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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - June 27. 1996
An adjourned regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Thursday,
June 27, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was
called to order at 6: 13 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Houston.
ABSENT: None
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1996-2001 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
6:14 p.m. 6.1 (330-40)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
City Manager Ambrose advised that projected costs for FY 1996-97 through FY 2000-
2001 are estimated at $10,586,339 for funded projects and $25,745,131 for projects
which are unfunded or partially funded. The recommended Capital Projects for FY
1996-97 total $2,950,771.
The proposed Five Year CIP project costs are shown below by program category.
Unfunded/
Partially Funded
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90,000
2,273,315
23,381.816
$25,745,131
General
Community Improvements
Parks
Streets
TOTAL
Funded
$ 413,180
897,260
820,060
8.455.839
$10,586,339
Total
$ 413,180
987,260
3,093,375
31.837.655
$36,331,470
The new CIP includes a number of projects carried over from the previous CIP, as well
as a number of new projects, including:
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GENERAL
Civic Center Building Exterior Wall Sealing
. Civic Center Holiday Decorations
Eastern Dublin Financing Plan
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Cm. Burton questioned the Eastern Dublin Financing Plan and wanted to make sure
the public understands that the City is not providing the financing.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS
Arroyo Vista Handicapped Accessibility Renovations
San Ramon Road Landscape Repair
1-580 Beautification - San Ramon Road Off Ramp
Stagecoach Road Assessment District Landscape Upgrade
PARKS
Heritage Center Master Plan
Heritage Center Parking Lot
Dublin Swim Center Chlorine System Replacement
Shannon Center Interior Painting & Wallpaper
Old S1. Raymond's Church Floor Repair
Dublin Swim Center Exterior Painting
Mayor Houston stated the slope repair to Dougherty Hills is a big item coming out of .."
the General Fund.
STREETS
San Ramon Road Drainage Repair at Shannon Park
San Ramon Road Drainage Improvements at Caroline Court
1-580/1-680 Direct Connector Project
. Mr. Ambrose explained how the City would propose to pay for the 580/680 project.
Mr. Ambrose stated the Parks & Community Services Commission annually reviews the
park and recreation facility needs and makes recommendations with respect to the
Commissions' priorities for spending on the Park Capital Improvement Program. Once
again, the Commission was faced with many more park and facility needs than
available funding. The projects identified for funding generally reflect the priorities of
the Commission. Three exceptions are the Dougherty Hills Park Slope Repair, the Old
S1. Raymond's Church Floor Repair and the Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation, Phases
II and III.
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\Vhile the P&CS Commission recognizes that funds are limited, they believe that the
City should actively pursue athletic field renovations on school property, particularly
Dublin Elementary. It is their recommendation that a subcommittee of school, City
and community representatives meet to re-examine the school projects previously
identified by the Dublin School Facilities Improvement Task Force and actively seek
ways to creatively fund these projects.
Mr. Ambrose stated the Planning Commission has reviewed the Proposed CIP and
found it to be in conformity with the General Plan.
Becky Hopkins, 7510 Calle Verde Road stated she was present to be a part of the last
step in a lengthy process to improve Mape Park. She left the last meeting very pleased .'
with the Council's action. She understood we are experiencing growing pains and a
lack of funding, but she did not want to see this park suffer. It is critical that funding
be provided to the only park in Dublin that has not been renovated. It has been on the
"to do" list since 1986. She requested that the City Council continue their support for
this memorial park and allocate full funding.
Jim Stewart, 7502 Calle Verde Road stated he lives right across the street from Mape
Park. He purchased his home over 4 years ago and was told the park would be
renovated. He enjoys hearing the children play and would like to see more of this. He
believes it is long overdue for renovations. He also liked the idea of renaming it to
Mape Memorial Park.
Patricia Dugan, 7587 San Sabana Road addressed the need for park renovation from a
safety point of view. There are a lot of young families that live there. She has 7
grandchildren that she would like to take there, but the equipment is 30 years old and
not safe. A walkway around the park should be installed. They request the unanimous
approval of the Council for_the master plan. Transform the park to something they
can be proud of.
'. William Richard Hopkins, 7510 Calle Verde Road stated he is in the park everyday.
We definitely need to make some improvements.
Steven Jones, 7626 San Sabana Road, stated he moved in to the Mape Park area, but he
wouldn't take his daughter down there to play just yet. The longer the project is put
off, the more it will cost. Children are the only ones who will lose. He would
appreciate it if money is appropriated.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
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RESOLUTION NO. 71 - 96
ADOPTING THE 1996-2001
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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Cm. Burton stated Staff had done an excellent job and has provided them with the
proper information.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF 1996-97 ANNUAL BUDGET & FINANCIAL PLAN
6:39 p.m. 6.2 (330-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
City Manager Ambrose gave an overview of the FY 1996-97 Budget and advised that
the total recommended appropriations are $21,916,762. The total anticipated Net
Expenditures are $19,770,897.
The Fiscal Year 1996-97 Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan is a balanced budget
which will not rely upon General Fund Reserves to finance City services or capital
improvements for Fiscal Year 1996-97. Staff does, however, recommend that the
Council consider the use of reserves if necessary to fund the Street Light Acquisition
Program if the amount of the settlement of the City's eminent domain action exceeds .. .,.:
the amount identified in the budget for this project.
The total recommended appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996-97 of $21,916,762 are
allocated to the following areas:
Operating Budget
Debt Service
.' Capital Improvements
Internal Services Fund
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES
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16,820,126
1,601,985
2,950,771
288,082
21,660,964
Appropriations to Reserves
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255,798
TOTAL 1996-97 APPROPRIATIONS
21,916,762
The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1996-97 is funded by $21,359,708 in current
revenues and $557,054 in restricted reserves.
This year's proposed budget assumes that the City Council freeze all assessments and
property related fees at the same level as 1995-96 with the exception of Street Light
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Assessments which Staff is recommending be reduced by 30%, and also includes the
following transfers between funds.
1.
A transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of
loaning the Capital Projects Fund funding for the remaining work on the
original Public Facility Fee Study ($2,500) and $25,000 for the Civic Center
Design Services associated with work on the Civic Center related to Eastern
Dublin growth.
2. A transfer from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to the General
Fund to offset administrative costs associated with the Community Development
Block Grant Program. ($2,097)
3. A transfer from Dublin Information Inc. to the General Fund to reduce the City's
Civic Center Debt Service payment in the amount of the interest from the
Restricted Reserve Fund ($102,915) associated with the Civic Center financing.
The 1996-97 Budget also includes a recommended appropriation of $255,798 to
various fund reserves. With the exception of the amount of $167,318 which is
recommended to be appropriated to the General Fund Reserves, all other
appropriations to reserves are legally restricted in their use.
Mr. Ambrose discussed anticipated budget impacts in 1997-98. Total impacts could
be between $1.3 million and $1.7 million. The net shortfall is anticipated at between
$500,000 and $900,000.
Cm. Burton asked if the right to vote act would be retroactive.
Mr. Ambrose stated it affects existing assessment districts because we review the fees
every year.
" Mr. Ambrose stated a number of funding requests have been received by various
community groups/organizations, including: Dublin Substance Abuse Council (Dry
Grad Night - $2,500 and Red Ribbon Week - $2,500); Dublin Unified Schools/Parent
Education Program (P.E.P. - $2,650); Production of Official City Song ($5,000); Dublin
Fine Arts Foundation ($12,500); Tri-Valley Community Television ($22,006); and
Resources for Family Development ($12,000)
Kathleen Hoffman, 8453 Wicklow Lane, stated she is a licensed daycare provider. She
was in support of funding for the RFD. They feel that the childcare professionals
provide a consistent basis for the youth of Dublin. They look after over 1,000 children
in our City. They are licensed professionals. They want to make sure that families
have good quality licensed daycare. Dublin needs to utilize the services available.
They urged all Councilmembers to say to current and moving in families that we are a
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community that cares for our children. RFD is a service that is available for licensed
daycare operators. They aid in the availability of licensed care. They would utilized
the service for a substitute program which Dublin providers aren't currently able to
take advantage of.
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Julie Moeller, 6851 Langmuir Lane stated she was present because she was concerned
that the City has not participated in improving childcare in Dublin. They are talking
about the betterment of families and children in order for them to become good
citizens. Quality can be upgraded through contractual assessment by RFD. This
should be the time to realize that progress needs to happen for each and every family
here as well as those families moving in. They feel they are not taken professionally in
the community. They would like to be taken seriously. She urged the City Council to
understand and look to progress and realize that it takes qualified childcare providers'
and homes for a better future community.
Karen Dyer, 6829 Sage Court, stated as befits a growing and expanding city, they have
a great library and staff. They continually raise money and they have a City Council
who supports library service. They need a library capable of meeting the needs of
future patrons. Diminishing the importance of libraries contributes to the downgrade
of communities. The library is the only source of guaranteed free access to
information. The Internet will soon have total access and the library provides it free.
They need the City Council support for it to be a viable asset to the City. She requested
current funding, or more.
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Karen Dyer stated with reference to CTV access, she was aware that it was a medium
priority to have CTV become self funding, but it doesn't appear feasible that funding
could be cut off. The ramifications appear serious. She requested that their funding
be viewed as a long time measure.
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Scott Guggenheim, 8207 F North Lake Drive, distributed information on the California
Theatre Wing, formerly know as the Children's Theatre Workshop. They will be
" officially moving into Dublin Elementary School on October 18. Their mission is to
promote discussions within families. He presented options for the City to collaborate
with CTW and the Dublin Unified School District. He urged the Parks & Community
Services Department to work with them and utilize their expertise to improve the
quality of life for Dublin.
Cheryl Matthew, Assistant Superintendent of Dublin Unified School District discussed
Red Ribbon Week and Dry Grad Night. The people take the money and make it grow
and grow. They appreciate this. Another program that's growing is the Parent
Educator Program (PEP). They give 12 weeks of training in the 4th and 5th grades. It
has been highly successful, and they are very excited about this. They thanked the City
Council for continuing to fund this program. She did not see CTW on the
recommended list, but did note DFA, who is a great group. She supported what Mr.
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Guggenheim said and stated she hoped the City can give some hel p in getting their
programs gomg.
Ruth Freis, a representative for RFD, stated she was here once again at budget time to
request funds for childcare services for people in Dublin. Because of these economic
times, it is important to consider the unique value of the City in childcare services. It's
an important carrot in encouraging people considering moving here. This is a recent
phenomena. Not a week goes by that a real estate agent doesn't call their office to ask
about their service on behalf of a potential buyer. They would like to say the City
supports this. With the anticipated growth, we should want to make sure there is
adequate professional care for our children. Funding could also directly benefit
businesses. They distribute brochures to employers with over 25 employees. Dublin
could be recognized as a business-friendly community. Unlike the press, they do not
believe this is an emotional issue, but rather a dollars and cents issue.
Stephanie Harney, 7658 Bonniewood Lane stated she was thankful to be able to call
Dublin her home. She has been a daycare provider for 11 years. They deal with
children, our foundation for the future, everyday. They are an important part in every
family's life, not just the child's life. Dublin being on the crossroads is a place to die
for. Dublin is a great community. It would be nice to build a relationship between the
City Council and daycare providers and feel a friendly communication every day. RFD
is her lifesaver. She belongs to the Tri-Valley Association of Childcare Professionals
and she wants to be as professional as she can be. She utilizes a lot of books and tapes
and she wished the library was open more hours. They find all the answers they need
through RFD.
Mike Curry, 7080 Inclined Place passed out bumper stickers, "IF YOU THINK
LIBRARIES ARE EXPENSIVE. . . TRY IGNORANCEI". Library programs need support
and leadership if they are to succeed. The exchange of information is critical. CT\[
and the library - both of these sources are vital in forging information for the public.
" Continued support for CTV was gratefully acknowledged earlier this week. He urged
that support continue as stability of funding is vitally important. CTV needs stable
funding and so does the Dublin Library. He thanked the City for past su pport and
urged continuing support. He is a volunteer at the library and is dedicated to raising
consciousness of programs. They need the ongoing su pport of the City.
Linda Jeffery, 7604 Arbor Creek Circle thanked the City Council for funding the
fountains last year. Citizens are very proud and it has also helped DF A with their tile
wall program. She was also present as President of DF A to thank them for past
support. Dublin is lUCky in that we don't have a department but it is all done through
volunteers in the community along with the seed money the City provides. She relayed
an experience where she sat in a school room and all the kids were so excited about a
project they had worked on that they recommended the project for future classes.
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Lynne Baer, DFA Executive Director, explained how the City's seed money had grown.
She felt pictures are worth a thousand words so she showed pictures of their projects.
TheYl recetivedda5$25,OtOO grant last wTheek to dl 0 a projecdt in$21959070, Thertefwereth150E t .~"
app ican s an gran s were given. ey a so receive a , gran rom e as
Bay Community Fund. Color copies of the Village Parkway/Brighton Drive maze was
shown which is a future project. She updated projects which are underway at the
present time. They requested a carryover of $2,500 in funding from last year.
Lisa Dial, Executive Director of Tri- Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB),
introduced the President of their Board Linda Laris. She was asked to drop off some
collateral they use to bring people to the area.
Dawn Gallup, 8375 Davona Drive, stated she is a family childcare provider. She
expressed how left out she felt by her City not supporting her chosen field. She
thought a lot about the comments about why the City should pay to help her. She
doesn't get a paid vacation; some providers do, depending upon how bold they are.
School teachers get a lot of training. What they are doing is very valuable for the
community and our future. She hoped they would stop and think of this more as an
investment rather than a bill. She puts her kids ahead of almost everything. The
children should always come first.
Steve Stewart, stated he was present to reiterate his hopes to the Council that they will
see their way clear to authorize the recording of the City's official anthem. Dublin is .
the only town he knows of that sets aside a whole week to celebrate its pride. The song .' ,
is a piece of something real that can be shared, so why not make the song readily
available to the community? Emotiol1ally when you are watching athletes get a gold
metal and when the National Anthem is played, the emotion felt is in a small way what
he stated he was trying to convey on a local scale. People in the community can be as
proud of their community as Americans can be of the Country as a whole. It tends to
unite in a real way. His vision would be to fill the Council Chambers with 150 voices
to sing the melody. He has 100 volunteers on the list thus far who would like to
. participate. An art contest could be held for a cover for the cassette. In weighing this
request with some of the other requests, he stated he felt that pride and unity is a need.
He requested that the City Council consider funding the $5,000 to make available
1,000 cassettes. He asked that they please make it happen.
Darla Stevens, CTV displayed an award (Bay Area Cable Excellence) received by CTV.
They won first place in the category of live television programming for stations from
Sacramento to Monterey. The most labor intensive program they produce is the
580/680 news. She stated she appreciates Dublin's support as well as that from the
other cities. Dublin was the first City to support them in the beginning.
Cm. Howard asked how much the cassettes could be sold for.
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Steve Stewart stated he felt they could easily be sold for $5 each.
Mr. Ambrose discussed if the City wanted to recoup the expenditure, that this would
require a marketing plan.
Mr. Stewart stated marketing is something easily done. If the City wishes to recoup its
investment it would want to keep a tighter control. If it is done on a charitable level,
the individual groups would basically recycle them throughout the community. They
could request copies for a fundraising event. Fund-raisers take many forms. There's
no reason why music of one's own hometown couldn't be considered for a fund-raiser.
Cm. Moffatt asked if we would buy the copyright and the right to reproduce the tapes.
Mr. Stewart said yes and it would be cheaper to have more made in the future. You
initially have the production costs.
Cm. Moffatt stated he would need to abstain from discussing the childcare issue as his
wife is a childcare provider.
Cm. Burton asked how we measure the effectiveness of the PEP program.
Mayor Houston stated last year they requested $4,000 to get started and this year it is a
reduced amount to train individuals for the remaining schools. This seemed like a
good alternative to getting into a full fledged DARE program.
Chief Rose briefly stated they did an analysis of their current program and how the PEP
program could benefit the community. They don't work with them on a daily basis.
The parents come in and help educate the students with the help of the schools
themselves. They help build self-esteem in the children.
Dawn Gallup, a PEP instructor, stated the money funded last year trained her to be an
"instructor. The curriculum is a lot of self-esteem. They get more into knowing the
children individually to know what's going on at home. DARE is more of a surface
program, and PEP is more deep. PEP builds on the knowledge of what the drug is and
how it affects their brain, their body functions and how long the drug stays in their
body and things that they do. There were things that even she learned and she thought
she was pretty aware. When asked, she responded that sex education is not a part of
this.
Cindy Raymond, a member of Dublin Lions, advised that a program that is currently in
the schools is the Lions Quest program. It has been in the middle school about 8 to 10
years. Quest is an in -depth program; a pullout program in the middle school where
they actually miss their physical education program once every 2 weeks. It covers
peer pressure, sex education, how to get along with others, problem solving, how to
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avoid fights, and a wide variety of issues which are not part of the daily education.
There are 3 Quest teachers trained at the middle school and they hope to train teachers
for the elementary schools. They have quarterly meetings with the parents. Even .., :-'::
though the Lions Club originally started the program, it is now an independent non- .
profit organization. It was originally funded by the Lions. They support teacher
training in Dublin.
Chief Rose commented that both programs and the Quest program work hand in hand
with their drug program.
Cm. Burton stated he wanted to discuss the support services supervisor position in the
Police Department.
Chief Rose stated they will not get rid of an officer, but take 2 sworn officers and
devote their time to performing sworn type duties. Another 62% of an officer will go
back into doing more law enforcement type duties.
Cm. Burton asked how many officers we are adding.
Chief Rose stated we will add 2 if needed at the end of 1996-97, based primarily on
development in east Dublin and as BART comes in. Last October we added 2 officers.
We are trying to add enough to Staff a beat in eastern Dublin. We will try to do it
with 4 officers.
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Cm. Burton stated from the reports on the Tri-Valley CVB this is just a token payment
to let us in. He asked if we continue, if it would go up to $24,000.
Ms. Dial stated the $9,000 would be for the initial period. This was based on a 6-
month time period, but Pleasanton and-Livermore agreed to extend this for a full year.
Based on number of rooms, it would be $21,00.0.
Mayor Houston asked about a grant Mr. Curry had mentioned earlier.
Linda Wood County Librarian stated Mr. Curry had left the meeting. She explained
that the announcement about the Lyle Wallace Readers Digest Fund was made to the
Library Board last Thursday. They have been asked not to publicize this until they
receive a letter. It will be for the adult literacy program for adults. It is for a 3 year
period.
Mayor Houston stated one of his goals was to look a making bike patrol a priority item.
There could be some funds found. He values childcare. They work on a cooperative
basis with other families and they also pay for childcare. With regard to the drug
programs, there is no one right way to do this. He would like to get the Dublin Unified
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community. With regard to the Heritage Center, he would like to see the City Council
have a joint meeting with the Heritage Center Advisory Committee and DHPA to
discuss the direction of the Heritage Center. Our fall festival could be very precarious
since we lost our director. CT\V might be a way to see how we can incorporate them
to offer services in the community.
Mr. Ambrose stated a total of $538,674 in higher service levels are identified for FY
1996-97. The City Manager is recommending that the City Council fund $275,582 in
higher service level requests. Detailed descriptions of the higher service levels are
included in the appropriate budget activity.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
The City Council reviewed the Budget by program.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Council
Cm. Burton asked if they were involved in the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Staff responded yes.
Higher Service Level 1 DSAC-Red Ribbon Week/Dry Grad Night $5,000
Council Approval - YES
Higher Service Level 2 Parent Education Program (PEP)
Council Approval - YES
$2,650
Higher Serv:ice Level 3 Production of City Song
$5,000
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Mayor Houston pointed out that this was not recommended for funding by the City
Manager.
Cm. Howard stated she supported it. We are the biggest Dublin in the U.S. and we are
the cheapest when it comes to promoting ourselves. She showed some of the items
given to people who visited some of the other Dublins. We are the only Dublin that
has an official song. We have nothing else to promote ourselves with.
Cm. Barnes stated she felt $5 per tape is very cheap. The people who want to sing on
the recording will probably buy most of them.
Mayor Houston stated he was not going to support this. If the Rotary or Lions Club
want to take up the issue, that would be more appropriate.
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Cm. Howard stated it is hard for the clubs to put out this much money.
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Cm. Barnes stated she really liked a comment Steve Stewart made and she wrote it
down, "Pride is a Need".
Cm. Barnes yes
Cm. Howard yes
Cm. Burton yes
Mayor Houston no
Cm. Moffatt stated it would be a good project for a service club.
Higher Service Level 3 Production of City Song
Council Approval - YES
$ 5 ,000
Higher Service Level 4 15 year City celebration
$16,500 (Net $10,500)
Mr. Ambrose stated he did not recommend this because of the lack of Staff time. We
have a lot of events coming up. One approach might be to fold it in with Pride Week.
Cm. Howard asked if they could plan it in with St. Patrick's day and pride week.
Cm. Barnes stated she is sensitive to the staffing, but feels there are a lot of people they..,.,
could bring together and utilize. She felt the budget was a little high. This is a pride .
issue. She would like to go along with it, utilizing more volunteer time. We have to
just ask as there are many who would help.
Cm. Howard suggested cutting it down and having some type of a reception.
Cm. Barnes felt it would be good as we would want to have the clubs claim ownership.
She felt we should celebrate every 5 years.
Mayor Houston stated he felt there are more serious items needing funding. If the
service clubs could take care of it, that would be great.
Cm. Burton stated he would go along with the City Manager's recommendation.
Cm. Moffatt stated he would go along with the guys.
Higher Service Level 4 15 year City celebration
Council Approval- NO
$16,500 (Net $10,500)
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Administrative Services
Higher Service Level 1 Finance 1\1anager
Council Approval - YES
$39,307
Higher Service Level 2 Video Newsletter
Council Approval - YES
$500
Higher Service Level 3 Employee Recognition Reception
$5,775
Mayor Houston stated he was not in favor of this. He would rather fund a police
bicycle officer.
Cm. Barnes yes
Cm. Moffatt yes
Cm. Howard yes
Cm. Burton yes
Higher Service Level 3 Employee Recognition Reception $5,775
Council Approval - YES
Higher Service Level 4 Credit Card Payment Implementation $11,760
Mr. Rankin advised that our phone system at the Civic Center would not accommodate
this.
Mayor Houston felt most businesses now days have the option of paying by credit card.
It's an added service and expectation for more business.
Mr. Rankin stated there will be other costs of an overhead nature. The $6,700
assumed 20% of the transactions and we were paying a 2 1/2% discount rate.
Cm. Moffatt suggested we could limit credit charges to say $200.
Mr. Rankin responded Visa and Mastercharge don't allow this.
Mayor Houston no
Cm. Burton no
Cm. Barnes would like to put it on hold and learn more about it. She had not
considered the big charges like developer fees.
Cm. Howard no
Cm. Moffatt agreed with Cm. Barnes
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Higher Service Level 4 Credit Card Payment Implementation
Council Approval - NO
$11 ,760
PUBLIC SAFETY
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Police Services
Cm. Burton asked if there was any chance we could extend the time for use of ou l'
cars.
Staff advised that the price of police cars has gone up about $5,000 each. Ford has a
lock on the market.
Chief Rose responded indications are right now, no we can't. One car they kept is
falling apart. We haven't had success and are afraid we will spend more on
maintenance and repairs in the long run.
Mr. Rankin stated we will be looking into refurbishing cars and reviewing agencies
that do this to see what their experience has been.
Cm. Burton stated he would still encourage buying American.
Higher Service Level 1 Su pport Services Supervisor
Council Approval - YES
$68,228
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Higher Service Level 2 Eastern Dublin Patrol Officers (April to June 1996) $80,683
Cm. Burton clarified that BART will have their own police.
Mr. Ambrose stated yes, they will function only within their own parking lot and
facilities.
Higher Service Level 2 Eastern Dublin Patrol Officers (April to June 1996) $80,683
Council Approval - YES
Higher Service Level 3 Bike Patrol Officer
$79,562
Cm. Moffatt felt we should wait until next year after BART opens. He questioned
whether we really need it at this point.
Cm. Barnes commented on the newspaper article about the success of our bike patrol
program. They're important but she didn't realize they cost this much.
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Mayor Houston stated he hoped we could expand the program in the core of what's in
the City today. The contingent reserve could be used to make this happen.
Cm. Burton commented on the use of the phrase downtown to describe existing
Dublin.
Cm. Barnes stated she would like to wait and come back to this higher level.
Fire Services
Mr. Ambrose stated at this point, he was not sure what the Fire Budget will need to be,
given the status of DRFA. He will present a revised budget to DRFA in July to reduce
our contribution by about $326,000. We will be adding about $50,000 in various
appraisal and auditing and consulting services through the dissolution process.
There's not much point in funding replacement equipment at this time since we won't
be in business in 1997-98. We don't know who our future service provider will be or
what kind of equipment they will have. We either pay now or pay later. There's no
question but what the Fire Authority provides the most cost effective fire service to
Dublin. Revisions will come back to the Council.
TRANSPORTATION
Public Works Administration
Higher Service Level 1 One- half time Office Assistant
Council Approval- NO
$24,330
Cm. Burton stated he gets a lot of compliments on street sweeping.
Mr. Ambrose explained that the cost for street sweeping in the Proposed Budget was
, based on a 2% CPI increase, and the most recent Department of Labor Report indicated
. the CPI to be 2.7% through May, 1996. The Street Sweeping Budget may need to be
adjusted during the year.
HEALTH & WELFARE
Waste Management
Mr. Ambrose reported that there will be 2 bins at Arroyo Vista on Saturday. It will
cost an additional $2,000 to include in the special pickup. This may have to be taken
out of the General Fund.
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CULTURE & LEISURE SERVICES
Library Services
Higher Service Level 1
Higher Service Level 2
3 additional hours on Saturday
4 additional hours on Sunday
$29,227
$37,713
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Cm. Burton asked how we selected the particular hours.
Mr. Ambrose reminded that the City Council asked Staff to develop some additional
library hour alternatives. Library Staff believes these hours would be most beneficial
to the library.
Pat Zahn stated they are constantly being asked to fund Sunday hours. They are not
open long enough on Saturdays. Both of these days are well used.
Higher Service Level 1 3 additional hours on Saturday
Council Approval- NO
$29,227
Higher Service Level 2 4 additional hours on Sunday
Council Approval - NO
$37,713
Cultural Activities
Contribution to DF A Foundation - $12,500
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Mr. Ambrose stated they have made great progress on 2 of the 3 parks.
Cm. Burton stated he would like to stay with the contribution amount of $10,000.
Mr. Ambrose discussed the programs at the 3 parks. They would like us to reallocate
,the $2,500 for a project underway. '
Cm. Barnes okay
Cm. Howard okay
Mayor Houston okay
Contribution to DFA Foundation - $12,500
Council Approval - YES
Heritage Center
Mayor Houston felt the City Council needed to get together for a joint meeting
sometime within the next quarter with the Heritage Center Advisory Committee and
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Cm. Burton felt there was a lot of ownership feelings that haven't quite been settled.
. Mr. Ambrose stated they are restructuring the way we staff the Heritage Center. This
will be discussed more in a later budget.
Fountains
Cm. Barnes thanked Staff for finding a way to increase the fountain hours.
Cable Television
Contribution to CTV Basic Operations
Council Approval - YES
$22,006
Televising City Council Meetings
$8,910
Cm. Barnes questioned if this was a realistic price?
Darla Stevens stated options would be whether or not tripods would show or be sitting
on shelves, etc.
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Mr. Ambrose stated this figure would be for the option on tripods.
Mr. Rankin mentioned that this would require a change in City Council meeting night.
It would be necessary to change from the second and fourth to the first and third
Tuesday evenings.
Mayor Houston asked about San Ramon's cost.
Ms. Stevens stated she thought it is somewhere approaching $450 per meeting but that
. she would need to check her figures.
Mr. Ambrose stated the other option would be fixed cameras.
Cm. Howard asked if something could be worked out when TCI gives them 3 channels.
Ms. Stevens stated costs would be based on the number of tripods showing and she
recommended a number of remote cameras.
Mr. Ambrose stated he thought the cost was somewhere around $13,000.
Cm. Howard stated she would like to budget this and keep our options open.
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The consensus of the Council was to budget this and look into options.
Parks & Community Services
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Higher Service Level 1 Recreation Supervisor (administrative su pport)
Council Approval - YES
$27,323
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development
Higher Service Level 1 Zoning Ordinance Consultant
Council Approval - NO
$50,000
Under discussion of the Building Department, Mr. Peabody stated we have old records
by street address and advised that Building permits will go on line sometime next year.
Economic Development
Higher Service Level 1 Dublin Buyers Guide
Council Approval - YES
$2,700
Cm. Burton stated he is getting very positive and enthusiastic comments about what .
Mr. Reuel is doing. . ,::
Higher Service Level 2 Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
$9,000
Cm. Burton stated he is very much in favor of this. Businesses can't join unless we do.
If they join, this will tell us whether it is a worthwhile project.
Mayor Houston stated he was torn on this. Next fiscal year it will be $22,000 +. Is
~ this something crucial to our success in marketing the City? He pointed out that San
Ramon is not participating. Pleasanton is getting 3 new hotels soon. This is enticing
with the abbreviated cost for the first year. He was not sure this would be a good
investment. He felt this could be reviewed later on.
Cm. Barnes stated she was really excited about it, but can't see spending the money
right now. We are on the map and we have things to attract people. If we joined, it
would be difficult to say no next year.
Cm. Burton felt business in Dublin needs to be supported.
Cm. Moffatt felt it was inexpensive advertising for Dublin.
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Cm. Burton yes
Cm. Barnes no
Cm. Moffatt yes
Cm. Howard no
Higher Service Level 2 Tri- Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Council Approval - NO
$ 9,000
Mr. Ambrose stated the requests from CTW and RFD on Childcare were given to Staff
after the budget was put together.
RFD Request
Cm. Moffatt excused himself.
Mayor Houston felt if the City gets involved we should work closely with the School
District. They can come and apply for CDBG funds. He was not in favor of funding at
this time. He stated he would like the City/School District Liaison Committee to meet
this summer and the School District is eager to talk about childcare within the
community.
Cm. Burton stated he was impressed with those who spoke. There are a lot of
professional groups of people that provide their own training and their own
organization, such as real estate, lawyers, etc. He felt it is a business. It would cost
them about $12 per year per child.
Cm. Barnes stated she felt that Dublin does put children first. She was against this as
RFD is sort of blackmailing Dublin's providers because as a City we don't pay.
Continuing education is expensive and this is just one of the things that goes with the
professional end of things. She stated she would he willing to talk with the School
District.
.. Cm. Howard stated she felt RFD is blackmailing us also.
Mayor Houston felt this was too strong a term, but the result is the same; we will not
be doing it at this time.
RFD Request for Funding
Council Approval - NO
Mayor Houston stated CTW did not have a formal request. He felt they were just
conveying some information. They have a home at Dublin Elementary School and they
may be able to supply some programs to the City. They are not asking for funds at this
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Cm. Burton suggested that they come back as we are not prone to pay for an
organizations operation costs. The Council might be able to help with capital
improvements, but would like to see programs that are singular and something
specific.
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Bicycle Patrol Officer to expand from approximately 320 to 920 hours per year
Mayor Houston felt they could figure a way to fund this.
Cm. Burton pointed out that the police are not asking for it at this time. Also, they're
getting another officer.
Cm. Howard felt they should hold off until it is really needed.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Mayor Houston, and by majority vote, the
Council agreed to NOT fund an officer in order to expand the hours of bike patrol at
this time. Mayor Houston and Cm. Barnes voted in opposition to the motion.
Mr. Ambrose stated with the higher service levels considered, the City Council had
added $5,000 to the preliminary budget, for a total budget of $21,921,762.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 72 - 96
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ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUN
FOR ASCAL YEAR 1996-97
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ADOPTION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR -1996-97
, 9:57 p.m. 8.1 (330-20)
Assistant City Manager Rankin presented the Staff Report and advised that State Law
requires cities to annually calculate the appropriate adjustment to the Appropriations
Limit established by Article XIII B of the State Constitution. Only those appropriations
which are funded by "Proceeds of Taxes" are subject to the Limit. The proposed 1996-
97 Appropriations Limit is $38,615,049 and only $12,767,757 in 1996-97
Appropriations are subject to this Limit.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the
Council approved the selected factors used to calculate the 1996-97 Limit and adopted
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RESOLUTION NO. 73 - 96
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS UMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 OF $38,615,049
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OTHER BUSINESS
Food Prior to Meeting (610-20)
Cm. Barnes thanked the City Clerk for coordinating food for the Council and Staff just
prior to the beginning of the meeting.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
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REGULAR MEETING - July 9, 1996
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, July 9, 1996, in
. the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:04 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Moffatt and Mayor Houston.
ABSENT: Councilmember Howard.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
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PRESENTATION ON
DSRSD - EBMUD RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM
, , 7:05 p.m. 3.1 (1000-90)
DSRSD Board Member Jeff Hansen gave an overview of the project and explained that
the DSRSD - EBMUD Recycled Water Authority (DERW A) is a joint powers authority
which has been actively planning for the implementation of the San Ramon Recycled
.Water Program which involves the service of recycled water to existing and future
identified demands within and adjacent to the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon and the
Town of Danville. A Draft EIR and Facilities Plan are expected to be released by
DERW A within the next 2-4 weeks. The purpose of providing the recycled water for
landscape irrigation and other non-potable uses is to conserve drinking water supplies.
Recycled water would be produced by DSRSD at its wastewater treatment plant in
Pleasanton. A distribution system, to include pipelines, storage facilities and other
infrastructure, would be constructed to deliver water to parks, athletic fields,
landscaped public spaces, road medians, golf courses, plant nurseries and similar areas
of maintained vegetation. It's important for the Cities to buy into this. The City of
Dublin is a key player.
Bert Michalczyk, Authority Manager discussed the schedule and their facility planning
effort. They've taken a very global look at where recycled water can be used. Recycled
water is totally acceptable for landscaping but will have some sensitivity for certain
types of plants such as Crepe Myrtles which are particularly sensitive. Turf grass is
90% of the service area. They will be careful and aware of this. They feel they will be
able to deliver the water cost effectively and hope to have this market driven. Price is
very important. There will be a number of workshops and public hearings. They
would hope to make delivery by early summer of 1998.
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Cm. Burton asked about how the water is treated.
Mr. Michalczyk explained that it is a very highly treated and filtered water, and it .
meets all the health requirements and safety standards.
Cm. Moffatt asked if there is any chance of a buildup of salts.
Mr. Michalczyk stated it has a higher salt content than potable water. The salt stays
behind in the soil. You have to over-irrigate a little to get rid of the salt. Winter rains
flush this from the soil.
Cm. Moffatt asked if there was any problem with storage in the Aquafirs?
Mr. Michalczyk stated it is roughly the same quality as in the fringe basins. This water
will not get into the main Aquafir. It will be pushed into the ground and injected into
the fringe basin.
Mr. Hansen stated along with price and environmental concerns, this type of water
provides a hedge against drought. There will be many opportunities for the gathering
of public information. They have established a hot line and they have a website
available for information. They look forward to working with the City as one of their
primary customers.
Cm. Moffatt asked about any anticipated raise in the cost of water because of capital .
outlay.
Mr. Hansen stated they had to go about this with a carrot rather than a club.
Amortization of capital costs were discussed. They believe they can demonstrate
competitiveness when it comes to price.
Cm. Burton asked how and if the State regulations requiring wastewater plumbing on
redesign or development would impact this. He asked if this is still in effect?
Mr. Michalczyk stated he understood this was not a mandate, but rather
encouragement. The source of the capital will be borrowed on the bond market for 30
years. The capital costs are about 80% of the project. Over time, it will be even more
competitive because operating costs are only 20% of the project.
Mr. Hansen distributed an information sheet.
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7:30 p.m.
. Karen Seals, 7068 Prince Drive, requested that the Council consider a Citywide ban on
Saturday night specials. She would be very interested in Dublin joining in with the
other cities in the County to ban these guns. The Valley is completely left out of this.
We should be represented.
Gun Issues (585-80)
Another thing would be to require a CUP for the sale of firearms in the City. Most of
the other cities have this requirement. Dublin, Albany and Emeryville does not.
Lafayette has a requirement. She distributed information on what's going on in cities
around us. (No copy was given to the City Clerk for inclusion in the record.)
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Cable Communications (1 050~ 1 0)
7:34 p.m.
Bob Fasulkey, 7776 Topaz Circle, asked if it would make sense for us to share with
Viacom on a project they are working on with Dublin Unified School District. The
cost and details will have to be worked out. He requested that one of the City Staff be
directed to take a look at this and check the viability of working with Viacom to deploy
fiber optic cable to key public facilities. An opportunity of this type will not likely
, reoccur.
Cm. Moffatt felt this was a good concept, but there may be a price to be paid.
. Mr. Fasulkey stated he is just the messenger of this. He was not aware of what our
future plans are, but wanted to call this to our attention. We should look at the next 5
to 10 years.
Cm. Moffatt felt the basis was are we going to use the phone system or cable system for
future communications. It was his understanding that PacBell is using fiber optics
also. The question is, which way will we jump. Both are good systems. He felt it
would be a good idea to look at the systems coming in the future.
The City Council requested Staff to check with the School District to see what they're
doing.
Mr. Ambrose stated we looked at the benefits to our facilities and they were limited.
The School District has greater and different needs. We will look into what's
happening with Viacom. We currently have cable to all our major City facilities.
Mayor Houston felt it would be a good idea for the School District and City Staff to talk
about this.
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Gun Issues (585-80)
Marjorie LaBar, 11707 Juarez Lane asked that the topic of the City joining with other .
Alameda County cities in banning junk guns be placed on the agenda as soon as
possible. It's extremely important. These guns have no purpose other than doing great
bodily harm. There's no need for them to be sold in the City.
Cm. Moffatt stated he understood that the gun shop in Dublin does not sell these types
of weapons. If the other cities put a ban on them, we should not be the only holdout
and at least have a public hearing on this so residents can have thei~ say. He also
recommended that this be put on a future agenda.
Mr. Ambrose asked about a date and advised that there :will be 9 public hearings
scheduled at the next City Council meeting.
The Council directed that it be put on the agenda as soon as possible and as soon as is
practical.
Cm. Barnes noted that Cm. Howard was absent due to a family medical emergency.
Her daughter is in Kaiser Hospital with appendicitis.
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7:45 p.m.
On motion of Cm. Barnes~ seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the
Council took the following actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 25, 1996;
Authorized (4.2 600-30) Staff to advertise for bids for the Dougherty Hills Slope
Repair;
Adopted (4.3 810-70)
RESOLUTION NO. 74 - 96
ESTABLISHING AN EASTERN DUBLIN
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Adopted (4.4 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 75 - 96
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APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 14 TO REDGWICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR, AspffALT CONCRETE OVERLAY OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM
DONLON WAY TO EAST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY, AND
ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY OF MINOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS
Approved (4.5 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $687,892.42.
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PUBLIC HEARING - PA 94-028 _
SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT EIR, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PREZONING AND ANNEXATION INITIATION
7:46 p.m. 6.1 (420-30)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Huston presented the Staff Report and advised that this project
includes 474 single-family homes, a small commercial site, and over 250 acres of
open space proposed for a 500 :t acre site immediately west of the Dublin City Limits
along the 1-580 Freeway. The proposed project includes: 1) a GPA for the 500 :t acres
of land, changing land use designations from agricultural to various urban land uses.
. In addition, General Plan policies may be added or amended. 2) Planned Development
Prezoning, Tentative Subdivision Map, Development Agreement and subsequent
Annexation. 3) Annexation and/or detachment from various service districts.
Ms. Huston stated a fiscal study of the projeces impacts was conducted as part of the
Environmental Impact Report. The report concludes the project, as proposed, and with
the mitigations recommended in the EIR, would result in a revenue surplus for the
City. However, if changes are made to the project which require the fiscal impacts be
re-evaluated, the fiscal study may need to be updated. A condition of approval is
attached to the Planned Development Prezoning resolution to require updates to
studies where the City determines it necessary.
Ms. Huston explained that the draft GPA and EIR were discussed by the Planning
Commission on June 4, 1996 and the Planning Commission recommended that the
City Council certify the EIR as complete and adequate, and adopt the GPA. The
Planning Commission then considered the next component of the Schaefer Ranch
project proposal, the PD Prezoning at their July 18, 1996 meetins. The Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing the
PD overlay zone, and approve the Land Use and Development Plan and proposed
General Provisions for the project as conditioned.
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Ms. Huston explained that some of the impacts are unavoidable. This includes
secondary effects on native plants and wildlife, air quality (regional pollutant
emissions) and cumulative impacts.
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Ms. Huston elaborated on the EIR, the GPA, the PD, and Annexation as discussed in the
Staff Report. She specified that the EIR and the proposed Mitigation Monitoring
Program, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations to be adopted will
apply to all project approvals before the City Council tonight. In conclusion, Staff
recommended that the City Council, following a public hearing, adopt: 1) the
Resolution certifying the EIR; 2) the Resolution adopting the GPA, Fi!1dings and
Overriding Considerations regarding the project approval, and Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project; 3) the Resolution approving the PD Prezone General
Provisions and Land Use and Development Plan; 4~ the Resolution authorizing
initiation of an application for reorganization to the Alameda County Local Agency
Formation Commission; and 5) waive the reading and introduce the PD Prezone
Ordinance
Ms. Huston explained that somewhere in the project there will be a park and land
designated for a fire station. '
Cm. Moffatt questioned the LAFCO application and asked if we approve does this mean
we will accept annexation if they grant it?
Ms. Huston responded no.
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Cm. Moffatt stated with regard to the school district, he would like to make sure that
the application states it should be the Dublin School District and he urged the Dublin
Unified School District to start negotiating with these folks. This project has been on
line for several years. Another concern was with the current situation regardinz
DRFA, he asked what type of fire service can we say we will have at the time of
application?
Mr. Ambrose stated the application will be made this fiscal year and the City will
provide service through DRFA or any subsequent fire service provider. The School
District is not part of LAFCO's discretion.
Cm. Moffatt stated he felt we should not accept annexation until we get the school
district issue resolved.
Cm. Burton agreed that the school situation needs to be resolved, but it may never
happen. We may always have Livermore School District and Castro Valley School
District and he would not like to see us lose out on opportunities because of school
districts. He felt it would be unwise to try to connect the two at this time.
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Cm. Moffatt stated he was thinking more of his and Dave's grandchildren and Guy's
kids. This will take a year or two to happen and hopefully the School District will get
. off their duff by that time.
An unidentified person in the audience stated DUSD is working on this.
Mayor Houston stated the timing may not coincide.
Jim Parsons with PA Design and Resources, representing Schaefer Heights, Inc., stated
they have looked forward to tonight for a very long time. This process started back in
1988 when they were part of a much larger West Dublin area. They, hope the City
Council will approve the items tonight so they can proceed with a tentative map and
then on to construction.
Mr. Parsons stated on Exhibit 1, EIR they have reviewed this and feel it is complete and
adequate. They don't necessarily agree with all the impacts classified as significant.
Some of the mitigation measures are very restrictive. They do feel it should be
certified.
Exhibit 2, no specific comments.
Exhibit 3, PD & rezoning, they agree with Staff on height limitations and setbacks
except for neighborhood C. They will have 4 neighborhoods. Sideyard setbacks for C,
Staff felt should be increased from 10 feet between homes to 15 feet. They felt this was
.too restrictive for this particular neighborhood. The impact will result in a narrower
house where the garage door will dominate the front. They would like to request that
the City Council allow the 10 feet, with 5 feet for each unit.
Exhibits 4 and 5, no specific comments.
John Anderson stated he felt this project seems to have done everything correctly. The
only problem would be if this is part of a future master plan. He would hate to see
development occur piecemeal.
Mayor Houston felt they were not looking at any enlargement of this project.
Cm. Burton stated as far as he knew this project is the only thing before them and is
the only thing planned. The City Council is only reviewing this one project. He would
not want to forestall future elected people from having options. No one is secretly
saying when they get this one they will get another one.
Jeanne Howland, Dublin Unified School District, stated she enjoyed working with City
Staff and the developer. They are well aware that the property lies within the Castro
Valley School District. A letter dated July 8, 1996, from their attorney, Robert E.
7ingsley was presented, suggesting 2 or 3 areas of clarification. The Mitigation
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requirement in the EIR now is adequate but their attorney suggested some additional
language.
Marjorie LaBar suggested that with future development projects, the City Council .
should be pointed toward the model that has been developing and how Schaefer
Heights has worked with the community over the years. The developers took the time
to go out and find out what the community concerns were and to honestly address
them. She hoped future developers would follow this model. The EIR was well done.
Remaining issues she hoped would be worked out to benefit the entire community.
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David Bewley stated he has been paying attention to this project for "quite some time.
He was concerned that this not be a piecemeal development of the entire western hills.
He urged the City Council not to modify this plan in any way so that other parcels
could be interlocked. This has been well structured. There are other property owners
who would like to develop in the hills as well and they should be looked at as a
collective whole.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
Cm. Burton asked where the 5 foot, 10 foot and 15 foot setbacks come from.
Community Development Director Peabody stated this goes beyond the simple request
of the Applicant. There is a long way to go yet with the design of the lots and the
homes that go on the lots. They took the Planning Commission on a field trip and .
extensively talked about setbacks and looked at good and bad examples that have
occurred aU over the Tri-Valley area. Page 102 talks about the design standards for
the neighborhoods. The Planning Commission felt very strongly about the 15 foot
setback for lots of 5,000 and 6,000 sq. ft.
Cm. Burton stated he would like to see more on this before having to make the
decision. He has been in the building industry and has built many homes with 5 foot
sideyards. A lot of people don't use this area. He hated to arbitrarily come up with a
design imposed on them when they can't see what they're talking about.
Mr. Peabody suggested that they could deal with the issue of setbacks when they deal
with the tentative map.
Mayor Houston asked what problems would be involved with dealing with this at the
tentative map stage.
Mr. Peabody stated the tentative map goes directly to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Houston stated it could be appealed to the City Council. It would be easier to
evaluate when they could see a plan.
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Mr. Ambrose stated the City Council could direct that the tentative map come back to
the City Council.
. Cm. Barnes felt 5 foot setbacks are ridiculous. We have air conditioning units and
large garbage cans. Things have changed and 5 foot setbacks are yesterday. It's only
fair to the builder to say at this point that this is what we require.
Cm. Moffatt felt we have an excellent Planning Commission and they did their job well
and he saw no reason to usurp their decision. With regard to the letter from the
Attorney, bringing this in at the eleventh hour, he would like to go through it
completely to see if it is viable. He suggested that it be deferred until the time of the
tentative map stage.
Mr. Jarvis stated from a legal standpoint they do request some policy issues. The City
Council might find it appropriate to hear from Staff and the Applicant regarding the
policy issues. Mitigation measure wording needs to be determined when the EIR is
certified. The City Council could choose to leave the mitigation measures as they are.
After they certify the EIR they can still retain the right to make changes.
Cm. Barnes commented on Page 16, Medical Emergency Response Time Impacts 7.3.D.
With regard to response time, she felt the wording did not seem strong enough.
Rather than a notice, she felt this should be something a resident would see and sign.
He must know when he buys there that there will be some less than desirable times
. with regard to fire and safety.
Cm. Barnes commented on Page 18, Life Safety Impacts 7.3.J with regard to safety
impacts, "Implement an education or self-inspection program to provide assurance
that the automatic fire sprinkler systems remain in service." She commented that she
remembered at joint meetings that homeowners association possibly would pay the
constant monitoring and then homeowners would be assessed. She would like some
very strong wording there.
Cm. Barnes stated she was most unhappy with the park situation and would like to add
some strength. She doesn't know if she'll like the location. Future residents should be
able to appreciate all the amenities they deserve. - We need to look at these things early
on.
Ms. Huston stated regarding the parks issue, a condition was added that would require
that this issue be resolved and include the City Council's review before any tentative
map is approved.
Ms. Huston stated regarding the notice issue, the Mitigation Monitoring Program is a
brief summary of the requirement. The EIR contains full suggestion and it discusses
. specific language that the notice include and it will be a condition of the tentative map
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approval. Stronger language can be included such as it needs to be recorded with the
deed.
Mayor Houston stated "notice" sounds kind of wimpy. If it was signed at the time the .
contract was taken and set, it would be more appropriate. Disclosure would have
more impact than the word notice. Staff should make this clarification.
Chief Diekman discussed the requirement of a monitored system and there should be
some assurance that it remain monitored. A reasonable approach would be to have a
development with someone monitoring every system in it. This may be advantageous
to the homeowners and he felt this was a good recommendation and should be
incl uded.
Rob Yohai, President of Schaefer Heights felt what they discussed was in conjunction
wit-lot the fire authority that there would be some type of inspection program set up to
make sure the sprinkler system was working. The sprinklers themselves would be
hardwired to some type of station so an alarm could sound to a central station. They
haven't gotten into this type of detail with Chief Diekman.
Cm. Moffatt felt with regard to the hardwire and service, they should notify the people
of this service and there usually is a charge for this. He asked if it will be paid for by
the homeowners association?
Cm. Barnes asked about who would pay if a house happens to be vacant. You .
jeopardize others around that particular house. She just wanted to make sure this is
paid for.
Mr. Ambrose stated you would have a central alarm monitoring service and a bill is
sent to somebody to pay to continue to monitor this system.
Cm. Barnes stated she would prefer to see it paid by the homeowners association
rather than individual homeowners.
Ms. Huston pointed out the Mitigation Monitoring Program does reference this and it
could be applied as part of the conditions of approval.
Ms. Huston stated disclosure notice at time of purchase contract would be a condition
of approval at time of tentative map.
Mr. Ambrose stated with regard to disclosure and alarm system, it would be simpler to
give Staff direction to modify the Mitigation Monitoring System now.
Rick Jarvis clarified that before the City Council at this time is whether to certify the
EIR with this language.
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On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
. Howard absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 76 - 96
CERTIFYING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTALIMPACl REPORT
FOR THE SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT
and with technical clarifications recommended by Staff related to alarms and
notification, adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 77 - 96
ADOPTING THE SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT;
MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT;
AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PA 94-028
SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
and
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RESOLUTION NO. 78 - 96
FINDING PA 94-028 SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PO)
PREZONING WITHIN SCOPE OF FINAL EIR, AND APPROVING PO PREZONING
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
and
RESOLUTION NO. 79 - 96
AUTHORIZING INITIATION Of APPLICATION
FOR REORGANIZATION WITH LAFCO
FOR PA 94-028 SCHAEFER RANCH
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Howard absent), the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit the prezoning of real property located on
the north side of the 1-580 freeway, at Schaefer Ranch Road, in Alameda County,
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adjacent to Dublin's western City Limits; and scheduled the second reading of the
Ordinance for the July 23, City Council meeting.
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On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Howard absent), the Council determined that the policy issue request from the School
District would be considered at a later time.
The setback issue was dropped. It stands as is.
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PUBLIC HEARING
INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE (PA 96-018)
8:51 p.m. 6.2 (430-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
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Associate Planner Huston presented the Staff Report and advised that the Dublin
General Plan and Eastern Dublin specific Plan require that the City adopt an
Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance requiring a minimum percentage of the units in new
residential projects to be affordable to lower and moderate income families. The
proposed Ordinance is the result of the direction provided by the Planning
Commission and City Council at two joint study sessions held in February and March
of this year.
Ms. Huston stated at its June 11 City Council meeting, the Council held a public .
hearing and made a minor revision to the Ordinance to change the term which an
Inclusionary Unit must remain affordable, from 30 to 20 years. At its June 25 public
hearing, the Council directed Staff to reverse the change and the Ordinance was
introduced.
No comments were made by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
Cm. Burton stated he does not support this as he does not feel it is proper public policy.
It is unfair that the new people moving into town are taking care of a City problem of
affordable housing.
On motion of em. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by majority vote (Cm.
Howard absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 80 - 96
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING METHOD
FOR DETERMINING AMOUNT OF IN-LIEU FEE
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and waived the reading and adopted
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ORDINANCE NO. 14 - 96
ADDING CHAPTER 8.24 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS
RELATING TO INClUSIONARY HOUSING
Cm. Burton voted against this motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING
RENTAL AVAILABILITY ORDINANCE REPEAL CPA 96-019)
8:54 p.m. 6.3 (430-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Huston presented the Staff Report and advised that the City's Rental
Availability Ordinance requires that a minimum percentage of the units in new multi-
family development projects be rented for a period of 5 years, in order to insure the
adequate supply of rental housing in Dublin. Recent surveys show that the City's
objective for rental units is being met by the housing market, and the Ordinance is no
. longer necessary. The Ordinance is proposed to be repealed, and this would require
an Amendment to the Housing Element of the General Plan to delete the reference to
this housing program.
Cm. Moffatt asked about the relationship of rental to ownership of homes.
Ms. Huston stated this could be calculated, but she would need to check.
Cm. Barnes expressed concerned with all the numbers she had been given. She would
hate to see our rental market start dropping. Coming from 30 to 10 is a big drop. She
doesn't want to take this chance.
Mayor Houston felt the change in numbers is due to the information being more
comprehensive. It is interesting that there is 0 vacancies in Dublin. Developers may
get back into the apartment business. There have been no condo conversions. The
market has more than taken care of this.
No comments were made by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
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On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by majority vote (Cm.
Howard absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 81 - 96
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ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT
REGARDING THE REPEAL OF THE RENTAL AVAILABILITY ORDINANCE
and waived the readinz and INTRODUCED an Ordinance repealing:Chapter 8.04 of
the Dublin Municipal Code known as the Rental Availability Ordinance, and
scheduled the second reading of the Ordinance for the July 23, 1996 City Council
meeting.
Cm. Barnes voted against the motion.
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GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 1996
9:02 p.m. 8.1 (630-30)
City Clerk Keck presented the Staff Report and advised that the next election in the City
of Dublin will be on Tuesday, November 5, 1996 at which time the voters will elect a
Mayor to a 2-year term and two Councilmembers to 4-year terms. At this time, it is
necessary for the City Council to call the election, request that the Alameda County .
Board of Supervisors consolidate the election with the Statewide General Election and
authorize certain procedural matters.
Ms. Keck explained that the Council may determine whether the City or candidates
shall pay the costs associated with the printing of candidate statements in the sample
ballot and also whether to allow 200 or 400 word candidate statements. Staff
recommended that as has been past practice, the candidates pay the costs associated
with candidate statements and that a 200 word statement be allowed.
Mayor Houston stated he felt what has been done in the past has worked well.
Cm. Burton asked that anyone who files a statement be given a copy of the packet so
they are not caught flat footed during an election.
em. Moffatt felt this was not what was being discussed, and that the Council should
stick to what's agendized.
Assistant City Attorney Rick Jarvis stated he felt they could include this under
discussion of this item.
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Cm. Barnes concurred; once a person has filed and completed documentation they
should then start receiving a packet.
. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
Howard absent), the Council agreed that all qualified candidates should receive a
complete meeting packet during the election period, and to allow 200 word statements
and that candidates will pay for their statements and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 82 - 96
CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON NOVEMBER 5, 1996; 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. 83 - 96
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT AND THE COSTS THEREOF
FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE
. STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE~ELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
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EASTERN DUBLIN
GRAZING MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN
9:07 p.m. 8.2 (420-20)
Senior Planner Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that the Eastern Dublin
General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan and EIR requires the City to prepare and adopt
certain implementation plans and programs before Eastern Dublin development
occurs. The City has completed two of these plans which are now ready for
consideration and adoption.
Ms. Cirelli explained that the primary intent of the Grazing Management Plan is to
ensure that significant riparian and wetland resources of Tassajara Creek and its major
tributaries within the Eastern Dublin area are protected and enhanced, while allowing
grazing to continue on properties along the creek and tributaries, consistent with the
Specific Plan. Cattle and horses grazing along Tassajara Creek and its major
.tributaries have reduced and degraded native habitat. Future grazing within the
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Eastern Dublin GPA area will be restricted to those areas zoned Open Space and Rural
Residential! Agriculture.
Ms. Cirelli stated the intent of the Wildfire Management Plan is to reduce the public
safety risk of open land wildfire within the City to the lowest practical level while
reasonably protecting wildlife habitat and other open space values.
In summary, the Planning Commission held hearings on both plans on June 4 and
June 18, and recommend approval of both plans by the City Council.
Chief Diekman presented the highlights of the Wildfire Management Plan with regard
to responsibilities, timing and action.
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Cm. Moffatt asked if the City has any financial obligations.
Chief Diekman stated it is the intention to shift this burden to the developer early in
the process so as to allow the City to avoid any financial responsibility. When plans
are brought in, open space areas will have to have a plan. For each tract there would
be a master plan which would have to be funded.
" Cm. Burton asked how many developers and landowners involved in this will go
through these kinds of required hoops in order to graze cattle. We'll have all this grass
out there and we will have no cattle on it.
Chief Diekman stated this does not impact raw land in general. The major developer .
in east Dublin had considerable input on this plan. The County made comments and
they are satisfied with it. We don't allow disking in this plan but we require mowing.
Martin Inderbitzen representing the Dublin Ranch properties acknowledged that Chief
Diekman was very gracious in meeting with their team related to concerns they had.
There remains a couple of unresolved issues and the cost implications for the program.
He discussed Page 2, the Undeveloped Land definition and Page 4 Mitigation Measures,
and the bottom of Page 5 sprinkling requirement that all lands that interface with
open space are required to have sprinklers. An overhead was shown of PD rezone
which was approved earlier this year. T!Iey plan to cover a master tentative map,
which would create several large parcels. They need about a year and a half to two
years to get the infrastructure in place. An additional $3,500 fee would have to be
placed on each unit in certain areas. He suggested that projects in eastern Dublin as
they develop, the definition be expanded to not just undeveloped land. This doesn't
jeopardize the integrity of the plan and doesn't increase costs unnecessarily.
Cm. Burton asked for clarification. If you have a GP and a tentative map the proposal
is they don't have to make the mitigations in stages they are developing. If there is
open space planned in the project or you don't have control of the property next door
are you saying the idea of putting is sprinklers shouldn't be required.
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Mr. Inderbitzen stated he hoped to convince the City Council to make modification
that would make the conditions at least bearable for them. They would accept the
mitigations on the other areas.
Cm. Moffatt asked about phasing with the infrastructure.
Mr. Inderbitzen explained how they would bring the product line to market. They
need flexibility with the market and they intentionally designed the project so they can
move in several different directions. They will always have a project adjacent to their
first release or open space. East Dublin will always have space adjacent to open space
or undeveloped land and they would like some relief from conditions.
Cm. Moffatt indicated he had a problem with an expert saying this is what should
happen and a developer wanting to change it.
Chief Diekman explained the problem with this particular project is if we had
assurance that each pad was developed the way it was presented there would be no
issue. As projects get a few years down the line, they are moved around. He discussed
projects in other parts of the country. No restrictions are placed on any building until
they come in to pull a permit. If the requirements become uncomfortable, the City
Council is the appeal board.
Mayor Houston stated he had a problem dealing with different circumstances than
. what we have.
Mr. Inderbitzen stated there is opportunity in the master tentative map with regard to
assurances that the Chief would like to see.
Chief Diekman stated it starts out with a segmented zone extending out from any
building, and depending upon the slope involved, it goes from 30 to 100 feet. We
have created an accommodation and then in the construction of the building basically
it seals the house. The last item would be in the interior building; the sprinkler system.
Cm. Burton asked if there was a point where they could mow the grass to satisfy the
requirement. He felt the developer would rather mow than put the sprinklers in.
Chief Diekman felt they had compromised as much as they could without risk.
Mowing is not the answer.
Cm. Burton clarified he was talking about allowing mowing as a temporary measure
when development is coming in.
Chief Diekman felt they can work with the developers as they will have an
.understanding of their project.
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Cm. Barnes questioned why they think a horrible thing can't happen. They're talking
about a plan that may take a lot of years. .
Cm. Burton stated he hates to see prices added a few thousand here and there. He's
interested in affordable housing. If you get rid of the source of what will burn, this
would seem to satisfy one of the problems.
Mayor Houston stated master tentative maps and developer agreements have time
limits.
Chief Diekman stated their concerns are that if the phases are built in, will they be
built as represented today. -
Mayor Houston stated there are no guarantees in this world. Developer agreements
are a reasonable expectation, so why can't this concept be incorporated in.
Chief Diekman stated he agreed and felt it was already included in the plan. If they
demonstrate at the master tentative map stage, this is where they agree to the
conditions to be placed on the project.
Mayor Houston asked if something like this was added into the definition of
undeveloped land, if this could accomplish the goals.
Mr. Ambrose suggested making a slight change to the Page 2 definition to add master .
tentative map and developer agreement. The second line "no tentative map or master
tent map or development agreement have been approved" lands which fall outside that
definition would be considered undeveloped land.
Chief Diekman suggested making the matrix one of the exhibits to the plan.
Mayor Houston asked about wood fencing.
Chief Diekman stated they recovered plans from throughout California and one of the
requirements that seemed to come up frequently was that wood fences would not be
allowed next to open space. They then discussed the issue of privacy around homes.
On Page 6, they created a construction detail that could be used by a developer. This
was placed in as a guideline for developers. Wood fences can be included.
Mayor Houston commented there were a lot of different plants and he asked if this is
to get the whole area started. Twenty years from now, or somewhere down the road,
people will do their own thing. He asked if the Chief saw this as a problem or are we
going to be the plant police for a period of time.
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Chief Diekman stated we would be setting a standard which hopefully would prevail.
In the fire buffer zone, they will need to address such issues as when plants die, how
they are replaced. We would maintain control through our agreements.
Cm. Burton stated he would go along with the fire management for grazing, but if you
make it so hard or expensive, you lose. Ther~'s not enough money in it.
Ms. Cirelli stated our consultant was very sensitive to the lessees in the area.
Cm. Moffatt felt both concepts were part of the Specific Plan and necessary. We have
to have a plan. Staff has done an excellent job of creating a flexible plan. If we don't
have these types of plans, building stops until we do.
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On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by majority vote (Cm.
Howard absent), with minor word change regarding master tentative map and
developer agreement, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 84 - 96
APPROVING THE GRAZING MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE
EASTERN DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AREA AND
THE CITY OF DUBLIN WilDFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN
. Cm. Burton voted against the motion.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Valley High Gymnasium (610-85)
Mr. Ambrose advised that a date had been set for the groundbreaking for the Valley
High School gymnasium. It will be held on July 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Houston stated he would talk to the Superintendent to get it moved to 6:00 p.m.
The School District has not been very excited about doing this at all and he felt this
was a mistake on their part. He will call tomorrow to see what he can do.
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Hansen Hill Grand Opening Event (610-85)
Cm. Burton stated the Hansen Hill grand opening is on same day from 4:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. They will have a buffet and a couple of speeches.
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City Key Pins (120-40)
Cm. Moffatt brought up the fact that the supply of City lapel pins are depleted and he .
suggested we buy more.
Mr. Ambrose stated we have lapel pens which we give out in recognition of service.
Cm. Moffatt suggested we get something like the key pins ordered for the Civic Center
grand opening, so they can be passed out to visitors.
The Council concurred and Staff was directed to order more.
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Policy on Use of City Seal (120-10)
Cm. Moffatt asked how the City seal is used and about the criteria and policy for use.
Mr. Ambrose stated we don't have an adopted policy, but an attempt is made to limit
the use when issues come up.
Cm. Moffatt stated he would like to see a policy.
Cm. Barnes felt it is important to protect our seal.
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Mayor Houston stated he did not wish to spend any Staff time or money on this.
Cm. Barnes felt a simple policy would solve future problems.
Mayor Houston suggested bringing this back at a future meeting.
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LAVTA 10th Anniversary Celebration 0060-20)
Cm. Burton reminded the Council that at 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, LA VTA would have
their 10th anniversary celebration. There will be food and local wines. There is no
public money expended.
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Free Garbage Pickup (810-10)
Cm. Barnes asked if this Saturday is a free garbage pick up?
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Staff responded yes it is.
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Televising Council Meetings (1050-50)
Cm. Barnes asked what would be involved with moving the speakers podium in order
for televising to begin. Other cities have had a similar problem and had to rearrange
things.
Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff will look at this as part of their report to the Council.
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Upcoming Agenda (610-10)
Mr. Ambrose discussed the very heavy agenda for the next meeting and advised the
Council that 10 public hearings have been noticed.
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Economic Development Brochure (470-10)
Cm. Burton commented he thought the new economic development brochure was
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:39 p.m.
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