HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-1999 CC Adopted MinutesREGULAR MEETING - October 5, 1999
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday,
October 5, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center.
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor
Lockhart and Mayor Houston.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
Miscellaneous Information Requested (150-10)
Mark Breazeal, 8700 Southwick Drive, stated he has been a homeowner
in Dublin for 10 years. He stated he had a lot of questions for the
Council. He has talked with neighbors and residents and has heard there
is a CAPP going on in San Ramon, Livermore and Pleasanton and wanted
to know what the City Council's thoughts are on that. In San Ramon they
are for it and maybe in other cities they are not. What are your opinions
as they will have an affect on the General Plan for Dublin.
Mayor Houston stated that’s why they have elections, to see how residents
feel about it. He clarified that this body can only work on issues within
the borders of Dublin.
Mr. Breazeal asked, doesn’t this have an effect on the Valley as a whole.
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Mayor Houston stated in looking at all the issues he listed on his speaker
slip (CAPP, Westly Tire Fire, East Dublin Incorporation, Balanced Budget
Surplus for City Coffers, BART Station and roar from Dublin to Livermore,
Suppressed Dublin R E Prices, and Library Design) he advised that the
Council cannot address all these. He stated he would be glad to sit down
with him and talk about some of the things.
Mr. Breazeal stated he had read about real estate prices and understands
Pleasanton and San Ramon have gone up several percent and that Dublin
has gone up less. He always hears there’s something different about
Dublin. He asked what the reasons are why our real estate can’t keep up
with the other cities. He wanted to get the Council’s ideas.
Mayor Houston responded that he is in real estate and advised that
Dublin's prices have increased substantially this past year. This is not an
issue the City Council can discuss this evening. There are a lot of reasons
behind the local real estate market and it is not under the jurisdiction of
this body to control real estate prices. This discussion could go on hours
and hours.
Mr. Breazeal stated he sometimes watches the meetings on TV and
nothing about these issues seem to come up.
Mayor Houston stated he could give him a call and they could talk about
these things.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:16 p.m.Items 4.1 through 4.10
Staff pulled Item 4.3. Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.5.
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by
unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions:
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Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 21, 1999;
Adopted (4.2 600-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 176 – 99
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP
TO CONDUCT REDEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY
(NOT TO EXCEED $33,895)
Approved (4.4 810-60) a budget change in the amount of $500 to support
the "Save Money and the Environment Too" Campaign from the Measure
D Recycling Fund;
Adopted (4.6 1020-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 177 – 99
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES DISTRICT
ON DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM 600 FEET WEST OF CLARK AVENUE
TO SIERRA COURT (UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 99-1)
Established (4.7 600-10) a Public Service Employee classification and
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 178 – 99
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE)
and
RESOLUTION NO. 179 – 99
AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN
FOR PART-TIME PERSONNEL
(PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE)
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Adopted (4.8 700-20)
RESOLUTION NO. 180 – 99
AMENDING THE CLASIFICATION PLAN
(INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN)
and
RESOLUTION NO. 181 – 99
AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN
(INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN)
Received (4.9 330-50) the Preliminary Financial Report for the Month of
August 1999;
Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of
$1,201,150.98.
Information Systems Manager Nick Stevens advised that an amended
Resolution had been distributed related to Item 4.3, which waives a minor
irregularity. The bid from Semans Communications, Inc., was submitted
unsealed. It was submitted 25 minutes prior to the bid opening and the bid
was in the possession of the City Clerk at all times from receipt until bid
opening. Language was added to allow the City Council to waive this minor
irregularity.
On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous
vote, the Council adopted (4.3 200-30)
RESOLUTION NO. 182 – 99
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SEMANS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
FOR INSTALLING VOICE AND DATA CABLING
FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REMODEL
($27,296.58 + 10% CONTINGENCY)
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Vice Mayor Lockhart pulled Item 4.5, and asked about the $10,000 budget
for this. Is this enough for the time and amount of work? This seems low.
Ms. Cirelli stated a consultant will be chosen to advise Staff of the various
options We’re just asking them to provide us with options to pursue.
Hopefully, they can include attending the various meetings within the
budgeted amount.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she noted we budgeted $40,000 for a video and
only $10,000 for looking at the whole west side of the City.
Vice Mayor Lockhart also noted the term used as a firm being pre-approved.
She asked what this means.
Ms. Cirelli responded usually a city has a list of people who have been
recommended for certain things by other planning professionals. City Staff
did research and received recommendations on the firms to contact. We
may have 4; but there’s 3 for sure.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she would like to sit in on the interviews.
Mayor Houston stated he supports this request.
Cm. McCormick stated she was concerned that this is not going to be a
report. There is a lot of interest on the west side about what this study will
recommend.
Ms. Cirelli stated the information we receive will be passed on to them.
City Manager Ambrose clarified that the consultant will provide input and
Staff will prepare the report.
Ms. Cirelli stated there will be recommendations included in the report.
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The timing was clarified; there will be about 5 months. Work is scheduled
to commence December 1, 1999 and the project must be completed by May
of 2000.
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by
unanimous vote, the Council approved (4.5 600-30) and authorized Staff
to send out the RFP for the Western Dublin Open Space Study; and
agreed to have Vice Mayor Lockhart sit in on interviews.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - REQUEST FOR ON-STREET
DISABLED PERSONS PARKING AT WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
7:26 p.m.5.1(570-20)
Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and
advised that the City had received a letter from Wayland Sheppard,
Principal at Wells Middle School making this request. On-site disabled
persons parking spaces at Wells are inaccessible during peak drop-off and
pick-up times, and the Principal's office has requested that the City
provide an on-street disabled persons parking space to provide
accessibility. The proposed parking space would accommodate one
vehicle up to 25' long and would replace a part of an existing 20-minute
parking zone.
Cm. McCormick stated she finds it odd that disabled students have to
make their way curbside. She questioned why they couldn't let the vans
go in the parking lot.
Mr. Thompson stated he thought they would have to have someone stand
out there. They feel this is easier and will work.
Mayor Houston stated he felt this would be the safest way to do it.
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On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by
unanimous vote, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 183 – 99
ESTABLISHING DISABLED PERSON PARKING ZONE
AND MODIFYING 20 MINUTE PARKING ZONE
ON PENN DRIVE ADJACENT TO WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PUBLIC HEARING - ARCHSTONE COMMUNITIES PA 99-019
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW
7:28 p.m.6.1(410-30)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
The applicant has requested to continue this item due to unresolved
traffic issues. Staff is waiting for the applicant to submit additional
information, which was requested by the City's traffic consultant. Staff,
therefore, requested that this item be re-noticed and returned to the City
Council in the near future when the traffic issues are resolved.
Mayor Houston declared that the item would be indefinitely continued.
PUBLIC HEARING
CHANGE OF SPEED LIMIT FOR AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD
(FROM SAN RAMON ROAD TO AMADOR PLAZA ROAD)
7:29 p.m.6.2(590-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
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Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and
advised that this is the second reading of a proposed Ordinance to change
the speed limit on AVB between San Ramon Road and Amador Plaza Road
from 35 mph to 30 mph. An engineering and traffic survey has been
performed which will support this speed limit change.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this
issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by
unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 22 – 99
ESTABLISHING 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT
FOR AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD
BETWEEN SAN RAMON ROAD AND AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE
FOR INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING, PARKS
& COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSIONS
7:30 p.m.6.3(110-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Silver advised that at the September 21 meeting, the City
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Council directed Staff to prepare an Ordinance to increase the current
monthly compensation for members of Commissions from $30 to $50 per
meeting. The Planning Commission shall be paid for attendance at a
maximum of three meetings per month. The Parks & Community Services
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and Heritage & Cultural Arts Commissions shall be paid for attendance at
a maximum of two meetings per month.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this
issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by
unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the
Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN SALARY FOR MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
7:31 p.m.6.4(700-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Silver advised that at its September 21 meeting, the City
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Council directed Staff to prepare an Ordinance to increase the current
monthly compensation for Councilmembers in an amount equal to 5% for
each year 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. The increase
would become effective following the November, 2000 election. At that
time, Council salaries would be adjusted from $402.02/month to
$565.68/month. The Mayor would continue to receive an additional
$100/month.
No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this
issue.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Houston stated he wished to reiterate his request for one 5%
increase. This is for 35% plus and he stated he did not feel this is
warranted.
Cm. Howard stated she agreed.
On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by majority
vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance.
Mayor Houston and Cm. Howard voted against the motion.
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16 ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
7:34 p.m.7.1(950-40)
Recreation Supervisor Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report and
advised that the Council directed Staff to look at outdoor alternatives for
the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony this year as the Regional Meeting
Room will not be available due to the remodeling of the Civic Center.
Mr. McCreary presented the alternatives that Staff investigated. Option
#1 would be the Civic Center Courtyard. The estimated cost associated
with this option is $4,800. Of this amount, $1,970 is the one-time capital
costs associated with lights for the outdoor trees and outdoor stage
lighting.
Option #2 would be the Civic Center Plaza Area. The estimated cost
associated with this option is $7,335. Of this amount, $4,705 is the one-
time capital costs associated with purchase and planting of the tree, lights
for the tree and outdoor stage lighting.
Mr. McCreary stated in summary, after reviewing the sites, Staff is
confident that the event could be held at either location on the Civic
Center grounds. For future ceremonies, Staff recommended that the
architectural team working on the Civic Center Library identify an outdoor
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location on the Civic Center grounds where a permanent tree could be
planted and where future ceremonies could be held.
The Parks & Community Services Commission reviewed the locations at
their meeting on September 20 and unanimously recommended the
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Plaza Area for the event. The Commissioners felt that planting a tree in
front of the Civic Center would allow more residents to enjoy the tree,
which would add to the holiday spirit in Dublin.
Cm. Zika discussed option #2 to plant a tree 16 to 20 feet high. If it grows
5 feet per year, will we be able to decorate it in 10 years. At what point
does it top out?
Mr. McCreary stated it would grow about 3 feet per year.
Mayor Houston stated he felt trying to incorporate something with the
new Library will be ideal. That’s a wonderful idea. He stated he is in
favor of option #1; having it in the courtyard. Logistically having it close
to the building for the entertainers will be very efficient. With bad
weather, this will be better also. Maybe we can have a second tree out in
the plaza area until we get to the point of having it at the new Library.
Mr. McCreary stated lights would be put on the pear trees also.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt this would be a better option also for small
children as they’ll be closer to the bathrooms. Our investment in
ornaments is really not for outside.
Cm. Zika asked if we have a cover for option #1.
Mr. McCreary responded we do for the performers, but not the spectators.
Cm. Zika asked if we could get some kind of a tent.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if we could tent the courtyard.
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City Manager Ambrose stated there is not a lot of room to anchor a tent.
We would be looking at the courtyard as an extension of the lobby.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt for a temporary fix, this could work.
Cm. McCormick stated she doesn’t care where we have the ceremony, but
she wants an outside tree. The way we've done it hasn't really been visible
to the community.
Cm. Howard stated she felt spending the extra money this year, it is wiser
to do it here.
Mayor Houston agreed that traffic at City Hall is not what it should be.
Just having it face Dublin Boulevard isn’t opening it up at all. By having
it at the new Library, people would enjoy it more.
Cm. McCormick stated this would still be inside a complex. You have to
turn into somewhere to see it. She stated she wants both options.
On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by
unanimous vote, the Council selected option #1 and in addition, to plant a
tree in an area that can be seen by people on Dublin Boulevard and light
it as a second tree.
Mayor Houston stated he felt with next years Goals & Objectives, they
could look at the cost of a stage. Where you would store it is also a
concern that would have to be addressed.
Ms. Lowart stated the Budget Change Form would be for the total shown
on option #1 ($4,800), with an additional $4,535 to purchase and
decorate a tree on Dublin Boulevard.
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by
unanimous vote, the Council agreed to incorporate this into the Budget
Change Form.
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Mayor Houston stated he would like to assign Cm. McCormick to pick the
exact location for planting the outside tree on Dublin Boulevard.
ALTAMONT LANDFILL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
7:52 p.m.7.2(810-50)
City Attorney Libby Silver presented the Staff Report and advised that a
settlement agreement over a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the
Altamont Landfill expansion has recently been approved. She indicated
that the Staff Report summarizes the agreement, outlines the process for
approving a new CUP, and analyzes the potential impact to the City of
Dublin of new County-imposed fees at the Altamont Landfill.
Waste Management has the franchise in Dublin for refuse collection and
Dublin's waste goes to the Altamont Landfill. If a new CUP is approved
with the conditions included in the settlement agreement, Waste
Management will be required to seek a rate increase to pass the cost of
the increased fees on to the ratepayers. Staff will need to analyze the
existing franchise agreement at that time to determine if Waste
Management is entitled to a rate increase as a consequence of such fees.
Staff anticipates that if the County fees of $1 per ton applies to the City of
Dublin, an additional $34,800 would need to be generated by Dublin's
rate payers.
Cm. Zika asked with regard to the 25 cents per ton we are currently
paying, who decides where this goes?
Ms. Silver stated she wasn’t sure.
Jason Behrmann stated currently the County is not collecting the 25
cents open space fee but the landfill is and they are holding it pending the
outcome of the litigation. It will be combined with the 50 cents. At the
time it was approved in 1996, he stated he did not know the precise
purpose other than for open space for the County.
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Cm. Zika verified that neither Pleasanton or Livermore use this landfill,
except for green waste.
Mayor Houston asked if there is a sunset on this.
Ms. Silver responded basically when it’s full, it sunsets.
Cm. Zika commented that he thought this was an excellent report.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it is important for us to do this. She
stated she asked herself, is the image issue a stretch – yes probably.
Would she feel differently if it were the City of Dublin receiving the funds?
Her answer again was yes, probably. She felt monitoring what they are
doing is good but she is not interested in seeing us take a stand against
the CUP until we have further information.
On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Mayor Houston, and by unanimous
vote, the Council directed that Staff monitor and participate in the
Altamont Landfill CUP process.
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC TRI-VALLEY POWER PROJECT
8:03 p.m.8.1(1020-40)
Senior Planner Carol Cirelli presented the Staff Report and advised that
PG&E has selected a preferred project alignment, which will be presented
to the California Public Utilities Commission and is requesting that the
City Council adopt a Resolution supporting the preferred alignment.
Ms. Cirelli advised that PG&E's preferred upgrade project is composed of:
1) a northern component which consists of two, 5-acre 230/2lkV
substations and approximately 7 miles of 230kV transmission line
extending east-west from the existing Contra Costa-Newark transmission
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line along the existing vacant PG&E right-of-way; and 2) a southern
component which consists of approximately 6 miles of new 230kV
transmission line, three of which will be located underground within
Pleasanton city streets, connecting to the existing Contra Costa-Newark
transmission line. The second phase of the project will consist of a new
230kV transmission line along PG&E's existing northern right-of-way
connecting the existing Contra Costa line to the Tesla substation, east of
Livermore within Alameda County.
Ms. Cirelli explained that the 230kV east-west transmission line is located
mostly within Alameda County, adjacent to the Alameda/Contra Costa
County line, and a portion of the line is located within Contra Costa
County. One of the 5-acre substations is located within North Livermore
and the other is located within Contra Costa County, north of Fallon
Road.
The preferred transmission line appears to be located outside Dublin's
City Limits and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, but within the Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment area, which includes the Future Study
Area and a very small portion of the City's Sphere of Influence area.
PG&E will be submitting an application, including the Proponent's
Environmental Assessment (PEA) with the CPUC this November. As part
of the application process, the CPUC will require a brief position
statement from local agencies regarding the preferred alignment.
Mike McGee with PG&E Public Affairs was present to answer any
questions.
Cm. Zika clarified that this alignment will be hidden by the hills.
Mr. McGee stated if you are located south in Dublin, the lines will
basically be hidden by the hills and the substation will be tucked in
around a bin. Basically you will not see the power lines from Dublin.
Mayor Houston asked when they will actually start the upgrade.
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Mr. McGee advised that they will start in 2001 and anticipate completion
in summer of 2002. San Ramon supports the alignment and last night
Livermore supported the need for the project, but still have some concerns
of visual impact to North Livermore. They will continue to work with them
to see if there are mitigations. Livermore has asked that they look at
other alignments in a portion of the area. They feel perhaps this area may
develop in the future as a higher end community. They will work with
them to come up with alternatives.
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by
unanimous vote, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 184 – 99
SUPPORTING THE PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
TRI-VALLEY UPGRADE PROJECT
and directed the City Manager to submit to the California Public Utilities
Commission a written position statement supporting PG&E's Tri-Valley
Upgrade Project as reflected in the City Council Resolution.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PROMOTIONAL MARKETING
VIDEO
8:10 p.m.8.2(150-35)
Economic Development Director, Chris Foss presented the Staff Report
and advised that this RFP will begin the process of awarding a contract for
the production of a promotional marketing video for the City of Dublin. It
is anticipated that the award of the contract will be at the November 16
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City Council meeting.
Mr. Foss advised that Staff is requesting Council input as to the theme
and/or direction of the video. Staff felt that the video should allow the
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viewer to learn about Dublin, including: Dublin's business friendly
environment; Dublin's location and infrastructure (BART, freeway access,
etc.); Dublin's current and future growth (retail, commercial, industrial,
residential); Dublin's quality of life (good schools, diversity of housing,
parks, police, fire); Dublin's past, present, and future; and Dublin's
demographics (population, income, major employers, education, etc.).
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated this was strongly recommended by the Mayor
at the Goals & Objectives session, and she would like him to serve on the
RFP committee for this.
Mayor Houston stated he would like to do this. He asked about the time
table and stated he would like the City Council to have time to think
about this and get some ideas on paper.
Mr. Foss explained the timing.
Cm. McCormick stated she would like public art included.
Mr. Foss stated normally these are directed at people who will come into
town. We need to stress certain issues, which were outlined earlier. We
should focus it on the little things that make this community special.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt it is important that we get the message across
that we are prepared for growth. We have a plan and infrastructure there
to accommodate a lot of opportunities. We have a variety of skills and
income levels in our community. This is a source of pride for us.
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by
unanimous vote, the Council authorized Staff to distribute the RFP to
qualified consultants and to include Mayor Houston in the process.
Mayor Houston stated they should get all their ideas to Mr. Foss.
Mr. Foss advised that a first rough draft will be routed to the City Council.
A second draft would then be prepared. He will take whatever notes and
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comments and hand them to the producer of the video. The Council will
be able to review this as it is a work in progress.
Mayor Houston stated it is important because there is constant change,
that it can be updated to extend the value over a longer period of time.
OTHER BUSINESS
8:19 p.m.
Next Council Meeting to Start at 6:00 p.m. (610-05)
Mr. Ambrose advised that the Dublin Housing Authority meeting on
October 19 will be canceled, so in order to accommodate the Library
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visioning session, the Council meeting that night will start at 6 p.m.
League of California Cities Conference (140-20)
Cm. McCormick stated Mr. Ambrose and she will be attending the League
of California Cities conference in San Jose next week for a couple of days.
She will bring back information.
Land Use/Density Field Trip (410-10)
Cm. Zika reported that on September 25, he went out with Staff and
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some of the Planning Commissioners and looked at mixed use high
density residential projects. He highly recommends that the other City
Council and Planning Commission members go down and take a look at
these. They saw 53 units per acre done very well. Others are much lower
density and they look like junk. In some cases there were mixed uses and
really great stuff. Pictures don’t cover it; you need to go out and take a
look. Sunnyvale has a very interesting concept by the train station.
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Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt it would be good to schedule a time.
Saturdays are tough. A weekday would work better.
Tri-Valley Transportation Council Amendments (1060-10)
Vice Mayor Lockhart reminded Staff that we need to put on the agenda
the Tri-Valley Transportation Council amendments.
Mr. Ambrose advised that Staff is already working on a report for the next
agenda.
LAVTA Seminar (1060-20)
Vice Mayor Lockhart reported that she will be attending a LAVTA seminar
representing our City. There will be lots of information on public
transportation issues.
Computers in Schools Program (515-60)
Mayor Houston announced that today at the DPIE luncheon the City
Council was presented with an award. The City Council has put together
a program for matching funds for computer technology in the schools. We
are about $50,000 into this now, and looking forward to getting more
technology in the schools.
ADJOURNMENT
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LAVTA Seminar (1060-20)
Vice Mayor Lockhart reported that she will be attending a LAVTA seminar representing
our City. There will be lots of information on public transportation issues.
Computers in Schools Program (5I 5-60)
Mayor Houston announced that today at the DPIE luncheon the City Council was
presented with an award. The City Council has put together a program for matching
funds for computer technology in the schools. We are about $50,000 into this now, and
looking forward to getting more technology in the schools.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:24 p.m.
A'ITEST:
Clerk
Mayor
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