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REGULAR MEETING - June 16, 1998
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 16,
.1998, 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, Howard, Lockhart 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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PRESENTATION BY DSRSD BOARD MEMBERS
RELATED TO THE DISTRICT'S NEW OTTER MASCOT
7:05p.m. 3.1 (960-10)
Board Members Cynthia Jones announced DSRSD's new mascot, the otter.
Recycling is very important and their motto is "You Otter Recycle".
Mayor Houston stated he was on the committee that selected the winning name.
Actually, the winning name had 4 7 entries and he picked lucky number 15 and
thus, Christine Gilbert who lives on Castle Court was declared the winner.
Christine stated, when asked, that she named the otter Oscar. She said her Mom
said it to her and she liked it a lot so that's how she "choosed" the name.
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ITEM NO. ~
APPOINTMENT OF DUBLIN MEMBER TO
LAVTA'S WHEELS ACCESSIBLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (WAAC)
7:09 p.m. 3.2 (110-30)
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Mayor Houston stated in accordance with the Bylaws of the W MC, LA VTA
solicited applications as a result of the opening due to the death last year of Mary
Gibbert. Paul Moffatt applied and Mayor Houston recommended that he be
appointed.
Mayor Houston stated Mr. Moffatt is obviously well known in the community and
we will rely on his experience and expertise in this regard.
Mr. Moffatt thanked the Council for this appointment; it is one of the best they
have made. He stated he is interested in working with the seniors since he is on
the Senior Center Foundation. He hopes to have people learn more about the
transit system here in the Valley. LAVTA has been very generous in developing a
free pass for seniors. This will enable them to utilize the DART system.
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote,
the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Paul C. Moffatt to W AAC and
directed Staff to notify LA VT A. .
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APPOINTMENT TO SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITfEE
7:11 p.m. 3.3 (110-30)
Mayor Houston advised that due to the death of Mary Gibbert in December of last
year, an opening has existed on the 5-member Senior Center Advisory
Committee.
Applications were solicited and he has appointed Carol Tomasa to fill the
unexpired term.
On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
Council confirmed Mayor Houston's appointment of Carol Tomasa to the Senior
Center Advisory Committee to a term ending in December of 2000.
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PROCLAMATION
7:12 p.m. 3.4 (610-50)
. Mayor Houston read a Proclamation recognizing and congratulating the Dublin
High School Varsity Baseball Team for their 1998 Championship and wishing
them the best of luck in their future sporting endeavors. This is the first time in
history that this has occurred. Fortunately, or unfortunately, most of the team
members are in Hawaii at this time.
The Proclamation was presented to Head Coach Len Ferro and individual
certificates were prepared for the team members: Mike Alger, Andy Avila, Jesse
Beat, Jeff Crinklaw, Brian Hirsch, Nick Kavalaris, Manuel Leal, Ryan Neff, Sean
Parker, Joe Parrish, Kyle Somers, Ryan Van Emmerick, Juan Vargas, Matt White
and Charlie Wolf.
Coach Ferro thanked the City of Dublin and the City Council for supporting them
over the years. When you have a facility you are proud of, it makes the kids play
better~ They did Dublin High School and the City proud.
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Farmers' Market (470-50) (5,.;; )
Tom Benigno, Citizens Voice referenced the agreement between the City of
Dublin and the Farmers Market. There are supposed to be 35 dealers and there
are only 17 or 18 participants. If they don't continue to get their 35 producers,
they could be in trouble with the agreement. They are going to say Donlon is not
really where they want to be and they'll use this to be able to move it. He
reported that information had come to him that there were 14 violations in
California in 13 cities totaling $13,000. He will be the watchdog to make sure
they are right. It is difficult for him to be in 350 different cities. There are some
improprieties in the contract. If we are going to do it, do it right.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
7:19 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.22
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote,
the Council took the following actions:
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Approved (4.1) .Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 2, 1998;
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Accepted (4.2 600-30) work done under Contract 98-05, Shannon Center
Interior Painting Project and authorized release of $2,480 retention payment to R.
G. Painting Company after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims;
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Adopted (4.3 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 71 .. 98
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
FOR THE PROVISION OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Authorized (4.4 330-20) Staff to appropriate to Reserves, any Revenues in excess
of Budgeted Expenditures as of June 30, 1998 (1997-98 Budget Modifications
with regard to Article XIII B of the State Constitution);
Adopted (4.5 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 72 .. 98
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
DAVID EVANS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CONSULTANT
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RESOLUTION NO. 73 .. 98
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
-JIM HEMMANN ASSOCIATES, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CONSULTANT
and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements;
Received (4.6 440-30) a report related to the Annual Review of the City's
Building & Safety Services Contract with Linhart Petersen Powers Associates
(LpZA);
Adopted (4.7 910-10)
RESOLUTION NO.7 4 . 98
4.00PTENG AMENDED 'R\'LAWS A.ND RULES OF PROCEDURE
FOR THE OUBlIN HERITAGE CENTER ADVISORY cOMrvnITEE
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Approved (4.8 600-30) a Consultant Services Agreement with Singer & Hodges,
Inc., (not to exceed $16,350) for site improvements at the Dublin Heritage Center
and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement;
Adopted (4.9 630-20)
RESOLUTION NO. 75 . 98
CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998;
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
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RESOLUTION NO.. 76 - 98
4DOPTING 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 HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1998
Accepted (4.10 600-30) improvements under Contract 98-01, Sidewalk Repair
(remove & replace); authorized $28.,933.34 payment to Strange & Chalmers and
to release $3,214.81 retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims;
Accepted (4.11 600-30) improvements under contract 97-12, San Ramon Road"
Landscape Repair and Silvergate Drive Median Landscaping Project, Phase II;
authorized $9,850.74 payment to RMT Landscape Contractors, Inc., and to
release $6,158.73 retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims;
Adopted (4.12 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 77 .. 98
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HI6H QUA.UT\' ENGINEERING
fOR CONSULTING SERVICES
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement;
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Reviewed (4.13 600-40) the services and a proposed new agreement with
Alameda County Public Works for Traffic Signal Maintenance, Street Lighting
Maintenance, Real Estate Services, and Crossing Guard Services and adopted
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RESOLUTION NO. 78 - 98
APPROVING NEW AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE,. REAL ESTATE SERVICES,
AND CROSSING GUARD SERVICES WITH COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement;
Received (4.14 330-50) the Financial Report for the Month of May, 1998;
Authorized (4.15 950-40) Staff to circulate Requests for Proposals for St.
Patrick's Day Festival Management Services;
Adopted (4.16 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 79 - 98
AWARDING CONTRACT 97-11
DOUGHERTY HILLS SLOPE REPAIR, PHASE II
TO GRADE TECH, INC. ($119,800)
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Adopted (4.17 670-40)
RESOLUTION NO. 80 - 98
APPROVING QUITCLAIM OF NORTH AVENUE PROPERTY
TO DUBUN HOUSING AUTHORITY
and authorized the Mayor to execute the deed;
Adopted (4.18 410-40/600-60)
RESOlUTION NO. 81 - 98
APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 7233
(81 TRACT DE\fElOPER 4GREEMEf\'T)
OPUS WEST CORPOR4 TION
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Adopted (4.19 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 82 - 98
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement;
Adopted (4.20 600-60)
RESOLUTION NO. 83 - 98
APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 6925
(& TRACT DEVELOPER AGREEMENT)
SHEA HOMES
Adopted (4.21 700-20)
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 - 98
ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR FULL-TIME PERSONNEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES
RESOLUTION NO. 85 .. 98
AMENDING THE BENEFIT PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 98
AMENDING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES
RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 98
AMENDING THE RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE SER\fDCE tlll\l[l
PRESCRIBING lEAVE BENEFrrS FOR THE POS[TIONS
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 . 98
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AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)
Approved (4.22 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount. of $659,851.31.
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Mayor Houston announced that Item 8.2 would be moved forward on the agenda.
EMERALD GLEN PARK MASTER PLAN AND PHASE I DEVELOPMENT
7:20 p.m. 8.2 (920-30)
Parks & Community Services Director Lowart presented the Staff Report and
advised that the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan had been developed which was
one of the Council's 1997 high priority goals. Emerald Glen Park is located on
Tassajara Road between Central Parkway and Gleason Road on the Santa Rita
property in Eastern Dublin. The Master Plan outlines the present and future
development of the park. The Council is being asked at this time to consider the
proposed Phase I development of the park. The Master Plan Cost Estimate is: .
Landscape - $7,920,776; Infrastructure - $1,989,500; and Buildings -
$13,633,250 for a total of $23,543,526.
Ms. Lowart discussed the role of the Emerald Glen Park Task Force and stated they
had 7 meetings over the last 6 1/2 months, one of which was a community
workshop where the public was invited to comment on the preliminary Master
Plan. In addition, the Draft Master Plan was publicly reviewed ')n 2 separate
occasions by the Parks & Community Services Commission. The Commission
unanimously approved the Draft Master Plan at their May meeting.
Phase I Improvements would include:
One 90' Diamond Two 60' Diamonds
One Soccer (regulation) One Soccer (overlap with diamond)
Four Tennis Courts (Lighted Two Basketball Courts (Lighted)
Play Area Picnic Area
Skateboard Park Plaza and Promenade
Restroom Perimeter Trail
Parking for 100 Cars Streets cape and Entries (2)
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Estimated cost for Phase I, including design and inspection is $3,808,775.
Ms. Lowart discussed the financing of improvements detailed in the Staff Report.
. In conclusion, the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan lays the groundwork for park
development by documenting the goals, priorities and design parameters which
will govern the development of each phase.
Ms. Lowart stated it should be acknowledged that the Master Plan could not have
been accomplished without the dedication and commitment of the Task Force
members. The Task Force began with a vision for a park that the community
would view as a special place and make a statement about the Dublin
community. The Master Plan is a reflection of that vision.
Georze Zika asked that people on the Task Force stand. It was great that we
didn't limit participation. It worked out absolutely great. They were all envious
of Central Park in San Ramon. This is the first park that we've been able to design
from the ground up. We will have the emerald of the valley. There's a basic cost
of about $2 million to get this going. Mr. Ambrose, who is not known for being
loose with a dollar, broke the log jam. They were very appreciative of this. When
we get this done, we will be the jewel of the valley. There are no buildings in the
. first phase. He introduced Linda and David Gates, the experts.
Linda Gates explained the process they went through in designing this park and
showed several picture boards and visual aids. The committee wanted this to be a
very strong signature park.
Dave Gates showed about 1 5 slides of the area. This is 50 acres of flat land right
now, but situated in what will be one of the key areas of our City. It has a major
creek system and habitat zone and will be part of a trail system. He discussed the
first impression zone surrounded by a small lake system, tied to a promenade, or
outdoor corridor. There will be a whole cluster of uses clumped around a
crescent; a pedestrian space. In the middle will be Town Square and this is really
the heart of this plan. A large amphitheater will sit as a backdrop for the lake.
There will be 1,500 to 2,000 people that can fit by gathering. Fireworks could be
set off there. This would be like a small version of the Concord Pavilion. Wind is
an issue, so it will be heavily planted. The buildings are close enough that
activities can spill over into one another.
em. Burton asked about arrangements for bus stops or pullouts.
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Mr. Gates stated hopefully we will see local transit and some jitneys, and some .
special types of transit there. They will work out the details in Phase 1.
Cm. Lockhart asked about the proximity of the ball fields and the play area to the
. water elements. She didn't know how close they were together. She was
concerned that little ones might wander a.way from their parents and endanger
themselves.
Mr. Gates stated the lake has to be fenced for safety reasons. They wanted it as a
visual element.
Linda Gates discussed what will be included in Phase I. It will be a fairly
ambitious schedule to go out to bid in August of 1999. They will be looking at
bus circulation. This is 19 acres and a lot of the money is in the structures.
Cm. Burton asked about the hook up with recycled water.
Linda Gates stated they hoped this would be their irrigation source of water.
Mr. Ambrose stated it is important to understand that the park is being built with
Public Facility Impact Fees and we've done a rather lengthy study to ascertain .
what will be available. It may be a few years before Phase II comes on line.
Mayor Houston asked about the time lag for Phase II.
Mr. Ambrose stated it depends on what the City Council does with their library
report. There are competing priorities for the money. The City must manage
their cash flow and prioritize the projects.
Cm. Burton clarified that this park is being built with monies coming from
Eastern Dublin development.
Mr. Ambrose stated in August of 1999 a portion of the facility will be available
for use.
Mayor Houston commended everyone who was part of the Task Force. Their
efforts are appreciated.
Ms. Lowart stated there will be additional public meetings to refine the first phase
development.
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On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
Council approved the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan and approved Phase I and
authorized Staff to negotiate an agreement for design services for City Council
approval at a future meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
JEFFERSON AT DUBLIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PA 97-018
7:51 p.m. 6.1 (600-60)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that a proposed
ordinance is being presented for a second reading which would approve a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Alameda County
Surplus Property Authority for the Jefferson at Dublin project. The DA is required
by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. Items included in the DA include, but are
not limited to, the financing and timing of infrastructure and the payment of
traffic, noise and public facilities impact fees. The Agreement provides for the
dedication of 2.84 additional acres of land (above the Public Facilities Fee
Requirement of 3.68 acres) for the future City Park to be located east of Tassajara
Creek. This additional acreage will be dedicated early to enable the City to move
forward on a new park at that location. The 2.84 acres will be credited to the
developer and used as a credit for future projects towards their parkland
dedication requirements.
No public testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this
Issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by unanimous vote, the
Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO.8 - 98
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA. 97-018,
THE JEfFERSON AT DUBLIN PROJECT
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PUBLIC HEARING - PA 97-020
PARK SIERRA APARTMENTS PHASE II PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE
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7:52 p.m. 6.2 (450-30)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Planning Consultant Jerry Haag presented the Staff Report and advised that this is
the second reading of an Ordinance which would approve the Planned
Development Rezone for PA 98-010, Park Sierra Apartments Phase II project. The
project is located on a 5.7 acre site north of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-
of-way (future Iron Horse Trail), east of Alamo Creek and west of the Arroyo
Vista Housing complex.
No public testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this
Issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of em. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the
Council waived the reading and adopted .
ORDINANCE NO.. 9 - 98
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERlY LOCATED
NORTH OF THE fORMER SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-Of-WAY,
EAST Of AlAMO CREEK AND WEST OF ARROYO VISTA HOUSING COMPLEX
(APNs 941-0007-001-02 & 941-0007-002-00)
TO A PlANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING
A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARK SIERRA PHASE II (PA 98-010)
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PUBLIC HEARING - PA 98-016
EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
7:54 p.m. 6.3 (410-55)
Community Development Director Peabody asked that this item be withdrawn.
There are no impacts on any projects underway. Staff needs to make a minor
amendment.
Mayor Houston stated the item was withdrawn.
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BUSINESS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE
7:55 p.m. 6.4 (390-40)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Silver presented ~e Staff Report and advised that this item is for the
Council to revi'ew and consider amending the Business Registration Ordinance as
it applies to fairs, festivals, farmerS markets and special events.
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Ms. Silver explained that the City's Business Registration Ordinance (Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 4.04) requires all individuals doing business in Dublin
to obtain an annual business license, which applies to the Dublin Farmers'
Market, the Dublin Pasta & Jazz Festival and other similar festivals or events.
Once UVFM and GoodTimes Promotion have obtained all required zoning and
other applicable approvals and permits and have obtained a business license, the
question -becomes whether the individuals who sell food and/or goods at either
event are also required to obtain a separate business license. Under the current
terms of the Business Registration Ordinance, all individuals who sell food and! or
goods would need to procure separate business licenses. Many cities allow small
vendors and growers that participate in these types of events to work under the
master business license of an operator.
Ms. Silver stated in order to help promote the City through the use of festivals,
fairs, farmers markets and special eyents, Staff suggested that the City Council
consider amending the Business Registration Ordinance to clarify its application
for festival-type activities.
Ms. Silver stated two Ordinance were presented to the Council for consideration.
Ordinance A would add a sentence to Section 4.04.020 at the end of the
definition: .Person and persons shall also include the operator of a festiva4 fair,
fanners7 market or similar event (organizer) and all other persons who seD or
offer to seD goods and/or food at the event (purveyors) through contract with the
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Ordinance B would add this same verbiage and in addition, would add .'Section
4.04.205 - Master Business License for Festival Organizers. The organizer of a
festival, fair7 farmers7 market or similar event sha1l obtain a master license for
himself and all purveyors of goods and/or food who will participate in the event.
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No individual punreyors shall be required to obtain a separate license. Section .
4.04.220 is amended. Application - - First License. In the event the application
is made for issuance of a master license to a festival organize17 the application
shaD set forth the names and addresses of all purveyors, and the goods and/or
food to be purveyed Any further infonnation which the Collector may require to
enable him or her to issue the license. Section 4.04.250 - - Business Registration
Fees is amended to read as follows: The business registration fees, which are
found to be commensurate with the cost of issuance a/the license, are as follows:
A. General business, $50 per business; B. ltiiJ.erant business, $10 per day (limited
to a maximum fee of $50 per calendar year; c: Temporary places of sale, $10
per day; and D. Master License for Organizer, $50 per pennitted event. >>
Cm. Burton commented that many times the individuals are not that successful.
He would rather see the master situation with one fee. He asked if an event had a
list of 75 or so people, would we be able to check to make sure they are
appropriate.
Mr. Ambrose stated often times with festivals, we have people come into town
and just slide in when they're not really a part of the event.
Mayor. Houston felt a master list would be easier on Staff. We would still be on .
top of this.
Cm. Barnes clarified that GoodTimes Promotions would pay once and Farmers
Market operators pay one fee per year.
Cm. Lockhart felt we are contracting with a promoter and therefore there would
be someone responsible for the list. If it streamlines this for Staff and makes the
promoter responsible, then she agreed that it makes more sense and she would
approve Option B.
No public 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. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote,
the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED Ordinance B which was
Exhibit 3 of the Staff Report.
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TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE
8:02 p.m. 6.5 (1060-90)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Silver presented the Staff Report and indicated that this item would
establish a Regional Transportation Fee to be paid by new development in Dublin.
The collected fees would be spent on regional transportation improvements
which are mitigations for the new traffic generated by new development. The
1-580/1-680 Flyover is designated as the first priority.
.Ms. Silver stated the TVTD Fee will be used to partially finance the following 11
Transportation Improvement Projects:
1) Improvements to the 1-580/1-680 interchange: construct a southbound
1-680 to eastbound 1-580 flyover and associated improvements (not to
exceed $5,548,300)
2) Improvements to State Route 84 between 1-580 and 1-680
3) Auxiliary lanes along 1-680 from Diablo Road to Bollinger Canyon road
4) West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
5) 1-580 HOV lanes between Santa Rita Road and Greenville Road
6) 1-680 HOV lanes from the State Route 84/1-680 interchange to the top of
the Sunol Grade
7) Improvements to the I-580/Foothill Road/San Ramon Road interchange
8) Improvements to 1-680/ Alcosta Boulevard interchange
9) Crow Canyon Road safety improvement west of Bollinger Canyon Road
10) Vasco Road safety improvements north of 1-580 within Alameda County
11) Express bus service in the Tri - Valley area
The total cost of these improvements is $535 million; $166 million of which the
TVTC has already secured. Discussed other fees (per parcel).
Ms. Silver discussed the Required Findings, Amount of Fees, Annual Reports, and
Environmental Review as detailed in the Staff Report
Mayor Houston asked if we adopt everything and if everybody is not yet on board
by September 1st, then we don't start collecting?
Ms. Silver stated yes, our fee will become effective when all the others are
effective.
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Cm. Burton commented this is the same fee that has been in the works for nearly
10 years.
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Mayor Houston stated at this time we are down to splitting the finest of hairs in
getting this resolved. Everybody has an opportunity to opt out after 6 months, but
if they opt out, they can't get back in. The list will be developed during the first 6
months. Every month, more and more projects are getting approved; not only in
Dublin, but everywhere. The monies will be going into a treasury, so
theoretically, if someone is in for a few years and collects potentially a couple
million dollars, the money would stay in the bank, so it would not be
advantageous for anyone to opt out.
Cm. Barnes asked who had said yes so far.
Ms. Silver stated the next item on the agenda addresses changes with the Joint
Powers Agreement. Before the TVTC considered and recommended the changes,
the Cities of San Ramon, Livermore, DanviIle and Dublin all approved the JP A and
also the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County. The only one remaining was
Contra Costa County who has not yet considered the JP A or the fee. She learned
today that Contra Costa County has another issue and they will suggest a way the
5 cities and Alameda County can address Contra Costa County's concerns. We
don't know for sure what the letter will say related to their concerns. She felt we .
can take action to alleviate their concerns.
Cm. Lockhart asked if they talked about whose projects would produce the money
and asked if Tassajara Valley was included.
Mayor Houston stated Dougherty Valley was the big producer. What's happened
recently doesn't affect it whatsoever.
Cm. Lockhart asked if a treasurer had been selected.
Mayor Houston stated no, but he hoped that Pleasanton will do this. They have
volunteered their services.
George Zika asked what exemptions there are from this fee.
Mayor Houston stated he thought the only exemptions are alterations to existing
structures, public schools, subsidized housing, government buildings and
development subject to an existing development agreement. The fees will be paid
when the building permit is pulled.
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Mayor Houston discussed the issue of exempting government buildings.
.Ms. Silver stated there is language which discusses governmental buildings for
the public entity.
Mayor Houston clarified that the beneficiary is the member jurisdictions, no one
else. .
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO.. 89 .. 98
ESTABLISHING A TRI..VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE
FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE
8:18 p.m. 7.1 (1060-90/600-40)
City Attorney Silver presented the Staff Report and stated the Tri - Valley
Transportation Development Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement was
approved by the Dublin City Council on May 5, 1998. Since that time, other
member jurisdictions have requested revisions to the wording of the agreement.
This item would make those requested modifications.
Ms. Silver summarized the changes:
1) The first amendment of the Strategic Expenditure Plan (SEP) shall be
forwarded as a "Circulation Draft" to all of the seven entities by a unanimous
vote of the TVTC (Section 11 (b). Any of the parties may withdraw from the JPA
and terminate the fee by giving notice within 30 days of the date the "Circulation
Draft" of the first amendment of the SEP is forwarded by the TVTC. If any party
gives such notice, the termination of its fee and withdrawal from the agreement
shall not be effective until the 1-580/1-680 Interchange Project is constructed
and the entities that have advanced funds are reimbursed (Section 18). This
language assures that Dublin will be reimbursed for the contributions that it has
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already made for the Interchange Project pursuant to its Local Match Agreement, .
even if one or more parties withdraws from the agreement and terminates its fee.
2) The SEP shall include guidelines for credit for both developer-constructed
and entity-constructed projects (Section 11 (b).
.3) The SEP shall include guidelines to assure that Project Sponsors do not
receive more in fee revenues than the amounts authorized in the SEP for the
project (Section 11 (b).
Cm. Lockhart asked if this will be like projects subject to readiness and if a project
that is third on the list could supersede number two if it is closer to being ready.
Mayor Houston stated there is flexibility built in so if you have an opportunity to
get something done, you can change the plans to do this. We never know when
we may get additional funds or what the needs will be in the future. We need
flexibility. This is built in. It takes unanimous consent.
On motion of em. Burton, seconded by Cm. Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 90 .. 98
APPROVING JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT PERTAINING
TO THE TRI-VALlEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEES
FOR TRAFFIC MITIGATION
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PA 98-034
MACARONI GRILL (AT HACIENDA CROSSINGS) SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
8:22 p.m. 8.1 (410-30)
Senior Planner Ram presented the Staff Report and stated a Resolution is being
presented which would approve the Site Development Review application for
Macaroni Grill at Hacienda Crossings, located at the southeast comer of Hacienda
Drive and Dublin Boulevard. The 7,144 sq. ft. restaurant is proposed adjacent to
Hacienda Drive in the 53-acre Hacienda Crossings site on a 12,000 sq. ft. pad.
1v1s. Ram stated the fiscal impacts of this project were addressed as part of a fiscal
analysis performed for the project and the City Council reviewed the fiscal
analysis as part of the PD Rezone and Development Agreement applications in
January of 1 995.
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Ms. Ram advised that Macaroni Grill's architects are Cortland Morgan Architects
from Dallas, Texas. Cortland Morgan Architects worked with the architects for
the Center, SGPA, and Staff to refine their standard design for the site. Landscape
architects are Gates & Associates of Danville, CA.
Ms. Ram discussed the Site Plan, Elevations, Landscap~ng, Consistency with the
General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance, Environmental
Review, and Departmental and Agency Review, and summarized that the City
Council's approval would allow for the development of Macaroni Grill as part of
the Hacienda Crossings Commercial Center. The restaurant's design and theme
will work with Hacienda Crossings to create a new entertainment and retail
center for the City. It will be an exciting addition to the City of Dublin.
Cm. Burton asked if they serve more than macaroni, and if they have other places
around the area.
Cm. Barnes stated she would make the supreme sacrifice and test out their other
restaurants.
Mr. Ambrose stated he visited the Santa Clarita site and the food was excellent
and it was a real nice restaurant.
Cm. Barnes asked how soon she can make reservations.
Ms. Ram encouraged everyone to take a drive out and see what's happening.
Everyone wants their building permits now. Staff is pleased with the progress we
are seeing. Things are definitely getting underway.
Mayor Houston asked about the theater project.
Ms. Ram stated in the last few months we have seen a big interest in getting
started.
On motion of Cm. Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted
RESOlunON NO. 91 ~ 98
,A.PPROViNG PA SS~aJ34, MACAROI\![ GRIll
SrTE DEVELOPMENT RE\'&EW,
A. PORT'ON OF THE HACIENDA CROSSINGS E"~TERTA&NMENT CEt'\:TER
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Budget Hearin~ (330-20)
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Mr. Ambrose reminded everyone of the budget h~ring on June 29, beginning at
6:00 p.m. The Budget will be forthcoming in the next day or so.
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Meetin.2: with State Assembly Member Leach (610-85)
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Mr. Ambrose reported that a copy of an invitation had been distributed to attend
a business roundtable with Lynne Leach this Friday at the Lafayette Park Hotel.
Cm. Barnes indicated she would be attending the breakfast.
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Dublin Farmers' Market (470-50)
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Cm. Lockhart stated she had gotten a lot of comments regarding the first farmers
market. There are truly not a lot of produce vendors and not a lot of variety of_
fruits and vegetable. She still had concern.s that there are no bathroom facilities
at all. The advertising for the first week was good, but since then it has lessened.
She has concerns on how we will encourage vendors and entice the public if
there is not enough produce available.
Cm. Barnes stated she attended the first farmers market and really enjoyed
herself. The farmers will probably use the rain excuse for lack of produce.
Mayor Houston requested that Staff keep up on this.
Cm. Barnes stated she heard some comments about the wind, but everyone knows
that Dublin and wind go together.
em. Burton stated the cherries and peaches and avocados were excellent.
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American Cancer Society Relay for Live (130-60) -1, Y
Cm. Lockhart stated something happened in Dublin this last weekend that should
make us all proud. Chief Thuman chaired the American Cancer Society event
,this year, the Relay for Life. She stated she wished to publicly thanked him for all
his hard work. Also Michelle Wierschem in the Recreation Department
volunteered her time to provide a whole day of entertainment. She is very proud
of Dublin and to see the.support for the ACS. People involved were really excited
to see the big response from Dublin. Our City was made proud last Saturday.
Mayor Houston felt next year for the fireworks celebration, perhaps we should let
more people know about it.
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Leame of CA Cities Meetin~ (140-20)
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Cm. Barnes stated she attended the League of California Cities policy committee
conference in Burbank last week. They got their fill of the VLF and they are now
becoming experts.
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Concert @ Civic Center (950-40)
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Cm. Barnes reminded everyone that Friday evening at 6:30 p.m., another concert
will be held at the Civic Center. The band, The Fundamentals, will play rhythm
and blues music from the 60s and 70s. Dublin Youth Football will be selling
food.
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Villa!Z:e Parkway Improvements (470-50) ?-?
Mayor Houston commented that on Village Parkway (at Amador Valley
Boulevard), we've seen another gas station close. They did cut down the weeds at
this site. He felt the Council might want to take on the issue of making Village
Parl""Way more pedestrian friendly. This should be before we have new buildings
built there. We should step back and think about it. Do we want another gas
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station there, or something else? He noticed that there are currently some things .
happening on Village Parkway and maybe the Downtown Task Force should take
a look at this. You have to study it first to see what we may want to go there.
Cm. Lockhart stated there is no shortage of ideas on the part of the Task Force.
Mr. Ambrose stated Staff would bring back an item on this.
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Traffic Control/Enforcement - Hansen Ranch (590-30)
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Mayor Houston discussed the fact that up at the Hansen Ranch development,
there has been discussion with some of the neighbors regarding speeding and
traffic on Bay Laurel Street. The City hasn't taken the street yet. This is an issue
and a problem. Some of the improvements haven't been done. Mr. Thompson is
looking at dividing up some of the issues from the development agreement so the
City may be able to take the street and can therefore provide enforcement.
Staff was requested to provide a status update on this situation. .
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Property Maintenance at Workbench Hardware Store Site (530-20) 1. 1
em. Barnes advised that we are approaching the one year anniversary of the big
Dublin fire at the Workbench Tru-Value Hardware Store, and she felt the time is
long past when the property could have been cleaned up and fences removed.
This could be a respectable comer, Amador Valley Boulevard and San Ramon
Road.
Mayor Houston asked what avenues we have regarding the site.
Mr. Ambrose stated the Building Official has attempted to get Mr. Nichandros to
take the fence down. It may be time to look at other options. He stated Staff can
prepare a report on what our legal avenues are.
Mr. Peabody stated we did get him to clean up all the debris. We can see what
we can do about the rest.
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,There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
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