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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.1 Draft Minutes 01-13-1991 .~ 'ir.~~ '. 4 . . REGULAR MEETING - Januarv 13. 1991 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, January 13, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Mayor Snyder. . * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. ABSENT: None. . * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (610-20) Tenderfoot Scribe Bret Stringfellow, from Troop 905 led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Bret indicated his troop recently did the Christmas tree pickup and he was looking forward to more scouting. . . * * PROCLAMATION (610-50) Mayor Snyder read and presented a proclamation to Brian Anderson with Boy Scout Troop 945. Brian organized and implemented the repairs to the deck and prepared and painted the playground equipment and barbeques at Mape Park as his Eagle Scout project. Mayor Snyder declared January 13, 1992 as "Brian Anderson Day" in the city of Dublin. * * * * PRESENTATION OF CLEAN SWEEP AWARD (150-80) Roger Grossman from the Tri-Valley Herald newspaper presented the 2nd annual Clean Sweep Award to Valley High School. Richard Del Tredici, Principal of Valley High accepted the award. The award was presented for the spirit and leadership shown by him and the students in recognition of their outstanding efforts during Dublin Pride Week. Mayor Snyder indicated that Dave Burton was the first recipient of this award which was presented for the first time last year. * * * . visit from French Student (610-80) Mayor Snyder introduced Delphine Kresge, a Paris, France college student who is visiting relatives in Dublin. She is here in Dublin doing a thesis for her Master's Program on the incorporation of the city of DUblin, which is for an English project. . * * * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 11 - 1 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM NO. 4.1 COPIES TO: . . CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 23, 1991; Received the city Treasurer's Investment Report as of December 31, 1991 (320-30); Approved warrant Register in the amount of $416,893.86 (300-40); Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1 - 92 ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR FULL-TIME PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES (AMEND WORK SCHEDULE FOR FLSA EXEMPT EMPLOYEES 700-20) Authorized staff to advertise contract 92-01, Dublin Boulevard Extension for bids (600-30) and scheduled a special city council meeting for Tuesday, January 21st to review and consider approval of the Engineer's Report and related documents for the Dublin Boulevard Extension Assessment District (360-40). The meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m., in the council Chambers. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING - NO PARKING ZONES INTERSECTION OF PEPPERTREE ROAD & LADERA DRIVE (570-20) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. public Works Director Thompson advised that several months ago, a resident requested that consideration be given to painting a centerline strip at the dogleg intersection of Peppertree Road and Ladera Drive in order to discourage drivers from cutting across the corner and possibly conflicting with oncoming traffic. Staff reviewed this and if the council approves this installation, Staff recommended that parking be prohibited in 3 areas where the street width is not sufficient. Cm. Jeffery questioned if the residents were contacted about this. Mr. Thompson advised that notices were sent out about 2 weeks ago. Cm. Burton questioned if there had been any accidents there. Mr. Thompson responded while there has been no reported accidents, the location is close to the school and some people tend to cut the corner. Cm. Burton questioned how many other locations within the city are like this. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 2 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . Mr. Thompson stated there are probably several. If we have requests, we will have to look at any other locations. Cm. Burton asked since this has been brought to the city's attention, if the city council doesn't take action on it, will the city become liable. city Attorney Silver advised that the city is protected by certain immunities under the Government Code and felt the city would probably be protected. Paul Chan, who lives on the corner at 7560 Peppertree, stated he had lived there since 1969 and had never seen or heard of any accident at this intersection. There is a lot of traffic, however, there has never been an accident. Taking away some of the parking spaces would be detrimental and it would be impractical for the city to look at each and every intersection in town. This seems like a "sky is falling" reaction. He didn't feel a red zone is necessary. He spoke with his neighbor at 7553 Peppertree who would also lose space and would therefore not have any room for visitors or guests to park. since there has been no accidents, he saw no need for changes. Cm. Burton questioned how much of his frontage would be left. Mr. Chan stated he still has quite a bit of space on Peppertree where his house fronts. The house next door to him does use the space on Ladera however. Children play in the street and there has never been a problem. Joyce Jordan stated she lives behind and to the left of 7560 Peppertree. They occasionally park there, as do visitors. They have lived there 21 years and have had no accidents. A stripe painted on the road would be fine, but she felt that a red curb would create an ugly situation. Cm. Burton pointed out that someone was concerned who brought this to the city's attention. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Burton stated the purpose of addressing this was because of a complaint. Staff acted on it and made recommendations. Cm. Jeffery stated she was concerned about taking away parking spaces and also the appearance of red curb. she felt that some of these things tend to get overused. Mr. Thompson stated that raised markers would make the most sense as they make noise. The line is just a reminder that they should go wider on the street. Mr. Ambrose stated he thought the problem was the lane width. Mr. Thompson advised that it gets very tight around the curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 3 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council denied the request to establish no parking zones on Peppertree Road & Ladera Drive, but did direct staff to install yellow striping on the pavement. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING - REPEAL OF LIMITED PARKING AND LOADING ZONES ON SCARLETT eOURT (570-20) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. public Works Director Thompson advised that parking and loading zones which were established in 1987 are no longer needed by the businesses who originally requested them. Mr. Thompson advised that construction of the Dublin Boulevard Extension will cause significant changes to several properties near the Dublin Boulevard/Dougherty Road/Scarlett court intersection. One of the necessary property acquisitions will remove approximately 5 on- site parking spaces at the northerly side of the property occupied by Miracle Auto Painting. Staff talked with Donald wilson, owner of Miracle Auto Painting, in relation to establishing some type of on- street parking zone that would offset removal of the on-site spaces. Mr. Wilson felt that repeal of the special one-hour parking zone and the loading zone on the opposite side of the street would be sufficient. Mr. Thompson explained that the Ordinance is proposed to take effect at the time of the city's acquisition of the properties. The city will be entitled to possession of the Nohr property on March 22nd, and the Valley Boat House a few days prior to that. A minimum of 30 days must elapse between the time of adoption of the ordinance and its effective date. If the council adopts the Ordinance at its January 27th meeting, the 30 day requirement will also be met. No comments were made by members of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 48-87, sections 1 and 2, to become effective March 22, 1992. * . * * PUBLIC HEARING-AMENDMENT TO DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (450-20) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Associate Planner cirelli presented the staff Report and advised that a request came to the city council in July, 1991, to amend the Massage Ordinance to exempt massage therapists who graduate from a recognized school of massage and are members of a state or nationally chartered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 4 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . organization devoted to therapeutic massage from the provisions of the Massage ordinance requiring a police Department permit. The council initiated a study to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow massage establishments in a C-2, General Commercial District with conditional Use permit approval. The planning commission in December, 1991, held a public hearing and approved resolutions recommending city council adoption of 1) the draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment to include a definition of Massage Establishment and to identify Massage Establishment as a conditional use in the C-N, Neighborhood Business District, C-1, Retail Business District, and C-2, General commercial District; and 2) the Negative Declaration for the Zoning Ordinance amendment. Ms. cirelli presented the information contained in the staff Report related to staff's research and advised that Staff recommended that amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be made to provide a consistent definition of "massage establishment" in the Zoning Ordinance and Massage Ordinance, and to identify "massage establishment" as a conditional use in all commercial districts that allow personal service type uses, not just the C-1 District. Ms. cirelli advised that the Planning Commission also discussed the option of exempting massage therapists with the following qualifications from the Massage Ordinance provisions and from obtaining a police Department permit: 1) is a member in good standing in a state or nationally chartered organization devoted to massage therapy; and 2) has completed either 500 hours of instruction in massage therapy at a recognized school of massage with a state approved curriculum or 250 hours of instruction in massage therapy at a recognized school of massage with a state approved curriculum and in addition, 500 hours of practical experience in massage therapy in the form of paid employment. Under this option, which neither Staff nor the planning Commission recommend, massage therapists would be exempt from obtaining a police Department permit. Both the Planning commission and Staff feel that it is necessary for massage therapists to obtain a police Department permit. Cm. Burton questioned what was involved with getting a police permit, as this seems to be the only disagreement. Ms. Cirelli advised that the therapist would need to fill out an application and be fingerprinted, plus the space would need to be inspected. processing time would be required. When questioned, Ms. Cirelli stated she did not think there was a cost involved. There is also a business license permit application that the police Department would review. Cm. Burton stated he felt there is already strict requirements to get a license and questioned why an additional police permit would be necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 11 - 5 January 13, 1992 Regular Meeting . . Ms. Cirelli advised that the initial request was for the council to consider allowing the use in other commercial districts. staff' completed a study and made the determination that it should not be restricted to just C-l districts. After their research, they also concluded that it would still be important for massage practitioners to obtain a permit from the police Department. It is rare to find cities that totally exempt them from obtaining police permits. Cm. Moffatt stated he understood that people who hold certificates of healing arts are exempted. If a physician who makes house calls recommended massage therapy, he questioned if a massage therapist would be able to make a house call. Ms. Cirelli stated she would need to research this. The Ordinance does not address house calls. Ms. silver stated she thought that the city's ordinance requires a permit from the police Department to operate a massage establishment. The activity must be performed in an establishment located in a C-1 zone. The issue before the Council is the zone in which you can open a massage establishment. Veronica Krell stated she felt that pretty much everything had been discussed. She has already been photographed and fingerprinted. Cm. Burton questioned if having to obtain a police permit presented any problems. Ms. Krell stated she had no problem with this requirement and that it was actually good because some people might not have the proper qualifications. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2 - 92 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DEeLARATION FOR PA 91-049 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MASSAGE and waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance amending certain provisions of the zoning ordinance relating to massage establishments. * * * . PUBLIe HEARING IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE SERVICE (810-20) Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. Assistant City Manager Rankin presented the staff Report and advised that the city council has conceptually discussed the need for all residences to receive regular garbage service. Currently, 435 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 6 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . residences (8%) do not have garbage service. The proposed Ordinance would require residences to subscribe to a minimum service level costing $6.65 per month and providing for removal of one 20 gallon can per week. The garbage company would be required to provide service to each residence, including curbside recycling. The proposed Ordinance also includes procedures for the city to assess property owners for delinquent garbage bills. Cm. Moffatt questioned if this service becomes mandatory if it then constitutes a tax. city Attorney silver advised that it is not a tax, but rather a fee for services. The courts have upheld mandatory garbage service. She discussed a court case. Cm. Moffatt expressed concern that we would be guaranteeing the scavenger company that they will have no unpaid bills. He felt this essentially gives them an additional 2% to 5% and questioned if the city would share in this. Mr. Rankin advised that the company will have the additional expense of providing the service to 435 homes. Cm. Moffatt indicated that they can turn it over to the city to collect. Mr. Ambrose advised that the city will put it on the property tax bill. Mr. Rankin stated the company's profit is set as part of the rate application. They will have an increase in expenses to service the increase in residences. This will offer an opportunity to ensure that individuals are responsible for their own bills. Cm. Burton stated he was concerned about the 435 homes and questioned what was meant by housing units. Mr. Rankin advised that the majority are single family houses, but there are some multi-family type units, typically townhomes. Cm. Burton expressed concern that 8% of the people will get bills and not know anything about this. He would feel better if we notified the 435 that we are going to do this, as 8% is a lot of people. He felt the city was rushing into this. He would like to have staff send a letter to these people letting them know that this is coming about. Cm. Jeffery stated the city council discussed this back during the last budget time. The absence of having garbage service is evident in the business district. It is not fair to them. Cm. Burton stated he felt a good case had been made for requiring the service, and he had no problem with this, but he was merely uncomfortable with the process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 7 January 13, 1992 Regular Meeting . . Mr. Rankin stated he thought the number was a projection based on how many houses are on a block. He didn't think there was a database listing actual locations everywhere that does not have service. Cm. Burton felt a way should be found to at least get a hold of the majority of the people. Dave MacDonald advised that they do keep track of their non-service accounts. They could provide labels to do a mailing. The concern for this year is that it must be done by a certain time in order to get the bills onto the tax rolls. Mayor Snyder pointed out that there will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the next meeting and if it is adopted at that time, it won't become effective for 30 days, so there is actually about 6 additional weeks in this process. Mr. Rankin advised that if we don't begin the program by March 1st, we would not be in a position to bring delinquencies to the city council, and could not get them on the tax rolls until December of 1993. Cm. Burton stated he still felt that it looked like the city is starting up something unnecessary. Guy Houston, San Sabana Road questioned what would happen to a vacant home and asked if this had been considered. Mr. Rankin advised that an exemption could be provided for provided that the individual can show that no waste is being generated. Mr. Houston stated that he personally feels this is a good idea as the garbage is going somewhere. He was concerned, however, with getting the city involved in becoming a collector. He questioned how long a bill would be delinquent before the city gets involved. Mr. Rankin advised that the garbage company sends a quarterly bill which must be paid within 60 days. They then send a request for final payment. A final payment notice must also go to the property owner. Following this, they can request that the city conduct a hearing. The city would conduct one hearing per year consolidating all these. It would then be up to the City council as to whether it is ratified or not. Mayor Snyder stated the key is the date we must have this information into the County Assessor. Mayor snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt stated he would like to discuss Cm. Burton's idea to set this back 2 weeks in order to give Staff time to send out notices. He felt this could be important and would allow people to be heard. Mr. Rankin advised that the Ordinance could be introduced and then a letter sent out before the next meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 8 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . Cm. Burton felt the city council should give the impression that it is concerned. Not everyone reads the newspapers. We are starting up a lot of things. Even if we miss the closing date, we are not talking about a lot of money. We should take our time on this so that bad feelings are not created. Cm. Jeffery stated she had no problem if we get this done before the next meeting, but felt we will be giving special favors to a group of the community. Mayor Snyder questioned the numbers of delinquencies. Mr. MacDonald advised that the collection rate in Dublin is quite successful and delinquencies are probably less than 2%. Cm. Jeffery made a motion which was seconded by Cm. Howard to waive the reading and introduce the Ordinance, authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement, and to send out notices before the next meeting. Cm. Burton made a substitute motion to delay introducing the Ordinance for 2 weeks and start the process at the next meeting. This motion died due to lack of a second. Mayor snyder stated 2% is approximately 108 residences that the rest of the city is subsidizing. He agreed with Cm. Jeffery's comment that we would be giving special treatment to these people. Cm. Moffatt made a substitute motion which was seconded by Cm. Burton to send letters out before the next meeting. This motion was defeated by a majority of NO votes. Mayor snyder pointed out that this motion was unnecessary as it was a part of Cm. Jeffery's motion. Someone called for the question on the original motion. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance, authorized the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement, and directed Staff to send notices out to those people who don't have garbage service before the next meeting. . * . . PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHMENT OF 1992 GARBAGE COLLECTION RATES (810-30) Mayor snyder opened the public hearing. Assistant city Manager Rankin presented the staff Report and advised that the city council previously received a report reviewing the 1992 Rate Application submitted by Oakland Scavenger company. The original request was for a 13% companywide increase in revenue. After review by the Joint Refuse Rate Review committee, and a change in methodology, staff recommended that the majority of rates in the city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 11 - 9 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . of Dublin be reduced. A proposed rate schedule also provides for a reduced level of service for small waste generators. The rates shall include 4 special annual residential pickups. Cm. Moffatt questioned if things would change if Measure D is defeated at the appeal level. Mr. Rankin advised that yes, that expense would need to be considered in our rates at that time. Cm. Burton congratulated staff in that costs for the consultant were shared, so our return on investment was very good in this case for the consultant. Mr. Rankin advised that if an agency were to do this themselves, they would probably spend a good amount of what they could realize for the costs. This recommendation was made initially by the city of Fremont. Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing. Cm. Burton stated Staff had done an excellent job and he knew this was a lot of work. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 3 - 92 AMENDING SeHEDULE OF SERVIeE RATES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION/ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SERVIeE LEVEL FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS AND DESIGNATING THE POINT OF COLLECTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY COLLEeTION * . . . MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW (330-50) City Manager Ambrose advised that Staff has reviewed revenue and expenditure data through December 1991 and projects that a deficit will likely occur as follows: General Fund $431,380; Gas Tax $56,451; Park Dedication $212,297; Dublin Boulevard Extension $541,801; and Capital Projects $29,965. Mr. Ambrose advised that when the 1991-92 Budget was adopted, the city anticipated revenues of $20,901,900. After the review, Staff estimates revenues totaling approximately $19,153,053, or nearly $1,746,847 less. These lower revenues are primarily due to the current economic recession, which has lasted longer than the economists had predicted, the housing slump, reassessment of properties at lower values and the delay of residential development projects. In addition, the state Board of Equalization misallocated $154,000 in sales tax to the city near the end of Fiscal Year 1990-91, which had a compounding effect on sales tax projections for Fiscal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 10 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . Year 1991-92. The decrease in revenue, however, is partially offset by additional SB 140 grant funds and additional Dublin Boulevard Assessment District funds. Mr. Ambrose indicated that based upon staff's revised projections, General Fund revenues are anticipated to be approximately $431,380 less than expenditures. Two options were presented and discussed with the Council. option 1 would be to utilize the city's General Fund Fund Balance, which increased from approximately $14.4 million to $15.3 million from June 1990 to June 1991. option 2 would be to reduce the expenditures remaining in the 1991-92 Budget. Staff identified 10 potential items which could be eliminated from the 1991- 92 Budget and/or deferred to a subsequent year. Mr. Ambrose explained that in addition, there is also a projected deficit in the Gas Tax fund of $56,451 which could be eliminated by deferral of the street Subdrain project. The Gas Tax fund contribution to this project was budgeted at $128,000. The Park Dedication fund anticipates $212,297 less revenue than expenditures. This fund has a total shortfall of $295,257 which could be offset by deferring 3 projects. The Dublin Boulevard Extension fund projected shortfall is based upon preliminary engineering and legal counsel estimates. Given the favorable bidding climate and lower land values, this shortfall could be overstated. If there is a shortfall, the General Fund could loan the Dublin Boulevard Extension fund monies which would be repaid with interest by future eastern Dublin assessment districts. In summary, Mr. Ambrose stated that Staff recommended that the city council maintain a "pay as you go" policy regarding expenditures that cannot be recovered from other sources in the future, and that the council consider the potential savings items in the General, Gas Tax and Park Dedication funds necessary to eliminate the projected shortfalls. Staff looked at cutting levels of service that will have the least impact on the community. Cm. Burton questioned if there was still money left if the accounts that were listed to be cut for cost savings. Mr. Ambrose advised that in some cases there was money remaining, but not all. Cm. Burton questioned what would happen if things get worse. Mr. Ambrose advised that in March we will have the third quarter sales tax remittance and at that time, Staff will be able to do a further analysis. Cm. Burton discussed giving the city Manager authorization to stand fast to the figures presented, but with the flexibility to take corrective action if needed. He felt that leeway should be given. Mr. Ambrose stated that one of the issues considered was what the impacts would be if the City were to freeze salaries. Since the City of Dublin provides services under a number of contracts, not just with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 11 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . employees, those people all have a different basis for compensation, yet they work side-by-side. The payroll for contract services is greater than for city employees and in some cases, we cannot do anything about the salaries for some of the contract personnel. Cm. Burton questioned if the city Manager was comfortable that this can be done without taking away from the basic services the city provides. Mr. Ambrose responded yes. Cm. Jeffery asked how the city of San Ramon feels about deferring the DRFA workers' compensation and equipment replacement reserve. with regard to the performing arts study, an agreement has not yet been signed. If we back out now, everybody would probably have to drop it. At this point, she did not feel the study will bring forth the type of information we need. with regard to training and conferences, she expressed concerns about cutting in this area. Much of the information that everyone receives is very valuable. Mr. Ambrose advised that he has been personally reviewing all travel requests since November, 1991. Cm. Moffatt asked if the data processing equipment is equipment that would update or make the city money. He asked for more detail. Mr. Ambrose advised that the CIP had money included to hire a consultant to help us develop a GIS and Land Use Program. The balance was primarily for pc hardware and software for those departments. Additionally, one of his assistants does not have a computer. Cm. Moffatt stated his criteria for determining is, is it the type of equipment that will make us money in the long run. will it cost us more in the long run to not get it? Mr. Ambrose advised that the city has been struggling with whether we will find a software that will be IBM compatible to run this system. We are not that far along in the process. It has been a relatively low priority item. ultimately, we hope to find a system that will help us be more productive to our customers. He and the Planning Director and Public Works Director have not had the appropriate amount of time to spend in looking at this. Cm. Moffatt stated he assumed that the training was training and retraining of employees. Mr. Ambrose advised that some data processing training was included, plus other miscellaneous training accounts throughout the City that directly relate to individual departments. All the accounts would not be wiped out. Cm. Moffatt asked what type of training was being cut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 12 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . Mr. Ambrose advised that an example would be a Building Inspector or Public Works Inspector seminar or to bring people up to date on planning or land use. There is a balance in the account. Money has been kept in for 4 key personnel to attend an emergency preparedness class in San Luis Obispo in order for them to understand their rolls in disaster preparedness. This would be viewed as high priority training. Mayor Snyder asked if money would be left in to buy computer equipment for the Management Assistant. He is almost like a man without a country, and Mayor snyder stated he felt it is not effective for him to operate at everyone else's desk. He suggested that Staff look at this from an efficiency standpoint. Cm. Jeffery felt that under potential savings we should include the special election expenses to put the question of a directly elected Mayor on the June ballot. This is $3,000 that we don't have to spend in June when it could wait and be included on the November ballot. She felt this is a waste of taxpayer money. Cm. Burton stated he was satisfied with the way Staff had put this down in the report. At this time, it is important to get the message out. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council endorsed the "pay as you go" policy as being good and asked Staff to maintain potential savings as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Burton stated Staff needs to have flexibility. It doesn't affect jobs at this point. Mayor Snyder stated this is a tough situation and commended staff for trying to identify all the issues. . * * * LEAGUE OF eALIFORNIA eITIES PROPOSED 1992 DUES (140-20) city Manager Ambrose advised that the Board of Directors of the League is recommending a 4% increase in dues for 1991-92 to balance their budget. The League's Bylaws require that any dues increase be ratified by the League's Regional Divisions by February 17, 1992. If a Division does not respond, it will be counted as a vote to ratify the dues increase as proposed. Mayor Snyder stated that the rest of us are having to cut back so they should have to also. Cm. Moffatt questioned if Dublin's incarcerated residents were counted in the population figures. Mr. Ambrose advised that they were. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 11 - 13 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded vote, the Council DID NOT approve city's representative to the East vote of no increase. by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous the 4% increase and directed the Bay Division to convey the city's * * * * ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-LANE AeeESS ROAD PARALLEL TO 1-580 (820-90) Planning Director Tong advised that on December 20, 1991, a Notice of Negative Declaration was published for the construction of a two-lane access road connecting to the Hacienda Interchange and parallel to I-580. The public review period ended on January 10, 1992 with no comments received. Even though a Negative Declaration was approved by the city council in october, 1990, Alameda County requested that the road be relocated east of Hacienda Drive to run between the old County Jail and the Naval Hospital, reaching Tassajara Road along the south side of the parcel owned by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. A new Negative Declaration is necessary because of the change in the location of the road. Mr. Ambrose stated it is important to point out that this is not another alignment, but rather the EIR review. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 4 - 92 APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR eONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-LANE PARALLEL AeCESS ROAD eONNEeTING TO THE HAeIENDA INTERCHANGE (PA 90-033) . . * . OTHER BUSINESS DRFA Meetinq (540-10) city Manager Ambrose reminded everyone of the DRFA meeting on Tuesday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m., in San Ramon. . * . * Visitors from Russia (515-60) Cm. Howard advised that there will be a party for the visiting Russians on January 23rd at 6:00 p.m., at Shannon Center. Everyone should bring a dish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 11 - 14 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . Mayor Snyder advised that in the morning, the visitors will be going to the Livermore Lab, then to Wente Brothers Winery for lunch. The next morning, they will tour the civic Center. * . * * Waste Manaqement (810-80) Cm. Moffatt advised that on January 15th, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority could be voting on the Alameda County Waste Management Plan. CH2M Hill will do a workshop if the cities want during the 90 day period to discuss any questions. Cm. Moffatt thought it might be a good idea if we do it in combination with the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton. This is something to consider in the future. Cm. Moffatt also suggested that the cities discuss consolidating fire departments. Cm. Jeffery stated she thought this was a terrible idea. The question that would be asked is, "What's in it for them?" * . . . Historical Preservation (910-40) Cm. Moffatt stated with regard to the historical study group, he did not understand Cm. Jeffery's motion at the last meeting. He questioned exactly what she wanted he and Cm. Burton to do to promote the heritage center. Cm. Jeffery responded that if they need ideas, she would be more than happy to sit down with them. She did not feel, however, that this was the appropriate time to discuss this. . * * * Affordable Housinq (430-80) Cm. Burton reported that the affordable housing committee is going through the same exercise as the Tri-Valley Joint Council with the ABAG 2020 study. They are working on a letter to be sent to the state and cities that would allow consolidation of in-lieu fees to subsidize housing in another city's territory. This letter will probably be ready for the city Council to review soon. Cm. Burton stated the concern is that some cities do not have the land and we do. This might be a good thing and it might not. It will be coming before the Tri-Valley Joint Council soon. Cm. Jeffery stated there may be some changes, as this recently went before the League policy committee on affordable housing. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 11 - 15 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992 . . definitely did not pass it as is. Their concerns will need to be addressed. Cm. Burton agreed that it is a unique concept, but it could be a problem. He just wanted to advise that it is coming down the pike and will require a lot of discussion. * * * * Leaque Policy Reoort (140-20) Cm. Jeffery indicated that she had provided information related to some of the things the League policy committee is working on. Should parts of Proposition 13 be overturned, the League is working on looking at methods to make a fair tax assessment for people. Several suggestions were included. Also, some information on regional governance was included. . * * * Kaleidoscooe Activity Center (515-60) Mayor Snyder announced that Cm. Jeffery had accepted on the city council's behalf a plaque presented from the Kaleidoscope Activity Center. They thanked the city for helping them with funding. Cm. Jeffery stated they gave awards to many people, and each one was specifically written for the situation. Very nice presentations were made. . * * * eLOSED SESSION At 9:55 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss: 1) Pending Litigation (640-30), city of Dublin vs. Schaffer, in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(a). . . . . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. . . . . Mayor ATTEST: city Clerk * * * * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 11 - 16 Regular Meeting January 13, 1992