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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-1988REGULAR MEETING - July 25, 1988 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, July 25, 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. CLOSED SESSION RESCHEDULED Because of the large number of people in the audience, Mayor Jeffery questioned which items on the agenda prompted their attendance. With Council concurrence, Mayor Jeffery then announced that the Council would hold the public hearings related to the Stagecoach Road stop signs and the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Tract 4719 prior to having a closed session to deal with personnel related matters. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE Sgt. A1Chavarria introduced Sgt. Greg Ahem with the Dublin PoliCe Services. Greg Ahern jointed the Sheriff's Department in 1980. Sgt. Ahem served in Dublin from 1982 until 1986 while he was a Deputy, prior to his promotion to the rank of Sergeant which resulted in a transfer. Greg has now returned to fill the vacancy created by Sgt. Gloria Ramirez' transfer. The Council welcomed Sgt. Ahem back to Dublin. Sgt. Ahern indicated that he was very pleased 'to be back in Dublin. Election Clifford Shawn Costello announced that he is getting his petition together for the City Council and that he will be running for Council in the November election. Mr. Costeilo indicated that he was willing to answer any questions that anyone might have. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-228 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meetings of June 27, 1988 and July 11, 1988; Accepted improvements under Contract 86-6, San Ramon Road Phase II, and authorized Staff to release securities held in li. eu of retention; Approved Finance Report for Period Ending May 31, 1988; Renamed the Valley Community Swim Center "Dublin Swim Center" and authorized Staff to order park signs for the Swim Center, the Dublin Sports Grounds and Mape Park; Accepted improvements under Contract 88-7, Dolan Park Phase I improvements and authorized final progress payment and retention payment ($18,046.18) to Valley Crest Landscape; Accepted improvements under Contract 88-3, Annual Sidewalk Repair/Handicap Ramp Construction, and authorized final progress payment and retention ($11~508.94) to Ambo Engineering; Accepted improvements under Contract 88-5, Slurry Seal Program, and authorized payment ($33,120.16) to California Pavement Maintenance Company; Approved a street closure of the east leg of Rampart Drive for a Neighborhood Watch Program meeting on August 3, 1988 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Authorized the City Manager to execute lease for City Offices at Dublin Station and authorized a transfer from the Contingent Reserve in the amount of $4,350 to the Building Management Rental Account; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 103 - 88 and ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM RAFANELLI & NAHAS TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN RELATIVE TO ALAMO CREEK RESOLUTION NO. 104 - 88 APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY OF DUBLIN TO RAFANELLI & NAHAS RELATIVE TO ALAMO CREEK Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $880,313.70. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-229 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 ALAMEDA COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Staff advised that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the Mayors' Conference and the City Managers' Association have endorsed the concept of developing an Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan to better coordinate transportation facilities between jurisdictions and to develop a single Countywide plan to facilitate the application for outside funding for these needed transportation improvements. A new Transportation. Plan Commission has been set up to oversee the preparation of this plan and which replaces the Alameda Countywide Transportation Committee which formulated the 1/2¢ sales tax Measure B Program. Dublin is entitled to 1 seat on the Commission and is to pay $2,000 of the total $765,000 cost of the plan, based on population. A comprehensive description of the proposed plan and Commission was included in the Staff Report. Mayor Jeffery reported that Cm. Snyder represents LAVTA on this Committee. Cm. Vonheeder suggested that Mayor Jeffery serve on this Committee. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council appointed Mayor Jeffery to sit on the new Transportation Plan Commission, and authorized payment of $2,000 as Dublin's portion of the cost for the preparation of the Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan. PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHMENT OF NO PARKING ZONES ON HOUSTON PLACE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that Houston Place is presently a half-width street which was required to be dedicated and constructed by the develoer of Parcel Map 4008. The other half of the street would be required to be dedicated if and when the adjacent property redevelops. Because Houston Place is narrow, access is severely curtailed when vehicles park along the curb on the south side or the fence on the north side. The Police and Fire Departments have both requested prohibition of on-street parking so that emergency vehicles will have clearance to all structures. It may be possible to restore some of the on-street parking in the future, if and when the other half of the street is constructed. Don Hoague indicated that he has the moving and storage business at the end of the street. Most of the drivers arrive late at night and park on the street. The majority of the drivers come in once every 5 or 6 months and so it is a very slow education process. Mr. Hoague questioned if there were any plans to complete the street. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-230 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 City Engineer Thompson advised that the street will be completed when the property next to him develops. Fred Houston, one of the property owners indicated that when his property was developed they wanted to make it a private road. He stated that he understood that it would someday go all the way through. Mr. Thompson advised that it was never intended to go through, but rather to be a cul-de-sac. Mr. Houston reported that there is an ongoing fued with one of the property owners and he felt that the lot will not be developed for 25 years. He felt an alternative would be to lease some of the property in the rear to allow truck parking. Planning Director Tong advised that this would required a Conditional Use Permit. The property owner and applicant would need to apply. He did not think that there was an existing permit for onsite storage of trucks. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt questioned the width of the street. Mr. Thompson advised that it is about 22' wide, and is just 2 lanes. Cm. Vonheeder questioned how this action came about. Mr. Thompson advised he thought it was from the Police Department. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 105 - 88 DESIGNATING A NO PARKING ZONE ON HOUSTON PLACE PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON STAGECOACH ROAD @ JADE CIRCLE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Chris Kinzel, TJKM advised that on May 9, 1988, the Council held a public hearing regarding installation of stop signs and a crosswalk for Stagecoach Road at the Turquoise Street/Topaz Circle intersection. During the course of the meeting, one of the residents of the Jade Circle portion of the develop- ment requested that the City Council consider stop signs and a crosswalk for Stagecoach Road at Jade Circle or, as an alternative, installation of a sidewalk along the east side of Stagecoach Road between Jade Circle and Topaz Circle. There is no existing sidewalk, and residents of the Jade Circle area would need to walk in the street to reach the crosswalk at Turquoise Street/ Topaz Circle. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-231 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Staff advised that a sidewalk is not a viable solution as there is a drainage ditch along the east side of Stagecoach Road. TJKM feels that traffic volumes are not sufficient to meet the warrants for stop signs and motorists tend to ignore unwarranted stop signs and not to look carefully for pedestrians. Mr. Kinzel did point out, however, .that this situation is similar to recent installations which have been approved. He displayed slides of the area being discussed. Steve Houston indicated that he originally came before the Council in May to propose this stop sign. His main concern is the nUmber of kids that must run across the street to get to the park. There are 55 children living in this phase of the development, many of whom go to Frederiksen School. If cars are coming around the curve, you cannot safely walk across the street; you must run. Jim Parker, a Jade Circle resident, indicated that he has 2 small children and is concerned with the speed that cars travel in this area. Stop signs would allow children to cross relatively safely. He was told in the past that this area was one to be targeted for Police enforcement. The Police never seem to be there, however. Cm. Hegarty questioned if the residents had noticed any improvement since the stop signs had gone in at the park. Ken Johnson, Agate Way, questioned the City Attorney with regard to where the property lines go to down the slopes. He questioned if it was completely out of the question to put in a sidewalk on the east side of the street. City Engineer Thompson indicated that it would be very expensive. Mr. Johnson felt that the issue is not one of money, but rather the speed of traffic. He pointed out that coming down from Jade Circle is a very steep grade. Danny Mullen indicated that his is the house that sits on the corner of Jade Circle (south) and Stagecoach Road. He doesn't have any kids and he was opposed to the stop signs. If they are put in in front of his house, kids will be burning out and making lots of racket, in addition to checking out his garage to potentially rip him off. He felt the answer might be for the Police Department to do more enforcement. Richard Hector, Jade Circle, indicated he would rather see a solution other than stop signs. He would not like to see Stagecoach Road become like Village Parkway, with stop signs at every block. He thought there were going to be some kind of paths in the open space that would provide for some foot traffic. He did not necessarily feel that stop signs are a panacea to the situation. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-232 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Wanda Posey indicated that she lives in Phase II and does not feel, as a taxpayer, that the City Council should sacrifice safety for cost. The screeches have not stopped, as people are surprised at the new stop signs. She indicated that she was recently a victim of going 35 mph in the 25 mph zone. She was told that residents could request extra Police Department enforcement. The stop sign has only been up for 2 weeks. The Police Department could hide in the hills so people won't see them. Traffic is getting worse and worse. Louise Meyers, Agate Way, indicated she would like to see the stops signs placed at the north end of Jade Circle. The double left turn lane near the entrance to the Amador Lakes Apartment Complex is dangerous. Clifford Shawn Costello indicated that he has lived in Arroyo Vista for 4 years and has driven his wheelchair in the sidewalks and in the street. He suggested that the answer to this problem might be putting in some type of a bike lane and signs saying 'pedestrians walking'. Albert Shelly, Jade Circle, indicated that he originally wanted stop signs placed here but now what he would like to see done is to look at this problem without rushing into it, in order to determine what the best solution will be in the long run. He thought the City Engineer should review the situation for a long term solution. Bev Pinnacre, Coral Way, felt that the situation is much better now than it was before the stop signs went in. A stop light would be more thorough. She felt that people could take down license numbers of offenders who run the stop signs and turn them in to the Police. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cmo Snyder indicated that he was in favor of the placement of stop signs and crosswalks. He felt the crosswalks were important. He felt it was easy to fall into the trap of exceeding speeds in this area because of the feel of it being an open stretch. Also, there should be adequate safety lighting for pedestrians crossing at night. Mayor Jeffery questioned if a warning sign could, be placed ahead of the stop signs. Also, we should talk to the Police Chief regarding the enforcement in this area. City Manager Ambrose reported that enforcement has been heavy in this area. The problem is that 85% of the drivers are traveling about 37-38 mph. He explained the problems encountered with the current traffic court judge who looks at the traffic and radar studies. Th~ Police Department has been out there and will continue to be there. Mayor Jeffery suggested that the City write a letter to the judge explaining the situation in this area. Mr. Ambrose advised that our former Police Chief had intended to set up a meeting, and that he would follow through on this. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-233 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 106 - 88 DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ON STAGECOACH ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF JADE CIRCLE (SOUTH) PUBLIC HEARING LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1983-2 TRACT 4719 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. City Engineer Thompson advised that the City formed Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District No. 1983-2 for maintenance of landscaping within Tract 4719 (Stagecoach Road and the Stagecoach Mini-Park) at the request of the developer as an alternative to a combined homeowners' association. The cost of maintenance of the stagecoach Road landscaping and Stagecoach Park is spread 60% to the Amador Lakes development and 40% to the Dublin Hills Estates (Beck) Development (divided evenly among the 150 single-family lots). Ail of the Dublin Hills Estates interior slopes (Coral Way and Agate Way) maintenance cost is spread to the Dublin Hills Estates lots. The Dougherty Hills open space was previously maintained by 'the District; however, the 3-year requirement for this maintenance has expired, and these costs will now revert to the City of Dublin. The proposed assessment this year is $59,806. This is $15,606 more than last year's estimated expenditures of $44,200 because of projected increased maintenance costs for the Stagecoach Road and interior slopes, as well as for Stagecoach Park. The assessment to the single-family property owners in the Beck development will increase 'by $73 per lot over the 1987-88 assessment ($206 per lot vs. $133 per lot last year). The assessment to the Amador Lakes property owners will increase by $5,556 ($29,806 vs. $24,250 for last year). Mr. Thompson advised that a neighborhood meeting was held recently and concerns were expressed related to the multiple landscaping attempts by Beck. Beck has agreed to replant the hills from flats. The residents have requested that the City get more bids to assure that we get the lowest price. Another request was to spread the costs for the park maintenance to others who.~use it rather than just this subdivisiOn. Wanda Posey, Coral Way was concerned that the drainage ditch is constantly filled with mud and debris which attracts mosquitos. Whenever she has called the City, Staff has responded immediately, and she thanked Staff for that. As taxpayers, they are trying to keep up their properties, but the situation with the gazania plants is potentially lowering their property values. She did not feel that the City is helping them. She suggested that the City hold Beck's bond. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-234 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Mr. Thompson, in response to a question, indicated that the steepness of the slopes is the same in both locations. The original design was to have been wildflowers. The plantings that were planted from flats the last time have taken. There is a 1 year maintenance bond which is coming due. Ms. Posey felt there ~as a fire hazard. Beck keeps saying 1 more month. She questioned when the City would say to them "this is it~'. She also was told that someday there would be a path with trails in the open space which is fenced off. Mr. Thompson advised that the fence was put up to keep 4-wheelers and motorcycles out, although it has not been completely effective. The project is identified in the Capital Improvement Program and is about 3 or 4 'years away, but it will provide a passive type of park area. Ms. Posey questioned when residents can expect that Beck will start planting this landscaping. Mr. Thompson indicated that the City has requested this to be done immediately and if it is not done to the City's satisfaction, we can go after their bond. Mike Pinnacre, Coral Way questioned what we will do if they drop the ball this time. He had heard that the bond was only for $20,000. Mr. Thompson advised that they have estimated that the slope planting will be about $10,000. Linda Brown, Topaz Circle indicated that she has had several conversations with Steve Loweree. He is a very kind and responsible individual. He has always been willing to send someone out to check on things. She is concerned with erosion against the fences. The footings have been washed away. She questioned if the top section of the slopes can be fixed. Mr. Thompson indicated that this is one of the items on the punch list to be fixed. They need to either replace some of the dirt or install a retaining wall. Jim Parker did not feel that Beck will do the work. They do not even repair half of the houses where problems exist. He questioned how the Council could raise the assessment when they have gotten nothing. He questioned why the Council couldn't take the money and bring things up to par and then ask for more money. City Manager Ambrose explained that this work has never been included in the Assessment District. City Staff has also been very frustrated over this entire process. Ail of the money expended has been for maintenance. The purpose of the Assessment District is to maintain rather than install. This entire setup was a condition of the development. It was in place when everyone purchased their homes. Mr. Parker stated 'they feel like they are chasing their 'tails, going round and round. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-235 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Dennis Atherton, Agate Way, understood that last year the assessment went up because of the park on the top of the hill. He felt the City should hold Beck's bond for another 6 months to a year after they plant the flats. Mr. Ambrose advised that this was not correct. Richard Hector presented some dead plants that he wanted noted as an exhibit. He felt that an increase of 50% borders on the outrageous and questioned if, 10 years down the road they would be paying $500 a year. He wanted to.know if there was ever going to be an end to this and if the costs would ever be absorbed by the City. Mr. Thompson advised that this assessment district was set up to be a continuous district to go on forever. Maintenance Superintendent Loweree advised that many of the sprinkler heads are damaged and this is an ongoing real problem. The City is eager to accept maintenance responsibility. Louise Meyers, Agate Way presented pictures of the weed patch. She questioned if the flowers would be different colors. Mr. Thompson advised that the flat plantings will be one color (orange) gazanias. Jill Galster, Coral Way felt there was a problem with the interior slopes in that the sprinkler system comes on in the middle of the day. Greg Halpin requested that the City please not sign off on the bond until all this is done correctly. He indicated that residents would also appreciate it if they could voice their opinions when this is done. Mayor Jeffery thought the Council would have to approve releasing the bond. Mr. Thompson advised that the bond is at a Staff level at this point, but Staff could notify the residents when this is to occur. Bob Boreau~ Quartz Circle, indicated that about a year ago~ the hill behind his house was hydroseeded and it did not do any good. When it rains, the hill behind his house will be in his yard. Millie Wasson, Jade Circle questioned when the assessment starts. She felt they should not be assessed until the work is complete. Mr. Ambrose advised that the assessment is for the upcoming property tax year. The money will go into a reserve fund until it is expended. Chris Mead, Jade Circle felt the City should be on top of Beck at all times. Wayne Johnson, Topaz Circle questioned why the outside parameters of his street are not being landscaped. Mr. Thompson advised that it was originally set up that certain areas would be more natural settings. The City will cut the grass once a year. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-236 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Jane Purdy, Jade Circle questioned if they were being assessed for the top area. Staff responded that they were not. Bev Pinnacre indicated that she has met a lot of people from out of the area who utilize Stagecoach Park. She questioned what percentage of the assessment'pays for the park. She felt it should be a public park since everyone uses it. Mr. Ambrose advised that 20% of the assessment maintains the park. He clarified that this is a public park, but the Assessment District was set up to maintain the park because the primary benefit is to the neighborhood. Mr. Ambrose cited several other areas where parks are being developed, and stated he anticipated that once the other parks are completed, this park will be used mainly by residents in the immediate area. He also explained how the other parks were developed. Cm. Vonheeder questioned if there is anything documented that explains to residents in an Assessment District how they work. Mr. Ambrose felt it was important to re~nember that the City did not initiate this Assessment District. The developer felt that it might be better to have the City control the maintenance instead of forming a homeowners~ group. The residents need to keep this in mind. When the City incorporated, that portion of the development was already approved by the County. Mr. Hector requested long term projections on the costs. Ron Nahas, Rafanelli & Nahas, owners and developers of Amador Lakes explained the original thinking related to the formation of this Assessment District. They pay the largest portion of money and are quite concerned. When each property becomes responsible for this type of landscaping, the overall effect becomes a hodgepodge. Some owners will landscape nicely and others won't. They hope that when the landscaping beco~nes established, Stagecoach Road will be one of the prettiest streets in the City. Homeowners' associations have proven to be very cumbersome and complex. Also, they are not 'tax deductible, as tax bills are. He encouraged the City to accept outside bids and get the quality of maintenance as high as is possible. Ken Johnson indicated he was in favor of uniform landscaping. Elected officials should do something to take care of Beck right now. He questioned if the homeowners could get a breakdown of the costs. Mr. Johnson indicated that he has requested that a culvert be repaired and it was done in a very slipshod manner. He could not believe that they are paying for another City in another County. Mr. Thompson indicated that the estimates are based on a budget which indicates how many trees are to be pruned, how often, etc. Mr. Ambrose advised that development by Ponderosa has been approved by the City.of San Ramon. Mr. Johnson indicated there was a rodent problem in the hills. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-237 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Staff advised that the Alameda County Health Department has looked at this and they will be treating this problem in about 1 1/2 weeks. A notice will be going out prior to any action. Dennis Atherton questioned why all the homes along Stagecoach Road don't have to pay for 'the park assessment, but just those in the Beck development. Mr. Thompson advised that the developers of this subdivision were the ones that agreed, to provide this land for development as a neighborhood park. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt asked if the Maintenance Assessment District was contained wit'hin the CC&R's, and if the people were notified by the developer when they bought their homes. Mr. Thompson advised that it is a City Assessment District. Cm. Snyder indicated that several years ago, the Beck people provided an information packet to the City like what was provided to the buyers. He felt the entire Council would like to go back and start this whole process over again. He indicated he would support the assessments this year, but there must be satisfaction expressed by the residents in the future. We may need to look at changing the park maintenance assessment situation. He explained to the residents that the Council must look at what is fair to the entire community. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 107 - 88 APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1983-2 TRACT 4719 CLOSED SESSION At 9'30 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. ANNOUNCEMENT - POLICE CHIEF City Manager Ambrose reported that Lt. James Rose will assume the position of Commander of Dublin Police Services. Lt. Rose, who was introduced to the Council, indicated that he was very pleased that he had been selected and thanked Staff and the Council for this opportunity. He was looking forward to working in this capacity. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-238 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING - REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 6-83 PROHIBITING RIGHT TURNS ON RED - AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD @ DONOHUE DRIVE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. City Engineer Thompson advised that the no right turn on red ordinance for Amador Valley Boulevard at Donohue DriVe was adopted in 1983 in response to concern that pedestrians were unable to safely cross Amador Valley Boulevard on the pedestrian phase of the signal because of motorists turning right from Amador Valley Boulevard onto Donohue Drive. The Staff Report presented at the April 25, 1983 meeting stated that~these signs are typically not effective because they are ignored or not perceived by motorists. At the last Council meeting, Staff presented a report regarding a cross- access easement between the Dublin Library and the Target Store parking lot. This easement is required as a condition of approval for the expansion of Target's outdoor nursery area. The Alameda County Librarian has agreed to the easement providing certain conditions are met, one of Which is removal of the no right turn on red sign at Amador Valley Boulevard and Donohue Drive. On July 11, 1988, the CoUncil'directed Staff to prepare an ordinance to repeal the no right turn on red prohibition, and hold a public hearing for further discussion. It was noted during the July llth meeting that many drivers violate the sign and since the Gemco grocery store no longer exists, pedestrian traffic may have lessened Cynthia Yoland addressed the Council and indicated that she manages the apartments across the street, the older units. She felt that people generally observe the signs. There is ~not enough time to cross the street. She appreciates the Library, but could not use the Library if she couldn't get across the street with her small children. Cm. Snyder questioned if she uses other crosswalks around town. Ms. Yoland responded that this is the only crosswalk she uses. Cm. Snyder asked her if there were still a large number of senior citizens that live in her building. Ms. Yoland responded that there are only 8 units in her complex. There is 1 senior, 1 partially handicapped, and 4 units have children under 3. Ginnie Cooper, Librarian, clarified that removal of the signs is not a condition, but merely a suggestion because of people using the Library as a shortcut. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Hegarty indicated that back in 1983, people called him to request this. The signs were put up for safety reasons. If they are removed, he hoped that it would not happen until the stop signal goes in at Amador Valley Boulevard @ Amador Plaza Road. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-239 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Chris Kinzel advised that the walk time was lengthened at the time that the signs were put in. Cm. Moffatt indicated that people in the crosswalk have the right-of-way and this is the only intersection in Dublin with this type of a sign. Cmo Vonheeder questioned if there was a means to determine how many tickets have been issued for violation of the no turn on red signs. Sgt. A1Chavarria advised that Police Services can obtain this information by doing some research. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by majority votes the Council continued discussion of this item until after the signal goes in at Amador Valley Boulevard @ Amador Plaza Road. The topic shall be brought back before the Council for discussion at that time. Cm. Moffatt, and Mayor Jeffery voted against this motion. PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES FOR NEW ROAD PARALLEL TO & 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, 1988 Council meeting. The Circulation Plan for the Dublin Downtown Specific Plan includes recom- mended changes to improve downtown circulation. One such improvement is a new street parallel 'to and southerly of Dublin Boulevards connecting Regional Street to Amador Plaza Road. The Downtown Plan shows the approximate location of this road midway between Dublin Boulevard and 1-580. The precise alignment of the street must be established through adoption of a right-of- way line. Ordinance No. 44-87 provides procedures for initiating and establishing right-of-way lines. Section 11 states that it is unlawful to construct or erect any building or structure within the newly established right-of-way line. The purpose of the right-of-way line (or plan line) is to notify adjacent property owners of future roadway requirements. If adjacent property is developed prior to the construction of the road within a new or revised right-of-way line, then that future development of the property, including yard requirements, must observe the location of the future road. The right-of-way line can help guide development in an area to assure that circulation improvements can be accommodated. City Engineer Thompson described the 3 Alternates and advised the estimated costs include acquisition, design, improvement and environmental mitigation. The costs were Alternative 1 - $3 million; Alternative 2 - $6.7 million~ and Alternative 3 - $3.3 million. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-240 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 The Planning Commission recommended the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and adoption of Plan Line Alternative 1. Alternative 1 alignment would fall approximately halfway between Dublin Boulevard and 1-580. The road would be located between the large retail building which houses Orchard Supply, Ross, Levitz, and others, and the warehouse where Unisource is located. The road would proceed across Golden Gate Drive, with the northern edge of the right-of-way falling along the northern property line of the undeveloped parcel owned by the Woolvertons, south of the separate Crown Chevrolet parcel, also owned by the Woolvertons, and connect to the land offered for dedication from the Enea Plaza retail development. The Alternative 1 road would leave a 2.35+ acre buildable area on the Enea parcel south of the road. Due to limitations of space between existing buildings, the right-of-way section would need to narrow to 64' for app~roximately 600'. This narrower area between the rear of the existing Ross/Orchard Supply building and the Unisource building would provide a minimum 110' maneuvering area for trucks at the Unisource warehouse. Staff explained that issues related to this alternative include: 1) The roadway would necessitate the removal of 191 parking spaces (69 behind Ross/Orchard Supply and 122 from the front of Unisource). Mitigation measures could be included in the project to provide up to 150 additional parking spaces for Unisource. Depending on the final design of the roadway, the street may be able to accommodate on-street parking which would further reduce impacts from the loss of on-site parking. 2) The project would also reduce the back-up area for truck loading at Unisource from 121' to 110'. The 110' is considered adequate for 55' long trucks. 3) The right-of-way between Golden Gate Drive and Amador Plaza Road would cross undeveloped property. There would not be any significant impacts to existing development. The road would leave approximately 1.4 acre buidable area on the undeveloped Woolverton parcel. The location of the road at this location would preclude the contiguous expansion of Crown Chevrolet onto the undeveloped Woolverton parcel to the south. 4) This alignment would reduce access to the rear of the Orchard Supply, Ross, Krause's, and Levitz stores. With the exception of the Levitz customer pick-up roll-up door, all the doors along the back of this building are for pedestrian use. They were not designed for truck loading/unloading areas. The location of the roadway adjacent to the rear building sidewalk would preclude the use of these doors for other than pedestrian traffic. No precise timing schedule has been established for constructing the road. The need for the road may become critical when BART develops their property and may be tied into that schedule. Other, more intensive land development in the area could also trigger the need for the road. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-241 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Staff advised that the adoption of' this ordinance will not result in immediate acquisition of any property, but rather its effect is to prohibit construction of buildings in the designated area and to require dedication of the right-of-way under certain circumstances upon future construction. Bud Lake indicated that he has previously presented documentation. Right- of-way lines help to assure circulation improvements. No one would deny that this is needed, but he questioned if now is the appropriate time. He felt that BART will necessitate the timing. He did not feel that the factors for establishing the need are justification for building the road at this time. The establishment of right-of-way lines is but one stage and he was upset that the City Engineer is attaching a dollar amount to build a road. In his conversations with the City Engineer, it was felt that the right-of-way lines is one stage beyond the Specific Plan; however, building the road is something elSe again. Mr. Lake reported on a project that they are taking on now, which involves a 4 acre mixed use project at the existing BART location in Lafayette. After a lot of studying, they have decided to make it pedestrian oriented. They removed the street that went through the middle and created a pedestrian oriented plaza. The final solution was to put one level of parking below grade. This is approximately a $50 million project. Mr. Lake referenced one of the plans that was developed in the planning stage was to have a connection between BART and Dublin Boulevard that actually would be an open plaza and would allow retail to work off of Dublin Boulevard. He indicated that they are not taking a position with regard to the 3 alternates, but they felt that from the City's point of view, as well as the development between Golden Gate Drive and Regional Street, any consideration of constructing a road should probably await BART coming in. Cm. Moffatt questioned if Mr. Lake would rather see a road realignment before or after BART comes in. Mr. Lake felt that when BART comes in, the City should carefully take a position on how they would like to see it developed. The Specific Plan calls for so,ne guidelines, a transit oriented mixed use and sort of a "center of town" type of development which would take advantage of the BART people who would be coming through the property, and hopefully develop some retail back off of Dublin Boulevard. The City could best make a judgement on how it should develop between Golden Gate and Regional at such time as BART's plans are established. Harvey Levine representing the Woolvertons indicated that they are not cheerful. Alternate 1 has significant impacts on them. $300,000 is not a significant amount when you are talking about a potential $50,000 project. He expressed concern regarding the future of Crown Chevrolet to use their property. From a planning perspective, there is a much better opportunity for future use of their property With alternate 3. He felt that this alternate would be best for property owners and for the City. He did not feel that the Negative Declaration submitted using alternate 1 was valid. Alternate 1 would result in a conflict with them trying to develop their property. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-242 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt indicated that we have all heard for a long time about BART going in and he questioned if this was even true. Mayor Jeffery indicated that the contracts have been put out to bid for the studies. City Manager Ambrose reported that BART has purchased the property, but everyone should recognize that BART will not have total impact responsibility. They will pay their share for the i~npacts, but not 100% of the total. The other property owners will be responsible also. Cm. Snyder reported that the City Council has a fiscal responsibility to the City and the Council would find it difficult to back away from the $300~000 alternate. He questioned if they could suggest a way to mitigate this $300,000. Mr. Levine stated that any impacts they would create, they would be expected to mitigate through dedication or fees. He felt they could sit down with the City and the Eneas and work something out. Cm. Vonheeder indicated she prefers that the property owners work together to come to a solution. Cm. Hegarty stated he would like to see one buy the other out, but since this is not likely to happen, he was in favor of Staff's recommendation. Cm. Hegarty made a motion to adopt Staff recommendation which included the adoption of a resolution adopting a mitigated negative declaration of environmental significance, waive reading and introduce an ordinance establishing right-of-way lines with protests entered and denied. This motion died due to the lack of a second. Cm. Snyder suggested pursuing all ~the alternatives. C~n. Hegarty suggested continuing the item for 2 weeks. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to reopen the public hearing. On motion of C~n. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council continued the public hearing to the Council meeting of August 8, 1988, in order to give the property owners, the City, and legal counsel an opportunity to meet to try and resolve the issues. OTHER BUSINESS T~i-.Va!le.y Joint Council Meeting City Manager Ambrose reminded the Council that Danville is hosting a meeting of the Joint Tri-Valley Councils on Thursday evening, July 28th, at t'he Danville Hotel. * * * * @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-243 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988 1-580 Cm. Snyder reported that Captain Kidder with the California Highway Patrol has dedicated himself to doing whatever is necessary on their part to rectify the problem on 1-580. CalTrans is responsible for much of the relief that has occurred thus far. Captain Kidder has stated that there is an open line into his office and that he is very concerned about what is happening. Citizen of the' Year/Organization of the Year Awards Cm. Vonheeder reported that the awards to the Citizen of the Year and the Organization of the Year will be given at the BBQ being held in conjunction with the Shamrock Potato Festival° She wasn't sure which group was sponsoring the BBQ. She felt it would be appropriate to invite the Grounds Improvement Task Force, Police Reserves, and other volunteers 'to be recognized, to the BBQ and buy their tickets. Cm. Snyder indicated that the Lions Club is in charge of the dinner. The Council concurred with Cm. Vonheeder's suggestion. CLOSED SESSION At 11'15 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11'45 p.m. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+ CM-7-244 Regular Meeting July 25, 1988