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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.1 Approve 06-24-1991 Minutes REGULAR MEETING - June 24, 1991 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, June 24, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 37 p.m. , by Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery and Moffatt . ABSENT: Mayor Snyder PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor Pro Tempore led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Problems With Cats (300-20) John Garrison, 7588 Knollwood Place addressed the Council and stated he felt the community is getting overrun with cats. He can't open his front door without being overrun. His court has over 12 cats on it and something needs to be done. Mr. Ambrose advised that the City can talk to Animal Control. Mr. Rankin advised that there is a limit of 3 adult cats per household; otherwise an Animal Fancier's Permit is required. There is no leash law for cats. He questioned if the cats are strays. Mr. Garrison responded that some of them might be, but not all. They tear up his wife's flowers, get on his roof and generally make messes. Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff will look into this situation and report back to Mr. Garrison. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of 'Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 10, 1991; Appropriated 1990-91 unappropriated revenues to each fund's reserves for authorized projects (330-20) ; Accepted improvements under Contract 90-08, Drainage Inlet Grate Replacement Phase II and authorized $3 , 545 retention payment to P & F Construction (600-30) ; A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*^*^*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A* CM - VOL 1 0 - 22 3 Regular Meeting June 24,, 1991 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: ITEM NO. '� Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 51 - 91 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1986-1 TRACT 5511 (360-20) and RESOLUTION NO. 52 - 91 APPOINTING TIME & PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1986-1 Approved participation in Social Security for part-time/temporary City personnel (720-60) ; Authorized the City's participation in Dublin Day at the Alameda County Fair on Tuesday, July 2 , 1991 at a cost of $20 (950-40) ; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $1,282 , 289 . 16 (300-40) ; Accepted improvements under Contract 89-7 (600-30) , Shannon Park Renovation as complete and 1) approved Change Orders No. 9 ($26, 381. 08) and No. 10 ($17, 785. 29) , 2) authorized $50, 414 . 83 final progress and retention payment to AV&C Construction; 3) authorized Staff to release $15, 383 .44 which is being withheld due to a Subcontractor Stop Notice once the Stop Notice has been legally cleared; 4) authorized Staff to release $20, 000 which is being withheld as security for warranty items once those items have been fixed and 5) authorized the transfer of $388, 086. 43 to this project from unallocated reserves. Cm. Burton advised that he would abstain from voting on the Tract 4719 assessment district resolutions as he owns rental property on Turquoise Street. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by majority vote (Mayor Snyder absent & Cm. Burton abstain) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 53 - 91 APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2 TRACT 4719 (360-20) and RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 91 APPOINTING TIME & PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2 A*A*�*A*�*^*^*n*n*A*n*A*n*n*A*A*A*A*n*A*A*A*n*�*n*A*^*A*�*A*A*A*A*A*A* CM - VOL 10 - 224 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery requested that the City Manager's Employment Agreement be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered at a future meeting. She advised that she is a member of the negotiating committee and one remaining issue still needs to be resolved (600-30) . PUBLIC HEARING - NO U-TURN ON DUBLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN GOLDEN GATE DRIVE AND REGIONAL STREET (590-20) Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that this is the second reading of a proposed ordinance related to signs that were installed several years ago as a safety measure, but which were not included in the Traffic Code. No comments were made by members of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 11 - 91 PROHIBITING U-TURNS AT MEDIAN BREAKS ON DUBLIN BOULEVARD WESTERLY OF GOLDEN GATE DRIVE PUBLIC HEARING - CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 1991-92 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS (360-50) Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that in 1983 , the City formed a Citywide Street Lighting Assessment District to replace the County of Alameda Lighting Service Area. The 1991-92 District cost is expected to increase approximately 12% over last year due to increases in energy costs and the number of street lights. The assessment to individual property owners is not anticipated to increase by the same percentage because of the increase in the number of housing units. Last year's assessment for a single-family house was $18.24 and Staff estimated that the 1991-92 assessment would be approximately $19. 00. No comments were made by members of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*^*A*A*A*^*^*A* CM - VOL 1 0 - 22 5 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 55 - 91 APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 PUBLIC HEARING-ADOPTION OF FINDINGS TO GRANT VARIANCE TO SECTIONS OF UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR GAZEBO ON AMADOR PLAZA ROAD (450-40) Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery opened the public hearing. City Manager Ambrose advised that on June 10, 1991, the Council granted a variance to Sections 2517 (b) -7 and 3203 (b) of the Uniform Building Code to Enea Properties related to a gazebo and instructed Staff to prepare a resolution making the necessary findings. Cm. Burton stated since there was no time limit indicated in the Resolution, he assumed that the gazebo can stay until the street is built. Mr. Ambrose advised that this was correct. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery pointed out that the fire retardant has to be reapplied every 2 years, however. Mr. Ambrose also advised that they still have to come in for a Planning Variance to permit this on an ongoing basis. This will be the second step, and it is an administrative process. City Attorney Silver explained the process. The right-of-way lines prohibit buildings in the right-of-way, but they can apply for a variance. This will not come before the City Council, except on appeal. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 56 - 91 GRANTING VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 2517 (b) -7 & 3203 (b) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE CM - VOL 10 - 226 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MCE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE (830-60) Public Works Director Thompson advised that MCE Corporation has provided maintenance services under contract to the City since July 1, 1984 . They have a multi-year contract, and the contract is not being reviewed this year. On July 1, 1990, the City entered into an agreement covering a 3-year period with MCE Corporation which will expire on June 30, 1993 . An amendment is proposed for Fiscal Year 1991-92 which would establish a Schedule of Work and revise the labor and equipment rates. Mr. Thompson advised that it is anticipated that MCE will spend $38, 100 less than they were authorized to spend in Fiscal Year 1990- 91. The estimated contract costs for maintenance services provided by MCE for FY91-92 total $1, 024, 600 which is approximately $78, 900 more than last year. Mr. Thompson explained the factors involved in this increase. Cm. Moffatt stated he is very happy to have MCE here in Dublin and felt they have been doing a grand job. Cm. Burton questioned how the savings of $38, 000 was calculated on last year's budget. He asked if this is due to efficiency or over budgeting. Mr. Ambrose stated that part of it was due to the drought. We did not have a normal winter because of the drought. Mr. Rankin advised that the other major contributor was the fact that we anticipated that Shannon Park would be in service sooner and also Alamo Creek Park. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery stated she also wished to express that they have done a commendable job. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 57 - 91 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH MCE CORPORATION AND IDENTIFYING THE SCHEDULE OF WORK AND SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 ANNUAL CONTRACT REVIEW TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS (590-10) Public Works Director Thompson advised that Traffic Engineering services are provided to Dublin by TJKM Transportation Consultants. They originally functioned as a subcontractor under the Santina & Thompson agreement, but in 1985, the City entered into separate agreements with both Santina & Thompson and TJKM. ii li ii a if if if if if .{ if CM lf— iVOL iil 0 —if 227 .f ii if .f ii if .f .f if Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 Mr. Thompson outlined the services provided. TJKM provides traffic engineering services generally in the areas of private development review, Capital Improvement design and construction review. In addition, they perform traffic engineering studies as a result of citizen or City requests. Mr. Thompson advised that these functions have been performed in a timely and professional manner. Approximately 50 studies were made this year as a result of Staff or resident requests. TJKM proposes to continue to charge the City at a reduced (804) hourly rate for general traffic studies. This reduced rate type of work amounted to 68% of TJKM's charges for the 1989-90 Fiscal Year and an estimated 56% for the 1990-91 Fiscal Year. The remainder was expended on capital projects and on private development review, for which the City is reimbursed by developers. Mr. Thompson advised that during 1990, TJKM provided their services utilizing 16 different employee classifications. TJKM has requested hourly rate increases which average 6. 1%, which is in line with previous years' increases. Mr. Thompson advised that City Staff anticipates a decrease in TJKM's overall charges due to: 1) the City hired a full-time Senior Civil Engineer with a Traffic Engineering background; 2) proactive approach to potential problems since the formation of the Traffic Safety Committee; 3) private development review decrease due to economic trends; and 4) the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee will be in effect. TJKM's evaluation for Fiscal Year 1990-91 indicated the need for improvement in the areas of signal operation and timing and construction traffic control. Cm. Moffatt questioned the amount to be spent this year and expressed concern over whether we are looking at this realistically. Mr. Thompson advised that they did quite a few studies this past year. They have also done a lot of impact fee studies on an individual basis. Hopefully, the City's Senior Civil Engineer will be able to take over some of the traffic engineering duties in certain cases. Mayor Pro Tempore thanked Mr. Kinzel and pointed out that he didn't have to wait until the end of a long meeting this year for his contract review. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 58 91 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS n*A*n*n*n*n*n*A*n*A*n*A*n*n*w*n*A*w*n*n*n*n*n*n*A*n*A*n*n*n*n*n*A*n*n* CM - VOL 10 - 228 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 ANNUAL CONTRACT REVIEW AND EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES (820-30) Public Works Director Thompson advised that the City contracts with A-1 Sweeping for street sweeping and litter pickup services. The term of the existing contract is 2 years, with the option to renew for 2 additional 1-year extensions. The first 1-year extension ends on June 30, 1991. Mr. Thompson advised that sweeping of residential streets is performed twice a month. Commercial streets and intersections are swept once a week. Downtown trash cans are emptied once a week and extra pickups may be requested during heavy use. A-1 empties only the City's cans; the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority is responsible for the bus shelter cans and they contract with a separate firm for pickup. In addition, A-1 provides twice-monthly sweeping of parking lots at Alamo Creek Park, the Civic Center, and the Dublin Sports Grounds. Mr. Thompson advised that fewer service requests have been received to date for street sweeping in FY90-91 than in previous years. A-11s response on emergency callouts has been good, with service provided within an hour in most cases. They have responded to service requests within 24 hours or less in all cases, as required by the contract. In last year's contract review, it was reported that invoices frequently needed correction. This problem has been resolved, and recent invoices have been correct. Since this is the final year of the present contract, Mr. Thompson advised that Staff will perform an in-depth survey of sweeping options during the year and make recommendations to the City Council at a later date with regard to a new contract. Staff suggested that the term of the contract be lengthened to 5 years and that the "optional extension" clause be dropped since the City has the ability to terminate a contractor if performance is poor. In accordance with the terms of the contract, A-1 Sweeping has submitted a cost increase proposal. The only request is an increase of the callout rate from $45 to $55 per hour. None of the rates for other services are proposed to be increased. Mr. Thompson summarized that this is a very cost effective service for Dublin. Cm. Burton asked if there was any plan to give A-1 a more definite contract length in the future. Mr. Thompson stated he hopes that the City will be able to do this. A-1 is, by far, the finest street sweeping contractor the City has had. Cm. Burton felt the City should at least give him a longer contract. A*n*A*n*A*n*A*n*A*n*n*�*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*�*^*�*A*A* CM - VOL 10 - 229 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 Mr. Thompson advised that Staff will probably come back with this recommendation next year. Cm. Moffatt stated he certainly would be amenable to allowing a 5 year contract. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 59 - 91 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH A-1 SWEEPING FOR STREET SWEEPING & TRASH RECEPTACLE PICKUP SERVICES ANNUAL CONTRACT REVIEW 1991-92 VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT (560-50) Assistant to the City Manager Texeira advised that since March, 1988, the City has contracted with Alameda County on an annual basis for vector control services. The City contracts directly with the County in lieu of participating in the Countywide Vector Control Services District and funds services through the General Fund rather than assess residents. Ms. Texeira advised that the County estimates providing the same number of service hours to the City in 1991-92 . Projected service hours, as well as activities will remain consistent with those performed in 1990-91. Ms. Texeira advised that if the Council chooses to continue to contract directly with Vector Control for services, then Staff recommended funding the estimated program cost of $27, 796 for FY91-92 . This level represents a 5. 8% increase over FY90-91. The current agreement provides for an automatic renewal of services. The proposed amendment provides for a slight increase in the number of Dublin "equivalent benefit units" , as well as an increase in the "benefit assessment rate" . Ms. Texeira presented other service options and advised that the City could consider direct participation in the Countywide Vector Control Services District. Dublin is presently one of only three Alameda County cities not participating in the District. If the City were to participate in the District, the only difference would be that the property owners rather than the City would be responsible for paying for the cost of service. Cm. Moffatt questioned the difference between the Mosquito Abatement District and the Vector Control Services District. Harry A. Scott, District Manager, stated that the Mosquito Abatement District handles mosquitos only and they handle all other vectors. A vector is any insect or animal that can cause disease. A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A l A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A l A* *A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A y CM - VOL 10 - 23 0 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 Cm. Moffatt asked if they handled cats. Mr. Scott stated they are very interested in cats. Wild cats are definitely a public health problem; they spread fleas and cause a nuisance. They are always fearful of rabies. You never know when the first case of rabies is going to occur. Mr. Scott explained that they first put together the Vector Control Services District is 1984 . They hope that Dublin will come into the District and become part of the family. Cm. Burton questioned the process to join the District. Mr. Scott advised that each City Council must announce their intent and all they need is a majority vote. Dublin is considered to be in the sphere of influence of the District so Dublin would have to apply to LAFCO to join. The Board of Supervisors initially asked each city to join. The costs would be identical to what we are paying now; however, the costs would show on the tax bill. This is a County Service Area and twice a year, when the tax bills go out, his office gets telephone calls asking what vector control is. Cm. Burton questioned the necessary time frame involved. Mr. Scott stated that the hearings for the District are coming up in July. The benefit has been dropped to $3 .96 per unit. He thought this could be done by the 1992-92 fiscal year if Dublin wished to be included; however, he would need to check with County Counsel. Mr. Ambrose advised that because we have to have this kind of an action approved by LAFCO, and in order to get on the tax rolls by August, we could not make it for this year. The soonest we could be included would be Fiscal Year 1992-93 . If this is the Council's intent, Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff would need to move as soon as possible because LAFCO has reduced the number of meetings they hold. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 60 - 91 AMENDING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND ALAMEDA COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES Also included in the motion was instruction to Staff to investigate how to join the District and to bring the information back to the Council for presentation at a future meeting. CM - VOL 10 - 231 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 ANNUAL CONTRACT REVIEW - AGREEMENT WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY TO FUND ADDITIONAL HOURS OF LIBRARY SERVICE (940-30) Recreation Director Lowart advised that the City's current contract provides funding for 19 additional hours of Library service per week. The estimated cost to the City for FY90-91 additional Library hours is $149, 650. The proposed contract amount for the same level of service in 1991-92 totals $156, 007, which, represents a 4 . 25% increase over last year. Ms. Linda Wood, the new Alameda County Librarian who stated she was appointed about 5 months ago, addressed the Council. She stated the partnerships in the County are very important. She was most impressed with the support that cities are providing for enhanced Library services. She felt the City of Dublin should be proud of the additional support they are providing. Ms. Wood stated Rayme Meyer's leadership at the Dublin Branch should also be acknowledged. Cm. Burton stated he felt that Dublin seems to be one of the more progressive cities in providing additional Library services. Cm. Moffatt questioned if there was anything in the mill regarding enlarging the Dublin Library. Ms. Wood advised that an architectural study had just been completed, and she would like to discuss this with the Advisory Commission representative and the City Manager before making a presentation to the City Council as a whole. They want to look at the total long range growth plans of the City. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 61 - 91 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FOR ADDITIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT REVIEW (830-10) Assistant City Manager Rankin advised that general professional engineering services have been provided under contract by the firm of Santina & Thompson, Inc. , since February, 1983 . Santina & Thompson is a medium sized civil engineering firm of approximately 60 people, specializing in municipal clients. Over the years, some of the engineering functions have been transferred to permanent City positions. The full-time City positions of Public Works Director/City Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Public Works Inspector have been created over the past 3 years. A second City employee in the Public Works Inspector position is proposed for Fiscal Year 1991-92 . A*/ *A*A L A*A a A*/ *A*A* �*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A CM — VOL l 0 - 23 2 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 Mr. Rankin advised that the City has contracted with other engineering firms for street projects in cases where the other firm may have a better background for the project because of having worked on adjacent projects. During the last 2 fiscal years, S&T has designed only one of the new projects that were let to outside consulting firms. During Fiscal Year 1990-91, Santina & Thompson provided assistance in obtaining 4 grants totaling $1, 335, 024 . Plan check work is sporadic and better done by a contractor with a pool of people so as not to cause large delays when multiple plan checks are received at the same time. It is also valuable to have this work contracted out so that when there is no work to check, the City would not be maintaining unoccupied Staff. S&T is prohibited from performing work for private clients in the City Limits and within the City's Sphere of Influence. Other consultants which have been awarded design service contracts have not had the restriction related to performing work for other clients within the City boundaries. Mr. Rankin advised that the total cost of contract engineering has tended to decrease over the past 5 years. Within the last 8 1/2 years that S&T has been on contract with the City, they have designed 43 projects, representing approximately $10, 860, 000 of construction. In all of these projects, the City has had no contractor claims or lawsuits nor any private lawsuits which the City has had to defend. This is an indication of good project plans and specifications. Mr. Rankin summarized that Santina & Thompson, Inc. , has proposed a new agreement for Fiscal Year 1991-92 which will consolidate changes made by amendment over the past 2 years. The proposed agreement also contains a revised rate schedule and increases the limits of Professional Liability Insurance from $500, 000 to $1, 000, 000, at no extra cost to the City. The scope of services has been amended to eliminate contract positions now being filled by City Staff. Only 2 of S&T's hourly rates are proposed to be changed from the current schedule: a $7 . 00 per hour (10. 7%) increase for construction inspector (including vehicle) and a $1. 50 per hour (1%) increase in the 2-man survey party. Cm. Burton questioned if the City Council adopts the proposed Resolution approving the agreement, does it lock in Santina & Thompson for all the projects listed. Mr. Rankin advised that we would be seeking design services for the 2 new projects which are the Dougherty Road widening and the Dublin Boulevard/Silvergate Drive modification. Staff intends to use the RFP process. Agreements would then need to come back to the Council. If Santina & Thompson is selected, Staff would come back and advise the City Council. Cm. Burton commented that Santina & Thompson has done some very good work, particularly in receiving grants; however, being from Dublin, he wanted to give local professionals an opportunity. Staff should look A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A* CM - VOL 10 - 233 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 at ways of bringing in other engineering firms into the process. We need more participation from local engineering firms. Cm. Moffatt pointed out that the City has a right to solicit bids outside of Dublin as well as from local firms. Cm. Burton clarified that he was simply stating that whenever possible, we should stress that we like to do business with as many local people as possible. Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery added that the firm must be qualified. Mr. Ambrose advised that one of the exhibits indicated that the City has used a number of firms other than Santina & Thompson in the last 4 years. He also pointed out that the City would save $69, 000 every year, not just one year by hiring a City employee as Public Works Inspector . This would be an ongoing savings. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent) , the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 62 - 91 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SANTINA & THOMPSON, INC. OTHER BUSINESS East Bav Division Meeting Q League Conference in Monterey (140-25) Cm. Moffatt stated he wanted to stress the importance of everyone attending the East Bay Division dinner meeting while at the League Conference in Monterey on July 10-12, 1991. All those who want to vote for the new president and vice president of the East Bay Division must be there. Light Rail in San Ramon (1060-60) Cm. Moffatt advised that a proposal had been made by the Tri-Valley Transportation Committee for a light rail alignment which would go down the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way from Dougherty Road to the County line. It was felt that this was the San Ramon City Council, not the TVTC. This is the first time anyone has ever seen it. It is essentially the light rail that will go around San Ramon. Cm. .Moffatt stated he would distribute copies to the rest of the Council. There seems to be a lot of interest in this and he felt Dublin should look at what some of the problems could be. CM - VOL 10 - 234 Regular Meeting June 24, 1991 f Dublin Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Opening (430-90) Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery advised of a need to appoint a subcommittee to interview for a tenant commissioner opening on the Dublin Housing Authority. Cm. 's Burton and Moffatt indicated a willingness to work on this and to review applications and conduct interviews. Following discussion, the Council was not sure this could be completed in time to make the appointment at the DHA July meeting. American City Magazine Awards (150-20) Mayor Pro Tempore Jeffery advised that she was recently going through the American City magazine, and felt it would be good public relations for the City to enter competitions whenever we can. She specifically thought the overpass project we are jointly doing with Pleasanton would be worthwhile to enter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 55 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CM - VOL af10 - 235 �. Regular Meeting June 24, 1991