HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-29-2000 Adopted CC Minutes ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - February 29, 2000
An adjourned regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 29, 2000, in
the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m., by
Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Howard, Lockhart, McCormick, Zika and Mayor Houston.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MayOr Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in. the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT
6:12 p.m. 4.1 (0330-50)
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the
Council approved the Budget Changes and received the report.
Mayor Houston explained the process for the evening meeting and requested anyone present Who
wished to address specific items related to the Goals & Objectives meeting would be allowed to address
the Council at this time.
No testimony was received.
STATUS REPORT ON 1999 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
AND DEVELOPMENT OF 2000 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
6:13 p.m. 8.1 (0100-80)
Richard Ambrose, City Manager presented the Staff Report.
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1999 Goals & Objectives Status Report
The adopted Goals & Objectives Program for 1999 included a total of 123 objectives. Of those
objectives, 89 objectives were assigned a high priority,.28 objectives were assigned a medium priority,
and 6 objectives were assigned a low priority. Since the Council's adoption of the Goals & Objectives
Plan, a total of 27 additional major assignments were undertaken by Staff. Staff completed or nearly
completed 19 of these additional assignments.
TABLEI
SUMMARY OF 1999 OBJECTIVES
LEVEL OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
(3-1999 THROUGH 1-2000)
PRIORITY TOTAL COMPLETE NEARLY UNDERWAY [' NO NO ACTION
i COMPLETE ~ PROGRESS POSSIBLE
; ~------% ~ # l ...... % # '1 % '~ ....... % i"# I% # 1% i ........
#High ;~/~.3"t 8~--"~00 48 l-.-53.9 '~- 4.5 3J,'" 38.2 '- 3 ........... o 1
Ued . 22.8 i -~-~-" 100 ...... -6 21.4 ..... 3 10.7 ........... ;1'0 35.7 ..... 7 I 25.0 .......
Low ~'1 6 noo 0-1 0 -0 ! 0 -~' 0 .... 3 I 50.0 ....... 3 i 50--0-J
Subtotal 100 0 I 123 100 I ......... ~~'~'~- 7 5.7 44 '§~.8I 13 i ..... ~ --~'"'I .......... ~4.-~
Added 27 100 / 16 I 59.3 3 11.1 7 25.§-] I I 3.7 0 [ 0.
Total ..... . ~'B~~.'.[ ..... 70'~ 46':?'"'"!"101 ~.:..7.__['i ............. ~1 34.?! 14 9:.~ ........5 ....3.§"~1
The City's level of accomplishment to date has improved in 1999 as compared to 1998. In 1999, 80
(53.4%) of the 150 objectives were completed or nearly completed compared to 64 (47.5%) in 1998.
Of the 89 High Priority objectives, 52 (58.4%) were completed or nearly completed in 1999, compared
to 36 (47.4%) in 1998.
There was a total of 3 High Priority objectives for which there was no progress made during 1999.
They were (1) Report to Council on Countywide review of Library Services; (2) Prepare plan for
Downtown Physical Improvements; and (3) Study establishment of a Design Review Committee for
project areas identified by City Council.
Further progress on High Priority objectives has been impacted by 27 additional major assignments
during the year; significant resources allocated to growth; and turnover in key positions (Assistant City
Manager, 2 Senior Planners, and Economic Development Director).
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Capital Projects
The City Council approved a total of 61 Capital'Projects to be undertaken during 1999-2000. Since the
adoption of the Budget, the COuncil added 1 more project. Of the 61 projects initially included in the
Budget, 48 will be completed to the extent anticipated in the Budget.
2000 Goals & Objectives
The City Manager in conjunction with the City's Operating Departments prepared a preliminary list
of Goals & Objectives for 2000. A total of 105 objectives in sixteen different program areas have been
identified for the upcoming year (73 High Priority; 24 Medium Priority, 7 Low Priority, & 1 Deleted).
Of this 105 total, 47 objectives are new, 57 objectives are recommended to be carried over from last
year and 1 objective is recommended to be deleted from last year. Individual Councilmembers
identified a total of 19 additional goals for consideration by the entire Council.
Mayor Houston indicated the Council would address those items that had been added by different
Councilmembers on the Preliminary Goals & Objectives.
ADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIVE #6: "Investigate feasibility of expanding Sister City
Program to include other cities."
The Council felt # 6,#8 and #9 were similar so by consensus Objective #6 was
DELETED from the list. (See Council comments under Objective #8.)
ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #7: "Increase level of funding for
'Computers for Our Schools' from $150,000 to $300,000 in 2000-2001."
Mayor Houston requested the above additional objective and gave it a High priority.
Mayor Houston announced he had received a check for $20,000 for the Computers for Our Schools
Program. He wanted to keep the program going and suggested accelerating the processing by increasing
the amount of money.
Cm. Zika indicated the High School was not spending their money. Their computers were not working so
teachers were going back to copying their materials. He wanted to wait until they were able to get the
system working. They only had two people to take care of all the computers. He wanted to assess how
well the program was operating before putting more money into it.
Mayor Houston indicated that the elementary schools have taken the lead while the high school hasn't
done anything.
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Vice Mayor Lockhart had a big concem that there would be 2000 computers in the schools, but they
would not be up and running before 2002. She felt the School District has not addressed the
infrastructure. They don't have the staff to handle the computers. There should be seven staff members,
not two. She did not want to put strings on the School District, but she wanted to wait until budget time
to see which would be appropriate $150,000 or $300,000. She did not want the computers to sit in boxes.
The City should keep the money available and get the equipment when they can really use it.
Mayor Houston agreed with the issues Vice Mayor Lockhart had brought up. He did not feel there was a
need to give a dollar amount tonight, but wait until budget time and examine the need.
Cm. McCormick asked if the original $150,000 has been spent?
Mr. Ambrose indicated a little over $80,000 has been used.
Cm. Zika wanted to hear from the schools, parents, and teachers. Do they have the resources to maintain
computers? He felt it was a great program.
Cm. McCormick felt the City was contributing a substantial amount in supporting the schools.
Mayor Houston didn't feel we were spending enough. He supported the schools and wanted our kids to
have the best facilities possible. Schools are #1 priority in Dublin, bar none.
Cm. Zika did' not feel it was fiscally responsible to throw money at the schools when they were not set up
to use the equipment.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated all feel a responsibility to support the schools. She wanted it to work for
them, but not by giving them 40 boxes of computers they can't hook up. Instead the City could support
th6m in other areas. Parents and teachers need to say what is working for them.
Mayor Houston asked about the objective concerning maintenance.
Mr. Ambrose stated it was on page 13, under Parks & Community Services Objective #13.
Mayor Houston indicated the School District does not have sales tax or property tax like the City.
Perhaps the City could take over the cost of maintenance for the School District to free up other money to
help in other areas.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted a plan or'confirmation that the Schools are using the computers before the
City commits more equipment. She believes in the program and having one WORKING computer for
every three kids.
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Cm. Zika indicated he liked # 18. The City had paid to upgrade the tennis courts and the principal locked
the tennis courts so the community couldn't use them. He supported the concept if the City maintained
the fields with City Staff and the City maintained fields open to the general public, not just for some kids
at the high school.
Mayor Houston stated who maintained it would have to be negotiated. But he felt it was a big step in
freeing up resources for the School District.
The wording for the objective was changed to "Provide level of funding for "Computers for Our Schools."
The wording for Additional Objective #18 under Parks & .Community Services was also changed to read
"Update Use Agreement with Dublin Unified School District to maintain District Fields/Playgrounds and
use of School Facilities".
cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a High
ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #8: "Appoint Council Subcommittee to
investigate expanding Sister City Program."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High Priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt Objective #9 was similar in thought. She suggested instead of using Staff, two
Councilmembers could form a subcommittee and review different options. When the information became
more organized, Staff could be brought in.
Cm. McCormick stated her emphasis was on trade.
Mayor Houston indicated he was in favor of it. Already the City has international companies wanting to
come here.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to investigate how other cities deal with Sister City Programs.
The wording of the objective was changed to "Appoint Council Subcommittee to investigate expanding
Sister City Program with trade opportunities."
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #9: "Investigate opportunities for Trade with
Additional Sister City."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority.
The Council felt #6, #8 & #9 were similar so by consensus the Council DELETED Objective #9 from the
list.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #10: "Photographs of Mayor & City Council
in City Offices."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority.
Cm. McCormick felt this would be a good way to have citizens and Staff be able to recognize who the
Councilmembers were.
Mayor Houston agreed that lots of other cities have their Councilmember pictures displayed. The City of
San Ramon has a Wall of Honor which has pictures of retired Councilmembers.
Cm. Howard indicated Dublin San Ramon Services District has their Boardmembers pictures displayed.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt it would serve to identify the Councilmembers.
Mayor Houston suggested putting the pictures on the City Website.
Mr. Ambrose indicated other cities use photos and biographies of their Council on their websites.
Cm. Zika suggested putting the Council's name, phone, and home address on the website.
Mayor Houston asked where the pictures would be displayed.
Vice Mayor Lockhart suggested in the Lobby on the wall.
Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Howard, Cm. Zika, and Mayor Houston gave a High
ranking and Cm. McCormick changed her ranking to a High priority.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
FINANCE OBJECTIVE #1: "Undertake formation of Dublin Ranch Infrastructure
Financing District and issue Bonds."
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Mr. Ambrose indicated the City has received a letter from the Lin Family indicating their desire to not
pursue the assessment district at this time. They would like to come back in 12 to 18 months.
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston
changed their ranking from high to medium.
The collective City Council ranking was MEDIUM.
Cm. McCOrmick requested a change on the agenda to include reports on committees. She never hears
about the other committees the other Councilmembers are on.
Mayor Houston suggested putting it at the end of the agenda as Committee Reports Update.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OBJECTIVE #4: "Expand City's Website Information."
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if the City receives information on how many hits the City website getS? She
felt it would be good information to know how effective our website is. Perhaps the City could do
surveys through the website.
Fred Marsh, Finance Manager, responded that there are tools available to obtain such information. Staff
will look into it.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to know if the community is using our website.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the City has received requests to expand the information to include Commission
Agendas and Commission Minutes.
Mayor Houston felt it is important to keep changing and evolving the website.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt it is an important communication tool for the community.
Cm. McCormick changed her ranking from a Low to a High.
This changed the collective City Council ranking to a HIGH.
PLANNING OBJECTIVE #15: "Study establishment of a Redevelopment Design Review
Committee for project area identified by City Council."
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated this obi ective had rankings from 0 to 3.
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Mayor Houston stated he gave it a 0 since the City was not going to have a redevelopment agency.
Cm. McCormick realized that the City would not be having a redevelopment agency, but there will be
redevelopment going on in the City. She felt it was a philosophical thing. Citizens have the right to voice
their opinions and participate in the leadership development,
Mayor Houston stated to date the City has used task forces when there is a specific need. The Task Force
exists for a specific amount of time and creates a report that is given to the City Council.
PLANNING OBJECTIVE #16: "Study feasibility of developing a recreational vehicle
storage facility in Dublin."
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated this would be her last effort for a recreational vehicle storage facility. She
is not going to fight it any more.
PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 17: "Identify & expand alternative funding
sources for purchase of Open Space and/or Development Rights."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated a study will identify what valid options are available as funding sources.
She felt we should keep our eyes and ears open. The future will be focusing on open space throughout the
Tri-Valley. She wanted to keep it as a priority this year.
cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking while Cm.
Zika gave a Medium ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 18: "Evaluate the desirability of detaching lands
west of Skyline Ridge (With the exception of Schaefer Ranch) from the City's Sphere of
Influence."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking while Cm.
Zika gave a Medium ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #19: "Develop View & Solar Access Ordinance."
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Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority.
Cm. McCormick indicated a resident had requested such an ordinance be developed as trees were
blocking their view. They had purchased the property as having a view lot. The trees are growing too
high.
cm. Howard, Vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston gave a Low ranking while
Cm. Zika gave a Medium ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was LOW.
BUILDING & SAFETY ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #4: "Develop program to encourage
homeowners to put house numbers on residence."
Cm. Zika requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority.
Cm. Zika wanted the City to provide templates and paint or buy numbers and give to residents to put on
their houses or garages where safety officers can see them.
MaYor Houston thought it was valid and might be done through the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt this was more an awareness issue and she did not want to buy numbers and tell
residents they have to put them on their houses.
The wording of the objective was changed to "Develop program to encourage homeowners to put house
numbers on residence through the Neighborhood Watch Program and Website."
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston gave a High
ranking while Cm. Zika changed from a Medium to a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
ENGINEERING OBJECTIVE #2: "Evaluate need for Traffic Signal Audio Warning
Devices."
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston all
changed their ranking to have the objective DELETED.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE #8: "Locate & procure site for "Welcome to
Dublin" sign in western Dublin."
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated there was no place to put the sign at this time.
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Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston all
changed their ranking to have the objective DELETED.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES OBJECTIVE #10: "Evaluate the need for a youth/teen
center."
Cm. McCormick asked if a teen center had not been tried before?
Mr. Ambrose indicated Dublin San Ramon Services District had a teen center many years ago. The
Youth Advisory Committee and Parks & Community Services Commission requested that the City
Council look at the possibility.
Vice Mayor Lockhart thought former Councilmember Valerie Barnes had done something concerning a
teen center.
Mr. Ambrose indicated a number of programs came out of the Teen Task Force but having a new building
was not addressed.
Melissa West, member of Youth Advisory Committee, indicated the need for a youth/teen center was on
every YAC agenda. A poll had been sent to the high school. They were not asking for a teen center this
year but for the future. It did not have to be a brand new building, but could be a building that was rented.
Cm. Zika asked if they were opposed to using the high school or a grammar school after hours?
Mr. Ambrose indicated they were not looking for funds but would like the Council's blessing to look at
the possibility and evaluate the options.
Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director, stated this was not a high priority. They wanted to
expand programs to get more participation and continue to evaluate the possibility of a teen center in the
future.
Karen Seals, adult advisor to YAC, felt the afterschool program is different from having a teen center.
Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed it would be a drop-in center type program.
Cm. Zika suggested when the new Senior Center is built perhaps the teens could use the present Senior
Center on Larkdale Avenue.
Vice Mayor Lockhart changed to a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking remained MEDIUM.
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PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES OBJECTIVE #13: "Update the Agreement between
City & Dublin Unified School District regarding use of school facilities."
The Council felt #13 and #18 were similar so by consensus Objective #13 was DELETED from the list.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #18: "Update Use
Agreement with Dublin Unified School District to maintain DiStrict Fields/Playgrounds."
Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
The wording of the objective was changed to "Update Use Agreement with Dublin Unified School
District to maintain District Fields/Playgrounds and use of School Facilities."
cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a High
ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #19: "Evaluate adequacy of
Bicycle & Pedestrian Routes/Path/Facilities through Central Dublin."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart had a real concern that the City is adding a lot of traffic. She wanted bikes and
people to be able to go through the downtown safely. She suggested developing a map of how to get
around without cars. She wants to get people across town without using Dublin Boulevard.
Mayor Houston agreed with the concept, but there is a bike path on San Ramon Rd. that bikers do not use.
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated it is used by a ton of walkers and the bike trail along Dougherty Road is
used all the time.
Mayor Houston felt it is really a planning issue rather than a Parks & Community Services issue.
Sidewalks are going to be widened in the Downtown area.
Mr. Ambrose indicated there is a circulation plan in the General Plan and the City is part of the County
Master Plan. There may be a need to get the information out to the community. A map showing the
existing trails and future trails could be produced. It would require printing costs and marketing it.
The wording of the objective was changed to "Develop Public Information Program for bicycle &
pedestrian routes/paths/facilities through out Dublin."
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Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking
while vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a Medium to a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #20: "Establish a
Community Garden (possibly along Iron Home Trail)."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick indicated this objective had been suggested by residents and she felt it would be an asset
to the trail.
Vice Mayor Lockhart responded that a staging area would be needed where people can park and unload
their tools.
Mr. Ambrose indicated that the need to get water to the garden would also need to be evaluated.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt the community garden is a great idea. There are apartment dwellers near there.
Cm. McCormick replied this would be part of a school project,' as well as having adults participate.
Cm. Zika suggested evaluating a school site where excess land is not being used.
Mayor Houston stated it was an interesting idea and possibly there would be some land near the new
Library. He did not think the Iron Horse Trail was a great place to grow stuff due to the rocky land.
The wording of the objective was changed to "Evaluate locations for a Community Garden."
Cm. Howard, Cm. Zika, and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a High ranking while Mayor
Houston gave a Medium ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #21: "Implement a
Community Wildflower Planting along Dougherty Road."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick stated this idea came up last year when they were doing the creek cleaning. The flowers
could be planted on the berm that stretches along Dougherty Road.
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Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about the lack of trees along Dougherty Road just past Amador Valley
Boulevard. It looks so beautiful up to Amador Valley Boulevard. There is a need for more trees.
Mr. Thompson explained that the trees were planted as part of the Dublin Boulevard Widening Project
and were limited to the area covered by the project.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt wildflowers, when they were not blooming, were not so pretty. She asked about
using rosemary?
Mr. Thompson responded that there was rosemary along San Ramon Road and north of Vomac Road.
Rosemary is expensive to irrigate. He stated wildflowers were planted along Dougherty Road, but they
had gotten choked out by nature grasses.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about ice plant?
Mr. Thompson replied that about every five years there is a big freeze that kills the ice plant.
Cm. McCormick stated she was looking for a more natural look with rain water watering the plants.
cm. Howard, Cm. Zil<a and Mayor Houston gave a Low ranking while Vice Mayor
Lockhart gave a Medium ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was LOW.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #22: "Develop plan for
publicizing/marketing of Iron Horse Trail."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick stated Iron Horse Trail is such a resource to our community for families to use.
The wording of Objective #19 was changed to include the concept of Objective #22.
By consensus of the Council, Objective #22 was DELETED from the list.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #23: "Install second kiosk
along Iron Horse Trail."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mr. Ambrose asked about the placement of the second kiosk.
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It was determined to be placed on the northwest side of Dougherty Road.
cm. Howard, Cm. Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston gave a High
ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
HERITAGE & CULTURAL OBJECTIVE #7" Establish a policy for acquisition/acceptance
of museum artifacts." & OBJECTIVE #8: "Develop plans for documentation, certification
and cataloging of City's collections (historical & art)."
Cm. McCormick stated she wanted the role of the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission involved in these
objectives.
Mayor Houston indicated he looked to them to do it.
HERITAGE & CULTURAL OBJECTIVE #8: "Develop a maintenance program for Public
Art owned or on-loan to the City."
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated the Public Art needs to be cleaned and maintained. She asked what funding
mechanism the City uses to take care of' it?
Mr. Ambrose responded General Fund monies are used.
Vice Mayor Lockhart would like something done about the "bird do" on the art in the courtyard,
Mr. Ambrose replied that the City has to make certain any cleaning done to art on loan meets instructions
from the artists.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if it is at the City's expense to remove any art on loan?
Ms. Lowart replied no, the artist pays to remove it.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the City has provided light maintenance on some of the Public Art.
vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston changed their ranking from Medium to
High.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
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HERITAGE & CULTURAL ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 10: "Fund Freeway Underpass Art
at Dublin Blvd & Amador Valley Blvd."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated funding a program to create art in the underpasses on Dublin Boulevard and
Amador Valley Boulevard has the potential to create something special in our community. She wanted to
use anti-graffiti materials and work with a consultant to design the art. It is a high traffic area with a lot of
foot traffic. There should be landscaping, more lighting, and widening of the sidewalks. She has spoken
with Lynne Baer, who felt this project does not have to be expensive.
Mayor Houston responded that this is a great idea. He wanted to let the Heritage & Cultural Arts
Commission know about it right away so they could think about it and gather information to be used at
budget time in June.
Mr. Ambrose indicated Caltrans would need to give their approval so he suggested taking the concept to
them.
Mayor Houston agreed getting through the process was lengthy.
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCOrmick, Cm Zika, and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
POLICE OBJECTIVE #3: "Develop a Police Officer Trading Card Program (ADOPT-A-
COP)."
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if the businesses are accepting the concept?
Gary Thuman, Police Chief, indicated the businesses in Dublin are sponsoring officers and pictures of the
officers have been taken. The project is near completion.
Cm. Zika asked what was meant by sworn officers and others?
Captain Thuman responded office staff as well as sworn officers were having cards developed.
POLICE OBJECTIVE ~4: "Evaluate need for School Resource Officer."
The wording of the objective was changed to "Pursue funding for School Resource Officer."
No rankings were changed.
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The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
POLICE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #9: "Pursue School Resource Officer Grant."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
The Council felt #4 & #9 were the same thing so by consensus the Council DELETED Objective #9 from
the list.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #4: "Develop a Call List for
Emergency Professionals (i.e. Doctors, Nurses, Fire, Police, etc) living in Dublin."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart explained that this would be a voluntary program that would provide access to what
Emergency Professionals live in our community. The City could ask people to register through the City
Website and through the City Newsletter.
Mayor Houston also suggested the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Mr. Ambrose indicated this would be doable, but would take time.
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #6: "Pursue project with Camp Parks
to implement recycling of Demolition Materials at Camp Parks."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the City has not discussed this with Camp Parks. The City had been focusing on
completing the Construction & Demolition Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to encourage Waste Management Authority to work with Camp Parks to
establish a recycling program. This would take the responsibility off the City.
Mayor Houston indicated he had spoken with personnel at Camp Parks who thought it would benefit
Camp Parks, but there is a lot going on there with more buildings being planned to be built in the future.
The City needs to talk to them so he wanted to have a meeting set up with Camp Parks.
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The wording of the objective was changed to: "Discuss a Project with Camp Parks & Waste Management
Authority to implement recycling of demolition materials at Camp Parks."
cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Zika, and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #3: "Investigate options to improve the overall
appearance of Arroyo Vista."
Cm. Howard requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. Howard felt Arroyo Vista was really tacky and getting worse.
Mr. Ambrose indicated they did not have a good irrigation system which was put in under the Pleasanton
Housing Authority. It was deteriorating, An added problem is maintenance of the landscaping.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if the landscaping is handled by Dublin Housing Authority or the residents?
Mr. Ambrose responded that mowing is done under contract and there are only three people to maintain
the entire facility.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wondered if this is a City Council issue or a Dublin Housing Authority Commission
issue?
Mayor Houston indicated the Councilmembers wore both hats. A better appearance makes people feel
better.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated the City already has a lot of funding going to that area through lighting and
roofs.
Mayor Houston indicated since the irrigation keeps breaking, he did not want to put in a lot of money on
landscaping.
The wording of the objective was changed to "Work with Dublin Housing Authority to investigate options
to improve the overall appearance of Arroyo Vista."
Cm. Zika and Mayor Houston gave a High ranking while Cm. McCormick gave a
Medium ranking and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a Low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
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TRANSPORTATION
Mayor Houston asked where the City was at regarding Foothill Road, San Ramon Road, and the ramps?
Mr. Thompson indicated the City has an agreement with Pleasanton and there will be a kick-off meeting
nekt week to discuss the project study report.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE: "Explore feasibility of
purchasing a 15 passenger van for the Senior Center."
Mr. Ambrose indicated the Senior Center Advisory Committee has requested the City Council add
exploring the feasibility of purchasing a 15 passenger van for the Senior Center.
Cm. Howard, Cm. McCormick, vice Mayor Lockhart, and Mayor Houston gave a High
ranking while Cm. Zika gave a Medium ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTED GOALS & OBJECTIVE..
2000
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - ADMINISTRATION
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
YEAR
High 1. 1998
High 2. 1998
High 3. 1999
High 4. 1995
High 5. 1999
High 6. 2OOO
High 7. 2000
High 8. 2000
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Renegotiate Cable Television Franchise Agreement
Complete Civic Center Modifications to accommodate growth in City
Complete Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction
Documents for Civic Center Library
Update Performance Evaluation Process
Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) including the
integration of existing City information systems
Provide level of funding for "Computers for Our Schools".
Appoint Council Subcommittee to Investigate Expanding Sister City
Program with trade opportunities
Photographs of Mayor & City Council in City Offices
FINANCE
COUNCIL _~ YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2000
High 2. 2000
Medium 3. 1996
Medium 4. 1999
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Negotiate Tax Sharing Agreement with BART and City of Pleasanton to
facilitate development of Western Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
Initiate an on-going audit program for the Transient Occupancy Tax to
ensure proper collection and compliance with the tax
Report on cost effective alternatives for processing small purchases.
(Cai Card Program- Sponsored by the State of California)
Undertake Formation of Dublin Ranch Infrastructure Financing District
and issue Bonds
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2000
Medium 2. 1999
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Participate in Tri-Valley Vision Project
Work with Zone 7 Flood Control and other cities to update and fund
major Valley storm facility improvements
PUBLIC RELATIONS
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2000
High 2. 1999
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Produce Video newsletter
Support Sponsorship of Teacher Participation in League of CA Cities
"Participating in Local Government Program"
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High
High
Medium
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
Medium
2.
3.
4.
5.
COUNCIL #
PRIORITY
200,,0~----,,
2000
1999
Publish a City Newsletter
Expand City's Website Information
Develop a plan to implement "Know Your City Week"
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
2OOO
1996
Perform Contract Evaluation on the following services:
Crossing Guards
Building & Safety
Animal Shelter Services
Police Services
Report to Council on Countywide review of Library Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
High 1. 2000
High 2. 1999
High 3. 1999
High 4. 1999
High 5. 1999
High 6. 1999
High 7. 1998
High 8. 2000
High 9. 2000
High 10. 2000
High 11. 1999
High 12. 2000
High 13. 1996
Medium 14. 1999
Medium 15. 1997
Medium 16. 1999
Low 17. 2000
Low 18. 1999
Low 19. 1998
Process $175 million in new building valuation
Village Parkway Specific Plan
Western Bart Station Specific Plan
Downtown Core Shopping Area Specific Plan (MOntgomery Wards
Shopping Center)
Downtown Physical Improvements Plan
Implementation Program for Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (include
review of Senior Housing)
Street Landscape Master Plan for eastern Dublin
Update Housing Element
Identify & Expand Alternative Funding Sources for Purchase of Open
Space and/or Development Rights
Evaluate the desirability of detaching lands West of Skyline Ridge (with
the exception of Schaefer Ranch) from the City's Sphere of Influence
General Plan Study of proposed western Dublin Urban Limit Line
Complete annexation request for Tassajara Road properties (Quarry
School, etal)
Develop City Telecommunication Policy beyond Zoning Ordinance
amendments for wireless communication
Undertake General Plan Amendment for eastern Dublin Transit Center
Update & conduct 5 year review of Dublin's General Plan
Revise General Plan and Zoning Maps and create new City maps
Develop View & Solar Access Ordinance
Study establishment of a Redevelopment Design Review Committee
for project areas identified by City Council
Study feasibility of developing a recreational vehicle storage facility in
Dublin
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BUILDING & SAFETY
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
High
Medium
2.
3.
4.
YEAR
2000
2000
2000
2000
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Provide three building code seminars for the counter Staff and
Inspectors
Complete ADA Evaluation of City buildings
Develop Program to Encourage Homeowners to Put House Numbers
on Residence through Neighborhood Watch Program & Website
Develop Curb Address Painting Program
ENGINEERING
COUNCIL
pRIORITY
High
¸,
YEAR
1996
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Update and expand standard street improvement details (street lights,
decorative paving, median landscaping)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
High
High
High
High
Medium
3.
4.
5.
6.
YEAR
200O
2OOO
2000
2000
1999
2000
2OOO
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Make 400 business recruitment and retention contacts for the City of
Dublin
Target 200 mailings to attract businesses to Dublin
Prepare and distribute Space Available report 3 times per year
Implement 2000 Farmers' Market
Complete City Promotional Video
Prepare Comprehensive Economic Development Marketing Program
for the City
Participate in selected Trade Shows to market properties in Dublin
CULTURE & LEISURE - PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 1999
High 2. 1992
High 3. 1995
High 4. 1997
High 5. 2000
High 6. 2000
High 7. 2000
High 8. 2000
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Complete Open Space Study as directed by City Council for land
outside the Urban Limit Line in Western Dublin
Complete development of Iron Horse Trail
Develop a Parks Implementation Plan for eastern Dublin
Work with U.S. Army to secure conveyance/lease for additional park
land at Camp Parks
Conduct a dedication/grand opening celebration for Emerald Glen Park
Investigate feasibility of expanding afterschool recreation program to
Dougherty Elementary School if space permits
Undertake an evaluation of park play areas to determine compliance
with state and federal safety criteria and ADA accessibility
Develop an enhanced park security program for Emerald Glen Park
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High 9. 200~'""
High 10. 2000
High 11. 2000
High 12. 2000
High 13. 2000
High 14. 2000
High 15. 2000
High 16. 2000
Medium 17. 2000
Medium 18. 1999
Medium 19. 1999
Low 20. 2000
Low 21. 2000
Low 22. 2000
Update Use Agreement with Dublin ~',.ified School District to maintain
District Fields/Playgrounds and use ~. School Facilities
Develop Public Information Program for bicycle & pedestrian
routes/paths/facilities through out Dublin
Install Second Kiosk along Iron Horse Trail
Expand teen programming to include summer camp/excursion
programs for middle school teens
Expand programming to include monthly special events for middle and
high school teens
Expand summer playground program to Emerald Glen Park in Summer
2001
Evaluate locations for a Community Garden
Explore feasibility of purchasing a 15 passenger van for the Senior
Center
Evaluate the need for a youth/teen center
Report to Council on a "kick:off" concert to the summer concert series
Undertake feasibility study for BMX park
Implement a Community Wildflower Planting along Dougherty Road
Identify potential income generating activities using City facilities
Undertake feasibility study for dog park
HERITAGE & CULTURE
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 1999
High 2. 1999
High 3. 20O0
High 4. 1999
High 5. 1999
High 6. 1999
High 7. 2000
High 8, 2000
Medium 9. 2000
Medium 10. 2000
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Pursue construction of a storage unit on the Dublin Heritage Center
grounds
Undertake an assessment of community interest in arts and heritage
programming
Develop a long-range plan for heritage and cultural arts
Work with Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to complete Art in the Park
projects for Mape Memorial and Kolb Parks
Evaluate what hours the Heritage Center should be open to maximize
public visits and increase open hours
Revise/amend Public Art Policy to identify alternate funding sources
and approval process for Public Art
Fund Freeway Underpass Art at Dublin Blvd & Amador Valley Blvd
Develop a maintenance program for Public Art owned or on-loan to the
City
Establish a policy for acquisition/acceptance of museum artifacts
Develop plans for documentation, certification and cataloging of City's
collections (historical and art)
PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE
COUNCIL _~ YEAR pRoPOSED OBJECTIVE
PRIORITY
High 1. 2000 Increase Neighborhood Watch participation at the Arroyo Vista
development by at least 20 participating units
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High
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
2. 200 ~¢'~
3. 2000
4. 2000
5. 1997
6. 1999
7. 1999
8. 1999
Reduce vehicular accidents by 10%~*.major intersections in the City
Pursue funding for School Resource. _,fficer
Develop and implement a Citizen Volunteer Academy
DeveloP a Police Officer Trading Card Program (ADOPT-A-COP)
Report to Council on Police Dispatch Service alternatives
Revisions to Parking Citation Program to comply with current law
Complete Evaluation of Smart Kids/SafeKids Program
FIRE SERVICES
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
High
# YEAR
1. 1998
2. 1999
3. 1999
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Finalize future locations for fire stations in eastern Dublin
Establish financing time line for new fire station construction
Complete joint fire station prototype design process with Alameda
County and the City of San Leandro
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2000
High 2. 2000
High 3. 2000
LoTM 4. 1997
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Undertake multi-functional disaster training
Develop a Call List of Emergency Professionals (i.e. Doctors, Nurses,
Fire, Police, etc) living in Dublin
Conduct City Council Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS) and EOC Training
Develop a formal Disaster Service Worker Program
WASTE MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL _~ YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 1999
High 2. 2000
High 3. 2000
High 4. 2000
Medium 5. 2000
Medium 6. 2000
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of the expanded Commercial
Recycling Program
Implement the Construction & Demolition Ordinance
Monitor City Diversion rate and conduct a new Diversion Study
Discuss a Project with Camp Parks & Waste Management Authority to
Implement Recycling of Demolition Materials at Camp Parks
Develop administrative guidelines for implementing the new recycled
content procurement policy
Evaluate effectiveness of purchasing 64-gallon recycling carts
TRANSPORTATION - MAINTENANCE
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
High 1. 2000
High 2. 2000
Implement 5 new community volunteer projects
Work with Dublin Housing Authority to investigate options to improve
the overall appearance of Arroyo Vista
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Medium 3. 1992'-" Identify potential locations for new CJ-~,~maintenance yard facility
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 1997
High 2. 1997
High 3. 1995
High 4. 1999
High 5. 1988
Medium 6. 2000
TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Work with Caltrans & ACTA to open downtown hook ramps
Complete negotiations with Contra Costa County to pay for needed
roadway improvements in Dublin
Complete alignment studies for eastern Dublin major arterials (Fallon
Road)
Participate in development of Measure 'B' Reauthorization Program
Report to City Council on Downtown Traffic Impact Fee
Develop a policy with respect to allowing street-naming through non-
profit organizations
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RECESS
At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Houston called for a short recess. All Councilmembers were present when the
meeting reconvened.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about the sound system in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the contractor would be starting tomorrow and has requested that the
Councilmembers meet ten minutes before the March 7th Council meeting to learn how to use the new
equipment.
2000-2001 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
8:53 p.m. 8.2 (330-20)
City Manager Richard Ambrose presented the Staff Report.
He indicated that the City's Annual Budget Study Session provided the City Council with an
opportunity to identify those programs, services, and projects the Council would like Staff to analyze
as part of the development of the City's Annual Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program for the upcoming year. The Budget Study Session also serves as a means of providing the
Council with early information regarding those items that may have a significant impact (positive or
negative) on the City's expenditures and revenues in 2000-2001.
REVENUES
During Calendar Year 1999, the City processed approximately $210 million in building permit
valuation so that the City anticipates a modest growth in property tax for the upcoming fiscal year.
With the completion of the Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center and the addition of new businesses in
central Dublin, there will be a modest growth again in the City's sales tax base in FY 2000-2001.
Additional revenue from Transient Occupancy Tax will result due to the opening of the new Extended
Stay Hotel.
Interest Income will grow moderately as a result of increased interest rates and an increase in the City's
Year-End Reserves from FY 1998-1999 and FY 1999-2000.
Nearly every proposal currently being discussed in relationship to State/Local Government Finance
impacts the distribution of property tax and sales tax to cities. Therefore, any revenue growth could
be affected by the final outcome of any State/Local Government Finance Agreement adopted in
Sacramento either for FY 2000-2001 or beyond.
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OPERATING EXPENDITURES
The following are items anticipated to impact the 'City's Operating Expenditures for FY 2000-2001. (1)
Additional operating costs associated with the Civic Center as a result of occupation of the Civic
Center Renovation Project. (2) Additional Police Services to keep pace with the growth of the
community. (3) Additional street maintenance, sweeping, signal maintenance, weed control, and
services associated with new roads being completed in the eastern portion of the City. (4) Maintenance
and utility costs for the three new parks - Emerald Glen Park, Martin Canyon Creek Trail Park, and
the neighborhood park in Dublin Ranch, Phase I.
Council gave Staff the following direction regarding Operating Expenditures, Capital Expenditures,
and Contract Services.
Operating Expenditures
lA. Should the 1999-2000 level of service adopted by the City Council as part of the 1999-2000
Adopted Budget for each program area be used as the base level of service in developing the Fiscal Year
2000-2001 Budget?
Yes - by a consensus.
lB. To the extent that the City Council's 2000 objectives require additional resources not available
in the current budget, should the cost of funding only high priority objectives be identified as an
additional budget increment?
Yes- by a consensus.
lC. If there is an additional service/program which was not identified in the 2000 Goals &
Objectives Study Session, which you would like evaluated during the development of the 2000-2001
budget, please identify.
Cm. McCormick requested extended hours for the Library be added.
ID. During Fiscal Year 1999-2000, the City Council funded a number of community groups. For
each community group identified, please identify whether the community groups funding request
should be included in the base level or in a higher level of service in Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
The Council determined that Community Television Operational Subsidy was the
only community group from last year that would be included in the base level.
All other community groups would have to make a new request for funding for
the Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The community groups included Childcare Links
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Childcare Support, Dublin Fine Arts Foundation Organizational Subsidy, Dublin
Partners in Education, Dublin Substance Abuse Council for Red Ribbon Week and
Dry Grad Night, Dublin Unified Schools/Parent Education Program, Tri-Valley
Conventions & visitors Bureau, and Tri-Valley One Stop Career Center.
Cm. McCormick requested a progress report on Tri-Valley One Stop Career Center.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
2A. Are there additional Capital Projects which are not included in the adopted Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program which you would like to see Staff evaluate?
vice Mayor Lockhart requested Doughery Road Landscaping be added.
2B. Of those projects currently identified in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, which
projects would you like to see evaluated for funding in Fiscal Year 2000-20017
Cm. Zika requested funding for the Senior Center be put back in.
Mr. Ambrose indicated this would be funding in Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The
architect selection would occur in 2001.
Mayor Houston requested art work for the Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley
Boulevard underpasses.
2C. In the 1999-2000 Budget (as adjusted), a total of $2,883,472 was allocated from the General Fund
for Capital Projects. If funding is necessary for Operating Expenditures in 1999-2000, three
alternatives (1) defer 2000-2001 Capital Projects to a later year; (2) utilize Unallocated Reserves; or (3)
utilize Debt Financing were given to the Council as options for funding Capital Projects in 2000-2001.
Mayor Houston indicated his first choice was #1 tO defer projects.
By consensus, the Council chose to defer 1999-2000 Capital Projects to a later year
with Cm. Zika and Cm. McCormick also supporting utilizing Unallocated Reserves if
necessary.
RESERVES
CUrrently funds are not reserved for future costs associated with (a) retiree medical; (b) future
renovation of existing buildings (with the exception of Fire Station #16); (c) catastrophic losses such as
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property damage protection due to earthquake; (d) unfunded future Capital Projects; and (e) on-going
liability for Dougherty Regional Fire Authority.
3A. Should the City consider reserving funds for any of the above items?
Mayor Houston stated number 1 is number one. He felt the City had to get started reserving funds for
Retiree Medical.
By consensus, the Council requested reserving funds for Retiree Medical.
3B. Should the City Council policy on Reserves be modified?
NO - by consensus.
3C. Should use of Reserves be limited to Capital or other one-time expenditures?
Yes - by a consensus.
CONTRACT SERVICES
Building & Safety (Linhart Petersen Powers & Associates); Animal Shelter Services (Alameda County);
Crossing Guards (All City Management); and Police Services (Alameda County Sheriff) are due to be
evaluated this Fiscal Year.
Cm McCormick asked about Building & Safety.
Mr. Ambrose explained that the City now has a new City Building Official and contracts with Linhart
Petersen Powers & Associates for inspectors and plan checkers.
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated feedback from the community approved the job the Building & Safety
Department was doing.
Cm. Howard stated she would like to see a study on Contract Police Services versus having our own
Police Department. She has received lots of comments from residents asking why we don't have our
own Police Department like Pleasanton and concern about the turnover rate of officers.
Cm. Zika felt the turnover rate was a valid issue. He has the perception that there has been a 100%
turnover rate.
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Mr. Ambrose acknowledged that there has been a lot of turnover but it has been due to promotions
and retirement. The City is now getting a lot younger Police personnel so it should be more stable in
the future.
Mayor Houston stated it would cost over $1 million more to go on our own. He understood Dublin
would need to have a population of 50,000 people before the costs could be effective.
Cm. Howard felt it was good to discuss all this so the public would understand why we have Police
contract services.
Cm. Zika indicated Dublin is also protected from discrimination suits that other nearby cities with
their own Police Departments have had to deal with. He wanted to have the dispatch costs evaluated.
Cm. Howard withdrew her request for a study on having our own Police Department.
By consensus, the Council requested Staff to evaluate the cost of providing the
service only for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 for the four contract services.
BUDGET CALENDAR
The City Council chose June 21, 2000 at 6 p.m. for the Annual Budget and Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program public hearing and reserved June 22, 2000 if a second evening is necessary.
Mayors Conference
Mayor Houston indicated he would not be able to attend the Mayors' Conference in Newark next
week.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated all the Council had been invited.
Mr. Ambrose requested Councilmembers contact Fawn Holman if they plan to attend.
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Cable TV Ad Hoc Meeting
Mr. Ambrose announced there would be a Cable TV Ad Hoc meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2000 at
6 p.m. which Vice Mayor Lockhart and he would be attending.
Proposition 14- Library. Bond
Cm. McCormick urged support for Proposition 14 - the Library Bond.
Transit Enhancement Package Correspondence (1060-90)
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated she had received a copy of a letter sent to Mayor Houston from
Assemblyman Tom Torlakson requesting endorsement of a transit enhancement package in the
amount of $14.5 million to provide improvements for Vasco Road. She would like to have this placed
on the next agenda to discuss.
BART Extension to Livermore (1060-30)
Mr. Ambrose indicated the City has received a letter from the City of Livermore requesting support of
Livermore's request to the BART Board to agendize a discussion of the BART Extension to
Livermore. He asked the Council if this item should be added to the next Council agenda?
CLOSED SESSION
9:35 p.m. 10.1 (640-30)
The CoUncil recessed to a closed session to confer on Public Employee Performance Evaluation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
At 9:59 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened With all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Houston announced that no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
11.1
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sandie Hart, Secretary.
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