HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2000 Adopted CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING - December 5, 2000
A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2000,
in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at
7:12 p.m., by Mayor Houston.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and
Mayor Houston.
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
OATH OF OFFICE
7:14 p.m. 3.1 (640~60)
City Clerk Kay Keck administered the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Houston and
Councilmembers Lockhart and Oravetz.
A framed Certificate of Election was also presented to each.
Mayor Houston stated he wished to thank everyone. He was humbled by the numbers
and stated he will do his best for Dublin. This is a very exciting time for Dublin.
Cm. Lockhart thanked the City Staff and stated she really appreciates Staff. It has been 4
great years for her. She also thanked her fellow Councilmembers. She thanked all the
residents of Dublin; they are the inspiration and reason she reads as much as she reads.
She appreciates them allowing her to represent them. She thanked Dick Turner and the
entire staff at Uniglobe, and in the audience, her campaign committee, two secret
weapons, Lori Murphy & Leslie Roe who have worked so tremendously hard for her. She
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thanked her family; her sister, daughter, grand children and others, and most
importantly, her husband Steve, who supports all of her efforts.
Cm. Oravetz thanked Mayor Houston for all his help through the years. He stated he
looks forward to working as a team in the next 4 years. He introduced his family,
including his wife Teri and son Grog, as well as many other family members and friends.
Ms. Carol Ruppenthal and several other friends and neighbors were recognized and
thanked. He stated he will do the best he can in the next 4 years in memory of several
people he mentioned.
SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
7:24 p.m. 3.2 (610-20)
Since 1996, the City Council's policy has been to select in December of each year, a
member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. In the
absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would
assume the temporary responsibilities of the Mayor.
On motion of Mayor Houston, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the
Council nominated Janet Lockhart to once again serve as Vice Mayor for a one year
period.
CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS
7:25 p.m. 3.3 (110N30)
Individual members of the City Council represent the City on various local and regional
Boards/Committees/Commissions. Several openings occurred as a result of the
November election.
Mayor Houston presented his list for discussion and stated he wished to make some
changes to the list that was presented.
With regard to the Livermore City Liaison Committee, he requested that Cm. McCormick
take his place.
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On the San Ramon City Liaison Committee, he changed to Cm. Oravetz in place of Cm.
McCormick.
The Zone 7 Liaison Committee appointments were changed to Vice Mayor Lockhart and
Cm. McCormick
There was also a request from Staff to add a City Council ad hoc committee for the
annual audit. Cm. Zika and Mayor Houston will serve on this committee.
COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVE
Alameda Co. Fire Department Advisory Commission
Alameda County Housing Authority
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission
Alameda County Mayors' Conference
Alameda County Waste Mgmt Authority JPA
Annual City Audit Ad Hoc Committee
Association of Bay Area Governments Gen'l Assy
Citizen/Organization of the Year
Congestion Management Authority
Community TV Board
Cable TV Franchise Renewal Committee
Downtown Study Task Force
DSRSD Liaison Committee
Dublin Pride Week Committee
Dublin Unified School District Liaison Committee
East Bay Division/League of CA Cities
East Bay Regional Park District Liaison Committee
* 1~580 Corridor/BART to Livermore study Policy Comm
Job Training Partnership Act/PIC
League of CA Cities Voting Delegate & Alternate
League of CA Cities Legislative Delegate Program
League of CA Cities Community Services Committee
Livermore~Amador Valley Transit Authority JPA
Loc khart / Mc Cormic k
Oravetz
McCormick
H ou s to n / Loc khart
Zika (Alternate)
Lockhart
McCormick
Oravetz/Zika (Alternate)
Houston
Lockhart/McCormick (All)
Houston/Zika
McCormick/Zika (Alternate)
McCormick/Oravetz
Zika/McCormick (Alternate)
McCormick (+ valerie Barnes)
Lockhart
Lockhart
H ou sto n / Loc kha rt
Zika/McCormick
H o u ston / Loc khart
Oravetz/McCormick (All)
Lockhart
Zika/McCormick (Alternate)
Zika
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* Livermore City Liaison Committee
Pleasanton City Liaison Committee
San Ramon City Liaison Committee
Sister City International Committee
Tri~Valley Affordable Housing Committee
Tri~Valley Transportation Council
Zone 7 Liaison Committee
* Denotes New Committee
McCormick/Zika
Mc Cormic k/Loc khart
Oravetz/Zika
Lockhart/McCormick
Zika/McCormick (Alt)
McCormick/Zika (Alt)
Loc khart / Mc Cormic k
On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote,
the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment list (as amended), and directed Staff to
notify appropriate agencies.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:29 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.5
On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Vice Mayor Lockhart, and by unanimous
vote, the Council took the following actions:
(4.1) Minutes:
Approved (4.2
Grounds;
Authorized (4.3 600~35) Staff to advertise for bids for Contract 00-16, Dublin
Boulevard Widening Project between Dougherty Road and Scarlett Drive;
Approved (4.4 600N30) an Agreement with Lynne Baer for Art Consultant Services,
authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement, and approved a Budget Change;
Approved (4.5 300~40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $606,170.50.
None;
290~20) Budget Change for replacement of scorebooth at Dublin Sports
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PUBHC HEARING
REPEALING 120' OF TWO-HOUR PARKING ZONE & ESTABLISHING
LOADING ZONE ON SCARLETT COURT IN FRONT OF DUBLIN AUTO CENTER
7:50 p.m. 6.1 (570-20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Lee Thompson presented the Staff Report and advised that this
action would replace 120' of two~hour parking along the Dublin Auto Center on Scarlett
Court with a loading zone, primarily for vehicle transport off loading.
Cm. Oravetz asked how this problem was brought to his attention.
Mr. Thompson stated it was the Police Department that brought it up.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked how this will affect the temporary arrangements that have
been made on Scarlett Court related to handicap access to BART.
Mr. Thompson stated it should have no affect. It's two hour parking. The barricades will
come down soon. This is actually down the street a little.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council
waived the reading and on an urgency basis, adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 23 - 00
REPEALING LIMITED PARKING ZONE (TWO HOURS) AND
ESTABLISHING LOADING ZONE ON NORTH SIDE OF SCARLETT COURT
PUBLIC HEARING ~ PA 99-064
QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PREZONE AND ANNEXATION
7:32 p.m. 6.2 (620~20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Anne Kinney presented the Staff Report and advised that Quarry Lane
School is requesting City Council approval to initiate annexation proceedings and
approve a Planned Development Prezone/Development Plan for the development of
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Phase Z of Quarry Lane School at 6363 Tassajara Road. The application also requests
approval of a Planned Development Prezone for the Kobold property at 6237 Tassajara
Road, the intervening property between the school site and the northern City of Dublin
Limits.
A letter was distributed from Cha~es Abrams opposing the extra parking requirements.
Cm. Zika stated page 114 talks about phase 3 and he questioned what this is.
Ms. Kinney explained that originally when this was reviewed by Alameda County, this
was proposed in 3 phases. Since coming to the City, they've changed their plan and it is
2 phases. Phase 3 requirements will automatically run with Phase 2.
Wynn Newton, Architect, 4200 East Avenue, Livermore, thanked the Mayor,
Councilmembers and Staff for taking the time to review this project. They've spent quite
a bit of time working out all the issues and the site plan and he thanked Anne Kinney for
her time invested in this project. Phase 1 is complete and the school is operating. She
briefly described the project as they see it. They are providing a second phase building of
66,000 square feet which will house approximately 750 students. Parking on the site
was a critical issue on the site plan and the first level of building actually houses a
parking garage or about 44 spaces under the phase 2 building. She showed on the slide
and the model, the layout they propose. The first phase is 15,600 square feet. They are
very enthused about the project.
Cm. Zika asked about their school in Pleasanton.
The response was it is Kindergarten through 5th grade. This one will be K through
grade.
Cm. Zika stated he had two concerns. There is no back~up parking any place around
there. The traffic study indicated a load of 600 students coming in at 8:00 a.m. He was
concerned about potential backup in the morning of people coming from the noah and
making a left turn into the school. He asked what data they have that supports only 10%
of the students coming from Contra Costa County? Tassajara Valley may or may not
develop. If this is a main arterial and if we don't have a long enough queuing lane, we
will have a mess there.
Patricia Curtain stated she is an Attorney assisting the school to obtain their approvals.
They agree with all conditions except for most recent requiring a use permit when they
have special events. She advised that Mr. Abrams could not be here tonight as he is being
sworn in as Mayor of Walnut Creek. Events can be staggered as they did for their back to
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school nights recently. There was no parking problems. Musical events, which will be
held throughout the year, will also be staggered. In the event that events would be held
exceeding the parking, they would go off campus. Graduations are held off campus as
well. They don't want to raise any unnecessary issues. This would create a great
hardship. They promise and commit that special events will not create a parking
problem. They make this commitment as they stand before the City Council this evening.
Cm. Zika asked what recourse the City has if they violate this.
Ms. Curtain stated it could come back before the City Council if they violate.
Ms. Silver stated they have a rezoning before them tonight. If a temporary permit is
provided, it could be revoked. The application tonight is not a use permit.
Cm. Zika stated getting a use permit is an administrative process. He doesn't understand
how this is disruptive.
Ms. Curtain stated they are discretionary and could be denied.
Cm. Zika stated they get them from Staff.
Mayor Houston stated he felt there must be some kind of threshold for activities, and
rationale for what they are proposing.
Ms. Kinney stated we have worded special events and it mentions school festival, back to
school night, graduation or a large event where 3 or 4 grades where every parent comes
down and we know we're not going to have enough parking. We're concerned with a
potential large festival such as other schools in the area hold that would exceed the
parking.
Mr. Ambrose stated we tried to look at the worse case. We only have 200 grade school
students, but 600 middle school. If we have an 8th grade graduation, assuming 200
students, they've exceeded the parking.
Vice Mayor Lockhart suggested maybe saying something like anything in excess of x
number of students.
Ms. Curtain felt we could say if an event generates more than blank number of people, a
special use permit may be required.
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Cm. Oravetz asked if we have put these conditions on any other school in Dublin. Also,
he asked if we have received any complaints from Quarry School.
Mr. Ambrose stated we have no similar situation.
Cm. Oravetz suggested leaving it open until we get there and if we receive complaints,
we can relook at it.
Ms. Curtain stated until they have a problem, there is no need to correct it.
Mayor Houston stated one advantage they do have is that they can't ooze out into the
neighborhood. Their situation, there is no opportunity for spill over once or twice a year.
It simply is not possible. They will have to be careful to not have unhappy parents.
Cm. Zika stated his problem is if the school changes hands, once the genie is out of the
bottle, we can't put it back. We've had other problems in the City. He would be willing
to work out some traffic mitigation and would like some provision put in. With regard
to the traffic problem, he needs more data on why they think only 10% will come from
the noah. His concern is in the a.m. commute time. We could have a potential traffic
nightmare.
Ms. Curtain stated the 10% is based on what the school knows and what they have at the
Pleasanton campus.
Cm. Zika pointed out the fact that the Tassajara Valley is not yet built out. These will be
very expensive homes and people there like to send their children to excellent schools.
Ms. Curtain stated the school only has a certain capacity.
Cm. Zika stated morning traffic coming from the north is a problem. How long will the
left turn traffic back up?
Ms. Curtain responded there is before school care and other situations, so they won't be
all coming at the same time.
Mr. Thompson stated if they do get a lot more traffic coming from the north, this may be
more beneficial. We can make an overly long left turn lane if need be. There won't be
much northbound traffic. He did not think it had been designed yet.
Mayor Houston asked if we know how many spaces Dougherty School has in relation to
students.
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Mr. Thompson stated it is not full yet.
Vice Mayor Lockhart asked if there is a mechanism in place if there is an issue with
parking to bring it back before the Council? Is there a catchall use permit?
Ms. Silver stated no, not specifically. They are not approving a use permit tonight. They
are approving zoning tonight. In the traffic report, page 183 indicates the school does
not plan any special events that exceed parking of the site. A Transportation
Management Program is something that could be required. There are different ways to
address the concerns. We could have some sort of provision for temporary use permit if
in fact there were events planned that would exceed the capacity.
Mayor Houston stated he felt Cm. Zika's concerns were legitimate and valid, getting in
and out of the property. If we have a parking problem, who is going to complain?
An unidentified audience member stated the neighborhood will complain about noise
and other things.
Mayor Houston felt the school will be the one impacted. There is no other avenue for
parking.
Ms. Curtain stated the original building, the Villa Tassajara held weddings with 300
people and it was never an issue. There will be another opportunity to revisit this issue
when they come forward with their Development Agreement. There are police powers in
place to deal with this.
Cm. McCormick asked about the sports field. Does it have lights?
The response was no, they do not.
Cm. McCormick asked how many students live in Dublin that attend their school now.
Dr. Sabri Arac stated most of the students come from Dublin and Pleasanton and some
from the Danville area.
Cm. McCormick stated they obviously market to Blackhawk and this is where more of
the traffic would come from.
Dr. Arac stated again, the site had weddings before. They had 250 to 300 guests. He
does not remember any complains. They will stagger the classes. They have before and
after school care. The Pleasanton campus has been run successfully and they have had
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no complaints. They are well aware of potential problems, and they've been able to deal
with them. They will work with Public Works to design the entrance.
Michael Kyle, Attorney, stated he was present to speak on behalf of his client, Mr. Robert
Nielsen, who lives on the property immediately adjacent. He wanted to point out that it
is their opinion that the scope of the use is too intense for the piece of property. They are
trying to fit too many people in too small a space. There is a unique topography. There
is about 10 acres, but limited by topography as to what can be done. He stated he came
to this realization somewhat belatedly. Staff has been very helpful and accommodating.
Nine hundred fifty students are proposed. This has been under consideration since 1097.
Phase I was processed and approved under the County. There was a lot of input from the
City of Dublin. Originally, the project was slated for 1,200. With the environmental
rewew done by the County, two approaches were considered; reduced scope, and
reduced grading. In March 1009, the City commented they were concerned about the
density. He quoted other sections through the review process. Were this a public school,
given the mix of students proposed, it would require 30 acres. Reducing it to 800 would
still require 20 acres. They request the City Council consider revising the plan and
reduce it to 800 students. They're trying to put ten pounds of potatoes into a five pound
sack. Negotiations with Mr. Kobold unfortunately did not materialize. The City should
be putting some kind of a figure and putting this in the hands of the applicants, then
there should be some type of permission sought from the City.
Ms. Curtain stated the EIR did look at 2 alternatives. The original project was for 1,200
students. The letter from the City was commenting on 1,200 students. It was revised to
say the County would require 14.5 acres.
Ms. Curtain distributed two letters for inclusion in the record. One letter, dated
December 17, 1998, was signed by David R. Jackson, Executive Director of Fairmont
Private Schools, 100 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92805. A
second letter, dated December 17, 1998, was signed by William Barton, Jr., President of
NIPSA (National Independent Private Schools Association), 6210 17th Avenue West,
Bradenton, Florida 34209.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
Cm. McCormick asked about the Kobold property zoning.
Ms. Kinney stated it will be prezoned for medium density residential and open space, but
we are allowing existing agricultural uses to continue under the prezoning designation.
All of City Staffs information from he or his representatives was that he had no plans to
develop.
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Cm. McCormick stated she had a lot of concerns. One is we are putting too many
students, 950 students and 50 teachers. This project has no pedestrian access, no one can
bicycle to it, and it will require more than 2,500 car trips a day to service the school,
resulting in pollution and traffic problems. This is aside from parking problems. It is too
ambitious a program. She stated she was having a hard time justifying this. They have a
wonderful operation and it is a great quality school. If it were scaled back, she could
support it. She doesn't feel it is good for Dublin.
Cm. Zika stated his concerns have not been mitigated at this time, and he cannot support
it. He would love to take their word on the problems, unfortunately, from his
experience, verbal commitments aren't worth much. He felt his concerns could be
mitigated.
Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she initially wasn't supportive of this project. She didn't
understand that City Staff had been providing comments. Since that time, she tried to
familiarize herself with the setting and how the school operates and stated she spent a lot
of time asking why things were designed the way they were and why they were changed.
After touring the school, she feels it will be an amenity for Dublin. We have a number of
residents who make a considerable investment in their children's education. She did
have concerns about traffic and getting in and out of the school. She went out and
looked at the issues carefully. She is of the opinion that it will work and felt the
mitigations are in place. She stated she will support the project.
Cm. Oravetz stated he heard all these same debates and arguments while on the Planning
Commission. He stated he felt the left turn lane could be fixed. Parking will be a
problem at some point and they will have to address this. The number of students will be
interesting. This is kind of the nature of a private school. Sometimes this is okay. He
highly advised not parking on the soccer field. Field maintenance is very expensive. He
welcomes them to the City, and feels many residents will take advantage of this private
school. He stated he feels some day they will have a lot more than 10% attending from
the north.
Mayor Houston stated he felt Blackhawk is about built out, but Tassajara Valley is not.
Having a world class school is an attraction for our community. Initially, he wanted to
make sure even though they went through the County that our standards were met. Fees
are no small thing. They are paying the fees to make this all happen. Public and private
schools can learn from each other. They are all our kids. Both sides can learn in a very
positive way and be creative, benefiting all the kids. He stated he is happy Staff has been
thorough and worked very hard, like the other high profile projects coming into the city.
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On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by majority vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 204- 00
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM AND
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS FOR PA 99-064 QUARRY LANE SCHOOL
and
RESOLUTION NO. 205- 00
AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF APPLICATION FOR REORGANIZATION
FOR PA 99-064, QUARRY LANE SCHOOL, ANNEXATION NO. 12
and
RESOLUTION NO. 206- 00
RELATING TO EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE FOR
PA 99-064 QUARRY LANE SCHOOL REORGANIZATION
and
RESOLUTION NO. 207 - 00
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
DR. SABRI ARAC AND THE CITY OF DUBLIN FOR
PA 99-064 QUARRY LANE SCHOOL REORGANIZATION
and waived the reading and INTRODUCED the Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to
Prezone property located on the east side of Tassajara Road, in Alameda County, adjacent
to Dublin's northern city limits (APN 986-0002~006~01, 005-01, and 005-02) to a
Planned Development Zoning District and adopting a Development Plan for the Quarry
Lane School (PA 9~~0~4).
Cm. McCormick and Cm. Zika voted in opposition to the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO FIRE FACILITIES FEE
8:50 p.m. 6.3 (390N20)
Mayor Houston opened the public hearing.
Economic Development Director Chris Foss presented the Staff Report and advised that
this issue proposes revisions to the existing Fire Facilities Fee for future development
within the City of Dublin. The cost of the fire facilities and apparatus necessary to serve
new development through build~out in the .City of Dublin is estimated to be $5,962,552.
The recommended fire facilities fee fairly allocates this cost to new development.
The proposed new fees are as follows:
Residential: Single-Family = $646/unit
NonNResidential Commercial = $.095/square foot
Industrial = $.081/square foot
Multi~Family = $404/unit
Office = $.185/square foot
The proposed fees represent an approximate 26% increase over the existing fire facility
fees. This fee has not been increased since its adoption in 1997.
Mr. Foss pointed out that Section 12 of the Resolution provides for automatic adjustment
of the fee commencing in July 2001 and continuing each July thereafter.
Mr. Foss discussed the certain types of new development that are exempt from the fee,
including: 1 ) Any alteration or addition to a residential structure unless a new unit is
added; 2) Any replacement or reconstruction of any existing residential structure that has
been destroyed or demolished; 3) Any replacement or reconstruction of an existing non~
residential structure that has been destroyed or demolished provided that the square
footage of the replacement building does not exceed the square footage of the building
that was destroyed or demolished; or 4) Any addition to an existing noneresidential
structure of 500 square feet or less.
The fee will go into effect 60 days from the adoption of the Resolution approving the new
fee schedule.
Cm. Oravetz clarified that existing residents will have no impact.
Mr. Foss stated this is correct.
Mayor Houston closed the public hearing.
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On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote,
the Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 208- 00
AMENDING THE FIRE FACILITY FEE FOR
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF DUBLIN
HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
8:53 p.m. 7.1 (910N80)
Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and
advised that in order to proceed with development of implementation strategies for the
long range plan for heritage and cultural arts, a professionally facilitated Heritage &
Cultural Arts Workshop has been approved. The City Council has asked that Staff check
on the Consultant and room availability for January 27, 2001.
Ms. Lowart advised that both are available on that date.
The workshop will be held in the Regional Meeting Room on Saturday, January
OTHER BUSINESS
8:55 p.m.
Mr. Ambrose announced the upcoming event, breakfast with Santa, which will be held
again this year at the Shannon Community Center on December 9th.
Mr. Ambrose reported that the West Dublin BART Station EIR has been released and will
possibly be coming to the City Council at the next meting.
Mayor Houston clarified that the Council will. have a meeting on December 19th, but will
cancel the January 2, 2001 meeting.
cm. oravetz thanked City Manager Ambrose and Staff for conducting orientations for
him. He stated he appreciates all the efforts and looks forward to working with Staff in
the next 4 years. He thanked Dublin voters for voting for him.
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Mayor Houston advised that he continues to get complaints regarding postal service. We
need a different and bigger site and we need our own post office. He stated he would like
us to send a letter to Ellen Tauscher and a letter to the Surplus Property Authority of
Alameda County related to the government property. We need to start planning for the
future. Many people before him have been interested in this issue. If that land gets
away, he doesn't see any other spots in the City that will make sense. It's worth a letter.
Mr. Ambrose stated Staff will put the issue on the December 19th City Council agenda for
discussion.
CLOSED SESSION
8:59 p.m. 10.1 (640-30)
The Council recessed to a closed session to conference with Legal Counsel ~ Anticipated
Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government
Code 54956.9 ~ ONE potential case. Facts and circumstances: Receipt of claims dated
July 14 and August 30, 2000 from Goodland Landscape Construction, Inc., related to
Emerald Glen Park, Phase I.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION
No reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
11.1
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST: ~
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