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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-1988REGULAR MEETING - September 26, 1988 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, September 26, 1988, in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m., by Mayor Linda Jeffery. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Snyder and Mayor Jeffery. ABSENT: Councilmembers Moffatt and Vonheeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alle- giance to the flag. Introduction of New Assistant City Engineer City Manager Ambrose advised that the recent appointment of Lee Thompson as Public Works Director necessitated the need for an Assistant City Engineer. Pete Santina, with the firm of Santina & Thompson, introduced Richard Lierly, who started his employment today with Santina & Thompson and who will be serving as Dublin's Assistant City Engineer. Mr. Lierly's most recent experience was with Contra Costa County. He has a varied back- ground in maintenance, as well as construction and design. Dublin Joint Unified School District Bond Measure-Request for Endorsement The Measure A committee, known as Dublin P.R.I.D.E. (Putting Resources Into Dublin Education), requested time on the agenda to make a presenta- tion regarding the committee's efforts in generating support for Measure A. Liz Schmitt, representing Dublin P.R.I.D.E., addressed the Council and stated that the School District and the City are working together in this effort to enhance the lives of Dublin residents. Ms. Schmitt passed out homemade'bumper stickers to the Council. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the CoUncil adopted RESOLUTION NO. 124 - 88 ENDORSING THE DUBLIN JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE A @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-285 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 Dedication of Streets Janelle Span, a Brittany Drive resident, questioned how they could go about getting their public streets back open. Brittany Drive, Creekside Drive and Rolling Hills Drive access has been closed off. This creates a safety hazard, and requires her daughter to have to walk down Rolling Hills Drive and across Silvergate Drive. City Manager Ambrose advised that the City has not yet accepted these streets and there are still outstanding bonds on these streets. A part of the problem may be that sOme of the home construction has nOt been completed and the City has received a notice of default on the loan from Bordeaux Estates developers lender, and apparently there is quite a legal battle going on with this development and this has held up a lot of the improvements. The developer is required to put up a bond to make certain that they complete the improvements and until the City releases the developer from this obligation, the streets are not technically the City's to maintain and enforce in terms of the speed laws, etc. Ms. Span indicated that they lived there for a year with the street open and it was just recently closed. Mr. Ambrose advised that he will have the Public Works Staff contact the developer to determine'when this situation could be resolved Shannon Center Facility Use Policy Vincent Silver, 115 Neptune Place, San' Ramon, questioned if the item on the agenda related to the revision to the Shannon Center Facility Use Policy would affect the 3 senior groups that use the facility regularly. These groups are a carryover from years past. Mayor Jeffery indicated that this item could be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Cm. Snyder felt it would be appropriate to discuss this when we discuss the request from Valley Spokesmen later in the agenda. Recreation Director Lowart advised that senior groups do not typically come under the terms of this agreement. The changes should not affect the senior groups. The item was deferred for discussion under the New Business section of the agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the ~Council took the following actions: @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-286 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 12, 1988; Authorized Staff to purchase the IBM hardware for the Recreation Depart- ment, Police Services and City Manager's~ Office, and various utility software for all current City computers; Authorized the MaYor to execute an agreement with Valley Towing Service, for inclusion in the program for towing of abandoned vehicles; Accepted improvements constructed for third lane westbound on Dublin Boulevard @ Regional Street (W. A. Anderson Electric), and approved additional appropriation ($6,216.15) from reserves to complete the cost of this project in Fiscal Year 1988-89; Authorized Staff to request that the DUblin San Ramon Services District debit the City's current sewer and water account on the Civic Center site for $3,000 in sewer connection fees and $1,800 in water connection fees (Dublin Sports Grounds restroom); Authorized the Mayor to execute the 1988-89 Vector Control Services Agreement; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $1,376,081.02; Personnel System Revisions Morgan King, 7993 Castilian, requested that the item related to the Personnel System Revisions be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Mr. King requested the benefit of the thought that went into the City Council's decision on the proposal of what was his understanding would give one of the City Manager's Assistants a substantial pay increase and also add an additional position to his Staff. The City Manager seems to be reluctant to ~.~'~ indicate who will fill this position. Mr. King requested that the City Council offer the pro's and con's that went into this decision. City Manager Ambrose clarified the City Manager's Office organization. He explained that he presently has one assistant, which he has had for sev- eral years. This person started as an Administrative Assistant and then was promoted once. During the budget session, as a result of the City's assumption of the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority personnel responsi- bility, as well as the other increased activities, he requested an Administrative Assistant position as part of the budget adoption which the Council approved. During the year, it seemed apparent that the City should have an Assistant City Manager position, someone who had the authority to act in his behalf if he was on vacation or absent, rather than going through a rotational system, as has been done in the past. He felt it time to consider this and to eliminate one of the current assistant positions, and redesignate that position at the Assistant City Manager level. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-287 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 Mr. King indicated that this did not answer his question as it was directed to the City Council. He questioned what their discussion, views and considerations were or if they were simply accepting the request of the City Manager. Mayor Jeffery stated that this City Council has never rubber stamped the City Manager. She has always been very proud of the City, in that Dublin's staffing has never exceeded what the need is. When the Council finds that a job is getting to a point where additional assistance is needed or someone of a higher caliber is needed, then justification is presented. Before the City Manager has asked for any additional personnel, he has always had the justification to present to the Council on why that individual is needed. Also, they look at a salary schedule to determine what is comparable for similar positions in other cities. These kinds of things are taken into consideration, so that Dublin is paying a fair wage and also is able to pay a wage that will attract and maintain qualified people so that we don't haVe to have an enlarged City Staff. Cm. Hegarty indicated that the City has grown and become somewhat complex. The City Manager needs a full-time assistant. This was not rubber stamped, in fact there was a lot of discussion. We are now a City with about 24 employees and are probably one of the largest businesses in town. We are not overstaffed. We have very qualified people and the time has come for this change.. He fully supports the upgrade, which was not done simply because the City Manager decided he needed an assistant. The amount of work necessary to run this City more than justifies this at this time. Cm. Snyder indicated that he has encouraged Mr. Ambrose to be very cognizant of what the workload is relative to his own position and those that surround him in the City Manager's Office, and at the time that he felt it necessary to have an upper scale level of assistance, he should advise the Council. The Council does not want the workload to get too great for anybody, and if you are around this office for any length of time, you will recognize the hours and extra hours put in by those that surround the City Manager's position. It does not seem prudent for the Council to demand an unreasonable amount of work from any of the Staff. Cm. Snyder stated he is very conservative in City Government and watches from a very conservative position. He did agree that the time has been right for this change for some period of time. Mr. Ambrose needs to be able to delegate authority appropriately. Mayor Jeffery indicated that anyone who sat in on the Goals & Objectives session would also remember that this was one of the concerns that the Council brought up, the need for an assistant. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 125 - 88 AMENDING RULE XVII 0F THE PERSONNEL RULES WHICH RELATE TO LEAVE BENEFITS AS ADOPTED IN RESOLUTION NO. 85-87 @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-288 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 and RESOLUTION NO. 126 - 88 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 86-87 AND ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND PRESCRIBING LEAVE BENEFITS FOR THE POSITIONS adopted a revised 1988-89 Position AllocatiOn Plan; and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 127 - 88 and AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (Assistant City Manager) RESOLUTION NO. 128 - 88 and ADOPTING A BENEFIT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERSONNEL RULES RESOLUTION NO. 129 - 88 and ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR FULL-TIME PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES RESOLUTION NO. 130 - 88 ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR PART-TIME PERSONNEL and authorized a budget transfer from Contingent Reserve to the various City Operating Accounts to accommodate those salary and fringe benefit changes provided for, as well as the City Manager Agreement for Service adopted by the Council on September 12, 1988; TREE COUNCIL OF IRELAND The City has received a letter from Dr. C. Boylan, President of the Tree Council of Ireland indicating that they are interested in establishing an arboretum as part of Dublin, Ireland's Millennium Celebration. The Tree Council is offering individual sponsorship of trees to be located within the Arboretum at a cost of 25 pounds, or approximately $40 per tree. Cm. Snyder indicated that he views this as an extension of the relationship with our Sister City in Ireland. Many people made a trip to Ireland last March as part of the Millennium Celebration. This donation seems an ideal way of continuing this relationship. The Irish people have been invited t© come to Dublin, California to celebrate next St. Patrick's Day. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council approved participation in this program. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-289 Regular Meeting September 26,1988 PUBLIC HEARING DELETION OF NO PARKING ZONE (BUSES) ON AMARILLO ROAD @ NIELSEN SCHOOL Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Ty Tekawa with TJKM advised that in February, 1988, the Council adopted Resolution No. 27-88 which established passenger loading, no parking, and bus zones on Amarillo Road at Nielsen School. -These improvements were part of a plan to improve traffic congestion on Amarillo Road caused by parents picking up and dropping off children at the school. The District has discontinued their bus service and would now like to be able to use the approximately 100' of curb as available parking. No comments were made by members of the public related to this item. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 131 - 88 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 27-88 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - AMARILLO ROAD PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES FOR A NEW ROAD PARALLEL TO AND SOUTHERLy OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD (BETWEEN AMADOR PLAZA ROAD & REGIONAL STREET) Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. , Planning Director Tong advised that this item has been continued from the June 27, July 25, August 8, and September 12, 1988 City Council meetings. At the September 12 meeting, the Council conducted a public hearing and heard the Staff Report. The Council did not support the alternative suggested by property owners, in the area. The Council continued the hearing to allow the property owners another opportunity to meet and prepare a proposal. The Council direction to the property owners was that the City should receive the same conditions and benefits as in the existing agreement from the Eneas. Mr. Harvey Levine, representative for the Woolverton family, has advised~Staff that he has not yet prepared a new proposal. Staff still supports the recommendation, of Alternative I as the alignment for the new road. Harvey Levine advised that they want to make one more attempt and requested that all previous comments be included in this public hearing so that he did not need to restate. Mr. Levine stated that since the last meeting, the Woolvertons had met with representatives of the Eneas to see @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-290 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 if they could come up with a solution. They also met with a member of the City Council. They have concluded that there really isn't a common ground. They, therefore, made a simple proposal, which was read by Mr. Levine. "The Woolvertons offer to dedicate to the City 1/2 of the right- of-way of Alternative 3 if that one is selected, subject only to receiving credit for the dedication in the event that future development of the Woolverton'property requires that right-of-way be offered as mitigation. If the City adopts Alternative 3, under regulatory authority, they should be able to work out any land trade or other arrangement with the Eneas, with substantial land yet to be developed on both sides of Amador Plaza Road." Morgan King stated that he is not a party on either side of this situation, but he indicated that he saw what occasionally happens, and that is that a City entity for lack of a little effort or imagination, blunders on to perhaps litigation or some other equally unpleasant situation. Mr. King did not understand why something could not be worked out to accommodate Alternative 3. He saw no negatives with this alternative from the City's point of view. He expressed concern with the attitude that was expressed by the City Manager, and on the part of one or two Councilmembers, that the City should not give up anything that it has, in order to resolve this dispute. He did not perceive that the City has compromised on this issue and stated that in his opinion, this is silly. Someone from the City should sit down with these, people and find a way to adopt Alternative 3. The City should overcome this "don't give up a thing" attitude for the sake of working out something with a family that has been here for'a long time and contributes its share to the City, and is simply asking fOr a fair shake. Cm. Hegarty requested that the City Attorney explain the settlement agreement to Mr. King. Mr. King indicated that he understood this, but did not feel that this means that the City can't negotiate a compromise. City Attorney Nave advised that an effort was made to renegotiate and there was no response. Mr. Levine has also spent many hours trying to negotiate with the~Eneas. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Snyder reported that the City has made many attempts to try to resolve this issue. Even by adopting a plan line, it does not remove the~ possibility that we can always keep our fingers crossed that we can reach another solution. Cm. Hegarty indicated that he would be upset if once we decide where the road will be, if this road is not adequate for the development that follows. You do your plan according to what development the road will allow to take place. If we overburden the road, we haven't gained anything. If a proposal comes in that will overburden the road, he will not'approve it. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-291 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 0n motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 132 - 88 ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING A RIGHT-OF-WAY OR PLAN LINE FOR ANEW ROAD PARALLEL TO AND SOUTH OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN REGIONAL STREET AND AMADOR PLAZA ROAD (Alternative 1)~ entered the names of persons protesting as Bud Lake, representing Bedford Properties, the Eneas and the Woolvertons, and waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance establishing right-of-way lines. SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION Recreation Director Lowart advised that at the April 11, 1988 Council meeting, the Council approved the proposal received from Associated Professions, Inc., tO provide architectural services for the renovation of the Shannon Community Center. A schematic design for the renovation has been developed, and plans include the following elements: handicapped improvements; life safety improvements; kitchen upgrade; deck replacement /repair; installation of an elevator; addition of lower level restrooms; acoustical improvements; replacement of floor coverings; and energy efficient upgrade. The schematic design was reviewed. The total estimated construction cost is $408,100, which includes~a 10% contingency. The preliminary cost estimate is approximately 2% over the available funds budgeted, however, Staff and the Architect felt that the renovation could be accomplished within the budget' allocated. The Park & Recreation Commission reviewed the schema~ic design at their meeting of September 13, 1988, and had comments and suggestions related to the lighting in the East Room; microwave in kitchen; roll-up type doOr in the social hall/kitchen; lighting in the social hall; and an intercom system. Randall H. Schlientz, Architect, introduced Wynn Newton who explained in detail the scope of work. The Council asked questions related to the acoustical aspects, the portable stage concept, doors and hardware, floor covering in the lower level rooms, etc. On motion of Cmn Snyder, seconded by Cm."Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council approved the schematic design with a change in the lighting in the east and west rooms, and authorized the Architect (Associated Professions), to proceed with preparation of construction documents based on the approved design. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-292 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 SHANNON CENTER-REQUEST FROM VALLEY SPOKESMEN TO WAIVE FACILITY USE POLICY Recreation Director Lowart advised that Staff has received correspondence from Bonnie Powers, representing the Valley Spokesmen requesting that an exemption by granted to the Facility Use Policy for Shannon Center, in order to allow.their club to continue meeting at Shannon, as they have for 15 years. According to a membership roster presented, the Valley SPokesmen have a total of 536 members, with 14 residing in Dublin and 25 residing in San Ramon. As is evident, they do not meet the 51% residency requirement for a community group. The Park & Recreation Commission considered the request at their meeting of September 13, 1988 and recommended against waiving the residency requirement. They did recommend, however, that the Valley Spokesmen be allowed to rent Shannon Center on a continuous basis for the Fall Quarter as a non-resident group, at an hourly rate of $37. Representatives of the Valley Spokesmen have indicated that the $37 per hour rate is prohibitive and have asked that the City Council reconsider the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Commission. The Valley Spokesmen have assisted Dublin Police Services with bicycle rodeos and a bicycle safety day. Bonnie Powers addressed the Council and advised that this group was started by VCSD in August, 1971. They feel they are one of a kind and attract membership from all over the area. They reqUested that they be "grandfathered" in with regard to use of Shannon Center. Ms. Powers passed out budget packages to the Councilmembers. Cm. Snyder, in reviewing the documentation, questioned their membership numbers. Ms. Powers reported that they have 693 card carrying members. Membership dues are $20 per family and $15 per individual. Cm. Snyder felt they do not have high enough dues for what they want to do. He reported that the Lions Club regularly uses Shannon Center to raise money, then they turn around and.give the money to organizations within the City, but they do not get a'break in the facility rates. The City must be equitable with this policy. ? Cm. Hegarty questioned if this group had approached another City to request use of a facility, since only.14 out of 600 members are Dublin residents. Ms. Powers stated she has a strong feeling of attachment for Dublin since the club was started here. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council upheld the recommend- ation of the Park & Recreation Commission. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@?@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-293 Regular Meeting · September 26, 1988 SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER - FACILITY USE POLICY Recreation Director Lowart advised that Staff has revised the Classifi- cations of'Users category to define residents as persons residing within the City of DUblin. Ms. Lowart explained that with the recent change of the City assuming ownership of the Community Center, we may see some changes in the patterns of the use of Shannon Center. Also, San Ramon will be opening a center sometime later this year. Mayor Jeffery questioned if we could make this change effective in the Spring.. Ms. Lowart indicated that this could be done if this is the Council's direction. The bonds have 3 years remaining, however, they were not exclusively for the Shannon Center. On motion of Cm. Snyder,' seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by majority vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 133 - 88 ESTABLISHING POLICIES.AND PROCEDURES AND RENTAL RATES FOR.THE USE OF THE SHANNON COMMUNITY CENTER 1989 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION Recreation Director Lowart reported that the Sixth Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 1989. For the past four years, Shannon Community Center has been utilized for the festivities (except the parade). During March, 1989, however, Shannon Center will be undergoing renovation and therefore, will not be available for any indoor activities. Three options were presented to the Park & Recreation Commission for consideration at their meeting of September 13, 1988. The three options were: 1) utilize the outer areas of Shannon Park, with.entertainment on the concrete slab in the center of'the park; 2) contact the merchant associations and make arrangements to conduct the celebration downtown; 3) move the celebration to Kolb Park and utilize the Senior Center for the entertainment and dinner dance. The Commission recommended Option 2, a downtown shopping center. Option 3, Kolb Park/Senior Center was the Commission's second choice. Cm. Snyder questioned how we would ask shopping centers to bid on an event like this. Ms. Lowart advised that the City would contact the.Chamber of Commerce to determine if there are merchant associations to contact to determine if they are interested. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-294 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 Cm. Snyder indicated that the Lions Club would like to continue to provide a corned beef and cabbage dinner, but he was concerned that there has been no discussion on what the Chamber.of Commerce will do. They typically have a luncheon on St. Patrick's. Day,'~held at the Shannon Center. He questioned if the Chamber would be able to hold their event at the Senior Center. Ms. Lowart advised that due to the grant funding received there is a stipulation that the facility can be used by other than senior groups during non-operational hours only. The Chamber event would be during a time when the center would be having a program. Mayor Jeffery questioned the effect that the weather might have as the weather tends to be not too reliable at that time of the year. Liz Schmitt, a Park & Recreation Commissioner indicated that there are large tents that can be rented. Mayor Jeffery-indicated that these tents rent for about $4,000 and up. She also expressed concern with celebrating on March 18th, the day after St. Patrick's Day. Ms. Lowart indicated that the celebration took place after St. Patrick's Day last year and everything worked out okay. Lenora Holmes stated that all of the rowdy groups were in Dublin, Ireland last year. Ms. Lowart advised that the seniors are currently working on putting together.a Facility Use Policy for the Senior Center. Frank Ruskey questioned' if.the Senior Center is funded by any Federal funds. Ms. Lowart responded, that it is not.~ On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Tm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Moffatt & Cm. Vonheeder absent), the Council agreed that the downtown area should be the location for the celebration and directed Staff to proceed with planning. TRI-VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING Planning Director Tong advised that on September 15, 1988, the Tri-Valley Transportation Committee had a meeting and discussed existing transporta- tion studies, models, and plans from the Tri-Valley cities and counties. The Committee deCided that at its next meeting it would review the idea of a joint powers authority and identify potential problems and solutions. Representatives were requested to go back to their respective councils and @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-295 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 boards, brief them on the meeting, and get a sense of their position regarding formation of a transportation JPA for the Tri-Valley area. The purpose of the JPA would be to: 1) prepare a Tri-Valley transportation plan; 2) identify and prioritize Tri-Valley transportation infrastructure needs; and 3) act as a body for lobbying for Tri-Valley transportation funding for those infrastructure needs identified above. At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee decided that at its next meeting, it would review the idea of a Joint Powers Authority and identify any potential problems and solutions. The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for October 20, 1988 in Pleasanton. Cm. Snyder questioned the philosophy'behind the creation of a JPA, and what powers they envisioned it having. .. Mr. Tong advised that they did not specifically go over the powers, but he felt it would be primarily a lobbying body to seek state and federal funding for projects there were identified as having Tri-Valley transportation benefits. They did not explicitly discuss what those powers might be. Cm. Snyder felt that a non-profit corporation could be created. City Manager Ambrose stated he did not know what would be gained or the benefits of a JPA. He thought a group of cities could simply get together on an issue and approach their legislators. A JPA is more a governmental entity. Cm. Hegarty felt this has been studied to death. He felt they should form the committee, study it and report, back. He was not in favor of forming another organization. Mr. Ambrose advised that with regard to the legal aspects of this, we have entered into joint powers agreements for specific purposes that did not create joint powers authorities. If they are just looking for a funding mechanism to hire a consultant, this can be done with a joint powers agreement rather than creating a separate entity. Mayor Jeffery agreed and suggested that Staff take this back to the committee. OTHER BUSINESS Kolb-Park Dedication Mr. Ambrose reminded the Council that the dedication ceremonies for Kolb Park take place on Saturday, October 1, 1988, beginning at 11:00 a.m. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-296 Regular Meeting September 26, 1988 Civic Center Tour Mr. Ambrose questioned the Council with regard to when they wanted to schedule a tour of the Civic Center construction site. He suggested that a tour could be scheduled prior to the Kolb Park ceremonies on Saturday morning. Consensus of the Council was that a tour be scheduled on October 10th, prior to the Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Announcement of new Assistant City Manaqer Mr. Ambrose advised that since the Council had approved earlier in the meeting the reorganization of the City Manager's Office structure, he was pleased to announce that Paul Rankin will be promoted to the new Assistant City Manager position. The Council congratulated Paul and stated this was well deserved. Pleasanton Soroptimist Auction Mayor Jeffery stated she had received the annual request from the Pleasanton Soroptimists for a donation to the Stepping Out auction and indicated she would like the Council to think about what could be donated. A suggestion was made to donate a boxed lunch tour of the Civic Center facility, complete with hard hat. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. · lerk~ @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-297 RegUlar Meeting September 26, 1988