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Home My WebLink About3-24-2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 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. Docusign Envelope ID: D7380F5F-8242-45E8-B5BF-8D1483B6BC41 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING 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. Docusign Envelope ID: D7380F5F-8242-45E8-B5BF-8D1483B6BC41 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24, 2026 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember SECOND: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 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 Docusign Envelope ID: D7380F5F-8242-45E8-B5BF-8D1483B6BC41 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24, 2026 housing. RESULT: INTRODUCED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 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 Docusign Envelope ID: D7380F5F-8242-45E8-B5BF-8D1483B6BC41 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24, 2026 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 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 Docusign Envelope ID: D7380F5F-8242-45E8-B5BF-8D1483B6BC41