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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Approve 03-09-1987 Minutes REGULAR MEETING - March 9, 1987 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, March 9, 1987 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 32 p.m. by Mayor Linda Jeffery. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Moffatt, Snyder, Vonheeder and Mayor Jeffery. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alle- giance to the flag. * * * * PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Mayor Jeffery read a proclamation related to the annual American Cancer Society' s Education/Residential Crusade in April. March is being declared recruitment month for this crusade. The Proclamation was accepted by Virginia Woy. Dr. Harvey Scudder, 7419 Hansen Drive, commended the Council for this action and indicated that he will be attending the 50th Anniversary Celebration of this fine organization on May 16, 1987. * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm.. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions : Approved Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 10, 1987; Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 12, 1987; Regular Meeting of February 23, 1987; and Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 2, 1987; Approved City Treasurer ' s Investment Report for Period Ending February 28, 1987; Authorized the Mayor to execute agreements with Allen' s Towing and Save Tow for the towing of abandoned vehicles on City streets; Adopted a Bank of America Corporate Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to apply for two Visa Credit Cards; Approved the installation of a banner by the American Cancer Society from April 20 - May 2 on the San Ramon Road banner poles; CM-5-92 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987 tn v M t% Awarded bid for Annual Street Overlay contract to Teichert Construction '($223,103. 71 ) and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 19 - 87 PROTECTING THE WETLAND RESOURCES OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $309, 979. 87; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20 - 87 AUTHORIZING SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE (VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SITE) and approved budget change form. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE REPEALING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCES No. 1-84 & No. 3-84 Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. At its meeting of February 23, 1987, the City Council directed Staff to research issues related to the $300 maximum campaign contribution during an election period. The City Attorney's Office interpreted the Council ' s concerns regarding the special election issue as intent on the part of the Council to have a $300 limitation apply to each election. A revised set of ordinances has been drafted which would modify Section 2.A. of the Ordinance by indicating that there shall be a separate election period for each municipal election. The effect of this additional language would allow a candidate to receive up to $300 in a general election from one person as well as receive another $300 contribution from that same source for a special election which is conducted within the same year. Cm. Moffatt questioned if both the proposed ordinances addressed the same thing with the only difference being one relates to a calendar year and one to a fiscal year. Staff responded that this was correct. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by majority vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance regulating election campaign contributions and repealing Ordinances No. 1-84 1 3-84 . "Election period" shall be defined as July lst through June 30th. Cm. Snyder and Mayor Jeffery voted against this motion, citing the fact that they were opposed to raising the contribution limit to $300. * * * CM-5-93 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987 DUBLIN RANCH GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/SPECIFIC PLAN STUDY REQUEST PA 87-031 Staff advised that Ted Fairfield is requesting the City Council to authorize a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Study. The request involves about 930 acres along both sides of Tassajara Road in unincorporated Alameda County within the Dublin Planning Area and Sphere of Influence. The proposal is primarily multi-family residential with a maximum housing capacity of 5, 200 dwelling units. The applicant estimates build-out to take more than 10 years. Staff advised that if the Council decides not to authorize an Amendment Study, all of the existing policies will remain in effect. In essence, residential development in the Extended Planning Area would be subject to future study when the City .Council finds it appropriate. A Specific Plan for residential development would not be studied, and no further action would be needed at this time. If the Council does authorize a General Plan Amendment Study, it should also determine whether or not to authorize a Specific Plan Study. The Specific Plan Study area could include all or part of the General Plan Amendment Study area. It would be appropriate for surrounding property owners to provide input and participate in a General -Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Study. They may be interested and willing to share in the cost of either a General Plan Amendment Study only or a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Study. Their input may help define the size of the study area and the general scope of land uses to be studied. Ted Fairfield, a Pleasanton Civil Engineer stated that his goal is to get the process started. He realizes there will be much discussion to follow at a later date. If the Council grants this request, it does not necessarily allow them to build, as several years of processing needs to follow. In a sense, they are the guinea pig as far as development to the east is concerned. The project would start, if approved, in about 1990 with completion about 10 years after that. Mr. Fairfield introduced Richard Frisbee, the author of the plan. Gordon Brandt, Hansen Drive resident suggested that not only adjacent property owners be contacted, but all residents of Dublin as they will be greatly impacted. All residents should be able to participate. Tom Schuitemaker felt that every time a developer comes in, the General Plan has to be amended. He questioned why not have a General Plan that doesn 't have to be amended. Mayor Jeffery explained the process that was followed in adopting Dublin' s General Plan. This Plan applied specifics to what was then Dublin' s 4 square mile limits. The surrounding areas were very general and the reason for the study being requested this evening was to get specific information down so that everyone will know what can and can't be done with a particular area. CM-5-94 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987 Mr. Schuitemaker felt Dublin should come up with a plan for the next 10 years and stick with it instead of constantly &xpending money. City Manager Ambrose explained that the developers are the ones who pay for the studies and they are also cha-:ged for staff time spent on the project. Robert Patterson, a Rolling Hills Drive resident expressed concern regarding the use of existing roads. A good plan for expressways similar to San Jose is needed. Mayor Jeffery explained that this is one of the things that .will be addressed in the study. Marjorie LeBar, a Juarez Lane resident questioned the capacity of the water district to service this many new homes. The Council should pay close attention to this issue in the study. She also expressed concern related to traffic. Mayor Jeffery indicated that the City has a number of legitimate concerns and Staff will direct the consultant and the applicant to study all of these issues. Kathy Burgen indicated she had been a Dublin resident for 15 years and felt that what she . was hearing was that people were glad to have been able to move to Dublin but now they don't want to accept any more. Dublin can still be a nice place to live even with growth. Jim Jones questioned the Council with regard to ratios of people to parks in Dublin. Mayor Jeffery indicated that various ratios have been studied and are in effect now for the existing primary planning area. Dr. Scudder made reference to 'a study entitled the "Lightboat Ethics" . He felt the issue was not that those who live here don't want to accept others, but rather a matter of capacity. When it' s full, that ' s it. At what point is it considered to be full . Cm. Snyder felt that everyone in the community should be aware and recognize that the City Council does not make the ultimate final decision on all issues. If water is restricted, it is a responsibility of Zone 7. The Council can approve all kinds of plans, but if they can't get water, it won't do them any good to proceed. This study will address all types of issues . Cm. Moffatt felt that if western residents have concerns, they should make it a point to attend all of the public hearings. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized a General Plan Amendment Study and a Specific Plan Study. The Council directed Staff to contact surrounding property owners regarding their interest and willingness to share in the cost of 1) a General Plan Amendment Study only, or 2) a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Study, CM-5-95 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987 or 3) other application processing. The Council also directed Staff to bring the item back to the Council at a future'meeting to 1) review input from surrounding property owners, 2 ) define size of study area, 3) determine general scope of land uses to be studied, and 4) authorize Staff to select consultant team. * * * * MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW - FISCAL YEAR 1986-87 City Manager Ambrose advised that total revenues will be approximately $383, 000 less than anticipated; and total Operating Expenditures and total Capital Expenditures will be approximately $327, 000 and $2, 467, 000 less than anticipated, respectively. The Adopted 1986-87 Adopted Budget anticipated that $2, 319, 000 from Reserves would be required to finance 1986-87 expenditures . Based on the revenue and expenditure projections, it is anticipated that only $1,100, 380 will be drawn from reserves to finance 1986-87 expenditures . However, Mr. Ambrose advised that it is important to recognize that this does not represent additional available revenue, since these reserves will in all likelihood be needed for Fiscal Year 1987-88 to complete those projects which were incomplete at the end of Fiscal Year 1986-87 . Based on the revised revenue estimates, the City will still be under its appropriations limit. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the budget change forms . * * * * OTHER BUSINESS DSRSD Study Cm. Moffatt questioned the status of negotiations related to the DSRSD Study. Mayor Jeffery indicated that San Ramon is discussing Dublin' s final offer with their Council and will be getting back to us . She had been unable to reach Mayor Meakin. * * * * ACTEB Cm. Moffatt indicated there had recently been a meeting of ACTEB and some of the items discussed included welfare reform, economic development and child care issues . Through the GAIN Program, a consortium is involved in getting jobs for people on welfare who are able to work. Training programs were discussed. It' s important to provide retaining to people when a large plant closes such as the recent closure of Peterbuilt. * * * * CM-5-96 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987 Tri-Valley Community TV Cm. Hegarty indicated he would be attending a meeting of the Tri-Valley Community TV Board on Thursday, and requested direction from the Council on what the City of Dublin' s position is regarding funds. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to add this item to the agenda in order to provide Cm. Hegarty with direction prior to Thursday' s meeting. Cm. Moffatt questioned if we were discussing capital improvements or maintenance. Cm. Hegarty responded both. Discussion was held related to funding distribution. City Manager Ambrose advised that the capital grants were not distributed based on subscribers. Each City received the same amount. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed that Cm. Hegarty indicate that Dublin is willing to pay its share based on a population distribution and if a community does not wish to participate on this basis, Dublin's share will not increase. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. * * * Mayor ATTEST: .City Clerk CM-5-97 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987