HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-2001 Adopted CC Minu G&OADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING- March 19, 2001
An adjourned regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Monday, March 19, 2001, in
the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at ~:08 p.m., by
Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, Zika 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.
Introduction of Irish Visitors (0140~ 50)
Mayor Houston indicated that the City had just finished celebrating our St. Patrick's Day Festival this
past weekend and we had some special visitors from our Sister City Bray, Ireland in the audience that
he would like to introduce. Ann Ferris is the Chair of the Bray Urban Council which is the equivalent
of our Mayor and Hugh Fitzpatrick who is the equivalent of our City Manager.
Mayor Houston indicated in Bray a chain of office is worn at special events and occasions by the Chair.
The City of Dublin now has its own chain of office.
Ann Ferris presented the City of Dublin chain of office to Mayor Houston from the Sister City
Association. She indicated this was the 14th year a delegation from Ireland has come to Dublin,
California. The Sister City Association had been formed to help foster friendship and greater economic
development between our cities. She hoped he wore it well.
Mayor Houston indicated there were three symbols on the chain, one representing Bray, Ireland, one
representing the mother city Dublin, Ireland, and the middle symbol was the City of Dublin City Seal.
He would wear it with pride as he represented our community. He indicated the names of all past
mayors of Dublin were engraved on the chain. Past Mayor Paul Moffatt was in the audience and
recognized.
Comments on Measure M (0420~70)
Morgan King, resident of Dublin, indicated he has been asked to practice his smiling. He was able to
provide a sincere smile tonight regarding Measure M. He wanted to extend a thanks to the City of
Dublin and the role it played in Measure M. The City supported the process in a dignified way. He
wanted to express his gratitude to the City Staff, City Manager's Office and the City Council for their
courteous and helpful role in the process. Measure M won in every precinct in Dublin and on the
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absentee ballots. The closest precinct was #999515 that had 8 registered voters and there were 9
people who voted. Of all the land use plan measures in the November election, all prevailed but
Measure M won by the largest vote. He also wanted to address the open space project on Goals &
Objectives and urged the Council to keep moving forward.
STATUS REPORT ON 2000~01 GOALS & OBJECTIVES AND
DEVELOPMENT OF 2001 ~02 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
6:22 p.m. 8.1 (0100~80)
Mayor Houston explained the process for the evening meeting and requested anyone present who
wished to address specific items related to the Goals & Objectives meeting would be allowed to address
the Council at this time.
Mary Lou Bielke, 751B Burnham Way, Dublin, indicated she was a member of the Dublin Senior
Center Advisory Committee. She thanked the Council for their support for the 15 passenger van
objective. More seniors would be able to participate in the programs.
Barbara Gifford, 8088 Tamarack Dr, Dublin, wanted to address the new senior center. They had
visited eight different senior centers in the area. They had gone with an open mind. Some of the
structures were new and others were older buildings that had been renovated. Some of the kitchens
were full staffed and others had food brought in. She hoped the Council would include them when it
came time to make their plans.
Burr Cain, 74G0 Oxford Circle, Dublin, indicated he was a new member of the Senior Center Advisory
Committee. He stated that Chevron in San Ramon was a major supporter of the San Ramon Senior
Center. He wondered if Shamrock Ford or other major businesses in Dublin might become a supporter
of the Dublin Seniors. He would like the Mayor to make the initial contact. In regard to the senior
center relocation, he understood that the center had been established in 1989 using the rental facility.
Bonnie Leonard was the first Senior Center Coordinator and now the Senior Center Coordinator is
Anna Hudson. This was going to be a major step. They were anxious to help in the process. Senior
Citizen Housing had been included at the same site as the Senior Center, but it was later determined
that was not possible. He would also like to see alternative funding for more computer programs. He
announced that Bob Cocilova who has been a shaker and a mover for the seniors is moving on.
Lisa Dial, Dublin resident, urged the Council to definitely consider a dog park. Cities to the north,
south, and east of us have dog parks. She attends one of them and sees other Dublin residents with
their dogs. The new homes do not have the large yards. She felt the park at Stagecoach and Amador
Valley could be very useful.
Lawrence Kohl, Tri~Valley Classical Philharmonic, indicated his group had performed at the opening of
the IMAX Theater. He wanted to create a program for the Dublin schools and would be holding two
children's concerts on March 29th, one at 9:20 a.m. and one at 10:45 a.m. at Wells Schools. They
would be teaching the basic concepts of music with the theme being rhythm. Music builds confidence
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in children. Some of their long range goals was creating a Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra, having "Sunday
at the Pops~', and performing at the future Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Houston asked how long they have been in existence7
Mr. Kohl responded 12 years total with nine years in the Valley.
Cm. Zika asked what the City would be getting for the $I0,000 request?
Mr. Kohl responded they would be working with the students and performing two concerts at Wells
School. They would be creating as they go along and would need to set-up the infrastructure.
Cm. Zika felt it was a great idea, but he also liked structure.
Mr. Kohl indicated the City would be providing the seed funding to get the program up and running.
With the City investment, they could go to others in the community and get more support.
Vice Mayor Lockhart expressed her concern that there was nothing from the Dublin Unified School
District supporting this proposal. If it has not gone through the School Board, she was curious to know
why it had not gone to the School Board.
Mr. Kohl responded that he was instructed to go through Sandy Hare, Director of Educational Services
for Dublin Unified School District.
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated she did not want to step on the toes of the School District and felt there
needed to be some coordination with the School Board.
Cm. McCormick stated she was unclear. Was he asking for $ I 0,000 to put on two concerts?
Mr. Kohl indicated there would also be master classes and they would work with the music teachers.
Cm. McCormick asked how many hours were involved?
Mr. Kohl responded he would coordinate with the music teachers and would be working where they
most needed help.
Cm. McCormick asked how he had created his budget?
Mr. Kohl responded it was based on experience with other districts. Pleasanton paid $8,S00 and
Hayward paid $8,000.
Cm. Zika asked why Dublin would pay $10,0007 What does it get us? He felt the City was paying
$I 0,000 for two one-hour concerts at Wells School.
Mayor Houston indicated the City could do as much or as less as we wanted.
Cm. Oravetz indicated he was all for it, but there was a money problem. He should go to the School
Board and outline details of a budget.
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Richard Guarient of Rhoda Avenue stated it would be nice to have the money to do all of the objectives.
He had three passions. The first was Parks & Recreation activities. There have been great strides this
last year with the addition of the new park. In regard to open space, keep it on the plate. He was
excited about Iron Horse Trail and Martin Canyon Creek Trail. The second passion was Heritage &
Cultural Arts. He urged the Council to keep the whole community involved from youth, seniors, as
well as middle age group. He wanted more publicity for the Heritage Center. His third passion was
the seniors who have made do with the minimum to keep the Senior Center running. Bring on the
new senior center.
Dave Burton, former City Councilmember and Dublin resident, handed out blueprints of the bell
tower. He indicated the bell tower was still missing from the original school. The Rotary Club
stimulated thinking of putting in the bell tower, but it is a City building. They wanted to know if there
was support from the City Council. Replacing the bell tower has been talked about since the 1970's.
DHPA is also interested in having it replaced. Tom McCormick estimated it would cost $100,000. It
would take several years, but they would like to develop an incentive program to allow donations for
the bell tower. He suggested the Council put up $50,000 to show support for the bell tower.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the City had the responsibility for the building. The City could set a target for
matching funds and get an architectural estimate.
Mayor Houston stated it could be a quarter of a million dollars deal because we would be building on
top of an old structure.
Mr. Burton suggested a concrete porch replace the current wooden porch. He didn't have all the
answers but wanted an affirmative thought from the Council.
Paul Moffatt, former Mayor & Councilmember and Dublin resident, indicated he was there to answer
any questions the Council might have in regard to SCORE. He indicated the Chamber of Commerce
had voted $400 to put in for a workshop for SCORE to develop businesses in Dublin. Dublin has
always been known as a person friendly town and in recent years as a business friendly town. The City
would be subsidizing citizens to help pay for the course. It costs $600 to $800 for the program with
tuition per individual being $40. The costs are for rooms, attorney, materials, CPAs, and real estate
people. There is menloring at no cost on Tuesday mornings. He felt it was a good PR program.
Cm. Oravetz asked how they advertised?
Mr. Moffatt responded it was hard but he advertises through the Chamber.
Cm. Oravetz asked what SCORE stood for?
Mr. Moffatt responded Service Corps of Retired Executives.
RECESS
At 7:I0 p.m., Mayor Houston called for a short recess. All Councilmembers were present when the
meeting reconvened.
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STATUS REPORT ON 2000~01 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
AND DEVELOPMENT OF 2001 ~02 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
7:26 p.m. 8.1 (0100~80)
Richard Ambrose, City Manager presented the Staff Report.
2000~01 Goals & Objectives Status Report
The adopted Goals & Objectives Program for 2000~01 included a total of I 17 objectives. Of those
objectives, 88 objectives were assigned a high priority, 21 objectives were assigned a medium priority,
and 8 objectives were assigned a low priority. Since the Council's adoption of the Goals & Objectives
Plan, a total of 9 additional major assignments were undertaken by Staff. Staff completed one of these
assignments.
TABLE I
SUMMARY OF 2000-2001 OBJECTIVES
LEVEL OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
(7/112000 THROUGH 1/31/2001 )
PRIORITY
# : ...:%..
· High · 75.2
Med 1'7.9
.:LOw ':... 6:8
. Subt0tal.: 100,0
Added · +7.6 ."
. Total.
TOTAL
# %
88 100
21 100
8 100
117 100
g 100
126 100
COMPLETE
· '7 ' 33.3
2 '25.0
· .47' .40.2
48. 38.1
NEARLY UNDERWAY '
COMPLETE
# , % # %
7 86" 37 "'i1:2.0
I 4.8 2 9.5
0 0.0 0 0.0
8 8.8 39 33.3
0 0.0 8 88.9
8 6.3 47 37.3
NO NO ACTION 1
PROGRESS POSSIBLE
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;:.'1
# .. % # %
! 3.4 3 3.4
8 i 38.1 3 14.3
5, 62.5 I 12.5
16! 13.7 7 6.0
O] 0.0 0 0.0
16 .i.. 12.7 7 5-_6._.
Of the 88 High Priority objectives, 45 (51.2%) were completed or nearly completed to date.
There was a total of 3 High Priority objectives for which there was no progress made to date. They
were (1) Produce Video Newsletter; (2) Update Housing Element; and (3) work with Dublin Housing
Authority to investigate options to improve the overall appearance of Arroyo Vista.
Further progress on High Priority objectives has been impacted by 9 additional major assignments
during the year; significant resources allocated to growth; and Staff vacancies in Community
Development and Administrative Services.
There are 6 objectives that cannot be completed and it is proposed that they be deleted from the list.
These objectives are as follows: 1) Undertake formation of Dublin Ranch Infrastructure Financing
District and issue bonds; 2) Study establishment of a Redevelopmerit Design Review Committee for
project areas identified by City Council; 3) Implement 2000 Farmers' Market; 4) Work with U.S.
Army to secure conveyance/lease for additional park land at Camp Parks; 3) Evaluate the need for a
Youth/Teen Center; and 6) Develop a Call List of Emergency Professionals (i.e. doctors, nurses, fire,
etc) living in Dublin.
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Capital Projects
The City Council approved a total of 61 Capital Projects to be undertaken during FY 2000-01. Since
the adoption of the Budget, the Council added I more project. Of the B 1 projects initially included in
the Budget, 44 will be completed to the extent anticipated in the Budget.
Seventeen projects are behind schedule. They are I) Electrostatic Printer; 2) Geographic Information
System; 3) Telecommunications Planning; 4) Widen Village Parkway Sidewalks from Dublin Blvd to
Amador Valley Blvd.; 5) Freeway Underpass Sidewalk Improvements at Dublin Blvd& Areadot Valley
Blvd.; 6) Trash Racks behind Padre Way; 7) Village Parkway Median Landscaping from Dublin Blvd to
Amador Valley Blvd.; 8) East Dublin Banner Additions; 9) Emerald Glen Park (Phase II); Dublin Sports
Grounds Renovation; I I) Undergrounding Utilities on Dublin Blvd.; 12) I~580/San Ramon Rd/Foothill
Rd Interchange Improvements; 13) Annual Street Overlay Program; I4) Alamo Canal Bike Path Project
from Amador Valley Blvd to Iron Horse Connection; 15) Alamo Canal Bike Path Project to I~580;
Dublin Blvd Widening from Dougherty Rd to Scarier Drive; and 17) Dublin Boulevard Improvements
from Village Parkway to Sierra Court.
2001~02 Goals & Objectives
The City Manager in conjunction with the City's Operating Departments prepared a preliminary list of
Goals & Objectives for 2001 ~02. A total of 82 objectives in eighteen different program areas have
been identified for the upcoming year. Of this 82 total, 46 objectives are new, 36 objectives are
recommended to be carried over from last year and 2 objectives are recommended to be deleted from
last year. Individual Councilmembers identified a total of 19 additional goals for consideration by the
entire Council.
Mayor Houston indicated the Council would address those items that had been added by different
Councilmembers on the Preliminary Goals & Objectives.
ADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIVE # 2: "Develop a Commission/Committee Recognition
Dinner & Program."
Mayor Houston suggested developing a commission/committee recognition dinner & program be
combined with the citizen/organization of the year program rather than honoring the citizen and
organization at St. Patrick's Day. This occasion could be held in October or November and we would
do it all at once.
Cm. McCormick felt the timing could be a problem and that was why the citizen/organization of the
year recognition has been done in March.
Mayor Houston indicated if it was combined it could be for the Citizen/Organization of the Year for
2001.
Cm. Oravetz felt they could also continue to be in the St. Fatrick's Day Parade next year.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #7: "Start City Council Meeting at 6 p.m."
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Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a high priority.
Mayor Houston indicated our agendas are getting longer and starting earlier would help the staff. He felt
the participation would be the same no matter what time the Council meeting started. CTV has indicated it
was possible for them to cover the meeting at an earlier time. Dublin Housing Authority starts at 6 p.m.
every other Council meeting but very rarely lasts more than 15 minutes. They could roll right into the
Council meeting at the conclusion of the DHA meeting.
Cm. Oravetz asked if this would affect the Staff.as a good thing?
Mr. Ambrose indicated the Dublin Housing Authority and the City Council meeting would have to be
noticed at the same time.
Mayor Houston responded that the Dublin Information Inc and the City Council meeting are noticed for
the same time.
Cm. Zika expressed concern about the residents that do not work in the area and they not being able to get
here if they wanted to attend a meeting. He was not in favor of it.
Mayor Houston asked Staff to look into the DHA issues and costs.
Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. Oravetz gave a High ranking while Cm. McCormick and Cm. Zika gave a
low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #8: "Develop Housing Commission."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above additional objective and gave it a High priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated an Affordable Housing Commission would work with the City Council and
Staff in determining how to distribute the funds. She felt this needed to be done fairly soon. The Council
has made major commitments to growth.
Mayor Houston asked if it would be on-going versus a task force? He agreed that community input was
important.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to start with a task force and work into a commission. She felt the
community was a valuable resource.
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Mr. Ambrose stated a task force can define what the objectives of the group are.
Cm. McCormick indicated Pleasanton and Livemore have Housing Commissions and are looking forward
to when Dublin has one so they can work together.
Mr. Ambrose stated it would require more staff time writing reports and attending meetings. He agreed
with the need for community input, but was concerned that there seemed to be too many groups working
on the same issues. There are too many transportation agencies and staff is running around attending all
these meetings. There are more housing committees being established. We only have so much resources.
Cm. Oravetz indicated he supported the idea of a housing task force as the first step. Then the City could
work into a commission later.
Mayor Houston stated the Council has to make the decisions on how to spend the money and not abdicate
their authority. Staff gathers the information.
Vice Mayor Lockhart envisioned the task force to set the process in place. A task force has a start, end
and a mission. A commission would advise Council on programs and represent the community.
Mayor Houston asked how much money would the City collect?
Eddie Peabody, Community Development Director, responded over $10 million.
Mayor Houston asked once the Council decided how to spend the money, what would the commission do?
Vice Mayor Lockhart responded there should be on-going decisions. This would be another arm and voice
asking are we heading in the fight direction. Once the growth was finished, there would be renewal.
Cm. Zika did not believe there was a need for a commission. The Task Force was a good idea, but once
the decisions were made, he did not see a need for a commission.
Cm. Oravetz recommended having a task force which would provide input from more than five people.
Mayor Houston suggested modifying the objective to creating a task force.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she did not want the objective modified.
Cm. McCormick gave a High ranking while Mayor Houston, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a low
ring.
The collective City Council ranking was LOW.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #9: "Develop Housing Task Force."
The above objective was added.
Mayor Houston, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika giving a high ranking and Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm.
McCormick giving a low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
FINANCE OBJECTIVE #1 :"Implement new GASB Rules, including evaluation of the City's
infrastructure and revising the City's CAFR."
Mayor Houston requested Mr. Ambrose explain about the new GASB Rules.
Mr. Ambrose explained that GASB stood for Government Accounting Standards Board. Standards #33
and #34 required government agencies to evaluate its physical assets. Streets, parks, and lightings have
been identified as fixed assets. The City needs to determine how much is needed to replace and maintain
those assets. If the City does not comply by 2002-03, it will not get a clear audit and it will be difficult to
pursue debt financing.
Cm. Zika felt this was a way to provide full employment for CPAs. It is making cities depreciate bridges.
It is trying to put a square peg in a round hole. It is a great dumb idea, but the City does not have a choice.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS OBJECTIVE # 4: "Work with City of Pleasanton to
reach agreement on use of Altamont fees for Open Space."
Cm. McCormick asked why this was a medium objective?
Mayor Houston changed his ranking from a Medium to a High indicating that Pleasanton was ready to go
back to the original proposal so we will now continue where we left off in August.
This changed the collective City Council ranking to a HIGH.
PUBLIC RELATIONS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #6: "Revise Citizen/Organization of the
Year process to include $250 cash prize to be given to the winning organization and to
the favorite charity of the winning citizen."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick explained she wanted to use an incentive to have more participation.
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ranking.
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The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
This objective was combined with Administrative Objective #2 to hold a City event which recognized the
Commissioners, Committee Members, the Citizen of the Year and the Organization of the Year.
PUBLIC RELATIONS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #7: "Purchase "Spare the Air" banners
for summer months & High Pollution months (August - September)."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick stated we have some of the dirtiest air so she wanted to use the banners to remind
residents to spare the air.
Cm. Oravetz asked about the cost?
Mr. Thompson explained that the banners were put up and taken down on a schedule. The "Spare the Air"
banners could be put up with the flag banners.
Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed the banners could be mixed in with the flag banners.
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz; and Cm. Zika gave a High ring.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PLANNING OBJECTIVE #11: "Investigate parking and access alternatives for Village
Parkway Specific Plan Area."
Vice Mayor Lockhart suggested parking in the back.
Mayor Houston felt the parking would be driven by the activity level. He has spoken with the business
owners and they were not in favor of the diagonal parking.
Cm. Zika felt it would be hard to do at the post office with the traffic nightmare.
Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a High to a Medium.
This changed the collective City Council ranking to a MEDIUM.
PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 17: "Require employers with more than 50
employees to provide a ride sharing public transit incentive program as a condition of
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development or business license" was changed to "Explore Trip Reduction
Alternatives."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick felt it was a good policy for a City to require employers to come up with a public transit
incentive program. She wanted to make it part of the condition for development.
Cm. Oravetz asked if other cities do this?
Mr. Ambrose responded that Pleasanton had a volunteer program. The State has rescinded the 1996 Trip
Keduction Ordinance. The City would need a legal review. We do have a copy of Pleasanton's program.
Cm. Zika asked how successful was Pleasanton's program?
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated that Schwab had purchased two buses that run from BART and let others fide
flee. She asked if there were funds still available?
Mr. Thompson wasn't sure the City could make it mandatory, but the City could help them set up a
voluntary program.
Mayor Houston felt it would not work with the theater and the restaurants. Office complexes could work
if they were receptive.
Cm. McCormick felt the City needs to go on record with a policy.
Mr. Ambrose recommended checking with the City Attomey's Office.
The objective was changed to "explore trip reduction alternatives".
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PLANNING ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #18: "Ordinance to limit amount of square footage
increase on remodel of existing houses."
Cm. Zika requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. Zika stated that there was remodeling going on that was over twice the square footage of the original
home. He felt this was infringing on neighbors privacy. He wanted the Council to create an ordinance to
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discourage this. In Palo Alto, people were buying the property for the lot, bulldozing the building except
for one wall and building large structures. This created large mansions next to small houses.
Mayor Houston indicated someone could build a million dollar home next to him any day. If they want a
variance, they have to come to the City and there will be public noticing. He felt them will be changes and
upgrades are a good thing. He asked if it was a big remodel, did they have to notice?
Mr. Peabody responded no.
Mayor Houston wanted to look at noticing requirements because he felt it was fair for the neighbors to talk
about the remodeling. There are set back requirements so someone can not build right up to the fence.
Mr. Ambrose asked Mr. Peabody to explain about the process for additions.
Mr. Peabody explained that staff looked at set backs and heights.
Cm. Zika was concerned if the remodel was out of character for the neighborhood.
Mr. Peabody responded there was only design review on new buildings.
Cm. McCormick and Cm. Oravetz gave a Medium ranking while Mayor Houston and Vice Mayor
Lockhart gave a Low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was MEDIUM.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #6: "Provide financial support to
SCORE (small business counseling)."
Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mayor Houston indicated the request was for $400.
Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES OBJECTIVE # 7: "Implement Afterschool Enrichment
Classes with the School District (i.e. language, computer training)."
Cm. McCormick asked why Staff ranked this as a medium?
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Ms. Lowart explained Staff saw it as a medium because it would be contingent upon the School District's
support.
Vice Mayor Lockhart responded at the Liaison level it was supported.
Mr. Ambrose explained this was similar to Objective #16.
Mayor Houston wanted to open up school facilities after hours for more programs for the community.
The Council deleted this objective and replaced it with Objective # 16.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #12: "Explore feasibility of
expanding youth sports program to include volleyball & roller hockey leagues."
The above objective was presented by the Parks & Community Services Commission.
Mayor Houston asked if we had infrastructure to do these things?
Diane Lowart, Director of Parks & Community Services, responded yes for the volleyball, but no for a full
blown roller hockey area.
Cm. Oravetz asked if they wanted to increase the roller hockey league?
Ms. Lowart responded yes.
Mayor Houston felt volleyball should be a more immediate goal.
Ms. Lowart indicated volleyball was an activity for kids not interested in basketbail.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if we had gym space?
Ms. Lowart responded we did after basketball season.
Roller hockey leagues was deleted from the objective for the time being.
Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a Medium to a High and Cm. McCormick changed her
ranking from a Low to a High.
This changed the collective City Council ranking to a HIGH.
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PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #13: "Explore feasibility of
including a dog park in the master plan for the Sports Park on Gleason Drive & Fallon
Road."
The above objective was presented by the Parks & Community Services Commission.
Cm. Oravetz indicated he did not want the idea to die. It was a good meeting place for the community to
gather.
Mayor Houston stated the City had the site for a dog park but he was baffled over strange events that had
happened. The Council had voted for the dog park and then the person withdrew the request.
Vice Mayor Lockhart explained that there had been neighbor opposition. Objective #19 was another site
for the dog park. This was a good location. There are no homes surrounding it. Condo owners have pets
but no place to take them. It was high density housing with no lawns. The area has two levels.
Ms. Lowart stated there was no water. The City would have to bring in water and install a meter.
The consensus of the Council was to delete the above objective and use Objective #19.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #15: "Conduct cost/benefit
analysis of installing artificial turf at future City sports fields."
The above objective was presented by the Parks & Community Services Commission.
Vice Mayor Lockhart questioned whether sports were trying to get away from artificial turf?.
Ms. Lowart explained that this would be rubberized recycled products that are laid like carpet. They pour
large layers of liquid. It has only been in use for two years old so they are not sure what the life of the tuff
would be. It is estimated to last eight to ten years. It could then be taken out & put down again.
Cm. Zika asked about drainage since the City had had trouble with drainage problems on the football field?
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if it looked like grass?
Cm. Zika wanted to know the cost and if the School District would let the community use it.
Cm. Oravetz responded that professional sports are using it and he watched over at Amador High School
as it was rolled out.
Vice Mayor Lockhart expressed concern over injuries.
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Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from Low to Medium and Cm. Zika changed his ranking from
Delete to Medium.
This changed the collective City Council ranking to a MEDIUM.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #16: "Expand Afterschool
Programs K-8; Coordinate with School District: i.e. language, reading,. Math,
technology."
Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Discussion was held under Objective # 13.
Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave a High ring.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS a COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #17: "OPEN MEDIA
CENTERS/COMPUTER LABS & LIBRARIES IN THE EVENING AT DUBLIN UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES THROUGH CITY'S PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT."
Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mayor Houston stated he wanted to work with the Liaison Committee and the School District to open up
the facilities to the community.
Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 18: "Increase day care by
developing surplus land at schools for childcare facilities."
Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mayor Houston indicated that the older schools have large sites. There are lots of field space that is not
being used. He realized the new schools in eastern Dublin will not have the excess land. He wanted them
to explore where they can put things and where they can't put things.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt the schools were an excellent place for day care.
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Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ring.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 19: "Explore opportunity
to use Dougherty Hills Open Space on Amador Valley Blvd at Stagecoach for Dog Park &
Community Garden."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Discussion was held under Objective # 13.
Mayor Houston, Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
PARKS a COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 20: "Establish a
community band (performances at Community & City events)."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm, McCormick indicated a resident had contacted her and stated it was about time Dublin had its own
community band. They are asking for rehearsal space and advertising but no uniforms at this time. There
could be a little help in the Parks & Community Services brochure. They would play at official functions.
Cm. Zika asked what kind of rehearsal space?
Mayor Houston suggested it could be classified as a class in the beginning.
Ms. Lowart responded they could put out a call of interest and see if there is an interest and hold a
meeting. She was not sure where the money would come from.
Mayor Houston suggested they design a class for community band and let them organize themselves. In
the beginning they could pay $30 for the class.
The objective was changed to "community band class".
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
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PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 21: "Investigate an all
weather track & artificial football/soccer field at Dublin High."
Cm. Oravetz requested the above objective and gave it a Medium priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if they have capital funds?
Mayor Houston stated he agreed with Cm. Zika about the use by the community.
Mayor Houston and Vice Mayor Lockhart gave a medium ranking while Cm. McCormick and Cm. Zika
gave a Low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was MEDIUM.
PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 22: "Review City Facility
Rental Policy."
Cm. Zika requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. Zika wanted Staff to look at the City Facility Rental Policy. If a person cancels 30 days, they lose the
$200 deposit for Regional Meeting Room and $100 for Shannon. If they cancel two to six months before
the event, they lose their deposit if the facility can't be rented out. He felt it should be the same for all
facilities. This shouldn't be a revenue stream. He wanted the whole policy to be reviewed.
Mayor Houston stated in regard to the church, people plan weddings far in advance. If someone cancels,
the City may have already turned someone else down. He felt it should be equal and higher.
Cm. Zika stated the policy has been in affect for a long time and needed to be reviewed.
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, and Cm. Oravetz gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
HERITAGE a CULTURAL ARTS OBJECTIVES #9: "Develop plans for documentation,
certification & cataloging of City's collections (historical & art)."
Ms. Lowart indicated a majority of the collection does not belong to the City.
HERITAGE i CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #10: "Develop plans for
Historical District designation of DonIon Way."
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HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #14: "Make certain Alamilla
Springs & Green Store are included in Historical District."
Above Objectives #10 & #14 were combined.
Mayor Houston indicated that the Plumbery does not belong to the City. He requested the Economic
Development Manager contact the owners and find out what they are going to do.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt it fit so well in the historic area. There is a monument on the comer. She wasn't
concerned with saving the building but saving the area.
Mayor Houston wanted Staff to talk to the owners and let them know how important the area is.
Mr. Ambrose indicated the Council needs to define its goals as to what a historic district means? What
potential ramifications would there be? Steps needed to be taken if the City acquires some of the area.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted the issue explored. She wanted a historical protection zone to save some of
the sites and possibly acquire as a park.
Cm. McCormick indicated there were certain rules with historical districts. They would not be able to
make changes.
Ms. Lowart stated Staff would bring back a report.
Mr. Ambrose asked if Council wanted to combine Objectives #10 and #147
Mayor Houston changed his ranking from a Medium to a High.
The collective City Council ranking remained HIGH.
HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #11: "Investigate the feasibility
of a Performing Arts Center."
The above objective was requested by the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission.
Vice Mayor Lockhart changed her ranking from a Low to a High.
The collective City Council ranking remained HIGH.
HERITAGE a CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #13: "Plan/study Regional
Performing Arts Theater in Dublin."
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Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mayor Houston felt location in the City of Dublin would be perfect. There were cultural and economic
development possibilities. They should start with a preliminary study.
Cm. Oravetz asked if Staff would bring back in 12 months?
Mayor Houston explained as a study, it would identify potential sites.
Cm. Zika felt Lesher Center was a drain on its city budget.
Vice Mayor Lockhart indicated a need to study the alternatives.
Because Objective #11 and Objective #13 addressed the same issue, Objective #13 was deleted by the
Council.
HERITAGE a CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #12: "Provide City support to
the Classical Philharmonic Program at Dublin Unified School District."
Mayor Houston requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Mayor Houston fek the City's support should be contingent upon the Dublin Unified School District' s
support of the project.
Vice Mayor Lockhart agreed the other elected body needed to let us know of their support.
Cm. McCormick felt the presentation had been wobbly.
Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick and Cm. Oravetz gave it a High ranking while Cm. Zika gave a
Low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #15: "Investigate the concept
of restoring the Bell Tower."
The above objective was added by the Council at the request of former City Councilmember and Dublin
resident Dave Burton.
Vice Mayor Lockhart felt partnering with DHPA was healthy.
Cm. McCormick felt the Council needed hard numbers but she supported the concept.
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Cm. Oravetz wanted the community to get behind the project.
Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. McCormick, and Cm. Oravetz gave a High ranking while Cm. Zika gave a
Medium ranking, and Mayor Houston gave a Low ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
POLICE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #5: "Increase penalties for public art vandalism."
Cm. McCormick requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. McCormick indicated there had been more than one incident. The community invests money and
pride in the art.
Gary Thuman, Police Chief, indicated the penalties were covered by the penal code based upon the value
of the damaged item. The person could be fined or imprisoned depending upon the damage and value of
the item.
Cm. McCormick asked if the City could impose its own fine?
Libby Silver, City Attorney, responded she would have to look into it.
Mayor Houston stated he was always shocked by the vandalism.
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
POLICE ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE #6: "Investigate desirability of a trigger lock program."
Cm. Oravetz requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Cm. Oravetz felt this was a public safety issue. The City should supply the trigger locks flee of charge.
Pleasanton has done it. This is a peace of mind issue.
Mayor Houston stated this had been done through police departments in other cities.
Chief Thuman indicated that in another city the gun lock distributed was faulty. There could be exposure
to the City.
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Vice Mayor Lockhart felt if the owner could afford the gun and bullets, they could afford to buy the trigger
lock. Why should the other residents of Dublin pay for the purchase of locks for the guns?
Cm. Zika questioned the liability to the City.
Cm. Oravetz stated it only cost $3 or $4 and would be worth it flit works only one time.
Vice Mayor Lockhart preferred to mandate all guns should have trigger 'locks.
Mayor Houston and Cm. Zika gave a Medium ranking while Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. McCormick
gave it "zero."
The collective City Council ranking was Medium.
FIRE SERVICES OBJECTIVE # 1: "Finalize Fire Station Location in Dublin Ranch."
Mayor Houston asked why it would take 12 months?
Mr. Ambrose responded that the property owner has to get the permit. Staff is not sure where the roads
will be. They have an alternate temporary station. They had met three years ago and were told it would be
done a year ago. The property owner has looked at the preferred locations, but can't commit to the City.
The corp permit will determine whether we have a park.
Mayor Houston stated the key is the corp permit.
Mr. Ambrose responded the City had to have a certainty from the developer that the roads go where they
should go.
Vice Mayor Lockhart fithey were putting the fire station in the park?
Mr. Ambrose responded yes.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE # 3: "Develop Green Building
Guidelines & Incentives Program to promote Green Building."
Vice Mayor Lockhart requested the above objective and gave it a High priority.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated Waste Management has put a lot of money into the green building guidelines.
She would like to develop green building principles into all projects. This would make good use of the
consultants having them work with the builders. The City should make guidelines available to the builders.
Green buildings is not more expensive. There are grants and funding out there.
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Mayor Houston indicated when tearing down buildings, could use old wood.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to get information to the community and let residents use consultants.
Cm. Oravetz felt the City should basically start a program to educate the builders and the community.
Vice Mayor Lockhart wanted to have a proactive plan for builders to use green building materials.
Cm. Zika suggested also educating our Staff to share opportunities with builders as they examine the plans.
Mayor Houston, Vice Mayor Lockhart, Cm. Oravetz, and Cm. Zika gave it a High ranking.
The collective City Council ranking was HIGH.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
~,,.)OPTED GOALS & OBJECTIVES
2001-2002
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - ADMINISTRATION
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
=
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
YEAR
2001
2001
2001
1999
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Construct Civic Center Library
Develop a Commission/Committee Recognition Dinner & Program
including Citizen/Organization of the Year Award with $250 cash prize
for the winning organization and the favodte charity of the winning
citizen
Negotiate Maintenance & Operation Agreement with Alameda County;
and develop moving plan for new Library
Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS), including the
integration of existing City information systems
Implement Citizen Contact Tracking Software
Conduct Council/Commission Training on Brown Act and Fair Political
Reform Act
Start City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
Develop Task Force for Affordable Housing
Develop Housing Commission
FINANCE
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
YEAR
2001
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Implement new GASB Rules, including evaluation of the City's
infrastructure and revising the City's CAFR
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
High 2. 2001
High 3. 2001
Medium 4. 2001
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Participate in Tri-Valley Electrical Upgrade Discussions
Work with Alameda County to relocate the proposed Juvenile Justice
Facility from the Santa Rita Property
Work with City of Pleasanton to reach agreement on use of Altamont
fees for Open Space
Participate in Td Valley Vision project
PUBLIC RELATIONS
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Coordinate 20 years of Cityhood community celebration and Public
Information Program
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High
High
High
Medium
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
2.
3.
4.
2001 ~'-Purchase "Spare the Air" banners for "mmer months & High Pollution
months (August - September)
2001 Produce Annual City Newsletter
2001 Expand City Website (Registration, Application)
2001 Produce Video Newsletter
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
2001
Perform Contract Evaluation on the following services
Street Sweeping
Building & Safety
Crossing Guards
Fire Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
COUNCIL #
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
High 2. 2001
High 3. 2001
High 4. 2001
High 5. 1996
High 6. 2001
High 7. 2001
High 8. 2001
High 9. 2000
High 10. 2001
High 11. 2000
Medium 12. 2001
Medium 13. 2001
Medium 14. 1996
Medium 15. 2001
Medium 16. 2001
Low 17. 2000
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Process $250 million in new building valuation
Complete Specific Plan Study for West BART Specific Plan Area
(Enea& Crown Properties)
Complete rezoning of Downtown Specific Plan Areas
Incorporate Downtown Physical Improvements Plan into Five Year CIP
Update City's General Plan
Explore Trip Reduction Alternatives
Initiate Affordable Housing Program
Finish Housing Element
Identify & Expand Alternative Funding Sources for Purchase of Open
Space and/or Development Rights
Complete Silvera Property Annexation
Evaluate the desirability of detaching lands west of Skyline Ridge (with
the exception of Schaefer Ranch) from the City's Sphere of Influence
Investigate parking and access alternatives for Village Parkway
Specific Plan Area
Complete Fallon Road East Annexation
Develop City Telecommunications Policy beyond Zoning Ordinance for
Wireless Communications
Complete General Plan/Specific Plan Amendments for eastern Dublin
Transit Center
Ordinance to limit amount of square footage increase on remodel of
existing houses
View and Solar Access Ordinance
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BUILDING & SAFETY
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
Medium
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
COUNCIL
PRIORITY
High
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
2000
2001
2001
Complete ADA evaluation of Dublin Swim Center, Maintenance Yard,
& Heritage Center
Implement Phase II of Building Permit Tracking System (Building
Inspection Module)
Implement Curb Address Painting Program
ENGINEERING
,YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
2001
=
3.
4.
5.
6.
Update & Expand Standard Street Improvement Details
(i.e. street lights, decorative paving, median, landscaping)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2000
Make 400 business recruitment and retention contacts for the City of
Dublin
Target 200 mailings to attract businesses to Dublin
Provide financial support to SCORE (small business counseling)
Prepare and distribute Space Available listings 3 times each year
Update the City's promotional marketing video
Participate in Selected Trade Shows to market properties in Dublin
CULTURE & LEISURE - PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
COUNCIL _~
PRIORITY
High 1. 1992
High 2. 2001
High 3. 2001
High 4. 2001
High 5. 2001
High 6. 2001
High 7. 2001
High 8. 2001
YEAR PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Complete development of Iron Horse Trail
Complete cost/benefit analysis on re-use of the Dublin Library for a
Senior Center (including a feasibility study of Senior Housing on the
Library site)
Conduct new special event "Day on the Glen" at Emerald Glen Park.
Develop a master plan and phasing plan for the Sports Park on
Gleason Drive and Fallon Road including evaluation of BMX Track
Conduct a dedication/grand opening celebration for Dublin Ranch
Phase I Neighborhood Park
Complete Design of Senior Center
Expand Afterschool Programs K-8; Coordinate with School District; i.e.
language, reading, math, technology
Open Media Centers/Computer Labs and Libraries in the evening at
Dublin Unified School Distdct facilities through City's Parks &
Community Services Department
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High 9. 2001 ,,.~"'
High 10. 2001
High 11. 2001
High 12. 2001
High 13. 2001
Medium 14. 2000
Medium 15. 2001
Medium 16. 2001
Low 17. 2001
Low 18. 2000
Low 19. 2001
Low 20. 2000
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High !- 1999
High 2. 2000
High 3. 2001
High 4. 2000
High 5. 2001
High 6. 2001
High 7. 2001
High 8. 2001
High 9. 2001
High 10. 2001
Medium 11. 2001
Medium 12. 2001
Low 13. 2001
Increase day care by developing surf~''~, land at schools for childcare
facilities
Explore opportunity to use Dougherty Hills Open Space on Amador
Valley Blvd at Stagecoach for Dog Park & Community Garden
Establish a community band class
Review City Facility Rental Policy
Explore feasibility of expanding youth sports program to include
volleyball
Update Facility Use Agreement with Dublin Unified School District
Conduct cost/benefit analysis of installing artificial tuff at future City
sports fields
Investigate an all weather track & artificial football/soccer field at
Dublin High
Undertake a feasibility study of a stadium complex for both athletic &
entertainment venues
Identify potential income generating activities using City facilities
Expand the Senior Center Computer Lab to include two Macintosh
Computer workstations
Implement a community wildflower planting project along Dougherty
Road
HERITAGE & CULTURE
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Complete construction of a storage unit on the Dublin Heritage Center
grounds.
Complete Freeway Underpass Art at Dublin BIrd & Amador Valley
BIvd
Expand the open hours at the Heritage Center to Saturdays from 1:00-
4:00pro
Complete Public Art/Bus Shelter Project in downtown Dublin.
Develop new banner art working with Dublin youth.
Develop a Public Art Master Plan
Develop plans for Historical District designation of DonIon Way making
certain Alamilla Springs & Green Store are included
Investigate the feasibility of a Performing Arts Center
Provide City Support to the Classical Philharmonic Program at Dublin
Unified School Distdct
Investigate concept of restoring Bell Tower
Work with Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to complete Art in the Parks
projects for Shannon Park, Emerald Glen Park and Dublin Ranch
Phase I Neighborhood Park.
Establish a policy for acquisition/acceptance of museum artifacts
Develop plans for documentation, certification & cataloging of City's
collections (historical & art)
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COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
High 2. 2001
High 3. 2001
High 4. 2001
Medium 5. 2001
Medium 6. 2001
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1~ 1998
High 2. 2001
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
High 2. 2001
Medium 3. 2001
Low 4. 1997
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
High 2. 2001
Medium 3. 2000
PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Evaluate need for a new patrol beat in eastern Dublin to accommodate
present and future growth for the area east of Tassajara Rd
Consistent with "Megan's Law", develop a web page on City's web site
that provides citizens with the general location of registered offenders
residing in their area
Investigate feasibility of increasing penalties for public art vandalism
Determine need and viability of the installation of automated traffic
devices (digital cameras) at major intersections to enhance traffic
enforcement of red light violators
Determine need and viability of instituting a teen court for younger
juveniles (ages 10-15) with no pdor arrest records and those charged
with less serious law violations (e.g., vandalism, shoplifting, etc) in lieu
of formal handling by the traditional juvenile justice system
Investigate desirability of a trigger lock program for handguns
FIRE SERVICES
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Finalize Fire Station Location in Dublin Ranch
Design & Construct Emerald Glen Fire Station
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Undertake multi-functional disaster training exercise
Initiate Neighborhood Emergency Training Program
Work with the City's community based organizations to develop a
disaster plan for the City's "vulnerable" and "special needs" population.
Develop a formal Disaster Service Worker Program
WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Develop Green Building Guidelines & Incentives Program to promote
Green Building
Develop multi-family recycling pilot program in conjunction with Waste
Management Authority
Discuss a Project with Camp Parks & Waste Management Authority to
Implement Recycling of Demolition Materials at Camp Parks
TRANSPORTATION - MAINTENANCE
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COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 2001
Medium 2. 2001
COUNCIL # YEAR
PRIORITY
High 1. 1997
High 2. 2001
High 3. 1995
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ROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Undertake Needs Assessment for a new City Maintenance Yard facility
Implement 5 new community volunteer projects
TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSED OBJECTIVE
Work with Caltrans & ACTA to open downtown hook ramps
Work with ACTA for the implementation of the Measure B
transportation project along the Scarlett Drive corridor between Dublin
Blvd. and Dougherty Road. Dublin is the project sponsor.
Complete alignment studies for eastern Dublin major arterials
(Gleason Drive & Tassajara Road N/O City Limits)
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2001 ~2OO2 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
9:42 p.m. 8.2 (3:30-20)
City Manager Richard Ambrose presented the Staff Report.
He indicated that the City's Annual Budget Study Session provided the City Council with an
opportunity to identify those programs, services, and projects the Council would like Staff to analyze as
part of the development of the City's Annual Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program for the upcoming year.
Courteft gave Staff the following direction regarding Operating Expenditures, Capital Expenditures,
and Contract Services.
Operating Expenditures
1A. For the purpose of developing the Fiscal Year 2001~2002 Operating Budget, should the service
levels adopted in the 2000~01 Budget be used as the starting point (i.e. base level of service) ?
Yes - by a consensus.
I B. To the extent that the City Council's 2001-02 objectives require additional resources not
included in the current budget, should the 2001-2002 Budget fund only High Priority Objectives?
Yes - by a consensus.
Should High Priority Objectives only be identified in a higher service level when additional funding is
required?
Yes - by a consensus.
1C. During Fiscal Year 2000-0 I, the City Council funded a number of community groups. For
each community group identified, please identify whether the community groups funding request
should be included in the base level or in a higher level of service in Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
The Council determined that all the community groups would have to make a new request for
funding for the Fiscal Year 2001-2001. The community groups from Fiscal Year 2000-01
included Alameda County Green Program, Childcare Links Childcare Support, Crayons to
Computers, Dublin Fine Arts Foundation, Drug Substance Abuse Council for Red Ribbon Week
& Dry Grad Night, Dublin Partnerships in Education/Parent Education Program, Emergency
Services Network of Alameda County, Save Money & the Environment, Too Campaign, Tri-
Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center, and Valley Crisis
Center.
Staff has already received funding requests from two groups which were not funded in 2000-0 I.
They are SCORE and Tri-Valley Classical Philharmonic.
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The Council agreed to consider their funding requests with the above community groups for
Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
2A. Of those projects currently identified in the Five-Year CIP, are there any projects which the
Council would like to see funded in Fiscal Year 2001-02.
No projects were identified.
2B. Are there additional Capital Projects which are not included in the adopted Five-Year CIP which
you would like to have Staff evaluate?
Dublin Blvd/Inspiration Drive traffic signal & Bell Tower were identified.
2C. In the 2000~2001 Budget (as adjusted), a total of $5,028,145 was allocated from the General
Fund for Capital Projects. If funding is necessary for Operating Expenditures in 2001~2002, which of
the following alternatives do you prefer for funding Capital Projects in 2001-20027
By consensus, the Council's number one choice was to defer 2001-2002 Capital Projects to a
later year with the number 2 choice being utilizing unallocated reserves. "Utilize Debt
Financing" received a unanimous No vote.
CONTRACT SERVICES
The following contracts are to be evaluated at the end of Fiscal Year 2000-2001: Linhart Petersen
Powers & Associates for Building & Safety Services; BJY Associates for Building & Safety Services; and All
City Management for Crossing Guards Services.
Council directed Staff to evaluate the contracts for the cost of providing the service only.
RESERVES
Currently, funds are not reserved for future costs associated with: 1) Future major renovation of
existing facilities (i.e. Shannon Center, Civic Center, etc); 2) Unfunded future Capital Projects which
are not to be fully funded by Development Impact Fees; and S) Catastrophic losses (i.e. City currently
does not have property damage protection due to earthquake).
By consensus, the Council requested reserving funds for unfunded future Capital Projects
which are not to be fully funded by Development Impact Fees.
4B. Should use of Reserves be limited to Capital or other one~time expenditures?
Yes - by a consensus.
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BUDGET CALENDAR
The City Council tentatively chose June 21,2001 at 6 p.m. for the Annual Budget and Five~Year
Capital Improvement Program public hearing and reserved June 27, 2001 as an alternate date.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:0S p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sandie Hart, Secretary.
ATTEST:
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