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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Draft CC Minutes 02-06-2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE Crn' COUNCIL OF THE Crn' OF DUBLIN RE6ULAR MEETIN6 - FEBRUARY 6. 2007 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (b)(l) (one potential case) Facts and Circumstances: Government Code section 54956.9(b)(3)(A) "'" ' A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, and Mayor Lockhart. ABSENT: None .. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. .. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart advised that no action was taken during Closed Session. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 13 DRAFT .. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Proclamation Recognizing Dublin United Soccer League for First Place Division Finishes 7:10 p.m. 3.1 (610-50) Vice Mayor Hildenbrand read a proclamation recognizing the Dublin United Soccer League for its first place division finishes and congratulated the team members and coaches of Teams "Dublin Fighters," "No Fear," "Dublin Xtreme," and "Dublin Crush." .. Acceptance of Gift from Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 7:21p.m. 3.2 (150-70) Assistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report and advised that the Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau generously donated wine for the City's 25th Anniversary Dinner. Pursuant to Government Code 37354, the City Council should formally accept the gift. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote, the Council accepted the gift and directed Staff to prepare formal acknowledgement to the Donor. ~ Appointment of Mayor to Tri-Valley Community Television Board of Directors 7:23 p.m. 3.3 (110-30) Administrative Analyst Roger Bradley presented the Staff Report and advised that, for the past several years, Valerie Barnes had been City Council's appointee to the Tri-Valley Community Television Board of Directors. Ms. Barnes' current term as Dublin's representative would expire at the end of February 2007, and she elected to not seek reappointment. To fill this vacancy, the Mayor recommended that she be appointed as the City's representative on the Board. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 14 DRAFT Mayor Lockhart advised that there might be other Mayors joining the Board, as well. This was a big year for TV30 as it entered a new planning phase, which would include large financial commitments from the communities, and there was the need for policymakers on board who understood all of the issues and could reflect them back to the Councils. The Council acknowledged Valerie Barnes for her many years of commitment to this Board. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the Council confirmed the appointment of Mayor Lockhart to the Tri-Valley Community Television Board of Directors. ~ Public Comments 7:25 p.m. 3.4 No comments were made by any member of the public at this time. v CONSENT CALENDAR 7:25 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.13 Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.11 for discussion. On motion of Cm. Scholz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2006, Special Meeting of January 12, 2007, and Regular Meeting of January 16, 2007; Accepted (4.2 600-35) improvements constructed under Contract No. 06-09, Civic Center Window Sealing, and authorized payment to Allied Construction Services, less retention to be paid in 35 days if no subcontractor or supplier claims received; DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 15 DRAFT Received (4.3 610-20) Report on Status Update to Dublin Municipal Code, Standard Agreements and Standard Conditions of Approval; Adopted (4.4 600-30) RESOLUTION NO.4 - 07 APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLAN B MUNICIPAL CONSULTING ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR PLANNING SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RELATED TO THE PROCESSING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS and authorized City Manager to execute the Agreement; Received (4.5 320-30) City Treasurer's Investment Report for 2nd Quarter 2006-2007; Adopted (4.6 360-20) RESOLUTION NO.5 - 07 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1 Adopted (4.7 360-20) RESOLUTION NO.6 - 07 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2 Adopted (4.8 360-20) RESOLUTION NO. 7 - 07 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1 Adopted (4.9 360-20) RESOLUTION NO.8 - 07 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 16 DRAFT Adopted (4.10 360-20) RESOLUTION NO.9 - 07 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 99-1 Adopted (4.12 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 10 - 07 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MUNIFINANCIAL FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND FEE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Approved (4.13 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $2,094,543.41. Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.11 (950-40)) St. Patrick7.s Day Street Closures) for discussion and asked if there would be shuttles to take parade participants back to their cars since the start and end points were so far apart. Parks &- Community Services Manager Paul McCreary indicated that no shuttle arrangements had been made. Parade registrants would be made aware of the available parkin~ and it would be up to the participants to stage their own vehicles. All of the businesses on Sierra Court and Clark Avenue had been approached and most were amenable to designating festival parking in their parking lots. The proximity of those parking lots to the festival was walkable. The Council discussed parade and festival parking and directed Staff to look at the feasibly of implementing shuttles to take people back to the downtown) as well as heavily advertise the available parking and the route change. On motion by Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and by unanimous vote) the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 11 - 07 AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2007 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND SHAMROCK 5K FUN RUN & WALK 'V DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 17 DRAFT WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Amendment to Dublin Municipal Code Penalty Provisions 7:33 p.m. 6.1 (610-20) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Associate City Attorney Leah Peachey presented the Staff Report and advised that a comprehensive update to the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) was currently underway. Staff anticipated that each chapter would include an enforcement provision, which indicated whether a violation of the chapter constituted a misdemeanor or an infraction. Rather than listing the penalties for a misdemeanor or infraction in each chapter, the chapters would reference DMC Section 1.04.030, which established the general penalty provisions for the DMC. Thus, Staff recommended that DMC Section 1.04.030 be revised at the outset to properly serve as the DMC's general penalty provision. Mayor Lockhart asked if this was standard practice in other cities. Associate City Attorney Peachey advised yes. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance Amending Section 1.04.030 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Penalties for Violations of the Municipal Code. .. Public Hearing Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance and Charitable Solicitation Ordinance 7:39 p.m. 6.2 (585-60) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 18 DRAFT Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Associate City Attorney Leah Peachey presented the Staff Report and advised that a comprehensive update to the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) was currently underway. One chapter proposed for review was Chapter 4.16, which established regulations relating to peddlers within the City of Dublin. Staff recommended the amendment of Chapter 4.16 to clarify the permit requirements for peddlers and solicitors. In addition, Staff identified the need for a charitable solicitation ordinance to encourage safe charitable solicitation to support philanthropic, social service, benevolent, patriotic, and religious activities. Both ordinances served the City's interest in protecting the public health, safety and welfare against unlawful activities or operations by fraudulent individuals and from criminal activity including fraud and burglary. One important change to the Peddlers/Solicitors Ordinance was that it would not apply to persons engaged in purely first amendment rights to speech. Mayor Lockhart asked how these Ordinances would affect non -profit organizations, such as the Girl Scouts. Associate City Attorney Peachey advised that non -profit organizations, such as the Girls Scouts, which were engaged in commercial transactions, such as selling cookies, going door-to-door, street-to-street, place-to-place, were subject to the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance regardless of its 501(c)3 status. Although it would be unlikely that non- profits would engage in fraudulent activity, protecting against fraudulent activities was the basis of the Ordinance. It was also helpful for the Police to know where any minors might be going around the City in order to protect them. Because they would be subject to the Peddlers Ordinance, they would be subject to the same registration procedures. If non-profits were soliciting funds only, they would be subject to the proposed Charitable Solicitations Ordinance. The Council and Staff discussed the issue of Girl Scouts or other charitable organizations in relation to either selling goods or soliciting donations. The Council expressed concern about the unlikelihood of every parent filing an application and inadvertently breaking the law. Safety was a concern, however, as well as making certain people did not misrepresent that they were selling for a non -profit. As such, the Council agreed that there was a need for some sort of permit process. A less stringent permit process for non -profits, perhaps one permit for the entire organization instead of one permit for each person selling for a charitable organization, was discussed. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 19 DRAFT City Manager Ambrose advised the Council that non -profit organizations were currently subject to the permit process under the existing Ordinance. Police Chief Gary Thuman advised that the current Peddlers Ordinance was enforced on a complaint basis. Although complaints had been made against various peddlers, he had no recollection of complaints against the Girl Scouts. It was helpful, however, for the non -profits to submit an application so the police would be aware of where they were selling for safety purposes. City Attorney Elizabeth Silver advised that, as long as it did not infringe on first amendment activities, Staff could study the feasibility of creating an easier application process for non -profit organizations selling fundraising items. The Council discussed and agreed that the application process should be streamlined and made less burdensome for Dublin-based, non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, if possible. City Manager Ambrose clarified that it was the City Council's direction for Staff to look at whether or not the City could distinguish between Dublin-based non-profit 501(c)3 organizations and other organizations regardless of whether or not they were commercial or non -profit. Sometimes there were commercial vendors who would bring a bunch of kids in town and drop them on a street corner and send them through the neighborhoods. Some of those organizations might be legitimate and some of them might not be. The Police safety perspective was to make certain that people with a criminal background were not knocking on doors and soliciting. The Council and Staff discussed that the Ordinances would not apply to non-profits selling or soliciting in front of stores because the Ordinances solely regulated house-to- house, street-to-street, place-to-place vending. The stores could decide whether or not to allow non-profits to peddle/solicit on their property, provided they complied with the Zoning Ordinance. The Council discussed and agreed that the amended Ordinance should really specify how it would affect the different groups; otherwise it would be too confusing. The process of having everyone register in some manner was in everyone's best interest because there was fraud, and it was important to be able to tell if it was really a non- profit selling in your area. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 20 DRAFT Vm. Hildenbrand asked if a sign that stated "No Solicitation" applied to both peddlers and solicitors. As currently written, the Ordinance was unclear. Associate City Attorney Peachey advised that a "No Solicitation" sign applied to both peddlers and solicitors, and indicated that the Ordinance verbiage would be revised to clarify that. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. City Manager Ambrose recommended that, based on the Council's direction, the proposed Ordinance be continued to the March 6, 2007, meeting, at which time the revised Ordinance could be introduced. City Attorney Silver summarized the Council's direction was to revise the Ordinance to reflect that all organizations need to have a peddler's permit, but to attempt, to the extent possible, to make the process easier for Dublin-based organizations or organizations working on behalf of Dublin schools or the community. The Council concurred. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council continued the public hearing for the amendment to the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance, as revised based on Council direction, to the March 6, 2007, City Council meeting for introduction. Associate City Attorney Peachey outlined the proposed Charitable Solicitations Ordinance and indicated that, although this Ordinance dealt with charitable organizations going door-to-door, street-to-street, place-to-place, they would be asking only for donations, not making commercial transactions such as the sale of cookies. California State law regulated such commercial fundraisers and required registration with the Attorney General's Office. Staff proposed that Dublin's application process be less burdensome than for a Peddlers/Solicitations Permit to facilitate volunteerism on behalf of organizations with charitable purposes and encourage charitable donations by Dublin residents. The Council and Staff discussed various charitable solicitation scenarios. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 21 DRAFT The Council discussed the issue and directed Staff to review this Ordinance, as with the Peddlers/Solicitors Ordinance, to make it an easier process for Dublin-based organizations, to the extent possible. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council continued the public hearing for the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance, as revised based on Council direction, to the March 6, 2007, City Council meeting, for introduction. .. Public Hearing Continue Public Hearing of Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Scarlett Drive/Iron Horse Trail Extension Project and Authorization to Prepare Proposed Alignment of Public Improvements 8: 14 p.m. 6.3 (820-90) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that a Mitigated Negative Declaration had been prepared for the Capital Improvement Program Project, Scarlett Drive/Iron Horse Trail Extension. In order to provide additional time to adequately address comments received during the 30-day public comment period, Staff recommended that the City Council consider continuing the public hearing to the March 6, 2007, meeting. However, because the public hearing had already been noticed, it would be appropriate to open the public hearing and receive public comment. No testimony was received by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the Council continued the public hearing to the March 6,2007, Council meeting. .. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dougherty Hills Park - Dog Park DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 22 DRAFT 8:16 p.m. 7.1 (920-20) Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator Rosemary Alex presented the Staff Report and advised that, in early 2006, the Parks & Community Services Commission and the City Council reviewed the conceptual plan for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park. Construction was recently completed and the 3-month maintenance period had commenced. Staff was seeking input from the City Council on whether to install two additional drinking fountains at the park. The Council and Staff discussed the need for drinking fountains in each of the dog park areas and the proposed locations of the additional water fountains. One drinking fountain was proposed to be added within the fenced area in each the large and small dog park. Staff proposed to extend the concrete area so as to keep muddy conditions down. Vm. Hildenbrand advised that people and dogs were already using the park, even though it had not yet been opened. Ms. Alex advised that Staff was aware of the situation and was taking extra steps to keep the park empty during the maintenance period. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved the installation of two additional drinking fountains at the Dougherty Hills Dog Park. "'" Area F Neighborhood Square - Authorization to Bid Contract No. 07-03 8:23 p.m. 7.2 (600-35) Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator Rosemary Alex presented the Staff Report and advised that, as approved in the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program, construction of the 2-acre Neighborhood Square in Dublin Ranch Area F (Sorrento) would begin in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and be completed in Fiscal Year 2007-2008. In order to meet this timeframe, Staff was seeking City Council approval to advertise for bids. Ms. Alex advised that, even factoring in the work Toll Brothers was completing, the project was still estimated to be 23% over the construction budget in the Capital DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 23 DRAFT Improvement Program. Based on comments from the public regarding the need for shade at parks, Staff recommended an additive bid item of a trellis over picnic tables on the south side of the square at an estimated cost of $21,000. The Council and Staff discussed the rising costs of construction and the issue of the project now being over budget. The $125,000 estimated overage included the cost of the trellis, as well as the 10% contingency. The Council concurred with the trellis bid additive. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized Staff to advertise Contract No. 07-03, Area F Neighborhood Square, as designed, for bid with the additive bid item of the trellis. .. Alamo Creek Play Equipment Proposals 8:28 p.m. 7.3 (350-20) Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator Rosemary Alex presented the Staff Report and advised that, in December 2006, Staff distributed a Request for Proposal to qualified play equipment representatives to replace the existing play equipment at Alamo Creek Park. At its January 22, 2007 meeting, the Parks & Community Services Commission recommended the Option # 1 play equipment proposed by Ross Recreation in the green, tan and brown color scheme, with the toddler rock as part of the 2-5 year old area. The Council and Staff discussed the various options including the toddler rock, which was made of composite rock and met California playground safety standards. The Council discussed playground safety issues, as well as the cost of the other proposed playground amenities. The Council agreed that it did not make sense to lose five other playground amenities in order to include the toddler rock. Ms. Alex clarified that the Council desired Option # 1 without the toddler rock. The Council concurred. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 24 DRAFT On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved Option # 1 play equipment proposal without the toddler rock; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 12 - 07 APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ROSS RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT AND WOOD FIBER FOR ALAMO CREEK PARK and authorized Staff to seek bids for installation. .. NEW BUSINESS Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008, Proiect Applications 8:41 p.m. 8.1 (480-30) Community Development Director Jeri Ram presented the Staff Report and advised that the City had participated in the Alameda County Urban County Housing and Community Block Grant (CDBG) Program since 1982. The County of Alameda had received the final figures from HUD for distribution of CDBG funds to the Urban County Cities, including Dublin. The City Council would determine how to allocate $83,866 in anticipated CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008. The Council and Staff discussed those applicants who were not funded, as well as the reasons why they were not recommended for CDBG funding. Many of the applicants were denied CDBG funding because there were other funding opportunities for them. Anna Marie Parrish, Spectrum Community Services, thanked the Council for the past funding and its continued support. Ann King, Tri - Valley Haven, thanked the Council for its previous and continued support. Marlene Petersen, Senior Support of the Tri-Valley, thanked the Council for its continued support, which made such a difference to the seniors' quality of life. Carol Beddome, Open Heart Kitchen, thanked the Council for its support. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 25 DRAFT Cheryl Mendonsa, Creative Living Center, thanked the Council for supporting their agency. Mayor Lockhart commended all of the applicants for their good works in the community and stated that she wished all of the groups could be funded. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council directed Staff to submit applications to the County HCD for $83,866 in CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 as follows: Bay Area Community Services, $5,000; City Sidewalk Ramp Program, $10,926; Open Heart Kitchen, $10,000; Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley, $10,476; Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels, $5,578; Tri-Valley Haven Domestic Violence/Homeless Shelter, $15,000; Housing Rehabilitation (required by the County), $14,859; Annual Contribution toward Sojourner House, $5,427; and Program Administration, $6,600; and if there should be a decrease in funds allocated to the City of Dublin, direct Staff to distribute the decrease evenly across all programs that do not have mandatory set amounts; and, if there should be an increase in funding, direct Staff to apply the funds to the City's Sidewalk Safety Repair and Curb Ramp Replacement Program. St. Patrick's Day Parade Float 9:05 p.m. 8.2 (950-40) Assistant to the City Manager Julie Carter presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council would consider options for entry of a City Council float in the 2007 St. Patrick's Parade to be held on March 17,2007. The Council directed Staff to decorate a float reflecting Dublin's 25th anniversary of incorporation that could accommodate the five Councilmembers and perhaps a guest or two. . Public Records Act" Audit" of California Law Enforcement Agencies by Californians Aware (CalAware) 9:08 p.m. 8.3 (660-40) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 26 DRAFT Senior Administrative Analyst Amy Cunningham presented the Staff Report, which provided background information on CalAware's self-described "audit" of law enforcement agencies compliance with the Public Records Act in California and detailed information about Dublin Police Services response to the inquiry. Several points were deducted when City employees referred the auditor to Alameda County Sheriff's Office for documents that the County was responsible to maintain. Mayor Lockhart advised that she had heard from less than 10 people in the community regarding this issue. Those who contacted her had indicated that they received good customer service from Dublin employees; however, when referred to the County for documents, they received very poor customer service from County employees. The County's poor customer service reflected badly on the City of Dublin. Police Chief Thuman advised that he would relay that information to management staff at the Sheriff's Office in order to heighten customer service awareness at the County. The Council discussed the misleading media reporting, as well as CalAware's continued defense of its audit procedures despite rebuttals from the California League of Cities and California Law Enforcement Records Supervisors Organization. Mayor Lockhart stated that it was important to do periodic checks to make certain agencies were complying with the Public Records Act; however, expressed concern about these types of blanket audits and the subsequent hit pieces in the media. It was very expensive for the local agencies and the misleading results were very confusing to the public. She recommended that Dublin's Staff Report and findings be forwarded to State legislators so that they would have the other side of the story as they were approached by CalA ware lobbyists. The Council directed Staff to forward this Staff Report to the League of California Cities, as well Dublin's State legislators, with a cover letter explaining Dublin's findings. City Manager Ambrose indicated that if the deductions received for not having County records were reversed, Dublin would have received an "A" in the audit. .....III:.. ~ Proposal for Implementation of Canine Program at Dublin Police Services 9:21p.m. 8.4 (580-40) DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 27 DRAFT Police Chief Gary Thuman presented the Staff Report and outlined the need and benefits of a canine program for Dublin Police Services. It was recommended that the Council consider implementation of a canine program with two canine teams. The Council agreed that this would be an excellent program for Dublin and would be beneficial to both our residents and police officers. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized the City Manager to notify the Alameda County Sheriff's Office of approval to implement the Police Canine Program at Dublin Police Services. .. 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) 9:27p.m. City Manager Ambrose advised that there would be a Joint Council! Commissions workshop on Saturday, February 10,2007, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to discussion Goals & Objectives. He also reminded the Council and other local agency officials of the mandatory AB 1234 Ethics Training that was scheduled for Monday, February 12th at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Cm. Scholz advised that she attended the Growth Cities Breakfast last week, which was very pro-Dublin. She also attended and enjoyed the City's 25th Anniversary Dinner on February 2nd, and commended Staff for a job well-done. She advised that she would be representing Dublin at an upcoming Alameda County Library Commission meeting. Cm. Oravetz discussed his recent attendance at the Livermore Amador Valley Transportation Authority meeting, along with Mayor Lockhart. On January 27th, he attended the 104th Division's send off at Camp Parks at which time 300 members were preparing to leave for Iraq. It was a very stirring event. Cm. Sbranti congratulated both the Mayor and the Vice Mayor for a job well done at the State of the City address on January 17th. He advised that he also attended the Sister City installation, the League of California Cities' East Bay Division meeting, the Fallon School gala, and a Tri - Valley Adolescent Health Initiative Youth Planning Board meeting. He commended the students for providing solid recommendations for things that should be done. He noted that January 30th was the 18th annual walk and vigil in remembrance of DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 28 DRAFT the disappearance of Ilene Mischeloff, and reminded everyone of the importance of keeping her disappearance in the media in hopes of finding her. He expressed gratitude to the Dublin Police for their commitment to finding Ilene, as well as the community who participated in the walk and vigil to let her know that she had not been forgotten. Cm. Hildenbrand agreed that the 25th Anniversary dinner was a great success and advised that she looked forward to the other community events planned for the year. She also attended the Tri - Valley Adolescent Health Initiative, as well the Alameda County Waste Management meeting, at which time she learned a lot about composting. She congratulated the Dublin High Cheerleaders for their 2nd place win at a recent competition, which she attended. She attended a Safe Taskforce meeting, which was created by the Tri-Valley Councils. The Taskforce would discuss how communities in the Valley could work proactively together to protect its residence from sex offenders. Mayor Lockhart discussed her recent attendance at the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C., during which time she and other local Mayors had the opportunity to meet with several of our legislators about the entire population of both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, as well as each City, and the intent for both Counties to work cohesively on regional issues. The Council concurred that Staff, especially Julie Carter and Paul Rankin, had done a wonderful job in the planning and execution of the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on February 2nd. ......." ADJOURNMENT . 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47p.m. in memory of June Abbey, a 35-year resident of Dublin who recently passed away. June was very active at the schools and in youth sports, and would be very much missed by the community. Mayor A TrEST: City Clerk :~ , - DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 26 REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 PAGE 29