August 19, 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, August 19, 2025 Location: Peter W. Synder
Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM
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, August 19, 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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CLOSED SESSION
I. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin staff members, Crystal McLean, Senior Office Assistant with Parks and Community Services, and Vanessa Rosales, Deputy City Clerk with the City Clerk’s Office, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin staff members.
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).
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 July 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the July 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - July 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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5.2 Approving the California Office of Emergency Services Form 130 to Designate Officers for the City’s Application for State and Federal Emergency Reimbursements The City Council will consider approving the California Office of Emergency Services Form 130 designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director as agents necessary to provide for all matters pertaining to State and Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursements. The resolution will remain in effect for all open and future disasters up to three years following the date of approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the California Office of Emergency Services Form 130 – Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the California Office of Emergency Services Form 130 - Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - CalOES Form 130
5.3 Confirmation of Dublin’s Participation in the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Agreement
The City Council will consider participating in a grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol whereby the City will accept a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant to support Dublin Police Services’ enforcement activities aimed at reducing collisions, injuries, and deaths related to impaired driving. Specifically, the grant will cover the purchase of a patrol vehicle for the dedicated purpose of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Suppression, and two mobile message board trailers equipped with radar speed feedback. The funds will also be used to provide DUI saturation patrols.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Confirming the City of Dublin's Participation in the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Confirming the City of Dublin’s Participation in the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Agreement
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Application Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Intent to Award Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
5.4 Side Letter to the Agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department Regarding Fire and Emergency Response Services for Fire Station Alerting System Upgrades The City Council will consider approving a Side Letter to the Agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department Regarding Fire and Emergency Response Services. The Side Letter allows the Alameda County Fire Department to upgrade the fire alerting system in the three City of Dublin fire stations and provides that the City will pay $382,577.51 for the cost of the upgrades.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Side Letter to the Agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department Regarding Fire and Emergency Response Services for Fire Alerting System Upgrades.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving a Side Letter to the Agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department Regarding Fire and Emergency Response Services for Fire Alerting System Upgrades
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Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - Side Letter to the Agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department Regarding Fire and Emergency Response Services for Fire Alerting System Upgrades
Attachment 3 - Agreement Between the City of Dublin and the Alameda County Fire District Regarding Fire and Emergency Response Services
5.5 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfer The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025, totaling $15,557,048.04.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for July 2025
5.6 City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending June 30, 2025, including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $491,535,614 (market value) with an average market yield of
4.13%. 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 August 8, 2025 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City of Dublin Investment Report for Period Ending June 30, 2025 Attachment 2 - Transaction Ledger - April through June 2025 Attachment 3 - Glossary of Investment Categories
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Two-Year Strategic Plan: Year 1 Progress Report
The City Council will receive the Year 1 progress report on the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan, along with key highlights from Fiscal Year 2024-25.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - FY2024-2026 Strategic Plan Year 1 Progress Report Item 7.1 - PowerPoint Presentation
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Designation of Voting Delegates for the 2025 National League of Cities City Summit The City Council will consider appointing a voting delegate, and up to two alternates, to attend and vote on the City’s behalf at the National League of Cities City Summit in November 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Discuss the item and appoint a voting delegate, and up to two alternates, to attend and vote, on the City’s behalf at the National League of Cities City Summit in November 2025.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - NLC By-Laws
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
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.
Mission
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.