HomeMy WebLinkAbout*November 4, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting AgendaCOUNCILMEMBERS
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
Jean Josey, Councilmember
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
John Morada, Councilmember
Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber
Dublin Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Peter W. Snyder
City Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Location:
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1
Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin staff member, Karen Lopez, Senior Human Resources Analyst, will be
introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin staff member.
Staff Report - Employee Introduction
4.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
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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).
5.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.
5.1 Approval of October 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the October 21, 2025 Regular City
Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the October 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report - Meeting Minutes
Attachment 1 - October 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5.2 Annual Fire Inspection Compliance - SB1205 Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
The City Council will receive a report outlining Alameda County Fire Department’s
compliance with the annual inspection requirements set forth in California Health and Safety
Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This report serves to meet the
reporting requirements set forth in Senate Bill 1205.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report - Annual Fire Inspection Compliance
Attachment 1 - SB1205 Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25
5.3 Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Phase 1 Project, CIP No. PK0422 – Contract
Change Order Authorization
The City Council will consider increasing the contract change order authority of the City
Manager by $240,000 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Phase 1 Project, CIP
No. PK0422. This will enable a change to the contract with Goodfellow Bros. California,
LLC to compensate the contractor for costs due schedule delays associated with
environmental resource agency restrictions and permitting, as well as for additional work
requested by the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Change Orders
with Goodfellow Bros. California, LLC for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space
Phase 1 Project, CIP No. PK0422.
Staff Report - Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space
Attachment 1 - Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Change
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Orders with Goodfellow Bros. California, LLC for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open
Space Phase 1 Project, CIP No. PK0422
Attachment 2 - CIP No. PK0422
5.4
Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. for Landscape and Lighting Assessment
District Proposition 218 Engineering Services
The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. for
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Proposition 218 Engineering Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. for
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Proposition 218 Engineering Services and
approve the budget change.
Staff Report - Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc.
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. for
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Proposition 218 Engineering Services
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Consulting Services Agreement with Francisco
& Associates, Inc. for Assessment District 218 Engineering Services
Attachment 3 - Request for Proposals – Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
(LLAD) Proposition 218 Engineering Services
Attachment 4 - Proposal from Francisco & Associates, Inc.
Attachment 5 - Street Lighting Assessment Diagrams for 1983-1 and 1999-1
Attachment 6 - Budget Change Form
5.5 Acceptance of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's ABC-OTS Grant
Program
The City Council will consider accepting a $29,000 grant from the State of California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, through its Office of Traffic Safety Grant
Program. The grant will support increased enforcement of illegal sales of alcohol to minors
as well as provide education to the public and local businesses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Accepting Grant Funds From the California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control's Office of Traffic Safety (ABC-OTS) Grant Program
Staff Report - ABC-OTS Grant Program
Attachment 1 - Resolution Accepting Grant Funds From the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Office of Traffic Safety (ABC-OTS) Grant Program
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution – ABC-OTS Grant Documents
6.PUBLIC HEARING
6.1
Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update (PLPA-004245-2025)
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The City Council will consider City-initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
implement changes in state accessory dwelling unit law. As proposed, Dublin Municipal
Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations)
and Chapter 8.80 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations) would be updated to ensure
compliance with the recent legislation. The City Council will also consider an exemption
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance
Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions) and Chapter
8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), and Repealing and Replacing Chapter
8.80 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).
Staff Report - Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08
(Definitions) and Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), and Repealing
and Replacing Chapter 8.80 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations)
Attachment 2 - Redline Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-03 Recommending City Council
Approval of Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 and Chapter 8.76, and
Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.80
Item 6.1 PowerPoint Presentation
6.2
Updates to the City’s Construction and Fire Codes in Accordance with Requirements of
State Law
The 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) was approved by the
California Building Standards Commission earlier this year and will go into effect on January
1, 2026. The City must adopt an Ordinance incorporating the updated provisions to ensure
accuracy and alignment with state law. On October 21, 2025, the City Council introduced an
Ordinance repealing and replacing the City’s construction and fire codes and set a public
hearing date for November 4, 2025, to consider adopting said Ordinance and a Resolution
approving findings of necessity for amendments to the CBSC. The City Council is now being
requested to adopt the resolution approving the findings regarding local amendments to the
codes and to waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance repealing the 2022 codes and
adopting the 2025 codes with related local amendments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the Public Hearing and 1) adopt the Resolution Approving Findings Regarding the
Need for Local Amendments to Provisions in the California Building Standards Code as
Adopted by the State of California, in the California Building Code of Regulations, Title 24,
to be Adopted by Reference in the Dublin Municipal Code; and 2) Waive the second reading
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and adopt the Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 5.08 (Fire Code), 7.28 (Building
Regulation Administration Code), 7.32 (Building Code), 7.34 (Residential Code), 7.36
(Electrical Code), 7.40 (Plumbing Code), 7.44 (Mechanical Code), 7.45 (Swimming Pool and
Spa Code), 7.46 (Existing Building Code), 7.48 (Building Maintenance Code) and 7.94
(Green Building Code).
Staff Report - Updates to the City’s Construction and Fire Codes
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Findings Regarding the Need for Local Amendments
to Provisions in the California Building Standards Code as Adopted by the State of California
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Findings for Local Amendments, as Set Forth in
the 2025 California Building Standards and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code,
and the International Property Maintenance Code
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sections of the California Building
Standards Code
Attachment 4 - Exhibit A to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 5.08 Fire Code
Attachment 5 - Exhibit B to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.28 Building Regulation
Administration Code
Attachment 6 - Exhibit C to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.32 Building Code
Attachment 7 - Exhibit D to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.34 Residential Code
Attachment 8 - Exhibit E to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.36 Electrical Code
Attachment 9 - Exhibit F to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.40 Plumbing Code
Attachment 10 - Exhibit G to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.44 Mechanical Code
Attachment 11 - Exhibit H to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.45 Swimming Pool and Spa
Code
Attachment 12 - Exhibit I to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.46 Existing Building Code
Attachment 13 - Exhibit J to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.48 Building Maintenance Code
Attachment 14 - Exhibit K to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.94 Green Building Code
Item 6.2 PowerPoint Presentation
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Dublin Senior Center Update
The Dublin Senior Center continues to serve as a vital resource for older adults in the
community by offering recreational, educational, health, and social programming. This report
provides an update on current operations, participation levels, and upcoming initiatives that
support the City’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report - Dublin Senior Center Update
Item 8.1 PowerPoint Presentation
8.2
Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for
Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance with Government Code Sections
7522.56 and 21224
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The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving an exception to the 180-day
waiting period required under Government Code Section 7522.56(f) for hiring retired
annuitants. Approval of this exception will allow the City to rehire Gregory Shreeve, who is
retiring from the City on November 4, 2025, on a temporary, part-time basis in the
Community Development Department. Specifically, Gregory will provide specialized
technical and programmatic support to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure operational
continuity within the Building Division. This exception is necessary to maintain operational
continuity, preserve institutional knowledge, and ensure uninterrupted service delivery during
the leadership transition within the Building Division.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for
Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance With Government Code Sections
7522.56 and 21224.
Staff Report - CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for Retired Annuitant
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period
for Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance With Government Code Sections
7522.56 and 21224
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Employment Agreement Between City of
Dublin and Gregory Shreeve
Item 8.2 PowerPoint Presentation
8.3
Fiscal Year 2024-25 4th Quarter Financial Review and Additional Special Designation
of General Fund Reserves
The City Council will receive a financial report on the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25
and consider amendments to the General Fund reserve designations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Additional Special Designations of General Fund
Reserves for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and confirm additional General Fund reserve designations
as of June 30, 2025.
Staff Report - Financial Review and Additional Special Designation of General Fund
Reserves
Attachment 1 - Resolution Authorizing a Special Designation of General Fund Reserves for
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - General Fund Reserves
Attachment 3 - Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Summary
Item 8.3 PowerPoint Presentation
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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).
10.ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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