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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2002 Adopted CC Minutes REGULAR MEETING - June 4, 2002 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held at 6:$0 p.m., regarding: 1. PERSONNEL. Government Code Section 54957.6(a). Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator Richard Ambrose, City Manager. Unrepresented City EmploYees: Assistant City Manager Administrative Analyst II Administrative Aide Assistant Civil Engineer Administrative Analyst I Associate Civil Engineer Administrative Technician Associate Planner Assistant Planner Recreation Supervisor Community Safety Assistant Senior Administrative Analyst Engineering Technician I Senior Civil Engineer Engineering Technician II Senior Planner Finance Technician I Administrative Services Director Finance Technician II Assistant to the City Manager Heritage Center Director * Building Official Information Systems Technician City Clerk Office Assistant I Community Development Director Office Assistant II Economic Development Director Preschool Instructor Finance Manager Public Works Inspector Information Systems Manager Recreation coordinator Parks & Community Services Director Recreation Technician Parks & Facilities Development Manager Secretary Planning Manager Secretary to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Public Works Director/City Engineer Senior Finance Technician Housing Specialist Senior Office Assistant Parks & Community Services Manager SeniOr Building Inspector Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator 'Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Vice Mayor McCormick & Councilmember Sbranti Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney A regular meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m., by Mayor Lockhart. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart ABSENT: None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 250 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 advised that no reportable action was taken. The Council will continue with the second Closed Session item at the end of the meeting. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE 7:08 p.m. $.1 (700~10) Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart introduced Teresa Yvonne, the City's new Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor. Ms. Yvonne stated she looks forward to working here and to helping get a really thriving arts program in Dublin. PROCLAMATION 7:09 p.m. $.2 (610~50) Mayor Lockhart read a proclamation declaring June 1 s, _ June 9th Affordable Housing Week and called upon all residents of Dublin to learn about and honor the contributions of affordable housing by participating in activities held throughout the week to commemorate this observance. The proclamation was presented to Jennifer Mosel who accepted this on behalf of East Bay Housing Organization. Ms. Mosel works for CRIL, Community Resources for Independent Living. CITY COUNCIL MINU'IZS VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 251 PROCLAMATION 7:I3 p.m. 3.3 (610~50) Mayor Lockhart read and presented a proclamation recognizing and congratulating Edward Moreno for being selected to receive the 2002 Outstanding School Crossing Guard Award in the City of Dublin. Mr. Moreno is stationed at the intersection of Amador Valley Boulevard and Burton Street and serves Frederiksen Elementary School. Mr. Moreno stated what makes this so special is all the kids he works with on a daily basis. He can't wait to see everyone next year. CITY'S APPOINTMENT OF TENANT COMMISSIONERS TO THE DUBLIN HOUSING AUTHORITY 7:17 p.m. $.4 (110~$0/450-90) Mayor Lockhart advised that she was recommending the appointment of Shawn Costello and Ramona Frydendal to the Dublin Housing Authority as Tenant Commissioners with terms expiring in May 2004. Ms. Frydendal fulfills the legal requirement that one of the Commissioners be over the age of 62. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 02 APPOINTING TENANT COMMISSIONERS TO THE DUBLIN HOUSING AUTHORITY TO TERMS EXPIRING MAY 3t, 2004 7.'IBp. re. Shawn Costello; who stated he resides at Arroyo Vista apartments, asked for clarification on some properly lines; specifically paths that $o out of Arroyo Vista on the back side which are part of the Iron Horse Trail. He stated the properties are bein~ damased by roots and nothin$ is bein$ done. He has come many times to the people behind him and told them about this and nothineg is bein$ done. It has been weeks and it is becomin$ very danserous for him and other wheelchairs and for people who walk. A tree is growing on the trail. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 252 Public Works Director Lee Thompson stated there are actually two property owners. Arroyo Vista owns part and they have offered to dedicate parts to Zone 7~ and Dublin Meadows owns some. The weeds have been required by the f~'re Department to be removed. They are actually letting the contract to remove the weeds. A4r. Costello stated he still did not understand exactly if this is part of the Iron Horse Trail. A4r. Thompson explained that the City contracts with £BRPD to maintain the trail~ which goes down the old railroad ~$ht-of-way. Adayor Loclchart clarified that the Fire Department will contract for the work to be done and then bill the property owner. CONSENT CALENDAR 7:23 p.m. Items 4.1 through 4.10 Cm. Oravetz pulled Item 4.3. Cm. McCormick pulled Items 4.7 and 4.8. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council took the following actions: Approved (4. I) Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 21, 2002; Adopted (4.2 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 69- 02 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES Adopted (4.4 200-30) RESOLUTION NO. 70 -02 AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID FOR PURCHASE OF HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) UNITS FOR CIVIC CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21. REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 253 Adopted (4.8 600-:30) RESOLUTION NO. 71 - 02 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH OMNI-MEANS Adopted (4.6 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 72- 02 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EAST BAY POOL SERVICE FOR POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES Adopted (4.9 600~30) RESOLUTION NO. 73- 02 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PERMCO ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES Approved (4.10 $00~40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $2,657,092.17. Cm. Oravetz pulled Item 4.3, authorizing Staff to solicit bids for traffic s~gnal at Dougherty road and Willow Creek Road. He asked when we will see these signals. Mr. Thompson discussed the bidding process and stated they should be installed by October or November. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized (4.3 600-35) Staff to advertise Contract 02~06 for bids, Traffic Signal at Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Road; Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4. 7 related to Final Parcel Map 7714 and stated she noted reference to '~Digital Drive'~. She asked if this is the actual name? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 254 Mr. Thompson stated yes it was approved about a year and a half ago by the City Council. The County and Commerce One were conditioned to build the road It was named with the subch'vision. It could be changed The Council indicated they were interested in considering a possible name change at the appropriate time. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. OravetT., and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted (4.7 600-60) RESOLUTION NO. 74 - 02 APPROVING NEW TRACT DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 7714 (ALAMEDA COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY) Cm. McCormick pulled Item 4.8 related to the old Murray Schoolhouse Bell Tower project. This is as a result of a wonderful partnership between the City and 3 other groups in the City. Dave Burton is the one who spearheaded this deice roger the bell tower back up. She also commended the DHPA who has been out them raising money. DSRSD put a little blurb in their newsletter and got all lands of money. The Women's Club of Dublin is also participating. They are about $8~000 sho~t right nov. This is a very worthyproject and the City will be veryproud of this. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council authorized (4.8 910-40) Staff to advertise the old Murray Schoolhouse Bell Tower Project for bids. PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN (VPSP) AREA REZONING A CITY-INITIATED APPLICATION TO REZONE PARCELS IN THE VPSP AREA FROM EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS C-N, C-1 AND TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (VPSP) ZONING DISTRICT 7:28 p.m. 6.1 (450-30/410-55) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and explained that the intent of rezoning the parcels within the VPSP area is to bring the zoning designations for the area into conformance with the land use designations contained in the VPSP, which was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 2 I REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 255 The VPSP area is approximately 31 acres of land located primarily along the east and west sides of Village Parkway between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. Also included in the SP area is the Village Center shopping center on the northwestern corner of Village Parkway and Amador Valley Boulevard and the Village Square shopping center on the northeastern corner of the same intersection. This SP area contains several of Dublin's smaller retail establishments, including restaurants, personal services, auto~ related services and specialty shops. Staff believes that one zoning district applied consistently to all properties in the SP area will provide the clearest direction on what development is desired for the Village Parkway area. Using a Planned Development zoning district that is based on the VPSP for this purpose will ensure that the SP development regulations guide all future development. Additionally, if the VPSP is updated or changed, the PD zoning would remain consistent in that it refers back to the SP for the development standards and allowed uses. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING - WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN (WDBSP) AREA REZONING A CITY~INITIATED APPLICATION TO REZONE pARCELS IN THE WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS M~I, C~I AND C~Z TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONING DISTRICT 7:$0 p.m. 6.2 (450~$0/410~55) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Kristi Bascom presented the Staff Report and advised that the West Dublin BART Specific Plan (WDBSP) is approximately 70 acres of land, including all properties bounded by I~680, 1-580, Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road. It includes a broad range of uses such as Enea Plaza retail center, Crown Chevrolet auto dealership, Cor~O~Van warehousing facility, and other retail, service, restaurant, office and lodging facilities. The West Dublin BART area is unique in the City as it is one of the few areas where Dublin can create a true transit~oriented development. With the construction of CITY COUNCIL ~NUTI~S VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 256 another Dublin/Pleasanton stop along the BART line, this area is well poised to capitalize on its proximity to a major transit facility. The goal of the WDBSP is to encourage high- intensity development with a mix of uses including low and mid-rise buildings with a combination of residences, offices, retail, lodging, live-work facilities and restaurant uses. The intent of rezoning the parcels within the WDBSP area is to bring the zoning designations for the area into conformance with the land use designations contained in the WDBSP, which was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2002. Staff believes that one zoning district applied consistently to all properties in the SP area will provide the clearest direction on what development is desired for the West Dublin BART area. Using a PD zoning district that is based on the WDBSP for this purpose will ensure that the SP development regulations guide all future development. Additionally, if the WDBSP is updated or changed, the PD zoning would remain consistent in that it refers back to the SP for the development standards and allowed uses. Shawn Costello asked questions about what will be by the BART station and where pedestrians will get out of the area. Ms. Bascom showed where the BART Station will be. She explained that this is an area wide rezoning and when each proposal comes in, they will look at the specifics. Brook Eliger who stated she lives on Fenwick asked about the symbols used on the map. Ms. Bascom explained the meaning of the different symbols and that they relate to different uses. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. Cm. McCormick noted we are zoning some for residential and asked about open space. Ms. Bascom responded that an open space component will be contained when a proposal comes in. This simply gives a zoning district, so proposals can come forward within the framework of the SP. Mr. Ambrose stated there is no open space land use indicated in this area in the General Plan. The Council would have to look at this as each development comes in. Cm. Sbranti clarified that if they wanted open space, it would take an amendment to the SP. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 257 Mr. Ambrose discussed the difference between public open space and areas such as a tot lot. We would need to look at the overall Park Master Plan. A maximum number of residential units are identified at 490. This could be adjusted to provide for some open space. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Sbranti, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING ~ ADOPTION OF ADJUSTMENT OF RATES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES PROVIDED BY LIVERMORE-DUBLIN DISPOSAL 7:40 p.m. 6.3 (810-30) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Administrative Analyst Jason Behrmann presented the Staff Report and advised that current garbage rates became effective July 1,2001. In accordance with the Agreement with LDD, the adopted rates are scheduled to be reviewed for a rate adjustment July 1, 2002. A rate increase for commercial and drop box service is being proposed. The amount of the proposed rate increase varies depending on the type of service received. There is no proposed increase for residential curbside customers. It is proposed that the rates for commercial and drop box customers increase by approximately 15.46% and 2.35% respectively. The commercial garbage rate increase would fund a new commercial food waste recycling program. Mr. Behrmann advised that the proposed Dublin rates remain very competitive compared to rates charged for similar services in surrounding communities. In all cases, the City of Dublin service levels are at least comparable, and in some cases better than the survey cities. For most rate categories, the proposed City of Dublin rates are well below the average of the Tri-Valley agencies surveyed. Cm. Oravetz asked if there had been any comments since the last meeting. Mr. Behrmann stated LDD made about $0 phone calls to restaurants. Annette Borges with LDD stated they did make phone calls. Ten restaurants were very interested. Three said they didn't know if this would fit in with their businesses. They will go out and do a full-blown sales program when they start the food waste program. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 258 Shawn Costello stated he has a big issue and question about disposal. When you go down the whole length of Amador Valley Boulevard from Village Parkway to Dougherty Road, when people don't want stuff they just throw it on the sidewalks and block the sidewalks. Mayor Lockhart clarified what they were discussing was the commercial rates for businesses. She stated she was sure that Ms. Borges could respond to his specific questions. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 75 - 02 AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAFFER Z.Z4). 7:46 p.m. 6.4 (640~40) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Attorney John Bakker presented the Staff Report and advised that the Political Reform Act requires cities to adopt Conflict of Interest Codes that designate the staff positions within the City that invoice the making of governmental decisions that could foreseeable affect a financial interest of the employee. The Act also requires the Code to require the "designated employees" to annually disclose their financial interests. The City last updated its present COI code in 1996. Changes in Staff titles and organization of the City since that time necessitated an amendment to the Code. In addition, changes in the Political Reform Act and Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations necessitated other changes. Other clarifying revisions to the Code have been made, based on the FPPC's sample COI Code. No testimony was entered by any member of the public relative to this issue. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 259 Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance. REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR THE AREA F NORTH PORTION OF DUBLIN RANCH PA 01-037 7:49 p.m. 7.1 (420~30) Associate Planner Kristi Bascom advised that this request is for a continuance of the initiation of a GP and SPA Study for the Area F North Portion of Dublin Ranch until the study of the potential public facility sites have been reviewed by the City Council. Ms. Bascom stated the applicant has since requested a change to the study area configuration, so Staff was requesting that the Council continue the item to the next City Council meeting in order to consider both proposals. Cm. Sbranti asked about the timeline for the public facility study? Mr. Peabody stated they are underway now and it will probably be about 3 months before there will be specific recommendations. Mayor Lockhart suggested they come back on July 2'~a and clear up the issue and look at original and revised proposal. Marty Inderbitzen, representing Dublin Ranch stated he had spoken with Planning Staff and agreed that the best course of action would be to continue this fo the July Z, 2002 City Council meeting. On motion of Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by unanimous vote, the Council continued the item to July 2 REVIEW OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR FIRE STATIONS 17 & 18 7:53 p.m. 7.2 (600~30) Parks & Facilities Development Manager Herma Lichtenstein presented the Staff Report and advised that the Architect has prepared refined design development drawings reflecting Public and Council comments and has further defined the building materials and colors. CITY COUNCIL MINUT£S VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 260 Ms. Lichtenstein advised that Paul Beamer with BSA Architects would present the revised drawings, materials and color selections. The goal following the presentation would be for the Council to provide final direction and authorize the Architect to begin Construction Drawings. Mr. Beamer presented slides illustrating the sites and designs of the stations showing colors of buildings and an interior color and material board. Mayor Lockhart expressed concerns she had heard from people with fire station being so close to neighbors. The concern is the exterior coloring that it won't blend and will really stand out in the neighborhood. Would it be easier for residents to accept something similar to the color of their homes? Mr. Beamer stated they wanted something strong enough to stand out in the neighborhood but in keeping with the earth tones. The scale of the building is not any larger than most of the homes there. Cm. Sbranti asked about the size of the station Mr. Beamer stated station 18 is about 8500 square feet. He discussed the rooflines and height. Ms. Lichtenstein stated the roof eve is about the same height. We are using the same fencing and pilaster as the Dublin Ranch area and will landscape and put street trees in front. We are upgrading some of the exterior elements of the building. We can look at toning down the exterior colors somewhat. Staff reported that there are 21 different color schemes of homes out there which range from earth tones to pastels. Consultant Mike Porto advised that there are primarily 4 houses which side onto Fallon Road; two directly across the street from the Fire Station. This neighborhood is under construction at this time. Others back onto Fallon Road. There is a very limited number of houses. Mayor Lockhart asked how the color selection for these houses related to what is going on across the street. Mr. Porto stated Toll has requested the ability to mix and match. It is within the realm. Cm. Sbranti stated he likes the lighter color better than the mustard shade. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 261 Cm. Oravetz asked which will be built first, the houses or the Fire Station. Mr. Porto stated the houses will go up first. He has also received several phone calls indicating they have not seen the schematics and color scheme. Ms. Lichtenstein stated Staff will look at toning back the mustard color. The Council stated they would be comfortable with having Staff tone it down to match more closely with what's across the street. Staff can work on this. Cm. Zika stated the cost concerns him. The smaller station costs $25 more per square foot because we have to do extensive site improvement. Ms. Lichtenstein explained the rationale. Even though you are getting a bigger building on one, it is pretty much open space. The fencing also impacts this as well as more landscaping in front. Cm. Sbranti questioned the timeline and asked about the construction RFP's. Ms. Lichtenstein advised that the Architect is on a fast track with this project. The developer will take some plans and talk with developers to negotiate a bid. Ours has to come back sometime in July to ask for authorization to bid, depending upon how quickly we can go through process. City departments have had a cursory review of the drawings. Mr. Ambrose stated we also have some outstanding issues with County GSA, so this may slow the project down somewhat. On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Cm. Oravetz, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the final design and authorized the preparation of construction documents. REQUEST BY IKEA PROPERTY, INC., AND THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY TO INITIATE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR A 27.44~ACRE SITE WITHIN THE EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8:18 p.m. 8.1 (420-30) Community Development Director Eddie Peabody presented the Staff Report and advised that this 27.44~acre site is located at the southwest corner of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard. The GF and EDSP both designate the site for Campus Office use. In February CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 262 2001, the City Council approved the Commerce One project that allowed for the development of a four building 780,000 sq. ft. campus office complex on the site. In August 2001, Alameda County surplus Property Authority informed the City that they were no longer in contract with Commerce One for purchase of the site. The City has now received a letter from IKEA requesting that the City Council consider an IKEA Store on the site. In order to locate a retail development on the site, changes to the GP, EDSP and Zoning Ordinance would be required. City policy requires that the City Council approve the initiation of a GPA Study prior to City Staff accepting a development application that would include a GPA for a project. Cm. McCormick asked if the traffic study and circulation w/Il include circulation on the property itself and in the neighborhood? Mr. Peabody responded yes, it will be an extensive study and what relation it has to anything else, as this will be a major consideration. Cm. McCormick asked if we choose the firm to do the study. Mr. Peabody replied we do. Cm. Zika asked if, when we are doing the fiscal impacts, can we compare the impacts had the original plan developed, versus if this concept goes through. Mr. Ambrose stated yes, we will analyze this. Cm. Sbranti stated we should also look at impacts of traffic on weeknights, peak versus non-peak, etc. Mr. Ambrose stated Caltrans will be very interested in traffic on 1-580 and Pleasanton will also be interested. Cm. McCormick asked about the scenic corridor. Mr. Peabody stated this has to do with visibility of the nearby hills from the freeway and the necessity of providing view corridors along I~580. Cm. McCormick asked if IKEA will ask the neighbors how they feel about yellow and blue.'? cITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAG£ 263 Mr. Peabody replied he was sure we will get to that point. On motion of Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76 - 02 APPROVING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR IKEA PROPERTY, INC. FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY OTHER BUSINESS 8:25 p.m. Mr. Ambrose reminded everyone of the 1~680 southbound on-ramp opening ceremony being held by the Alameda County Transportation Authority at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, June 7th. This is our third and last ramp to open. There will be another DP, FA meeting on June 25tit at 6:30 p.m., in San Ramon. Cm. Oravetz stated he and Mayor Lockhart attended a LAVTA meeting and the news is they approved 35 new buses. Most of the funding came from Measure B funds. LAVTA also rotated officers, and the new Chair will be Tom Vargas, Vice Mayor of Livermore and Vice Chair will be Kay Ayala, Pleasanton Councilmember. Cm. Zika reported that he had a chance to cook for the Dublin Little League physical challenge event on Sunday. He attended a CMA meeting Monday. No big decisions were made. Friday morning, he will cook for the Dublin High School breakfast at 6 a.m. He will also attend an affordable housing seminar on Friday. cITY CO~diL ~NCTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 264 Cm. Sbranti reported that there was a Day on the Glen liaison meeting. Things are moving along very well. It will be expanded to 2 days, and will be a lot bigger event. Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley attended his class last week. He is increasingly optimistic that the juvenile hall will not be built in Dublin. The little league challenger event was great. This weekend is the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. We have 7 student teams from DHS. Foothill High also has some teams and has challenged us. This is the busiest time of year at all the schools. At the DHS senior awards, over $400,000 in scholarships were awarded. Cm. McCormick reported that she had the opportunity and pleasure to visit the artists and look at the prototype created for Emerald Glen Park. It involves water, wind, pipes and steel and will be very unique. She went with Rich Guarienti. She also attended a Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce meeting and heard Keith Woods. She presented statistics: there are 34 million people in CA; 1 of every 8 Americans is in CA; we are the 5th largest economy in the world. Mayor Lockhart stated she attended an East Bay Housing leadership breakfast last week. Representatives from a number of cities in the East Bay discussed affordable housing. She also attended a meeting at Parks RFFA regarding a program for Korean Veterans being held in Livermore and Dublin on July 12th and 1Sth. We will have a group of 87 members of a Korean dance troop coming to participate in a program in the Valley honoring Korean Veterans. They will have a picnic in the park Saturday afternoon and then go to California High School in San Ramon that evening for awards. Mayor Lockhart stated she taped a Valley Forum program this afternoon with other Valley Mayors. The program was on regional planning and thinking on a variety of issues. Housing and transportation seemed to be the main issues. These issues affect all of us. She stated she also will be at the Relay for Life event this weekend. Mayor Lockhart stated a letter had been received from the County Connection transit agency urging us to oppose Senator Perata's SB 1491. This means a lot to our area because we are considered one of the small operators that could lose funding to the large CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 265 operators. This has come back to life a couple of times. She requested that Staff agendize this for discussion at the next Council meeting. Mayor Lockhart asked for consideration of doing a workshop with Parks RFrA. We've had a lot of questions about land uses, what is planned and what is there already. We need a big picture view. The Council indicated support for this type of workshop. Staff was requested to notice it as a City Council meeting and do it on their site sometime toward the end of July or early August. CLOSED SESSION At 8:39 p.m., the Council continued their closed session discussion. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTION :~ Mayor Lockhart stated there was no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT 11.1 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 21 REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2002 PAGE 266