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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaMarch 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Dublin Civic Center Jean Josey, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568 Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov John Morada, Councilmember Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Location: Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Pursuant to Government Code §54953(b), this meeting will include the following teleconference location: •Mayor Hu will be attending the Regular Meeting via teleconference from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel, Lobby, 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The public shall have the opportunity to address the City Council at this teleconference location pursuant to Government Code Section §54954.3. All votes during the teleconference session will be conducted by roll call vote. The teleconference location is accessible to the public and the agenda will be posted at the teleconference location 72 hours before the meeting. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM 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/watchmeetings 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, March 3, 2026. 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. March 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 -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. CLOSED SESSION I.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case II.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (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 1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2.REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 3.PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1 2025 Volunteer Recognition Winners The City Council will recognize the City of Dublin 2025 Citizen, Young Citizen, and Organization of the Year, and the 2025 Mayor's Award and Mayor's Legacy Award recipients. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize the award recipients. Staff Report 3.2 March for Meals Month Proclamation The City Council will present a proclamation for March for Meals Month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. Staff Report Attachment 1 - March for Meals Month Proclamation 3.3 Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation The City Council will present a proclamation for Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month. March 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation 3.4 42nd St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Preview The City Council will receive a presentation that previews the 42nd St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, which will be held on the weekend of March 13-15, 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. Staff Report Item 3.4 - PowerPoint Presentation 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 February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - February 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5.2 Alameda County Indemnity Agreement for the Regional Street Senior Affordable Housing Tri-Valley Preference The City Council will consider approving an Indemnity Agreement with Alameda County for the Regional Street Senior Affordable Housing project. Execution of this agreement allows units funded through the Alameda County Measure A-1 Bond funding to use a local residency preference for households residing within the Tri-Valley area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Indemnity Agreement Between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda Related to the Regional Street Senior Affordable Housing Project. Staff Report March 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Indemnity Agreement Between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda Related to the Regional Street Senior Affordable Housing Project Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Indemnity Agreement 5.3 Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, CIP Project No. ST0121 – Contract Change Order Authorization and Budget Transfer The City Council will consider approval of a resolution increasing the contract change order authority of the City Manager by $50,000 to compensate the contractor, Suulutaaq, Inc., for needed sidewalk improvements related to the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, CIP Project No. ST0121. To fund the increased costs, the City Council will also consider a budget transfer of $ 50,000 in Transportation Development Act funds available in the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project, CIP No. ST0517. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving Contract Change Orders With Suulutaaq, Inc. for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, CIP Project No. ST0121, and approve the budget change. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Contract Change Orders With Suulutaaq, Inc. for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, CIP Project No. ST0121 Attachment 2 - ST0121 CIP Budget Sheet Attachment 3 - ST0517 CIP Budget Sheet Attachment 4 - Budget Change Form 5.4 Update to the City of Dublin Outdoor Flag Display Policy The City Council will consider an amendment to the Outdoor Flag Display Policy to include standards for lowering the City flag to half-staff to honor the death of current or previous City elected officials. This item was requested by the City Council at the meeting of December 16, 2025. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Amending the City of Dublin Outdoor Flag Display Policy to Include Standards for Lowering the City Flag to Half-Staff. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the City of Dublin Outdoor Flag Display Policy to Include Standards for Lowering the City Flag to Half-Staff Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - City of Dublin Outdoor Flag Display Policy Attachment 3 - City of Dublin Outdoor Flag Display Policy (Redlined) Attachment 4 - Reso 56-19 Establishing the City of Dublin Outdoor Flag Display Policy 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Extension of Adopted Urgency Interim Ordinance 01-26 Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or Relocation of Firearms Retailing and Firearms Shooting Range Uses (PLPA - 004331-2026) The City Council will consider the first extension of Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 01-26, adopted on January 20, 2026, which prohibited the establishment, expansion, or relocation of firearms retailing and firearms shooting range uses for an initial 45-day period within the City. The ordinance was adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 to allow the City time to complete a comprehensive review of land use and regulatory frameworks governing such uses and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare during that review March 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5 period. A four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, following a public hearing, is required to extend the Urgency Interim Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance Extending Urgency Interim Ordinance 01-26 of the City Council of the City of Dublin Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or Relocation of Firearms Retailing and Firearms Shooting Range Uses Within the City. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Extending Urgency Interim Ordinance 01-26 of the City Council of the City of Dublin Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or Relocation of Firearms Retailing and Shooting Range Uses Item 6.1 - PowerPoint Presentation 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Designation of Agency Labor Negotiators for Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney The City Council will consider the appointment of two councilmembers as representatives for the City Manager’s annual review and performance evaluation including discussion of compensation matters, and two councilmembers as representatives for the City Attorney’s annual review and performance evaluation, including discussion of compensation matters. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two councilmembers as representatives for the City Manager’s annual review and performance evaluation, including discussion of compensation, and appoint two councilmembers as representatives for the City Attorney’s annual review and performance evaluation, including discussion of compensation. Staff Report 8.2 Report on Public Data Security The City Council will receive a report on how the City protects the public data it collects in the course of normal business operations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - City of Dublin SB 272 Inventory Item 8.2 - PowerPoint Presentation 8.3 Resolution Initiating Formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 and Directing the Preparation of the Required Engineer’s Report, and Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1 The City of Dublin currently has two Street Lighting Maintenance District (SLMDs) that fund the operation and maintenance of streetlights. The City also has three Landscaping and Lighting Districts (LLDs) that fund maintenance of landscape improvements. SLMDs 1983-1 and 1999-1 are proposed to be consolidated and replaced with a new Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) 2026-1. The formation of this new district, which will address the growing streetlighting operations and maintenance funding shortfall, requires notice and balloting proceedings pursuant to Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the March 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 Proposition 218 Right to Vote on Taxes Act. In accordance with Proposition 218, the City Council will consider adopting a resolution initiating the formation of SLAD 2026-1 and directing the preparation of the related Engineer’s Report. The City Council will also consider adopting a resolution directing the preparation of Engineer’s Reports for each of the City’s LLDs to levy and collect assessments on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Initiating Formation of Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 and Directing the Preparation of the Required Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and adopt the Resolution Directing the Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Initiating Formation of Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 and Directing the Preparation of the Required Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution Attachment 2 - Resolution Directing the Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1 Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Landscaping and Lighting Districts Attachment 3 - Map of Existing Street Lighting Maintenance Districts Attachment 4 - Map of Existing Landscape and Lighting Districts Attachment 5 - City Council Staff Report dated January 20, 2026, without attachments Attachment 6 - Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 Summary of Estimated Cost and Proposed Maximum Assessments Item 8.3 - 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 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. March 03, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7 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.