MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON -
COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2000
A regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of San Ramon was called to order on February
22, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at the PG&E Learning Center, 3301 Crow Canyon Road,
Suite J-101, Mayor Kinney presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hudson, Raab, Tatarka, Wilson and Mayor Kinney
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Herb Moniz, City Attorney Bob Saxe, Police
Chief Obie Anderson, Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Eorio,
Transportation Director John Dillon, Public Services Director Jim Estep,
Planning Director Phil Wong, Senior Planner Deborah Raines, Administrative
Analyst Kevin Carunchio, Financial Services Manager Lori Rose and City
Clerk Judy Macfarlane
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cm. Raab led Council, staff and those present in the audience in a pledge of allegiance to the flag.
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Mayor Kinney announced the Council had met in closed session prior to the meeting and had given direction to staff regarding possible acquisition of real property APN:209-359-001, 3000 Bollinger Canyon Road Government Code Section 54956.8.
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
The City Clerk said there were five vacancies including an alternate on
the Architectural Review Board. She said three applications had been received
and recommended the Council review the applications, consider appointing
three members and direct the City Clerk to advertise for the remaining
two vacancies.
Cm. Raab recommended postponing the vote and readvertising for a larger pool of candidates and voting on all of the applicants at a future meeting.
Mayor Kinney confirmed there would be just two members on the ARB at the end of February if action was not taken on the three applicants that evening.
Cm. Hudson said the real problem was not that two more applicants were needed it was that two landscape architects were needed to fill the ARB requirements. He said two of the applicants were already serving on the board and the third applicant could fill the alternate position.
Cm. Hudson made a motion to appoint Susan Lorimer, Phillip Serna to the ARB and Sanjiv Bhandari as the alternate and direct the City Clerk to advertise for landscape architects to fill the two remaining positions.
Cm. Tatarka said Mr. Bhandari lived in Alamo and asked if that was alright.
It was confirmed that an applicant could live outside of the City and serve on the ARB.
Cm. Wilson seconded the motion.
Cm. Raab said he would like a separate vote on Phillip Serna and Sanjiv Bhandari.
Mayor Kinney said all of the applicants would be considered in one vote.
The motion to approve the appointments to the ARB was passed 3-2 (Cms. Raab and Tatarka dissenting).
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Clerk said there were four vacancies on the Economic Development
Advisory Committee and two applications had been received. It was recommended
the Council review the applications and appoint two members and direct
the City Clerk to advertise for the remaining two vacancies.
Cm. Raabıs motion to appoint Mary Hanson and Thomas Duffy to the EDAC was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL
AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Clerk said there were three vacancies on the Environmental Affairs
Advisory Committee and four applications had been received. She also said
in October 1999 the Council had added a non- voting high school student
to the committee and one application had been received for that position.
By Council ballot Michael Elkins, Robin Weiss Ludlow and Marisue Archer were selected to fill the vacancies on the committee and Caitlyn Hughes was selected to serve as the student member.
Cm. Raabıs motion to approve the appointments selected by ballot and Ms. Hughes as the student member, was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.
SENIOR
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Clerk said there were seven vacancies on the Senior Citizen Advisory
Committee and six applications had been received.
Cm. Hudsonıs motion to appoint Kay Cooper, Barbara Ponder, Valerie Barnes, Ralph Kavorkian, Betty Detweiler and Philip Reed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee was seconded by Cm. Raab and passed 5-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Magee, 7576 Northland Place, talked about vandalism done on his vehicle when it was parked at 3832 Aragon Lane and expressed concern about the lack of resolution to his problem.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cm. Raabıs motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2000 meeting was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 4-0-1 (Cm. Hudson abstained he was not present at the February 8 meeting).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Cm. Raabıs motion to approve the following Consent Calendar was seconded by Cm. Hudson and passed 5-0.,
FINANCE
Register of Demands dated February 7, 8 and 18, 2000 in the amount of
$376,526.32
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC BELL FOR UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD COMMUNICATION LINES (NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF FOREST HOME FARMS TO THE CROWN RIDGE DEVELOPMENT) AS PART OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT (CIP 7104) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $173,154.50
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-27
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINES (NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF FOREST HOME FARMS TO THE CROWN RIDGE DEVELOPMENT) AS PART OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT (CIP 7104) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $590,448.88
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-28
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SAN RAMON VALLEY BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN WOODBOROUGH WAY AND THE CROWN RIDGE DEVELOPMENT (CIP 7104) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,127
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-30
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DMC ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $88,000
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-31
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CITY OWNED CHILD CARE MODULAR UNITS LOCATED AT MONTEVIDEO, BOLLINGER CANYON AND COUNTRY CLUB SCHOOLS, TO THE SAN RAMON VALLEY SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ALLIANCE (KIDSı COUNTRY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-32
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID OıKEEFE AND COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE A.D.A. PLAYGROUND RETROFITTING PROJECT (CIP 8265) AT WALT DISNEY AND COUNTRY CLUB SCHOOL PARK PLAYGROUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-33
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXTEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH HAMMON, JENSEN, WALLEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR AERIAL MAPPING FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAMON IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,475
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ALTA MESA PARK DESIGN PLAN
The Parks and Community Services Director said it was recommended by the Finance Committee and the Parks Commission that the Council receive the presentation on the Alta Mesa Conceptual Design Master Plan and approve the resolution authorizing a budget increase of $1,380,000 for the Alta Mesa Park project. He said the Commission held many public meetings to receive input on the project. He said after the first public meeting in August staff consulted with Engeo, a soils engineer, to analyze the site and to develop geotechnical requirements for the site. He said based on field investigations they found the slope would have to be stabilized. He said some of the basic elements of the park that were discussed at the last Council meeting and concerns that were brought up by the public include a separate but adjacent tot lot and youth playground, a BMX race track for bicycles, terraced seating for approximately 20 people, a one acre fenced dog park, a single baseball or softball field, and a 63 vehicle parking lot. He said Alta Mesa would be the only city owned park on the west side that could accommodate a ball field.
Jay Beals, Beals and Associates, compared the original plan developed in 1991 and the revised plan.
Mayor Kinney opened the public hearing.
Joe Covello, gave the history of the Alta Mesa park and said it was always intended to be an active park. He urged the Council to accept the current plan for the park, to let it become as active as it was going to be according to the master plan and to take advantage of the fact that a healthy chunk of it is passive so that it does stay stable.
Bob Patrino, Parks and Community Services Commission Chair, said the design of the park has been a long process over a number of years and he felt it would be one of the best neighborhood parks in the city. He said the park has both active and passive elements and speaks to all segments of the city. He urged the Council to approve it unanimously.
Victor Peterson, said the grading would have to be done whether or not a park was developed on that site. He said he felt the current design was a good one that would fill the needs of many aspects of the community.
Connie Book, said she represented the Bollinger Hills Babysitting Coop and the Iron Horse Mothers Club and both organizations supported the current design for the park, specifically with respect to the playground. She said they had worked closely with the Parks and Community Services Commission and staff and felt they had done a good job of incorporating their ideas.
Dahr Klimer, said he would prefer to see the park as mostly passive.
Ann Crandall, said she was not in favor of the park as it stands. She said the amount of money that would be needed to stabilize the area was an incredible amount for a park and she would like to see the park remain passive with a pathway and trees.
David Porter, said he would like the park to be active and the BMX track constructed of wood and cement. He said a dirt racetrack would not be functional.
Scott Couture, said he supported an active park. He said the land has not been left in its natural state and therefore the City has a liability and would have to stabilize the land.
Sarah Woods, said she supported an active park, especially the BMX track.
Dennis Braddy, said it was important for dogs to have places to go to socialize so that they know how to behave around strangers and children. He said he was opposed to the plan as it stands and would like to see the dog park moved off of the hillside.
Susan Friedman, said the City was in dire need of park sites especially on the west side. She said Engeo had been involved in a number of projects in and around San Ramon and knew the area well. She suggested the conditions of approval state keeping as much of the existing vegetation as possible.
Sheila Bose, said the current plan was a good compromise for several different uses and urged the Council to support it.
Deb Briggs, expressed concern for the wild life in the park if it becomes active and asked the Council to reconsider its use.
Robin Ludlow, spoke about the need for a ballpark and said she supported a BMX track. She asked the Council to support the park and the design that was a result of input from the community.
Doug Sandy, spoke in favor of a park that included a BMX track and a dog park. He said the closest BMX tracks were in Livermore and Walnut Creek.
Chris Holeman, said a BMX dirt track would not work in San Ramon and he felt wood ramps would be a good idea.
Rob Wood said he was in favor of the park especially the BMX track and said a wooden jump would be softer and safer.
Kathy Cherry, said she was very much in favor of the Alta Mesa park and said it would provide more sports opportunities for kids.
Pete Crandall, said he was opposed to the Alta Mesa Park primarily because of the financial implications.
Isabel Lau, submitted a speaker card in favor of the park, stating it was a great design that would provide something for everyone.
John MacDonald, said he liked the combination of amenities in the park, such as the BMX track, but felt the City had enough ball fields.
Craig Blackburn, said he supported the Alta Mesa Park as presented. He said this neighborhood needs a city park. He said he was the principal of Bollinger Canyon School and felt the park would increase student safety at the school and would add value to the community by providing all members of the community, including the youth, a safe and beautiful area to enjoy outdoor activities without having to cross town or major boulevards.
Jonathan Chase, said the proposed plan for a park would create a jurasic park. He said his solution to the plan would be to create an Alta Mesa Botanical Gardens.
David Ernest, said he supported the park including the ball field and talked about the need for playing fields.
Cm. Hudson said he supported the decision of the Parks Commission and the citizens and would vote in favor of the park. He said he also supported the sentiments expressed at that last meeting that the BMX track be solely for fun and not for competition. He said he supported no increase in parking and felt that would be the best way to keep this a more passive park. He also said if the City does not address the stabilizing issue now it would have to be done later.
Cm. Raab said the City would have to put a lot of money into the land to stabilize it whether or not a park is built there. He said this would be the only true west side park that stay at-home parents could access during the day. He said he liked the idea of limited games and limited parking. He said this will be the second dog park in the community. He said he would like to see a BMX task force formed similar to the one for the skateboard park and definitely no organized racing. He also spoke in favor of trail easement from the park to Bishop Ranch open space.
Cm. Tatarka said the park had been on the drawing board for over 17 years. She said the park addresses active and passive issues in a very creative way. She also agreed whether or not a park is built on that site, the City would have to pay for stabilizing the slope.
Cm. Wilson said there is a definite need for a park in that area. He said he wanted to make sure there would be no competition on the BMX track. He said it was important to understand the need for passive areas. He also said it was imperative to understand the financial ramifications of the park.
Mayor Kinney said if the ball field is developed there would be another parking problem like the one around Athan Downs. He expressed concern regarding the escalation of costs for the park. He said he would vote no because he did not feel the City should spend that kind of money on this park.
Cm. Raabıs motion to approve the master plan and adopt resolution authorizing a budget increase of $1.38 million for the Alta Mesa Park project was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 4-1 (Mayor Kinney dissenting).
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET INCREASE OF $1,380,000 FOR THE ALTA MESA PARK PROJECT (CIP 8207)
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Mayor Kinney declared a five-minute break. All Councilmembers were present when the meeting reconvened.
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HENRY RANCH RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
Mayor Kinney confirmed that the proponents of the Henry Ranch Residential Subdivision discussion had indicated they would like to continue the issue to a future meeting. He told them to get in touch with the City Clerk and it would be scheduled for a future agenda within the next month.
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DOUGHERTY VALLEY TUNNEL/TRUNK SEWER PROJECT
The City Engineer said the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District had proposed the construction of a tunnel and trunk sewer project in the area along Alcosta Boulevard and along Estero and Mangos Drive. She said the purpose of the project was to provide sanitary sewer service to Dougherty Valley. She introduced Curt Swanson, the project manager.
Mr. Swanson gave the history of the project and talked about the proposed time schedule for constructing the trunk sewer project. He also discussed impact mitigation measures. He said they were requesting the City staff issue an encroachment permit for the process that would be used to develop the project specifications and manage the construction of the project.
Cm. Raab asked if alternative routes had been considered.
Mr. Swanson said alternative routes had been considered and going down Estero Drive was the preferred route. He said the PG&E right of way was considered but the utilities were in the way.
Cm. Hudson asked why the Summerwood Loop/Fallen Leaf Circle area alternative was discarded.
Mr. Swanson said that would involve constructing a new pump station in the Summerwood Loop area and from their point of view it would be better to have just one pump station. He said this would also result in lower operating costs and long term liability.
Cm. Tatarka asked whether the main reason the Estero route was selected was a cost factor or a design factor.
Mr. Swanson said it was both, it was the shortest route to the pump station and therefore it was the cheapest. He also said the hydraulics were perfect.
Cm. Tatarka asked if he was talking about a significant difference in the amount of money.
Mr. Swanson said going down Ensenada was approximately $200,000 more and the PG&E right-of-way was on the order of $800,000 to $1 million more depending on where you came across Alcosta.
Mayor Kinney asked if they had considered putting a pumping station in Dougherty Valley and pumping it north.
Mr. Swanson said that was one of the alternatives that was looked at early on but even then the sewage would have to be brought to a third station and it would end up being pumped two or three times more.
Mayor Kinney opened the public hearing. Cynthia Jones, 9404 Cherry Hills Lane, San Ramon representative on Dublin San Ramon Services District, said DSRSD should be the service provider for the Dougherty Valley. She said the reason why this was not happening was because of the lawsuit from Pleasanton and Livermore which resulted in DSRSD providing the water and Central San providing sewer services.
Christa Freihofner, expressed her concerns and the concerns of the residents in her neighborhood. She said the proposed sewer line would run parallel with the current line and that would require more manholes. She urged the Council to vote no on the project.
Steven Jones, said their neighborhood endured its own sewage impacts and the Dougherty Valley project and pump should take care of its own sewage. He said there was nothing shared about this project and the residents of south San Ramon were the victims of poor government processes. He asked the Council to not authorize any construction or encroachment permits to Central San for the purpose of moving their proposed Dougherty Valley sewer trunk line to their neighborhood. He asked that Central San be sent back to the drawing board.
Tzrail Tsoyuri, said he was outraged that a beautiful neighborhood was going to be the victim of big developers. He said he was proposing a committee whose sole purpose was to fight the sewer line.
Steven Wood, expressed concerns regarding the proposed sewer line and big developers.
Ron Moore, said the project would turn their neighborhood upside down and urged Council to look at other alternatives. He said the whole environmental picture of this area should be looked at.
Jan Stoddard said she had two concerns, the impact during construction and the long range effects. She asked the Council to not grant the encroachment permit until all the options had been considered.
Nancy Bryant, asked if this had to be a gravity sewer. She also asked where the sewage was going now for the homes in the Dougherty Valley.
Tim Walker, objected to not being notified about the proposed sewer line. He asked the Council to act on his and his neighbors best behalf and insist big developments provide for themselves and pay for their own sewer connections so that it does not affect their neighborhood.
Jerry Cambra, asked if every option regardless of cost had been explored by the district.
Steve Unger, expressed concern about his young daughter and the disruption, noise and dirt that would affect his family.
Rosalind Rogoff, expressed concern about the placement of the pumping station and said it would affect the whole neighborhood.
Roland Burdge, asked that the Dougherty Valley people deal with their own problem.
Nate Patterson expressed concern regarding the sewage volume. He said the expansion of the station to handle the volume would be a huge project.
Garry Chaban, said he was totally opposed to the proposed sewer line.
Donald Rowe, said the new development in the Dougherty Valley would not notice an assessment and recommended that possibility be considered.
Cornelius Steward, said if the project does have to be built it should Come down the PG&E easement.
Carrie Conlon, asked how the residents were going to be accommodated for the inconvenience.
Bill Gage, asked how the children were going to get to school during the construction period.
Speaker cards in opposition to the sewer trunk project were also received from Linda Trujillo, Sheridan and Donna Dickey, Michael Liedtke, Verney Green, Danny and Sheryl McCormack, Craig Giacometti, Ron Bryant, Gil and Valerie Gouveia, Ron Morse, Pam Borris, Teresa Walker, Linda Wallace, Wayne Green, and Alicia Bratset.
Cm. Hudson said he would have no problem going back to the Utility Company and telling them they can pay for the difference in the price to construct the sewer line in an alternate location. He said he would not vote for an encroachment permit down Ensenada or Estero Drive.
Cm. Wilson said there were three issues, 1) the Larwin pump station, 2) the residents do have representation in the City Council and, 3) the Council has to make sure they support what is in the best interests of the residents of San Ramon and that was the Dublin San Ramon Services District.
Cm. Tatarka said $1 million was a small price to pay considering the impacts this sewer trunk line would have on the community. She said Central San was asking the Council to make a decision without providing enough facts and she would not do that.
Cm. Raab said he had always said new development should pay its own way and not negatively impact the current residents and this was a good example of that. He continued to say if it costs me so be it, but he would do his best to make sure it would not impact those that had spoken against the sewer line that evening.
Mayor Kinney asked where the sewage was going currently for the Dougherty Valley residents.
Ms. Jones, DSRSD, responded it was currently going to Central San.
Mayor Kinney said the Council needs answers regarding fault lines, how much it would cost to underground power lines and questions regarding notification.
Cm. Raabıs motion to direct staff 1) continue the item, 2) direct staff to return with answers to the residents questions, 3) to direct Central San to return with alternate routes, and 4) to not issue any encroachment permits at this time, was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 5-0.
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Mayor Kinney declared a break.
All members were present when the meeting reconvened.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MINI GRANT PROGRAM
The Administrative Analyst said the Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee was requesting that Council consider an Environmental Mini-Grant Program. He described the program as a $15,000 mini-grant program that would make grant awards from $500 to $5000 for projects that would enhance the quality of the natural or civic environment of San Ramon. He said applicants would be limited to San Ramon residents, businesses and non-profit agencies. He continued to say the proposed program was consistent with the committeeıs approved 1999/2000 work program. He said the committee was seeking authority to go ahead and make funding recommendations for all grant proposals and to make funding decisions on all grants under $1000.
John Hyun, Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee Vice Chair, said the charge in their mission includes that the committee be a source of communication and the City involving environmental issues and the committee this program would help implement that communication role.
Mayor Kinney said the Council would be entering new territory by giving the committee permission to spend City funds. He confirmed with the City Attorney that it would not be a problem to authorize an expenditure of up to $1000 by the committee.
Cm. Raab said he felt it was a great idea and he would not have a problem with the authorization of under $1000. He said he felt staff was well versed in the issues and would be a good source of input.
Cm. Raabıs motion to approve the mini-grant program was seconded by Cm. Wilson.
Cm. Hudson said he felt they were going in the right direction but felt the City should maintain the authority to fund all proposals.
The motion passed 5-0.
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COUNTRY FAIRE SUBDIVISION MINI-PARK
The Parks and Community Services Director said the Parks and Community Services Commission was recommending the Council drop the requirement for a tot lot or mini-park at the Country Faire Residential Subdivision since it was not in conformance with the cityıs existing policies regarding neighborhood parks. He said should the Commissionıs recommendation not be followed, it was recommended the Council designate Lot No. 21 within the subdivision as the park site and that the project serving mini-park be either an HOA owned and operated facility or that possibly a special L & L District be created to support the project serving amenity. He said the commission also recommended that a cross walk be installed and payment of park dedication fees be required.
Cm. Tatarka asked if she could speak to the issue and vote on the issue since she lived within 300 feet of the Country Faire subdivision.
The City Attorney said he did not feel there was a conflict of interest.
Cm. Raab asked if one of the conditions of approval for the Country Faire Subdivision was that the lot size be a minimum of 6,000 square feet.
The Planning Director said the zoning for the residential area was RF6 or 6,000 square foot lots.
Cm. Raab confirmed one of the conditions of approval for this project was to have a mini-park. He said Lot 21 was only 5,000 square feet and asked if it was consistent with RF6 zoning.
The Planning Director said if it were residential or commercial it would not be. He said if Lot 21 was not used for a park there would have to be some changes in the lot line to bring it into conformity with RF6 requirements.
Mayor Kinney opened the public hearing.
Bob Patrino, Parks Commission Chair, said he and two other members of the commission would be available to answer any questions the Council may have.
Bob Ingalls, said he felt the City should move forward on the park He said with land in San Ramon so precious the Council was going to have to bend the rules and get every little park it could get and figure out how it was going to be paid for.
Donna Kerger, urged the Council to take the advice of the Parks and Community Services Commission on their standards. She said she agreed that San Ramon needed more parks but this park was an exception to every rule in the City. She said she did not feel this was an appropriate place for a park and something that the City should spend its resources on.
Mayor Kinney closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmembersıquestions, the City Attorney said if the Council was going to change the conditions of approval at that meeting, it should have been noticed that way. He continued to say the topic for discussion was the location and size of the park.
Cm. Raab said the liquor store issue was not a pressing issue with him and cited other areas of the city where a liquor store was located close to facilities frequented by children. He said this park would be good for everyone in the area and would not take much staff time to maintain. He concluded by saying he would like the issue of 6,000 square feet for the size of the park addressed.
Cm. Tatarka said she lived in the neighborhood and was sure the park was going to get used by more people than just those that live in the area. She said she felt this would bring a sense of community to the two neighborhoods.
Cm. Hudson said if there was any way to form an homeowners association this is what he would like because the City should not be in the business of maintaining tot lots.
Cm. Wilson said that would defeat the purpose and he would be against that suggestion.
Mayor Kinney said either this park was going to be City owned and we would maintain the 6,000 square foot lot or we would not. He said if it is part of the conditions of approval and the Council wants to change the conditions then Council can address that on a future agenda. He said now they were discussing the fact that the Parks and Planning Commissions say they do not want a park on that site because it is too small and the conditions of approval say a park will be put somewhere in that project. He said if the Council is going to go forward with the park, a spot should be selected in conjunction with the Planning Department and the developer and figure out how the Council was going to put it in the budget and pay for it.
Cm. Raabıs motion to approve the recommendation of the Parks Commission for the location of park and stating that it would be 6,000 square feet was seconded by Cm. Tatarka and passed 4-1 (Cm. Hudson dissenting).
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FY 1999-2000 MID YEAR REVIEW REPORT
The Financial Services Manager introduced the Mid Year Report and said the department heads were present in the audience to answer questions.
Cm. Raab asked staff to review the Cityıs total revenues and total expenditures.
The Financial Services Manager said the budget document lists a revenue increase of $1,050,000, operating expenditures increase of $753,262 and CIP increases in the amount of $323,000. She said the total expenditures were $77 million and revenue $49 million with a projected fund balance of $41 million at the end of the year.
Cm. Hudsonıs motion to adopt the resolution approving the Mid Year Review Report was seconded Cm. Raab and passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24
ACCEPTING THE FY 1999-2000 MID YEAR REVIEW REPORT, APPROVING RECOMMENDED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AS IDENTIFIED IN SECTION IV OF THE REPORT)
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MAYORSı CONFERENCE
Mayor Kinney discussed the March 2 Mayorsı Conference agenda.
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COUNTRY FAIRE SHOPPING CENTERSECURITY
Cm. Raab said at the last Council meeting issues regarding the Country Faire Shopping Center had been discussed and he had asked the Police Chief to come back with a report regarding the discussion.
The Police Chief said during the past two weeks officers had visited the shopping center and had discussed the concerns with business owners, making it clear they were available for any kind of assistance. He also said he had done a computer search on calls for service at the location and the last call for service had been November 2. He said the police department stands ready to help in way possible if there are future concerns.
Cm. Raab confirmed the police go by the center more frequently because of the number of vacancies.
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SWAT
Cm. Hudson said four weeks ago the Council had voted to pursue the seat on the Contra Costa Transit Authority. He said last Monday a special meeting was held and the issue brought forward that it was San Ramonıs turn for representation on the Transportation Authority. He said the other members of SWAT did not see it that way and they voted to renew the Danville Mayorıs position on the board. He asked if the Council wished for any reason to pursue this further.
Cm. Wilson said he felt it would be counter productive to continue to pursue the seat at this time.
Cm. Hudson said it is important that we know where all of the San Ramon Councilmembers are coming from. He said one of the reasons given why Danville was given the seat was experience. He said it was very important San Ramon Councilmembers attend all of the meetings and get up to speed.
Mayor Kinney said the vote of the Council should be brought forward and if there was a change of heart it should be discussed.
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Mayor Kinney said an Athan Downs Parking Task Force had recently been appointed and he would like an issue discussed regarding an upcoming meeting of the Task Force.
The Transportation Director said the Task Force was meeting next Thursday.
Mayor Kinney said the item of the Task Force meeting had come up after the agenda was published and he made a motion to add it to the agenda for discussion Cm. Hudson seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
Mayor Kinney said it was his understanding that at least three of the members of the Task Force had contacted the City and said if the Parks Commission Chair was there they would not attend the meeting. He said he had received a letter from the Chair saying he was going to stay on the Task Force. He said he would suggest that Council ask the Parks Commission chair to reconsider his decision since he was so involved in Little League and to have the Commission appoint someone who was not involved in Little League.
Cm. Wilson said the Commissioner chosen to represent the Parks Commission was selected by the Commission and if Council deviates from that method of selection regardless of how we feel, it would be setting a precedent. He said that concerned him more than anything else. He asked if the Task Force members could be contacted before the Thursday meeting to see if some sort of agreement could be reached.
Cm. Raab said the concern of the Task Force members that had contacted him was the Parks Commission Chair was on the Little League Board and that was a conflict of interest. Cm. Wilson said it is up to the Commission as to who would serve.
The Parks Commission Chair said everyone on the Task Force had a conflict of interest. He said the Council had given the Parks Commission a seat on the Task Force and when the issue was brought up at the Parks Commission meeting, no one stepped forward to serve and he was selected.
Cm. Hudson said in his opinion the Council had given the Parks Commission this seat and he felt it was up to the Parks Commission to work it out.
The Parks Commission Chair said he was representing the Commission and not himself or the Little League.
Cm. Wilson said he would be willing to call the Task Force to try to resolve the issue.
The Parks Commission Chair said almost all of the Commissioners had told him they did not want him to back down because that would set an awful precedence.
Cm. Hudson said he felt Cm. Wilsonıs offer to contact each one of the Task Force members to come to some agreement should be accepted.
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There being no further business to come before the City, at 12:45 a.m. the Council meeting adjourned.
Curt Kinney, Mayor
Judy Macfarlane, City Clerk
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