HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.1 Approve 06-11-1990 Minutes (2) REGULAR MEETING - June 11, 1990
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held
on Monday, June 11, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic
Center. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 35 p.m. , by Mayor
Moffatt.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Snyder, Vonheeder and Mayor
Moffatt.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
CENSUS
Mayor Moffatt reminded everyone present of the importance of
participating in the 1990 Census.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous
vote, the Council took the following actions:
Approved Minutes. of Regular Meeting of May 29, 1990;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 61 - 90
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS, PARCEL MAP 5353
(FALL CREEK ROAD)
and authorized Staff to accept a Maintenance Bond;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 62 - 90
SETTING FORTH THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 63 - 90
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1 (TRACT 5511)
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COPIES TO:
ITEM NO.
and
RESOLUTION NO. 64 - 90
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO
PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1 (TRACT 5511)
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 65 - 90
ESTABLISHING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
NOTIFY APPROPRIATE AGENCIES
(DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY ASSOCIATES)
and authorized Staff to enter into negotiations;
Waived the fee and authorized the City Engineer to issue an
Encroachment Permit for the closure of Burton Street on the 4th of
July;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 66 - 90
ESTABLISHING BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK
AND CITY TREASURER POSITIONS
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 90
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1
and
RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 90
APPOINTING TIME (JUNE 25, 1990) AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN
RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF DUBLIN
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1
Accepted the City Treasurer's Investment Report for Period Ending
May 31, 1990;
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 90
APPOINTING ELIZABETH H. SILVER AS CITY ATTORNEY-.AND APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH MEYERS, NAVE, RIBACK & WEST
& RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-82
Accepted the Finance Report for Period Ending May 31, 1990;
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Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 70 - 90
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2
(TRACT 4719)
and
RESOLUTION NO. 71 - 90
APPOINTING TIME (JULY 9, 1990) AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2
(TRACT 4719)
Approved Warrant Register in the amount of $464, 643 . 47 .
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PUBLIC HEARING
EXTENSION OF NO PARKING ZONE ON BLOOMINGTON WAY @ BECKETT WAY
Mayor Moffatt opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Thompson advised that on April 9 , 1990, the City
Council approved installation of 25' of red curb on Bloomington Way at
the southeast corner of Beckett Way, as one of several improvements
intended to better define the intersection and increase sight distance
for drivers turning onto Beckett Way from Bloomington Way. Mr.
Aitken, resident at 8669 Beckett Way has requested that the red curb
be extended to 501 . TJKM reviewed the location and feels that the
additional 25' of red curb would be beneficial.
Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing.
No comments were made by the public on this issue.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous
vote, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 72 - 90
DESIGNATING A NO PARKING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF
BLOOMINGTON WAY SOUTH OF BECKETT WAY
PUBLIC HEARING
BUSINESS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE
Mayor" Moffatt opened the public hearing.
City Manager Ambrose advised that on May 14, 1990, the City Council
received a report from the Business Registration Task Force and
established a public hearing date of June 11, 1990, to consider.
introduction of the Business Registration Ordinance.
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Mr. Ambrose advised that an ordinance would: 1) assist the Police and
Fire Departments in contacting property owners and/or business owners
in the event of an emergency; 2) facilitate the identification and
location of hazardous materials in order to determine compliance with
Building, Fire and State Laws and to facilitate better disaster
planning and response time; 3) provide information which would
facilitate better traffic planning and improvement; 4) assist
businesses in complying with planning, zoning, building and other City
regulations before a substantial investment is made; and 5) facilitate
a more accurate collection of sales tax.
Mr. Ambrose advised that the Task Force report presented detailed
information related to the formation of the Task Force, a survey of
other communities, benefits from enacting an ordinance, legal issues,
projected cost of administration, registration fees, draft forms, and
first year implementation issues.
Mr. Ambrose explained that the Ordinance is regulatory rather than
revenue raising. A $50 annual fee is being proposed with a pro-rata
charged for those businesses registering in the middle of the year. A
$10 per day fee would be charged for temporary or itinerant
businesses. The City can only collect an amount which is reasonable
to administer the Ordinance.
JoEllen McKinsey, representing the Chamber of Commerce and the
Shamrock Festival questioned if any concern had been given to those
who will be running for-profit activities at the Festival. It will be
very cumbersome for each to have to register with the City.
Mr. Ambrose advised that this is a policy decision for the Council to
consider.
Cm. Vonheeder advised that the Task Force .discussed this well over 2
hours at one of their meetings. Everyone felt this to be a valid
point. Profit activities do need to be registered, and there was no
consensus. The Council will need to discuss this further.
Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing.
Cm. Snyder felt the Ordinance reads the way it should. Those that
support this feel concern that there needed to be the same level . of
control whether the business is for profit or non-profit. For-profit
businesses should not be let off the hook just because they are under
the auspices of the Festival.
Cm. Jeffery advised that sometimes there is a promoter who can be held
responsible for handling all this. She felt that perhaps there should
be some way when we have a Citywide event that there be some kind of a
blanket permit. The Shamrock Festival could have some kind of
reporting requirement, but get only 1 permit.
Cm. Vonheeder stated that the Task Force did discuss this. The other
side is the need to make sure the sales tax gets reported correctly to
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the City. The only event currently held where this would apply would
be to the Shamrock Festival.
Cm. Jeffery questioned the Arts & Crafts Fairs held in the shopping
centers.
Cm. Snyder felt the simplest way would be to look at the promoter
concept to bring them all under 1 sales tax permit and then they take
care of the accounting for everyone.
Mayor Moffatt pointed out that a 1-day permit is only $10 and felt
this was rather insignificant.
Cm. Vonheeder felt that the $10 would probably be more of a burden to
the City when issuing the permit.
Cm. Hegarty questioned why the Shamrock Festival didn't get the permit
since they are the sponsor.
Cm. Snyder felt they didn't want to do this. The Arts & Crafts
Festivals were discussed.
Cm. Jeffery pointed out that this year's Festival will not be affected
since the fee is not due until October 1st. She felt the Council
should leave the Ordinance as is and direct Staff to come up with some
kind of an easy way to handle processing when they come in en masse.
Mr. Ambrose questioned if the concern was for Staff time or applicant
time.
Cm. Jeffery stated it was both. Next year they could be given the
registration permit along with their application so that they could
return it in plenty of time.
Mayor Moffatt felt that when the solicitation is sent out, they could
be advised that if they participate as a vendor they will need a
registration permit.
Cm. Hegarty felt that it was a question of logistics and that Staff
should question how other cities handle this.
Ms. McKinsey stated that with- regard to the sales tax issue, both
groups, for-profit and non-profit, must report sales tax. What the
City needs is a list of those who will be participating, along with a
tax identification number so the City can then determine whether
everyone reports.
Mr. ' Ambrose advised that sales tax is not the only issue. The Task
Force also discussed the equity issue of businesses coming into town
on a temporary basis.
Cm. Jeffery felt the issue was not whether everyone pays, but rather
the logistics.
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Cm. Snyder felt that everyone should be treated equally on a per/day
basis.
On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and by unanimous
vote, the Council waived the reading and INTRODUCED an Ordinance
registering businesses.
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PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION
Mayor Moffatt opened the public hearing.
Planning Consultant Schubert advised that Section 65588 of the
Government Code requires that all cities and counties within the
regional jurisdiction of the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG) , revise their housing elements by July 1, 1990. The revised
housing element must analyze the current needs for housing for all
income groups and special groups identified. The demand and supply of
housing in Dublin must be compared with any shortages of housing for
income groups. Where unmet needs have been identified, the revised
housing element must propose programs which will address those unmet
needs during the 5-year life of the Housing Element (1990-95) .
Mr. Schubert advised that following an analysis of the demand for, and
supply of housing in Dublin, unmet housing needs for very low and low
income dwelling units exist. Very low and low income dwelling units
are not projected to be constructed. Moderate income dwelling units
to be constructed will come close to .meeting the projected demand.
These unmet needs will result in a shortfall of 1, 195 dwelling units
in the very low, low and moderate income groups. The total number of
dwelling units for the income groups will be approximately 566 below
the identified need.
Mr. Schubert explained that while the City is not required to expend
revenues for the construction of housing, housing subsidies, or land
acquisition, the City does have a responsibility to use its vested
powers to "make provisions for the housing needs of all economic
segments of the community" . Mr. Schubert advised that a recent
newspaper article indicates that certain groups are considering filing
lawsuits against communities that have not produced any low-income
housing.
Mr. Schubert summarized proposed programs which have been successfully
implemented in other Northern California communities. The strategies
proposed by Staff would require adoption of new regulations: A) Adopt
an Ordinance allowing density bonuses in excess of those called for by
State Law (e.g. , a 30% bonus for 20% of the units set aside for lower
income/senior citizen households) . B) Adopt an inclusionary Zoning
Ordinance requiring a minimum percentage (e.g. , 10%) of low and
moderate income housing in new developments with 20 or more units. C)
Review development standards to determine whether changes should be
made to reduce development cost. D) Encourage the use of .air rights
over parking lots and sites with low intensity land uses to build
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housing. E) Encourage higher density residential development near the
proposed Dublin BART station. F) Adopt an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance allowing emergency shelters in multi-family zoning districts
as a conditional use.
Mr. Schubert advised that strategies requiring other City action for
implementation included: A) Provide priority processing for senior
housing projects and development providing 10% or more units
affordable to very low, low and moderate income households. B) Reduce
application fees for senior housing projects and developments
providing 10% or more below market rate units. C) Encourage shared
living arrangements. D) Work with the owner of The Springs Apartments
and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to encourage the
parties to negotiate a renewal of the Section 8 program; if necessary,
work with a non-profit entity to consider the acquisition of the
project and maintain the rent subsidies. E) Fund existing emergency
shelter programs in the Tri-Valley area to house citizens in need of
emergency shelter.
Mr. Schubert indicated that strategies requiring on-going City effort
using existing programs included: A) Annex and rezone additional land
for residential use. B) Treat one bedroom and studio units as
equivalent to 75% of a housing unit when computing allowable density,
provided that the maximum number of units. permitted on a site shall
not be increased by more than 25%. C) Encourage residential
development in the Downtown Intensification Area. D) Support semi-
public institutions in efforts to add affordable housing to their
sites. E) Require a percentage of units in large multi-family
projects (i. e. , projects with more than 10 units) to be rented for a
specified period of time. F) Encourage development of second units in
existing single-family homes. G) Cooperate with non-profit housing
provider to develop below market rate units. H) Encourage development
of additional units on Dublin Housing Authority land in Dublin. I)
Monitor availability of rental housing. If deemed necessary, consider
enactment of a condominium conversion ordinance. J) Require evidence
of developer effort to receive public financial assistance for the
purpose of including below market rate units in proposed projects; and
assist developers in obtaining information on available programs. K)
Promote equal housing opportunities for all Dublin residents and
others seeking housing in Dublin. L) Promote energy conservation. M)
Support Alameda County Minor Home Repair and Housing Rehabilitation
Programs. N) Participate in the Alameda County Mortgage Credit
Certificate (MCC) Program.
Cm. Vonheeder questioned who makes up the "Joint Venture for
Affordable Housing" group.
Mr. Schubert advised that this is a division of the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
With regard to Paragraph I which discusses condominium conversion, Cm.
Vonheeder questioned if this includes those that may or. may not have
been approved by the County.
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Planning Director Tong advised that the reference is to the Greenwood
Apartments which was first proposed under the County, but ultimately
processed by the City. Any existing apartments could potentially
request conversion to condos.
Cm. Vonheeder felt that not a lot of people used the minor home repair
program and questioned how this information could be gotten out to the
citizens.
Senior Planner Carrington advised that Alameda County is aware that
this program is underutilized. People just don't know that this
program exists. They will be doing advertising of this program later
this year.
Cm. Jeffery questioned how Page 5, Paragraph F related to emergency
shelters would work.
Mr. Carrington advised that we are proposing that the Zoning Ordinance
be amended to allow residents in PD zoned districts to have an
emergency shelter be placed in them if a CUP is obtained. An example
would be to allow an apartment to be rented for battered women which
would be adjacent to public transportation.
With regard to priority processing for senior housing, Cm. Jeffery
advised that a study was done by the Housing Authority which
determined that this may not be necessary in our area. There are
empty units in the Valley.
Mayor Moffatt advised that with regard to senior housing projects, the
City pointed out that very low income was not addressed.
Cm. Jeffery questioned what incentive The Springs had to renew the
Section 8 program. Originally, they were .allowed to build, but what
is the encouraging factor now.
Mr. Carrington advised that there is very little incentive now. State
Law has been amended to require us to do this.
Cm. Snyder pointed out that if Congress doesn't renew the Section 8
program, it is out the window anyway.
Mr. Ambrose advised that the City must play by the State's rules even
though they are not practical.
Hans Heindorn, 11703 Via Zapata, questioned what low, medium and high
income really means.
Cm. Snyder stated that there is a formula used to determine each.
Mr. Heindorn questioned if other communities are having similar
discussions.
Mr. Carrington advised that there is a federal definition based on
50%, 80% and 120% of the mean income of the area. The mean income for
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Dublin is different than other communities, but the federal standard
is the same. Every community within the ABAG area must adopt a
housing element this year.
Mr. Heindorn stated that according to newspaper accounts, there is a
glut of high-income housing here which will go unsold. Will builders
continue to construct more if there are hundreds already on the market
that won't sell? He questioned how ABAG arrived at their figures.
Mr. Ambrose advised that the City Council authorized Staff to oppose
ABAG's numbers when they were first presented. We did not feel that
the numbers were applied appropriately to Dublin and neighboring
communities.
Mayor Moffatt advised that this is under the umbrella of a regional
area.
Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing.
Cm. Snyder advised that San Ramon contested Section 6. 1. 1 which deals
with population and employment trends and housing needs. They felt it
was unfair that they were tagged with Bishop Ranch and having to
provide housing for this employment center. We feel there should be
more equity.
Cm. Hegarty advised that Dublin has not taken on the obligation to
provide all the low income housing for the entire Valley. We will
encourage, but whether we are successful or not depends on the future.
He felt Dublin had been somewhat successful already. It is ludicrous
to tell someone they must put low income housing in the western hills
of Dublin. Other locations may be different, and it could potentially
take place.
On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, _ seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous
vote, the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 73 - 90
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
FOR THE REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT
OF THE DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN
and
RESOLUTION NO. 74 - 90
APPROVING THE REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE
DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN
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PUBLIC HEARING
NEWSRACK ORDINANCE
Mayor Moffatt opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised
that on May 14 , 1990, the Council held a public hearing regarding a
proposed Ordinance which would require news agencies and other
publications that use on-street newsracks to obtain a no-charge permit
from the City. The Ordinance contained guidelines for placement of
racks, an insurance requirement, a maintenance obligation, an
insurance requirement, and a procedure for impounding racks that were
determined to be hazardous.
Mr. Thompson advised that as a result of comments made at the May 14th
public hearing, the City Attorney modified the draft Ordinance. The
"permit" . form has been changed to a "registration" form, and the news
agency or publication is allowed up to 24 hours following placement to
register a rack. The requirement for modular racks in the Central
Business District has been changed to apply to locations with 4 or
more racks only. In cases where multiple racks are involved, the
likelihood is greater of the racks straying into the street or
blocking the sidewalk. The language provided by counsel for one of
the news agencies regarding indemnification has been incorporated into
the draft Ordinance. In addition, the specific amount of $1, 000, 000
in liability coverage has been added.
Mr. Thompson advised that the revised draft Ordinance was circulated
to the news agencies, as well as to publishers of a number of the
"advertising" papers or magazines contained in on-street newsracks.
Blain Nelson, Circulation Manager for the Valley Times delivered a
letter dated June 11, 1990 expressing 2 concerns. Copies of the
letter were passed out to the Council.
Mayor Moffatt stated that with regard to the concern of the City
Manager being the last hearing officer, they can always go to the
courts.
Mr. Thompson advised that this was correct; you can sue anyone
anytime.
Cm. Vonheeder indicated that the City Council is usually last in the
appeal process and she questioned why this is different.
Acting City Attorney Silver advised that the Ordinance could contain
either. When considering this Ordinance, it was felt that appeal to
the City Manager was adequate.
Mr. Thompson indicated that it could also be worded that they could
appeal to the City Manager and then to the City Council.
Ms. Silver stated it was revised as being too cumbersome.
Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing.
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Cm. Snyder stated that in reading the letter from Mr. Nelson, it would
appear that Dublin is attempting to restrict freedom of the press.
Actually we are only concerned with the placement of the newsracks.
This should be clarified.
Mayor Moffatt questioned when a rack is impounded if the company
looses ownership.
Ms. Silver stated that when you impound a rack, the owner has a right
to appeal and if they do not, the City becomes owner of it. If they
appeal and are successful, they would get the rack back. The process
is explained on Pages 10 and 11 of the Ordinance.
Ms. Silver stated she had reviewed Mr. Nelson's letter and his concern
seems to be that there are locations where newsracks would not be
permitted. A rack could be placed in the public right-of-way and
there are provisions for placement on almost any sidewalk in the City.
There are very few locations where it could not be placed. The fact
that telephone poles, fire hydrants, etc. , do not have to obtain a
similar permit does not make this invalid. It is reasonable to
distinguish and differentiate between waste receptacles, mail boxes,
etc. , and newspaper racks.
On motion of Cm. Vonheeder, seconded by :Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous
vote, the Council waived the reading and'INTRODUCED an Ordinance
relating to newsracks.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE ADOPTING DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Moffatt opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Kay Keck advised- that on May 14, 1990, the City Council
held a public hearing and introduced an Ordinance which would adopt
the Dublin Municipal Code. The Dublin Municipal Code codifies nearly
all of the City's Ordinances into an easy to use reference book.
Cm. Vonheeder commented that she enjoyed reading the new Code and was
excited to see the City's laws all in one place.
Mayor Moffatt closed the public hearing.
Cm. Snyder commended Staff for being able to put this type of a
document together.
On motion of Cm. Snyder, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, -and by unanimous
vote; the Council waived the reading and adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 8 - 90
ADOPTING THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
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OTHER BUSINESS
League of CA Cities Executive Forum
City Manager Ambrose requested that the Council advise Staff if they
will be attending the League Conference in Monterey in July so that
proper reservations can be made.
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Post Office
Cm. Jeffery commented on the letter received from Senator Wilson
regarding Dublin's efforts to get Post Office recognition in Dublin.
She suggested that if they will not give Dublin its own branch, then
we should request additional services such as Sunday postmarks, bulk
mail, etc. A letter should be sent with a carbon copy to President
Bush.
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Tri-Valley Transportation Plan
Cm. Vonheeder provided an update. on the Tri-Valley Transportation
Plan. She stated that Dublin is viewed as supposedly being against
regionalization. The Committee has put together a preliminary RFP for
the Plan. Dublin needs to start thinking. about what it will accept
with regard to a price tag. Dublin is at a potential disadvantage in
that all of the other agencies have traffic engineers looking and
dealing with this and Dublin is not doing it that way. We should not
get steamrolled into something, but rather we need to give the report
some thought.
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Retirement of Planning Commissioner Mack
Cm. Vonheeder indicated she_ had been struggling with what to do for
retired Planning Commissioner Eddie Jo Mack, in addition to a plaque.
In speaking with Nancy Feeley of the Chamber, she obtained different
colors of quill pens with a shamrock on the top. Cm. Vonheeder showed
samples of the pen in black and white and advised that they also came
in gold. The cost is $15 each. The pens can also be engraved. She
advised that she had purchased one for Ms. Mack. She _thought the City
might want to consider giving these pens for special recognition.
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Sister City Trip to Bray, Ireland
Mayor Moffatt advised that the Sister City group will be going to
Bray, Ireland this summer and asked if the Council wished to send a
gift. , He explained an idea he was working on involving a piece of
leather with both City seals etched on it which would commemorate the
meeting in 1990. He has spoken with 2 people regarding the
preparation and it appears that it could cost roughly between $100 -
$400. He questioned if the Council was interested and if .they .felt
this type of a gift would be appropriate.
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Cm. Hegarty felt the City Council should definitely send a gift.
Cm. Snyder indicated he had no problem saying yes, but would like to
see the concept. He questioned how it would fit the City's purchasing
policy.
City Manager Ambrose advised that there should be no problem.
Cm. Jeffery felt that with regard to verbiage, it should be kept
simple or it will loose its impact. Cm. Jeffery felt we need to
display the gift items we have received. The street sign in
particular, in the Mayor's Office, needs to go up somewhere on the
grounds of the Civic Center.
Cm. Vonheeder asked if we could also send a City flag. She felt it
was a shame that the community doesn't recognize the many very nice
things we have been given by Bray.
The date of the Sister City trip will be August 3rd.
The Council suggested that a Sister City presentation be agendized for
some time in July.
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Civic Center Competition
Mayor Moffatt suggested that those attending the Thursday night event
related to the Civic Center competition in San Francisco might want to
car pool.
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CLOSED SESSION
At 8 : 55 p.m. , the Council recessed to a closed executive session to
discuss: 1) Pending Litigation, City of Dublin vs. Alameda County
(General Plan - Open Space Element) , in accordance with Government
Code Section 54956. 9 (a) ; and 2) Potential Litigation in accordance
with Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (1) .
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 9: 35 p.m.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk . _
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