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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-1987REGULAR MEETING - August 24,. 1987 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, August 24, 1987 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. Crosswalk Request Pam Pendakoff, a resident on Quartz Circle requested that the Council consider putting in a crosswalk across Stagecoach Road in order for people on the east side tO get to the park. City Engineer Lee Thompson indicated that there are no plans at this time due to safety factors. Often, crosswalks give pedestrians a false sense of security when crossing the street. Ms. Pendakoff clarified that she would also like to see stop signs, as there is no way for them to get across the street at this time. Mr. Thompson stated he did not feel that this street could meet the necessary warrants for a stop sign. Mayor Jeffery questioned if this is one of the speed areas that will be watched closely. Staff responded yes, this is one of the streets where ~urveillance will be increased. Beck Development C.9~cerns Mr. Don Gunner, a Beck property owner questioned why the City sent notices out one day before the meeting. He stated that along Stagecoach Road, the City is really going gung ho and questioned if the City was going to help the people deal with Beck. City Engineer Thompson responded that the City is currently Working with Beck to resolve the problems. The City has given them a list of things they must do. · . Mr. Jim Barker questioned what is being done above Agate Way. He understood that it is going to be hydroseeded again and they have already gone through @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-266 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 this. Since we will soon be approaching the rainy season, he questioned if this had been considered. City Engineer Thomspon responded that the best time to hydroseed is right before the rains begin. Beck will be required to maintain this until the City takes over. The City will be monitoring it Closely. Mayor Jeffery indicated that the City is doing everything it can to help the residents in this situation. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Hegarty abstained on the vote related to the Minutes only, as he was not present, at the August 10th meeting) the Council took the following actions: Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 10, 1987; Authorized the City Manager's attendance at the ICMA Annual Conference from October 25-29, 1987, in Montreal, Canada; With regard to seized motor vehicles, declared 3 vehicles as surplus City property; authorized Staff to advertise for sealed bids; authorized Staff to use the public auction method as an alternative means if this method is more financially advantageous to the City; approved a budget transfer in the amount of $1,000 to prepare and clean the vehicles for sale; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 65 - 87 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (Public Works Director/City Engineer & Public Works Inspector) Denied claim submitted by George Filstead on August 11, 1987, and directed Staff to notify claimant and the City's insurance providers; Received a report on the Stagecoach Road Landscaping and requested that Staff follow up on the items-listed; Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 66 - 87 APPROVING AGREEMENT REGARDING EVALUATION OF NONPOINT SOURCE OF WATER POLLUTION Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $2,051,830.51; Approved a request from Dublin United Soccer League to utilize the Civic Center property for parking during the weekend of September 5-7, 1987 and provide Public Works assistance at no cost to the soccer league. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-267 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 Cm. Snyder requested that the item related to the Dolan Park Improvements bid be removed from the consent calendar as he has a conflict of interest. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm' Moffatt, and by majority vote, (Cm. Snyder abstained), the Council awarded bid for Dolan Park Improvements, Contract No. 87-7 to Valley Crest Landscape ($403,070); PARK DEDICATION FUNDS On August 4, 1987, the DSRSD Board of Directors, in response to a written request from the City of San Ramon, approved the transfer of all park dedication funds on deposit with the District from the Contra Costa County portion of the District to the City of San Ramon. The District has indicated a willingness to consider a similar request from the City of Dublin. Staff recommended that if this request is made, it be made with the understanding that the District would only have input on the expenditure of the funds up to the time that the District transfers the park facilities to the City. City Manager Ambrose reported that the Shannon Community Center project is scheduled to be partially funded and we anticipate utilizing these funds. DSRSD has indicated that approximately $260,000 is in this fund. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder' and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized Staff to request park dedication funds on deposit with the District from the Alameda County portion of DSRSD. PUBLIC HEARING LOADING ZONE & NO PARKING ZONE, SCARLETT COURT @ CURT!SS DODGE Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Major Jeffery reported that the City had received a letter from the owners of Valley Boat House requesting that this item be postponed until they returned from a business trip and had a chance to review the proposal. Staff advised that Curtiss Dodge, 6451 Scarlett Court, has requested that the City establish a loading zone along the curb in front of their property in order to provide a place for transport trucks to unload automobiles being delivered to the dealership. Parking is currently prohibited on both sides of Scarlett Court from Dougherty Road to a point approximately 60 feet south of the driveway of the Valley Boat House. On-street parking is allowed for the approximately 80 feet remaining between this no parking zone and the driveway of Curtiss Dodge. Curtiss Dodge has also requested that approximately 30 feet of curb southeasterly of their driveway be designated a no parking zone because of sight distance problems for vehicles exiting the driveway. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-268 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 The Traffic Safety Committee reviewed this request and determined that the loading zone and no parking zone are warranted. Cm. Hegarty made a motion which was seconded by Cm. Moffatt, to continue this public hearing to the Council meeting of September 14, 1987. City Attorney Nave clarified that no vote was required on this motion. PUBLIC HEARING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this proposed ordinance, which is part of the ongoing municipal code revision, provides a procedure and means for establishing underground utility districts within the City. The ordinance delineates the noticing procedures and requirements for district formation and the respon- sibilities of the utility companies and property owners. It also provides a means for the City to underground private service if-the property owner fails to do so, with the costs to become a lien on the property. The utility companies have been given an opportunity to review the draft ordinance. PG&E made 3 minor additions; no comments were received from Pacific Bell, Viacom or DSRSD. No members of the public spoke on this item. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance relating to underground utility districts. PUBLIC HEARING 3-TON WEIGHT LIMIT ON CITY RESIDENTIAL STREETS Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that this ordinance would impose a 3-ton weight limit for commercial vehicles on all City streets in residential districts, as defined by the California Vehicle Code. The intent of the ordinance is to prevent excess wear-and-tear on City streets, thus lessening repair costs in the future and to create a safer environment in residential neighborhoods by allowing use only to those commercial vehicles over 3 tons which have a purpose~for using the street. This ordinance would allow vehicles using the street as the most feasible route for purposes of pickup or delivery within the residential neighborhood, as well as passenger buses or school buses, garbage collection vehicles and utility company vehicles engaged in repair or installation of public utilities. A recreational vehicle or passenger vehicle used for hire (vanpool vehicle) is not considered a commercial vehicle by CVC definition. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-269 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 No public comments were made related to this issue. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 40 - 87 PROHIBITING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ~HICLES FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ( 3-Ton Weight Limit ) PUBLIC HEARING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT Mayor Jeffery opened the public hearing. Staff advised that in May, 1987, the Department of Water Resources advised the City that changes had been made in some of the rules governing the National Flood Insurance Program. The City adopted the County of Alameda's floodplain management ordinance by reference when the City was incorporated in 1982. The proposed ordinance sets forth regulations governing use of property and construction of improvements within flood hazard areas, as they are determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Flood Insurance Program. The Building Official is designated as Floodplain Administrator and is appointed by this ordinance to grant or deny development permits within areas of special flood hazard. City Engineer Thompson indicated that the Department of Water Resources had submitted two minor corrections to the proposed ordinance. On Page 5, the definition of "Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)", Zone AO is deleted. On Page 8, Item A, 4 is amended to read "The proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of areas where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been designated", rather than "... carrying capacity of the floodway". These corrections to the model ordinance are not particularly specific to the City of Dublin. Mayor Jeffery questioned who is responsible for notifying potential buyers. Mr. Thompson indicated it is the responsibility of the seller, through their real estate company. A buyer would be required to purchase special insurance if they are in a flood zone. No comments were made by members of the public. Mayor Jeffery closed the public hearing. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-270 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an ordinance (with changes .as discussed), relating to floodplain management. SOUNDWALLS - AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD AND SAN RAMON ROAD The Council approved combining two soundwall projects for the Fiscal Year 1987-88 update to the Capital Improvement Program. These are 1) the replacement of the deteriorated wooden fences along Amador Valley Boulevard between Village Parkway and Stagecoach Road for those properties which back onto Amador Valley Boulevard, and 2) the addition of soundwalls along the east side of San Ramon Road as a mitigation for noise impacts from the improvement of San Ramon Road between Silvergate Drive and Alcosta Boulevard. This project does not include the wood fences on the west side of San Ramon Road, nor the short sound barrier at the proposed east Shoulder of the improved San Ramon Road, both of which will be handled separately. Staff advised that the action being requested at this time is the establishment of the type of masonry wall and the exterior face design, not precise determination of the height or location elements. The next step in the process for the Amador Valley Boulevard wall will be to solicit easements from those properties which back onto Amador Valley Boulevard between Village Parkway and Statecoach Road.f Once the Federal Highway Administration approves the San Ramon Road improvement environmental document, Staff will request approval from the City Council regarding the location and size of the walls, and then for authorization to advertise for bids for the combined projects. staff advised that it had met with representatives and obtained cost estimates from three manufacturers, Printex, Sierra Precast and Best Block/Tomax. The cost estimates were listed in terms of per foot cost for a six foot wall, and ranged from $50 to $90 per foot. City Engineer Lee Thompson displayed slides of the various walls being considered. Cm. Moffatt questioned the seismic affects on the walls. Mr. Thompson indicated that the City would use the State specifications and the walls would be inspected. Mr. Thompson requested that the Council keep in mind that there will be considerable plantings along the east side of the wall along San Ramon ROad. When questioned, Staff advised that the Village Parkway wall, which is 6' high, cost approximately $42 per foot. Fred Sorensen questioned how effective one type of wall compared to another was at blocking sound. Mr. Thompson advised that they are all about the same. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-271 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 Scott Stoffer questioned who decides the height of the fences. Mayor Jeffery indicated that the Council will make the decision. Staff will present a recommendation, and public hearings will be held in the future. Keith Elder questioned if the walls were impervious to graffiti. Mr. Thompson indicated that the same question was asked regarding the Village Parkway wall. The City's maintenance force responds immediately, and actual reports have been minimal. Cm. Hegarty reported that the Council has set a policy that anytime graffiti appears, it is to be cleaned off immediately. An unidentified member of the audience questioned if the Council was more concerned with costs or looks. Mayor Jeffery responded that both areas were under consideration. Cm. Snyder pointed out that the costs being discussed were engineering estimates. Jim Parker questioned if the City expects the bid costs to be higher. Mayor Jeffery responded that hopefully, the bids will come in lower. City Manager Ambrose reported that the City Council also has the right to throw out all bids. It appears that there area limited number of manufacturers of the type of wall being considered. When questioned how many feet of wall were being discussed, City Manager Ambrose responded that the City set aside approximately $250,000 in the CIP, basing this amount on approximately $70 per foot. Cm. Hegarty felt emphasis should be placed on what the wall will look like in 5 to 10 years. Why spend a lot of extra money on a wall that will be hidden with landscaping. Cm. Vonheeder indicated that in some of the areas, there will be a shorter fence closer to the road. Consideration should be given to this fence, as it will be more visible. City Manager Ambrose indicated that we could cut baCk on some of the landscaping, but the wall is a one-time expense. Cm. Snyder felt that the landscaping along the wall on Hopyard Road adds to the total affect, which is very pleasing. On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that the most desirable wall was the Tomax wall with the double band then a break then a single band design. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-272 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 OTHER BUSINESS Tri-Valley Joint CounciI Meeting ci~ty Manager Ambrose reported that Danville is hosting the next Tri-Valley Joint Council meeting on September 24th at 6:30 p.m., at the Blackhawk Country Club. Those Councilmembers who plan to attend should advise Staff in order for reservations to be made. League of CA Cities Conference City Manager Ambrose reminded the council of the upcoming annual conference being held in San Francisco on October 4-7. Those planning to attend should advise Staff where and when they desire to stay. Solid Waste Management Plan Cm. Snyder reported that the long process regarding the development of a solid waste management plan is nearing completion. All cities need to take formal action to adopt the plan. Staff advised that this will be an agendized item for discussion in the future. P_leasanton Heritag_e' D. ays Cm. Snyder reported that Dublin has been asked to consider challenging the Valley's other City Councils during the upcoming Heritage Day Games. The games will be at 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 13th. The cost is $100/tea~ and the money must be in by September 2nd. The Council indicated their willingness to participate in this fundraising event for Valley Memorial Hospital. Shamrock Festival Mayor Jeffery read a letter from the Dublin Soroptimists related to the success of the Concours d' elegance, and thanking the City for its participation. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-273 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 U. S. Constitution Bicentennial Mayor Jeffery reported that she had received a communication from the Bicentennial Commission requesting that anyone with bells, ring them in the "Bells Across America" tribute on September 17, 1987 at 1:00 p.m. The Council requested that Staff send the letter to all the churches in Dublin. CLOSED SESSION At 8:35 p.m. the Council recessed to a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, City of Dublin vs. Pet Prevent-A-Care and personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. C i ~Y~! er k ................. @+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@+@ CM-6-274 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987