MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting: August 15, 2023
MINUTES 1
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2023
A Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the Regional Meeting Room at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM., by Mayor Hernandez.
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. Renzulli, et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV039508
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 2 cases
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Juare z v. City of Dublin e t al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. HG21093985
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AUGUST 15, 2023
IV. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representatives: Linda Smith, City Manager Unrepresented Employees:
Accountant Information Systems Manager
Administrative Aide Information Systems Specialist
Administrative Technician Information Systems Technician II Assistant City Manager Maintenance Coordinator
Assistant Civil Engineer Management Analyst I
Assistant Director of Community Development Management Analyst II Assistant Parks & Community Services Director Network Systems Coordinator Assistant Planner Office Assistant II
Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Parks & Community Services Director Associate Civil Engineer Parks & Community Services Manager Associate Planner Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator Audio-Video Specialist Permit Technician
Capital Improvement Program Manager Plan Check Engineer Chief Building Official Plans Examiner I
Chief Information Security Officer Principal Planner
City Clerk Program Specialist
Code Enforcement Officer Public Works Director/Assistant Engineer Communications Manager Public Works Manager
Community Development Director Public Works Transport & Operations Manager Deputy City Manager Recreation Technician
Environmental & Sustainability Manager Senior Accountant Environmental Technician Senior Civil Engineer
Executive Aide Senior Finance Technician
Finance Director Senior Management Analyst
Financial Analyst Senior Office Assistant
GIS Coordinator Senior Planner
Graph Design & Communications Coordinator Senior Public Works Inspector Human Resources Director Special Projects Manager
Human Resources Manager
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AUGUST 15, 2023
STUDY SESSION 6:00 PM
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 two reportable actions out of Closed Session:
1. On a four to one decision, with Councilmember Hu dissenting, the City Council authorized the initiation of litigation. The action, defendants, and other particulars will be disclosed as such time litigation is filed.
2. On a four to one decision, with Mayor Hernandez dissenting, the City Council approved a settlement in the Juarez v. City of Dublin case with the City providing $0 and not admitting any liability. The City Manager was authorized to sign a settlement agreement.
The City Council decided to return to closed session after the adjournment of the Regular City Council Meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 2023 Dublin Community Survey
City Council received a presentation from Curt Below with FM3 Research on the Dublin 2023 Community Survey.
Mayor Hernandez recessed the meeting to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., with the Special Meeting to be continued after adjournment of the Regular Meeting.
Mayor Hernandez reconvened the Special Meeting at 10:06 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2023
By a majority, the City Council directed Staff to prepare materials for two ballot measures for March 2024, one regarding term limits and the other regarding a potential annexation at the CityǨs eastern edge.
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the Study Session at 11:00 PM and the City Council returned to closed session.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Hernandez at 11:26 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk