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Home My WebLink About1-13-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 20416F50-7B86-4070-87A6-0B7CF43E3E70 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 20416F50-7B86-4070-87A6-0B7CF43E3E70 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. 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 20416F50-7B86-4070-87A6-0B7CF43E3E70 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026 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 Mayor Hu reconvened the meeting at 9:30 PM. Docusign Envelope ID: 20416F50-7B86-4070-87A6-0B7CF43E3E70 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026 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). 10) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting at 11:04 PM. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 20416F50-7B86-4070-87A6-0B7CF43E3E70