HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2009 Adopted CC Min G&OADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 7, 2009
An adjourned regular meeting (Goals & Objectives Workshop) of the Dublin City
Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Community Services Commission, and Heritage
& Cultural Arts Commission was held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, in the Regional
Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., by Mayor Sbranti.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Scholz and Mayor Sbranti
Planning Commissioners Brown, King, Schaub, Swalwell
Heritage & Cultural Arts Commissioners Carr, Halket, Mack, Minniear,
Nuckols, Tutino, and Vonheeder-Leopold
Parks & Community Services Commissioners Guarienti, Jones, Muetterties,
and Van Loon
ABSENT: Vice-Mayor Hildenbrand
Parks & Community Services Commissioners: Elias, Totaro
Planning Commissioner Wehrenberg
I. WELCOME
Mayor Sbranti welcomed the Planning Commission, Parks & Community Services
Commission, Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission, Staff and members of the
public to the Goals & Objectives Workshop, and thanked everyone for giving up
their Saturday, and had everyone present introduce themselves.
Mayor Sbranti reviewed ground rules, indicating that the purpose of this meeting
was to provide each Commission an opportunity to have a dialogue with the City
Council regarding those goals and objectives related to their respective area of
responsibility. This information would assist the City Council as they consider the
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City's 2009-2010 Goals & Objectives Program on March 31, 2009. The discussion
at this meeting would initially focus on those objectives in which the priority of the
Commission differed from City Staff and any new objectives proposed by the
Commission, as well as how those objectives related to the 2009-2010 Strategic
Plan update. The City Council met last Saturday, January 31, 2009, to look at the
big picture of what the City was looking to accomplish over the next ten years and
what were the larger strategic goals.
II. City Manager Pattillo presented an overview, in lieu of a Staff Report,. to review the
City's Strategic Plan, Mission Statement, Vision, and Strategies. She detailed the
City's accomplishments in relation to these strategies. She referred to the six
strategies in the Ten-Year 2009-2010 Update, and reviewed the process to
completing the Strategic Plan in accordance with the City's values.
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III. PLANNING COMI~~IISSION/DISCUSSION OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The Council and Commission discussed the proposed objectives for accomplishing
each of the Planning Commission's goals, focusing primarily on those goals in
which the Staff and Commission rankings differed.
Planning Goal # 4 - Scarlett Court
Commission-Chair absent, Commissioner Schaub stated the Commission viewed
this as a low priority due to the Camp Parks Project being a long way from
completion. That was what this Goal was predicated on.
Planning Goal #8 -Development of Playas
The Commission commented that the City does a good job of providing play areas
in residential projects that were presented. Therefore, they were not too concerned
with the difference in ranking.
Councilmember Hart asked if the Commission thought this should remain a
Strategic Goal.
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Commissioner Schaub responded that perhaps not a Strategic Goal but, continue to
have it as a Planning Commission goal to ensure common play areas in any new
developments.
Councilmember Biddle asked for clarification on whether the Commission was
speaking of parks or play areas.
Commissioner Schaub concurred he was speaking of Homeowner Association
controlled areas.
Mayor Sbranti asked Council if there were any comments or concerns regarding the
Scarlett Court Specific Plan item. No comments or questions were received from
the City Council.
Mayor Sbranti asked Commissioner Schaub to comment on additions to the
Planning goals before moving on to the Housing Goals.
Commissioner Schaub stated in regard to Planning Goal #9 Streetscape Master Plan
to Include Enhanced Entry Feature Designs at Gateways -The Commission would
like more identity at the major entry points; bigger than a monument sign, possibly
in the design of the streets.
Mayor Sbranti asked Community Development Director Jeri Ram, within the
current streetscape master plan, what provisions were made relevant to gateways.
Ms. Ram clarified that there would be enhanced features, architecture, landscaping,
and the monument sign. When you came into the City, there were different
gateways and different rights of ways. Medians could be used. It varied quite a bit.
There was not a particular standard design other than the monument. When the City
developed the Streetscape Master Plan, lengthy discussions occurred regarding the
cost effectiveness of doing these identification items.
City Manager Pattillo asked Public Works Director Melissa Morton to comment on
the Housing Incentive Program, which clearly laid out multiple ways in which the
City, under Council direction, had incorporated City of Dublin identifiers. She
proposed City Staff provide the Planning Commission a presentation on the visual
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plans to the newer members of the Commission to demonstrate how Council had
found unique ways to identify Dublin.
Commissioner Swalwell suggested this could potentially be a community project to
have the residents feel invested and get people excited about moving to Dublin,
which was the City's highest priority.
Mayor Sbranti stated bringing back the adopted Streetscape Master Plan would be
beneficial for the Planning Commission.
Planning Goal #10 -Hold Planning Commission Study Session to review parking
standards and reevaluate the Parking Ordinance.
Commissioner Schaub stated the Commission would like to discuss shared parking.
The more projects placed in the community, specifically on the outside edges, it
became more important to study.
Councilmember Hart stated support of reviewing the parking issue, with the
perception that shared parking was a concern.
Mayor Sbranti stated using a consultant to perform a study would translate into
General Fund dollars. It would make sense to use in-house Staff.
Commissioner Schaub stated it could be studied with Staff. If the study needed
expertise, it would also need to be discussed with Staff.
Councilmember Biddle stated that the City had enough history with all the different
projects, and parking approvals, to summarize what was done in the past.
City Manager Pattillo stated Staff would need to study the issue because although
the Planning Commission had looked at this, there was a level of expertise that
might not be available in-house. It could prove more complex than initially
thought. She wanted to reserve the right to make recommendations should Staff
need additional assistance.
Mayor Sbranti moved on to the Housing Goals.
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Goal #2 -Process 15 First Time Homebuyer Loans
Commissioner Schaub stated the Goal had been reworded and added to Goal #5,
Process 15 First Time Homebuyer Loan applications. It made more sense to say the
City would process loan applications as opposed to loans.
Goal #6 - Develop a New Home Buyer Incentive Program.
Commissioner Schaub stated it was time for the City Council to take a look at what
could be done to sell new houses. The Housing Element would be coming up. It
would be a good idea to look at it now.
Ms. Ram stated in regard to the Housing Element, the City would have to address
affordable housing and what could be done. The idea that the Planning
Commission had on the incentive program might be difficult to achieve. The City
would have to use General Fund dollars because the In-Lieu Fee Fund was only for
providing housing within a certain range, from very low to moderate housing, and
that was established in the Ordinance.
Mayor Sbranti clarified that this was part of State guidelines. You could not use
these In-Lieu funds for any housing.
Ms. Ram added that it was likely that the cost for developing such a program, legal
costs and administration of the program, would need further discussion.
Mayor Sbranti added that this type of conversation could occur with developers, as
opposed to Braddock and Logan. Their needs might differ, so development of one
program might not work.
Commissioner Schaub asked if the City were to pose a question to the developers
regarding what it would take to give a bonus incentive for anyone to buy a new
house, the developers would come up with an answer.
Mayor Sbranti reiterated that those conversations were occurring.
City Manager Pattillo stated that she and Mayor Sbranti were in continuous contact
with all developers. They had presented their varied push lists based on the
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Economic Development program that the City Council had approved. They were
very careful that these discussions not cause harm to the City's General Fund
contributions.
Mayor Sbranti asked if there were any comments from the list of Preliminary Goals
for 2009-2010.
Goal #6, Examine Zoning Ordinance
Commissioner Swalwell stated this should be of highest priority, and everything
else should come second, especially as Dublin was losing so many businesses. The
City needed to revitalize Downtown.
Mayor Sbranti asked if there were any other questions or comments.
City Manager Pattillo referred to page 2 of the memo from Ms. Ram. One of the
items the Housing Committee suggested to the Planning Commission was to delete
"Hold 3 large employer outreach meetings to educate and market the City's
Housing Programs". The Commission felt Staff could meet with large employers if
asked, and that trying to set up such a meeting, when not specifically invited, was
not that important to make it a Goal.
Mayor Sbranti asked Housing Specialist John Lucero if this was a Goal from FY08-
09 or FY07-08.
Mr. Lucero responded that it was a Goal from FY07-08.
Mayor Sbranti asked for background.
Mr. Lucero stated the meetings had been very well attended. The City met with
Sybase, MCE, Dublin Unified School District, and at Dublin High School. This
year the City held a presentation at Camp Parks with 60 people in attendance.
Generally these outreach meetings were well attended and Staff had been asked to
return. The employers viewed this as a benefit to their employees.
Mayor Sbranti asked if these meetings were initiated by the company/organization
or by Staff.
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Mr. Lucero responded that these meetings were initiated by Staff.
Mayor Sbranti asked how much time was typically involved with such a meeting.
Mr. Lucero responded that they did take a lot of time. He did not have the number
of hours available at this time.
City Manager Pattillo clarified that initially the first meeting took a lot of time, but
thereafter, were not as labor intensive.
Mr. Lucero concurred that initially setting up the template, marketing, community
contact, did consume quite a bit of Staff time.
Mayor Sbranti asked why the Housing Committee viewed it was important to hold
these workshops.
Mr. Lucero stated the Committee saw this as an opportunity to educate employers
so they could use this as a retention and recruitment tool.
Mayor Sbranti asked for the thought process from the Commission standpoint.
Commissioner Schaub clarified that he was not the liaison to the Housing
Committee, but from what he recalled, the definition of success was not very
quantitative. How many people did the City place? How many applications were
distributed? The Commission did not have the answers so the decision was based
on limited information.
Mr. Lucero provided statistics from the First Time Homebuyer City funding: 23
loans year-to-date since the program started. 65% of those loans had been provided
to Tri-Valley residents. Of those 23, 7 were Dublin residents. 4 went to Pleasanton
residents, 4 went to San Ramon residents, 1 applicant each from Oakland, Hayward,
Brentwood and Daly City. He believed the City was making a huge impact.
Ms. Ram added that part of the discussion with the Housing Committee was to have
the outreach meetings, to provide information to people who were interested in
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buying homes and staying in Dublin, and to inform the community of what types of
programs, were available through the City.
Commissioner Schaub added that if Staff saw value in conducting two meetings,
they should do what worked for them.
City Manager Pattillo emphasized this had been done over the history of Dublin to
announce these services to the community, and was what the City Council directed.
The reason that these goals were here was to make sure there was an acceptance and
understanding of what emphasis the City wanted to accomplish over the next year.
Mayor Sbranti addressed Commissioner Schaub's comment that Staff did see value
in this program. Potentially, this could fall under the Communications Strategy even
though this was Housing related.
City Manager Pattillo added that it was a Communication strategy; it was
identifying the City's services to the community.
Commissioner Brown asked in regard to this outreach program and fitting under the
Communication Strategy, did the City have a brochure that employers could include
in their new employee packets.
Mayor Sbranti added that he had seen a brochure on the City website, which could
be an area to be more proactive in the Communication Strategy.
City Manager Pattillo reiterated that Council gave a high priority goal for the City
to communicate to the School District, Principals and Vice-Principals in each
respective school.
Councilmember Hart stated his support of the communication to the community,
unless it was proven not to be of value. He asked that this program be extended to
Police and Fire personnel.
Commissioner Swalwell stated it was not that the Commission did not support the
Housing Program, they were locked in on the number issue. On another note,
should this be limited to just Dublin? Could the City target businesses in San
Ramon and Pleasanton?
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Mayor Sbranti suggested the City keep this in mind and not limit themselves.
Mayor Sbranti asked for any public comments.
Public Comments:
Rich Guarienti, Parks and Community Services Commissioner, commented on the
importance of keeping Strategic Goal #3B #2, Work with EBRPD and the City of
Pleasanton to conduct a preliminary engineering study and identi funding sources
to facilitate the connection of Alamo Cana Trail under I-580 to Pleasanton trails, in
motion for pedestrians.
Mayor Sbranti stated this was a shovel ready project, and the City viewed this as a
priority.
Mr. Guanenti stated Strategic Goal #3b #6, Develop aCity-wide Bicycle Master
Plan includin bicycle access to parks and open space areas, a Bikeway Master Plan
was needed in addition to a Pedestrian Master Plan to ensure safe routes for
schools, shopping, and bikes. The City needed to be cognizant that walking was a
form of transportation.
Public Works Director Melissa Morton commented that the City incorporated
$88,000 of striping to incorporate elements of the Bicycle Master Plan this year
alone.
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9:54a.m Mayor Sbranti called for a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:02
a.m with all Councilmembers present.
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IV. HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION/DISCUSSION OFGOALS
& OBJECTIVES
The Council and Commission discussed the proposed objectives for accomplishing
each of the Heritage & Cultural Arts (HC&A) Commission's goals, focusing
primarily on those goals in which the Staff and Commission rankings differed.
Commission-Chair Anita Carr introduced new Commissioners Steve Minniear and
Dayna Tutino. The H & CA Commission met on January 9~', 2009, to review Goals
which and were 100 percent in agreement. The first two goals were extremely
important, which had to do with the Kolb Property. This was going to be an
exciting year and the Commission was looking forward with the Mayor, Council
and Staff on all these projects.
Mayor Sbranti asked Staff for a general update on the Historic Park in terms of
relocation and Phase 1.
Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart stated the Phase 1 contractor
was on board and planning meetings had occurred. The City recently received
approval of the route to move the houses from Pleasanton to Dublin. The house
would be moved on a weekend and there were plans to film the event. It was
anticipated the buildings would be moved by the end of April 2009, and the
contractor would be on site as of next week.
Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager John Hartnett added during the move all
furniture and collections would be removed and stored as long as needed and then
replaced when the house was situated. There were still many details to be ironed
out.
Commissioner Vonheeder-Leopold commented on the importance of preserving the
archives, and the methods of saving this history, i.e., a room, a scanner, and the
necessity to have a place for souvenirs, items on display for the public, currently not
easily accessible. She indicated that many residents were extremely excited about
this historic event.
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Mayor Sbranti stated the Kolb family history documentation was just as important
as the property and collections.
Commission-Chair Carr proposed an e-book concept of Dublin's archives so as to
be available to a larger audience.
Commissioner Tutino commented on the importance of making all Dublin history
available to the schools as a teaching tool.
Councilmember Scholz inquired regarding when the Kolb buildings were moved,
what types of activities would be held there, and had a priority list been established.
Mr. Hartnett responded that the schoolhouse could be used as a classroom or a
rental for events such as weddings, etc.
Ms. Lowart stated this phase concentrated on moving the buildings with minimal
renovation. There would be additional cost to the City for furnishings and other
improvements. Staff did not have an estimate yet for cost.
Councilmember Hart asked if TV30 would air the filming of the move as a
historical piece and then air it on TV30 as a community piece.
Ms. Lowart responded yes. TV30 was always invited to all park dedications, grand
openings etc. As part of the Shannon Center grand opening, the City would be
showing historical pictures on a big screen television.
Commission-Chair Carr added that there was a need for software to maintain an
inventory of all these archives.
Mayor Sbranti asked if there were any other items that the Council should review.
Commission-Chair Carr provided an update on Goal #3, Work with the developer to
locate significant works of art in two key places of the Dublin Transit Center, the
Campbell Green and the "Iron Horse" Plaza. The RFQ was being finalized, out for
bid, and selection would be made from RFQs received.
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Mayor Sbranti reiterated agreement on all items and asked if there were any
comments on any of the items.
Commissioner-Chair Carr commented on the status of Goal #6, Facilitate the
selection of public art as a condition of approval for two Private Development
ro'ects, depended on the progress of the development. Public art would be
selected for Positano, Braddock and Logan off of Fallon Road, and The Green at
Park Place.
Mayor Sbranti asked for any questions or comments from the City Council.
Councilmember Biddle commented that 9 of the 11 goals had durations attached to
them and the other two had Capital costs related. It indicated that the Commission
and the Staff were doing a good job of getting things done.
Mayor Sbranti asked for any other questions or comments from Council on these 11
Goals, or anything else from the Commission that was not in the report
Commissioner Mack commented on Dublin celebrating Black History month with a
program this afternoon at the Heritage Park.
Mayor Sbranti asked for any other questions.
Commissioner Tutino asked for clarification on Goal #10, Implement Phase II of
the Downtown Public Art/Bus Shelter Project including; design, fabrication and
installation of student art murals. The bus shelters referred to by Public Works
Director Melissa Morton when she spoke of the HIP (Housing Incentive Program)
are the bus shelters referred to in this goal the same.
Mr. Hartnett clarified that this was a City Council approved Capital Project, and
they were different bus shelter projects.
Ms. Lowart commented the project was in progress with Livermore Amador Valley
Transit Authority (LAVTA) Rapid Transit Project.
Mayor Sbranti stated the bus shelters referred to earlier by Ms. Morton and some
shelters would both have an art element to them.
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Commissioner Minniear commented on future initiatives. Focus had been on
heritage up to the 1800s. Perhaps there could be a shift in focus on more current
heritage, without impacting Staff and incorporate this project with the schools.
Commissioner Vonheeder-Leopold stated, as a historian, this was a great possibility
of creating this history preservation project with the City's schools.
Mayor Sbranti stated preservation of the history of Dublin really was a worthwhile
goal.
Councilmember Hart asked if there had ever been any detail or history on Camp
Parks, in recent years or past.
Commissioner Vonheeder-Leopold commented on the Dublin Historical
Preservation Association's (DHPA) involvement with trying to preserve what
remained as historic, with the Army preferring it go away. However, there had been
conversation with former Mayor Lockhart and SunCal Developers at one point
discussing Camp Parks and the City working on preserving the corner of the site.
There would be a meeting in the near future to discuss the Camp Parks history
preservation.
Councilmember Hart suggested Mayor Sbranti possibly get involved with SunCal
Developers as it would be unfortunate to lose the history.
City Manager Pattillo clarified the City's position with SunCal Developers. It was a
consideration but not a part of an official discussion. The City was not in a position
right now to trade off that discussion. There was a letter that implicated the City in
endorsing and financially supporting the preservation, and that was not the case.
Mayor Sbranti stated advocacy for preserving history, which included Camp Parks.
He was glad to hear there would be a meeting in March.
Ms. Lowart added that the Parks &Community Services Commission had also
suggested a Veteran's Memorial on the Camp Parks property. It was too early in
the specific planning process but this could be worked on jointly with the H&CA
Commission if directed by the City Council.
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Commission-Chair Carr expressed her appreciation for the City's support of the
H&CA Commission, especially in these times of troubled financial and economic
issues. It was a grounding force for the community, having art and history they
could enjoy.
Public Comments:
Marty Barron, Dublin resident, stated the senior citizen community had a lot to
offer in terms of historical perspectives, and this was an opportunity for a wealth of
history to be preserved.
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10:40a.m
Mayor Sbranti called for a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:47 a.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
V. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMNIISSION/DISCUSSION
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The Council and Commission discussed the proposed objectives for accomplishing
each of the Parks & Community Services Commission's goals, focusing primarily
on those goals in which the Staff and Commission rankings differed, as well as an
additional objective proposed by the Parks & Community Service Commission.
Mayor Sbranti opened the session.
Councilmember Scholz announced she needed to leave a bit early, and appreciated
everyone's attendance, and was pleased with all the objectives from all the
Commissions.
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Goal #5, Expand fitness and wellness classes (aerobics, ~~a, pilates, cardio,
outdoor recreation, etc.) and create flexible participation options.
Commission-Chair Jones stated the wording on the description of classes should
include "outdoor recreation". The Commission believed this could potentially
increase the City's community involvement, including younger citizens.
Goal #8, Assess Potential for Joint Proiect/Facilit~provements at Dublin High
School and other Dublin Schools as appropriate
Commission-Chair Jones stated the Commission wanted to include "Other Dublin
Schools", specifically the City's elementary schools.
Mayor Sbranti added the joint project/facility improvement was specific for Dublin
High School due to current renovations. As pointed out, with Measure C, current
renovations were also occurring at the other schools. This would provide the
potential for City partnering with all schools and looking beyond just Dublin High
School.
Councilmember Hart asked if there had ever been any partnership between the City
and other private schools in town, where facility use was concerned.
Assistant Director or Parks & Community Services Paul McCreary stated the City
did not currently have access to promote City programs at private schools.
Mayor Sbranti stated that Valley Christian School had expressed some level of
interest with the City having access to their facility, though it was not as concrete as
what existed between the City and the Dublin Unified School District.
Ms. Lowart added that years ago there was discussion with Valley Christian,
whether or not there would be availability for the City to use their facility, and it
was not fully pursued. Prior to Valley Christian constructing their football field,
they did use City parks regularly for their sports programs.
Commission-Chair Jones commented on Goal #9, Work with EBRPD to Complete
Negotiations for Land Acauisition or Obtain Conservation Easement to Provide
Public Access in the Western Hills for an Open Space Area, the Commission would
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like to keep the focus on obtaining a conservation easement leading up to the City's
Western Hills trails.
Mayor Sbranti commented that this Goal specified and clarified the language,
providing an option to "Obtain Conservation Easement" as opposed to "Land
Acquisition", which could be quite costly to the City.
Councilmember Biddle inquired on the Schaefer Ranch project. He understood
there would be a trail that went under the freeway and connected to the Pleasanton
hills.
Ms. Lowart responded this project was not part of Schaefer Ranch. However, it
was part of a connection to land the East Bay Regional Parks District did not yet
own. This was included in the Master Plan for the Parks District.
Ms. Lowart took a moment to introduce Commissioner and Student Representative
Joey Von Loon.
Commission-Chair Jones commented on Goal #12, Continue to Look for Location
in Cit~Public Facilities that will allow Teens to Gather in a Welcoming
Environment, the Commission wanted to move this Goal to a higher priority level,
and move up to Goal #8.
Mayor Sbranti asked what the Youth Advisory Committee contributed on this
matter.
Commissioner/Student Representative Von Loon stated dialogue had included use
for the City's teens at the newly remodeled Shannon Center. The Committee was
informed it would have some access, but was not clear on what the exact
availability would be.
Mr. McCreary stated that the City would have classes for teens at the Shannon
Center, but this would also serve as a multi-use area.
Mayor Sbranti commented that the possibility of the City and the Dublin Unified
School District use of Dublin High School portables for a student gathering location
may be a worthwhile discussion for several reasons. The portables are located at the
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High School and easily accessible to students as opposed to getting them to the
Shannon Center or any other off site center.
Councilmember Biddle asked if this program could be explored on a Tri-Valley
community concept as opposed to just the City.
City Manager Pattillo explained it had been discussed at a regional level through
the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative. The youth involved strongly desired
more gathering spaces throughout the Tri-Valley area. The Youth Master Plan did
include ateen/youth center and the County was still very interested in placing such
a program, though it was not clearly defined as of yet.
Councilmember Hart questioned if that particular program was similar to a
"YMCA" involvement.
City Manager Pattillo provided history on the County initiated youth program,
which included a presentation to the City Council. At that time, it was the desire of
the City Council to work with the County of implementation of a program as
opposed to the County independently implementing a program on its own in the
City. The Youth continue to meet, and continue to have a strong desire to move
forward.
Mayor Sbranti asked the Commission for any other items even if there was
agreement between the Commission and Staff.
Commissioner Muetterties commented on whether Valley Christian School
relations should be explored, in terms of a partnership with the City.
Mayor Sbranti asked for comments on any other items.
Commissioner Guarienti commented on the background of Goal #12, derived from
the Senior Center Advisory Committee, in terms of recreation for the City's Youth.
The goal was to shift the focus to the City's Parks and Community Services, and
unstructured play, for a structured society. While this Goal was geared to the City's
youth, it applied to all ages in the City's community.
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Mayor Sbranti added that any fitness-oriented opportunity for a less structured
environment was a worthwhile issue for our City's residents.
Commission-Chair Jones commented on the City's great Staff and how well the
Commission worked together.
Mayor Sbranti asked the Commission for any other items or points for thought and
consideration.
Mr. McCreary added that he was proud to say the City moved Goals #4 through #7
forward in the past year.
Mayor Sbranti asked the City Council for any last thoughts.
Councilmember Hart commented on the worthwhile goals and objectives, and
looked forward to the implementation.
Mayor Sbranti commended all Commissions and City Staff on being ahead of the
curve on the needs assessment conducted, and the City's success on contributions
from all the Commissions.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments received at this time.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Sbranti
thanked the Commissioners and Staff for their participation, and adjourned the
meeting at 11:19 a.m. in memory of our fallen troops.
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Meeting minutes taken and prepared by Dora A. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk.
~ Mayor
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Deputy City Cler
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