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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Approve 04-14-1986 Minutes REGULAR MEETING - April 14, 1986 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, April 14 , 1986 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 35 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt, Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alleg- iance to the flag. Ordinance Restricting Truck Parking Ms . Carol Keller, 11856 Dublin Green Drive, addressed the Council and requested that the ordinance scheduled to go into effect on April 15, 1986 be delayed. She represented 15 owner/operator truckers and they felt their only hope was American City Truck Stop. Unfortunately, the spaces for which they are waiting won ' t be ready to accommodate them until September lst . Mr . Fred Lotsey, a Dublin resident for 25 years , also requested that the Council delay enforcement of the ordinance until they have space to park at American City. Mr. Lotsey indicated that a 77 space RV lot is underway in San' Ramon, but when they checked into this, they were told that the spaces could hot accommodate 65 foot trucks . Ms . Ann Vargas , 7296 Hansen Drive, stated she hoped the Council would grant more time . Cm. Jeffery questioned Planning Director Tong with regard to the status of the timing of American City' s building. Mr. Tong indicated he had a meeting scheduled this week with the architect. Cm. Moffatt asked if the truckers had a firm contract with American City which would guarantee them space . The response was that they were on a waiting list and were near the top of the list . On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed the Police Department to delay enforcement of the truck parking ordinance until October 1, 1986 . CM-5-68 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 r Valley High School Property Tricia Wortman, a Valley High School student questioned if the Valley High School property had been sold, and if so, for how much money. Mayor Snyder indicated that he was not aware of a sale and further, Ms . Wortman could obtain any information that is public information by calling City Offices . CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions : Approved Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 13 , 1986 and Regular Meeting of March 24 , 1986 ; Approved City Treasurer ' s Investment Report for Period Ending March 31, 1986 ; Adopted ' RESOLUTION NO. 34 - 86 GRANTING ACCESS EASEMENT AT LOT 153 , TRACT 4719 (OPEN SPACE) With regard to Dougherty Road Right-of-Way, authorized Staff to make revised request to Parks RFTA; With regard to the Civic Center project and landscape design for Sports Grounds, approved an agreement with Callander Associates for landscape design services ; Awarded bid for Contract 86-3 , 1986 Sidewalk Repair Program and Arroyo Vista Sidewalk Connections to P & W & S & W Construction, Inc . , a Joint Venture in amount of $33 , 558 . 89 ; Denied claim submitted on behalf of Kevin Peacock and directed Staff to notify the claimant and the insurance carrier; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 35 - 86 AMENDING DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 81-85 DIRECTING CITY OF DUBLIN STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR APPROXIMATELY 46 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN INVOLVED IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PREZONING REQUEST FILED UNDER PA 86-035 . 2 BY HATFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - INVESTEC, INC. and CM-5-69 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. 36 - 86 AMENDING DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 8-86 , AGREEING TO AN EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE CONCERNING PA 85-035 HATFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - INVESTEC, INC. PREZONING AND ANNEXATION APPLICATION Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 37 - 86 REGARDING EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK APRIL 14-19 , 1986 Approved installation of banner by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce for Dublin Pride Week, April 20-26 on the Shannon Community Center fence ; Authorized the establishment of an Internal Service Fund to be included in the 1986-87 Budget; With regard to Camp Parks Annexation Consultant Services, authorized Staff to secure the services of Hughes Heiss & Associates ; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $430, 167 . 93 . Warrant No. 4745 was. removed from the Register and Staff was directed to investigate . TRI-VALLEY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY The City has received a letter from Mr . Robert Whitley on behalf of the Tri-Valley Wastewater Authority. This Authority was formed in March, 1986 by ..a Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Alameda, DSRSD and the City of Pleasanton . The Authority has invited the City of Dublin to participate and designate a representative on the Environmental Review Advisory Committee to assist the Authority in the environmental review process . On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council designated Larry Tong to sit on the Tri-Valley Wastewater Authority Environmental Review Advisory Committee . DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT REQUEST TO PROVIDE FREE TRASH SERVICE & SERVICE TO CAMP PARKS AREA The Dublin San Ramon Services District Board of Directors has requested that the City administer the garbage franchise in the Camp Parks area. The City has already submitted an application to LAFCO to bring this area under the jurisdiction of the City. DSRSD has also requested that the City continue arrangements with Oakland Scavenger Company to provide collection at District facilities at no charge . CM-5-70 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 . r Cm. Jeffery questioned what arrangements the Federal Prison had. Staff advised that they are currently. using Oakland Scavenger Company. On motion of Cm. Hegarty,. seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved and authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement for the City to administer refuse services in Dublin San Ramon Services District territory. The Council also authorized the City Manager to execute an extension of Oakland Scavenger Company services to the area covered by the agreement between the City and DSRSD. The Council also agreed to continue service to District facilities at no charge. ARROYO VISTA LETTER FROM DEBRA HUNT, TENANT COMMISSIONER, PLEASANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The City Council has received a request from the Pleasanton Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner, who resides at Arroyo Vista. Ms . Debra Hunt has expressed a concern over action taken by the Dublin Housing Authority to select the proposed management of Arroyo Vista by Alameda County Housing Authority . The City Council is unable to discuss this item as the Housing Authority without formal noticing of a special meeting. Although the City Councilmembers also serve as Housing Commissioners , these are two separate legal entities and any meetings must be noticed as such until a regular meeting time is established for the Housing Authority . When the Housing Authority was established, a regular meeting time was not established, since it is anticipated that very little business will be conducted until HUD approves or denies the request for transfer . The City Council may wish to make their desires related to conducting further meetings prior to completion of the HUD approval process known to the Dublin Housing Authority. Cm. Jeffery felt that perhaps a committee could meet with the Arroyo Vista residents . Another possibility would be to ask HUD officials to meet with the residents . City Attorney Nave felt that HUD would decline such a request. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to send a letter and explain the situation but let them know Dublin would be happy to have a committee meet with them. VARIOUS PARK CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE ISSUES LETTER FROM DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT The City has received a letter dated March 21 , 1986 from the DSRSD Board of Directors requesting that the City consider a proposal regarding various park construction and maintenance issues . CM-5-71 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 The District has proposed that the City undertake design, construction, supervision, inspection and coordination of the rehabilitation of the Shannon Community Center deck and roof improvements . The District proposes that the City agree to accept all maintenance responsibilities for the operation of the Shannon Center effective July 1 , 1986 . The District has proposed that the City design, construct, supervise, inspect, coordinate and assume liability for all capital projects . The District proposes that the City assume all park maintenance responsibilities for Shannon Park. The District proposes that the City be responsible for the design, construction, supervision, inspection, coordination and liability for all activities related to the land swap and renovations to the. Dublin Sports Grounds . The District indicated that it would work on behalf of the City to pursue approval of the land swap by the Federal Government . The District also reaffirms that it would hold the City to all those conditions previously negotiated with Imperial Freeholds, the prior property owner of the Civic Center site . The District has proposed that the City assume responsibility for field scheduling at the Dublin Sports Grounds on April 21 , 1986 . This responsibility would include scheduling & coordination of all user group activities for the Sports Grounds , coordination of all activity related to the restrobms/snackbar facility, and collection of all user fees . In return, the District proposes that the City would retain 15% of these user fees . If the City were to accept all elements of the District ' s proposal, .the known costs to the City in 1984-85 dollars would be $97 , 900 for maintaining the Shannon Park and Community Center and handling field scheduling. If the District still had the Garbage Franchise, it would have $90, 000 in franchise fees available for park maintenance . However, it should be pointed out that the District has $16, 000/year available for park maintenance from the fees it receives from the San Francisco Garbage Import Surcharge, which it previously used to fund two special garbage pick-ups per year . Therefore, the net funds that the District would have available for park maintenance in Dublin if it was still the garbage franchisor would be $74 , 000 . Cm. Moffatt indicated he hoped that the maintenance at Shannon Park would not disintegrate . On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the City Council took the following action : 1 ) Deferred consideration of the Shannon Community Center park maintenance until the entire issue of service and revenue transfer from the District and the City can be negotiated. John Heiss has completed his study and will report to the City of Dublin and City of San Ramon Liaison Committee on April 24 , 1986 . It is anticipated that the Liaison Committee will report to their respective City Councils the first regular meeting in May . CM-5-72 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 2 ) Agreed to accept responsibility for field scheduling effective July 1, 1986 . 3 ) Agreed to accept DSRSD ' s proposal regarding the land swap. 4 ) Agreed to accept DSRSD ' s proposal regarding the Shannon deck replacement and other capital improvements, provided the City concurs with DSRSD ' s design standards . PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGES @ ALAMO CREEK, RAFANELLI & NAHAS Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. A Staff presentation was made by Planning Director Tong, who explained that On March 24 , 1986, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving the Villages @ Alamo Creek,. Rafanelli & Nahas Real Estate Planned Development, Rezoning request and introduced an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance . The application involves 1 , 165 dwelling units on 135 + acres . Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 5 - 86 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE PREZONING OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY SOUTHWEST OF THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS (VILLAGES @ ALAMO CREEK - RAFANELLI & NAHAS ) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CRUISING Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. A Staff Report was presented by Captain Shores, who explained that on Saturday, April 5 , 1986, the City experienced its third organized cruise within the last 5 months . Police estimate approximately 3, 500 vehicles and 10 , 000 persons attended. Several reports of criminality were associated with the cruise . The April 5th cruise was sponsored by a local cruising club that distributed 500 fliers from Castro Valley to Stockton. These fliers invited cruisers to not only participate on April 5th, but to cruise Dublin every Friday and Saturday night . @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-73 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 Dublin Police Services is unable to provide adequate police protection to the citizens of Dublin when organized cruising events take place and they are unable to properly police the cruise event itself. The drafted ordinance would prohibit cruising by allowing police to cite cruisers after they pass a control point twice within two hours time in a congested traffic situation. The ordinance has a fine of $50 for the first violation and then escalates to $250 for three or more violations within. one year . The ordinance is flexible enough to allow citizens full usage of City streets including what could be considered cruising until such time as traffic becomes congested and a police control point is established. The City Attorney has advised that not passing an ordinance may cause the City to be liable for damages in any future cruise, as there is existing evidence to indicate that organized cruising hinders police response to unlawful acts or requests for emergency services within the comunity. Jack Cohen, who built McDonald' s in 1970 indicated his business has enjoyed many years of family service . On Saturday night, however, they were unable to serve their usual family customers and had to bring onboard special police . They also had damage done to a bathroom door . He strongly urged the Council to pass the ordinance which would halt this from happening again. Annette Lennox agreed that there was much damage . She hoped that the City Council would put a stop to cruising . Brad Kinkle has been a resident since 1970 . He attended the cruise and felt that the Police Department handled themselves very well . He felt that a compromise between kids and adults was needed. . There were people at the cruise from ages 16 to 60 . Randy Powers stated he is president of the car club, Street Effects, and that he helped pass out the flyers . He would like to see cruise events keep happening. Gerald Hallinger indicated he walked the street afterward with a plastic bag and picked up debris . Auto buffs simple like to show off their cars . They are not into drugs or drinking . Daniel Rego has lived here for 21 years . Kids were pretty well restricted on Saturday night by the Police Department. Most of the damage was done by kids on the sidelines . He relayed an instance, where it took two officers 45 minutes to give a sobriety test . Vince Vonheeder addressed the Council and assured the audience that the opinions he expressed were his own. He stated he doesn' t like traffic jams or the idea of businesses being hasseled. He expressed concern that cruising generated undesirable attention and the City faces a terrible liability problem. The ordinance will give the Police Department a handle on cruising. Nicole Nichols , a 14 year resident felt the City should designate somewhere in the Valley where it would be legal to cruise. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-74 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 Tracy Valar has lived here since 1968 and relayed an experience of driving her boyfriend' s car and how many times she was stopped. She felt. that the car attracted the attention of officers and that was why she was constantly being stopped. Lucius Lee has lived in the Valley for 21 years . He helped put the Poker Run event together at Fosters Freeze. He felt that organized activities should be encouraged. Tricia Wortman stated that after cruising was prohibited in other areas, cruisers came to Dublin .and if Dublin bans it, they will move to another community. Kids need something to do. Jose Ramos is an 11 year resident and Dublin High School student . He felt the City should continue to allow cruising in order that teenagers have something to do . City Manager Ambrose clarified that car shows are allowed as long as proper permits are obtained. Mark Rego stated there is nothing to do in the Valley. We should organize to' protect the Valley. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Jeffery felt it important to point out that cruising and show events are two entirely different things . Cm. Hegarty felt that most of the comments from the public are for showing off- cars at events such as the one held at Fosters Freeze . With regard to cruising, the City is liable and must keep the roads open for emergency vehicles . Cm. Moffatt questioned if it would be possible under the proposed ordinance to obtain a permit to cruise. Staff responded that this would not be desirable . Cm. Vonheeder stated that it was unfortunate that the cruise got out of hand. She rode with an officer during the January cruise and saw things from a different perspective . The City is responsible for .the safety of all residents within the community. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted on an urgency basis ORDINANCE NO. 6 - 86 REGULATING CRUISING @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-75 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 PUBLIC HEARING KAUFMAN & BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC . VARIANCE TO BUILDING CODE Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. A Staff presentation was given by Vic Taugher, who advised that Section 1709 (a) of the Uniform Building Code requires that the exterior walls of the proposed townhouses extend 30" above the roof . The purpose of .this provision is to minimize the spread of fire from one building to the next building on the adjoining property. The developer has requested a variance to this section and is basing his request on another section of the building code . Section 505 (e) of the Building Code requires that area separation walls extend 30" above the roof . However, this section has an exception which allows the omission of the 30" parapet wall , if the underside of the roof is fire protected for a distance of 5 ' perpendicular to the wall . The developer contends that there is enough similarity in the construction of property line walls and area separation walls to allow construction in accordance with the exception to Section 505 (e ) . The Building Official agreed with the developer ' s contention . In order to grant a variance, the City Council must find that the variance is consistent with the purpose of the building code and that granting the variance will not lessen the protection to the people of the City of Dublin and the property situated therein. Ed Gallagher, Kaufman & Broad, commended Mr . Taugher for his help with this matter and indicated he had received quite an education in trying to understand exactly what they were talking about with regard to this situation . Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt questioned if this had been run by the Fire Department . Mr. Gallagher responded that Captain Hathcox advised that he would support Mr . Taugher ' s decision on the matter . On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 38 - 86 GRANTING VARIANCE TO SECTION 1709 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TO KAUFMAN & BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC . @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-76 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 PUBLIC HEARING MORET PROPERTY, 7436 SAN RAMON ROAD REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Larry Tong presented a Staff Report and indicated that the San Ramon Road Specific Plan was adopted in 1983 and established guidelines regarding the land use, development regulations , and circulation system for a 40+ acre area north of Dublin Boulevard, west of San Ramon Road and south of Silvergate Drive. The Plan was prepared in response to the perceived need for specific development guidelines in an area where property ownership was fragmented into small holdings and which faced access and internal circulation problems . The generalized development mandates for the area as applied by the Dublin City Council included: • Alleviate special access problems by designing future road locations and access requirements . • Encourage larger scale, integrated development. • Require coordinated development among multiple property owners . The Moret property is located at the northern limit of the 13 . 0 + acre area identified as Area 3 . Area 3 was the area identified as having the best potential for the development of retail shopper stores oriented to providing additional comparison shopping goods for both Dublin and nearby community residents . The Specific Plan calls for the principal use of Area 3 to be reserved for retail shopper stores, and indicates that in the case of shopping centers in Area 3 involving four acres or more, a maximum of 25% of the total gross floor area of any development can be for personal service, financial or office uses . Mr . Moret is requesting authorization to allow consideration of office developments in excess of the amount provided for in the Plan in Area 3 of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan Area. The Applicant presented several reasons as cause for the Council to consider authorizing the requested amendment study. The Applicant indicates that development of the site for office use will create a soft transition from residential areas to the north to the retail areas to the south. Also indicated is that office use on the site would generate approximately 1/7 the traffic generated by a comparable retail area. However, taking all items into consideration, it is apparent that the Applicant ' s statement that office use would create 1/7 the traffic generated by a commercial/retail use of the property is both undocumented and misleading. A factor that Staff felt should be considered in reviewing the request for authorization of a Specific Plan Amendment Study is the recently developed market feasibility information prepared in conjunction with the Downtown Commercial Study . The Consultant Market Analysis by Laventhol and Horwath indicates that the retail market continues to be seen as remaining strong while the office market is considered soft at this time. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-77 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 Jess White who is a partner in the proposed office development, addressed the Council and passed out copies of Government Code Section 65453 which deals with how a specific plan may be amended. A Specific Plan can be amended by the legislative body and what they are requesting is an amendment, not a study. Mr . White referred to a study done by Coldwell Banker . related to office space absorption from 1980 - 1985 . The Town & Country Center (retail space ) is currently only about 50% leased. The office project they are proposing is not large enough to require a feasibility study. Mr . Myron Crawford offered additional facts. He felt that the office space would offer a nice transition which would benefit the community . Mr . Roy Moret indicated he had filed an application for office complexes on March 10, 1986 and had received a 100% negative response from City Staff, which he felt should be there to assist developers in developing their property. He would like to develop his property as soon as possible . Mayor Snyder indicated that Staff simply carries out the direction of the City Council . Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Hegarty felt that Staff was correct in their recommendations based on City Council past findings, and this was not the place to critize Staff . There was originally a plan put in which was based on cooperation amongst the property owners , and this cooperation obviously did not take place . Cm. Jeffery felt there was not enough evidence to indicate a need to change the plan. A lot of time was devoted to the process when the plan was developed and she felt she could not support a study for an amendment . She did feel, however that it might be wise to obtain another market analysis . On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by majority vote, the Council agreed to have Staff initiate the process for an amendment study. A public hearing on the study will be conducted and a determination will be made as to whether an amendment will take place . No additional market analysis will be obtained. Cm. Jeffery voted against this motion. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING SIGN REGULATIONS Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. A draft sign ordinance was presented for review which makes comprehensive revisions to the City ' s existing sign ordinance . The major format changes outlined in the draft sign ordinance are: Consolidation of all pertinent regulations into a single Article of the City ' s Zoning Ordinance . Establishment of a Purpose, Objectives and Policies Section. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-78 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 Consolidation and refinement of pertinent definitions . Consolidation, refinement and elaboration of regulations by respective Zoning Districts pertaining to types of allowable signs and review process . Refinement and elaboration of regulations dealing with Prohibited Signs and Permitted Signs . Establishment of design criteria to facilitate review of sign proposals . Formalization of a Sign Permit process and establishment of the specific submittal requirements for that process . Clarification of the Variance procedure as it pertains to signs . Elaboration and refinement of regulations dealing with the issuance of Conditional Use Permits and Administrative Conditional Use Permits for signs . Clarification of regulations dealing with the amortization of non-conforming signs and the process for summary removal of signs , tying both into the provisions established by recent State Legislation dealing with Advertising Displays . Individual substantive changes of note or interest outlined in the draft sign ordinance are : Establishes an alternate means of calculating individual and aggregate allowable sign areas utilizing a specified percentage of the surface area of the building elevation rather than typing sign area to the length of the street frontage . Prohibits use of Roof and/or Wall Signs from extending above roofline of building to which they are attached. Formally limits to one the number of available Freestanding Signs per property. Establishes guidelines proportionately intertwining the setback, total structure height, sign width and sign height of Freestanding Signs . Restricts use of Freestanding Signs over a height of 20 feet for multi-use properties less than four acres in size or single-use properties less than one and one-half acres in size, and establishes a Conditional Use Permit process for development of Freestanding Signs over 20 feet in height (up to 35 feet maximum) for properties of a specified qualifying acreage . Prohibits use of Freestanding Signs closer than 50 feet from the right-of-way of an Interstate Freeway. Creates an exemption status for Real Estate "Open-House" Signs and establishes dimensional , locational and procedural guidelines to regulate their use . @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-79 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 Creates a new category of monument-type Freestanding Sign for the Village Parkway Corridor for use as a Directory Sign. In response to recent suggestions from the City Attorney' s Office, Staff proposed a modification to the dimensional criteria for wall signs and projecting signs . The modification would involve a two-tiered approach with the first tier being an almost automatic approval and the second tier being a discretionary Site Development Review. Maximum and minimum dimensions were specified for the first tier signs . .With the adoption of the new sign regulations , it was recommended that Staff be directed to undertake a Citywide survey of the existing signage of all commercial properties and businesses to document signage currently in place and to facilitate a systematic and equitable determination of which signs are illegal or non-conforming. Without a comprehensive survey and follow-up notification to affected property owners, the time frames for removing or changing non-conforming signs would not commence and the extensive efforts of the review of the sign regulations would be -largely nullified. Mayor Snyder questioned if ramps could be utilized to display autos . Kevin Gailey responded that they could be addressed through a CUP process . Reflective, as opposed to fluorescent signs were discussed. Henry Bettencourt relayed a problem on Scarlett Court with businesses which are set back toward the rear of a parcel with an access easement but no street frontage . He had placed a ' for sale ' sign in the 50 ' non-exclusive right-of-way and was told he would have to remove it . Discussion was held with regard to handling for sale signs with an admin- istrative CUP, and a full CUP for permanent signage for those businesses . Susan Hurl, representing the Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors felt that the provision regulating open house signs was reasonable, but questioned the definition of "flagrant" violations on Page 14 . Following discussion, the City Attorney advised that this word could be removed. Jack Cohen, owner of McDonalds indicated he had been 16 years without signage . He is now working on a small monument type sign. Bob Woolverton felt that Staff and everyone had done an excellent job and commended the Planning Commission for their patience in listening to the public . He had not had a chance to review the final draft and requested that the City Council delay a vote on the ordinance . Staff explained that except for the modifications suggested by the City Attorney ' s Office, the ordinance was as approved by the Planning Commission and only fine tuning, consistencies, typographical errors , etc . , had been dealt with. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing . @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-80 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 On motion of C"m Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission recommendations modified to reflect the proposed alternate means of calculating aggregate allowable sign area for Wall Signs and Projecting Signs , and other revisions as discussed, and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 39 - 86 APPROVING PA 84-077 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING REORGANIZED AND MODIFIED SIGN REGULATIONS and waived the reading and with changes discussed, introduced the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance . TRI-VALLEY CITIZENS ' COMMITTEE On March 24 , 1986 , the City Council appointed Commissioner Raley as the Dublin Planning Commission representative and decided to appoint one Dublin Citizen Member and an At-Large Member at this meeting. Applicants for the At-Large Member were listed and presented to the Council . Mayor Snyder indicated that he had communicated with 6 different organiza- tions, and Mr. Greg Kent ' s name came up several times . On motion of ,Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council appointed Ed Chase as the Dublin Citizen Member and Greg Kent as the At-Large Member . AMADOR LAKES MINI-PARK In June, 1984 , the City Council approved Final Tract Map 5180 (Amador Lakes ) . As part of the project approval , the developer was required to dedicate Lot 153 (approximately 3/4 acre ) as a park and spend $75, 000 in the development of the park. On November 12 , 1985, the City Council appropriated an additional $40 , 000 from the Park Dedication Fund reserve to further enhance the proposed park design. Park Designer, Gates & Associates prepared a park design which included all of the amenities requested by Staff and the Park & Recreation Commission . The Park & Recreation reviewed the design at their meeting of April 8, 1986 and were in agreement with the recommended design . Total preliminary cost estimates were $141 , 288 which is approximately $26 , 288 over the designated budget . On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by majority vote, the Council authorized an additional appropriation of $26 , 588 from the Park Dedication Fund reserve to fund the proposed design, and authorize Gates & Associates to proceed with the park construction plans . Cm. Jeffery voted against this motion . @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-81 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 EAST DOUGHERTY HILLS PARK DESIGN At the October 14 , 1985 meeting of the Dublin City Council, the City Council retained the services of .Singer & Hodges, Inc . , to develop a park development plan for the City of Dublin. The park sites to be included in the park development plan were : Dolan, Dougherty Hills Open Space, East Dougherty Hills , Mape, Kolb & Shannon. Over the last 4 months, numerous neighborhood meetings have been held to provide input on the preliminary park design for these various parks . At its meeting of April 8, 1986, the Park & Recreation Commission finalized its recommendations for the preliminary park design for all 6 parks . A complete report from Singer & Hodges will be presented to the Council at its meeting of April 28, 1986 on all parks . In accordance with earlier City Council direction, Staff has prepared a report for the City Council regarding the preliminary park design for the 8 acre East Dougherty Hills park site in order that the developer of the Alamo Creek Villages can proceed with the grading of the park in conjunction with the residential development as soon as possible . The preliminary design was approved by the Park & Recreation Commission at its meeting of April 1 , 1986 . Singer & Hodges went over the plan in detail for the City Council . The Park & Recreation Commission did make a recommendation with respect to the park that would have a substantial impact on the City financially as well as necessitate an early decision with respect to this park in order that the Commission ' s recommendation could be accommodated into the grading plan for the park. The Park & Recreation Commission approved a design which would call for the widening of the creek for aesthetics, better surveillance and greater accessibility by the public . If the City Council were to approve the Park & Recreation Commission ' s recommended park design, the City would be required to enter into a joint use agreement with the Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District/Zone 7 , redesign the channel configuration, and get Zone 7 ' s approval, and assume maintenance and liability responsibility for the creek within the park. Three optional park design alternatives were discussed. Cm. Moffatt questioned the problem with allowing parking on Dougherty Road. The location of the parking lot and additional street parking was discussed. The provision of restroom facilities was discussed. In a park of this size, it was felt that restroom facilities would be very desirable . Ron Nahas expressed concern with relation to the restrooms being located near the residential section. Also, 25, 000 yards of dirt coming out of the creek will have to be placed elsewhere . He felt the street should be blocked from view of the park with the use of berms . Mayor Snyder felt the City should stay with Option 1 as the creek is designated as a flood control channel in accordance with Zone 7 CM-5-82 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 specifications . This would require that the creek be fenced off and would not be accessible to park users . Zone 7 would be responsible for maintenance as well as any liability. Cm. Jeffery questioned what the estimated maintenance costs would be under Option 3 . On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by majority vote, the Council approved the park design with the creek development identified in Option 1 and authorized Staff to take the necessary steps to implement the Council ' s approved design. Cm. Jeffery voted against this motion. MANDATED DISTRICT ELECTIONS - AB4303 (MOLINA) AB4303, now pending in the State Assembly, requires all cities, school boards , and special districts to elect their governing bodies by districts . The League of California Cities has requested that City officials oppose this bill, and that cities specifically contact the members of the Committee, the bill ' s author, and local representatives to the State Legislature . On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to oppose AB4303 and directed Staff to prepare and send the necessary correspondence . PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE 1/2G GAS TAX City Engineer Lee Thompson explained to the Council that the Alameda Countywide Transportation Advisory Committee held a meeting of its Finance Sub-Committee last week to solicit candidate transportation projects for consideration for a possible voter approved 1/2G sales tax. There is a tight time schedule to get this onto the November 4th ballot . The ACTAC recommendations were discussed. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that it would submit for consideration a project to provide freeway access from Dublin ' s Central Business District to and from the north on I-680, and to support the BART extension to the Valley, as was originally promised with the voter-approved program. OTHER BUSINESS Valley Area Summer Jobs for Youth Program Cm. Moffatt and the Recreation Department have been working through ACTEB/ACAP with regard to the Summer Jobs for Youth Program. The anticipated cost to the City would be approximately $2 , 650 - $3, 250 . Recruitment would need to commence immediately . @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-83 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986 On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized participation in the Valley Area Summer Jobs for Youth Program. CLOSED SESSION At 12 : 40 a.m. , the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss property negotiations with regard to the Valley High School site . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12 : 56 a.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ CM-5-84 Regular Meeting April 14, 1986