Bill to Let BART Override Local TOD Planning Clears Senate by Ron Mcnicoll Catherine Baker of Dublin

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Bill to Let BART Override Local TOD Planning Clears Senate by Ron Mcnicoll Catherine Baker of Dublin Thursday, AUGUST 30, 2018 VOLUME LV, NUMBER 33 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Bill to Let BART Override Local TOD Planning Clears Senate By Ron McNicoll Catherine Baker of Dublin. Seven Democrats joined the opposition; four A bill that would override local zoning control of Transit Oriented Democrats had no vote recorded. See Inside Section A Development (TOD) on BART property near its stations has passed the The bill was sent back to the Assembly earlier this week for another Section A is filled with state Senate, and may be headed to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk. floor vote, because the bill was amended in the Senate. information about arts, people, Senators approved AB 2923 by a 26-13 vote, with one senator re- The amendments did not appear to be significant, with some devoted entertainment and special events. corded as not voting on Aug. 23. to making language more specific, and pushing back calendar dates for There are education stories, a The bill originated in the Assembly, where it was approved May 31 deadlines within the bill. variety of features, and the arts on a 42-32 vote. All 42 votes in favor were from Democrats. Voting In the Senate vote, the Valley’s senator, Steve Glazer, was one of two and entertainment and against were all 25 Assembly Republicans, including Assembly member (See BART BILL, page 8P bulletin board. Dublin Drone Chabad Ordinance May Help Halt Santa Hearing Rita Drug Drops People who fly drones in Dublin Continued will have to keep them one-half mile away from public property The public hearing on two and community events. appeals of a Pleasanton Plan- The Dublin City Council voted ning Commission approval of unanimously on Aug. 21 to ap- a conditional use permit (CUP) prove the ordinance governing for Chabad of the Tri-Valley to drones. operate a religious institution, as City Manager Chris Foss said well as a childcare/preschool, was that Alameda County Supervisor continued by the city council at its Scott Haggerty’s office brought August 21 meeting. the desirability of a drone-control The continuance allowed time ordinance to the city’s attention. for staff to analyze and provide There was concern that drones have been used to drop drugs into information to the council on a Santa Rita Jail. compromise proposed by the two Undersheriff Richard Lucia appellants. confirmed for the council that The facility is located at 3370 there “has been concern for awhile Hopyard Road, across from the that illegal substances have been sports park. It was previously oc- dropped from drones into Santa cupied by the Pleasanton Masonic Rita Jail. There have been a num- Center. ber of incursions. There are ways Appeals of the decision were to control that. We are working submitted by neighbors Michael on it.” and Darlene Miller and by Chabad By enacting the ordinance, of the Tri-Valley. which will prohibit flights closer The Millers cited noise coming than a half-mile to any government (See CDHABAD, page 12) property, the Sheriff’s Department will have a tool to deal with anyone who launches a drone. The depart- Community ment is not after a hobbyist, but will have the authority to deal with College finding “people doing nefarious things with drones,” said Lucia. Chancellor Government property in Dublin Photo - Doug Jorgensen includes Camp Parks, and facilities Resigns Soccer teams from Ballistic United Soccer Club and Pleasanton Rage marched down Main Street on owned by the city, Dublin San Saturday to launch the fall soccer season. Teams were decked out in creative costumes reflecting Ramon Services District, Dublin The Chabot-Las Positas Com- the team name. Unified School District, and the munity College District (CLPCCD) Federal Correctional Institution. Board of Trustees accepted the Representatives of those institu- resignation of Chancellor Jannett tions can obtain exemptions for Jackson, effective August 22, County Renews Concannon Operations Permit their own purposes. 2018. A search for her successor Powered model aircraft are already banned over city parks. will begin this fall with the goal of The Wine Group, which op- use meets the goals of the South The Wine Group is working Drones will join the list. The city having a new Chancellor in place erates Concannon Vineyard at Livermore Area Plan and the East with the county and the City of also wants to protect people at by spring 2019. 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore, has County Area Plan. Livermore for an annexation of the community events. The action took place at the been granted an extension for its No one from the public testi- two parcels it owns at Concannon. Mayor David Haubert said that August 21 board meeting. operations. fied. The applicant, Kevin Baskin The goal is to obtain city water and he is sensitive to the desire for At its May 15 board meeting, The East County Board of Zon- of The Wine Group, was present. sewer service. residents to have a drone hobby, the Board of Trustees voted not ing Adjustments (BZA) extended According to The Wine Group The annexation process is still but “what we have here is the to renew the Chancellor’s contract the Wine Group’s Conditional Use application, the Concannon tasting underway. The county and city dropping of controlled substances beyond its June 30, 2019 expira- Permit (CUP) for 10 years. room will be open daily from 11:30 are having discussions about how at Santa Rita.” Haubert made the tion. The vote was 5-2, with Isobel The vote at the meeting in the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round. There taxation should be split between Dvorsky and Dr. Hal Gin voting in the two entities. Much of the motion. The council approved it Pleasanton City Council Chamber would be 20 to 50 guests per day without discussion. the minority. on Aug. 23 was 2-0, with President Mondays through Thursdays, and property is under Williamson Act protection, which gives a tax break Only one resident spoke at the Jackson has been on medical Frank Imhof and member Scott 30 to 400 guests per day Fridays public hearing. He said that he leave since the end of May. to agriculture and its related uses, Breyer in favor. The board’s third through Sundays. such as wineries. wanted to learn more about what Dr. Susan Cota, Chancellor seat is vacant. Throughout the year events Staffs are working to bring an would be in the ordinance. He had Emeritus and current Interim The board was prepared to act could take place with no more than annexation proposal before the no objection to it. Chancellor, will conclude her based on information in a staff 300 guests at any event. Events Local Agency Formation Commis- term on September 14, 2018. A report. Staff said that the winery would end no later than 10 p.m. sion (LAFCO). (See CHANCELLOR, page 7) Stockmen's Park Plans Get Go-Ahead From Livermore Planning Commission By Carol Graham the statue that will take center stage enthusiasm for the general design. Following a public presentation in the park, he added, “What we set Staff asked the Planning Com- on proposed design elements for out to represent was back in 1918, mission recommend that the City Stockmen’s Park in downtown when guys were going off to fight Council take the following actions: Livermore, Dave Finster stepped in World War I. The artist came up instruct staff to file the Notice of up to the microphone. with exactly what we envisioned: Determination with the Alameda “I’m here on behalf of the he’s putting on his WWI helmet, County Clerk; adopt a resolution Livermore Stockmen’s Rodeo As- and holding his cowboy hat in his approving the Downtown Core sociation and myself as a fourth- other hand as he is leaving.” Plan Landscape Design Guide- generation citizen of Livermore. The park’s design elements lines; and adopt a resolution ap- We support this design,” said Fin- were presented to the Planning proving Stockmen’s Park design ster, president of the association. Commission on August 21. Al- and direct staff to proceed with “It has everything that we wanted though the park’s design details preparing construction plans, in a park.” will need fine tuning along the specifications, and estimates to Photo - Doug Jorgensen Referring to a bronze model of way, commissioners expressed (See PARK, page 12) A smoke filled sky added a glow to the sun as it set. PET OF THE WEEK When Marina first came into our care, she had to be docked in foster care as she was nursing 4 offspring. INSIDE Now that her kittens have set sail, Marina is ready to cast Sports .................................... 6 off and have some fun! Marina is still a young girl with a MAIN SECTION zest for playtime and a desire to be your first mate. Adopt Classifieds........................... 10 Obituaries .............................. 9 Marina at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Editorial ................................. 4 SECTION A Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am Mailbox .................................. 4 Art & Entertainment .............. 8 - 4pm. Visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656 for Roundup ................................ 2 Bulletin Board ..................... 10 more information. Photo - Valley Humane Society/J. Albers Milestones ........................... 12 2 The Independent • AUGUST 30, 2018 VALLOU EY R NDUP Oversight Committee Kinder, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, elected to the Dublin City Council. These endorsers join a The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District [email protected], (925) 606-3255. Applications growing list of endorsements including CA State Control- (LVJUSD) invites Livermore community members to may be emailed to Kinder or turned in at the LVJUSD ler Betty Yee, Hon.
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