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REGULAR MEETING - March 22. 1993
A regular meeting of the city Council of the city of Dublin was held
on Monday, March 22, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin civic
Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Mayor
Snyder.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor
Snyder.
ABSENT: None.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (610-20)
Mayor Snyder led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD (610-50)
Mayor Snyder read and presented a proclamation to Valerie Barnes, who
was selected as Dublin's Citizen of the Year.
Ms. Barnes stated she had been in the community for 28 years. She
offered a very special thanks for the award, particularly to the
Dublin Women's Club which was formed in 1965. It is an honor for her
to be associated with this organization and she considered it an honor
to live in Dublin.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD (610-50)
Mayor Snyder read and presented a proclamation to a representative of
the South Valley Youth Football League, the group selected as Dublin's
Organization of the Year.
The proclamation was accepted with thanks on behalf of all their
sponsors, parents and over 200 kids in the organization. This is
their 25th anniversary and things are looking very bright for them
this year.
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PROCLAMATION - SERVICE ON SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (610-50)
Mayor Snyder stated a proclamation had been prepared for Rose Jurich
for her service on the Senior Center Advisory Committee; however, she
was ill and unable to attend the meeting, so it will be presented at a
later date.
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PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTH (610-50)
Mayor Snyder read a proclamation declaring the month of April as
Community services Month in the City and urged all citizens to enjoy
their community services programs and to remember those who have
contributed to enhance them. The proclamation was presented to
Recreation Director Diane Lowart.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD FOR APRIL (150-90)
City Manager Ambrose presented the April Customer Service Award to Bo
Barker, Management Assistant.
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KICK-OFF OF THE SALE OF HOME COMPOSTING BINS (810-60)
Management Assistant Bo Barker stated the Home Compost Education
Program is funded through cooperative county and city efforts. He
advised that there would be a brief demonstration and then they would
sell the first bin to a Dublin resident.
Theresa Eade with the Alameda County Home Compost Program advised that
the program has been around for over 3 years and they have educated
over 4,000 people. Shannon Park has a demonstration garden. One of
the biggest barriers to home composting is lack of a bin. They are
not easily found in stores and most people can't build them. They
have bins available and have sold 1,400 so far. There are 275 bins
being sold to Dublin residents and each bin will divert up to 8 tons
of material. The bins are guaranteed to last 10 years. Each bin
costs $33 and it actually retails for $100. They buy in bulk so they
get a significant discount.
Mr. Barker stated there is a one-time cost for the city and the
program is limited to 275 bins.
Liana Smith and her daughter, Laura, purchased the City's first bin.
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Introduction of Sister citv Visitor (140-50)
Mayor Snyder introduced the Chairman of the Bray Urban Council,
Michael Ledwidge, who is visiting from Ireland. Michael's position
would be the equivalent of the Mayor of Bray. Bray is DUblin's sister
city and is located near Dublin, Ireland.
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PRESENTATION ON EAST DUBLIN/PLEASANTON BART STATION (1060-30)
Public Works Director Thompson advised that BART has been working
through management consultants, Bay Area Transit Consultants (BATC)
and architects in the design of the East DUblinjPleasanton BART
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station. The station plans are complete and the parking lot plans are
about 60% complete.
Mr. Thompson advised that there has been 2 items of concern: 1)
BART's environmental report specified 3,000 parking spaces for the
Eastern station in the DublinjPleasanton two-station scenario and
3,500 parking spaces if the Eastern Station is a single end-of-the-
line station. The preliminary plans have indicated 2,464 spaces based
on not having enough land to provide all of the parking. staff
understood that BART and Alameda County are negotiating to allow BART
the necessary land to meet the environmental report parking
requirements. 2) The second issue is the reluctance of the BART Board
in applying for grant funds for the West DublinjPleasanton Station,
based on the requirement to construct the Warm Springs Extension prior
to the Western Dublin Station.
Bob Garrison stated they have come a long way since beginning the
environmental process. There is now a lot of activity on 1-580. He
thanked city staff for working very closely with them on the
development of the design. They are proposing 3,000 parking spaces,
but if there is not a West Station, they then propose 3,500 spaces.
He clarified that they can only respond to the technical questiops,
not those related to funding except to say they are trying to get
private funding for the West station.
Chuck Middlebrook showed slides and advised that some of the issues
need to be worked out with some of the agencies involved, such as
LAVTA. He explained that there are 2 access roads leading into the
Dublin Station, and both will be signalized intersections.
Mayor Snyder stated he had read in the past that the old Southern
Pacific overcrossing was going to be lowered.
Mr. Middlebrook stated this was correct. The widening of 1-580 will
take place before the stages are built. The new center section will
put put in and then they will start the construction.
Mayor Snyder stated he was glad to hear LAVTA mentioned. Their
concern is an attempt to not have confusion with all the various
connector buses that come through.
Cm. Burton asked if their plans had an easement for the sewer and
water lines. The main line will go right down the freeway and he was
concerned that the TWA line may not be on their plan.
Mr. Middlebrook stated as far as he knew, everything has been taken
care of.
Mr. Thompson stated he thought the line would follow the Dublin
Boulevard extension.
Cm. Burton asked about bicycles.
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Mr. Middlebrook advised that they have accounted for this. The Iron
Horse Trail is a bike path that comes into the first Caltrans bridge
abutment. Riders would then need to get off their bikes and walk the
rest of the way into the station. There will be bike racks on the
plaza for parking.
Cm. Burton stated people who live here are very conscious of the wind
and he noticed that everything was out in the open with no wind
breaks. When it rains, this becomes particularly important.
Mr. Middlebrook indicated there will be wind breaks in both places.
They will have 14 z feet benches that will have a wind break.
Cm. Houston asked when he would be able to take a ride on this thing.
Bob Garrison stated they are shooting for service in late 1995. They
have experienced some delays due to the disadvantaged business
program, but they are hoping to make the time up. .
Mayor Snyder stated there had been some publicity regarding a meeting
one of the BART Directors wants to have out here.
Mr. Garrison stated he could not comment on this, although he
understood that Director Lewis has some thoughts on parking, etc.
They have told him they would be happy to attend his meeting to answer
any technical questions. The preliminary and final design are the
only contracts to be let thus far.
Cm. Moffatt advised that he had always been confused on how they will
go through the Dougherty RoadjHopyard Road overpass.
Mr. Garrison stated the north side is a new structure.
down the old structure on the west side and rebuild it.
award this contract soon.
They will tear
They hope to
Cm. Houston stated others supposedly understood he was involved with
Director Lewis' meeting. He wanted to let BART Staff know that he
hadn't even planned to attend the meeting; he was just trying to help
with the meeting location. He did not want any hard feelings and
clarified his position on this. This is not a BART Board meeting, and
so it appears that if Mr. Lewis wants to lease the facility to hold a
meeting, he will have to pay the required private rental fees.
Mr. Garrison stated they had only offered their services as a
technical staff and other than that, they did not know what he was
going to do.
Bill VanGelder, Pleasanton Traffic Engineer stated BART has done an
excellent job working with both cities. He discussed their primary
concerns. He understood that the MTC resolution which was passed set
a cap at $531 million. BART estimates the cost to be $517 million.
They have received $12.6 million in grants and we therefore have more
than enough to build both stations. They feel MTC should fund 3'
stations. They are trying to determine how much money we will have to
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come up with. It was clarified that the funding has nothing to do
with the Warm springs extension.
Tom Margrove, BART Assistant General Manager, stated a third station
would have to be from private funds and other than public funds
through propositions and the ~9 sales tax. They are proceeding with
the design in case funds are found.
Cm. Howard questioned if one BART Director could delay this whole
project.
Mr. Garrison stated it depends on if he gets the support of the
majority of the Board members.
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Addition of Closed session (640-30)
city Attorney Silver advised that she had received the court of
Appeals decision in the Measure D lawsuit on Friday afternoon after
the agenda had been prepared. She suggested that the City Council add
a closed session item to the end of the agenda in order that she may
discuss this decision with the City council. This would be added in
accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Houston, and by unanimous
vote, the Council agreed to add an emergency closed session.
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Sian Advertisina "The Imaaes" Homes (400-30)
Peter Baldo, 1i617 silvergate Drive stated he came home last Friday
afternoon to discover directly across from his home a large blue
Images Homes for sale sign. Several weeks ago, he got a notice about
the sign, but it said the sign was to be on Barn Hollow court. The
owner of that parcel cannot see the sign, as she is on a corner lot.
He felt the notice was a misrepresentation as to the location of the
sign. If he had known the sign was going to be on silvergate Drive,
he would have been at the meeting to protest. When he contacted City
Staff, they told him that it was a done deal and that it was too late
to do anything.
Mr. Baldo felt a possible solution might be to relocate the sign to
the corner of Silvergate Drive and Barn Hollow Court, where it was
supposed to be in the first place. Another solution would be to
remove the sign and put it up only on the weekends. He would
certainly like this sign out of his view.
Mayor Snyder stated he looked into how this happened, and he also was
surprised to see the sign there. Even though the Council sees all
these types of approvals as they come through, they don't always
register. He felt exactly the same as Mr. Baldo, that this location
is not appropriate for this type of sign. It would be necessary,
however, to discuss the City'S options with Legal counsel.
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Cm. Burton stated he concurred and complimented Mr. Baldo for
understanding how to deal with this in coming before the city council.
He agreed that it is an inappropriate sign at this location.
planning Director Tong stated notice for this application was given
and the street address was listed. Mr. Baldo received the notice and
had an opportunity to attend a meeting when the item came before the
Zoning Administrator and the appeal period has expired. He stated he
wasn't sure what other recourse Staff has.
Mr. Baldo stated the street address does not represent the correct
location where the sign has been placed.
Mayor Snyder indicated that Mr. Baldo's neighbor probably has some
kind of a contract with the Images and it appeared that the city may
need to have a different kind of a review process.
city Attorney Silver advised that she would prefer to get together
with staff and provide a report to the city council at the next
meeting related to what the City Council's options might be.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous
vote, the Council took the following actions:
Approved Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 23, (East
DUblin), and Regular Meeting of March 8, 1993;
Received the City Treasurer's Investment Report as of February 28,
1993 (320-30);
Received the February 1993 Financial Report (330-50);
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 33 - 93
AWARDING CONTRACT 93-04, (600-30) TOPAZ CIRCLE
WATER SERVICE LINES TO JARDINE PIPELINE, INC. ($3,690)
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 34 - 93
AWARDING CONTRACT 93-02, (600-30) ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY' NORTH AVENUE
BIKE PATH TO LES McDONALD CONSTRUCTION ($439,665.95)
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement and authorized a
change in funding sources for the Annual Overlay as outlined in the
staff Report;
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Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 35 - 93
AWARDING CONTRACT 93-01 (600-30)
DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHT ADDITIONS TO STEINY & COMPANY ($52,759)
and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement;
Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $530,920.09 (300-40).
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PUBLIC HEARING-AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.20.160
RELATING TO REGULATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (450-20)
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
Chief Building Official Taugher presented the Staff Report and advised
that Section 4.20.160 of the Dublin Municipal Code specifies
construction requirements for toilet rooms, bathrooms and showers,
steam rooms and similar facilities for massage establishments. The
Dublin Building and Plumbing Codes also regulate these facilities. A
significant difference relates to requirements of materials which can
be used and the height for the walls of toilet rooms and bathrooms.
An Ordinance was being proposed which would revise the requirement for
toilet and bathrooms to agree with the Building Code.
Mr. Taugher advised that a massage application has gone through the
building permit process.
Cm. Burton complimented Staff on trying to make things more simple.
He asked if this particular change was being made for sanitation
purposes.
Mr. Taugher responded that quite frankly, it was put in years ago to
regulate a social problem through restrictions.
Cm. Moffatt asked if the concept was just to delete this requirement.
Mr. Taugher stated the change would be from requiring 6' of tile to 4'
of hard non-absorbant surface. There is an application pending, with
the use permit becoming effective on March 25th.
Carol Bondi stated she has the massage establishment that requested
that staff look into this. It sounded as if a resolution was
forthcoming to this problem and she thanked the Council.
Mayor Snyder closed the public hearing.
Cm. Burton stated he felt this was excellent example of Staff response
to a situation.
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous
vote, the Council, on an urgency basis, adopted
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ORDINANCE NO. 2 - 93
AMENDING SECTION 4.20.160 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
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PUBLIC HEARING - PA 91-099 HANSEN HILL RANCH
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 1992-93 ANNUAL REVIEW (600-60)
Mayor Snyder opened the pUblic hearing.
Associate Planner Choy presented the staff Report and advised that in
conformance with the conditions of the Development Agreement and
Section 8.12.140 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council must
hold a pUblic hearing to conduct an annual review of the Hansen Hill
Ranch Development Agreement.
Mr. Choy advised that on March 12, 1993, the city received a letter
from Michael Toohey, President of Toohey Homes Ltd., who is the agent
for California Pacific Homes, Inc. (formerly Donald L. Bren Company),
which references the $190,728 payment made to the City for Phase I
park in-lieu fees. The letter also conveys the intention of
California Pacific Homes, Inc., to postpone the start of the project
for at least one more year, due to the existing economic conditions
which, because of the substantial expenditure necessary to complete
Phase I, does not present a favorable market risk.
Mr. Choy indicated that the Improvement Plans and the Final Map for
Phase I are close to receiving final approval from the Public Works
Department.
In summary, Staff felt that the Developer has demonstrated good faith
compliance with the provisions of the Development Agreement.
Cm. Burton asked if there was any question that this project will be
built under the present configuration or layout.
Mr. Choy indicated that the Applicant was present and could address
'this. There is a current tentative map approved and there is a
substantial investment that has been made toward the first phase of
the project.
Cm. Moffatt asked when the tentative map was authorized.
Mr. Choy stated he thought the first phase was approved in 1989 and
then extended in 1992. It will be valid through the year 2000.
Michael Toohey stated the Bren Company has invested an enormous amount
of money in the project. There is a lot of grading that has to be
done and a decision was made that it is just too risky to go forward
with the project at this time. If the City is concerned that the
product is to be changed, they would have to come back to the City
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anyway. The product is well designed; it is just that homes pushing
$400,000 are moving very slowly.
Mayor Snyder asked if California Pacific Homes is a new name for the
Bren Company.
Mr. Toohey responded yes, they simply changed the name and there is no
other change.
Cm. Burton stated he appreciated the concerns of the market and hoped
that when they do go forward they will make a commitment to get the
whole project done and not leave the City with a half completed
project.
Mr. Toohey assured the city that with their enormous investment, there
will be a lot of people looking to make sure they do it right.
Mayor Snyder closed the pUblic hearing.
On motion of Cm. Houston, seconded by em. Burton, and by unanimous
vote, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 36 - 93
ESTABLISHING FINDINGS TO SUPPORT GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE
FOR PA 91-099 HANSEN HILL RANCH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
1992-93 ANNUAL REVIEW
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FINANCING COST REDUCTIONS ON DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER (340-70 & 600-30)
Assistant City Manager Rankin presented the Staff Report and advised
that there is an opportunity for the City to reduce the amount of
annual lease payments on the Civic Center by more than $130,000 per
year between 1994-1999. Staff also proposed a plan to allow for total
defeasance in 1999.
Mr. Rankin discussed the background of the Civic Center certificate of
Participation financing, the goals to consider in structuring a
revised financing payment plan, options analyzed, and assumptions used
in the 3 scenarios presented.
Mr. Rankin stated the 3 scenarios considered were: 1) Current
situation with the City making payments in accordance with the 1988
COP payment schedule. 2) Defeasance of the 1988 COP issue with a
deposit of approximately $9.1 million on May 1, 1993 from the General
Fund Reserve into an escrow account. The City would continue to make
the scheduled lease payments between 1994 and 1999 and the escrow
account would payoff all certificates maturing after 1999. 3)
Refinancing of the 1988 COP's structured to provide a significant
annual lease payment savings between 1994 and 1999, with the city
making a deposit from the General Fund Reserves on February 1, 1999 to
defease all outstanding certificates.
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staff recommended that the council authorize pursuit of Scenario 3 and
also that the city Council establish a Civic Center Project Reserve of
$14,060,000. These funds would reduce the General Fund Reserve. A
Resolution would be adopted which would recognize that these funds
were set aside for the purpose of defeasing the COP's outstanding in
1999. These funds would not generally be available for other needs,
however, any interest earnings could be used as a General Fund
Reserve.
Mr. Rankin advised that in order to proceed with the recommended
scenario, it will be necessary to engage the services of Financial
Consultant and Bond Counsel. These services are typically provided on
a contingent basis. The firm of Rauscher pierce Refsnes, (RPR) Inc.,
has worked with the City on 3 financings and Staff felt their past
performance and knowledge would benefit the City. Ms. virginia Horler
would serve as the principal assigned to this project. Their fee
would be 1.4% of the amount issued. The firm of Brown & Wood, who
served as the Underwriter's Counsel for the 1988 COP issue presented a
very competitive fee. In addition, this firm is currently working
with the Dublin Unified School District on a possible General
Obligation Bond issuance. Mr. David Casnocha will be the principal in
charge of this project. Their fee would be $35,000, which represents
a significant discount from the fee paid in 1988 to a different 'firm.
Virginia Horler with RPR displayed charts and graphs on overhead
transparancies to illustrate the benefits of this refinancing. Their
firm was formed about 58 years ago and they serve primarily markets in
California, Arizona and Texas. She stated she has worked on over 45
issues of Certificates of Participation for various cities and
counties throughout California.
Cm. Burton asked if the figures shown would indicate the City could
payoff the debt.
Ms. Horler stated the City could pay it off in 1999 without a
significant premium.
Cm. Burton questioned the difference between refinancing and giving
the bond holders their money or letting them find another place to put
their money.
Ms. Horler stated the City would be charged a significant amount of
money just for the priviledge of calling the bonds. In refinancing,
there are additional COP's sold in order to deposit into an escrow
account an amount to pay them off in 1999.
Mr. Rankin stated there are still certificates out in the 1985 issue.
Cm. Houston asked if 2% would be the penalty to pay it off today.
Ms. Horler stated they cannot be called before 1999. The investors
are guaranteed this.
Cm. Moffatt asked if the $1.7 million in reserves would draw interest.
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Ms. Horler stated yes, it is earning interest and the City receives a
contribution each year toward the lease payments.
Cm. Moffatt asked how much it costs to refinance.
Ms. Horler stated there is about a 2% cost.
Cm. Houston stated according to his calculations, the cost would be
$465,130.
Ms. Horler advised that the City'S current rating is BAA. When this
rating was given, the City had not yet built the Civic Center. They
feel there would be a strong chance to get bond insurance now and this
would change the rating of the new certificates to AAA.
Cm. Houston questioned the cost of issuance.
Ms. Horler stated this would include legal bond counsel, printing,
trustee fees, etc., and would be $125,000.
Cm. Houston questioned what the transfer of proceeds policy was.
Ms. Horler explained that if you refund outstanding tax debt, you have
to pay a penalty. In this case we still have the 1985 and 1988 COP's
and the penalty for doing a third time issuance is what this relates
to.
Cm. Houston advised that $590,000 would be the true cost to do this.
Mr. Ambrose explained that we will need to issue more certificates to
refinance more than the $17,230,000. When this was reviewed in July,
1992, -the figures weren't there. However, there is a real net savings
to our budget if we lock in today.
Cm. Burton asked if it would be prudent to payoff the debt in 1999.
Mr. Ambrose stated it depends on what the interest rates are.
Cm. Burton asked if they would be making a commitment that locks in a
future Council.
Mr. Ambrose advised that they would be if they adopt the second
scenario proposal, but not the third scenario, which Staff was
recommending.
Cm. Houston felt the only advantage to escrowing the money is that we
can lock in the 1999 rates.
Ms. Horler stated they were looking at an investment as opposed to a
cost. It is a good time to borrow, but a bad time to invest.
Cm. Houston stated he did not feel rates will be going up
substantially and he therefore favored paying off the debt in 1999.
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Cm. Moffatt asked if we would get into an arbitrage situation with the
Federal Government if rates go up.
Ms. Horler responded no, there would be no tracking of arbitrage. The
city would benefit from the interest earnings with no rebate
restrictions on them of any kind.
Mr. Ambrose pointed out that we have a major asset in this building.
The City Council looked at the potential growth in the community and
that was how we decided to build this size building instead of getting
into a future add-on situation the way neighboring cities have. Staff
is proposing a method of saving a substantial amount of money for the
residents of the community.
Mr. Rankin advised that the underwriting firm and bond counsel
typically work on a contingency basis and are paid at the end of the
issue, so the only expenses would be for the credit rating and some
small incidental costs.
Cm. Burton asked how long it will take for the city to get the costs
back.
Mr. Ambrose stated Staff has been looking for revenue sources lately
and there are some real advantages to setting the money aside in some
kind of a fund.
Cm. Houston stated it appears we have an opportunity to take advantage
of the best of both worlds.
Cm. Houston then made a motion, which was seconded by Cm. Burton, to
go forward with refinancing but also to set aside funds in whatever
instrument is appropriate to payoff the debt in 1999.
Mr. Ambrose advised that the council did not have an analysis of this
option before them, as this was not one of the 3 scenarios reviewed.
Ms. Horler discussed the figures and advised that if interest rates go
up, under this option, the city would lose money. She discussed the
basic differences between the 2 proposals.
Mayor Snyder stated he felt the council needed to take the advice of
the money managers in these types of matters.
Cm. Houston stated his real goal is to get it paid off in 1999. In
1999, our operating situation will be enhanced greatly and that is the
real payoff.
Ms. Horler stated the issue is simply how do we get there from here.
Cm. Burton asked if there was any way to do the same thing and not pay
$600,000 to borrow our own money.
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Mr. Rankin advised that the RPR discount rate is the same as was
quoted last time, and it is at the very lowest end of the scale. Bond
counsel is also charging us very little.
Cm. Moffatt stated he wanted to clarify Staff's recommendation.
Ms. Horler explained the third scenario and said that approval tonight
would be authorization to get ready.
Cm. Houston questioned the time frame.
Ms. Horler stated it takes 75 days to put one of these together. They
would set a pricing date and this would be when it funds. Her fees
are not paid until the end of the bond deal.
The Council called for the question on Cm. Houston's motion. The
motion was restated. Cm. Houston made a motion, which was seconded by
Cm. Burton, to go forward with the refinancing and set aside funds in
whatever instrument is appropriate to payoff the debt in 1999. This
motion was defeated due to a majority of NO votes.
On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by majority
vote, the council agreed to pursue Scenario 3, and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 37 - 93
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENGAGE SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL AND UNDERWRITER
IN CONNECTION WITH REFUNDING CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION PROCEEDINGS
(Brown & Wood/Legal Counsel 600-30)
(Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc./Underwriting services 600-30)
Cm. Ho~ston voted against this motion.
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1993-94 REVENUE OPTIONS (330-20)
city Manager Ambrose stated that in February, the City Council was
presented with a report on the 1993-94 city Budget shortfall in the
event that the Governor's Budget proposal is enacted. The City'S
shortfall was estimated to exceed $1 million. At that time, the
council gave Staff direction that 50% of the shortfall should come
from expenditure reductions and 50% should come from revenue
enhancements. staff was also directed to prepare a report which
provided the City Council with more information regarding the various
revenue raising options available to the City.
Mr. Ambrose reviewed the report which identified options by revenue
type. These included: 1) Building Permit Fees - $93,000 additional
revenue; 2) Encroachment Permits - $8,000 additional revenue; 3) Pre-
Planning Applications for Development Projects - $3,000 additional
revenue; 4) Minor Planning Applications - $43,000 additional revenue;
5) Fix-It Ticket Sign-Offs - $1,900-$5,000 additional revenue; 6)
Fireworks Permits - $3,300 additional revenue; 7) Fire Inspection
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services Required by Other Agencies - $3,335 additional revenue; 8)
Recreation Fees - $51,325 additional revenue; 9) Towed and Stored
Vehicle Release Fee - $2,130-$4,260 additional revenue; 10) Criminal
Background Check Fee - $3,000 additional revenue.
The policy changes and/or transfer of cost of service to property
owners section included: 1) Safety Repair of Sidewalks - $50,000
revenue/avoided cost.
A section on assessments included: 1) Emergency Medical Service First
Responder Service - approximately $25,000 revenue generated; 2)
Assessment for Fire Suppression services - revenue generated would
vary depending upon assessment; 3) Street Lighting & Landscape
Assessment District - revenue generated varies with amount of
assessment.
utilizing city assets to generate additional income included: 1) Lease
civic Center Office Space; 2) Sell/Lease unimproved civic Center
Property.
A section on taxes included: 1) Transient Occupancy Tax - additional
revenue of approximately $11,850 for each 1% increase; 2) utility
Users Taxes - additional revenue varies depending upon utilities taxed
and amount of tax; 3) Real Documentary Transfer Tax - additional
revenue varies depending upon amount of tax increase.
The final section dealt with other means of generating revenue and
included: 1) Library Service Funding - the city's current subsidy
could be covered by revenue generated; 2) Enhance Collections - Up to
$8,650 revenue generated.
Mr. ~rose stated of those revenue options identified in the report,
all options could be implemented to take effect in Fiscal Year 1993-94
with the exception of: FireworkS Permits; EMS Assessments; Fire
Assessments; and Library Funding.
Mr. Ambrose suggested that the City Council take a two-tiered approach
and identify those revenues which should be pursued immediately, and
those which should be pursued once the impact of the State Budget on
the City is known.
The council reviewed the report and provided concurrence as follows:
Section A.
1. Building Permit Fees - Pursue
2. Encroachment Permits - Pursue
3. Pre-Planning Applications for Development projects - No
4. Minor Planning Applications - No
5. Fix-It Ticket Sign-Offs - Pursue
6. Fireworks Permits - No
7. Fire Inspection Services Required by Other Agencies - Pursue
8. Recreation Fees - Pursue
9. Towed and Stored Vehicle Release Fee - Pursue
10. criminal Background Check Fee - Pursue
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section B.
1. Safety Repair of Sidewalks - Pursue
section C.
1. Emergency Medical Service First Responder Service - Pursue
2. Assessment for Fire Suppression Services - No
3. Street Lighting & Landscape Assessment District - Pursue (Add
another $18 for 1993-94 tax year.)
Section D.
1. Lease Civic Center Office Space - No
2. Sell/Lease Unimproved Civic Center Property - No
section E.
1. Transient Occupancy Tax - No
2. Utility Users Taxes - No
3. Real Documentary Transfer Tax - Pursue
Section F.
1. Library Service Funding - Council to be kept posted. Staff
will address reducing subsidy as part of the proposed budget.
2. Enhance Collections - Pursue through use of a collection agency.
Cm. Houston stated he calculated the total to be about $459,000.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Upcominq Meetinqs (610-10)
Mr. Ambrose reminded the Council of upcoming meetings: 1) DRFA Board
meeting Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., March 23, 1993; 2) Goals &
objectives meeting at 7:30 p.m., March 23, 1993; 3) Tri-Valley Council
meeting at 6:00 p.m., March 24, 1993; and 4) Tri-valley Council growth
management meeting at 8:00 a.m., April 12, 1993.
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Leqal Action Aqainst State (330-80)
Cm. Burton referenced a letter received related to stopping the State
from taking our taxes. He asked if Dublin was going to do anything.
Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff would respond to City Council
direction.
Cm. Burton asked if the League of California Cities is doing anything.
Ms. Silver advised that the city of Alhambra filed a lawsuit aSking
the Supreme Court to hear the matter without having to start at the
trial court level.
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Housinq Authoritv Conference (430-90)
Cm. Burton stated he had just returned from spending 6 days in
Washington, D.C., at a housing authority conference. As far as he was
concerned, this was a waste of time and money. The meetings were all
geared toward directors rather than commissioners. It cost the
Housing Authority about $1,500 for him to attend and he thought Cm.
Moffatt, who also attended would agree. These types of things should
be reviewed very carefully in the future.
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CLOSED SESSION ADDED (640-30)
At 11:25 p.m., the Council recessed to a closed session which was
added to the agenda to discuss pending litigation, Measure D, in
accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the council, the,
meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m., to the Goals & Objectives Meeting
to be held on Tuesday, March 23, 1993. Also, the pUblic hearing will
continue related to the East Dublin General Plan Amendment study on
Tuesday, March 30, 1993, in the Regional Meeting Room, at 7:00 p.m.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - March 23. 1993
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin
was held on Tuesday, March 23, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the
Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m., by
Mayor Snyder.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt, and Mayor
Snyder
ABSENT:
None
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (610-20)
The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
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STATUS REPORT ON 1992 GOALS & OBJECTIVES (100-80)
Mr. Ambrose, City Manager, stated the purpose of the meeting was for
Council and Staff to discuss the Goals & Objectives for the City so
Council and Staff would be working in the same direction using the
resources available for the items which were designated high priority.
Mr. Ambrose indicated that the 1992 Goals & Objectives plan, as adopted,
included a total of 101 objectives. Of those objectives, 66 objectives
were adstgned a high priority; 27 objectives were assigned a medium
priority; and 8 objectives were assigned a low priority. In addition to
those objectives included in the adopted Goals & Objective Plan, 13
other objectives were assigned to Staff by Councilor were necessary due
to circumstances beyond the City'S control.
Of the total adopted 1992 objectives, 51 (50.5%) have been completed or
nearly completed during 1992. Of the 66 objectives which were
designated high priority in 1992, 40 (60.6%) have been completed or
nearly completed.
There were four high priority objectives in which no action was taken,
including: 1) report to Council on development of a Strategic Plan for
the City; 2) monitor Storm Water Runoff from new development,
industrial, & auto related uses; 3) prepare a report on potential means
of implementing commercial recycling program; and 4) monitor Dublin's
impact on regional transportation network.
During 1992, there were several factors which impacted the Staff's
ability to make further progress on the 1992 objectives. These
included: 1) reduction and freezing of City personnel; 2) significant
Staff time allocated toward developing a process to revise the 1992-93
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Budget as a result of the state Budget cuts; 3) a significant amount of
time spent in monitoring and responding to proposals and actions taken
by other agencies; and 4) a total of 13 major assignments were added
after the 1992 Goals & Objectives were adopted. Of the 13 additional
objectives, 7 (53.8%) have been completed.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
The Fiscal Year 1992-93 Capital Improvement program included funding for
14 Capital Projects/items. Since July 1992, 9 of the 14 projects have
been completed or will be completed this Fiscal Year; 3 projects have
been deferred due to budget reductions; and 2 projects are behind
schedule (Bathhouse Renovation Dublin Swim Center & Heritage Center
Acquisition Renovation).
There were no comments or questions from the public.
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1993 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Mr. Ambrose requested that if the Council gives a high priority to
different objectives, the Council should understand the potential impact
the high objective may have on the 1993-94 Budget. He indicated this
meeting was to also solicit public input.
Cm. Burton asked what High, Medium, and Low meant.
Mr. Ambrose responded that a high priority objective is one which
siqnificantlv improves the City'S ability to affect the overall quality
of life-.tn the community, provide basic services, or is required by law.
It would be a matter of degree below the high priority. Medium would
have some impact on the community, but not as measurable. Low would get
very little attention.
Mr. Ambrose advised that for 1993, 92 objectives are proposed. This
includes 45 new objectives for 1993. The remaining objectives have been
carried over from the previous year, or are recommended for deletion.
The proposed 1993 Objectives are identified in priority order as viewed
by Staff. The Parks & Recreation Commission has also prioritized the
Recreation objectives.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the focus was that the basic functions and basic
needs of the City need to be taken care of first.
Cm. Burton questioned what had to be done in regard to the Americans
with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation process.
Mr. Ambrose stated that accommodations for employment and access to
public facilities and parks had to be examined. Job descriptions would
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have to be reexamined and parks and facilities would need to be examined
to see if they were handicap accessible.
Cm. Houston asked why the Public Works Director could not examine the
parks to determine methods to make them handicap accessible.
Mr. Ambrose responded that the Public Works Director was not an expert
on the ways and means of making parks and playground facilities handicap
accessible.
Cm. Burton suggested the City operate on a complaint basis only rather
than start nitpicking every possibility.
Mr. Rankin responded that by not addressing the facilities and parks and
making them handicap accessible, the City was opening itself to possible
liability. If the City could not show an effort was made to comply with
the ADA requirements, there would be greater possibility for liability.
Cm. Houston indicated that if it must be done, it must be done, but he
did not want to have to hire an architect.
Mr. Thompson stated that the Public Works Department could examine the
parks and facilities in regard to ramps and sidewalks, but that the
requirements stated that equipment had to be modified so handicapped
were able to use the same equipment as other people. There would also
be costs associated with making the equipment accessible to the
handicapped.
Cm. Burton felt the City should meet the law, but not anticipate more
than needed.
Mr. Ambrose responded that the law gave a specific process to follow and
if the -C-ity did not follow the requirements, the City would be in a lot
more jeopardy. There was an undue economic hardship clause, but there
would be the need for documentation to back up the request.
Cm. Burton stated he wanted to meet the law so he would change his
priority to a "3" so that the Council priority on the Americans with
Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation process was changed to "High."
Cm. Burton had added the additional objective of establishing a Business
Commission to work on #1 and #2 of the Administration Objectives section
and also wanted a review of Dublin's Business Climate.
Cm. Houston added the objective of organizing with citizen and local
groups such as the Chamber of Commerce.
Cm. Burton questioned if preparing a report on the feasibility of
developing a Local Economic Development program would not be able to be
accomplished unless the Finance Manager position was filled.
Mr. Ambrose responded that was true because the Assistant City Manager
would be the Staff person to coordinate the report on the Local Economic
Development Program and at this time he was overseeing the Finance
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Department activities. He indicated that the report had almost been
ready to submit to the Council two years ago, but the Business Task
Force had been formed so the report had been held off until the Business
Task Force finished its study.
Cm. Burton indicated the need for a business commission which would
create a more pro-active group to deal with businesses and their
concerns. He wanted more input from the business community in the
development of Eastern Dublin.
Mr. Ambrose questioned if a business commission was established, would
the developer have to go through the Planning Commission and/or the
Business Commission.
Cm. Burton responded the Business Commission would deal with business
issues. Appointments would be made by the Mayor with the approval of
the City Council. Signage and frontage issues could be dealt with by
the Business Commission. He felt momentum has been lost in the business
community.
Mr. Ambrose indicated that the Planning Director and City Manager meet
on a regular basis with the Executive Director and President of the
Chamber of Commerce to exchange information and discuss strategy.,
Cm. Burton indicated he has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce for
many years and the President and Board may not be in retail business.
He felt this was an opportunity to show an interest in the retail and
wholesale part of the business community.
Cm. Houston felt the special committees utilized by the Business Task
Force had been very helpful. He did not want the Business Commission
taking over planning, but he wanted the City more involved in retention
of businesses in our community. All talents should be used
constructively, and it would give an opportunity to free up some Staff
time.
Mr. Ambrose indicated that commissions do not reduce Staff time, but
instead increase Staff time because a Staff member is needed to
coordinate information and produce agendas.
Cm. Burton wanted to upgrade the Business Task Force and have long term
objectives set.
Cm. Houston stated Staff cannot do it all. He stated that a Finance
Manager should be hired. He wanted to keep the business community going
and felt it was the number one priority.
Mayor Snyder asked what Cm. Houston meant by recruiting businesses to
our community.
Cm. Houston responded that he wanted an inventory of available space in
Dublin taken so that spa~e could be marketed to draw businesses to the
community. He felt just putting up for lease signs did not accomplish
the goal. Active recruitment had to be made.
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Cm. Moffatt asked if Cm. Houston wanted the City to act as a commercial
realtor.
Cm. Houston responded that the City would not be the lead, but that the
City could give money to the Chamber of Commerce and let them develop an
Economic Development Plan.
Cm. Moffatt suggested the Council look at other cities, but that the
City should go through the League of California Cities or have several
Councilmembers visit other areas to see how they are dealing with their
business communities.
Mr. Ambrose felt the Council and Staff were on the same wave length and
Staff would be looking at different options and different ways to
approach revitalizing our business community. There were several
agencies available such as the Economic Development Corporation and the
Alameda County Economic Development Council that can be used to obtain
information. Dublin was not the only City struggling with business
retention. The entire corridor had a high vacancy rate. He agreed that
the City wanted to be pro-active and there was a number of things out
there so the City could get an overview of what other agencies were
doing.
Cm. Burton stated he wanted to see the business people involved so that
they had a feeling that they were part of the program.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the Assistant City Manager would need more time to
develop the Local Economic Development Program, but as issues come up,
the City will deal with them. For example, he indicated that the Mayor
and City Manager were in contact with several people in regard to the
possibility of a Target/Meryvn's opening in San Ramon.
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Cm. Moffatt suggested that instead of going through item by item that to
expedite the goals & objectives, that only items that the Council and
Staff did not agree upon or items that Councilor the public wished to
address should be highlighted.
By consensus of the Council, addressing each objective was discontinued.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the update to the Five Year capital Improvement
Program was necessary in order for the City to collect any impact fees
and he also felt the CIP was a good planning document for the City.
Mr. Ambrose stated that the City did not have enough manpower to
undertake a comprehensive review of charges for services rendered by all
departments.
By consensus of the Council, the objective of improving expense
reporting forms was deleted.
Cm. Houston had added the objective of identifying budget cuts &
priority of personnel to the Finance Objectives.
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Mr. Ambrose explained that would be handled in May when the Council
started the budget process.
Mr. Ambrose stated that during his City Manager evaluation by the
Council, it was recommended that the City Manager spend more time on
distributing information to the public. He felt the Spring 1993
Newsletter was a good tool to inform the public of the budget crisis
facing the City and to allow the public to respond to whether the
residents wanted services cut or taxes raised to balance the City
Budget. There were adequate funds included in the 1992-93 Budget to
cover the expense for the 1993 Spring Newsletter.
Cm. Houston indicated he felt use of the Spring Newsletter to inform the
residents of the budget crisis and to gauge the residents' feelings was
wise and he changed his priority to a "3" so the Council priority was
changed to "High."
Cm. Moffatt added the objective of holding quarterly informal Town Hall
meetings to the Public Relations Objectives. He explained that Staff
would not have to become involved and that it would be on a one to one
basis with Councilmembers and residents. It would be an opportunity to
meet the public and answer any of their questions.
Cm. Burton indicated that in the old days people would meet in
restaurants and talk with Councilmembers. He felt people liked the
Community Television Show where residents called in and asked questions
of the Councilmembers.
Mayor Snyder felt that was because they did not have to leave the
comfort of their homes.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the only expense would be the cost of a building
attendan-t, and the newspaper notice.
On consensus of the Council, holding quarterly informal Town Hall
meetings was added to the 1993 Goals & Objectives as a "Medium"
priority.
Mr. Ambrose explained the deletion of the General Engineering and
Traffic Engineering Contract Review meant to eliminate it from an annual
contract review and not to permanently eliminate it. He felt it would
be better to place the different contract reviews on a multi-year review
basis so Staff was not overloaded every year with the contract reviews.
The costs would continue to be examined annually.
On consensus by the Council, General Engineering and Traffic Engineering
were deleted from the Contract Review for 1993-94.
Cm. Houston asked when the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment/Specific Plan was completed, wouldn't that also resolve the
Eastern Sphere of Influence with Livermore.
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Mr. Ambrose explained the City would still have to go before LAFCO even
after the City adopted the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment/
Specific Plan.
Mr. Ambrose pointed out to the Council the number of high priority
objectives that were designated in Planning and with frozen Staff
positions, there would be a problem in completing all the high priority
objectives.
Cm. Houston indicated his preference to revising the sign ordinance over
the zoning ordinance amendments.
Mr. Ambrose responded that there was no time to undertake either the
sign ordinance or the zoning ordinance. Eastern Dublin was taking up a
lot of Staff time.
On consensus by Council, implementing Miscellaneous Housing strategies
was deleted from the Planning Objectives.
On consensus by Council, processing General Plan Amendment & necessary
enabling ordinance to include County Hazardous Waste Management plan was
deleted from the Planning Objectives.
Cm. Moffatt asked that inspection of springs & waterways for rubbish &
pollution be added to the Engineering Objectives.
Mr. Ambrose asked for clarification from Cm. Moffatt.
Cm. Moffatt indicated that old tires, beer cans, etc., were thrown in
Alamilla Springs and he felt the springs should be periodically
inspected and cleaned up.
Mr. Thompson responded that Alamilla Springs was on private property so
the City "did not have jurisdiction over it.
Mr. Tong indicated the Property Maintenance Ordinance could be used to
clean-up the area.
Ms. Lowart addressed the need for a report to the City Council on the
appropriate level of cost recovery for recreation programs. She
explained that the City did not have an actual policy to justify to the
public why fees were what they were. The Recreation Commission and City
Council gave this a medium objective while Staff rated it high. The
Recreation Commission preferred to continue with the old routine.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the Parks & Recreation Commission did not want
programs cut.
Ms. Lowart responded to the objective of working with EBRPD and Alameda
County on development of Iron Horse Trail, which Staff and Council rated
medium while the Parks & Recreation Commission rated high. The Iron
Horse Trail is two-thirds of the way completed in Contra Costa County,
but is not anticipated to reach the Alameda County line until the end of
1994. ~here is Measure AA funds for Alameda County, as well as Measure
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D funds and Transportation monies, but EBRPD cannot apply for those
funds. The application for funds must come from a City. The Recreation
Commission recommended the City start to negotiate with the County.
Mayor Snyder asked about the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way lines.
Ms. Lowart indicated the County has a straight line for the Iron Horse
Trail while Contra Costa County has an easement if the need for
transportation arose.
Cm. Burton stated it would be nice if the Trail was done by the time
BART arrived in the Valley.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the objective of complete renovation of DHS
Athletic Fields may change depending on the outcome of the school bond
issue.
Cm. Moffatt requested that the development of a Sport Group in Arroyo
Vista be added to the Recreation Objectives. He felt the opportunity
for intramural sports was lacking. He wanted to see volunteer groups
and the City developing sports activities at Arroyo Vista.
Cm. Burton felt it was a good idea, but there were difficulties.
Ms. Lowart explained it would take money and there already existed a
current youth sports program open to anyone in the community which was
held at the schools.
Cm. Burton indicated it was a worthy goal.
Cm. Houston felt it was a good idea and the Council should see the
facilities and get input from the residents of Arroyo Vista.
Ms. Lowart responded that the City had the expertise to conduct such a
program, but it would need funding.
Mr. Ambrose stated that the non-profit sports groups have funding so low
income families may participate.
Ms. Wong-Gillmore, a representative of Dublin Little League, indicated
there was a "hardship" program, where participants were asked to
volunteer time in other ways, but Little League would not turn anyone
away.
Cm. Moffatt felt the residents of Arroyo Vista might resist because they
felt it was welfare or charity.
Mayor Snyder suggested the Council address the issue at the upcoming
Arroyo Vista meeting on March 29, 1993 with the residents of Arroyo
Vista.
em. Moffatt suggested the addition of implementing strategy to license
other animals like cats to the Animal Control Objectives. He felt if
the City could get 10% of the cats licensed, the City would be ahead.
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Cm. Burton responded no to the suggestion.
By consensus of the Council, it was decided not to add licensing of
other animals to the Goals & Objectives.
Cm. Moffatt requested the addition of development of agreements with
Camp Parks regarding disaster preparedness to the Disaster Preparedness
Objectives. He felt Camp Parks would be a perfect place to set up a
tent city and to feed people if necessary.
Mr. Rankin explained the goal was to formulate shelter agreements with
the Red Cross and school sites with access to kitchens and showers were
being considered. He indicated Ms. Lowart was working with the
Community Safety Assistant.
Cm. Moffatt felt with Camp Parks being a reserves training area, it
would be an asset as a disaster preparedness site.
Mr. Ambrose indicated in a major disaster, there was a process to be
followed in contacting the different Office of Emergency Services from
the County, State, and Federal levels.
Mr. Rankin stated that in order for the shelter to be sanctioned 'by the
Red Cross, Management Staff had to be trained by the Red Cross. If the
shelter was not sanctioned by the Red Cross, the City would be left with
paying for the costs of the shelter.
Mayor Snyder requested Staff keep the Council informed of the progress
on the agreements for the shelters and that Camp Parks should be
included as a possible shelter.
On conseQsus of the Council, establishing City policy to direct inert
substances was deleted from Waste Management Objectives.
On consensus of the Council, presenting a report to the City Council on
Model Recycled Content Procurement Policy was deleted from Waste
Management Objectives.
Cm. Houston indicated he felt undertaking Corporation Yard Facilities
Studies should be deleted because of the need for consulting services.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the Staff's desire to change its rating to High in
regard to monitoring the BART Extension. Contracts were being delayed
and he felt it best if Staff monitored the situation.
On consensus by the Council, no new capital improvements were added to
the 1993 Goals & Objectives.
Cm. Burton felt there was enough on the plate.
Mayor Snyder agreed that there were not a lot of dollars to do
improvements. He indicated that money comes with development.
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Ms. Wong-Gillmore suggested the City approach Camp Parks.
Mayor Snyder responded in the past the City had developed working
agreements with Camp Parks for use of facilities.
Ms. Lowart indicated a land swap had taken place with the Federal
Government in regard to the Sports Grounds.
Mayor Snyder clarified that the land swap had nothing to do with the
Army, but involved the Department of Interior.
Mr. Ambrose explained the Dublin San Ramon Services District had been
granted title for park and recreational use only. If that type of use
was discontinued, the land would revert back to the Federal Government
and the Department of Interior would expect full market value for the
property.
Ms. Wong-Gillmore expressed the hope for better volunteer assistance in
the maintenance of the Sports Grounds so there could be better ownership
of the field. She indicated the need to establish a new snack bar area
at the Dublin Sports Grounds.
On motion by Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted the 1993 Goals & Objectives as attached.
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TRI-VALLEY COUNCIL MEETING
Cm. Howard asked for clarification on the Tri-Valley Council meeting.
Mayor Snyder responded that the Tri-Valley Council meeting would be held
in the -~gional Meeting Room on Wednesday, March 24, 1993 from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:30 ~~m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Sandie Hart.
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COUNCIL
PRIORITY
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE
High
High
High
High
Medium
Low
Low
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - FINANCE
High
High
High
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
1 .
(89) Prepare report on the
feasibility of developing a
Local Economic Development
program.
2.
(93) Pursue the development of a
major commercial center in
Eastern Dublin.
3.
(93) Implement the
reorganization of the City
Manager's Office & the
Finance Department.
4.
(93) Undertake American
Disabilities Act Self
Evaluation.
5.
(92) Implement Employee Brown
Bag Training Program.
6.
(90) Report to Council on
development of a Strategic
Plan for the City.
7.
(91) Complete Employee Handbook.
1 .
(93) Identify revenue options
available to balance City
Budget & implement those
selected by the City
Council.
2.
(93) Update Five Year Capital
Improvement Program.
3.
(93) Evaluate desirability of
defeasing and/or
refinancing Civic Center
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March 23, 1993 City Council Minutes
Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 135
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
.
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
Certificates of
Participation.
(85) Undertake comprehensive
review of charges for
services rendered by all
departments.
(93) Assume transfer of Parking
Fine Collection from
Courts.
(93) Review & update City's
Investment Policy.
(92) Complete early call of San
Ramon Road Specific Plan
Assessment District -Bonds.
(90) Select & install Community
Development Data processing
System.
(91) Update Purchasing Ordinance
(includes recycled product
procurement)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
High
Medium
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC RELATIONS
High
Medium
1 .
2.
1.
2.
(93) Aggressively monitor
activities of other
regional/local agencies
which directly impact the
City.
(93) Meet jointly with
representatives from other
agencies.
(93) prepare Spring 1993
Newsletter.
(93) Hold quarterly informal
Town Hall meetings.
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March 23, 1993 City Council Minutes
Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 136
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
(93) Performance Contract Review
High 1 . Building & Safety
High 2. Public Works Maintenance
High 3 . Traffic Signal Maintenance
High 4. Library Services
Medium 5. Crossing Guards
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
High
1 .
(87) Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment/Specific Plan.
High
2.
(93) Carry out Eastern Dublin
Implementation Program.
3. (89) Implement Management Audit
Recommendations
High "- Convert records system to
a.
street address based
system.
Low b. Develop more effective
handouts & brochures.
High 4. (87) Resolve Eastern Sphere of
Influence with Livermore.
High 5. (93) Revise Sign Ordinance.
High 6. (92) Implement Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance
Modification.
High 7. (92) Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Auto Dealer Signage (not
necessary if #5 above is
undertaken) .
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March 23, 1993 City Council Minutes
Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 137
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
High
8.
(93) Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Outdoor Sales.
High 9. (91 ) Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Sign & Banners (not
necessary if #5 above is
undertaken)
Medium 10. (91 ) Conduct Land Use Study for
Southern Portion of Camp
Parks.
Medium 11. (85) Revise Zoning Ordinance
(except Sign Ordinance).
Medium 12. (90) Prepare Inclusionary Zoning
Ordinance.
Medium 13. (93) Establish Site Specific
Land Use Data Base.
Low 14. ( 91) Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Outdoor Storage (not
necessary if #11 above is
undertaken)
Low 15. (92) Zoning Ordinance Amendment
.'- - Recreational Uses in C-N
Zones (not necessary if #11
above is undertaken).
Low 16. (93) Zoning Map Update.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING & SAFETY
High
1.
(88) Continue follow-up of
enforcement of
nonconforming signs.
High
2.
(93) Adopt 1993 Edition of
National Electrical Code.
Medium
3.
(93) Provide two homeowner
education program seminars.
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Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 138
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ENGINEERING
High
High
Medium
Low
CULTURE & LEISURE - RECREATION
High
High
High
High
Medium
High
High
.
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
1. (93) Implement Non-Point Source
Drainage Measures
a.
Inspect all creeks/outfalls
for illegal discharges.
b.
Inspect 25% of all
industrial site as required
under the NPDES industrial
permit.
2.
(92) Complete NPDES Pilot
Project - Shannon Park
3.
(92) Update City's subdivision
Ordinance.
1.
(92) Prepare a report from the
Heritage Task Force with
recommendations on the best
way to operate programs at
the Heritage Center.
2.
(93) Renovate Heritage Center.
3.
(93) Complete Park & Recreation
Master Plan.
4.
(92) Prepare report from Library
Task Force.
5 .
(93) Report to the City Council
on the appropriate level of
cost recovery for
recreation programs.
6.
(93) Complete renovation of Swim
Center Bathhouse.
7 .
(93) Establish liaison committee
with local youth sports
organizations.
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Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 139
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE
High
High
Medium
.
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
8.
(92) Work with EBRPD & County on
development of Iron Horse
Trail.
9.
(91) Complete renovation of DHS
Athletic Fields.
10. (93) Work with Dublin Fine Arts
Foundation to implement
1993 projects, provided
funding is available.
11. (93) Report to the City Council
on potential name for
Recreation Department to
more accurately reflect
programs and services
administered by the .
Department.
12. (91) Complete Dougherty Hills
Park Plan in order that
service clubs can adopt a
portion of the project.
13. (89) Develop a vandalism
awareness program in
cooperation with Public
Works & Police.
1 .
(93) Coordinate inclusion of all
Dublin City apartment
complexes into ongoing
Neighborhood Watch Program.
2.
(92) Improve the effectiveness
of existing cost recovery
program for jail booking
fees.
3.
(89) Report to Council on
effectiveness of commercial
alarm ordinance.
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Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 140
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
PUBLIC SAFETY - ANIMAL CONTROL
High
1.
(92) Represent Valley Cities in
developing Tri-Valley
Animal Shelter.
Medium
2.
(91) Implement strategy to
increase dog licensing.
PUBLIC SAFETY - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
High 1. (93) Present revised Multi-
Functional Hazard Plan for
City Council approval
pursuant to SB 1841.
High 2. (93) Complete Emergency .
preparedness Training for
all Departments.
High 3. (93) Formalize shelter
agreements with Red Cross &
identify how trained
personnel can be available
to initiate a Red Cross
Shelter.
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Medium 4. ( 91) Develop a Public Works Tri-
Valley Mutual Aid
Agreement.
Medium 5. (93) Prepare a report on the
effectiveness of the
Neighborhood Preparedness
program & identify
alternative means to
provide information.
PUBLIC SAFETY - WASTE MANAGEMENT
High 1. (93) Prepare report on
implementing collection of
basic garbage service on
tax bill.
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March 23, 1993 City Council Minutes
Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 141
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
Medium
Low
TRANSPORTATION - MAINTENANCE
High
Low
TRANSPORTATION - TRANSPORTATION
High
High
.
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
2.
(91) Prepare a report on
potential means of
implementing commercial/
institutional recycling
program; i.e. targeted
commodities, franchised vs.
non-franchised.
3.
(93) Evaluate the City's
continued participation in
the Joint Rate Refuse
Committee.
4.
(92) Participate in Countywide
studies which benefit
Dublin's SRRE goals &
prepare a report to City
Council on options
available.
5.
(93) Conduct public survey to
determine participation in
curbside/multi-family
recycling programs.
1 .
(93) Implement 4 new community
volunteer projects.
2.
(92) Undertake Corporation Yard
Facilities Studies.
1 .
(93) Work with Caltrans &
Alameda County
Transportation Authority on
design of I-580jI-680
Interchange improvement and
Downtown Hook Ramps.
2.
(92) Work with Tri-Valley
Council to develop a
Subregional Transportation
Plan.
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Adopted Goals & Objectives
Page 142
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
High
Medium
High
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PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
FOR ACCOMPLISHING GOAL
3.
Report to Council on Traffic
Impact Fee.
4.
Coordinate 1-580/1-680 El Charro
Interchange Improvements with
Pleasanton, Alameda County &
CalTrans.
5. (92) Implement elements of
Congestion Management Plan.
a. Implement Trip Reduction
Ordinance.
b. Report to Council on County
Transportation Plan.
6. (93) Monitor BART Extension.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - March 30. 1993
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:30 p.m., the Council held a closed executive session to discuss
Pending Litigation, city of Dublin vs. County of Alameda, in
accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
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PUBLIC MEETING
An adjourned regular meeting of the city council of the city of Dublin
was held on Tuesday, March 30, 1993, in the Regional Meeting Room of
the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:10 p.m., by Mayor Snyder.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor
Snyder.
ABSENT: None.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (610-20)
Mayor Snyder led the council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
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PUBLI~.ij~ARING
EASTERN DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT , SPECIFIC PLAN (420-30)
Planning Director Tong explained the format of the meeting and advised
that the City had contracted with the firm of Moore, Iacofano and
Goltsman, Inc., to help facilitate the public hearing, with Carolyn
Verheyen acting as facilitator. The hearing will be an opportunity
for the community to identify and discuss key planning issues and for
the city council to provide direction to City Staff regarding the need
for additional information.
Ms. Verheyen discussed the structure of how the meeting would be
conducted, and introduced Jim Oswald, Graphic Reporter who would be
noting the comments on a large chart.
I. WELCOME/INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose and Process
B. Agenda Overview
II. PROJECT BACKGROUND
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III. OVERVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE PLANS
A. Plan components
B. Common Features and Differences
C. Key planning Issues
D. Public Comments
Item added to hear presentation on plans for Camp Parks
IV. DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON KEY ISSUES
A. Number of Housing Units
B. Housing Density and Mix
c. open Space
D. Designation of Undeveloped Areas
E. Park Location
F. Circulation
G. Camp Parks
H. Ridgelines
I. Airport Protection Area
J. subregional context
K. phasing of Development
L. Other
V. SUMMARY/NEXT STEPS
A. Key Issues
B. Direction from city council Regarding Additional Information
for Next Meeting
C. Next steps
VI. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO APRIL 20, 1993
Mayor Snyder advised that the next workable date for the council to
continue the public hearing would be April 27th rather than the
previoUSly discussed date. The meeting would begin at 7:30 p.m., and
be held in the council Chambers.
Planning Consultant Brenda Gillarde presented an overview of the
project and a timetable on how long this issue had been studied. The
process started in February, 1987, when the City Council was presented
with a request to view a specific plan for a portion of the area.
Discussion followed and the City council decided that instead of just
looking at one piece of property, the whole eastern area should be
looked at as a whole.
Ms. Gillarde gave a description of the proposed plan which was
recommended by the Planning Commission, and discussed the land uses
and the rationale behind them. The GPA area is approximately 7,000
acres, and the Specific Plan represents about 3,300 acres. The bulk
of the development is focused on the flat area. The plan takes
advantage of the freeway exposure and allows for major retail and
commercial development. A major component would be an area comprised
of high density residential and office use near the BART station
location, which would maximize people being able to use this as a
major transportation source in lieu of driving their automobiles.
Single family homes would be developed using the village center
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concept in the outlying areas. Within each village center would be
services such as grocery and drug stores and some smaller shops. With
regard to circulation, there would be 2 major east/west corridors.
The major north/south access would be Tassajara and it is recommended
that Fallon Road be extended to connect to Tassajara. This would be
designed as an expressway with limited access. The transit spine is
also an important feature of the plan, designed to facilitate pUblic
transit.
Ms. Gillarde advised that a very detailed study had been done on
existing and future recreational needs. There is a great need to have
additional ball fields, so 2 large community parks were proposed, as
well as a large more passive park in the northern portion. The plan
also includes 570 acres of open space.
senior Planner Dennis Carrington addressed the plan known as
Alternative 2 in the EIR, and discussed the major differences,
including the total amount of land, total number of dwelling units and
the impacts on the jobs/housing balance. Alternative 2 is basically
the same plan, but within Dublin'S sphere of influence. The acreage
is reduced significantly to about 4,400 acres instead of the 7,000
acres. Residential land use has been reduced by half from about 5,000
to 2,500 acres. The number of dwelling units would be reduced from
18,000 to 12,000, with 4,000 being single family residential. There
would be about 1,300 fewer jobs and the number of employed residents
would be reduced by approximately 7,000 people. All of this would
affect the jObS/housing balance for the City. Elementary schools
would be reduced from 9 to 7 and parks would be reduced from 25 to 20.
with regard to the environmental impacts, impacts to 1-580 between
1-680 and Hacienda in 2010, and impacts to the Airway/DUblin Boulevard
intersection would be reduced to a level of insignificance under
altern~tive 2, otherwise the same impacts and mitigation improvements
would nave to be made.
Dan Marks presented the key points of the citizens' proposal. He felt
this was an important opportunity for the City and the surrounding
area. He summarized what their consortium agreed with, stating they
agreed with many of the goals. There were goals however, that they
felt needed to be added. Their concerns went well beyond the map.
While they recognized that this has been a very long process, what the
City Council decides will set the goals of the City forever. They
support the concept of a balanced community, affordable housing, and
conservation of the resources in the area. A list of goals was
presented which they felt should be added. These related to:
Complement and Enhance the city of Dublin; Fiscally Responsible
Development; Fully utilize Camp Parks and the BART station; Phased
Development for Orderly Growth; Flexible, Incremental Development;
Urban Growth Boundary for Housing and Open Space; and Respect for
Natural Resources for High Environmental Quality.
Lt. Col. Mark Nelson, Commanding Officer of Camp Parks addressed the
group and advised that there is a lot of activity on their site. He
pointed out that this facility is a much needed one and the base
closures strengthen the necessity for the Parks Reserve Forces
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Training Area. There is a great density of reserve units in the Bay
Area, and they train a great many units at their facility. Their
workload has gone up and indications are that it will continue to go
up. Charts and statistics were presented. In 1992, they provided
over 2,000 man days of training. What he hears from various sources
is that this facility must stay. They are definitely dedicated to
environmental concerns, and want to make sure they are on the right
track environmentally and to be as sensitive as possible. Part of his
commitment is to make sure they don't do any dumb things and end up
with timebombs.
Discussion centered on the 3 plans with similarities and differences
pointed out. with regard to the 12 key issues, many people gave input
and provided comments. The comments were listed by Mr. Oswald on the
graphic chart displayed at the meeting.
Ms. Verheyen briefly summarized all of the comments and advised that
she would prepare a summary report to the city based on the comments
recorded by Mr. Oswald.
Mr. Tong requested that comment sheets be completed and returned to
staff also.
Mayor Snyder stated he thought from past meetings, it had become
apparent that the city Council was not sold on or extremely interested
in the proposed plan. This was the plan that went through the
Planning Commission process and was presented to the council with the
Planning Commission'S recommendation. He felt the council agreed that
this was more than what they wanted to do. A lot of discussion has
occurred and some agreements were reached on alternative 2 which had
also been through the planning process. without making major
mOdifipations, it fits within the current EIR which has been developed
and circulated, and is one which could possibly be adopted without
major rework to the environmental document, but with some finetuning
on the part of Staff.
Cm. Burton stated at this stage, Alternative 2 comes the closest to
satisfying both sides; although you can't please everybody.
Alternative 2 would be the first step in trying to figure out where we
are.
Mayor Snyder stated that tonight's direction was just a straw vote
regarding Alternative 2.
Cm. Moffatt stated he also concurred with this. In looking at the
County's proposed East Area map, it looks like they are thinking the
same way.
Mayor Snyder advised that direction needed to be given to the Planning
Staff on the outstanding issues.
Airport Protection Area - Cm. Houston stated he
and it should be incorporated within the plan.
also would like to see the APA recognized. Cm.
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is in favor of the APA
Cm. Burton stated he
Moffatt felt this is a
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Adjourned Regular Meeting
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necessary area and he also supported this. The Airport folks however,
seem to feel that Dublin is the only piece of action out there.
Livermore and Pleasanton both seem to have all kinds of abilities to
develop out there. Cm. Howard stated she would like to see how this
fits in the plan. Cm. Houston pointed out that it doesn't say we
can't build anything there, just not homes. We can look at other
development possibilities. Pleasanton and Livermore have made their
mistakes and we have an opportunity to learn from them. Cm. Burton
stated he feels this is a regional airport; not just Livermore's. We
should have an opportunity to have representation on the Airport
Commission. This obviously will be something to deal with in the
future.
The council direction to staff was to consider other non-residential
uses with no concentration of people. Staff pointed out that only a
portion is designated residential. One of the options presented was
the ability to designate this as a future study area and make no
determination on what specific type of non-residential land use
designation would be placed in it. The council concurred with this.
Mayor Snyder stated no specific direction had been given with regard
to grading policies.
Mr. Tong stated slight modifications to the wording of the grading
policies were put in the Specific Plan that would further protect the
area, but allow a certain amount of grading to occur. These were
brought up during the hearing process and Staff felt they had some
merit. Staff requested further direction on whether the Council
concurred with this or if they wanted the grading policies to remain
as drafted. The Council concurred that it would be appropriate for
Staff to modify the wording as recommended.
Mayor Snyder stated the curvilinear street system and design
guidelines need to be more flexible and the council concurred that
flexibility should be included in street design standards. The
transit spine needs to be widened to four lanes.
Relocation of the high school - Mayor Snyder stated he was not in
favor of this. Cm. Burton stated it doesn't make sense to have it
right off the main town center and that he would put it out by Fallon
Road where the elementary school is. Cm. Howard stated you don't want
it near an elementary school. Cm. Burton suggested that it just be
moved over, so as to be out of the commercial area. The consensus of
the Council was to leave the high school location alone.
Mayor Snyder stated, with no disagreement expressed by the Council,
that the wastewater treatment and water supply had been adequately
addressed in the EIR.
Financing of Infrastructure - Mr. Tong stated there were specific
financing questions/concerns which were addressed by Steve Spickard
with ERA at the last meeting. He felt the responses were adequate for
the GPA and SP. The plan has specific action programs that call for
further analysis of the appropriate funding mechanisms for addressing
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this, which would be done as the proposed projects come on board and
as areas are proposed for prezoning and annexation. Cm. Burton asked
if there was any special language to the effect that it will carry
itself. Mr. Tong responded yes, there is. Mayor snyder pointed out
that it is up to any subsequent political body to make sure in the
review process that that is in place.
San Joaquin Kit Fox - Mr. Tong stated Staff had proposed specific
mitigation measures and felt it was adequately addressed in the EIR.
Tassajara Road - Mayor Snyder stated there might be possible
concurrence that it should be considered as a 6-lane rather than a 4-
lane thoroughfare. Mr. Tong stated it would have the ultimate
designation of 6 lanes, but only those lanes would be built that are
necessary to support foreseeable development.
Office Park designation along the freeway - Cm. Houston suggested
liberalizing this and making this a general statement versus office
park along the freeway. Mr. Tong stated it would not hurt to clarify
this. Mayor Snyder stated he thought there was concurrence on the
city Council that this should be a very general statement, which could
be reviewed as time progresses, between Dublin Boulevard and 1-580.
Mr. Tong clarified that it could be either general commercial o~
campus office to be determined in the future. The council concurred.
Cm. Moffatt expressed a desire to discuss phasing. Mayor Snyder felt
this would occur naturally without being dictatorial in the process.
Cm. Moffatt stated his concern was that we should not get further out
than our infrastructure. Mayor Snyder felt this, along with the
financial aspects, would be reviewed by the City Councilor any
subsequent political body when the time occurs.
Town ce~ter - Cm. Houston stated he would like to see this evolve as a
natural situation. He liked the idea of housing and shopping staying
along the freeway.
Cm. Burton stated he had recently attended a meeting in Hayward with a
number of political people and planners on the topic of making a
community more liveable. While he did not agree that everything they
talked about was good, they discussed mixed development zoning in
order to help create an atmosphere of not having to have a car. He
felt the Council should instruct staff to have a flexible housing mix
with retail and office development in the general central area. He
would like this considered. Zoning, by its nature, tends to isolate
things. Mr. Tong stated there were a number of pOlicies that would
accommodate this, and which would allow residential above retail.
Tassajara Village and buffer in the northern area - Cm. Houston felt
the Council should review where the boundary line might be. Mayor
Snyder stated Alternative 2 makes major modifications but does not
include the suggested buffer area. Cm. Burton felt this would be
something that could be looked at, but the timing would be some time
away. He felt it would be beneficial to give direction without having
to go back to the EIR.
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Cm. Howard asked if the Council could vote at the next meeting. Mayor
Snyder asked Staff if they felt a decision could be made by the
Council on April 27th.
Mr. Tong advised that Staff would need to review the input from this
meeting and examine more thoroughly to determine if it needs to go
back to the Planning Commission and what environmental modifications
might need to be made. There is a possibility that additional EIR
work might have to be done.
Cm. Burton advised that the Camp Parks issue keeps coming up and the
public should understand that this was listed as a high priority goal
for the City to try and work something out on the lower portion. The
city Council have agreed that they would like to see high density
around the BART station.
with regard to agricultural versus open space designation, the Council
discussed this and concurred that the designation should be very
general; future study area or urban growth area. Mr. Tong stated one
of the options was that it be a future study area. Another option was
to come up with an actual open space designation or calling it urban
boundary. The Council concurred on using a future study area
designation and agreed that it may be 20 or 30 years before anything
is done. We should have our name on the property.
Cm. Moffatt indicated that the direction from LAFCO was for us and
Livermore to develop a plan and then they will review them and make a
decision.
Mayor Snyder summarized that Staff was requested to bring back the
information requested to the City council at the next East Dublin
publiQ hearing to be held on April 27, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., in the
councii'Chambers, and continued the public hearing until then.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Adjourned Regular Meeting
March 30, 1993