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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1987 Adopted CC Mi REGULAR MEETING - November 9, 1987 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, November 9, 1987 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, Staff and those present in the pledge of alle- giance.to the flag. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Lt. John Severini introduced three new Police Officers who have been assigned to Dublin by the Alameda County Sheriff's Department. The new officers are Sgt. Gloria Ramirez, Deputy Jeff Harvey and Deputy Robert Rodrigues. City Manager Ambrose introduced Debra Farrance, who is working in the Planning Department as a Clerk Typist/Receptionist. Debra has past experience with the Dublin San Ramon Services District. The Council welcomed all the new employees. 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 Meeting of October 26, 1987; Accepted the City Treasurer's Investment Report for Period Ending October 31, 1987; Authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with R. Lance Company, Inc., for towing services; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 87 AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OR LICENSING PURPOSES Authorized the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Architectural Agreement (clocktower and reimburseable expenses); *************************************************************************** CM-6-330 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987 adopted RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 87 ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP, TRACT NO. 5826 Villages @ Alamo Creek, Village I "Cross Creek" Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $595,610.83; Approved an agreement with Alameda County for Gas Tax Sharing Formula Contract and authorized Mayor to execute same. Mayor Jeffery requested that the item related to the City's appointment to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District be removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Jeffery stated that she wished to personally thank Dr. Scudder for his service on this Board and also for his willingness to continue with another term. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 87 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT (Dr. Harvey I. Scudder) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF WATERCOURSES Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. This ordinance was introduced at the October 26, 1987, Council meeting, and is part of the City's Municipal Code update. The purpose of the ordinance is to safeguard and preserve watercourses, protect lives and property, prevent damage due to flooding, protect drainage facilities, control erosion and sedimentation, restrict discharge of polluted materials, and enhance recreational and beneficial uses of watercourses. A watercourse is defined as any conduit or appurtenant structure or any natural or man-made channel through which water flows continuously or intermittently in a definite direction and course or which is used for the holding, delay, or storage of water. The ordinance establishes a permit procedure for work within or near a watercourse. The City Engineering Staff will be responsible for issuing all permits except that Zone 7 will issue permits for watercourses accePted and maintained by Zone 7. No comments were made by members of the pUblic relative to this issue. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. *************************************************************************** CM-6-331 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987 On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 52 - 87 ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF WATERCOURSES PUBLIC HEARING DUBLIN BOULEVARD @ REGIONAL STREET Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. At Staff's request, TJKM analyzed the need for a third westbound traffic lane on Dublin Boulevard approaching Regional Street. Chris Kinzel explained that currently, there are only two westbound lanes on Dublin Boulevard at Regional Street. The lane nearest the median becomes a "trap" left-turn lane which widens into two left-turn lanes, while the remaining through lane remains a through lane. Congestion in this area'could be alleviated by striping three westbound through lanes at the approach to Regional Street. The restriping would sig- nificantly improve congestion because traffic turning left at San Ramon Road would be able to .utilize two lanes east of Regional Street. There would also be less conflict between traffic on Dublin Boulevard and vehicles exiting Mervyn's driveway which might also wish to turn left at San Ramon Road. Suggested improvements include restriping, signing (including a new mast arm pole), and addition of new detector loops. The "Wheels" bus stop and a _..ailbox would need to be relocated. Both LAVTA and the'Post Office have indicated ability and willingness to relocate. The on-street parking proposed to be eliminated consists of approximately four spaces. Staff anticipated that informal bids would be solicited for the mast arm pole and electrical work, with the cost estimated at $3,500. City maintenance personnel would provide the striping, signing, and miscellaneous work at an estimated cost of $4,500. Cm. Moffatt felt that since the bus stop was being moved eastward, we might be inconveniencing some people, perhaps this would be a good time to move the bus stop down to the Golden Gate Avenue area, closer to the future BART lot. Chris Kinzel explained that in the ultimate scheme, all the bus stops will either be moved or possibly be put into insets in the curb. They feel that the overall population will be best served by this scenario. Cm. Moffatt further stated that the purpose of local buses is to make it convenient for shoppers to be able to take a bus to shop. *************************************************************************** CM-6-332 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987 City Engineer Lee Thompson indicated that the bus stop is really not being moved that far. In the past, the City was restricted because of the location of the BART bus stops. Cm. Snyder advised that the Wheels bus routes were designed to coordinate with the BART bus stops and they make a loop for maximum convenience. No comments were made by members of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motiOn of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. , and by unanimous vote, the Council waived~the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted ORDINANCE NO. 53 - 87 ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (Repeal Passenger LOading Zone & Bus Stop & Establish No Parking Zone on Dublin Boulevard @ Regional Street) and approved the installation of improvements and authorized a budget transfer in the amount of $9,000 from the Street Improvement Reserve. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE ADOPTING CITY OF DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this ordinance contains a listing of all the traffic regulations currently in effect. This ordinance and the draft traffic code are being presented at this time in order to preserve the regulations currently in effect when the proposed City Traffic Ordinance is adopted. The ordinance adopting the traffic code must be adopted before the ordinance relating to traffic Control and traffic restrictions so that the City will not have a period of time in which traffic regulations are not in effect. The chapters pertaining to through streets and signalized intersections have been updated to' add all of the new traffic signals and several new streets. Over the next several months, Staff will review all the items contained within the Traffic Code and propose ordinances or resolutions to add or delete provisions as necessary. Cm. Moffatt indicated that with regard to bicycle lanes, he notices a lot of bicyclists around town, particularly in the evening, and a lot of the bicycles have no lights, thereby creating a dangerous situation. City Engineer Thompson reported that bicycles are designated as vehicles and are required to have lights at night. No comments were made by members of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. *************************************************************************** CM-6-333 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987 On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance adopting the City of Dublin Traffic Code. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this ordinance is part of the City's Municipal Code update and most of the provisions are basically the same as those of the Alameda County Ordinance Code which was adopted by reference when the City incorporated. This ordinance allows a number of traffic control items, such as stop signs, yield signs, signalized intersections, and through street's, to be adopted by resolution rather than by ordinance. The California Vehicle Code (CVC) specifies whether an item may be adopted by resolution or must be adopted by ordinance. Staff advised that the CVC recognizes a bicycle as a vehicle and regulates it as such. The authority to regulate skateboards is delegated to the loCal agency, and a skateboard is technically considered to be a pedestrian. This ordinance is intended to work along with the CVC and does not duplicate any of the CVC's provisions. City Engineer Thompson explained some of the differences between the proposed ordinance and the Alameda County Code. One of the differences is that the City Manager'is authorized under the proposed ordinance to designate 15' on either side of a driveway as a no parking, red curb area, when it is needed for sight distance. Cm. Hegarty questioned exactly what authority this ordinance would give the City Manager. Mayor Jeffery stated she felt that if there were a controversial situation, it would be brought before the City Council. Cm. Moffatt indicated that people can always appeal a decision made by the City Manager to the City Council. With regard to the section related to funeral processions, Cm. Snyder questioned the use of the word 'parade' which appears twice in Section 15 City Attorney Nave indicated that this word could be deleted as it is not necessary to the meaning of the paragraph. No comments were made by members of the Public relative to this issue. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +*+* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-6-334 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987 On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance relating to traffic control and traffic regulations. PROPOSED LIVERMORE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE City Manager Ambrose advised that the City of Livermore has submitted a proposed sphere of influence boundary north of 1-580 and contiguous with the City of Dublin's current sphere of influence boundary to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Dublin City Staff and property owners in the area have concerns regarding the location of the proposed sphere line, because of the impact on the provision of future services to properties within that area. Staff has been advised by the Executive Director of LAFCO that the Livermore sphere proposal probably will not be heard until after the first of the year. Staff requested that the Council consider an appropriate future sphere line for the City of Dublin if it is different than the City's present sphere line and designate a committee of Staff and Council representatives to meet with the City of Livermore in order to work out our mutual conCerns for the area in question. Ted Fairfield addressed the Council and indicated that he was representing some of the property owners, as well as himself, because he owns property in the area being discussed. He was representing well over half of the property. The Doolan Road valley is really an integral part of the estern Dublin area. He felt there were 3 options available: 1) leave the area as it is; 2) allow Livermore to absorb the area in its sphere; and 3) make it part of Dublin's sphere. They prefer to opt for Dublin's sphere. A compromise would be to leave it open until Dublin is through with its study. Mayor Jeffery felt there had been some misconceptions related to the boundary lines. Cm. Hegarty felt it important that a representative from Engineering be on the committee. Cm. Snyder stated that when the original, sphere of influence was adopted, the original line requested from LAFCO was Collier Canyon Road. The line was moved back as a matter of compromise. There was a strong feeling at the time that the Las Positas Valley was becoming very vulnerable, and Supervisor Exceli was instrumental in moving the line. It was a logical compromise at that time. Discussion was held relative to the Triad property. This property has been annexed to the City of Livermore. Mayor Jeffery reported that we are looking at the whole area for planning purposes. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+. CM-6-335 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987 City Manager Ambrose clarified that the role of the committee will not be to stUdy the situation, but rather to meet with Livermore and try to reach a compromise that both Cities. can support. Mr. Ambrose indicated that the General Plan boundaries are not restricted to the sphere of influence boundaries. We need to look at all the various impacts that this area will have on Dublin. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Snyder, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to form a committee consisting of the Mayor, the City Engineer, the Planning Director and the City Manager to meet with representatives from the City of Livermore to explain Dublin's position related to the sphere boundary. Cm. Hegarty requested that the City Manager keep the Council updated regarding the meetings. OTHER BUSINESS Alameda Coun%yLHousin~_ Authority Cm. Hegarty reported that he may be unable to attend Alameda County Housing Authority meetings in the future. It is still up in the air as far as what his working hours will be. Mayor Jeffery suggested appointing an alternate. St.a~..ec0ach' Road Landscaping cm. Snyder questioned the status of the Stagecoach Road landscaping. City Engineer Thompson reported that they have been replacing the irrigation lines and they started spraying the weeds today. They should be hydroseeding within the next week or so. It is progressing. Staff will be sending a letter to the homeowners in the area, updating them on the situation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. City Cler~ * +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* +* CM-6-336 Regular Meeting November 9, 1987