MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: March 19, 2024
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 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
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 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
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Recognition of Camp Parks' Sea Cadets Program
The City Council presented certificates of recognition to the cadets of the Rear Admiral C.W.
Parks Battalion U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps / Training Ship Pampanito Navy League Cadet Corps.
3.2)
Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin Staff member, Neda Zayer, Assistant Community Development Director, was introduced.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeanine Gillengerten provided public comment.
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5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the minutes of the March 1, 2024 Special City Council Meeting and March 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
5.3) The City Council received a report of payments issued from February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024, totaling $5,388,967.60.
5.5) Confirmed the Mayor’s appointment of Rose May Mutobe as an alternate on the Senior Center Advisory Committee for the remainder of a term ending December 2024 and Rachel Matheny as an alternate on the Parks and Community Services Commission for the remainder of a term ending December 2024.
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hu, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 5.2 and 5.4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
5.2) Received the Annual Progress Report and directed Staff to forward it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and California Department of Housing and Community Development.
This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember McCorriston for clarifying questions.
5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 18-24 titled, “Amending the Classification Plan;” Resolution No. 19-24 titled, “Amending the Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel and for Positions Exempt from Fair Labor Standards (FLSA) Overtime Provisions;” and Resolution No. 20- 24 titled, “Amending the City of Dublin Position Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-
24.”
This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for clarifying questions.
On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston and seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar items 5.2 and 5.4.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
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6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Hexcel Redevelopment (PLPA-2022-00038)
The City Council received a presentation regarding the Hexcel Redevelopment project, which includes the redevelopment of an 8.81-acre site located at 11711 Dublin Boulevard.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.
Tony Lavaysse provided public comment.
Weng Tam provided public comment.
M.O. Dubney provided public comment.
Steve Minniear provided public comment.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council continued the Public Hearing to a date uncertain.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Citywide Tree Report
The City Council received a report
on the status of City trees at public facilities, parks, and streets.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to look into potential partners for grants to buy more trees for Dublin and to establish a new reserve for extraordinary tree maintenance.
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 asked staff to prepare a commendation for the Chinese Dance Theater’s 15
th Anniversary in Dublin.
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the regular meeting at 9:44 PM to Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION 9:44 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. Dahlin Group, Inc., et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG21087601
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:11 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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