MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: June 3, 2025
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 3, 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, June 3, 2025, in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM, by Mayor Hu.
1) CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Status
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Present
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
John Morada, Councilmember Absent
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Recognition of 2025 Dublin Pride Week Contest Winners
The City Council recognized the winners of the 2025 Dublin Pride Week Photography, Poster, and Essay Contests.
3.2)
Elder Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation
The City Council presented the Elder Abuse Awareness Month proclamation.
3.3)
Gun Violence Awareness Day and Month Proclamation
The City Council presented the Gun Violence Awareness Day and Month proclamation.
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Mike Grant provided public comment.
3.4)
Employee Introduction
New City of Dublin Staff members, Reese Maeda, Summer Intern with the Communications Division of the City Manager’s Office, and Mycile Cahambing, Administrative Technician with the City Clerk’s Office, were introduced.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Shirley Lewandowski provided public comment.
Norm Lewandowski provided public comment.
Todd Benson provided public comment.
Toni Rodolfo-Benson provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved May 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 34-25 titled, “Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to CLS/Cervantes Landscape Services, Inc. for the Irrigation System Upgrades Project, CIP No. GI0224.”
5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 35-25 titled, “Adopting a List of Projects Funded in Fiscal Year 2025-26 by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 36-25 titled, “Approving an Agreement with Commune Communication Corp for Economic Development Branding and Marketing Consulting Services.”
5.9) Adopted Resolution No. 39-25 titled, “Approving a Contract Instructor Services Agreement with North American Youth Activities, LLC dba Kidz Love Soccer for Recreation Services”; and Resolution No. 40-25 titled, “Approving a Contract Instructor Services Agreement with Rudolf Graf dba World Cup Soccer Camps and Clinics for Recreation Services.”
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5.11) Adopted Resolution No. 42-25 titled, “Updating the Designation of Positions Authorized to Approve Local Agency Investment Fund Transactions.”
5.12) Adopted Resolution No. 43-25 titled, “Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Dublin Unified School District for the Dublin Crossing Development School Site (Assessor’s Parcel Number 986-0001-001-32) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Take Related Actions.”
On a motion by Vice Mayor Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar items, except for items 5.2, 5.5, 5.7,
5.8, and 5.10.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
ABSENT: Morada
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for clarifying questions.
5.5) Approved the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission’s recommendations for the 2025 Utility Box Art Program.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 37-25 titled, “Approving an Agreement with the County of Alameda for Additional Library Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26.”
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for clarifying questions.
5.8) Adopted Resolution No. 38-25 titled, “Approving an Agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. for Organics and Solid Waste Post-Collection Services.”
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for clarifying questions.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 33-25 titled, “Adopting an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule for Services Provided by the City.”
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5.10) Adopted Resolution No. 40-25 titled, “Approving a First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Lanlogic, Inc. for the Purchase of Information Technology Services and Related Equipment.”
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for clarifying questions.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
ABSENT: Morada
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Adoption of Rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services Provided by Amador Valley Industries and Establishing the 2025-26 Annual Assessment
The City Council received a presentation regarding establishing the garbage rates effective July 1, 2025 and establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 refuse-related property tax assessment.
Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing.
Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Qaadri, seconded by Jean Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 44-25 titled, “Approving and Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
ABSENT: Morada
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Mayor Hu called for a break at 9:08 PM.
Mayor Hu reconvened the meeting at 9:18 PM.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1)
Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Budget Update
The City Council received a presentation on the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, including a brief economic overview, review of current sales tax receipts, and a framework for potential budget reductions in the event of a recession or significant revenue loss.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to proceed with adding three crossing guard positions to the budget and begin an evaluation of a future Transit Occupancy Tax increase.
7.2)
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029 – General Fund Projects Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Revisions
The City Council received a presentation on Fiscal Year 2025-26 revisions to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029 (CIP) projects funded partially or wholly by the General Fund.
Tracy Farhad provided public comment.
Guy Houston provided public comment.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to remove the shade structure project, refine the Fallon Sports Park – Field G upgrades, remove the Citywide Storm Drain Improvements project, remove the San Ramon Blvd Landscape Renovation project, proceed with the Kolb Park renovations with a reevaluation of the project to determine which aspects could be eliminated, and move forward with the Sunday School Barn improvements.
8) NEW BUSINESS – None.
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 at 10:55 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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