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Agenda Item 5.1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting and January 20, 2026 Special City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting and January 20,
2026 Special City Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting and January 20, 2026 Special City Council Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2) January 20, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting and January
20, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: January 13, 2026
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
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/watchmeetings
Pursuant to Government Code §54953(b), this meeting included the following
teleconference location:
Councilmember Morada attended the Regular Meeting via teleconference from
Residence Inn, Lobby, 455 Zang Street, Bloomfield, CO, 80021
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGTATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Save Mount Diablo, et al. v. City of Dublin, Alameda County
Superior Court Case No. 24CF086734
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026,
in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568.
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM, by Mayor Hu.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Vice Mayor Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
John Morada, Councilmember Present via Zoom
2)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hu reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session.
Attachment 1
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Recognition of the Altamont Cruisers Car Club for Their Donation to Dublin
Police Services
The City Council recognized the Altamont Cruisers Car Club for their recent donation of
$3,500 to Dublin Police Services.
3.2) 2025 Sponsor Recognition
The City Council received the presentation and recognized sponsors who contributed to
City events, programs, and facilities in 2025.
3.3) Recognition of the 2025 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating
Contest Winners
The City Council received the presentation and presented Certificates of Recognition to
the winners of the 2025 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Angela Tucker provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the December 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 01-26 titled, “Approving the First Amendment to the
Contractor Services Agreement with Slide Guys Restoration, Inc. for Waterslide
Maintenance Services at the Wave.”
5.5) Confirmed the Mayor’s appointment of Amarissa Koelling to the unscheduled
alternate vacancy on the Parks and Community Services Commission with a term
ending December 2026.
5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 02-26 titled, “Amending the Classification Plan,” and
Resolution No. 03-26 titled, “Amending the Salary Plan for Part-Time Personnel.”
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and
by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for
items 5.2, 5.4 and 5.7.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
5.2) Accepted the Official List of Proclamations and approved the Annual
Proclamation.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for public comment.
Angela Tucker provided public comment.
5.4) Approved the City Council walking in the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Vice Mayor Josey for further
discussion.
By consensus, due to the date of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade, the City
Council directed Staff to change the March 17, 2026 Regular City Council meeting to
March 24, 2026.
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and
by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar items 5.2 and
5.4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
5.7) Dublin Fallon 580 Statement of Overriding Considerations
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying
questions.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
Shirely Lewandowski provided public comment.
Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by 4-0-1
roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Statement of Overriding Considerations for the
Dublin Fallon 580 Project.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-0-1]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
ABSTAIN: Morada
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Report on Dublin’s Safe and Sane Fireworks Program
The City Council received a report on the City’s Safe and Sane Fireworks program,
including historical context, current practices, financial analysis, and enforcement.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period.
James Bowling provided public comment.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Inge Houston provided public comment.
Gary Leach provided public comment.
Dennis Revell provided public comment.
Sumeet Agrawal provided public comment.
Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to look at expanding the Social Host
ordinance, update the Fireworks ordinance to bring it current, add questions to the
application to gain more information on the benefit to the community or financial
information from the non-profit organizations, research potential City control over
placement of booths, use the administrative citation process if needed, and research
ways to survey the community.
Mayor Hu called a recess at 9:21 PM
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REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
Mayor Hu reconvened the meeting at 9:30 PM.
8.2) Dublin Library/Civic Center Public Art Mural Project Artwork Selection
The City Council received a presentation on the Dublin Library/Civic Center Public Art
Mural Project.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor
Hu closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by
unanimous roll call vote, the City Council approved the conceptual design of the artwork
proposal by Rough Edge Collective for the Outdoor Murals Project .
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
8.3) Presentation on Police Activity and Ongoing Public Safety Efforts
The City Council received a presentation on police activity in the City of Dublin over the
last three years and the efforts by Dublin Police Services to address crime, enhance
public safety, and maintain community trust.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor
Hu closed the public comment period.
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).
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REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting at 11:04 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Special Meeting: January 20, 2026
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2026
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/watchmeetings.
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 PM
A Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026,
in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM, by Mayor Pro Tempore Josey.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Absent
Jean Josey, Vice Mayor Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
John Morada, Councilmember Present
2)
STUDY SESSION
2.1) Study Session: Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts 1983 -1 and
1999-1 and Potential Proposition 218 Proceedings
The City Council received a presentation regarding the two Landscaping and Lighting
Assessment Districts (LLADs) specific to public street lighting: Districts 1983-1 and 1999-
1.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to proceed with the consolidated citywide
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts and the Proposition 218 proceedings.
3) NEW BUSINESS
3.1) Urgency Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or
Relocation of Firearms Retailing and Shooting Range Uses (PLPA-004331-
2026)
The City Council received a presentation regarding the prohibiting of establishment,
expansion, or relocation of firearms retailing and shooting range uses within the City.
Attachment 2
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2026
Mayor Pro Tempore Josey opened public comment period.
Liz Schmitt provided public comment.
Brent Songey provided public comment.
Mayor Pro Tempore Josey closed public comment period.
On the motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri,
and by unanimous vote, the City Council waived the reading and adopted Urgency
Interim Ordinance No. 01-26 titled, “Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or
Relocation of Firearms Retailing and Shooting Range Uses (PLPA-004331-2026).”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
ABSENT: Hu
4) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tempore Josey adjourned the meeting at 7:12 PM.
Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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