MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: February 6, 2024
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
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
Pursuant to Government Code §54953(b), this meeting included the following two teleconference locations:
• Vice Mayor Hu attended the Regular Meeting via teleconference from Sonesta Bee Cave Austin Hill Country – Lobby, 12525 Bee Cave Parkway, Bee Cave, TX 78738 • Councilmember Qaadri attended the Regular Meeting via teleconference from Aloft Seaport District Hotel – Business Center, 401-403 D Street, Boston, MA 02210.
All votes during the remote session were conducted by a roll call vote.
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: City of Dublin v. Brad Benson Motorsports Corporation, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV045872
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
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:21 PM, by Mayor Hernandez.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor Present, via Zoom
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present, via Zoom
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2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hernandez reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session.
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Recognition of Outgoing Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia
Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia was unavailable to attend, and this item will be brought back to council for the February 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
3.2)
Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin Staff members, Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II with the Public Works Department, Ken Aiello and Luis Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Officers with the Community Development Department, were introduced.
3.3)
Introduction of Dublin Police Services Captain Miguel Campos
Dublin Police Services Captain Miguel Campos was introduced to the City Council.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Amena Sediqi-Aini provided public comment.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
Randhiu Rana provided public comment.
Brent Songey provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the January 9, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 04-24 titled, “Approving an Agreement for Drone Light Show Services with HireUAVPro.Com, LLC.”
5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 05-24 titled, “Amending the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Guidelines.”
5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 06-24 titled, “Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof.”
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5.5) Adopted Resolution No. 07-24 titled, “Approving Amendment #1 to the Agreement with Special Events for Tents, Stages, and Other Event Furniture Rentals for City- Produced Events During Fiscal Years 2022-24.”
5.7) Created a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project, Irrigation System Upgrades (CIP No. GI0224); adopted Resolution No. 08-24 titled, “Approving the 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Local Project Sponsor Agreement with Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7;” and adopted Resolution No. 09-24 titled, “Authorizing the Purchase of Irrigation Controllers from SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC.”
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 5.6, 5.8 and 5.9.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
5.6) Approved the City Council walking in the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for further discussion.
5.8) A dopted Resolution No. 10-24 titled, “Amending the Consolidated Impact Fee Administrative Guidelines.”
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for clarifying questions.
On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved Consent Calendar items 5.6 and 5.8.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
5.9) A dopted Resolution No. 11-24 titled, “Approving a Small Business Assistance Grant Program Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 595.”
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for public comment.
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Councilmember Josey recused herself due to holding her mayoral campaign kickoff at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 595 facility.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by a 4- 0-1 vote the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.9.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-0-1 vote]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Hu, Qaadri
RECUSED: Josey
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) 2024 Draft City of Dublin Legislative Platform
The City Council received a report on the draft 2024 Legislative Platform.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to add language for more specifics regarding access, funding, and support for public health and mental health.
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 prepare proclamations for the East Bay SPCA 150
th Anniversary, National Pet Day, and Ramadan.
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10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:43 P.M.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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