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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting AgendaMarch 24, 2026 Dublin City Council Special 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 Special Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Peter W. Snyder City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Pursuant to Government Code §54953.8.3 (c)(4) – Councilmember Kashef Qaadri is traveling on official business for the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District and will be participating remotely under this Just Cause Remote Participation provision. All votes during the teleconference session will be conducted by roll call vote. CLOSED SESSION 6:45 PM SPECIAL 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 24, 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. - 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 March 24, 2026 Dublin City Council Special Meeting Agenda 2 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 6:45 PM I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: Kingswood Owners Association v. City of Dublin, First District Court of Appeal Case No. A175808 SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1 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 3.2 American Red Cross Month Proclamation The City Council will present a proclamation for American Red Cross Month. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. Staff Report Attachment 1 - American Red Cross Month Proclamation 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). March 24, 2026 Dublin City Council Special Meeting Agenda 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 March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, March 6, 2026 Special City Council Meeting, and March 13, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, March 6, 2026 Special City Council Meeting, and March 13, 2026 Special City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, March 6, 2026 Special City Council Meeting, and March 13, 2026 Special City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Attachment 2 - March 6, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes Attachment 3 - March 13, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 5.2 Maintenance Use License Agreement with Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7) The City Council will consider approving a Maintenance Use License Agreement with Zone 7 to construct, improve, operate, and maintain storm drainage improvements through Zone 7- owned property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Maintenance Use License Agreement with Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Maintenance Use License Agreement with Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7) for Property Owned by Zone 7 (Assessor's Parcel Number 941-2765-295-00) Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Maintenance Use License Agreement 5.3 Agreement with Alameda County Industries, LLC for Recyclables Processing Services The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Alameda County Industries, LLC for recyclables processing services. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement with Alameda County Industries, LLC for Recyclables Processing Services. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Agreement with Alameda County Industries, LLC for Recyclables Processing Services Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement with Alameda County Industries, LLC for Recyclables Processing Services Attachment 3 - Franchise Assignment Review - Amador Valley Industries, LLC 5.4 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfer The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026 totaling $19,638,507.10. March 24, 2026 Dublin City Council Special Meeting Agenda 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for February 2026 5.5 Annual Progress Report on the Status of the General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2025 State planning law (Government Code Section 65400) requires local jurisdictions to provide an Annual Progress Report (APR) on implementation of the General Plan Housing Element as well as General Plan activities each year to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This Staff Report, including Attachment 1 (Housing Element APR Tables), serves as the City of Dublin’s APR for calendar year 2025. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Annual Progress Report and direct Staff to forward it to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Housing Element Annual Progress Report Tables 5.6 Revisions to the Personnel System The City Council will consider revisions to the City’s Personnel Systems, including the Classification Plan and Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service, to retitle two existing positions and update corresponding job descriptions and salary ranges. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Amending the Classification Plan; and adopt the Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the Classification Plan Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Public Works Maintenance Manager Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Transportation and Operations Manager Attachment 4 - Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service Attachment 5 - Public Works Maintenance Manager Job Description - Redline Version Attachment 6 - Transportation and Operations Manager Job Description - Redline Version 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Housing Element Implementation (PLPA-004326-2026) The City Council will consider City-initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement General Plan Housing Element Program B.15 (Replacement Housing) and Program D.1 (Remove Development Constraints). Amendments are proposed to add Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.51 (Replacement Housing Requirements) and modify the multi-family residential parking requirements in Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations). In addition, an amendment to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions) and minor clean up items in Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land) and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) are proposed. March 24, 2026 Dublin City Council Special Meeting Agenda 5 The City Council will also consider an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.76 (Off- Street Parking and Loading Regulations), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), and the addition of Chapter 8.51 (Replacement Housing Requirements). Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendments Attachment 2 - Redlined Zoning Ordinance Amendments Attachment 3 - Multi-Family Residential Parking Requirement Study, W-Trans, October 22, 2025 Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-02 (without attachments) Item 6.1 - PowerPoint Presentation 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Site Lease Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC On April 1, 2025, the City Council provided direction to Staff for the construction of a monopine (faux tree) wireless telecommunication facility at Fallon Sports Park to facilitate improved wireless connectivity through eastern Dublin. Staff reviewed submissions and selected Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC based on the design, proposal, and experience developing and managing wireless telecommunication facilities. The proposed Site Lease Agreement with Wireless Edge, Inc. would allow construction and operation of a facility supporting up to four carriers under a 50 -year lease term, generating ongoing revenue for the City while improving wireless coverage and reliability for residents, businesses, and emergency responders. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Site Lease Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC for the Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of a Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Fallon Sports Park. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Site Lease Agreement with Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Site Lease Agreement with Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC Attachment 3 - Draft Preliminary Project Schedule Attachment 4 - Aerial Map and Photo Simulations of Proposed Monopine Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Fallon Sports Park Attachment 5 - April 1, 2025 Staff Report (without attachments) Item 7.1 - PowerPoint Presentation 7.2 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) of the Dublin Municipal Code The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance amending the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) to improve clarity, define appropriate uses of both illegal and safe and sane fireworks, create a social host liability for improper use of fireworks, and support the City’s enforcement efforts by including administrative citations as part of the March 24, 2026 Dublin City Council Special Meeting Agenda 6 penalties for violations. The changes are informed by best practices and a review of other municipalities’ fireworks ordinances. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks). Staff Report (Updated March 23, 2026) Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Ordinance - Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) Attachment 3 - Redline Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks)Attachment 4 - 2026 Fireworks Booth Application (Added March 23, 2026) Item 7.2 - PowerPoint Presentation 8. NEW BUSINESS – None. 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. 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