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Home My WebLink About6-16-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN Regular Meeting: June 16, 2026 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 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)(1) – Vice Mayor Josey was caring for a parent and participated remotely under the Just Cause Remote Participation provision. All votes during the teleconference session were conducted by roll call vote. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, June 16, 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 Hu. 1) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Josey announced she was participating remotely under the Just Cause Remote Participation provision pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.3(c)(1). 3.1) Recognition of Outgoing Garrison Commander of Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Lieutenant Colonel Richard B. King and Command Sergeant Major Steven D. Lorey Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 The City Council recognized the outgoing Garrison Command Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Richard B. King and Command Sergeant Major Steven D. Lorey. 3.2) Recognition of the 2026 Dublin Pride Week Contest Winners The City Council recognized the 2026 Dublin Pride Week Photography, Poster, and Essay Contest Winners. 4) PUBLIC COMMENT June Dhar provided public comment. Caryl Woodford-Peterson provided public comment. 5) CONSENT CALENDAR City Attorney John Bakker noted that the Staff Report under Consent Calendar Item 5.15 included salary and compensation adjustments for department heads. The recommended action approves a 1.7% cost-of-living adjustment to salaries and salary schedules for all department heads and executive classifications. This adjustment is based on the cost-of-living adjustment included in the City’s Benefit Plan previously adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2023. 5.1) Approved the June 2, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 45-26 titled, “Approving an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” 5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 46-26 titled, “Approving an Agreement with Lynx Technologies, Inc. for GIS Consulting Services.” 5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 52-26 titled, “Approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Willdan Energy Solutions, Inc.”; and Resolution No. 53-26 titled, “Approving a Second Amendment to the Contractor Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Tri-Valley Janitorial Service & Supply, Inc.” 5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 54-26 titled, “Authorizing the Continued Participation of the City of Dublin in the Alameda County Urban County for Community Development Block Grant Funds and Authorizing Execution of the Cooperation Agreement Between the City and County of Alameda Regarding Participation in the Alameda County Urban County for Community Development Block Grant Funds.” Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 5.8) Approved the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission’s recommendation for the 2026 Utility Box Art Program. 5.11) Directed Staff to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and take the appropriate action. 5.12) Adopted Resolution No. 58-26 titled, “Approving the Public Art Agreement with Rough Edge Collective for the Dublin Library/Civic Center Public Art Mural Project.” 5.13) Received the report of payments issued from May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 totaling $15,126,284.01. 5.15) Adopted Resolution No. 60-26 titled, “Establishing a Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel in Accordance with the Personnel Rules”; Resolution No. 61-26 titled, “Establishing a Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service in Accordance with the Personnel Rules”; and Resolution No. 62-26 titled, “Amending the Classification Plan.” On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 5.2, 5.5, 5.9, 5.10, and 5.14. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: 5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 43-26 titled, “Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Approve the Plans and Specifications and to Award and Execute Construction Contracts for the Pedestrian and ADA Infrastructure Improvements for the Annual Street Resurfacing, CIP Nos. ST0117 & ST0517, During City Council Recess” and Resolution No. 44-26 titled, “Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Approve the Plans and Specifications and to Award and Execute Construction Contracts for Tassajara Road Improvements – North Dublin Ranch Drive to Quarry Lane School, CIP No. ST0119, During City Council Recess.” This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying questions. 5.5) Adopted Resolution No. 47-26 titled, “Approving Agreements for On-Call Development Review with 4Leaf, Inc., Coulson & Associates, Pakpour Consulting Group, and SNG & Associates, Inc”; Resolution No. 48-26 titled, “Approving Agreements for On-Call Geology & Geotechnical Engineering Services with BSK Associates, ENGEO, and Geocon Consultants, Inc”; Resolution No. 49-26 titled, Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 “Approving Agreements for On-Call Intelligent Transportation Systems with Advanced Mobility Group, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and Novani, LLC”; Resolution No. 50-26 titled, “Approving Agreements for On-Call Special Inspection & Materials Testing with BSK Associates, Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, Construction Testing Services, Inc., Geocon Consultants, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore”; and Resolution No. 51-26 titled, “Approving Agreements for On-Call Transportation Planning and Engineering Services with Fehr & Peers, GHD, Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., Iteris, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and Kittelson & Associates, Inc.” This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for clarifying questions. 5.9) Adopted Resolution No. 55-26 titled, “Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts 1983-1 and 1999-1”; and Resolution No. 56-26 titled, “Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Scheduling a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts 1983-1 and 1999-1.” This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying questions. 5.10) Adopted Resolution No. 57-26 titled, “Approving an Agreement with the County of Alameda for Additional Library Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27.” This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for clarifying questions. 5.14) Adopted Resolution No. 59-26 titled, “Calling for a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Dublin on November 3, 2026, Requesting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the City of Dublin General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, Authorize Certain Procedural Matters, and Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate’s Statement and the Costs Thereof,” and affirmed Resolution No. 85-10 Encouraging Candidates to Use the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying questions. On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston and seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.14 as amended to change the maximum deposit amount to $250 for City Council district candidates and $500 for citywide candidates, and the City will not invoice for any costs in excess of the deposit. Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri and seconded by Councilmember Morada, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar items 5.2, 5.5, 5.9, and 5.10. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember SECOND: John Morada, Councilmember AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada 6) PUBLIC HEARING 6.1) Adoption of Rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services Provided by Amador Valley Industries and Establishing the 2026-27 Annual The City Council received a presentation on the rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services provided by Amador Valley Industries and the 2026-27 Annual Assessment. Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing. Caryl Woodford-Peterson provided public comment. Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing. On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 63-26 titled, “Approving and Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27,” and Resolution No. 64-26 titled, “Approving the Amended Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Services.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 6.2) Engineer’s Reports and the Levy of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1, and for Proposed Street Light The City Council received a presentation on the Engineer’s Reports and the levying of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1. Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing. On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 65-26 titled, “Approving the Engineer’s Reports, Confirming Diagrams and Assessments, and Ordering Levy of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Districts Nos. 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: Mayor Hu called a recess at 8:54 PM. Mayor Hu reconvened the meeting at 9:02 PM. The City Council received a presentation on the proposed Street Light Assessment District 2026-1. Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing. On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council considered written objections and responses for Street Light Assessment District 2026-1, and determined to proceed with the Proposition 218 balloting process. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing. Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council directed Staff to proceed with the Proposition 218 ballot process; publicly tabulate the assessment ballots at 9:00 AM on June 17, 2026 at the Dublin Civic Center; and continue the item to July 21, 2026 at which time ballot tabulation results will be presented and the City Council will consider action on the proposed district and assessments. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: 6.3) First Amendment to the Development Agreement for the SCS Dublin Project (Dublin Centre) (PLPA-004414-2026) Mayor Hu recused herself because her residence was within 500 feet of the SCS Dublin project and is therefore considered to be involved in the decision and left the dais. By City Council consensus, Councilmember McCorriston led the item. The City Council received a presentation on the proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement for the SCS Dublin Project (Dublin Centre) (PLPA-004414-2026). Councilmember McCorriston opened the Public Hearing. Upon receiving no public comment, Councilmember McCorriston closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember McCorriston called a recess at 10:06 PM. Councilmember McCorriston reconvened the meeting at 10:10 PM. On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Morada, and by 4-0 roll call vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance titled, “Approving a First Amendment to the Development Agreement for the SCS Dublin Project Between the City of Dublin and Landsea Homes of California, LLC (PLPA-004414-2026) (APNs 985-0051-004, 985-0051-005, 985-0051-006, 985-0052-024, and 985-0052-025),” as amended to include language to require that a minimum of three below-market-rate units within the entry level townhomes be constructed prior to the issuance of the 251st residential building permit. Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 RESULT: INTRODUCED [4-0] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: ABSENT: Mayor Hu returned to the dais. 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 8) NEW BUSINESS 8.1) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan The City Council received a presentation on the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan in support of the Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond. Mike Grant provided public comment. On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 66-26 titled, “Approving the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan and Finding the Plan Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act,” and directed Staff to explore compliance and monitoring. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: SECOND: AYES: Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2026 The City Council and Staff provided brief information-only reports, including committee reports and reports related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to place the item regarding the City Council and Mayor salaries on the Consent Calendar on July 21, 2026. 10) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting at 11:03 PM. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: C3C87B8F-67A0-89EB-82A1-07B917100F2D