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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft Minu 10-3-00REGULAR MEETING - October 3, 2000 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, October 3, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston. None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES 7:05 p.m. 3.1 (700~10) New employees introduced to the Council were Carol Fuller, Office Assistant I in Police Services; Evelyn Owens, Office Assistant II in Building & Safety; and Christie Marks, Office Assistant II in Parks & Community Services. PROCLAMATION 7:10 p.m. 3.2 (610~50) Mayor Houston read and presented a Proclamation proclaiming October as "Crime Prevention Month" in the City of Dublin CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 403 7:13 p.m. Shawn Costello expressed his concern about the difficulty of travelling along Dougherty Road for wheelchairs. Cars are hitting the barriers by the car dealership construction on Scarlett Court, making it hazardous for both cars and wheelchairs. He recommended pushing the barriers back to the sidewalk. CLOSED SESSION 7:15 p.m. 10.1 (640~30) The Council recessed to a closed session regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov't Code 54957) Title: City Attorney. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION At 7:25 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Houston announced that no action was taken. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA 7:26 p.m. 8.3 (530-90) Mayor Houston advised that there was a need to add an item to the agenda. A letter was received from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service after the agenda had been distributed. They are requesting a written response by October 11th which would be before the next City Council meeting. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to add Item 8.3 to the agenda. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 404 CONSENT CALENDAR 7:31 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.10 On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 19, 2000; Adopted (4.2 0600~35) RESOLUTION NO. 173 - 00 RESCiNDiNG AN AVVARD OF CONTRACT 00-11 FIRE STATION SURFACE SEALING TO T.A.S.K., INC. AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO B.U.R. SERVICES, INC. ($29,786) Adopted (4.3 RESOLUTION NO. 174 - 00 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MCE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES Confirmed (4.4 0110~30) Mayor's appointment of Kyle Champlin to Youth Advisory Committee; Adopted (4.5 0350~20) RESOLUTION NO. 175 - 00 AWARDING BID FOR PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL VEHICLES TO FOLSOM LAKE FORD ($122,597.80) Adopted (4.6 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 176 - 00 WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO OBTAIN BiDS FOR REPAIR OF THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 7957 CROSSRIDGE ROAD And authorized the Building Official to distribute RFPs to qualified California Licensed General Contractors & determine associated costs and construction schedules for the demolition of a partially constructed addition and restore the single~family residence to its original condition at 7957 Crossridge Rd; Adopted (4.7 410~40) RESOLUTION NO. 177 - 00 APPROVING PARCEL MAP 7395 (ALAMEDA COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY, BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT & CITY OF DUBLIN And authorized the Mayor to execute the Owner's Statement on behalf of the City of Dublin; Received (4.8 100~80) 2000-2001 Goals & Objectives Status Report & CIP Schedule; Adopted (4.9 410~40) RESOLUTION NO. 178 - 00 APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 7306 (PARK SIERRA, PHASE II) Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,603,908.29. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 406 PUBLIC HEARING - GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES, INC (PA 98~062) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 7:32 p.m. 6.1 (0600~60) Eddie Peabody, Community Development Director, presented the Staff Report and indicated that the City Council had approved an annexation of the subject property to the City of Dublin on September 28, 1995. The Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as amended by this project on March 7, 2000, designated the property as Medium Density Residential and Open Space. On March 21, 2000, the City Council approved a Planned Development Rezone for the Greenbriar single family residential project. The City Council introduced the Ordinance approving the Development Agreement for this project on September 19, 2000. The Development Agreement provides security to the developer that the City will not change its zoning and other laws applicable to the project for a specified period of time. It is also a mechanism for the City to obtain commitments from the developer that the City might not otherwise be able to obtain. The Development Agreement becomes effective for a term of five years from the date it is signed by the City. The Development Agreement addresses Traffic Impact Fees, Noise Mitigation Fee, Fire Impact Fees, Tri~Valley Transportation Development Impact Fee, and the reimbursement for annexation area public service costs. Landscaping maintenance along Tassajara Road, landscaping maintenance along streets, the Regional Trail and Tassajara Creek are also addressed. Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by majority vote (Cm. McCormick voted NO), the Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 20 - 00 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 98-062, GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES INC. TASSAJARA CREEK PROJECT CITY COUNCIl, MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 407 PUBLIC HEARING - TRAFFIC LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON STARWARD DRIVE AT AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD 7:38 p.m. 6.2 (0820~20) Staff Report was presented by Lee Thompson, Public Works Director. On September 21, 1999, the City Council approved a pilot project for the enhancement of traffic safety at the intersection of Areadot Valley Boulevard/Starward Drive. This included placing longitudinal white stripes within the crosswalk markings on Amador Valley Boulevard, lowering the speed limit on Areadot Valley Boulevard to 30 mph and narrowing the Starward Drive approach at the intersection. The crosswalk markings and the speed limit change were implemented on a permanent basis. The City Council requested Staff return to Council with any problems arising from the narrowing of Starward Drive after the Starward subdivision development has been occupied to determine if permanent improvements are warranted. No traffic accidents have been reported at this intersection since the pilot project was implemented, but Staff has received several complaints by citizens regarding traffic backups during the morning and evening peak periods on Starward Drive as a result of the lane reduction to one lane. Left turning vehicles from Starward Drive have to wait a considerable amount of time during the peak hours until a safe gap in the traffic stream becomes available on Amador Valley Boulevard. As a result, right turning vehicles from Starward Drive are forced to back up and wait unnecessarily behind the left turning vehicles. It is recommended that the temporary delineators be removed to allow for returning this approach to two lanes, one right turn only and one through and left turn lane. Two different configurations were shown the Council. Exhibit II extended the westerly island to the east while Exhibit III provided a raised pedestrian island which would shorten the distance for pedestrian to cross and provide a place to wait. Mayor Houston asked what the triangle was made of?. Mr. Thompson replied raised concrete about 6 feet by 10 feet. Vice Mayor stated similar to Amador Valley or Village Parkway. Mr. Thompson replied it would be smaller. Mayor Houston felt the City's efforts have helped. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 408 Cm. McCormick asked if there would be cuts in the island for wheelchair access? Mr. Thompson explained the person would stop in front of the island. Mayor Houston opened the public heating. Shawn Costello indicated he used the route all the time. He noticed the stripes for the bike path from Areadot Valley to Dougherty Road needs to be restriped. He felt cars were not watching traffic when making the right turns. Mr. Thompson responded there wiI1 be additional signs. Cm. McCormick asked how much shorter was the pedestrian walk in Exhibit II? Mr. Thompson replied 12 feet to 13 feet shorter. Cm. McCormick indicated a lot of seniors live in this neighborhood so she would like to have the City make it shorter. Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed it would be safer for walkers and wheelchairs if there was a wider curb. Cm. Howard asked how much the traffic back-up was? Mr. Thompson replied it was a Level E and F during peak hours so if you had five or six cars, it would take a long time to get across. Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated she uses this intersection on a regular basis and the left turn is always going to be a problem. We need to slow the traffic to make it safer for pedestrians. Cm. Zika asked if Option 1 (Exhibit II) would cause a problem for trucks? Extra wide median will make trucks go into two lanes. Vice Mayor Lockhart felt the pedestrians were more visible in Exhibit II. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick~ and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 409 RESOLUTION NO. 179 - 00 APPROVING TRAFFIC LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON STARWARD DRIVE AT AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD (Exhibit II) PUBLIC HEARING - PA 97~046 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 7:45 p.m. 6.3 (450~20) Staff Report was presented by Janet Harbin, Senior Hanner. She explained that there had been two minor changes to the Staff Report. Under Attachments, Attachment 1 is a Resolution adopting the Finding of the Exemption from CEQA and under Recommendation, #5 is to adopt resolution and #6 waive reading and introduce ordinance approving PA 97~046 Wireless Communication Facilities - Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 redefined the telecommunications industry reflecting the changes and rapid growth of telecommunications technologies in recent years. Under the Act, local zoning authorities may regulate the location and design of wireless communication facilities within their jurisdictional area through a discretionary permit process. As part of the City's most recent amendment of the zoning ordinance, a section was reserved for wireless communication facilities. The draft ordinance for the Planning Commission's review establishes zoning provisions for the development and installation of wireless communication facilities. These facilities include antennas, ham radio antennas, radio and television antennas, lattice towers, monopolies and personal wireless service. Slides of the various types of communication facilities was shown to the Council. Cm. Zika asked if Dublin had any lattice towers? Ms. Harbin responded no, they cannot be readily visible from parks, residential areas or the ridgelands. Cm. Zika how 65 foot towers could be allowed? Ms. Harbin indicated in industrial areas at the rear of the property, but again they can not be visible from residential areas. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 410 Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about the facilities being painted with flat paint and thereafter repainted as necessary, who decides when necessary? Ms. Harbin replied they have to keep the equipment maintained. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if the light industrial area in East Dublin included? Mr. Peabody responded that there are only three industrial areas in the City, on Scarlett Ct, near BART, and by Humphrey's. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked what would happen if the business went bankrupt and walked away from it? Ms. Harbin indicated it would have to be removed after 180 days. The City would go to the property owner if they were unable to locate the provider. The provider is leasing the property. Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted a Resolution approving Traffic Lane Improvements on Starward Drive at Amador Valley Boulevard. Vice Mayor Lockhart realized her error regarding the motion and made a modified motion which was seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 180 - 00 ADOPTING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CEQA FOR PA 97-046 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT And waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 411 PUBLIC HEARING -NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE 1~580/ FALLON ROAD FREEWAY INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS FRQJECT 8:03 p.m. 6.4 (800~30) Lee Thompson, Public Works Director, introduced Tom Wintch of CCS Consulting Engineering. He explained that the City contracted with CCS Consulting Engineers to provide preliminary studies and construction documents for the improvements of the I~ 580/Fallon Road Interchange. This project would modify the existing spread diamond interchange configuration to a partial clovedeaf and increase the traffic capacity of the interchange ramps and the ramp intersections with Fallon Road and E1 Charro Road. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared by David J. Powers & Associates and Staff has determined that there will not be a significant adverse effect on the environment with the implementation of the mitigation measure identified in the Negative Declaration. Mr. Wintch described the improvements, costs and schedule. For Phase I, the cost was $450,000 and modify the existing spread diamond interchange configuration to a partial cloverleaf while increasing the capacity of the interchange ramps and ramp termini intersections. The plans should be complete by April 2001. They would advertise in May 2001. The bid would be awarded in July 2001. The construction would be completed by November 2001. In Phase II, widening Fallon Road crossing, putting a 4 foot median in the roadway, adding 6 foot sidewalks, the total cost would be $4,239,000 with the FSR in November 2000; advertise in May 2001; award in July 2001; and construction completed by August 2002. Cm. Zika asked why there was only one hook off ramp? Mr. Wintch replied the heavy traffic from Dublin Ranch would be heading in an easterly direction. Cm. Zika asked if the hook ramp meters were in Heasanton because Heasanton won't turn them on. Tom Wintch of CCS Consulting Engineers replied that the meters were technically in Caltrans area. Cm. Zika stated Heasanton would not let them turn the meters on. He asked about Staple Ranch? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 412 Mr. Wintch indicated Staple Ranch had not been included. These improvements serve areas to the north that should last from ten to twelve years. Cm. Zika stated if Staple Ranch develops, it will be Heasanton's problem. John Schwarz of David J. Power & Associates, indicated his company had evaluated the environmental impacts. They determined a full impact report was not needed. They reviewed biological resources and cultural resources and felt there were ways to avoid, reduce or offset the impacts. There had been no substantial public opposition. Cm. McCormick asked from whom the letters had been received? Mr. Schwarz replied there had been a letter from the Army Corp of Engineers indicating the project might be in their jurisdiction and an encroachment permit may be needed. Ferd Del Rosario, Senior Civil Engineer, indicated a letter from Alameda County and a letter from Dublin San Ramon Services District were received. Both were in support. Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Shawn Costello wanted to stress his concern over the problems with Hopyard Road so they don't make the same mistakes with this interchange. He wants it wheelchair accessible. He would like to see Hopyard changed and pulled backwards. He has almost been hit. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 181 - 00 ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE INTERSTATE 5801FALLON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT And directed Staff to work with developers and Caltrans on development of the necessary funding and cooperative agreements for construction of the project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 413 Item 8.1 was moved to the end of the City Council meeting. AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - WORKSHOP TWO 8:24 p.m. 8.1 (430~80) Staff Report was presented by Regina Adams, Assistant Planner. A previous workshop was held on April 4, 2000 where City Council directed Staff to produce cost estimates for the programs discussed in order to designate target groups and set priorities for affordable housing program design. The following affordable housing program options were presented. Providing down payment assistance for inclusionary units (silent second mortgage or assistance with closing costs. Subsidizing new construction of small lot, for~sale single~family residences. Acquiring and rehabilitating existing rental properties. Subsidizing new construction of multi~family housing. Encouraging developers to participate in existing programs to build affordable housing. Providing rent subsidies. Possible changes to Dublin's Inclusionand Regulations included removing the in-lieu fee option and requiring developers to build units and changing the percentage of inclusionand units required to increase the number of units produced and requiring that developers provide the units. Affordable Housing Funding Options included continuing to require a per square foot in~ lieu fee, but increase the amount, increasing the percentage of inclusionary units required to increase the amount of in~lieu fees collected, and implementing a commercial linkage fee. Potential Target Groups included first~time homebuyers, seniors, workforce housing, low~income tenters, and disabled persons. Ms. Adams indicated the City has $4.7 million in~lieu fees a portion of which must be spent by September 18, 2002 or return the funds to the developers. Mayor Houston asked about tax credits and bond financing? Mr. Ambrose replied they are awarded by the state and are competitive and not guaranteed. Mayor Houston asked if Shea Homes had used them? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 414 Mr. Ambrose responded they had won the mortgage bonds and tax credits. Maryann Leshin of Eden Housing, discussed the Shady Creek Apartments in Livermore. There are 72 units that cost $15 million with the City of Livermore contributing $4 million. The complex is 100% affordable housing. It is based on the family income. Ruben Islas, Avalon Communities, indicated his company provides housing for low and very low income. They are in the process of trying to acquire Greenbriar Apartments on Starward. Mayor Houston asked if he meant Greenwood Apartments? Mr. Islas agreed it was Greenwood Apartments. They had been built in the early 70's and are in need of rehabilitation. They would like to finance the apartments with assistance from the City. Prices in the area are unbelievable. You also have to have a seller who wants to sell. What's happening in the market right now is driving everyone out of the area. Your police, teachers, firefighters. Mayor Houston asked if there are funds out there for new construction to increase density or is it just take down for existing property? Mr. Islas stated it was so competitive it is ridiculous. They could have the maximum points and still not get the funds. Mayor Houston asked how many units are there? Mr. Islas replied 60 units. They like to partner with local non~profits. They have solid investors. They like to work with local groups to offer services. Ms. Leshin indicated Eden Housing is a non~profit group that has been in existence for 32 years providing a variety of housing types. There are so many needs from acquisition and rehabilitation to new construction. They have Alice Landing for families in Livermore, a project for seniors in Union City, assisted living for seniors programs, as well as home ownership. They are going to build 17 homes on 1 acre partnershipping with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity will build 3 homes and they will build 14 home for the low to moderate income. They also provide management and services to residents such as senior programs and after school programs. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if they provide transportation for seniors? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 415 Ms. Leshin replied they work with the local paratransit service and they are trying to obtain a van. Cm. McCormick asked about on-site child care? Ms. bshin responded that they like to fit in a community building where possible. At Alice Landing, there will be a child development center. Diane Ross from Allied Housing indicated they provided a Tri-Valley Housing Scholarship Program. They have 20 low income scholarships to train participants to become employable and self-sufficient. They help with personal and employment goals. Tom Hinds, East Bay Innovations, provide support services for the developmental disabled. Promenade in Pleasanton has 2 bedroom units for $692 per month which allows for live~in attendants support. Cm. Zika asked in regard to the Down Payment Assistance Program how much staff time would be involved? Would the City participate in the appreciation? Would the City get its money back with interest? Vice Mayor Lockhart wondered if the bigger question was are we on the right track with fee collection? What kind of policy should we have for fee collection? Mayor Houston felt the down payment assistance program was best if you want ownership. The rest of the options pertain to rentals. He is not in favor of subsidizing. The cheapest house in Dublin right now is $325,000. You want them to grow out of it so the City is not assisting them forever. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about meeting ABAG criteria. Mr. Ambrose asked about increasing the in~lieu fee? 75 cent/sq ft for multi~family & $1/sq ft for single family? Mr. Ambrose indicated the City's requirement is that the developers of 20 or more units either set aside 5% of the units to low-income, very low-income, and moderate-income households or pay a per unit in-lieu fee. If the City's doubles the percentage, it will double the money. Cm. Zika, McCormick and Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed to increase it to 10%. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 416 Mayor Houston felt it was better to have the money rather than have them build the units. He suggested keeping the same percentage and raising the fee. You can't double this and that. The City would rather have the money. Mr. Ambrose indicated the City did not have a commercial linkage fee. Cm. Zika wanted to explore having a commercial linkage fee. We get $11.6 million. He wants to double it. Commercial should be charged. Mayor Houston indicated houses can better absorb the fee rather than commercial. Rents are a tighter band. Mr. Ambrose stated that certain businesses also have other costs such as higher sewer connection fees which residential development does not have. We need to look at the entire financial impact. Offices do not have the same costs as retail. A separate study would be required by the State to implement a commercial linkage fee. Vice Mayor Lockhart had a concern for business. The City was trying to foster small businesses. We could drive out the small businesses with a fee like this. Or restaurants couldn't come in. It would be limiting the amenities to our community. Cm. Zika asked if anyone else uses commercial linkage fee? Ms. Adams replied Pleasanton uses it and Livermore is considering it. Cm. Zika suggested I 0,000 sq ft. Mr. Ambrose asked if Council wanted to leave the inclusionary requirement at 5% or increase the square footage fee? Cm. Zika responded he wants to come up with $23 million including linkage. Cm. McCormick said or more. Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to spread it across the spectrum and stay competitive with our neighbors. Mayor Houston asked what ABAG's goal for Dublin was? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 417 Mr. Ambrose answered 796 units for very low income households, 531 units for low- income households, and 1,441 units for moderate-income households for a total of 2,768 units in the next six years. Mayor Houston asked if our goal was ABAG's goal? Do we accept ABAG's numbers? Cm. Zika felt it wasn't very realistic. Mayor Houston stated we don't accept ABAG's numbers. We are going to have 400 to 500 units. Mr. Ambrose reiterated that the target was $23 million and look at over 10,000 sq ft for commercial linkage fee. Libby Silver, City Attorney, stated that a fee on commercial property was different. There would have to be a study. There will probably be a square footage cut-off. Mr. Ambrose asked the Council if they wanted the developer to provide units. The Council responded no. The Council determined under Affordable Housing Program Options, the City would NOT like to provide Down Payment Assistance for Inclusionary Units; the City would NOT subsidize new construction of small lot, for~sale single-family residences; the City would NOT acquire & rehabilitate existing rental properties; the City would NOT subsidize new construction of multi-family housing; the City would NOT provide rent subsidies, but the City WOULD encourage developers to participate in existing programs to build affordable housing. The City would like to work with other groups to leverage funding for providing Down Payment Assistance for Inclusionary Units; for acquiring & rehabilitating existing rental properties; encouraging developers to participate in existing program to build affordable housing and providing one-time grants which would result in rent subsidies. The City did NOT want to leverage to subsidize new construction of small lot, for-sale single-family residences. Mayor Houston favored one time fees, but not rent subsidy which is not a one time cost. Pure rent subsidy goes on as continuing costs. He wants to see a one time cost grant. Mr. Ambrose asked the Council about target groups. Cm. Zika asked what "those who need to move to Dublin" means? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 418 Ms. Adams replied people who have family here that need their assistance. Ms. Adams asked the Council if they wanted to amend the current Target group and add workforce or disabled? Cm. Zika replied yes. Vice Mayor does not want to limit so the City can get the best leverage for its money. Cm. Zika asked about the State passing a program for teachers? He wanted to find out about the program. Cm. McCormick asked if we knew how many teachers, police, firefighters there are in Dublin who would want this program? Ms. Adams indicated the City could have a collaborative effort with nearby cities. Mayor Houston asked if we could get more units if they were for seniors or disabled because of the size of the unit being smaller? Smaller units would be cheaper to build. Mayor Houston asked what happens if the City doesn't spend the money by 2002? Ms Silver responded the City needs to spend or commit the funds as they were received. The City could create a program and dedicate funds to it. Mayor Houston asked when Staff can come back? He wanted this done in an aggressive but reasonable time. He requested that the Council be kept posted. SPRINT PCS FACILITY AT SHANNON PARK 8:20 p.m. 8.2 (1010-10) Andy Byde, Associate Planner, announced that a written request had been received at 2:45 p.m. by WFI requesting that this item be continued. Eddie Peabody, Community Development Director, felt the issues could be addressed this evening. Council agreed as a courtesy to WFI that the item would be continued. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 419 Comment btter on proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Threatened California Red~le_9.ged Frog 8:21 p.m. 8.:3 (5:30~90) Eddie Peabody, Community Development Director, explained that the City had received a letter from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service after the agenda had been completed. The letter was requesting comments before October 11, 2000. Staff has prepared a comment letter for the City Manager's signature. Cm. Zika asked what scientific data have they used to determine what areas are critical habitat for the California Red-legged Frog? Mr. Peabody felt it had been an arbitrary designation and that there should be some basis for declaring lands as critical habitat. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if there would be similar responses from other local cities? Mr. Peabody responded probably Pleasanton and other cities because all of Alameda County has been declared critical habitat. On motion by Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by majority vote (Cm. McCormick voted NO), the Council authorized the City Manager to sign and submit the comment letter to the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Services. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Ambrose announced that this weekend was the Dublin Pasta Festival on Saturday, October 7m, and Sunday, October 8th from 10 am to G pm on Areadot Valley Boulevard. Cm. McCormick reported that she had attended a forum given by UC Berkeley on California landscape. They discussed future open space in the Tri~Valley area. She had materials for the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 420 Vice Mayor Lockhart reported she had attended a four day conference in San Francisco as a LAVTA Boardmember. She received a lot of great information at the seminar. She had obtained a 10 minute informational video that is a CD Rom. She would like our Economic Development Department to look into the possibilities of having our new Dublin video put on something like this so all anyone would have to do is insert the CD into their computer to view. Vice Mayor Lockhart announced she had some catalogs on street clocks. street clocks could have wireless facilities put in them. Maybe the ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Minutes prepared by Sandie Hart, Secretary. AT['EST: City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING October 3, 2000 PAGE 421