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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2001 Adopted CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING - May 1, 2001 A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m., by Mayor Houston. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, and Mayor Houston Councilmember Zika PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Houston led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Trent Wachner, 4354 Belcaren Court, stated he spoke with the City Council regarding the website talking about the rink that is coming into town. Yesterday he received an e~mail from a former Councilmember. She commended them for what they're doing. A park is a park and should not be a party to a commercial venture of this size. Those who support this venture who want the ice time, do not live in our great city. The eNmail was from Valetie Barnes, a 35 year Dublin resident. Arlene Ratheon 4745 Chestnut Court stated they are opposed to the rink. They do not currently have children, but plan on having some. They've taken their nieces and nephews to the park. Currently there is no parking there. She was surprised to see on the current map a brown area and felt this may have been planned for quite sometime. They will be at the next City Council meeting. Richard Guarienti, 8279 Rhoda Avenue, stated he will not be at the next meeting. He has addressed the Council before with his opposition to the ice rink. The big concern most people have is there was no process felt to be normal, and people felt they were blindsided. The Council used this word when Alameda County did this to us with the juvenile hall.' The Task Force was concerned. The Parks & Community Services Commission was concerned. The issue is to have a win/win situation. How could we have better done this? If the proposal came to the City, why didn't we look at the feasibility and appropriate location and ask is there a place for them. If there is community support, we should try to have them here. Where does it go? Where can it CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 185 go? Most of these people are here because we chose Emerald Glen Park, which had a very strong plan that took a very long time and received an award. We now say let's shoehorn this in there. He stated he doesn't feel Emerald Glen Park needs any more study. He requested that the Council reject this proposal. Susan Walker stated she is opposed to the ice rink. They are about a month old Dublin residents. They chose Dublin for local jobs, their beautiful home and the Emerald Glen Park. They will be paying $7,000 in property taxes and feel that commercialism in this park is not appropriate. Robert Hildebrand stated he opposed the proposed ice rink in the Emerald Glen Park location. Based on the economics the Sharks are putting in.place, this could be a beneficial facility for Dublin. He stated he opposes displacing other facilities in the park. He looks forward to the field trip. He also takes issue with the prospect of having a commercial use facility within a public park. This puts an unfair advantage on the ice rink operations. They have a number of questions for the May 15th meeting related to traffic and how this will fit in the overall guidelines of the park itself. Lester Young, 4550 Hawkley, stated he was pretty much opposed to the rink at Emerald Glen Park. They looked at the disclosure form when they bought and saw no commercial in the park. This does not seem to follow the disclosure form they signed. Commercial at that location does not seem to make sense; they should be located someplace closer to other businesses such as restaurants. Gary Greenberg, 4303 West Court Way, stated he is president of the homeowner association for the Orchard, adjacent to Emerald Glen Park. He is opposed to the rink in the park. On Sunday, he was in the park and it was gorgeous. He is so opposed to having a commercial facility where people will be selling things and where cars and transportation will be a problem. There is not enough parking now, and it will be congested where they live. He was concerned about traffic density and EIRs that need to be done and other needed studies. CLOSED SESSION At 7:22 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a closed session to discuss: 10.1 PERSONNEL - Government Code Section 54957.6(a) N Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator Richard Ambrose ~ Unrepresented City Employees: Administrative Aide Administrative Secretary Administrative Services Director Assistant Civil Engineer Assistant Planner Information Systems Technician Associate Civil Engineer Associate Planner Community Development Director Building Official City Clerk Community Safety Assistant CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 186 Engineer Technician I Finance Technician I Finance Manager Office Assistant I Public Works Inspector Recreation Supervisor Secretary Engineering Technician II Finance Technician II Planning Manager Office Assistant II Recreation Coordinator Recreation Technician Senior Civil Engineer Parks & Community Services Director Parks & Facilities Project Manager Public Works Director/City Engineer Administrative Analyst I Administrative Analyst II Senior Administrative Analyst Preschool Instructor Senior Planner Information Systems Manager Economic Development Director 10.2 Conference with Legal Counsel ~ Anticipated Litigation ~ Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): ONE Potential Case; Existing Facts and Circumstances: Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (3) (A) 10.3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION At 7:50 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Houston announced that no reportable action was taken. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:50 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.12 On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17, 2001; Adopted (4.2 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 58- 0t APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR OVERFLOW SERVICES IN THE BUILDING & SAFETY SERVICES DIVISION RELATED TO INSPECTION SERVICES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May t, 2001 PAGE 187 Adopted (4.3 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 59- 01 APPROVING FEE AMENDMENTS FOR APPROVED AGREEMENTS WITH CONSULTANTS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR OVERFLOW SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RELATED TO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH WOLFE MASON ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARBORIST SERVICES and authorized the Community Development Director to execute amendments to the agreements with: SF2, Cannon Design Group, Jerry Haag & Associates, LSA Associates, Jeff Gamboni, Paul Niemuth, and Jim Hemman; and authorized the City Manager to execute the new agreement with Wolfe Mason, Inc. Received (4.4 320~30) the City Treasurer's Investment Report for the 3~d Quarter of FY 2000~01 showing the City's investment portfolio at $70,171,231 (cost basis), with funds invested at an average yield of 6.016%; Adopted (4.5 600~35) RESOLUTION NO. 60- 01 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 01-04,' SHANNON CENTER PARKING LOT, HANSEN DRIVE & BEDFORD COURT IMPROVEMENTS TO BRUCE CARONE GRADING & PAVING, INC. ($158,268.80) and approved a Budget Change of $39,746 from General Fund Reserves; Adopted (4.6 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 61 -01 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH CCS PLANNING & ENGINEERING, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES !-580/TASSAJARA ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN authorized the Mayor to execute the amendment and approved a Budget Change of $119,995; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 188 Adopted (4.7 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 62- 01 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CCS PLANNING & ENGINEERING, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES 1-5801FALLON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN authorized the Mayor to execute the amendment and approved a Budget Change of $56,284; Adopted (4.8 600N30) RESOLUTION NO. 63- 01 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. I TO AGREEMENT WITH JENNIFER LIN REGARDING DESIGN OF THE 1-5801FALLON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS and authorized the Mayor to execute the amendment; Adopted (4.9 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 64- 01 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH JENNIFER LIN REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1-5801FALLON ROAD INTERCHANGE and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement; Adopted (4.10 660~40) RESOLUTION NO. 65 - 0'1 IMPLEMENTING EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 739 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 189 Adopted (4.11 0000N35) RESOLUTION NO. 66- 01 REJECTING THE BID FOR THE DUBLIN HERITAGE CENTER STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 01-07, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH PROJECT (GE CAPITAL MODULAR SPACE) Approved (4.12 300~40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $2,125,418.35. PUBLIC HEARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE ABATEMENT ORDER 7:50 p.m. 6.1 (540~50) Mayor Houston opened the public hearing. Fire Marshal James Ferdinand presented the Staff Report and advised that the Fire Department has notified property owners of violations and ordered abatement as a result of the Council declaring a public nuisance and making a declaration of a hazard on March 20, 2001. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked who would be responsible for the areas along the freeways, which. belong to Pleasanton. Mr. Ferdinand stated we would send notices to Caltrans or to the City of Pleasanton. We usually get good compliance. The property owner ultimately pays the bill for cleanup. Cm. Oravetz asked how many haven't complied. Mr. Ferdinand stated he didn't have an exact figure, but we normally have about a 92% compliance rate. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Houston closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 190 On motion of Vice Mayor Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to proceed with abatement and to provide a Season End Report for completion of abatements and associated costs. DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLANS ~ PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPTS & PRIORITIES 7:53 p.m. 8.1 (410~55) Senior Planner Janet Harbin presented the Staff Report and advised that Preliminary Design Concepts and Priorities have been developed for the Downtown Streetscape Implementation Plan. The Council is being asked to provide direction regarding the detailed design work and specific cost analysis. A presentation was made by Freeman Tung & Bottomley, Consultants. The Council was requested to review options for gateway monuments, streetscape options for Village Parkway, street lights and Street furniture, a Dublin Boulevard streetscape plan and a proposed Plaza at Amador Plaza Road and select preferred options for the above improvements or direct Staff to return with new options. The Council was asked to designate the following projects as the highest priority for inclusion in the 2001 ~02 Update to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program: a) Gateway Monument at Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway b) Custom~designed Gateway feature at St. Patrick Way and Amador Plaza Road with Right~of~Way Acquisition c) Lewis Avenue and Village Parkway intersection streetscape improvements An attachment included a Conceptual Cost Summary for improvements for the various roadway segments and gateway, street furniture, etc. Some of the costs may be the responsibility of new adjacent development and Staff recommended that more detailed cost estimates be developed with more refined designs to be presented to the City Council at a later date. The Council discussed the Primary and Secondary locations and the 4 Gateway options presented in the Staff Report. Option 1 ~ Brick Monument; Option 2 ~ Masonry Monument; Option 3 ~ Signage; and Option 4 ~ Custom Designed Gateway Feature. Under Streetscape Plans, the Council discussed the 2 options for Street Lighting. Option 1 ~ Transit Series (Lumec) Design; and Option 2 ~ Custom Designed Luminaire (Lumec). CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 191 With regard to Benches, 3 options were presented. Option 1 ~ Hess America, Corvus Bench; Option 2 ~ Landscape Forms, Presidio Collection; and Option 3 ~ Landscape forms, Presidio Collection, Stylized. Three options were discussed for the Bus Shelter Concept. Option 1 ~ Uniform Design; Option 2 ~ Artist Designed; and Option 3 ~ Standard Metal. The Council discussed the Street Trees Concept. The Council discussed the 3 concepts for the Village Parkway Specific Streetscape Design, as well as the pros and cons of each concept. The Council discussed the Dublin Boulevard Specific Design, and Plaza opportunities. Establishing priorities and financial considerations of the Downtown Streetscape Implementation Plan were discussed. In conclusion, Staff recommended that the City Council approve the following concept designs: · Gateways - Option 2 (Masonry Clad) · Streetlighting - Boulevard Light ~ Lumec Custom Design · Benches ~ Bench Option 3 · Bus Shelter N Uniform Design as presented for areas not specifically designated for Artist Designed Shelters along Dublin Boulevard · Street Trees ~ Installed along the curb at 30 feet on center where possible · Plazas ~ First concept to be implemented at Amador Plaza Road in Dublin Place shopping center · Village Parkway Streetscape Concept C ~ Widen existing sidewalks in accordance with CIP · Dublin Boulevard Streetscape ~ As presented in Attachment 5 In addition, Staff recommended that the City Council authorize three projects, including preparation of more detailed cost estimates, to be considered in the 2001 ~02 CIP: Final design and construction of the first gateway monument at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway (preliminary cost estimate $159,000) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 192 * Final design and construction of the custom-designed gateway feature project at the intersection of St. Patrick Way and Areadot Plaza Road (I~680 off-ramp) (preliminary cost estimate $364,200) · Final design and construction of a streetscape improvement at the intersection of Village Parkway at Lewis Avenue (preliminary cost estimate $510,320). Staff advised that these costs will need to be refined with more detailed designs. Dave Evans gave a slide presentation and explained that a particular focus was on gateways and streetscape improvements. Cm. Oravetz asked about the Village Parkway options. Which is best for us? Mr. Evans stated they like to see trees front and back of curb. He hates the idea of cutting down healthy mature trees, however, a 5' sidewalk is not an ideal width. Mayor Houston asked if it is possible to have the trees in the middle of a sidewalk. Mr. Evans stated they would need an arborist's point of view. They're almost too big for grates. The pear is a fairly shallow rooted tree. Cm. Oravetz commented on the two styles of lights and asked Mr. Evans about what he preferred. Mr. Evans stated he did not feel the historic ones are appropriate for Dublin. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she felt we need to take a close look at the trees on Village Parkway and the whole purpose was to make this a pedestrian friendly area. At the corner gateways, she was intrigued and assumed we would have some type of different look on the ground. Mr. Evans explained the concept and stated they offer some possibilities for treatment beneath. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she and Val Barnes were at a League of California Cities meeting where they attended a presentation by a man from Palm Springs who had a unique idea related to benches designed to look like humans. In the downtown area, we are focusing more on a human scale and activity and maybe we could look at some bronze people interacting or something like this. Mayor Houston asked about the Dublin Boulevard and Golden Gate Drive intersection. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 110 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 193 Mr. Evans stated this is a location for a key marker. It seems like a fairly important intersection. Mayor Houston suggested trying to tie this area to the core downtown via a pedestrian bridge and connect the two areas. This could connect it safely and make it look very attractive. He talked about a bridge in Walnut Creek that spans the Iron Horse Trail over Ygnacio Valley Boulevard. Cm. McCormick stated since Village Parkway is really not part of the 4 points where the gateways are, and not really in the downtown, she liked the idea of a tower or modified marker in the median and designating this as The Village Green or its own distinct place with its own identity. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she would like to see us include an artist in on the bus shelters. Mayor Houston and others indicated they did not particularly care for the seats and the trash receptacles shown. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated usually cities that really stand out as being unique are the ones with the little details that make the difference. This is what really brings it all together. This is what sets Tucson apart. These are the. things that will be pleasing to the eye and won't be really expensive. We will be working with WHEELS on the bus shelters. They don't have the expertise to do some of the things, though. Cm. McCormick encouraged them to look at Village Parkway in terms of keeping the trees. At least look to see if some of the trees can be saved. Mr. Ambrose stated from a timing standpoint, the items for inclusion in the CIP, Staff needs direction of whether this is the direction we will go. The Council identified that it would like Village Parkway to be a hybrid between Concepts A and B. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff needed direction on the lighting. Staff will come back with other options for benches and receptacles. The Council selected the Option 2 lighting. The Council stated they liked the tower with the light on top and understood we would use smaller versions at the more minor locations. The Council selected Option 2 gateway CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 194 monument that goes across the street. Of the brick styles, they liked the second one. They wanted a Village Parkway marker; one in front of McDonalds and one near Amador Valley Boulevard. Designate the area with smaller marker that identifies Village Parkway as a special location. They could have the same architectural character, but smaller. In front of the Oil Changers would be the best location. There would have to be some land acquisitions. Mr. Ambrose stated some of the changes are more easily implement able and Staff felt we could make an immediate impact. Vice Mayor Lockhart pointed out there is potential for some business changes on Village Parkway and there may be opportunities in the future. Mayor Houston reminded Staff to keep the bridge idea in mind. The City Council indicated they liked the City logo on the gateway. The City Council supported the group of projects recommended for highest priority for inclusion in the 2001 ~02 Update to the Five~Year CIP: Final design and construction of the first gateway monument at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway (preliminary cost estimate $159,000) · Final design and construction of the custom~designed gateway feature project at the intersection of St. Patrick Way and Amador Plaza Road (I~680 off-ramp) (preliminary cost estimate $364,200) · Final design and construction of a streetscape improvement at the intersection of Village Parkway at Lewis Avenue (preliminary cost estimate $510,320). CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY TIME CAPSULE 8:38 p.m. 8.2 (940~50) Parks & Facilities Development Manager Herma Lichtenstein presented the Staff Report and advised that in order to accommodate a time capsule into the new Dublin Public Library, a location and proposed timing for the inclusion of the capsule will have to be determined. Additionally, it will be necessary to begin to identify the items for inclusion in the time capsule. Ms. Lichtenstein discussed two options proposed in the Staff Report. The first would be to provide a vault in the paving area in the front plaza. The time capsule could be placed in the vault and sealed with a concrete topping. The concrete could be poured to allow CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 195 access at a future date. The second would be to construct a pedestal similar to the one used for the dedication plaque at the Civic Center. The pedestal could be hollow allowing for the capsule to fit inside. A cap could be constructed to allow for future access. The pedestal could also be located within the front plaza area. Both of the above recommendations will be part of construction sometime in the Spring of 2002, allowing time to prepare the items to be included in the time capsule. Cm. McCormick felt this is a great idea and we will be doing this during our 20th City anniversary. She favored putting it with a plaque and not pedestal. She would also like to see some process to select what goes in. Mayor Houston stated he felt we should throw it out to groups and organizations. They could make a list of suggestions. Include all organizations and schools. Make sure we can find it in 20 or 30 years. How long do you typically wait to open it? Cm. McCormick stated sometimes it's opened 50 or 100 years later. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she liked the idea also of a flat surface and burying it in the ground. Cm. McCormick asked if there are time capsule consultants? Ms. Lichtenstein stated there were several sites on the Internet from the Millennium with suggestions. Staff can research this. Vice Mayor Lockhart suggested it would be fun to do an essay contest with the schools. Mayor Houston suggested they be sure to include City Staff. The City Council will decide on the items and directed Staff to negotiate the inclusion of a Time Capsule with the Library contractor. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS 8:44 p.m. 8.3 (430~20) Senior Planner Dennis Carrington presented the Staff Report and advised that the purpose of the report is to inform the City Council of the requirements of the Housing Element update process and the steps and timeline for accomplishing the update of the element. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 196 access at a future date. The second would be to construct a pedestal similar to the one used for the dedication plaque at the Civic Center. The pedestal could be hollow allowing for the capsule to fit inside. A cap could be constructed to allow for future access. The pedestal could also be located within the front plaza area. Both of the above recommendations will be part of construction sometime in the Spring of 2002, allowing time to prepare the items to be included in the time capsule. Cm. McCormick felt this is a great idea and we will be doing this during our 20th City anniversary. She favored putting it with a plaque and not pedestal. She would also like to see some process to select what goes in. Mayor Houston stated he felt we should throw it out to groups and organizations. They could make a list of suggestions. Include all organizations and schools. Make sure we can find it in Z0 or 30 years. How long do you typically wait to open it? Cm. McCormick stated sometimes it's opened 50 or 100 years later. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she liked the idea also of a flat surface and burying it in the ground. Cm. McCormick asked if there are time capsule consultants? Ms. Lichtenstein stated there were several sites on the Internet from the Millennium with suggestions. Staff can research this. Vice Mayor Lockhart suggested it would be fun to do an essay contest with the schools. Mayor Houston suggested they be sure to include City Staff. The City Council will decide on the items and directed Staff to negotiate the inclusion of a Time Capsule with the Library contractor. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS 8:44 p.m. 8.3 (430-20) Senior Planner Dennis Cartington presented the Staff Report and advised that the purpose of the report is to inform the City Council of the requirements of the Housing Element update process and the steps and timeline for accomplishing the update of the element. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 196 Mr. Carrington explained that State Law requires that cities in the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) must update their Housing Elements and forward them to the State Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) by December 31,2001. Government Code Section 65588 requires each local government to review its housing element and spells out the areas which must be evaluated. Mr. Carrington discussed the steps which would be taken in the work program as well as the preliminary target dates. It is hoped that the Final Housing Element will be brought to the Council for adoption in August, 2002. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she was intrigued with the public input process and would like to see a subcommittee of the Council be more hands on with this process, so it's not just at the end that they get the filtered version. She would like to form a subcommittee at the least and maybe find a way to include the whole Council in this. Cm. Oravetz concurred and stated he would like to be on the committee. Mayor Houston complimented Mr. Carrington and Mr. Peabody for doing such a good job with a situation he had dealt with recently. The Council received and thanked Staff for the report. Cm. McCormick asked if they could have a committee of 4 or 5 and then just assign 2 people to attend and report back. Mr. Peabody suggested that this will be a long and lengthy process. They could appoint one or two to participate. The City Council itself will be used as the vehicle to review and give direction as to whether they are on the right track. Mr. Carrington's draft schedule in the Staff Report contains several times when drafts will go to the Council. Cm. Oravetz and Vice Mayor Lockhart will be the representatives on a subcommittee. OTHER BUSINESS 8:52 p.m. Mr. Ambrose reminded everyone of the Martin Canyon Creek trail dedication on May 19% The community is invited. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 197 Cm. McCormick reported that she was designated alternate for Cm. Oravetz and attended the East Bay Division League dinner. Notes were given to Cm. Oravetz. She also artended a C/VIA meeting for Cm. Zika where they talked about the 2001 transportation plan. Cm. McCormick stated she went to the Tri~Valley Transportation meeting and there was an update on 10 major projects in this area and status and finish dates. This information is available if anyone wants it. Mayor Houston asked about an estimated completion date for the IN580/I~680 flyover. Cm. McCormick stated it is due to be completed in the Spring of 2002. Cm. McCormick thanked the community of Dublin and City Staff member Jason Behrmann for a successful Make a Difference Day on Saturday as part of Dublin Pride Week. We will be honoring and recognizing groups for their participation at a future meeting. Vice Mayor Lockhart also commented on Saturday's event and stated the Dublin Women's Club was out in force at the head of the Iron Horse Trail. They deserve a special thank you. She stated there were a number of shopping carts rescued that day. Cm. Oravetz reported that he went down to Irvine on vacation. Vice Mayor Lockhart reported on the DPIE art awards program held at Regal Cinema. They packed the place. She thanked Regal Cinemas for their support on this project. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she also at-tended a really exciting bio~solids meeting in Pleasanton. Expansion of the DSRSD facility is quite interesting. They have found common ground for composting at Altamont Landfill and they are looking for places to compost some of these bio~solids. There may be some economies of scale in working on this together with other agencies. Vice Mayor Lockhart asked about our poor sad little Christmas tree out in front of the Civic Center. Is it going to make it? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 198 Mr. Ambrose stated the area dug up is the electrical. Mr. Thompson stated the tree is coming back slowly. It's pretty well stressed out, but it is still alive. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she will be heading to Ireland with the Dublin Sister City Association group tomorrow and they are taking with them a picture as a gift to be presented to the City of Bray. She congratulated Carla Huntsinger's class who did the artwork. They did a fabulous job on a unique vase of flowers. Mayor Houston asked about the status of the West Dublin BART station and when the Council will hear this next. Mr. Ambrose stated Staff met with BART and LaSalle today. We will know by Thursday if they will be on schedule to go to the Planning Commission soon. We're hopeful that it will be on the next Planning Commission agenda, and if not, it will be bumped 2 weeks. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: (~C~ 1 k ~r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 20 REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2001 PAGE 1~9