HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft CCMin 051899 (2) REGULAR MEETING - ['~,?,Y' I8~ 1999
A re~ulay meet~g o£ the Dubl~ City CounCil was held
1999, in the Councfl.Chamb~r.~.0(._~...e
called to o~der a..t..7_.'~p.m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers H0w~d, Lockhart, Zika and Mayor Houston.
'ABSENT: Councilmember McCormick; .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
3.1 (700-10)
Community Development Director Peabody introdUced Andy Byde, the City's
new Associate Planner. Andy previously worked for Contra Costa County in
transportation planning, for City of Hayward, and most recently for Matin
County.
, ~
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS ,~D ................. '
RECOGNITION OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPONSORS
7:06 p.m. 3.2 (150-70/610-50)
Recreation Supervisor Paul McCreary advised that $13,500 in monetary
sponsorShips was received for the 1999 St. Patrick,s ~Day Festival and Fun Run.
The Court.ti! f,,o~a~ll, y recognized the donors and ~S~ed Certificates of
Appreciation and gift bags with event t-skirts and
present in recognition of their contri...~'butio~s,
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
~ay t 8, i
PAGE 290
ITEM NO.
Certificates were presented to Andy Hites, MicroDental Labs; Martin Inderbitzen,
Dublin Ranch; and the Alameda County Firefighters. ~
On
(Cm. mcC6rmick absent), the Council acCepted the gifts.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:12 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.10
On motion of Cm2 L°ckhart, seconded by cm. Howard, Md bY unanimous .~ote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the COuncil took the following actions:
Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 4, 1999;
Approved (4.2 480-10) Budget Change RequeSt for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Projects;
Adopted (4.3 320-10)
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -9'9
AND ADOPTING A'LISTING OF'CITY'OFFICIALS AND PROCEDUi
FOR THE PROCESSING OF CiTY PAYMENTS. R~Q
Accepted (4.4 600-30) improvements for work constructed ~nd~r.,Co~,~t,~:
14, Heritage Center HVAC system and author/zed $17,988 payment to Breeze
Air Systems;
Adopted (4.5
600-30) ' '
RESOLUTION NO. 92 ' 99
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO.AGREEMENT ......................
' ANNUAL SIDEWALK REPAIR-PROJECT
SiDEWAIrK GRINDING CONTRACT98-02 ..
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved (4.6 600-30) the Budget Change Form and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 93- 99
AWARDING CONTRACT 99-05
ANNUAL STREET SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
TO VALLEY SLURRY SEAL ($77,079.15)
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement;
Established (4.7 810-30) a public hearing date of July 6, 1999 for Property
Related Fees related to Garbage Company Rates and Annual Fee for Minimum
Residential Garbage Service;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 94- 99
ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN
FOR FULL-TIME PERSONNEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES
Authorized (4.9 600-30) the City Manager to execute Agreements for Interim
Management Services/n the Administrative Services Department with Ellen C.
Whittom and Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP, not to exceed a total of $51}000,
and approved the Budget Change Form;
Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $692,584.07.
~,,.
PUBLIC HEARING
WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE ABATEMENT OR.DER
7:12 p.m. 6.1 (540-50)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Laudani presented the Staff Report and advised that in
accordance with adopted procedures, Staff should be directed to proceed with
abatement of weeds and combustible refuse at various locations in the City.
Public notices were posted and courtesy notices sent to all known existing
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
l~[~y t 8, 199?
PAGE 292
property owners where abatement is needed. If the abatement is not completed.
the City of Dublin shall, at the expense of the owner, have the weeds or refuse '~
removed.
Mr. Laudani advised that Staff recommended that the Council conduct a public
hearing and hear and consider any objections to this abatement order from
property owners, receive testimony from Staff regarding degree of hazard and
need to abate, and order abatement and necessary follow-up billing for
placement of lien on property to recover cost.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
McCormick absent), the Council directed Staff to proceed with abatement and to
provide a Season End Report for Completion of Abatements and Associated
Costs. '
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 8.108, TEMPORARY USE PERMITS TO DELETE THE
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT "TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALE NOT RELATED
TO ON - SITE ESTABLISHED BUSINESS {SIDEWALK SALE)" PA 99-008
7:14 p.m. 6.2 (450-50)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner/Zoning Administrator Carrington presented the Staff Report and
advised that the City Council previously directed Staff to draft an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance prohibiting a Temporary Outdoor Sale that is not related
to the on-site established business (Sidewalk Sale). This came about as a result
of Community Development Staff inadvertently issuing a Temporary use Permit
for an individual to sell roses at the Shell Gas Station at 8999 San Ramon Road
in February, around Valentine's Day.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
Hay 18, i797
PAGE 293
Mr. Carrington stated on April 27, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted a
resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance mending
Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.108, Temporary Use Permits, to delete the
TUP "Temporary Outdoor Sale Not Related to On-Site Established Busine,ss
(Sidewalk Sale)".
Other TUP's that would still remain in the Zoning Ordinance allow Arts and
Crafts Fairs, Carnivals, Christmas Tree/Pumpkin Sales Lots, Farmers Markets,
Festival/Street Fair, and an Outdoor Sale by an Established (Dublin) BuSiness.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the
Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE
UNIFOtLM BUILDING CODE, THE 1996 NATIONAL ELECTKICAL COD~,
THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFOP~I PLUMBING CODE,
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFOR. M HOUSING CODE,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADOPTING BY P,~FERENCE THE 1997 UNIFOtLM FIRE CODE,
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.28 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
(BUILDING I~_,GULATION ADMINISTiL4~TION) AND REPEALING
CHAPTER 7.56 OF THE DMC [SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSUI~S)
7:15 p.m. 6.3 (440-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public heahng.
Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and
advised that this is the second reading of an Ordinance which w/Il eliminate
Chapter 7.56 and create new Chapters 7.28, 7.32, 7.40, 7.44, 7.48 in the Dublin
Municipal Code. This action will put the 1997 codes in place of the 1994 'codes
in these sections of the Municipal Code. These new codes will benefit the City
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
vOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
I~zy 18, ~997
PAGE 294
by ensuring consistency with neighboring jurisdictions and the Bay Area,
providing internally consistent, coherent and easier to use codes for City Staff,
and making it clearer for the public to review and to understand the uniform
code requirements.
The proposed Ordinance does not adopt the Administration Chapters of the
uniform codes, which include the permit fee tables, thus maintaining the City's
current permit fees.
At the public hearing of May 4th, the City Council addressed the concern of wood
burning fireplaces and wood stoves. The Council was presented with three
options addressing the concerns and chose one to be included in the text of
chapter 7.32 of the DMC. The Council agreed with the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District and chose the following: Regulation allowing for
installation of certified fireplaces only. Section 7.32.205 of the DMC, Section
3101.1 of the Uniform Building code, Chapter 31, Prohibited Installations - add
a new Section 3101.1 to read: A. It shall be unlawful to install a wood burning
fireplace or appliance that is not one of the following:
1. Pellet-fueled wood heater
2. EPA certified wood heater
3. Fireplace certified by EPA (should EPA develop a fireplace Certification
program).
Cm. Lockhart questioned #3 above and asked what this accomplishes.
Building Official Petersen stated this is such new legislation there is no
approved list. They are developing this right now.
Cm. Lockhart clarified that there is no approved or non-approved fireplace right
now?
Mr. Petersen responded there is no certification program, but for a typical
fireplace to burn wood products, this would eliminate this until the certification
is adopted. What we can do is use a test report. Eventually we will have an
approved list. We will still look at each manufacturer and data.
Mayor Houston stated we are ahead of the game right now.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
May
PAGE 295
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this is§ue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 15 - 99 (A)
ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
THE 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE,
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE
DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.28 OF
THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
(BUILDING REGULATION ADMINISTRATION) AND REPEALING
CHAPTER 7.56 OF THE DMC (SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES)
(to be effective July 1, 1999)
(with local amendments as included in Resolution No. 86-99, adopted May 47
~999).
PUBLIC HEARING - PA 98-063
DUBLIN RANCH AR~AS A THROUGH H DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
7:20 p.m. 6.4 (600-60)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Peabody presented the Staff Report and
advised that this is the second reading of an Ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Lin Family for the
Dublin Ranch Project Areas A through Hi The DA is a master development
agreement for most of the Lin Family holdings in Eastern Dublin. All required
public improvements for this area have been guaranteed by the Developer.
Certain major improvements will be accomplished through the use of an
Assessment' District and the rest through the normal required conditions' on
future entitlements, and subsequent required development agreements. In
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
M~¥ ~8, ~?,°9
PAGE 2?6
addition to required Eastern Dublin development agreement conditions, the City
w/Il receive an additional 7.5 acres of community park to address the City's
existing park deficiencies, a $2 million contribution for the future library and
maintenance funding for major storm drain facilities.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 16 - 99
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, AND THE LIN FAMILY
FOR THE DUBLIN RANCH PROJECT "AREA A", "AREAS B - E, F, G, & H"
PA 96-038 (AREA A), PA 96-039 (AREA B-E), PA 98-068 (AREA F),
PA 98-069 (AREA G), & PA 98-070 (AREA H)
PUBLIC HEARING - NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN
SILVERGATE DRIVE AND HANSEN DRIVE AND AUTHORIZATION
TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR PHASE I~ SILVERGATE DRIVE TO HANSEN DRIVE
7:22 p.m. 6.5 (600-30)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that
this project will ins~ll a traffic signal at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard
and Hansen Drive as well as the widening of Dublin Boulevard at the western
approach to the signal. The proposed project is two-phased and encompasses
the widening of Dublin Boulevard from two to four lanes between Silvergate
Drive and Hansen Drive, and realigning Dublin/Silvergate to a more
conventional "T' intersection. Widening will take place on the south side of the
street where sufficient right-of-way exists. The project also proposes to repair
the existing roadway section, which is creeping due to soil instability. Traffic
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
l~zy 18, t999
PAGE 2.97
signals will be installed at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Silvergate,
and at Dublin Boulevard and Hansen Drive.
Mr. Thompson explained that Phase 1 is scheduled to occur from June to
August 1999, and Phase 2 work is anticipated during the Summer of 2000 or
2001.
The project has been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act
and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines. A Negative Declaration has
been prepared for this project and Staff finds that there will not be a significant
adverse effect on the environment because mitigation measures have been
included in the project.
Mr. Thompson stated the project w/il require the removal of some trees along the
south and north sides of Dublin Boulevard. Trees to be removed that are
located to the north will be replaced at a 3:1 ratio with 15-gallon specimens,
while trees removed to the south w/Il be replaced at a ratio of 1:1 with 24-inch
box trees. Tree planting is included in Phase 2.
When asked, Mr. Thompson advised that the hill will stay just the same and
won't.be any steeper.
Cm. Lockhart asked how tall the wall will be.
Mr. Thompson stated it will only be about 4 ½ feet tall. The homes are
considerable below.
Cm. Zika commented on the Hexcel letter and asked what their concerns are.
The letter is not very specific.
Mr. Thompson stated he just received the letter and stated Staff has met with
them all along, and most recently just this last week. We need to get the deed to
them to change an easement slightly to the north. They are actually getting
back a little more property than we are talcing. They2l be gairfing some parking
spots.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
PAGE 298
Dennis Dayton 11480 Silvergate Drive stated he lives about 4 houses from
where the stoplight will be installed in the second phase. He foresees that the
traffic could be pretty significant with lights. This could become an issue.
Mr. Thompson explained that the widening and signals are mitigations for all
the projects going in. Signals should handle traffic much more efficiently than
stop signs.
Mr. Dayton asked if it will be the overhang style 1/ke the other signals. Right
now, it feels reaJly residential and he would hate to lose that feel.
Mr. Thompson stated we w/Il have the mast arms on Dublin Boulevard, but on
Silvergate we can probably just put poles. These have not yet been designed.
Mr. Dayton stated the homeowners talked about the shape of the island and he
asked about th/s.
Mr. Thompson stated it will be basically the same. It has been redesigned once.
We reconfigured the nose on Silvergate last year.
Mr. Dayton stated he felt this will create less of a residential feel for the first
block of Silvergate and the speed will be increased.
Mayor Houston asked at what point we will select the design.
Mr. Thompson stated right now we have it for Schaefer Ranch to do this. They
may go forward with jUst a design and they have agreed to go forward next year.
Mayor Houston suggested Staff contact the neighbors and let them know what
the possibilities are. They may be able to participate. He assumed there are
different types of signals. He stated he understood their concerns.
Mr. Thompson felt this will probably happen within about a year. Staffwill
contact lnirn and include them in the process.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
b4,y ~ 8, 1999
PAGE 299
On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote (Cm.
McCormick absent), the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 95- 99
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
DUBLIN BOULEVARD WIDENING BETWEEN
SILVERGATE DRIVE AND HANSEN DRIVE
and author/zed Staff to advertise Phase 1 for bids.
ZONE 7 WATER AGENCY
WATER SUPPLY PLANNING PROGRAM DRAFT EIR
7:36 p.m. 7.1 (1000-40)
Senior Planner Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that at the April 6,
1999 City Council meeting, the Council directed Staff to prepare a comment
letter from the Mayor regarding Zone 7's Water Supply Planning Program Draft
EIR. The Council indicated a desire to state they would like to see the Lake Del
Valle recreation area protected as Zone 7 evaluates different water supply
alternatives and that Zone 7 should continue to look at alternative solutions for
water supply including the expansion of recycled water.
Ms. Cirelli advised that Staff consulted with DSRSD prior to drafting the letter
and the letter also supports their comments and concerns.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council directed Staff to send the letter to Zone 7
by May 26, 1999.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
M~y i8, t797
PAGE 300
RE(~UF.,ST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH
BSA ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
7:38 p.m. 8.1 (940-60)
Senior Planner Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and .advised that the
Screening Committee for the new Civic Center Library reviewed five Proposals
from respected architectural firms and has recommended the design team led by
BSA Architects. Staff is now requesting City Council approval to begin
negotiations with BSA to develop a contract for design of the project. At the
conclusion of the negotiations, Staff will bring the contract to the City Council
with an analysis of the financial impact to the City.
Ms. Ram stated Staff will also work with BSA to develop a public participation
plan for the project. The public participation plan will be brought for the City
Council approval at the time the Council hears the Staff Report on the contract
with BSA Architects.
Ms. Ram stated Mark Schatz and Carla Culbertson with BSA were present and
would make a presentation.
Mark Schatz stated they were delighted to be picked and look forward to working
with Staff and the citi~gns on this project. They were happy to see that one of
their libraries got published yesterday and made the cover of the yellow pages
telephone directory. It is in Matin. They have put together a dynamic team. He
is the president and has been with the firm 18 years. Carla Culbertson ~ill be
the project manager. Steve Lover recently led the tour of the Danville Library
which they designed. They want to work with the staff and the community to
come up with the best design for the project. He showed slides of 3 libraries
they have done. The Belvedere/Tiburon Library has been open just over 2
years. In the children's area they had a fundraiser and got children's names put
on tiles. This was very successful. They recently completed the Danville Library
and Community Center. The Matin Jewish Community Center was an example
of another type facility they designed. Mill Valley's Community Center is about
ready to break ground.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
Hay 18, t999
PAGE 301
Cm. Lockhart asked about looking at a bigger picture as far as looldng at Our
Civic Center and how they will connect to one another or how to interrelate
them. There is concern about the freeway being so close.
Mr. Schatz stated they expressed this in the interview and they walked around the
area, and felt it would be nice to site the library with a pedestrian link. It might
require some adjustment in the area of the park. The landscape architect is terrific
with civic centers. He has a real eye for site integration. It would be his goal that
the library relate more to Dublin Boulevard than the freeway. He would love to
have the library have a frontage to Dublin Boulevard, but they don't know yet
what's possible. Once they know the constraints, they will present alternatives.
Noise will be a key issue so they will have an acoustician on their team.
Mayor Houston asked if they could break ground by July 2000.
Mr. Schatz stated a lot depends on internal reviews they will have to go through
with the City. They have to know what kind of design review and planning
review they will have to go through. If they were working straight through they
could do it, but they don't know what the breaks will be.
Mr. Ambrose stated it depends on what level of involvement the community has
in the process.
Mayor Houston commented on the visioning session with the City Council. The
task force and the public should also be included in a visioning session.
Mr. Schatz stated they need to have a starting point and to Understand what the
community's vision is.
Mr. Ambrose stated in Phase I, there are a couple of months set aside for public
meetings.
The Council thanked Mr. Schatz for the very good presentation.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council authorized Staff to negotiate a contract
with BSA Arckitects.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
~4ay 48, 4999
PAGE :302
TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR KOLB PARK
8:00 p.m. 8.2 (290-20)
Parks & Community Services Director Lowart presented the Staff Report and
advised that at present there are 20 Eucalyptus trees approximately 30' to 35'
tall surrounding two sides of the tennis courts at Kolb Park. Because of ongoing
maintenance problems, removal of the trees is recommended. Funds were
included in the FY 1998-99 Park Budget to remove one-half of the trees.
Ms. Lowart stated Staff recommends that the trees be replaced with a tree that
entails less maintenance and would blend with the landscape character of the
park. Options for Council consideration include: Coast Redwood, Coast Live
Oak or Canyon Live Oak, Cedar, and Sycamore.
The estimated cost for 24" box container trees, 10' to 15' in height, with planting
is $4,565. Funds will be included in the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget.
Cm. Lockhart asked if we have plans for the other half.
Ms. Lowart stated we would come back within a year to replace the remainder sd~
as to not make such a stark change to the park.
Cm. Lockhart stated she talked to a couple of tree people and the unanimous
decision was that we should go with Cedar.
Cm. Zika asked if they need to select just one.
Ms. Lowart stated we could alternate Cedar and then Redwood in the next
phase.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council authorized Staff to issue a Purchase Order
for tree removal and indicated their preference for Cedar, then Coast Redwood
as the preferred replacement trees.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
May I8, 1977
PAGE 303
EVALUATION OF 16?n ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
8:06 p.m. 8.3 (950-40)
Recreation Supervisor Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report and
Summar/zed the activities there were conducted as part of the celebration.
Activities included: the Green & White Gala, the Community Pancake
Breakfast, the Parade, the Festival, and the Fun Run.
Mr. McCreary indicated that based on the positive comments received from
people who attended and participated in all aspects of the Celebration, Staff
would declare the 1999 event a success. However, as with all events of ttiis
magnitude, there is always room for improvement.
Mr. McCreary stated St. Patrick's Day will be on a Friday in the year 2000.
Traditionally, the City has held the Celebration the weekend prior to St.
Patrick's Day. The Liaison Committee and the Parks & Community Services
Commission have both discussed the possible dates for the 2000 event, and it
was the consensus of both groups that the event should be held the weekend
after St. Patrick' Day, which would be March 18-19, 2000.
Cm. Zika asked if there was an estimate as to how many attended Saturday vs.
Sunday
Mr. McCreary responded that 18,000 attended on Saturday and about 12,000
on Sunday.
Cm. Zika expressed concern about people having to stand in long lines for
drinks and food. They should be located closer together.
Mr. McCreary stated they have discussed this.
Cm. Howard stated people commented to her that people didn't know there were
food and drink booths located in different places.
Cm. Lockhart stated she felt we should also look at the types of food. The food
and drinks were too far apart and weren't served together.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 1997
PAGE 304
Mayor Houston stated horses should not be next to bands and cause problems
in the parade.
Cm. Loc/chart stated they discussed this in advance and were told this would
not happen.
Mayor Houston stated the novelty acts we have are great, but in order to have
the parade flow, if they want to perform, they need to keep going. If they can't
follow the rules, then they can't be asked back the next year. Get the kids in
trucks in flatbeds. We should make an effort to get the dealers involved. Don't
ask, tell them, they will be in a truck. The parade will look a lot rficer and
cleaner. They can have a sign with a sponsor on the truck and they can
decorate any way they want and this will keep the parade moving. It's a long
time, especially for the younger kids to get throu~h the parade. We need to take
this seriously. At the 4th of July parade in Danville, they don't let the kids walk.
It can be done. The band area could not be seen on Regional Street because of a
big food tent. Opening up this more would focus on the entertainment.
Cm. Lockhart stated she felt if we start early enough by notifying the groups
they can make arrangements to get the kids in vehicles. Wheels woUld probably
help also. LDD had a vehicle that kids could ride in. We can be creative with ~
ways to get them off the ground.
Cm. Zika felt it was a great success, but these are just suggestions of ways to
improve.
Cm. Lockhart commented on the location of tents and stated they asked the
businesses to participate by 'setting up tables in Almond Plaza. A big jumping
thing was put in front of the businesses in the back. We should be sensitive to
what we are putting in front of businesses.
Mr. Ambrose stated the owners of Almond Plaza have indicated they don't want
us in their center next year.
Mayor Houston felt more and more types of Irish and Celtic art is good and we
want to encourage this as much as we can. He declared that next year, there
will be no rain on Sunday.
CITY COUNCILL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
l'4,_y t 8, 1999
PAGE 305
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote
(Cm. McCormick absent), the Council determined that, in concurrence wifih the
Liaison Committee and the Parks & Community Services Commission, the 2000
festival should be held on March 18th & 19th and that Cm. Lock_hart will serve on
the 2000 St. Patrick's Day Liaison Committee.
.~.
OTHER BUSINESS
8.23 p.m.
Introduce Consultant & Paul Rankin Leaving City (700-10)
Mr. Ambrose stated he wished to elaborate on Consent Calendar Item 4.9 and
recognized and introduced doe Aguilar who will be the primary consultant with the
firm Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP, holding down Finance in the next 3 or 21
months. He has been a Finance Director in several cities. He handles consctlting
to a number of cities on fiscal matters.
Mr. Ambrose stated this is Mr. Rankin's last Council meeting with the City of
Dublin. Paul has been with the City since November of 1983 and has been a g'reat
asset to the City. He was the Project Manager for the Civic Center. In the mid 90's
after we got hit with ERAF we had to dO some reorganization and' Paul was asked
to assume responsibilities for Finance in addition to ail his other responsibilities.
This week Paul received a financial achievement award. Mr. Ambrose presented
the certificate to Paul and expressed his appreciation for Paul's years of dedicated
service. ~
Mr. Rankin stated it has been really enjoyable. Mr. Ambrose has supported him
and he particularly enjoyed working with a lot of public officials who want tol do the
right thing.
Cm. Zika congratulated Mr. Rankin on his new assignment with the East BaY
Regional Park District and stated we will have to hire 2 people to replace him.
Soccer Fields at Parks RFTA (130-80)
Mr. Ambrose advised that he had looked into the con~i~ign 9f~sgccer field at }amp
Parks and he had talked with Col. Black and our Maintenance Superintendent and
CITY CoUNC~' M~iJ~E$
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETI_N G
Niay I8, t 999
PAGE
we will be talking more about what can be done to get to a standard that works for
everybody.
,
Waste Management/Recycling (810-60)
Cm. Lockhart reported on Waste Management and stated the recycling board is
looking at some interesting projects; 30 secOnd video spots which are available for
CTV. These are videos that are free for distribution for our communities. One is
27 minutes and one is 14 minutes with kids talking, "Do the ROT thing". This
should go to CTV and we should look at doing something in the Valley. She stated
she would give the list to Staff.
Cm. Lockhart advised that an issue we will hear more about in the future is a
proposal to increase MeasUre D per ton surcharge. There will be quite a bit of
controversy in the County about how to work with the Measure D funds and
whether it is justified to increase the amount of money that the recycling board
takes which decreases the amount the cities receive. We will probably be butting
heads with the recycle board.
Mr. Rankin stated the bottom line impact is that this is paid for by the ratepayers,
so garbage rates would have to rise to pay for it.
Cm. Lockhart felt the argument among elected officials is you don't do it unless
you can justify it, and they don't feel this is justified.
~,
ADJOURNMENT
11.1
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VOLUME 18
REGULAR MEETING
May
PAGE 307