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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-1994 Adopted CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING - July 11, 1994 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, July 11, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Mayor Snyder. * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT'. ABSENT: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. None. * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Snyder led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Received the City Treasurer's Investment Report as of June 30, 1994 (320-30); Authorized Staff to advertise Contract 94-05, 1994-95 Annual Overlay, Street Repair and Monuments for bids (600-30); Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $194,661.39 (300-40); Cm. Burton requested that the item dealing with the position of Economic Development Manager be pulled from the consent calendar for discussion. Because this is such an important assignment, he felt it should be included in the discussion with the Business Task Force Report. Mayor Snyder pointed out that the Council had already approved the position, so this is actually a ministerial action. Cm. Burton stated he felt the job qualifications outlined do not meet the objectives the Council set out to be accomplished. There is no reference to business experience or background and this should be primary since the person will be dealing with businesses coming into town. He felt this should be added as a qualification. They should be a business type person who has an academic background. There is nobody.~on Staff who has been in business and it is important that someone have been there in order to relate. Businesses and small corporations will feel more comfortable if the person has this experience. *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 186 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 .. Mayor Snyder suggested that under 'Preferred' that the person have business experience and background, or business experience as a manager or owner. Cm. Houston asked if the Council should be in on the final interviews. Mayor Snyder felt this is a City Manager decision as part of the Council/Manager form of government. He personally did not prefer to usurp this authority from the City Manager. Cm. Burton felt the Council should have some kind of input. Mayor Snyder stated the danger is you begin to micro-manage. Cm. Moffatt suggested that the person take some time to sell the City and develop some things like the "Can We Talk" program. Also, the City of Modesto put out some things regarding graffiti and day-to-day communications to educate people how the City functions. He hoped the person we hire would do similar things. He wanted to put an emphasis on the public relations end of things. Mayor Snyder stated he felt this was already in the job description. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Houston, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to add verbiage which indicated a preference for business experience as a manager or owner to the job description and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 66 - 94 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (Economic DeveloPment Manager 700-20) and RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 94 AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN REQUEST FROM ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (ACTA) REGARDING 1-580/I-680 DIRECT CONNECTOR PROJECT (800-30) Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that ACTA is proposing to add a new alternate plan to their study of the southbound 1-680 to eastbound 1-580 flyover project. This new alternate would add an offramp to Johnson Drive in Pleasanton at the request of Pleasanton. ACTA is requesting assurance that if they spend the money for this additional work, that both Pleasanton and Dublin will abide by the outcome. Alternate A is the no project alternate. *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 187 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 Alternate B mitigates the loss of 1-680 access to Dougherty Road for Dublin and provides direct 1-680 access to the proposed West Dublin BART Station. Alternate C provides downtown Dublin 1-680 access as well as restores the 1-680 southbound offramp access to Dougherty Road. Both alternates B and C will provide congestion relief to the 1-580/I- 680 interchange and will provide enhanced access to Dublin's downtown shopping area. Alternate C has the additional benefit of restoring the lost 1-680 offramp access to Dougherty Road. Mr. Thompson advised that Alternate C will be up to $14 million more expensive than Alternate B and could require more local matching money than is now required. A1 Gallardo stated he was present to answer questions. He felt that Mr. Thompson had done a very thorough job of presenting this issue. Alternate C will be up to $14 million more expensive than Alternate B and could require more local matching money than is now required. Cm. Burton stated he understood that Pleasanton wants an offramp at Johnson. He asked if someone could get off there and get to Dougherty. Mr. Gallardo stated instead of Johnson it would actually be Hopyard/ Dougherty. TOm Wintch presented visual drawings showing the'alternates. Cmo Moffatt discussed the spacing required between overpasses. Mr. Gallardo indicated that this was a federal regulation. A west/ south movement would have access denied to Stoneridge. This is a change from what they required 7 years ago. Cm. Houston asked what the DSRSD property is currently being utilized for. They have been told it is currently operating property although it is not currently being used. They will be talking to the Board next week. Mr. Wintch stated the DSRSD property is scheduled for future drawing ponds. At a staff level, they feel they can come up with some type of joint use or joint operating agreement. They still have a number of hurdles to go. They estimate $5 to $8 million in construction costs. Mayor Snyder requested that Mr. Gallardo address the Transportation Authority's investment in this and the reason for the letter. Mr. Gallardo advised that this project was well over $70 million and the addition of this particular oPtion will add $10 million construction costs + $4 million in design costs. They hope to have the design completed by the end of 1995 and construction underway by *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@ CM- VOL 13 - 188 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 1996. If there is any slow down, they will be stuck with additional costs. If they have to redesign to metric, this will cost substantially, so it's very important that they stay on schedule. This is mandated by the Federal Highway Administration. Cm. Moffatt stated he thought this should improve'the level of service at Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road. Mr. Gallardo indicated they are going through environmental studies now. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Houston, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized the Mayor to send a letter of response to ACTA as outlined in the Staff Report. REQUEST FROM DUBLIN SWIM TEAM PARENT'S COMMITTEE TO BUILD A SNACK BAR AT THE DUBLIN SWIM CENTER (250-30) Recreation Director Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that the Dublin Swim Team Parent's Committee wish to build a snack bar at the Dublin Swim Center using volunteer labor and donated materials. Estimated costs to the City to construct a concrete foundation and walkway will be $1,700 to $2,100, plus administrative costs associated with coordinating the project and construction. Ms. Lowart pointed out that funds are not currently budgeted. The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the project and were in favor of granting approval. Cm. Moffatt stated he was uniquely interested in the name of the swim club, the "Green Gators", and thought this was a snappy name. This is another situation where we can enter into a public/private relation- ship and help everyone out. Everyone benefits. Cm. Burton complimented the people involved. Having their name on the snack bar will give it a personal touch. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to allow the project to proceed, subject to approval from the Dublin Unified School District. Upon approval from the School District, an additional appropriation from the Contingent Reserve is authorized not to exceed $2,100 for the construction of the foundation and walkways. * * * *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@ CM - VOL 13 - 189 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM DOUGHERTY ROAD TO THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, SCARLETT DRIVE, AND SCARLETT COURT (590-20} Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that to date, speed limits have not been set for the new extension of Dublin Boulevard east of Dougherty Road. In accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC), radar speed surveys were conducted on segments of Dublin Boulevard from Dougherty Road to the SPRR Right-of-Way, on Scarlett Drive, and on Scarlett Court. Carl Springer, TJKM, presented the survey information. On the Section of Dublin Boulevard from Dougherty Road to the SPRR ROW, even though the 85th percentile speed was 44 mph, a 35 mph speed limit was recommended due to the curvature of the roadway and to establish consistency with Dublin Boulevard west of Dougherty Road. On Scarlett Drive, the 85th percentile speed was 42 mph, but again, Staff was recommending a 35 mph speed limit due to the narrowness of the road, the shortness of this segment, and a desire for consistency. On Scarlett Court, the 85th percentile speed was 39 mph, but again, Staff was recommending a 35 mph speed limit. As indicated in the Staff Report, no reported speed-related accidents have occurred on any of these street segments. Speed limits for Dublin Boulevard east of the SPRR ROW and for Hacienda Drive will be set once the improvements and roadway dedication have been accepted by Dublin from Pleasanton. Cm. Moffatt said he had spoken with some of the business owners on Scarlett Court and they indicated the would prefer to see a slower speed limit down there. He asked if there was any wiggle room. Mr. Springer stated they had pretty well used up their wiggle room. The law says you should set it pretty near the 85th percentile. Enforcement becomes difficult otherwise. Mayor Snyder advised that they are setting a speed limit lower than what the speeds are now. Mr. Springer stated the vast majority of people are driving over the speed limit now. Cm. Houston asked the speed limit on Dublin Boulevard west of this location. Mr. Springer stated it is 35 mph all the way. No testimony was given by any member of the public relative to this issue. *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 190 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt commented that he still felt Scarlett Court should be a lower speed limit. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Houston, and by majority vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance. Cm. Moffatt voted against this motion. PRESENTATION OF DUBLIN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE REPORT (470-50) City Manager Ambrose stated in October of 1993, the City Council authorized the formation of a Business Task Force with a purpose of making recommendations necessary to implement a local economic development plan, address business issues, and determine if a City Business Commission or other advisory body should be formed to implement these recommendations. The Task Force recently completed and finalized their report. The report covers 4 main sections; I. Economic Profile; II. Obstacles, Issues and Driving Forces; III. Business Action Plan; and IV. Implementation Strategy. Members of the Task Force were: Bill Foster, Ken Harvey, A1 Hunter, Don Johnson, Ron Nahas, Rex Rufener, Kathi Schultz, Dan Straface and Gene Strom. Bill Foster thanked the City Council for the opportunity~ to serve on this Task Force and thanked Mr. Ambrose for his guidance. The members were introduced, with Ken Harvey and Rex Rufener unable to attend. Mr. Foster presented an overview of the process and advised that the Task Force had agreed that the Business Action Plan would be presented to the City Council in sections. Section A which covered Dublin Image/Access was presented by Kathi Schultz and Don Johnson. Ms. Schultz stated there was a general consensus that what Dublin needs is an image makeover. Graffiti is a serious issue in the City and it is very important to come up with a rapid and consistent removal process. They are interested in the landscaping and hope the weed abatement program will continue. The second major area of concern was the knowledge of where Dublin is and how to get there. Signage is important within the community itself. The third area is the need to establish a proactive and ongoing business attraction program. There needs to be an individual to direct this type of activity. We should have an Economic Development Manager who could get our name out there and make us known. This is an opportune time for this to take place. As the eastern and western areas begin to develop, they want to make Dublin a whole City; a'unified City. Mr. Johnson stated there is a need to establish a proactive promotion program for businesses in the area. The St. Patrick's Day function *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@ CM - VOL 13 - 191 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 has been successful in the last couple of years. There was also discussion about going back to some kind of a Heritage Day celebration with sidewalk sales. A good theme would be great if merchants would use the theme. The Chamber of Commerce would help sponsor promotions with the help of the City. One of the most important things is to improve access from 1-680 to downtown Dublin. Hopefully, the widening of Dublin Boulevard will not encourage cars to just speed through town without taking time to stop and shop. We have a lot of good parking facilities in town so we can accommodate a lot of shoppers. It is important for us to continue to wOrk with Caltrans on the access. Recommendations contained in the Task Force Report related to Image and Access included: · Strengthen the City's Property Maintenance Ordinance with respect to graffiti removal to shorten the time allowed to remove graffiti. · Improve directional signage on City streets. · Identify potential locations to improve freeway signage identifying Dublin and request Caltrans to install signs. · Develop and install signage in the City which identifies Dublin and is visible from the freeways. · Hire an Economic Development Manager to develop program. · The Chamber of Commerce should sponsor proactive promotion programs with the cooperation of the City. · Pursue Caltrans and Alameda County Transportation~Authority to construct the 1-680 hook ramps as soon as possible. · Complete parallel road south of Dublin Boulevard~'~in conjunction with hook ramp construction. Section B which covered Processing/Enforcement/Fees was presented by Ron Nahas. Mr. Nahas stated the very important future access into town will improve the quality of the shopping experience in downtown Dublin. We must consider what people encounter when they do get here. He had an opportunity to speak with some of the major landowners about the experience of trying to get into business in Dublin and discussed some of the comments received. Some of the comments were true more 2 or 3 years ago than they are today. Staff has redesigned some of the programs to be more user friendly. Adequate staffing in the Planning Department is very important. The City should advertise its Customer Service Program, because an effort is currently being made in this regard. The Traffic Impact Fee System was discussed and he urged the City to complete the study. He also urged the City to check into other funding possibilities such as assessment districts. The City should make an effort to learn about available financial programs which help businesses to start. There needs to be a continuous review of all the City fees. The cost of water, sewer and tap fees are a major item. The City and DSRSD need to work together to see that these fees are kept to a minimum. Recommendations contained in the Task Force Report ~related to Processing/Enforcement/Fees included: *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@ CM - VOL 13 -192 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 · Consider using part-time contract services in the Building & Safety Department when construction activity increases° · Make certain the Planning Department has adequate staffing to keep up with the workload. · The City's Customer Service Program and accomplishments in streamlining its permit process should be publicized and promoted. · Provide educational seminars to the business community on handicap regulations. · Make certain Traffic Impact Fee Study is completed which would eliminate the need for new businesses to pay for individual traffic studies. · Explore the feasibility of a Downtown Assessment District as one option in financing downtown street improvements. · Communicate available tax and other financial incentives to businesses. · The City and DSRSD should regularly review all fees to make certain fees are competitive. Section C which covered Land/Building Availability was presented by Dan Straface. Mr. Straface felt Dublin has an opportunity to develop some desirable facilities in the new eastern area. They don't want to see it developed separate from downtown Dublin of today though~ We need to take a look at what there is not in Dublin and continue~regular communication with the Chamber of Commerce. They agreed that Dublin needs an Economic Development Manager. They do not see~ as many deals coming from outside the area as they would like. Recommendations contained in the Task Force Report related to Land/Building Availability included: · Focus on planning for existing and eastern Dublin. · Continue regular communication with Chamber of Commerce on these issues and with businesses through the permit process. · Hire an Economic Development Manager to work closely with real estate brokerage community and the Chamber of Commerce in providing current information regarding land and rental space availability. Cm. Houston stated he was very pleased with the recommendation related to an Economic Development Director. With regard to a Business Commission, however, he noted that in the 56 typed pages of minutes there was not much discussion about this. He questioned if the minutes accurately reflect the discussion. Mr. Foster stated the person they recommended should be able to report just to the City Manager and not answer to another group. Until the need arises, the group did not feel it was necessary to have another layer other than the City Manager. A1 Hunter advised that just about everyone on the Task Force had a opinion on this. The feeling was that a Business Commission would have no power. The most effective commission is the City Council, *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@ CM - VOL 13 - 193 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 plus the rest of the community. A Business Commission would tend to push the City Council away from the business community. They discussed this at length before coming to their conclusion. Cm. Houston pointed out that we have 3 other Commissions that assist the City Council. The Council cannot do it all, nor can the City Manager do it all. That is why they have these Commissions. Mr. Foster stated the Chamber of Commerce also acts as a Commission for businesses. With reference to Cm. Houston's word count, Mr. Foster stated it is not important how many words, but what they said. Cm. Houston felt Mr. Nahas made an excellent suggestion about tying our efforts to a regional effort. This was a very good point. With regard to making people change the appearance of their businesses with rules and regulations, we are seeing some steps in the right direction. San Jose has a. facade enhancement program where they work with the businesses to speed up the process. Mr. Foster stated they studied this and decided that there were already laws in place and it was not their position to tell the City Council how to handle the public. Cm. Houston thanked everyone on the Task Force and again stated he thought their recommendation to hire an Economic Development Manager was an excellent one. Cm. Burton commended and complimented the Task Force. With regard to the concern that this report will become just another book on the shelf, he felt the report itself verifies the need for some kind of an ongoing committee or commission. The City Council and Staff do need feedback. He felt the minutes were very thorough. One of the main objectives was lost down the line however, and that was to come back with reasons for or against a Business Commission. The report proves the point that business oriented people should continue the process. He asked if anybody had discussed what to call the City to keep it together. Mr. Foster responded, wherever Dublin is is Dublin. They don't want an east or west Dublin, but just Dublin. This is very important. Cm. Moffatt stated he felt the Task Force had done a fantastic job. They offered and provided a check list of items to reestablish Dublin as a friendly and economically viable community. He agreed that we need an Economic Development coordinator to kick off this program. Accountability of the individual will be needed to explain why and what they did. Mayor Snyder thanked everyone for their participation. The Task Force is a unique cross-section of the community. He felt that the Council accepted their action plan. He asked that when the individual is on line that the group reconstitute and meet with the individual. Then, on a regular basis, at least every 3 months, or more often if needed, *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 194 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 get together and see how we are doing. The important thing is that the action plan has been developed and it should be followed. Cm. Houston felt that once we hire an individual, it will be like Hercules coming to town. He suggested using a process like what is used to prioritize the Goals & Objectives. Cm. Burton requested that a more definite recommendation be made. Mayor Snyder stated he didn't wish to make it more formal, but the Task Force should get back together after the individual has been hired. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the Business Action Plan as discussed. Cm. Burton asked that action be taken for the Task Force to continue. Mayor Snyder did not feel this was necessary as he thought everyone understood the direction. Mr. Ambrose stated it will be important to prioritize the list once the individual is on board. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 1994 (630-20) City Clerk Kay Keck advised that the next municipal election will be held in Dublin on November 8, 1994. At that time, voters will elect a Mayor for a 2-year term, and 3 Councilmembers; 2 for 4-year terms, and 1 for a 2-year term. The person who receives the least number of votes of the 3 elected will serve a 2-year term in office. This short term will be a one-time only situation necessitated by the fact that voters determined that the City's directly elected Mayor should serve a 2-year term. In all future elections, there will be 2 Council seats and 1 Mayor's seat on the ballot. The City Council makes the determination as to whether candidates will be allowed to include 200 or 400 word statements of qualifications in the sample ballot and also determines whether candidates or the City pays the printing costs to have the statements included in the sample ballot. The City Clerk estimates that the approximate cost per candidate statement will be $250. A Resolution was prepared for Council adoption which would limit the number of words to 200 and which would require candidates to pay for the printing costs. In addition, certain procedural actions are required to call the election and to request the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City of Dublin's general municipal election with the statewide general election. A Resolution was prepared for adoption by the Council which identifies these procedural matters. *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 195 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 94 CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994; REQUESTING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DUBLIN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL MATTERS and RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 94 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENT AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS TO CITY (150-70) Recreation Director Lowart stated the City recently received a $450 grant from the Northern California Grantmakers to be used to underwrite the cost of a field trip for playground program participants. In addition, the Senior Center received two cash donations totaling $325; $250 to recognize Glydell Knight, a finalist in the J. C. Penney Golden Rule Award, and $75 from Veronica's Grocery Outlet. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the gifts and directed Staff to prepare formal acknowledgments to the donors. SCHAEFER RANCH PA 94-028 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY INITIATION (420-30) Senior Planner Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that Applicant Robert Yohai, President of Schaefer Heights, Inc., is requesting a General Plan Amendment Study for an approximate 452 acre parcel located north of 1-580 and Schaefer Ranch Road This site lies within Dublin's Western Extended Planning Area and the Sphere of Influence. Ms. Cirelli advised that this site was part of the former Western Dublin specific Plan/General Plan Amendment project area. A previous EIR addressed many issues concerning wildlife and vegetation, traffic, landform alterations, geology, visual effects, air quality, water and sewer, public services and facilities, and fiscal impacts. A new or supplemental EIR would need to be prepared specifically for this project. *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 196 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 Ms. Cirelli stated the conceptual plan proposes preserving 65% of the site as permanent open space with the predominant land use designation proposed for the remainder of the area as residential. The open space would be owned and maintained by a combination of the Schaefer Heights Home Owners Association and the East Bay Regional Park District. Primary vehicular access to the project site will be the extension of Dublin Boulevard. A second access will be the extension of the existing Schaefer Ranch Road north to intersect with the Dublin Boulevard Extension. The project also includes 3 emergency access routes. If the study is initiated, subsequent public hearings will be held before the Planning Commission and City Council. If the GPA is approved and the Applicant is ready to move forward with the project, a PD Prezoning application, and then an annexation application would be required. Ms. Cirelli advised that the Applicant has stated they would pay the processing costs for the GPA Study, including Staff costs and potential costs associated with hiring consultants to complete environmental documentation. Cm. Burton asked if they would be extending Dublin Boulevard 2, 3 or 4 lanes. Ms. Cirelli stated a traffic study would need to be completed and this is still to be determined. Mr. Tong clarified that they are not proposing a modification to build a new freeway interchange at this time. Cm. Burton asked if the road going to the west would be able to be extended if something develops beyond this development. Mayor Snyder felt this was not their concern. Jim Parsons with PA Design Resources stated with regard to Dublin Boulevard, at this point they are looking at a 36' road width, curb to curb. This will be a benefit to the people in the Silvergate area who want to go west. The road would stop short of their west property line by about 200'. There is no connection to Eden Canyon in this proposal. Fire issues and public safety issues will be addressed as they get further in the process. Cm. Moffatt questioned the provision of bike and hiking trails. Mr. Parsons stated there will be several trail systems throughout. Doug Abbott stated the greatest concern among those that opposed the previous development is creeping urban development to the west. He urged them to develop in a manner which precludes further development to the west. *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@ CM- VOL 13 - 197 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 70 - 94 INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY PA 94-028 FOR SCHAEFER RANCH OTHER BUSINESS Meeting Reminders (610-05) Mr. Ambrose requested that the Council advise Staff as soon as possible if they plan to attend the Tri-Valley Council meeting being hosted by the City of Livermore on July 21st. Mayor Snyder stated there is an ABAG meeting that conflicts, so he will not be able to attend. The Council questioned if this conflicted with the Livermore-Valley Leadership Group meeting also. Staff indicated they had not received a notice of the next LVLG meeting. * * * Door-to-Door Advertisement Litter Problem(530-20) Cm. Houston stated a resident had contacted him about the problem of advertisements in plastic bags being distributed door-to-door and asked if there anything the City could do about this. Cm. Houston asked if this could be regulated. Ms. Silver stated there are State Laws which prohibit littering, but she didn't think there was anything the City could do aboUt it. Staff will look into this and report back to the Council. Hedge Clipping Schedule (820-30) Cm. Houston advised that on Village Parkway near Tamarack Drive, the hedges have grown out into the sidewalk and he questioned if the City would be trimming them sometime soon. Mr. Thompson stated he would check the trimming schedule and report back. * * * *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM -VOL 13 - 198 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 Fire Services Study (540-70) Cm. Houston stated he had read in the newspaper about the Fire Department Agreement between Pleasanton and Livermore and asked if we will be doing some type of cooperative effort also. Mr. Ambrose advised that he had spoken with the Pleasanton City Manager and she was disturbed that the newspaper article did not accurately reflect the facts. We currently have a tri-valley study looking at some type of cooperation among 4 departments to identify areas where we can cooperatively become more effective providers at less cost. The Pleasanton/Livermore agreement was related specifically to the Ruby Hills project. Sign Ordinance Study Status (400-30) Cm. Houston asked about the status of the Sign Ordinance Task Force report and when it would be coming to the Council. Mr. Ambrose advised that the Planning Commission had had an initial review of this and continued it. A couple of issues were sent back to the Task Force. Mr. Tong stated it is going back to the Planning Commission on July 18th, and will probably be coming before the Council inAugust. State Budget (330-80) Mayor Snyder reported that he had spent the day in Sacramento and with regard to the State Budget, they are saying there will be a mid-year review and we need to hold on to our hats because it won't be pretty. CLOSED SESSION At 9:45 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session to conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation (640-30), City of Dublin vs. City of Pleasanton, Contra Costa Superior Court No. C93- 05746. * * * REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION city Attorney Silver adVised that no action was taken. , · · ,@,@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 199 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ATTEST: *@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@ CM - VOL 13 - 200 Regular Meeting July 11, 1994