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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*July 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting PacketJuly 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1 Regular Meeting of the Additional Meeting Procedures This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings For the convenience of the City and as a courtesy to the public, members of the public who wish to offer comments electronically have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures: - Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed. - Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform. - When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom. - Technical difficulties may occur that make the option unavailable, and, in such event, the meeting will continue despite the inability to provide the option. 1 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1 Recognition of the Dublin Rotary for their Donation to the City of Dublin for Planting Trees The City Council will recognize the Dublin Rotary for their recent donation of $2,000. The donation will be used to plant trees in the City of Dublin. Formally accept the donation and present a Certificate of Recognition to the donor. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Certificate of Recognition to Dublin Rotary New City of Dublin staff members, Natalie Guerrero, Office Assistant II with Dublin Police Services, and Brittany Miranda, Office Assistant II with Community Development, will be introduced. Welcome the new City of Dublin staff members. Staff Report PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item. 2 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 -June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04, which governs the City’s business registration program. These updates are intended to improve clarity, enhance operational efficiency, and support a better customer experience for businesses. The City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance on June 17, 2025, and is now being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. Waive the second reading and adopt the Amending Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Ordinance - Amendments to Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration On June 17, 2025, the City Council considered City -initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement recent changes in state law and certain programs of the General Plan Housing Element. Amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings). In addition, the proposed amendments include a new chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low -Barrier Navigation Centers). On June 17, 2025, the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance. The City Council is now requested to waive the second reading and adopt the proposed Ordinance. Waive the second reading and adopt the Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings), and the Addition of Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). 3 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Attachment 2 - City Council Staff Report dated June 17, 2025 (without attachments) The City Council will consider approving the plans and specifications and awarding a construction contract to American Enviro Services, Inc. for the Citywide Trash Capture Devices Project, CIP No. ST0121. The project will install new and replace existing small trash capture devices in 86 storm drain inlets throughout the City. Adopt the Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to American Enviro Services, Inc. for the Citywide Trash Capture Devices Project, CIP No. ST0121. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to American Enviro Services, Inc. for the Citywide Trash Capture Devices Project, CIP No. ST0121 Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - Agreement with American Enviro Services, Inc. for the Citywide Trash Capture Devices Project, CIP No. ST0121 Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to Resolution - Citywide Trash Capture Devices Project Plans and Specifications Attachment 4 - Bid Results Attachment 5 - CIP No. ST0121 The City Council will consider approving the plans and specifications and awarding a construction contract to Golden Bay Construction Inc. for work that combines portions of the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project (CIP No. ST0517) and the Downtown Dublin Project (CIP No. PA0123). The contract provides for the installation of a new crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, curb ramps, bulb outs, drainage improvements, and streetlight improvements on Regional Street, between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. The contract will also install a conduit on the northside of the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway for future electrical service for public art in the Village Parkway District of Downtown Dublin. Adopt the Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements – Regional Street Crossing Project, CIP No. ST0517, and the Downtown Dublin – Village Parkway Conduit Project, CIP No. PA0123. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement with Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for CIP No. ST0517 and CIP No. PA0123 Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Regional Street Crossing and Village Parkway Conduit Project Plans and Specifications 4 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 Attachment 4 - Bid Results Attachment 5 - CIP No. ST0517 Attachment 6 - CIP No. PA0123 The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the Letter of Agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District for the continued administration of the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program. The amendment consolidates previous agreements and incorporates updated program terms and a 10-year extension of the program through June 30, 2035. Adopt the Approving the Amended Letter of Agreement with Dublin San Ramon Services District for the Continued Administration of the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Amended Letter of Agreement with Dublin San Ramon Services District for the Continued Administration of the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Amended Letter of Agreement for the Administration of Unused City of Dublin Wastewater Capacity The City Council will consider accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing - 2024 Overlay Project and the Persimmon Drive Pedestrian Path Rehabilitation Project. The projects, which used the same contractor, removed and replaced existing concrete curb ramps, resurfaced a segment of Dublin Boulevard and John Monego Court, and rehabilitated the existing Persimmon Drive pedestrian path. Adopt the Accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing - 2024 Overlay Project, CIP No. ST0117 and the Persimmon Drive Pedestrian Path Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. PK0123. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing - 2024 Overlay Project, CIP No. ST0117 and the Persimmon Drive Pedestrian Path Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. PK0123 Attachment 2 - CIP No. ST0117 Attachment 3 - CIP No. PK0123 The City Council will consider approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement for Vets for Pets Inc, a new veterinary hospital located at 7667 Amador Valley Boulevard. This grant of $70,000 will be allocated for exterior improvements, including new horizontal siding, metal awnings at both entrances, updated paint for the siding and parapet, window upgrades, an entry door compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), refreshed landscaping with gravel, and new signs. Adopt the Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Vets for Pets Inc. Staff Report 5 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Vets for Pets Inc Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Vets for Pets Inc The City Council will consider approving two separate Small Business Assistance Grant Program Agreements for The Sand Trapp and AVA Jiu Jitsu. The Sand Trapp, an indoor golf facility located at 7802 Dublin Boulevard, is requesting $28,000 for improvements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including an accessible restroom and exterior ramp. AVA Jiu Jitsu, a new martial arts studio at 7236 San Ramon Road, is requesting $23,930 for ADA upgrades, sewer connection fees, and design-related costs. The Program supports business openings and the activation of long-vacant spaces through reimbursement-based grants. Adopt the Approving a Small Business Assistance Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and The Sand Trapp, and a Small Business Assistance Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and AVA Jiu Jitsu. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Small Business Assistance Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and The Sand Trapp, and a Small Business Assistance Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and AVA Jiu Jitsu Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Small Business Assistance Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and The Sand Trapp Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Small Business Assistance Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and AVA Jiu Jitsu The City Council will consider the Mayor’s appointments to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and an unscheduled vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Jackson Berg to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission unscheduled vacancy for the remainder of a term ending December 2028 and Michael Goldstein to the Senior Center Advisory Committee unscheduled vacancy for the remainder of a term ending December 2026. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Applications Attachment 2 - Senior Center Advisory Committee Applications The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025, totaling $8,726,432.28. Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for June 2025 6 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7 The City’s independent auditor, Badawi and Associates, has commenced the field work necessary to complete the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ending June 30, 2025. The City Council will consider the establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee consisting of two members of the City Council who will review the audit process and final report with the auditors. Confirm the Mayor’s recommendation, which includes her own appointment along with Councilmember Morada, to the 2025 Ad-Hoc Audit Review Committee. Staff Report PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 The City Council will hold a required public hearing to receive comments on the conclusion and final reporting period of the economic development business incentive, Sewer Capacity Assistance Program, with Regency Village at Dublin, LLC (Regency Centers). Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and accept the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - 2025 Report on Economic Development Subsidy Provided to Regency Village at Dublin, LLC (Regency Centers) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 8. NEW BUSINESS – None. 9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. 7 July 15, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 8 Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. 8 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 3.1 DATE: July 15, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Recognition of the Dublin Rotary for their Donation to the City of Dublin for Planting Trees Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will recognize the Dublin Rotary for their recent donation of $2,000. The donation will be used to plant trees in the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Formally accept the donation and present a Certificate of Recognition to the donor. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Upon acceptance of the donation, Staff will reflect the $2,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 revenue and expenditure budgets in the Public Works Department and will carry that amount into Fiscal Year 2025-26 for use in planting trees. DESCRIPTION: In June of 2025, the Dublin Rotary donated $2,000 to the City of Dublin to plant new trees. The City Council will accept the donation and present a Certificate of Recognition to the Dublin Rotary. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. 9 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Dublin Rotary Certificate of Recognition 10 Attachment 1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Presented to the DUBLIN ROTARY In Special Recognition and Appreciation for Your Generous Donation of $2,000 Supporting Tree Planting. Presented by the City Council of the City of Dublin July 15, 2025 Mayor Sherry Hu Vice Mayor Kashef Qaadri _______ __________________ Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember John Morada 11 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 3.2 DATE: July 15, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Employee Introductions Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: New City of Dublin staff members, Natalie Guerrero, Office Assistant II with Dublin Police Services, and Brittany Miranda, Office Assistant II, with Community Development, will be introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the new City of Dublin staff members. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: New City of Dublin staff members, Natalie Guerrero, Office Assistant II with Dublin Police Services, and Brittany Miranda, Office Assistant II, with Community Development, will be introduced. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. 12 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 5.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes DATE: July 15, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Approval of June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk 13 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN Regular Meeting: June 17, 2025 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 The following are minutes of the actions taken by the City of Dublin City Council. A full video recording of the meeting with the agenda items indexed and time stamped is available on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: City of Dublin v. Brad Benson Motorsports Corporation, et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV045872 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM Mayor Hu stated she was participating remotely via teleconference. Pursuant to Government Code §54953(b), the meeting location was posted on the agenda and the agenda was posted at the teleconference location 72 hours before the meeting. All votes during the teleconference session will be conducted by roll call vote. Mayor Hu handed the gavel to Vice Mayor Qaadri to chair the meeting from inside the City Council Chamber. A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM, Vice Mayor Qaadri. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendee Name Status Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Present (Via Zoom) Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor Present Jean Josey, Councilmember Present Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present John Morada, Councilmember Present 2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Vice Mayor Qaadri reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session. Attachment 1 14 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1) Update from Three Valleys Community Foundation The City Council received an update from Kelly Bowers, Ed.D., CEO and President of Three Valleys Community Foundation. 3.2) Employee Introduction New City of Dublin Staff member, Clement Lui, Summer Intern with Information Systems, was introduced. 4) PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Evans provided public comment. Mike Grant provided public comment. Shubha Kandukoori provided public comment. Jeanine Gillengerten provided public comment. Guy Houston provided public comment. 5) CONSENT CALENDAR 5.1) Approved June 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 46-25 titled, “Approving an Access License Agreement with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for City Access Through BART-Owned Property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 941-0550-023-03.” 5.4) Waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Amending Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration. 5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 50-25 titled, “Approving Agreements with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., GATES + Associates, and SWA Group for On-Call Landscape Architect Services.” 5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 51-25 titled, “Approving an Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services.” 5.9) Adopted Resolution No. 53-25 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services LLC for Trash Capture Device Maintenance Services.” 15 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 5.10) Adopted Resolution No. 54-25 titled, “Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Granite Construction Company for the Dougherty Hills Open Space Slide and Trail Repair Project, CIP No. GI0221, FEMA Project No. 716372”; Resolution No. 55-25 titled, “Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Granite Construction Company for the Dublin Boulevard Slide Repair-Between Inspiration Drive and Silvergate Drive Project, CIP No. GI0221, FEMA Project No. 733034”; and approved the budget change. 5.11) Adopted Resolution No. 56-25 titled, “Approving the First Amendment to Contractor Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and All City Management Services, Inc.” 5.13) Confirmed the Mayor’s Appointment of Councilmember Josey as the City of Dublin delegate for the 2025 Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly. 5.14) Adopted Resolution No. 58-25 titled, “Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.” 5.15) Received the report of payments issued from May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025, totaling $22,110,296.26. 5.16) Adopted Resolution No. 45-25 titled, “Amending the Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Services.” 5.18) Adopted Resolution No. 60-25 titled, “Approving the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for Grant Strategy and Writing Services.” On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 5.3, 5.5, 5.8, 5.12, and 5.17. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 5.3) Adopted Resolution No.47-25 titled, “Approving a Fourth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and 4Leaf, Inc.”; Resolution No. 48-25 titled, “Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement Between Civica Law Group, APC and the City of Dublin for Special Counsel Legal Services”; and approved the budget change. 16 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying questions. 5.5) Adopted Resolution No. 49-25 titled, “Approving the Improvement Agreement for a Neighborhood Park Site Within the Dublin Centre Development.” This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying questions. 5.8) Adopted Resolution No. 52-25 titled, “Approving Agreement with Universal Building Services and Supply Co. for Carpet and Window Cleaning Services.” This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Josey for clarifying questions. 5.12) Adopted Resolution No. 57-25 titled, “Approving the Agreement with Casey Printing for Printing and Bulk Mail Preparation Services.” This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Vice Mayor Qaadri for clarifying questions. By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to look at including key performance metrics in future agreements with vendors. On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar items 5.3, 5.5, 5.8, and 5.12. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 5.17) Adopted Resolution No. 59-25 titled, “Authorizing a Special Designation of General Fund Committed Reserves for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and confirm changes to General Fund Assigned Reserves.” This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by a four-to-one roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar item 5.17. 17 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 RESULT: ADOPTED [4-1] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri NOES: Morada 6) PUBLIC HEARING 6.1) Legislation/Housing Element Implementation – Zoning Ordinance Amendments (PLPA-004154-2025) The City Council received a presentation regarding City-initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement recent changes in state law and certain program s of the General Plan Housing Element. Vice Mayor Qaadri opened the Public Hearing. Upon receiving no public comment Vice Mayor Qaadri closed the Public Hearing. On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings), and the Addition of Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers), with corrections as presented by Staff. RESULT: INTRODUCED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1) Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget The City Council received a presentation regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and related salary plans. Vice Mayor Qaadri opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public 18 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 comment, Vice Mayor Qaadri closed the public comment period. On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopt Resolution No. 61-25 titled, “Adopting a Budget for the City of Dublin for Fiscal Year 2025-26”; Resolution No. 62-25 titled, “Establishing a Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel in Accordance with the Personnel Rules”; Resolution No. 63-25 titled, “Establishing a Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Services”; and Resolution No. 64-25 titled, “Amending the Classification Plan.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 7.2) Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029 Update The City Council received a presentation regarding proposed updates to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029, which includes capital project funding from Fiscal Year 2024-25 through Fiscal Year 2028-29. Vice Mayor Qaadri opened the public comment period. Guy Houston provided public comment. Vice Mayor Qaadri closed the public comment period. On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember Morada, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 65-25 titled, “Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029 Update.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember SECOND: John Morada, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada Vice Mayor Qaadri called for a break at 9:24 PM. Vice Mayor Qaadri reconvened the meeting at 9:30 PM. 8) NEW BUSINESS 8.1) 2025 Dublin Community Survey 19 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2025 The City Council received a presentation on the results from the 2025 Dublin Community Survey. 9) CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS The City Council and Staff provided brief information-only reports, including committee reports and reports related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to bring a report back to a future meeting regarding the cost to the City for services related to safe and sane fireworks. 10) ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Qaadri adjourned the meeting at 10:46 PM. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 20 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 5.2 DATE: July 15, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.04 (Business Registration) of the Dublin Municipal Code Prepared by: Felicia Escover, Economic Development Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04, which governs the City’s business registration program. These updates are intended to improve clarity, enhance operational efficiency, and support a better customer experience for businesses. The City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance on June 17, 2025, and is now being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Background On June 17, 2025, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an ordinance (Attachment 1) to amend Chapter 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance updates to Chapter 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code are part of a broader effort to modernize and streamline the City’s Business Registration Program. These changes align with the City Council’s adopted Economic Development Strategy and follow the transition to a new business license software platform administered by HdL Companies. Following a comparative review of other jurisdictions and input from HdL, the ordinance amendments aim to: 21 Page 2 of 2  Transition to an anniversary-based renewal cycle.  Maintain full annual fees regardless of registration date.  Implement a simplified, flat penalty structure.  Clarify and limit exemption categories to those required by law. Additional revisions proposed by Staff include updated definitions, expanded enforcement provisions, and clearer processes for revocation and amendments. Together, these updates are intended to improve clarity, consistency, and ease of administration, while supporting a more business-friendly environment. If adopted, Staff will implement the changes in coordination with HdL, update related procedures and materials, and notify impacted businesses to ensure a smooth transition. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: Strategy 1: Economic Development, Small Business Support, and Downtown Dublin . Objective A: Support the implementation of the 2024 Economic Development Strategy, including pursuing growth industries. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance Amending Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration 2) Exhibit A to the Ordinance – Amendments to Section 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Related to Business Registration 22 Attachment 1 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. XX – 25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING SECTION 4.04 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION WHEREAS, the City of Dublin requires all businesses operating within its jurisdiction to register in accordance with Chapter 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City administers its Business Registration Program through the Office of Economic Development, including registrations for commercial businesses, home occupations , massage establishments, and out-of-city businesses operating within Dublin; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the City Council approved a Contractor Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL ) for business license software and administration services to replace the Energov Permitting and Licensing (EP&L) system, which had presented administrative and user experience challenges; and WHEREAS, City staff and HdL conducted a comprehensive review of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 to identify policy updates and process improvements that align with the City's new software system, modernize operations, and enhance service delivery; and WHEREAS, the recommended amendments improve clarity, increase operational efficiency, and align the business registration program with best practices used in other jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with Goal 6 of the City Council - adopted Economic Development Strategy to strengthen startup and growth opportunities for small businesses by pursuing improvements to City processes. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows: Section 1. Chapter 4.04 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to revise the City’s Business Registration requirements as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced 30 days following its final adoption. Section 3. Posting. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. [Signatures on the following page] 23 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 2 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk 24 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Page 1/6 Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Sections: 4.04.010 Purpose—Authority. 4.04.020 Definitions. 4.04.030 Registration fees—Limitations on effect of license. 4.04.040 Provisions not exclusive. 4.04.050 Business registration fee required —Exceptions. 4.04.060 Exemptions—Generally. 4.04.190 Evidence of doing business. 4.04.200 Branch establishments—Separate licenses. 4.04.205 Master license—Festival organizers. 4.04.210 License—Contents—Issuance conditions. 4.04.220 Application—First license. 4.04.225 Application—Amendments. 4.04.230 Application—Renewal license. 4.04.240 Payment—Time and method. 4.04.250 Business registration fee. 4.04.270 Denial and Revocation of license—Grounds. 4.04.280 Transferability—Change of ownership or location. 4.04.300 Posting and display of licenses. 4.04.310 Collector’s powers—Filing deadline. 4.04.320 Business registration fee—Penalty. 4.04.330 Doing business without license does not waive requirements. 4.04.340 Enforcement authority—Inspection of premises. 4.04.350 Appeal procedure. 4.04.360 Violations—Infraction. 4.04.370 Violation—Remedies cumulative. 4.04.380 First license required by October 1, 199 0. 4.04.010 Purpose—Authority. This chapter is enacted to register businesses, trades, occupations and professions in the city of Dublin solely for the purpose of regulation and is enacted pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 460 and 16000 an d California Constitution Article XI, Section 7. (Ord. 10-90 § 1) 4.04.020 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: “Business” means and includes professions, trades and occupations, and all and every kind of ca lling, whether or not carried on for profit. “City” means the city of Dublin, a municipal corporation of the state of California. “Collector” means the Finance Director or any other person the City Manager may designate to administer the business registration program. “Engaging in business” means commencing, conducting or continuing in business, and also the exercise of corporate or franchise powers, as well as liquidating a business when the liquidators thereof hold themselves out to the public as conducting such business. “Person” and “persons” means and includes all domestic and foreign corporations, associations, syndicates, joint stock corporations, partnerships of every kind, clubs, trusts, societies and individuals acting and carrying on any business in the city, other than as an employee. “Person” and “persons” shall also include the operator of a festival, fair, farmers’ market or similar event for which one person (the “organizer”) obtains required permits and licenses Attachment 2 Exhibit A to the Ordinance 25 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Page 2/6 and which includes other persons who sell or offer to sell goods and/or food at the event (“purveyors”) through contract with the organizer or otherwise. (Ord. 11 -20 § 2: Ord. 10-98 § 1; Ord. 10-90 § 2) 4.04.030 Registration fees—Limitations on effect of license. The terms “license” and “registration,” as used herein, shall not be construed to mean a permit. The fees prescribed by Section 4.04.210 of this chapter do not constitute a tax for revenue purposes, but are regulatory fees. The payment of a business registration fee required by this chapter and its acceptance by the city, and the issuance of such license to any person, shall not entitle the holder thereof to carry on any business unless he or she has complied with all of the requirements of this chapter and all other applicable laws, nor to carry on any business in any building or any premises designated in such license in the event that such building or premises are situated in a zone or locality in which the conduct of such business is in violation of any law. (Ord. 10 -90 § 3) 4.04.040 Provisions not exclusive. Persons required to pay a business registration fee for transacting and carrying on any business under this chapter shall not be relieved from the payment of any license fee or permit for the privilege of doing such business required under any other ordinance of the city, and shall remain subject to the regulatory provisions of other ordinances. (Ord. 10-90 § 4) 4.04.050 Business registration fee required—Exceptions. A. There are imposed upon the businesses, trades, professions, calling and occupations specified in this chapter business registration fees in the amounts set forth in Section 4.04.250. It is unlawful for any person to transact, carry on and/or engage in any business, trade, profession, calling or occupation in the city without first having procured a license from the city to do so and paying the prescribed business registration fee, and without complying with any and all applicable provisions of this chapter. B. This section shall not be construed to require any person to obtain a license prior to doing business within the city if such requirement conflicts with applicable statutes of the United States or of the state of California. Persons not so required to obtain a license prior to doing business within the city nevertheless are encouraged to comply with the reporting requirements of this chapter as set forth in Section 4.04.220. (Ord. 10 -90 § 5) 4.04.060 Exemptions—Generally. A. Any person claiming an exemption shall submit to the Collector, upon a form provided by the Collector, a request for such exemption and statement of the facts upon which exemption is claimed, and in the absence of such request and statement substantiating the claim, such person shall be liable for the payment of the fees imposed by this chapter. (Ord. 11-20 § 3: Ord. 10-90 § 6) B. Any business that is exempt from business license fees or local regulatory licensing under federal or state law shall be exempt from local business registration fees that would otherwise apply under this program. 4.04.190 Evidence of doing business. When any person makes use of signs, circulars, cards, telephone books or newspapers, websites, social media platforms, and advertises, holds out or represents that he or she is in busi ness in the city, or when any person holds an active license or permit issued by a governmental agency indicating that he or she is in business in the city, and such person fails to deny by an affidavit sworn to before a person authorized to take oaths or a declaration or certificate under penalty of perjury given to the Collector that he or she is conducting a business in the city, after being requested to do so by the Collector, then these facts shall be considered prima facie evidence that he or she is conducting a business in the city. (Ord. 11-20 § 4: Ord. 10-90 § 19) 4.04.200 Branch establishments—Separate licenses. A separate license must be obtained for each branch establishment or location of the business transacted and carried on, and for each separate type of business at the same location, and each license shall authorize the licensee to transact and carry on only the business licensed thereby at the location or in the manner designated in such license; provided, that warehouses and distributing plants used in connection with and incidental to a business licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to be separate places of business or branch establishments, and provided further that only one (1) license is required for the rental or lease of real property within the city regardless of the number of locations or units of real property being rented or leased. (Ord. 12 -91 § 2) 26 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Page 3/6 4.04.205 Master license—Festival organizers. The organizer of a festival, fair, farmers’ market or similar event shall obtain a master license for himself and all purveyors of goods and/or food who will participate in the event. No individual purveyors shall be required to obtain a separate license. (Ord. 10-98 § 2) 4.04.210 License—Contents—Issuance conditions. Every person required to have a license under the provisions of this chapter shall make application as hereinafter prescribed for the same to the Collector, and upon the payment of the prescribed business registration fee, the Collector shall issue to such person a license, which shall contain the following information: A. The name of the person to whom the license is issued; B. The name of the business licensed; C. The place where such business is to be transacted and carried on; D. The date of the expiration of such license; and E. Such other information as may be necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 10 -90 § 21) 4.04.220 Application—First license. A. Upon a person making application for the first license to be issued under this chapter, or for a newly established business, such person shall furnish to the Collector, upon a form provided by the Collector, the following information: 1. The exact nature or kind of business for which a license is requested; 2. The place where such business is to be carried on, along with all required documentation confirming approval to operate at that site, and if the business is not to be conducted at a permanent place of business, the residential addresses of the business owners shall also be provided; 3. In the event that application is made for issuance of a license to a person doing business under a fictitious name, the application shall set forth the names and places of business of those owning the business; 4. In the event that the application is made for the issuance of a license to a corporation or a partnership, the application shall set forth the names and places of business of the officers or partners thereof; 5. For established and operating businesses: the daily average number of employees employed in furtherance of the business being licensed during the ninety (90) day period preceding the date of application. For new businesses: the daily average number of employees anticipated to be employed to conduct the business during the ninety (90) day period following the date of the application; 6. In the event the application is made for issuance of a master license to a festival organizer, the application shall set forth the names and addresses of all purveyors, and the goods and/or food to be purveyed; 7. Any further information which the Collector may require to enable him or her to issue the license. B. The Collector shall not issue to any such person another l icense for the same or any other business until such person has furnished to him or her the information required by subsection A of this section and paid the business registration fee as herein required. (Ord. 11-20 § 5: Ord. 10-98 § 3; Ord. 10-90 § 22) 27 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Page 4/6 4.04.225 Application—Amendments. A. If any information provided in the application filed with the city changes, or if the business ceases operations, the applicant shall report these changes to the city within seven days of such changes or cessation.. B. Amendments shall not be used to change the business location or ownership. Any such changes must follow the procedures outlined in Section 4.04.280. 4.04.230 Application—Renewal license. A. The applicant for the renewal of a license shall submit to the Collector, on or before the expiration date of the license, the applicable renewal fee and, on a form provided by the Collector, the information described in Section 4.04.220. (Ord. 11-20 § 6: Ord. 10-90 § 23) B. All licenses shall be valid through the last day of the month preceding the one -year anniversary of the date of issuance, unless revoked, suspended, or otherwise subject to a different expiration period under the terms of the individual license. 4.04.240 Payment—Time and method. Unless otherwise specifically provided, all annual business registration fees under the provisions of this chapter shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of October of each year. (Ord. 10 -90 § 24) 4.04.250 Business registration fee. The business registration fees, which are found to be commensurate with the cost of issuance of the license, shall be as fixed by the City Council by resolution. (Ord. 2-18 § 1(A): Ord. 10-98 § 4: Ord. 10-90 § 25) 4.04.270 Denial and Revocation of license—Grounds. A business license may be denied or revoked by the Collector for any of the following causes: A. The application is incomplete, not submitted on the required form, or contains materially false information; B. The applicant or licensee has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter or other applicable provisions of the Dublin Municipal Code, including but not limited to zoning, land use, or building regulations ; C. The business premises or associated vehicle is unsafe, inadequate, or noncompliant with applicable laws or codes; D. The applicant or licensee has outstanding administrative citations or unresolved code violations; E. The business would interfere with or unreasonably obstruct the free flow of vehicular traffic, or with other means of travel on any public street, or with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks; F. Required permits from the City or other agencies have not been obtained ; or G. The proposed or ongoing business activity violates local, state, or federal law or will interfere with the preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare of the public. (Ord. 10 -90 § 27) 4.04.280 Transferability—Change of ownership or location. No license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be transferable; provided, that where a license is issued authorizing a person to transact and carry on a business at a particular place, such licensee may, upon application therefor, have the license amended to authorize the transacting and carrying on of such business under the license at some other location to which the business is or is to be moved. Provided further, that transfer, whether by sale or otherwise, to another person under such circumstances that the real or ultimate ownership after the transfer is substantially similar to the ownership existing before the transfer shall not be prohibited by this section, provided application is made for transfer of the license and a fee to the Collector in an amount as fixed by the City Co uncil by resolution. (Ord. 2-18 § 1(C): Ord. 12-91 § 3; Ord. 10-90 § 28) 4.04.300 Posting and display of licenses. A. Any licensee transacting and carrying on business at a fixed place of business in the city shall keep the license posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises where such business is carried on. 28 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Page 5/6 B. Any licensee transacting and carrying on business but not operating at a fixed place of business in the city shall keep the license upon his or her person or in the vehicle used for the business at all times while transacting and carrying on the business for which it is issued. (Ord. 10 -90 § 30) 4.04.310 Collector’s powers—Filing deadline. A. In addition to all other power conferred upon him, the Collector shall have the power, for goo d cause shown, to extend the time for filing any required application for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, and in such case to waive any penalty that would otherwise have accrued. B. For the purposes of regulation under this chapter, the Collector shall also have the power to determine whether or not a person is engaged in business in the city when such question arises as a result of an occasional or a single isolated transaction during the course of one (1) or more calendar years. (Ord. 11 -20 § 7: Ord. 10-90 § 31) 4.04.320 Business registration fee—Penalty. A. A penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the unpaid business registration fee shall be added for each month or portion thereof that the fee remains unpaid, beginning thirty (30) days after the license’s expiration date. Penalties shall continue to accrue monthly at this rate, up to a maximum total penalty equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the original registration fee. B. In addition, on the first day of each month that the registration fee remains unpaid, interest in the amount of 1.5% of the delinquent amount excluding penalties and previously accrued interest shall be added to the amount due. C. The amount of any business registration fee and penalty imposed by the provisio ns of this chapter shall be deemed a debt to the city but may be reduced or waived, in the discretion of the Collector or on appeal, where appropriate. An action may be commenced in the name of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction for collection of such amounts. (Ord. 12-91 § 6) 4.04.330 Doing business without license does not waive requirements. The conviction and punishment of any person for transacting any business without a license shall not excuse or exempt such person from the payment of any fee due or unpaid at the time of such conviction, and nothing herein shall prevent a criminal prosecution of any violation of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 10 -90 § 33) 4.04.340 Enforcement authority—Inspection of premises. A. It shall be the duty of the Collector, and they are hereby directed, to enforce each and all of the provisions of this chapter, and Collector or designees shall render such assistance in the enforcement hereof as may from time to time be required by the Collector. B. The Collector, in the exercise of the duties imposed upon him or her hereunder, and acting through his or her deputies or duly authorized assistants, shall examine or cause to be examined all places of business in the city to ascertain whether the provisions of this chapter have been complied with. Absent consent to enter the premises, the Collector shall request the City Attorney to obtain the necessary judicial authority for entry and inspection. C. The Collector, and each and all of their designees and peace officers shall have the power and authority (upon obtaining an inspection warrant therefor) to enter, free of charge, and at any reasonable time, any place of business required to be licensed herein, and demand an exhibition of its license. Any person having such license theretofore issued, in his or her possession or under control, who willfully fails to exhibit the same on demand, is guilty of an infraction, and subject to the penalties provided for by the provisions of this c hapter. (Ord. 12-91 § 5; Ord. 10-90 § 34) 4.04.350 Appeal procedure. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Collector with respect to the issuance, refusal, or revocation of such license may appeal to the City Manager pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.04.050 of this code. (Ord. 10-90 § 35) 4.04.360 Violations—Infraction. Violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be an infraction. Upon determination by the Collector or any other city enforcement officer that a violation of this chapter has taken place, the officer is authorized to issue an 29 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 BUSINESS REGISTRATION Page 6/6 administrative citation that may result in administrative fines in accordance with Chapter 1.06 of the Dublin Municipal Code. (Ord. 10-90 § 36) 4.04.370 Violation—Remedies cumulative. All remedies prescribed hereunder shall be cumulative and the use of one or more remedies by the city shall not bar the use of any other remedy for the purpose of enforcing the provisions hereof. (Ord. 10 -90 § 37) 4.04.380 First license required by October 1, 1990. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4.04.240 and 4.04.260, no license shall be required under this chapter and no business registration fee shall be due until October 1, 1990. (Ord. 10 -90 § 39) 30 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 3 Agenda Item 5.3 DATE: July 15, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Legislation/Housing Element Implementation – Zoning Ordinance Amendments (PLPA-004154-2025) Prepared by: Kristie Wheeler, Special Projects Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On June 17, 2025, the City Council considered City-initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement recent changes in state law and certain programs of the General Plan Housing Element. Amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings). In addition, the proposed amendments include a new chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). On June 17, 2025, the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance. The City Council is now requested to waive the second reading and adopt the proposed Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings), and the Addition of Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). 31 Page 2 of 3 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The City has initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that it complies with state law and provides timely and effective implementation of the General Plan Housing Element. Amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings). The proposed amendments also include the addition of a new chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). On June 17, 2025, the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance approving the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments as provided in Attachment 1. The June 17, 2025 City Council staff report is included as Attachment 2 . The City Council will now consider adopting the Ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments are exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment and are not subject to CEQA review. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: Strategy 3: Housing Inclusivity and Affordability. Objective A: Implement the goals, policies, and programs in the 2023 -2031 Housing Element. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: In accordance with state law, a public notice was published in the East Bay Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. Additionally, the City Council Agenda was posted. 32 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings), and the Addition of Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers) 2) City Council Staff Report dated June 17, 2025 (without attachments) 33 Attachment 1 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 1 of 13 ORDINANCE NO. XX - 25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND), CHAPTER 8.36 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.38 (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES), CHAPTER 8.64 (HOME OCCUPATIONS REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.68 (INCLUSIONARY ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.76 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.81 (SB 9 UNIT DEVELOPMENTS), CHAPTER 8.104 (SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW), CHAPTER 8.116 (ZONING CLEARANCE) AND CHAPTER 8.132 (NOTICE AND HEARINGS), AND THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 8.49 (LOW- BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS) (PLPA-004154-2025) The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. RECITALS A. The City occasionally initiates amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to clarify, add, or amend certain provisions to ensure that it remains current with federal and state law, internally consistent, simple to understand and implement, and relevant to changes occurring in the community. B. Staff has initiated amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off- Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings). In addition, the proposed amendments include a new chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low- Barrier Navigation Centers). The proposed amendments (the “Project”) would implement recent changes in state law and certain programs contained in the General Plan Housing Element. C. The Project would implement Assembly Bill (AB) 626, Senate Bill (SB) 450, AB 2085 and AB 2904. In addition, the Project would implement General Plan Housing Element Programs B.4: Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, E.3: Reasonable Accommodations, E.4: Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, and E.6: Farmworker and Employee Housing. D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 27, 2025, during which all interested persons were heard, and adopted Resolution No. 25-02 recommending that the City Council approve the Project. E. A Staff Report was submitted to the Dublin City Council recommending approval of the Project. F. The City Council held a public hearing on June 17, 2025, at which time all interested persons had an opportunity to be heard. 34 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 2 of 13 G. Proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law. H. The City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendation s, and testimony set forth above and used its independent judgement to evaluate the Project. SECTION 2: FINDINGS A. Pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.120.050.B., the City Council hereby finds that the Project is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments are necessary to comply with state law and implement programs identified in the Housing Element. Specifically, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments would implement AB 626, SB 450, AB 2085 and AB2904 and Housing Element Programs B.4: Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, E.3: Reasonable Accommodations, E.4: Low-Barrier Navigation Centers and E.6: Farmworker and Employee Housing. B. The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), together with the State Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The City Council finds that the Project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as the Project would not result in any physical changes and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject to CEQA review. SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.08 Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended to delete the definition of Farm Mobile Home (use type). Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended to add the following definitions: Agricultural Employee. The term Agricultural Employee shall mean an individual, operator, or owner who is primarily engaged in agricultural operations and derives a substantial portion of their income from such operations. Agricultural Operation. The term Agricultural Operation shall mean farming and ranching in all its forms. Low-Barrier Navigation Center (use type). The term Low-Barrier Navigation Center shall mean a housing-first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. A Low-Barrier Navigation Center may be non-congregate and relocatable. “Low barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following: a. The presence of partners if it is not a population -specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth. b. Pets. c. The storage of possessions. 35 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 3 of 13 d. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms. Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (use type). The term Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) shall mean a retail food facility that is o perated by a resident in a private home where food is stored, handled, and prepared for service or delivery to customers, and that meets all the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 113825, as may be amended. Reproductive Health Services (use type). The term Reproductive Health Services shall mean services provided in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other facility and include medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including servic es relating to pregnancy or the termination of a pregnancy. Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended to amend the following definitions: Agricultural Employee Housing (use type). The term Agricultural Employee Housing shall mean housing accommodation that is available to agricultural employees who are employed on a full-time or seasonal/temporary basis, and their families. Agricultural Employee Housing may consist of individual or group living quarters, and may include dwellings, mobile homes, ma nufactured homes, or other housing accommodations. Agricultural Employee Housing provides individual or shared living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities, including a full kitchen and bathroom and is maintained in connection with any work or place where work is being performed whether or not rent is involved. Agricultural Employee Housing shall not be in addition to a Caretaker Residence. Caretaker Residence (use type). The term Caretaker Residence shall mean permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or accessory to the primary use of the property. Such dwellings are used for housing a caretaker employed full-time on the site of a non-residential use where a caretaker is needed for security purposes or to provide 24 -hour care or monitoring of facilities, equipment, or other conditions on the site. A Caretaker Residence shall not be in addition to Agricultural Employee Housing. SECTION 4. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.12 Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.12.050 is amended to delete Farm Mobile Home (use type) from the land use matrix and amend portions of the land use matrix as follows: 36 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 4 of 13 8.12.050 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses. COMMERCIAL USE TYPE A R-1 R-2 R-M C-O C-N C-1 C-2 M-P M-1 M-2 Agricultural Employee Housing P5 C/ZA 5 P6 Low-Barrier Navigation Center7 - - - - - - - - - - - Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation P P P P - - - - - - - Reproductive Health Services - - - - P P P P P P P 5Housing consisting of up to 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household is permitted as an agricultural land use. A conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator is required for housing consisting of more than 36 beds in a group quarters or m ore than 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household. 6Permitted for six or fewer agricultural employees in a single-family residence. 7Permitted in the Downtown Dublin Zoning Districts, and in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, if the approved PD allows mixed-use or is a commercial PD permitting multifamily uses. SECTION 5. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.36 Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.36.020 is amended to add the following: 8.36.020 Agricultural and Residential Development Regulations. C. All new single-family residential development shall comply with the objective design standards below. Additions to single-family residences shall also comply with the objective design standards for the portion of the residence that is the proposed addition. If there is a question about the applicability of an objective design standard to a proposed addition, the Community Development Director shall make a determination. Any deviation from these standards may be reviewed through the discretionary Site Development Review process if it can be shown that the intent of the standard is met through other means. 1. Balconies/Decks. Balconies and decks shall not be located on an elevation directly facing a side lot line. Rooftop terraces/rooftop decks are not permitted. 2. Building Facades and Materials. a. Front elevations shall provide volumetric elements with a minimum projection of two feet beyond the plane of the facade with use of window bays, building recesses, or porches with columns. A minimum of one projection shall be provided per story. b. A minimum of four feet of landscaping shall be provided adjacent to the foundation of the street facing facade or porch, unless the property is in a special fire area with more restrictive standards. c. A minimum of three exterior building colors shall be used on the front facade. 37 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 5 of 13 d. Material and color changes shall occur at inside corners of walls or at architectural features that break up the wall plane e. Facades that use stucco as the primary material shall be combined with a secondary wall material. f. T-111 and similar plywood siding, corrugated and standing seam metal, and vinyl and plastic siding shall be prohibited, except for an addition to an existing single-family residence that has these as existing materials. g. Fire-resistant alternatives, such as fiber cement siding, are permitted as a substitution for traditional materials such as wood shake, horizontal siding, or board and batten paneling. 3. Building Separation. A minimum separation of 15 feet shall be provided between a proposed upper story and an existing single-story or multi-story structure on an adjacent property. 4. Fenestration. Windows and glazing areas shall comply with the following: a. Tinted windows and colored glazing are prohibited. b. Plastic glazing shall be prohibited for windows and skylights. c. Functional and decorative shutters shall maintain the same dimensions as the associated glazing. Functional and decorative shutters shall be half the width of the associated window glazing (for paired shutters), or matching width for a single shutter. d. Window materials, color, and style shall be consistent on all elevations. e. Window trim, sills, and shutters shall be differentiated with accent materials or colors that vary from the adjacent building wall surfaces. f. Window reveals and design for additions shall match the existing windows. For new construction, windows shall be recessed at least two inches from surrounding exterior wall to the window glass surface or windows shall provide built-up sills and trim, at a minimum one- half inch thick, to create surface relief and texture. 5. Garages. a. Front- or side-entry attached garages are permitted and shall meet the dimensional requirements specified in Chapter 8.76. b. An attached, front-entry garage shall be set back at least four feet behind the front plane of the structure to which it is attached. c. Garage doors located in stucco walls shall be recessed a minimum of three inches from the surrounding building wall. d. Garage doors located in masonry, wood clad, or similar siding shall provide surrounding trim with a minimum width of three inches. 6. Impervious Area. Front and street side yard setbacks shall be limited to a total of 40 percent impervious coverage. 7. Lighting. Lighting shall comply with the following: a. Light fixtures shall be mounted below the second story of two-story homes, unless otherwise required by the Building Code. 38 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 6 of 13 b. Light fixtures shall be designed to direct light downward and shielded from off -site view. 8. Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical and utility equipment shall be concealed from view from the public right-of-way. With the objective of fully screening the equipment, ground-mounted equipment shall be screened by a combination of walls or f encing and landscaped plant material up to a maximum height of four feet. 9. Refuse Containers. Refuse containers or areas shall not be located within private driveways. 10. Roof. a. Roofs that result from alteration or addition to an existing main structure shall match the existing form and materials of the main structure. b. Roof material and color shall be consistent throughout the entirety of the roof within each new or modified building. Nondimensional three -tab asphalt shingles, wood shake, corrugated metal, metal roll, and plastic roofing materials shall be prohibited, except for an addition to an existing single-family residence that has an existing roof with one of these roof materials. c. Fire-resistant alternatives, such as cement S-tile roofing, are permitted as a substitution for traditional materials such as clay tile. d. New structures that have a sloped roof shall provide a roof that has a minimum slope of 3:12. A sloped roof shall be defined as a gable, hip, cross gable roof, or any combination thereof. Mansard roofs shall be prohibited. Flat roofs that reflect modern architecture are allowed. e. A minimum of 25 percent of the roof area shall be articulated with any combination of hip, gable, or shed dormers, except for a flat roof that is proposed with modern architecture. f. Where there is a roof overhang, it shall be a minimum of 12 inches. g. The roof styles and materials of detached garages and carports shall match the materials and detailing of main and accessory structures. 11. Stairs. Notwithstanding provisions in Chapter 8.36, stairs leading to an upper story shall not be allowed on a front or side building facade. SECTION 6. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.38 Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.38.050 is amended to read as follows: 8.38.050 Development Standards and Regulations. C. Design Compatibility. Any exterior modification to the dwelling shall use the same colors materials and textures as the existing dwelling. D. Uncovered Access Ramp. An uncovered access ramp may be located within a front, side or rear yard setback so long as the height of the ramp does not exceed the grade level finish floor of the dwelling. Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.38.060 is amended to read as follows: 39 Ord. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 7 of 13 8.38.060 Other Discretionary Permits. No other discretionary permit shall be required for requests for reasonable accommodations. If the project for which the reasonable accommodation s is being requested also requires a discretionary approval (such as a Conditional Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, or subdivision map), the applicant shall submit the request for reasonable accommodations application first for a determination by the Community Development Director, before proceeding with the other applications. Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.38.070 is amended to read as follows: 8.38.070 Zoning Clearance. In deciding whether to approve a Zoning Clearance for a request for reasonable accommodations, the Community Development Director shall base the decision on the following criteria: SECTION 7. ADDITION OF CHAPTER 8.49 Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.49 is added to read as follows: Chapter 8.49 LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS 8.49.010 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish development standards for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers and to ensure this use is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law. 8.49.020 Permitting Procedure. A Low-Barrier Navigation Center that meets the Development Standards and Regulations conta ined within this Chapter shall be approved ministerially with a Zoning Clearance and without discretionary review or a public hearing. 8.49.030 Development Standards and Regulations. A Low-Barrier Navigation Center development is permitted in the Downtown Dublin Zoning Districts, and in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, if the approved PD allows mixed -use or is a commercial PD permitting multifamily uses. Any PD regulations that might be interpreted to require a Conditional Use Permit for a Low-Barrier Navigation Center shall be superseded by this Chapter. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers must meet the following requirements: A. Connected Services. The Low-Barrier Navigation Center offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing. B. Coordinated Entry System. The Low-Barrier Navigation Center is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regu lations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. 40