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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft 5-3-05 CC Min REGULAIt MEETING - MA ÿ' 8. 2005 CWSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regardinz: Conference with Legal Counsel 1. Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision c (nine potential cases). A rezular meetinz of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin civic Center. The meetinz was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. · ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, McCormick, Oravetz, Zika and Mayor Lockhart. None. ABSENT: · PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Council, Staff and those present. · REPORT ON CWSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart advised that there was no action taken. · PROCLAMATION 7:02 p.m. 3.1 (610-50) Mayor Lockhart read a proclamation declarinz May 1-7, 2005 as National Arson Awareness Week, and paid tribute to all fire and law enforcement investigative agencies for their dedicated and tireless service. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 180 4.1 The proclamation was presented to Theresa Johnson, Fire Marshal. . PRESENTATION BY ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTII CARE SERVICES AGENCY REGARDING "TRI-VALLEY INITIATIVE TO EXPAND ADOLESCENT H£AtTII AND WELLNESS SERVICES 7:05 p.m. 3.2 (560-10) James Wynn & Evette Lee on behalf of Supervisor Scott Haggerty made a presentation and described the program. This initiative is to improve access to and expand health and wellness services for adolescents living in the Tri-Valley. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty is requesting participation of the Cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton with Alameda County in the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative. The initiative, as currently envisioned, has 4 major objectives: 1) Conduct assessment of youth and community needs 2) Increase access and utilization of adolescent health and wellness services 3) Build an adolescent health and wellness facility in the Tri-Valley 4) Build youth leadership and development The County has requested that the City appoint 3 youth representatives (ages 13-24) to a Youth Planninz Board for a 2-year term. The County has also requested that the City Manager or his desiznee participate on an Adult Steerinz Committee. Cm. Oravetz asked if the person will be a Staff member or someone from the community? The response was it can be a staff member; or someone knowledgeable with some resources who can speak on behalf of the organization. They have Measure A funds to help with the start up phase. Initially they have $50,000 for the planninz phase and they are asking that the rezion help to identify matchinz funds. Vm. Zika stated he would like to know how much of Measure A comes from the Valley and how much comes back. He stated he is upset that they are coming for more money. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 181 1-- Ms. Lee discussed Measure A funding. Of the 25% that was up for discussion, the health initiative was dedicated $1 million and they used some of the funds to save existinz health organizations and sites. Preserve and maintain 11 school based health centers. Because they are in mid~fiscal year, they are dedicating $50,000 rather than the full $100,000. If the funds aren't used, they zo back into the pot for general distribution. They want long term sustainability for these health services and the only way they can do this is in partnership with the cities, through the governmental process. They would like someone on the committee who can speak on behalf of the City. The programs really depend on what the youth want. This is an excitinz opportunity. We are investinz a lot in primary prevention. This is a long term plan. Mayor Lockhart stated she felt this would be investinz in an opportunity to brinz the younz people in the valley together to see what the needs are. This is an interestinz opportunity in itself to enzage younz people. This would have to be brought back as an agenda item to determine whether to participate. Cm. Oravetz stated he also would like to see information related to Measure A. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she would like to see and understand what the needs are in the Valley. The cities already have a lot of program opportunities. What is needed in Oakland may not necessarily be what is needed in the Valley. Mr. Wynn stated this is just examples of the realm of opportunities. The younz people will be at the center of the planninz. The Oakland facility is right next to Castlemont High School. Cm. McCormick stated she supports the concept, but was not ready to commit dollars because we don't know where it's goinz. Quarterly meetings would be held involvinz City Staff. Mayor Lockhart would like to see middle school, hizh school and colleze student on the youth body. City Manager Ambrose pointed out if you ask a young person to participate, it is only fair to let them know how lonz; one year or two. Mr. Ambrose stated he would decide who to put in the spot based on knowledge and time. It would probably be someone from Parks & Community Services or his office. He stated he did not understand that they were askinz for funding tonight. CITY COlJNCIL MINUTES VOLlJME 24 REGlJLAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 182 Ms. Lee stated she would like the City Council to think about lookinz at the final product; $100,000 in terms ofthe long term is nothing. Most oftheir health centers have an operatinz annual budget of $350,000. In the long term they will need some kind of a commitment from the City. Mayor Lockhart explained that during the budget process, we have already talked to all the groups requestinz money. The question becomes, who do we take it away from? Ms. Lee stated they are interested in lonz term opportunities for sustainable health dollars. She stated she does not hear a commitment of dollars and she is okay with that. Consider for the future when all the planning is done. Mr. Ambrose stated we can't assume what the needs will be until the assessment is done. The City Council can then determine whether to move forward with consideration of fundinz· Cm. Oravetz made a motion, which was seconded by Cm. McCormick, to participate in TVHC by choosing one junior high, one high school and one college student and have the City Manager choose a staff member to assist and consider funding during budget process. The motion and second were amended to take out "consider fundinz durinz budget process" . On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council indicated its interest in the planning process which is not costing any money and with the understandinz that it will take about a year and then they may come forward and the Council will decide whether to fund it. The City Manager will look at a Staff person and some younz people to serve on the planninz process. The Council authorized Staff to advertise for interested youth participants. . 7:48 p.m. Stephanie Theard addressed the Council regardinz a fundraiser on April 23m which they hosted to help Dublin's tech project and their school, Dougherty Elementary. They thanked the City Council for joininz with them in this very successful venture. Their goal was $20,000 and they reached $30,700 thanks to this terrific City of Dublin. Successful auction items included cakes made by Fatema Nuruddin. They were so CITY COlJNCIL MINUfES VOLUME 24 REGlJLAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 183 successful, she made one special for the City. A beautifully decorated cake was presented to the City. Vm. Zika stated the City really appreciates what they've done. They did a great job in puttinz this together. . CONSENT CALENDAR 7:50 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.10 On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the followinz actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Special Meeting of April 5th, Special Meetinz of April 12th, and Regular Meetinz of April 19, 2005; Adopted (4.2 850-50) RESOLUTION NO. 65 - 05 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANTS AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANTS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD Approved (4.3 600-30) Change Order #1 for additional services by Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design Consultant John Vieira of Vieira Desizns; Adopted (4.4 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 66 - 05 APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE LlN FAMILY AND THE SIERRA LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR LOCKHART STREET (CENTRAL PARKWAY TO GLEASON DRIVE) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 184 Authorized (4.5 600-35) Staff to solicit bids for Contract 05-06, Stripinz and Marking Contract; Received (4.6 320-30) the City Treasurer's Investment Report for the 3m Quarter of FY 2004-05, showinz the City investment portfolio at $102,070,919 (market value), with funds invested at an average yield of 3.129%; Accepted (4.7 150-70) donation of used office furniture from Dan Plute for use in the Building Inspectors' trailer, and directed Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement to the donor; Received (4.8 330-50) Financial Reports for the Month of March 2005; Approved (4.9 670-20) Budget Change in the amount of $2,244,800 for right-of-way acquisition costs for the Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 CIP project; Approved (4.10 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1 ,607,863.71. .. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR TIlE CUELLAR GARAGE CONVERSION FOR THE PROPERTY WCATED AT 7697 CANTERBURY LAND PA 04-036 7:52 p.m. 6.1 (410-30) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearinz. Associate Planner Jeff Baker presented the Staff Report. This item is an appeal by Mayor Lockhart of the decision made by the Dublin Planninz Commission on March 22, 2005 approvinz a CUP to convert a garage to residential livinz space at 7697 Canterbury Lane. Cm. McCormick asked if they currently park their cars in the garage? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 185 Mr. Cuellar, the Applicant, stated he has lived here for the last 5 years is applyinz because house prices are going up like crazy. The only option he has for his family is to enlarge. Their driveway is so big they can put 3 cars there without impactinz the sidewalk. He will do the building himself with some friends helpinz. Currently the garage is his storage. If approved, the house will look beautiful and it will give value to his street. Cm. Oravetz asked if he had thought of adding to the back of his house. Mr. Cuellar responded it will cost him $60,000, which he doesn't have. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearinz. Mayor Lockhart clarified her reason for appealinz this to the City Council is for discussion on conversions related to should the look of homes be changed from those in the neizhborhood. What you will have is a home with 3 cars sittinz on the front lawn. Is this the look we want to approve? Does this make a difference to the Council? Cm. McCormick stated she has noted in her neizhborhood that people are buildinz front porches onto their homes. These neizhborhoods are well established and the architectural integrity has long ago gone away. This makes them charming. The houses have different character and charm. She doesn't need Dublin beige everywhere in the City. If it is done well, it can add to the neighborhood. A similar situation was discussed. Staff has to approve the plans and inspect durinz the process. Cm. Oravetz stated he voted against the Ordinance a couple of years ago. He agreed with Mayor Lockhart that if you convert, you are chanzing that house forever. He may move someday. He could buy it and rent out all the rooms. Where will people park? He stated he would not support this. Cm. Hildenbrand stated she remembered conversations about cars parked there. This does change the look of the neizhborhood. The plan is very nice, but her biggest concern is spill out onto the street and what looks like a house without a place to put a car. She stated she supported Cm. Oravetz's position opposing this. Vm. Zika stated he is against all garage conversions because they change the character of the neighborhood. This would become a 2,600 sq. ft. home. He stated he would vote not to let the conversion go forward. CITY COUNCIL MINlJTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 186 Mayor Lockhart made a motion to deny the appeal, but add condition that the garage door has to remain. City Attorney Elizabeth Silver advised that if the City Council wanted to allow the conversion, but require the garage door to stay, they should grant the appeal and modify the conditions of approval and deny the appeal otherwise. Mr. Baker stated recommendation B would accomplish this. He will need to add a window so some provision would be necessary for egress standards. Buildinz Official Gregory Shreeve stated the garage door would not be strong enough to support the window so it would be put on either side. Cm. Hildenbrand clarified they are just talkinz about aesthetics tonizht. It wo~ld be necessary to chanze the conditions of approval to require the garage door to remam. Mayor Lockhart made a motion, which was seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand, to deny the appeal, but add condition that the garage door has to remain (Option B). This motion was defeated due to NO votes cast by Cm. McCormick, Cm. Oravetz, and Vm. Zika. Vm. Zika made a motion, which was seconded by Cm. Oravetz, to reverse the pJanninz Commission's decision, thereby denying the CUP (Option C). This motion was defeated due to NO votes cast by Cm. McCormick, Cm. Hildenbrand, and Mayor Lockhart. Cm. McCormick made a motion to deny the appeal (Option A). This motion received NO second. City Attorney Silver advised the Council that if there is no decision, then the pJanninz Commission's decision approving the CUP remains in effect. This can be continued for 75 days. Mayor Lockhart made a motion to continue the item for Staff to work with the applicant. Ms. Silver advised that the City Council has to continue to the next meetinz or take action. This is the time for the City Council to ask questions. They are acting in a quasi- judicial manner. Mayor Lockhart reopened the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 187 Mr. Cuellar asked if he builds a room on the back, will this be okay? If he is to spend money, he does it well, or he doesn't do it. He asked about the house on Amador Valley Boulevard which has been totally chanzed and stated this is not fair. All the houses on his street look different. He stated he will wait two years, save money and come back. City Manager Ambrose clarified that the City Council is not in a position to approve tonight whether or not he can build an addition in the back. Cm. Hildenbrand stated cars are not just a problem in this area, but all over town. People don't use their garages for parkinz cars. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded Cm. Oravetz, and by majority vote, the Council adopted (Attachment 2 - Option C) RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 05 REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF A GARAGE TO RESIDENTIAL LIVING SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY AT 7697 CANTERBURY LANE (APN 941-0176-019) PA 04-036 Cm. Hildenbrand and Cm. McCormick voted in opposition to the motion. . PUBUC HEARING CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE PA 04-044 8:25 p.m. 6.2 (430-20) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearinz. Associate Planner Jeff Baker presented the Staff Report. This is the second readinz of a proposed Ordinance which would regulate the conversion of existing residential apartment units held in sinzle ownership to for-sale condominiums. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 188 No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearinz. Vm. Zika stated he will oppose this as it exempts 1/3 of our units and these are part of our workforce stock. Other than this, he stated he likes most of the other provisions. On motion of Cm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by majority vote, the Council waived the readinz and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 11 - 05 ADDING CHAPTER 8.54 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS Vm. Zika voted in opposition to the motion. . PUBLIC HEARING - QUARRY LANE SCHOOL DR. SABRI ARAC ~ DEVEWPMtNT AGREEMENT PA 99-064 8:29 p.m. 6.3 (600-60) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Janet Harbin presented the Staff Report. This proposed Ordinance would approve a Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Dublin and Dr. Sabri Arac for the expansion of the Quarry Lane School at 6363 Tassajara Road. The DA proposed for approval will serve to implement the conditions of approval, physical improvements and other requirements for the project. This property was annexed to the City in December 2000. A letter was received from Zone 7 today asking for more conditions to address the timinz of the sewer connection by August 2005. The applicant proposes to start construction and infrastructure this summer when the school is not in session. It does not appear there is a need to amend the agreement. The DA will run with the land and the rizhts will run with the land. Vm. Zika asked if this is a 5 year DA? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 189 Ms. Harbin stated yes. Cm. McCormick asked if he has 5 years to connect to water and sewer. Ms. Harbin stated this would most likely occur this summer. This was a 5 year agreement with Zone 7 and they allowed him a 2 year extension. Our requirement is that he comply and connect to the sewer and water system and get off septic tanks for operating and building the school. Staff does not recommend that we modify the DA as it is reiterated throughout all the information that they would have to make the connection to the water and sewer system. Dr. Arac stated they would like to start grading as soon as students are gone this June. This will take 2 - 2 Yz months. They have postponed the start of the next school year to allow sufficient time. City Manager Ambrose asked if he can pull a buildinz permit prior to the Ordinance goinz into effect. Public Works Director Melissa Morton advised that the gradinz plan is in plan check. City Attorney Silver stated his Attorney said this afternoon that he is not amenable to amending the DA. The conditions of approval are very clear that they have to connect to water and sewer before they can occupy. If Zone 7 has a different arrangement with Quarry, it is up to them to deal with this. Before the buildings are occupied, they will be hooked up to water and sewer. Dr. Arac stated they do have a separate agreement with Zone 7. This is a private agreement between the City and Quarry Lane School. Vm. Zika asked if we can issue a grading permit before the agreement is done? Ms. Silver clarified that the Ordinance could be introduced tonizht, adopted May 17th and then become effective June 161h or 171h. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearinz. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance. . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 190 PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF RATES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES PROVIDED BY AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES (A VI) AND ESTABLISHING TIlE IT Z005~06 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 8:44 p.m. 6.4 (810-30) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Administrative Analyst Jason Behrmann presented the Staff Report. The agreement between the City and A VI requires the City to adopt a rate schedule, which is estimated to produce a specified revenue amount as identified in the Agreement. The City has also adopted an Ordinance, which requires all parcels in the City to subscribe to weekly minimum garbage service. For residential properties that are serviced with individual containers, the City collects the annual cost of minimum service with the property tax bill. Mr. Behrmann advised that 2 separate resolutions were beinz presented for adoption. The first resolution establishes the garbage rates effective July 1, 2005 and the second establishes the IT 2005-06 refuse related property tax assessment. The proposed fee for IT 2005-06 is $146.04, which equates to $12.17 per month. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart stated Staff did an outstanding job. She stated she was amazed that we can keep the rates as low as we did. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 05 AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE SERVICES On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 191 RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 05 APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING THE COLLECTION OF MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICE FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 (and acknowledging receipt of 5 written protests) . PUBLIC HEARING NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVEWPMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEE ORDINANÇE AND REVISED FEE RESOLUTION PA 01-0:m 8:49 p.m. 6.5 (430-80/390-20) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearinz. Associate Planner pierce Macdonald presented the Staff Report. On April 19,2005, the City Council waived the readinz and introduced an Ordinance Addinz Chapter 7.86 of the Dublin Municipal Code Establishing a Nonresidential Development Affordable Housinz Impact Fee Ordinance. In addition, the City Council directed Staff to revise the Fee Resolution to exempt both pipeline projects and projects of 20,000 square feet or less. The item before the City Council is the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance and consideration of the revised Fee Resolution. Mayor Lockhart asked about noticing. Ms. Macdonald advised that Staff sent notices, posted and published a notice in the newspaper. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. Vm. Zika stated he will vote against this as he disagrees with the number of exemptions. Cm. McCormick stated she agreed with Vm. Zika and will vote against this also. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 192 On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand, and by majority vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 12 - 05 ADDING CHAPTER 7.86 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEE and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 70 - 05 ADOPTING A NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN Vm. Zika and Cm. McCormick voted in opposition to the motion. . SAN RAMON VILLAGE PLAZA DEVEWPMENT - PUBLIC ART 8:57 p.m. 8.1 (900-50) Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor John Hartnett presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council has required the developer of the San Ramon Village Plaza project to include a public art element as a condition of construction. The developer has selected artist Rachel Davis to create the artwork for the project. Mr. Hartnett discussed and displayed Ms. Davis' proposed concept, with artwork entitled "Entwined", as well as the layout plan. The Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission recommends approval of the artwork by the City Council. Cm. McCormick asked if the patina can be cleaned and if it is damage proof. Ms. Davis stated it would be as durable as if were painted with industrial paint. It will be powder coated. Roughly every 10 years, it would have to have some work. It will be lighted at nizht. There will be a landscape developer who will plant some bushes around CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLlJME 24 REGUl,AR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 193 the sculpture. The pedestal will be 6' in diameter and approximately 18" off the ground. She will weld extra reinforcement along the sides. Mayor Lockhart commented this is a beautiful piece of artwork and it will add to the site. On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the artwork by Rachel Davis. . AGREEMENT WITII ALAMEDA COUNTY FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL 9:04 p.m. 8.2 (600-40) Public Works Director Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that this agreement would allow the City to fuel City-owned vehicles at any Alameda County fuelinz station. It is proposed to discontinue operation of the on-site fUelinz station at the civic Center as a cost-savings measure. The first year net cost to the City is $22,700. The annual savinzs to the City thereafter is estimated at $10,300, plus avoided costs for future Capital Improvements required by regulatory agencies. Cm. Oravetz asked if the existing tank is a double wall tank. Ms. Morton stated she did not know. City Manager Ambrose advised that the tanks are double wall and further stated the standards for these tanks continually chanze. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Hildenbrand, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 71 - 05 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL . CITY COlJNCIL MINlJTES VOLUME 24 REGIJLAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 194 GRAND OPENING OF NEW DUBUN SENIOR CENTER 9:09 p.m. 8.3 (240~ 10) Parks & Community Services Manager Paul McCreary presented the Staff Report and advised that planning is underway for the Grand Opening of the new Dublin Senior Center. Although a specific date has not been established for the openinz, it is estimated that the opening will occur during summer Z005. Mr. McCreary discussed the proposal to celebrate the opening, including a Gala Dinner Event with a "Cruise Ship" theme, and a Community Open House. Staff has contacted Eden Housing to determine if they would want to participate in the City's Open House in some manner. Eden Housing indicated that they would conduct an Open House on the same day as the City's. They would open the common areas of the Senior Housing Buildinz as well as one of the units for viewing as part of the Open House. Mr. McCreary advised that Staff anticipates having a firm date for the completion of construction in about a month and will report back to the City Council for approval of possible dates for both events at that time. Mayor Lockhart asked if the senior housinz is named? Staff responded that the Council had selected Wicklow Square. On motion of Vm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to move forward with planning for the events related to the Grand Openinz of the new Senior Center. . omER BUSINESS 9:12 p.m. Mr. Ambrose reminded everyone of the park dedication Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bray Commons. Cm. Oravetz advised that May 1 I and 12 will be legislative action days in Sacramento - he won't be there but will pass information to the rest of the City Council. Mike Doyle, on the Danville City Council gave him some information related to the Sentinel of Freedom program and he stated he will give the information to Assistant City Manager CITY COUNCIL MINlJTES VOLUME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PAGE 195 Joni Pattillo. LA VTA met yesterday. Arroyo Vista residents asked for a bus stop and they will work on this. Vm. Zika stated if you go to Dublin Boulevard, take a left and go up to Keegan Street and you will find Bray Commons. Cm. McCormick reported that she took the Green Home tour last Sunday and went to a couple of developments in a neighborinz city. Ponderosa and Greenbriar homes - all contained green elements. When you went in all the elements were printed out. These were tremendous. It is very encouraging for all of us. She will go on the Bay Friendly Garden Tour on May 15th. You can visit about 5 different gardens. Mayor Lockhart stated the Fire Department did an external customer satisfaction survey. She distributed copies to the City Council. She stated she was invited to attend a tea at Dublin Elementary School 5th grade class. The kids were all dressed up and they drank from fine china and the kids learned manners and displayed them beautifully. She thanked each and every one of the adorable children. She met 3 young men who presented information to her about canned hunts. People want something done about this. This is illegal in the State of CA, but in some states it is legal. She stated she looks forward to seeing everyone at the park dedication of Bray Commons on Saturday. . ADJOURNMENT . 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLlJME 24 REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2005 PACE 196