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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-1988 Adopted CC MinREGULAR MEETING - February 22, 1988 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, February 22, 1988, in the meeting room of the Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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, giance to the flag. Staff and those present in the pledge of alle- Crown Chevrolet - Sign Pat Costello, President of Crown Chevrolet, addressed the Council regarding Crown-Chevrolet's Service Entrance sign which Staff has advised must come down. The sign has been up since 1968 and he requested that the Council consider looking into the situation and allow the sign to stay. Planning Director Tong was directed to meet with Mr. Costello to gather more particulars. Mr. Costello also expressed concern that he noted no condition in the approval of The GoOd Guys sign request that related to the possibility that Crown Chevrolet might want to build in the future. He was concerned that they might not be able to build at the location because of the variance held by The Good Guys for their sign. The Council assured Mr. Costello that this variance in no way prohibited him from putting an additional building on his property. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24 - 88 APPROVING RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH DUBLIN HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR cONSTRUCTION OF SOUNDWALL and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement; *************************************************************************** CM-7-46 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 authorized Staff to issue an encroachment permit to The Valley Artists to display a banner ( May 2 - May 16), advertising their spring show and craft sale, once insurance certificate has been received; Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $272,151.26; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 25 - 88 FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS TRACT 5402 (VISTA GREEN) and authorized Staff to accept a maintenance bond at a future date. REQUEST FOR FOR~TION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXTENSION OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM DOUGHERTY ROAD EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Staff advised that it has been working on various alignments for the extension of Dublin Boulevard between Dougherty Road and the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way and is scheduling the alignment for Planning Commission review in March of this year. Staff met with the parties controlling the Bridgepoint property (located. just north of Crown Isuzu on Dougherty Road), and it was pointed out that if the property were resubdivided so that the frontage of the deep lots were on the extension of Dublin Boulevard rather than on the cul-de-sac extension of Sierra Lane, the value of the property would be enhanced. John Moore has volunteered to dedicate and improve a strip of land equal to that required by the extension of and in lieu of the land dedicated as Sierra Lane. He has further indicated that he would work with the City to attempt to form as assessment district to complete the improvements from Dougherty Road to the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way and to include a road connection from the Dublin Boulevard Extension to Scarlett Court. Mr. Moore has requested that the City investigate the feasibility of forming an assessment district for circulation improvements in the Scarlett Court area. Jim McKeehan, one of the property owners, addressed the Council. Mr. McKeehan stated that they have a final map on the site except for the top portion of the property. They are trying to develop some kind of a traffic flow which makes sense. He did not know the willingness of the other people to participate in an assessment district, but they are willing to talk to the property owners. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to develop estimated costs, a proposed preliminary assessment spread, and a petition for the formation of subject proposed assessment district and approved a budget transfer in the amount of $1,500 from the Contingent Reserve for the above work. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* cM-7-47 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE RELATING TO OVERSIZE TRUCK OPERATIONS Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. This ordinance was introduced at the February 8th Council meeting, and Staff advised that in the 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act, the Federal Government pre-empted State and local governments from regulating the size of certain commercial vehicles operating on a network of interstate and certain other highways. However, the State and local governments do have the responsibility for providing reasonable off-network access to facilities and services and to terminal locations. The maximum permissible semi-trailer length for trucks operating on the Designated System of Routes is 53'. In combination with the tractor itself, the overall vehicle length may be as much as 75'. The physical dimensions of many local streets will not accommodate a vehicle of this size because of the location of curbs, traffic signals, medians and other islands, street lights, signs, etc. A local jurisdiction is permitted to establish a procedure for allowing these "super" trucks to use its streets. This ordinance, which is modeled after the ordinance adopted by Alameda County, establishes procedures for terminal designation and truck route designation to terminals for interstate trucks operating on a federally designated highway system. Under this procedure, the Public Works Director/City Engineer would conduct a review of proposed routing at the expense of the applicant and determine whether or not the route was capable of accommodating the large vehicles. If no proposed route can safely do so, the applicant may request retrofitting of the route, to be performed at the applicant's expense. If an application is denied by the Director of Public Works, the applicant has the right of appeal to the City Council. Staff advised that the City has not, at this time, received any requests for terminal access. No comments were made by members of the public. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 5 - 88 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIZE TRUCK OPERATIONS . +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-48 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this ordinance which was introduced at the February 8th meeting, would make it unlawful to maintain dirt, litter, debris, clotheslines, trash containers, junk, broken or discarded furniture, overgrown vegetation, dead, decayed or diseased trees, weeds, graffiti, boats, trailers, or vehicles, camper shells and similar unsightly materials visible from a public street in residential property. It would also be unlawful to maintain abandoned boarded-up, partially destroyed, partially constructed buildings and buildings where the exterior paint is mostly worn off. The ordinance declares the conditions to be a public nuisance and prescribes procedures for abatement. The procedures would require seven days notice and a hearing before the City Manager. Any order to abate may be appealed to the City Council. If an order to abate is not complied with, the City can do the work and make the cost a lien on the property. As an alternate, a violation is an infraction and is subject to the citation procedure. At the February 8th meeting, the CounCil directed Staff to make certain changes to the proposed Ordinance: namely, Section 2.1, (g) was changed to read "Overgrown vegetation likely to harbor rats, vermin and other nuisances dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare or obstructing necessary view of drivers on public streets or private driveways and visible from a public street;" Section 2.1, (h) was changed to read "Dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, weeds or other vegetation constituting unsightly appearance, dangerous to public safety and welfare or visible from a public street;" and Section 1.6 was changed to read "PROPERTY. "Property" shall mean all unimproved non-residentially zoned real property and all residential real property, including, but limited to, front yards, side yards, back yards, driveways, walkways and sidewalks and shall include any building located on such property." Mayor Jeffery questioned if this ordinance also covers improved commercial property. Chief Building Official Taugher advised that it did not. Planning Director Tong advised that we typically at least have a Site Development Review which controls the type of improvements allowed on a commercial property. This SDR can be used as a mechanism to allow dealing with anY problems. City Manager Ambrose questioned how the City would deal with a complaint regarding the condition of a property if a property owner doesn't come in for a SDR. How can we respond? Mr. Tong advised that all developed commercial properties have either a SDR through the City, or one that was done through the County prior to incorporation. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-49 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 ~. Taugher advised that outdoor ~storage is not permitted. Pat Costello, Crown Chevrolet, advised that when he was going for a permit, he was told they can't stack engines in the back of their property. They remove engines and there is an interim time period when the engines are stacked neatly. Mr. Tong advised that Staff would look at a particular operation and allow reasonable uses, but when we get into a situation where items are stored for more than 1 day, then we do have the existing Zoning Ordinance to refer to. With regard to weeds on commercial property, Zev Kahn questioned the situation of the tall weeds near The Workbench Store. Mr. Tong advised that this would be considered an improved commercial site and we would look at the Zoning Ordinance for relief of this situation. Mr. Ambrose questioned if this situation can be abated. Mr. Tong responded not in terms of long grass and weeds. Mayor Jeffery questioned if we couldn't utilize the phrase "weeds and other unsightly vegetation". Zev Kahn requested that the City Council consider adding con~ercial property that is developed to the ordinance. Mr. Kahn asked another question related to weeds that might harbor rats. He questioned how it would be determined whether the weeds harbor rats. Mr. Ambrose advised that the City would have a representative from Vector Control take a look at the situation. Discussion was held regarding aesthetics, and how vegetation which would be considered unsightly by some may be acceptable to others. MayOr Jeffery cited an example of neighbors who planted corn in their front yard. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Because of the situations of reported tall grass, Cm. Snyder felt 'the Council should consider the issue of including commercial property in the ordinance. Mr. Ambrose advised that the ordinance could be changed to include residential and non-residential properties, but the ordinance would need to be re-introduced rather than adopted at this meeting. Cm. Hegarty stated it'was his understanding that this ordinance is not really a vehicle that would allow us to abate a situation of tall weeds. Mr. ~brose stated that the key phrases are contained in Section 2.1 (g) and (h) (nuisances dangerous to public health, safety and welfare). Cm. Snyder felt maybe the problem was a grammatical one. . +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-50 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 Acting City Attorney Steve Meyers reported that the fundamental~s have to be related to public health, safety and welfare. Cm. Moffatt felt it was difficult to determine what is and isn't considered a weed. Cm. Hegarty felt that everyone can determine what loOks unsightly. Mr. Ambrose stated this is why we are looking at developing some standards to be used. On motion of Cm. Snyder, s~onded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, with the changes discussed~ the Council waived the reading and re-introduced and ordinance relating to property maintenance. The Council directed that the ordinance be brought before the Council at a future meeting for adoption. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO SECTION 1205(a) OF UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AT 8662 FENWICK WAY Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Chief Building Official Taugher advised the Council that this applicant proposes to construct an 18' x 10' 8" solarium at the rear of the dwelling at 8662 Fenwick Way. The addition of the solarium will cause the existing family room to become an inside room with no glazed openings to the outside. Section 1205(a) requires each habitable room to have glazed openings which open directly to the outside. The purpose of this requirement is to provide natural light and ventilation to habitable rooms. The existing sliding glass door in the family room satisfied the above requirement, but by adding the solarium, the sliding glass door no longer opens to the outside. This section also provides that in lieu of natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation may be used. The mechanical ventilation must provide two air exchanges per hour with 20% of the air supply taken directly from the outside. The solarium could be constructed without a variance if the wall between the solarium and the family room were 50% open. This approach has a 'Catch 22' because then the solarium would become conditioned space and the solarium would have to comply with the State Energy Conservation regulations. Since the solarium is practically all glass, it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to comply. The solarium also could be built without a variance if windows could be installed on either side of thefireplace. This also is not practical because these walls are shearwalls. If the family room has the required ventilation and the solarium is all glass, Mr. Taugher stated that it is his opinion that the intent and purposes of Section 1205(a) of the building code, of providing light and ventilation to habitable rooms w~uld be satisfied. Staff, therefore, recommended that the variance be granted, subject to the condition that the existing heating . +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-51 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 and air conditioning equipment be modified so that 20% of the supply air is taken from the outside and a minimum of two air changes per hour be. provided in the family room. Cm. Moffatt questioned if a skylight would serve this purpose. Chief Building Official Taugher responded yes, but a skylight cannot be put in because there is a bedroom on the second floor above this room. Mr. Holt, the homeowner, questioned if they needed to make any changes in their central air conditioning, or if there were ways to avoid this. He indicated they had only used their air conditioning on 2 occasions last year. Mr. Taugher indicated that their existing system is capable of providing the required 20% air change. They would only have to run their system when they felt it necessary. Mr. Holt indicated that it was conceivable that they would never have to turn the mechanical system on. He did not feel any modifications should be required. The location of a required vent would be in the front of their house as there is no other place to put it because of the location of their furnace. Cm. Moffatt questioned if there would be space underneath the house. Mr. Holt advised there is space under the house, but he did not believe you could get 'there. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Moffatt felt there would be a problem 5 years down the road when this solarium becomes a room and it won't be allowed. He felt it should be understood that this is a solarium and not a room from the standpoint of being part of the house. It will not contribute to the total square footage of the house. Cm. Snyder questioned how you control this. He feels this is just another room addition onto the house. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cmo Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26 - 88 GRANTING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 1205(a) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (SOLARIUM @ 8662 Fenwick Way - Douglas & Leslie Holt) . +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-52 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING A~.~RILLO ROAD - NO PARKING ZONE & PASSENGER LOADING ZONE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that in April of 1987, the City Council held a public hearing regarding a traffic study performed on Amarillo Road. The purpose of the study was to attempt to resolve traffic congestion problems at Nielsen School. The Council determined that no changes in speed limit or signing should be made, but directed Staff to work with the School District toward redesigning their driveway and parking lot in an attempt to create a more orderly traffic flow. A diagram of the proposed improvements was presented. The School District will be responsible for any changes located on their property and has begun to make modifications. Staff recommended that the City be responsible for improvements within the public right-of-way, which consist of painting curbs and posting signs for no parking and passenger loading zones. The existing passenger loading zones, one of which specified buses only, were established by adoption of Ordinance No. 31-85. The City's new Traffic Ordinance permits establishment of no parking zones and passenger loading zones by resolution; however, since an ordinance cannot be repealed by resolution, adoption of an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 31-85 is necessary in order to cancel out the existing zones. No comments were made by members of the public. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Snyder questioned with regard to the no u-turns, would this be all the time, or just during school hours. City Engineer Thompson indicated that u-turns would be prohibited at any time. A member of the audience, Barbara Michardi, indicated she wished to comment on this issue. With Council consensus, Mayor Jeffery reopened the public hearing. Barbara Michardi indicated that it was hoped that the no u-turn could be posted as not allowed from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., and from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. They submitted this request a couple of weeks ago to the City's Engineering Department. Mr. Thompson indicated that this issue will be discussed in a future meeting. Mayor Jeffery again closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted *************************************************************************** CM-7-53 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 6 - 88 REPEALING CITY OF DUBLIN ORDINANCE NO. 31-85 (PASSENGER LOADING ZONES ON AMARILLO ROAD) RESOLUTION NO. 27 - 88 DESIGNATING NO PARKING ZONES AND A PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ON AMARILLO ROAD PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION CONCERNING PA87-174 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO OPERATE A GOODWILL DONATION STATION TRUCK TRAILER IN PARKING LOT OF HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL SITE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that on January 18, 1988, the Planning Conrmission held a public hearing to consider a CUP application from Goodwill Industries to locate a Goodwill donation station truck trailer in the parking lot of the Howard Johnson's Hotel site. The Applicant was not present at this meeting, and after hearing testimony from Staff and the public, the Planning Commission denied this request. On January 27, 1988, the Applicant appealed the Planning Commission's action to the City Council. Staff advised that 'the Applicant is requesting approval of a CUP to allow a Goodwill donation station in the southeast corner of the site. The donation station consists of a blue and white truck trailer standing 13' in height~ 25' long and 8' wide. As proposed, the truck trailer would occupy approximately four parking spaces. The temporary loss of these spaces would not jeopardize this site with respect to compliance with City parking regulations. Staff felt that the proposed donation station would create an inappropriate mixture of land uses on the property. The Goodwill donation station serves as a· drop off point for discarded, though sometimes reusable, items. Discarding these items sometimes leads to the unwanted proliferation of debris and junk which in some cases, can sit visable to the public for days at a time. Staff felt that a Goodwill donation truck would be more appropriate on a site located in Light Industrial (M-l) District or a site that contains a super- market or shopping center. Staff listed 4 potentially appropriate locations, each of which contained retail activities. Staff felt that another problem with the proposed location of the trailer on this site was that although it would not be visible from any Dublin street, it would be highly visible from 1-580. This would not be conducive to creating and maintaining a positive and attractive image of the City. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-54 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 The Downtown Specific Plan sets forth policies for the subject site, and this project does not comply with 4 of the policies. Anthony Cossette addressed the Council and stated that Goodwill Industries took exception to several comments made by Staff in its report. With regard to concerns of visibility, their trailer would not be visible from any Dublin streets, but only from the freeway. They have the permission of the property owner. There have been no presedents set with regard to what types of land districts are appropriate for donation stations. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. Cm. Hegarty felt this situation was somewhat similar to a situation where a business person was parking a 27' van behind his property. He was cited and had to move the truck. Cm. Hegarty did not feel that this request was any different. There were no findings that could be made to allow outdoor storage. Cm. Snyder felt that this site was not a good location. He felt that the entire Council recognizes the name of Goodwill Industries as being a valuable community asset. He questioned the possibility of other potential sites. Discussion was held related to the status of other sites. Cm. Snyder stated he would like to see the City work closely with Goodwill to try to help them find a location. It is a needed station, not only for disposal of items by the community, but also to help others. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 28 - 88 UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION DENYING PA 87-174 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES DONATION STATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A 25' LONG TRUCK TRAILER LOCATED IN THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S HOTEL SITE PARKING LOT AT 6680 REGIONAL STREET The Council agreed to lend support to help Goodwill Industries find another spot. PUBLIC HEARING ENEA PLAZA (SOUTHERN PORTION) REZONING REQUEST Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Planning Director Tong advised the Council that on June 22, 1987, the Council adopted Resolution No. 41-87 approving a PD, Planned Development Rezoning through Planning Application 87-018. The rezoning permitted a change in land use from a previous Planned Development (1464th Zoning Unit under Alameda County) which allowed administrative office uses and a limited range of retail uses compatible with office uses, to a new Planned Development which allows a wider range of retail shopper, office, personal service and *************************************************************************** CM-7-55 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 financial uses. This request applies to approximately 5 acres generally located on the southeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Amador Plaza Road and Dublin Boulevard. One of the conditions of approval of the new PD rezoning in PA 87-018 required that the Applicant dedicate and fully improve a roadway through the southern portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 941- 1500-40. Attachments were presented which showed the general location of the road. On November 24, 1987, the Eneas filed a lawsuit challenging the condition requiring the dedication and improvement of the proposed street right-of-way. As part of a settlement agreement, the Eneas have submitted an irrevocable offer to dedicate the street right-of-way to the City, which the City agrees to accept only when the rest of the proposed road between Amador Plaza Road and Golden Gate Drive is ready for construction. The settlement agreement also requires the City to initiate the planned development rezoning process for a redefinition of the PD to provide that the uses permitted in the southern portion shall be identical to those uses permitted pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 41-87 and Planned Development Application PA 87-018. The Planning Commission, on February 1st, recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning, making the same land uses approved in PA 87-018 applicable to the 3 acres in question. The only difference being the clarification that "cocktail lounges" would be considered as "taverns" under conditional uses. 'The land uses proposed on the 3 acre site are consistent with goals and policies of both the General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan. The General Plan calls for retail, office and automotive uses. The Specific Plan calls for a wide range of uses for this area, including retail, office, hotel, restaurant and commercial facilities. Compatibility would be maintained if the same land uses approved in PA 87-018 were applied to the 3 acre site in question. Staff advised that if the planned development rezoning request is approved, all future development on this site shall be reviewed through the City's Site Development Review procedure. The balance of the site shall continue to be controlled by the land uses listed in the 1464th Zoning Unit. It will be emphasized that Applicants thoroughly review the Downtown Specific Plan before submitting development proposals to the City. Cm. Moffatt questioned if the Negative Declaration were adopted, would the City be able to adjust the density of the buildings. The road appears to be getting very small and it is very congested. He questioned if fire engines could get down there if necessary. Planning Director Tong indicated that Staff feels the proposed Negative Declaration is sufficient at this time. Circulation and fire access provisions would be looked at in a SDR when one comes before the City. At this 'lime, there is no actual building proposal. City Manager Ambrose indicated that this is in the context of the settlement agreement. A parallel section ~of road to Dublin Boulevard would be needed to improve circulation in this area when the property develops. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+e+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* CM-7-56 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 Pat Costello, Crown Chevrolet, felt that if this impacts where the road will go within 10', they will need time to study this issue. He requested that the Council allow them time to address this. Mr. Tong advised that the specific alignment of the road will come before the Council in the future for a public hearing. Ail affected parties will be notified of the hearing date. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 29 - 88 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING PA 87-178, ENEA PLAZA (SOUTHERN PORTION) PLANNED DEVELOPmeNT REZONING APPLICATION and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 30 - 88 APPROVING AND ESTABLISH FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 87-178, ENEA PLAZA (SOUTHERN PORTION) PLANNED DEVELOPmeNT REZONING APPLICATION and waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit the rezoning of real property located at the rear southern portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 941-1500-040, on the west side of Amador Plaza Road near Dublin Boulevard. DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS USE POLICY Recreation Director Lowart advised that in July, 1986, the City's Recreation Department assumed the field scheduling responsibilities for the Dublin Sports Grounds from DSRSD. As part of the City's agreement with DSRSD, it was agreed that the City would utilize 'the fee schedule adopted by the DSRSD Board, as well as enforce any applicable park rules and regulations. The Park & Recreation Commission discussed the development of a field use policy at their meetings in August and September, 1987. Based on the input received from the Commission and the public, Staff developed a Field Use Policy which divides users into 5 classifications and identifies a priority system for use. The policy also outlines a reservation procedure that Staff feels will simplify the issuance of permits. The new policy would go into effect for the 1988 season, beginning March 1, 1988. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-57 Regular Meeting ~February 22, 1988 The fee schedule which was presented reflects the fees previously charged by ~ ' ' n DSRSD. Although the Park & Recreation ~ommlsszo was initially in favor of reducing or eliminating fees, they agreed to defer consideration of a new fee schedule until the City had a more accurate idea of the costs associated with operating and maintaining the fields. Cm. Moffatt questioned if there were to be an extemporaneous use when the fields are not being used, would the people be allowed to stay or kicked off. As an example, he used a neighborhood using the ball fields on a spontaneous basis. Recreation Director Lowart indicated that this would be allowed. We are not in a position to have a Staff member make sure permits have been obtained. Cm. Vonheeder indicated that there is one 90' diamond and the rest of them are only 60'. She felt it might be a good idea to mention the field dimensions on the application forms. Staff concurred. Mayor Jeffery questioned if we wanted to keep the designation of Dublin Sports Grounds or should we just refer to the site as Sports Grounds. Ms. Lowart indicated we may need to look at this in the future if we assume scheduling responsibilities for school fields. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 31.- 88 ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF THE DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 32 - 88 ESTABLISHING FIELD USE FEES FOR THE DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS OTHER BUSINESS Upcoming Meetings City Manager ~nbrose reminded the Council of the following upcoming meetings: February 23rd - Goals & Objectives, 6:30 p.m., Shannon Center February 29th - Dougherty Regional Fire Authority Meeting, 7:00 p.m., San Ramon Council Chambers March 1st - Special Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Library. *************************************************************************** CM-7-58 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 Fire Authority The Fire Fighters Union would like to have a lunch or dinner get together with the members of the Board of DRFAo Staff requested that those Councilmembers who serve on this Board advise of a date that would be convenient. The date of March 3rd was suggested for either lunch or dinner. Alameda County Housing Authority Cm. Hegarty reported that he had recently attended an Alameda County Housing Authority Workshop. There will be an election coming up for senior housing and he would like to see everyone support this° Also, Section 8 programs come due in 1991 and if the Federal Government quits doing this, it would be disasterous, so they may be looking toward having City Councils lobby as much as possible. Ophelia Basgal, Executive Director of the Dublin Housing Authority will probably be briefing the DHA Board of this in the future. League of CA Cities, East Bay Division Meeting Cm. Vonheeder reminded the Council of the dinner meeting of the East Bay Division in Danville on Thursday evening, February 25th. She requested that Staff send letters to the Mayors of the various Cities regarding the need to appoint a member to the Transportation Subcommittee. By a Council consensus, it was determined that Cm. Vonheeder would continue to serve as Dublin's representative on this Subcommittee. Winter Olympic Games/Brian Boitano Mayor Jeffery stated that everyone was very proud of the fact that Brian Boitano (who practices at Dublin Iceland), had received a Gold ~4etal for Men's Figure Skating at the Winter Olympic Games at Calgary 88. She felt the City should do something to honor Mr. Boitano and let him know how proud the City is of his accomplishment. DePuty City Clerk Kay Keck advised Mayor Jeffery that the Manager of Iceland had come into City Offices to speak with Mayor Jeffery regarding some type of low key festivities to honor Mr. Boitano. He requested that Mayor Jeffery call him to discuss this. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +, +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-59 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 Sphere of Influence Issue Mayor Jeffery reported that at the LAFCO hearing last week, discussion was held related to the conflict between Dublin and Livermore on the sphere boundaries. Basically, Dublin won. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. ~J ~ / [~a~ Ci%y~lerk * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-7-60 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988