May 20, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1
COUNCILMEMBERS Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
John Morada, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Location: Peter W. Synder
Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
Additional Meeting Procedures
This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings
For the convenience of the City and as a courtesy to the public, members of the public who wish to offer comments electronically have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:
- Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk.
Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed.
- Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.
- When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom.
- Technical difficulties may occur that make the option unavailable, and, in such event, the meeting will continue despite the inability to provide the option.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation
The City Council will present the Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation
3.2 2024-25 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report
The Youth Advisory Committee will present a report highlighting accomplishments for the 2024-25 term.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
PowerPoint Presentation
3.3 Presentation from the Mayor’s Council
The City Council will receive a presentation from the Mayor’s Council on their activities during the 2024-25 year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
3.4 Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin Staff member, Mary Vavao, Senior Office Assistant with the Parks and Community Services Department, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff member.
Staff Report
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.
Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item.
5.1 Approval of May 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the May 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the May 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - May 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5.2 First Amendment to the Officiating Services Agreement with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association
The City Council will consider an amendment to the agreement with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association to extend the term by an additional two years and increase the not-to- exceed compensation amount for the provision of sports officiating services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association for Officiating Services.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association for Officiating Services Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - First Amendment to the Officiating Services Agreement with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association Attachment 3 - Original Agreement with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association for Officiating Services
5.3 Update of Dublin City Council Norms
The City Council will consider updates to its norms following a discussion at the March 29, 2025 Special City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Update of the Dublin City Council Norms.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Update of the Dublin City Council Norms Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - City Council Norms
5.4 Tract 8449 The Dublin Centre Final Map Notice
The City Council will receive notification of the City Engineer’s pending approval of the Final Map for Tract 8449, Planning Area 2 North (PA-2 North) The Dublin Centre (The DC).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the notification.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tract 8449 Final Map
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5.5 Transportation Use License Agreement with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station Active Access Improvements Project The City Council will consider approving a Transportation Use License Agreement with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station Active Access Improvements Project. The Transportation Use License Agreement will allow BART to maintain bicycle and pedestrian facilities located on City-owned property (Assessor’s Parcel Number 941-0550-023-04) adjacent to the Iron Horse Regional Trail near the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Transportation Use License Agreement with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station Active Access Improvements Project on City-Owned Property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 941-0550-023-04.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Transportation Use License Agreement with BART for the Dublin - Pleasanton BART Station Active Access Improvements Project Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Transportation Use License Agreement Attachment 3 - BART Station Access Project Features Map
5.6 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee and Parks and Community Services Commission Student Representative Appointments
The City Council will consider confirmation of the Mayor’s appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2025-26 term. The City Council will also consider confirmation of the Mayor’s appointment the Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission for the 2025-26 term.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the Mayor’s appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee and the Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission for the 2025-26 term.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Youth Advisory Committee 2025-26 Applications Attachment 2 - Parks and Community Services Commission 2025-26 Student Representative Applications
5.7 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfer The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025, totaling $9,846,712.70.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for April 2025
5.8 City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2025 The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending March 31, 2025 including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $470,738,671 (market value) with an average market yield of
4.26%. As required by the City’s Investment Policy, the City Treasurer (Finance Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months. The Finance and Investment Committee reviewed the report at their May 6, 2025 regular meeting.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City of Dublin Investment Report for Period Ending March 31, 2025 Attachment 2 - Transaction Ledger - January through March 2025
5.9 Time Extensions for Economic Development Incentive Programs The City Council will consider extending the time period for certain Economic Development business incentive programs that are set to expire this year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving Extending the Time Period for the Sales Tax Reimbursement Program, the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Deferral Program, the Transit District Multi-Family Residential Development Fee Deferral Program, and the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Extending the Time Period for the Sales Tax Reimbursement, Traffic Impact Fee, Transit District Multi-Family Residential Development Fee Deferral, and Sewer Capacity Assistance Programs
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Engineer’s Reports and the Levy of Special Assessments for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting District 1999-1 The City Council will consider approving the Engineer’s Reports and the levy of special assessments in each of the five assessment districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26. A public hearing is required to set the annual levy. The City Council will also consider directing Staff to initiate the process to increase assessments pursuant to Proposition 218 to address the future funding shortfall for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and take the following actions: 1) adopt the Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering Levy of Assessment for City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983- 2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986 -1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting District 1999-1; and 2) Provide direction to Staff regarding initiating the process to propose revisions to the special assessment amounts for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering Levy of Assessment
Attachment 2 – Engineer’s Report for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1 Attachment 3 – Engineer’s Report for Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2 Attachment 4 – Engineer’s Report for Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1 Attachment 5 – Engineer’s Report for Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1 Attachment 6 – Engineer’s Report for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1 PowerPoint Presentation
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Downtown Dublin Village Parkway District Public Art The City Council will consider approving a public art proposal as part of the Downtown Dublin Public Art Project, PA0123, included in the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The proposed artwork, designed by Ride Art Studio, is in the public right-of-way at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss the artwork proposal by Ride Art Studio for the Downtown Dublin Village Parkway District Public Art Project, PA0123, and provide direction.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Request for Qualifications
Attachment 2 - Artwork Design Proposal by Ride Art Studio
PowerPoint Presentation
9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.