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Mayor’s Report: What is in store for 2012?

Tim Sbranti — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:41:21 +0000

Tree Downed at Emerald Glen

Tim Sbranti — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:40:58 +0000

The large oak tree in the center of the plaza by the concession building on the north side of Emerald Glen Park fell during the storm last week. There were no injuries or damage to the plaza area. Since this tree is meant to be a prominent feature in the park, Staff will work to find a large specimen oak to replace the fallen tree this spring.

Inaugural Theatrical Production in the Sunday School Barn

Tim Sbranti — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:39:43 +0000

Celebrate Valentines with someone special at the first theatrical production in the new theater at the Heritage Park and Museums. The “Tri-Valley Performers” will be presenting Love Letters by A.R. Gurney.This play is considered Gurney’s finest work and was heralded as one of the five best plays of the 1980’s. Clive Barnes of the New York Post wrote that Love Letters was “A delightfully ingratiating play…A winner and a charmer.”

Evening performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. A matinee will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5th. Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for youth six to twelve years, and $5 for children five and under. Tickets can be purchased online at www.DublinRecGuide.com, in person at the Shannon Community Center, or at the door the day of the performance (if seats are available). For more information about this event, please call 556-4500.

Society for the history of Navy Medicine

Tim Sbranti — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:38:18 +0000

The City received a letter from the Society for the History of Navy Medicine requesting permission to place a plaque in Emerald Glen Park marking the significance in history of U.S. Navy Medicine. The U.S. Naval Hospital Shoemaker was located where Emerald Glen Park now stands. The hospital was opened in 1943 and had 2,500 beds and full medical, surgical and rehabilitation services for sailors and Marines serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Following the war, the Air Force took over the hospital and operated it well into the 1950’s. Staff is working with the Society on the details and will be presenting the request to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission for input, and then the City Council for consideration this spring.

Alameda CTC Approves Transportation Expenditure Plan

Tim Sbranti — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:37:15 +0000

On January 26th, the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) approved the Transportation Expenditure Plan to be included in the November ballot measure that would extend the existing half-cent sales tax and augment it with an additional half-cent sales tax in perpetuity. Close to 40 members of the public spoke during the hearing, including many Livermore residents wishing to keep the “BART to Livermore” project intact in the Plan. Opponents of the Plan wanted the language to be less prescriptive to insure that less-costly alternatives to rail, such as rapid bus service, would be considered in the planning process. . Ultimately, the Plan was approved 24-2, with the only vote against the Plan being cast by Supervisor Keith Carson, who holds two votes due to the size of the region that he represents. The Plan has been revised somewhat from the draft that was presented at the December 6th City Council meeting, as a result of direction provided by the Commission at the December Board Retreat as well as by an ad-hoc committee that was formed to meet with several advocacy groups throughout January. The $7.7 billion Plan approved yesterday includes the following investments:

• Public Transit – 48% ($3.7 billion)
• Local Streets & Roads – 30% ($2.3 billion)
• Highway Efficiencies & Freight – 8.7% ($677 million)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian – 8.4% ($651 million)
• Sustainability, Land Use & Technology – 4% ($300 million)
Some key changes since the draft include:
• 15% of Local Streets & Roads investments to support bicycle and pedestrian elements of
projects
• Increase in the AC Transit investment for operations from 15% in the first draft to 18.8%
• 0.5% for BART maintenance
• Stronger commitment to Student Transit Bus Pass Program
• Revisions to the BART to Livermore language to require alternatives analysis

The next step will be to gain approval from at least 50% of the cities representing 50% of the population, as well as the Board of Supervisors, after which time the sales tax measure can be added to the November 2012 ballot. A 2/3 majority will be required for the Plan to pass.

State of the City Address 2012

Tim Sbranti — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:34:48 +0000

View a portion of Mayor Sbranti’s 2012 State of the City Address.

Dublin High Engineering Academy starting Mythbusters

Tim Sbranti — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:30:11 +0000

To view details of this event on Wednesday, February 22nd please click here.

February Council Agenda

Tim Sbranti — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:25:02 +0000

*All City Council meetings start at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center’s Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. Please note that the schedule of agenda items is tentative and is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on official agendas, visit the City of Dublin’s website at www.ci.dublin.ca.us

February 7, 2012 7:00 pm REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
• DUSD Presentation on Bond Issue
• Appointment of Senior Center Advisory Committee Members
• Certificate of Recognition: Roberta Dikeman
• Fallon Sports Park Fencing Project
• Award of Bid - Alamo Canal Trail Connector Project
• St. Patrick’s Day Road Closure Resolution
• Fireworks Ordinance
• 30th Year/ All American Event
• SCS Alternative Scenarios
• City Council Salary Increase
• Schaefer Ranch General Plan Amendment Request
• Needs Assessment Update/ Task Force
• Area G Parking Report
• Award ED Strategy/Element

February 21, 2012 7:00 pm REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
• Mid Year Check-In: City Manager
• Sustainable Neighborhood Design Strategy GPA
• Energy Audit Report
• Fallon Sports Park Master Plan Update
• BMR Foreclosure Policy
• TV 30 Capital Acquisition
• Design Recognition Program
• CDBG Funding Recommendations
• Transit Center Art Installation Update

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tim Sbranti — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:22:51 +0000

Three new EV charging stations have made their appearance next to the Library this week. Final inspections were made this morning and the stations are now fully operational.

The grant was awarded in early December. Originally staff was told the City would be responsible for paying approximately $4,000 for the installation, but the Grantor was able to procure extra funds from the California Energy Commission to cover the installation. Staff is working on getting signage to designate the parking spaces for EV parking.

The grants were funded in part by the U. S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission (CEC). The charging stations have been provided by Coulomb Technologies.

The Library, with its close proximity to City Hall, a busy Sports park and both 580 and 680 make it a good location. In addition, there are currently at least two car dealers in Dublin selling electric vehicles. The new charging stations employ the latest “smart” technology which allows utilities and consumers to remotely monitor their performance. An electric vehicle owner with a cell phone can start or stop a charge, find a station with their GPS, and even check to see which ones are in use.

Please Remember Ilene 2012

Tim Sbranti — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:57 +0000

Please Help Bring Ilene Home!

Ilene Misheloff has been missing for Twenty-Three Years!

Please join Ilene’s family and friends for a Candlelight Walk and Ecumenical Prayer Service

Monday
January 30, 2012
7:00 P.M.

The walk will start at Well’s Middle School (6800 Penn Dr.)
And proceed to Saint Raymond’s Church
(11555 Shannon Ave. Dublin, CA)

•Information Phone (925) 829-3629•

Web Site: www.find-ilene.org

Please Pray for Ilene’s Safe Return