MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON - COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 1999

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Ramon was called to order on February 23, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2222 Camino Ramon, Mayor Athan presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hudson, Kinney, Raab, Welm and Mayor Athan
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Herb Moniz, City Attorney Bob Saxe, Police Chief Obie Anderson, Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Eorio, Administrative Services Director Jim Randall, Planning Director Phil Wong, Senior Planner Deborah Raines, Building Services Director Don Rhoades, Financial Services Manager Joan Woods and City Clerk Judy Macfarlane

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Cub Scouts from Pack 203, Den 10 - Golden View School led the Council, staff and those present in the audience in a pledge of allegiance to the flag.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Athan introduced Gladys McWood and Lois Kamoroff, Library Advisory Committee members. After thanking them for their many years of service on the committee he gave them City pins.

The Building Services Director introduced new employees Clifton Hayden and Carl Mattioda.

Mayor Athan welcomed the new building inspectors and gave them a City pin.

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

Cm. Raab's motion to appoint Shirley Alpert, Deborah Santone, Nancy Tartarka and Jeanne Kinney to the Library Advisory Committee was seconded by Cm. Kinney and passed 5-0.

Cm. Kinney's motion to appoint Henry Zukerman, Doreen Peterson and Bob Bowers to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee was seconded by Cm. Raab and passed 5-0.

Cm. Kinney's motion to appoint Susan Lorimer, Phillip Serna, Charles Feyh and Brent Smith as alternate to the Architectural Review Board was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.

Cm. Kinney's motion to appoint Patrick Tuohy as a member at-large and Joseph Phillips as a property to the Economic Development Advisory Committee was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.

Cm. Kinney's motion to appoint Cathy Green, John Haussman, Harvey Riggs and Christina Winter to the Transportation Advisory Committee was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.

Cm. Welm's motion to appoint Douglas Graves and Joy Parsons to the Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.

Cm. Welm's motion to appoint Shelly Lewis to the Transportation Systems Management Committee was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.

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PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Al-Jabar, Mayor of Sahab, Jordan thanked Mayor Athan for giving him a tour of the City and said he hoped this was the beginning of a lasting relationship between the two cities.

Michael Sipos, 2540 Toltec Circle, Citizens Alliance for Public Planning, said the Alliance was trying to make citizens aware of the negative effects that unchecked urban development was having on San Ramon and the Tri-Valley area.

Nancy Tatarka, 12207 Toluca Drive, said Family San Ramon was hosting a meeting on March 24, 7:30 p.m, at the Community Center entitled Growth in San Ramon and its Environs and urged everyone to attend. She also told the Council and audience about other issues relating to Family San Ramon.

Donna Kerger, 2740 Canyon Creek Drive, said she wanted to remind everyone in the community on Thursday evening February 25, 7:00 p.m. at Diablo Valley College soccer field the California High School Girls soccer team was playing the NCS semi-finals.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Cm. Welm's motion to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1999 meeting was seconded by Cm. Kinney and passed 5-0.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Cm. Welm asked that item 8.9 be removed from the Consent Calendar. He said he felt there were errors in the resolution.

Stephanie McFarland, 4111 Creekpoint Court, said the statistics in the resolution were compiled by a non profit organization dedicated to tracking what is going on in the California school system and compiled from facts obtained from the California Department of Education.

After listening to Ms. McFarland's explanation of the figures he said he would withdraw his objection if the modifications to the resolution were made.

Cm. Kinney's motion to approve the following Consent Calendar with the corrections as noted to item 8.9 was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.

FINANCE Register of Demands dated February 5 and 12, 1999 in the amount of $957,794.44

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-14
ADOPTING STRATEGIC EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR TRI -VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM

CREE COURT LANDSLIDE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-15
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONDON-JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CREE COURT LANDSLIDE REPAIR PROJECT (CIP 8643) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,185,500

EAST BAY CLEAN CITIES COALITION - RESOLUTION NO. 99-16
APPROVING REGISTRATION OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EAST BAY CLEAN CITIES COALITION

CROW CANYON SLIDE REPAIR PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 99-20
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE ALCOSTA I-680 INTERCHANGE PROJECT COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT

CROW CANYON ROAD OVERLAY - RESOLUTION NO. 99-23
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE CROW CANYON ROAD OVERLAY BOLLINGER TO COUNTY LINE; COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT

SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD OVERLAY - RESOLUTION NO. 99-24
AUTHORIZNG THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE SAN RAMON VALLEY BOULEVARD OVERLAY - FOSTORIA TO NORTH CITY LIMIT; COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT; AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT

EDUCATION FUNDING - RESOLUTION NO. 99-25
SUPPORTING THE DEL VALLE COUNCIL OF PTA'S POSITION WHICH STATES EDUCATION FUNDING IN CALIFORNIA SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY IN THE STATE ASSEMBLY'S BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS

DAVID GLASS HOUSE RESTORATION - RESOLUTION NO. 99-26
AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) "TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (TLC)" GRANT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT OF $400,000 FOR THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE DAVID GLASS HOUSE AT FOREST HOME FARMS, THE TRAVIS BOONE HISTORIC PROPERTY

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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Mayor Athan said a letter had been received from the Tri-Valley Exchange Club extending an invitation to participate in the Alameda County Fair Parade. It was the consensus of the Council to thank the Exchange Club and decline the invitation.

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CITY CENTER VISION REPORT

Mayor Athan introduced a public hearing on comments from the Planning and Parks and Community Services Commissions regarding the "City Center Vision" report. He asked the audience to restrict their discussion to the comments in the report and said they would have an opportunity to discuss their views on this issue more thoroughly and completely at later meetings.

Jim Hansen, 4006 Dunbarton Circle, said he felt the Council would be remiss if they did not include some retail in the civic center project. He said vitality was missing from the plan proposed by the Task Force.

Cm. Welm said he felt the City Center Vision Report contained a retail element and the Planning Commission acknowledged that in their comments.

Mr. Hansen said no one wanted to see a shopping center on that site but they did want to see some sort of commerce as it relates to food, entertainment and those types of things.

Jim Gibbon, 410 Gregg Place, said the citizens of San Ramon want this piece of property to remain public and open and they don't want retail. He expressed concern that the Councilmembers had made up their minds and suggested the issue go to an initiative instead of more open hearings.

Mayor Athan told Mr. Gibbon his additional comments would be welcome at the future public hearings.

Dennis Noh, 1502 Dawn Court, spoke in favor of a performing arts center in this project and said it would be tremendous plus to the community.

Ken Mintz, 2900 Ascot Drive, Chair of the Parks and Community Services Commission, said the Commission was in favor of most of the recommendations in the Vision Report but there was still a long way to go in defining some of the issues. He said the Commission felt the site presents a unique opportunity for San Ramon to define its image and would like to see the City Center as a gathering place. He said the Parks Commission expressed support for small retail uses that would be complementary to other city services and for a local performing arts theater. He concluded by saying that both Commissions felt the important next step was a feasibility analysis and conceptual design and they wanted to look at some real down to earth options.

Phil Mouser, 3225 Veracruz Drive, said the Parks Commission listened to the Task Force and expanded on what they said. He said at public hearings over and over again people had expressed a desire for a performing arts theater and a place to gather and they did not want retail other than small scale. He urged the Council to not lose the Task Force vision and what the people want.

Mayor Athan closed the public hearing.

Cm. Welm said he was anxious to get on with the process and hold the public hearing, allowing the Council to debate the issue. He said some cost accounting needs to be done to determine what the City can really afford.

It was the consensus of Council to hold the public hearing at the March 9 meeting at a place to be announced.

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CENTRAL PARK SKATEBOARD FACILITY

The City Engineer summarized the bid aspects of the project and stated staff was recommending approval of a contract with CDL Construction for the construction of the Central Park Skateboard Facility in the amount of $227,700. She said this would require a budget increase of $110,000 which would partially be covered by $30,000 in private donations. She said a protest had been received from Barham Construction, the apparent second low bidder, and after review it was recommended the bid be awarded to CDL Construction.

The Parks and Community Services Director said efforts were continuing to secure sponsorship for the skateboard park in addition to the $30,000 already committed.

Greg Corso, 3772 Norris Canyon Road, Skateboard Park Task Force, said the proposed park had everything a skateboarder would want and it was better then anything in the area. He said the Task Force had worked hard with the architect and the police department to get everything just right.

Paul Lins, 132 Canyon Lakes Way, Skateboard Park Task Force, said the proposed park is everything a skater would want and recommended the Council approve the contract so that plans for the park could move forward.

Jerry Mate, 12929 Hawkins Drive, described how hard the Task Force had worked and said they appreciated the Council's support.

Pat Boom, 2567 Shadow Mountain Drive, talked about the efforts of the Task Force to raise money for the park and said they would continue their efforts.

Lee Urton, 132 Canyon Lakes Way, stressed the importance of the skateboard park to him and the other teenagers in the area.

Isabel Lau, 156 Valdivia Circle, said how impressed she was with the dedication, commitment and knowledge of the young people on the Task Force and recommended the Council go forward with the project.

Kin Mintz, 2900 Ascot Drive, said it was the consensus of the Parks and Community Services Commission that the City should allocate the additional funds needed to proceed with the skateboard park facility. He said it was interesting to watch the increase in skateboard parks and skateboarding and the commitment that communities were making in terms of investment to this particular segment of the population.

Bob Patrino, 106 Avocado Court, said he had served as the Parks Commission liaison to the Task Force and had had a good time watching the kids design their own skateboard park from top to bottom.

Cm. Welm said he felt the City would be making a serious mistake if it represented the skateboard park to be safe.

Mayor Athan said while the City can not guarantee the safety of the park, one step in that direction would be signs that require everyone to wear a helmet.

Cm. Kinney confirmed there would also be signs that say "skate at your own risk".

Michael Sipos, 2540 Toltec Circle, expressed concern that the money contributed by Shapell for the skateboard park did not come without strings attached.

Cm. Hudson said a lot more than a skateboard park had been gained by the process.

Cm. Welm said he was disturbed about how the costs had escalated. He said it was the Finance Committee's recommendation that staff pursue very aggressively a named sponsor for the skateboard park. He recommended this be included in the motion to adopt the resolution approving the contract with CDL Construction.

Cm. Kinney said he had attended many of the Task Force meetings and it was obvious that the kids were focused on their goal of having a skateboard park. He said he agreed with Cm. Welm that the park should not be advertised as safe. He said he was not opposed with having a sponsor for the park to help defray expenses.

Cm. Kinney's motion to adopt the resolution as amended to include sponsorship was seconded by Cm. Hudson.

Mayor Athan said he would like a discussion on what sponsorship would mean. He said he would not want it to be like a racetrack with signs all over it. He said he would hope that independent fundraising would be exhausted before pedaling a name for the park.

Cm. Raab said he agreed if there is a sponsorship it should be noticed small and tastefully done.

Mayor Athan said it had been moved and seconded that the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement for the Central Park Facility and to adopt a policy for tasteful and appropriate sponsorship.

Ms. Boom confirmed that if the sponsorship does not materialize, the skateboard park would still go forward.

The motion passed 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 99-22

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLD CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL PARK SKATEBOARD FACILITY PROJECT (CIP 8271) IN THE AMOUNT OF $227,700 AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET INCREASE OF $110,000

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FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
The Financial Services Manager summarized the City's Five Year Financial Projections for FY 1999-2000 through FY 2003-2004 and asked for Council's approval. The Police Chief gave an overview of service projections and increases in staffing in the police department over the next five years. Cm. Welm's motion to accept the five year financial forecast was seconded by Cm. Raab and passed 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 99-17

ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAMON FOR FY 1999-2000 THROUGH FY 2003-2004

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MID-YEAR REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
The Financial Services Manager summarized the mid-year financial and program review and recommended approval by the Council. Cm. Raab's motion to adopt the resolution approve the mid-year review was seconded by Cm. Welm and passed 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 99-18

APPROVING THE MID-YEAR REVIEW OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES, AMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ADDITIONAL STAFF AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

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ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT
The Financial Services Manager introduced the Annual Audit Report for the City of San Ramon for FY ending June 30, 1998 and recommended approval.

Cm. Welm's motion to accept the Audit Report as submitted was seconded by Cm. Raab and passed 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 99-19

RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAMON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998.

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MAYOR'S CONFERENCE AGENDA
Mayor Athan said he would like to nominate Cm. Kinney to serve as the Mayors' Conference representative to the County/ City Intergovernmental Relations Committee. There was no objection to Mayor Athan's proposal and staff was directed to send a letter to the Mayors' Conference confirming Cm. Kinney's nomination.

Mayor Athan said a public relations representative for the Lawrence Livermore Lab had invited the Council to visit the Lab to view the Ignition Facility before it becomes operative.

Cm. Hudson said at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Roundtable meeting the San Ramon Valley Committee on Youth and Development was introduced and private industry was asked for its cooperation, support and comments. He also said at that meeting it was announced the Cal High Web Page team in competition had won the top prize.

Cm. Hudson said the San Ramon Valley Committee on Youth Safety and Development was a very energetic group dedicated to finding activities for the youth to keep them involved in the Valley.

Cm. Hudson said at the last East Bay Regional Park Advisory Committee meeting the Buck Eye Ranch Landuse Permit approval was discussed.

Cm. Hudson said at the American River Utilization Advisory Committee meeting it was apparent that joint agreements on the American River that were moving along well in the Sacramento area were not progressing as smoothly in our area.

Cm. Welm said the most significant issue addressed by the Tri-Valley Transportation Authority at its last meeting was whether to support or oppose the redesign of the Bay Bridge.

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There being no further business to come before the City, at 8:15 p.m. the meeting adjourned.

Byron D. Athan, Mayor
Judy Macfarlane, City Clerk

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