MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: December 3, 2024
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 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 teleconference location:
• Councilmember Qaadri attended the Regular Meeting via teleconference from Aria Resort and Hotel – Business Center, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89159
All votes during the remote session were conducted by roll call vote.
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor McCorriston.
1) CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Status
Michael McCorriston, Mayor Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present via Zoom
Janine Thalblum, Councilmember Present
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McCorriston reported Councilmember Qaadri was participating remotely via teleconference, that pursuant to Government Code §54953(b), the meeting location was posted on the agenda and the agenda was posted at the teleconference location 72 hours before the meeting, and all votes during the teleconference session would be conducted by roll call vote.
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Recognition of 2024 Inside Dublin Participants
The City Council recognized the participants of the City’s 2024 Inside Dublin program.
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3.2)
Presentation of Banners to 2024 Military Banner Program Honorees
The City Council presented the 2024 Military Banner Program honorees with their individual banners.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Brent Songey provided public comment.
Yosra Abdelaziz provided public comment.
Grant E. provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 138-24 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Advanced Integrated Pest Management for Pest Control Services.”
5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 139-24 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with EOA, Inc. for Stormwater NPDES Implementation Assistance.”
5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 140-24 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. for Acquisition Audit Services and Administration Services.”
5.5) Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 13-24 titled, “Levying Special Taxes Within City of Dublin Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Dublin Centre).”
5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 141-24 titled, “Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of Local Housing Trust Fund Program Funds for the Regional Street Senior Affordable Housing Project,” and Resolution No. 142-24 titled, “Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of Local Housing Trust Fund Program Funds for the Amador Station Project.”
5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 143-24 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Terms of the Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Corona/Ely Ranch, Inc.”
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hu, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor
AYES: McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri, Thalblum
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Assembly Bill 562 (2013) Five-Year Outcome Report on Economic Development Subsidy Provided to Bicentennial Square Partners
The City Council received a report on the outcome of the first five-year period of the economic development business incentive, Sales Tax Reimbursement Program, with Bicentennial Square Partners for the retention of Graybar Electric Company.
Mayor McCorriston opened the Public Hearing.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor McCorriston closed the Public Hearing.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) Informational Report on Accessory Dwelling Units
The City Council received an informational report on accessory dwelling units, including use of the City’s permit-ready prototype plans, impact and building permit fee waivers, and production.
Mayor McCorriston opened the public comment period.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor McCorriston closed the public comment period.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to enhance the City’s website with resources about additional accessory dwelling unit options.
8.2) Francis Ranch Parks – Conceptual Designs
The City Council received a presentation regarding the conceptual designs for the two 5.5- acre Francis Ranch neighborhood parks.
Mayor McCorriston opened the public comment period.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor McCorriston closed the public comment period.
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On a motion by Councilmember Thalblum, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council approved the conceptual designs for the Francis Ranch neighborhood parks.
RESULT: Approved [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Janine Thalblum, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri, Thalblum
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 look into placing a lit flagpole on the corner of Fallon and Central at Fallon Sports Park and to explore the cost and feasibility of adding the word “Dublin” to the Iron Horse Trail Bridge.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCorriston adjourned the meeting at 8:33 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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