HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.1 Approve 03-11-1985 Minutes REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11 , 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on
Monday , March 11 , 1985 in the meeting room of the Dublin Library . The
meeting was called to order at 7 : 33 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.
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS (ESTRELLA COURT)
Mr- Gordon Bohen, a resident of Estrella Court addressed the Council and
expressed concerns that a drainage problem from the Kaufman & Broad property
behind his residence was destroying his back yard and ultimately lowering the
value of his property . Mr . Bohen displayed photographs illustrating the
damage that was occurring.
Concensus of the Council was that the City Engineer be notified of this
situation and work with Kaufman & Broad for an immediate solution.
INTRODUCTION OF CITY ATTORNEY' S NEW ASSOCIATE
City Attorney Nave introduced his new associate , Ms . Libby Silver, who has 10
years experience as a City Attorney . Ms . Silver was a Deputy City Attorney
in Sacramento and and Assistant City Attorney in San Leandro . Ms . Silver
will be practicing law in a branch office opening in Oakland on Lakeshore
Drive .
CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Cm. Moffatt , seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous. vote ,
the following were approved : .
Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 25 , 1985 and Adjourned Regular Meeting
of March 4 , 1985 ;
Warrant Register in the amount of $362 , 338 . 80;
City Treasurer' s Investment Report for Period Ending February 28 , 1985 ;
Authorized attendance of Planning Director at the American Planning
Association (APA) Annual Conference in Montreal , April 20-24 , 1985 ;
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Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for ordinance analysis and
report and code structural plan ( codification) ;
Received a report related to the Ridgelands Regional Park Feasibility Study ;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 15 - 85
DECLARING APRIL 15-20 , 1985
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Authorized the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the City of San Ramon
related to traffic signal at San Ramon Road/San Ramon Valley Boulevard and
Alcosta Boulevard; and authorized the City Engineer to commence design of the
signal project .
PUBLIC HEARING
LEW DOTY CADILLAC (APPEAL OF PC ACTION TO APPROVE CUP)
On February 19, 1985 , the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use
Permit for Lew Doty Cadillac to modify the previously approved CUP at 6301
Scarlett Court . The approval was subject to contitions being complied with
prior to May 18 , 1985 •
On February 25 , 1985 , Cm. Hegarty appealed the Planning Commission action so
that the City Council could review the application and make a determination.
Planning Director Tong reported that 2 letters had been received on this date
from Lew Doty Cadillac and they have requested a withdrawal of the
Conditional Use Permit modification, PA 85-004 and they wish to proceed with
their Site Development Review under the original Conditional Use Permit , PA
84-054.
Consensus of the Council was to accept the letters and close the case in
terms of PA 85-004•
PRE-MANUFACTURED UNIT REGULATIONS
The City Council requested a review of pre-manufactured unit regulations .
State laws govern the rggulation of mobile homes/manufactured housing units
and factory built housing units . Pre-manufactured units are permitted under
existing City zoning regulations , but those regulations may be revised .
Cm. Moffatt questioned Staff regarding second units in single family areas
and if this type of housing could be considered a second unit .
Planning Director Tong explained that a Conditional Use Permit would have to
be obtained and this would allow Staff to examine the aesthetics of the
proposal .
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Cm. Jeffery had questions related to pre-manufactured housing vs trailers .
Cm. Jeffery also asked if it would be feasible for the City to zone certain
areas for this type of usage . Planning Director Tong responded that the
Planning Commission did not think so , but felt it was a policy decision.
The Council received the report and took no action to change the existing
regulations .
ABAG DUES INCREASE
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is proposing a 7% dues
increase for Fiscal Year 1985-86 . This would increase the City ' s dues from
$1 ,858 to $1 ,970/year.
Cm. Jeffery felt there was no good reason for an increase and she objected to
the fact that MTC was pulled out of ABAG.
Council consensus was that due to the substantial dues increase last year,
that should suffice for a while .
Following discussion, on motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and
by unanimous vote , the Council directed Cm. Moffatt , the City' s ABAG
delegate , to vote against the dues increase at the March 15 , 1985 General
Assembly.
Cm. Moffatt questioned the Council with regard to their thoughts on ABAG
allowing non-profit . groups to join as non-voting cooperative members . No one
on the Council indicated they had problems with this .
DOUGHERTY HILLS OPEN SPACE
The developers of Tract 4719 ( in conjunction with the developers of Tract
5180) have suggested that Dublin accept the open space (90 + acres) within
Tract 4719 with the understanding that the maintenance be paid for by an
assessment district covering the new neighborhoods .
This parcel represents one of the largest parcels of open ground within the
City limits and , as such, can become a valuable resource to the residents of
Dublin for visual open space and , if further developed , into active
recreation .�ses such as hiking , picnicing, etc .
City Manager Ambrose reported that Judy Alexander had contacted City Offices
today and requested that City Council postpone consideration of this item
until its next meeting.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote , the
Council agreed to table this item until the next regular City Council meeting
on March 25 , 1985 .
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PREZONING & ANNEXATION OF
CAMP PARKS , TASSAJARA CREEK REGIONAL PARK & COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY
At its meeting of October 8 , 1984, the Dublin City Council voted unanimously
to proceed with the annexation of those lands within the Parks Reserve Forces
Training Area and Tassajara Creek Regional Park. The City Council authorized
the initiation of this process by first securing the consent of those govern-
ment agencies who own land in these areas . Letters were sent explaining the
City' s position and requesting consent for annexation of these areas to the
following property owners : U . S . Department of .the Army ; U . S . Department of
Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons ; The National Aeronautics & Space Adminis-
tration; U . S . Department of the Air Force ; East Bay Regional Park District .
Since October 1984 , the City has received varying responses from these
property owners .
Staff recommended that the City Council consider adding those lands owned by
the County of Alameda to the annexation proposal so that the proposal would
include all publicly owned lands to the east of the City. Staff felt that
consolidating these properties into one annexation proposal might provide a
better forum for discussing roadway access to the east and also the County of
Alameda' s ultimate plans for its property and how those plans may or may not
be impacted by the City ' s annexation of this area.
Tom DeLuca , Associate Planner , identified and presented 3 principal issues
associated with the annexation. Because the project will require a
significant amount of Planning Staff time , several months of meetings ,
research, coordination and report writing , a tentative time schedule was
presented . Mr. DeLuca gave the specifics of the necessary steps to begin
with the annexation.
Discussion was held related to the effects of the state law on Dublin' s
request for annexation in that LAFCO cannot grant annexations until all
spheres of influence have been settled .
If the matter had to be put to a vote by those residents of the property, Cm.
Jeffery questioned if the City had considered that most of the people are
County employees .
Cm. Moffatt questioned if LAFCO votes against the annexation, are we dead in
the water? Mr. DeLuca explained that LAFCO can modify Dublin' s request .
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote ,
the Council directed Staff to :
1 ) include lands owned by Alameda County in the annexation;
2 ) prepare an Initial Study to determine if the General Plan EIR and
Supplemental EIR will adquately serve as the environmental document for this
prezoning and annexation;
3 ) initiate prezoning proceedings which would prezone the public land area
designated in the General Plan to Agricultural and both industrial areas to
M-1 , with an overlay zone which would require a Planned Development to be
approved before any development proceeds ;
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4) begin annexation proceedings for Camp Parks , Tassajara Creek Regional Park
and the County-owned property. This will involve meetings with affected
Federal and County agencies and Special Districts to determine service needs
and responsibilities for services ; working with ABAG to develop a City
services and financial plan; and preparing associated reports , maps and legal
descriptions ;
5 ) authorize, and appropriate from reserves in the amount of $16 , 700 to cover
those costs associated with the annexation.
MEMBERSHIP IN CALIFORNIANS FOR BETTER TRANSPORTATION
The City has received a request to participate as members of Californians
for Better Transportation. At the regular meeting on February 25 , 1985 , the
City Council requested additional information on the benefits of membership
and any legal restrictions . The organization has proposed to conduct a
public awareness campaign related to the need for transportation financing.
Cm. Jeffery questioned the possibility of CBT backing a ballot measure .
City Attorney Nave stated he sees no problem, as there was no law that
prohibits this .
Mayor Snyder felt that $250 was a minimal investment for the return to the
community .
On motion of Cm. Jeffery , seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote , the
Council agreed to participate as a member of Californians for Better
Transportation at an annual fee of $250.
OTHER BUSINESS
Alameda County/U .S . Army/Navy Land Swap
City Manager Ambrose reported that the City had received a copy of Mr. Hing' s
report with regard to the land swap. The Board of Supervisors will be
considering this at their meeting tomorrow morning. Mr. Hing is basically
asking for authorization to continue -exploring the situation and to meet with
City officials .
Mayor Snyder indicated he would be unable to attend the meeting and Cm.
Hegarty stated he would try to attend .
The Council directed Staff to prepare letters to Congressmen Dellums & Stark
and Senators Cranston & Wilson regarding the City' s position opposing the
land swap .
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Community Action Board Vacancy on ACTEB
Cm. Moffatt reported that he would like a Council consensus regarding his
appointment of Ms . Valerie Barnes to an opening on the Community Action
Board .
On motion of Cm. Hegarty , seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote ,
the Council agreed that Cm. Moffatt submit Ms . Valerie Barnes name to fill
the Community Action Board vacancy .
Arroyo Vista
Cm. Moffatt reported that he and Cm. Hegarty have had discussions with
members of the Pleasanton City Council and discussions have centered around a
long term solution of Dublin taking over the Arroyo Vista project and , short
term, having representation on the Board.
Discussion was held regarding Dublin forming its own housing authority, and
in the event that Pleasanton decides to get out of Dublin, Dublin will have
its authority in place and ready to take over.
Cm. Vonheeder felt Dublin needs to have a seat on the Board because Arroyo
Vista is in Dublin ' s city limits . Cm. Vonheeder also felt it would be a good
idea to have the City Attorney review the bylaws of the Pleasanton Housing
Authority .
Discussion was held related to the pilot tax.
On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote ,
the Council directed Staff to prepare a letter to the Pleasanton City Council
requesting 3 representatives on the Pleasanton Housing Authority. Staff was
also directed to obtain a copy of the bylaws for purposes of review by the
City Attorney.
AB 115
Mayor Snyder reported that he had been asked by the Chairman of the LAFCO to
write letters in support of AB 115 , which consolidates 3 existing laws.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the
Council directed Staff to prepare letters to the Assembly Committee on Local
Government indicating Dublin' s support of AB 115 .
CLOSED SESSION
At 9 : 01 p .m. the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss 1 )
City of Dublin vs Sawmill ; and 2 ) potential litigation - Government Code
Section 54956. 9(c ) .
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council , the meeting was
adjourned at 10 : 15 p .m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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