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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.01 Draft 02-07-2009 CC Min G&O MtgA~ +f /~~ DRAFT ~n~ou~uv~n ~~u~~t ~~TUV~ - ~u~~Y ~, X009 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. 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 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 VOLUME 28 ~oenn ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,E ~~ February 7, 2009 ``~"~'~%~ ~~FOU~` I.I DRAFT 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. III. PLANNING COMMISSION/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 Plate 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 VOLUME 28 oe ~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ni~~jj ~~ February 7, 2009 '~~~~'~l% 'ILIFOR~ 3 ~, ~. DRAFT 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 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 VOLUME 28 `,~ oe Db~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING i;~~~;~ February 7, 2009 ~\ ~'~' ~~ ~~~~~~s DRAFT 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 VOLUME 28 ~~yOFpp ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ,,; ~~` ;~ February 7, 2009 ~`~~~~~ Gc~~R~ DRAFT Goal #2 -Process 15 First Time Homebuyer Loans ^ o~~ 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 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 28 ~~ oe ~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING i"~~~~~ February 7, 2009 ~~ '~ /~ Gc,~+oc~~'~° (o DRAFT 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 28 ,~oF~a ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ~„~ C~ ~`;~ February 7, 2009 1`~~~~%~ Gc~FOR~' r~ ~~ DRAFT !J 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 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 28 woe °D~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~~~ February 7, 2009 ~~ '~ /~ G~~ Rim ~~ ~~'; DRAFT 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? DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 28 ,~yoF~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~'-~~~ February 7, 2009 ~~ '~j' //~ Gc~rn~~m `~. DRAFT 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 identify 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. Guarienti stated Strategic Goal #3b #6, Develop aCity-wide Bicycle Master Plan including 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. RECESS 9:54a.m Mayor Sbranti called for a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:02 a.m with all Councilmembers present. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 28 ~~ OF DpR, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING i~~~~ez February 7, 2009 \\~ ~ l// ~4GIIbR~~~ DRAFT / ~ ~ , ~, 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 9th, 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES io VOLUME 28 c``~o~~'8~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~~~ February 7, 2009 ~~ '~' /~ G~, ~~s DRAFT i / ~~ ~` 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 keyplaces 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES i i VOLUME 28 Gti~ OF DUe~d ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~~~ February 7, 2009 \\~ ' ~~,~~~ DRAFT ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~. 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 rp ojects, 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES i2 VOLUME 28 G~~ o~ ~,8~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~~~ February 7, 2009 ~\ '~'~ /~ G1GIPbR~~~ DRAFT r ~ ': ..h ° 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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES i3 VOLUME 28 pF pp ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING n;~~ ~~~ February 7, 2009 1~~~'~~/~ '~G/FORD DRAFT ~ ~~ °~~ , ~ 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. RECESS 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 COMMISSION/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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES is VOLUME 28 ~~oFflr,~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ~~~~"~ February 7, 2009 ~~ '~ /~ ~~FO~`'s DRAFT ! ~ C~~t l Goal #5, Expand fitness and wellness classes (aerobics, Aga, 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 Acquisition or Obtain Conservation Easement to Provide Public Access in the Western Hills for an Open Space Area, the Commission would DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES is VOLUME 28 ,~yOFDp ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING i~~~~a~ February 7, 2009 ~~ ~ %~ Gc~~s~m DRAFT /~ ~ i~ 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 City 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 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES i6 VOLUME 28 ~,~oFCk,~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING i~~~~~az February 7, 2009 ~~ ~ /~ DRAFT ~ ~ ~ ~~ 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 aTri-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. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES i~ VOLUME 28 ~~OFDUR, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ~~~~~~ February 7, 2009 ~\ '~ /~ ~'iGIFOR~~ DRAFT /~ ~,~ /~ 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. Meeting minutes taken and prepared by Dora A. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES is VOLUME 28 G~~pFppB~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 19,~~~~~ February 7, 2009 `~ -,'~. /~ ~'1L~FpB ~