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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.1 Approve 11-12-1985 Minutes f - REGULAR MEETING - November 12, 1985 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of .Dublin was held on Tuesday, November 12, 1985 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7: 33 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt, Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alleg- iance to the flag. PROCLAMATION HONORING VETERANS Mayor Snyder read a proclamation that was being sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Sacramento. The proclamation recognized and honored all veterans with special emphasis placed this year on POW/MIA' s. VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - EXPANSION PLANS Mr. Gene Broadman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Valley Memorial Hospital requested time to address the Council to provide an overview of the hospital ' s future plans for service delivery. City Manager Ambrose reported that the City had received a letter from Patricia K. Renn, Community Relations Director for Valley Memorial Hospital indicating that this presentation presented a scheduling conflict. Ms. Renn indicated that the presentation would be made at the Council meeting on November 25th. CLOSED SESSION At 7: 38 p.m. , the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss : Property Negotiations in accordance with Government Code Section 54956. 8 ( Imperial Freeholds Site, Dolan School Site and Fallon School Site) , and Pending Litigation in accordance with Government Code Section 54956. 9 (a) (City of Dublin vs. The Sawmill, City of Dublin vs. Alameda County, City of Dublin vs. Nichandros) . CM-4-236 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 r PUBLIC MEETING RECONVENED At 8: 55 p.m. , the public meeting was reconvened with all Councilmembers present. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 28, 1985; Approved City Treasurer' s Investment Report for Period Ending October 31, 1985; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 124 - 85 ENDORSING THE FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986 Approved the hiring of Wurster, Bernardi and Emmons, Inc. , Planning Consultants to prepare the Dublin Downtown Improvement Plan and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 125 - 85 FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS TRACT 4569 and authorized continuance of a letter of credit in the amount of $172 , 000 in connection with the guarantee of work performed in Tract 4569; Authorized an additional appropriation of $40, 000 in Park Dedication Funds to .supplement the developer ' s contribution toward the development of the Amador Lakes Mini Park; and requested Gates & Associates to enhance the park design to include improvements; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $342, 562. 66. Cm. Moffatt requested that due to the large amount of money involved, the item related to budget modification transfers and appropriations be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and explanation. City Manager Ambrose reviewed the transfers and appropriations item by item. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved 1984-85 budget modification transfers and appropriations; CM-4-237 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 MTC PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TAX The City has received a letter from Commissioner Valance Gill of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission inviting the City to comment on the proposed County Transportation Tax legislation which has been drafted by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for consideration by the State Legislature. The proposed legislation would enable any County in the Bay Area to place before the voters a measure authorizing additional taxes for transportation. The draft proposed legislation provides for a transportation sales tax. However, alternative funding sources including sales tax on motor vehicle fuel, motor vehicle fuel tax, or a vehicle license fee surcharge are also being considered by the Commission.. The proposed legislation would also require the development of a County Transportation expenditure plan which would be considered as part of any election. The development of this plan would have to be agreed upon by the County Board of Supervisors, the Mayors ' Conference as well as participation by MTC and transit operators. The plan would be voted upon by the voters in the County in conjunction with any tax that was proposed. The plan would specify the projects that are to be funded by the tax, the amount and duration of the tax, and the designation of either MTC or the creation of a County Transportation Authority to administer the tax. The basic issues were 1 ) Should the City support the proposed legislation in order to enable voters of Alameda County to vote upon a tax for transit and highway projects? 2 ) What revenue source should be included in the draft legislation? 3 ) Should MTC be chosen to administer the proceeds of the tax or should a new County Transportation Authority be created to administer the tax? Cm. Jeffery stated that the Alameda County Transportation Commission is currently studing what options may be available and felt that MTC may be pushing this too quickly. Cm. Jeffery felt that since people in the Valley got burned on BART, we should proceed very cautiously before getting into something like this. Cm. Vonheeder expressed concern that the majority of the funds would be used to improve Highway 17, and that very little would be used in this Valley. Cm. Jeffery felt the City should not take a position at this time, but rather answer in terms that we would like further information and that we are studying other issues, and also express concern about past actions. Council concurred with this response and directed Staff to forward their comments to MTC. PUBLIC HEARING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. CM-4-238 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 At its meeting of October 28, 1985, the City Council introduced the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance and adopted the Franchise Agreement contingent upon the adoption of the Franchise at this meeting. Michal Dittrich thanked the City Council for its cooperation and stated that on behalf of Viacom Cablevision, she looks forward to continuing to serving the Dublin area. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt questioned if Community TV would receive any type of financial support through this program. Cm. Hegarty explained that this agreement was not for that purpose, but that they will be building a building to house the equipment, and will be training people to operate the equipment, etc. City Manager Ambrose indicated that the Cities will need to discuss how they will be spending their funds and whether they intend to utilize them individually, or combine the funds. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waivbd the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 30 - 85 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GRANTING OF FRANCHISES OR PRIVILEGES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF CABLE COMMUNICATION, OR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUING REGULATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THESE FRANCHISES AND THE ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO THEM PUBLIC HEARING GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS/HAGMAN ASSOCIATES APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY CUP AND SDR Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. On October 14, 1985, the City Council granted the request of Maria Pracher, legal representative for Great Western Savings, to continue their appeal until November 12, 1985. On October 29, 1985, Ms. Pracher submitted a request for a second continuance until the December 9th Council meeting. She indicated that Great Western Savings is considering submitting a request to allow withdrawal of the appeal and to allow consideration of a new Conditional Use Permit and Site Develop- ment Review for a gated parking lot with a different configuration. At this time, however, she is not prepared to formally withdraw the appeal. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council continued the item until the meeting of December 9th. CM-4-239 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 PUBLIC HEARING NIELSEN SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing continued/reopened on this item. The principal of Nielsen School has requested that a bus loading area be provided south of the school 's south driveway on Amarillo Road. The City Council at its October 28, 1985 meeting continued the public hearing to allow a revision of the change in marking from red curb to signs which would limit the no parking to non school hours. The purpose of this bus only loading zone would be to provide a place for two buses to load and unload students. At the present time the buses attempt to park at the curb in the school ' s loop driveway, however, it is frequently not possible due to parents picking up or dropping off children. Currently, the curb fronting the school is signed as a loading zone from 8: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. on school days only. The proposed ordinance would revise the existing ordinance and set aside 100 feet of curb signed as a bus loading zone from 8: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. on school days only. Principal Diane Griffiths indicated she was pleased with this ordinance. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted ORDINANCE NO. 31 - 85 ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (Bus Loading Zone - Amarillo Road) GARBAGE FRANCHISE SOLID WASTE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The City Council has indicated its intent to become the franchisor for refuse collection and disposal services. The existing franchise is administered by DSRSD and will expire on April 1, 1986. Pursuant to the City Council direction, Staff prepared a Request for Proposal which will assist in determining the provider of this service. The level of service contained in the draft proposal is based upon the existing service provided through the franchise agreement between DSRSD and Oakland Scavenger Company. The request requires the proposer to include two annual residential cleanup offerings in the base residential rate. The cost of providing additional residential cleanup services is also requested. In an attempt to provide conformity in any proposals submitted, Staff has requested that the providers rates include a 10% franchise fee. The current fee imposed under the DSRSD contract is 7. 6%. In the past, the Board of Directors of DSRSD have reduced the franchise fee in order to moderate the cost increases to the customers. The 10% figure is used only in the RFP and could be modified in the final agreement. CM-4-240 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 The Request for Proposal also has provisions as to the ability of the provider to assume the responsibility for trash service in the Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area. The Dublin San Ramon Services District currently administers the franchise for this area. As a matter of conven- ience, it may be advantageous for them to contract with the franchisor selected by the City of Dublin. The District General Manager has indicated that currently, the Army facility is the only user of trash services in the public lands area east of the existing City limits. For security purposes, the County Jail and Federal Prison handle their own waste disposal. This option is provided in the event that the Dublin San Ramon Services District requested this type of arrangement. Cm. Moffatt questioned if Arroyo Vista had been included in the past, and if there were any problems with this type of service going on on private roads. Assistant to the City Manager Rankin explained that it was his understanding that Arroyo Vista is under the Oakland Scavenger franchise, and is treated the same as multi-family complexes insofar as bin pickup rather than individual can pickup. The City is attempting to develop service that will serve the entire City of Dublin. Cm. Vonheeder indicated a desire to check into the possibility or feasibility of having a provider provide the roll-out can type service pickup. Cm. Vonheeder felt that maybe this is an option Dublin should consider. Mr. Rankin indicated the City could include a paragraph which would allow a company to submit a bid for "streetside pickups. The Council reviewed the RFP and directed Staff to include the above paragraph, as discussed in the RFP. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to circulate the document among qualified providers. BART EXPRESS BUS ROUTE D PROPOSED CHANGES The Bay Area Rapid Transit District is proposing changes in the BART Express Bus Route D from Walnut Creek to Dublin. In the Dublin area, the existing route is along Alcosta Boulevard and Village Parkway. The proposed new route would be along San Ramon Road. The main reason for the proposed change is to reduce the trip time and streamline the express bus service. Cm. Jeffery questioned why the public meetings are done by Staff instead of the elected officials. Jim Evans, BART representative explained that on October 17th, the BART Board of Directors authorized public hearings to give the general public an idea of what they are proposing. The meetings are informational in nature. Mr. Evans was questioned with regard to the status of park & ride lot negotiations. Mr. Evans indicated that BART is continuing to negotiate with Bedford Properties on a site and that environmental work has commenced. CM-4-241 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 Cm. Jeffery questioned if BART would consider holding up on this new service until local bus service is operating and until park & ride lots are in place. Mr. Evans suggested that the City of Dublin send a letter to BART making these requests. Mr. Evans also indicated that he felt the BART Board would be receptive to Dublin' s request if at all possible. Mayor Snyder asked if actual savings had been calculated by BART on this new route. Mr. Evans explained that there are currently 87 stops from Dublin' s Regional Street stop to the Walnut Creek BART station. Their main goal is to provide fast efficient express bus service to BART. Only 20% of the riders are transferring,.to BART, while 80% are making local trips. Mayor Snyder questioned the timeline that BART is working with for this modified service. Mr. Evans explained that the streamlined service is scheduled to begin on March 8, 1986. Cm. Jeffery felt that it should :be pointed out that the BART meetings are being held for informational purposes only, rather than recorded public hearings. Cm. Jeffery questioned if any areas have used an express bus system with success. Cm. Moffatt questioned if the impact of a light rail system had been considered. Mr. Evans responded that it had, however, bus service can be put into place much quicker than a rail system. City Engineer Thompson indicated to Mr. Evans that since the area along San Ramon Road is basically residential and because of the City' s future expansion plans for this road, Staff needs to know where bus stops are to be located. Staff also questioned if BART would consider paying for the bus pullouts along San Ramon Road. Mr. Evans indicated that BART was not paying for the other pullouts along the route, with the exception of the new stops being located at E1 Cerro and in Bishop Ranch. The timing of the Alcosta Boulevard/San Ramon Road signal was discussed. Staff reported that the anticipated timing of this signal, which is currently out for bid, is late spring to early summer. The Council reviewed the new route and directed Staff to prepare a letter to BART requesting that BART wait to implement a change in the system until a park & ride lot is in place in Dublin and until local bus service is operating. A preview of the San Ramon Road construction plans should also be included. AMENDMENT TO ALAMEDA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN In accordance with State Law, each County is required to have a Solid Waste Management Plan. In the County of Alameda, the Solid Waste Management Authority was formed consisting of representatives from the City and the County. The City of Dublin is presently a member of this Authority and Mayor Peter Snyder is the City' s representative on the Authority. CM-4-242 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 The Solid Waste Management Authority is presently considering an amendment to the Alameda County Solid Waste Management Plan which would permit the importation and disposal of San Francisco solid waste and sludge at the Altamont Landfill. This amendment is proposed by Oakland Scavenger and would permit San Francisco to import and dispose up to 15 million tons of solid waste over a 50 year period beginning November 1, 1988. The amendment would also permit San Francisco to dispose up to 130,000 tons per year of sludge over that same 50 year period. An amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan requires the endorsement of a majority of the Cities. The San Francisco Import Committee of the Authority initially developed a Memorandum of Understanding with San Francisco which would permit San Francisco to export 10 million tons of solid waste in January 1985. As part of that Memorandum of Understanding, numerous conditions were placed upon San Francisco in order to mitigate any negative environmental impacts and also to maintain the life of the Altamont Landfill. This MOU does not commit the Solid Waste Management Authority. The major issues associated with consideration of this amendment are: o Should Alameda County permit agencies outside of the County to dispose of refuse at the Altamont -Landfill? Staff ' s position was that there must be guarantees that Altamont meet the needs of Alameda County residents first, and that the capacity is assured for Alameda County users if import from outside agencies is permitted. o Should San 'Francisco be permitted to import refuse over the next 50 years? Staff recommended that the Council concur with both the 15 million ton limit as well as the 50 year term with the conditions outlined by the San Francisco Import Committee. o Mitigation Fees. There has been considerable debate with respect to the utilization of a $3. 50 per ton mitigation fee which would be charged to San Francisco. Staff recommended that the import fees from San Francisco be deposited with the Authority and be used for the following purposes: a) to acquire land to be publicly owned to replace the capacity used by San Francisco or other importers; b) to fund waste to energy projects that reduce the waste stream to the Altamont; c) to acquire land to buffer sites from future land use incompatibility problems; d) to pay for road maintenance and litter pickup on roads used for import that are locally owned and maintained; e) to pay for other direct environmental mitigation measures; f) to fund recycling programs on a County wide or sub-County wide basis. CM-4-243 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985 o Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration The County has undertaken an Environmental Initial Study and has determined that all of the significant environmental impacts can adequately be mitigated. These mitigation measures will occur through the various permit processes which Oakland Scavenger will be required to go through. Mayor Snyder indicated that the MOU is available for review in the City Manager ' s office. Discussion was held with regard to the fact that the disposal of hazardous materials is becoming more and more of a concern. Discussion was held relative to ' the capacity of the landfill. Mayor Snyder referred to a recent study conducted by Bissell & Karn. Mayor Snyder indicated that this amendment relates only to San Francisco import, however, this proposal sets a precident with regard to the future of the plan. The Council reviewed the issues and directed the Council ' s representative on the Authority, Mayor Snyder, to forward their comments to the Authority. OTHER BUSINESS Mayors ' Conference City Manager Ambrose reminded the Council that Dublin was hosting the Alameda County Mayors ' Conference on the following evening at Stafford ' s Restaurant at 6: 30 p.m. Recreational Vehicle Survey City Manager Ambrose reported that the second edition of the City' s Newsletter will be coming out soon and Staff suggested including a return survey related to resident ' s feelings about the RV issue in Dublin. The Council concurred regarding the inclusion of this item in the Newsletter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Y CM-4-244 Regular Meeting November 12, 1985