HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5.1 Approval of March 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting MinutesAgenda Item 5.1
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 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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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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