HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-30-1998 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING - November 30, 1998
An adjourned regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Monday,
November 30, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The
meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor
Houston.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bartlett Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
Lions Club/Rotary Club Joint Proiect (130-50)
A1 Hunter stated he wanted to give Dave Burton a pat on the back for helping
out with a situation recently. The Lions and Rotary Clubs were working on a
joint project at Dublin Elementary School putting in a backstop. An Officer got
a complaint that they were putting it up without a permit. They were unable to
reach the Mayor, so they contacted Vice Mayor Burton, who authorized them to
continue to do the job.
Vice Mayor Burton stated it was fun to have one last official act.
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CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 3, 1998 ELECTION RESULTS
7:12 p.m. 8.1 (630-10)
Mayor Houston advised that the City had received the certified results of the
election from Brad Clark, Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Dublin's voter
turnout was 49.9%. Out of 13,967 registered voters, a total of 6,982 ballots
were cast.
Guy Houston, who ran unopposed, received 5,252 votes and was elected Mayor
for a 2-year term.
There were 4 candidates for the 2 Council seats. Tony Oravetz received 2,037
votes. Dave Burton received 2,388 votes. George Zika received 2,612 votes.
Claudia McCormick received 3,243 votes. George Zika and Claudia McCormick
were elected to the Council for 4-year terms.
The newly elected Council will be sworn in and seated at Wmorrow night's
regular City Council meeting.
On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 158- 98
RECmNG THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF,
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO OUTGOING
COUNCILMEMBER BARNES AND VICE MAYOR BURTON
7:13 p.m. 8.2 (610-50)
Mayor Houston presented a plaque to Cm. Burton who has served on the City
Council for two full terms and one partial term. Cm. Burton was elected to the
first City Council when the City incorporated in 1982.
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Cm. Burton congratulated George Zika and Claudia McCormick for their
successes and election. They worked at it and there is no question that they
earned it. He stated he was happy that things will be in the hands of well-
informed participating people. He thanked his associates on the Council for the
fun they have had. Cm. Howard has been like a mother to him. Cm. Barnes
came in and she has become more like a big sister. She doesn't always
appreciate his chauvinist jokes. Cm. Lockhart has been a close friend and she
has brought a well rounded perspective, especially where it involved the public.
Mayor Houston and his growing family have become close friends to him and his
family. We are very proud of him as Mayor and the City has become successful
and wealthy. He stated he was happy to hand the torch to the new members of
the City Council.
Mayor Houston presented a plaque to Cm. Barnes who has served on the City
Council for one term. She was elected in November of 1994. She previously
served on the Planning Commission and for many years in other capacities.
Cm. Barnes thanked the citizens. During her term on the City Council, plus 9
years on the Planning Commission, the City has seen many successes. Still,
some items don't get done. There was much citizen involvement on the various
task forces. She stated she likes a party and we had some wonderful ones at the
St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Dublin Pasta and Jazz Festivals this year.
They were good for us and for our neighbors. As the City's representative to the
Alameda County Waste Management Authority, she reported that we have had
good reductions and look forward to reaching our goals in the year 2000. We got
a new gymnasium built and it will be open in a few short weeks. The Civic
Center displays holiday lights and she was happy to see the fountain on and
working. She stated she was not originally in favor of televising City Council
meetings, but admitted she was wrong. Residents do watch and do participate.
She thanked City Staff; each of whom has given 100% +. She thanked her
special friends in the Womens' Club of Dublin. We have elected 2 very fme
candidates, George and Claudia. She urged people to let them know their
thoughts. She thanked her fellow members of the City Council, and stated it
had been a wonderful experience working with them. She also thanked past
members of the City Council, Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Pete Snyder, Paul
Moffatt and Linda Jeffery-Sailors. They were great advisors. She thanked her
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family and most important her husband Wayne. She encouraged everyone to let
their Dublin pride show 365 days a year.
Mayor Houston invited everyone to the Regional Meeting Room for dessert.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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