MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: September 19, 2023
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 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
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Hernandez.
1) CALL TO ORDER
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) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1) Public Comment
Jennifer Lininger provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the September 5, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Adopted Resolution No. 102-23 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.”
4.3) Received a report of payments issued from August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023, totaling $21,524,852.44.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
4.4) Adopted Resolution No. 103-23 titled, “Approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with TH East Ranch Dublin LLC.”
4.5) Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services.
On a motion by Vice Mayor McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1)
Inclusionary Zoning and In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study and Commercial Linkage Fee Nexus Study
The City Council received a report regarding a review of the Commercial Linkage Fee and the Inclusionary Zoning and In-Lieu Fee programs which addressed questions and feedback from the presentation at the August 15, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.
The City Council asked clarifying questions, provided feedback, and unanimously supported the Staff and consultant’s recommendation for the Commercial Linkage Fee and In-Lieu Fee calculations.
7.2)
Strategic Plan Update – First Year
The City Council received a presentation on the annual status update on the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Citywide Outdoor Seating Design Guidelines (PLPA-2023-00024)
The City Council received a presentation on the proposed Citywide Outdoor Seating Guidelines (PLPA-2023-00024).
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 104-23 titled, “Approving the Citywide Outdoor Seating Design Guidelines.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
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 requested Staff prepare and frame a certificate from the entire City Council in recognition of Dublin resident PFC Toft Jessen receiving the Legion of Honor Medal from France for his service in World War II and the liberation of France.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:58 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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