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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-07-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN Regular Meeting: April 7, 2026 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 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. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Pro Tempore Josey. 1) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Absent Jean Josey, Vice Mayor Present Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present John Morada, Councilmember Present 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1) Pet Care for All Day Proclamation The City Council presented the Pet Care for All Day proclamation. 3.2) Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation The City Council presented the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation. 3.3) Fair Housing Month Proclamation The City Council presented the Fair Housing Month proclamation. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E5A120-7AFB-46CF-8732-F19AF2A5AC7C DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2026 3.4) Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation The City Council presented the Crime Victims’ Rights Week proclamation. Mike Grant provided public comment. 3.5) Presentation by Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson The City Council received a presentation from Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson. 3.6) Residential Real Estate Market Presentation The City Council received a presentation from David Stark, Bay East Realtors Association on the residential real estate market. 3.7) Employee Introduction New City of Dublin employee Alexander Zandian, Assistant Civil Engineer with the Public Works Department, was introduced. 4) PUBLIC COMMENT None. 5) CONSENT CALENDAR 5.1) Approved the March 24, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes. 5.2) Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 03-26 titled, “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).” 5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 18-26 titled, “Approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Guida (Formerly Guida Surveying, Inc.) for On- Call Surveying Services.” 5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 19-26 titled, “Rescinding Resolution No. 09-20 and Appointing Directors to the Plan JPA on Behalf of the City of Dublin.” 5.5) Adopted Resolution No. 20-26 titled, “Authorizing Application for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program and Approving the Affordable Docusign Envelope ID: 56E5A120-7AFB-46CF-8732-F19AF2A5AC7C DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2026 Housing and Sustainable Communities Co-Applicants’ Agreement.” 5.6) Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance 04-26 titled, “Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Fireworks).” 5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 21-26 titled, “Amending the City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.” On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Morada, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember SECOND: John Morada, Councilmember AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada ABSENT: Hu 6) PUBLIC HEARING 6.1) Weed and Combustible Abatement Order The City Council conducted a 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. Mayor Pro Tempore Josey opened the Public Hearing. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Pro Tempore Josey closed the Public Hearing. By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to continue the weed abatement process. 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1) Approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 The City Council received a presentation regarding 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 to guide the City’s work for the next two years. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E5A120-7AFB-46CF-8732-F19AF2A5AC7C DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2026 Mayor Pro Tempore Josey opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comments, Mayor Pro Tempore Josey closed the public comment period. On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-26 titled, “Approving the Two- Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada ABSENT: Hu 8) NEW BUSINESS 8.1) 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 The City Council received a presentation regarding the intent to form a new Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) and on the existing three Landscape and Lighting Districts. Mayor Pro Tempore Josey opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comments, Mayor Pro Tempore Josey closed the public comment period. On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-26 titled "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 Resolution No. 24-26 titled "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.” Docusign Envelope ID: 56E5A120-7AFB-46CF-8732-F19AF2A5AC7C DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2026 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada ABSENT: Hu 8.2) Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule The City Council received a presentation regarding the annual update to the Master Fee Schedule as prescribed by the City’s User Fee Cost Recovery Policy. Mike Grant provided public comment. Steven Fischer provided public comment. Kyle Graymonprez provided public comment. Guy Houston provided public comment. Councilmember Morada made a motion to amend the Master Fee Schedule to remove the Parks and Community Services program fee change for grass fields. The motion died due to lack of a second. On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Josey, and by 3-1 vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-26 titled, “Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule for Services Provided by the City,” and directed Staff to report back prior to the next Master Fee Schedule update after connecting with the leagues and organizations, and look into the home improvement permitting process. RESULT: ADOPTED [3-1] MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember SECOND: Jean Josey, Mayor Pro Tempore AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri NOES: Morada ABSENT: Hu 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). Docusign Envelope ID: 56E5A120-7AFB-46CF-8732-F19AF2A5AC7C DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2026 10) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tempore Josey adjourned the meeting at 10:01 PM. Mayor Pro Tempore ATTEST: City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 56E5A120-7AFB-46CF-8732-F19AF2A5AC7C