of revamping
the kitchen at the Community Center with the City.
During the preparation of the City' s operating budget, it was determined
that an additional word processor would be needed in the Public Works and
Engineering area in order to accommodate the additional recommended
secretary, should the City Council approve that position as part of its
budget considerations .
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i Staff. recommended that the City Council modify the 1985-86 update to the
" ;..Five! year CIP as follows :
Word Processing Equipment ADD $ 8 , 000 ( 1985-86 )
DSRSD Service Study ADD $ 12 , 000 (1985-86 )
City Entrance Signs ADD $ 4 , 000 ( 1985-86 )
Traffic Signal-Alcosta Blvd./ ADD $194 , 500 (1985-86 )
San Ramon Road (Road work & Opt ion)
San Ramon Road Phase III Reduce to $ 15, 000 (1985-86 )
Reduce to $670 , 000 (198.6_87)
Alice Pitchford addressed the Council and requested the City' s support of
the Senior Coordinating Council ' s request for a Senior Center. According to
Mrs . Pitchford, it will cost several thousand dollars to run the center, as
the Senior Coordinating Council did not feel that a Center can be run
successfully on a strictly voluntary basis. A rough estimate of the amount
needed was presented at $81, 295 . The Coordinating Council was looking for
City Council support in order to help them obtain Senior Center Bond monies .
Mayor Snyder felt the Council needed a better feel of the dollars required
and suggested setting aside $40 , 000 . Cm. Jeffery felt that the Council
could commit dollars for a study of the needs of the seniors. 3,
Cm. Hegarty indicated his full support of the seniors in Dublin and stated
it was a small amount to commit in view of the good that seniors do.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent) , the Council agreed to allow a budgeted amount of
$40 , 000 to be used as necessary toward the end of forming a Senior Center as
part of the City Operating Budget.
Mrs . Pitchford requested that a letter be drafted indicating the City ' s
support so that it could be given to the Senior Board.
Cm. Jeffery stated she would like to see one street completely finished, so
that it could be used to show the residents what the City will look like
after all of the construction is finished. It is very inconvenient to
motorists with all the activity that is occurring, and perhaps one completed
street could serve as a model . The Council felt that some sort of shrubs or
ivy should be put along the flood control channel on Village Parkway.
The City Council agreed that the landscaping Village Parkway/Amador Valley
Blvd to Kimball Ave project should be constructed during Fiscal year 1985-
86 . The Council also agreed that funding for median street lights should
also be included. These modifications resulted in the following funding
changes .
1985-86 1986-87
Downtown Street Light Additions $275, 000 $255, 000
Landscaping Village Parkway/ $345, 000 $ -0-
Amador Valley Blvd. to Kimball Ave.
With all of the extensive landscaping projects being undertaken by the City,
Norm Pitchford questioned what assurances the City has that there will be
enough water to handle the projects .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
Adjourned Regular Meeting CM-4-136 June 25, 1985
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote
% (Cm. Moffatt absent) , with modifications recommended by._Staff- and the City
/ Council, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 57 - 85
ADOPTING THE 1985-86 UPDATE TO THE
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1983-88
PUBLIC HEARING
1985-86 PRELIMINARY BUDGET & USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Mayor Snyder opened the Public Hearing
The :City Manager gave an overview of those City' s revenue sources which are
anticipated in Fiscal year 1985-86 to finance the budget.
Revenues $ 9, 811, 173
Appropriations from Reserves 844 , 926
Total Funds Available $10 , 656, 099
Expenditures - Operating $ 4 , 111, 667
Expenditures - Capital Improvements 6 , 008, 276
Appropriations to Reserve 536 , 156
Total Appropriations $10, 656, 099
The City Manager reviewed each budget activity account.
/ Considerable discussion took place regarding the additional $4 , 980 the
Sheriff ' s Department ha%A added to the proposed 1985-86 contract amount. The
City Manager indicated that the additional cost was also attributable to the
inclusion of the Assistant Sheriff ' s direct time ( 8 . 08% ) as part of the
contract. The City Manager indicated that this was the real difference
between the Sheriff ' s contract first budget proposal and it ' s last budget
proposal . Assistant Sheriff Garrigan and Mr. Joseph Thomas representing the
Sheriff ' s Department explained that the additional cost was attributable to
the promotion of Lieutenant Shores to Captain.
Mr. Joseph Thomas gave the City Council a handout explaining the County' s
method of developing the revised contract cost estimates.
,Cm. Jeffery asked why the Sheriff ' s Department was not following the chain
// of command by raving ;the Captain report to the Assistant Sheriff.
Assistant Sheriff Ga'`rrigan indicated that the Sheriff ' s Department had
experienced a reorganization which resulted in his being given
responsibility for contract services including the Dublin Police Contract.
Mr. Garrigan indicated that he would not be reporting directly to the
Undersheriff as Captain Boyer previously had done .
He further indicated he would be able to give the final approval on requests
by the City regarding the contract.
CM-4-137
Adjourned Regular Meeting June 25, 1985
Cm. Jeffery requested that this be indicated in writing from the Sheriff ' s
Department.
Vice Mayor Hegarty indicated he would rely on the City Manager to work the
best deal possible and he would support it. Cm. Vonheeder concurred.
Assistant Sheriff Garrigan indicated he would do anything to work with the
City, but the Department was locked into the dollar amount.
The City Manager summarized the issue as how much. the City was willing to
= spend for the level of decision making the City,,had as part of the Contract.
The City Manager suggested that the City get a guarantee that would achieve
that objective.
Cm. Jeffery indicated that the issue of the level of decision making was the
key, and that she would compromise only after the County guarantees an
acceptable decision making level .
It was the consensus of the City Council that the Sheriff ' s Department should
indicate in a letter the new structure and reporting procedure with respect
to the Dublin Police Services Contract.
Barbara Baxter, Alameda County Librarian, encouraged the Council to fundf-our ( 4
additional hours of library time, at an additional budgeted amount of
$26 , 005 .
Liz Schmitt also encouraged the Council to fund these additional hours .
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent) , the Council agreed to include $26 , 005 additional
funding for additional library hours . The hours that the library would be
open should be determined by the library staff.
The City Council reiterated its desire to create a new Budget Activity
reserved for a Senior Citizen Center in the Amount of $40, 000 .
The City Manager recommended that $1, 000 be added to the Professional
Services Account in Planning in light of the City Council ' s action on the
Annexation Study on the previous evening.
Cm. Hegarty felt the City should set aside a certain amount of funds for
various unforeseen requests, i .e . , parade awards, public relations, etc .
City Manager Ambrose indicated that the Non-Departmental Account includes a
budget of $80, 000 .
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
After review of the budget, with changes discussed,the budget totalled
$10, 905, 198 . On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by
unanimous vote (Cm. Moffatt absent) , the Council adopted
CM-4-138
Adjourned Regular Meeting June 25, 1985
RESOLUTION NO. 58 - 85
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86
1985-86 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
As a result of the passage of Proposition 4 by the voters of the State of
California in 1979 , a limit on the appropriations of cities was imposed.
Since the City of Dublin incorporated subsequent to the passage of
Proposition 4 , the County Board of Supervisors established Dublin' s
Appropriations Limit at $5, 361, 000 for Fiscal Year 1982-83 .
For Fiscal Year 1985-86 , the City must adopt an Appropriations Limit which
adjusts the City' s 1983-84 Appropriations Limit by the change in the U. S.
Consumer Price Index (CPI ) and the change in the City ' s population as
determined by the State Department of Finance .
The 1985-86 Appropriations Limit is established as follows :
Change in Population
Population ( 1/1/84 ) 15 , 451
Population ( 1/1/85 ) 15 , 608
Percent Change + 1 . 02
Change in CPI + 3 . 74
Growth rate = 1 . 0102 x 1 . 0374 = 1 . 0480
Growth rate x 1984-85 Appropriations Limit = 1985-86 Appropriations Limit
1 . 0480 x $6 , 193 , 489 = $6 , 490 , 776
As indicated above, the City' s 1985-86 Appropriations Limit is $6 , 490 , 776 .
This limit only restricts those appropriations which are funded by Proceeds
of Taxes as defined by Proposition 4 . For 1985-86 those recommended
appropriations funded by Proceeds of Taxes which are subject to limitation
total $6 , 249 , 620 .
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. Moffatt absent) , the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 59 - 85
ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86
$6 , 490 , 776
CM-4-139
Adjourned Regular Meeting June 25, 1985
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 12 : 13 a.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CM-4-140
Adjourned Regular Meeting June 25, 1985