HomeMy WebLinkAbout*November 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 18, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1
COUNCILMEMBERS Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
John Morada, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Location: Peter W. Snyder
City Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
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 tv28live.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, November 18, 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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Recognition of 2025 Inside Dublin Participants
The City Council will recognize the participants of the City's 2025 Inside Dublin program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recognize the 2025 Inside Dublin participants.
Staff Report
3.2 Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin staff members, Don Hutsell, Chief Building Official with the Community
Development Department, and Tyler Isaac, Associate Engineer with Public Works, will be
introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin staff members.
Staff Report
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 discuss ion 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).
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 November 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the November 4, 2025 Regular City
Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the November 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - November 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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5.2 City Treasurer’s Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending September
30, 2025
The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the
quarter ending September 30, 2025, including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s
investment portfolio for this period totaled $491,548,468 (market value) with an average
market yield of 3.99%. As required by the City’s Investment Policy, the City Treasurer (Finance
Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six
months. The Finance and Investment Committee reviewed the report at their November 4,
2025 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City of Dublin Investment Report for Period Ending September 30, 2025
Attachment 2 - Transaction Ledger - July through September 2025
Attachment 3 - Glossary of Investment Categories
5.3 Youth Mini-Grant Funding Recommendations
The City Council will consider approving the Youth Advisory Committee’s recommended
funding allocations for the Youth Mini-Grant Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Funding Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Youth Advisory Committee Youth Mini-Grant Program.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Funding Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-
26 Youth Advisory Committee Youth Mini-Grant Program
Attachment 2 - Youth Mini-Grant Rating Sheet
Attachment 3 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Mini-Grant Applications and Proposals
5.4 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update (PLPA-004245-2025)
On November 4, 2025, the City Council considered 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. On November 4, 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) and Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations), and Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.80 (Accessory Dwelling Unit
Regulations).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 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 - November 4, 2025 Staff Report (without attachments)
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5.5 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfer
The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from October 1, 2025 – October 31,
2025, totaling $8,429,847.55.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for October 2025
6. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Approval of Workers’ Compensation Program Structure and Recommendation to
Transition to a Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation Plan
The City Council will receive a report on Staff’s analysis of workers’ compensation programs
and discuss Staff’s recommendation to transition to a self-funded workers’ compensation
program, supported by a third-party administrator for day-to-day claims administration and
excess insurance for catastrophic claims.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City’s transition to a self-funded workers’ compensation model beginning
January 1, 2026, authorize the establishment of a workers’ compensation trust account, and
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements related to administration and
excess insurance.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - October 21, 2025 Staff Report (without attachments)
Item 7.1 PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Report on Finance and Investment Committee Roles and Responsibilities
The City Council will receive a report on the roles and responsibilities of the Finance and
Investment Committee and discuss whether to expand those to include other financial
matters.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and discuss.
Staff Report
Item 8.1 PowerPoint Presentation
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
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
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reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and
resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
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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.
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.