MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: February 4, 2025
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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, February 4, 2025, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM, by Mayor Hu.
1) CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Status
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Present
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor Absent
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
John Morada, Councilmember Present
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing Commissioners, Committee Members, and Poet Laureate
The City Council recognized the outgoing commissioners, committee members, and Poet Laureate in appreciation of their dedicated service to the City and plaques were presented to those in attendance, including: Margaret Liang and A Kelly Paschall-Hunter (Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission); Mariam Noorzad (Human Services Commission); Daniel Colley (Parks and Community Services Commission); Renata Tyler and Catheryn Grier (Planning Commission); Samir Qureshi (Senior Center Advisory Committee); and James Morehead, Poret Laureate.
3.2)
Recognition of Rabia Badar
The City Council recognized Rabia Badar for her charitable fundraising work to benefit those in need in and around the Dublin community and the East Bay.
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3.3)
Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin Staff members, Anthony Cukar, Recreation Coordinator with Parks and Community Services, and Shane Fields, Assistant Planner with Community Development, were introduced.
3.4)
Presentation from Alameda County Fire Department
The City Council received a presentation from Division Chief Bonnie Terra about Alameda County Fire Department emergency preparedness measures.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Eloise Hamann provided public comment.
Brent Songey provided public comment.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the January 14, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 08-25 titled, “Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof;” directed Staff to notify the public of the adoption of the Resolution; and scheduled a public hearing for the April 1, 2025 City Council meeting at which time the City Council will hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 09-25 titled, “Accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing (2024 Cape Seal) Project, CIP No. ST0117.”
5.4) Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 01-25 titled, “Approving Amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning District), Chapter 8.20 (Residential Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.24 (Commercial Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.45 (Emergency Shelters), Chapter 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units), Chapter 8.47 (Supportive Housing), Chapter 8.50 (Transitional Housing), Chapter 8.52 (Density Bonus Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance).”
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5.5) Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 02-25 titled, “Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property Located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M (Multi-Family Residential).”
5.6) Received notification of the City Engineer’s pending approval of the Final Map for Tract 8650, Francis Ranch.
5.7) Directed Staff to plan for the City Council to walk in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item 5.8.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Morada
ABSENT: Qaadri
Mayor Hu recused herself from item 5.8 due to her residence being within 500 feet of the SCS property, and therefore considered to be involved in the decision.
Mayor Hu left the dais at 8:07 PM.
Without objection, the City Council selected Councilmember Josey to chair the meeting in the Mayor’s absence.
5.8) Dublin Centre Affordable Housing Agreement (PLPA-2023-00020)
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for public comment.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston and seconded by Councilmember Morada, and by unanimous vote with Mayor Hu recusing herself, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 10-25 titled, “Approving an Affordable Housing Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Landsea Homes of California, LLC for the Dublin Centre Residential Project.”
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: John Morada, Councilmember
AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Morada
ABSENT: Hu and Qaadri
Councilmember Josey called for a break at 8:13 PM.
Mayor Hu returned to the dais at 8:16 PM and reconvened the meeting.
6) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.1) 2025 Draft City of Dublin Legislative Platform
The City Council received a presentation on the draft 2025 Legislative Platform, asked clarifying questions, and provided feedback on the platform.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.
Bradley Dunn provided public comment.
8.2) Direction on Enhancements at Fallon Sports Park Field G
The City Council received a presentation on potential improvements, in both the short and long term, that will enhance the City’s marketing and use of Fallon Sports Park Field G, including a pilot program to allow advertising signage on the outfield fence.
The City Council asked clarifying questions, and provided feedback.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
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).
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10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting in memory of Vice Mayor Qaadri’s mother at 9:24 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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