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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2006 Adopted CC Min MINUTES OF THE Crn' COUNCIL OF THE Crn' OF DUBLIN RE,6ULARMEETIN6 -MARCH 21. 2006 . A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, In the Council Chambers of the Dublin CiVIC Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, McCormick, Oravetz and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None . PLEDGE OF AllEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of New Emuloyee 7:02 p.m. 3.1 (700-10) Commumty Development Director Jel'l Ram Introduced Bryan Moore as the Community Development Department's new Assistant Planner. The Council welcomed Mr. Moore to the City of Dublin Staff. DlIBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGllLAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE 84 ~ . Recc&nition of ParticiDants in the Dublin Leadershiu Academv 2005-2006 7:04 p.m. 3.2 (150-80) Assistant City Manager Joni Pattillo presented the Staff Report and advised that the Dublin Leadership Academy, an II-week program, was designed to inform partiCipants about the issues facing the commumty, and to encourage commuDity involvement at all levels. The last class for the second Dublin leadership Academy was held on March 9, 2006, with 26 participants completing the Academy. The following participants were awarded a certificate of completion. Kathy Avanzino,jeff Baker, Mona Lisa Ballesteros, Don Biddle, Uma Bird, Ron Boggs, Marilyn Briones, Hiroml Brown, Tyler Clafton, Susette Clark-Walker, Steven T. Jones, Steven Jones, Christine Kaehuaea, Morgan King, Lak MIng Lam, Raymond Lam, Lynn Locke, Steven Lockhart, Emmanuel MacalIno, James Ottem, Ginger Ripplinger, Dana Santa Cruz, Grover Shetterly, Edward TerrIquez. Ehas Torrez, and Jonathan TrImdad. The Council congratulated the graduating class of the 2005-2006 Dublin leadership Academy. . Acceutance of Grant form the Bilich Familv and Preferred financial 7:12p.m. 3.3 (150-70) Commander Gary Thuman presented the Staff Report and advised that Anthony and Angela Bilich family, who owned and operated Preferred FinanCial mortgage brokerage, donated $1,000 to the Dublin Police Services to be used for a commumty project involVing at-rIsk youth. Once the commUDity project was complete, the youth group would participate In a recreation activity using some of the funds. Approximately three recreation actiVIties could be funded with this grant. Mayor Lockhart commended the BilIch Family and Preferred Financial for their generous and much needed donation. DlTBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINlTTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 P\GE 85 ~ On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the $1,000 grant; approved the Budget Change; and directed Staff to formally acknowledge the BilIch Family and Preferred Financial and use the funds toward the Kids in Action program. . Proclamation Declaring March 2006 as American Red Cross Month 7:15 p.m. 3.4 (610-50) Mayor Lockhart read a proclamation declaring March 2006 as American Red Cross Month In the City of Dublin and urged all citizens to do theil' part to ensure that the Red Cross remainS vital, ready to help prevent, prepare for and respond to the unknown challenges that lay ahead. Barbara Wallis accepted the proclamation on behalf of the AmerIcan Red Cross, and encouraged people to volunteer. . Proclamation Recmnizinll: Ann Middleton as 2005-2006 Crossin!il: Guard of the Year 7:17 p.m. 3.5 (610-50) Mayor Lockhart read a proclamation recognizing Ann Middleton, who was named 2005- 2006 CroSSing Guard of the Year, by All City Management. Jack Ligon, All City Management Crossing Guard Company, presented Ms. Middleton With a plaque commending her for her diligent work, and congratulated her for receiVIng the All City Management Award of Crossing Guard of the Year. . Councilmember Appointment to the Tri-Valley Housing Ouoortunity Center Board of Directors 7:20 p.m. 3.6 (110-30) Housing Specialist Julia AWala presented the Staff Report and adVised that, as part of the process of becoming a legal non-profit orgamzatIon, the Tri-Valley HOUSing Opportunity Center must form a Board of Directors. This Board would take the governing DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PACE 86 <& responsibility for the Center from the current Advisory Board, A member of the Board would Include one City Councilmember from one of the participating Jurisdictions. It was proposed that the City Councilmember from the JunsdlctIon currently hosting the rotating Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee (Dublin) be appomted. Bill Boomerad, Chair of the Tn-Valley Housing Opportunity Center, thanked the City of Dublin for its support and cooperatIon. The Center looked forward to forging thiS partnership With all five Cities. The Center's goal was to educate potential homebuyers and make their homeowner dreams a reality. On motion of Vm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Zika and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed the appointment of Mayor Lockhart as the government representative from the City of Dublin to the Tn-Valley Housing OpportUDity Center Board of Directors. . Public Comments 7:24 p.m. 3.7 No comments were made by any member of the public at thiS time. . CONSENT CALENDAR 7:24 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.7 On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council took the follOWing actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 7,2006; Adopted (4,2 600-35); RESOLUTION NO. 27 - 06 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 05-13 CIVIC CENTER FUEL TANK REMOVAL TO AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC DUBLIN CITY COllNClL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PM;E 87 ~ Adopted (4.3 350-40) RESOLUTION NO. 28 - 06 DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS AS UNCLAIMED AND SURPLUS PROPERlY and authorized Staff to proceed with transfer of property to Nationwide Auction Systems; Adopted (4.4 520-10) RESOLUTION NO. 29 - 06 DESIGNATION OF CIlY or DUBLIN'S AGENT FOR SUBMITflNG APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, 2005-2006 WINTER STORMS DISASTER Received (4.5 330-50) Financial Reports for the Month of January 2006; Accepted (4.6 150-70) donatIOn from Garre Vineyard, and directed Staff to prepare formal acknowledgement to Donor; Approved (4.7 300-40) the Warrant Register In the amount of $3,772,788.79. . WRITIEN COMMUNICATIONS - None . PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Emerald Place - Reauest for Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit 7:25 p.m. 6.1 (410-30) Mayor Lockhart opened the pu blIc hearIng. Planning Consultant Rick Tooker presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council will consider a Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit for the Emerald Place Retail Center, a 140,155 square foot pedestrian-orIented, open-air lifestyle center on an eXistIng 13,08-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Hacienda DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE SS @) Dnve and Martinelli Way. The proposed proJect Included nine buildings and would Include specialty retail shops, eating places and associated uses. Dana Santa Cruz, Dublin reSident, asked If the building was constructed to the U.S, Green Building Council's LEED standards. Staff adVised no. Cm. McCormick commended the Developer for their use of many trees on the project. The name "Emerald" was overused in Dublin and suggested that the Developer change it. The proposed architecture did not engender enthusiasm and public art would make It more interesting. Cm. Hildenbrand asked about the proposed reductIon In square footage for food uses. James Wright, Blake-Hunt Ventures, adVised that It would work best for thiS model. Cm. Hildenbrand stated that she looked forward to some nice shops and good retail In the lifestyle center. A few pieces of public art would help give the plaza more pizzazz, Vm. Oravetz stated that he supported the proJect and looked forward to It being built. Mayor Lockhart expressed concern about the lighting around the property and asked about the need to light the clock tower. Hans Baldauf, Bev Architects, advised that the clock tower was designed to serve as a significant civic monument. The maJonty of shopping occurred at night and vibrant, Visual displays were important to retail success. The clock tower would have an ambient glow; however, they would be happy to work With Staff to work to make It acceptable to the community. The plan grew out of critIque from the Planning Commission. Mayor Lockhart stated that the City already had a clock tower to represent Dublin, and reiterated her concern for more lighting In the night sky, The proposed architecture, whICh Included cement tilt-ups, was not esthetically pleasing The Council, Staff and the Applicant discussed the green building elements to be used In thiS project. The City had no LEED certification requirements for private development other than the Construction and DemolitIon Ordmance. Although there were no speCific elements Included in thiS proJect, the Conditions of Approval included a reqUirement that DUBLIN CITY COlINCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE 89 ~ the Applicant incorporate green building elements to the extent practical and a green building plan must be submitted to the Buildwg Official for review. Mr. Baldauf advised that they would Incorporate as much green building practices as practical, In that they would be building only the shell building and the tenants would complete the buildings. The landscape treatment was very well thought through related to green building practIces, Building Official Gregory Shreeve advised that Staff would work with the tenants as they pulled permits for tenant Improvements to tIy to incorporate green building practIces, Cm. Hildenbrand stated that there were already many light tower elements w eastern Dublin and suggested using the ambient hZhtIng offered in OptIon #1 for the clock towers. Cm. McCormick agreed, and stated that It would be a nice element to the Center and would soften the other elements in the Center. Cm. Zika agreed regarding the clock tower. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm, Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUfION NO. 30 - 06 APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT fOR THE EMERALD PLACE RETAIL CENTER FA 05-043 including OptIOn #1 Clock Tower. . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Establishment of Housinll: Commission/Committee 7:57 p.m. 7.1 (110-10) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 P\GE 90 ~ CommUnity Development Director Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised the City Council would discuss the need, purpose and make-up of a Housing Commlsslon/ Committee. Staff recommended that the Council provide direction on whether the City Council would like Staff to proceed with the implementation of the establishment of a Housing Commission/Committee by; a) indicating the purpose of the Housing Commission/Committee; and b) indICating whether a CommissIOn or CommIttee should be formed. And, If a Committee is selected, indICate: 1) type of Committee; and 2) make- up and size of Committee. The Council discussed whether a Commission or Committee should be formed and, by consensus, agreed that a Committee should be formed with a pilot program of two years, at which time It would be decided if the Committee should be continued and possibly expanded to include reVieWing funding requests from different agencies and make funding recommendations to the Council. PlanDing CommIssIOn Chair Bill Schaub stated that an AdVISOry Committee would be helpful to the Planning Commission In explOrIng alternatives to different Issues before it went before the Planning Commission for consideration. The Council, Staff and Planning Chair Schaub discussed the potential purpose and focus of the HOUSing Committee. The Council discussed the purpose and focus of the work a HOUSing Committee and, by consensus, agreed that a HOUSing Committee should be made up of seven (7) members, which included: two (2) members from the housing/development community (one developer and one non-profit housing advocate); two (2) members from the Dublin bUSiness commuDity, and three (3) members from the Dublm residential community, as well as one non-voting liaison member from the Planning Commission. The diverSity of the makeup of the Committee would ensure that many aspects would be considered. The purpose and scope of the Committee would be to: 1) provide recommendations on new housing policies and programs; and 2) proVide recommendations on any amendments to the Inclusionary Ordinance; 3) and other matters that may be assigned by the City Council. The Committee would report findings and recommendations related to land use to the Planning Commission, and other Items that did not normally go to the Planning CommiSSIOn would go directly to the Council. The Council discussed the frequency of meetings and, by consensus, agreed that the Committee would meet as needed. DUBLIN CITY COlTNelL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 P\(;E 91 ~ Community Development Director Ram advised that Staff would advertise for Applicants, and a Staff Report would be brought back to the Council to confirm that Mayor's appointments to the Housing Committee, as well as a Resolution to establish the Committee with the parameters set by the Council. . Prooosed First Time Homebuyer Loan I'ro$ram 8:30 p.m. 7.2 (430-60) HOUSing SpeCialist Julia Abdala presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would provide clarIfication on a key component of the proposed First Time Homebuyer Program that was discussed at the December 13, 2005, City Council and Planning CommissIOn JOint Study Session, and approve the draft First Time Homebuyer Program. Before approVIng the First Time Homebuyer Program, Staff needed the Council to clarIfy DeCision Point 6: Does the City Council want to restrIct applicants to be those who live and work in Dublin. Staff recommended alloWing applicants from outSide the City, as Dublin was a small City and too narrow application CrIterIa mIght make the program fail. Staff, however, felt that there would still be enough assurance that those who live and work In Dublin would have prIOrIty, per the previously established preferences of those of live and work in Dublin. The Council and Staff engaged In a question and answer session regarding the population of the business community and whether non-residents who worked in Dublin should be able to apply. The preference point system would still put those who live and work in Dublin at the top of the list. The Council discussed the optIOns, leaning toward trYing the "must live or work In Dublin" requirement for one year to see If there would be enough Applicants. If that did not work, the program could be opened up for anyone to apply. Ms. Abdala recommended the reverse because Staff would try to entice prIvate lenders and realtors to work With Staff. If a program was slow to get going, some of the partners might be lost. If it was determined that there were too many applicants and not enough money, the program could be restricted in the future. The Council concurred With the recommendatIOn. City Manager Ambrose clarIfied that non-residents could apply, but the preferences would still apply. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLlJME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE n (i) The Council agreed and directed Staff to report back after the first $500,000 was spent with an analysis of how many applicants could not be satisfied and their demographics. City Manager Ambrose advised that It would likely function on a budget year basis, and Staff would report on that budget annually. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO, 31 - 06 APPROVING TliE fiRST TIME HOMEBUYER LOAN PROGRAM Including the clarIfication to POint 6 of the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program which would allow those who did not live or work ll1 Dublin to apply, with the prefercnce point systcm applymS. .. RECESS 8:44 p.m. Mayor Lockhart called for a brIef recess. The Council reconvened with at 8:51 p.m. with all members present. . 25 Years of Cityhood Community Celebration 8:51 p.m. 7.3 (150-50/110-30) AsSistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would appoint two members to an Ad Hoc Council Sub-Committee to begm working with City Staff to develop and make recommendations for the City'S 25th anniversary of Cityhood. Cms, Hildenbrand and McCormick expressed an interest In serving on this Committee. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 P.\GE 93 ~ On motIon of Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Vm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council appointed Cm. McCormlCk and Cm. Hildenbrand to serve on the City's 25th Anniversary Ad Hoc Council Sub-Committee. .. NEW BUSINESS Moller Ranch Request to Initiate an Eastern Dublin Suecific Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment Study. FA 03-060 8:53 p.m. 8.1 (420-30) Senior Planner ErIca Fraser presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider the InitiatIon of a Specific Plan Amendment and General plan Amendment Study to review an AlternatIve Site Plan for the Moller Ranch proJect located at 6861 TassaJara Road (APN 985-0001-001). Staff recommended that the Council adopted a Resolution either approVing or denYing the request. Denial of the request to study the proposed alternative would uphold the prevIous approval for the Single-family detached dwelling Units. Mayor Lockhart asked If the proposed changes would increase the denSIty outside the approved parameters. Ms. Fraser advised no, the General Plan Amendment would only be necessary because the Developer was proposing to change from detached to attached housing Units, Jay Egy, representmg the Casamira Valley/Moller Ranch proJect, showed an aerIal view of the ranch and explamed the topography and eXisting landscape of the area. The alternate town home plan was wlthm the same developable area as before, and also kept all of the open space and landscapmg as before. em, McCormick asked the location of the nearest market. Mr, Egy advised that the Safeway In the Waterford Shopping Center was approximately 2 miles from the project. The Council and Developer engaged in a question and answer session regarding the proposed study. It was proposed to be a town home proJect with one homeowners' association. The proposed trails would be open to the public. The Parks and CommUDity Services Department would improve and maintain the public park withm the proJect, but not the proposed cabana and pool. DUBLIN CITY COlJNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 P.\CE 94 ~ Cm. Zika expressed concern about the children not having enough room to play. Mr. Egy adVised that the one-acre park was flat usable property, and was m addition to the cabana club. Cm. Hildenbrand expressed concern that the proposed change would cause an imbalance m the housing as thiS plan was not addressmg a broad cross-section m Dublin. There might be innovative ways to make this project work without provldmg yet another townhome project In Dublin. It could be a combinatIon of different products. She would approve it as a study, but would like to see something else. Mr. Egy asked If the resolution would need to be modified to cover the opportuDity suggested by Cm. Hildenbrand. CIty Attorney Silver clarified that the resolutIon before the Council would change the denSity from low to medium denSity, which would be 6.1 to 14 umts per acre, whICh allowed attached Units. If the study was approved, the study would allow greater density on the property that was currently allowed, but there were other issues that would dictate whether there could practically be more units than were being proposed because of physical restraints and regulatory agency requirements. Mayor Lockhart commented that the Resolution would proVide the Developer With the ability to only study that Increase With Staff, but that did say they would get that extra denSity. They would also have to meet conditions that the Council would like to see in the project. Cm. Zika expressed the same concerns as Cm. Hildenbrand about rapidly losing single- family detached homes and straymg away from the housing element balance. He was opposed to another development of this sort, unless there was something Innovative mvolved; however, would approve the study as long as the Developer understood that it was not approval of the final proJect. Vm. Oravetz expressed the need for Single story housmg and would support the study. McCormick asked If affordable units would be Interspersed within the proJect. Mr. Egy adVised yes. DllRLlN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLlIME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGl<,95 ~ On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 32 06 APPROVING THE INITIATION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY OF THE ALTERNATIVE SITE PLAN . Resolution Auurovinlt Parking Regulations on Arnold Road 9:34 p.m. 8.2 (570-20) Traffic Engmeer Ray Kuzbari presented the Staff Report and adVised that this item would establish parking regulatIOns on Arnold Road in order to mamtam traffic safety on thiS street while also proViding on-street parking to supplement near-term parking needs for the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station Within the foreseeable future. Mayor Lockhart asked If traffic aCCidents had happened on Arnold Road as a result of the current parking situatIon. Mr. Kuzbal'l adVised no, not to-date, but it was possible With the cars parking so close to the intersection. The Council and Staff engaged In a questIon and answer session regarding the current parking configurations. A total of 54 on~street spaces would still be available, even With the elimination of 16 spaces. Mayor Lockhart asked Staff If the plan to move those people parking on the street to a nearby park-n-ride lot. City Manager Ambrose advised yes, and BART had recently completed its survey and LAVTA was waitIng for the results. Mayor Lockhart advised that she and the City Manager had met with LAVTA and BART to figure out who was parking on the street there. If they were from the east, perhaps they could be directed to the park-and-l'lde with bus service. If from wlthm Dublin, more shuttle buses from the neighborhoods could be provided. LAVTA and BART were almost complete with their survey for thiS information, and a flyer campaign would follow the survey. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE 96 ~ On motion of Vm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Zika and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 33 - 06 APPROVING PARKING REGULATIONS ON ARNOLD ROAD . Reoort on 2006 Dublin Pride Week Activities and Acceutance of Donation to City 9:44 p.m. 8.3 (150-80/150- 70) Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor John Hartnett presented the Staff Report and adVised the City Council would receive a report on planned activities for the 2006 Dublin Pride Week, scheduled to commence April 29th - May 6th, and accept donations from the various orgaDizahons for the event. Mayor Lockhart commented that spreading the event over two weekends was a great Idea. The Council concurred. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council accepted donations from Amador Valley Industries, ANG Newspapers, Dublm/San Ramon Women's Club, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Lions Club, and Citilmks; and directed Staff to prepare formal acknowledgement to Donors. . fiscal Year 2005-2006 Mid-Year Budll:et Reoort and December 2005 Monthlv Reoort of Financial Activities 9:49 p.m. 8.4 (330-50) Administrative Services Director Paul Rankin presented the Staff Report and advised that Staff prepared a Mid-Year Budget Review to identify any materIal deViations from the adopted Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget. The pnmary focus of the report was on the General Fund, which accounted for the maJorIty of City operations. Staff Identified proposed adjustments to Revenues and Expenditures. This Item also proVided the report of the financial statements for the month of December 2005. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE 97 ~ The Council and Staff engaged in a brIef question and answer sessIOn regarding the estimates included in the report. On motIon of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by unanimous vote, the City Council received the report; and approved Budget Changes deSignated in the Mid-Year Report for Fiscal Year 2005-06. . Revisions to the Personnel System - Intern Program 10:00 p.m. 8.5 (710-30) City Manager Richard Ambrose presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider amendmg the City'S ClaSSification Plan to adopt revISIons to the Intern classification. In addition, the City Council would consider approving a Budget Change to transfer salary saVings between operating budgets. The Council commended Staff on an outstanding, innovatIve plan. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick and by unanimous vote, the City Council and approved Budget Change in the amount of $7,164; and On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Vm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 34 - 06 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN . OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 10:05 p.m. Cm. McCormick advised that she had attended, with Mayor Lockhart and Cm. Hildenbrand, a recent East Bay DiVISion of the League of California CIties meeting. The topic was the management of water and the water CrISIS In California. Staff was to be commended for a wonderful St. PatrIck's Day festival. DUBLIN crn COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 2], 2006 P\C;E 98 ~ The Council concurred with a well-done festival, and the location was a wonderful Cm. Hildenbrand advised that she had received an mformational brochure regarding tobacco m the community. It included mformation on second hand smoke as a nUisance and suggested that the Council look a possible future Ordinance. She asked Staff to review the mformation and brIng It back to the Council for consideratIon. She attended the LAVTA meetmg as Alternate recently and appreciated the opportumty, as well as attended the Sister City Association's Green & White Gala, whICh was very enjoyable. On March 19th, she attended the California Park & Recreation Society Conference in OntarIo, California, at which tIme Dublin received an award for new Senior Center's design and park planning. Vm. Oravetz echoed commendations regarding the St. PatrIck's Day festival, and commented that he enJoyed VISiting with representatives from our Sister City, Bray, Ireland. Mayor Lockhart acknowledged that em. McCormick was currently serving as the President of the Alameda County Recycle Board. She complimented Staff on the St. Patrick's Day festIval, and thanked the Girls Semor High School Marching Band and Flag Troop from Hiroshima, Japan. They partiCipated in the parade and spent tIme In local homes, ReSident Monica Lenway and the Dublin High Band Boosters were to be commended for coordlnatmg the visit. Mayor Lockhart read a letter she received from a Dublin resident commending Parks & Community ServiCes Department Staff, espeCially Rich Jochner, on a well-run Basketball league and excellent customer service. . ADJOURNMENT . 11.1 There being no further busmess to come before the Council, the meeting was adJourned at 10:15 p.m. to a Regular AdJourned Meeting (Goals & ObJectives/ Budget Study Session) at 6:30 p.m. In the Council Chamber ATTEST: ~ DUBLIN Cln COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 25 REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2006 PAGE 99 ~