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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.1 Approve 01-14-1985 Minutes (2) REGULAR MELTING - JANUARY 14, 1985 A regular, rneetin; of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, January 14 , 1985 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 32 p.m. by Mlayor Peter Snyder'. -x- ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmernbers Hegarty ,. Jeffery , Moffatt , 11unheeder and itiiayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council , Staff and those present in the pledge of alleg- iance to the flag. LIBRARY - UPDATE RE C . MOORE SITUATION Alice Pitchford presented the Council with an update on the situation involving Constance Moore , the lady brought into court due to 14 overdue books and fines totalling $130 . SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER Alice Pitchford addressed the Council and requested Council consideration of setting up a Senior Center in Dublin, in the lower level of the Shannon Community Center. Ms . Pitchford felt that Dublin Seniors should have their own center. Alameda County is slated to receive : 2 ,125.,080 in funding for senior centers . The funding will be awarded in June , 1986. The Council felt that Ms . Pitchford should prepare her request and make a presentation to the Park & Recreation Commission. BURGLARIES ON PADRE VuAY i-4r. Luna , a resident of Padre way addressed the Council and stated his concern related to the number of Mmes his home had been burglarized . 114ayor Snyder questioned if Mr . Luria was a member of a Neighborhood Watch group . Mr. Luna stated he was not , and Lt . Tom Shores stated he would have the Crime Prevention Sergeant contact Mir. Luna and try to establish such a group in his neighborhood . Lt . Shores stated these groups seem to be quite effective in helping to prevent such crimes . Lt . Shores stated that accord- ing to recently compiled statistics , burglaries are down 28% from last year. Mr. Luna also suggested that the building contractor who is building homes near Silvergate Drive and Castillian be required to clean up their mess on a daily basis. Regular Meeting January 14, 1985 IV L� ,� CITY FLAG Rich Kinney , a member of the Vexillogical Association, addressed the Council and encouraged them to consider, adopting an official City flag. iir. Kinney stated he had displayed his collection recently at the Democratic Convention in Sari Francisco . iy'lr. Kinney displayed a flag that he had designed with Dublin in mind . Council consensus was for this to be an agendized item in the future . INTRODUCTIOiV OF SHAWN COSTELLO City Engineer, Lee Thompson introduced a member of the audience , Sean Costello , who had helped Staff by travelling around the City in an effort to identify locations where handicapped ramps are needed . Mr. Costello is confined to a wheel chair. The City Council thanked Mr. Costello for his help in this endeavor. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Hegarty , seconded by Crn. Moffatt , and by unanimous vote , the following were approved : Minutes of Regular Meeting of December lU, 1984; .Narrant rZegister in tyre amount of $413 , 278 . 82 ; Adopted RESOLUTION 1NO. 01 - 85 ESTABLISHING A PULICY FOR THL HEPAIrt OF PUBLIC I�,IPRUVEIVIE'"i'S TO BE PEDESTRIAN HAZARDS Authorized Staff to advertise for bid Contract 85-1 (Handicap Ramps , Annual Sidewalk Program and Silvergate i4edian Modification) ; Adopted Statement of Investment Policy for 1985 and Approved Investment Report for Period Ending 12/31/84 ; Adopted , RESOLUTION NO. 02 - 85 VACATING EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A PORTION OF SAN RA TION ROAD Approved Financial Report for Period Ending 10/31/84 ; Directed the City ' s League of California Cities Delegate to support the Proposed dues increase at the liegi onal Meeting ; Authorized the Mayoc to execute t:iE Ueclar•a.;iori as Incorporator aril directed the City Attorney to file the riece-s ,ary documents ';rith t:e 0'ecretary oI' Mate related to tree establishr;ient oi' a rion-profit cocporratiorr to i'acilitat e pudic informatiori prograirn; -4-2 Regular Regular r%ieeting January 14, 1965 Authorized the Civic Center Feasibility Study Committee to secure the services of a commercial real estate broker to assist the City in identifying potential sites for a Civic Center. MEDIAN CLOSURE DUBLIN BOULEVARD @ DUBLIN STATION CENTER Mr. Jim Woods , District Manager for Standard Brands requested that an item on the Consent Calendar related to closure of the median on Dublin Boulevard into the Dublin Station Center be removed for discussion. Mr. Woods stated that since pause lanes have been put in, accidents have dropped considerably . Mr. Woods suggested leaving the turn lane open at least temporarily to see how it works . City Traffic Engineer Kinzel conveyed additional information regarding the timing of the median closure and stated that when Dublin Boulevard is extended , this intersection will serve more traffic . If the median is left open, the City will incur additional expenses of approximately $12 ,000- $15 , 000 to modify this closure . The Council did not feel that it would be a prudent use of taxpayer' s money to pay twice for the same job . Mr. Luna commented negatively to the closure and asked if other business owners in the Dublin Station were aware of this closure . I4r. Luna further stated that u-turns are not considered safe at any intersection. Mayor Snyder explained that the intersection at Dublin Boulevard and Dublin Court would be signalized and this issue has been discussed for several months at numerous Council meetings , and property owners and businesses had been properly noticed . Discussion was held related to other median breaks and closures . Bedford Properties paid for the break into their property on Dublin Boulevard and Shell Oil will pay for the break on San Ramon Road . On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote , the Council authorized Staff to proceed with plans as originally proposed regarding Dublin Boulevard median closure between Dublin Court and Dougherty Road . PUBLIC HEARING KAUFMAIN & BROAD SINGLE, FAMILY PRLZONING & AI N.,ExATION APPLICATION fviayor Snyder opened the public hearing . Kaufmari & Broad is requestirig that the City prezone and annex approximately 12 acres generally located to the west o' the exiStin , City limits . The area would consist of the following properries : 1 ) Tract Map 4943 consisting of 28 s=„gle family lot._, and a p_io1_-c sr,ree` , ge orally local +' ed one v;est Regular Meeting January 14, 1985 of the Silvergate Drive extension ; 2 ) Three parcels and a portion of two other parcels located west of Alegre Drive ; 3 ) Ong parcel owned by G. K. Hansen located along the Silvergate Drive extension north of Hansen Drive ; 4) TWO parcels owned by Kaufman & Broad located along the Silvergate Drive extension north of Hansen Drive . The area included in the annexation, excluding the Hansen property, is part of the original Nielsen Ranch Subdivision, Tract Map 4859 , which was approved by Alameda County in July , 1951 . / Although the City is the lead agency for the environmental review of the prezoning and annexation, the final approval authority rests with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) . At a public hearing, LAFCO will determine whether to approve , disapprove , or approve with conditions the annexation request . LAFCO Staff has indicated its general support for this annexation. Kaufman & Broad has also submitted an annexation application for Tracts 4859 and 5003 , which the County has designated for a maximum of 129 dwelling units . Prior to acting on that application, a detailed environmental review will be necessary which may include an EIR. Dave Corliss , representing Kaufman & Broad addressed the Council and stated he concurred with Staff ' s reco�mmendation for annexation. Nis . Reyna Whitney, 11606 Amarillo Court , expressed concern regarding this development and the potential an �i.nage problems which could occur in addition to her existing drainage problems . Cm. Jeffery questioned the approach of annexing on a piecemeal basis rather than annexing the total area. Cm. Jeffery felt it should all be annexed at once . Cm. f-ioffatt & Cm. Hegarty expressed concerns related to design, size and look of the development and what Dublin would actually like to see developed in the western hills . Cm. Nloffatt questioned if the Council could require a site development review for architectural aesthetics on this project . Planning Director Tong explained that a SDR could be placed as a condition of approval on the prezoning. Mr. Corliss stated he felt this had already been done months ago , and would not like to see delays caused by further reviews . Considerable discussion ensued related to a planned development . Cr-ii. Vonheeder ques�i.oned the value of a fairly recent EIR 'gnat was ;prepared on the entire Nielsen property . i,iayor Snyder closed tha public 'nearing . On motion of Cm. Moffatt , seconded by Cm. Jeffery , and by unanimous vote , the Council agreed that Staff should perform a site development review of the architecture on the Kaufman & Broad project and include in Attachment B-1 as a condition. On motion of Cm. Hegarty , seconded by Cm. Jeffery , and by unanimous vote , the Council adopted RESOLUTIONd N0. 03 - $5 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 84-076 KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO. 04 — 85 APPROVING & ESTABLISHING FINDINGS & GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PREZONING CONCERNING PA 84-070 KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAP.,IILY PREZONING AND ANNEXATION APPLICATION waived the reading and introducted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit the Prezoning of Real Property located to the west of the existing City limits ; adopted RESOLUTIONd N0. 05 — 85 AGREEING TO AN EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE CONCERNING PA 84-076 KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION RESOLUTION) NO. 06 — 85 DIRECTING STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION TO LAFCO REGARDING PA 84-076 KAUFMAN & BROAD SINGLE FAMILY PREZONING & ANNEXATION APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING CABLE TELEVISION REFRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The Cities of Dublin, Livermore , Pleasanton and San Ramon are in the process of developing a negotiations strategy for the cable television refranchise agreement negotiations with Viacom Cablevision. The Cities of Livermore and Sari Ramon have developed their list of priorities for City Council consideration and inclusion in the franchise agree",lent negotiations . 1 . residential cable service include a minimum; of 54 channels + F . 2 . Inclusion of ESP14 (Sports Net,vork ) as part of the basic cable television service level . 3 . Cities be given a franchise fee of 5/,� of gross revenues for all pay tv services . C ,4-4-5 Regular Meeting January 14, 1985 4. The provision of a cable drop and modulator (if necessary) at the -fol- lowing public buildings : a . City Offices b . Police Station c . Dublin San Ramon Services District Offices d . Shannon Community Center e . Dublin Library f . Local Junior Colleges 5 . Cable television local access groups should have the availability of a fully equipped mobile van and the priority of use . o. The operator should make additional Viacom /staff time available for the purpose of training individuals interested in the operation, care of equipment , and production of programs for local access , at no charge . 7 . The existing local access studio in the City of Pleasanton should be up- graded in order to improve local access programming. 8 . One educational channel should be provided for all elementary and secondary schools . An additional educational channel -should be provided for all local junior colleges . 9. The operator shall provide two-way interactive channels for public services at such time that the cable operator is providing interactive channels for commercial services to at least 10;'0 of its subscribers. In addition to the items above , the Dublin San Ramon Services District has requested that the cable operator provide two live insertion points . One insertion point would be at the District ' s Fire Training Center and the other insertion point would be at the District ' s Administrative Offices . The District has also requested one two-way interactive system for fire alarms . The Librarians from the various Libraries in each jurisdiction have also submitted a list of priorities for consideration in the negotiation of the franchise agreement . City Manager Ambrose reported that the City had received additional requests from DSRSD consisting of live insertion points at the swim center and the sports grounds . John Hubbs , a Dublin resident who has been a resident of the East Bay for 10 years and has used other cable services in the area , felt that the service offered by Viacom was the best around . George Butler questioned the possibility of receiving another PBS channel . Myrt Jones , Viacom General Mianager , reported that there are currently 4 PBS channels . Edra Coleman expressed concern that because the wish list was very long, Dublin might scare the cable provider away . Claudia picCorrnick and Ed Chase , Dublin ' s representatives on the Cable TV Advisory Committee assured i-ls . Coleman that Dublin' s list of desired services were not out of line . The time length of tine francrise was questioned and it was reported fiat this would be one of the negotiable points . I Lll-4-� Regular i'leeting January 14, 1985 Mayor Snyder- closed the public hearing . Cm. Jeffery felt the City should prioritize the list into 3 categories : 1 ) definitely wants 2 ) would like and 3 ) see if we can get . Cm. Jeffery also had questions and comments on certain sections of the draft franchise agreement . Section 9.1 Local Hiring Policy does not appear to be practical and Crrn. Jeffery stated she would not like to have this section as part of the agreement . City Attorney Nave stated he did not see the need for Section 3 .6 Security Fund wording. Also Section 10. 2 Good Faith is not too definitive and should be more clearly defined . It was reported that the agreement was a draft prepared by Mr. Pilnick and City Manager Ambrose indicated he would question the sections discussed . On motion of Cm. Moffatt , seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote , the City Council received the report from the Cable Television Advisory Committee and input from the public regarding those issues which should be addressed as part of the cable television ref ranchise negotiations (includ- ing the additional DSRSD requests ) , and directed the City' s negotiating team members , Vice Mayor Hegarty and City Manager Ambrose to forward those concerns to the joint negotiating committee . PUBLIC HEARING ORDI14ANCE RE LIMITED PARKING Z014E IN FRONT OF THE TRI-VALLEY HERALD OFFICE ON SIERRA COURT Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The curb on the east side of Sierra Court is painted red from Dublin Boulevard to a point about 300 feet north of Dublin Boulevard. The Herald has requested that the red curb , north of their driveway on Sierra Court be painted green in order that people dropping off information will not have to drive into their parking lot . This ordinance will amend the previously adopted ordinance for red curb at this location. No public comments were made . !Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt questioned if the area in front of the fire hydrant would remain red . City En�;lneer Thompson indicated that it would . On motion of Cm. Hegarty , seconded by Cn. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote , tree Council waived the reading aria adop ed ��.i-4- Regular Meeting January 14, 1985 1985-88 CO[vlli'iUNITY DEVELOPi- EiJT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM r The City has been allocated approximately $55 ,000 'for each 3 program years for a total of approximately $165 , 000 in the 1985-68 CDBG Program. Eight potential projects totalling $400 ,000 in CDBG funds were identified. 1 ) Dougherty Road Right-of-Way ; 2 ) Arroyo Vista Sidewalk Connections ; 3 ) Dublin Handicapped Improvements ; 4) Dougherty Road Noise Barrier; 5 ) Minor Home Repair & Paint Program; 6) Housing Rehabilitation Program; 7) Arroyo Vista Rain Guttqf•s ; 5 ) Valley Community Health Center Facility. Lucille Mahoney from the Pleasanton Housing Authority was present in the audience . Cm. Moffatt questioned how residents would make application for the housing paint & rehabilitation funds . City Manager Ambrose reported that residents could apply directly through the County, but they must meet HUD & County guidelines . On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote , the Council approved the Dougherty Road Right-of-Way and Arroyo Vista Sidewalk Connections as Public Improvements Projects ; approved Minor Home Repair & Paint Program and Housing Rehabilitation Program as Housing Projects ; approved Dublin Handicapped Improvements as alternate project should additional CDBG funds be available ; and directed Staff to submit project proposals to Alameda County. 1951}-55 AUDIT SERVICES The City Council SubCommittee has met and reviewed a proposal submitted by Perry H . Carter, C . P.A. , for audit services for 1954-85 . The SubCommittee recommends adopting a policy to retain Mr. Carter' s services through Fiscal Year 1955-56 . Beginning with Fiscal Year 1986-87 , the City Council would select a different audit firm for subsequent four year periods . Cm. Vonheeder felt that it is not always prudent business practice to change . Cm. Vonheeder stated she felt that the amount charged for Dublin' s audit was very reasonable . On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote , the Council agreed to secure the services of Perry H . Carter, C .P. A. , to perform the City ' s 1954-55 Audit , and adopted a policy for the future selection of the audit firm to perform the City ' s independend financial review. OTHER BUSINESS General Plan Hearing Date City Aanager Ambrose requested chat the Council establish a date foi' dis- cussion of the General Plan L1��i. Council consensus was to include this as an agendized item at the February 11 , 19,35 rnee"uin . i_/ Regular Meeting January 14, 1985 Fire Protection Study City Manager Ambrose reported that Angus McDonald" had submitted the RFP for the fire study and the Liaison Committee would be meeting on Friday. Brown Act Legislative Changes Cm. Vonheeder reported that the East Bay Division of the League of CA Cities will be holding an evening meeting in San Pablo on February 8th, and part of the discussion will include the recent changes to the Brown Act . Sidewalk Repair Needed Cm. Jeffery reported a dangerous sidewalk situation on the north side of Larkdale Avenue between Diana Lane & Cranford Lane . City Engineer Thompson indicated he would add this location to the list for repair which will soon be going to bid. Transit Meeting Cm. Jeffery reported that she would be attending a Transit Committee meeting on Friday morning. The Consultant has put together a route plan and we may be looking at a modification to the formula as originally established. The JPA needs to move forward . Cm. Jeffery indicated she would bring a report back to the Council . Joint Tri-Valley City Council Meeting Cm. Jeffery felt it would be beneficial to try to put together a meeting of the City Councils of the Cities of Dublin , Livermore , Pleasanton and San Ramon, because so many issues are regional in nature . Following discussion, it was determined that Cm. Jeffery would coordinate such a meeting with Dublin hosting the first sometime during the week of March 14, 1985 . CLOSED SESSION At 10 : 37 p .m. the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss potential litigation. Ci�-4-1J Regular i-Ieeting January 14, 1985 ADJOURNNIEIyT There being no further business to come before the Council , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 10 p.m. 1,4ayor ATTEST: City Clerk C: 4-ii Regular Regular Meeting January 14, 1985