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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.01 Draft Minutes 3-5-02REGULAR MEETING - March 5, 2002 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:30 p.m., regarding: Conference with Legal Counsel 1. Anticipated Litigation ~ Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) Facts and Circumstances: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)East Dublin Properties Stage 1 Development Plan, Annexation and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Zika, and Mayor Lockhart. None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lockhart led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION Mayor Lockhart announced that there was no reportable action. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES 7:03 p.m. 3.1 (700-10) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody introduced the City's new Associate Planner Pierce Macdonald and Assistant Planner/Code Enforcement Officer Scan Flanagan. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March $, 2002 PAGE 60 Mr. Hanagan stated he is looking forward to a long and fruitful career in Dublin. Ms. Macdonald stated she is very excited to be here and to be a part of the City of Dublin. 7:06 p.m. Lisa Kuniyoshi, Sandyford Court, stated she is a homeowner and President of the Homeowners Association of the Dublin Green Vineyards community. They border the new Safeway. They are noticing that there is a lot of construction debris coming from sites on Glynnis Rose and Central Parkway. They are requesting that the City help them by asking the developers to pick up some of the garbage that floats around on the sidewalks. Building Official Gregory Shreeve stated he will send someone out tomorrow to check this out. Cm. Zika also asked what we do if someone begins sawing and construction at 4:30 a.m. Mr. Shreeve stated they are allowed to work certain hours and if they start earlier, people should call the Police. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:10 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.7 On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 19, 2002; Adopted (4.2 540-50) RESOLUTION NO. 25- 02 DECLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 61 Adopted (4.5 600-$5) RESOLUTION NO. 26- 02 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 01-12 1-5801TASSAJARA ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS TO DESlLVA GATES CONSTRUCTION LP ($7,054,198) Authorized (4.4 600-50) the Mayor to execute an agreement with MuniFinancial to update the Fire Facility Fee and Public Facility Fee and approved a Budget Change of $2,000; Adopted (4.5 600-40) RESOLUTION NO. 27- 02 APPROVAL OF MASTER PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR MEASURE B 2000 PROGRAMMATIC PASS-THROUGH FUNDS Adopted (4.6 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 28- 02 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH OPUS WEST CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RIGHT-TURN LANES ON HACIENDA DRIVE AND DUBLIN BOULEVARD Approved (4.7 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,193,452.80. AMENDMENTS TO THE WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN 7:10 p.m. 7.1 (420-20/540-70) Fire Marshal Jim Ferdinand presented the Staff Report and advised that the City Council previously amended the Wildfire Management Plan by adoption of Resolution No. 24-01 in February of 2001, which included changes to the plan's provisions for protection of the City's Heritage Trees. Among those changes was a requirement that steel components be used for under floor construction. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March $, 2002 PAGE 62 A Resolution presented at this time would amend Item 3, Page 7, of the Wildfire Management Plan's regulations for Construction of Structural Members in the section dealing with Modified Construction Requirements for Lots Containing Fire Resistive Heritage Trees. The new provision would substitute fire rated material for the current requirement that steel structural members be used for under floor construction. Fire rated materials are defined in the Building Code as construction to resist the spread of fire, which includes stucco and special fire rated sheetrock. Findings of fact, similar to those adopted for Resolution No. 24~01, have been created to support the changes and will be submitted to the State Building Standards Commission as required. In order to meet the intent of the Wildfire Management Plan and protect Heritage Trees, the Removal Requirements have been modified. The Removal Requirements have been developed by Alameda County Fire Department and are included by reference in the Fire Code adoption. The Fire Chief has the authority to review, revise and approve the standard. Staff has reviewed the proposed amendments against the 1998 California Fire Code and found them in compliance with the Code. The proposed language would be: "3. Construction of Structural Members: Structural members used in the construction of all under floor areas shall be protected to a minimum of one~hour rating. Under floor areas of structure and decks shall be enclosed to the ground with exterior walls rated as required in Item #1 Exterior Walls above." Cm. McCormick asked if we have a wildlife habitat plan? Fire Marshal Ferdinand stated not through the Fire Department but they are very cautious in the Wildfire Management Plan with discing so as to not cause habitat and nesting problems. Mayor Lockhart clarified we are allowing limbs of the heritage trees to grow a little lower. Fire Marshal Ferdinand explained that they look at construction of the home so as to not impact the heritage tree. They can do an irrigated greenbelt around a heritage tree. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 29- 02 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 63 7:14 p.m. Mayor Lockhart stated she has a plaque for the Dublin Fire Department from the firefighters of FDNY expressing their thanks. Chief McCammon accepted. The plaque was presented by the New York Firefighter that visited Dublin last weekend. Mayor Lockhart expressed a big thank you for all the help from Local #55 and Alameda County on behalf of our firefighter Rich Dore. The East Bay had such a good showing with all the cities hosting firefighters. Chief McCammon accepted the plaque and stated there were only 200 cities that stepped forward to host a firefighter from NYC. Twenty-four members of ACFD went back and worked there. The rest of the organization wanted to help so having a representative here was very important. Mayor Lockhart also presented autographed pictures of the scene depicting raising the U. S. Flag at the 9/11 ground zero scene to each of the Councilmembers. Another extremely special gift presented to Dublin was a U. S. Flag flown over the World Trade Center. With the help of the Fire Department we will plan a flag-raising event in the next few weeks. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING REGULATIONS AND IN-LIEU FEES 7:19 p.m. 7.2 (450-20/430-80) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that in accordance with Council direction, Staff reviewed the present Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) regulations and the General Plan as they relate to affordable housing requirements. In July of 2001, the Council adopted a Resolution expressing the City's intent to increase the percentage of affordable units and related changes to the IZO in an amount not to exceed 15% of all new housing units and to prohibit in~lieu fees for more than Yz of the affordable inclusionary units. Since August 2001, Staff has been working with an Inclusionary work Group that included representatives from the home building community, non-profit housing industry and community activists. Cm. Oravetz and Cm. McCormick were added to the Work Group in November 2001 to ensure City Council review. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 64 Mr. Peabody discussed the present IZO regulations. In July 200I, the City Council authorized a GPA Study to determine GP changes that may set goals for affordable housing in various geographic areas of the City. This item will be presented along with any proposed IZO changes at the public hearings later before the Manning Commission and City Council. Mr. Peabody stated Staff has worked with the Inclusionary Ordinance Work Group to explore various alternative changes to the Ordinance in line with the City Council directives of last summer and fall. Issues discussed included: 1. Determination of the percentage of very low, low and moderate housing required as a part of required affordable housing. 2. Which future projects would be subject to new Inclusionary requirements. 3. Other options if on-site affordable housing cannot be built (off-site construction, land and other possibilities). 4. In-lieu fee requirements and methods of determining fair methods of evaluating market versus affordable costs; fixed fee approach and differential fees based on higher fees for very low and low income units versus moderate income units. Additional discussions regarding new ordinance changes focused on: 1. What role requirements on new housing would have in relationship to possible non-residential housing fees (commercial linkage) that were being studied at this time. 2. The experience of Inclusionary Zoning requirements of nearby cities (Livermore, Pleasanton, Union City, etc.) in requiring new affordable units and the level of their in~lieu requirements. 3. At what point would the required affordable housing construction costs and in- lieu fee payments make new projects economically infeasible. 4. Various proposals for reasonable in-lieu fees that might address the difference between the market cost to build a certain size unit and the costs to build the same size unit to meet affordable housing requirements. Mr. Peabody discussed the features of the Draft Ordinance and fee resolution. 1. All new residential projects of 20 or more units must construct 15% of the total number of dwelling units as affordable for 30 years. 2. Affordable units shall be provided as follows: 30% very low income households · 20% low income households · 50% moderate income households 3. A fee in-lieu of building one~half of the required affordable units may be paid. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 65 4. If affordable units cannot be built on-site, the City Council may allow: · Land dedication to the City or City designated local non-profit housing developer large enough to accommodate the numbers of required affordable units; · Construction of the affordable units off-site in a City Council approved site; · Waive requirements or approve alternative methods of compliance. 5. Affordable units should be made available to qualified persons based on the City's Affordable Housing Program. 6. Incentives to encourage on-site construction of affordable units in excess of 7.5% of the total units may be offered and approved by the City Council (deferred fees, design modifications, priority processing). The premise for the proposed new in-lieu fee was based on the following conclusions: 1. The new ordinance will mandate 7.5% of the units as affordable. A substantial cost will be paid by the developer to build these units and subsidize the difference between market and affordable price (3 bedrooms). Example of 1,200 square foot for sale unit Total cost to build $277,465 Potential sale prices to affordable families based $205,292 on weighted average of moderate (50%), low (20%), very low (30%) maximum sales prices Subsidy per unit by developer $ 72,176 2. In addition to the required 7.5% affordable unit, the developer will have to pay an in-lieu fee for the remainder of the 7.5% required units. The 7.5% subsidy for built units and the proposed in-lieu fee should not be so high as to eliminate the ability of the developer to construct the project. 3. The City should adopt an in~lieu fee that is simple to explain and administer now. More detailed evaluations of in-lieu fee changes can be made in the future when more experience with market/affordable construction costs can be obtained. The Work Group concluded that a simple computation for the in-lieu fee be based on an approach patterned by several cities, including Livermore, be used. It would be based on the following: 1. The difference between market costs to construct a unit for sale of 1,200 square feet and the price needed for an affordable moderate-income family of four to purchase that unit. 2. Based on the difference between this market cost for the 1,200 square foot unit and the affordable moderate-income purchase price, the developer could not pay the total difference (estimated at 2¢% of the total cost of the unit) for all remaining market units. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 66 The differences between market cost/affordable purchase price for the remaining required 7.5% affordable units would be more appropriate; so the figure of $72,17¢ per unit for the remaining 7.5% of inclusionary required units is recommended. The advantage of the proposed new in-lieu fee coupled with the new 7.5% required new affordable units it: The 7.5% of new units will be built · In-lieu fees will approximate present in-lieu fees. · Developers can avoid in-lieu fees if they build the full 15% of total units. In summary, Mr. Peabody stated Staff recommended that the City Council review and comment on the proposed IZO amendments and proposed in-lieu fee changes, and instruct Staff to set public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council to consider GP and Zoning Ordinance amendments for IZO changes. Phil Serna with Homebuilders Association of Northern California stated he appreciated the opportunity to speak to this issue. He expressed thanks to the City and Mr. Peabody and staff for inviting them to the table to have discussion to get at what is a very important issue, affordable housing. While he did participate in providing information about construction costs that led to development of a fee to look at, he clarified that in no way is his association endorsing a fee. They want to be included in the dialogue. He addressed the percentage requirement, the 15% dedication requirement, and stated his feeling is 10% would be a more equitable and modest approach at this point. The City has yet to determine the full pool of resources we will have to address this. A more comprehensive approach would be to know exactly what you have on hand before you make drastic changes. He felt 10% at this point makes more sense than jumping from 5% to 15%. Cm. Oravetz stated he was glad they worked together on the committee. He got quite an education. Mr. Serna stated when he goes around to cities he always brings up Dublin as a city responsible enough to say everyone has an obligation to look at this. He indicates that Dublin allocated $1,000,000 to this from their General Fund. Martin Inderbitzen, Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton stated Mr. Peabody did a tremendous job putting this together. Kevin Peters and Phil and he left the meetings and remarked how unique it was, and in some ways bazaar to be able to work with a city on such an unbelievably large increase in fees for affordable housing in such a friendly and cooperative environment. They all want to work to get there. This speaks for the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 67 leadership in trying to work with the building community instead of trying to launch grenades and hammer on them to do a program. Some of our neighboring communities take an attitude of not caring whether they are there or not. With regard to this program, he supported the approach and methodology with the exception of not supporting a 15% program. We have 5% now and less than a year ago we had $1 per square foot fee. This is such a dramatic change from one period of time to another, he stated he did not feel this is warranted. If all we did is require a 7 ½% mandatory, this is adequate. He requested that the Council give consideration to a lesser amount. Linda Mandoli, Executive Director of Eden Housing commended the Council and Staff. This has been a really good opportunity. This revision to the Ordinance results in getting units built. This is the most important aspect. The Ordinance is flexible and allows different kinds of housing to be built in different places. Eden has done partnering with developers in different configurations. She commended Staff for coming up with language that allows this flexibility. She requested that the City Council lean toward that which creates affordable housing. Bruce Fiedler, Hemlock Street, stated he was happy that Staff has presented something that will get things built and to look at what we can do in the future. He likes the idea of flexibility and cooperation of developers. Staff has recommended an easier fee than the $80,000 in Union City. Mr. Fiedler submitted a letter with comments based on his 8~years experience as part of the committee planning the Pleasanton Senior Center and 16 years experience operating affordable elder housing at Pleasanton Gardens. He stated he is interested in the long~ term housing situation in our community and would welcome an opportunity to make a contribution in this specific project. Cm. Zika made several comments and stated he wanted to make sure all the units don't get lumped together. Mayor Lockhart commented on the length of time the units will remain affordable. Mr. Peabody explained that we have two different kinds of units. Sometimes when there are Federal funds involved, low or very low will have a 55 year contract. Usually 30 years is a reasonable time. A SO~year mortgage is the most common type. Mayor Lockhart asked if we could handle rentals differently. She stated she wants to have some way that every affordable unit doesn't hit at the same time. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March $, 2002 PAGE 68 Mr. Peabody stated he felt one answer is the affordable housing inclusionary requirements will happen over the next few years; or 780 units over the life of the next 20 years. Mayor Lockhart stated this is just a concern and maybe we could extend the life of the rental unit program. Cm. Zika stated the only way we can address low and very low is through rentals. You then get someone like Echo to run the program. There generally is no incentive for them to turn them over to market rate. All they have to do is collect money to maintain the property because they've all been paid for. We would hopefully get non-profits to run these for us, so this makes it safer. Mayor Lockhart asked about ways to look at flexibility that could be weighted and maybe waive fees on a project that perhaps doesn't pencil out, but is good for the community. Mr. Peabody stated there may be some other methods of compliance which may satisfy the Council. Mr. Ambrose stated credit is actually created by the Council. He discussed the waiver requirements. The current Ordinance does not allow for a complete waiver of the provisions. Mayor Lockhart stated she would like them to add discussion on this. We shouldn't tie ourselves down too tightly on this issue, but rather put in this flexibility. Mayor Lockhart stated she really appreciates the time and efforts of those who worked on the committee. As far as the commercial linkage fee, she doesn't want to see adjustments on this when we don't have those nexus facts and figures yet. If we see an adjustment is needed, we can do it at that time. She stated she also appreciates all of Staff's hard work. We are starting to formulate something really good. She is all for sending this to the Planning Commission. Cm. Oravetz agreed that the bottom line is we want to build units. It was a pleasure sitting at the table and let's get on with it. By a Consensus, the Council directed that Staff set public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council to consider General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments for Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance changes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 69 DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN SPECIHC PLANS - MONUMENT DESIGN 8:09 p.m. 8.1 (400~$0/600~$0) Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff Report. Three Specific Plans were adopted by the City Council in December 2000; the West Dublin BART, Downtown Core and Village Parkway areas. In May of 2001, the City Council determined that the initial priorities for improvement of the streetscape in the downtown area should be focused on establishing a gateway monument at the northwest corner of Village Parkway and Dublin Boulevard, which is an entryway to the downtown, a gateway arch at St. Patrick Way and Amador Plaza Road, and intersection improvements at Village Parkway and Lewis Avenue. At that time, the Council approved the preliminary conceptual design for the first gateway monument to be constructed on City property at Village Parkway and Dublin Boulevard and the gateway arch, and directed Staff to finalize the design and cost estimate for the gateway monument and arch with the related improvements. Additionally, the Council directed the Consultant, Dave Evans of Singer Fukushima Evans, to develop a preliminary design for secondary gateway monuments, prepare an assessment and evaluation of impacts on trees along Village Parkway related to a sidewalk widening project, and evaluate the feasibility of a pedestrian bridge crossing on Dublin Boulevard at Golden Gate Drive. Dave Evans made a presentation and showed slides of the proposed sign and location. The first one to be constructed will be on the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway, by McDonald's. He introduced Charlie Stroud, Vice President of the sign company. Cm. McCormick asked how many of these we plan to do. Mr. Evans stated 4 and then discussed the locations. Mayor Lockhart commented it was blank on the back. Mr. Evans advised that the smaller markers would borrow from this design. Landscaping around the monuments was discussed and it is a question of how much land is available. This is somewhat of an unknown right now. Cm. Zika clarified that there is only one archway in the plan, at St. Patrick Way. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING ' . March 5, 2002 PAGE 70 Mayor Lockhart asked if the logo would show from both sides. Mr. Evans stated he felt this was a good idea. Mayor Lockhart commented on the one at McDonald's. People walking down the sidewalk would see the backside with no wording. Mr. Evans stated it is a 180 degree arch rather than a completely surrounded sign. This will be pretty showy and light. Cm. McCormick asked if the arch will be lit as well. Mr. Evans stated if the Council authorizes them to go forward, they will build this in. They are really still exploring this right now. Cm. Zika stated he would like to have additional archways considered for other locations. Mr. Evans stated most of the streets in the downtown area are so wide it would be difficult to do. Anything is possible, however. Mayor Lockhart asked if there were any comments from McDonald's about them doing anything to their site. Mr. Porto stated we are not aware of any changes they plan. We wanted to solicit any issues they may have. Mr. Ambrose summarized that the issues are lighting and a band all around. The Council agreed that the main structure should be continued all around it, but with no additional letters. Mike Porto asked about the lighting The City Council indicated they wanted green neon all the way plus upward lights as proposed. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravelz, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the proposed monument design, instructed the Consultant to prepare construction bid documents for the first monument and directed Staff to request bids following preparation of bid-level documents. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 71 FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 8:33 p.m. 8.2 (330-50) Finance Manager Fred Marsh presented the Staff Report. Staff has analyzed the original Revenue Estimates contained in the 2001-02 Adopted Budget. The Report addressed anticipated changes within major categories as well as proposed adjustments to be made to the Budget Estimates in the City's Financial Records. Revenue Estimates Update Property Taxes: Revised Estimate: No budget change recommended at this time. Sales Taxes: Revised Estimate: Decrease $650,000 Taxes Other Than Property and Sales: Revised Estimate: Decrease $ 201,000 Licenses & Permits: Revised Estimate: Decrease $1,322,000 Interest & Rentals: Revised Estimate: Decrease $10,000 Intergovernmental Revenues: Revised Estimate: Increase $23,000 Charges for Services: Revised Estimate: Increase $580,000 Fines & forfeitures: Revised Estimate: Increase $10,000 Other Revenues: Revised Estimate: Decrease $$17,000 Revisions to Expenditure Estimates General Government: Revised Budget Estimate: Net Increase $202,000 Community Development: Revised Budget Estimate: Net Decrease $550,000 Capital Projects: Total Anticipated Carryover of Capital Projects to FY 2002-03 $2,314,440. In addition, $285,000 of general fund expenditures for the Dublin Boulevard Widening projects, originally anticipated to be incurred during FY 2002-03 were actually incurred and reimbursed by DSRSD in the prior Fiscal Year, and the Civic Center Trailer Annex will require an additional $6,000 appropriation to cover the higher CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 2 I REGULAR MEETING March $, 2002 PAGE 72 than anticipated costs of additional electrical improvements required during the installation. The Revised Budget Estimate: Decrease $2,593,440. In summary: Total Revised Forecast of General Fund Revenues - $ 35,774,143 Total Revised General Fund Appropriations $ 35,318,592 Revenues in Excess of Appropriations $ 455,551 Ms. Perry explained that at this point in the Fiscal Year, it is anticipated that only $455,551 of the original estimated $4,130,839 year-end surplus will materialize. If this projection does not change by the end of the Fiscal Year, the City Council will need to determine how the funds are to be allocated between the reserves. Staff prepared proposed budget changes to account only for events that are likely to occur during FY 2001-02, as summarized below: ae A reduction in both expenditures and revenues of $285,000 to reflect the expenditures made and reimbursements received on the Dublin Boulevard Widening Project that were originally expected to occur in FY 2001-02, but actually occurred in FY 2000-01. A reduction of $300,000 in the Planning Contract Services budget for the General Plan, which will not take place during FY 2001-02. An increase in Planning and Legal Development Related professional Services Expenditures of $505,000, to be offset by an additional $631,250 of Zoning and Subdivision Fees revenue, to reflect additional work performed to date by the Planning and Legal Divisions on development related items. An increase of $250,000 in revenues to reflect the receipt of a capital grant from AT&T for CTV, which was originally expected to be received m FY 2000-01. An increase totaling $19,000 in expenditures as a result of higher than anticipated expenditures for recruitments and the Civic Center Trailer projects during FY 2001-02. Mayor Loc~art asked a question related to the sales tax preliminary projections. Mr. Marsh clarified that her question related to the prior year figure. Mr. Ambrose stated sales tax revenue distribution method is different for VLF than sales tax. The VLF is a statewide distribution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 73 On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Orave~, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the Budget Changes. OTHER BUSINESS 8:42 p.m. Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart provided information on the upcoming St. Patrick's Day Festivities. We have a festive weekend coming up. The Dublin Sister City Association will again hold a Green & White Gala on Friday night. Firefighters Local #55 will have a pancake breakfast at the Donohue Drive Fire Station on Saturday morning from 7~ 10 a.m. The Parade sponsored by Dublin Lions Club starts at 9:$0 a.m. on Amador Plaza Road. The Festival, a 2~day event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, is sponsored by the City. We will have 3 stages with entertainment... We expect that this will be our biggest yet. On Sunday, the Fun Run begins at Shamrock Village Shopping Center at 8:30 a.m. Throughout the weekend, the Dublin Library will be having their annual used book sale. For information, people can call the Parks & Community Services Department at 855-6645, or the website address is: www.dublinstpats.com The Council will ride on a float. Mr. Ambrose announced that there will be a community meeting on Phase II of Emerald Glen Park on March Z0m. Ms. Lowart advised that next Tuesday night there will be a meeting at Shannon Community Center for residents to view the trees for replacement at Shannon Center. Cm. McCormick noted the passing of Robert Nahas, former President of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. He was involved in many other organizations as well. He was a Director and Vice President of EBMUD. Among other things, he is the father of Ron Nahas, businessman and developer in Dublin. He is President of DFA and has been CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 2 I REGULAR MEETING March $, 2002 PAGE 74 involved in public arts in Dublin since incorporation of our City. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and has been most generous to Dublin with his time and his money. A lot of the art would not be here were it not for Pon Nahas including GALA, in the Civic Center courtyard. She stated she wished to note the passing of his father and hopes we can adjourn this meeting in his honor. Cm. Zika reported that'our current Citizen of the Year, Bob Cocilova is very ill with small cell lung cancer. Cm. Zika stated he attended a Building East Bay Capacity for Open Space meeting in Pleasanton where about 150 people were all looking for money for open space. It doesn't look real good. A lot of state and federal money will go to large land trusts to preserve operating farms. We will see if we can apply and get a few dollars for open space. Cm. Oravetz advised that on March 21~, Dublin will have a big fundraiser at the San Ramon Marriott for the Kaleidoscope Activity Center called Tri~Valley Sports Hall of Fame. They will induct 5 members of the Tri~Valley, 3 from Dublin. These include: Eric Johnson and Bob Latisore, De le Salle coach. The 3 Dublin people are David Ellingsworth, Chuck Gagnas, and Guy Houston. This is a great event for Dublin folks. Their goal is to raise $100,000. If anyone needs more information, they can call him at 833-6662. Mayor Lockhart stated she wanted to recognize several people for their help with the NYFD visit. The Monarch Hotel did a wonderful job hosting us for the firefighter reception. A big thank you to them for this and they also provided a room the first 2 nights. At AmeriSuites, Kelly and her Staff were just wonderful; they also provided 2 nights stay. She again thanked the firefighters at Station 16, and also thanked Valley Catering, Joe Rodriguez, who provided the delicious treats on Saturday morning. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March 5, 2002 PAGE 75 Mayor Lockhart announced that the new Expo Design Center is having a g~and opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Additionally, they will be having a benefit for the Th-Valley Haven on Thursday evening. Mayor Lockhart stated tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. UNCLE Credit Union is having a ribbon cutting at their new branch in Dublin on San Ramon Road @ Amador Valley Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned in honor of Robert Nahas, at 8:513 p.m. ATI'EST: City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING March $, 2002 PAGE 76