MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: March 21, 2023
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2023
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/ccmeetings
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:20-op-45255 (N.D. Ohio)
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case.
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Hernandez.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney John Bakker reported that the City Council unanimously approved settlements with Allergan, Teva, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in the opioid litigation, in which the City is a plaintiff. The end result of those settlements will be that the City will receive funding that can be used for opioid remediation activities.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) 2022 Volunteer Recognition Winners
The City Council recognized the City of Dublin 2022 Citizen, Young Citizen, and Organization of the Year, and the 2023 Mayor’s Award and Mayor’s Legacy Award recipients. Those in attendance were 2022 Citizen of the Year Kristin Speck and 2022 Organization of the Year Above and Beyond Leadership and Education.
3.2)
March for Meals Month Proclamation
The City Council presented a proclamation for March for Meals Month in the City of Dublin.
3.3)
Update from Three Valleys Community Foundation
The City Council received an update on Three Valleys Community Foundation’s first year of operations from Kelly Bowers, Ed.D., CEO and President, and John Sensiba, Board Chair.
3.4)
Introduction Of Dublin Police Services Chief Nathan Schmidt
New Dublin Police Services Chief Nathan Schmidt was introduced.
3.5)
Public Comment
No public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the March 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 titled, “Approving the Annexation of the East Ranch Development into the Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement District.”
4.3) Waived the second readings and adopted Ordinance No. 01-23 titled, “Amending the Zoning Map and Approving Amendments to Planned Development Zoning Ordinance No. 32-05 for Fallon Village and Approving a Planned Development Zoning Stage 2 Development Plan for the Branaugh Property,” and Ordinance No. 02-23 titled, “Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of Dublin and BEX Development Related to the Branaugh Property Project.”
4.4) Adopted Resolution No. 24-23 titled, “Approving the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Form 130, Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non- State Agencies.”
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2023
4.6) Confirmed the Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Colley to the Parks and Community Services Commission for the remainder of a term ending December 2024.
4.7) The City Council received a listing of payments issued from February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023, totaling $7,512,689.93.
4.8) Adopted Resolution No. 26-23 titled, “Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Badawi & Associates for Financial Auditing Services.”
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar items, except for item 4.5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
4.5) Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Application and Associated Agreement
This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for clarifying questions.
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri and seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted item 4.5, and adopted Resolution No. 25-23 titled, “Authorizing Application for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program and Approving the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Implementation and Mutual Indemnity Agreement and Permit Option.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
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7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1)
Update on the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project and Funding Plan
The City Council received an update on the Dublin Boulevard Extension Project and potential funding sources. By consensus, the City Council supported Staff’s proposal to advance funds to cover future impact fees that will be collected for the project.
8) NEW BUSINESS – None.
9) OTHER BUSINESS
The City Council and Staff provided brief information-only reports, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to place on the April 4, 2023 agenda an Arts, Culture and Creativity Month Proclamation.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:28 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk