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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Draft CC 05-18-2004 MinA regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Cortncilmcmbers McCormick, Oravetz, sbranti, Zika and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lockhart led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of alle$ianCe to the ACCEPTANCE OF GIYI'S TO CITY FROM ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPONSORS 7:05 p.m. 3.1 (150~70) Recreation Coordinator Lorri Polon presented the Staff Report. The 2004 St. Patrick's Day Festival and Shamrock 5K Fun Run were well supported by local businesses. The City received $17,950 in sponsorships for the weekend. In addition, the City received overwhelming support in the form of in-kind donations of goods and services. The City Council will recognize the sponsors at the meeting. Representatives from the Contra Costa Times, Mimi's Caf6, Wells Fargo, and World of Shoes were present to accept certificates of recognition and goodic bags filled with Festival memorabilia. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the gifts. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING ,,,~'. -~ May 18, 2004 ~ 4~ ~ PAGE 249 Mayor Lockhart apologized that she had skipped an item and then asked Boy Scout Brian Blank to make his presentation related to American Flag etiquette. 7:10 p.m. Brian Blank, with Troop 924 in Livermore stated he is doin$ his Ea$1e Project to teach citizens of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore more about fla$ etiquette. When flass get dirty, torn or tattered they don't set replaced and it makes our communities look bad. He stated he hopes that education and patriotic sprin$ cleanin$ will help. The flag etiquette project will end on Flag Day June 14t~, at 6:30 p.m., when they hope to retire hundreds of flass. There will be a ceremony at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. He asked for assistance and perhaps a resolution or whatever we deem appropriate supportin$ this project. The Council requested that Staff prepare a proclamation for the fla$ ceremony. Mr. Blank said anyone who has a fla$ they want to retire, they can $o ahead and brin$ them. Only two organizations, the Boy Scouts and U. S. Marines, are authorized to do this officially. Cm. Oravetz stated he had attended one and this is a very emotional ceremony. Mayor Lockhart advised that we had one at Camp Parks about a month a$o. PROGRAM & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE ON RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY (DERWA) DUBHN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT & EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT 7:15 p.m. 3.2 (I000-90) DERWA is a Joint Powers Authority formed in 1995 between DSRSD and EBMUD. The mission of DERWA is to provide a safe, reliable and consistent supply of recycled water, and to maximize the amount of recycled water delivered. The DERWA San Ramon Valley Recycled Water Program (SRVRWt') will provide recycled water to customers in Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and Dougherty Valley. The City Council requested that DERWA representatives present an update on the various program and construction activities to date. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 250 Dan Scannell, DSRSD Board President, made a presentation and gave background information. He introduced Bob Baker Authority Manager, Ingrid Norgaard and Sue Stevenson in Public Relations. Mr. Scarmell stated recycled water is safe for many non-drinking purposes including irrigation of golf courses, parks, school grounds, greenbelts and homeowners associations. He discussed the benefits. They provide the water at a discount of 10% reduction and this is a win/win situation. Bob Baker thanked the City Council for helping them with their easement along the Iron Horse Trail and putting it in the Zone 7 easement. He reviewed where the pipeline and facilities will be located and stated there will be 70+ miles of pipeline. They are currently under construction and they expect installation to start on May 26m. Construction will last approximately 1 year. The Iron Horse Trail will remain open during construction. People using the trail will be unaffected by construction. They are working on getting the word out on this. They will put up some permanent signs this week. They will work Monday thru Friday, 7:aO a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Baker stated work on Amador Valley Boulevard (Dougherty Road to the Iron Horse Trail is scheduled for September I st _ 28m. They will work with the City on a traffic control plan. He discussed their public outreach program. City Staff has attended the joint construction meetings. He suggested we do a link through our Website www.derwa.org. People can reach them at (925) 875~2230. Mayor Lockhart asked about the first segment and how long this will take. Mr. Baker responded it will take about a month. Mayor Lockhart asked ff the other part can be scheduled when the kids aren't in school? Mr. Baker stated this whole project has constraints, but they have worked with Staff and have come up with a traffic plan. They won't close the lanes before 9:00 a.m. Cm. Sbranfi stated notification looks like a good plan. People in the eastern part of the City aren't getting the same level of information. To the extent that the 3:$0 p.m. time could be moved up to 2:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. would be good. Even with all the lanes operating, it is a bad bottleneck with 3 schools getifing out at the same time. Cm. McCormick asked when they plan to start? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 251 Mr. Baker stated on September 1st, and it will take about a month. When construction starts, he will go out there himself and work with the contractor if it gets bad. Cm. Sbranti suggested moving the time to 8:$0 a.m. - 7.:30 p.m. PRESENTATION BY POHCE SERVICES ON TECHNOLOGY 7:33 p.m. 3.3 (580-40) Captain Gary Thuman provided information and made a presentation related to various forms of technology used to enhance the level of service provided by Dublin Police Services to the community. Areas discussed included: the automated telephone notification system, mobile video system utilized in patrol vehicles, speed monitoring radar trailer and electronic fingerprint submission. Live Scan is a system for the electronic submission of fingerprints. 3-4 hours instead of 4-6 weeks. Radar Trailer - utilized to achieve voluntary compliance by flashing a violator alert when speed limits exceed preprogrammed limits. Mobile video system provides an accurate documentation of events, actions, conditions, and statements made during arrests and critical incidents. Mounted in patrol cars and we have 4 units in use. Dialogic Communicator is technology of an automated telephone notification system to provide rapid emergency notification to the community during planned or unplanned events, man-made and natural disasters, and times of emergency. Vm. Zika asked about people applying for a security clearance, can our machine print this out for people? Gary - absolutely. It is a very useful system and we will have it in place shortly. Obtained through grant at no cost to the City. " UTE-S ' ' ' CITY COUNCIL MIN VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 252 CONSENT CALENDAR 7:41 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.9 Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.7. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.I) Minutes of Special Meeting of May 4th and Regular Meeting of May 4, 2004; Adopted (4.2 (600~$0) RESOLUTION NO. 76 - 04 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSEN GOLDBERG & DER, ACOUSTICS CONSULTANT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT and authorized the Community Development Director to execute Agreement on behalf of the City; Adopted (4.3 600~$0) RESOLUTION NO. 77- 04 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WETLANDS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., BIOLOGICAL AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANT, ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RELATED TO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS and authorized the Community Development Director to execute Agreement on behalf of the City; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 253 Adopted (4.4 600-$5) . RESOLUTION NO. 78 - 04 AWARDING CONTRACT 04-06 2003-04 ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM TO REDGWICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ($319,381.54) Approved (4.5 920-30) Budget Change in the amount of $25,430 for the Parks & Recreation Master Plan; Accepted (4.6 600-35) improvements under Contract 01 ~ 10, Dublin Boulevard Widening (Village Parkway to Sierra Court) and directed Staff to make a proposed final estimate in writing to the Contractor (Granite Construction) of the total amount payable to the Contractor; Received (4.8 $30~50) Financial Reports for the Month of April 2004; Approved (4.9 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $3,941,287.93. Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4. 7related to the reviscdjob descriptions and asked if there is backup that can shovx the differences in the job descriptions. Assistant to the Ci~y ManaserJulic Carter reported that the preschool instructorjob description was olffginally written in 1987 and the revision reilects the current duties and updates for ADA compliance. On the Senior Administrative Analyst~ this ~vas more ufa finance focus and we ha ve senerah'zed the job desc~p~bn so this position could be in any department. On motion of Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.7 700~30) RESOLUTION NO. 79- 04 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (AMEND JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTOR & SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 254 PUBHC HEARING ~ BANCOR PROPERTIES, SAN RAMON VILLAGE PLAZA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PA 02~063 7:44 p.m. 6.1 (450~20/410~$0) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Planning Manager Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report. This request is to consider a Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 2 Development Plan, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Site Development Review for a pedestrian- oriented mixed-use project including 56 townhouse-style residential units and 14,377 square feet of commercial use. The project site consists of a 4.62 acre irregular property on San Ramon Road that consists of three parcels and is currently developed with a neighborhood shopping center known as San Ramon Village Plaza. Vm. Zika commented that Bellina Street right now doesn't allow parking. Will we restripe it? Ms. Ram stated we will take a look at this. Cm. Oravetz agreed that we need to take a good look at this. Cm. McCormick asked about porches and balconies that may or may not be taken away. She would hate to see them taken away. She stated she toured other projects and they have put in some glass enclosures. Ms. Ram stated this would be the first choice to buffer rather than remove. Some of the rear units closest to I~680, you would probably have to fully enclose them like a greenhouse. She explained that they would like leeway to work this out during construction drawings. Cm. Sbranti discussed the height of 41' at maximum. Ms. Ram advised that the residential units are 41.5' tall but the PD allows up to 45'. They would be similar to what you see at CA Highlands. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 255 Mayor Lockhart noted the existing truck loading area is to be demolished and landscaped to accommodate 18 parking spaces. She asked what happens to the loading area? Ms. Ram stated there will be a new loading area reconfigured. Michael Banducci, Bancor Properties stated they are very excited to be here tonight. It has been a long haul They are in agreement with the Staff Report. He discussed what they have gone through with this project. He displayed and discussed elevations proposed. Gary Layman reviewed the landscaping plan and the concept of a village. They carefully looked at pedestrian circulation. They tried to make this a quality, unique and special community. Mr. Banducci stated Bellina Street is 42' wide and it does need to be restriped. They do want to keep the balconies and porches. The sound consultant is taking the most conservative route, ff you close it in, you can't barbecue. They will put plexiglass where they can. Mayor Lockhart stated the commercial center was her big concern. She asked ff they will be remodeling inside as well as outside. Mr. Banducci responded no, but they are redoing all four facades. The site is basically fully tenanted now. As the value of the property goes up, part of the deal will be they have to update the insides. They will sprinkle the whole building. Mountain Mikes Pizza will coordinate their planned construction along with the center. He 'stated his guess is within 4 or 5 years, everything will be brand new. Mayor Lockhart asked about their demographics for the residential. Mr. Banducci stated they think it will be mostly family buyers with younger kids, and older people. Mayor Lockhart stated she was concerned about how close the liquor store is to residential. Mr. Banducci stated they are looking at neighborhood type uses. They want to get a few national chains in such as Starbucks, etc. and keep the mom and pop type stores. This will take a few years. ' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 256 Vm. Zika congratulated him on the workforce housing. This is good design and with 3 and 4 bedroom units, it is outstanding. Cm. McCormick said thank you for the public art. Cm. Sbranti stated with regard to the commercial, he assumed they are making a concerted effort with current tenants. A lot of them are mom and pop type operations. Mr. Banducci responded as leases come up they will try to keep a viable center and to get a mixture. Yes, ff they are good tenants, they will more than likely stay. Cm. Sbranti talked about somewhat gradual rent increases for existing tenants. This is important to the smaller tenants. Mayor Lockhart asked about trash enclosUres. She also asked about the awning like elements on the retail center. Mr. Banducci stated these will be metal awnings instead of having overhang. This allows a little more light. Mayor Lockhart asked about the location of the names of the businesses. How many retail businesses will you have? Mr. Banducci replied approximately 10 businesses. The City Council discussed possible outdoor seating where possible. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Vm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 80- 04 ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE BANCOR PROPERTIES SAN RAMON VILLAGE PLAZA PROJECT LOCATED AT 8909 SAN RAMON ROAD PA 02-063 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 257 Waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone Property and Approving a Related Stage I and 2 Planned Development for the San Ramon Village Plaza Project and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 81 -04 APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR SAN RAMON VILLAGE PLAZA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 8909 SAN RAMON ROAD PA 02-063 (TRACT 7437) CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY ACTION AND PROGRESS REPORT ON REMEDIATION WORK AT DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER 8:18 p.m. 7.1 (600-30) Public Works Director Melissa Morton Presented the Staff Report. The Civic Center incurred water damage from rain in early March. At the March 16th City Council meeting, the Council approved a declaration of emergency in order to allow a waiver of competitive bid to obtain a contractor for environmental remediation work related to the water intrusion. This item would approve a continuation of the declaration of emergency while the remediation work continues and provide an update on the progress of the project to date. On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 82- 04 APPROVING CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY ALLOWING WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 258 ANNUAL CONTRACT REVIEW OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 8:20 p.m. 8.1 (600~$0/590~50) Assistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report. The City has funded crossing guard services since Dublin's incorporation in 1982, with the exception of school year 1995~94, when the service was funded by the Dublin Unified School District. The City has provided this service under contract with various agencies, including Alameda County Department of Public Works, TSU Temporary Staffing, and with the current provider, All City Management Services, Inc. The estimated cost to fund crossing guard services for FY 2004~05 is $72,284. This cost reflects a maximum of 5,250 hours of contract service at the fixed rate of $15.69 per hour. No rate increase is proposed for FY 2004~05. The City currently provides crossing guards, which serve four of the five public elementary schools. During FY 2004~05, City Staff is recommending that the City place a crossing guard at the corner of Aspen and Central Parkway to serve Dougherty Elementary School during the 2004-05 school year. Services are provided 180 days per year, for approximately 4 hours per day. The current and proposed crossing guard locations are as follows: San Ramon Road and Shannon Avenue Amador Valley Boulevard and Burton Street Sflvergate Drive and Amarillo Road · Amarillo Road and Alegre Drive Bonniewood Lane and Davona Drive Shannon Avenue and Vomac Road Proposed site for Dougherty Elementary beginning Fail 2004: · Aspen and Central Parkway Proposed annual Summer School coverage beginning Summer 2004 · Amador Valley Boulevard and Burton Street On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 · PAGE 259 RESOLUTION NO. 83- 04 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment to the Agreement. ANNUAL REVIEW OF EXISTING BUILDING & SAFETY CONSULTANTS IJNHART PETERSEN POWERS ASSOCIATES (LPZA) AND 4LEAF, INC. 8:24 p.m. 8.2 (440-30) Building Official Gregory Shreeve presented the Staff Report. Since July 1995, the City of Dublin has contracted with the firm LPZA for primary Building & Safety Services. Due to an increase in construction activity and a tight labor market, LPZA was unable to fill critical positions in building inspections. As a result, in FY 2001~02, the City contracted with the firm 4Leaf, Inc., for Building & Safety Services. The City added the firms of Precision Inc., and CSG in June 2005 for overflow work. However, LPZA and 4Leaf have been able to fill all building inspector positions and the City has not utilized the services of Precision or CSG. Due to cyclical construction activity, the City has found that this type of contract arrangement best suits the City's needs. In FY 2004~05, it is projected that 24,865 hours of inspection, plan check and specialized services will be required, at an estimated contract cost of $1,860,150. Both 4Leaf and LPZA's work has been responsive to the City's needs. Customer requests on the phone and over the counter have been handled quickly and efficiently. The City Council authorized a rate increase of 6% for each of the various hourly services last Fiscal Year. The cost of the various services shall remain the same for FY 2004~05. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved continuation of contracts with LPZA and 4Leaf, Inc., for contract Building & Safety Services in FY 2004-05, With all provisions of the latest contracts with these firms, including cost of various services, to remain in effect. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 260 EMERALD GLEN PARK PARKING STUDY 8:27 p.m. 8.3 (570~20) Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator Rosemary Alex presented the Staff Report. As approved in the 2002~2007 Capital Improvement Program, design of Emerald Glen Park Phase III will begin in Fiscal Year 2003~04 and construction will commence in FY 2004-05. Prior to commencing the community design process for Phase III, a parking study has been prepared. The purpose of the study is to determine the amount of parking required for all building and outdoor recreational facilities proposed at Emerald Glen Park. Bill Fee from Carducci Sc Associates presented the findings of the study and discussed in detail several parks in other cities that they reviewed. They have recommended a ratio of 5.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area. Cm. Sbranti asked about the methodology used to determine the 5.8 spaces. Mr. Fee stated they looked at the community centers and know there will be some shared use and looked at peak demand. They came up with a threshold of 200'spaces. They didn't want to overpark the facility. Cm. S'oranti asked how this community center compares with Shannon Center. Ms. Alex stated this one will be double in size from Shannon. Shannon has 102 spaces. Vm. Zika commented the only time Shannon gets way overparked is during the Easter Egg hunt. They and the church seem to work things out pretty well. Mayor Lockhart asked if we will ever have any parking on Tassajara. Public Works Director Melissa Morton stated this is a high speed road and there are provisions for bike lanes, but no parking. City Manager Richard Ambrose stated at buildout, Tassajara has to accommodate additional lanes. All the traffic is not there yet. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 261 Ms. Alex stated upon approval, we will begin the public community workshop process. A workshop is scheduled for June 2~a. Sports groups and residents, will be notified. This is for Phase 3 only. Mr. Ambrose clarified that what Staff is currently working on is what is already approved as part of the ~.005~04 Capital Improvement Program. Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart stated the intent is for next year to initiate a feasibility study for the state of the art recreation and aquatic center and proceed with design for phase $ of the park. We would look at including both soccer fields as part of the design and if we need additional land, we would not construct a soccer field as part of phase 3. Cm. McCormick asked ff this will be on the table along with other budget considerations? Mr. Ambrose advised that this is funded with public facilities impact fees. The City Council controls when the money is spent to meet our overall goals. The City Council discussed topographical issues and considerations. Staff advised that the June 2na meeting will be at the library. Cm. Sbranti discussed the process and the Fallon Sports Park master plan, and asked if we are locked into Emerald Glen Park for all the facilities? Ms. Lowart explained the process. If the City Council wants to locate one of the facilities at Fallon, this would be the time for the City Council to direct this. We could look at the impacts of this. We would need Council direction on how to proceed. Mr. Ambrose provided background information on the Emerald Glen Park development process. Cm. Sbranti agreed we need these facilities at this park, but we should also look at what's most appropriate for the site. We need to put the best uses at the best location. Moving uses apart a little bit can make a big difference. Cm. McCormick asked how many acres of actual lawn and trees will be left when all the facilities are put in? The response was 1 $% of the park would be parking. Ten percent of Shannon is parking. You would still have at least 30 acres of turf. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 262 Cm. McCormick stated this is not her idea of a park. Mayor Lockhart stated this does seem like we're loading a lot of facilities in one space. She would like us to take a look at what would happen ff we moved something such as the gym to the Sports Park. Ms. Lowart corrected that we call it a recreation center with a gymnasium component. It's 24,000 square feet. Vm. Zika asked if we can combine something with the aquatic center and have a two- purpose facility? Cm. Oravetz agreed that this seems to be turning into more of a sports park. The design looks nice although it is getting crowded. Ms. Lowart stated there is a stand alone community center and a recreation/aquatic center complex. With the study we are doing, we can really look at what those facilities are going to be and look at the sighting. If it makes sense for components to move around, it might be wise to consider this. She emphasized that all of the processes will be open to the public. Cm. Sbranti stated he would also like us to keep in mind Camp Parks and there may be some opportunities right in the middle of town. This may be the best location for a community center. Ms. Alex stated this was brought to the Parks & Community Services Commission in April and they approved the 650 spaces. Kasie Hildenbrand commented that at the Parks & Community Services meeting, they brought up some of the same concerns with both buildings on the site. They wanted to prevent overflow parking from parking in the neighborhoods. There was concern about maintaining the integrity of the plan, which was originally put together. She stated she felt the community might be willing to look at relocating facilities. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the recommendations contained in the Community Center and Recreation & Aquatic Center Parking Study, including the minor adjustments to the Master Plan to allow for sufficient parking at build~out of the park, with the understanding that we are still looking at best locations for facilities CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 263 OTHER BUSINESS 9:22 p.m. City Manager Ambrose reminded everyone of the Liaison Committee meeting with DSRSD on May 26th at their offices. There will be a Tri~Valley Council meeting on May 27th in San Ramon. They are looking for agenda items Mr. Ambrose advised that we received our 2004 population estimate from the Department of Finance ~ 38,330. Cm. Oravetz stated he attended a LAVTA budget committee meeting tonight. Barbara Duffy put together a good conservative budget and it will be presented at the next meeting. Gas prices were discussed and he reminded everyone that we have bus service. Parking at the fair this year is $8; but you can take the bus to the fair. Vm. Zika reported that the I~580 policy committee has recommended fundingHOV lanes on 1~580 and to preserve space in the median for BART. We almost have the money identified for ROV lanes. As part of Dublin Pride Week, the clean up of the creek on May 15th was a nice day. He cooked for the folks. We had a golf tournament on Monday at the new Dublin golf course. Cm. Sbranti stated he was also at the Dublin Pride Week barbecue and attended the Chamber mixer at the Englander. He attended the League of California Cities general assembly in Sacramento last Thursday. The deal between the League and the Governor was approved by a majority. This will be a major hit to our City; about $780,000 over the next 2 years and we would be partially reimbursed. The net loss will be sizable. If the initiative passes, we have constitutional protection. With others, this is just a deal. Ours would be a constitutional guarantee. John Russo spoke for it. We will be hit anyway over the next couple of years. Vm. Zika stated because other cities were incompetently run, we take a bigger hit. Cm. Sbranti commented we should keep in mind even if initiative passes in November, we will still take a hit. If the Governor came out against this, it would be much more difficult to pass. Chris McKenzie talked about this. In the future ff this passes we will have constitutional protection. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 264 Cm. McCormick reported that we won an award on public/semi~public spaces. Planning Manager Jeri Ram advised that through the American Planning Association we got an honorable mention for practical implementation of a policy. Cm. McCormick thanked Cm. Sbranti, Vm. Zika and Mayor Lockhart for Dublin Pride Week participation. Kasie Hildenbrand was there also. you can really show your love for Dublin when you show up for things like this. Mayor Lockhart asked when Central Parkway and the parking will open at Emerald Glen Park and when will they see water in the fountain? Public Works Director Melissa Morton advised that right now the Glynnis Rose and Central Parkway signal is being completed. We hope to see it completed in July. We will do some preliminary testing and then open it in the Fall. Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart advised that we can't use the parking lot until we accept the park improvements. We hope to finish phase 2 by the end of June, this fiscal year, only 6 more weeks. 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9::57 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2004 PAGE 265