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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. November 18, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 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 November 18, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 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) November 18, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 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 November 18, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting 5 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. 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.