HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5.1 Approval of August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesAgenda Item 5.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: September 1, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: August 18, 2026
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 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.
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM
I. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in
the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The
meeting was called to order at 7:01 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
John Morada, Councilmember Present
2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hu reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session.
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin employees Luis Martinez, Lieutenant, and Alana Stark, Office Assistant
II, with Police Services; and Stephanie Holton, Administrative Technician, with the City
Clerk’s Office, were introduced.
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4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Phillip Liu provided public comment.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Andrea provided public comment.
Marty London provided public comment.
Sarah Chen provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 78-26 titled, “Confirming City of Dublin Participation in the
California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program .”
5.3) Received the City Treasurer’s Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter
Ending June 30, 2026.
5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 79-26 titled, “Approving a Plan of Finance Including the
Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority for the Purpose of Refinancing the Acquisition,
Rehabilitation, Improvement, and Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project
Known as Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments Located at 3115 Finn ian Way”; and
Resolution No. 80-26 titled, “Approving a Plan of Finance Including the Issuance of
Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority for the Purpose of Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation,
Improvement, and Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project Known as
Fairway Family Apartments Located at 4161 Keegan Street.”
5.6) Received the report of payments issued from Ju ly 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 totaling
$26,000,495.66.
5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 81-26 titled, “Approving the Agreement for Participation in
the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization.”
On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by
unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item 5.5.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
5.5) Waived the reading and adopted Ordinance No. 07-26 titled, “Amending Dublin
Municipal Code Sections 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 to Change the Salary for Members
of the City Council and the Additional Salary for the Mayor After New Terms of Office
Start After the November 2026 General Municipal Election.”
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for separate
roll-call vote.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by 3-2 roll-call
vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3-2]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
NOES: Hu, Morada
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) After-Action Report on 2026 Fireworks Activities
The City Council received a presentation on the after-action report on the City’s fireworks
activities on and around July 4, 2026.
8.2) Status of the Transfer of Site D-1 from the County to the City for Affordable
Housing
The City Council received a presentation on the status of the transfer of Site D-1 from
Alameda County to the City of Dublin for an affordable housing project .
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to continue to pursue execution of the land
transfer agreement and to formally escalate the issue with Alameda County.
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8.3) Draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
The City Council received a presentation on the draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for
Elected and Appointed Officials.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to amend the draft Code to combine
declarations for signature required by City Council policies into one declaration; create a
disciplinary escalation process and procedure; rework the language regarding cross
attendance to strongly discourage it for City commissions and committees; and research
City Council attendance standards to bring back for possible inclusion.
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 (AB 1234).
By consensus, the City Council requested Staff to bring back a report on traffic and
circulation in Dublin, and a discussion item regarding the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)
provided to Staff in 2026.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting at 9:23 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
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