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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-1988REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 8, 1988 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, August 8, 1988, in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7'32 p.m., by Mayor Linda Jeffery. ROLL CALL PRESENT' Councilmembers Hegarty, Moffatt, Snyder, Vonheeder and Mayor Jeffery. * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alle- giance to the flag. Organization of the Year Mayor Jeffery advised that Vice Mayor Vonheeder and Cm. Moffatt had headed a committee to select the recipients of this years awards. Vice Mayor Vonheeder advised that originally, the Organization of the Year and the Citizen of the Year awards were to have been presented on Friday night at the Shamrock Potato Festival Barbeque, but due to logiStical problems, as well as the weather, they would be presented this evening. The Organization of the Year award was presented to the Dublin Soroptimists. During the year 1987-88, Soroptimists of Dublin was actively involved in service to the community through many efforts. Although this club is small, they have accomplished as much and more than clubs twice their size. They always portray the Dublin spirit. Bonnie Carrow and Kathy Stegman accepted the award. Citizen of the Year This years award was presented to Mr. Floyd Shreeve. Vice Mayor Vonheeder indicated that 'she had known Floyd through Scouting for many years. He was nominated by the Executive Director from the Twin Valley District. Mr. Shreeve has been an active adult volunteer for over 25 years in Scouting. He has been an outstanding member of scouting type commissions, big brother type and 5 other units in Dublin for years. He has attended National and World Jamborees and has affected, in a positive way, over 1,200 young people in 'Dublin. * * * CLOSED SESSION At 7'39 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation. CM-7-247 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 PUBLIC MEETING RECONVENED At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Jeffery announced that the public meeting was reconvened. The Council would go back into a closed session at the end of the meeting to complete their business. Properg. y....Maintenance Ordinance Frank Ruskey addressed the Council and stated he has some slight problems with the enforcement of the anti-ugly law. Mayor Jeffery advised Mr. Ruskey that the ordinance to which he referred was the Property Maintenance Ordinance and nowhere in this ordinance did the words "anti-ugly" appear. Mr. Ruskey stated that it was his understanding that the ordinance is enforced by the Zoning Department rather than the Police, and on a complaint only basis. Planning Director Tong advised that the policy adopted by the Council was that enforcement on zoning related matters was to be done on a complaint only basis. Mr. Ruskey stated that Standard Brands has an open garbage bin and also a closed container. He questioned why the City doesn't cite them. He felt the City's policy is not fair and to turn neighbor against neighbor is the wrong approach. He runs a residential care home and approval for an open can was given when he applied to the County for a permit 12 years ago. At that time, over 50 people in his neighborhood okayed this. Now, one new neighbor has complained and he can no longer have the open can. If he has to comply, he felt that everyone else should have to comply. Mr. Ruskey felt that enforcement of this ordinance doesn't belong under the Zoning Department's jurisdiction. Senior Center Mabel Raglin, 7458 Larkdale Avenue, addressed the Council with what she referred to as a personal prOblem. She questioned if anything was going to be done with the big ugly grey wall that is immediately across the street from her house. She has written a letter to the City and has spoken with several Staff members and no one has responded to her. She simply wants a contrasting paint put on some of the bricks in a random fashion to break the "tombstone" like appearance from her house. She is willing to buy the paint, but because it's not her building, she questioned if this would do any good. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-248 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 Mayor Jeffery advised Ms. Raglin that the City Council had held a joint meeting with the School Board last week and this item was discussed. The City will work with the School District to try to soften the look of this wall. Citizens Asainst Substance Abuse (CASA) Karen Seals who is seeking support for a Dublin chapter of CASA advised the Council that October 23-30, 1988, has been set aside as the week for California's Red Ribbon Campaign. There are many activities planned for this week with the red ribbon signifying our hope that our childlren not be held hostage to the drug and alcohol culture. Ms. Seals stated she would like the City of Dublin get involved and start a CASA group. The Chamber of Commerce, City Council and Police Department must all work together. She would like to see a banner go over San Ramon Road advertising this event. Mayor Jeffery stated that the Council appreciated her efforts and willingness to head up this endeavor and that she was sure that the City will support this very worthwhile program. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions' Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 25, 1988; Approved the selection of Communication Sales Dynamics, Inc. (CSD), to provide telecommunications services for the Civic Center and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 108 - 88 GRANTING AN ACCESS EASEMENT TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ZONE 7 (Alamo Creek) and authorized the Mayor to execute the grant of access easement; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 109 - 88 GRANTING ACCESS EASEMENTS TO THE DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT (Alamo Creek Park} and authorized the Mayor to execute the grant deed; 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+%+ 2+ 7~+ 2+ 7~+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 7~+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+%+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 7~+ 2+ 2+%+ 2+ 2+ 7~+ 2+ 2+ 7~+ 2+ 2+ 2+ ~ CM-7-249 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 Approved bid specifications for street sweeping services and authorized Staff to proceed with formal bid process; Accepted the City Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending July 31, 1988; ~ Received an informational report on the proposed East Bay Regional Park District Park and Open Space Bond Measure to appear on the November 8, 1988 bal lot; Approved Contract Change Order No. 3 for the Civic Center Project (subexcavation $31,562); Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $1,709,486.79; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 110 - 88 FIXING EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION uNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT & RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 70-87 & SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 69-87 ($338/Month) PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES FOR A NEW ROAD PARALLEL TO AND SOUTHERLY OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD (BETWEEN AMADOR PLAZA ROAD AND REGIONAL STREET) Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Planning Director Tong advised that this item was continued from the June 27 and July 25, 1988 Council meetings. On July 25th, the Council reopened the public hearing, continued the public hearing to the August 8th meeting, and directed Staff to meet with the Woolverton and Enea property owners and representatives to discuss the matter. Mr. Tong advised that on August 1st, Staff met with Mrs. Betty Woolverton, Mr. Pat Costello, Mr. Harvey Levine, Mr. John Enea and Mr. Richard Enea. At the meeting, Mr. Levine questioned the potential fOr traffic impact of the proposed alignment. Based on this additional information, Mr. Tong advised that Staff will need to further analyze the potential traffic impact and possibly revise the Initial Study. Mayor Jeffery asked if anyone in the audience wished to address this item at this time. No member of the public came forward. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council continued the public hearing to the September 12, 1988 Council meeting. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-250 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING REVISIONS TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN RE ASBESTOS Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Planning Director Tong advised that on July 29, 1987, the Alameda County Solid Waste Management Authority adopted a Countywide Solid Waste Management Plan. Within the 90-day required period, each Alameda County City Council and the Board of Supervisors approved the Plan. The Plan was then submitted to the California Waste Management Board for review and approval. In April, 1988, the California Waste Management Board voted to partially approve the Plan. A more complete description of asbestos waste disposal is required as a result of the Board's review of the Plan, and the Plan was returned to the Authority for the appropriate clarification and revisions relating to asbestos, in order to meet State requirements. Staff advised that new language has been added to the Plan, incorporated into the Hazardous Waste Element, Chapter V, Page V-7, after Table V-2, as follows' "ASBESTOS QUANTITY AND DISPOSAL Asbestos has been used commercially in a variety of products up until the early 1970's. Because of the recognized health risk, the manufacture and use of asbestos products has been rapidly reduced. However, much of the material installed in the past (especially in buildings) may still be present, and must be encapsulated or removed and properly disposed. The quantity of asbestos-containing waste generated is included under the miscellaneous category in Table V-2 of the Solid Waste Management Plan, adopted July 29, 1987. Alameda County generated 5,313 tons (6,303 cubic yards) of asbestos-containing waste which was disposed in Alameda County or out of the County. Oakland Scavenger Company offers disposal of asbestos-containing waste in accordance with DOHS regulations at Durham Road and Altamont landfills in Alameda County. In 1987, these landfills received for disposal 1,710 cubic yards of asbestos-containing waste. ' ' Staff anticipated that this discussion, will fulfill the requirements of the State Board and lead to the ultimate approval of the Plan. The Board requires that the revisions be adopted by Resolutions at noticed public hearings. According to the President of the Authority, it will not be necessary to adopt a new CEQA document for the revisions. The Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance is still applicable to the Plan, even with the minor revisions. Cm. Moffatt asked what affect this would have on the Army and Camp Parks. Mr. Tong indicated he did not know to what extent the State regulates these 2 entities. They have voluntarily complied in the past, but he wasn't sure with regard to actual enforcement authority. The Army is subject to the Federal regulations and the County has informed him that the Federal organizations voluntarily complied with the State regulations. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-251 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 Cm. Hegarty indicated that there was lots of bad press several years ago related to alleged unsafe conditions and past experiments on the Army property. He questioned if we just take their word when they say they are complying. Mr. Tong reported that the State Department of Health has worked with some of the Federal facilities in the past to gain compliance. He clarified that he wasn't saying they are 100% in compliance, but he felt there has been a good faith effort made in many cases. Cm. Moffatt questioned if there was any survey information related to the amount of asbestos at Camp Parks. Cm. Snyder felt that this discussion was not relevant to this issue as the County cannot regulate Federal situations. He understood the concerns, but did not feel that this was the appropriate time to discuss them. Mayor Jeffery felt it would be relevant if they transport anything down Dougherty Road. Cm. Snyder stated that every month, the Federal Government appears before the Regional Water Quality Control Board and state that the State and County have no control over what they do, because they fall under the Soverign Immunity parts of the Federal Government. The Waste Management Authority is asking only that the Council ratify a simple addition to last years' Waste Management Plan for the County. Cm. Moffatt stated he was only questioning if we had any jurisdiction in this matter. Frank Ruskey advised that the agency which has jurisdiction is the CalTrans Division of Highway Safety. There are laws regulating what the Federal Government can move and where they can move it to. Mabel Raglin questioned if this pertains only to objects or to asbestos in the buildings like what may be in someone's home. She questioned if this was a new law that would make a difference in the inspections required when someone tries to sell their home. Cm. Snyder gave a brief history of how this came about and stated that basically this is a clarification. Last year the County, through the Waste Management Authority, had to adopt a new Plan for the County. The Plan only deals with the disposal of wastes in the County. If someone has something that they want to take to the dump and there are many items now which fall into this category, this is one that fell through the cracks last year in the approval of the Plan. Disposal of chemicals, paints, etc., are all regulated now. Asbestos just happened to be one that was overlooked. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-252 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 RESOLUTION NO. 111 - 88 APPROVING ACLARIFICATION TO THE REVISED ALAMEDA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Recreation Director Lowart advised that in January 1988, the City completed construction on the first City-owned park, Stagecoach Park. On July 1, 1988, the City assumed title to those park, recreational and aquatic facilities that were previously under the jurisdiction of the Dublin San Ramon Services District. Additionally, the City has 3 other parks in various stages of construction. Consequently, the need has been identified to have an Ordinance which governs the use of these facilities. A draft Ordinance was presented, patterned after similar ordinances in other Bay Area Cities. The Ordinance establishes park hours, outlines those activities in parks and facilities which are prohibited and sets penalties for violating the proVisions outlined in the Ordinance. The Ordinance was set up to be adopted on an urgency basis due to the immediate need for enforcement power in recently completed and acquired park and recreational facilities. Frank Ruskey requested that the Council consider delaying any action on this item as he wishes to use this as a campaign issue in the November, 1988 election. He has filed papers and will be running for City Council. He did not feel that any purpose could be served regarding the use of parks at this time. He felt a decision could wait until after the election and a fair hearing. Mayor Jeffery explained that this is a public hearing~ Mr. Ruskey stated he planned to make the issue a much larger public hearing. He wants to bring a huge center into Dublin. Mayor Jeffery explained that this hearing was related to an ordinance which deals with rules of conduct in City parks and recreational areas. Mr. Ruskey stated he misunderstood and thought it dealt with use of the parks. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Snyder questioned with regard to Section 11 (h) Prohibited Acts - "Picnic or lunch in a place other than that provided for such purpose", what we would do with a person who spreads a blanket out in the park for a picnic. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-253 Regular Meeting AugUst 8, 1988 Ms. Lowart explained that she felt this section applies to portions of a park like the tennis courts, where it is not appropriate to have a picnic. Cm. Vonheeder questioned if DSRSD had anything related to eating at the Dublin Sports Grounds. Ms. Lowart stated they did not revise their ordinance with the addition of any facilities. They were designed to be general rather than specific. Cm. Hegarty expressed concern related to Section 10 that deals with the hours. His concerns related to the possibility that someone might park a car and leave for a while and when they returned, be unable to get their car because the park has been chained off. He questioned if a car left could be towed. Ms. Lowart explained that technically the park is closed and if a car is left in the parking lot, the Police Department would investigate to see if someone is still in the park. The car could be towed. City Manager Ambrose explained some problems that have been encountered in the City's new parks that aren't even officially open yet. There has been thousands of dollars of damage and the Police Department needs some authority to go in and ask people to leave if this is appropriate. There has also been a lot of malicious mischief and we currently have no means to deal with this. Lt. Jim Rose reported that in his discussions with Ms. Lowart related to this ordinance, one of their concerns was that they don't want the Police to immediately go into a park and tow cars. They would, however, check on the status. It would be logged and then they would come back several hours later to check on it. If a problem were to be observed with people leaving their cars for long periods of time, they would check this. Cm. Moffatt questioned if the definitions of these rules and regulations apply to jointly owned facilities. With regard to the activities expressly prohibited by the Director, Cm. Moffatt questioned if there would be guidelines or any type of a written document used. Ms. Lowart explained that the City Manager is recognized as the Director. In most cases, alleged prohibited activities would be brought before the Park & Recreation Commission or the City Council. The festivities held at the Dublin Sports Grounds this last weekend probably violate several of the rules and Ms. Lowart indicated she would not be comfortable authorizing these exceptions, without City Council approval. Mr. Ambrose pointed out that there will be some exceptions, however, which Staff can resolve on the spot. Cm. Moffatt felt that some of the people involved in adult sports at the Sports GrOunds might desire to have a beer on a hot night and questioned if this could be allowed. Cm. Vonheeder stated she was very much opposed to this as there are too many kids involved at any given time at the Sports Grounds. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-254 Regular Meeting ~ August 8, 1988 Mr. Ambrose advised that this would typically be done with a permit and there also may be restrictions from a Federal lease standpoint. The Council discussed changes to Section 11 (h) and agreed to have it read, "Picnic or lunch in a place where notice has been placed prohibiting the. consumption of food." On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and with the change discussed, on an urgency basis, adopted ORDINANCE NO. 16 - 88 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES EAST DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/SPECIFIC PLAN STUDIES AND EIR Planning Director Tong advised that the Resolution and Agreement represent the final products necessary for review and acceptance by the City Council regarding the preparation of the East Dublin General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Studies and EIR. The Resolution establishes a procedure for reimbursement of the costs for the preparation of the East Dublin Specific Plan. Section 65456 of the Govern- ment Code of the State of California permits cities to recover the cost of the preparation of specific plans. It is required by law that this procedure be established by either adopting a resolution or ordinance that puts this reimbursement action into effect. The intent of the Resolution is 'to create a policy and procedure for the collection of fees to recover the cost of preparation of the East Dublin Specific Plan. The fees are imposed on any and all property owners within the boundaries of the East Dublin Specific Plan Study Area. The fees are based on a cost-per-acreage rate. Any property owner in the Specific Plan Study Area who has previously entered into an agreement with the City to sponsor the cost of the East Dublin Specific Plan (and who has paid an amount equal to or greater than their required fee for participation) will be exempt from payment of any fees pursuant to this Resolution. It is possible that these property owners could be reimbursed in the future. A draft Agreement was presented for Council review. Mr. Tong explained the procedure in the event that the City recovers any of the costs of preparing the Plan from non-sponsoring property owners, pursuant to Section 65456. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 112 - 88 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COST OF PREPARATION OF THE EAST DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-255 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 and approved the Reimbursement Agreement and authorized the City Manager to enter into agreements with each Specific Plan sponsoring property owner. DUBLIN BOULEVARD EXTENSION - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TRAFFIC STUDY Planning Director Tong advised that on February 8, 1988, the Council authorized a General Plan Study to move the location of Dublin Boulevard extension about 2,750' north of the alignment shown on the adopted General Plan. Staff identified through the initial study process, that additional analysis is needed on potential traffic impacts. Although the traffic impacts from a road located further north of the adopted location are not significantly different, it is appropriate to conduct studies at this stage. CEQA requires that environmental impacts of a project be reviewed at the "earliest feasible time" so that future actions associated with a project can be reviewed. The environmental review for the General Plan Amendment would also cover any subsequent establishment of a right-of-way line and project construction, assuming there have been no significant changes in circumstances. TJKM was requested to prepare a work program and budget for a Traffic Study of the Dublin Boulevard Extension between Southern Pacific right-of-way and Tassajara Road. Their estimate is $7,000 to prepare the study, which would take approximately 1 month to complete. The results of the study will determine whether significant impacts would occur as part of this project, or what mitigation measures can be implemented to avoid significant impacts. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized a transfer of $7,000 from the Contingent Reserve to finance the traffic study. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCESS City Manager Ambrose advised that during the City's 1988 Goals & Objectives Session and 1988-89 Budget hearing, the Council established as a high prior- ity, undertaking a management audit of the development application processing function. The stated purpose of this audit was to evaluate the need and opportunity to streamline the processing of development applications. Staff suggested steps for accomplishing this objective: 1) have the City Council, Planning Commission and Staff members involved in the processing of development applications, complete a brief survey related to present perceived issues related to development application processing, expectations, or desired outcome of management audit; 2) prepare Request for Proposal and solicit proposals from qualified consultants; 3) establish a committee consisting of the Mayor or Council representative, Planning Commission Chairperson, City Manager and Planning Director to review proposal and work with consultant to revise proposed scope of work as needed, and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding selection of consultant; and select consultant and proceed with Management Audit. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-256 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 Cm. Moffatt suggested that when a committee is established, it should include a member of the Chamber of Commerce and/or a homeowners' association member. They could provide input related to those that deal with the system. Cm. Hegarty did not feel this would be appropriate. We would be hiring a consultant. Cm. Snyder felt that these groups would be involved further down the road, once we have developed the process. It is not good business to let someone else design your processes. The Chamber does not represent probably 50% of this community, but their input could be provided at the appropriate time. Cm. Vonheeder felt we certainly should involve the business community, but did agree that this should occur later in the process. They would not necessarily have to be members of the Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Ambrose explained that this committee would be more of a group to make certain the study accomplishes the goals set forth in the scope of the study. Cm. Hegarty made a motion to appoint Mayor Jeffery to this committee. Staff advised that this action did not require a motion, so by a consensus of the Council, Mayor Jeffery was designated to serve on this committee and Cm. Snyder will be the alternate On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized Staff to proceed with this project. OTHER BUSINESS BART City Manager Ambrose advised that the City had received a letter today from Bob Allen indicating that the following morning at 9:00 a.m., there will be a hearing at the BART Board room to consider discontinuation of the westbound a.m., and eastbound p.m., UL Route Express Bus Service on Santa Rita Road, Rosewood Drive, Owens Drive, Hacienda Drive, Gibraltar Drive and Hopyard Road in north Pleasanton and to reorient that service to 1-580 between Livermore and Dublin. Discussion was held with regard to the timing of the notices. There was no posting date on the notice. Cm. Snyder stated there has been a lot of discussion in the Valley, in that nobody knew about this hearing. Mayor Jeffery questioned if they were in compliance with their legal requirements. Assistant City Attorney Silver advised that she did not know what kind of a hearing this is to be and what kind of notice procedures they have to give. She would have to look at the statutes dealing with BART. There are specific provisions of the code relating to BART. It may be that they have published their notice and that may be adequate. %+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-257 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988 Cm. Vonheeder reported that Vic Sood advised that BART Staff had told him that if it only involves BART funds, they only have to give 10 day notice. Mr. Ambrose stated that obviously there is a difference between the legal and political notifications. Mayor Jeffery felt the City should write a letter to BART expressing our concern regarding the lack of time on the notice. We should also question since we received the notice so late, did the Dublin constituents who ride this particular route, receive any kind of notification. Since this route particularly affects this area, they should hold the hearings in the area affected. Squirrel Problem Cm. Moffatt reported that a concerned citizen had recently contacted him regarding the rodent problem. The concern expressed was that if the Health Department goes out and starts baiting for ground squirrels, because they are a part of the food chain for red foxes and eagles, we might steralize the entire area with regard to wild life. Assistant to the City Manager Rankin advised that Staff addressed this with representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health Services, and it was their opinion that predatory animals would not consume enough of the bait, even in eating other animals, in order to impact them. That's why they do the feeding of the squirrels over a period of time. It requires more than 1 feeding before it will take effect. They are doing this in quantities to eliminate a 1 pound squirrel, nothing larger. They are aware of this concern and have advised that this is not a problem. CLOSED SESSION At 9:10 p.m., the Council again recessed to a closed executive session to continue their discussion related to personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11'15 p.m. - May~ ATTEST' Cit~ ~erk ?.+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% CM-7-258 Regular Meeting August 8, 1988