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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-1990 Adopted CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING - August 27, 1990 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, August 27, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m., by Mayor Moffatt. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Jeffery, Snyder, Vonheeder and Mayor Moffatt. Councilmember Hegarty arrived at the meeting at 7:40 p.m. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Agenda Packet Request Dave Burton stated that in order to keep up with what's going on in the City, and as a Council candidate, he requested that packets be made for him of all City Council meetings. He made.a deposit to cover the cost of copying in the amount of $100. Mr. Burton stated he understood why the general public cannot get these packets, but he felt that candidates should be able to get packets at no charge. He stated he would like to see the City's policy changed. If a decision cannot be made at this meeting, he requested that the item be agendized for future discussion. Kaleidoscope Activity Center Mike Hawkins, representing the Kaleidoscope Activity Center addressed the Council. They serve disabled young people ages 5 to 22, and they currently have a waiting list of 24 families which includes over 60 individuals waiting to receive services. Their program allows families in the Tri-Valley to stay together. They have plans in process for expanding their programs and are purchasing a portable building. They request a waiver of fees associated with placing an additional building on their site on Larkdale Avenue, plus City assistance in the purchase of adaptive equipment so that they can provide additional services. Mr. Hawkins indicated that he had spoken with Recreation Director Lowart and thought they would be on the agenda this evening. City Manager Ambrose advised that their item has been placed on the September 10th agenda. * * * @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@, CM - VOL 9 - 233 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 13, 1990; (Cm. Snyder and Mayor Moffatt abstained from voting on this item as they were not present at the meeting.) Authorized Staff to advertise Contract 90-08 Drainage Inlet Grate Replacement Program (Phase II) for bids; Authorized Staff to advertise contract 90-09 Annual Striping Contract for bids; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 115 - 90 ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "CITY OF DUBLIN ANNEXATION NO. 7 HANSEN HILL/BREN CO. PROJECT SITE" ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN and RESOLUTION NO. 116 - 90 ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "CITY OF DUBLIN ANNEXATION NO. 8 HANSEN HILL/BREN CO. WESTERN TERMINUS OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD" ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN Authorized the purchase of Business License Software from Business Records Corporation at a cost of $7,010; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $1,492,043.40. REQUEST FROM VALLEY VOLUNTEER CENTER FOR CONTINUOUS USE OF REGIONAL MEETING ROOM Recreation Director Lowart advised that the Valley Volunteer Center provides programs and services in the Livermore-Amador Valley. One of their programs is a Non-Profit Management Services Training Program which consists of high-quality, low-cost workshops for non-profit organizations. The workshops cover topics such as personnel management, public relations, volunteer recruitment and management, financial management, leadership skills and boardsmanship. They charge $35 for a 3-hour workshop and this amount reportedly covers only 35% of the revenue needed to sustain this program. The remainder of their funding is derived from fundraisers and in-kind donations from the community. VVC has requested to utilize the Regional Meeting Room as a regular, donated professional site with easy access from all directions to hold their seminars, which will consist of 20 half day and 4 full day sessions between now and June, 1991. @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@, CM - VOL 9 - 234 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 Ms. Lowart stated that based on the civic Center Facility Use Policy, the rental rates assessed for their workshops would be approximately $3,360. This amount was calculated in accordance with the stated policy requiring a rental charge on events which have an admission fee. Although the VVC has requested use on 24 separate occasions, they have indicated that the scheduling can be fairly flexible, so as not to interfere with City use. VVC Staff advised that the City of Pleasanton currently provides office space for $1.00 annually and the City'of Livermore donates space at the Multi-Service Center for a satellite office. Ms. Lowart advised that if the Council grants the request, it would be necessary to waive the section of the Facility Use Policy pertaining to priority of users as well as the fee schedule. Mayor Moffatt asked if the City would also be waiving the security deposit and insurance requirements. Ms. Lowart advised that from a risk management standpoint, the City would not waive the insurance requirement, but Staff could look at the issue of waiving the security deposit. Cm. Snyder questioned if this group was considered to be in Category III, and if so, he did not feel this was appropriate as they aren't a public agency. He thought that when the groups were designated, it would be resident groups or non-resident groups. Ms. Lowart advised that they were placed in Group III as a community group, as it would be difficult to ascertain their membership. The time frames for reservations for public agencies and community groups are all the same. It is a matter of whether or not we want to expand on the descriptions of the classifications. Mayor Moffatt indicated that community groups under Group VI would be charged $10 per hour. Ms. Lowart advised that this was incorrect; it would be $35 per hour. Maxine Jennings advised that she had lived here for 25 or 30 years. She did not attend the initial tours of the Civic Center and advised that she was awestruck when she saw the facilities. The idea of having this facility available for speakers would be a feather in their crown. About 15% of the agencies they cover are very small and if they had to pay it would be very difficult on the majority of the organizations. Donna Campbell advised that they are supposed to be serving the whole area. They have, however, been primarily a Pleasanton agency. They want to have a presence in the entire Tri-Valley area. It would be extremely helpful to both them and the CitY to have a regular presence here in Dublin. It would be very helpful if they could advertise a training facility in Dublin. Many hours of staff time have gone into @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 235 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 finding a suitable location. This time could be better spent on the agencies. Dublin could be proud of the service they could provide. Mayor Moffatt questioned with regard to the fees they charge, are they considered profit. Donna Campbell advised definitely not. The money goes back into providing services. Training is a difficult thing to get funded, and yet they feel it is absolutely critical. Mayor Moffatt asked if they had any insurance problems. Donna Campbell advised that they can usually get a certificate of insurance for a very low cost. Cm. Jeffery felt that this group is a little different in that it is a non-profit group created to serve other non-profit groups. She is a director of a similar program and felt that it was extremely profitable for non-profit agencies to receive training. Dublin would be helping more than just the Valley Volunteer Center. She indicated she was in favor of this request. Cm. Vonheeder felt that in the truest sense of the word, there is not a category for them. The Council, therefore, is not necessarily going outside of the Facility Use Policy. Cm. Snyder indicated that his major concern was that the continued use of the facility over a 9 month period of time might preclude use by others in the community. Also, Staff will be needing some large facility space for continued studies currently going on. He questioned if use could be committed for such a lengthy period of time. City Manager Ambrose advised that one of the concerns both at the Civic Center and Shannon Community Center were long term commitments made for use of the facilities. It does preclude other groups from an equal opportunity to bid for that time, and it also makes it difficult to schedule Staff or other City uses. He did not recommend that the City Council give any group use for further than 3 months. It is not really fair to bump them after they have advertised their meetings. One other option would be to consider using Shannon Center. Cm. Jeffery questioned if the Council Chambers would be appropriate for their use. Donna Campbell stated that the Council Chambers would certainly be appropriate for their use. They are not asking to schedule 9 months in advance, but rather 4 months. Cm. Hegarty felt it was clear that they have indicated they are willing to be very flexible and if their use conflicts with managing the City, the City has priority. The City also sometimes needs to show flexibility in its policy. @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - Z36 Regular Meeting August 9-7, 1990 Mr. Ambrose advised that Cm. Hegarty was correct in pointing out that City business comes first. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council granted the request of the Valley Volunteer Center for use of the Regional Meeting Room. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING SALE OF EXCESS PUBLIC PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STORAGE Mayor Moffatt opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that Public Storage is developing a retail and self-storage facility on the property at 7436 San Ramon Road adjacent to The Fishery restaurant. The developer has requested to purchase a strip of excess City right-of-way along the frontage of the property. The City entered into negotiations in May, 1990. Because City Staff and Public Storage did not initially agree on a purchase price, an independent appraisal was conducted at Public Storage's expense. The appraisal price was $69,000 and Public Storage has agreed to pay this amount. No comments were made by the public on this issue. Mayor Moffatt clOsed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 117 - 90 APPROVING SALE OF CITY PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STORAGE AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY PUBLIC HEARING - DUBLIN BOULEVARD CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (DONLON WAY TO 300' EAST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY) Mayor Moffatt opened the'public hearing. Public Works Director Thompson advised that this hearing is to take public testimony on the environmental assessment for the Dublin Boulevard Improvements from Donlon Way to 300' east of Village Parkway. Mr. Thompson advised that Ms. Katherine Kreshauff was present to prepare a verbatim transcript of this hearing. Mr. Thompson explained that the City has been allotted $500,000 in Federal Aid Urban funds for this project and because federal monies @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 9_37 Regular Meeting August 9_7, 1990 are involved, the environmental review of this project must comply with both Federal and State guidelines. This project will implement some of those improvements identified in the Dublin Boulevard Traffic Study approved by the Council in FY 83-84 and amended in FY 87-88 in the plan line adoption update. Right-of-way lines for the improvements between Donlon Way and Amador Plaza Road were adopted by the City Council on June 27, 1988. Right-of-way acquisition will be required at the northeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway at the Crown Chevrolet site and from midblock between Golden Gate Drive and Regional Street, westward to Donlon Way, unless dedication is required pursuant to the City Ordinance requiring dedication when development occurs. Mr. Thompson advised that all of the property owners will be paid just compensation based on appraisals. The project will eliminate all street parking, which is currently used very little as there is an abundance of off-street parking available. The project will restripe much of Dublin Boulevard from 4 lanes with parking to 6 lanes without parking. It will also add left and right turn lanes at critical intersections to increase vehicular capacity of the road. The hearing is a forum for public discussion of the major features, including social, economic, and environmental effects. Written statements may be submitted to the City for a period of 10 days following the hearing. No studies or plans will. be finaliZed until the complete public record has been analyzed, including data gathered at this hearing and received in response to the draft Environmental Assessment. Mr. Thompson advised that Harvey Levine, representing Crown Chevrolet requested that revisions be made to the Environmental Assessment. A number of the revisions were made; however, Staff felt that some of the requests were not appropriate and the request for public hearing was not withdrawn. Dublin Boulevard currently lacks adequate capacity to meet projected future traffic levels. With construction of the proposed West Dublin BART station, the 4 Dublin Boulevard intersections nearest the station would be at or near unacceptable traffic levels of service. Mr. Thompson briefly discussed the environmental evaluation and the proposed mitigation measures related to: Energy, Air Quality, Noise, Social & Economic, Transportation, Archaeological & Historic, and Impacts Due to Right-of-Way Needs. Harvey Levine thanked the City for making such a fine facility in which to meet. He advised that Crown Chevrolet's concerns were listed a year ago when this issue first came up. They made a fairly long proposal. City Staff adopted some but not all of their requests. They are primarily concerned that there is a significant impact on Crown Chevrolet as a result of this loss of 8'. Thirty to thirty-five car spaces will be lost. If there is going to be some negotiation on the landscaping strip, it should be now so that they can determine what the impacts will be. They feel there is potential damage due to @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 238 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 the loss of 30-35 spaces, the light standards and one of their signs. The impacts are more than just the loss of 3,200', but rather they must consider the cumulative affect when taking property in the back of their site. They are being squeezed from both sides. They understand the City's traffic needs, but they are not happy about this. They would be happy to sit down and discuss this in order to keep the impact as little as possible. Shawn Costello questioned if any of the telephone poles would be removed. Mr. Thompson advised that this is not part of an undergrounding district. There may be some poles moved, but there are none to be undergrounded. Mr. Costello advised that he is on this stretch of sidewalk nearly every day. He must evade telephone poles. He asked if there were any plans to remove them. Mr. Thompson advised that the City gets money from PG&E for these projects. We will not be getting any additional money from this source for nearly 8 years. Mayor Moffatt asked if Mr. Costello was concerned related~to the width of the sidewalk. Mr. Costello stated he had noticed that the sidewalks have been widened but even still, in some places, like in front of Dublin office Supply, there is no sidewalk at all so he has to go into the driveway. His wheelchair, at times, will drive by itself and he runs into stuff. Mr. Thompson advised that this project is the portion of Dublin Boulevard which runs from Donlon Way to just to the other side of Village Parkway. The portion of Dublin Boulevard down to Dougherty Road is not part of this project. Mr. Costello asked if BART would be building at the same time. Mr. Thompson stated the City could not answer that question. BART has adopted a 2-station program but we don't know which station will be built first. Mr. Costello pointed out that if you start construction at time same time, and BART stops the bus, he will be stranded. Mr. Thompson advised that this project should not affect any bus lines. Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing. Mayor Moffatt stated that these comments would be forwarded to the State for review. No Council action is required. @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@, CM - VOL 9 - 239 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 Mr. Thompson indicated that the public hearing should not be closed, but rather the hearing period is to remain open for 10 days, during which time written comments may be submitted to the City. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE FOR SALE OF MUNICIPAL CODE AND RELATED TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES Mayor Moffatt opened the public hearing. Finance Director Molina advised that Government Code Section 54994.1 requires that a public hearing be held before the Council enacts new fees. This public hearing is for the purpose of identifying 2 new fees that need to be added. These are fees for the sale of the Municipal Code, and Business License fees. The Council recently approved a Business License Ordinance which will take effect on the first of October. Within that Ordinance, there are 3 Business License fees. These are: o General Business $50.00 per year o Itinerant Business $10.00 per day (to a maximum of $50) o Temporary Places of Sale $10.00 per day In addition, that Ordinance has special fees: o Duplicate Business License $25.00 o License Transfer Location $50.00 \ After the recent codification of the City's ordinances, City Staff began receiving requests for copies of the Code. Staff~determined that the fees to be charged for the sale of these Codes should be $210 for a complete Code in a binder, $190 without a binder, and $25 for updates to the Code. Mayor Moffatt asked how the costs for the Municipal Code were determined. Mr. Molina advised that he thought Staff looked at the amount of the charge for publishing the Code and simply divided it by the number of Codes to determine the cost per Code and then added in the cost for the binders. City Clerk Keck advised that she had also surveyed other cities to determine how they charge for their codes. Dave Burton stated he was satisfied and pleased to see the term "Registration Fee" used,, which is what has been discussed for the last several years. Yet, he hears the term "Business License" being used. He requested that the Council stay with what was talked about, ,! ,I Registration , because there are those who feel that this is going to be a tax. The Staff Report uses the word registration, but the verbal report by Mr. Molina used the term business license. City Attorney Silver clarified that the Ordinance requires registration of businesses, but each business that registers must get @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 240 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 something which indicates that they have registered, and this is a license. The Ordinance does not impose a tax. Mayor Moffatt felt this was simply a matter of semantics. Mr. Burton questioned why "registration certificate" wasn't used. Ms. Silver advised that if the Council wishes to change the terminology, it can be done, but the point is that there had to be some word for the piece of paper that a business receives when it registers. Mr. Ambrose advised that the fee resolution reflects the terms used in the Ordinance. Cm. Jeffery stated she felt that the businesses understand that it is a registration, not a tax. Mr. Ambrose advised that in order to have a tax, you must go to a vote. Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 118 - 90 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-84 ADOPTING FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES BY ADDING FEES & CHARGES FOR PURCHASE OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE & FEES RELATED TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION COUNCIL CHAMBER SOUND SYSTEM Assistant City Manager Rankin advised that based on concerns raised at City Council meetings, Staff had an independent audio firm evaluate the public address system. Mr. Rankin explained that the current system is designed to solve problems typically encountered with a multiple microphone installation. The system is connected directly to a tape recorder, which provides a clear record of the meeting. Coast Business Communications (CBC) believes that part of the problems encountered with the current system result from sound bouncing off the back of the dais wall and into the back of the microphone. Represen- tatives from CBC were present and Mr. Rankin introduced John McKeon and Randy Pleasance. CBC made specific recommendations which would improve the operation of the system and also provide additional flexibility. They recommend installing a jack at each microphone location on the dais, which would provide a convenient method of connecting the preferred microphone. This would also provide flexibility in maintaining the system in the @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 241 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 event that a microphone malfunctions. The cost for this modification would be $108.47 per microphone. CBC alsO recommends that a mute button be installed on a stainless steel plate adjaCent to the connection jack with the word "MUTE" engraved on the plate. The button would be mechanical and would change colors when it is activated, and would provide each individual position with the ability to silence their microphone when they are not participating in the discussion. The cost for this modification would be $72.38 per location, provided that it is undertaken at the same time as recommendation number 1. Mr. Rankin advised that after completing the above items, the City could select from 3 microphone types: Goose Neck Microphone, Probe .Microphone on Desk Stand, or Lavalier Microphone. All of the options will allow the microphone to be moved closer to the speaker. The cost of replacement microphones with stands is estimated to range between $240-$290 per microphone, depending on the type selected. Mr. Rankin indicated that there is potential to obtain credit for the existing microphones. It may be possible to retrofit 4 of the existing pyramid type microphones for use in the Regional Meeting Room, at an estimated cost of approximately $300. If 4 existing probe style microphones were to be incorporated into the modified system, the City would only need to purchase 7 microphOnes. This would save the City approximately $920. Cm. Jeffery questioned if the problem with the pyramid microphones is that sound is bouncing off the back wall, why can't the back be blocked off so that sound could not enter that way. Randy Pleasance, President of CBC and an electrical engineer explained that the microphones are made with 2 elements; one in the front and one in the back. What gives it its ability to sense direction and to recognize noise is the element in the back. When sound comes from overhead, both elements hear the noise. If you were to block the back sensor, the microphone would not work. When you are creating an audio record of meetings, having just one microphone on at a time enhances the clarity of the audio. Cm. Jeffery questioned if this could be retrofitted with a mute switch so that you could block off the back and these could still be utilized. Mr. Pleasance advised that they would be giving up the purpose of the system. Cm. Jeffery felt that in getting one of the other systems we would be getting the same thing as if we blocked the current one off. Mr. Pleasance advised that all the systems work on exactly the same principle. You would get all the functions if you moved the microphones forward about a foot. @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 242 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 Cm. Jeffery asked if the pyramid microphones were elevated, would they work properly. Mr. Pleasance adVised yes, to the best of its ability; however, if someone leans way back in their chair, it would not pick them up very well. The City of Fairfield has the exact same problem. They want to have low profile microphones because they are televised. They eventually have gone to Lavalier-type microphones. Cm. Jeffery felt the Lavalier-type microphones sometimes tend to be very sensitive to certain fabrics such as polyester. Mr. Pleasance advised that they are designed for the intent of being put on clothing. There are various wind screens and jackets to make them much less sensitive. These are relatively quiet microphones. Cm. Vonheeder asked if these can be shut off. Mr. Pleasance advised that they do not have a switch, but would have the same capability with a mute switch. Cm. Snyder questioned if we would be changing the position of the mute buttons. Mr. Rankin advised that the intent was to mount them on the same outlet cover where the jack would be which is over a small hole. Cm. Snyder mentioned BART's system which is either on or off with a bat switch handle. It is simple to understand and works well. Mr. Rankin advised that Staff looked at ways to eliminate additional wiring costs and the option was to wire to a single point. Additional wiring would have to be put in if there is a light installed. Mayor Moffatt asked how far in front voices would project. Mr. Rankin advised that Staff looked at the possibility of moving the microphones up and the problem is that a lot of people don't realize that it is a microphone and lean on it or touch it. There is also the question of aesthetics. Cm. Jeffery felt this would look better than cords. Mr. Ambrose advised that it could be more expensive to get platforms and get them painted with a finish to match, etc. Mr. Pleasance advised that they do this quite often. There are many fine woodworkers available. Mayor Moffatt advised that the Hayward Council Chambers contain similar microphones, but they are not fixed and you can move them around at random angles. @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@* CM - VOL 9 - 9_43 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 Mr. Pleasance advised that if it gets pushed to the side, the system will not pick up that speaker. Mr. Rankin advised that Staff also looked at space microphones for more than one person. Mr. Ambrose pointed out that the Staff positions at the dais are about a foot shorter and if the microphone were in the middle of the position, there would be no working space available for papers, reports, etc. Mr. Pleasance advised that his recommendation would be that if the Council wanted pedestals built, to try to match the wood. Mayor Moffatt stated he would like to see pedestals built with a bat switch in the front. Cm. Hegarty indicated he also Prefers the switch in front of the microphone. Cm. Jeffery stated she would like for Staff to check the costs for raising the existing microphones. Mr. Rankin qUestioned if the Council wanted the item then brought back before the Council or if there were some parameters Staff could work within. Cm. Jeffery stated she felt the probe microphones were awful. Cm. Snyder felt the City would have far more flexibility with a goose neck and they could be mounted the way the other 2 are mounted. Cm. Jeffery clarified that if it is within the same price range, Staff should look at raising the existing microphones and also look at permanently mounted goose necks. Mr. Rankin asked for clarification on the mute switches. Did the Council just want a light or a mechanical button that changes color. Mr. Rankin advised that Staff's understanding related to Council direction was: 1) obtain unit cost for installation of a mounted goose neck; 2) obtain unit cost for the fabrication of a pedestal for the existing pyramid type microphones which should be of a cherry wood to match existing dais; 3) obtain labor cost to install microphones on pedestal; 4) obtain cost of toggle type mute switches and cost to mount adjacent to microphone selected or to install flush with leg opening. Shawn Costello questioned if the toggle switches would be accessible for a disabled person. Mayor Moffatt advised that it would be designed to be used by the majority'of individuals, but an individual situation could be adapted. @*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,~,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@, CM - VOL 9 - 244 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 Cm. Snyder pointed out that if it is in front, it would be accessible to everyone. Dave Burton asked why the City didn't just use a simple metal bracket and try it out to see if it will work. Mr. Rankin advised that this is only one part of the problem. The actual wiring needs to be addressed before the system will operate property. With regard to any need to accommodate an individual situation, the current switch would not work either. The mute switches are all wired in the on position. Wiring of the mute switches is to be looked at, as well as raising the microphones. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor's Trip to Europe Mayor Moffatt advised that during his recent travels he had the distinct pleasure to meet with the Economy of Valencia. Their Mayor gave him a plaque to be presented to the Dublin City Council along with their good wishes. Mayor Moffatt indicated that the wording was in Spanish and he wasn't quite sure what it actually said. A young lady who acted as interpreter named Gloria Gimer will be over here sometime in the near future and will be visiting City Hall. Mayor Moffatt stated he also had the honor of talking to the Burgemeister of Mutchen, Mr. Curt Steiner. He felt it was rather amazing and he learned in conversations that the government in eastern Germany has the same types of problems that we have here. They have problems getting money from the county and were concerned related to how we in Dublin finance our government. They have housing, transportation and pollution problems over there also. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: Clerk @*@*@*@*@*@*@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@,@, CM - VOL 9 - 245 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990