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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-2000 Adopted CC Minutes REGULAR MEETING -April 18, 2000 CLOSED SESSION 5:30 p.m. 10.1 (600-30) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Houston reported that no action was taken in the closed session. A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:27 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston. None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MayOr Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS TO CITY FROM 2000 ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPONSORS 7:27 p.m. 3.1 (I 50-70) Recreation Supervisor Paul McCreary advised that the City received $18,850 in monetary sponsorships for the Festival and $8,750 for the Fun Run which was held the weekend of March 18th and 19th. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April ~8, 2000 PAGE 161 Large framed festival posters and gift bags were presented to those representatives present. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the gifts and formally recognized the many donors for their contributions. REAUTHORIZATION OF MEASURE B (HALF-CENT SALES TAX PROGRAM) 7:36 p.m. 3.2 (1060-90) Public Works Director Lee Thompson advised that if the extension of the half-cent sales tax is approved, the City of Dublin will continue to receive funding for Road maintenance projects. The City currently receives an average of $140,500 per year from the existing Measure B sales tax program. In the new 20 Year Expenditure Plan, the City would receive approximately $184,300 per year. If the sales tax extension is not approved, the City would stop receiving these funds in early 2002. Mr. Thompson advised that this presentation is one of the steps in placing the reauthorization of the half-cent sales tax to extend the program from 2002 to 2022. Christine Monson made a brief PowerPoint presentation. Five cities have already supported this plan. She reminded everyone that a 2/3 vote is required. This is not a new tax, but rather a continuation of an existing one. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 50 - 00 APPROVING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY 20-YEAR TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to be sent to the Board of Supervisors requesting that the extension of the half-cent sales tax be placed on the November 2000 ballot. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 162 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO SISTER CITY COMMITTEE 7:46 p.m. 3.3 (I 10-30) The City recently joined the Sister City International organization and will be sending representation to the annual conference the end of June. During the City Council's annual Goals & Objectives meeting in February, the Council collectively gave a high ranking to the goal, appoint a Council subcommittee to investigate expanding the Sister City Program and to investigate opportunities for trade with an additional sister city. Mayor Houston stated he would like to see Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. McCormick be on this committee. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she will go to the SCI conference in Denver to learn role of the city in participating and expanding our sister city program. Once we have a report of this, she will be looking at possibilities of cities interested in twining with us. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. McCormick would serve on the Sister City Committee. Reauthorization of Sales Tax Measure B (1060-90) Jeff Hobson, 1915 Essex Street, Berkeley, Bay Area Transportation & Land Use Coalition talked about Measure B. Their coalition consists of over 60 groups. Several of their. member organizations opposed the 1998 measure and several others supported it. They decided to become involved when they saw the defeat and they want to see success. After extensive participation and discussion, they have decided to support the Measure B plan we've just approved. The new plan, they feel, will provide critical funding and provide transportation choices that people in Alameda County need. He noted increased funding for ACE to maintain and expand service, and also increased funding for bicycle trails. They recognize that getting the necessary 2/3 vote will be hard, but they will work hard to make sure the information gets out on why people should support this. Information was passed out to the Council by Mr. Hobson related to a press release. (No copy was provided to the City Clerk.) Campaign buttons were provided to the City Clerk for distribution to the City Council. Speaker slips were completed by: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 163 Charlie Betchen, 2951 Derry Street #332, Berkeley, CA 94705 (Measure B) Hazel Ashworth, 624 Enos Way, Livermore (Disability Rep. to Alameda Co. Paratransit Planning Committee, Measure B) Neither person, however, addressed the Council. When asked by the Mayor, an unidentified audience member stated they hope to open the Dublin 1-580 northbound hook ramp on May 10th. Southbound is scheduled to open this summer. It is moving and progressing nicely. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:54 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.14 Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.6, and Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.2. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 4, 2000; Authorized (4.3 600-35) Staff to advertise Contract No. 00~06, Annual Slurry Seal Program for bids; Accepted (4.4 150~70) gift of $100 from the Women's Club of Dublin for the Senior Center; directed Staff to prepare formal acknowledgment to the donor; and approved the Budget Change; Received (4.5 330~50) the Preliminary Financial Report for the month of March 2000; Directed (4.7 660~40) Staff to send letter urging opposition to SB 2017 (Perata),Jobs Housing Balance in the Bay Area, to State Legislators; Received (4.8 320-30) the City Treasurer's Investment Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY 1999~2000 showing the City's investment portfolio totaling $44,216,725 (cost basis), with funds during the 3~i quarter invested at an average yield of 5.839%; Directed (4.9 390~ 10) Staff to send a letter over the Mayor's signature to the Cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon and the Town of Danville requesting their support in pursuing a return of ERAF, and authorized the Mayor to deliver a separate letter to the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 164 City's State Legislators during the League of California Cities' City Action Day in Sacramento, May 22nd and 23rd; Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,491,858.93; Authorized (4.11 590-90) Dublin Police Services to apply for funding ($35,000) through a Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for the purchase of equipment necessary to enhance the existing Traffic Safety Program; Adopted (4.12 350-40) RESOLUTION NO. 51 -00 DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY (3 POLICE CARS) and authorized Staff to proceed with transfer of property (computers, monitors, keyboards, miscellaneous office furniture, clothing and bicycles) to Nationwide Companies for sale at auction pursuant to their current agreement with the City; Adopted (4.13 930-30) RESOLUTION NO. 52 - 00 AUTHORIZING THE REPROGRAMMING OF FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE ALAMO CANAL BICYCLE PATH PROJECT AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT Adopted (4.14 530-20) RESOLUTION NO. 53- 00 DECLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF and directed Staff to notify the public and scheduled a public hearing for May 16, 2000 to hear and consider objections to abatement order. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 165 Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.2 and asked for clarification on item 3, Tri~Valley Housing Scholarship Program - $10,000. She stated she thought the scholarship program was through the Dublin Housing Authority. Mr. Ambrose stated this was approved earlier this year by the City Council. Ms. Cirelli clarified that this is for case management On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.2 600~40) RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 00 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA REGARDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement; Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.6, and pointed out what she assumed was a typographical error on the agenda which says, "It is unanticipated that the funds will be used..." This should have said "anticipated". She asked if we have other alternatives for using the money rather than just for the City's existing residential curbside recycling program. This is not a great deal of money. It could potentially be more effective if we targeted perhaps the high school. Mr. Behrmann stated they are specific in the grant and we could possibly target schools. Staff could look into a future project. This could free up other monies. Mr. Ambrose discussed the need for Measure D funds to offset rates that ratepayers pay. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.6 810-60) RESOLUTION NO. 55- 00 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND THE FUNDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 166 8:00 p.m. Mayor Houston moved Item 8.3 Trumark Companies Study Session as the next item to be heard. PUBLIC HEARING SPEED LIMIT CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR ARNOLD ROAD, DOUGHERTY ROAD (PARK SIERRA TO MONTEREY), GLEASON DRIVE (ARNOLD ROAD TO HACIENDA DRIVE), HACIENDA DRIVE~ ST. PATRICK WAY AND AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD (AMADOR PLAZA TO VILLAGE PARKWAY) 10:12 p.m. 6.1 (590-20) MaYor Houston opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Lee Thompson advised that this is the second reading of a proposed Ordinance which will revise existing speed limits and adopt limits for new streets. The proposed speed limits are: Amador Valley Boulevard (Amador Plaza to Village Parkway) ~ $0 mph; Arnold Road - 40 mph; Dougherty Road (Park Sierra entrance to Monterey) ~ 40 mph; Gleason Drive (Arnold to Hacienda) ~ 40 mph; Hacienda Drive ~ $5 mph; and St. Patrick Way ~ 25 mph. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 8- O0 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD (AMADOR PLAZA TO VILLAGE PARKWAY), ARNOLD ROAD, DOUGHERTY ROAD (PARK SIERRA TO MONTEREY), GLEASON DRIVE, HACIENDA DRIVE, AND ST. PATRICK WAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 167 PUBLIC HEARING ~ ENFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE CODE WITHIN HACIENDA CROSSINGS SHOPPING CENTER 10:14 p.m. 6.2 (590~30) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Lee Thompson advised that this is the second reading of a proposed Ordinance which would allow enforcement of the California Vehicle Code within the Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center. State Law allows enforcement of all provisions of the CVC on main roadways within the shopping center and enforcement of regulations pertaining to speeding, reckless driving, and off-road vehicles within the parking areas. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Lockhart discussed the importance of putting up some kind of signs, advising the public of this. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ~ ORDINANCE NO. 9 - 00 RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21 t07.6 AND 21107.8) WITHIN HACIENDA CROSSINGS SHOPPING CENTER (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND HACIENDA DRIVE) PUBLIC HEARING DUBLIN RANCH TOWN CENTER SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 10:15 p.m. 6.3 (600~60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Eddie Peabody advised that this is the second reading of an Ordinance approving a Supplemental Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Lin Family for the Dublin Ranch Town Center project. The Supplemental DA is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. This Agreement will vest the project approvals recently granted by the City Council and provide for additional DA's at the time of the development of the individual parcels within the project area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 168 No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 10- 00 APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 98-068, AREA F; PA 98-069, AREA G; AND PA 98-070, AREA H; DUBLIN RANCH [,UBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO CITY'S RETIREMENT CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA [,UBLIC EM[,LOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) 10:16 p.m. 6.4 (600-30/720-60) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Assistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report and advised that on an annual basis, the City conducts a benefit survey of approximately 30 Bay Area local government agencies. This analysis is performed in an effort to keep the City's benefit structure competitive with the market in which the City competes for labor. The survey indicated that 80% of the agencies surveyed have an enhanced retirement benefit with ['ERS. During discussions regarding benefit enhancements, it was agreed that the City would take the necessary steps to amend its ['ERS contract to include the 2% ~ 55, single highest year (SHY) benefit effective July 1, 2000. The proposed amendment to the City's retirement contract with ['ERS will be effective July 1, 2000. The first year cost to fund the increased benefit is $100,492.20. Sufficient funds will be included in the budget to cover these costs. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 169 On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 57- 00 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN (2% 1~ 55 Single Highest Year) and waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Dublin and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The Ordinance will be brought back at the Council meeting of May 1 ¢th for adoption. PUBLIC HEARING - URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SKATEBOARD USE AT THE EMERALD GLEN PARK SKATE PARK 10:18 p.m. 6.5 (920-20) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Parks & Community Services Director Diane Ix>wad presented the Staff Report and advised that Emerald Glen Park contains a Skate Park that has been designed for use by skateboards and inqine skates. In order to provide for use of the Skate Park at Emerald Glen Park, the City Council needs to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use and related safety rules, as well as adopt a Resolution designating the skateboard use area at the park. Cm. Zika asked when we are opening. Ms. Lowart advised that Staff is working with the contractor now to bring an agreement to the City Council, hopefully within the next couple of meetings. The agreement will allow us to officially open the skate park. Mark Brazeal asked if they've figured out who has priority between skate boarders, the roller blades, etc., with regard to the sports activities. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April t8, 2000 PAGE 170 Ms. Lowart stated the initial approach will be to not restrict use at any time and monitor it, but if a problem occurs, we will relook at it. Mr. Brazeal stated he is concerned that skate boarders seem to be more aware than rollerskaters and they are always aware of their surroundings. Rollerskaters will go out in the middle and just stand there and seem to be unaware of what's going on and seem to have a lack of awareness. He prefers that skate boarders be given priority. He asked if there is a signoff waiver for adults or if we are going to say everyone has to wear elbow and knee pads. Ms. Lowart stated the rules apply to everyone. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. When asked, Ms. Lowart responded that there will be a big grand opening of Emerald Glen Park in the fall. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted ORDINANCE NO. 11 -00 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.100 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE SKATEBOARD USE AT THE EMERALD GLEN PARK SKATE PARK AND ADOPTING RELATED SAFETY RULES TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 58- 00 DESIGNATING SKATEBOARD USE AREA AT THE EMERALD GLEN PARK SKATE PARK EVALUATION OF 2000 ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL 10:26 p.m. 7.1 (950-40) Recreation Supervisor Paul McCreary gave an update of the 2000 St. Patrick's Day Festival, including the Green & White Gala, the Community Pancake Breakfast, the Parade, the Festival, and the 5K Fun Run. Based on the positive comments received from CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 'i8, 2000 PAGE 171 people who attended and participated in all aspects of the celebration, Staff declared the 2000 event a success. Mr. McCreary stated Staff requested that the City Council determine the dates of the 2001 celebration; appoint representative(s) to serve on the St. Patrick's Day Liaison Committee; and direct Staff to renew the agreement with Terry Pimsleur & Company for the 2001 St. Patrick's Day Festival. Vice Mayor Lockhart apologized for not making the meeting. She noted in the report about encouraging youth groups to ride, and stated she felt we really need to make this happen some way. There were people leaving before a whole group of kids came along. This has become a serious issue. Comments from parents is kids have to wait so long before they get into the parade. They are wanting to move them forward. We need to work on something such as getting the children off the ground. A1 Hunter, representing the Dublin Lions Club agreed that this had been a problem in past parades, but to give some kids credit, they did well this year. The kids weren't the problem. There were 87 entries and they found what caused gaps was the fact that a lot of participants perform, particularly in front of the camera. He talked to Bill Burnham about this and they are kind of backing off from criticizing the kids for slowing down the parade. We can look at suggestions for next year. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she got feedback from parents that the parade was too long. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated her other comment has to do with Pimsleur. We really need more communication with them before the event. The glasses were one major issue. They should have had the logo on them. She heard more complaints this year about not getting called back by Pimsleur. Groups were disappointed. Handicapped parking and not having enough available was another comment she received. This was a real issue to some people. Mayor Houston stated he wasn't here this year. He was in Ireland at the other Dublin. He did, however, hear all about it. He has been talking about this issue ever since he has been on the Council, but he didn't know what he was talking about because he didn't have any children in the early years. This is not a fun event for the little kids. We should say right now that we are going to mandate that the kids be off the ground in a truck. This will show up better, be a better experience for the little kids, and move the parade along. In the big Dublin parade, they don't allow parents and auxiliary people to be in the parade. We need to do this for the speed of the parade and next year if it is 2 Vz hours, it will be worse. In the Danville parade, they have a rule of no performing. If you violate the rule, you are not invited back. Everyone is doing a great job, butwe need to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 172 make it better. They should start lining up their trucks now. We can do a little clinic and show them how to use a truck to make a float. He has been on this soapbox for 8 years now. He would just like us to say, this is what we're going to do. Mr. Hunter stated we should face facts. If the parents were that concerned, they wouldn't have the kids walking. We don't restrict the way people are in the parade. Where are the heads of the groups. There's nothing stopping the leaders from arranging for trucks. He agreed that some community parades look better than others. We have to decide how many restrictions we want to put on. Everyone has the option and we don't restrict this. He stated he hoped the Council would consider this before they heavily regulate our parade. Mayor Houston stated in the Danville parade, the sports groups all ride in a truck. He would like to see the Lions Club solve this tomorrow, but if it takes the City Council to say this, he is willing to make the statement. It's not that big of a thing. Mr. Hunter stated he would like to see some common ground. We may end up with all kinds of arguments. He suggested the City recommend to the groups that they should find some way to help their kids through the parade. Once we do it as law, it takes away from the hometown feel of the parade. Some groups will not be happy with this, and the Lions are the ones that will hear it. Cm. McCormick suggested getting a copy of the rules from Danville and let the Lions Club take a look at them. Mayor Houston reiterated this is not a big deal. Just tell people now and they will know for next year. Mr. Ambrose stated the parade is sponsored by the Lions Club but we have an ordinance that requires the interval space for the parade. The Lions Club has flexibility to establish the rules of the parade because they are the ones who get the permit. We have to treat everyone the same with regard to parades. Mr. Hunter stated he will talk to the Lions Club and urge those who have kids in the parade to use some kind of vehicle. Cm. McCormick stated she would like to see us incorporate our Dublin Pride Week posters more as they kind of get lost in all the activities. She asked if we can make the winning poster our official festival poster. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April '18, 2000 PAGE 173 Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she would like to have an opportunity to comment on future poster and/or T~shirt logos before it's finalized. The poster was out before anyone saw it this year. Cm. McCormick requested we coordinate and publicize the Pride Week posters. Mayor Houston asked about the possibility of moving Dublin Pride Week to a different time of year. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she handed out awards at the St. Patrick's celebration and the kids had a huge audience. It was really special for the kids. Cm. McCormick stated she got a complaint that one of the neighboring shopping areas put up "no festival parking" signs and had a security guard. This did not send a good image to the people. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that the 2001 festival should be held on March 17th and 18th, appointed Vice Mayor Lockhart to serve on the Committee, and directed Staff to renew the agreement with Terry Pimsleur & Company for the 2001 Festival. ANALYSIS OF SAVE AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE LANDS INITIATIVE Mayor Houston moved this item to be heard after Item 8.4. 8:43 p.m. 8.1 (660-30) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that in February of 2000, a Notice of Intention to circulate Petition was filed with the Alameda County Registrar of Voters and signatures are now being collected to place the "Save Agriculture and Open Space Lands Initiative" on the November 2000 or Spring 2001 ballot. The purpose of the initiative is to preserve agriculture and to protect open space in the unincorporated area of Alameda County. It would establish a County Urban Growth Boundary that would effectively remove the County government from allowing urban growth outside this boundary. Mr. Peabody explained that specific impacts to Dublin would be: 1) all areas west of the existing Dublin City Limits would be included in the UGB, and would remain agricultural or open space as per the initiative; and 2) all areas east of the existing CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April ~J8, 2000 PAGE 174 Eastern Dublin Specific Han boundary, including areas now in our Sphere of Influence would remain agricultural or open space as per the initiative. Specific properties affected would include: 1) West - Nielsen, Milestone and all properties west of the existing Dublin City Limits (2,0913 acres). 2) East ~ Braddoch & Logan properties (former Fallon Enterprises, Mandeville properties); Croak property and one-half of the Moller property (8713 acres). Additional impacts would be on Eastern Dublin Impact Fees, which are predicated on complete development of our entire General Plan area. A potential loss of 8713 acres of property would cause impact fees to be increased to cover the missing developable property. The designation of all properties west of the existing City Limits may impact the City's initiative and open space study due to be completed by the November 2000 election. Mr. Peabody stated another initiative sponsored by the Tri-Valley Business Council may also be submitted for the November 2000 ballot, which may have another direction for an Urban Growth Boundary. Mr. Peabody stated if sufficient signatures are secured for this initiative, the City Council may wish to take a position regarding the implications to the City. George Williams, Casa Linda Court, stated he believed the City Council should take a proactive stance and take a position before they even get the required number of signatures. This would show that we don't want citizens of Alameda County planning what we've already planned. Roxanne Nielsen, 111337 Alegre Drive, stated she was representing Citizens of Property Rights and the Alameda County Homeowners Association for unincorporated Alameda County. She requested that the City Council take a position of not supporting this initiative. Their proposal is severely detrimental to agriculture as a whole. Many of their members are working with the Vision Z010 people to develop a long range open space and enterprise plan for the County. The Save Agriculture and Open Space Lands Initiative is not a good measure and the Council should take a stand against it and not support it. David Bewley, 1111313 Brittany Lane, stated he felt we need a thorough analysis of this plan and its impacts. We probably need some more legal analysis on it. It appears that this will really have no negative impact on the west Dublin area, but may possibly in east Dublin. We need an analysis on it. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 I~EGULAI~ MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 175 Marie Cronin, 8989 Dublin Canyon Road, advised that she serves on the Vision 2010 subcommittee. She recommended that the Sierra Club initiative not be recommended by the City Council of Dublin. It does not in .any way help agriculture. They have been studying this initiative. Vision 2010's initiative is basically really an endorsement of ECAP. The City has bought into the Vision 2010 study for $20,000. Let them do the work that everybody has asked them to do which will be done within 4 to 6 weeks. It is not to Dublin's benefit to have anything to do with the Sierra Club. Morgan King 8348 Creekside Drive commented that the Dublin initiative gives voters the option of saying yea or nay to development. He asked Mr. Peabody if the County one has no option for the city to put proposals on the ballot. Mr. Peabody stated it deals with establishing a line in unincorporated area. It doesn't have anything to do with a vote of the people. It says here is the line and beyond that line is agricultural. It doesn't speak to having any change in that designation. Mr. King stated he is of a mixed mind on this. Perhaps he needs to study the wording of the initiative. It may conflict with Dublin's voters empowerment. If the County one creates a permanent line, this may be contrary to the spirit of our own initiative. Ms. Nielsen stated Mr. Bewley stated earlier that it doesn't negatively impact west Dublin and she commented she did not think he has studied the wording. It has a lot of prohibitions that will make it difficult to even continue agricultural uses on the land. Mr. Peabody stated the citizens of Dublin will not have a voice on this initiative. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she serves as a member of the Recycle Board of Alameda County. From that perspective, she commented on the findings. In seeing Mayor Ben Tarver as one of the authors, she doesn't wonder at some of the findings. The water issue is absolutely prejudice and inflammatory. She suggested on the housing issue, perhaps Mayor Tarver could put his dollars where his mouth is and with regard to housing needs, suggested that Pleasanton may want to look at their Kaiser Research property for housing. The Recycle Board can't even agree on a formula for increase or decrease of how to count this. A fatal flaw is that everything reverts back to the Recycle Board. This is scary. The majority of people on this board are appointed, not elected. This initiative shifts the balance of power from elected representatives to a special interest group. Giving control of public interests to non-elected people doesn't represent the people. She stated she would support any efforts to not support this initiative. Cm. McCormick stated she has been working with the Tri-Valley Business Council's Vision 2010 and if she is going to support any proposal, it would be this one. This does CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 176 foll°w the East County Plan and it does deal and work with the agricultural and ranching community and makes them partners in this. She would oppose the Sierra Club Plan and the fact that they did not partner with the people they are most going to affect. Vice Mayor Lockhart pointed out that on one of the last pages, people need to be aware of the fact that it states even if it doesn't receive the most votes, it would still be in effect if it gets a majority of votes. If this passes, it can nullify and supersede another initiative. Cm. Zika agreed with Vice Mayor Lockhart and stated he doesn't like someone out of the City telling us how to plan the City. Mayor Houston stated he has confidence in the voters and their decision as to whether to sign a petition. He hopes people will take care and thought about what petitions they sign. After the CAP/' initiatives last year, he has confidence in the voters. He doesn't feel this measure will pass, but it will require people to stand up and take position. He is angry that Sierra Club said it has to be city centered growth and then they come in with something that basically puts our future into the hands of the Board of Supervisors. For years they wanted to take the power away from the County and they now want to take it away from the local people. Our ballot measure is head and shoulders above the others. Dublin voters will decide. Cities should decide what's best for them. This is what people want. This initiative doesn't get the County out of the development business. We should have a resolution against this and also send a letter to the Sierra Club to cease and desist. On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous vote, the Council requested that Staff prepare a resolution opposing the Save Agricultural and Open Space Lands Initiative petition now being circulated for signatures and also send a letter to the Sierra Club asking that they cease and desist. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff can bring back a resolution to the next City Council meeting. EMERGENCY FIRE/MEDICAL RESPONSE PLAN FOR SERVICE Mayor Houston moved this item to be heard after Item 8.5. 9:49 p.m. 8.2 (520-10) Fire Marshal Jim Ferdinand introduced Deputy Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert who made a PowerPoint presentation. As the City of Dublin develops, the need for fire protection coverage and response planning becomes critical. Significant residential and commercial CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 177 development is occurring in the Eastern Extended Planning Area of the City. A report has been prepared which takes into consideration fire response times and emergency medical service standards in relation to projected growth in order to develop criteria for new facilities, including site requirements and equipment needs. Mr. Gilbert discussed fire station coverage and response standards and explained that the main objective of emergency response is measured in relation to two life-threatening situations: Fire Flashover and Cardiac Arrest. Flashover is common to all fires. At this critical point of a fire, the temperature within the involved room reaches the ignition temperature of the combustibles in the room, causing the entire room to burst into flames. This event causes a dramatic increase in flame, heat, and products of combustion, and makes the area where it occurs untenable for human life. An industry standard for response to structure fires has the 1 st due engine company arriving on scene within 5 minutes, and the 2nd and 3rd engine and a truck arriving within 10 minutes 90% of the time. The strategic placement of fire stations and equipment is essential to meeting this standard. Cardiac Arrest is the other response determinant, which requires immediate, rapid response. When a person suffers Cardiac Arrest, the heart and breathing functions cease as the heart fibrillates (shakes). The definitive care for this condition is rapid defibrillation (electric shock) administered within 6 minutes. Planning a delivery system that has the first unit on scene within 5 minutes 90% of the time has been proven to significantly increase the success rates for defibrillation and save lives. Mr. Gilbert stated two fire stations currently provide emergency services to the City. Station 16 is located on Donahue Drive and Station 15 shares space with the Alameda County volUnteer firefighters at the Santa Rita Jail on Broder Road. As Eastern Dublin continues to develop beyond Tassajara Road, the current location of Station 15 will not adequately serve that area. The relocation of Station 15 will provide improved coverage in the area east of Tassajara Road prior to the completion of Station 18. The new site will allow for easy access to central Dublin, as well as the area between Dougherty Road and Tassajara Road. As the development east of Tassajara Road continues, a third fire station will need to be constructed to meet response times in the newly developed areas. The recommended location for Fire Station 17 is Madigan Road at Broder Street. The response area will be Dougherty Road to Tassajara Road. The recommended location for Station 18 is Fallon Road at Gleason Drive. The response area will be Tassajara Road to Fallon Road. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 178 In summary, Mr. Gilbert stated the construction of Station 17 and Station 18, coupled with the relocation of the truck company from Station 16 to the new Station 17, will ensure the best possible fire protection services to the City as Dublin grows. Cm. Zika asked about Fire Station 15 on County property at the Jail. This provides fire service for their facilities. Mr. Gilbert stated this is there to serve the City of Dublin and is City funded. The station is a County owned building. Mr. Ambrose discussed the annexation agreement and fire response costs. Last year, the County paid us in excess of $200,000 for calls on the Sheriff's property. The station is actually a part of the jail compound. It is surrounded by razor wire. He discussed impact fees. Cm. Zika commented on rumors about the County building a courthouse out there. Will they have to pay impact fees? Mr. Ambrose stated he would have to review the annexation agreement. He thought we could collect impact fees to the extent they are required. Cm. Zika commented that on map 1, the blue shaded area seems significantly larger than the green area. Mr. Gilbert responded part of the blue area is Camp Parks. Mr. Ambrose advised that that station does respond to Arroyo Vista. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if, provided Schaefer Ranch survives the Whipsnake, what happens there? Mr. Gilbert stated sprinklers would be required, and other measures will be taken and Station 16 would respond. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Final Draft of the Response Plan for Service. And start working on acquisition of the sites. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 179 TRUMARK COMPANIES STUDY SESSION PA 99-030 Mayor Houston moved this item to be heard immediately following the Consent Calendar. 8:00 p.m. 8.3 (420-20) Associate Planner Andy Byde advised that Staff is requesting direction regarding the Trumark Duet project, a 7.14 acre project located along the eastern side of Dougherty Road immediately southeast of the Park Sierra apartment complex, with respect to the following: 1) Is the proposed product type and resulting development plan appropriate, given the proximity of Scarlett Drive? 2) Is the lower density range of 15 units per acre appropriate for the area? Mr. Byde stated Staff has concerns regarding the proposed project's compatibility with the area. Staffs concerns are specific to the proposed lower density style units, with private rear yards adjacent to a high traffic volume street (Scarlett Drive). Given the narrow width and the linear nature of the property, long expanses of sound walls would be necessary to block noise and visual access from the Street to the proposed units and respective private rear yards. A higher density style project would be able to utilize portions of the building to block the sound from Scarlett Drive. Additionally, a higher density project would allow the City to further meet its housing goals within an area designated as appropriate for higher density housing. Mike Maples with Trumark Company thanked Staff who he said is great to work with. This is a difficult site to work with. It takes some creative problem solving to resolve the issues. There are 2 acres of off site improvements required and they attempted to find solutions when they were told the City did not have funding available at this time for public improvements. They are asking for a product type change. It is 11 units less than what they originally asked for. They understand Staff's concern about the road going through. It will go to BART and they feel this is a big plus for this neighborhood. Sound mitigations were discussed. There would have to be a soundwall on Dougherty Road. They will do a good job with disclosures to future residents. They would like to take their traffic fees and build the required off~site improvements. This site is currently an eyesore to the City and they feel they can create a great living environment on this site. Cm. Zika asked about soundwalls between Scarlett Place and the residents. Mr. Maples stated his sound and acoustical engineers told them they felt a wooden fence at the rear yards would be adequate. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 180 Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt most people buying on a busy street know what they're getting into. Mayor Houston asked about the extension of Scarlett Place and the timing. Mr. Maples stated they have to buy one section from the railroad and they have talked to Staff about some type of deferred financing. There are some more complex issues dealing with Camp Parks and environmental issues with the creek. Cm. McCormick asked if they have considered pedestrian crossways to connect to the Iron Horse trail. Mr. Maples advised that they will be working with Starff on a detailed site plan. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked who they will market this product to. Mr. Maples responded the age group will be all over the map. It generally tends to be childless couples or singles. They will appreciate the low maintenance of the duet homes. They've worked very closely with Mr. Wright, the neighboring property owner. Mayor Houston stated he felt this project fits within the medium to high density ranges and offers a product we have very little of and they are paying all their fees and improvements. This is unusual to have them asking for a decreased density to make it work. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she likes the fact that we are offering a different type of product to attract others. Cm. Zika stated he was concerned about mitigation with noise of all the traffic going down Scarlett Place. He reminded that he was against making this residential in the first place. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard~ and by majority vote, the Council expressed an interest in this concept and approved the product type and density. Cm. Zika voted in opposition to the motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 'i8, 2000 PAGE 181 PROJECT STATUS REPORT PA 99~003 WESTERN DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY 8:17 p.m. 8.4 (420~30) Senior Planner Carol Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that in February of 1999, the City Council directed Staff to initiate a Western Dublin GPA Study to consider establishing an urban limit line along the western city boundary, pending the vote on the Urban Limit Line (ULL) ballot measure, and to consider appropriate land use designations and policies related to development within the Western Extended Planning Area. Ms. Cirelli reported that Staff has made progress towards completing the Western Dublin GPA Study and has begun assessing the GPA's that are necessary to adopt if the Urban Limit Line measure passes. This would involve GP text and land use map amendments. Staff is further researching GPA's that should be adopted if the ULL initiative fails. Staff will determine the Western Dublin areas that might be suitable for residential and/or commercial development, and areas that should be designated agricultural/open space. The Western Dublin Open Space Study is near completion. Another public workshop for this study is proposed to be held the first week of May, 2000. This study will be used as background information for the Western Dublin GPA Study. Finally, Staff will study the feasibility of any Sphere of Influence changes and will complete any necessary environmental documentation for the GPA's that are proposed. Ms. Cirelli explained that the purpose of this Agenda Statement is to receive City Council direction as to whether the Western Dublin GPA Study should be completed and presented to the City Council and workshop conducted before the November election, or after the election. Ms. Cirelli stated there may be some question as to whether the City can process any GPA for the Western Extended Planning Area depending on the outcome of one particular initiative that may be on the November ballot: the "Save Agriculture and Open Space Lands Initiative". If this initiative passes, all areas west of the present City Limits, as of the election date, would remain agricultural or open space. A second initiative, the proposed Tri~Valley Vision 2010 Initiative, which is not yet drafted, will protect the City's present Western Dublin Sphere of Influence boundary. The initiative will support the urban growth policies of the Alameda County General Plan - East County Area Plan. Since both initiatives cover all unincorporated territory within Alameda County, any initiative that passes at the County level would supersede any City land use policies and objectives for the Western Extended Planning Area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 182 In summary, Ms. Cirelli stated Staff was seeking direction from the Council to either conduct a public workshop and complete the Western Dublin GPA Study before the November, 2000 election, or conduct the public workshop, complete the Study, and adopt the GPA after the election. Cm. Zika asked what happens if the City initiative passes or either one of the County ones pass and does this mean this land is beyond the growth limit line and nothing can be done with it. Ms. Cirelli responded if the City's measure passes, yes. The save agricultural lands initiative sets our boundaries to the west as it exists today. Mayor Houston stated he felt if we spend money today and either one passes, it would be a waste of time and money because it could supersede us. Roxanne Nielsen, 11637 Alegre Drive, stated she was surprised that this issue came back up. She stated she read the minutes and watched video of the February 16th meeting and it was felt that November was a good time to bring this up. It was agreed that it is important for people to understand the impacts and stated she is surprised that this is a question once again. The one may not get on the November ballot. It may not pass. Vision 2010 is also not a sure thing. Dublin's is a sure thing, however. She requested that the Council uphold the original consensus that the citizens of Dublin should have this information before they go to the polls in November. Ms. Nielsen stated she was also disturbed that she had to learn about this through the Internet. It makes it harder to get comments together. She would like to see some way of improving communication to have a workable partnership. Morgan King, 8348 Creekside Drive, stated he concurred with Ms. Nielsen's recommendation that the study be completed before the election. Regarding Cm. Zika's question about the other initiative, the only thing the Dublin initiative does is if one of the owners or developers of undeveloped property in the western extended planning area proposes development, it will go through the same process as before. What the initiative does is simply make the City Council 13,000 people. It changes who will exercise Dublin's prerogative to say yes or no. All of the voters will have input. It doesn't change Dublin's prerogative to always say yes or no. It just changes who makes the final decision in Dublin. Someone mentioned that if, in fact, the County initiative passes and establishes an Urban Limit Line that this would make a plan irrelevant. He wasn't sure if he agreed with this. The property could still be brought into the City as an open space area. It would still be worthwhile for the City to plan whether it could be used recreationally in some manner. He concurred with Ms. Nielsen that sometimes the notice CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 183 of public meetings where individuals are very concerned about an issue, they don't always get noticed. Mark Brazeal stated he is an I 1 year Dublin 'resident. There are still a lot of people here that want to check out the General Plan. With the election coming up, there will be people wanting to ask about the Gl' and it will be an opportunity to discuss the issues and enlighten them. He likes the idea of having some workshops to work out details of what's going on. As a member of Vision 2010, they are usually setting their plans around what is already here for the Cities. He would like to find out their opinion after the election. He asked if we had invited groups to look at our GP. Mayor Houston responded that he felt everybody is on board and that we all respect everyone's General Plans. George Williams, Casa Linda Court, stated he was also concerned about the notice that didn't come until late Sunday night. He left his name and address at the workshops. He stated he believed the initiative in 8.1 specifically states the affect on Dublin of the Alameda County initiative. If that one goes through, there is no processing. They would still like to go to the workshops and get notice of those and the City Council meetings. David Bewley, 11166 Brittany Lane stated he was one of members who wrote the original initiative along with Mr. King. He did not receive notice of this meeting until this afternoon. This is a problem endemic probably to a lot of cities. It is incumbent upon citizens to educate themselves. He also would like to go forward with the study so residents have the data. He hasn't had the opportunity to read the open space initiative, but fully intends to do this. It will essentially cement west Dublin for agricultural use. This doesn't make this study irrelevant. He discussed as an example about the ground water injection situation. We will have the public vote component. The entire forces of the City and all mechanisms available will still be available. The voters will not decide how or why it is built or any of the specifics. Their concern is simply a ratification of what the Council has done. A plan would be rigorously analyzed by the Planning Commission and the City Council. This would be a strong comment to the citizens if it is put forward. There would be a synergism between the County and the City to protect property rights if both pass. Mayor Houston stated he felt everyone was talking about something that isn't even on the agenda. Should be conduct the studies and if it not done, should we have the election? Several people spoke from the audience and indicated they felt the election goes forward regardless. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 184 Mayor Houston asked if the study can be accomplished before the election. DaVid Bewley stated they support the study going forward so they have the data before the election. Marie Cronin stated she felt they all concur. Mayor Houston summarized the study should go forward before the election. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt from day one, when the task force was formed, the goal was to give the community the best picture of the ramifications of what our study would do. Methodology for purchase of land would be considered. We are talking about the possibility of 2 other initiatives on the ballot. She stated she was really glad to see everyone coming together and agreeing on this. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to proceed with workshops and GPA before election in as timely a manner as possible. Mayor Houston announced that Item 8.1 would be heard next, followed by Item 8.5 and then Item 8.2. COMMENT LETTER ON THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE THREATENED ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE 9:12 p.m. 8.5 (530-90) Senior Planner Dennis Carrington presented the Staff Report and advised that a letter has been prepared commenting on the proposal by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service to designate areas west of the urbanized area of the City of Dublin as Critical Habitat for the Alameda Whipsnake. This designation would include Schaefer Ranch and open space areas within the Hansen Hills subdivision and open space areas south of Bloomington Way and north of Creekside Drive. The designation could negatively impact the economy of the City if it precluded the development of Schaefer Ranch. Mr. Carrington advised that an Executive Order requires that Federal rules not have an annual economic impact of $100,000,000 or more or adversely affect an economic sector, productivity, jobs, the environment, or other units of government. The proposed CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 185 action could very well prevent the development of Schaefer Ranch with an economic impact on the City of Dublin well in excess of $100,000,000. The 4¢¢ home project with a commercial district has a value of at least $300,000,000. The inclusion of multiplier effects on the local and regional economies could result in a negative economic impact many times that amount. ViCe Mayor Lockhart asked if this is a cumulative effort with Fish & Wildlife? Do they look at our entire plan? Mr. Carrington stated they are not considering Eastern Dublin. They look at habitat. We are dealing with the same people we dealt with on the east. Mr. Ambrose stated there are over 400,000 acres they are designating. We are a small piece of the overall proposal. Mayor Houston asked if there is something in their report that says how much actually has the snake on it. Mr. Carrington stated they are saying any contiguous area that is undeveloped that they would like to see snakes on it. Cm. McCormick asked if we have heard from the other jurisdictions. Mr. Carrington stated we have not. The ridge trail will be involved with this. Mayor Houston asked if this could prohibit any use. Mr. Carrington stated it impacts anything that requires a federal permit and they must prove it's not there. Cm. Zika stated he felt it is impossible to prove the negative. It's called harassment and extortion. Mr. Ambrose stated we have a very tight timeline. Schaefer Ranch has an approved development plan. If the Council wants to preserve their right to comment we must meet their timeline. Roxanne Nielsen commented with regard to Schaefer Ranch and asked the City to include the Western Dublin Sphere of Influence as also not having the critical habitat status. She stated she also concurred with the City requesting that a public hearing be held. This is something that should be done. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 186 Morgan King stated he was representing Friends of the Dublin Whipsnake. He asked if anyone knew what a Whipsnake looks like. Marie Cronin stated it looks very much like a gopher snake, but with a red head. Not one rancher has ever seen one. Mr. Carrington advised that they are about 2 feet long, sooty black and yellow strips on either side of the spine. It is not a very large snake. Mr. King stated he did not like the Schaefer Ranch project when it was approved, but felt it would be very ungraceful to ask the City to pull the plug on the project. He would plead with the Council in whatever response it drafts, don't take it as a joke with regard to protected endangered species. He cautioned the Council against taking position of protecting possible endangered species. He encouraged the City Council to engage in mitigation measures. Dave Bewley stated he concurred with Mr. King. We've already gone though a lot of planning on the Schaefer Ranch plan and we can't use this as subterfuge, but we have policies that call for preserving. The hills have numerous constraints in place. What this represents, coupled with the Sierra Club, is that we are running out of land and it's important that we make judicious plans with what we have. We should truly examine our open space policies and how we deal with those components of our GP that deal with these vital parts of every community. We have not in Dublin enforced this the way we should have. Some of the trees in the Hansen Hill development that were here for years and years were torn out. We have not done enough in that area. We should address the needs again and examine our policies on that component of our GP. Mark Ferguson stated he lives on Eden Canyon Road and was concerned that the snake will eat the red legged frog. There is a conflict of interest there. Since we have a big problem of population explosion, maybe we should reintroduce the grizzly bear. Cm. Zika stated he was in favor of sending the letter and copying all elected officials to make reasonable efforts to accommodate our open space. Their lines should be drawn to where the species actually exist. We're all looking and fighting at the outer edges. We expect everyone to act reasonably. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she would also like to see the public hearing. Cm. McCormick stated she supports the call for a public hearing. She stated she had problems with the letter, and was not sure she supports the letter. She stated she was disturbed by the tone of the City Council every time something like this comes up. She CITy COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 187 does not view this as something funny and hilarious. She will oppose sending the letter, but does support the public hearing. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt situations presented may appear frivolous on the surface, but including land where an animal doesn't exist and on the other hand asking us to provide housing for as many people as we can, there is quite a contradiction. She takes both seriously. This is something that needs a public hearing. She wholeheartedly supports the letter and the public hearing. Fish & Game has not done a good job of presenting serious arguments for the City's consideration. It is hard to consider them seriously. Mayor Houston felt the City Council should all want to work positively with everybody for resolution of the situation. It doesn't do any good to take potshots at people. He stated he felt the letter is the first step in stating our case. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by majority vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 56- 00 AUTHORIZING A COMMENT LETTER ON THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AS CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE THREATENED ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE Cm, McCormick abstained. RECESS At 9:39 p.m., Mayor Houston called for a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The next item for consideration was Irem 8.2. OTHER BUSINESS 11:00 p.m. Liaison Meetings (~ 10-05) Mr. Ambrose discussed liaison meetings with DSRSD and the City of San Ramon. CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES ' . . VOLUME 10 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 188 Civic Center Renovation (200- 30) Mr. Ambrose stated Staff recently moved and we are completing Phase I of the Civic Center Renovation. Planning and Fire have moved upstairs for the next 2 months. Site Development Review of New Home Expo Design Center (410-30) Mr. Ambrose reported that with regard to the Home Expo Design, we have an application we are processing between Montgomery Wards and Target. The Application is a SDR and we indicated to them that Staff was not going to approve this project. He asked if the City Council is interested in ultimately looking at this. We need to give them a schedule. They are concerned about their timeframe. He suggested adding an item to the agenda if the Council wants to review and discuss this. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated this is such a major area, she felt it important to take a look at this. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council added this item to the agenda. On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council determined that the Home Expo Design Center should come before the Council for Site Development Review. Regal Cinema IMAX Grand Opening (470-50) Cm. McCormick stated she has a lot of IMAX movie tickets for May 3fa, and she can't be undersold. Her proceeds will go to the Dublin Historical Preservation Association, the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Cm. Howard stated her tickets are for Hope Hospice and the Dublin Women's Club. Cm. Zika stated his tickets will benefit the Dublin Lions Club and Senior Citizens. They will also get free popcorn and free drinks. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 189 Vice Mayor Lockhart stated her movies will be Stuart Little at 5:00 p.m., and Cider House Rules at 8:00 p.~m. -People can e-mail her for tickets at Janetindublin~yahoo.com. Mayor Houston reported that what the Council was referring to is that the Regal Cinema Theatre and IMAX is opening up the first week in May. On May 2nd, two IMAX movies will be shown and the computer technology project between the City of Dublin and the Dublin Unified School District will benefit. Tickets are $25. The Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau in Pleasanton is acting as the box office for the event. This will be a really outstanding event. Their phone number is 803-2700. Wednesday night, Regal has opened up their theatres to the community. They have 21 screens and each will benefit a specific group. This will be a really big community event. They will allow organizations to benefit by about 10,000 seats over the course of these two days. Recycling Literature (810-60) Vice Mayor Lockhart reported that she had some interesting.brochures that she picked up at the Recycle Board meeting. The City of Alameda did some things in their community and do a good job of describing the kinds of things that are available. This is something Dublin could take a look at and benefit from. Mayor's Ceremonial Chain (140-50) Mayor Houston discussed the ceremonial chain and reported that they talked about it while he was over in Ireland. This ceremonial chain is something the Mayor of Bray, our sister city, wears and we are always impressed. He brought back some ideas. This is really quite attractive. It can be used at ceremonial events. We are having one made up for us to use. Computers (595-50) Mayor Houston stated he had cut out an article talking about computers for seniors and the disabled, and stated he will distribute the article to the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 190 Return of ERAF Monies to Cities (390-20) Mayor Houston indicated the Council had talked about a return by the State of the ERAF monies to cities and advised that there is a city action day in Sacramento on May 22~d and 23~d. He got an application and will provide copies to the Council. This is our opportunity to be proactive and to encourage as many of the Council and people on the different commissions to get up to Sacramento. He and Councilmember Kay Ayala in Pleasanton have a bet running about how many elected officials they can get to go to Sacramento. Change in Council Meeting Starting Time (610~20) Mayor Houston stated on May 2ha, he would like to move the Council meeting to start at 5:00 p.m., so the Council can all participate in the events at the Regal IMAX. Mr. Ambrose reported on several agenda items for that meeting. He advised that the next couple of meetings will be lighter because all management staff are involved in and working on the budget process. Consensus of the Council was that Staff work with CTV30 to tape the meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ll:16p.m. 10.2 (640-30) Mr. Ambrose announced that a Memo had been distributed and no Closed Session was necessary on this item. The Council was to have recessed to a closed session to conference with Legal Counsel ~ Existing Litigation ~ Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Name of Case: Baptista v. City of Dublin, Alameda Superior Court No. v-016887-4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION No action. Canceled. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 191 ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 p.m. ATFEST: Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 19 REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2000 PAGE 192