Wednesday, July 6th: Funeral Mass for Former Dublin Mayor Paul Moffatt (St. Raymond’s 10:00 a.m.)
Wednesday, July 6th: Alameda County Fire Department cadet graduation (San Leandro, 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, July 7th: Dublin Farmers Market - Wine and Concert Night (Emerald Glen Park, 4-8 p.m.)
Friday, July 8th: Dublin Chamber of Commerce Day at the Races (Alameda County Fairgrounds, 1:00 p.m.)
Friday, July 8th: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (St. Raymond’s Moral Hall, 5-7 p.m.)
Sunday, July 10th: Bay Area Breeze Home Soccer Match (Dublin High School, 7:00 p.m.)
Sunday, July 17th: Bay Area Breeze Home Soccer Match (Dublin High School, 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 23rd: Latter-Day Saints Heritage Days Honoring Dublin’s Historic Park (Alameda County Fairgrounds, 5:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 27th: Dublin Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Mayor (McNamara’s, 8:00 a.m.)

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-The City of Dublin’s budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 was approved. For the first time in three years, this year’s budget contains no cuts to programs and services. In fact, there are some modest increases to staffing in key areas to enhance City programs and services related to economic development, communications, and environmental stewardship. Additionally, the budget was balanced without touching the City’s Economic Uncertainty Reserve.

-The City of Dublin’s Strategic Initiatives were approved. The five areas of strategic emphasis for 2011-2012 are related to economic development, downtown improvements, open space and environmental stewardship, communications, and dynamic recreational and cultural opportunities.

-The City of Dublin’s Capital Improvement Projects were approved. Items funded for 2011-2012 of significance include Civic Center Modifications and Generator, Positano Neighborhood Park, Alamo Canal Trail, Maintenance Yard Facility Improvements, Shannon Center parking lot improvements, Emerald Glen Plaza and lighting improvements, St. Patrick’s Way expansion towards Regional St., and Golden Gate Drive enhancements leading to the West Dublin BART Station. Studies will also be completed future expansion phases of Fallon Sports Park, whether to develop a café as part of the Dublin Library, and renovations to the Dublin Swim Center. Other highlights include the preparation of engineering documents related to the widening of Dublin Boulevard from Sierra Court to Dublin Court and the widening of Dougherty Road from Sierra Lane to the North City Limit.

-Sponsors for the City of Dublin’s Bike to Work Day were recognized

-The City of Dublin’s Traffic Impact Fee deferral program was extended

-Dublin’s Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance was modified to increase the percentage of non-smoking units in multi-family housing from 50% to 75%

-The annual engineering reports and assessments for Dublin’s Lighting and Landscaping maintenance districts were approved

-The City Council was given an update on the Sustainable Neighborhood Development Strategy that is being developed

-Directional signage enhancements for auto dealers in the vicinity of Scarlett Drive were approved

-The Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment study to examine whether to change a public/semi-public site previously slated for the Muslim Community Center into housing. Lennar wishes to extend the Sonata neighborhood across Brannigan by building 19 single-family residential units on the 3-acre site

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-New rates for Garbage and Recycling services for 2011-12 were approved. This year there will be a very modest $0.66 per month increase. Dublin’s rates remain 27% below the Tri-Valley average and our residents and businesses will still receive the highest amount of services

-To enhance the City’s aesthetic quality, new enclosure standards for garbage and recycling bins in both multi-family and commercial projects were approved. The City will also review opportunities to work with property owners on creating nicer enclosures for existing projects.

-The Council reviewed its policies in regards to limiting window signage to 25% for Dublin businesses. It was agreed that the existing regulations should be left in place so as to maintain the attractiveness of the community

-The Joint Facility Usage agreement between the City of Dublin and the Dublin Unified School District was updated and approved

-A request from the Dublin Rotary Club to host Circus Vargas from July 8-18 at the intersection of Hacienda Drive and Martinelli Way near I-580 was approved

-The City Council named Dublin’s two newest parks in the Positano Development. The 4.6 acre park slated to be finished within the next year will be called Positano Hills Park, while the future 5.0 acre park adjacent to the future elementary school when it’s needed will be called Diamond Memorial Park in memory of Dublin resident and Army Staff Sergeant Sean Diamond, who was killed in the line of duty

-A General Plan Amendment study for modifications to the Foster family property lines in the Hansen Hill development was approved

-The City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was updated to include a plan to more effectively utilize volunteers during a disaster

-The improvements to the newly renovated Dublin Sportsgrounds were officially accepted

-The Disposition and Development Agreement allowing Arroyo Vista to proceed was officially approved

-A contract was approved for the Dahlin Group to examine cost-effective modifications to the Dublin Civic Center which can better utilize its space

-A contract was approved to do a study examining overhead cost allocations charged to developers when working on projects

-The Award of Bid to construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Amador Valley Blvd. and Brighton Drive was approved

-A contract approving the City’s Annual Street Overlay program was approved

-Donations to the Dublin Heritage Park, Dublin Senior Center, and Dublin Pride Week were formally recognized. A full report was also given regarding Dublin Pride Week, and winners from the Poster Contest were awarded

-Dublin-based Challenge Butter was given a proclamation for being in business for 100 years and emerging as a worldwide industry leader

-A proclamation in support of the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center was presented

-BART Board Member John McPartland presented the City with a commemorative part of the track from the West Dublin BART station

-A proclamation was presented to Bethany Zummo for making the United States Womens’ Paralympics Sitting Volleyball team

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