HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5.1 Approval of September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting MinutesAgenda Item 5.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of September 1, 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 September 1, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: September 1, 2026
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor Hu and Vice Mayor Josey
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, September 1, 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
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) Constitution Week Proclamation
The City Council presented the Constitution Week Proclamation.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
3.2) Preview of Splatter 2026
The City Council received a presentation previewing Splatter 2026, taking place at
Emerald Glen Park on September 12, 2026.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Dave Robinson provided public comment.
Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 82-26 titled, “Finding that Developers Having Obligations
Under Active Development Agreements and Supplemental Agreements as
Amended, Have Complied in Good Faith with the Terms and Provisions of the
Agreements.”
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and
by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1)
Regulation of Firearm Retailers and Indoor Shooting Ranges
The City Council received a report regarding potential land use regulations for firearm
retailers and indoor shooting ranges.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to option 3 to mirror the current City of Dublin
tobacco-retailer standard, without the requirement of separation of retailers and ranges,
and to require indoor shooting ranges demonstrate compliance with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) air quality standards and the requirements of the
California Department of Toxic Substances and Control (DTSC), at the time of building
permit and on an annual basis at the time of business license renewal.
7.2) Second Review of Draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed
Officials
The City Council received a revised Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and
Appointed Officials.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by
unanimous roll-call vote, the City Council approved the Code of Ethics and Conduct for
Elected and Appointed Officials with the following amendments: Section B 1(c) – include
language to respect the decisions of current and past City Councils; Section D 2(c) –
correct the reference to Section 3(d) to read 3 (c); Section D 5(b) – change “within 90
days” to “as soon as possible but no later than 90 days”; and directed Staff to bring this
item back on the Consent Calendar on September 15, 2026 and to bring a future item to
edit the bylaws of the commissions and committees to include language mirroring the
City Council’s policy on personal messaging during meetings.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Designation of Voting Delegates for the 2026 National League of Cities City
Summit
The City Council discussed the appointment of the City’s voting delegate and alternates
for the 2026 National League of Cities City Summit.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Josey, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by
unanimous vote, the City Council appointed Councilmember McCorriston as the voting
delegate and Councilmember Qaadri and Vice Mayor Josey as the alternates.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
RESULT: APPOINTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
8.2) Report on the Cost-of-Living Adjustment Methodology for City Employee
Compensation
The City Council received a report on the City’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)
practice and methodology.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to put this item on the Closed Session
agenda on September 15, 2026.
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).
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to bring back a Hunger Action Month
proclamation at the September 15, 2026 meeting; directed Staff to prepare a
proclamation to recognize Peace and Hope, Councilmember Qaadri’s adopted chicken
from the Sunflower Hill Gala, as unofficial mascot of Dublin for the Sunflower Hill Gala in
October 2026; directed Staff to bring back an item on zoning regulations regarding data
centers; and directed Staff to engage with the Postmaster General regarding the Dublin
Post Office.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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