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CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Pet Care for All Day Proclamation
The City Council will present a proclamation for Pet Care for All Day.
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Pet Care for All Day Proclamation
The City Council will present the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation.
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
The City Council will present the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Fair Housing Month Proclamation
The City Council will present the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation.
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation
The City Council will receive a presentation from Alameda County District Attorney Ursula
Jones Dickson on the work of the District Attorney’s Office to support survivors and uphold
the rights of victims.
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
The City Council will receive a presentation from David Stark on local residential real estate
trends, including home sales, pricing, inventory, and the national, state, and regional factors
shaping today’s housing market.
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
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New City of Dublin staff member, Alexander Zandian, Assistant Civil Engineer with the Public
Works Department, will be introduced.
Welcome the new City of Dublin staff member.
Staff Report
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 discussion 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).
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.
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Special City
Council Meeting.
Approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider adopting 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). The proposed amendments 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.
On March 24, 2026 the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Zoning
Ordinance amendments. The City Council is now requested to waive the second reading and
adopt the proposed Ordinance.
Waive the second reading and adopt the Approving Amendments to Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses
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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 Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08,
Chapter 8.12, Chapter 8.76, and Chapter 8.116, and the addition of Chapter 8.51
Attachment 2 - March 24, 2026 Staff Report (without attachments)
The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the agreement with GUIDA for On-
Call Surveying Services. The proposed amendment extends the term of the agreement by one
year and increases the not-to-exceed compensation by $150,000.
Adopt the Approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
with GUIDA (Formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On-Call Surveying Services.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services
Agreement with GUIDA (Formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On-Call Surveying Services
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Second Amendment to the Consulting Services
Agreement with GUIDA
Attachment 3 - Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and GUIDA and
First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and
GUIDA
The City Council will designate positions to represent the City of Dublin on the Board of
Directors of the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The
proposed approach designates classifications rather than individual employees to ensure
continuity and ongoing compliance with the PLAN JPA Agreement.
Adopt the Rescinding Resolution No. 09-20 and Appointing Directors to the PLAN
JPA on Behalf of the City of Dublin.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Rescinding Resolution 09-20 and Appointing Directors to PLAN JPA
on Behalf of the City of Dublin
Attachment 2 - Joint Powers Agreement Creating the Pooled Liability Assurance Network
[PLAN] Joint Powers Authority
The City Council will consider authorizing the submission of an Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program grant application, jointly with The Related
Companies of California, LLC, for the Amador Station Affordable Housing Project. The City
Council will also consider approving an agreement with The Related Companies for the
implementation of the AHSC Program grant. The grant will help fund the construction of the
Amador Station Affordable Housing Project, transportation -related improvements by the
City, the developer, and Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) as well as LAVTA
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operations, and the purchase of one traction power substation and switching station for Bay
Area Rapid Transit.
Adopt the Authorizing Application for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program and Approving the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
Co-Applicants’ Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Authorizing Application for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program and Approving the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
Co-Applicants’ Agreement
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - AHSC Co-Applicants Agreement
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) of
the Dublin Municipal Code. The City Council waived the first reading and introduced the
Ordinance on March 24, 2026, and is now requested to waive the second reading and adopt
the Ordinance.
Waive the second reading and adopt the Approving Amendments to Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks).
Staff Report
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)
The City Council will consider adding two new positions to the Position Allocation Plan in
advance of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget adoption: a Recreation Supervisor in the Parks
and Community Services Department and a Maintenance Coordinator in the Public Works
Department. In addition, the City Council will consider extending the previously approved
limited-term Management Fellow classification to support a new limited-term assignment
at the Management Analyst I level. The proposed positions and limited-term assignment
will address immediate operational needs, ensure readiness for the opening of the Dublin
Arts Center, and expand capacity to manage growing infrastructure demands.
Adopt the Amending the City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year
2025-26.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-
2026
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-
26
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PUBLIC HEARING
6.1
The City Council will conduct the public hearing in accordance with Resolution 04-26
(adopted February 3, 2026) declaring that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and
combustible debris growing and accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property in
the City of Dublin. Notice of this declaration was posted and letters sent to those property
owners with violations.
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate and by motion, direct Staff to continue the weed
abatement process.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution 04-26 Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public
Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement
Attachment 2 - Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse
Attachment 3 - 1st Notice Letter
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28
The City Council will consider approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years
2026-27 and 2027-28. The Strategic Plan includes the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values as
well as strategies and objectives which will guide the City’s work for the next two years. The
City Council discussed proposed priorities and objectives at the March 6, 2026 Strategic
Planning session.
Adopt the Approving the Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and
2027-28.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and
2027-28
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Two-Year Strategic Plan
Attachment 3 - Strategic Planning Session: Summary Report
Attachment 4 - Exhibit A to the Summary Report - Consensus Priorities and Objectives
Attachment 5 - Exhibit B to the Summary Report - Strategic Planning Session Slides
Item 7.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
NEW BUSINESS
8.1
The City Council will consider adopting resolutions declaring intention to form a new Street
Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972, and approving the engineer’s reports, declaring intent to levy and collect assessments,
and scheduling a public hearing date of June 16, 2026 for the new SLAD and for the City’s
existing three Landscape and Lighting Districts.
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Adopt the Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intent to Form
Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026- 1 and to Levy and Collect Assessments,
and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing Protests; and adopt the Approving
the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, Declaring Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, and
Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing
Protests.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intent to
Form Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 and to Levy and Collect
Assessments, and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing Protests
Attachment 2 - Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, Declaring Intent to Levy and
Collect Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting
District 1986-1, and Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Scheduling a Time and Place
for Hearing Protests
Attachment 3 - March 3, 2026 Staff Report (without attachments)
Attachment 4 - Resolution 11 -26 - Initiating Formation of Street Lighting Assessment District
2026- 1 and Directing the Preparation of Required Engineer's Reports
Attachment 5 - Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting
Assessment District 2026-1
Attachment 6 - Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscaping and
Lighting District 1983-2
Attachment 7 - Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscaping and
Lighting District 1986-1
Attachment 8 - Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscaping and
Lighting District 1997-1
Item 8.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
The City Council will consider adopting an annual update to the Master Fee Schedule as
prescribed by the City’s User Fee Cost Recovery Policy.
Adopt the Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule for Services
Provided by the City.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule for
Services Provided by the City
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - City of Dublin Master Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year
2026-27
Attachment 3 - City of Dublin Master Fee Schedule Prior to Rounding
Attachment 4 - March 2, 2026, Finance and Investment Committee Staff Report
Item 8.2 - PowerPoint Presentation
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).
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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.
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Agenda Item 3.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Pet Care for All Day Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Pet Care for All Day.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) established April 24 as
“National Pet Care for All Day” in 2024. The City Council’s recognition raises awareness of the
East Bay SPCA’s mission, and acknowledges the work of its staff, vo lunteers, and the
community for their care of countless animals, education about responsible pet ownership, and
collaboration with local organizations to create a more humane and compassionate society.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Pet Care for All Day Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Pet Care for All Day”
WHEREAS, the East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (East Bay SPCA) was founded on April 24, 1874, with a noble mission to
promote the welfare of animals and serve our community with compassion; and
WHEREAS, in 2026 the East Bay SPCA is celebrating the third annual “Pet Care for All Day.” The East Bay SPCA has been a cornerstone of animal
welfare, dedicating itself to the protection, care, and well-being of animals in need, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to access to care through
respected and accessible expertise for animals in our community; and
WHEREAS, the East Bay SPCA has played a pivotal role in Dublin by providing shelter and care to countless animals, educating the community on
responsible pet ownership, and collaborating with local organizations to create a more humane and compassionate society; and
WHEREAS, the tireless efforts of the East Bay SPCA staff, volunteers, and supporters have contributed to the organization's enduring legacy; and
WHEREAS, the bond between people and their pets is linked to many health benefits, including decreased blood pressure, cholesterol levels, feelings of
loneliness, anxiety, and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities,
better cognitive function in older adults, and more opportunities to socialize; and
WHEREAS, East Bay SPCA has improved the quality of life for the residents of Dublin by providing opportunities for pet ownership and
companionship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby honor East Bay SPCA’s dedication and recognizes
their service to our community and continued dedication to transforming the lives of cats and dogs by enriching the human-animal bond and proclaims
April 24th as “Pet Care for All Day” in the City of Dublin.
DATED: April 7, 2026
Attachment 1
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Agenda Item 3.2
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 1
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence
is widespread and has public health implications for the community. With this proclamation, the
City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to bringing awareness of sexual assault and its
impacts.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and has
public health implications for every community member of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, to reduce the risk of sexual violence and improve the overall well -being, we must work to create more connected,
respective, and inclusive communities. By fostering equity for people of all g enders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, ages, faiths,
and abilities, we can make our communities safer and stronger for everyone; and
WHEREAS, statistics indicate that nearly one in five women will experience sexual assault by the time they complete college; and
WHEREAS, sexual harassment, assault, and abuse occur in all communities, including online spaces. As we spend more time online for
work, school, or entertainment, the risk of online abuse and harassment also grows. Consent and boundaries can be violated online in
many ways, and the trauma of online abuse is very real for many survivors; and
WHEREAS, Tri-Valley Haven, a vital community organization serving adults and children who have experienced sexual assault,
maintains a 24/7 crisis helpline, serves as advocates for the Tri -Valley’s Sexual Assault Response Team, manages a Rape Crisis Center,
and maintains the Tri-Valley’s only confidential shelter for survivors in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 2026 as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all residents to speak out when witnessing acts of violence and to learn
how to create a safe and respectful community.
DATED: April 7, 2026
Attachment 1
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Agenda Item 3.3
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Fair Housing Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
This April, Fair Housing Month is celebrated across the nation. On April 11, 1968, President
Lyndon Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act of 1968 as a follow up to the Civil Rights Act of
1964. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing
of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status. It
also emphasizes equality in housing to enable all persons access to safe and quality housing
of their choice.
The City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to end housing discrimination by celebrating Fair
Housing Month.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Fair Housing Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Fair Housing Month”
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act, enacted into federal law on April 11, 1968, established a national policy of fair housing with a goal o f
eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination for all who live in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin; and
WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good, benefiting the environment and our social fabric; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is a community of inclusion strengthened by its diversity, and acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal
housing opportunity violate our shared values of decency and fairness; and
WHEREAS, economic stability, community health, and human relations in all communities are improved by diversity and integration; and
WHEREAS, fair housing is integral to the ethical commitment of members of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Bay East
Association of REALTORS® and is critical to the ability of all real estate professionals to serve their clients, customers, and communities; and
WHEREAS, acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity are offensive to a common sense of decency and fairness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 2026 as Fair Housing Month
in the City of Dublin, reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive community and fair housing practices, and encourages both private and
public entities to engage in activities that promote equal housing opportunities for all current and future residents of the City of Dublin.
DATED: April 7, 2026
Mayor Sherry Hu Vice Mayor Jean Josey
_________________ _________________ __________________
Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember Kashef Qaadri Councilmember John Morada
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Agenda Item 3.4
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Since its creation in 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is recognized
annually in April by many communities across the United States. The Department of Justice’s
(DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime leads the observance of NCVRW in challenging communities
to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime. The DOJ is joined
by local agencies, such as the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office’s Victim/Witness
Assistance Division, in supporting this annual effort.
With this proclamation, the City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to supporting such agencies
in their work and bringing awareness to the issues surrounding crime victims’ rights.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Crime Victims’ Rights Week”
WHEREAS, more than 26 million people become victims of crime each year, and these crimes also affect family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and the
broader community; and victims are faced with many challenges as a result of crime; oftentimes, victims enter systems that fail to meet their needs, provide limited
services, and fail to treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve; and involving survivors helps victim service providers and criminal justice professionals
understand the culture, values, and expectations of underserved and unserved victims who seek assistance and justice; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office provides a range of programs to support crime victims and survivors, including the Victim Witness Assistance
Division, the Alameda County Family Justice Center, and the Trauma Recovery Center; the Victim Witness Assistance Division is dedicated to ensuring the rights of crime
victims and their families by providing services to aid in recovery from the emotional, psychological, social, and economic impacts of crime, as survivors reclaim their
sense of safety, well-being, and dignity; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 42nd anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), which established the Crime Victims Fund to provide a permanent source of
support for crime victim services and compensation. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office was the first in the nation to create a Victim/Witness Assistance
Division, which partners with survivors, community service providers, criminal justice professionals, and victim advocates to enhance a criminal justice system response
that is accessible, culturally competent, and appropriate for all victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the Victim/Witness Assistance Division served over 13,160 survivors countywide, awarded more than $2,029,103 in California Victim Compensation
Board Program (CalVCB) funds to survivors, and recovered more than one million dollars in stolen property through the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Unit;
and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office - has been a leader in outreach and services to underserved populations including commercial sexual
exploitation of children, sexual assault victims from cold hit/DNA cases, immigrant victims, urban youth, victims in the LGBTQIA+ community, and victims with physical,
intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities; and the Victim/Witness Assistance Division has been bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community, and
building the community’s trust in the Criminal Justice System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 19-25, 2026 to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the City
of Dublin, reaffirms its commitment to respect and enforce victims’ rights and to addressing their needs during this week and throughout the year, and expresses its
appreciation for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve the crime response and build a more just
community.
DATED: April 7, 2026
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Agenda Item 3.5
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Presentation by Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a presentation from Alameda County District Attorney Ursula
Jones Dickson on the work of the District Attorney’s Office to support survivors and uphold the
rights of victims.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Alameda County District Attorney (DA) Ursula Jones Dickson will provide an overview of the
work of the DA’s office to ethically prosecute those who commit crimes, uphold the rights of
victims, and provide victims with support.
District Attorney Jones Dickson was sworn in on February 18, 2025. A former Alameda County
Superior Court judge and longtime county prosecutor, she began her career in the Alameda
County District Attorney’s Office after earning her B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and her J.D. from
the University of San Francisco School of Law. Appointed to the Superior Court in 2013, she
served 11 years, including as Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Courts.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Agenda Item 3.6
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Residential Real Estate Market Presentation
Prepared by: Felicia Escover, Economic Development Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a presentation from David Stark on local residential real estate
trends, including home sales, pricing, inventory, and the national, state, and regional factors
shaping today’s housing market.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Real estate professional, David Stark, will provide an overview of local residential real estate
market conditions, including trends in home sales, pricing, and inventory. The presentation will
also examine national, state, and regional demographic and economic factors influencing the
homebuying and selling experience.
David Stark is the Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer for the Bay East
Association of REALTORS® (Bay East). In this role, he oversees the Association’s media
relations, real estate market intelligence resources, and political activities. He works with
community leaders, the media, and the public to improve understanding of real estate issues
and to ensure the REALTOR® perspective is considered in public policy development.
Prior to joining Bay East in 2005, Mr. Stark spent more than 12 years managing housing and
community development programs for cities in Southern and Northern California. He holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English from the Universit y of California,
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Riverside, and a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic
University, San Luis Obispo.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Agenda Item 3.7
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Employee Introduction
Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
New City of Dublin staff member, Alexander Zandian, Assistant Civil Engineer with the Public
Works Department, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin staff member.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
New City of Dublin staff member, Alexander Zandian, Assistant Civil Engineer with the Public
Works Department, will be introduced.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Agenda Item 5.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 1
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Special City
Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Special City
Council Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Special Meeting: March 24, 2026
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 24, 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 §54953.8.3 (c)(4) – Councilmember Kashef Qaadri was
traveling on official business for the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District and
was participating remotely under the Just Cause Remote Participation provision. All
votes during the teleconference session were conducted by roll call vote.
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 of
Appeal Case No. A175808
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in
the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 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 (Via Zoom)
John Morada, Councilmember Present
2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney John Bakker reported that the City Council, by a 5-0 vote, voted to cross
appeal in the Kingswood Owners Association v. City of Dublin case.
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MARCH 24, 2026
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) March for Meals Month Proclamation
The City Council presented the proclamation for March for Meals Month.
3.2) American Red Cross Month Proclamation
The City Council presented the proclamation for American Red Cross Month.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Liz Schmitt provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, March 6, 2026 Special
City Council Meeting, and March 13, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 13-26 titled, “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).”
5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 14-26 titled, “Approving an Agreement with Alameda
County Industries, LLC for Recyclables Processing Services.”
5.4) Received the report of payments issued from February 1, 2026 – February 28,
2026 totaling $19,638,507.10.
5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 15-26 titled, “Amending the Classification Plan,” and
Resolution No. 16-26 titled, “Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for
Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service.”
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by
unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item
5.5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
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5.5) Received the Annual Progress Report and directed Staff to forward to the
Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and the California
Department of Housing and Community Development.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying
questions.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Josey and seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by
unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance for
Housing Element Implementation (PLPA-004326-2026)
The City Council received a presentation regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance to implement General Plan Housing Element Program B.15 (Replacement
Housing) and Program D.1 (Remove Development Constraints).
Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by
unanimous roll call vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced 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), as amended to include
1 bedroom and studio market rate apartments and condominiums with 1.1 parking space
per dwelling, market rate 2+ bedrooms with 2.25 parking spaces per dwelling, and
parking for Affordable Senior housing shall be subject to the lesser of the parking
requirements for senior and affordable housing.
RESULT: INTRODUCED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
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7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1) Site Lease Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Wireless Edge Towes III,
LLC
Councilmember Morada recused himself because his residence was within proximity to
this site location and left the dais.
The City Council received a presentation regarding the construction of a monopine (faux
tree) wireless telecommunication facility at Fallon Sports Park to facilitate improved
wireless connectivity through eastern Dublin.
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 4-
0 roll call vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-26 titled, “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.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-0]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
ABSENT: Morada
Councilmember Morada returned to the dais.
7.2)
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) of the Dublin
Municipal Code
The City Council received a presentation regarding amendments to 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 a part of
the penalties for violations.
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 waive the reading and introduced an Ordinance
Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks), and
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directed Staff to do more research on the administrative citations.
RESULT: INTRODUCED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
8) NEW BUSINESS – None.
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 8:59 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 5.2
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance for
Housing Element Implementation (PLPA-004326-2026)
Prepared by: Kristie Wheeler, Special Projects Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adopting 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). The proposed amendments 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. On March
24, 2026 the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Zoning Ordinance
amendments. 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), 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).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City has initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement the General Plan
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Housing Element. 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.
On March 24, 2026 the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the proposed
Ordinance. The City Council directed staff to modify the parking requirement for studio and
one-bedroom units to 1.1 space per unit and 2+ bedroom units to 2.25 spaces per unit, and to
include a footnote to the parking table to reflect that parking for affordable senior housing shall
be subject to the lesser of the parking requirements for Senior Housing and Affordable
Housing. The Ordinance is provided as Attachment 1. The March 24, 2026 City Council staff
report is included as Attachment 2.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain pro jects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The proposed Zoning
Ordinance Amendments are exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment and are not
subject to CEQA review.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 3: Housing Inclusivity and Affordability.
Objective A: Implement the goals, policies, and programs in the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 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)
2) March 24, 2026 Staff Report (without attachments)
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Attachment 1
Ord. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 6
ORDINANCE NO. XX - 26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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)
(PLPA-004326-2026)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. The City occasionally initiates amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to clarify, add, or amend
certain provisions to ensure that it remains current with federal and state law, internally consistent,
simple to understand and implement, and relevant to changes occurring in the community .
B. Staff has initiated 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). The proposed amendments also include a
new chapter, Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.51 (Replacement Housing Requirements). The
proposed amendments (the “Project”) would implement certain programs contained in the General
Plan Housing Element and provide minor clean up.
C. The Project would implement General Plan Housing Element Program B.15 (Replacement
Housing) and Program D.1 (Remove Development Constraints).
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on February 24, 2026, during which
all interested persons were heard, and adopted Resolution No. 26-02 recommending that the City
Council approve the Project.
E. A Staff Report was submitted to the Dublin City Council recommending approval of the Project.
F. The City Council held a public hearing on March 24, 2026, at which time all interested persons
had an opportunity to be heard.
G. Proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law.
H. The City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendation s, and testimony set forth
above and used its independent judgement to evaluate the Project.
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SECTION 2. FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.120.050.B., the City Council hereby finds that the
Project is consistent with the Dublin General Plan in that the amendments are necessary to comply
with state law and implement programs identified in the Housing Element. Specifically, the proposed
Zoning Ordinance Amendments would implement Housing Element Program B.15 (Replacement
Housing) and Program D.1 (Remove Development Constraints). In addition, the proposed Zoning
Ordinance Amendments would correct previous errors and omissions.
B. The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), together with the State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The City Council finds that
the Project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) as the Project would not result in any physical changes and it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment and is
not subject to CEQA review.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.08
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended as follows:
Senior Housing. The term Senior Housing shall mean a multifamily building of three or more residential
units where all units are restricted to occupants aged 62 and above.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.12
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.12.050 is amended as follows:
8.12.050 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses.
RESIDENTIAL USE
TYPE A R-1 R-2 R-M C-O C-N C-1 C-2 M-P M-1 M-2
Low-Barrier
Navigation Center7
- - - - - - - - - - -
Single Room
Occupancy Units
- - - - - - - ZC - - -
7Permitted with a Zoning Clearance in the Downtown Dublin Zoning Districts, and in the Planned Development (PD)
Zoning District, if the approved PD allows mixed-use or is a commercial PD permitting multifamily uses.
SECTION 5. ADDITION OF CHAPTER 8.51
Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.51 is added to read as follows:
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Chapter 8.51
HOUSING REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
8.51.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to prevent the loss of housing units and displacement of lower income
households. State law does not allow local agencies to approve new housing developments that include
demolition of existing housing units unless the propos ed development complies with the applicable
replacement housing requirements. Housing demolition and housing development projects must
comply with the requirements of state law governing replacement housing units, including but not limited
to Government Code Sections 66300.5 et seq., 65583.2 and 65915(c)(3), as may be amended.
8.51.020 Requirements for Replacement Housing.
A. Unless replacement housing is proposed, a housing development project that includes the
demolition of existing housing units shall not be approved on any property that:
1. Includes rental housing units or, if the housing units have been vacated or demolis hed in the five
(5) year period preceding the development application, have been subject to a recorded covenant,
ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to low- or very low-income households;
2. Is subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its
police power; or
3. Is occupied by low- or very low-income households.
B. A housing development project that includes demolition of existing housing units on any property
described above shall replace those units in compliance with the provisions of Government Code
Section 65915(c)(3).
SECTION 6. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.76
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.76.080.B is amended as follows:
RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Multifamily
Apartments/Condominiums
Studio/1 Bedroom 1.1 spaces per dwelling
2+ Bedrooms 2.25 spaces per dwelling
Senior Housing* 0.75 spaces per dwelling
Affordable Housing
Studio/1 Bedroom 0.5 spaces per dwelling
2+ Bedrooms 1.5 spaces per dwelling
Single-Family/Duplex/Townhouse
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RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Lots of 4,000 square feet or less 2 in enclosed garage per dwelling** plus one on-street parking
space per dwelling unit within 150 feet of that dwelling unit.
Lots greater than 4,000 square
feet
2 in enclosed garage per dwelling** plus one parking space per
dwelling unit provided in the driveway or on-street within 150
feet of that dwelling unit.
* Parking for Affordable Senior Housing shall be subject to the lesser of the parking requirements for Senior
Housing and Affordable Housing (e.g., affordable studio/1 bedroom units = 0.5 spaces per dwelling and
affordable 2+ bedroom units = 0.75 spaces per dwelling).
**Except if two, full-size, unenclosed parking spaces are provided elsewhere on a lot for the purposes of
converting a residential garage to living space pursuant to Chapter 8.78.
SECTION 7. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.116
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.116.030 is amended as follows:
8.116.030 Application.
L. Single Room Occupancy Units. If the Zoning Clearance is for Single Room Occupancy Units, the
Applicant shall submit a “Zoning Clearance for Single Room Occupancy Units” application form
provided by the Community Development Department with such informat ion requested on said form.
M. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers. If the Zoning Clearance is for a Low-Barrier Navigation Center,
the Applicant shall submit a “Zoning Clearance for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers” application form
provided by the Community Development Department with such information requested on said form.
N. Outdoor Live Entertainment. If the Zoning Clearance is for Outdoor Live Entertainment, the
Applicant shall submit a “Zoning Clearance for Outdoor Live Entertainment” form along with suc h
information requested on said form.
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.116.040 is amended as follows:
8.116.040 Approval.
L. Single Room Occupancy Units. All Single Room Occupancy Units shall be reviewed for
compliance with Chapter 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units). The Zoning Clearance approval for
Single Room Occupancy Units shall be a completed “Zoning Clearance for Single Room Occupancy
Units” application form and any pertinent attachments as required on the form with the date and
signature of the Community Development Director or his/her designee.
M. Low -Barrier Navigation Centers. All Low-Barrier Navigation Centers shall be reviewed for
compliance with Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). The Zoning Clearance approval for
Low-Barrier Navigation Centers shall be a completed “Zoning Clearance for Low-Barrier Navigation
Centers” application form and any pertinent attachments as required on the form with the date and
signature of the Community Development Director or his/her designee.
N. Outdoor Live Entertainment. All requests for Outdoor Live Entertainment shall be reviewed for
compliance with Chapter 8.41 (Outdoor Live Entertainment). The zoning clearance approval for
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Outdoor Live Entertainment shall be a completed “Zoning Clearance fo r Outdoor Live Entertainment”
application form and any pertinent attachments as required on the form with the date and signature of
the Community Development Director or his/her designee.
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.116.050 is amended as follows:
8.116.050 Expiration of Zoning Clearance.
L. Single Room Occupancy Units. A Zoning Clearance issued in conjunction with Single Room
Occupancy Units shall expire when the use is no longer operational.
M. Low -Barrier Navigation Centers. A Zoning Clearance issued in conjunction with Low-Barrier
Navigation Centers shall expire when the use is no longer operational.
N. Outdoor Live Entertainment. A Zoning Clearance issued for Outdoor Live Entertainment shall
expire when the use is no longer operational.
SECTION 8. POSTING OF ORDINANCE
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three public
spaces in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of
California.
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following its adoption.
{Signatures on the following page}
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th day of April 2026,
by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 6.1
DATE: March 24, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Housing
Element Implementation (PLPA-004326-2026)
Prepared by: Kristie Wheeler, Special Projects Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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 Dis tricts and
Permitted Uses of Land) and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) are proposed. 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).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachment 2
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DESCRIPTION:
Background
In November 2022, the City Council approved the draft General Plan 2023 -2031 Housing
Element and associated General Plan and Specific Plan amendments and rezonings. The draft
Housing Element was then submitted for review and certification to the State Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element was certified by HCD on
January 19, 2024, and includes a number of programs that are required to be implemented by
the City. The City has initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to provide timely and
effective implementation of the Housing Element.
Proposed Amendments
Amendments are proposed to add Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Chapter 8.51 (Replacement
Housing Requirements) and modify Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations). The proposed amendments would implement the following Housing Element
programs and specific objectives:
B.15 (Replacement Housing). The City may have existing non-vacant sites included
within the Sites Inventory that may contain vacant or demolished residential units that
were occupied by lower-income households or households subject to affordability
requirements within the last five years.
Objective: Adopt a formal replacement housing program to ensure any units currently
occupied by lower-income households, or households subject to affordability
requirements within the last five years, that are lost to new housing development are
replaced in compliance with the California Government Code.
D.1 (Remove Development Constraints). Review the Zoning Ordinance to identify
standards and requirements that may constrain the development of affordable housing.
Specifically, review requirements such as minimum unit size, setbacks, parking
requirements, and height restrictions, to ensure the standards do not impede
reasonable development.
Objective: Amend parking requirements for multi-family developments to remove
distinctions between for-sale and for-rent residential developments and to remove guest
parking requirements.
In addition, an amendment to DMC Chapter 8.08 (Definitions) and minor clean up items in
DMC Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land) and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning
Clearance) are proposed and explained in more detail in the analysis section below.
Analysis
The following is an analysis of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments by topic –
Replacement Housing, Remove Development Constraints, and Clean Up Items.
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Replacement Housing
The Housing Element is required to identify sites by income category to meet the City’s
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The sites identified in the Housing Element
include non-vacant sites that contain existing residential units that could be demolished as a
result of future housing development.
The California Legislature adopted three laws – Density Bonus law, Housing Element law, and
the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (also known as SB 330) – to ensure that new housing
developments do not reduce the total number of existing residential units and do not reduce
the number of units that provide housing to lower income households. In accordance with
these laws, a housing development must create at least as many residential units as would be
demolished. Projects must also replace units rented to lower income households with units
affordable to lower income households and, in some cases, provide relocation and other
benefits to lower income households who are displaced by the new construction.
Replacement housing requirements have applied to projects requesting a density bonus since
2015, and those requirements also apply to any site listed in the Housing Element. The
Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and amendments effective January 1, 2022, expanded that
requirement to any proposed housing development that proposes to demolish existing units.
The purpose of replacement housing requirements is to prevent the loss of housing units and
displacement of lower income households. State law does not allow local agencies to approve
new housing development that includes demolition of existing housing units unless the
proposed development complies with the applicable replacement housing requirements. Below
is an overview of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would implement
Housing Element Program B.15 and ensure compliance with state law.
DMC Chapter 8.51 (Replacement Housing Requirements). An amendment is proposed
to add a new chapter to the Zoning Ordinance that specifies that housing demolition and new
housing development projects must comply with the requirements of state law governing
replacement housing units.
Remove Development Constraints
Pursuant to Housing Element Program D.1, Staff reviewed the Zoning Ordinance to identify
standards and requirements that may constrain affordable housing development. With the
exception of minimum parking requirements, Staff concluded that the development standards
provide sufficient flexibility such that they do not present a constraint to the development of
affordable housing. The City’s Planned Development (PD) zoning district allows a developer to
propose development standards, such as setbacks, lot coverage and building height, tailored
to the site and proposed project. In addition, state Density Bonus law allows a developer to
request waivers and reductions in development standards for an affordable housing project
even if a density bonus is not requested.
To identify an appropriate minimum parking requirement for multi-family developments, the
City hired W -Trans to prepare a Multi-Family Residential Parking Requirement Study
(Attachment 3). Based on a comparison of the City’s minimum parking requirements for multi -
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family development with nearby cities and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Parking Generation Manual, W -Trans concluded that the City’s parking requirements are
comparable to some nearby cities but the requirements for condominiums and smaller units
are generally higher. W -Trans also found that the City’s parking requirements exceeded ITE’s
peak parking demand. To better align the City’s multi-family parking requirements with peak
parking demand associated with the number of bedrooms per unit as well as the presence of
senior and affordable housing, W -Trans recommended the parking ratios found below.
DMC Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations). Amendments are
proposed to DMC Chapter 8.76 to combine for-sale and for-rent residential development in a
new multi-family residential use type that includes both apartments and condominiums; add
affordable housing as a new residential use type; and modify the minimum parking
requirements for multi-family development, consistent with the recommendations contained in
the Multi-Family Residential Parking Requirement Study prepared by W -Trans. The following
table shows the City’s current parking requirements and proposed modifications where
underlined text is proposed to be added and text with a strikethrough is proposed to be
deleted:
RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Multi-family
Apartments/Condominiums
Studio/1 Bedroom 1 space covered or garaged per dwelling plus 1 parking
space for unreserved and guest parking.
1 Bedroom 1 covered or garaged per dwelling plus 1 parking space for
unreserved and guest parking.
2+ Bedrooms 2 spaces 1 covered or garaged per dwelling plus 1 parking
space for unreserved and guest parking.
Condominiums
Studio and 1 Bedroom 1 covered or garaged per dwelling plus 1 guest parking
space per dwelling which shall be marked as a guest
parking space
2 or more Bedrooms 2 covered or garaged per dwelling plus 1 guest parking
space per dwelling which shall be marked as a guest
parking space
Senior Citizen Apartments
Housing
0.75 spaces 1 covered or garaged per dwelling plus one
guest parking space for every three dwelling units.
Affordable Housing
Studio/1 Bedroom 0.5 spaces per dwelling
2+ Bedrooms 1.5 spaces per dwelling
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DMC Chapter 8.08 (Definitions). An amendment to DMC Chapter 8.08 is also proposed
to change “Senior Citizen Apartments” to “Senior Housing” and update the definition to reflec t
that senior housing can include rental or condominium units.
Clean Up Items
In February 2025, the City Council approved amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
implement several programs in the Housing Element. Included was Program B.12 (Single
Room Occupancy Units), which required Staff to review the permitting procedures for single-
room occupancy units (SROs) and remove potential constraints. As such, Staff recommended
and the City Council approved a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to permit SROs in the C -2
(General Commercial) zoning district with a Zoning Clearance rather than a Conditional Use
Permit. However, when preparing the amendment to the land use table in DMC Chapter 8.12,
Staff inadvertently used the notation P (Permitted) instead of ZC (Zoning Cl earance).
Similarly, in July 2025, the City Council approved amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
implement additional programs in the Housing Element. Included in those amendments was
Program E.4 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers), which required the City to adopt procedures
and regulations for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, including a ministerial approval process.
As such, Staff recommended and the City Council approved a Zoning Ordinance Amendment
to permit Low-Barrier Navigation Centers in the Downtown Dublin zoning districts and Planned
Development (PD) zoning district, if the approved PD allows mixed-use or is a commercial PD
permitting multifamily uses with a Zoning Clearance. However, Staff inadvertently neglected to
include a notation that the land use is permitted with a Zoning Clearance.
As part of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments noted above for SROs and Low-Barrier
Navigation Centers, amendments to DMC Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) were included to
add the two use types to the list of uses requiring ministerial review and approval of a Zoning
Clearance. However, when preparing the amendments to DMC Chapter 8.116, Staff added
SROs and Low-Barrier Navigations Centers to DMC Section 8.116.020 (Applications Requiring
a Zoning Clearance) but neglected to add the two use types to DMC Section 8.116.030
(Application), Section 8.116.040 (Approval) and Section 8.116.050 (Expi ration of Zoning
Clearance).
Amendments are proposed in DMC Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of
Land) and DMC Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) to correct these omissions.
Attachment 1 is draft Ordinance approving the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments. A
redlined version of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments is included as Attachment 2,
where underlined text is proposed to be added and text with a strikethrough is proposed to be
deleted.
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Consistency with the General Plan, Specific Plans, and Zoning Ordinance
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments are consistent with the Dublin General Plan in
that the amendments are necessary to implement programs identified in the Housing Element.
Specifically, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments would implement Housing Element
Programs B.15 (Replacement Housing) and D.1 (Remove Development Constraints). In
addition, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments would correct previous errors and
omissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The proposed Zoning
Ordinance Amendments are exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment and are not
subject to CEQA review.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 24, 2026, to consider the
proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments and unanimously recommended approval to the City
Council. Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-02 is included as Attachment 4.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 3: Housing Inclusivity and Affordability.
Objective A: Implement the goals, policies, and programs in the 2023 -2031 Housing Element.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a public notice was published in the East Bay Times and posted
at several locations throughout the City. Additionally, the City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 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)
2) Redlined Zoning Ordinance Amendments
3) Multi-Family Residential Parking Requirement Study, W -Trans, October 22, 2025
4) Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-02 (without attachments)
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with GUIDA
(Formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On-Call Surveying Services
Prepared by: Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the agreement with GUIDA for On -
Call Surveying Services. The proposed amendment extends the term of the agreement by one
year and increases the not-to-exceed compensation by $150,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
with GUIDA (Formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On-Call Surveying Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed contract amendment extends the agreement term by one year and increases
the not-to-exceed compensation by $150,000, for a cap of $350,000. The cost of these
services will be charged based on the work done and in accordance with the adopted annual
operating budget, Capital Improvement Program project budgets, or developme nt projects.
DESCRIPTION:
The Public Works Department utilizes consultants and contractors on Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) projects, private development projects, and City operation and maintenance
programs. On June 15, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 77-21 approving an
agreement with GUIDA (formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On-Call Surveying Services. On
June 4, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 35-24 approving the first amendment to
the agreement extending the term to June 30, 2026, and increasing the not-to-exceed
compensation limit from $100,000 to $200,000.
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The proposed term and compensation amendment are needed to allow completion of projects
currently in progress, including the Dublin Fallon 580 project final map review, the right-of-way
acquisition along Iron Horse Trail from Alameda County, and the Alamo Creek Park and
Assessment District Fence Replacement project. Transitioning these efforts to a new
consultant at this stage would be inefficient, create continuity challenges, and risk delays.
Additionally, this extension will allow GUIDA to continue mapping services for the Dublin Fallon
580 project which is necessary to avoid a potential conflict of interest, given that the City’s
other on-call surveying consultant is serving as the surveyor-of-record for that project.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with
GUIDA (Formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On-Call Surveying Services
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
with GUIDA
3) Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and GUIDA and First
Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and GUIDA
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 04/07/2026 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GUIDA (FORMERLY GUIDA SURVEYING, INC.) FOR ON-CALL SURVEYING SERVICES
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 77-21 approving the
Consulting Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with GUIDA for On-Call Surveying Services for an
amount not to exceed $100,000 over a three-year term; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 35-24 Approving the First
Amendment to the Agreement to extend the term through June 30, 2026, and increase the not-to-
exceed amount to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant mutually desire to amend the Agreement to extend
the term through June 30, 2027, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $150,000, for a total
agreement amount not to exceed $350,000; and
WHEREAS, the extended term and increased not to exceed amount are needed to conclude
current services, mitigate conflicts of interest on private development projects under review, and allow
for supplementary mapping and surveying services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does herby
approve the Second Amendment to the agreement with GUIDA, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the amendment
to the agreement and make any necessary, non-substantive changes to carry out the intent of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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AMENDMENT #1 TO CONSUL TING SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND GUIDA
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, the City of Dublin (hereinafter referred to as
"CITY") and GUIDA (hereinafter referred to as" CONSULTANT") entered into a Consulting
Services Agreement for On-Call Surveying Services (hereinafter referred to as the
"AGREEMENT"); and
WHEREAS, the existing AGREEMENT will expire on June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and CONSUL TANT now wish to amend the Agreement
to extend the term through June 30, 2026 by modifying section 1.1 of the Agreement, and to
increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $200,000 by modifying Section 2 of the
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the AGREEMENT is amended as follows:
1)Section 1.1 shall be rescinded in its entirety and replaced with the following:
2)
Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and
shall end on June 30, 2026, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and
Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A on or before that date, unless
the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in
Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this
Agreement shall not affect the City's right to terminate the Agreement, as referenced
in Section 8. Notwithstanding the foregoing this Agreement may be extended on a
month to month basis for up to 6 months upon the written consent of the Consultant
and the City Manager, provided that: a) sufficient funds have been appropriated for
such purchase, b) the price charged by the Consultant for the provision of the serves
described in Exhibit A does not increase. None of the foregoing shall affect the City's
right to terminate the Agreement as provided for in Section 8.
Section 2 COMPENSATION, the first paragraph shall be rescinded in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to
exceed $200,000, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in
the Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs
incurred under his Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and
the Consultant's proposal, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall
prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at
the time and in the manner set forth herein. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City
in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant
shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.
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Agenda Item 5.4
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 3
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Appointing Directors to the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN)
Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to Represent the City of Dublin
Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will designate positions to represent the City of Dublin on the Board of
Directors of the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The
proposed approach designates classifications rather than individual employees to ensure
continuity and ongoing compliance with the PLAN JPA Agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 09-20 and Appointing Directors to the PLAN
JPA on Behalf of the City of Dublin.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The appointment of Directors to the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) Joint Powers
Authority (JPA) will have no direct financial impact. Participation on the Board of Directors
provides the City with one vote on matters related to the PLAN JPA programs, including
coverage and premiums. Service on the Board is performed as part of regular job duties and
does not result in additional compensation.
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Dublin had been a long-standing member of the Association of Bay Area
Governments Pooled Liability Assurance Network (ABAG PLAN) Corporation since 1986,
which provided liability insurance, property insurance, and employee bonds.
In 2017, following the merger of ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission,
member agencies transitioned from the ABAG PLAN to the Pooled Liability Assurance
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Network (PLAN) Joint Powers Authority (JPA). This transition was undertaken to modernize
the program structure, improve governance, and reduce administrative costs while maintaining
continuity of services. The new JPA model aligned with industry best practices, provided
greater control to participating agencies, and resulted in projected cost savings. The transition
was designed to be seamless, including the transfer of assets, liabilities, and service contracts,
ensuring the City continued to receive stable, cost-effective insurance coverage and risk
management services without disruption.
On December 19, 2017, the City Council approved participation in the PLAN JPA and
authorized execution of the Joint Powers Agreement (Attachment 2). The PLAN JPA continues
to provide pooled risk coverage and related services to its member agencies.
The PLAN JPA Agreement requires each member agency’s governing body to appoint a
Director and Alternate to the Board of Directors. Historically, the City has made these
appointments by naming specific individuals; however, over time, personnel changes have
occurred without corresponding updates to the resolution, creating a potential compliance gap.
The proposed Resolution addresses this issue by updating the City’s appointments and
designating positions, rather than individuals, to serve on the Board. This approach ensures
continuity, maintains compliance with the JPA Agreement, and eliminates the need for future
Council action each time personnel changes occur.
Under the proposed Resolution, the following pos itions will serve as the City’s representatives
to the PLAN JPA Board of Directors:
Director – Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
Voting Alternate Director – Finance Director
Second Voting Alternate Director – City Manager
These designations are consistent with the City’s organizational structure and align with the
roles most directly responsible for risk management, financial oversight, and executive
leadership.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 09-20 and Appointing Directors to PLAN JPA on
Behalf of the City of Dublin
2) Joint Powers Agreement Creating the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (Plan) Joint
Powers Authority
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 04/07/2026 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 09-20 AND APPOINTING DIRECTORS
TO THE PLAN JPA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is a member of the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN)
Joint Powers Authority (JPA); and
WHEREAS, the PLAN JPA is a self-funded insurance pool serving public agencies; and
WHEREAS, the operations of the PLAN JPA are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of
one representative from each member agency, with an alternate designated to act in the absence of
the Director; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the PLAN JPA Joint Powers Agreement, each Member Entity’s
governing body is required to appoint its Director and Alternate(s) to the Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update its designations to ensure continued compliance
with the PLAN JPA Agreement and to provide continuity by designating positions rather than
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby
designates the following positions as appointees to the PLAN JPA Board of Directors:
Title Designation
Human Resources Director/Risk Manager Director
Finance Director Voting Alternative Director
City Manager Second Voting Alternative Director
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the individuals occupying these positions are hereby
authorized to act on behalf of the City of Dublin in all matters relating to the PLAN JPA, consistent with
the Joint Powers Agreement and applicable bylaws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments shall remain in effect until modified or
rescinded by subsequent resolution of the City Council.
{Signatures on the following page}
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CREATING THE
POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK [PLAN] JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
adopted
December 19, 2017 1 Attachment 2
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ARTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III ARTICLE IV ARTICLE V ARTICLE VI ARTICLE VII ARTICLE VIII ARTICLE IX ARTICLEX ARTICLE XI ARTICLE XII ARTICLE XIII ARTICLE XIV ARTICLE XV ARTICLE XVI ARTICLE XVII ARTICLE XVIII ARTICLE XIX JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS CREATION OF THE POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK [PLAN] JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY PURPOSES DEFINITIONS PARTIES TO AGREEMENT TERM OF AGREEMENT POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP MEMBER ENTITY RESPONSIBILITIES POWERS RESERVED TO THE MEMBERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS POWERS RESERVED TO THE BOARD COMMITTEES BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ANNUAL AUDITS AND AUDIT REPORTS INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES SELF INDEMNIFICATION AMONG THE MEMBER ENTITIES NEW MEMBERS WITHDRAWAL 2 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 81
ARTICLE XX EXPULSION 12
ARTICLEXX I TERMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION 12
ARTICLE XXII NOTICES 13
ARTICLE XXIII BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS AND OTHER 13
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
ARTICLE XXIV ENFORCEMENT 13
ARTICLEXXV PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT 13
ARTICLE XXVI AMENDMENTS 13
ARTICLE XXVII SEVERABILITY 14 3 82
POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK [PLAN] JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made by and among the public entities listed in Appendix A ("Member
Entities"), all of which are public entities organized and operating under the laws of the State of
California and each of which is a local public entity as defined in California Government Code
Section 989, as it may be amended from time to time.
RECITALS
I.The following state laws, among others, authorize the Member Entities to enter into the
Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority [PLAN] Joint Powers
Agreement ("Agreement"):
1.Labor Code Section 3700 allowing a local public entity to fund its own workers'
compensation claims;
2.Government Code Sections 989 and 990 permitting a local public entity to insure
itself against liability and other losses;
3.Government Code Section 990.4 permitting a local public entity to provide insurance
and self-insurance in any desired combination;
4.Government Code Section 990.8 permitting two or more local public entities to enter
into an agreement to jointly fund such expenditures under the authority of
Government Code Sections 6500-6515; and
5.Government Code Sections 6500-6515 permitting two or more local public entities to
jointly exercise under an agreement any power which is common to each of them.
II.The governing board of each Member Entity has determined that it is in the Member Entity's
best interest and in the public interest that this Agreement be executed and that it shall
participate as a member of the public entity created by this Agreement.
Now, therefore, the Member Entities, by, between, and among themselves, in consideration
of the mutual benefits, promises, and agreements set forth below, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
CREATION OF THE "POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK [PLAN] JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY"
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Pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of
California ( commencing with Section 6500), the Member Entities create a public agency, separate
and apart from the Member Entities, to be known as the "Pooled Liability Assurance Network
[PLAN] Joint Powers Authority" (the "Authority"). Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1,
the debts, liabilities, and obligations of this Authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or
obligations of the Member Entities.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES
This Agreement is entered into by Member Entities under California Government Code
Sections 990, 990.4, 990.8, and 6500, et. seq. and Labor Code Section 3700 in order to do one or
more of the following:
1.Develop effective risk management programs to reduce the amount and frequency of
losses;
2.Share the risk of self-insured losses;
3.Jointly purchase insurance either with or without any self-insured portion underlying
the insurance, and administrative and other services including, but not limited to
claims adjusting, data processing, risk management, loss prevention, accounting
services, actuarial services, and legal services in connection with the Programs;
4.Provide administrative and other services including, but not limited to, claims
adjusting, data processing, risk management, loss prevention, treasury, investment
management, accounting services, audit, actuarial services, and legal services in
connection with the various programs;
5.Assume the assets, liabilities and obligations of the ABAG PLAN CORPORATION
(a California non-profit corporation), also known as Association of Bay Area
Governments Pooled Liability Assurance Network on the basis of each Member
Entity's responsibilities under those previously binding documents, including the
Memorandum of Coverage, and Risk Coverage Agreement, as amended to reflect the
formation of this JP A and its policies and procedures; and
These purposes shall be accomplished through the exercise of the powers of the Member
Entities jointly in the creation and operation of the Authority.
It is also the purpose of this Agreement to provide, to the extent permitted by law, procedures
for the addition, at subsequent date, of public entities to become parties to this Agreement and
members of the Authority, subject to Article XVIII, and to provide for the removal of Member
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Entities for cause or upon request, subject to Articles XIX and XX.
ARTICLE III
DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:
I.Board or Board of Directors is the governing body of the Authority constituted as
set forth in Article X of this Agreement;
2.Governing Documents include this Agreement, the Bylaws of the Authority, and
any other document identified as a Governing Document in the Bylaws.
3.Member Entity includes each public agency which is a party to this Agreement.
4.Program is the specific method used to provide coverage for a risk, scope, type, or
area of insurance services, including, without limitation, the funding ofloss reserves,
where applicable, as prescribed in a Governing Document for a specific type of
coverage, and may encompass such specific areas as general liability (including
errors and omissions), property, automobile, workers' compensation, or employee
benefits.
ARTICLE IV
PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
Each Member Entity certifies that it intends to and does contract with every other Member
Entity who is a signatory to this Agreement and, in addition, with such other Member Entity as may
later be added as a Member Entity under Article XVIII. Each Member Entity also certifies that the
deletion of any Member Entity from this Agreement does not affect this Agreement nor each
Member Entity's intent to contract with the Member Entities then remaining.
ARTICLE V
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement will become effective as of January 1, 2018 and continues in full force until
terminated in accordance with Article XXI.
ARTICLE VI
POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
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The Authority, through its Board of Directors, is authorized, in its own name, to do all acts
necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement referred to in Article II including, but not limited
to, each of the following:
1.1':[ake and enter into contracts, including but not limited to revision to the Risk
Coverage Agreement and Memorandum of Coverage;
2.Incur debts, liabilities, and obligations; but no debt, liability, or obligation of the
Authority is a debt, liability, or obligation of a Member Entity;
3.Acquire, hold, or dispose of real and personal property;
4.Receive contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of
assistance from any source;
5.Sue and be sued in its own name;
6.Employ agents and employees;
7.Acquire, construct, manage, and maintain buildings;
8.Lease real or personal property, including that of a Member Entity;
9.Receive, collect, invest, and disburse monies;
10.Issue revenue bonds or other forms of indebtedness, as provided under Government
Code Sections 6500, et. seq.; and
11.Carry out other duties as required to accomplish other responsibilities as set forth in
this Agreement.
12.Hire attorneys, accountants, auditors and other professionals.
These powers shall be exercised in the manner provided by applicable law and as expressly
set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be restricted to public agencies located within the State of California as set
forth in the Bylaws.
Upon a Member Entity organization or re-organization, including dissolution, merger, or
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consolidation, which results in extinguishment or dissolution of the legal existence of a Member
Entity, the rights, obligations, and liabilities of such Member Entity under this Agreement, the
Bylaws, or other Governing Documents or resolutions of the Board shall be the rights, obligations,
and liabilities of the successor public entity.
ARTICLE VIII
MEMBER ENTITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Each Member Entity has the obligations and responsibilities set forth in the Governing
Documents as defined in the Bylaws and any resolution of the Board of Directors. Such
responsibilities and obligations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Cooperate with the Authority in determining the cause oflosses and in the settlement
of claims;
2.Pay all premiums, assessments, penalties, interest, and other charges promptly to the
Authority when due;
3.Provide the Authority with statistical and loss experience, data, and other information
as may be necessary;
4.Cooperate with and assist the Authority and any insurer, claims adjuster, or legal
counsel retained by the Authority in matters relating to this Agreement, the Authority
Bylaws, any other Governing Documents, and policies and procedures adopted by the
Board;
5.Except for any new Member Entities as allowed for in Article XVIII, agree the
Authority will assume the assets, liabilities and obligations of ABAG PLAN
CORPORATION (a California non-profit corporation) also known as the Association
of Bay Area Governments Pooled Liability Assurance Network, on the basis of its
documents, including but not limited to the Memorandum of Coverage, and Risk
Coverage Agreement, as amended to reflect the formation of this JP A and its policies
and procedures; and
ARTICLE IX
POWERS RESERVED TO THE MEMBERSIDP
The Member Entities retain the following powers:
1.The designation of the Board of Directors as specified in Article X; and
2.Approval of amendments to this Agreement as specified in Article XXVI.
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ARTICLEX
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
There shall be a Board of Directors to govern the affairs of the Authority. The Board shall be
comprised of one director, and one alternate director, from each Member Entity who shall have the
authority to bind the Member Entity on any and all matters relating to the business of the Authority.
Each director has one vote. Each director shall be appointed by the governing body of the Member
Entity. The alternate director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Member Entity.
The alternate director may cast a vote as a member of the Board of Directors only in the absence of
the director.
ARTICLE XI
POWERS RESERVED TO THE BOARD
The powers of the Board are the powers of the Authority not specifically reserved to the
Member Entities by this Agreement. The Board has authority to delegate its powers and authority.
However, the Board shall retain unto itself the power to change the Bylaws, to expel a member by a
two-thirds vote, and to establish a Program.
ARTICLE XII
COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Board may create an Executive Committee comprised of members of the Board and
delegate one or more of its powers to the Executive Committee except those powers not delegable.
An appointment to the Executive Committee, if any, is by an election of the Board of Directors.
OTHER COMMITTEES
Other committees may be created by, or in accordance with, the procedures described in the
Bylaws.
ARTICLE XIII
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. The Board shall fix the date,
hour, and place at which each regular meeting is to be held. A special meeting may be called upon
written request by the President or at least one-third of the Board members.
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Each regul ar, adjourned regular and special meeting of the Board, the Executive Committee,
or any other Standing Committee shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the
Ralph M. Brown Act (Section 54950 et. seq. of the Government Code).
The Secretary shall keep or have kept minutes of each regular or special meeting of the Board
and any Committee. As soon as possible after each meeting, the Secretary shall have a copy of those
minutes forwarded to each member of the Board.
No business may be transacted by the Board or a Committee without a quorum of members
being present. A quorum consists of a majority of the members.
ARTICLE XIV
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
The Officers of the Authority are the President, Vice President, Administrator, Secretary,
Treasurer, and others as may be declared in the Bylaws or resolution of the Board. The Officers are
elected or appointed in accordance with the procedures described in the Bylaws. The Officers shall
have the authorities and responsibilities as defined in the Bylaws.
The Board may appoint such officers and employees and may contract with such persons or
firms as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
Any Member Entity which provides or performs assigned duties pursuant to this Article may
be reimbursed by the Authority for services rendered on the Authority's behalf.
ARTICLE XV
ANNUAL AUDITS AND AUDIT REPORTS
The Treasurer shall cause an annual financial audit to be made by an independent Certified
Public Accountant with respect to all Authority receipts, disbursements, other transactions and
entries into the books. A report of the financial audit shall be filed as a p-qblic record with each
Member Entity. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with Government Code Section 6505
and filed with the County Auditor or others as required by the laws of California. The Authority
shall pay the cost of the fmancial audit and charge the cost against the Member Entities in the same
manner as other administrative costs.
ARTICLE XVI
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES
The members of the Board of Directors and the officers and employees of the Authority shall
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act in good faith and in the best interests of the Authority in the performance of their duties
hereunder. The members of the Board of Directors and the officers and employees of the Authority
shall be liable for any act or omission within the scope of their office or employment by the
Authority as a public entity only in the event that they act or fail to act because of actual fraud,
corruption, or actual malice or willfully fail or refuse to conduct the defense of a claim or action in
good faith or to reasonably cooperate in good faith in the defense conducted by the Authority. No
member of the Board shall be liable for any action taken or omitted by any other member of the
Board. No member of the Board, officer, or employee shall be required to deposit premium on a
bond or other security to guarantee the faithful performance of his or her duties hereunder, although
the Authority may provide such bonds. Funds of the Authority shall be used to defend and to
indemnify members of the Board, officers, and employees of the Authority for any act or omission
pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Sections 910 to 996. 6. The Authority may purchase
insurance to provide coverage for acts or omissions of directors, officers, and employees.
The Authority shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless each and • all of the
Member Entities, and their officers and employees, for and from any and all liability, claims, causes
of action, damages, losses, judgments, costs, or expenses (including attorney's fees) resulting from an
injury caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this
Agreement by the Authority, by one or more of the Member Entities, or any of their officers,
employees, agents, or independent contractors. This indemnification provision is intended to
supplant and supersede the pro rata right of contribution formula set forth in Government Code
Section 895.6.
ARTICLE XVII
SELF-INDEMNIFICATION AMONG THE MEMBER ENTITIES
Section 895 .2 of the California Government Code imposes certain tort liability jointly upon
entities solely by reason of such entities being parties to an agreement as defmed in Section 895 of
said Code. Therefore, the Member Entities hereto, as between themselves, pursuant to the
authorization contained in Sections 895.4 and 895.6 of the California Government Code, each
assumes the full liability imposed upon it for any of its officers, agents, or employees by law for
injuries caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this
Agreement to the same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895 .2 of
said Code. To achieve this purpose, each Member Entity indemnifies and holds harmless all other
Member Entities for any loss, cost, or expense that may be imposed upon such other Member
Entities solely by virtue of Section 895 .2 of the California Code.
ARTICLE XVIII
NEWMEMBERS
A public agency may be admitted as a Member Entity only upon a two-thirds vote of the
Board of Directors. The application of any Member Entity to participate in any Program shall be
determined under the Program's Governing Documents. Notwithstanding the above, members of
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ABAG Plan Corporation in good standing as of July 1, 2017 shall be automatically admitted upon
adoption of a resolution by its governing body authorizing the execution of this Joint Powers
Agreement, provided that said action occurs by June 30, 2018.
Each applicant for membership shall pay all fees and expenses set by the Board.
ARTICLE XIX
WITHDRAWAL
A Member Entity may withdraw from the Authority only at the end of a fiscal year, provided
it has given the Authority at least six months written notice of its intent to withdraw. A notice of
intent to withdraw shall be final and irrevocable upon its receipt by the Authority unless the Board
authorizes it to be rescinded by the Member Entity. A Member Entity joining after June 30, 2018
may only withdraw from the Authority after three (3) consecutive fiscal years following
commencement of membership.
The withdrawal of a Member Entity from membership in the Authority shall not terminate its
responsibility, as defined by any of the Governing Documents of the Authority, to contribute its share
of premiums or funds to any fund or coverage program created by the Authority in which the
withdrawing Member Entity has participated.
ARTICLE XX
EXPULSION
The Authority may expel a Member Entity from membership in the Authority by a two-thirds
vote of the Board of Directors for a breach of any of the Governing Documents determined by the
Board to be a material breach. Such expulsion shall automatically, and simultaneously, terminate the
Member Entity's participation in any and all Programs in which it may be a Program participant. The
procedure for hearing and notice of expulsion of a Member Entity shall be as provided in the
Authority Bylaws.
The expulsion procedures from any Program shall be defined in the Governing Documents
for that Program.
The expulsion of a Member Entity from membership in the Authority shall not terminate its
responsibility, as defined by any of the Governing Documents of the Authority, to contribute its share
of premiums or funds to any fund or coverage Program created by the Authority in which the
expelled Member Entity has participated.
ARTICLE XXI
TERMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION
This Agreement may be terminated by the written consent of two-thirds of the Member
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Entities. However, this Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist after termination for the
purpose of disposing of all claims, debts and other obligations, distribution of assets, and all other
functions necessary to conclude the obligations and affairs of the Authority.
Upon termination of this Agreement, after disposition of all claims debts and other
obligations, the remaining assets of the Authority shall be distributed and apportioned among the
Member Entities that have been participants in its Programs, including those Member Entities which
previously withdrew or were expelled pursuant to Articles XIX and XX of this Agreement, as
provided in the Authority Bylaws.
ARTICLE XXII
NOTICES
Notice to each Member Entity under this Agreement is sufficient if mailed to its respective
address on file with the Authority.
ARTICLE XXIII
BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS AND
OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Each party to this Agreement by its execution agrees to be bound by and to comply with all of
the terms and conditions of the Governing Documents, and any Resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors as they now exist or may hereafter be adopted or amended.
ARTICLE XXIV
ENFORCEMENT
The Authority is hereby granted authority to enforce this Agreement. In the event action is
instituted by the Authority to enforce any term of any of the Governing Documents of any Program
or otherwise against any Member Entity, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney
fees and costs incurred because of said action, in addition to other appropriate relief.
ARTICLE XXV
PROIDBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT
No Member Entity may assign a right, claim, or interest it may have under this Agreement.
No creditor, assignee, or third-party beneficiary of a Member Entity has a right, claim, or title to any
part, share, interest, fund, premium, or asset of the Authority.
ARTICLE XXVI
AMENDMENTS
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This Agreement may be amended if at least 2/3rds of the total Member Entities vote in favor
of the amendment. A proposed amendment must be submitted to each Member Entity at least thirty
(30)days prior to the date the amendment is considered by the Authority. An amendment will be
effective immediately unless otherwise specified. Appendix A to the Agreement may be amended to
correctly list current Member Entities without separate action by the Member Entities or the Board.
ARTICLE XXVII
SEVERABILITY
If a portion, term, condition, or provision of this Agreement is determined by a court to be
illegal or in conflict with a law of the State of California, or is otherwise rendered unenforceable or
ineffectual, the validity of the remaining portions, terms, conditions, and provisions is not affected.
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In witness whereof, the following parties have each executed this Agreement as amended on the
dates set forth below and acknowledge their membership in the Authority:
Date:
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APPENDIXA
MEMBER ENTITIES
City of American Canyon
Town of Atherton
City of Benicia
City of Burlingame
City of Campbell
Town of Colma
City of Cupertino
City of Dublin
City of East Palo Alto
City of Foster City
City of Half Moon Bay
Town of Hillsborough
Town of Los Altos Hills
Town of Los Gatos
City of Millbrae
City of Milpitas
City of Morgan Hill
City of Newark
City of Pacifica
Town of Portola Valley
Town of Ross
City of San Bruno
City of San Carlos
City of Saratoga
City of South San Francisco
City of Suisun City
Town of Tiburon
Town of Woodside
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Agenda Item 5.5
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: April 6, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Application
and Associated Agreement
Prepared by: Sai Midididdi, Senior Civil Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider authorizing the submission of an Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program grant application, jointly with The Related
Companies of California, LLC, for the Amador Station Affordable Housing Project. The City
Council will also consider approving an agreement with The Related Companies for the
implementation of the AHSC Program grant. The grant will help fund the construction of the
Amador Station Affordable Housing Project, transportation-related improvements by the City,
the developer, and Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) as well as LAVTA
operations, and the purchase of one traction power substation and switching station for Bay
Area Rapid Transit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Application for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program and Approving the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
Co-Applicants’ Agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total grant funding request is for $50,000,000 to fund a portion of the Amador Station
Affordable Housing Project, associated infrastructure procurement and improvements, and
transit program elements. If awarded, the City will use a portion of the grant funds for design,
construction, project management, and grant administration of pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure improvements within public streets. Funding from the Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities Program grant is provided by the California Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Fund.
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DESCRIPTION:
Background
On August 10, 2021, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review Permit
for the 300-unit Amador Station Affordable Housing Project by BRIDGE Dublin, LLC, on an
undeveloped site owned by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
adjacent to the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station . On September 21, 2021, the City
Council approved a Community Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing
Assistance Agreement for the project.
BRIDGE Dublin, LLC, has since partnered with The Related Companies of California, LLC,
and on February 21, 2023, the City Council approved amendments to the project agreements
to reflect this partnership. The project will be built in four phases; the developer has submitted
applications for Building Permits for Phase 1, which includes 86 units, and Phase 2, which
includes 78 units.
In previous years, the City Council authorized applications to the Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program; however, those applications were not selected for
grant funding due primarily to program-level constraints rather than issues with the project
itself. The program was heavily oversubscribed, and statutory set -asides required a portion of
funds to go to projects in Disadvantaged Communities. As a result, this project , as well as
other BART-partner projects, was not selected.
For this grant cycle, the Project remains competitive due to its transit-oriented location, strong
agency partnerships, and advanced stage of project readiness. In addition, the Project scope
was expanded to increase greenhouse gas reductions, which will better position the Pr oject for
a grant award.
Project Description
The Amador Station Affordable Housing Project is located on a vacant 3.6 -acre site at 6501
Golden Gate Drive (Figure 1). The site is bounded by I -580 to the south, Avalon West
apartments to the west, Connolly Station apartments to the north, and Golden Gate Drive to
the east.
The property lies within the Transit Oriented District of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and
is being developed by The Related Companies in partnership with Affordable Housing Access,
a non-profit agency.
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Figure 1: Location Map
Grant Funding
If selected, the AHSC Program would provide funding for the Amador Station Affordable
Housing Project, including bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transit-related infrastructure,
and program elements. The partnership with the City strengthens the competitiveness of the
grant application.
The Related Companies will enter into agreement with BART to purchase a traction power
substation and switching station, and with LAVTA to provide infrastructure and operating
funds. These improvements support increased transit reliability and ridership a nd reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
The AHSC Program limits the total requested program funding amount to $50,000,000, of
which up to $35,000,000 may be requested as a loan for Affordable Housing Development or
Housing Related Infrastructure to fund the Amador Station Affordable Housing Project. A
maximum of $15,000,000 can be requested for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure,
which includes a maximum of $600,000 for Program activities. Costs incurred for required
transit passes will not contribute to the $600,000 Program activities cap. These activities are
defined in the AHSC Program Guidelines as follows:
“Affordable Housing Development” means a capital project of residential development or the
residential portion of a mixed-use development in which at least 20 percent of the total units
are Affordable Units.
“Housing Related Infrastructure” means a capital infrastructure improvement required as a
condition of approval of an Affordable Housing Development by a Locality, transit agency, or
special district such as sewer, water, or utility system upgrades, streets, drainage basins, etc.
SUBJECT
Avalon PROPERTY
Connolly
Station
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or a capital infrastructure improvement allowed under Section 103(c).
“Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure” means capital projects that result in the
improvement or addition of infrastructure that encourages mode-shift from single occupancy
vehicles by enhancing: 1) public transit service, 2) pedestrian networks, or 3) bicycle networks
(includes public bike-share programs), as well as transit operations expenditures that directly
support transit expansion, within the defined project area meeting the transit requirements
detailed in Section 102.
Table 1 below provides an overview of the requested funding amount and allocations.
Table 1 – Requested Funding Amount and Allocations
AHSC Loan
Type
Maximum
Funding
Amount
Per
Program
Guidelines
Anticipated
Funding
Request
Description
Funds Recipient
Affordable
Housing
Development
(AHD) or
Housing related
infrastructure
$35,000,000 $35,000,000 Phase 1A –
Amador Station
The Related Companies /
Affordable Housing Access
Sustainable
Transportation
Infrastructure
(STI)
$15,000,000
$5,000,000
BART Substation
& Switch Station
BART via The Related
Companies / Affordable
Housing Access
$5,000,000
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Improvements
Project
City of Dublin
$3,350,000
Solar Panels
on Dublin
BART Parking
Garage
BART via The Related
Companies / Affordable
Housing Access
$500,000
New Sidewalk –
On AHD Site
Pedestrian
Improvements
The Related Companies /
Affordable Housing Access
$200,000 Bus Shelters
LAVTA via The Related
Companies / Affordable
Housing Access
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$200,000 Transit Signal
Priority (TSP)
LAVTA via The Related
Companies / Affordable
Housing Access
Program
Costs
(PGM)
$300,000* Transit Passes*
The Related Companies /
Affordable Housing Access
$450,000 Program
Component (TBD)
The Related Companies /
Affordable Housing Access
* Costs incurred for required transit passes do not contribute to the $600,000 Program Costs cap.
City Improvements
As shown in the table above, the AHSC Program application includes a funding request of
$5,000,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements within the City public street
right-of-way. These improvements include the reconstruction of existing sidewalks to improve
accessibility and meet current standards on: 1) Regional Street from St. Patrick Way to Dublin
Boulevard; and 2) Dublin Boulevard from Regional Street to Golden Gate Drive.
Additionally, the grant application requests funding for bicycle improvements that include: 1)
installing Class II bicycle lanes on Sierra Court north of Dublin Boulevard and on Sierra Lane
from Sierra Court to Dougherty Road; and 2) a Class III bikeway or a Bicycle Boulevard,
including signs and shared lane markings, on Civic Plaza south of Dublin Boulevard
connecting to the Alamo Canal Trail.
Lastly, the AHSC Program grant would fund five new bus shelters in Dublin, as well as Transit
Signal Prioritization along Village Parkway, both of which were identified in partnership with
LAVTA.
Agreement between the City and The Related Companies
To comply with the AHSC program requirements, the City and The Related Companies are
required to enter into the AHSC Co-Applicants’ Agreement if awarded the grant. The
Agreement defines the terms and responsibilities for the City and Related Companies to
implement and deliver their respective improvements to comply with the AHSC Program
requirements.
The AHSC Program grant application deadline is May 4, 2026. Announcement of AHSC
Program award recipients is anticipated to be in December 2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 3: Housing Inclusivity and Affordability.
Objective 3B: Support efforts to produce housing affordable at all levels of income.
Strategy 5: Long-Term Infrastructure and Sustainability Investments.
Objective 5A: Continue to explore funding mechanisms for capital and ongoing maintenance
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needs.
Objective 5C: Continue to make progress on the Climate Action Plan and sustainable
operations
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Authorizing Application for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program and Approving the Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Co-Applicants’ Agreement
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – AHSC Co-Applicants’ Agreement
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CO-APPLICANTS’ AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the Planning Commission approved the Site Development
Review Permit for the proposed 300-unit Amador Station Affordable Housing Project (Project) by
BRIDGE Dublin, LLC, on a 3.6-acre vacant property owned by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid
Transit District (BART) on Golden Gate Drive, adjacent to the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART
Station. The Site Development Review Permit approval was contingent upon subsequent approval of
a Community Benefit Program Agreement by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021, the City Council approved the Community Benefit
Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement between the City and BRIDGE
Dublin, LLC; and
WHEREAS, BRIDGE Dublin, LLC, has subsequently partnered with The Related Companies
of California, LLC, a for profit affordable housing developer; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council approved amendments to the Community
Benefit Program Agreement and Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement between the City and
The Related Companies of California, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the State of California, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and the Department
of Housing and Community Development (Department) issued a Notice of Funding Availability on
March 4, 2026 (NOFA), under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
Program established under Division 44, Part 1 of the Public Resources Code commencing with
Section 75200; and
WHEREAS, The Related Companies of California, LLC, engaged the City to partner on the
AHSC Program grant application to prepare a complete and competitive application; and
WHEREAS, The Related Companies of California, LLC, and the City (Applicant) desire to
apply for AHSC Program grant funds and submit the application released by the Department for the
AHSC Program; and
WHEREAS, The Related Companies of California, LLC, and the City desire to enter into an
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Co-Applicants’ Agreement (Agreement),
attached hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution, that defines the terms and responsibilities for the
City and The Related Companies, LLC, to implement and deliver their respective improvements to
comply with the AHSC Program requirements; and
WHEREAS, the AHSC Program Application includes up to $5,000,000, for bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the City; and
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WHEREAS, the SGC is authorized to approve funding allocations for the AHSC Program,
subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, AHSC Program Guidelines, Application, and
Agreement and the Department is authorized to administer the approved funding allocations of the
AHSC Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and
made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby make the
following findings and determinations:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to the Department
the AHSC Program application as detailed in the NOFA dated March 4, 2026, for
Round 10 in a total amount not to exceed $50,000,000 of which up to $35,000,000 is
requested as a loan for an Affordable Housing Development (AHD) (“AHSC Loan”) or
Housing-Related Infrastructure, and $15,000,000 is requested for a grant for
Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure or Program activities (“AHSC Grant”) as
defined in the AHSC Program Guidelines adopted by SGC on Feb. 25, 2026. If the
application is approved, the Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into,
execute, and deliver an Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $50,000,000
($35,000,000 for the AHSC Loan and $15,000,000 for the AHSC Grant), and any and
all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the AHSC
Program grant funds from the Department, and all amendments thereto (collectively,
the “AHSC Documents”).
2. Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Agreement.
Grant funds are to be used for allowable capital asset project expenditures to be
identified in Exhibit A of the Agreement. The Application in full is incorporated as part
of the Agreement. Any and all activities funded, information provided, and timelines
represented in the Application are enforceable through the Agreement. Applicant
hereby agrees to use the funds for eligible capital asset(s) in the manner presented in
the application as approved by the Department and in accordance with the NOFA and
AHSC Program Guidelines and Application.
3. The City Manager or designee is authorized to execute in the name of Applicant the
AHSC Program Application and the AHSC Program Documents as required by the
Department for participation in the AHSC Program.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve
the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Co-applicants’ Agreement, attached
hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute
the Agreement, attached here to Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non-substantive changes to
Exhibit A carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
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AHSC CO-APPLICANTS’ AGREEMENT
This AHSC Co-Applicants' Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of , 2026, by and amongst
the City of Dublin (the “City”) and The Related Companies of California, LLC, a California limited liability
company (the “Developer”) with reference to the following facts and purposes:
RECITALS
A. Developer intends to develop that certain real property located in the City of Dublin (the
“Property”) commonly referred to as (the “Project”). Developer has
formed Amador Station Phase 1 Housing Partners, LP, a California limited partnership
(Partnership), who will own and operate the Project.
B. The State of California, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability dated March 4, 2026
(the AHSC NOFA), under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
Program established under Division 44, Part 1 of the Public Resources Code, commencing with
Section 75200.
C. Developer and the City, as co-applicants, jointly applied for funds under the AHSC NOFA to
provide funding for the Project, as well as funding for transportation- related public improvements
to be constructed by the City.
D. HCD awarded Developer and the City an aggregate amount of $ up to
$50,000,000 in AHSC Program Funds consisting of (A) $ up to $35,000,000 for a
permanent loan for the Project (AHSC Loan) and (B) $up to $50,000,00 for a
grant (AHSC Grant), which shall be used for: (i) $up to $5,000,000 for
construction of the City’s Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure improvements (STI
Improvements). The AHSC Grant and the AHSC Loan are collectively referred to herein as the
“AHSC Financing.”
E. As co-applicants, the City and Developer are required to enter into certain agreements with HCD,
including but not limited to standard agreements and a disbursement agreement (collectively, the
AHSC Documents), where City and Developer will be jointly and severally liable for the full and
timely performance of all obligations set forth in the AHSC Documents, including completion of
the Project and the STI Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT
1. Obligations
1.1. The City and Developer each acknowledge and agree that the inability or failure by either
party to fully and timely complete each party’s respective improvements required by the AHSC
Documents may affect the timing and right of the other party to receive d isbursement of AHSC
Financing due the other party notwithstanding the other party’s full and timely performance of its
obligations. Developer has informed the City and the City acknowledges that if the City is not in
compliance with the City’s obligations under the AHSC Documents, or the STI Improvements are not
completed in accordance with the requirements and schedule under the AHSC Documents, the City may
cause a default under AHSC Documents, and the documents evidencing the Partnership’s loans and
financing for the Project (the “Partnership Financing Documents”). The City and Developer each
acknowledge and agree that each, for itself, will exercise all commercially reasonable, good faith efforts
to do all things at all times necessary to commence and complete each party’s own improvements in
accordance with the AHSC Documents. The City and Developer agree to give the other party a written
monthly status report on the improvements to be constructed and/or installed by each party, i.e.,
Developer will report on the Partnership’s progress on the Project, and the City will report on the
progress of the STI Improvements.
1.2. If requested by either party, the other party will make available copies of approved design
and construction documents, written public notices, and/or construction contracts. If either party
anticipates not meeting the targeted construction and grant disbursement milestones as established in
the AHSC Documents, that party will notify the other party in writing. If either party anticipates not
being able to meet the required milestone dates as established in the AHSC Documents, that party will
contact the other party as soon as is reasonably possible to discuss the reasons why the milestone dates
may not be met and what actions the delayed party intends to take to meet the milestones or otherwise
rectify the Project schedule in order to maintain good standing with the terms and conditions established
in the AHSC Documents.
1.3. The City shall submit to HCD all draw requests for AHSC Grant funds for the costs
associated with the STI Improvements, and apply such proceeds to pay invoices for such work. The
City shall be solely responsible for the performance and completion of the STI Improvements in
accordance with the terms of the AHSC Documents and the approved design and construction
documents. The Partnership shall be solely responsible for the performance and completion of the
Project in accordance with the terms of the AHSC Documents and the approved design and construction
documents.
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1.4. The City will provide Developer with copies of all requisitions for work related to the STI
Improvements, the notice of completion, and other documents related to the STI Improvements that
Developer may reasonably request.
1.5. Developer assumes responsibility for any monitoring or reporting of reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions during the term of the Standard Grant Agreement, which is one of the AHSC
Documents. The City will cooperate with Developer and assist in responding to any reporting requests
to the extent feasible.
2. Term of Agreement
The term of this Agreement shall coincide with the term of the AHSC Documents.
3. Developer Indemnification
3.1 Developer shall indemnify, defend (with counsel approved by City), and hold the City and
its officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants (collectively, “City Indemnitees”) harmless from
and against any and all claims, losses, costs, damages, liability and judgments, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees (with counsel of City’s choice), incurred by or asserted a gainst any City Indemnitees
arising in connection with any breach by Developer, the Partnership, any affiliate of Developer, or any
contractor, subcontractor, agent or employee of Developer, the Partnership or any affiliate of Developer
of any term or condition of the AHSC Financing, including the AHSC Documents and any related
documents executed by Developer, the Partnership, or any affiliate of Developer; provided, that
Developer’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall not extend to claims resulting
solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City Indemnitees. It is further agreed that City
does not and shall not waive any rights against Developer or the Partnership that it may have by reason
of this indemnity and hold harmless agreement because of City’s acceptance, or Developer’s or the
Partnership’s deposit with City of any of the insurance policies.
3.2 City shall indemnify, defend (with counsel approved by Developer), and hold the
Developer, the Partnership and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants and
partners (collectively, “Developer Indemnitees”) harmless from and against any and all claims, losses,
costs, damages, liability and judgments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (with counsel of
Developer’s choice), incurred by or asserted against any Developer Indemnitees arising in connection
with any breach by City, or any division, department, office, contractor, subcontractor, agent or
employee of City of any term or condition of the AHSC Fi nancing, including the AHSC Documents,
and any related documents executed by City; provided, that City’s indemnification obligations under
this Agreement shall not extend to claims resulting solely from the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of Developer Indemnitees. It is further agreed that Developer does not and shall not waive
any rights against City that it may have by reason of this indemnity and hold harmless agreement
because of Developer’s acceptance, or City’s deposit with Developer of any of the insurance policies.
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4. Cost Overruns
Developer and/or the Partnership shall be responsible for paying all costs required to complete the Project
irrespective of whether such costs exceed the AHSC Loan proceeds, and the City shall be responsible for
paying all costs required to complete the STI Improvements irrespective of whether such costs exceed the
AHSC Grant proceeds allocated to the STI Improvements.
5. General Provisions
5.1. Headings. The title and headings of the various Sections of this Agreement are intended for
means of reference and are not intended to place any construction on the provisions of this Agreement.
5.2. Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable the
remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby, and every provision of this Agreement shall be valid
and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5.3. Entire Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are intended by the parties hereto as a final
expression of their agreement and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or
contemporaneous agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be amended except by an agreement
in writing signed by the parties hereto or their respective successors in interest. The parties hereto were
represented by attorneys with regard to the drafting of this Agreement, and neither party shall be
deemed to be the drafter of this Agreement.
5.4. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
5.5. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of
California. Venue for all litigation relative to the formation, interpretation and performance of this
Agreement shall be in San Francisco.
5.6. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterpart originals.
5.7. Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed,
either by the parties hereto or by any third party, to create the relationship of principal and agent or
create any partnership, joint venture or other association between the City and Developer.
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5.8. Notices. All notices, including deliveries of documentation (i.e., plans and contracts) for
review and approval herein, shall be sent be a party hereto or its counsel by either personal delivery, a
reputable overnight courier which keeps receipts of delivery (such as UPS, CalOvernight, or Federal
Express), or through the facilities of the United States Post Office, postage prepaid, certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested. Any such notice shall be effective upon delivery, if delivered
by personal delivery or overnight courier, and 72 hours after dispatch, if mailed in accordance with the
above. Notice to the respective parties shall be sent to the following addresses unless written notice of a
change of address has been given pursuant hereto:
To Developer:
The Related Companies of California
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 1310
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attn: Ann Silverberg
To City:
Colleen Tribby
City Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
925-833-6000
5.9. Third Party Beneficiary. The Partnership is intended to be and shall be a third-party
beneficiary of this Agreement, and Developer and the City shall not amend, modify or terminate the
Agreement without the Partnership’s express written consent.
5.10. Compliance with Laws. Developer shall keep itself fully informed of the City’s Charter,
codes, ordinances and duly adopted rules and regulations of the City and of all state, and federal laws in
any manner affecting the performance of this Agreement, and must at all times comply with such local
codes, ordinances, and regulations and all applicable laws as they may be amended from time to time.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on or as of the date first
above written.
DEVELOPER:
The Related Companies of California, LLC, a
California limited liability company
By:
Ann Silverberg, Vice President
CITY:
City of Dublin
By:
Colleen Tribby
City Manager
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) of the
Dublin Municipal Code
Prepared by: Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks) of
the Dublin Municipal Code. The City Council waived the first reading and introduced the
Ordinance on March 24, 2026 and is now requested to waive the second reading and adopt
the Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Dublin has allowed the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within the City
since 1982. The sale of safe and sane fireworks is currently regulated by Dublin Municipal
Code (DMC) Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks). The chapter prohibits illegal fireworks, allows limited
sale of safe and sane fireworks through permitted nonprofit -operated stands during the
specified period of June 28 through July 5, and establishes permitting, safety requirements,
and penalties for violations of the code.
On January 13, 2026, the City Council received a report on Dublin’s safe and sane fireworks
program. The presentation included a review of financial impact, notable historical context, and
an overview of regulations in DMC Chapter 5.24. At the meeting, the City Council requested
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amendments to the DMC that would address the use of illegal and safe and sane fireworks,
social host liability, and the use of administrative citations as a penalty for any violation of the
code.
On March 24, 2026, the City Council received a report on the proposed amendments, waived
the reading, and introduced an ordinance (Attachment 1) to amend Chapter 5.24 of the DMC.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks)
2) Exhibit A to the Ordinance – Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24
(Fireworks)
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Attachment 1
Ord. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 04/07/2026 Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. XX – 26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.24 (FIREWORKS)
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin allows for the use and sale of safe and sane fireworks within its
jurisdiction in accordance with Chapter 5.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code ; and
WHEREAS, the City administers its fireworks booth sales program through the Community
Development Department and Alameda County Fire Department, including booth permitting,
operational requirements, and safety requirements; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the City Council requested amendments to the Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 to provide clarity on uses of fireworks, provision for the use of
administrative citations in the penalty process, and address the need for social host liability language ;
and
WHEREAS, Staff conducted a review of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 and surrounding
agencies to determine improvements that align with the City Council’s direction to create clarity and
operational efficiencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 5.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to revise the City’s
fireworks requirements as shown in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced 30 days following
its final adoption.
Section 3. Posting. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be
posted in at least three public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
{Signatures on the following page}
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Chapter 5.24 FIREWORKS* Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance
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Chapter 5.24
FIREWORKS*
Sections:
5.24.010 Definitions.
5.24.020 Prohibitions.
5.24.030 Exceptions.
5.24.040 Public display—Permit required.
5.24.050 Number of permits limited.
5.24.060 Permit—Prerequisites for issuance.
5.24.070 Safe and sane fireworks—Permit procedure.
5.24.080 Operation of stand—Permittee only.
5.24.090 Fireworks stands—Requirements.
5.24.100 General requirements for permittees.
5.24.110 Temporary sales tax permit required.
5.24.120 Permit display required.
5.24.130 Seizure of fireworks.
5.24.140 Use of fireworks.
5.24.150 Social host liability.
5.24.160 Violation—Penalty.
5.24.170 Supplement to state statutes.
* Prior ordinance history: Alameda County Ord. 76-34.
5.24.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
The words and phrases “fireworks” and “safe and sane fireworks” shall have the respective meanings
ascribed to them in Sections 12500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California. (Ord.
18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10 § 1, 1982).
“Social host” means a person who is either:
1. Any owner of private property as listed on the most recent assessment roll;
2. Any person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy public or private property under a
lease, permit, license, rental agreement, or contract; or
3. Any person who hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, sponsors, or is otherwise in
charge of a gathering on public or private property and, if such person is a minor, then that
person’s parents or legal guardians.
5.24.020 Prohibitions.
A. The manufacture of fireworks is prohibited within the jurisdiction.
B. No person shall possess, sell, deliver, deal in, use, explode or fire, or cause to be used, exploded
or fired, any form of fireworks designated as “dangerous fireworks” by Section 12505 of the Health and
Safety Code of the state of California.
C. The possession, sale, delivery, dealing in, use, exploding or firing of any form of fireworks
designated as “safe and sane fireworks” by Section 12529 of the Health and Safety Code of the state of
California is expressly permitted, except as limited by this chapter. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1
(part): Ord. 10 § 2, 1982)
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Exhibit A to the Ordinance
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5.24.030 Exceptions.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the use of torpedoes, flares, or fuses by
transportation agencies for signal purposes of illumination; or the sale or use of blank cartridges for
ceremonial purposes, athletic, or sports events or m ilitary ceremonials or demonstrations; or the sale,
discharge or display of fireworks by permittees having a permit as hereinafter provided; or the
transportation of fireworks through the city in regular course, and in original packages or containers from
any point outside the city to any other point outside the city. (Ord. 18 -12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part):
Ord. 10 § 3, 1982)
5.24.040 Public display—Permit required.
A. Any person desiring to hold a public display of fireworks within the city shall submit an application
for permit to the office of the city’s Fire Chief at least two (2) months prior to the event. In the event a
permit is granted, sale, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful for
that purpose only. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferable.
B. The Fire Chief shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for granting of permits
for supervised public displays of fireworks by a jurisdiction, fair association, amusement park or other
organization for the use of fireworks by artisans in pursuit of their trade. Every such use or display shall
be handled by a competent operator approved by the Fire Chief and shall be of such character and so
located, discharged or fired as in the opinion of the Fire Chief shall not be hazardous to persons or
property.
C. The permittee shall furnish a bond or certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the
Fire Chief for the payment of all damages which may be caused to a person or per sons or to any property
by reason of the permitted display and arising from any acts of the permittee, his agents, employees or
subcontractors. By accepting a permit, permittee agrees to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any
such damages.
D. All fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed of in
an approved manner for the particular type of fireworks remaining. (Ord. 18 -12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1
(part): Ord. 2-99 §§ 3A, 3B; Ord. 2-89 § 1(a); Ord. 10 § 4, 1982)
5.24.050 Number of permits limited.
The maximum number of permits to sell safe and sane fireworks which may be issued pursuant to this
chapter during any one calendar year shall not exceed one (1) permit per each three thousand (3,000)
residents of the city of Dublin. The number of residents shall be based on population estimate data
available from the California Department of Finance at the time of the random drawing. The most recent
estimate of total city population will be adjusted by subtracting the most recent estimate of the group
quarters population to equal the estimated household population. If the number of applications received
up to and including the last day for making applications pursuant to this chapter exceeds the number of
permits to be issued for the city, the Fire Chief shall immediately thereafter supervise an impartial drawing
to determine an order of priority for each application. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 5-96
§ 1 (part); Ord. 10 § 5, 1982)
5.24.060 Permit—Prerequisites for issuance.
A. No permit to sell safe and sane fireworks shall be issued to any person except nonprofit
organizations with an active 501(c)(3) status or corporations which have obtained tax exempt status from
the State Franchise Tax Board under Section 23701(b), (d), (f), (g), or (l) of the Revenue and Taxation
Code. Only one (1) organization per ID number shall apply. Proof shall be provided at application.
B. Each such organization must have its principal and permanent meeting place in the city limits and
must maintain a bona fide membership of at least twenty (20) Dublin resident members, and must have
been organized and established within the city for a minimum of one (1) year continually preceding the
filing of the application for the permit.
C. Each such organization must have an active business license within the city of Dublin at the time of
application.
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Exhibit A to the Ordinance
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D. Each such organization must serve, in whole or in part, the Dublin community and its residents and
must pledge to reinvest a portion of the proceeds from its sale of fireworks for the benefit of the Dublin
community and its residents. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10 § 6, 1982)
5.24.070 Safe and sane fireworks—Permit procedure.
A. Any nonprofit organization desiring to sell or to offer for sale safe and sane fireworks shall first
make a written application to the Fire Chief for a permit to sell fireworks at a fireworks stand.
B. Every application for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount as fixed by the City
Council by resolution to cover reasonable costs of investigation and administration. If the application is
denied for any reason, one-half (1/2) of said fee shall be refunded.
C. The application shall state the name of the applicant, the address of the organization, and its
principal or permanent meeting place.
D. The application shall state the date and time on which it is proposed that fireworks be sold, which in
no event shall be for a period of time not within twelve p.m. (12:00 p.m.) on June 28th to twelve p.m.
(12:00 p.m.) on July 5th of each year; however, no fireworks shall be sold after ten p.m. (10:00 p.m.) or
before eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) during these periods.
E. The application shall set forth the proposed location of the fireworks stand, including a map or plot
plan of the lot or premises on which the stand is to be located depicting the stand and other structures on
the premises. Any such stand must be located on private property located within comm ercially zoned
districts, and must otherwise conform to zoning and other applicable laws and regulations. The written
permission of the owner of record or lessees must also accompany the application.
F. Fireworks stands shall be located only in an area bearing a commercial zoning designation.
G. Each applicant shall post a deposit as outlined in the city’s current fee schedule for the purposes
set forth herein. If the requirements of Section 5.24.100(E) are met by the dates and times set forth
therein, the deposit shall be returned on or before July 15th. If the requirements of Section 5.24.100(E)
are not met by the times and dates set forth therein, the Fire Chief shall order the cleanup and/or removal
of the stand and the deposit will be forfeited in full. Each applicant shall pay the required amount for the
purposes of inspection services as outlined in the city’s current fee schedule.
H. Two (2) or more nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of Section 5.24.060 may jointly
apply for a permit to sell fireworks at a fireworks stand. The application shall conform to all of the
provisions of this section. (Ord. 2-18 § 1(E); Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 21-99 §§ 1, 3;
Ord. 2-99 §§ 1, 3C; Ord. 4-97 § 1; Ord. 2-89 § 1 (b); Ord. 2-88 § 1; Ord. 10 § 7, 1982)
5.24.080 Operation of stand—Permittee only.
A. No person other than the permittee shall operate the stand for which the permit is issued.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a permittee may receive assistance in operating the stand from, and share
the profits of the operation of the stand with, any nonprofit organization which meets the requirements of
Section 5.24.060; provided, that advance written notice is given to the Fire Chief no later than June 27th.
(Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 4-97 § 2; Ord. 10 § 8, 1982)
B. No person other than the authorized individuals who are members or volunteers of the permittee
organization shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of fireworks at such stand.
5.24.090 Fireworks stands—Requirements.
All retail sales of safe and sane fireworks shall be permitted only from within a temporary fireworks stand
and sales from any other building or structure is prohibited. Temporary stands shall be subject to the
following provisions:
A. No fireworks stand shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of any other building nor within one
hundred (100) feet of a gasoline pump;
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B. Each stand in excess of twenty-four (24) feet in length must have at least two (2) exits; and each
stand in excess of forty (40) feet in length must have at least three (3) exits spaced approximately
equidistant apart; providing, however, that in no case shall the distance between exits exceed twenty-four
(24) feet;
C. Permittee shall provide each stand with one (1) two-and-one-half (2 1/2) gallon water fire
extinguisher suitable for class A fires. The extinguishers shall be serviced and tagged by a licensed State
Fire Marshal’s authorized technician within the past year and be easily accessible for use in case of fire
and approved as to type by the Fire Chief and conforming to the provisions of this code. (Ord. 18-12 § 1
(part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10 § 9, 1982)
5.24.100 General requirements for permittees.
A. All weeds and combustible material shall be cleared from t he location of the stand including a
distance of at least twenty (20) feet surrounding the stand.
B. “No smoking” signs shall be prominently displayed on the fireworks stand.
C. The sale of fireworks shall not (1) be made to any person under the age of eighteen (18), (2) begin
before twelve p.m. (12:00 p.m.) on the twenty-eighth day of June of each year nor continue after twelve
p.m. (12:00 p.m.) on the 5th of July each year.
D. An information brochure concerning instructions as to the use of safe and sane fireworks and the
hazards attendant with their use by minors shall be furnished each purchaser by the permittee. No
fireworks, or other explosives of any nature, shall be discharged upon the premises or lot upon which a
fireworks stand is located.
E. For any stands permitted to sell fireworks during any period from June 28th through July 5th, all
unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be removed from the location of the stand by five p.m. (5:00
p.m.) on the fifth day of July, and the fireworks stand shall be removed from the location no later than five
p.m. (5:00 p.m.) on the eighth day of July. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 21-99 §§ 2, 3;
Ord. 2-99 § 2; Ord. 2-89 § 1 (c); Ord. 12 § 1, 1982; Ord. 10 § 10, 1982)
5.24.110 Temporary sales tax permit required.
Organizations licensed for the selling of fireworks are required to obtain a temporary sales tax permit from
the Regional Office of the State Board of Equalization. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10
§ 11, 1982)
5.24.120 Permit display required.
The permit to sell fireworks and temporary sales tax permit shall be displayed in a prominent place in the
fireworks stand. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10 § 12, 1982)
5.24.130 Seizure of fireworks.
The Fire Chief shall have the authority to seize, take, remove, or cause to be removed at the expense of
the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, or held in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10 § 14, 1982)
5.24.140 Use of fireworks.
No person shall use safe and sane fireworks except on private property with property owner permission
and at designated City parks on July 4 during designated times as established by the City. Fireworks
other than safe and sane fireworks, including but not limited to dangerous fireworks as defined in Section
5.24.020, are prohibited. Except as permitted by the City, it is unlawful for any person, corporation, or
entity to possess, store, display, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or wholesale, use, discharge,
or explode, or allow the use on their property or property under their control, any fireworks except safe
and sane fireworks. For purposes of this section, “possess” means actual possession, constructive
possession, or joint possession.
5.24.150 Social host liability.
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Any social host shall be strictly liable for any unlawful ignition, use, discharge or display of any dangerous
fireworks, or safe and sane fireworks in violation of this code, at their property, gathering, or on any
adjacent public or private right-of-way.
A. It is unlawful for a host to allow a parcel of property that the host owns, possesses, or controls to be
used in a manner prohibited by Section 5.24.140, whether the violation is caused by the host or by any
other person.
B. A host is strictly liable for any violation of Section 5.24.140 that occurs during a gathering on
property that the host owns, possesses, or controls, or in the public right-of-way immediately adjacent to
the parcel of property that the host owns, possesses, or controls.
C. Notwithstanding the prohibitions in subsections A and B of this section, the provisions of this
section shall not apply to a host who initiates contact with law enforcement or fire officials to assist in
removing any person from the property or terminating the activity in order to comply with this chapter, if
the request for assistance is made before any other person contacts law enforcement or fire officia ls to
complain about the violation of this chapter.
5.24.160 Violation—Penalty.
A. Persons violating this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction, and, upon conviction, shall be
punished as provided in Section 36900(b) of the Government Code, or its successor statute. (Ord. 18-12
§ 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 6-02 § 1: Ord. 10 § 15, 1982)
B. In addition to any other remedies authorized by law, violations of this chapter may be enforced
through the administrative citation procedures set forth in Chapter 1.06 of this code. Any enforcement
officer authorized under Chapter 1.06 may issue an administrative citation to any responsible person who
violates this chapter, including any social host, property owner, tenant, occupant, or other responsible
person who causes, permits, or allows a violation of this chapter to occur on property under their
ownership, possession, or control.
C. The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and not exclusive. Nothing in this chapter
shall limit the City’s ability to pursue any other remedy available under this code or under state law,
including but not limited to civil, administrative, or criminal enforcement.
5.24.170 Supplement to state statutes.
The provisions of this chapter shall supplement and be cons trued in harmony with the State Fireworks
Law (Part 2, Division 11 of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California) and other applicable
provisions of the laws of the state of California. (Ord. 18-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 1-12 § 1 (part): Ord. 10 § 13,
1982)
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Agenda Item 5.7
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 3
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of Position Allocation Changes
Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adding two new positions to the Position Allocation Plan in
advance of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget adoption: a Recreation Supervisor in the Parks
and Community Services Department and a Maintenance Coordinator in the Public Works
Department. In addition, the City Council will consider extending the previously approved
limited-term Management Fellow classification to support a new limited-term assignment at the
Management Analyst I level. The proposed positions and limited -term assignment will address
immediate operational needs, ensure readiness for the opening of the Dublin Arts Center, and
expand capacity to manage growing infrastructure demands.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Amending the City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year
2025-26.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total annual cost (top-step salary and full family medical) of the proposed positions is
estimated at $187,086 for the Recreation Supervisor and $194,611 for the Maintenance
Coordinator. The Recreation Supervisor position represents a net increase of 0.5 FTE, as it will
be partially offset by the elimination of a permanent part -time Office Assistant II position,
resulting in a net cost increase of $105,861. The combined net impact on the General Fund is
$292,947.
The proposed extension of the limited-term assignment, and its conversion to a Management
Analyst I classification, was included in the budget projections pr esented to the City Council at
the Strategic Planning Session in March and reflects an additional annual cost of
approximately $40,000 to the General Fund.
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For the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025–26, costs associated with the proposed positions can
be absorbed through existing salary savings. Ongoing costs, including the limited -term
Management Analyst I assignment, were incorporated into the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026–
27 budget projections presented to the City Council at the Strategic Planning Session in
March.
DESCRIPTION:
The requested positions are described below.
Recreation Supervisor – Dublin Arts Center
The Parks and Community Services Department is preparing for the opening of the Dublin Arts
Center (DAC) in the coming months. To ensure successful launch and ongoing operations,
Staff is requesting the addition of a Recreation Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities at
the facility.
Key responsibilities of this position include oversight of art exhibit ions and programming, black
box theater rentals and operations, ceramics studio programming, and contract services and
vendor coordination. This position is critical to ensure the DAC is operationally ready upon
opening and positioned to deliver high-quality programming and services to the community.
Staff anticipates filling this position through an internal recruitment, which will create a vacancy
at the Recreation Coordinator level. Recruitment for Recreation Coordinator positions during
the summer months has historically been challenging due to the seasonal nature of
programming and staffing demands. Early approval will allow sufficient lead time to complete
both recruitments in advance of peak summer operations.
Maintenance Coordinator – Public Works Department
City maintenance responsibilities have expanded significantly as infrastructure assets have
grown in number, complexity, and age, and existing personnel are operating at or beyond
capacity. This limits the City’s ability to proactively manage maintenance needs, oversee
contractors, and implement long-term infrastructure strategies. Advancing this position now is
necessary to address these constraints and avoid further delays in implementing critical
maintenance and asset management initiatives.
The addition of a Maintenance Coordinator will distribute operational and oversight
responsibilities and enable greater efficiency and specialization in developing and
implementing an asset management program. This position will support proactive maintenance
strategies and reduce reliance on costly reactive repairs, improve prioritization and sequenci ng
of work, and enhance contractor oversight, performance monitoring, and accountability.
Extension of Limited Term Assignment
The limited-term Management Fellow position is proposed to be extended for an additional two
years, through Fiscal Year 2027–28, and reclassified to a Management Analyst I to better align
with the scope and complexity of the work. While the prior Management Fellow has departed,
several key projects initiated under that assignment remain ongoing and require continued
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support to ensure successful completion. The position will provide critical assistance with
economic development initiatives, support a range of City Manager’s Office priorities, assist
with the implementation of the City’s new website, and play a key role in advancing t he City’s
compliance with evolving requirements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
particularly those related to digital accessibility under new legislation. Transitioning the role to
a Management Analyst I classification will provide the appropriate level of experience and
continuity needed to carry these efforts forward effectively.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Amending the Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution - Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 04/07/2026 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBLIN POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
WHEREAS, at the Budget Hearing on June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the position
allocation plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to periodically amend and update the Position Allocation Plan ; and
WHEREAS, an updated Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Exhibit A) is attached
reflecting the following changes:
DEPARTMENT CHANGE
City Manager’s Office
Management Fellow (Limited Term) 1.00 (delete)
Management Analyst I (Limited Term) 1.00 (add)
Parks and Community Services
Recreation Supervisor 1.00 (add)
Office Assistant II 0.50 (delete)
Public Works
Maintenance Coordinator 1.00 (add)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin approves the
updated Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal year 2025 -26 attached as Exhibit A.
{Signatures on the following page}
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN
CITY POSITIONS
Department / Classification
Actual
2023-24
Adopted
2024-25
Actual
2024-25
Proposed
2025-26
Updated
2025-26
Update vs
Amended
City Manager Office
City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant to the City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Communications Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Digital Engagement Specialist 1.00 1.00
Digital Communications Technician 1.00 1.00
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00
Deputy City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Economic Development Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Executive Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Management Analyst I (Limited Term)1.00 1.00
Management Analyst II 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00
Management Fellow (Limited Term)1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 (1.00)
Office Assistant II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 (1.00)
Senior Digital Engagement Specialist 1.00 1.00
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Office Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00
Special Projects Manager 1.00 1.00
Special Projects Manager (Limited Term)1.00
Total - City Manager Office 17.00 17.00 17.00 19.00 19.00
Community Development
Community Development Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant Director of Comm Development 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 (1.00)
Assistant Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Associate Planner 1.00 1.00
Chief Building Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Code Enforcement Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Office Assistant II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Permit Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Plan Check Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Planning Manager 1.00 1.00
Plans Examiner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Principal Planner 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 (1.00)
Senior Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Office Assistant 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Senior Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total - Community Development 19.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN
CITY POSITIONS
Department / Classification
Actual
2023-24
Adopted
2024-25
Actual
2024-25
Proposed
2025-26
Updated
2025-26
Update vs
Amended
Finance
Finance Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Accountant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Accounting Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Financial Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Accountant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Finance Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Office Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total - Finance 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
Fire Department
Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00
Permit Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total - Fire Department 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Human Resources
Human Resources Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Human Resources Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Total - Human Resources 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Information Systems
Chief Information Security Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Audio-Visual Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Information Systems Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Information Systems Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Information Systems Technician I/II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Network Systems Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Office Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total - Information Systems 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Parks & Community Services
Parks & Community Svcs Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Asst. Parks & Comm Services Dir.1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Graphic Design & Comm Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00
Management Analyst I 1.00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 (0.50)
Parks & Community Services Manager 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Recreation Coordinator 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00
Recreation Supervisor 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.00
Recreation Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Office Assistant 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.50 3.50
Total - Parks & Community Services 24.00 24.00 23.00 22.00 22.50 0.50
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN
CITY POSITIONS
Department / Classification
Actual
2023-24
Adopted
2024-25
Actual
2024-25
Proposed
2025-26
Updated
2025-26
Update vs
Amended
Police Department
Administrative Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Office Assistant II 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00
Total - Police Department 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00
Public Works
Public Works Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Assistant Public Works Dir/City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Associate Civil Engineer 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Capital Improvement Program Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Environmental & Sustain. Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Environmental Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
GIS Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Maintenance Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parks & Facilities Dev. Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Permit Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Principle Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Public Works Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Public Works Trans/Ops Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Office Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Public Works Inspector 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Total - Public Works 22.00 23.00 24.00 24.00 25.00 1.00
GRAND TOTAL - CITY POSITIONS 106.00 108.00 108.00 110.00 111.50 1.50
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Agenda Item 6.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 2
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Weed and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order
Prepared by: Bonnie Terra, Division Chief
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will conduct the public hearing in accordance with Resolution 04-26 (adopted
February 3, 2026) declaring that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible
refuse growing and accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property in the City of
Dublin. Notice of this declaration was posted and letters sent to those property owners with
violations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and by motion, direct Staff to continue the weed
abatement process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Initial cost of abatement and administration fee will be billed to the property owners if they fail
to abate the problem. There will be no net cost to the City.
DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with Resolution No. 04-26 (Attachment 1), the City Council declared that there
is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible refuse growing and accumulating upon
the streets, sidewalks, and property with the City of Dublin. With this declaration, the Fire Chief
or his designee shall notify property owners of violations and order abatement without delay. If
the abatement is not completed, the City of Dublin shall, at the expense of the o wners, have
the weeds or refuse removed.
The declaration of a hazard was approved by the City Council on February 3, 2026. Following
that approval, a Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse was posted (Attachment 2).
This year, 2,260 parcel inspections were conducted during the week of March 2, 2026, and
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166 1st Notice letters (Attachment 3) were sent to property owners during the week of March
9, 2026, advising them to abate the hazard. The 1st Notice letter included a notice in Chinese
(Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Spanish, and Hindi with a Quick Response (QR) code that
directed the recipient to the City website, which included the letter translated into each of those
languages.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law and DMC 5.70, a public notice was published in the East Bay
Times on March 28 and April 4, 2026, and posted in several locations throughout the City. The
City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution 04-26 Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public Nuisance and
Ordering the Abatement Thereof
2) Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse
3) 1st Notice Letter
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DECLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 39502 et. seq. authorizes the legislative body of a city to
adopt an Ordinance to provide for the abatement of weeds and combustible refuse; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Fire Department is under contract to provide services and exercise
the powers common to the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin did adopt Ordinance No. 13-97, adding Chapter 5.70 of the Dublin
Municipal Code [Weeds and Refuse] providing for the abatement of weeds and refuse.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Pursuant to section 5.70.030 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the Alameda County Fire
Department and the City of Dublin hereby declare as public nuisances all weeds and refuse growing or
accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property as defined in sec tion 5.70.030, in the City of
Dublin.
2. The Fire Chief, or his designee, shall cause notice to be given to the public in the form and
manner provided in sections 5.70.030 and 5.70.040 of the Dublin Municipal Code, notifying said public of
the passage of this Resolution and further that on April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the City Council of the City of
Dublin will conduct a public hearing to hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 3rd day of
February, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Morada, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Docusign Envelope ID: 20416F50-7B86-4070-87A6-0B7CF43E3E70 Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
CITY OF DUBLIN
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
City Council
April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm
Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
NOTICE is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the CITY COUNCIL
of the City of Dublin. This Public Hearing will be held in-person in the Council Chamber. The
meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast TV channel 28, livestreamed on www.tv28live.org,
and streamed on the City’s website at
https://dublin.ca.gov/2875/Watch-Meetings
Project Name: Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse 2026
NOTICE is further given that on February 3, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of Section
5.70.030 or Chapter 5.70 of the Municipal Code of the City of Dublin, the City Council of the
City of Dublin adopted a resolution declaring that all weeds and/or refuse growing or
accumulating upon any private property or in a public street or alley, constitutes a public
nuisance, and such nuisance must be abated by the destruction or removal thereof.
NOTICE is further given that the property owners shall, without delay, remove or caused to be
removed all such weeds and refuse from their property and from the abutting half of the street in
front of alleys, if any, behind such property, and between the lot lines thereof extended, or such
weeds will be destroyed and removed and such refuse will be removed and such nuisance or
nuisances created thereby abated by the city of Dublin, in which case the costs will constitute a
lien upon such lots or lands until paid and will be collected upon the next tax roll upon which
general municipal taxes are collected. All property owners having any objections to the proposed
destruction or removal of such weeds and/or refuse are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the
City Council of the City of Dublin to be held at the Dublin Civic Center on April 7, 2026, at 7:00
p.m., when their objections will be heard and given due consideration.
You are invited to attend this meeting in-person and provide feedback regarding the project.
Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically have the option of
giving public comment electronically by filling out an online speaker slip. Online speaker slips
will be available at www.dublin.ca.gov beginning at 10:00 a.m. on April 7, 2026, and the public
will be able to address the City Council in person or using a computer or smart phone via a link
that will be provided following submission of a speaker slip. A telephonic option will also be
available.
Anyone instituting a legal challenge to the Public Hearing item noted above may be limited to
addressing only those issues raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Dublin, City Clerk, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568
at or prior to the Public Hearing.
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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 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec.
12132), and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
Additional Resources: Staff Report for this item will be available on the City’s website the
Friday prior to this hearing: www.dublin.ca.gov
Name: Fire Prevention
Phone Number: (925) 833-6606
Email: firepermits@dublin.ca.gov
Dated: 3/28/2026 and 4/4/2026
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March 09, 2026
The above subject property was inspected the week of March 2, 2026 and determined to
be in violation of Section 5.70.020 of the Municipal Code of the City of Dublin. The
Weed, Rubbish and Litter Ordinance 13-97 designed to minimize or eliminate weeds, or
other nuisances, before they become a hazard. The Ordinance applies to violations
anywhere on the property, whether in an open field, front yard, enclosed side yard, or
rear yard. A copy of the removal requirements is enclosed for your reference.
By checking your property now and eliminating any hazards, you can avoid possible
enforcement action and any related fees. Abatement shall be in accordance with the
enclosed removal requirements.
The City Council of the City of Dublin will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 7,
2026, to hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
The Fire Prevention division will re-inspect your property on or after April 8, 2026, to
verify compliance. If there are no violations noted, there will be no further notices or
inspections required.
Failure to abate your property may ultimately result in a City of Dublin contractor
abating your property and an additional administrative fee being added to the
contractor’s cost. If it becomes necessary to place a levy on your property to recover
unpaid fees, there may also be an additional charge.
Remember, to avoid any charges or a citation, all weeds and debris must be removed by
the above listed date and maintained throughout the year.
Your cooperation is appreciated, and we thank you for your efforts in maintaining a fire
safe community.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the Alameda County Fire
Department, Dublin Fire Prevention Division at (925) 833-6606.
Enclosure
Attachment 3
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Agenda Item 7.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Page 1 of 4
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27
and 2027-28
Prepared by: Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years
2026-27 and 2027-28. The Strategic Plan includes the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values as
well as strategies and objectives which will guide the City’s work for the next two years. The
City Council discussed proposed priorities and objectives at the March 6, 2026 Strategic
Planning session.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and
2027-28.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 will include the allocation of
resources to fund the activities identified in the Two -Year Strategic Plan.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council held a Special Meeting on March 6, 2026 in the Bray Community Room at the
Dublin Civic Center to discuss the Two-Year Strategic Plan, which includes the City’s Mission,
Vision, and Values, as well as priorities and objectives to focus on over the next two years.
The session was facilitated by Dan Rich of Renne Public Management Group (RPMG) and
included presentations from Staff on the upcoming budget and Capital Improvement Program.
This Staff Report presents the new Strategic Plan as agreed to by the City Council at the
session and included as Attachment 2. The facilitator’s Summary Report, Consensus Priorities
and Objectives, and Session Slides, are included as Attachments 3 – 5.
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Mission, Vision, and Values
While no changes are recommended to the City’s Mission or Vision, the City Council agreed
on the following revisions to the City’s Values (strikeout for deletions and red for additions).
Business - We will provide a full spectrum of opportunity by supporting current and
prospective businesses through ongoing economic development efforts and helping
them grow and thrive locally.
Customer Service - We will provide welcoming, excellent customer services to our
residents and businesses at all times.
Diversity - We will support a wide range of programs and events that reflect and cater
to the diversity of our residents.
Environmental Sustainability - We will continue to lead in building a well-planned
sustainable community and protecting our natural resources.
Equity - We will deliver our services in a way that ensures equitable access to a ll.
Finances - We will strive to be fiscally transparent and balance our budgets annually.
History - We will honor our history through places and programs that remind people of
our beginnings.
Inclusivity - We will advocate for programs and policies that support inclusive and
affordable access to housing and cultural opportunities.
Innovation - We will continue to innovate in every aspect of government and promote
innovation within the business community.
Living an Active Lifestyle - We will continuously promote an active lifestyle through
our parks and facilities and encourage participation in local sports.
Safety - We are dedicated to excellent public safety resources, including police and fire.
Strategic Plan Priorities and Objectives
The City Council agreed on the following eight priorities and specific objectives to guide the
City’s work over the next two years.
1. Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
a) Maintain adequate public safety staffing resources to provide for the needs of the
community.
b) Strengthen and expand outreach, tools, and resources to protect homes and
enhance community emergency preparedness.
c) Increase investment in police technologies that aid in crime prevention and rapid
response.
d) Enhance education, outreach, and enforcement of micro-mobility rules in the City.
e) Seek opportunities and partnerships to provide enhanced mental health programs
and resources to the community.
f) Support and promote programs that enhance business safety and crime prevention.
2. Fiscal Sustainability
a) Advance economic development strategies that diversify and strengthen the City’s
tax base.
b) Identify and pursue new ongoing revenue sources to support long-term fiscal
stability.
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c) Update and regularly evaluate fees to balance cost recovery with community access
to programs and services.
d) Complete formation of Street Light Assessment District 2026-1 to ensure sustainable
funding for street lighting infrastructure.
e) Complete updates to the Public Facilities Fee, Western Dublin Traffic Impact Fee,
and Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee to ensure alignment with proposed
infrastructure and development needs.
f) Implement operational cost control measures, where feasible, while maintaining a
high level of service to the community.
3. Technology Innovation
a) Adopt and implement an Information Technology Roadmap that standardizes
technology across city departments and prioritizes cybersecurity, data protection,
and resiliency.
b) Integrate smart technologies into infrastructure, city operations, and public safety to
improve efficiency and allow for data-informed decision-making.
c) Launch a modernized City website that increases transparency, expands community
engagement, and improves usability.
4. Housing Affordability
a) Advance implementation of the Housing Element to increase the production of
affordable housing.
b) Promote the First Time Home Buyer Loan Program and identify future funding
sources for its continued success.
c) Proactively identify and facilitate opportunities to attract multi-family housing
development on key sites.
d) Promote and provide outreach to the community on all City programs and services
that address housing accessibility and affordability.
5. City Infrastructure
a) Strategically prioritize capital improvement projects to effectively leverage finite City
resources.
b) Invest in proactive and preventative maintenance to preserve City infrastructure and
extend asset life cycles.
c) Implement an asset management system to assist in long-term planning.
d) Advance the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project.
6. Downtown Dublin
a) Continue to advance the key tenets of the Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision: siting
of a central park, establishment of a new street grid, and creation of the Downtown
character.
b) Promote a balanced mix of uses to support the Preferred Vision.
c) Continue to plan for targeted City investment to catalyze development in Downtown
Dublin.
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7. Fallon East Economic Development Zone
a) Finalize the purchase and sale agreement for the nature park on the GH PacVest
parcel to satisfy parkland requirements.
b) Facilitate infrastructure improvements that support the Fallon East Economic
Development Zone.
c) Advance development consistent with the Fallon East Economic Development Zone
vision.
8. Enhanced Customer Experience
a) Support the implementation of the 2024 Economic Development Strategy, including
pursuing growth industries.
b) Improve the City permitting process to provide timely service to the community.
c) Continue offering programs that provide financial assistance, business development,
and support services to small businesses.
d) Enhance the community’s connection to City business through improved online
access to public meetings.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution -Two-Year Strategic Plan
3) Strategic Planning Session: Summary Report
4) Exhibit A to the Summary Report - Consensus Strategic Priorities and Objectives
5) Exhibit B to the Summary Report - Strategic Planning Session Slides
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 04/07/2026 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE TWO-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 AND 2027-28
WHEREAS, the City Council adopts a Strategic Plan every two years to set the overall direction
of the City, guiding resources and setting specific objectives to drive City action ; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2026 the City Council held a Strategic Planning session to review,
discuss, and identify additions or changes to the strategies and objectives in the City’s Strategic Plan ;
and
WHEREAS, at the Strategic Planning session, the City Council identified the following strategy
areas for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28:
Strategy 1 – Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
Strategy 2 – Fiscal Sustainability
Strategy 3 – Technology Innovation
Strategy 4 – Housing Affordability
Strategy 5 – City Infrastructure
Strategy 6 – Downtown Dublin
Strategy 7 – Fallon East Economic Development Zone
Strategy 8 – Enhanced Customer Experience
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve the Two-Year Strategic Plan as attached hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approved Two-Year Strategic Plan shall be incorporated
in the
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
{Signatures on the following page}
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 04/07/2026 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBLIN
TWO-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2026-2028
1.Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
a.Maintain adequate public safety staffing resources to provide for the needs
of the community.
b.Strengthen and expand outreach, tools, and resources to protect homes and
enhance community emergency preparedness.
c.Increase investment in police technologies that aid in crime prevention and
rapid response.
d.Enhance education, outreach, and enforcement of micro-mobility rules in
the City.
e.Seek opportunities and partnerships to provide enhanced mental health
programs and resources to the community.
f.Support and promote programs that enhance business safety and crime
prevention.
2.Fiscal Sustainability
a.Advance economic development strategies that diversify and strengthen the
City’s tax base.
b.Identify and pursue new ongoing revenue sources to support long-term fiscal
stability.
c.Update and regularly evaluate fees to balance cost recovery with community
access to programs and services.
d.Complete formation of Street Light Assessment District 2026-1 to ensure
sustainable funding for street lighting infrastructure.
e.Complete updates to the Public Facilities Fee, Western Dublin Traffic Impact
Fee, and Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee to ensure alignment with
proposed infrastructure and development needs.
f.Implement operational cost control measures, where feasible, while
maintaining a high level of service to the community.
3.Technology Innovation
a.Adopt and implement an Information Technology Roadmap that standardizes
technology across city departments and prioritizes cybersecurity, data
protection, and resiliency.
b.Integrate smart technologies into infrastructure, city operations, and public
safety to improve efficiency and allow for data-informed decision-making.
c.Launch a modernized City website that increases transparency, expands
community engagement, and improves usability.
4.Housing Affordability
a.Advance implementation of the Housing Element to increase the production
of affordable housing.
Attachment 2Exhibit A to the Resolution
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b.Promote the First Time Home Buyer Loan Program and identify future funding
sources for its continued success.
c.Proactively identify and facilitate opportunities to attract multi-family
housing development on key sites.
d.Promote and provide outreach to the community on all City programs and
services that address housing accessibility and affordability.
5.City Infrastructure
a.Strategically prioritize capital improvement projects to effectively leverage
finite City resources.
b.Invest in proactive and preventative maintenance to preserve City
infrastructure and extend asset life cycles.
c.Implement an asset management system to assist in long-term planning.
d.Advance the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project.
6.Downtown Dublin
a.Continue to advance the key tenets of the Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision:
siting of a central park, establishment of a new street grid, and creation of
the Downtown character.
b.Promote a balanced mix of uses to support the Preferred Vision.
c.Continue to plan for targeted City investment to catalyze development in
Downtown Dublin.
7.Fallon East Economic Development Zone
a.Finalize the purchase and sale agreement for the nature park on the GH
PacVest parcel to satisfy parkland requirements.
b.Facilitate infrastructure improvements that support the Fallon East
Economic Development Zone.
c.Advance development consistent with the Fallon East Economic
Development Zone vision.
8.Enhanced Customer Experience
a.Support the implementation of the 2024 Economic Development Strategy,
including pursuing growth industries.
b.Improve the City permitting process to provide timely service to the
community.
c.Continue offering programs that provide financial assistance, business
development, and support services to small businesses.
d.Enhance the community’s connection to City business through improved
online access to public meetings.
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2026-28 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION:
SUMMARY REPORT Prepared by:
Dan Rich -
Renne Public
Management
Group
March 2026
Attachment 3
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2026-28 Council Strategic Priorities Session
Final Report
Introduction
The City Council of Dublin holds a bi-annual Strategic Planning Session to provide direction to staff
on priorities for the coming two years, and to hear from the public on their interests. The process
ensures that Council and staff are aligned on where time and resources should be focused. The 2026-
28 session was held on March 6 in the Bray Community Room of the Civic Center, with all five
Councilmembers in attendance.
City Manager Colleen Tribby, City Attorney John Bakker, and key management staff were present at
the meeting, which was facilitated by Dan Rich from the Renne Public Management Group (RPMG).
Ultimately, a plan with eight major priorities and 33 objectives was endorsed by the Council
and is attached as Exhibit A to this report. The slides from the day are also attached as Exhibit B. A
summary of the session follows.
Background
Planning for the session began long before the actual meeting in March. The effort started in
December with the hiring of RMPG, followed by Dan Rich’s appointment as Facilitator for the
process. The project kicked off with the facilitator/consultant getting an overview from the City
Manager and then conducting one-on-one meetings with each member of the Council in January and
early February to assess the current cycle and then discuss their priorities for the upcoming two-year
cycle. After providing notes and summarizing key takeaways of these meetings with the City Manager,
staff went through a thoughtful process to determine the proposed Strategic Priorities and specific
Objectives to support them.
At the March 6 session, staff presented a recommended two-year Plan with 26 specific Objectives,
categorized in the following 7 major Strategic Priorities:
· Public Safety, Health and Welfare
· Fiscal Stability
· Smart City
· Housing Affordability
· City Infrastructure
· Downtown Dublin
· Fallon East Economic Development Zone
The following is the agenda for the Strategic Priorities Session, which was called to order by the Vice
Mayor just after 1:00 PM.
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Ground Rules & Guiding Principles
After introductory comments by the City Manager and solicitation of public comments on non-agenda
items, Dan Rich reviewed the agenda and introduced the following suggested Ground Rules. Any
changes to what was presented are noted in red.
1. All voices matter; all voices are equal
2. Actively listen and contribute - with curiosity and respect
3. Be constructive when providing feedback or asking questions
4. Recognize common interests/goals and seek consensus
5. Focus on special projects, not day-to-day operations
6. “Bike Rack” for items that can’t be dealt with today (Parking Lot)
7. Enjoy the afternoon
Agenda
➢Introductory Comments
➢Public Comments
➢Agenda Overview & Format
➢Check-ins
➢Review of 2024-26 Plan Accomplishments
➢Budget and CIP Preview
➢Introduction of Proposed Strategic Priorities & Objectives
➢Council Discussion & Possible Changes
➢Vote on any Changes
➢Recap, Next Steps & Adjourn
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Council did not make any changes to the suggested Ground Rules.
The consultant then presented “Guiding Principles” to the Council, designed to acknowledge the
importance of prioritizing goals, ensure clarity of roles, and focus staff work on the Council’s priorities.
Council adopted the following without making any changes:
1. If everything is a priority, nothing is a priority
2. The bulk of staff ’s time is spent on day-to-day operations; there is limited capacity for new
special projects.
3. A limited number of Strategic Priorities and Objectives help focus attention and resources
4. Make a plan and stick with it (two-step process for changes)
Check-Ins
The Facilitator asked Council to confirm or tweak their foundational documents: Mission, Vision,
Values and Norms. The City Manager then suggested a slight change to the Council meeting agenda.
Mission
On the mission, no changes were made so it remains:
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.
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Vision
After some discussion, no changes were made, so it continues to read:
Dublin is a great community to live, work, and raise a family.
Values
The Council was generally comfortable with the 11 values but wanted one change, as noted below in
red.
· Business – We will provide a full spectrum of opportunity by supporting current and
prospective businesses through ongoing economic development efforts and helping them
grow and thrive locally.
· Customer Service – We will provide welcoming, excellent customer services to our
residents and businesses at all times.
· Diversity – We will support a wide range of programs and events that reflect and cater to
the diversity of our residents.
· Environmental Sustainability – We will continue to lead in building a well-planned
sustainable community and protecting our natural resources.
· Equity – We will deliver our services in a way that ensures equitable access to all.
· Finances – We will strive to be fiscally transparent and balance our budgets annually.
· History – We will honor our history through places and programs that remind people of
our beginnings.
· Inclusivity – We will advocate for programs and policies that support inclusive and
affordable access to housing and cultural opportunities.
· Innovation – We will continue to innovate in every aspect of government and promote
innovation within the business community.
· Living an Active Lifestyle – We will continuously promote an active lifestyle through our
parks and facilities and encourage participation in local sports.
· Safety – We are dedicated to excellent public safety resources, including police and fire.
Norms
The Council Norms, updated in early 2025, were further modified as noted:
1. We trust each other.
2. We show respect and fairness to each other.
3. We lead by positive example.
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4. We respect the different roles of Council and staff.
5. We will come attend and be prepared to for Council meetings, having read the staff report prior
to the meeting.
6. We communicate well and practice active listening with each other.
7. We will not access the Internet or use any form of technology during Council meetings for
research or communication.
8. We strive to be collaborative and seek consensus as our preferred decision-making method.
9. We make decisions based on principles and values.
10. We advocate for our decisions and communicate our reasoning.
11. We accept the majority position once a decision is made and will support it moving forward
without disparaging those who disagree with your position.
Council Agenda
Currently, “City Manager and City Council Reports” are #9 on the agenda. The City Manager
suggested to move up “City Manager Report” to after Public Comments as a new #5. This would
provide for a more timely update and the possibility of responding to issues raised during Public
Comments, if appropriate. Council Reports would remain later in the agenda after New Business.
After some dialogue, the Council agreed with the change if the City Manager wanted to move forward
with it.
Public comments at the session were solicited for this portion of the day’s agenda, as well as after each
of the agendized items.
Review of the 2024-26 Strategic Goals & Accomplishments
In 2024, the following five areas were identified as Strategic Goals:
✓ Economic Development, Small Business Support, and Downtown Dublin
✓ Public Safety
✓ Housing Inclusivity and Affordability
✓ Inclusive and Effective Government
✓ Long-Term Infrastructure and Sustainability
Parking Lot
During the course of the afternoon, the Council brought up the following issues to be
addressed later in the meeting or at another time:
· Provide (and/or post on the web) high resolution maps of Council districts
· Evaluate the impact of more frequent applications and/or expanding Inside Dublin,
including having high school students
· Consider creating a Financial Task Force if and when appropriate in the future
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The consultant shared feedback on the many accomplishments he heard Council articulate during the
interviews, the City Manager then shared staff’s perspective on the major achievements in each
strategic goal, and the Council verbally shared more items they were proud of.
Budget and CIP Preview
After a Public Comments section, staff presented a preview of the City’s FY 2026-27 General Fund
revenue, expenditures, and reserves. A look at the 10 year forecast shows a surplus of $12.7 million
for next year but an anticipated deficit projected in FY 30-31. After Council questions, a preview of
the capital improvement program (CIP) was presented. Updates were provided on current and
planned capital projects as well as potential new funding sources for projects. Staff answered a number
of questions from Council about current and proposed projects.
The budget and CIP slides that were presented by staff can be found in Exhibit B.
2024-26 Strategic Goals
After a short “stretch break,” the Council began discussion on the Strategic Priorities and Objectives
for the next two years. During the pre-meeting interviews with Councilmembers, the consultant
learned there was general satisfaction with the 2024-26 Goals. Key themes that came out of the
interviews included:
· Safety: e-bike/scooter/pedestrian issues; community engagement
· Technology roadmap/master plan; use of AI
· Long-term financial planning/sustainability
· Health, well-being of community and support to diverse needs
Based on this information, the City Manager, in discussion with staff, proposed the following seven
items as the 2026-28 Strategic Priorities:
Council Dialogue
The next section of the workshop focused on reviewing and discussing not only the proposed Strategic
Priorities but also the 26 suggested Objectives to implement them. The consultant led a process to
hear what resonated with the Council and allow them to consider possible deletions or additions to
the proposed Priorities and Objectives.
Changes to staff’s original proposal (shown with strikeout for deletions and red for additions) for the
Strategic Priorities and Objectives follow. The Council added one new Priority (Enhanced
1. Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
2. Fiscal Sustainability
3. Smart City
4. Housing Affordability
5. City Infrastructure
6. Downtown Dublin
7. Fallon East Economic Development Zone
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Customer Experience) and changed the name of Smart City (staff is proposing Technology
Innovation). They also made a number of tweaks to the Objectives as shown below. After
discussion, Council consensus was reached and no “dot voting” was required.
A “clean” version of the Priorities and Objectives can be found in Exhibit A.
1. Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
a. Maintain adequate police public safety staffing resources to provide for the public
safety needs of the community.
b. Strengthen and expand outreach, tools, and resources to protect homes and enhance
community emergency preparedness.
c. Increase investment in police technologies that aid in crime prevention and rapid
response.
d. Enhance education, outreach, and enforcement of micro-mobility rules in the City.
e. Seek opportunities and partnerships to provide enhanced mental health programs and
resources to the community.
f. Support and promote programs that enhance business safety and crime prevention.
2. Fiscal Sustainability
a. Advance economic development strategies that diversify and strengthen the City’s tax
base.
b. Identify and pursue new ongoing revenue sources to support long-term fiscal stability.
c. Update and regularly evaluate fees to balance cost recovery with community access to
programs and services.
d. Complete formation of Street Light Assessment District 2026-1 to ensure sustainable
funding for street lighting infrastructure.
e. Complete updates to the Public Facilities Fee, Western Dublin Traffic Impact Fee, and
Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee to ensure alignment with proposed infrastructure
and development needs.
f. Implement operational cost control measures, where feasible, while maintaining a high
level of service to the community.
3. Smart City Technology Innovation
a. Adopt and implement an Information Technology Roadmap that standardizes
technology across city departments and prioritizes cybersecurity, data protection, and
resiliency.
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b. Integrate smart technologies into infrastructure, city operations, and public safety to
improve efficiency and allow for data-informed decision-making.
c. Launch a modernized City website that increases transparency, expands community
engagement, and improves usability.
4. Housing Affordability
a. Advance implementation of the Housing Element to increase the production of
affordable housing.
b. Promote the First Time Home Buyer Loan Program and identify future funding
sources for its continued success.
c. Proactively identify and facilitate opportunities to attract multi-family housing
development on key sites.
d. Promote and provide outreach to the community on all City programs and services
that address housing accessibility and affordability.
5. City Infrastructure
a. Strategically prioritize capital improvement projects to effectively leverage finite City
resources.
b. Invest in proactive and preventative maintenance to preserve City infrastructure and
extend asset life cycles.
c. Implement an asset management system to assist in long-term planning.
d. Advance the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project.
6. Downtown Dublin
a. Continue to advance the key tenets of the Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision: siting
of a central park, establishment of a new street grid, and creation of the Downtown
character.
b. Promote a balanced mix of uses to support the Preferred Vision.
c. Continue to plan for targeted City investment to catalyze development in Downtown
Dublin.
7. Fallon East Economic Development Zone
a. Finalize the purchase and sale agreement for the nature park on the GH PacVest parcel
to satisfy parkland requirements.
b. Facilitate infrastructure improvements that support the Fallon East Economic
Development Zone.
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c. Advance development consistent with the Fallon East Economic Development Zone
vision.
8. Enhanced Customer Experience
a. Support the implementation of the 2024 Economic Development Strategy, including
pursuing growth industries.
b. Improve the City permitting process to provide timely service to the community.
c. Continue offering programs that provide financial assistance, business development,
and support services to small businesses.
d. Enhance the community’s connection to City business through improved online
access to public meetings.
Staff will begin working on the Strategic Priorities and Objectives and will seek budgetary funding for
specific projects if needed as part of the 2026-27 Budget Process. The staff will also update the City
Council on the status of each Objective approximately quarterly, including specific work-plan items
to implement them, at regularly scheduled Council meetings.
The Council session concluded at approximately 5:00.
Exhibit A: Consensus Strategic Priorities and Objectives
Exhibit B: Session slides
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Attachment 4
Exhibit A to the Summary Report
CITY OF DUBLIN
CONSENSUS PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
1. Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
a. Maintain adequate public safety staffing resources to provide for the
needs of the community.
b. Strengthen and expand outreach, tools, and resources to protect homes
and enhance community emergency preparedness.
c. Increase investment in police technologies that aid in crime prevention
and rapid response.
d. Enhance education, outreach, and enforcement of micro-mobility rules in
the City.
e. Seek opportunities and partnerships to provide enhanced mental health
programs and resources to the community.
f. Support and promote programs that enhance business safety and crime
prevention.
2. Fiscal Sustainability
a. Advance economic development strategies that diversify and strengthen
the City’s tax base.
b. Identify and pursue new ongoing revenue sources to support long-term
fiscal stability.
c. Update and regularly evaluate fees to balance cost recovery with
community access to programs and services.
d. Complete formation of Street Light Assessment District 2026-1 to ensure
sustainable funding for street lighting infrastructure.
e. Complete updates to the Public Facilities Fee, Western Dublin Traffic
Impact Fee, and Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee to ensure alignment
with proposed infrastructure and development needs.
f. Implement operational cost control measures, where feasible, while
maintaining a high level of service to the community.
3. Technology Innovation
a. Adopt and implement an Inf ormation Technology Roadmap that
standardizes technology across city departments and prioritizes
cybersecurity, data protection, and resiliency.
b. Integrate smart technologies into infrastructure, city operations, and public
safety to improve efficiency and allow for data-informed decision-making.
c. Launch a modernized City website that increases transparency, expands
community engagement, and improves usability.
4. Housing Affordability
a. Advance implementation of the Housing Element to increase the
production of affordable housing.
b. Promote the First Time Home Buyer Loan Program and identify future
funding sources for its continued success.
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c. Proactively identify and facilitate opportunities to attract multi-family
housing development on key sites.
d. Promote and provide outreach to the community on all City programs and
services that address housing accessibility and affordability.
5. City Infrastructure
a. Strategically prioritize capital improvement projects to effectively leverage
finite City resources.
b. Invest in proactive and preventative maintenance to preserve City
infrastructure and extend asset life cycles.
c. Implement an asset management system to assist in long-term planning.
d. Advance the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project.
6. Downtown Dublin
a. Continue to advance the key tenets of the Downtown Dublin Preferred
Vision: siting of a central park, establishment of a new street grid, and
creation of the Downtown character.
b. Promote a balanced mix of uses to support the Preferred Vision.
c. Continue to plan for targeted City investment to catalyze development in
Downtown Dublin.
7. Fallon East Economic Development Zone
a. Finalize the purchase and sale agreement for the nature park on the GH
PacVest parcel to satisfy parkland requirements.
b. Facilitate infrastructure improvements that support the Fallon East
Economic Development Zone.
c. Advance development consistent with the Fallon East Economic
Development Zone vision.
8. Enhanced Customer Experience
a. Support the implementation of the 2024 Economic Development Strateg y,
including pursuing growth industries.
b. Improve the City permitting process to provide timely service to the
community.
c. Continue offering programs that provide financial assistance, business
development, and support services to small businesses.
d. Enhance the community’s connection to City business through improved
online access to public meetings.
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Approval of Two-Year
Strategic Plan
April 7, 2026
223
Strategic Planning Session
•Special Meeting on March 6, 2026
•Facilitated by Dan Rich, RPMG
•Review of Mission, Vision, Values
•Strategies and specific objectives
224
Strategic Plan
•Mission (no change)
•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.
•Vision (no change)
•Dublin is a great community to live, work, and raise a family.
225
Strategic Plan, 2
•Values
•Business
•Customer Service
•Diversity
•Environmental Sustainability
•Equity
•Finance
•History
•Inclusivity
•We will advocate for programs and policies
that support inclusive and affordable
access to housing and cultural
opportunities.
•Innovation
•Living an Active Lifestyle
•Safety
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Strategic Objectives
1.Public Safety, Health, and Welfare
a)Maintain adequate public safety staffing resources to provide for the needs of the
community.
b)Strengthen and expand outreach, tools, and resources to protect homes and
enhance community emergency preparedness.
c)Increase investment in police technologies that aid in crime prevention and rapid
response.
d)Enhance education, outreach, and enforcement of micro-mobility rules in the City.
e)Seek opportunities and partnerships to provide enhanced mental health programs
and resources to the community.
f)Support and promote programs that enhance business safety and crime
prevention.
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Strategic Objectives, 2
2. Fiscal Sustainability
a)Advance economic development strategies that diversify and strengthen the City’s tax
base.
b)Identify and pursue new ongoing revenue sources to support long-term fiscal stability.
c)Update and regularly evaluate fees to balance cost recovery with community access to
programs and services.
d)Complete formation of Street Light Assessment District 2026-1 to ensure sustainable
funding for street lighting infrastructure.
e)Complete updates to the Public Facilities Fee, Western Dublin Traffic Impact Fee, and
Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee to ensure alignment with proposed infrastructure and
development needs.
f)Implement operational cost control measures, where feasible, while maintaining a high
level of service to the community.
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Strategic Objectives, 3
3. Technology Innovation
a)Adopt and implement an Information Technology Roadmap that
standardizes technology across city departments and prioritizes
cybersecurity, data protection, and resiliency.
b)Integrate smart technologies into infrastructure, city operations, and public
safety to improve efficiency and allow for data-informed decision-making.
c)Launch a modernized City website that increases transparency, expands
community engagement, and improves usability.
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Strategic Objectives, 4
4. Housing Affordability
a)Advance implementation of the Housing Element to increase the
production of affordable housing.
b)Promote the First Time Home Buyer Loan Program and identify future
funding sources for its continued success.
c)Proactively identify and facilitate opportunities to attract multi-family
housing development on key sites.
d)Promote and provide outreach to the community on all City programs and
services that address housing accessibility and affordability.
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Strategic Objectives, 5
5. City Infrastructure
a)Strategically prioritize capital improvement projects to effectively leverage
finite City resources.
b)Invest in proactive and preventative maintenance to preserve City
infrastructure and extend asset life cycles.
c)Implement an asset management system to assist in long-term planning.
d)Advance the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project.
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Strategic Objectives, 6
6. Downtown Dublin
a)Continue to advance the key tenets of the Downtown Dublin Preferred
Vision: siting of a central park, establishment of a new street grid, and
creation of the Downtown character.
b)Promote a balanced mix of uses to support the Preferred Vision.
c)Continue to plan for targeted City investment to catalyze development in
Downtown Dublin.
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Strategic Objectives, 7
7. Fallon East Economic Development Zone
a)Finalize the purchase and sale agreement for the nature park on the GH
PacVest parcel to satisfy parkland requirements.
b)Facilitate infrastructure improvements that support the Fallon East
Economic Development Zone.
c)Advance development consistent with the Fallon East Economic
Development Zone vision.
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Strategic Objectives, 8
8. Enhanced Customer Experience
a)Support the implementation of the 2024 Economic Development Strategy,
including pursuing growth industries.
b)Improve the City permitting process to provide timely service to the
community.
c)Continue offering programs that provide financial assistance, business
development, and support services to small businesses.
d)Enhance the community’s connection to City business through improved
online access to public meetings.
234
Next Steps
•If approved, Staff will:
•Develop workplans based on Objectives
•Create the Progress Report document
•Report back to City Council on quarterly basis
235
Recommendation
•Adopt the Resolution Approving the Two-Year Strategic Plan for
Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
•Questions?
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Agenda Item 8.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, Declaring the City Council’s
Intention to Form Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1, Intention to
Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026 -27, and Scheduling a
Public Hearing for Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 and
Landscape and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1
Prepared by: Brad Olson, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adopting resolutions declaring intention to form a new Street
Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972, and approving the engineer’s preliminary reports, declaring intent to levy and collect
assessments, and scheduling a public hearing date of June 16, 2026 for the new SLAD and for
the City’s existing three Landscape and Lighting Districts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intent to Form
Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 and to Levy and Collect Assessments,
and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing Protests; and adopt the Resolution Approving
the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, Declaring Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, and
Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing
Protests.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing the Engineer's Reports is included in the annual budget and is paid by
each respective assessment district. A summary of the revenues, expenditures, and reserve
balances of each assessment district is shown in Table 1.
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Table 1: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessment District Revenues, Expenditures,
and Reserves
District
1983-2
(Stagecoach)
District
1986-1
(Willow Creek)
District
1997-1
(Santa Rita)
District
2026-1
(City Lighting)
Projected Revenue $138,402 $221,296 $422,707 $1,257,000
Estimated
Expenditures $115,371 $634,197 $392,826 $1,154,000
Operating Impact $23,031 ($412,901) $29,881 $103,000
Reserve Balances
Estimated Beginning
Balance1 $334,601 $989,335 $1,061,245 $1,385,280
(Use of) / Addition to
Reserves $23,031 ($412,901) $29,881 $103,000
Ending Balance
Fiscal Year 2026-27 $357,631 $576,434 $1,091,126 $1,488,280
1The Fund Balances shown in the table above represent amounts held for both operating
reserves and capital replacement.
DESCRIPTION:
The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Act) sets forth specific requirements for the annual
assessment renewal process and for the establishment of a new assessment district. On
March 3, 2026, City Council completed the first step by adopting Resolution 11-26, which
initiated the formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 (SLAD 2026-1) and
directed the preparation of the required Engineer’s Report. The City Council also adopted
Resolution 12-26, which directed the preparation of the required Engineer’s Report for the
existing Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLDs) 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1.
The next step required by the Act is for the City Council to consider approval of the Fiscal Year
2026-27 Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, as described on the following pages. These Reports
provide detailed information about each district, including boundary maps, and are provided in
Attachments 5 through 8. The City Council must also set a public hearing date for protests
prior to establishing the new lighting district and approving the levy of assessments in the new
and existing districts. Staff proposes the public hearing be set for June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber at 100 Civic Plaza, Du blin, CA.
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New District - Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1
Background
On January 20, 2026, the City Council held a Study Session, received a report on the street
lighting districts, and directed Staff to proceed with the process under Proposition 218 to
establish a new single lighting district for the City. On March 3, 2026 , the City Council adopted
Resolution 11-26 (Attachment 4), which initiated proceedings for the formation of SLAD 2026-1
to consolidate and replace Street Lighting Maintenance Districts (SLMDs) 1983 -1 and 1999-1.
SLAD 2026-1 will fund the operation and maintenance of street lights throughout the entire
City, excluding Camp Parks and properties within The Boulevard. This will allow for a single,
updated, and uniform assessment methodology applied across both areas. It also strengthens
the City’s compliance with Proposition 218 requirements and implements current best
practices as it relates to assessments.
Benefit Analysis for SLAD No. 2026-1
Proposition 218 requires a benefit analysis to be performed to distinguish the general benefits
(to the public at large) from special benefits (to parcels). The results of the benefit analysis
were presented in the Staff Report from March 3, 2026 (Attachment 3), where it was
determined that the general benefit for street lighting is approximately 12 percent of the major
roadway street lighting budget and approximately two percent of the local roadway budget.
These amounts cannot be funded through the assessments for SLAD 2026 -1 and must instead
be funded by alternative funding sources.
Proposed Assessments for SLAD 2026-1
Reflecting the differing levels of special benefit, the proposed SLAD 2026-1 includes three
assessment categories: properties adjacent to public streets with non-decorative street
lighting; properties adjacent to public streets with decorative street lighting; and proper ties
adjacent to private streets served by private street lighting. The proposed assessments are
shown in Table 2. Parcels located along private streets, where street lighting improvements
are owned and maintained by homeowners associations or other privat e entities, do not
receive the special benefits associated with publicly maintained local street lighting
improvements and therefore are not assessed for the local roadway street lighting component
of SLAD 2026-1.
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Table 2: Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD 2026-1)
Scenario
Major
Roadway
Street Lighting
Local
Roadway
Street
Lighting
Proposed Fiscal
Year2026-27
Property Adjacent to Non-
Decorative Street Lighting $17.00 $18.00 $35.00
Property Adjacent to
Decorative Street Lighting $17.00 $45.00 $62.00
Property Adjacent to Private
Street Lighting $17.00 $0.00 $17.00
Next Steps
Once the City Council adopts the resolutions approving the Engineer’s Reports, the next steps
in the Proposition 218 process are as follows:
No Later than May 1, 2026: Notices and Ballots mailed to property owners for SLAD
2026-1.
May 7, 2026: Virtual Community Meeting at 7 pm.
June 16, 2026 (Council Meeting): Public Hearing for SLAD 2026 -1 and LLDs, Deadline
to submit ballots for SLAD 2026-1, and adopt final resolution for LLDs to levy Fiscal
Year 2026-27 assessments.
June 17, 2026: Tabulate SLAD 2026-1 ballots in a public setting.
July 21, 2026 (Council Meeting): Declaration of Ballot Tabulation for SLAD 2026 -1 and
adopt final resolution approving SLAD 2026-1 if there is no majority protest or if there is
a majority protest, hold a Public Hearing and adopt final resolution for SLMD 1983 -1
and SLMD 1999-1 to levy Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments.
Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLDs)
LLD 1983-2 (Stagecoach Road)
This District provides funds for the maintenance of certain landscape improvements in the
Dublin Hills Estates and Amador Lakes developments along Stagecoach Road. The District's
boundaries include all of Tract 4719 and cover the 150 -unit single-family Dublin Hills Estates
development and the Amador Lakes development. The City Council approved formation of this
District on January 23, 1984 with the initial assessment in the 1985 -86 tax year.
The total assessment is split between the single-family homes of Dublin Hills Estates (61.6
percent) and the Amador Lakes Apartments (38.4 percent). Details related to the budgeted
expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report.
The assessment methodology approved in Fiscal Year 2003 -04 by property owners in the
District includes an escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according
to the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the
Engineer’s Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer’s Report for
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Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $539.64 per single family residence and $91.25 per multi-family
residence.
The assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are proposed to be increased 1.61 percent over the
prior year, as shown in Table 3. This is the maximum assessment allowed.
Table 3: Stagecoach Road Assessments (LLD 1983-2)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal
Year
2025-26
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Dublin Hills Estate - Single Family Homes $531.10 $539.64 $8.54
Amador Lakes - Apt/Condominiums $89.81 $91.25 $1.44
LLD 1986-1 (Villages at Willow Creek)
This District was formed with the initial assessment in the 1987 -88 tax year and encompasses
the Villages at Willow Creek development off Dougherty Road and north of Amador Valley
Boulevard. The surrounding homes are apartment complexes, condominiums, and the 145-unit
single family development (Ridgecreek).
The work performed by this District includes litter pickup, maintenance of sound walls,
landscaping, and tree maintenance along Dougherty Road between Amador Valley Boulevard
and Fall Creek Road, along Amador Valley Boulevard between Dougherty Road and Wildwood
Road, and along Wildwood Road, Fall Creek Road, Shady Creek Drive, and Willow Creek
Drive. Tree maintenance is performed every 5 years, occurring next in Fiscal Year 2030-31.
Landscaping within the condominium and apartment developments is the responsibility of the
homeowners' association or property owners for those individual developments. The
landscaping along and within the Alamo Creek channel area is not included in the assessment
district as it is the responsibility of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District (Zone 7).
The City has identified the need to remove, replace, and/or repair tubular steel fencing
throughout LLD 1986-1 and within Alamo Creek Park. The total project cost associated with
the fencing improvements is estimated to be $1,650,000. Of this amount, the City will fund
$400,000 from other available funding sources. The remaining $1,250,000 will initially be
funded by the City and repaid by the District over an 11 -year period through LLD 1986-1
assessments. The repayment schedule is included in Appendix A of the Engineer’s Report and
consists of an initial payment of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, followed by annual
payments of $75,000 for the subsequent 10 fiscal years.
The assessment methodology approved in 2001 by property owners in the District includes an
escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to the Consumer
Price Index and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the Engineer’s Report
on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-
27 is $324.33 per single family residence, $162.17 per multi-family residence, and $1,297.32
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for commercial property.
The assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are proposed to be increased 1.35 percent over the
prior year as shown in Table 4. This is the maximum assessment allowed.
Table 4: Villages at Willow Creek Assessments (LLD 1986-1)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Single Family Homes $320.00 $324.33 $4.33
Amador Lakes - Apt/Condominiums $160.00 $162.17 $2.16
Commercial $1,280.00 $1,297.32 $17.32
LLD 1997-1 (Santa Rita Area)
This District was formed in 1996 at the request of the Alameda County Surplus Property
Authority. The initial assessment was levied in Fiscal Year 1997 -98. The area covered by this
District is bound by Gleason Drive on the north, Interstate 580 on the south, Arnold Road on
the west, and Tassajara Road on the east.
The District maintains portions of roadside landscaping for Dublin Boulevard, Hacienda Drive,
Central Parkway, Arnold Road, Tassajara Road (westerly portion), and Gleason Drive. The
District also maintains the trail and landscaping along the Tassajara Creek channel. Median
landscape maintenance is not included in this District.
As provided in the Engineer’s Report, individual lots in residential subdivisions are assessed
based on density. The original Engineer’s Report for this District provided for an initial
maximum assessment of $710.00 per acre, which is updated annually base d on the change in
the Consumer Price Index as well as actual increases in the cost of utilities. The maximum
assessment per acre in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $1,804.84 per acre.
The proposed assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are to be increased by 1.88
percent over the prior year to $941.91 per acre, as shown in Table 5 below. This is
approximately 52 percent of the maximum allowable assessment.
Table 5: Santa Rita Area Assessments (LLD 1997-1)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
California Creekside Single‐Family Residential (SFR) $131.46 $133.93 $2.47
California Brookside Multi‐Family Residential (MFR) $56.96 $58.03 $1.07
Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (North) Lots $115.12 $117.28 $2.16
Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (South) Lots $126.68 $129.06 $2.38
Summer Glen ‐ Kaufman & Broad Lots $176.30 $179.61 $3.31
Summer Glen ‐ Pulte Lots $221.19 $225.35 $4.16
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Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single Family Residential $139.25 $141.87 $2.62
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single Family Residential $104.85 $106.82 $1.97
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums $54.65 $55.68 $1.03
Other Parcels Including Retail, Office, and Industrial $924.54 $941.91 $17.37
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intent to Form Dublin
Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 and to Levy and Collect Assessments, and
Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing Protests
2) Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, Declaring Intent to Levy and
Collect Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting
District 1986-1, and Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Scheduling a Time and
Place for Hearing Protests
3) March 3, 2026 Staff Report (without attachments)
4) Resolution 11-26 - Initiating Formation of Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District 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
5) Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Assessment District
2026-1
6) Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District
1983-2
7) Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District
1986-1
8) Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District
1997-1
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RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING INTENT TO FORM
DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SCHEDULING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS
WHEREAS, the City Council is proposing the formation of an assessment district pursuant
to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of
the California Streets and Highways Code), to replace existing Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance
District (SLMD) 1983-1 and 1999-1; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 11-26, designated the
City Engineer, or their designee, as Engineer of Work and ordered said Engineer to initiate
proceedings for the formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 (SLAD 2026-1) to
consolidate and replace SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD 1999-1 to provide long-term financial
sustainability of the City’s public street lighting system, improve administrative efficiency, and
provide a uniform assessment methodology across the City; and
WHEREAS, by its Resolution 11-26, the City Council ordered the Engineer of Work to
prepare and file a report in writing in accordance with Article 4 of the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972 (Act) and Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218);
and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to form SLAD 2026-1 and levy and collect
assessments within SLAD 2026-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution and under and pursuant to said Act, and said report
has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the proposed maximum assessment rate for SLAD 2026-1 will be authorized
to increase annually by 3% or by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index published by
the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, whichever is greater, beginning in Fiscal Year 2027-28; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered said report and finds that each and every
part of said report is sufficient and that said report neither require s nor should be modified in any
respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED, PURSUAN T
TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of the
acquisition of improvements and maintaining said improvements and of the incidental expenses
in connection therewith, as contained in said reports be, and each of them are he reby preliminarily
approved and confirmed by the City Council.
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Section 2: That the diagrams showing the new assessment district, description of the
improvements to be acquired and maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the
respective lots and parcels of land within SLAD 2026-1, as contained in said report be, and it is
hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed by the City Council.
Section 3: That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the proposed
maintenance of said improvements be apportioned upon the several lots and parcels of land in
SLAD 2026-1 in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels,
respectively, from said maintenance, and of the expenses incidental thereto, as contained in said
report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed by the City Council.
Section 4: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the levy of SLAD 2026-
1 pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within SLAD 2026-1 boundaries, and to levy
and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the improvements. The City
Council finds that the public’s best interest requires such levy and collection.
Section 5: The boundaries of SLAD 2026-1 are defined in the FY 2026-27 SLAD 2026-1
Engineer’s Report and are within the boundaries of the City of Dublin, within the County of
Alameda, State of California.
Section 6: The improvements for SLAD 2026-1 include operation, maintenance, acquisition, and
servicing of public street lighting and appurtenant facilities benefiting properties within the
boundaries of SLAD 2026-1. Services provided include all necessary service, operations,
administration, and maintenance required to keep the improvements i n a satisfactory operating
condition.
Section 7: For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the proposed assessments are outlined in the Engineer’s
Report which details any changes or increases in the annual assessment.
Section 8: The City Council authorizes the mailing of notices and ballots to all affected property
owners within SLAD 2026-1 a minimum of 45 days prior to the public hearing in accordance with
Proposition 218.
Section 9: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on SLAD 2026-1 will be held by the City
Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible in the Peter
W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 10: On June 17, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible, the ballots returned will be
tabulated to determine if a majority protest exists. The results of the ballot tabulation will be
reported to City Council at the next regular scheduled City Council meeting.
Section 11: The City Council authorized and directs the City Clerk to give the n otice of public
hearing required by the Act and Proposition 218.
Section 12: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
{Signatures on the following page}
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this
7th day of April 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
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RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORTS, DECLARING INTENT TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1983-2,
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1986-1, AND LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT 1997-1, AND SCHEDULING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
WHEREAS, by its Resolution 12-26 directing preparation of annual reports for City of
Dublin Landscape and Lighting Districts (Districts), the City Council designated the City Engineer,
or their designee, as Engineer of Work and ordered said Engineer to make and file a report in
writing in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Ac t); and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk preliminary
reports in writing as called for in said Resolution and under and pursuant to said Act, which reports
have been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered said reports and finds that each and
every part of said reports is sufficient and that said reports neither require nor should be modified
in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED, PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of the
acquisition of improvements and maintaining said improvements and of the incidental expenses
in connection therewith, as contained in said reports be, and each of them are he reby preliminarily
approved and confirmed by the City Council.
Section 2: That the diagrams showing the assessment districts, description of the improvements
to be acquired and maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective lots and
parcels of land within said Districts, as contained in said reports be, and it is hereby preliminarily
approved and confirmed by the City Council.
Section 3: That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the proposed
maintenance of said improvements be apportioned upon the several lots and parcels of land in
said Districts in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels,
respectively, from said maintenance, and of the expenses incidental thereto, as containe d in said
reports be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed by the City Council.
Section 4: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual Levy of the
Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundaries, and to levy
and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the improvements. The City
Council finds that the public’s best interest requires such levy and collection.
Section 5: The boundaries of the Districts are described as the boundaries previously defined in
the formation and annexation documents of the Districts, within the boundaries of the City of
Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.
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Section 6: The improvements within the Districts may include operation, maintenance, acquisition,
and servicing of landscaping and appurtenant facilities within the boundaries of the Districts.
Services provided include all necessary services, operations, administration, and maintenance
required to keep the improvements in a satisfactory operating condition.
Section 7: For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the proposed assessments are outlined in the Engineer’s
Reports which details any changes or increases in the annual assessment.
Section 8: The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing annually
concerning the levy of assessments for the Districts in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626
of the Act.
Section 9: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all property owners
in the Districts by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in a local newspaper published
and circulated in the City, not less than ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and
by posting a copy of this Resolution in official posting locations customarily used by the City
Council for the posting of notices. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City
Clerk prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a
written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest
by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such
property owner. At the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to
hear and be heard.
Section 10: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on Landscape and Lighting District 1983 -
2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, and Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and these
matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 11: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
{Signatures on the following page}
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this
7th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 8.3
DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: 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
Prepared by: Brad Olson, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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 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.
Attachment 3
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing the Engineer’s Reports and the Proposition 218 services is included in the
Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and is paid by each respective District.
DESCRIPTION:
This Staff Report proposes two actions for City Council consideration. The first is to authorize
Staff to initiate formation proceedings of a new Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) No.
2026-1, which consolidates two existing Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts (LLDs)
into one, and direct Staff to prepare the required Engineer’s Report for the new SLAD. The second
is to direct Staff to prepare the Engineer’s Reports for the other three existing LLDs. Engineer’s
Reports are prepared on an annual basis in advance of the new fiscal year and budget adoption.
The City Council will review the final reports and consider ordering the levy of assessments during
a public hearing.
New District Formation Proceedings
Background
On May 20, 2025, the City Council approved the budgets of Dublin’s five LLDs for Fiscal Year
2025-26. During the meeting, Staff discussed the structural deficit existing in District 1983-1, the
only one in the City that does not have a built-in annual escalator in its assessment. The City
Council then directed Staff to initiate the process to increase the assessment for SLMD 1983-1.
On November 4, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with Francisco and Associates to
assist Staff with evaluating options to address the funding shortfall in SLMD 1983-1, which
included studying whether to consolidate SLMDs 1983-1 and 1999-1, the City’s only assessment
districts specific to street lighting maintenance.
On January 20, 2026, the City Council held a Study Session, received a report on the street lighting
districts and directed Staff to proceed with the process under Proposition 218 to establish a new
single district that replaces SLMDs 1983-1 and 1999-1, to fund the operation and maintenance of
streetlights throughout the entire City, excluding Camp Parks and properties located within The
Boulevard. This will allow for a single, updated, and more consistent assessment methodology
applied across both areas. It also strengthens the City’s compliance with Proposition 218
requirements related to the proper accounting of general versus special benefit.
The Staff Report from the January Study Session is included as Attachment 5. The following is a
summary of the benefit analysis that was performed by Francisco & Associates and presented at
the meeting.
Benefit Analysis for SLAD No. 2026-1
As required by Proposition 218, a benefit analysis distinguishes general benefits to the public
from special benefits to parcels. According to Francisco & Associates’ analysis, the general
benefit for streetlighting along Dublin’s major roadways is attributed to pass-through traffic that
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originates outside the City limits and travels along major roadways to a destination outside the
City, as identified through likely routes analyzed using mapping tools. Based on the route
analysis, this general benefit is estimated at 12% of the major roadway streetlight budget.
For local roadways, the general benefit is attributed to incidental traffic that does not directly
benefit assessable parcels and is conservatively estimated at 2% of the local roadway budget.
The total streetlighting budget attributable to general benefit to the public at large is estimated to
be $86,860 annually in Fiscal Year 2026–27. This amount cannot be funded through the
assessments for SLAD 2026-1 and must instead be funded by alternative funding sources.
Streetlighting on major roadways provides a citywide special benefit by enhancing traffic
circulation, accessibility, and overall community desirability. Non-decorative street lighting on
local roadways improves neighborhood ingress and egress, pedestrian and vehicular safety, and
localized accessibility. Decorative streetlighting further enhances curb appeal, neighborhood
identity, and overall desirability, thereby providing additional special benefits to parcels located
within those neighborhoods.
Proposed Assessments for SLAD 2026-1
Reflecting these differing levels of special benefit described above, the proposed SLAD 2026-1
includes three assessment categories: properties adjacent to public streets with non-decorative
streetlighting; properties adjacent to public streets with decorative streetlighting; and properties
adjacent to private streets served by private streetlighting.
The projected annual budget estimate for SLAD 2026-1 is $1,257,000 and includes: operation and
maintenance costs of existing streetlights; anticipated costs for streetlights expected to be
accepted by the City for operations and maintenance in the near future; and an annual reserve to
fund future capital improvement and replacement of the City’s public street lighting system.
Attachment 6 provides the estimated cost and proposed maximum assessments for SLAD 2026-1
along with the City’s contribution for general public benefit. Tables 1, 2, and 3 below compare the
proposed maximum, current maximum, and actual assessments for each category.
Table 1. Properties Adjacent to Public Streets with Non-Decorative Street Lighting
Maximum Assessment Breakdown
Amount
Major Roadway Assessment Component $17.00
Non-Decorative Local Roadway Assessment Component $18.00
Total Proposed FY 2026-27 Maximum Assessment $35.00
Maximum Assessment under District 1983-1* $19.34
Total Change to Maximum Assessment +$15.66
*FY 2025-26 Actual Levied Assessment is $19.34
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Table 2. Properties Adjacent to Public Streets with Decorative Street Lighting
Maximum Assessment Breakdown
Amount
Major Roadway Assessment Component $17.00
Decorative Local Roadway Assessment Component $45.00
Total Proposed FY 2026-27 Maximum Assessment $62.00
Current Maximum Assessment under SLMD No. 1999-1* $82.68
Total Change to Maximum Assessment -$20.68
*FY 2025-26 Actual Levied Assessment is $47.80
Table 3. Properties Adjacent to Public Streets with Private Street Lighting
Maximum Assessment Breakdown
Amount
Major Roadway Assessment Component $17.00
Local Roadway Assessment Component $0.00
Total Proposed FY 2026-27 Maximum Assessment $17.00
Current Maximum Assessment* Varies
Total Change to Maximum Assessment Varies
*Varies depending if currently within District 1983-1 or District 1999-1
The maximum assessment rates for the Local Roadways Assessment Component shown in the
tables above differ slightly from the preliminary information presented to the City Council at the
Study Session on January 20, 2026. The adjustments are due to additional streetlights identified
during a PG&E field audit that are anticipated to be turned over to the City for operations and
maintenance, as well as updates to the parcel database based on best available data.
To keep up with inflationary increases, the maximum assessment rates for SLAD 2026-1 are
proposed to increase by 3% per year, or by the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI), as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, whichever is greater. The
CPI is proposed because the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates local indexes that reflect cost
increases in a specific area. The CPI proposed for the escalator would be for All Urban
Consumer/All Items/San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose. The City Council retains discretion to
annually levy assessments at an amount below the maximum in any given fiscal year as part of
the annual budget and levy approval process.
Engineer’s Report for SLAD 2026-1
As previously discussed, the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 requires the City Council to
direct the preparation of an Engineer’s Report to establish the annual maintenance assessments
for the newly formed SLAD. The benefit analysis will be integrated into the preliminary Engineer’s
Report. This report will be prepared for consideration and approval by the City Council in April
2026. Following approval of the Engineer’s Report, a public hearing will be scheduled for June
2026, and notices and ballots will be mailed to affected property owners. If a majority of the
ballots returned, weighted according to the proposed assessment amounts, do not oppose the
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formation of SLAD 2026-1, the City Council may approve the levy of assessments beginning with
the Fiscal Year 2026–27 property tax roll.
Public Outreach for SLAD 2026-1
Public outreach efforts will begin following adoption of the Resolution of Initiation by the City
Council this evening and will continue through the close of the Proposition 218 ballot period. The
outreach program will include a dedicated informational webpage, frequently asked questions,
social media outreach, tabling at community events, a virtual town hall meeting, and professional
videography. Together, these efforts will provide clear, accessible information and multiple
opportunities for property owners to learn about the proposal and participate in the process.
Direction to Prepare Engineer’s Reports for the LLDs
The City Council is also requested to direct the preparation of Engineer’s Reports to establish
annual maintenance assessments in the City’s existing three LLDs further described below. Once
prepared, the preliminary reports will be presented to the City Council for consideration and
approval. Subsequently, the City Council will consider the final reports and consider ordering the
levy of assessments during a future public hearing.
Landscaping and Lighting District 1983-2 (Stagecoach Road)
This District was formed with the initial assessment in the 1985-86 tax year. The District provides
funds for the maintenance of certain landscape improvements along Stagecoach Road. The
District's boundaries include all of Tract 4719 and cover the 150-unit single-family Dublin Hills
Estates and the Amador Lakes apartments.
Landscaping and Lighting District 1986-1 (Villages at Willow Creek)
This District was formed with the initial assessment in the 1987-88 tax year. The District
encompasses the Villages at Willow Creek development along Dougherty Road, north of Amador
Valley Boulevard. The boundary includes apartment complexes, condominiums, and a 145-unit
single family development (Ridgecreek).
Landscaping and Lighting District 1997-1 (Santa Rita Area)
This District was formed at the request of the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority and the
initial assessment was levied in the 1997-98 tax year. The area covered by this District is bound by
Gleason Drive on the north, Interstate 580 on the south, Arnold Road on the west, and Tassajara
Road on the east.
A draft resolution authorizing the preparation of the required Engineer's Reports for the three LLDs
is included as Attachment 2.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Initiating Formation of Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District 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
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
3) Map of Existing Street Lighting Maintenance Districts
4) Map of Existing Landscaping and Lighting Districts
5) City Council Staff Report dated January 20, 2026, without attachments
6) Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 Summary of Estimated Costs and
Proposed Maximum Assessments
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RESOLUTION NO. 11 – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
INITIATING FORMATION OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 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
WHEREAS, Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance District (SLMD) 1983-1 was established by the City
Council on August 2, 1983. SLMD 1983-1 funds the maintenance and operation costs of public street
lighting within its boundaries. The assessments authorized for this district do not include an annual
escalator and are no longer sufficient to keep pace with expenditures; and
WHEREAS, Dublin SLMD 1999-1 was established by the City Council on June 1, 1999, to fund the
maintenance and operating costs of public street lighting within its boundaries. The City Council now
desires to update the district’s assessment methodology to reflect current best practices; and
WHEREAS, Dublin SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD 1999-1 account for all street lighting that is the
responsibility of the City, other than the lighting provided by Community Facilities District (CFD) 2017-1;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council is proposing to consolidate and replace Dublin SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD
1999-1 with a single district named Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) 2026-1 (the
District”) to provide long-term financial sustainability of the City’s public street lighting system, improve
administrative efficiency, and provide a uniform assessment methodology across the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 22585 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”) requires the City
Council to adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of SLAD 2026-1, describing the
district and its improvements, specifying the distinctive designation of the proposed district, and ordering
the District Engineer to prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin contracted with Francisco & Associates to serve as the District
Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the improvements for the District are generally described as the operation,
maintenance, and servicing of street lighting that is the responsibility of the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution outlines the procedures and
requirements for imposing special assessments on properties within the district, stating that only parcels
receiving a "special benefit" from district improvements can be assessed, and that the City must identify
all such parcels and provide proper notice and ballots to property owners before holding a public hearing
on the proposed assessments for the district; and
WHEREAS, the City shall not impose assessments for the District if there is a majority protest. A
majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the public hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the
District assessments exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the District assessments. In tabulating the
ballots, the ballots shall be weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected
property; and
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WHEREAS, the City intends to continuing levying assessments for SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD 1999-1
if there is a majority protest opposing the District assessments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Dublin City Council hereby initiates proceedings for the
formation of SLAD 2026-1 and directs the District Engineer to prepare and file a report in accordance with
Article 4 of the Act and Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 3rd day of
March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilmember Morada
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Engineer’s Report
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Attachment 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Signatures ....................................................................................................................... ii
Section I – Introduction .................................................................................................... 1
Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................................................... 3
Part A – Plans and Specifications ................................................................................. 5
Part B – Estimate of Cost ............................................................................................. 8
Part C – Assessment District Diagram ....................................................................... 10
Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessment ..................................................... 12
Part E – Assessment Roll ........................................................................................... 21
Appendix A – Benefit Diagram ..................................................................................... A-1
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ENGINEER’S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the
enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the
provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets
and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer,
registered in the State of California.
Dated: March 19, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On November 5, 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218, entitled the “Right to
Vote on Taxes Act,” which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution.
Proposition 218 established new procedural requirements for the formation and
administration of assessment districts, including requirements related to the identification
of special benefit, separation of general benefit to the public at large and special benefit,
and property owner balloting procedures for new or increased assessments.
The City of Dublin (“City”) currently has three special financing districts that provide
funding for the maintenance and servicing of the City’s street lighting system. Street
Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1 (“SLMD No. 1983-1”) was formed in 1983, prior
to the passage of Proposition 218, and includes all parcels within the City except for Camp
Parks, Dublin Ranch, Clifden Parc, Fallon Village, Jordan Ranch, Tassajara Hills, Francis
Ranch, Dublin Centre, and the Boulevard developments. Street Lighting Maintenance
District No. 1999-1 (“SLMD No. 1999-1”) was formed in 1999 and includes parcels within
the Dublin Ranch, Clifden Parc, Fallon Village, Jordan Ranch, Tassajara Hills, Francis
Ranch, and Dublin Centre developments. Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (“CFD
No. 2017-1”) was formed in 2017 and includes parcels within the Boulevard development.
The maximum assessment rates for SLMD No. 1983-1 are not authorized to increase,
and annual assessment revenues are not keeping pace with inflationary increases in
maintenance and servicing costs. As a result, the City is currently drawing on the
remaining fund balance for SLMD No. 1983-1 to maintain the existing level of service.
Based on current projections, the fund balance is expected to be depleted, and the City’s
General Fund will need to begin subsidizing the operating deficit starting in Fiscal Year
2027-28.
On May 20, 2025, City staff presented information to the City Council regarding the
structural funding deficit for SLMD No. 1983-1. On November 4, 2025, the City Council
directed City staff to evaluate funding alternatives, including analyzing the potential
consolidation of SLMD Nos. 1983-1 and 1999-1. On January 20, 2026, the City Council
held a Study Session, received a report regarding the City’s street lighting districts, and
directed staff to proceed with the process under Proposition 218 to establish Dublin Street
Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 (the “District”) that would replace SLMD Nos.
1983-1 and 1999-1. The District will fund the operation, maintenance, and servicing of
public streetlights in the City, excluding Camp Parks and properties located within the
Boulevard development. The formation of the District will establish a uniform assessment
methodology for the allocation of special benefits associated with the operation,
maintenance, and servicing of public street lighting improvements in accordance with the
requirements of Proposition 218.
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The District will include an annual assessment escalator allowing the maximum
assessment rate to increase each year by three percent (3%) or the annual change in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, whichever is
greater. This adjustment is intended to help keep pace with inflationary increases in
operations, maintenance, and costs for repairs and future capital improvements.
PROPOSED DISTRICT FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURE
The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”) and Article XIIID, Section 4 of the
California Constitution adopted by Proposition 218 require the formation of a Landscaping
and Lighting Assessment District be supported by a detailed engineer’s report prepared
by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California. On March 3,
2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-26 initiating formation of the District
and ordering preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
As required by the Act, this Engineer’s Report (“Report”) describes the improvements to
be constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced by the District for Fiscal Year 2026-
27, provides an estimate of cost for the District, and lists the proposed assessments to
be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
Notices and ballots will be mailed to all property owners subject to the proposed
assessment pursuant to Proposition 218. The City Council will hold a public hearing on
June 16, 2026 to provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard, declare
the balloting period closed, and continue the item to the July 21, 2026 City Council
meeting so ballots can be tabulated in a public setting on June 17, 2026. Results from
the ballot tabulation will be declared at the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting. If property
owners are in favor of formation of the District, the City Council may adopt a resolution
forming the District and confirming the levy of assessments as originally proposed or as
modified. Following the adoption of this resolution, the final Assessor’s Roll will be
prepared and filed with the Alameda County Auditor’s Office, to be included on the Fiscal
Year 2026-27 property tax roll.
Payment of the assessment for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the
same time as payments are made for property taxes. All funds collected through the
assessment must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes
stated within this Report.
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SECTION II
ENGINEER’S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in
accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution 11-26, adopted by the City
Council of the City of Dublin on March 3, 2026, I, Ed Espinoza, the duly appointed
Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the Dublin Street Lighting Assessment
District No. 2026-1 (“District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I
(Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements benefiting properties in the District. Plans and
specifications for the improvements are as set forth on the list thereof, attached hereto,
and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin, and are incorporated
herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements for Fiscal Year
2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate
is as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk of the City of Dublin.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the
District, the boundaries of any zones within the District, and the lines and dimensions of
each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the
Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin.
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The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this
Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference
herein and made a part of this Report.
PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel
classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to
be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment based on the estimated cost of the improvements
conferred on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll
is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report.
The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated
herein by reference.
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PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Act, that may be
applicable to the District may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental
structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not
limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any
of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance
or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal
of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks,
or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not
limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod,
landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage.
Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms.
o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any
improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes.
o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein.
o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal
auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of
performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions,
pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions,
whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
• “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications,
estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and
mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments.
o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in
proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or
maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance
and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes.
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o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or
increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation.
• “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the
ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement,
including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including
cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease
or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.
o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements
to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the
lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles,
supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys,
stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors,
meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances.
• “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public
lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains,
or the maintenance of any other improvements.
DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements which will be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District consist
of public street lighting facilities in the City. Operations, maintenance, and servicing may
include, but are not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities, materials, contractual
services, and other items necessary for the continued operation of the facilities described
below.
Street Lighting Improvements:
The street lighting system to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District is
located within public right-of-way in the City. Streetlights and appurtenant facilities
include, but are not limited to, poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment, including guys,
anchors, posts, pedestals, and metering devices, as required to provide safe lighting
within the City.
The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin.
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PART B
ESTIMATE OF COST
The Act provides that the total cost of installation, operation, maintenance, and servicing
of street lighting facilities can be funded by the District. Maintenance can include the
repair and replacement of existing facilities. Servicing can include electrical and
associated costs from a public utility. Incidental expenses, including administration of the
District, engineering fees, legal fees, printing, posting and mailing of notices, and all costs
associated with the annual collection process can also be included. The operation,
maintenance, and servicing cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 were provided by the
City of Dublin and are summarized below.
1The actual assessment amount levied may be slightly less because the County only applies assessments in even pennies in order
to divide property tax bill payments into two equal installments.
2Other Revenue Sources include parcels within the Boulevard development that fund their proportional share of Major Roadway street
lighting through CFD No. 2017-1 special taxes and therefore are not subject to the proposed assessment.
3The City will contribute toward the cost of street lighting improvements that provide a general benefit to the public at large. The City
contribution for the Major Roadway Benefit Zone is equal to 11.75% of the budget plus $4,000 for Camp Parks. The City contribution
for the Local Roadway Benefit Zones is equal to 2% of the budget, representing the portion of costs attributed to general benefit.
4The City receives assessment revenue in two installments, typically in January and May. Therefore, the City must maintain sufficient
funds to cover approximately 50% of the annual budget during the period from July 1st through December 31st.
5The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 allows for the collection of funds for the future repair and replacement of eligible District
improvements.
The Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the
District. Funds raised by the assessments shall be used only for the purpose as stated
herein. A contribution by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City Council
deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1st must be carried over to the next
fiscal year unless the funds are collected for future capital improvements and operating
reserves.
Description
Major
Roadway
Benefit Zone A
Local
Non-Decorative
Benefit Zone B
Local
Decorative
Benefit Zone C
District
Total
Revenue Subtotals:$592,000 $343,828 $321,172 $1,257,000
Expenditures Subtotals:$543,500 $315,780 $294,720 $1,154,000
$575,030 $177,620 $632,630 $1,385,280
$623,530 $205,668 $659,082 $1,488,280
TABLE 1: FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ESTIMATE OF COST
Revenues
Expenditures
Fund Balance
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PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are contiguous with the boundaries of the City of Dublin,
excluding Camp Parks and the Boulevard development. The lines and dimensions of
each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps
of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are
incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is attached on the following page.
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PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
GENERAL
The Act allows for the establishment of assessment districts by public agencies for the
purpose of providing certain public improvements, which include the operation,
maintenance, and servicing of street lighting facilities.
Section 22573 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that maintenance
assessments must be levied according to special benefit, rather than according to
assessed value as follows:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district
may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the
net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the
estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the
improvements.”
In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of
any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property and that a
parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost attributed to the proportional
special benefit conferred upon that parcel. Any costs attributed to general benefits to the
public at large may not be assessed to properties within the District. Because an
assessment is levied on the basis of special benefit, it is not considered a tax, and
therefore not governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.
The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment
district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements,
the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement” (Sec.
22574). Thus, the Act requires the levy of a special “assessment” rather than a “special
tax”.
Article XIIID of the California Constitution also provides that publicly owned properties
must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties
receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would
be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives,
public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and
public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for
business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.
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QUANTIFICATION OF BENEFIT
The District provides a funding source for the operation, maintenance, servicing, and
replacement of street lighting improvements authorized under the Act and that specially
benefit properties within the boundaries of the District.
In order to quantify and separate the general benefits to the public at large from special
benefits conferred to property by the street lighting improvements, a benefit analysis was
conducted. The analysis reviewed the location, purpose, and utilization of the street
lighting improvements, identified the properties benefiting from the improvements both
within and outside the City, and allocated the costs to operate, maintain, service, and
replace the improvements among benefiting properties within the District. Because
general benefits to the public at large are not assessable under Proposition 218, any costs
attributable to general benefit to the public at large must be funded by the City from
sources other than the District assessments. Only those costs attributed to the special
benefits conferred upon properties within the District are assessable as described in this
Report.
Since public street lighting improvements in the City provide varying degrees of special
benefit depending on their location and type, three benefit zones have been created for
the District. These benefit zones are necessary to properly apportion the special benefits
received by parcels within the District and the associated operation maintenance, and
servicing costs for different types of street lighting improvements.
The three benefit zones for the District are as follows: Major Roadway Street Lighting
Benefit Zone A (Benefit Zone A), Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting Benefit Zone B
(Benefit Zone B), and Local Decorative Street Lighting Benefit Zone C (Benefit Zone C).
All parcels within the District receive a special and direct benefit from street lighting
located along the City’s major roadways and are therefore included within Benefit Zone
A. Parcels fronting a public street benefit from standard non-decorative street lighting and
are included within Benefit Zone B. Parcels fronting a public street benefit from decorative
street lighting and are included within Benefit Zone C. Parcels fronting private streets,
where street lighting is privately maintained and funded, are not included within a local
street lighting benefit zone. However, these parcels receive special benefit from street
lighting located along City major roadways and are therefore included within Benefit Zone
A. Assignment of Benefit Zone B and Benefit Zone C may be subject to change in the
future if there is a change in the type or ownership of street lighting adjacent to a parcel.
A summary of the benefit analysis for each benefit zone is described below.
BENEFIT DETERMINATION FOR STREET LIGHTING ALONG MAJOR ROADWAYS
(BENEFIT ZONE A)
Major roadways in the City provide reliable access to all areas of the City and therefore
confer a special and direct benefit to all properties within City limits. The special and direct
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benefits conferred on properties in the City from street lighting located along City major
roadways consists of the following:
• Improved vehicular circulation for parcels citywide supporting reliable access to
and from properties.
• Enhanced vehicular safety along major roadways serving parcels, reducing
accident risk.
• Improved emergency response times to parcels citywide due to increased
nighttime visibility and safer travel conditions.
• Increased desirability and marketability of parcels throughout the City attributable
to improved safety, access, and functionality of the major roadway network.
• Enhanced safety for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along major roadways
between properties and key destinations.
• Reduced incidence of crime and vandalism citywide through improved illumination
along major roadway corridors and adjacent areas.
• Support for economic activity benefiting parcels throughout the City, including
improved visibility, access, and viability of businesses.
• Improved access to public transportation, with enhanced visibility and safety at
transit corridors and stops.
• Enhanced aesthetic character of major roadway corridors, contributing to
community identity.
• Improved maintenance and longevity of infrastructure through enhanced nighttime
visibility that supports more effective inspection, monitoring, and timely repairs.
• Improved walkability along major roadway corridors, supporting convenient
pedestrian movement between properties and surrounding destinations.
• Improved nighttime environmental conditions affecting parcels citywide through
consistent and properly distributed illumination along major roadways, reducing
areas of excessive darkness and glare and enhancing overall comfort.
If these street lighting improvements were not installed along the City’s major roadways,
properties in the City would experience reduced accessibility, safety conditions, and
desirability. Therefore, the street lighting improvements located along City major
roadways provide a specific enhancement to property values in the City and not a general
enhancement of property values. In addition to the special and direct benefits property
owners within the City receive from major roadway street lighting improvements, there
are also some incidental general benefits received by vehicular flow-through traffic (traffic
that does not stop within the City) which originates from properties outside City limits and
traverses the City’s major roadway system to travel to another destination outside of the
City.
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Publicly available mapping services were utilized to determine if the City’s major
roadways are likely to be traversed by vehicular trips commencing from locations outside
City limits to access other destinations outside City limits. A comprehensive analysis of
viable routes from all directions was performed using locations outside City limits as a
starting point to ending destinations outside City limits. The results of this analysis
confirmed that traversing City major roadways is seldom the preferred route. Most
vehicular flow-through traffic is more likely to utilize Interstates 580 and 680 than City
major roadways. However, it has been determined there are properties located north of
City limits, not within the City, which may utilize major roadways within the City when
traveling to other destinations outside of City limits. These findings regarding flow-through
traffic are consistent with other traffic studies performed for the City. Properties meeting
this criteria have been identified in Appendix A of this Report and such benefits must be
accounted for and cannot be assessed to properties within the District.
To quantify and separate the special benefits received by property owners within City
limits and the general benefit received by properties outside of the City, an analysis was
conducted to assign Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) to all benefiting properties (both
inside and outside the City). The analysis resulted in a benefit boundary and EDUs being
assigned to one of two categories of parcels: parcels located within the City to which
special benefits are assigned, and parcels located outside City limits to which general
benefits are assigned. EDUs were assigned to the properties outside City limits identified
in Appendix A of this Report utilizing data from a travel survey conducted by the California
Department of Transportation. The travel survey found the average household in the
State of California performs seven (7) vehicular trips per day on average. For this
analysis, two (2) of the seven average daily trips were conservatively assigned as daily
commuter flow-through traffic from/to a location outside City limits utilizing the City’s major
roadways for the purposes of assigning EDUs to the properties outside City limits
identified in Appendix A of this Report.
Based on the analysis described above, it was determined that 11.75% of the total EDUs
benefiting from street lighting located along the City’s major roadways corresponds to
properties located outside of the City, based on the conservative assumption that such
properties generate daily commuter trips. Therefore, 88.25% of the annual cost to
operate, maintain, service, and replace the street lighting located along City major
roadways is of special and direct benefit to the parcels within the City and the remaining
11.75% is a general benefit to the public at large and must be paid by an alternative
funding source.
BENEFIT DETERMINATION FOR LOCAL NON-DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING
(BENEFIT ZONE B) & LOCAL DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING (BENEFIT ZONE C)
Local street lighting improvements provide illumination along in-tract areas and
neighborhood streets within the City. These lighting facilities provide increased
illumination for ingress and egress, improved security conditions, and protection of
property located within in-tract areas and along neighborhood streets. There are two
types of local street lighting improvements in the City: local non-decorative street lighting
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and local decorative street lighting. Both types provide functional lighting benefits to
parcels served by in-tract and neighborhood streets; however, decorative street lighting
also provides additional aesthetic and lighting enhancements that increase the level of
special benefit received by parcels located within areas served by those improvements.
Local street lighting improvements are located along in-tract neighborhood streets and
are designed primarily to provide access to parcels within the neighborhood rather than
to accommodate regional or flow-through traffic. As a result, virtually all vehicular trips
along these streets originate from or are destined for parcels located along those streets.
However, it is reasonable to assume some vehicular traffic may utilize in-tract roads due
to an unusual traffic pattern or a mistaken turn into a neighborhood. Although these are
infrequent circumstances, they must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to
properties within the District.
Based on the functional design of neighborhood street networks and the low likelihood of
flow-through traffic utilizing these streets, it is conservatively estimated that 98% of the
trips utilizing in-tract public roads provide special benefit to parcels facing those roads,
while 2% of the trips represent general benefit to the public at large. Accordingly, 98% of
the annual costs associated with the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement
of local street lighting improvements are attributed to special benefit and may be
assessed to benefiting parcels, while the remaining 2% of the costs are attributed to
general benefit to the public at large and will be funded through an alternative funding
source.
Parcels fronting private streets, where street lighting improvements are owned and
maintained by homeowners associations or other private entities, do not receive the
special benefits associated with publicly maintained local street lighting improvements
and therefore are not assessed for the local roadway street lighting component of the
District.
Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting (Benefit Zone B)
Local non-decorative street lighting improvements provide standard roadway illumination
designed to maintain consistent and reliable nighttime lighting conditions along
neighborhood streets. The operation, maintenance, and servicing costs for these
improvements will be funded through Benefit Zone B. The special and direct benefits
conferred on properties served by local non-decorative street lighting include the
following:
• Improved ingress and egress for neighborhoods during nighttime hours.
• Enhanced vehicular safety conditions for neighborhoods through improved
roadway illumination.
• Improved walkability and pedestrian accessibility due to improved nighttime
visibility along neighborhood streets and sidewalks.
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• Reduced likelihood of crime and vandalism through improved nighttime visibility
and surveillance.
These street lighting improvements enhance accessibility and safety conditions for
neighborhood parcels located along public neighborhood streets with non-decorative
street lighting by providing adequate nighttime illumination along the streets that directly
serve those parcels.
Local Decorative Street Lighting (Benefit Zone C)
Decorative street lighting provides the same functional lighting benefits as standard non-
decorative street lighting but also provides additional aesthetic and lighting
enhancements that contribute to neighborhood character and quality of life. These
additional special benefits improve the desirability and marketability of parcels located
within the neighborhoods served by local decorative street lighting. The operation,
maintenance, and servicing costs for local decorative streetlights will be funded through
Benefit Zone C. In addition to the functional special benefits described above for standard
non-decorative street lighting, decorative street lighting provides the following special and
direct benefits to parcels located within areas served by those improvements:
• Enhanced aesthetic quality and curb appeal of streetscapes adjacent to parcels.
• Improved uniformity and consistency of illumination supporting pedestrian comfort
along neighborhood streets.
• Improved control and distribution of lighting that reduces glare and minimizes light
trespass into adjacent parcels.
• Improved visibility of residential units and building entrances during nighttime hour,
supporting safer and more convenient access.
• Enhanced neighborhood identity and cohesive visual character, contributing to a
more unified and aesthetically consistent environment.
• Increased desirability and marketability of individual parcels.
Since decorative street lighting provides these additional aesthetic and lighting
enhancements beyond the functional special benefits provided by standard non-
decorative neighborhood lighting, parcels located within areas served by decorative street
lighting receive a greater level of special benefit relative to parcels served by standard
non-decorative street lighting.
SUMMARY OF SPECIAL BENEFIT DETERMINATION FOR ALL BENEFIT ZONES
While all street lighting improvements funded by the District provide special and direct
benefits to parcels within the City, the level of benefit varies depending on the type and
location of the street lighting improvements. Street lighting installed along major roadways
provides broader circulation and accessibility benefits that support parcels throughout the
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City, while local neighborhood street lighting primarily benefits parcels located within the
immediate vicinity of those improvements.
In order to proportionately distribute the costs associated with the operation,
maintenance, servicing, and replacement of the public street lighting improvements within
the District, relative benefit factors have been established for each type of street lighting
improvement. These benefit factors reflect the proportional special benefit received by
parcels from each type of street lighting.
Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting is the most common type of street lighting and
represents the standard street lighting condition typically found in the more established
neighborhoods throughout the City associated with Benefit Zone B of the District. This
street lighting type provides functional benefits for neighborhoods including improved
ingress and egress, enhanced vehicular safety conditions, improved walkability and
pedestrian accessibility, reduced likelihood of crime and vandalism. Local Non-
Decorative Street Lighting is assigned a Benefit Factor of 1.0, representing the most
common and standard level of special benefit.
Local Decorative Street Lighting provides the same functional lighting as standard Local
Non-Decorative Street Lighting plus additional aesthetic and lighting enhancements such
as ornamental lighting fixtures, coordinated streetscape design, and improved visual
character along neighborhood streets. These additional components enhance the
desirability and marketability of property located within areas served by decorative street
lighting. Therefore, Local Decorative Street Lighting provides a higher level of special
benefit as compared to Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting and is assigned a Benefit
Factor of 2.5 relative to the most common standard condition.
Street lighting located along the City’s major roadways provides the highest level of
special benefit because these improvements support citywide circulation, safety, and
accessibility by illuminating primary transportation corridors that provide access to
residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and public facilities throughout the City.
Street lighting along major roadways enhance nighttime visibility along primary
transportation corridors, improves access to parcels throughout the City, and supports
safety along the broader transportation network serving the City. Due to the broader list
of special benefits conferred to property, Major Roadway Street Lighting is assigned a
Benefit Factor of 3.0 relative to the most common standard condition.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The special benefits associated with the operation, maintenance, and servicing for the
public street lighting improvements in the City are apportioned in accordance with the
assessment methodology stated herein. The method for spreading the special benefits
and associated costs to each parcel in the District is based on the assignment of
Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU).
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The single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic unit for the calculation
of assessments because it represents over 75% of the parcels in the City. Therefore, the
single-family residential parcel is defined as one EDU. The methodology used to assign
EDUs to other land uses in proportion to the special benefit they receive relative to the
single-family residential parcel is described in this part of the Report. The land use types
used for each parcel are based on the last secured Alameda County property tax roll as
described below.
Other Residential Property EDU Calculation:
Condominiums, duets, and townhomes on average have approximately 3/4 of the building
square footage and service population as compared to a single-family residential parcel.
Multi-family residential units on average have approximately 2/3 of the building square
footage and service population as compared to a single-family residential parcel.
Furthermore, studies consistently show these types of residential products impact public
infrastructure proportionately less than a single-family residential parcel based on
average service population per residential unit. Therefore, standard service population
figures are used to establish EDUs for developed condominiums, duets, townhomes, and
multi-family residential parcels as compared to a single-family residential parcel.
Some single-family residential parcels in the City include Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs). ADUs are separate residential units associated with a single-family residential
parcel similar to an apartment that increases the service population associated with the
parcel and the level of special benefit received from District improvements. Since an ADU
represents an additional dwelling unit located on the same parcel as a single-family home,
parcels containing an ADU are assigned additional EDUs to reflect the increase in
building square footage and service population. For single-family parcels with an ADU,
1.00 EDU is assigned to the single-family home and the ADU is assigned EDUs consistent
with that applied to multi-family residential units (0.67 EDUs), which reflects their smaller
living areas and lower service populations relative to single-family homes. Therefore, a
total of 1.67 EDUs are assigned to single-family parcels with an ADU.
Approximately 30% of the total value of property in the City is attributed to the underlying
land, while the remaining 70% is attributed to improvements. Also, the approximate
average density for all single-family residential parcels in the City is six (6) dwelling units
per acre. For vacant residential property, EDUs are calculated by multiplying the average
density for single-family residential parcels, respectively, by the land value factor of 0.30
to establish the proportional special benefit for each land use type relative to a single-
family residential parcel.
For mixed-use properties, the residential and non-residential portions are evaluated
separately to ensure the proportional allocation of benefit. The residential component of
a mixed-use property is assigned EDUs consistent with the methodology described above
for multi-family residential units. The non-residential component is assigned EDUs using
the non-residential methodology described below, which is based on building square
footage and service population characteristics associated with non-residential
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development. This approach ensures that mixed-use properties are assessed in
proportion to the relative level of special benefit received by both the residential and non-
residential components of the parcel. The service population and EDU factors for
residential property are shown in Table 2 below.
Non-Residential Property EDU Calculation:
Given the wide range of land and building sizes associated with non-residential property,
the EDU calculation for non-residential property is broken down into a “Land Component”
and an “Improved Component”. The Land Component and Improved Component are
weighted by factors of 0.30 and 0.70, respectively, based on the average share of total
property values in the City. EDUs assigned for the Land Component are based on the
multiplication of the approximate average density for single-family residential parcels in
the City of six (6) dwelling units per acre by the land value factor of 0.30. Therefore, EDUs
for the Land Component are calculated using 1.80 EDUs per acre. EDUs assigned for the
Improved Component are based on the multiplication of standard service populations as
compared to a single-family residential parcel by the improved value factor of 0.70. The
EDU total for non-residential property is calculated as the sum of the Land Component
and Improved Component calculated as described above for all assessable non-
residential property. The service population and EDU factors for non-residential property
are shown in Table 3 below.
Supplemental Information for EDU Calculations:
All Benefit Zones: Undevelopable land, including land designated for park and
recreational facilities, does not receive the special benefits described in this Report.
Therefore, areas confirmed to be undevelopable by City staff are not included in the EDU
calculations.
Benefit Zones B and C: Parcels fronting a private street or a street with no public street
lighting are not assigned EDUs for the Local Non-Decorative or Local Decorative Street
Land Use Service Population Improved Component Land Component
Description Factor EDU Factor EDU Factor
Commercial and Institutional Parcels 2.00 persons per 1,000 bldg. s.f.0.47 EDUs per 1,000 bldg. s.f.1.80 EDUs per acre
Industrial Parcels 1.00 persons per 1,000 bldg. s.f.0.23 EDUs per 1,000 bldg. s.f.1.80 EDUs per acre
Office Parcels 3.00 persons per 1,000 bldg. s.f.0.70 EDUs per 1,000 bldg. s.f.1.80 EDUs per acre
TABLE 3 - SERVICE POPULATION AND EDU FACTORS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Land Use Service Population EDU
Description Factor Factor
Single Family Residential Parcels 3.00 persons per parcel 1.00 EDU per parcel
Single Family Residential + ADU Parcels 5.00 persons per parcel 1.67 EDU per parcel
Condominium, Duet, Townhome Parcels 2.25 persons per parcel 0.75 EDU per parcel
TABLE 2 - SERVICE POPULATION AND EDU FACTORS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
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Lighting components of the District assessment because those parcels do not receive a
direct special benefit from City-maintained local street lighting. Parcels fronting City major
roadways receive local street lighting special benefits and therefore are assigned EDUs
for the applicable local street lighting benefit zone.
Well-maintained local public street lighting provides an aesthetic appeal of properties
providing a positive representation of the area, improved traffic circulation, reduced
nighttime accidents and personal property loss, and increased nighttime visibility resulting
in enhanced safety in public areas. Public schools do not specially benefit from the
enhanced aesthetic appeal conferred to other land use types because there is such an
infrequent change in ownership for school property. Also, schools primarily function
during the day and have lighting on campus so they do not receive the special benefits
conferred to other land uses related to improved traffic circulation and nighttime visibility.
Therefore, public school properties receive a 75% reduction on the calculation of their
EDUs for the Local Non-Decorative or Local Decorative Street Lighting components of
the District assessment.
Parcels that correspond to the play areas associated with golf courses (including fairways,
greens, and related open play areas) do not receive a special benefit from local street
lighting improvements. These areas generally cannot be accessed from public streets
with public street lighting and are typically set back from adjacent public streets. In
addition, golf course play areas are primarily used during daylight hours and therefore do
not receive the special benefits associated with nighttime visibility and enhanced safety
provided by local street lighting improvements. Accordingly, parcels that correspond to
the play area portions of a golf course are not assigned EDUs for the Local Non-
Decorative or Local Decorative Street Lighting components of the District assessment.
MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES
A summary of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 EDUs and maximum assessment rates per EDU
for each Benefit Zone using the assessment methodology described above is shown in
Table 4 below.
1Includes parcels within the Boulevard development that are assigned their proportional share of streetlights
along Major Roadways under CFD 2017-1 and are not subject to the proposed District assessment, and the
Camp Park parcels that are assigned their proportional share of streetlights along Major Roadways which is
paid by the City.
Total Maximum
Benefit Zone Number of Assessment
Description EDUs Rate per EDU
TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF EDUs AND MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES
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A summary of Fiscal Year 2026-27 maximum assessments for each residential land use
type and Benefit Zone are summarized in Table 5 below.
A summary of Fiscal Year 2026-27 maximum assessments for each non-residential land
use type and Benefit Zone is summarized in Table 6 below.
Table 7 below provides a summary of the three (3) possible Fiscal Year 2026-27
maximum assessment scenarios for a developed single-family residential parcel in the
City. The maximum assessments for developed single-family residential parcels range
from $17 to $62 in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO DISTRICT MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES
The maximum assessment rates described above will annually increase by three percent
(3%) or by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco
Bay Region (All Urban Consumers) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
whichever is greater.
APPEAL OF DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Any property owner claiming the amount or application of the District assessment is not
correct may file a written notice of appeal with the City Public Works Director not later
than one calendar year after having paid the District assessment that is disputed. The
Public Works Director shall promptly review the appeal and, if necessary, meet with the
property owner, consider written and oral evidence regarding the amount of the District
assessment, and decide the appeal. If the Public Works Director’s decision requires the
District assessment be modified or changed in favor of the property owner, a refund shall
be made or an adjustment may be made to the next annual District assessment levy. Any
dispute over the decision of the Public Works Director shall be referred to the City Council
and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
Single Family Condominium,Vacant Subdivided Vacant
Benefit Zone Single Family + ADU Duet, and Multi-Family Single Family Unsubdivided
Description Residential Residential Townhome Residential Residential Residential
TABLE 5: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES BY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE TYPE
Benefit Zone Assessment Commercial and Public Vacant
Description Component Institutional1 Schools Industrial Office Non-Residential
TABLE 6: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES BY NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND USE TYPE
Non-residential Land Use Types
Benefit Zone A Benefit Zone B Benefit Zone C Total Maximum
(Major Roadway (Local Non-Decorative (Local Decorative Assessment
Scenario Street Lighting)Roadway Street Lighting)Roadway Street Lighting)Rate
TABLE 7: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE SCENARIOS PER SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCEL
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PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or
parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate
cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the
records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference,
part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the
assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land
within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County
Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of
Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel
changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel
Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land
within the District.
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Table of Contents
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Certificate ......................................................................................... ii
Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3
Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5
Part B – Estimate of Cost ...................................................... 7
Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 10
Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 12
Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 17
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1983-2
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the
enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the
provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets
and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer,
registered in the State of California.
Dated: March 19, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City
of Dublin Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1983-2 (“District”) to maintain the
landscaping and irrigation improvements within the District.
The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly
accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately
spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City
Council at the time the District was formed.
General Description of the District
The District was initially formed in 1983 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the
ongoing maintenance of street landscaping within Tract 4719. The District originally included
the maintenance of Stagecoach Park and the landscaping along Stagecoach Road north of
the City Limit; however, those improvements are no longer funded by the District. Currently,
the District includes only the roadway landscaping along Stagecoach Road and on the
"interior slopes" (Coral Way and Agate Way) within the Dublin Hills Estates development.
The maintenance cost of Stagecoach Park, as well as the undeveloped Dougherty Hills Park,
is paid by the City through the Park Maintenance Operating Budget and is not a part of this
Assessment District.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is
provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting
Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”).
All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in
accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California
Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition
218 in November 1996.
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Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments were exempt from the
substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID
Section 5(a) exempted:
“Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance
and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control,
drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments
shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.”
The City determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were
for the maintenance and operation of landscaping within the public street rights-of-way or
public easements.
However, in Fiscal Year 2003-04, the City conducted a public hearing that included a mailed
ballot to all the property owners in this District proposing an increased assessment to
maintain and replace certain landscaping improvements. In accordance with the
requirements of Proposition 218, the property owners approved a 10% increase in
assessment rates and the addition of an escalation clause for succeeding years that allows
the maintenance cost to increase according to the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost
to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.
Any future increase in the assessment rate more than the maximum allowable rate or
substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property
owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each
property owner pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID.
Summary of District
A summary of the assessments to be levied in Fiscal Year 2026-27 for each property type is
shown in the table below.
Land Use
Classification
Single Family Residential (SFR)$539.64 per Parcel $539.64 per Parcel
Multi Family Residential (MFR)$91.25 per Units $91.25 per Units
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $0.00 per Parcel $0.00 per Parcel
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1983-2
Maximum Assessment Rate
Fiscal Year 2026-27Fiscal Year 2026-27
Applied Assessment Rate
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SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500 THROUGH
22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1983-2
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in
accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Dublin on April 7, 2026, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work,
Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1983-2 (the
“District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section
II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications
for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of
Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained
for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of
the City of Dublin.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the
District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each
lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of
Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.
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The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this
Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference
herein and made a part of this Report.
PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s
land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be
received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to
each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of
the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the
records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
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PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and
irrigation improvements within the public right-of-way and public easement along
Stagecoach Road between the limits of Amador Valley Boulevard and the northerly City
Limit. In addition, the District also provides for the maintenance of the slopes, including
landscaping and irrigation, within the public right-of-way for the slope areas along the rear of
Lots 80 through 86, and 37 through 60 within Tract 4719.
As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may
include one or any combination of the following:
1) The installation or planting of landscaping. The installation or construction of statuary,
fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the
foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing
thereof; including but not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or
construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation,
drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing
of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and
servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of
curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or
electrical facilities
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including
cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or
injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste;
e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to
remove or cover graffiti;
f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of
any other improvements; and
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains,
or the maintenance of any other improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates,
diagram, and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting, and mailing of
notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
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e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or
maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or
increased assessment.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the
ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement,
including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or
other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or
operation of any other improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City’s Public
Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference.
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PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
All landscape and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and
serviced on a regular basis. The proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a
following page herein. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations,
services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all
labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. The summary also
shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected reserve collection
increase/(decrease) based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two (2) fiscal years.
The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.
District Costs
Maintenance Landscape – The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and
open space areas within the District.
Utilities Water – The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation
systems within the District.
Utilities Electricity – The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape, powering of
irrigation systems, and entry lighting within the District.
Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other
District Costs defined above.
Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and
publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.
District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services
specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s Report,
resolutions, and levy submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional
administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the cost to
prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.
Public Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs
derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the
administration and management of the District.
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County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on
the annual secured property tax bills. Alameda County charges 1.7% of the total levy
amount.
The table below shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28.
Capital Improvement Projects
In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be
collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include
the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the
District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not
considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.
District Revenues
FY 2026-27
Cost Estimate
Projected
FY 2027-28
Cost Estimate1
Total Revenues:$138,402 $141,030
Estimated Expenditures
Total Annual Expenditures:$115,371 $120,118
Fund Balance Information
$357,631 $378,543
Table 2: Cost Estimate Table
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Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District
funds in the upcoming fiscal years and thereafter as funds allow.
General Improvements: The City has identified the need for repairs to irrigation,
which fall outside the scope of the regular maintenance budget for the District.
Repairs will be addressed based upon need and available fund balance in the
upcoming two-year cycle.
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PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel
within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda
County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by
reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
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PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the
purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction,
maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The
1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit
rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment
district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly
distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in
proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or
parcel from the improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the
composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly
apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to
Article XIIID Section 4:
“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the
reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that
parcel. Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate
the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
Benefit Analysis
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the
corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on
special benefits received from the improvements as determined at the time the District
was established.
General Benefits – In reviewing the improvements funded by the District, including the
maintenance of roadway landscaping along Stagecoach Road and the landscaping located
on the interior slopes along Coral Way and Agate Way within the Dublin Hills Estates
development, it is evident that these improvements were installed primarily to serve and
enhance the residential properties within the District. The improvements were constructed
as part of the development of the properties within the District and their ongoing
maintenance directly benefits those properties by preserving neighborhood aesthetics,
maintaining property values, and ensuring the continued functionality of landscaped areas
associated with the residential development. However, it is reasonable to conclude that a
small portion of the benefit associated with these improvements may also be received by
the general public. Members of the public traveling along Stagecoach Road may
experience incidental aesthetic benefits from the maintained landscaping located within the
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public right-of-way. In addition, on rare occasions members of the public may enter the
interior roadways within the development due to a mistaken turn or the need to turn around
and may experience limited benefit from the maintained landscaping within the District.
These circumstances are considered minimal and infrequent when compared to the regular
and ongoing benefit provided to the properties within the District. Nevertheless, these
incidental benefits to the public cannot be assessed to the properties within the District and
must therefore be identified as general benefit. Based on the limited likelihood of public use
and the predominantly residential nature of the roadways and improvements within the
District, it has been conservatively estimated that 98% of the benefits associated with the
maintenance of the District improvements provide special benefit to the parcels within the
District and 2% of the benefits represent general benefit to the public at large. The portion
of the costs attributable to general benefit cannot be assessed to the properties within the
District and must therefore be funded from another source, such as the City’s General
Fund.
Special Benefits – The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established
herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives
special benefits from the improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced
by the presence of well-maintained landscaping near those properties.
The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:
1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of
the area and properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment
from adequate green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and
debris control, and fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from
well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.
6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped
areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism)
against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and
amenities including abatement of graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures,
providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.
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The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of
the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the
properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service
and maintain the District improvements would have a negative impact on the properties
within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties – Within the boundaries of the District, there are several
types of properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District
improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed
as City Parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with
an adjacent larger parcel. The adjacent larger parcel, of which these "sliver"
parcels are a part, are assessed at the residential rate.
Assessment Methodology
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel’s
proportional annual assessment are calculated as follows:
• Sixty-one and six tenths’ percent (61.6%) spread equally to the 150 single family
homes of Dublin Estates; and
• Thirty-eight and four tenths’ percent (38.4%) spread equally among the 553
apartments/condominiums of Amador Lakes Complex.
Maximum Assessment Rate
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly
every year because of inflation. In Fiscal Year 2003-04, the property owners approved a
formula for increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs
due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount for each property type shall be increased each fiscal
year in an amount equal to the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco
Oakland San Jose Area Consumer Price Index (“Index”) for “All Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers” which is applied to all costs except utilities (water and electricity), plus
the actual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively, “Annual Escalation Factor”).
In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were
developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners
approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass
the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”)
was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.
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The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each
property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate was
established to pay for all utility costs for each property type and is to be increased annually
by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as shown in the District’s
annual fiscal year Engineer’s Reports. The increase in utility costs shall be calculated by
taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and subtracting the
District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This difference is used to
calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each property type. The combination
of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment
Rate”) shall equal the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please
see Table 3 for details regarding the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in 2018
and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is allowed the
time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the City Council
by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory requirements. Each
fiscal year, the City shall identify the annual percentage difference in the Index between
the most recent calendar year and that of the prior calendar year; more specifically, the
annual percentage change used to escalate the prior year’s assessment rates for Fiscal
Year 2026-27 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for
calendar years 2025 and 2024. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such Index or
discontinue the preparation of such Index, the City shall use the revised index or
comparable index as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost
of living. The following table shows the Maximum Assessment Rates allowable for Fiscal
Year 2026-27.
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If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal
year, the City Council may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without applying
the adjustment formula to the amount levied. If the cost estimate and assessments for the
District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in the formula, then the
proposed increase would be subject to approval by the District property owners. Each
fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum amount
allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.
TABLE 3: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or
parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate
cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the
records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference,
part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the
assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land
within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County
Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of
Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel
changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for a
detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the
District.
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Landscape and Lighting
District No. 1986-1
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
April 7, 2026
Attachment 7
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Table of Contents
Page No.
Certificate ......................................................................................... ii
Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3
Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5
Part B – Estimate of Costs .................................................... 6
Part C – Assessment District Diagram .................................. 9
Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 11
Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 16
Appendix A – Loan Repayment Schedule ................................... A-1
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1986-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the
enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the
provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets
and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer,
registered in the State of California.
Dated: March 19, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1986-1 (“District”) to maintain the improvements
within the Villages in the Willow Creek area.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize
commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and
proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved
by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
General Description of the District
The District was initially formed in 1986 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the
ongoing maintenance of landscaping, including fencing and sound walls, along the west
side of Dougherty Road from Amador Valley Boulevard to the northerly City Limit, along
Amador Valley Boulevard from Dougherty Road to Wildwood Road, along Wildwood Road
and Fall Creek Road, and certain landscaped areas within the Ridgecreek single-family
home development. Landscaping within the condominium and apartment developments is
the responsibility of the homeowners' association(s) or property owner(s) for those
individual developments.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the
District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and
Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code
(“1972 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council
are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of
the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the
passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
In Fiscal Year 2001-02, the assessments in the District were increased by 54% with the
approval of property owners in compliance with the requirements of Proposition 218. The
increase in the assessment rate was required as the reserve funds had become depleted
and could no longer be used to offset utility and maintenance cost increases. The property
owners also approved an escalation clause for future years that allows the assessment to
increase according to the annual percentage change of the Consumer Price Index and the
utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.
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Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or
substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property
owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to
each property owner.
Summary of District
A summary of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied, along with the FY
2026-27 maximum assessments for each land use classification, is shown in the table
below.
Land Use
Classifications
Single Family Residential (SFR)$324.33 per Parcel $324.33 per Parcel
Multi Family Residential (MFR)$162.17 per Unit $162.17 per Unit
Commercial $1,297.32 per Parcel $1,297.32 per Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $0.00 per Parcel $0.00 per Parcel
Fiscal Year 2026-27
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1986-1
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Applied Assessment Rate Maximum Assessment Rate
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SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500
THROUGH 22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1986-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in
accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Dublin on April 7, 2026, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work,
Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1986-1
(the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this,
Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and
specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public
Works of the City of Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be
maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in
connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the
Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the
District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of
each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the
Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of
Dublin.
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The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this
Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference
herein and made a part of this Report.
PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each
parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special
benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements
apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is
filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report.
The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated
herein by reference.
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PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of landscaping,
including fencing and sound-walls within the public rights-of-way and within public
easements within private streets, which provide special benefit to parcels and properties
within the District. The specific improvements maintained by the District include:
a. The median and roadside landscaping along the north side of Willow Creek Drive.
b. Roadside landscaping along Shady Creek Drive within Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16,
37, 38, and south of Lot 145, all within Tract 5511.
c. Roadside landscaping, wall, fence, and pathway improvements along the west side
of Dougherty Road, between Amador Valley Boulevard and the northerly City limit,
and along the north side of Amador Valley Boulevard, between Dougherty Road
and Wildwood Road.
d. Roadside landscaping, fence, and pathway improvements on the west side of
Wildwood Road.
e. Roadside landscaping, fence, wall, and pathway improvements on the west side of
Dougherty Road and the south side of Amador Valley Boulevard, adjacent to Lot
150.
f. Roadside landscaping, fence, and pathway improvements on the west and north
sides of Fall Creek Road.
g. Roadside landscaping and emergency access surfacing at the north end of
Crossridge Road within the street right-of-way.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for
the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement,
including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or
other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or
operation of any other improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City’s
Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference.
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PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
All landscaping and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and
serviced on a regular basis. The proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a
following page herein. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations,
services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all
labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. The summary also
shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected reserve collection
increase/(decrease) based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two (2) fiscal years.
The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.
District Costs
Maintenance Landscape – The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and
open space areas within the District.
Utilities Water – The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation
systems within the District.
Utilities Electricity – The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape and
powering of irrigation systems within the District.
Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the
other District Costs defined above.
Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and
publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.
District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide
services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s
Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to the County. These fees can also include any
additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the
cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.
Public Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs
derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the
administration and management of the District.
County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on
the annual secured property tax bills. Alameda County charges 1.7% of the total levy
amount.
The following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28.
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Capital Improvement Projects
In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be
collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include
the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the
District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not
considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.
Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing
District funds in the upcoming fiscal year and thereafter.
District Revenues
FY 2026-27
Cost Estimate
Projected1
FY 2027-28
Cost Estimate
Total Revenues:$221,296 $225,521
Estimated Expenditures
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Base Amount)$65,550 $67,517
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Additional)$0 $0
Utilities - Electricity $3,000 $3,500
Utilities - Water $55,500 $58,000
Miscellaneous Expenses $0 $0
Legal Notices $647 $667
District Administration $6,000 $6,000
Public Works Administration $0 $0
County Collection Fee $3,500
Total Annual Expenditures:$134,197 $139,684
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Total CIP Expenditures:$500,000 $75,000
Total Expenditures
Total Annual and CIP Expenditures:$634,197 $214,684
Fund Balance Information
Beginning Balance - Projected July 1, 2026 $989,335 $576,434
$576,434 $587,271
Recommended Operating Reserves $317,098 $107,342
Available Operating Reserves $317,098 $107,342
Available Capital Reserves $259,336 $479,929
Table 2: Cost Estimate Table
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General Improvements: The City has identified the need for additional plantings
as well as sidewalk repairs, which fall outside of the regular maintenance budget for
this District. Repairs will be addressed based upon need and available fund balance
in the upcoming two-year cycle.
Alamo Creek Park and Assessment District - Fence Replacement: The City has
identified the need to remove, replace, and/or repair tubular steel fencing
throughout the District and within Alamo Creek Park. The total project cost
associated the fencing improvements is estimated to be $1,650,000. Of this
amount, the City will fund $400,000 from other available funding sources. The
remaining $1,250,000 will initially be funded by the City and repaid by the District
over an 11-year period through District assessments. The repayment schedule is
included in Appendix A of this Report and consists of an initial payment of $500,000
in Fiscal Year 2026-27, followed by annual payments of $75,000 for the subsequent
10 fiscal years.
Tree Trimming and Maintenance along Dougherty Road: The City performs
periodic tree trimming and maintenance within the District boundaries along
Dougherty Road on a five-year cycle, at an estimated cost of $50,000 per
occurrence. The next scheduled cycle of this work is anticipated to occur in Fiscal
Year 2030-31, at which time the associated costs will be included in the District’s
annual budget.
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PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel
within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda
County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by
reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
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PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the
purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction,
maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The
1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit
rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district
may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the
net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the
estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the
improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the
composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly
apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to
Article XIIID Section 4:
“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the
reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.
Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the
general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
Benefit Analysis
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the
corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on
special benefits received from the improvements as determined at the time the District
was established.
General Benefits – The District was formed to fund the ongoing maintenance of
landscaping improvements, including fencing and sound walls, along the west side of
Dougherty Road from Amador Valley Boulevard to the northerly City Limit, along Amador
Valley Boulevard from Dougherty Road to Wildwood Road, along Wildwood Road and
Fall Creek Road, and within certain landscaped areas of the Ridgecreek single-family
home development. These improvements were installed as part of the development of
the properties within the District and provide direct and special benefit to those properties
by enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, supporting property values, and providing visual
screening and helping reduce traffic noise from adjacent roadways. Although the
improvements primarily benefit the properties within the District, portions of the
landscaping, fencing, and sound walls are located within public rights-of-way and are
visible to the general public traveling along Dougherty Road, Amador Valley Boulevard,
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Wildwood Road, and Fall Creek Road. Accordingly, it is reasonable to conclude that a
portion of the benefit associated with these improvements also benefits the general public
due to their visibility to flow-through traffic. Based on these factors, it has been
conservatively estimated that 98% of the benefits associated with the District
improvements provide special benefit to the parcels within the District and 2% represent
general benefit to the public at large. The portion of costs attributable to general benefit
cannot be assessed to parcels within the District and must therefore be funded from
another source, such as the City’s General Fund.
Special Benefits – The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established
herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives
special benefits from the improvements and the desirability of those properties is
enhanced by the presence of well-maintained landscaping near those properties.
The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically: 1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the
area and properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from
adequate green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris
control, and fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from
well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.
6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped
areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against
properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities
including abatement of graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures,
providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each
of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of
the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly
service and maintain the District improvements would have a negative impact on the
properties within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties – Within the boundaries of the District, there are several
types of properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District
improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as
City parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
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5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with
an adjacent larger parcel.
Assessment Methodology
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel’s
proportional annual assessment are calculated on the basis of a formula that utilizes
Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment
establishes a proportional benefit relationship between the various parcels within the
District and the improvements maintained by the District. The typical single family
residential parcel is assigned 1.00 EDU.
EDUs are assigned to the other land uses based upon the property’s development status,
and type of development (County of Alameda land use code) as shown in the table below.
Single-Family Residential (SFR) – (County land use 1x) This land use identifies
properties that are developed for single-family residential use and are assigned a factor of
1.00 EDU per parcel. This is the base value that all other land use types are compared
and weighted against using EDUs.
Multi-Family Residential – This land use identifies properties that are developed for multi-
family use and are assigned a factor of 0.50 EDU per unit.
Commercial – This land use identifies properties that are classified for commercial use
and are assigned a factor of 4.00 EDU per parcel/lot.
Common Open Space, Cemeteries & Other Exempt Property – This land use identifies
properties that are exempt from assessment and are assigned 0.00 EDU.
The following formulas are used to calculate each property’s assessment:
Total Balance to Levy / Total EDUs = Levy per EDU (Rate)
Parcel EDU x Levy per EDU = Parcel Levy Amount
Property Type EDU Factor
TABLE 3: ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
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Maximum Assessment Rate
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly
every year because of inflation. In Fiscal Year 2001-02, the property owners approved a
formula for increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs
due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount for each property type shall be increased each fiscal
year in an amount equal to the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco-
Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index (“Index”) for “All Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers” which is applied to all costs except utilities (water and electricity), plus
the actual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively, “Annual Escalation Factor”).
In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were
developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners
approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass
the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”)
was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.
The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each
property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate was
established to pay for all utility costs for each property type and is to be increased annually
by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as shown in the District’s
annual fiscal year Engineer’s Reports. The increase in utility costs shall be calculated by
taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and subtracting the
District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This difference is used to
calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each property type. The combination
of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment
Rate”) shall equal the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please
see Table 3 for details regarding the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in 2018
and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is allowed the
time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the City Council
by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory requirements.
Each fiscal year starting in 2018, the City shall identify the annual percentage difference in
the Index between the most recent calendar year and that of the prior calendar year; more
specifically, the annual percentage change used to escalate the prior year’s assessment
rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 was determined based on the difference using the annual
amount for calendar years 2025 and 2024. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise
such Index or discontinue the preparation of such Index, the City shall use the revised
index or comparable index as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in
the cost of living. The following table shows the Maximum Assessment Rates allowable
for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
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If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal
year, the City Council may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without
applying the adjustment formula to the amount levied. If the cost estimate and
assessments for the District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in
the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the District
property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the
maximum amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels
within the District.
TABLE 4: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or
parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate
cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the
records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference,
part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the
assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of
land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County
Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of
Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel
changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for
a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the
District.
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LOAN REPAYMENT SCHEDULE
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Fiscal
Year (FY)
Balance Owed at
Beginning of FY
Repayment
to City
Balance Owed at
Ending of FY
FY 2026-27 $1,250,000.00 $500,000.00 $750,000.00
FY 2027-28 $750,000.00 $75,000.00 $675,000.00
FY 2028-29 $675,000.00 $75,000.00 $600,000.00
FY 2029-30 $600,000.00 $75,000.00 $525,000.00
FY 2030-31 $525,000.00 $75,000.00 $450,000.00
FY 2031-32 $450,000.00 $75,000.00 $375,000.00
FY 2032-33 $375,000.00 $75,000.00 $300,000.00
FY 2033-34 $300,000.00 $75,000.00 $225,000.00
FY 2034-35 $225,000.00 $75,000.00 $150,000.00
FY 2035-36 $150,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00
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Engineer’s Report
April 7, 2026
Attachment 8
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Table of Contents
Page No.
Certificate ......................................................................................... ii
Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3
Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5
Part B – Estimate of Costs .................................................... 7
Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 10
Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 12
Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 18
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1997-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the
enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the provisions
of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code.
The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of
California.
Dated: March 19, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City
of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1997-1 (“District”) to maintain the landscaping
and irrigation improvements within the Santa Rita area.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly
accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately
spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City
Council at the time the District was formed.
General Description of the District
The District was formed to fund street landscape maintenance and utility costs for the
Santa Rita development area, also known as Emerald Park. The total District area is
approximately 422 developed acres bounded by Arnold Road on the west, Gleason Drive on
the north, Tassajara Road on the east, and Interstate 580 on the south. A diagram of the
District is included within this report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District
is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting
Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”).
All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in
accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California
Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of
Proposition 218 in November 1996.
In accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218, the property owners approved a
formula for increasing assessments in succeeding years that allows the maintenance cost to
increase according to the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost to increase according to
the actual cost of utilities.
Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or
substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property
owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each
property owner pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID.
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Summary of District
A summary of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied, along with the FY 2026-
27 maximum assessments for each property type, is shown in the table below.
Development/Property Type
California Creekside Single‐Family Residential (SFR)$133.93 per Parcel $256.63 per Parcel
California Brookside Multi‐Family Residential (MFR)$58.03 per Unit $111.20 per Unit
Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (North) Lots $117.28 per Parcel $224.72 per Parcel
Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (South) Lots $129.06 per Parcel $247.31 per Parcel
Summer Glen ‐ Kaufman & Broad Lots $179.61 per Parcel $344.18 per Parcel
Summer Glen ‐ Pulte Lots $225.35 per Parcel $431.80 per Parcel
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single Family Residential $141.87 per Parcel $271.83 per Parcel
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single Family Residential $106.82 per Parcel $204.68 per Parcel
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums $55.68 per Unit $106.69 per Unit
Other Parcels Including Retail, Office, and Industrial1 $941.91 per Acre $1,804.84 per Acre
1 Other Parcels includes all other land uses including commercial, retail, office, industrial, and all other parcels that do
not fall into one of the developments/property types referenced above.
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
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Applied Assessment Rate Maximum Assessment Rate
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fiscal Year 2026-27
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SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500 THROUGH
22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1997-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in
accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Dublin on April 7, 2026, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work,
Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1997-1
(the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this,
Section II (Engineer’s Report), which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications
for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of
Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be
maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in
connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the
Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the
District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of
each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the
Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of
Dublin.
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The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this
Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference
herein and made a part of this Report.
PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each
parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special
benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements to be
apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is
filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report.
The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated
herein by reference.
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PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of the landscaping
and open space areas within the following areas:
1. Portions of the northerly and southerly street frontages for Dublin Boulevard, from
Arnold Road to Tassajara Road.
2. The northerly and southerly street frontages for Central Parkway from Hacienda
Drive to Tassajara Road, excluding the elementary school and Emerald Glen Park
frontage landscaping.
3. The southerly street frontage for Gleason Drive, from Arnold Road to Tassajara
Creek.
4. The easterly street frontage for Arnold Road, from Central Parkway to Gleason
Drive.
5. The easterly street frontage for Hacienda Drive from Summer Glen Drive to Gleason
Drive, and westerly street frontage for Hacienda Drive from Central Parkway to
Gleason Drive.
6. Tassajara Creek and trail, from I-580 to the northerly property boundary of the
Alameda County Surplus Property Authority property (APN 986-1-1-10).
7. Street median landscaping is not part of this District.
As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may
include one or any combination of the following:
1. The installation or planting of landscaping. The installation or construction of statuary,
fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
2. The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the
foregoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing
thereof; including but not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or
construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation,
drainage, or electrical facilities.
3. The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing
of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and
servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction
of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or
electrical facilities;
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including
cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or
injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste;
e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to
remove or cover graffiti;
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f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of
any other improvements; and
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any
fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
4. Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications,
estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting, and mailing of
notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or
maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or
increased assessment.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the
ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement,
including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or
other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or
operation of any other improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City’s
Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference.
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PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
All landscaping and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and
serviced on a regular basis. The proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a
following page herein. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations,
services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all
labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. The summary also
shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected reserve collection
increase/(decrease) based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two (2) fiscal years.
The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.
District Costs
Maintenance Landscape – The cost of maintenance and repair of landscaping and open
space areas.
Utilities Water – The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation
systems.
Utilities Electricity – The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape, powering of
irrigation systems, and entry lighting within the District.
Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the
other District Costs defined above.
Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and
publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.
District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide
services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s
Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to the County. These fees can also include any
additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the
cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.
Public Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs
derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the
administration and management of the District.
County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on
the annual secured property tax bills. Alameda County charges 1.7% of the total levy
amount.
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The following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28.
District Revenues
FY 2026-27
Cost Estimate
Projected1
FY 2027-28
Cost Estimate
Estimated Assessment Revenues $396,707 $404,641
Contributions from Other Revenue Sources $26,000 $26,000
Total Revenues:$422,707 $430,641
Estimated Expenditures
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Base Amount)$249,179 $256,655
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Additional)$0 $0
Utilities - Electricity $1,500 $2,000
Utilities - Water $105,000 $110,000
EBRPD Annual Trail Maintenance Fee $18,500 $19,500
Legal Notices $647 $667
District Administration $10,000 $10,000
Public Works Administration $0 $0
County Collection Fee $8,000 $8,500
Total Annual Expenditures:$392,826 $407,322
Fund Balance Information
Beginning Balance - Projected July 1, 2026 $1,061,245 $1,091,126
FY 2026-27 Reserve Collection Increase/(Decrease)$29,881 $23,319
Ending Balance - Projected June 30, 2027 $1,091,126 $1,114,445
Recommended Operating Reserves $196,413 $203,661
Available Operating Reserves $196,413 $203,661
Available Capital Reserves $894,713 $910,784
1The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027/28 was estimated to be equal
to the FY 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.
Table 2: Cost Estimate Table
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Capital Improvement Projects
In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be
collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include
the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the
District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not
considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.
Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District
funds in the upcoming fiscal year and thereafter.
General Improvements: The City has identified the need for additional plantings
and irrigation repairs, which fall outside the scope of the regular maintenance budget
for the District. Efforts will be addressed based upon need and available fund
balance in the upcoming two-year cycle.
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PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel
within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda
County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by
reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
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PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the
purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction,
maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The
1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to
benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district
may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the
net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the
estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the
improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the
composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly
apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to
Article XIIID Section 4:
“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the
reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.
Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the
general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
Benefit Analysis
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the
corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on
special benefits received from the improvements as determined at the time the District
was established.
General Benefits – The District was formed to fund street landscape maintenance and
associated utility costs within the Santa Rita development area, also known as Emerald
Park. The District includes approximately 422 developed acres bounded by Arnold Road
on the west, Gleason Drive on the north, Tassajara Road on the east, and Interstate 580
on the south. The landscaping improvements maintained by the District were installed as
part of the development of the properties within the District and provide direct and special
benefit to those properties by enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, supporting property
values, and maintaining the overall appearance of the community. Although the
improvements primarily benefit the properties within the District, portions of the
landscaping are located within public rights-of-way and are visible to the general public.
Based on these factors, it has been conservatively estimated that 98% of the benefits
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associated with the District improvements provide special benefit to the parcels within the
District and 2% represent general benefit to the public at large. The portion of costs
attributable to general benefit cannot be assessed to parcels within the District and must
therefore be funded from another source, such as the City’s General Fund.
Special Benefits – The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established
herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives
special benefits from the improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced
by the presence of well–maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:
1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of
the area and properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment
from adequate green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and
debris control, and fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from
well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.
6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped
areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism)
against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and
amenities including abatement of graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures,
providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each
of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of
the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly
service and maintain the District improvements would have a negative impact on the
properties within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties – Within the boundaries of the District, there are several
types of properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District
improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:
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1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as
City parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with
an adjacent larger parcel.
Assessment Methodology
The initial Engineer’s Report provided for a maximum assessment of $710 per
developed acre, based on a total of 389,400 square feet of street improvements and a
total of 957,000 square feet of creek improvements and 440.08 acres of developed
property anticipated at the time of formation for build-out of all property within the District.
The cost of the improvements was divided equally among the total number of developed
properties within the boundaries of the District on a per acre basis.
“Developed acres” shall include property having a recorded final map or parcel map as of
July 1st of each year.
The following formulas are used to calculate each property’s assessment:
1. Cost of maintenance of installed improvements (“M”).
2. Total amount of developed acres (“A”).
3. The annual assessment for the developed acres for that year (“M”) shall be spread
on a per-acre basis (“M” ÷ “A”) based on the following:
a. Commercial, retail, office, industrial, and all other parcel classifications not
referenced herein’ developed area, per acre basis.
b. Single-family residential area, per acre basis.
c. Multi-family residential area, per acre basis.
4. The single-family and multi-family residential area per acre assessment will be
further spread on a per lot basis based on the number of lots on the final map,
parcel map, or condominium map for each development.
5. If the initial assessment in any year would exceed $710 per acre, the amount in
excess of $710 shall be assessed to the remaining undeveloped acres on a per
acre basis, subject to the maximum developed acre amount.
6. The maximum developed acre assessment of $710 per year will be increased
annually by the percentage increase in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area
Consumer Price Index for “All Urban Consumers and Clerical Workers” (applies to
all costs except water and electricity), plus any budgeted increase in the cost for
water and electricity.
7. If the square footage cost of the improvements will be less than the amount set
forth herein (after adjustment), the assessment shall be reduced proportionately to
reflect the reduced cost of improvements in that year.
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Rate Classifications
Single and Multi-family residential subdivisions within the District will be assigned a rate
on a per lot basis. To determine the assessment per lot, the number of acres within the
subdivision will be divided by the number of lots within the subdivision.
Commercial (including retail, office, and industrial uses, as well as apartment properties) are
assessed based on the per acre figure of $941.91 multiplied by the number of acres per
individual lot for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Maximum Assessment Rate
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly
every year because of inflation. At the time the District was formed, the property owners
approved a formula for increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset
increases in costs due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount for each development/property type shall be
increased each fiscal year in an amount equal to the annual percentage increase of the
local San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index (“Index”) for “All
Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers” which is applied to all costs except utilities
(water and electricity), plus the actual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively,
“Annual Escalation Factor”).
In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were
developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners
approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass
the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”)
was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.
The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each
development/property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate
was established to pay for all utility costs for each development/property type and is to be
increased annually by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as
shown in the annual District’s fiscal year Engineer’s Reports. The increase in utility costs
shall be calculated by taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and
subtracting the District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This
difference is used to calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each
development/property type. The combination of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum
Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment Rate”) shall equal the Maximum
Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please see Table 3 for details regarding
the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in
2018 and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is
allowed the time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the
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City Council by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory
requirements. Each fiscal year starting in 2018, the City shall identify the annual
percentage difference in the Index between the most recent calendar year and that of the
prior calendar year; more specifically, the annual percentage change used to escalate the
prior year’s assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 was determined based on the
difference using the annual amount for calendar years 2025 and 2024. Should the
Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such Index or discontinue the preparation of such Index,
the City shall use the revised index or comparable index as approved by the City Council
for determining fluctuations in the cost of living. The following table shows the Maximum
Assessment Rates allowable for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
TABLE 3: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal
year, the City Council may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without
applying the adjustment formula to the amount levied. If the cost estimate and
assessments for the District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in
the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the District
property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the
maximum amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels
within the District.
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PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or
parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate
cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the
records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference,
part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the
assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of
land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County
Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of
Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel
changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for
a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within
the District.
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Landscape and
Lighting Districts and
Proposition 218
April 7, 2026
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Background
•March 3,2026:
•Initiated formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 (SLAD 2026-1)
•Directed preparation of Preliminary Engineer’s Reports for SLAD 2026-1 and three existing
Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLDs)
•Tonight:
•Declare intent to form SLAD 2026-1
•Approve Preliminary Engineer’s Reports (SLAD and LLDs)
•Set Public Hearing June 16,2026 at 7pm
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Overview of City Street Lighting Districts
Three existing street
lighting districts:
•Street Lighting Maintenance
District 1983-1 (SLMD 1983-
1) –primarily non-decorative
•Street Lighting Maintenance
District 1999-1 (SLMD 1999-
1) –primarily decorative
•Community Facilities
District 2017-1 –Boulevard
neighborhood
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Funding Structure for SLAD 2026-1
•General benefit:12%for major roadways and 2%for local roadways -City
funds pay this portion ($87k for FY 2026-27)
•SLAD 2026-1 comprised of three benefit zones:
o Major Roadway Benefit Zone A
o Local Non-Decorative Benefit Zone B
o Local Decorative Benefit Zone C
•SLAD 2026-1 FY 2026-27 assessments:$1.14 million
•Existing fund balances from SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD 1999-1 split between
the three benefit zones
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Proposed Assessments for SLAD 2026-1
•Proposed maximum Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments for single-family homes
($17-62 per year)
•Maximum assessments authorized to increase annually by 3% or the annual
change in the published Consumer Price Index (whichever is greater)
Scenario
Major
Roadway
Streetlighting
Local
Roadway
Streetlighting
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Property Adjacent to Non-Decorative Streetlighting $17.00 $18.00 $35.00
Property Adjacent to Decorative Streetlighting $17.00 $45.00 $62.00
Property Adjacent to Private Streetlighting $17.00 $0.00 $17.00
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SLAD 2026-1 Public Outreach Efforts
•LIVE Webpage with Frequently Asked Questions
•Social Media Posts
•Dublin Digest Newsletter and Newsflash Alerts
•Tabling at St.Patrick’s Day Celebration (complete)and
Farmer’s Markets
•Informational Video
•HOA Engagement
•Informational Mailer with Ballot
•Virtual Community Meeting on Thursday,May 7th at 7 pm
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Overview of City Landscaping Districts
Three Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLDs) provide funding for public
landscaping improvements:
•LLD 1983-2: maintenance of landscaping improvements along Stagecoach Road within
Tract 4719
•LLD 1986-1: maintenance of landscaping improvements for neighborhoods west of
Dougherty Road and north of Amador Valley Boulevard
•LLD 1997-1: maintenance of landscaping improvements for the Santa Rita
neighborhoods
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Proposed Assessments for LLD 1983-2
•Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments +1.61% (maximum rate)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Dublin Hills Estate -
Single Family Homes $531.10 $539.64 $8.54
Amador Lakes -
Apt/Condominiums $89.81 $91.25 $1.44
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Proposed Assessments for LLD 1986-1
•Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments +1.35% (maximum rate)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Single Family Homes $320.00 $324.33 $4.33
Amador Lakes -
Apt/Condominiums $160.00 $162.17 $2.16
Commercial $1,280.00 $1,297.32 $17.32
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Proposed Assessments for LLD 1997-1
•Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments +1.88% to $941.91 per acre (approx. 52% of max)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal
Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
California Creekside
Single‐Family Residential (SFR)$131.46 $133.93 $2.47
California Brookside
Multi‐Family Residential (MFR)$56.96 $58.03 $1.07
Summer Glen ‐ Richmond
American (North) Lots $115.12 $117.28 $2.16
Summer Glen ‐ Richmond
American (South) Lots $126.68 $129.06 $2.38
Summer Glen ‐ Kaufman &
Broad Lots $176.30 $179.61 $3.31
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Proposed Assessments for LLD 1997-1, 2
•Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments +1.88% to $941.91 per acre (approx. 52% of max)
Property Type (cont.)
Current
Fiscal
Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Summer Glen ‐ Pulte Lots $221.19 $225.35 $4.16
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single
Family Residential $139.25 $141.87 $2.62
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single
Family Residential $104.85 $106.82 $1.97
Dublin Greene Tract 7149
Condominiums $54.65 $55.68 $1.03
Other Parcels Including Retail,
Office, and Industrial $924.54 $941.91 $17.37
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Financial Impact
District
1983-2
(Stagecoach)
District
1986-1
(Willow Creek)
District
1997-1
(Santa Rita)
District
2026-1
(City Lighting)
REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
Projected Revenue $138,402 $221,296 $422,707 $1,257,000
$115,371 $634,197 $392,826 $1,154,000
Operating Impact $23,031 ($412,901)$29,881 $103,000
RESERVE BALANCES
Estimated Beginning Balance $334,601 $989,335 $1,061,245 $1,385,280
$23,031 ($412,901)$29,881 $103,000
Ending Balance Fiscal Year
2026-27 $357,631 $576,434 $1,091,126 $1,488,280
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Next Steps
•May 1, 2026: Deadline to Mail Notices and Ballots for SLAD 2026-1
•May 7, 2026: Virtual Community Meeting at 7 pm
•June 16, 2026 (Council Meeting):
•Deadline to submit ballots for SLAD 2026-1
•Public Hearing for SLAD 2026-1 and LLDs
•June 17, 2026: Publicly tabulate SLAD 2026-1 ballots
•July 21, 2026 (Council Meeting):
•Declare results of SLAD 2026-1 ballots
•If no majority protest: adopt final resolution approving SLAD 2026-1
•If majority protest: hold a Public Hearing and adopt final resolutions for SLMD 1983-1 and
SLMD 1999-1
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Recommendations
Staff Recommends the City Council:
•Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring
Intent to Form Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 and to
Levy and Collect Assessments, and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing
Protests
•Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports,
Declaring Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for Landscape and Lighting
District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, and Landscape and
Lighting District 1997-1, and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing Protests
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Agenda Item 8.2
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule
Prepared by: Darlynn Haas, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adopting an annual update to the Master Fee Schedule as
prescribed by the City’s User Fee Cost Recovery Policy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule for Services
Provided by the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The financial impact will be based on the activity levels after the fee updates are adopted and
in place. The annual increase of 3.1 percent is calculated based on the changes in the
December Consumer Price Index (Bureau of Labor of Statistics, San Francisco -Oakland-
Hayward Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers).
DESCRIPTION:
Background
The California Constitution authorizes local governments to recover the reasonable costs
incurred in providing certain direct services (e.g., permitting, licensing, and recreational
services). Most agencies adopt a schedule of all user fees on an annual ba sis, commonly
referred to as a Master Fee Schedule (MFS).
In Dublin, three documents guide the preparation of the MFS:
1. User Fee Cost Recovery Policy (adopted in 2012). This policy provides that a
comprehensive study be conducted every five years to ensur e that fees reflect the City’s
actual cost of providing services. Once fees are set in the first year, they are updated
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annually based on changes in the preceding December Consumer Price Index (CPI)
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers). The CPI change is applied to the existing fee to create a new base
fee, which is then rounded down to the nearest dollar and listed in the MFS.
Subsequent annual changes are applied to the base fee and rounded do wn. The Cost
Recovery Policy allows for new fees to be added to the MFS as necessary. This
process is continued until a new fee study is completed.
2. User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan. The current fee study was conducted in
Fiscal Year 2023-24 with a comprehensive review of City services and calculation of the
direct and indirect costs associated with providing those services. The final report was
adopted by the City Council on June 25, 2024 (Resolution 72-24).
3. Parks and Community Services (PCS) Pricing Policy (adopted in 2010, revised in
2016). The PCS Pricing Policy provides authority to the PCS Director to increase rates
up to 20 percent during the year provided that these fees are then documented in the
upcoming MFS, and to establish new rates during the fiscal year should new classes be
added during that period. It also established a 20 percent difference between resident
and non-resident fees, unless an exception is noted.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 MFS
Attachment 2 is the new MFS, with fees adjusted by the year-over-year increase in CPI (3.1
percent in December 2025) and rounded down. Other changes are noted in red font.
Attachment 3 provides the base fees prior to rounding.
The adjustments recommended for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are to add the Firework Permit
Deposit, a no-cost Engineering Encroachment Permit fee, a Preliminary Application review fee,
Code Enforcement fees, and updates to multiple PCS fees, as described below.
Firework Permit Deposit. At the March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting, the City Council
approved amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Section 5.24, which
included moving the Firework Permit Deposit to the MFS. There is no change to the
deposit amount, which remains $200.
Engineering Encroachment Permit Fee. Staff proposes transitioning to a no-cost
encroachment permit for single-family residential sidewalk repairs to remove financial
barriers and encourage timely compliance. State law assigns sidewalk maintenance
responsibility to adjacent property owners, and the DMC requires a permit for work in
the public right-of-way. The current permit fee (approximately $1,500) and $1,000 bond
can discourage property owners from completing repairs. Over the past two years,
about 14 permits have been issued, generating roughly $21,000 in revenue. Each
permit requires approximately six hours of Staff time. While eliminating the fee would
shift costs to the City, the low permit volume limits fiscal impact. Removing the fee is
expected to increase voluntary compliance, improve sidewalk conditions, reduce
liability, and decrease Staff time responding to complaints, as homeowners often
decline to proceed once costs are known.
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Planning Fees. The Planning Division offers Preliminary Application review services for
applicants seeking early feedback on proposed development projects, including those
submitted under Senate Bill (SB) 330 and SB 35. These reviews are currently billed on
a time and materials basis. This is not a new fee; however, Staff recommends formally
incorporating a Preliminary Application Review fee into the MFS to improve clarity and
transparency. The fee would continue to be assessed on a time and materials basis.
Code Enforcement Fees. The Code Enforcement Division, established in Spring 2024,
consolidated activities across multiple departments. Staff proposes amending the MFS
to add a dedicated Code Enforcement section. Proposed updates include incorporating
a $50 storage fee for confiscated Temporary Non-Commercial Signs, previously
approved by the City Council, as well as existing penalty fees for work without a
required building permit and administrative citation fines. These fees are already
authorized by the DMC and are being added to the MFS to improve clarity,
transparency, and provide a comprehensive public reference.
PCS Program Fees. Proposed fee adjustments for The Wave, Grass Fields, Snack
Bar, Summer Camps, Dublin Art Center, and Processing fees were presented to the
PCS Commission on March 16, 2026. The Commission voted 4-0-1 in support, with a
modification to reduce the grass field hourly rate for Groups 1 and 2 (Public
Agencies/Youth Sports Organizations) to $9 effective January 1, 2027. Staff continues
to recommend the originally proposed $10 rate, but effective January 1, 2027 for Dublin
Youth Sports Organizations and July 1, 2026 for all other users . In all PCS sections, the
changes identified in red (if not directly modifying fees) are administrative in nature. This
cleanup provides clarity across the fee schedule, removes fees that are no longer in
use, eliminates duplication of fees, and ensures consistency across program areas.
o The Wave. Fee increases are proposed for most services, including admissions,
rentals, and birthday packages. Select fees would take effect May 1 to align with
the summer session and avoid mid-session changes. Increases reflect rising
costs for staffing (up approximately 22 percent), maintenance (pool, up
approximately 86 percent, and slides up approximately 25 percent), and
concessions, with birthday package rates adjusted accordingly. No increases are
proposed for swim lessons or core programs. Benchmarking shows fees remain
competitive regionally.
o Grass Fields. The City currently subsidizes the majority of costs associated with
maintaining its grass athletic fields, with user fees recovering approximately 16
percent of total costs. In Fiscal Year 2024–25, youth sports leagues (Groups 1
and 2) used 12,839 hours of field time, genera ting $89,873 in revenue, compared
to total maintenance costs of $1,604,365. This results in a City subsidy of
approximately $1.34 million, or 84 percent of total costs. On average, the City
expends about $6 for every $1 collected across all users, and approximately $18
for every $1 collected from youth sports leagues.
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To improve cost recovery while maintaining affordability, Staff proposes a phased
increase beginning at $10 per hour for Groups 1 and 2, with additional
adjustments over five years to reach approximately 25–30 percent cost recovery.
This approach balances fiscal sustainability with continued support for youth
sports.
Proposed rates remain competitive with neighboring agencies, including
Livermore ($17–$20/hour), San Ramon ($14.65/hour), and Pleasanton, which
recently implemented youth field fees with planned annual increases. The
Finance and Investment Committee reviewed the proposed adjustments on
March 3, 2026 (Attachment 4).
o Dublin Art Center. In anticipation of the facility’s opening, Staff reviewed
previously established fees and determined that hourly rental rates for the gallery
are not well-suited for exhibition use. To better align with planned programming,
Staff proposes a weekly rental structure for exhibitions. Under this approach,
exhibitions would be charged a weekly fee, and the City would retain a 30
percent commission on artwork sales, consistent with City-sponsored exhibitions.
This structure provides greater flexibility for artists and ensures that independent
exhibitions contribute to ongoing operational costs while maintaining affordability
and accessibility. Hourly rental rates will remain available for one-time events,
private functions, and other non-exhibition uses, preserving the gallery’s flexibility
as a multi-purpose space.
o Snack Bar. A new monthly fee was introduced in the spring for the use of snack
bars at City athletic field sites, including the Dublin Sports Grounds and Fallon
Sports Park. This monthly fee is intended to help offset the cost associated with
maintenance and permitting required to maintain these facilities.
o Summer Camps. Fee reductions are proposed for in-house seasonal summer
camps to better align with regional market rates following a review that found
current pricing above comparable programs.
o Processing Fees. PCS has historically charged a processing fee to participants
who transfer or withdraw from activities in which they are registered. These fees
are now being added to the MFS to improve transparency.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 4: Inclusive and Effective Government.
Objective E: Evaluate ways to increase transparency in finance, policing, and development
and infrastructure projects.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted, and a copy of the Staff Report was provided to impacted
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user groups. Parks and Community Services staff met with youth sports groups in February
2026 regarding the proposed fee adjustment for the use of grass fields.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule for Services provided
by the City
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – City of Dublin Master Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026-27
3) City of Dublin Master Fee Schedule Prior to Rounding
4) March 2, 2026 Finance and Investment Committee Staff Report
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING AN ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, the California Constitution authorizes local government to recover the reasonable
costs of providing services; and
WHEREAS, the City processes various permits, applications, and licenses, and offers various
recreational programs and facility rental opportunities; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2012, the City Council approved Resolution 160 -12 Establishing
a User Fee Cost Recovery Policy (Fee Policy) that specifies annual adjustments to fees for services
provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 72-24 adopting the
comprehensive updated Master Fee Study; and
WHEREAS, fees and changes for recreation programs set forth in Exhibit A were reviewed by
the Parks and Community Services Commission on March 16, 2026, prior to being presented to the
City Council for consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin adopts the
Master Fee Schedule attached as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the updated fees identified in said Master Fee Schedule shall
be effective beginning July 1, 202 6, unless otherwise noted. For those items billed as “time and
materials,” the fees and overhead rates shown in Exhibit A shall be applicable to services provided
beginning July 1, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that except as otherwise designed in Exhibit A, the fees therein
shall be automatically adjusted annually using the adjustment methodology in Resolution No. 160-12
Establishing a User Fee Cost Recovery Policy adopted by the City Council on September 4, 2012.
(Signatures on the following page)
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
CITY OF DUBLIN MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, FY 2026-27
Adjusted by CPI change, Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 (+3.10%)
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
Section 1.0: General & Administrative
120 Photocopies – (first page or 1-page document)Reproduction of documents / cost for first page $0.50*$0.50*
121 Photocopies – (each additional page )Reproduction of documents / cost per page after first page $0.10*$0.10*
122 Mailing of photocopies Documents where a physical copy is requested to be mailed / per mailing Actual Postage Actual Postage
123 Retrieval of public documents (Info Only - Established by State Law) Costs incurred for locating or collecting records / staff time No Charge – Is included in per page cost No Charge – Is included in per page cost
(Info Only - Established by State Law), any related documents / per page $0.10*$0.10*
125 Political Reform Act Retrieval (Ca Govt Code 81008)(Info Only - Established by State Law) - retrieval of documents over 5 years old / per request includes multiple documents
requested at the same time $5.00**$5.00**
126 Bound documents, reports including Budget; CAFR; etc.General documents which shall not exceed the combined cost if the per page rate in Fee #120/#121 is used / per document Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee
128 General Overhead 24.48%*24.48%*
129 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / Case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead.overhead overhead
130 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee Per kilowatt Hour fee (kWh) to help recover the cost of electricity to the City $0.34 cents per kWh while plugged in to City-owned EV charging stations $0.35 cents per kWh while plugged in to City-owned EV charging stations
131 Passport Execution Fee The Department of State has set the acceptance fee at $35 for jurisdiction who process Passport application $35.00**$35.00**
132 Passport Application Fee The Application Fee which is collected on behalf of the US Department of State, will be charged at the current rate as
specified by the US Department of State. These costs may also include any charges for delivery of the application.Actual Cost Actual Cost
Section 1.1: Finance / Business License
160 First Returned Check Fee (Ca. Civil Code 1719 (a)(1)(Info Only - Established by State Law) Payments received via check when the payment is declined is declined by the bank /
per check
161 Subsequent Returned Check Fee (Ca. Civil Code 1719 (a)(1)(Info Only - Established by State Law) Payments received via check when the payment is declined is declined by the bank /
per check after first
162 Annual Business Registration (License) Annual Business License / per business $29.00 $30.00
164 New Business Registration (License)Registration fee $108.00 $111.00
168 Business License Transfer Dublin Municipal Code Transfer is substantially similar to the ownership existing before the transfer / per transfer $71.00 $73.00
169 Duplicate Business License Dublin Municipal Code Chapter Replace any license previously issued license $26.00 $27.00
127 Construction project plans and specifications; maps; may include oversized pages / per document
Per Senate Bill 234, the City cannot impose a business license fee for small or large family daycare
Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
170 Delinquent Business License Processing Fee Per License $17.00 $17.00
171 Contract Retention Escrow Fee Contractors may elect to have retention amounts paid to a third party escrow / per payment $103.00 $106.00
Section 1.2: Administrative Fees - Impact Fee Credit Agreement Administration
408 Impact Fee Credit Statement Per statement - Developers who request statements for credit balance $162.00 $167.00
409 Flat fee $254.00 $262.00
410 Flat fee $254.00 $262.00
Section 2.0: Police Services- General (Fingerprints / Records / Vehicles/ Development)
201 Livescan (Fingerprints)Fingerprinting / per application - Outside Agency /DOJ Fees charged separately $39.00 $41.00
202 Fingerprint Card Card / non-electronic prints - Outside Agency/DOJ Fees charged separately $59.00 $61.00
203 Police Report / Inspection Verification (Info Only - Established by State Law) Authorized release of a copy of a Police Report / per report $5.00 Flat**$5.00 Flat**
204 Records Subpoena (Subpoena Duces Tecum) Ca. Govt Code 6254(f) (1) and (2)(Info Only - Established by State Law) Response to subpoena)$15.00**$15.00**
205 Records subpoena: photos saved to CD Duplication of photo records / per CD $161.00 $166.00
206 Visa Letter Preparation of a Visa letter requested for foreign travel / per letter $43.00 $45.00
208 Fix-It Ticket Sign-Off Sign-off on ticket not issued by Dublin Police Services / per citation $26.00 $27.00
209 Repossessed Vehicle Release - Ca. Govt Code 41612 (Info Only - Established by State Law) -Process and provide release document / per release $15.00**$15.00**
210 Towed / Stored Vehicle Release Provide release documentation for towed and/or stored vehicle / per vehicle $91.00 $94.00
211 Vehicle Release - CA Vehicle Code 22651 Per Vehicle $9.00 $9.00
Section 2.1: Police Services- Permits
220 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) – One Day Permit $190.00 $196.00
221 Bingo Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.44)Annual license issuance per the Municipal Code / per application $169.00 $174.00
222 Dance Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.52)Processing of a dance permit per the municipal code / per permit $204.00 $210.00
223 Fortune Teller Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.08)Processing of a fortune teller permit per the municipal code / per permit $204.00 $210.00
224 Gun Dealer Permit Processing of a Gun Dealer permit / per permit $364.00 $375.00
225 Massage Establishment – Initial (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.20)Processing of a massage establishment permit per the municipal code / per location $364.00 $375.00
226 Massage Establishment – Yearly (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.20)Annual permit after initial massage establishment permit / per permit $299.00 $308.00
228 Parade Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.12)Processing of a parade permit per the municipal code / per event (permit only - service charges per 5.12.100 additional)$126.00 $130.00
229 Peddler Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.16)Processing of a peddler permit per the municipal code / per application $126.00 $130.00
230 Secondhand Dealer Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.12)Processing of a secondhand dealer permit per the municipal code / per permit $126.00 $130.00
231 Taxi Company (Owner) Permit - Initial (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 6.76)Processing of a taxi company (owner) permit per the municipal code / per initial permit $291.00 $301.00
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
232 Taxi Company (Owner) Permit – Renewal (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 6.76)Annual permit after initial Taxi Company (owner) permit / per permit $126.00 $130.00
233 Taxi Driver (Operator) Annual Permit – (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 6.76)Annual permit Taxi Driver (operator) permit / per permit $126.00 $130.00
234 Tobacco Retailer License (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.40)Annual license issuance per the Municipal Code / per license $104.00 $107.00
235 Massage Establishment - Employee Change Form Per application $104.00 $107.00
236 Massage Establishment - Amendment to Operations Per application $104.00 $107.00
237 Sidewalk Vending Permit Each $104.00 $107.00
238 Sidewalk Vending Permit - Amendment Each $104.00 $107.00
Section 2.2: Police Services- Hourly Rates
PS1 Sheriffs Technician Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $121.00 $125.00
PS2 Sheriff’s Deputy Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $217.00 $224.00
PS3 Sheriffs Sergeant Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $260.00 $268.00
Section 4.1: Fire Prevention Services Plan Review & Inspection
240 New Construction up to 5000 sq. ft. Per application $568.00 $586.00
241 New Construction 5000 sq. ft. to 45,000 sq. ft.Per application $1,217.00 $1,255.00
242 New Construction >45,000 sq. ft.Per application $1,744.00 $1,798.00
243 Tenant Improvement up to 5000 sq. ft. Per application $416.00 $429.00
244 Tenant Improvement 5000 sq. ft. to 45,000 sq. ft.Per application $596.00 $614.00
245 Tenant Improvement >45,000 sq. ft. Per application $775.00 $799.00
246 Custom Single-Family Residence Per application $416.00 $429.00
247 Processing, Review, Inspection & Approval of Licensed Care Facilities Per application $223.00 $230.00
248 Review and Approval of Improvement plans and/or maps Per application $249.00 $256.00
250 Fire Alarm System < 50 devices Per application $472.00 $487.00
251 Fire Alarm System > 50 devices Per application $1,191.00 $1,228.00
260 Medical Gas System Per system $472.00 $487.00
261 Hood Duct System Per system $472.00 $487.00
262 Halon or Clean Agent Per system $472.00 $487.00
263 Spray Booth per booth Per system $472.00 $487.00
270 System < 20 heads Base fee per system $639.00 $658.00
271 System > 20 heads Base fee per system $1,165.00 $1,201.00
272 Plus amount per head in excess of 100 heads Per head $14.00 $14.00
273 Underground Water Supply Per system / tap $806.00 $831.00
275 NFPA 13 D master plan check and inspection Per system $972.00 $1,003.00
276 Additional permits for already approved master plan Per application $779.00 $804.00
277 NFPA 13R system (per unit, per building)Per unit up to 50 units. $1,165.00 $1,201.00
278 NFPA 13 System Per unit up to 50 units /Per System $1,165.00 $1,201.00
279 Underground Water Supply Per system / tap $806.00 $831.00
The fees for all plan review and inspection, fire alarm systems, fixed fire systems, and automatic fire sprinkler systems include one inspection and one re-inspection for each inspection type (e.g. weld, hydro, rough,
pre-pour, functional, final, etc.). If a permit applicant elects to split inspections into small pieces such as by floor or by system; additional inspection fees will be due based upon the hourly rate.
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City
permit fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond
the establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and
demolition debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
Section 4.2: Fire Prevention Services Regulated Activities
307 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / Case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead.overhead overhead
Section 4.3: Fire Works Displays & Sales
350 Display Aerial Base Fee Per event $806.00 $831.00
356 Fireworks Stand Application Processing and administration of fireworks stands $168.00 $173.00
357 Fireworks Stand Inspection Cost to inspect sales locations $167.00 $172.00
358 Fireworks Permit Deposit Per application N/A $200.00
FR1 Fire Plan Checker II Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $192.00 $198.00
FR2 Fire Code Compliance Officer Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $167.00 $172.00
501 Below Market Ownership Units - Transaction Fee Administration of the “For Sale” Inclusionary units / per unit per change in ownership – Including Initial $4,026.00 $4,151.00
502 Secondary Below Market Rate Unit - Transaction Fee $1,606.00 $1,656.00
507 Annual Below Market Rate Rental Monitoring - Follow Up Compliance Fee First follow up (base fee); additional follow up audits T&M
508 Below Market Rate Unit - Refinance Administrative Fee Administrative cost for document preparation and research when an inclusionary unit requires City approval / per request $689.00 $710.00
509 Secondary Below Market Rate Unit - Refinance Administrative Fee Administrative cost for document preparation and research when a secondary inclusionary unit requires City approval / per
request $906.00 $934.00
510 First time home loan program (below-maket-rate property) - administrative fee Administrative charge for review and approval of first time home buyer loan / per loan approved $1,631.00 $1,681.00
511 First time home loan program (market-rate-property) - administrative fee Administrative charge for review and approval of first time home buyer loan / per loan approved $4,468.00 $4,606.00
Section 6.1: Planning Division
Use Permits (TUP/CUP)
553 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) / (Approval considered by Planning Commission)Per application $2,549.00 $2,629.00
559 Conditional Use Permit – Minor Amendment (Administrative Determination)Per request $804.00 $829.00
560 Conditional Use Permit – Time Extension (Administrative Determination)Per request $231.00 $238.00
561 Conditional Use Permit – Time Extension (Planning Commission Determination)Per request $1,285.00 $1,325.00
For all activities noted as Time and Materials (T&M), the cost shall be determined using composite City Staff rates and designated overhead factors. Overhead shall also be applicable to any work contracted by the
City. An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any
applicant funds remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant. Planning applications with a combination of both a flat rate fee(s) and T&M, will only be subject to the T&M charges.
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
564 Temporary Use Permit – Temporary Outdoor Seating
Per application. This fee shall be valid until the City’s applicable American Rescue Plan Act budget allocation is exhausted,or
until September 30, 2023,whichever occurs first.Upon expiration, this fee shall be superseded by Fee #562 (Temporary Use
Permit - Minor).
T&M T&M
Zoning Clearance-General
575 Zoning Clearance – Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval Per application T&M T&M
Variance
Site Development Review (SDR)
590 Site Development Review - General Per application T&M T&M
591 Site Development Review – Residential Additions > 500 sq. ft.Per application T&M T&M
592 Per Sign $515.00 $531.00
593 Site Development Review Waiver Per request $670.00 $691.00
594 Time & Material T&M T&M
595 Site Development Review – Time Extension (Administrative Determination)Per request $282.00 $291.00
596 Per request $1,416.00 $1,460.00
597 Site Development Review Waiver – Permanent Outdoor Seating
Per application. This fee shall be valid until the City’s applicable American Rescue Plan Act budget allocation is exhausted,or
until September 30, 2023,whichever occurs first.Upon expiration, this fee shall be superseded by Fee #593 (Site
Development Review Waiver).
T&M T&M
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PROCESSING
600 Planned Development Application (Stage 1 / Stage 2)Per application T&M T&M
601 Planned Development Minor Amendment –(Administrative Determination)Per application $657.00 $677.00
602 Time & Material T&M T&M
603 Per application T&M T&M
604 Planned Development Major Amendment – (City Council Determination)Per application T&M T&M
Section 6.2: Other Planning Fees
Other Charges
612 Estoppel Certificate – Development Agreement Per certificate prepared when requested by entity not a party to the Development Agreement $292.00 $302.00
615 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead overhead overhead
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
619 Development Agreement Time & Material T&M T&M
620 Lot line adjustment Time & Material T&M T&M
621 Building division permit referral Per application $171.00 $176.00
622 Preliminary Application Per application N/A T&M
Section 6.3: Planning Composite Hourly Rates & Overhead
PL1 Composite City Planning Staff Hourly Rate (Includes Overhead)Per Hour for T&M activities $344.00 $354.00
PL3 Overhead Rate - Applied to actual costs incurred for consultant services and
expenses billed under T&M Percentage applied to City costs 45.0%*45.0%*
Section 7.1: Building and Safety Division – Building Permits (Total Valuation)
Building Permits Based on Valuation Formula / $ Valuation
711 $50,001-$100,001 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $47.00 $49.00
713 $100,001-$500,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $28.00 $29.00
715 $500,001 and up (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $16.00 $16.00
716 $1,000,001-$5,000,000 (first $1,000,000)Per calculated valuation $24,932.00 $25,706.00
717 $1,000,001-$5,000,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $14.00 $14.00
718 $5,000,001-$10,000,000 (First $5,000,000)Per calculated valuation $84,038.00 $86,646.00
719 $5,000,001-$10,000,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $10.00 $10.00
720 $10,000,000+ (base)Per calculated valuation $138,605.00 $142,908.00
721 $10,000,000+ (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $10.00 $10.00
722 Demolition permits and removal of underground tanks Calculate using valuation factors above 50%
of the fee calculation based on valuation
50%
of the fee calculation based on valuation
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City
permit fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond
the establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and
demolition debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal
Building Permits which are not established as fixed fee shall be determined using the total valuation. In this case the fee due is based on: Occupancy and Construction Type; estimated cost of services and the
Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Cal Green and Energy codes as adopted by the City Council including any amendments.
Calculation of the Building Permit fee to be collected shall be in accordance with the Table below. The determination of the valuation and annual adjustments to the valuation shall be made by the Building Official
as authorized in Dublin Municipal Code section 7.28.430(E).
Fees 708, 710, 712, 714, 722 are calculated using cost per $1000 of the preceding Fee.
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
Section 7.2: Building and Safety Division – Master Plan Check / Green Building
Building Permits Based on Valuation Formula /$ Valuation
Single Family detached tract housing (when using a Master Plan Check)
720 $100,001-$500,000 (first $100,000)Per calculated valuation $4,248.00 $4,380.00
721 $100,001-$500,001 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $12.00 $12.00
722 $500,001 and up (first $500,000)Per calculated valuation $9,224.00 $9,510.00
723 $500,001 and up (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $6.00 $6.00
Building Permit State Surcharges
725 California Building Standards Commission Green Building Valuation Surcharge (Info Only) State fee required to be collected based on permit valuation for ea. $25,000 or for ea. $25,000 or
726 Residential - California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP)
Surcharge (Info Only) State fee required to be collected based on permit valuation $0.13**
per $1,000
$0.13**
per $1,000
727 Non-Residential - California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP)
Surcharge (Info Only) State fee required to be collected based on permit valuation $0.28**
per $1,000
$0.28**
per $1,000
Section 7.3: Building and Safety Division – Residential Flat Fees
Residential Building Permits - Flat Fees
747 Per permit $450.00**$450.00**
748 Each Kw above 15 of fraction thereof $15.00**$15.00**
The provisions for residential flat fees may be applied when the specific work involved is for a single dwelling unit and /or appurtenant accessory structures where there is no other work except the item listed
herein. “Service Explanations” follow the Table.
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City
permit fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond
the establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and
demolition debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal
Code and the scope of work beyond the establishment of the ADU are not eligible for this fee waiver.
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
SERVICE EXPLANATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL FLAT FEES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
763 Solar Panel - Non-Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic (up to 50 Kw)Per Permit $1,000.00**$1,000.00**
Section 7.5: Building and Safety Division – Construction Debris & Demolition
Section 7.6: Building & Safety- Composite Hourly Rates & Overhead
BS2 Percentage applied to City costs 45.0%*45.0%*
Section 7.7: Building and Safety Division – Other Fees
780 Time and Materials T&M T&M
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City
permit fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond
the establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and
demolition debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal
Code and the scope of work beyond the establishment of the ADU are not eligible for this fee waiver.
For all activities noted as Time and Materials (T&M), the cost shall be determined using composite City Staff rates and designated overhead factors. Overhead shall also be applicable to any work contracted by the
City. An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any
applicant funds remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant.
piping and duct work). OR (a) For the installation, relocation or replacement of each gas fired water heater (includes all necessary water and gas piping and vents). OR (b) For the installation relocation or
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Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
784 In-plant inspections If inspection is required at a fabrication facility outside jurisdiction T&M T&M
785 Moved building inspection fee Per building T&M T&M
786 Plan storage fee Applies to plans required to be prepared by a professional engineer or architect $21.00 $21.00
787 Re-inspection fee.Per each re-inspection; on Multi-Family, fee is calculated per unit $241.00 $248.00
788 Review geologic reports required by the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones Act Per application request T&M T&M
789 Service requested outside of regular working hours / business days (4 hour min)Per hour with a four hour minimum $340.00 $350.00
790 Per investigation; cost of investigation shall be in addition to the fees for any new installation made as part of the correction T&M T&M
793 Issue permit refund Per refund $90.00 $92.00
794 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Per Application $259.00 $267.00
795 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead overhead overhead
796 Parking Lot Pavement Repair & Restriping Permit Processing Per hour with a two hour minimum T&M T&M
797 Low Carbon Concrete Surcharge (only charged on specific projects)Percentage of building permit fee 1.63%1.63%
798 Low Carbon Concrete Admimistrative Penalty Per hour (2 Hour Min)$364.00 $375.00
799 Expediting fee - when approved by the Building Official Percentage of plan check fees 150%150%
Section 11: Code Enforcement Division
1181 First violation within two year period N/A Equal to the permit fee
1182 Second violation with two year period N/A Double the permit fee
1183 Third and subsequent violations with two year period N/A Ten (10) times the permit fee
1184 First zoning violation within one year N/A $100.00
1185 Second zoning violation within one year N/A $200.00
1186 Third and subsequent violation within one year N/A $500.00
1187 First violation of building and safety codes for all property types within one year N/A $130.00
1188 Second violation of building and safety codes within one year for all property types N/A $700.00
1189 Third and subsequent violation of building and safety codes within one year for non-commercial property N/A $1,300.00
1190 Third and subsequent violation of building and safety codes within one year for commercial property N/A $2,500.00
1191 First violation of short term rental regulations within one year N/A $1,500.00
1192 Second violation of short term rental regulations within one year N/A $3,000.00
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City
permit fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond
the establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and
demolition debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal
Code and the scope of work beyond the establishment of the ADU are not eligible for this fee waiver.
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
1193 Third and subsequent violation of short term rental regulations within one year N/A $5,000.00
Section 8.1: Engineering / Public Works – Other Fees
800 $7.00*$7.00*
801 Copies of Map - plotted GIS map Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee
803 Time & Materials T&M T&M
804 Subdivision and Development Improvement Plan/Map Check Charge Time & Materials-> 3% of estimated cost of improvements ($2,500 minimum deposit; maximum $25,000)T&M T&M
805 Subdivision Inspections Charge Time & Materials-> 3% of estimated cost of improvements ($2,500 minimum initial deposit; maximum $25,000)T&M T&M
806 Special Study Review (i.e., Traffic Study)New Fee: $5,000 Initial Deposit (Time & Materials)T&M T&M
807 Permit processing fee Includes cost of processing grading or encroachment permit or misc. permit $205.00 $211.00
808 Base Permit cost up to 100 sq. ft. $1,012.00 $1,043.00
809 Additional permit cost per additional square foot in excess of 100 sq. ft.$2.00 $2.00
815 Encroachment Permit Resurfacing Surcharge – 100 sq. ft. or less Per each permit where roadway asphalt is cut impacting 100 sq. ft. or less of roadway $168.00 $173.00
816 Encroachment Permit Resurfacing Surcharge – per sq. ft. after 100 sq. ft.In addition to base charge for up to 100 sq. ft. – an additional per sq. ft. $3.00 per square foot $3.00 per square foot
817 Transportation / Oversized Vehicle Permits: Annual (Info Only State Limits Max. Fee Per Calif. Vehicle Code 35795 (b)(1));per annual permit application $90.00** $90.00**
818 Transportation / Oversized Vehicle Permits: Single trip (Info Only State Limits Max. Fee Per Calif. Vehicle Code 35795 (b)(1)); per single trip application $16.00** $16.00**
828 Inspection: Public improvements construction; grading; encroachment permits Per hour T&M T&M
829 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead overhead overhead
833 Investigation fee/work without a permit (encroachment)Hourly Rate - 1 hr. minimum. Over 1 hour (Time & Materials)
835 Time & Materials T&M T&M
For all activities noted as Time and Materials (T&M), the cost shall be determined using composite City Staff rates and designated overhead factors. Overhead shall also be applicable to any work contracted by the
City. An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any
applicant funds remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant.
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
836 Warranty inspection and project closeout (subdivision)Fixed Fee $2,138.00 $2,204.00
837 Hourly Rate - 1 hr. minimum. Over 1 hour (Time & Materials)
838 Grading Plan Review/Site Work Permit Review $5,000 initial deposit (Time & Materials)/$2,500 initial deposit (Time & Materials)T&M T&M
Section 8.2: Engineering- Cash Bond Required For Encroachment Permit (If No Surety Bond)
850 Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions 1,000.00*1,000.00*
851 Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions
852 Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $1,000.00*$1,000.00*
853 Concrete Sidewalk more than 50 square feet (fee waived for single family
residential)Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $1,000.00 + $20.00/ sq. ft.
in excess of 50 sq. ft.*
$1,000.00 + $20.00/ sq. ft.
in excess of 50 sq. ft.*
854 Concrete Curb and / or gutter of 30 linear feet or less Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $2,250.00*$2,250.00*
855 Concrete Curb and / or gutter more than 30 linear feet Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $2,2500.00 + $75.00/ linear ft. in excess of 30 linear ft.*$2,2500.00 + $75.00/ linear ft. in excess of 30 linear ft.*
856 Residential Concrete Driveway Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $3,000.00*$3,000.00*
857 Commercial Concrete Driveway Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $4,500.00*$4,500.00*
858 Drop inlets, manholes and connections to same Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $10,000.00*$10,000.00*
859 Temporary street or lane closures Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions No Deposit / Bond Required No Deposit / Bond Required
860 Miscellaneous encroachment work Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions Amount to be determined by the Public Works Director in accordance with the nature
and scope of work
Amount to be determined by the Public Works Director in accordance with the nature
and scope of work
Section 8.2(A): Conditions: -Cash Bond Required For Encroachment Permit
Section 8.3: Engineering- Composite Hourly Rates & Overhead
EN1 Per hour for T&M activities $362.00 $373.00
EN2 Composite City Public Works / Engineering Inspectors Rate (Includes Overhead)Per hour for T&M activities $337.00 $347.00
EN5 Percentage applied to City costs 46%*46%*
Section 8.4: Environmental Programs- Fees
875 Flat Fee $326.00 $336.00
Conditions For Release: Bonds shall be released six months after the work has been accepted by the City, provided there are no defects in the work.
Annual Bonds: A minimum annual cash deposit of $5,000.00 may be posted in lieu of a cash or a surety bond for each permit. The City may require additional bonds or cash deposits
when the nature of the work is such that the amounts hereinbefore provided are insufficient to cover expenses that may be incurred in restoring the right-of-way to its former condition.
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City
permit fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond
the establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and
demolition debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
876 Initial Annual Self Haul Permit Annual Permit $775.00 $799.00
877 Annual Self Haul Permit Renewal Annual Permit $449.00 $462.00
878 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead overhead overhead
879 SB1383 - Edible Food Generator Inspection Fee Each $224.00 $230.00
Section 8.5: Environmental Programs- Composite Hourly Rates
Section 9.1: City Attorney – Development Application Processing
CA1 Overhead Rate – Applied to City Attorney Costs associated with Planning and
Engineering Applications Percentage applied to City costs 24.48%*24.48%*
CA2 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include:
staff costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead overhead overhead
Section 10.1: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Activity Fees
Family Programs
FP1 After School Recreation Individual Fee/Per Session (13 weeks)
FP3 After School Recreation Late Fee
FP4
FP6 Seasonal Full Day Camps Individual Fee/Per Day (10 hours)
FP8 Seasonal Full Day Camp with Waterpark Admission Individual Fee/Per Day (10 hours)
FP12 Dublin L.E.A.D. Program Individual Fee/Session (Summer)
FP14 After School L.E.A.D.Individual Fee/Per Session (13 weeks)
Preschool Programs
PP1 Preschool - 3-Year Olds Individual Fee/Per Day (3 Hours)
PP3 Preschool - 4-Year Olds Individual Fee/Per Day (3 Hours)
PP13
PP15 Preschool Camp Half Day Individual Fee/Per Day (3 Hours)
Senior Center Programs
SC1 Activity Fee Individual Fee
SC3 Special Luncheons Individual Fee
SC5 Senior Center Special Events Individual Fee
SC7 Dances Day-Of Registration Individual Fee
SC9 City Trips and Tours Individual Fee/Per trip
Sports Programs
SP1 Adult Basketball League Team Fee/Per Game
SP3 Adult Softball League Team Fee/Per Game
SP6 Youth Sports League Individual Fee/Per Week
SP8 Youth Sports Camp Individual Fee/Per Day (3 Hours)
For all development related activities noted as Time and Materials (T&M), the cost of the City Attorney shall be determined by applying the designated overhead factor to the Cost for City Attorney services incurred
by the City. An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any
applicant funds remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant.
All Parks & Recreation Program Fees are subject to 20% increase based on the Parks & Community Services Pricing Policy.
(1) Noted activities were added during the year at the Parks & Community Services Director's discretion, per Policy; or were fees approved by the City Council
Seniors aged 60 and over can purchase Wave Waterpark admission for $10 with photo identification when purchasing in person. This special rate applies to the senior's own ticket and is available to both residents and non-residents.
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
SP14 Adult Volleyball League Team Fee/Per Match $26 $26
SP16 Adult Pickleball League Team Fee/Per Match $26 $26
Wave-Waterpark Admission Fees
WV1 Daily Pass/Children Under 2 Years
WV3 Daily Pass/Under 40"
WV5 Daily Pass/Over 40"
WV8 Season Pass/Children Under 2 Years Individual Fee
WV9 Season Pass/Under 40" Individual Fee
WV10 Season Pass/Over 40" Individual Fee
WV11
Wave-Swim Lessons
WV12
WV14 Ratio 1 Instructor to 6 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class
WV18 Ratio 1 Instructor to 4 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class
WV20 Ratio 1 Instructor to 2 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class
WV22 Ratio 1 Instructor to 1 Participant Individual Fee/Per Class $57 $57
Note: Total number of classes per session will vary.
Wave-Swim Team
WV24 Junior Green Gators Individual Fee/Per Class
WV26 Green Gators Individual Fee/Per Season
Note: Junior Green Gators is based on 2 days/week or 4 days/week. Total number of classes per session will vary. Green Gators is nine-week season with six swim meets.
Wave-Recreational and Other
WV28 Lap Swim/Water Walking Individual Fee/Per visit
WV30 Kid's Night Out Individual Fee
WV32 Birthday Party Package (Summer Season)Individual Fee/Per Party
WV34 Birthday Party Package (Off-Season)Individual Fee/Per Party
WV36 Water Park Public Address Announcements 3 Announcements during Water Park Hours
WV38 Recreation Swim/Under 2 Years
WV40 Recreation Swim/Over 2 Years
WV42 Adaptive Rec Swim
HERITAGE PARK & MUSEUMS
HP1 Heritage Park Drop-In Programs Heritage Park Drop-In Programs Per Person $3 $3
HP2 Ghosts Of Dublin Tour Per Person Admission Fee $15 $15
HP3 Weekend History Events Per Person Per Event $5-$15 $5-$15
HP4 Group Tours Per Person Per Tour $5 $5
HP5 School Field Trips Per Student Per Field Trip $4 $4
HP6 Pioneer Activity (Tour Add-On-Fee)Per Student Per Activity $2 $2
HP11
Community Garden - $50 deposit
CG1
CG2
Other
OT1
OT2
Contract Classes
VARIES VARIESFor all Contract Instructor Activities, Fees for Residents and for Non-Residents may vary. The fees are based on the contract agreements with each instructor and are subject to change at the
discretion of the Parks & Community Services Director.
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
CF1 Interment Fees Cremation Burial Per Burial $375 $375
CF2 Interment Fees Earth Burial Per Burial $6,800 $6,800
CF5 Memorial Hawthorn Tree with Plaque Per Tree $800 $800
CF6 Memorial Brick with Personalized Inscription Per Brick/Size $350-$482 $350-$482
CF7 Adopt a Bench New with Engraved Plaque Per Bench $2,500 $2,500
CF8 Adopt a Bench Existing with Engraved Plaque Per Bench $1,500 $1,500
Additional Facility Rental Fees for Amenities
FR1 Dance Floor, Stage, Piano, Linens, Cocktail Tables, Patio Heaters, Etc.Per Amenity $15-$200 $15-$200
Civic Center Rental (Council Chamber & Regional Meeting Room) *Deposit of $500 (Update)
FR3
FR4 Group 3 Per Hour $94
FR6 Group 4 Per Hour $125
Heritage Park & Museums Facility Rental - St. Raymond Church *Deposit of $500 (Update)
St. Raymond Church
FR39 Group 3
FR41 Group 4
FR43 Group 3 Discount on Mutiple Rooms Percentage/Per Hourly Rate
FR44
FR45 Group 3 Per Hour
FR47 Group 4 Per Hour
FR49 Group 3 Discount on Mutiple Rooms Percentage/Per Hourly Rate
Kolb Sunday School Barn
FR50
FR53 Group 4
FR55 Group 3 Discount on Mutiple Rooms Percentage/Per Hourly Rate
Lawn Area - Refundable Deposit $500
FR56
FR57 Group 3
FR59 Group 4
Library Community Room - Refundable Deposit of $500
FR61
FR62 Group 3 Per Hour
FR64 Group 4 Per Hour
Library Program Room - Refundable Deposit of $500
FR128
FR129 Group 3 Per Hour
FR131 Group 4 Per Hour
Senior Center Facility Rental Fees
Ballroom - Refundable Deposit $750
FR66
FR67 Group 3 Per Hour
FR69 Group 4 Per Hour
Kitchen (separate from Ballroom rental) Minimum 3 hour rental, only permitted Monday-Thursday-Refundable Deposit $750
Section 10.3: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Facility Rental Fees
Section 10.2: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Cemetery Fees for Heritage & Cultural Arts Center
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
St. Raymond Church Outdoor Patio Monday-Thursday as a Standalone
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
FR72 Groups 1 and 2 (Outside of Business Hours)Per Hour $24 $24
FR73 Group 3 Per Hour
FR75 Group 4 Per Hour
Classroom A - Refundable Deposit $500
FR77
FR78 Group 3 Per Hour
FR80 Group 4 Per Hour
Classroom C/D - Refundable Deposit $500
FR88
FR89 Group 3 Per Hour
FR91 Group 4 Per Hour
Meeting Room - Refundable Deposit $500
FR93
FR94 Group 3 Per Hour
FR96 Group 4 Per Hour
Lounge - Refundable Deposit $500
FR133
FR134 Group 3 Per Hour
FR136 Group 4 Per Hour
Shannon Center Facility Rental Fees
Ambrose Hall - Refundable Deposit $750
FR98
FR99 Group 3 Per Hour
FR101 Group 4 Per Hour
Outdoor Patio (separate from Ballroom rental) Only Permitted Monday-Thursday - Refundable Deposit $500
FR103
FR104 Group 3 Per Hour
FR106 Group 4 Per Hour
Kitchen (separate from Ballroom rental) Minimum 3 hour rental, only permitted on weekdays - Refundable Deposit $750
FR108
FR109 Group 3 Per Hour
FR111 Group 4 Per Hour
Multipurpose Room - Refundable Deposit $500
FR113
FR114 Group 3 Per Hour
FR116 Group 4 Per Hour
Classroom - Refundable Deposit $500
FR118
FR119 Group 3 Per Hour
FR121 Group 4 Per Hour
Stager Gym Facility Rental Fees
Stager Gym - Refundable Deposit $500
FR123
FR124 Group 3 Per Hour
FR126 Group 4 Per Hour
The Wave Rentals
Full Park Buyout: Paul McCreary Sports Pool, Natatorium, Children's Splash Zone, and Waterslide Tower - Deposit $750
WR1 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR3 Group 4
Children's Splash Zone - Deposit $500
WR4 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR6 Group 4
Lower Level of Tower: Mt. Diablo, Golden Wave, and Riptide Rider - Deposit $500
WR7 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR9 Group 4
Full Waterslide Tower: Emerald Plunge, Shamrock Swirl, and Dublin Screamer - Deposit $500
WR10 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR12 Group 4
Natatorium - Deposit $500
WR13 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
WR15 Group 4 Per Hour $427 $512
Paul McCreary Sports Pool During Normal Operating Hours - Deposit $500
WR16 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR18 Group 4
Swim Lane Paul McCreary Sports Pool During Normal Operating Hours
WR19 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR21 Group 4
Community Room - Deposit $500
WR22 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR24 Group 4
Boardwalk - Refundable Deposit $500
WR22 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR24 Group 4
Concessions Stand - Refundable Deposit $500
WR22 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR24 Group 4
Amenities and Services
WR25 Cabana - Weekday
WR27 Cabana - Weekend
WR29
WR31 Additional Staff
WR32
WR33
Section 10.4: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Picnic Area, Amphitheater, and Event Space Rental Fees
Park Picnic Area Rentals
Groups 1 and 2
PR1
PR2
PR3
PR4
PR5
PR6
PR7
PR8
PR9
Group 3
PR10
PR12
PR14
PR16
PR18
PR20
PR22
PR24
PR26
Group 4
PR28
PR30
PR32
PR34
PR36
PR38
minimum rental for picnic rentals.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
PR42 Seats 24 Per Hour $12 $12
PR44
Emerald Glen Amphitheater Fees
AM1
AM2
AM3
AM5
Section 10.5: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Sports Fields Rental Fees
New Community Event Permit Application Fee
ES1 Community Event Permit Application Fee All Groups
New Special Event Open Space Fees - Refundable Deposit $500
Grass Fields - Refundable Deposit $250 Per Field
SR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour $10****
SR2 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour
SR3 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR5 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Synthetic Turf Fields - Refundable Deposit $250 Per Field
SR7 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour
SR8 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour
SR9 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR11 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Cricket Pitch - Refundable Deposit $250 Per Field
SR13 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour
SR14 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour
SR15 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR17 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Sports Lighting
SR19 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour
SR20 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour
SR21 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR23 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Other
SR25 Administrative Charge for Non-Cormity to Field Use Policy Individual Fee $25 $25
SR26 Snack Bar Use Fee Monthly Fee NA $75
SR27 Additional Tournament Staff Per Hour/Per Staff NA Min $19 or Up to Contractors Rate
CTR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Court/Per Hour
For Tournaments, an hourly Facility Attendant fee in addition to the rental fees will be charged. Please refer to the Sports Fields Use Policy for more information.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Approved Dublin Based Youth Sports League Organizations - at least 75% Dublin Residents
Group 3: Dublin Based Non-Profits and Approved Adult Sports League Organizations (51% residents) - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, and Homeowners Associations
Group 4: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 3
Group 5: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
CTR3 Group 4 Per Court/Per Hour $10 $10
CTR5 Group 5 Per Court/Per Hour
Cricket Multi-Use Cages
CR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Cage/Per Hour $16 $16
CR2 Group 3 Per Cage/Per Hour $16 $16
CR3 Group 4 Per Cage/Per Hour $19 $19
CR5 Group 5 Per Cage/Per Hour $23 $23
SVR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Court/Per Hour
SVR2 Group 3 Per Court/Per Hour
SVR3 Group 4 Per Court/Per Hour
SVR5 Group 5 Per Court/Per Hour
Section 10.6: Parks & Community Services - Dublin Art Center (DAC) Program and Event Fees
ACP1 Resident Per Show, Event, Drop-in Progam, Open Studio, Etc.
DAC Art Exhibits - Refundable Deposit $500 (Independent Exhibition Only)
ACE1 Gallery Exhibit - Gallery 180 Individual Fee/Per Exhibition
ACE2 Gallery Exhibit - Informal Galleries Individual Fee/Per Exhibition
ACE3 Group 1 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week
ACE4 Group 2 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week
ACE5 Group 3 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week
ACE6 Group 4 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week
ACE7 Artwork Sale Commission Per Transaction
Black Box Theater Public Events (Shows, Productions, Performance, Recitals, etc.)
BBT1 Ticket Sales Resident Individual Fee
Black Box Theater Public Event Usage Fees - Refundable Deposit $750
Weekday (Mon-Thurs) Events
BBT6 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
BBT7 Group 3 Per Hour
BBT8 Group 4 Per Hour
Weekend (Fri-Sun) Events
BBT9 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
BBT10 Group 3 Per Hour
BBT11 Group 4 Per Hour
Section 10.7: Parks & Community Services - Dublin Art Center (DAC) Rental Fees
ACR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR2 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR4 Group 4 Per Hour
Black Box Theater Private Rentals - Refundable Deposit $750
Unless otherwise noted, all Parks & Community Services Fees listed are for Dublin Residents or Dublin-based Businesses. The fees for Non-Residents or Non-Dublin Businesses shall be 20% higher.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
Unless otherwise noted, all Parks & Community Services Fees listed are for Dublin Residents or Dublin-based Businesses. The fees for Non-Residents or Non-Dublin Businesses shall be 20% higher.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A
#Item / Service Description / Unit Fees through
6/30/26
Fee Effective
7/1/26
ACR7 Group 3 Per Hour $130 $130
ACR9 Group 4 Per Hour
Arts & Crafts Room - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR11 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR12 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR15 Group 4 Per Hour
Arts Yard - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR17 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR18 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR20 Group 4 Per Hour
Catering Kitchen - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR22 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR23 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR25 Group 4 Per Hour
Ceramics Studio - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR28 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR29 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR31 Group 4 Per Hour
Dance Studio - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR33 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR34 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR36 Group 4 Per Hour
Mixed Media Room - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR38 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR39 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR41 Group 4 Per Hour
Music Studio - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR43 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour
ACR44 Group 3 Per Hour
ACR46 Group 4 Per Hour
* Local Fees and Charges not subject to annual adjustment base on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
** Fees and Charges established by seperate ordinance, State Law, or another agency and not subject to CPI adjustment.
***Designated Fees are effective May 1, 2026.
****Designated Fees are effective January 1, 2027.
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Adjusted by CPI change, Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 (+3.10%)
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Section 1.0: General & Administrative
120 Photocopies – (first page or 1-page document)Reproduction of documents / cost for first page $0.50*$0.50*
121 Photocopies – (each additional page )Reproduction of documents / cost per page after first page $0.10*$0.10*
122 Mailing of photocopies Documents where a physical copy is requested to be mailed / per mailing Actual Postage Actual Postage
123 Retrieval of public documents (Info Only - Established by State Law) Costs incurred for locating or collecting records / staff time No Charge – Is included in per page cost No Charge – Is included in per page cost
(Info Only - Established by State Law), any related documents / per page $0.10*$0.10*
125 Political Reform Act Retrieval (Ca Govt Code 81008)(Info Only - Established by State Law) - retrieval of documents over 5 years old / per request includes multiple documents
requested at the same time $5.00**$5.00**
126 Bound documents, reports including Budget; CAFR; etc.General documents which shall not exceed the combined cost if the per page rate in Fee #120/#121 is used / per document Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee
128 General Overhead 24.48%*24.48%*
129 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / Case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead.
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
130 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee Per kilowatt Hour fee (kWh) to help recover the cost of electricity to the City $0.34 $0.34 cents per kWh while plugged in to City-owned EV charging stations $0.35 $0.35 cents per kWh while plugged in to City-owned EV charging stations
131 Passport Execution Fee The Department of State has set the acceptance fee at $35 for jurisdiction who process Passport application $35.00**$35.00**
132 Passport Application Fee The Application Fee which is collected on behalf of the US Department of State, will be charged at the current rate as
specified by the US Department of State. These costs may also include any charges for delivery of the application.Actual Cost Actual Cost
Section 1.1: Finance / Business License
160 First Returned Check Fee (Ca. Civil Code 1719 (a)(1)(Info Only - Established by State Law) Payments received via check when the payment is declined is declined by the bank /
per check
161 Subsequent Returned Check Fee (Ca. Civil Code 1719 (a)(1)(Info Only - Established by State Law) Payments received via check when the payment is declined is declined by the bank / per
check after first
162 Annual Business Registration (License) Annual Business License / per business $29.60 $29.00 $30.52 $30.00
164 New Business Registration (License)Registration fee $108.21 $108.00 $111.56 $111.00
168 Business License Transfer Dublin Municipal Code Transfer is substantially similar to the ownership existing before the transfer / per transfer $71.46 $71.00 $73.67 $73.00
169 Duplicate Business License Dublin Municipal Code Chapter Replace any license previously issued license $26.54 $26.00 $27.36 $27.00
170 Delinquent Business License Processing Fee Per License $17.35 $17.00 $17.89 $17.00
171 Contract Retention Escrow Fee Contractors may elect to have retention amounts paid to a third party escrow / per payment $103.10 $103.00 $106.30 $106.00
Section 1.2: Administrative Fees - Impact Fee Credit Agreement Administration
408 Impact Fee Credit Statement Per statement - Developers who request statements for credit balance $162.31 $162.00 $167.35 $167.00
Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee127Construction project plans and specifications; maps; may include oversized pages / per document
Per Senate Bill 234, the City cannot impose a business license fee for small or large family daycare
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409 Flat fee $254.18 $254.00 $262.07 $262.00
410 Flat fee $254.18 $254.00 $262.07 $262.00
Section 2.0: Police Services- General (Fingerprints / Records / Vehicles/ Development)
201 Livescan (Fingerprints)Fingerprinting / per application - Outside Agency /DOJ Fees charged separately $39.81 $39.00 $41.05 $41.00
202 Fingerprint Card Card / non-electronic prints - Outside Agency/DOJ Fees charged separately $59.21 $59.00 $61.04 $61.00
203 Police Report / Inspection Verification (Info Only - Established by State Law) Authorized release of a copy of a Police Report / per report $5.00 Flat**$5.00 Flat**
204 Records Subpoena (Subpoena Duces Tecum) Ca. Govt Code 6254(f) (1) and (2)(Info Only - Established by State Law) Response to subpoena)$15.00**$15.00**
205 Records subpoena: photos saved to CD Duplication of photo records / per CD $161.29 $161.00 $166.29 $166.00
206 Visa Letter Preparation of a Visa letter requested for foreign travel / per letter $43.89 $43.00 $45.26 $45.00
208 Fix-It Ticket Sign-Off Sign-off on ticket not issued by Dublin Police Services / per citation $26.54 $26.00 $27.36 $27.00
209 Repossessed Vehicle Release - Ca. Govt Code 41612 (Info Only - Established by State Law) -Process and provide release document / per release $15.00**$15.00**
210 Towed / Stored Vehicle Release Provide release documentation for towed and/or stored vehicle / per vehicle $91.87 $91.00 $94.72 $94.00
211 Vehicle Release - CA Vehicle Code 22651 Per Vehicle $9.19 $9.00 $9.47 $9.00
Section 2.1: Police Services- Permits
220 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) – One Day Permit $190.89 $190.00 $196.82 $196.00
221 Bingo Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.44)Annual license issuance per the Municipal Code / per application $169.45 $169.00 $174.71 $174.00
222 Dance Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.52)Processing of a dance permit per the municipal code / per permit $204.16 $204.00 $210.50 $210.00
223 Fortune Teller Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.08)Processing of a fortune teller permit per the municipal code / per permit $204.16 $204.00 $210.50 $210.00
224 Gun Dealer Permit Processing of a Gun Dealer permit / per permit $364.43 $364.00 $375.74 $375.00
225 Massage Establishment – Initial (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.20)Processing of a massage establishment permit per the municipal code / per location $364.43 $364.00 $375.74 $375.00
226 Massage Establishment – Yearly (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.20)Annual permit after initial massage establishment permit / per permit $299.10 $299.00 $308.38 $308.00
228 Parade Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.12)Processing of a parade permit per the municipal code / per event (permit only - service charges per 5.12.100 additional)$126.58 $126.00 $130.51 $130.00
229 Peddler Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.16)Processing of a peddler permit per the municipal code / per application $126.58 $126.00 $130.51 $130.00
230 Secondhand Dealer Permit (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.12)Processing of a secondhand dealer permit per the municipal code / per permit $126.58 $126.00 $130.51 $130.00
231 Taxi Company (Owner) Permit - Initial (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 6.76)Processing of a taxi company (owner) permit per the municipal code / per initial permit $291.95 $291.00 $301.01 $301.00
232 Taxi Company (Owner) Permit – Renewal (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 6.76)Annual permit after initial Taxi Company (owner) permit / per permit $126.58 $126.00 $130.51 $130.00
233 Taxi Driver (Operator) Annual Permit – (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 6.76)Annual permit Taxi Driver (operator) permit / per permit $126.58 $126.00 $130.51 $130.00
234 Tobacco Retailer License (Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 4.40)Annual license issuance per the Municipal Code / per license $104.12 $104.00 $107.35 $107.00
235 Massage Establishment - Employee Change Form Per application $104.12 $104.00 $107.35 $107.00
236 Massage Establishment - Amendment to Operations Per application $104.12 $104.00 $107.35 $107.00
237 Sidewalk Vending Permit Each $104.12 $104.00 $107.35 $107.00
238 Sidewalk Vending Permit - Amendment Each $104.12 $104.00 $107.35 $107.00
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Section 2.2: Police Services- Hourly Rates
PS1 Sheriffs Technician Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $121.48 $121.00 $125.25 $125.00
PS2 Sheriff’s Deputy Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $217.43 $217.00 $224.18 $224.00
PS3 Sheriffs Sergeant Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $260.31 $260.00 $268.39 $268.00
Section 4.1: Fire Prevention Services Plan Review & Inspection
240 New Construction up to 5000 sq. ft. Per application $568.59 $568.00 $586.24 $586.00
241 New Construction 5000 sq. ft. to 45,000 sq. ft.Per application $1,217.83 $1,217.00 $1,255.63 $1,255.00
242 New Construction >45,000 sq. ft.Per application $1,744.57 $1,744.00 $1,798.72 $1,798.00
243 Tenant Improvement up to 5000 sq. ft. Per application $416.49 $416.00 $429.42 $429.00
244 Tenant Improvement 5000 sq. ft. to 45,000 sq. ft.Per application $596.15 $596.00 $614.66 $614.00
245 Tenant Improvement >45,000 sq. ft. Per application $775.82 $775.00 $799.90 $799.00
246 Custom Single-Family Residence Per application $416.49 $416.00 $429.42 $429.00
247 Processing, Review, Inspection & Approval of Licensed Care Facilities Per application $223.56 $223.00 $230.50 $230.00
248 Review and Approval of Improvement plans and/or maps Per application $249.08 $249.00 $256.81 $256.00
250 Fire Alarm System < 50 devices Per application $472.64 $472.00 $487.31 $487.00
251 Fire Alarm System > 50 devices Per application $1,191.29 $1,191.00 $1,228.27 $1,228.00
260 Medical Gas System Per system $472.64 $472.00 $487.31 $487.00
261 Hood Duct System Per system $472.64 $472.00 $487.31 $487.00
262 Halon or Clean Agent Per system $472.64 $472.00 $487.31 $487.00
263 Spray Booth per booth Per system $472.64 $472.00 $487.31 $487.00
270 System < 20 heads Base fee per system $639.03 $639.00 $658.86 $658.00
271 System > 20 heads Base fee per system $1,165.77 $1,165.00 $1,201.95 $1,201.00
272 Plus amount per head in excess of 100 heads Per head $14.29 $14.00 $14.73 $14.00
273 Underground Water Supply Per system / tap $806.44 $806.00 $831.47 $831.00
275 NFPA 13 D master plan check and inspection Per system $972.83 $972.00 $1,003.03 $1,003.00
276 Additional permits for already approved master plan Per application $779.90 $779.00 $804.11 $804.00
277 NFPA 13R system (per unit, per building)Per unit up to 50 units. $1,165.77 $1,165.00 $1,201.95 $1,201.00
278 NFPA 13 System Per unit up to 50 units /Per System $1,165.77 $1,165.00 $1,201.95 $1,201.00
279 Underground Water Supply Per system / tap $806.44 $806.00 $831.47 $831.00
Section 4.2: Fire Prevention Services Regulated Activities
307 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / Case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead.
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
Section 4.3: Fire Works Displays & Sales
350 Display Aerial Base Fee Per event $806.44 $806.00 $831.47 $831.00
356 Fireworks Stand Application Processing and administration of fireworks stands $168.43 $168.00 $173.66 $173.00
357 Fireworks Stand Inspection Cost to inspect sales locations $167.41 $167.00 $172.61 $172.00
358 Fireworks Permit Deposit Per application N/A $200.00
Section 4.4: Fire Prevention Services- Hourly Rates
FR1 Fire Plan Checker II Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $192.93 $192.00 $198.92 $198.00
FR2 Fire Code Compliance Officer Hourly rate for special services not otherwise defined / per hour $167.41 $167.00 $172.61 $172.00
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City permit
fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond the
establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and demolition
debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code and the
pour, functional, final, etc.). If a permit applicant elects to split inspections into small pieces such as by floor or by system; additional inspection fees will be due based upon the hourly rate.
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Section 5.1: Housing Services Program Fees
501 Below Market Ownership Units - Transaction Fee Administration of the “For Sale” Inclusionary units / per unit per change in ownership – Including Initial $4,026.09 $4,026.00 $4,151.06 $4,151.00
502 Secondary Below Market Rate Unit - Transaction Fee $1,606.76 $1,606.00 $1,656.63 $1,656.00
507 Annual Below Market Rate Rental Monitoring - Follow Up Compliance Fee First follow up (base fee); additional follow up audits T&M $270.52 $278.91
508 Below Market Rate Unit - Refinance Administrative Fee Administrative cost for document preparation and research when an inclusionary unit requires City approval / per request $689.05 $689.00 $710.44 $710.00
509 Secondary Below Market Rate Unit - Refinance Administrative Fee Administrative cost for document preparation and research when a secondary inclusionary unit requires City approval / per
request $906.48 $906.00 $934.62 $934.00
510 First time home loan program (below-maket-rate property) - administrative fee Administrative charge for review and approval of first time home buyer loan / per loan approved $1,631.00 $1,631.00 $1,681.63 $1,681.00
511 First time home loan program (market-rate-property) - administrative fee Administrative charge for review and approval of first time home buyer loan / per loan approved $4,468.10 $4,468.00 $4,606.79 $4,606.00
Section 6.1: Planning Division
Use Permits (TUP/CUP)
553 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) / (Approval considered by Planning Commission)Per application $2,549.99 $2,549.00 $2,629.14 $2,629.00
559 Conditional Use Permit – Minor Amendment (Administrative Determination)Per request $804.40 $804.00 $829.37 $829.00
560 Conditional Use Permit – Time Extension (Administrative Determination)Per request $231.72 $231.00 $238.92 $238.00
561 Conditional Use Permit – Time Extension (Planning Commission Determination)Per request $1,285.20 $1,285.00 $1,325.10 $1,325.00
564 Temporary Use Permit – Temporary Outdoor Seating
Per application. This fee shall be valid until the City’s applicable American Rescue Plan Act budget allocation is exhausted,or
until September 30, 2023,whichever occurs first.Upon expiration, this fee shall be superseded by Fee #562 (Temporary Use
Permit - Minor).
T&M T&M
Zoning Clearance-General
575 Zoning Clearance – Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval Per application T&M T&M
Variance
Site Development Review (SDR)
590 Site Development Review - General Per application T&M T&M
591 Site Development Review – Residential Additions > 500 sq. ft.Per application T&M T&M
592 Per Sign $515.51 $515.00 $531.51 $531.00
593 Site Development Review Waiver Per request $670.67 $670.00 $691.49 $691.00
594 Time & Material T&M T&M
595 Site Development Review – Time Extension (Administrative Determination)Per request $282.77 $282.00 $291.54 $291.00
An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any applicant funds
remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant. Planning applications with a combination of both a flat rate fee(s) and T&M, will only be subject to the T&M charges.
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596 Site Development Review – Time Extension (Planning Commission Determination)Per request $1,416.89 $1,416.00 $1,460.87 $1,460.00
597 Site Development Review Waiver – Permanent Outdoor Seating
Per application. This fee shall be valid until the City’s applicable American Rescue Plan Act budget allocation is exhausted,or
until September 30, 2023,whichever occurs first.Upon expiration, this fee shall be superseded by Fee #593 (Site
Development Review Waiver).
T&M T&M
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PROCESSING
600 Planned Development Application (Stage 1 / Stage 2)Per application T&M T&M
601 Planned Development Minor Amendment –(Administrative Determination)Per application $657.40 $657.00 $677.81 $677.00
602 Time & Material T&M T&M
603 Per application T&M T&M
604 Planned Development Major Amendment – (City Council Determination)Per application T&M T&M
Section 6.2: Other Planning Fees
Other Charges
612 Estoppel Certificate – Development Agreement Per certificate prepared when requested by entity not a party to the Development Agreement $292.97 $292.00 $302.07 $302.00
615 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
Building division permit referral Per application $171.50 $171.00 $176.82 $176.00
622 Preliminary Application Per application N/A T&M
Section 6.3: Planning Composite Hourly Rates & Overhead
PL1 Composite City Planning Staff Hourly Rate (Includes Overhead)Per Hour for T&M activities $344.01 $344.00 $354.69 $354.00
PL3 Overhead Rate - Applied to actual costs incurred for consultant services and
expenses billed under T&M Percentage applied to City costs 45.0%*45.0%*
Section 7.1: Building and Safety Division – Building Permits (Total Valuation)
Building Permits Based on Valuation Formula / $ Valuation
Building Permits which are not established as fixed fee shall be determined using the total valuation. In this case the fee due is based on: Occupancy and Construction Type; estimated cost of services and the Building,
Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Cal Green and Energy codes as adopted by the City Council including any amendments.
Calculation of the Building Permit fee to be collected shall be in accordance with the Table below. The determination of the valuation and annual adjustments to the valuation shall be made by the Building Official as
authorized in Dublin Municipal Code section 7.28.430(E).
Fees 708, 710, 712, 714, 722 are calculated using cost per $1000 of the preceding Fee.
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City permit
fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond the
establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and demolition
debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code and the
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704 $3,001-$4,000 Per calculated valuation $326.66 $326.00 $336.80 $336.00
705 $4,001-$5,000 Per calculated valuation $389.95 $389.00 $402.05 $402.00
706 $5,001-$10,000 (first $5000)Per calculated valuation $389.95 $389.00 $402.05 $402.00
707 $5,001-$10,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $83.71 $83.00 $86.30 $86.00
708 $10,001-$50,000 (first $10,000)Per calculated valuation $810.53 $810.00 $835.68 $835.00
709 $10,001-$50,000(each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $41.85 $41.00 $43.15 $43.00
710 $50,001-$100,000 (first $50,000)Per calculated valuation $2,505.08 $2,505.00 $2,582.83 $2,582.00
711 $50,001-$100,001 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $47.98 $47.00 $49.47 $49.00
713 $100,001-$500,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $28.58 $28.00 $29.47 $29.00
715 $500,001 and up (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $16.33 $16.00 $16.84 $16.00
716 $1,000,001-$5,000,000 (first $1,000,000)Per calculated valuation $24,932.34 $24,932.00 $25,706.24 $25,706.00
717 $1,000,001-$5,000,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $14.29 $14.00 $14.73 $14.00
718 $5,000,001-$10,000,000 (First $5,000,000)Per calculated valuation $84,038.43 $84,038.00 $86,646.98 $86,646.00
719 $5,000,001-$10,000,000 (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $10.21 $10.00 $10.52 $10.00
720 $10,000,000+ (base)Per calculated valuation $138,605.99 $138,605.00 $142,908.32 $142,908.00
721 $10,000,000+ (each additional $1000 or fraction thereof)Per calculated valuation $10.21 $10.00 $10.52 $10.00
722 Demolition permits and removal of underground tanks Calculate using valuation factors above 50%
of the fee calculation based on valuation
50%
of the fee calculation based on valuation
Section 7.2: Building and Safety Division – Master Plan Check / Green Building
Building Permits Based on Valuation Formula /$ Valuation
Single Family detached tract housing (when using a Master Plan Check)
Building Permit State Surcharges
725 California Building Standards Commission Green Building Valuation Surcharge (Info Only) State fee required to be collected based on permit valuation for ea. $25,000 or for ea. $25,000 or
726 Residential - California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Surcharge (Info Only) State fee required to be collected based on permit valuation $0.13**
per $1,000
$0.13**
per $1,000
727 Non-Residential - California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP)
Surcharge (Info Only) State fee required to be collected based on permit valuation $0.28**
per $1,000
$0.28**
per $1,000
Section 7.3: Building and Safety Division – Residential Flat Fees
Residential Building Permits - Flat Fees
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City permit
fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond the
establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and demolition
debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code and the
The provisions for residential flat fees may be applied when the specific work involved is for a single dwelling unit and /or appurtenant accessory structures where there is no other work except the item listed herein.
“Service Explanations” follow the Table.
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741 Kitchen Remodel or Repair (w/o structural modifications)Per permit, limited to one kitchen $854.00 $854.00 $880.51 $880.00
742 Lawn Sprinkler System Per system for any lawn sprinkler or irrigation system $136.00 $136.00 $140.22 $140.00
743 Motors Per “Service Explanation” #9 $327.00 $327.00 $337.15 $337.00
744 Plumbing Fixture Per “Service Explanation” #1 and #2 $211.00 $211.00 $217.55 $217.00
745 Roofing Replacement (Residential)For re-roofing a single family dwelling $317.00 $317.00 $326.84 $326.00
746 Shower / tub replacement only Per unit $213.00 $213.00 $219.61 $219.00
747 Per permit $450.00**$450.00**$450.00**
748 Each Kw above 15 of fraction thereof $15.00**$15.00**$15.00**
SERVICE EXPLANATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL FLAT FEES
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763 Solar Panel - Non-Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic (up to 50 Kw)Per Permit $1,000.00**$1,000.00**
Section 7.5: Building and Safety Division – Construction Debris & Demolition
Section 7.6: Building & Safety- Composite Hourly Rates & Overhead
BS2 Percentage applied to City costs 45.0%*45.0%*
and duct work). OR (a) For the installation, relocation or replacement of each gas fired water heater (includes all necessary water and gas piping and vents). OR (b) For the installation relocation or
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City permit
fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond the
establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and demolition
debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code and the
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Section 7.7: Building and Safety Division – Other Fees
780 Time and Materials T&M T&M T&M
788 Review geologic reports required by the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones Act Per application request T&M T&M
789 Service requested outside of regular working hours / business days (4 hour min)Per hour with a four hour minimum $340.00 $340.00 $350.55 $350.00
790 Per investigation; cost of investigation shall be in addition to the fees for any new installation made as part of the correction T&M T&M
793 Issue permit refund Per refund $90.00 $90.00 $92.79 $92.00
794 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Per Application $259.00 $259.00 $267.04 $267.00
795 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
796 Parking Lot Pavement Repair & Restriping Permit Processing Per hour with a two hour minimum T&M T&M
797 Low Carbon Concrete Surcharge (only charged on specific projects)Percentage of building permit fee 1.63%1.63%
798 Low Carbon Concrete Admimistrative Penalty Per hour (2 Hour Min)$364.00 $364.00 $375.30 $375.00
799 Expediting fee - when approved by the Building Official Percentage of plan check fees 150%150%
Section 11: Code Enforcement Division
1181 First violation within two year period N/A Equal to the permit fee
1182 Second violation with two year period N/A Double the permit fee
1183 Third and subsequent violations with two year period N/A Ten (10) times the permit fee
1184 First zoning violation within one year N/A $100.00
1185 Second zoning violation within one year N/A $200.00
1186 Third and subsequent violation within one year N/A $500.00
1187 First violation of building and safety codes for all property types within one year N/A $130.00
1188 Second violation of building and safety codes within one year for all property types N/A $700.00
1189 Third and subsequent violation of building and safety codes within one year for non-commercial property N/A $1,300.00
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City permit
fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond the
establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and demolition
debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code and the
An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any applicant funds
remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant.
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1190 Third and subsequent violation of building and safety codes within one year for commercial property N/A $2,500.00
1191 First violation of short term rental regulations within one year N/A $1,500.00
1192 Second violation of short term rental regulations within one year N/A $3,000.00
1193 Third and subsequent violation of short term rental regulations within one year N/A $5,000.00
Section 8.1: Engineering / Public Works – Other Fees
800 $7.00*$7.00*
801 Copies of Map - plotted GIS map Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee Not to exceed actual cost – As determined by City Manager or designee
803 Time & Materials T&M T&M
804 Subdivision and Development Improvement Plan/Map Check Charge Time & Materials-> 3% of estimated cost of improvements ($2,500 minimum deposit; maximum $25,000)T&M T&M
805 Subdivision Inspections Charge Time & Materials-> 3% of estimated cost of improvements ($2,500 minimum initial deposit; maximum $25,000)T&M T&M
806 Special Study Review (i.e., Traffic Study)New Fee: $5,000 Initial Deposit (Time & Materials)T&M T&M
807 Permit processing fee Includes cost of processing grading or encroachment permit or misc. permit $205.00 $205.00 $211.36 $211.00
808 Base Permit cost up to 100 sq. ft. $1,012.00 $1,012.00 $1,043.41 $1,043.00
809 Additional permit cost per additional square foot in excess of 100 sq. ft.$2.00 $2.00 $2.06 $2.00
815 Encroachment Permit Resurfacing Surcharge – 100 sq. ft. or less Per each permit where roadway asphalt is cut impacting 100 sq. ft. or less of roadway $168.00 $168.00 $173.21 $173.00
816 Encroachment Permit Resurfacing Surcharge – per sq. ft. after 100 sq. ft.In addition to base charge for up to 100 sq. ft. – an additional per sq. ft. $3.00 $3.00 per square foot $3.09 $3.00 per square foot
817 Transportation / Oversized Vehicle Permits: Annual (Info Only State Limits Max. Fee Per Calif. Vehicle Code 35795 (b)(1));per annual permit application $90.00** $90.00**
818 Transportation / Oversized Vehicle Permits: Single trip (Info Only State Limits Max. Fee Per Calif. Vehicle Code 35795 (b)(1)); per single trip application $16.00** $16.00**
828 Inspection: Public improvements construction; grading; encroachment permits Per hour T&M T&M
829 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
833 Investigation fee/work without a permit (encroachment)Hourly Rate - 1 hr. minimum. Over 1 hour (Time & Materials)$337.00 $347.46
835 Time & Materials T&M T&M
An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any applicant funds
remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant.
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837 Hourly Rate - 1 hr. minimum. Over 1 hour (Time & Materials)$362.00 $373.24
838 Grading Plan Review/Site Work Permit Review $5,000 initial deposit (Time & Materials)/$2,500 initial deposit (Time & Materials)T&M T&M
Section 8.2: Engineering- Cash Bond Required For Encroachment Permit (If No Surety Bond)
850 Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions 1,000.00*1,000.00*
851 Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions
852 Concrete Sidewalk 50 square feet or less (fee waived for single family residential)Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $1,000.00*$1,000.00*
853 Concrete Sidewalk more than 50 square feet (fee waived for single family
residential)Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $1,000.00 + $20.00/ sq. ft.
in excess of 50 sq. ft.*
$1,000.00 + $20.00/ sq. ft.
in excess of 50 sq. ft.*
854 Concrete Curb and / or gutter of 30 linear feet or less Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $2,250.00*$2,250.00*
855 Concrete Curb and / or gutter more than 30 linear feet Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $2,2500.00 + $75.00/ linear ft. in excess of 30 linear ft.*$2,2500.00 + $75.00/ linear ft. in excess of 30 linear ft.*
856 Residential Concrete Driveway Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $3,000.00*$3,000.00*
857 Commercial Concrete Driveway Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $4,500.00*$4,500.00*
858 Drop inlets, manholes and connections to same Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions $10,000.00*$10,000.00*
859 Temporary street or lane closures Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions No Deposit / Bond Required No Deposit / Bond Required
860 Miscellaneous encroachment work Minimum Bond Amount Per Application - See Section 8.2(A): Conditions Amount to be determined by the Public Works Director in accordance with the nature
and scope of work
Amount to be determined by the Public Works Director in accordance with the nature
and scope of work
Section 8.2(A): Conditions: -Cash Bond Required For Encroachment Permit
Section 8.3: Engineering- Composite Hourly Rates & Overhead
EN1 Per hour for T&M activities $362.00 $362.00 $373.24 $373.00
EN2 Composite City Public Works / Engineering Inspectors Rate (Includes Overhead)Per hour for T&M activities $337.00 $337.00 $347.46 $347.00
EN5 Percentage applied to City costs 46%*46%*
Section 8.4: Environmental Programs- Fees
875 Review of Annual Maintenance Reports of privately maintained post-construction Flat Fee $326.00 $326.00 $336.12 $336.00
878 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
879 SB1383 - Edible Food Generator Inspection Fee Each $224.00 $224.00 $230.95 $230.00
In order to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs): 1) an ADU less than 750 square feet; and 2) ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years are not subject to these City permit
fees, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code, the scope of work beyond the
establishment of the ADU, and/or enforcement fees are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Waived for ADUs less than 750 square feet and ADUs 750 square feet or larger that are deed-restricted as lower-income units for a period of 55 years, if a homeowner/contractor agrees to use AVI for handling construction and demolition
debris, rather than self-haulers, effective for building permits applied for between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2026. ADUs required to satisfy Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations) of the Dublin Municipal Code and the
Conditions For Release: Bonds shall be released six months after the work has been accepted by the City, provided there are no defects in the work.
Annual Bonds: A minimum annual cash deposit of $5,000.00 may be posted in lieu of a cash or a surety bond for each permit. The City may require additional bonds or cash deposits
when the nature of the work is such that the amounts hereinbefore provided are insufficient to cover expenses that may be incurred in restoring the right-of-way to its former condition.
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Section 8.5: Environmental Programs- Composite Hourly Rates
ENV1 Composite Environmental Programs Hourly Rate Per Hour $224.00 $224.00 $230.95 $230.00
Section 9.1: City Attorney – Development Application Processing
CA1 Overhead Rate – Applied to City Attorney Costs associated with Planning and
Engineering Applications Percentage applied to City costs 24.48%*24.48%*
CA2 Equivalent Fees and Charges Fees for services or costs not explicitly listed in any section in the Master Fee Schedule / case by case basis, may include: staff
costs; contractor / consultant costs; reimbursable expenses; general overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
As determined by City Manager or designee based on actual costs and rates plus general
overhead
Section 10.1: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Activity Fees
Family Programs
FP1 After School Recreation Individual Fee/Per Session (13 weeks)
FP3 After School Recreation Late Fee
FP4
FP6 Seasonal Full Day Camps Individual Fee/Per Day (10 hours)
FP8 Seasonal Full Day Camp with Waterpark Admission Individual Fee/Per Day (10 hours)
FP12 Dublin L.E.A.D. Program Individual Fee/Session (Summer)
FP14 After School L.E.A.D.Individual Fee/Per Session (13 weeks)
Preschool Programs
PP1 Preschool - 3-Year Olds Individual Fee/Per Day (3 Hours)
PP13
Senior Center Programs
SC1 Activity Fee Individual Fee
SC3 Special Luncheons Individual Fee
SC5 Senior Center Special Events Individual Fee
SC7 Dances Day-Of Registration Individual Fee
SC9 City Trips and Tours Individual Fee/Per trip
Sports Programs
SP1 Adult Basketball League Team Fee/Per Game
SP3 Adult Softball League Team Fee/Per Game
SP6 Youth Sports League Individual Fee/Per Week
SP8 Youth Sports Camp Individual Fee/Per Day (3 Hours)
SP12 Adult Bocce League Team Fee/Per Match
SP14 Adult Volleyball League Team Fee/Per Match
Wave-Waterpark Admission Fees
Wave-Swim Lessons
For all development related activities noted as Time and Materials (T&M), the cost of the City Attorney shall be determined by applying the designated overhead factor to the Cost for City Attorney services incurred by
the City. An initial deposit shall be made by the applicant as determined by City Staff based on the scope and complexity of the project. Additional deposits shall be collected as necessary during processing. Any
applicant funds remaining after completion of the project shall be refunded to the applicant.
All Parks & Recreation Program Fees are subject to 20% increase based on the Parks & Community Services Pricing Policy.
(1) Noted activities were added during the year at the Parks & Community Services Director's discretion, per Policy; or were fees approved by the City Council
Seniors aged 60 and over can purchase Wave Waterpark admission for $10 with photo identification when purchasing in person. This special rate applies to the senior's own ticket and is available to both residents and non-residents.
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WV12 Ratio 1 Instructor to 8 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class $10 $10
WV14 Ratio 1 Instructor to 6 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class $15 $15
WV18 Ratio 1 Instructor to 4 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class $27 $27
WV20 Ratio 1 Instructor to 2 Participants Individual Fee/Per Class $36 $36
WV22 Ratio 1 Instructor to 1 Participant Individual Fee/Per Class $57 $57
Note: Total number of classes per session will vary.
Wave-Swim Team
WV24 Junior Green Gators Individual Fee/Per Class $13 $13
WV26 Green Gators Individual Fee/Per Season $359 $359
Note: Junior Green Gators is based on 2 days/week or 4 days/week. Total number of classes per session will vary. Green Gators is nine-week season with six swim meets.
Wave-Recreational and Other
WV28 Lap Swim/Water Walking Individual Fee/Per visit $6 $6
WV30 Kid's Night Out Individual Fee $40-$70 $40-$70
WV32 Birthday Party Package (Summer Season)Individual Fee/Per Party $31 $37***
WV34 Birthday Party Package (Off-Season)Individual Fee/Per Party $23 $27***
WV36 Water Park Public Address Announcements 3 Announcements during Water Park Hours $26 $26
WV38 Recreation Swim/Under 2 Years Per Person Admission Fee $3 $3
WV40 Recreation Swim/Over 2 Years Per Person Admission Fee $6 $7
WV42 Adaptive Rec Swim Per Person Admission Fee $6 $6
HERITAGE PARK & MUSEUMS
HP1 Heritage Park Drop-In Programs Heritage Park Drop-In Programs Per Person $3 $3
HP2 Ghosts Of Dublin Tour Per Person Admission Fee $15 $15
HP3 Weekend History Events Per Person Per Event $5-$15 $5-$15
HP4 Group Tours Per Person Per Tour $5 $5
HP5 School Field Trips Per Student Per Field Trip $4 $4
HP6 Pioneer Activity (Tour Add-On-Fee)Per Student Per Activity $2 $2
Community Garden - $50 deposit
CG1
CG2
Other
OT1
OT2
Contract Classes
VARIES VARIES
Additional Facility Rental Fees for Amenities
FR1 Dance Floor, Stage, Piano, Linens, Cocktail Tables, Patio Heaters, Etc.Per Amenity $15-$200 $15-$200
Civic Center Rental (Council Chamber & Regional Meeting Room) *Deposit of $500 (Update)
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
Section 10.3: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Facility Rental Fees
For all Contract Instructor Activities, Fees for Residents and for Non-Residents may vary. The fees are based on the contract agreements with each instructor and are subject to change at the
discretion of the Parks & Community Services Director.
Section 10.2: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Cemetery Fees for Heritage & Cultural Arts Center
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FR3 Groups 1 and 2 for purpose of meetings Per Hour No Fee No Fee
FR4 Group 3 Per Hour $94 $94
FR6 Group 4 Per Hour $125 $125
Heritage Park & Museums Facility Rental - St. Raymond Church *Deposit of $500 (Update)
St. Raymond Church
FR38 Group 1 and 2 for purpose of meetings outside of business hours Per Hour/Per Staff $19 $19
FR39 Group 3
FR41 Group 4
FR43 Group 3 Discount on Mutiple Rooms Percentage/Per Hourly Rate
Kolb Sunday School Barn
Lawn Area - Refundable Deposit $500
Library Community Room - Refundable Deposit of $500
Library Program Room - Refundable Deposit of $500
Senior Center Facility Rental Fees
Ballroom - Refundable Deposit $750
Kitchen (separate from Ballroom rental) Minimum 3 hour rental, only permitted Monday-Thursday-Refundable Deposit $750
Classroom A - Refundable Deposit $500
Classroom C/D - Refundable Deposit $500
Meeting Room - Refundable Deposit $500
Lounge - Refundable Deposit $500
Shannon Center Facility Rental Fees
Ambrose Hall - Refundable Deposit $750
Outdoor Patio (separate from Ballroom rental) Only Permitted Monday-Thursday - Refundable Deposit $500
St. Raymond Church Outdoor Patio Monday-Thursday as a Standalone
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Kitchen (separate from Ballroom rental) Minimum 3 hour rental, only permitted on weekdays - Refundable Deposit $750
FR108 Groups 1 and 2 (Outside of Business Hours)Per Hour $24 $24
FR109 Group 3 Per Hour $83 $83
FR111 Group 4 Per Hour $120 $120
Multipurpose Room - Refundable Deposit $500
FR113 Groups 1 and 2 Outside of Business Hours Per Hour $26 $26
FR114 Group 3 Per Hour $78 $78
FR116 Group 4 Per Hour $104 $104
Classroom - Refundable Deposit $500
FR118 Groups 1 and 2 (Outside of Business Hours)Per Hour $19 $19
FR119 Group 3 Per Hour $33 $33
FR121 Group 4 Per Hour $45 $45
Stager Gym Facility Rental Fees
Stager Gym - Refundable Deposit $500
FR123
FR124 Group 3 Per Hour
FR126 Group 4 Per Hour
The Wave Rentals
Full Park Buyout: Paul McCreary Sports Pool, Natatorium, Children's Splash Zone, and Waterslide Tower - Deposit $750
WR1 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR3 Group 4
Children's Splash Zone - Deposit $500
WR4 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR6 Group 4
Lower Level of Tower: Mt. Diablo, Golden Wave, and Riptide Rider - Deposit $500
WR7 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR9 Group 4
Full Waterslide Tower: Emerald Plunge, Shamrock Swirl, and Dublin Screamer - Deposit $500
WR10 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR12 Group 4
Natatorium - Deposit $500
WR13 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR15 Group 4
Paul McCreary Sports Pool During Normal Operating Hours - Deposit $500
WR16 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR18 Group 4
Swim Lane Paul McCreary Sports Pool During Normal Operating Hours
WR19 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR21 Group 4
Community Room - Deposit $500
WR22 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR24 Group 4
Boardwalk - Refundable Deposit $500
WR22 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR24 Group 4
Concessions Stand - Refundable Deposit $500
WR22 Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3
WR24 Group 4
Amenities and Services
WR25 Cabana - Weekday
WR27 Cabana - Weekend
WR29
WR31 Additional Staff
WR32
WR33
Section 10.4: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Picnic Area, Amphitheater, and Event Space Rental Fees
Park Picnic Area Rentals
Groups 1 and 2
rental for picnic rentals.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
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PR1 Seats 200 Per Hour $25 $25
PR2
PR3
PR4
PR5
PR6
PR7
PR8
PR9
Group 3
PR10
PR12
PR14
PR16
PR18
PR20
PR22
PR24
PR26
Group 4
PR44
Emerald Glen Amphitheater Fees
AM1
AM2
Section 10.5: Parks & Community Services Program Fees - Sports Fields Rental Fees
New Community Event Permit Application Fee
New Special Event Open Space Fees - Refundable Deposit $500
Grass Fields - Refundable Deposit $250 Per Field
SR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour $7 $10****
SR2 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour
SR3 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR5 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Synthetic Turf Fields - Refundable Deposit $250 Per Field
SR7 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour $26 $26
SR8 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour
SR9 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR11 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Cricket Pitch - Refundable Deposit $250 Per Field
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Approved Dublin Based Youth Sports League Organizations - at least 75% Dublin Residents
Group 3: Dublin Based Non-Profits and Approved Adult Sports League Organizations (51% residents) - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, and Homeowners Associations
Group 4: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 3
Group 5: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
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SR13 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour $78 $78
SR14 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour $124 $124
SR15 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR17 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Sports Lighting
SR19 Groups 1 and 2 Per Field/Per Hour $26 $26
SR20 Group 3 Per Field/Per Hour $28 $28
SR21 Group 4 Per Field/Per Hour
SR23 Group 5 Per Field/Per Hour
Other
SR25 Administrative Charge for Non-Cormity to Field Use Policy Individual Fee $25 $25
SR26 Snack Bar Use Fee Monthly Fee NA $75
SR27 Additional Tournament Staff Per Hour/Per Staff NA Min $19 or Up to Contractors Rate
CTR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Court/Per Hour $5 $5
CTR2 Group 3 Per Court/Per Hour
CTR3 Group 4 Per Court/Per Hour
Cricket Multi-Use Cages
CR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Cage/Per Hour $16 $16
CR2 Group 3 Per Cage/Per Hour $16 $16
CR3 Group 4 Per Cage/Per Hour $19 $19
CR5 Group 5 Per Cage/Per Hour $23 $23
SVR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Court/Per Hour $7 $7
SVR2 Group 3 Per Court/Per Hour
SVR3 Group 4 Per Court/Per Hour
Section 10.6: Parks & Community Services - Dublin Art Center (DAC) Program and Event Fees
ACP1 Resident Per Show, Event, Drop-in Progam, Open Studio, Etc. $10-$100 $10-$100
ACE1 Gallery Exhibit - Gallery 180 Individual Fee/Per Exhibition $30 $30
ACE2 Gallery Exhibit - Informal Galleries Individual Fee/Per Exhibition $20 $20
ACE3 Group 1 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week NA No Fee
ACE4 Group 2 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week NA $132
ACE5 Group 3 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week NA $160
ACE6 Group 4 Independent Exhibition Use Fee/Per Week NA $192
ACE7 Artwork Sale Commission Per Transaction
Black Box Theater Public Events (Shows, Productions, Performance, Recitals, etc.)
Black Box Theater Public Event Usage Fees - Refundable Deposit $750
Weekday (Mon-Thurs) Events
BBT8 Group 4 Per Hour
Weekend (Fri-Sun) Events
BBT11 Group 4 Per Hour
Section 10.7: Parks & Community Services - Dublin Art Center (DAC) Rental Fees
Unless otherwise noted, all Parks & Community Services Fees listed are for Dublin Residents or Dublin-based Businesses. The fees for Non-Residents or Non-Dublin Businesses shall be 20% higher.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
For Tournaments, an hourly Facility Attendant fee in addition to the rental fees will be charged. Please refer to the Sports Fields Use Policy for more information.
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Art Gallery Rentals - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR1 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $54 $54
ACR2 Group 3 Per Hour $65 $65
ACR4 Group 4 Per Hour $93 $93
Black Box Theater Private Rentals - Refundable Deposit $750
ACR6 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $108 $108
ACR7 Group 3 Per Hour $130 $130
ACR9 Group 4 Per Hour $187 $187
Arts & Crafts Room - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR11 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $58 $58
ACR12 Group 3 Per Hour $70 $70
ACR15 Group 4 Per Hour $100 $100
Arts Yard - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR17 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $25 $25
ACR18 Group 3 Per Hour $30 $30
ACR20 Group 4 Per Hour $43 $43
Catering Kitchen - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR22 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $29 $29
ACR23 Group 3 Per Hour $35 $35
ACR25 Group 4 Per Hour $50 $50
Ceramics Studio - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR28 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $112 $112
ACR29 Group 3 Per Hour $135 $135
ACR31 Group 4 Per Hour $194 $194
Dance Studio - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR33 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $108 $108
ACR34 Group 3 Per Hour $130 $130
ACR36 Group 4 Per Hour $187 $187
Mixed Media Room - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR38 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $92 $92
ACR39 Group 3 Per Hour $110 $110
ACR41 Group 4 Per Hour $158 $158
Music Studio - Refundable Deposit $500
ACR43 Groups 1 and 2 Per Hour $22 $22
ACR44 Group 3 Per Hour $26 $26
ACR46 Group 4 Per Hour $37 $37
* Local Fees and Charges not subject to annual adjustment base on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
** Fees and Charges established by seperate ordinance, State Law, or another agency and not subject to CPI adjustment.
***Designated Fees are effective May 1, 2026.
****Designated Fees are effective January 1, 2027.
Unless otherwise noted, all Parks & Community Services Fees listed are for Dublin Residents or Dublin-based Businesses. The fees for Non-Residents or Non-Dublin Businesses shall be 20% higher.
Group 1: Public Agencies - County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon Services District, Dublin Unified School District
Group 2: Dublin Based Non-Profits - Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners Associations, and Sports League Organizations
Group 3: Individuals and Other Groups - Dublin Residents and Charitable Groups Not Approved for Group 2
Group 4: Commercial - Dublin-Based Businesses
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STAFF REPORT
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
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Agenda Item 4.1
DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Committee Members
FROM: Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT:
Phased Adjustments to Sports Field Use Fees for Grass Athletic Fields
Prepared by: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Finance and Investment Committee will receive a report on proposed phased adjustments to
grass athletic field use fees. The adjustments are intended to reduce the structural operating
subsidy, improve cost recovery, and establish a predictable long-term strategy while maintaining
support for youth sports and community access.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and discuss the proposed phased adjustments to sports field use fees for
grass athletic fields.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In Fiscal Year 2024-25, maintenance costs of the City’s grass athletic fields totaled $1,604,365.
Field use revenue was $261,854, resulting in a $1,342,511 General Fund subsidy (84%), with
current fees recovering approximately 16% of costs.
The proposed fee adjustments would be phased in over five years across three rate cycles
(2026, 2028, and 2030), increasing cost recovery to approximately 25%-30% and reducing the
General Fund subsidy while maintaining affordability for youth sports and community users.
No budget amendment is required at this time. Additional revenue would be incorporated into
future operating budget projections.
DESCRIPTION:
Grass athletic fields are among the City’s most heavily used recreational assets, supporting youth
and adult leagues, camps, tournaments, and community programming year round. The City has
historically subsidized field use to promote participation and resident access. However, most field
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use fees have not been adjusted since 2012, but General Fund costs has grown significantly due
to rising labor, materials, irrigation, utility, and contracted service costs. The City currently
recovers approximately 16% of grass field maintenance costs, as demonstrated in Table 1.
Table 1: Grass Field Cost Recovery – FY 2024/25
Category Amount
Annual Maintenance Cost $1,604,365
Total Field Use Revenue $261,854
Annual Subsidy $1,342,511
Subsidy Rate 84%
Non-Profit Dublin-Based Youth Sports Leagues are the predominant users of grass athletic fields,
making up the largest share of revenue from all user groups in Table 2.
Table 2: Usage Distribution
User Category
Revenue
% of Total
Revenue
Non-Profit Dublin-Based Youth Sports Leagues $89,883 34%
All Other Users $171,971 66%
Total $261,854 100%
The average fee collected is $20.77 per hour, compared to an estimated $69.23 per hour needed
to achieve approximately 30% cost recovery. This is based on an average across all usage hours
and current fees, Tables 3 and 4.
Table 3: Dublin-Based Youth Sports Leagues – Grass Field Usage Hours by Location
Grass Location Hours
Dublin Sports Grounds – Baseball Fields 4,781
Dublin Sports Grounds – Soccer Fields 1,636
Emerald Glen 1,869
Fallon – Baseball Fields 4,553
Total 12,839
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Table 4: Current Grass Field Hourly Rates*
User Group Current Rate
Groups 1 & 2 – Public Agencies: County of Alameda, Dublin-San Ramon
Services District, Dublin Unified School District (1). Approved Dublin-Based
Youth Sports League Organizations - at least 75% Dublin Residents (2).
$7
Group 3 – Dublin-Based Non-Profits and Approved Adult Sports League
Organizations (51% residents): Chamber of Commerce, Charitable and
Social Welfare Organizations, and Homeowners Associations.
$18
Group 4 – Individuals and Other Groups: Dublin Residents and Charitable
Groups Not Approved for Group 3. $22 - $26
Group 5 – Commercial: Dublin-Based Businesses. $35
*Unless otherwise noted, all Parks & Community Services Fees listed are for Dublin Residents or Dublin-
based Businesses. The fees for Non-Residents or Non-Dublin Businesses (as part of Groups 4 & 5) shall
be 20% higher.
Proposed Phased Adjustments
To responsibly address the structural gap, Staff recommends a five-year phased adjustment
spanning three rate cycles (2026, 2028, and 2030).
Table 5: Phased Grass Field Hourly Rate Adjustment Schedule
Groups Current Rate 2026 2028 2030
Groups 1 & 2 $7 $10 $13 $15
Group 3 $18 $26 $33 $39
Group 4 $22 $31 $41 $47
Group 5 $35 $37 $48 $56
The phased schedule was developed by first establishing a target rate of approximately $15 per
hour for Groups 1 and 2, reflecting a movement toward improved cost recovery while maintaining
affordability for youth sports organizations. The total increase required to reach this target was
then distributed across three rate cycles.
Following completion of the phased schedule, Staff recommends implementing a biennial
increase of $1 across all field types to maintain alignment with maintenance costs and avoid
future structural gaps. At this time, no fee adjustments are proposed for artificial turf fields or the
Fallon cricket pitch.
Tables 6 through 8 below show projected annual cost for the major youth user groups, with the
proposed rate increases in place. This assumes that annual reserved hours remain constant.
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Table 6: Dublin Little League (9,334 hours annually)
Year
Grass Field Fee
(Hourly Rate)
Annual Cost
2025 (Current) $7 $65,339
2026 $10 $93,342
2028 $13 $121,345
2030 $15 $140,013
Table 7: Dublin United Soccer League (1,636 hours annually)
Year
Grass Field Fee
(Hourly Rate)
Annual Cost
2025 (Current) $7 $11,455
2026 $10 $16,364
2028 $13 $21,273
2030 $15 $24,546
Table 8: Cricket at Emerald Glen - Grass (1,869 hours annually)
Year
Grass Field Fee
(Hourly Rate)
Annual Cost
2025 (Current) $7 $13,084
2026 $10 $18,690
2028 $13 $24,297
2030 $15 $28,035
Regional Comparison
An evaluation of comparable jurisdictions shows that even with the proposed adjustments,
Dublin’s grass field use fees would remain generally consistent with or below regional averages.
The City would continue to subsidize a significant portion of maintenance costs but would be
slowly closing the structural gap.
Table 9: Regional Hourly Fee Comparison
Group
Grass Field Fee
(Hourly Rate)
Livermore Youth Organizations $17-39
Pleasanton Co-Sponsored Groups $3.75 - $50
San Ramon Non-Profit Groups $14.65 - $28.31
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule
April 7, 2026
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Background
•September 2012 City Council adopted a User Fee Recovery
Policy (Fee Policy)
•Annual update to the Master Fee Schedule (MFS)
•Update based on changes in Consumer Price Index (CPI) from
preceding December
•CPI Index -San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Urban Wage Earners
and Clerical Workers
•Consumer Price Index (CPI) change for December 2025 was
3.10%
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Background, 2
•Current fee study adopted by City Council on June 25, 2024
(Resolution 72-24)
•Fees are updated annually by the CPI
•Fees are rounded down to the nearest dollar
•Fees effective July 1st unless otherwise noted
•Select Wave Fees effective May 1st
•Grass Field hourly rates effective January 1st
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Master Fee Schedule Updates
•Engineering Encroachment Fee for single-family residential
sidewalk repairs
•Sidewalk maintenance
•State law and Dublin Municipal Code
•Staff recommendation
•Revenue reduction vs. improved conditions
•Fireworks Permit Deposit Fee
•Dublin Municipal code amendments
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Master Fee Schedule Updates, 2
•Planning Division Preliminary Application Fee
•Improve clarity and transparency
•Time & Materials
•Code Enforcement Fees
•Add dedicated Code Enforcement Section
•Storage fee for Temporary Non-Commercial Signs
•Penalty fees and administrative citation fines
•Currently authorized in Municipal Code
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Parks and Community Services (PCS) Master Fee
Schedule Updates
•PCS Pricing Policy (adopted 2010, revised 2016) -authorizes the PCS
Director to increase rates up to 20% during the year, provided fees
are documented in the upcoming MFS, and to establish new rates
when new classes are added mid-year
•Grass Fields -tiered increase structure over the next three budget
cycles, and then an ongoing ladder
•Have not raised fees in over ten years
•City is subsidizing 84% of total costs
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PCS Master Fee Schedule Updates, 2
•The Wave -fee increases for admissions, rentals, and birthday
packages (effective May 1st to align with the waterpark season)
•Reasons for the fee increase:
•Staffing costs have increased by about 22%
•Slide maintenance costs have increased 25%
•Benchmarking shows fees remain competitive regionally
•Note: No increases for swim lessons or core programs
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PCS Master Fee Schedule Updates, 3
•Dublin Art Center -fees added in preparation for opening
•Snack Bar -new monthly fee to offset maintenance and permitting
•Summer Camps -fee reduction to align with the current market rate
•Processing Fees -transfer and withdrawal fees have been added to
the MFS for transparency
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Staff Recommendations
•Adopt the Resolution Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee
Schedule for Services Provided by the City.
Questions?
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