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Initiative Would Allow Voters to Decide Livermore Downtown Plan Thursday, MAY 23, 2019 VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 21 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Initiative Would Allow Voters to Decide Livermore Downtown Plan A recently formed committee, will be able to choose between the He explained, “The council of the elements that community Citizens for a Livermore Central city’s existing downtown plan and ignored what the majority of citi- members had opposed. Park, reported that they are fil- an alternative. zens said they wanted in the city’s “By turning to the initiative ing an initiative with the City of Bill Dunlop, chair of the orga- Outreach Process. As a result, process, ‘we, the people’ can now Livermore this week that outlines nization, stated in a press release, more than 6400 voters signed a choose the plan that is best for our See Inside Section A Section A is filled with a new plan for the center of the “The Central Park Plan provides referendum petition last year ex- community,” Dunlop stated. information about arts, city. Within the next two weeks, better parks and better parking, pecting to vote on the city’s plan, He continued, “The Livermore people, entertainment and they expect to begin collecting for a better Livermore. The City but the council declined to put the Central Park Plan area is located special events. There are signatures for the initiative to Council was given a once in a life- referendum on the ballot. Because on the former Lucky site and the education stories, a variety qualify it for the ballot. Once the time opportunity to create some- referendums by law are limited portion of the Livermore Valley of features, and the arts required signatures are gathered, thing special on the 8.2 acres of in scope, the council was able to Center west of the Bankhead The- and entertainment and the initiative will be put to a vote city owned land in the downtown adopt the referendum, then work ater. The entire development will bulletin board. of the people. In effect, residents core; they failed to do so.” around it to maintain virtually all (See INITIATIVE, page 12) Work Begins on Housing For Special Needs People A groundbreaking ceremony similar to senior living. All units for Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch, will provide an affordable and in- a residential community spe- dependent living opportunity with cifically designed for individuals monthly rents 20 to 60 percent of with special needs, took place last the area median income. Thursday in Pleasanton. Residents will have access to The City of Pleasanton, Sun- community amenities, such as flower Hill, Alameda County multi-use sports facilities, fitness and Satellite Affordable Housing room, makerspace rooms, commu- Associates (SAHA) have worked nity gathering areas, therapeutic in partnership to make the project spa and caretaker respite areas. In a reality. addition, residents will have the Scheduled for completion in option to elect a meal plan service. spring 2020, the 1.64 acre inno- On-site property management, vative residential community will tenant services and activities will offer 31 one and two-bedroom be provided by SAHA, Housing units for developmentally disabled Consortium of the East Bay and residents. The environment will be (See HOUSING, page 2) Sun-colored wild mustard blossoms contrast with the tawny hills bordering north Livermore. Legend has it that the Franciscan Missionaries dropped mustard seeds from sacks slung over their backs Lawsuit Targets EIR – complete with small holes - as they walked through the countryside looking for sites to establish missions. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) For Garaventa Hills On Tuesday, Save The Hill that make up the protected “alkali Group notified the City of Liver- sink” environment that envelops LLNL role more of its intention to file litiga- the property and its surrounding tion against the City Council’s area. According to the citizens’ decision on April 22nd to certify group, the proposed hydrological an Environmental Impact Report changes at the development site Astronomers Will Undertake (EIR). pose threats to the surrounding The EIR was produced as part environment that aren't able to be of the approval process for a hous- mitigated. ‘Greatest Survey’ of Skies ing development project, proposed A press release issued by Save by Lafferty Communities. The Hill notes that its existence By Jeff Garberson The 32-acre parcel is located as an undisturbed, natural feature Astronomy is on the brink of being collected. Starting next year, it will be the in northeast Livermore between is essential for the protection of opening an “unprecedented win- The telescope that will generate focus of a kind of astronomy that Laughlin Road and North Vasco several endangered species, such dow on the universe,” generating the information, called the Large is a far cry from the traditional Road, known as “Garaventa Hills". as the California Tiger Salamander so much information about the Synoptic Survey Telescope, is now concept of a lonely star-gazer peer- Save The Hill believes that this and the Livermore Tarplant, to ever-changing night skies that sci- being assembled on Cerro Pachon, ing through a long telescope at a land is an integral part of the name a few. entists will be challenged to handle a 8,800-foot mountain ridge in distant galaxy, according to William well-known biological systems “It is hard to believe the Liver- the intense stream of information Chile. (See ASTRONOMERS, page 3) (See GARAVENTA HILLS, page 4) DUSD Election Will Fill 4th Trustee Seat Letter Urges Senate to Dublin Unified School District appointed to the seat Dec. 11 on said that both candidates were Confirm Nuclear Expert (DUSD) voters will cast ballots in a 3-1 board vote. That decision good, but he preferred Blackman By Jeff Garberson a June 4 special election to select was rescinded through a petition for her experience on the district's The physicist is William Book- a trustee for Area 4, to replace Joe submitted to the Alameda County Local Review Committee in 2027. An extraordinary letter from 18 senior managers of U.S. nuclear less, first nominated last August Giannini, who resigned from the Office of Education (ACOE). Blackman ran in the 2016 elec- to be NNSA’s principal deputy board Oct. 22. An election was called for June tion, finishing fourth in a field of weapons programs urges Senate leaders to take prompt action to administrator. The candidates are Gabrielle 4, because the petition contained five. There were three seats open. Reflecting the importance to U.S. Blackman and Niranjana “Nini” enough valid . Giannini, board President Amy confirm a former Livermore physi- cist and manager to a senior post security of the NNSA’s efforts, as Natarajan. Blackman and Natarajan were Miller and Dan Cunningham, who well as the challenge faced by its The replacement process has publicly interviewed for the ap- in the Nuclear National Security (See ELECTION, page 2) been a long one. Natarajan was pointment. Trustee Dan Cherrier Administration. (See NUCLEAR, page 9) DSRSD Expected to Switch to Area Elections By Ron McNicoll Dublin San Ramon Services deadline. District (DSRSD) was expected Board members already com- to authorize a switch to future pleted the process of holding hear- elections by areas, replacing the ings on proposed maps showing current system of districtwide five districts. The winning map elections. was named Scarlet, an update of The board was set to act on the Red map. May 21, after The Independent’s (See DSRSD, page 10) Capital Improvement Program 2019-2021 includes 86 Projects By Bruce Gach add new assets, as well as other At the Livermore City Coun- projects that replace or rehabilitate cil workshop on May 20, Cheri current assets. The new proposed Sheets, City Engineer presented CIP includes 86 projects totaling the proposed capital improvement $109 million. Because of staffing plan to be finalized at the June 10 and funding limitations, only 56 of On Thursday, May 16, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Pleasanton for Sunflower Hill At Irby city council meeting. the projects are slated for comple- Ranch, a new housing community for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Capital Improvement Pro- tion. Fifteen additional projects The community of 31 affordable homes will include several amenities, including a maker space, fitness gram (CIP) includes projects that (See FINANCIAL PLAN, page 7) center, community room, multi‐use sport court and a bocce ball court. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) PET OF THE WEEK WEBSTER If you open up your dictionary and look up “terrier,” it’s likely you’ll INSIDE see a picture of Webster! This two-year-old male defines “cute” and “scruffy.” Webster is a polite gentlemen who responds well MAIN SECTION Sports .................................... 6 to treats and belly rubs. He’s housebroken and knows "stay" and Classifieds........................... 10 Obituaries .............................. 9 "come". Meet Webster at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street Editorial ................................. 4 SECTION A in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Mailbox .................................. 4 Art & Entertainment .............. 8 Visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Real Estate .......................... 10 Bulletin Board ..................... 10 Photo Credit: Valley Humane Society/E. Scholz Short Notes ........................... 2 Milestones ........................... 12 2 The Independent • MAY 23, 2019 Human Services Commission ELECTION (Continued from first page) resigned his seat effective that as a relative newcomer the Alameda County Regis- Action Plan Adopted by Council March 1, were the winners living in East Dublin, she trar of Voters. The trustees By Bruce Gach in 2016. There will be an could bring a newer perspec- then rescinded Natarajan’s election in the fall to fill tive to the board. appointment. At its May 13th meeting, objectives, including assis- need it.” Cunningham’s seat.
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