Agenda packet — Dublin City Council, November 4, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

Chapter 7.32

BUILDING CODE
Sections:

7.32.010 Title.

7.32.020 Purpose.

7.32.030 Adoption of Building Codes.

7.32.040 Scope.

7.32.050 Exceptions.

7.32.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.

7.32.070 Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.

7.32.080 Alterations and repairs-Apartment houses, hotels and dwellings.

7.32.090 Additions-Apartment houses, hotels and dwellings.

7.32.100 Repair of roof covering.

7.32.110 Chapter 1 Division II, Administration-Deleted.

7.32.120 Section 202, Chapter 2, Definitions of Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement.

7.32.125 Section 310.1.1, Chapter 3, Accessory Dwelling Unit Occupancy - Added

7.32.130 Section502.2.1, 502.2.2, 502.2.3, 502.2.4, Chapter 5, Address illumination.

7.32.140 Section 507.14, Chapter 5, Front Restriction-Added.

7.32.150 Section 706.1, Chapter 7, Fire walls-Amended.

7.32.160 Deleted

7.32.170 Deleted

7.32.180 Sections 903.2 Exception, 903.2.1.2#4, 903.2.1.3#4, 903.2.2.1 Exception, 903.2.3#2 Exception, 903.2.3#5, 903.2.4#2, 903.2.4#3, 903.2.7#2, 903.2.7#3, 902.2.7#4, 903.2.7.2, 903.2.9#3, 903.2.9#4, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.10, and 903.2.10.1 – Deleted; 903.2.1.1#1, 903.2.1.2#1, 903.2.1.3#1. 903.2.1.4#1, 903.2.2, 903.2.3#1, 903.2.4, 903.2.4#1, 903.2.7#1, 903.2.9, 903.2.9#1, 903.2.9#2, 903.2.9#3 and 903.2.11.3 Amended; and 903.2.2.3, 903.2.8 Exception 5, 903.2.8 Exception 6 and 903.2.30 -Added.

7.32.190 Section 1505.1, Chapter 15, Fire Classification-Amended.

7.32.200 Table 1607.1, Chapter 16, Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads, Lo, and Minimum Concentrated Live Loads -Amended.

7.32.210 Section 1705.3, Exception 1, Chapter 17, Concrete Construction – Amended.

7.32.220 Section 1905.6.2 Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F — Amended.

7.32.230 Table 2308.10.1, Chapter 23, Wall Bracing Requirements- Amended.

7.32.240 Section 2308.6.10.9, Attachment of Sheathing-Amended.

7.32.250 Section 3115.1, Chapter 31, Prohibited Installations-Added. 287

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7.32.260 Section 3203, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.

7.32.270 Section H101.2, Signs exempt from permits -Deleted.

7.32.280 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security – Added.

7.32.290 Section G101.4, Chapter Appendix G, Violations-Amended.

7.32.300 Section G101.5, Chapter Appendix G, Designation of floodplain administrator-Amended.

7.32.010 Title.

The building codes adopted by section 7.32.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Building Code and may be referred to as such.

7.32.020 Purpose.

The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the building codes referred to in Section 7.32.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health, property, and general welfare. The purpose of this Code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this Code.

7.32.030 Adoption of Building Codes.

A. The 2025 California Building Code, Part 2, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Sect ion 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix Chapters, F, G, H, and I, , as published by the International Code Council, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "IBC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

The codes and standards re ferenced in this code shall be considered part of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code or the Mechanic al, Plumbing, Housing, Fire or Energy Codes, the provisions of these codes as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.

Copies of the adopted codes have been and are now filed in the Office of the Building Official, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.
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B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.32.030.A, the State Code and the International Building Code are amended as set forth in Sections 7.32.110 through 7.32.300.

7.32.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction, enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, demolition, conversion, replacement, equipment, use and occupancy, location, replacement, and maintenance of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures within the City.

B. The permissive provision of this Code shall not be presumed to waive any limitations imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. If two or more pertinent limitations are not identical, those limitations shall prevail which provide greater safety to life, health, property, or public welfare.

C. Buildings shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities as required by Title 24 California Code of Regulation. Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this Code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations with respect to the accessibility of buildings to persons with disabled, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.

7.32.050 Exceptions.

The provisions of this Code shall not apply to:

A. Work located in a public street;

B. Trailer coaches, campers, mobile homes, motor vehicles, railroad cars, and aircraft; however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the ground or have their wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all of the provisions of this Code;

C. Houseboats or other watercraft; however, if any of the forgoing are stored out of the water and are used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall comply with all of the provisions of this Chapter;

D. Towers or poles supporting communication lines or power transmission lines;

E. Dams, flood control and drainage structures;

F. Portable amusement devices and structures, including merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels, rotating conveyances, slides, similar devices, and portable accessory structures whose use is necessary for the operation of such amusement devices and structures but not including any storage building or detached structure which is not an integral part of the device.
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G. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with this code or the Residential Code.

7.32.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.

Buildings or structures to which additions, alterations, or repairs are made shall comply with all the requirements of this Code for new buildings or structures except as specifically provided for in this section and Sections 7.32.070 through

7.32.100.

7.32.070 Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.

Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this Code, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new building or structure. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure which will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this Code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate egress in compliance with the provisions of this Code or will obstruct existing exits; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life. Any building so altered, which involves a change in use or occupancy, shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area permitted for new buildings.

Any building plus new additions shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area specified for new buildings. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure when such existing building or structure is not in full compliance with the provision of this Code.

7.32.080 Alterations and repairs-Apartment houses, hotels and dwellings.

A. The provisions of Section 7.32.070 shall not prohibit the alteration or repair of any legally established existing apartment house, hotel, dwelling or structure accessory thereto which retains, replaces or extends the use of the original materials or continued use of original methods of construction provided such alteration or repair does not create or continue a dangerous building as defined in Section 7.28.220, a substandard building as defined in Section 7.28.090 of the Dublin Municipal Code. However, such alteration or repair shall not reduce any required fire resistance below that specified by this Code, reduce the resistance to lateral forces below that specified by this Code, or increase the stress or deflection of any member so as to exceed that specified by this Code.

B. The provisions of Section 7.32.070 pertaining to additions shall not require any legally existing apartment house, hotel, dwelling, or structure accessory 290

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thereto to be made to conform to the provisions of this Code solely because of the construction of the addition. However, this section shall not be construed to permit the addition to increase the stress or deflection of any existing member so as to exceed that specified by the building code. Whenever an addition increases the number of occupants which must exit through the existing building all of the exit facilities serving the increased number of occupants shall comply with the provisions of this Code.

C. Whenever a new dwelling unit is created either by new construction, or by an alteration to an existing building, separate gas and electrical meters shall be provided.

7.32.090 Additions-Apartment houses, hotels and dwellings.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.28.240 whenever alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit or one (1) or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R Occupancies, the entire building shall be provided with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms located as required for new Group R Occupancies.

Furthermore, spark arrestors shall be installed on all chimneys connected to solid burning fuel-burning appliances.

7.32.100 Repair of roof covering.

Roof coverings may be repaired or replaced with materials as set forth in Section

7.32.190.

7.32.110 Chapter 1 Division II, Administration-Deleted.

Chapter 1 Division II is deleted.

7.32.120 Section 202, Chapter 2, Definitions of Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement – Added.

The definitions of “Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement” in Section 202 of the State Code are amended to read as follows:

Substantial Damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. The term also includes flood-related damage sustained by a structure on two separate occasions during a 10-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each such flood event, on average, equals or exceeds 25 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

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the improvement or repair is started. For each building or structure, the 10-year period begins on the date of the first permit issued for improvement or repair of that building or structure subsequent to January 1, 2023. If the structure has sustained substantial damage, any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, included either:

1. Any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health, sanitary or safety code violations identified by the building official and that are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions.

2. Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a historic structure.

7.32.125 Section 310.1.1, Chapter 3, Accessory Dwelling Unit Occupancy – Added.

Section 310.1.1 is added to read:

310.1.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit Occupancy. Construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the building code, unless the Building Official makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the accessary dwelling unit could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to prevent the Building Official from changing the occupancy code of a space that was unhabitable or was only permitted for non- residential use and was subsequently converted for residential use pursuant to Government Code Section 66314.(d)(8).

7.32.130 Sections 502.2.1, 502.2.2, 502.2.3, 502.2.4, Chapter 5, Address illumination – Added.

Sections 502.2.1, 502.2.2, 502.2.3, 502.2.4 are added to read:

502.2.1 The address number(s) shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. The light source shall be provided with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled by a photoelectric device.

502.2.2 Exterior doors in commercial tenant space numbers shall be addressed as required in section 502.1. Exception, dual doors may have the addresses on one door or centered above the doors. In addition, all rear doors or service doors will have the name of the business in 4-inch-high lettering.

502.2.3 No other number may be affixed to a structure that might be mistaken for, or confused with, the number assigned to the structure.

502.2.4 The assigned address, including the suite number, shall be displayed on all electric meters in accordance with utility company standards. 292

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7.32.140 Section 507.14, Chapter 5, Frontage Restriction-Added.

A new Section 507.14 is added to read:

507.14 Frontage Restriction. The increase in area permitted by Sections 506.3, 507.1 through 507.13 of this Section shall not be allowed unless or until the owner of the required yard shall file an agreement binding such owner, his heirs, and assignees, to set aside the required yard as unobstructed space having no improvements. Such agreement shall be recorded in the Alameda County Recorder's Office.

Exception: When using the public way for frontage increase.

7.32.150 Section 706.1, Chapter 7, Fire Walls-Amended.

Section 706.1 is amended by adding a new subsection 706.1.3 to read:

706.1.3 Fire walls shall not be considered to create separate buildings for the purpose of automatic fire-sprinkler system requirements as set forth in Chapter 9.

7.32.160 Deleted

7.32.170 Deleted

Sections 903.2 Exception, 903.2.1.2#4, 903.2.1.3#4, 903.2.2.1 Exception , 903.2.3#2 Exception, 903.2.3#5, 903.2.4#2, 903.2.4#3, 903.2.7#2, 903.2.7#3, 902.2.7#4, 903.2.7.2, 903.2.9#3, 903.2.9#4, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.10, and 903.2.10.1 are deleted; Sections 903.2.1.1#1, 903.2.1.2#1, 903.2.1.3#1. 903.2.1.4#1, 903.2.2, 903.2.3#1, 903.2.4, 903.2.4#1, 903.2.7#1, 903.2.9, 903.2.9#1, 903.2.9#2, 903.2.9#3 and 903.2.11 .3, are amended to read as follows ; and Sections 903.2.2.3, 903.2.8 Exception 5, 903.2.8 Exception 6 and 903.2.30 are added to read as follows:

903.2.1.1 Group A-1 Occupancies.

1. The fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m²).

903.2.1.2 Group A-2 Occupancies.

1. The fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m²).

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903.2.1.3 Group A-3 Occupancies.

1. The fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m²).

903.2.1.4 Group A-4 Occupancies.

1. The fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m²).

903.2.2 Group B Occupancies.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies as required in sections 903.2.2.1, 903.2.2.2 and 903.2.2.3.

902.2.2.3. The fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m²).

903.2.3 Group E Occupancies.

1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet (279 m²).

903.2.4 Group F Occupancies.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group F fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m²).

903.2.7 Group M Occupancies.

1. A Group M fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m²).

903.2.8 Exceptions 5 Group R Occupancies.

5. Accessory Dwelling Unit, provided that all of the following are met:

5.1 The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the Government Code Section 66313.

5.2 The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.

5.3 The accessory dwelling unit does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size.

5.4 The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.

903.2.8 Exceptions 6 Group R Occupancies.

The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in an existing principal residence or multifamily building. (Government Code Sections 66314(d)(12) and 66323 (d).

903.2.9 Group S Occupancies.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group S occupancies as follows:
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1. The fire area exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m²);

2. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.

3. A Group S fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2)

903.2.11.3 Buildings Three Or More Stories in Height.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies, regardless of type of construction, if the building is three or more stories or more than 35 feet in height measured from the pad grade level to the highest point of the building. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all other occupancies as may be required by the California Building and Residential Code.

903.2.30 All Occupancies.

An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in all occupancies located more than one and one half (1½) miles from a fire station providing fire protection to that location. Said distance shall be measured in a straight line.

Buildings containing portions which are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system because of the number of stories shall have the automatic fire extinguishing system installed throughout and fire walls as set forth in Section 706 shall not be considered as creating separate buildings for the purpose of this section.

Whenever an addition is made to an existing building, automatic fire- extinguishing systems shall be installed if the existing building plus the addition exceeds the area or height limitations set forth in this section. Whenever the use of an existing building or portion thereof is changed in any manner so as to require the installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system, said system shall be installed in that portion of the building housing the new use. (Sections 903.2 Exception, 903.2.1.2#4, 903.2.1.3#4, 903.2.2.1 Exception 903.2.3#2 Exception, 903.2.3#5, 903.2.4#2, 903.2.4#3, 903.2.7#2, 903.2.7#3, 902.2.7#4, 903.2.7.2, 903.2.9#3, 903.2.9#4, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.10, and 903.2.10.1 are deleted)

7.32.190 Section 1505.1, Chapter 15, Fire Classification-Amended.

Section 1505.1 is amended to read:

1505.1 General. Roof Assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A, B, and C roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790.

In addition, fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 2898. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with the following:
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1. Map of Fire Safe Roof Areas. Figure 15-1* is a map of Fire Safe Roof areas.

Said map may be amended from time to time by including areas which are annexed to the City within one of the two roofing areas. Said amendments may be made by the Building Official after consultation, with the Chief of the Fire Department having jurisdiction.

2. Roofing Area 1. Any new roof and any alteration, repair or replacement for buildings housing R & U occupancies in Roofing Area 1 shall use roof covering material that conforms to Class B or better or shall be made of concrete, ferrous or copper metal, clay, slate or similar non-combustible material.

3. Roofing Area 2. Any new roof for buildings using roof covering material that conforms to Class C or better or shall be made of concrete, ferrous or copper metal, clay, slate or similar non-combustible material.

4. Other Occupancies. Any new roof covering and any alterations, repairs or replacement of roof covering material for buildings housing all other occupancies shall conform to the requirements as set forth in Roofing Area 1.

* Editor's Note: Figure 15-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

7.32.200 Table 1607.1, Chapter 16, Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads, Lo, and Minimum Concentrated Live Loads -Amended.

Table 1607.1 is amended by adding a new Footnote e to read:

e. Bridges for vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading as designated by the American Association of State Highway Officials.

7.32.210 Section 1705.3 Exception 1, Chapter 17, Concrete Construction – Amended.

Section, 1705.3 Exception 1 is amended to read:

1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the struc tural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction.

7.32.220 Section 1905.6.2 Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F — Amended.

Section, 1905.6.2 Seismic Design Categories – Amended

Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(1) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are 296

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permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.

Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwelling three stories or less in height, the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member is permitted to exceed the footing thickness.
(2) Plain concrete footing supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have no fewer than two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. Not fewer than one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.

7.32.230 Table 2308.10.1, Chapter 23, Wall Bracing Requirements– Amended.

Table 2308.10.1 is amended by adding new footnotes “f” and “g” to read:

f. Methods PBS, HPS, and SFB are not permitted in Seismic Design Category D and E.
g. Methods GB, DWB and PCP are not permitted in Seismic Design Category E.

7.32.240 Section2308.6.10.9, Attachment of Sheathing-Amended.

Section 2308.6.10.9 is amended by adding a second paragraph:

All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing.

7.32.250 Section 3116.1, Chapter 31, Prohibited Installations-Added.

A new Section 3116.1 is added to read:

3116.1 Prohibited Installations. It shall be unlawful to install a wood burning fireplace or wood burning appliance that is not one of the following:
1) Pellet-fueled wood heater,
2) EPA certified wood heater,
3) Fireplace certified by EPA

7.32.260 Section 3203, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.

A new Section 3203 is added to read:

3203 Signs. Signs when placed flat against the wall of a building shall not project beyond the front property line more than 12 inches (305mm). 297

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7.32.270 Section H101.2, Signs exempt from permits -Deleted.

Section H101.2 is deleted.

7.32.280 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security – Added.

Appendix Chapter 10 is added to read:

Section 1010 building security shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Security Code in addition to the following:

* Editor's Note: See Chapter 7.34 Residential Code for single family or townhouse requirements.

(A) Addressing: All buildings shall be addressed as follows:

(1) Walkways serving six (6) or more individual units where the front entrance is not parallel to the street and driveways servicing six (6) or more individual dwelling units shall have minimum of 4-inch-high identification numbers, noting the range of unit numbers placed at the entrance to each driveway at a height between thirty-six (36) and forty-two (42) inches above grade. The address numbers shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. The light source shall be provided with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled only by a photoelectric device.

(2) There shall be positioned at each street entrance of a multi- family complex having more than one structure, an illuminated diagrammatic representation (map) of the complex that shows the location of the viewer and the unit designations within the complex. It shall be lighted during the hours of darkness utilizing a light source, which is constructed of weather and vandal resistant materials and provided with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled by a photoelectric device. Nothing in this section shall preclude the requirement for circuit protection devices where applicable.

(3) If the building is adjacent to an alley, the number shall also be placed on or adjacent to the rear gate accessing the alley. Any building with vehicular access to the rear through a public or private alley shall display, in a clearly visible location, a highly reflective or illuminated address number a minimum of four (4) inches in height.

(4) Where more than one (1) building is accessed by a common street entrance or there are multiple buildings on the same lot, each principal building shall display the number or letter assigned to that building on each corner of the building, as determined by the Building Official. These numbers shall be made visible during the hours of darkness. The street name may also be required when there is a secondary street frontage.

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(5) Addressing shall not be obstructed by architectural structures such as trellises, arbors, balconies, light fixtures and or landscaping.

(6) In Commercial Day Care or Education facilities, all interior and exterior doors shall be provided with a room number on the door. A map of the facilities detailing location of all rooms and their uses shall be kept on file at the facilities on-site office.

(B) Exterior Openings: Exterior opening shall be as follows:

(1) Swinging exterior wood and steel doors shall be equipped as follows:

(a) A single or double door shall be equipped with a double- or single- cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch and be constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch into the strike receiving the projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five pin tumblers and shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock by connecting screws of at least one-fourth (1/4) inch in diameter. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply where: (a) panic hardware is required, (b) conflicts with emergency egress requirements of the building and fire codes or (C) an equivalent device is approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

(b) Doorstop on a wooden jamb for an in-swing door shall be of one-piece construction with the jamb joined by a rabbet.

(2) Double doors shall be equipped as follows:

(a) The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush bolts that have a minimum embedment of five-eighths (5/8) inch into the head and threshold of the doorframe.

(b) Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of .125 inch thick, which will cover the opening between the doors. The astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and extend a minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of the door to which it is attached. The astragal shall be attached to the outside of the active door by means of welding or with non-removable bolts spaced apart on not more than ten (10) inch centers. (The door to which such an astragal is attached must be determined by the fire safety codes adopted by the enforcing authority.)

(3) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as follows:
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(a) The jamb on all aluminum frame-swinging doors shall be so constructed or protected to withstand 1,600 pounds of pressure in both a vertical distance of three (3) inches and a horizontal distance of one (1) inch each side of the strike, to prevent violation of the strike.

(b) A single or double door shall be equipped with a double cylinder deadbolt with a bolt projection exceeding one (1) inch, or a hook shaped or expanding dog bolt that engages the strike sufficiently to prevent spreading. The deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five pin tumblers and a cylinder guard.

(4) Panic hardware, whenever required by the California Building Code or Title 19, California Administration Code, shall be installed as follows:

(a) Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two (2) locking points on each door; or

(b) On single doors, panic hardware may have one locking point, which is not to be located at either the top or bottom frame. The door shall have an astragal constructed of steel .125 inch thick, which shall be attached with non-removable pins to the outside of the door. The astragal shall extend a minimum of six (6) inches vertically above and below the latch of the panic hardware. The astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and extend a minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of the door to which it is attached.

(c) Double doors containing panic hardware shall have an astragal attached to the doors at their meeting point, which will close the opening between them, but not interfere with the operation of either door. (The astragal shall not interfere with the safe operation of emergency egress).

(5) Horizontal or Sliding Doors shall be installed as follows:

(a) In commercial occupancies, horizontal sliding doors shall be equipped with a metal guide track at top and bottom and a cylinder lock and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle which locks at both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position. The bottom track shall be so designed that the door cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked position.

(b) In residential occupancies, locks shall be provided on all sliding patio doors. The lock bolt on all glass patio doors shall engage the strike sufficiently to prevent its being disengaged by any possible movement of the door within the space or clearance provided for installation and 300

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operation. The strike area shall be of material adequate to maintain effectiveness of bolt strength.

(c) Sliding patio glass doors opening onto patios or balconies which are less than one story above grade or are otherwise accessible from the outside shall have the moveable section of the door sliding on the inside of the fixed portion of the door or possess an approved secondary lock mounted on interior of moveable section.

(6) In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all entrance doors to individual office suites shall meet the construction and locking requirements for exterior doors.

(7) In commercial occupancies, windows shall be deemed accessible if less than twelve (12) feet above the ground. Accessible windows having a pane exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches in an area with the smallest dimension exceeding six (6) inches and not visible from a public or private thoroughfare shall be protected with burglary resistant glazing or other approved methods as determined by the Building Official.

(8) Side or rear windows of the type that can be opened shall, where applicable, be secured on the inside with either a slide bar, bolt, crossbar, auxiliary locking device, and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle, a minimum four pin tumbler operation.

(9) Protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening windows if such windows are required to be operable by the California Building Code.

(10) All exterior transoms exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches on the side and rear of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be protected with burglary resistant glazing or other approved methods as determined by the Building Official.

(11) Roof openings shall be equipped as follows:

(a) All skylights on the roof of any building or premises used by business purposes shall be provided with:

(1) Rated burglary resistant glazing; or

(2) Iron bars of at least one-half (1/2) inch round or one by one- fourth (1 x ¼) inch flat steel material under the skylight and securely fastened; or

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(3) Steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch material with a maximum two (2) inches mesh under the skylight and securely fastened.

(4) A monitored intrusion alarm system. The system shall be kept operable at all times. The Chief of Police may require periodic testing of the alarm system to verify proper operation.

(b) All hatchway openings on the roof of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be secured as follows:

(1) If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall be covered on the inside with at least sixteen (16) U.S. gauge sheet metal, or its equivalent, attached with screws.

(2) The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide bolts. (Fire Department approval may be desired.)

(3) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-removable pins when using pin-type hinges.

(c) All air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches on the roof or exterior walls of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:

(1) Iron bars of at least one-half (1/2) inch round or one by one- fourth (1 x ¼) inch flat steel material spaced no more than five (5) inches apart and securely fastened; or

(2) Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch material with a maximum two (2) inch mesh and securely fastened.

(3) If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be secured with bolts which are non-removable from the exterior.

(4) The above must not interfere with venting requirements creating a potentially hazardous condition to health and safety or conflict with the provisions of the California Building Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code.

(12) Exterior roof ladders shall not be permitted.

(13) Exterior electrical or phone panels are not permitted in commercial occupancies.

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(14) Separation walls for individual commercial tenant spaces housed within a common structure shall be solid with sheathing and continuous from the structure's foundation to roof or floor / ceiling assembly. If both sides of the tenant spaces are accessible, then each side shall be sheathed.

(15) Intrusion Devices.

(a) If the enforcing authority determines that the security measures and locking devices described in this Chapter do not adequately secure the building, due to special conditions, he/she may require the installation and maintenance of an intrusion device (burglar alarm system).

(1) Shrubs and ground cover shall not directly cover windows and doorways.

(2) River rock used near parking lots or buildings shall be permanently affixed.

(3) Open space and buildings shall be arranged to afford visibility and opportunity for surveillance by on-site users and passers-by.

(4) Barriers, both real and symbolic, shall be designed to afford opportunities for surveillance through the barrier.

(5) For residential development, backyard gates shall be the full height of the wall or fence adjacent and capable of being locked.

(6) For residential development, walls or fences, if installed, shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height when adjacent to any of the following:

Reverse frontage
Retention/detention areas
Parks
Commercial areas
Industrial areas
Bike paths

(D) Lighting: Lighting of buildings or complexes shall at a minimum be illuminated as follows:

(1) A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking areas, walkways, detailed landscaping and a point-by-point photometric calculation of the required light levels.

(2) All exterior entrances shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum level of one foot candle of light between ground level and 6 vertical 303

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feet within a minimum radius of 15 feet from the center of the entrance between sunset and sunrise.

(3) Postal Service “gang boxes” (group postal boxes) shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum level of one foot candle of light.

(4) Lighting of all exterior areas shall be designed to maximize surveillance and reduce conflicts with building design, mature landscaping, and to minimize glare.

(5) Open stairways shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained five-tenths (0.5) foot-candle of light in all landings and stair treads between sunset and sunrise. Enclosed stairways and enclosed common corridors shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained one-foot candle of light on all landings and stair treads.

(6) Private streets, alleys, and emergency access roads shall be illuminated using the same standards as established for public thoroughfares.

(7) Aisles, passageways, pedestrian walkways and recessed areas related to and within a building, a building complex, or providing access to a building or building complex from a parking lot or right of way shall be illuminated with a minimum uniformly maintained minimum level of one foot candle of light between ground level and six vertical feet between sunset and sunrise or other methods approved by the Building Official.

(8) Open parking lot and/or carport and refuse areas shall be provided with and maintained to a minimum of one foot-candle of light on the parking surface. The Building Official may approve a lower light level, if it can be demonstrated that the lower level provides for sufficient security lighting.

(9) Covered parking lots or covered portions of parking lots shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum level of one-foot candle of light between ground level and 6 vertical feet between sunset and sunrise.

Lighting shall be designed so that architectural or structural features do not obstruct the minimum light coverage.

(10) Parking structures or enclosed or partially enclosed parking lots shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum level of two-foot candles of light between ground level and 6 vertical feet between sunrise and sunset (daylight hours).

(11) Lighting fixtures shall be so arranged as to illuminate light uniformly over the parking surface and be tamper resistant.

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(12) Public restrooms, rooms identified for the general public and children’s recreation areas shall be provided with emergency lighting meeting section 1006 of this Code.

All light sources required by this section shall be: (a) controlled by a photocell device or a time clock that will turn the lights on at dusk and off at dawn and (b) protected by weather and vandal resistant covers.

(E) Garage Type (Vehicle) Doors: Garage-type doors, which are either rolling overhead, solid overhead, swinging, sliding, or accordion style doors shall conform to the following standards:

(1) Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of five-sixteenths (5/16) inch in thickness with the locking hardware being attached to the support framing.

(2) Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215 inches and riveted together a minimum of 18 inches on center along the outside seams. There shall be a full width horizontal beam attached to the main door structure which shall meet the pilot, or pedestrian access, door framing within 3 inches of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian access door.

(3) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of 6 ounces per square foot from the bottom of the door to a height of 7 feet. Panels above 7 feet and panels in residential structures shall have a density not less than 5 ounces per square foot.

(4) Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a lock receiving point at each outer edge of the door; or, if the door does not exceed 19 feet, a single bolt may be used if placed in the center of the door with the locking point located either at the floor or door frame header.

(5) Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum of .120 inches of thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one and one half (1 ½) inches into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8) inch may be used in a residential building.

The slide bolt shall be attached to the door with non-removable bolts from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt assemblies.

(6) Padlocks used with exterior mounted slide bolts shall have a hardened steel shackle locking at both heel and toe and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position. Padlocks used with interior mounted slide bolts shall have a hardened steel shackle with a minimum 4-pin tumbler operation.

(F) Emergency Access:

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(1) Private roads and parking areas or structures controlled by unmanned mechanical parking type gates shall provide for emergency access as follows:

Radio frequency access or by providing the gate access code for distribution to emergency responders. When an access code is to be utilized, an illuminated control box is to be mounted on a control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe, which shall be installed at a height of 42 inches and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) from the entry/exit gate. It shall be located on the driver’s side of the road or driveway and accessible in such a manner as to not require a person to exit their vehicle to reach it, nor to drive on the wrong side of the road or driveway, nor to require any back-up movements in order to enter/exit the gate.

(2) Non-residential multi-tenant buildings utilizing electronic access control systems on the main entry doors, and enclosed retail shopping centers shall be provided with a means to allow for police emergency access.

(3) Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install a key switch within a telephone/intercom console or in a control housing, or other method approved by the Building Official that will provide for police emergency access. Options include radio frequency access or providing the gate access code for distribution to emergency responders.

(4) All lockable pedestrian gates to residential recreation areas serving 6 or more dwelling units, and gates or doors to common walkways or hallways of residential complexes where there are 4 or more dwelling units within the complex, shall provide for police emergency access utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knox box. The Knox box shall be installed adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or wall or location approved by the Building Official.

(5) Pedestrian gate doors utilizing mechanical locks shall install a Knox box adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or wall

(G) Keying requirements:

Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial development, constructed under the same site development review, shall have locks using combinations that are interchange free from locks used in all other separate dwellings, proprietorships, or similar distinct occupancies.

(H) Laundry rooms or areas: Common area laundry rooms in multi-family complexes shall be designed and protected as follows:

(1) Entry doors shall have:
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(a) A minimum six hundred (600) square inch clear vision panel in the upper half of the door, consisting of ¼” tempered glass;

(b) Automatic, hydraulic door closures;

(c) Self-locking door locks equipped with a deadlocking latch allowing exiting by a single motion and openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort;

(d) Non-removable hinge pins for out-swinging doors to preclude removal of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins; and

(e) A latch protector consisting of minimum 0.125-inch-thick steel attached to the door’s exterior by non-removable bolts from the exterior. It shall be two (2) inches wide and extend a minimum of five inches above and below the strike opening and extend a minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of the door. It shall have a metal anti-spread pin a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch in length.

(2) The laundry room shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained one-foot candle of light at floor level, using a non-interruptible power source. There shall be no light switches inside the room that control light fixtures used to meet this lighting requirement.

(3) Any portion of an openable window which is within eight (8) feet vertically or six (6) feet horizontally from any accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread, platform, or similar surface, or any climbable pole or tree, or any surface providing a foothold, shall be secured as required by section 1018 of the Uniform Building Security Code.

(4) The interior of laundry rooms shall be visible from the exterior along common walking or driving surfaces. Perimeter windows and interior mirrors may be utilized to meet this requirement. Laundry rooms are to be located in high activity areas with natural surveillance opportunities and not in remote or isolated locations.

(I) Elevators:

Elevators shall be designed as follows:

Elevator cabs, the interiors of which are not completely visible when the door is open from a point centered on the 36 inches away from the door shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material so placed as to make visible the entire elevator cab from this point. The elevator cab shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained 2-foot candles of light at floor level.

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(J) Stairways:

Except for private stairways, Stairways shall be designed as follows:

(1) Interior doors shall have glazing panels a minimum of 5 inches wide and 20 inches in height and meet requirements of the California Building Code.

(2) Areas beneath stairways at or below ground level shall be fully enclosed or access to them restricted.

(3) Enclosed stairways shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material at each level and landing and be designed or placed in such manner as to provide visibility around corners.

(K) Parking structures:

(1) Parking structures shall be designed to restrict unauthorized access.

(2) Outside stairwells shall be open and not obstructed from view

(3) Security telephones with monitoring capability shall be located on every level adjacent to pedestrian ingress/egress points. If pedestrian ingress/egress points are more than 200 feet but less than 300 feet apart, additional security telephones shall be located at the midpoint between pedestrian ingress/egress points. If pedestrian ingress/egress points are more than 300 feet apart, security telephones will be located at 100-foot intervals. Security telephones shall be visible from all vehicular and pedestrian ingress/egress points and identified with appropriate signage.

(4) Blind corners shall be provided with shatterproof convex mirrors to improve visibility for both operators of vehicles and pedestrians.

(5) Doors shall be labeled with signage meeting the requirements of section 501.2

(6) Parking structures shall have the ceiling area of each floor or tier painted and maintained white or other reflective color approved by the Building Official.

(L) Other requirements:

(1) Storage Areas. Exterior storage area attached to a dwelling, apartment or condominium and enclosed by a door shall comply with this section or have a minimum 3/8” diameter hardened padlock hasp.

(2) Side Gates. Side gates shall be the full height of the adjacent fence or wall and be capable of being locked. Side gates shall be secured with a slide 308

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bolt mounted on the inside of the gate. The slide bolt shall have a bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8) inch and protrude at least one and one-half (1 ½) inches into the receiving guide. The slide bolt shall be attached to the gate with non-removable bolts. Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt assemblies. The slide bolt shall be mounted at a height that is not accessible by reaching over the gate.

7.32.290 Section G101.4, Chapter Appendix G, Violations-Amended.

Section G101.4 is amended to read:

G101.4 Violations. Any violation of a provision of this appendix, or failure to comply with a permit or variance issued pursuant to this appendix or any requirement of this appendix, shall be enforced pursuant to Chapter 7.28 Dublin Municipal Code.

7.32.300 Section G101.5, Chapter Appendix G, Designation of floodplain administrator-Amended.

Section G101.5 is amended to read:

G101.5 Designation of floodplain administrator. The Building Official is designated as the floodplain administrator and is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this appendix. The floodplain administrator is authorized to delegate performance of certain duties to other employees of the jurisdiction. Such designation shall not alter any duties and powers of the Building Official.

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Chapter 7.34

RESIDENTIAL CODE

Sections:

7.34.010 Title.

7.34.020 Purpose.

7.34.030 Adoption of Residential Codes.

7.34.040 Scope.

7.34.050 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.

7.34.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.

7.34.070 Alterations and repairs.

7.34.080 Additions.

7.34.090 Repair of roof covering.

7.34.100 Chapter R1, Division II, Administration- Deleted.

7.34.110 Section 202, Chapter 2, Definitions of Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement – Added.

7.34.120 Table R301.2(1), Chapter R3 – Amended.

7.34.130 Section R301.2.4 Floodplain Construction – Amended.

7.34.140 Section R309.1 Exception, Chapter R3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – Amended.

7.34.150 Section R309.2 Exception, Chapter R3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – Amended.

7.34.160 Section R308.2, Chapter R3, Site Address - Added.

7.34.170 Section R306.1 Chapter R3, General – Amended.

7.34.180 Deleted

7.34.190 Deleted

7.34.200 Section R350, Chapter R3, Building Security – Added.

7.34.210 Section R403.1.3, Chapter R4, Footing and stem wall reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2 –
Amended.

7.34.220 Table R602.10.3(3), Chapter R6, Bracing Requirements – Amended.

7.34.230 Section R602.10.4.4, Chapter R6, Limits on methods GB and PCP – Added.

7.34.240 Section R902, Chapter 9, Fire Classification-Amended.

7.34.250 Section R1001.1.2 Chapter 10, Prohibited Installations—Added.

7.34.260 Chapters 11 through 43 are Deleted.

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7.34.010 Title.

The residential codes adopted by section 7.34.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Residential Code and may be referred to as such.

7.34.020 Purpose.

The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the residential codes referred to in Section 7.34.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health, property, and general welfare. The purpose of this Code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this Code.

7.34.030 Adoption of Residential Codes.

A. The 2025 California Residential Code, Part 2.5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules an d regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix Chapters BB, BF, CI and CJ as published by the International Code Council, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California He alth and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the “IRC”) are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.34.030.A, the State Code and the IRC are amended as set forth in Sections 7.34.100 through 7.34.260.

7.34.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every detached one- and two- family dwellings, townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plan in height throughout the City.

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Exception: The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided with automatic sprinklers systems complying with Section R309:

1: Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with requirements of Section 508.5 of the California Building Code.

2: Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms.

C. Buildings shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities as required by Title 24 California Code of Regulation. Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this Code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations with respect to the accessibility of buildings, structures or spaces to persons with disabilities, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.

D. See the California Energy Code for energy conservation requirements, California Mechanical Code for mechanical requirements, California Plumbing Code for plumbing requirements and the California Electrical Code for electrical requirements. In addition, see the California Building Code for interior environment requirements.

7.34.050 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.

7.34.090.

7.34.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.

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not exceed the height, number of stories and area permitted for new buildings.

7.34.070 Alterations and repairs.

A. The provisions of Section 7.34.060 shall not prohibit the alteration or repair of any legally established existing one- and two-family dwelling or townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress or structure accessory thereto which retains, replaces or extends the use of the original materials or continued use of original methods of construction provided such alteration or repair does not create or continue a dangerous building as defined in Section 7.28.020, a substandard building as defined in Section 7.28.090. However, such alteration or repair shall not reduce any required fire resistance below that specified by this Code, reduce the resistance to lateral forces below that specified by this Code, or increase the stress or deflection of any member so as to exceed that specified by this Code.

B. The provisions of Section 7.34.060 pertaining to additions shall not require any legally existing one- and two-family dwelling or townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, or structure accessory thereto to be made to conform to the provisions of this Code solely because of the construction of the addition. However, this section shall not be construed to permit the addition to increase the stress or deflection of any existing member so as to exceed that specified by the Building Code. Whenever an addition increases the number of occupants which must exit through the existing building, all of the exit facilities serving the increased number of occupants shall comply with the provisions of this Code.

C. Whenever a new dwelling unit is created either by new construction, or by an alteration to an existing building, separate gas and electrical meters shall be provided, except where Government Code Section 65852.22 provides an exception to such a requirement.

7.34.080 Additions.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.28.240, whenever alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit or one (1) or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, the entire building shall be provided with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms located as required for new Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.

Furthermore, spark arrestors shall be installed on all chimneys connected to solid burning fuel-burning appliances.

7.34.090 Repair of roof covering.
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Roof coverings may be repaired or replaced with materials as set forth in Section

7.32.190 of the Dublin Municipal Code.

7.34.100 Chapter R1, Division II Administration-Deleted.

Chapter R1 Division II is deleted.

7.34.110 Section 202, Chapter 2, Definitions of Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement.

The definitions of “Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement” in Section 202 of the State Code are amended to read as follows:

Substantial Improvement. Any one or more or any combination of repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alterations, addition or other improvement of a building or structure taking place during a 10-year period, the cumulative cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the improvement or repair is started. For each building or structure, the 10-year period begins on the date of the first permit issued for improvement or repair of that building or structure subsequent to January 1, 2023. If the structure has sustained substantial damage, any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

2. Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a historic structure.

7.34.120 Table R301.2, Chapter R3 – Amended.

Table R301.2 is amended to read:

GROUND
SNOW
LOAD o

WIND DESIGN

SEISMIC DESIGN
CATEGORY f Speed
(mph)
Topographic
Effects k
Special wind
region I
Windborne
debris zone
N/A 92 NO NO NO D2

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
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Weathering
a
Frost line
depth b Termite c

ICE BARRIER

UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED h
FLOOD
HAZARDS g
AIR

FREEZING
INDEX i
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMP j
Negligible 12" Very Heavy NO 9/14/1987
See FIRM 2% 58.7

MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n
Elevation
Altitude
correction
factor e
Coincident
wet bulb
Indoor winter
design relative
humidity
Indoor winter
design dry-
bulb
temperature
Outdoor
Winter
design dry-
bulb
temperature
Heating
temperature
difference
200 1 67 75% 68% 32 36
Latitude Daily
range
Indoor
summer
design
relative
humidity
Indoor summer
design dry-bulb
temperature
Outdoor
summer
design dry-
bulb
temperature
Cooling temperature
difference
38 35 75% 75% 90 15

7.34.130 Section R301.2.4 Floodplain Construction – Amended.

Section R301.2.4 is amended to read:

Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1), and substantial improvement and repair of substantial damage of buildings and structures in floor hazard areas, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE24.

Buildings and structures that are located in more than one flood hazard area shall comply with the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area.

7.34.140 Section R309.1 Exception, Chapter R3 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – Amended.

Section R309.1 Exception is amended to read:

Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required where additions or alteration are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic sprinkler system installed, provided that the total square footage of the existing building plus the addition does not exceed 3600 square feet (334m²). Additions or alteration that remove 50 percent or more of the existing exterior walls of a dwelling shall be considered a new dwelling for the purposes of SectionR309.1.

7.34.150 Section R309.2 Exception 1, Chapter R3 One and Two-family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – Amended.

Section R309.2 Exception 1 is amended to read:
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Exception: 1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alteration to existing building that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system, provided that the total square footage of the existing building plus the addition does not exceed 3600 square feet (334m²).

Additions or alteration that remove 50 percent or more of the existing exterior walls of a dwelling shall be considered a new dwelling for the purposes of SectionR309.2.

7.34.160 Section R308.2, Chapter R3, Site Address - Added.

Section R308.2, is added to read:

R308.2 Address Location. Address shall be installed in the following locations:

1. Walkways serving six (6) or more individual units where the front entrance is not parallel to the street and driveways servicing six (6) or more individual dwelling units shall have minimum of four (4) inch high identification numbers, noting the range of unit numbers placed at the entrance to each driveway at a height between thirty-six (36) and forty-two (42) inches above grade. The address numbers shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. The light source shall be provided with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled only by a photoelectric device or photovoltaic powered.

2. No other number may be affixed to a structure that might be mistaken for, or confused with, the number assigned to the structure.

3. If the building is adjacent to an alley, the number shall also be placed on or adjacent to the rear gate accessing the alley.

4. For multifamily buildings with recessed entryway over 2 feet, an additional lighted address shall be placed at the entryway to the recessed area. If the recessed area provides access to more than one dwelling unit, the range of units shall be displayed.

5. Each principal building of a multifamily complex shall display the number or letter assigned to that building on each corner of the building at a height that will prevent the number from being obscured by landscaping.

6. Any building with vehicular access to the rear through a public or private alley shall display, in a clearly visible location, a highly reflective or illuminated address number a minimum of four (4) inches in height.

7. Address numbers shall not be obstructed by architectural structures such as trellises, arbors, balconies, light fixtures and or landscaping.

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7.34.170 Section R306.1 Chapter R3, General – Amended.

Section R306.1 is amended to read:

R306.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas, including A or V Zones and Coastal A Zones, as established in Table R301.2(1), and substantial improvement and repair of substantial damage of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE24 Buildings and structures that are located in more than one flood hazard area shall comply with the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area.

7.34.180 Deleted

7.34.190 Deleted

7.34.200 Section R350, Chapter R3, Building Security – Added.

Section R350 is added to read:

R350.1 Building Security. Residential building security shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Security Code in addition to the following:

R350.2 Exterior doors: Each exterior door shall be secured as follows:

1. Exterior doors (excluding glass patio doors) and doors leading from garage areas into dwellings shall be equipped with a dead bolt lock with one inch (1") throw.

2. Pairs of doors shall have flush bolts with a minimum throw of five-eighths inch (5/8") at the head and foot (floor and ceiling) of the inactive leaf.

3. Doorstop on a wooden jamb for an in-swing door shall be of one-piece construction with the jamb joined by a rabbet.

4. Locks shall be provided on all sliding patio doors.

5. Sliding patio glass doors opening onto patios or balconies which are less than one story above grade or are otherwise accessible from the outside shall have the moveable section of the door sliding on the inside of the fixed portion of the door or possess an approved secondary lock mounted on interior of moveable section.

6. The lock bolt on all glass patio doors shall engage the strike sufficiently to prevent its being disengaged by any possible movement of the door within the space or clearance provided for installation and operation. The strike area shall be of material adequate to maintain effectiveness of bolt strength.

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R350.3 Landscaping.

1. Shrubs and ground cover shall not directly cover windows and doorways.

2. River rock used near parking lots or buildings shall be permanently affixed.

3. Backyard gates shall be the full height of the wall or fence adjacent and capable of being locked.

4. Open space and buildings shall be arranged to afford visibility and opportunity for surveillance by on-site users and passers-by.

5. Barriers, both real and symbolic, shall be designed to afford opportunities for surveillance through the barrier.

6. For residential development, walls or fences, if installed, shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height when adjacent to any of the following:
 Reverse frontage,
 Retention/detention areas,
 Parks, Commercial areas,
 Industrial areas, or
 Bike paths.

R350.4 Garage Type (Vehicle) Doors. Garage-type doors, which are either rolling overhead, solid overhead, swinging, sliding, or accordion style doors shall conform to the following standards;

1. Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of five-sixteenths (5/16) inch in thickness with the locking hardware being attached to the support framing.

2. Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215 inches and riveted together a minimum of 18 inches on center along the outside seams. There shall be a full width horizontal beam attached to the main door structure which shall meet the pilot, or pedestrian access, door framing within 3 inches of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian access door.

3. Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of 6 ounces per square foot from the bottom of the door to a height of 7 feet. Panels above 7 feet and panels in residential structures shall have a density not less than 5 ounces per square foot.

4. Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a lock receiving point at each outer edge of the door; or, if the door does not exceed 19 feet, a single bolt 318

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may be used if placed in the center of the door with the locking point located either at the floor or door frame header.

5. Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum of .120 inches of thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one and one half (1 ½) inches into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8) inch may be used in a residential building.

The slide bolt shall be attached to the door with non-removable bolts from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt assemblies.

R350.5 Emergency Access. Private roads and parking areas or structures controlled by unmanned mechanical parking type gates shall provide for police emergency access as follows:

1. Radio frequency access or by providing the gate access code for distribution to emergency responders. When an access code is to be utilized, an illuminated control box shall be mounted on a control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe which shall be installed at a height of 42 inches and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) from the entry/exit gate. It shall be located on the driver’s side of the road or driveway and accessible in such a manner as to not require a person to exit their vehicle to reach it, nor to drive on the wrong side of the road or driveway, nor to require any back-up movements in order to enter/exit the gate.

2. All lockable pedestrian gates to residential recreation areas serving 6 or more dwelling units, and gates or doors to common walkways or hallways of residential complexes where there are 4 or more dwelling units within the complex, shall provide for police emergency access utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knox box.

3. Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install a key switch within a telephone/intercom console or in a control housing, or other method approved by the Building Official that will provide for police emergency access. See 350.5.1 for options.

4. Pedestrian gate/doors (including pedestrian gates/doors in pool enclosures and recreational facilities) utilizing mechanical locks shall install a Knox box adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or wall.

R350.6 Keying requirements. Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract constructed under the same site development review, shall have locks using combinations that are interchange free from locks used in all other separate dwellings, proprietorships, or similar distinct occupancies.

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R350.7 Other requirements

1. Storage Areas. Any exterior storage area attached to a dwelling enclosed by a door shall comply with this section or have a minimum 3/8” diameter hardened padlock hasp.

2. Side Gates. Side gates shall be the full height of the adjacent fence or wall and be capable of being locked. Side gates shall be secured with a slide bolt mounted on the inside of the gate. The slide bolt shall have a bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8) inch and protrude at least one and one-half (1 ½) inches into the receiving guide. The slide bolt shall be attached to the gate with non- removable bolts. The slide bolt shall be mounted at a height that is not accessible by reaching over the gate.

7.34.210 Section R403.1.3, Chapter R4, Footing and stem wall reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2. –
Amended.

Section R403.1.3 is amended to read:

R403.1.3 Footing and stem wall reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, as established in Table R301.2, shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars, one top and one bottom and not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing.

7.34.220 Table R602.10.3(3), Chapter R6, Bracing Requirements – Amended.

Table R602.10.3(3) is amended by adding a new footnote “i” to read:

i. Methods PBS, HPS, SFB and CS-SFB are not permit in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2.
j. Methods GB, DWB and PCP are not permitted in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2 where S1 is greater than or equal to 0.75.

Add the “i, j” footnote notation in the title of Table R602.10.3(3) to read:

TABLE R602.10.3(3)i, j

7.34.230 Section R602.10.4.5, Chapter R6, Limits on methods GB and PCP – Added.

A new Section R602.10.4.5 is added to read:

R602.10.4.5 Limits on methods GB and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, Method GB is not permitted for use as intermittent braced wall panels, but gypsum board is permitted to be installed when required by this Section to be placed on the opposite side of the studs from other types of braced 320

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wall panel sheathing. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single-family dwellings and accessory structures.

7.34.240 Section R902, Chapter 9, Fire Classification-Amended.

Section R902.1 is amended to read:

R902.1 Roof assemblies. Roof decks shall be covered with materials as set forth in Section R904 or with roof coverings as set forth in Section R905. A minimum Class A, B or C roofing shall be installed in areas designated below or where the edge of the roof deck is less than 3 fee (914 mm) from a lot line. Where Class A, B or C roof assemblies are required, they shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790. Where required, the roof assembly shall be listed and identified as to class by an approved testing agency.

1. Map of Fire Safe Roof Areas. Figure 15-1* is a map of Fire Safe Roof areas. Said map may be amended from time to time by including areas which are annexed to the City within one of the two roofing areas. Said amendments may be made by the Building Official after consultation, with the Chief of the Fire Department or their designee having jurisdiction.

2. Roofing Area 1. Any new roof and any alteration, repair or replacement for buildings housing R & U-1 occupancies in Roofing Area 1 shall use roof covering material that conforms to Class B or better or shall be made of concrete, ferrous or copper metal, clay, slate or similar non-combustible material.

* Editor's Note: Figure 15-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

7.34.250 Section R1001.1.2 Chapter 10, Prohibited Installations—Added.

A new Section R1001.1.2 is added to read:

R1001.1.2 Prohibited Installations. It shall be unlawful to install a new wood burning fireplace or appliance that is not one of the following:
1) Pellet-fueled wood heater,
2) EPA certified wood heater,
3) Fireplace certified by EPA

7.34.260 Chapters 11 through 43 are Deleted.

Chapters 11 through 43 are deleted.

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Chapter 7.36

ELECTRICAL CODE

Sections:

7.36.010 Title.

7.36.020 Purpose.

7.36.030 Adoption of Electrical Codes.

7.36.040 Scope.

7.36.050 Exceptions.

7.36.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.

7.36.070 Section 210.53, Office receptacle outlets-Added.

7.36.010 Title.

The buildings codes adopted by reference in Section 7.36.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Electrical Code and may be referred to as such.

7.36.020 Purpose.

A. The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the electrical codes referred to in Section 7.36.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health, property, and general welfare.

B. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code.

7.36.030 Adoption of Electrical Codes.

A. The 2025 California Electrical Code, Part 3, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sec tions 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "NEC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

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on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.36.030.A, the State Code and the NEC are amended as set forth in Section 7.36.080.

7.36.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction, enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, moving, removal demolition, conversion, use, and maintenance of any electrical wiring, appliances, devices, equipment, and apparatuses used for or in connection with the transmission or use of electrical energy for light, heat, power, radio, signaling communication or for other purpose in any building, structure, or premises within the City.

B. The permissive provisions of this code shall not be presumed to waive any limitations imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. If two (2) or more pertinent limitations are not identical, those limitations shall prevail which provide greater safety to life, health, property or public welfare.

C. Electrical appliances and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped. Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this code and Title 24 California Code of Regulation, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.

7.36.050 Exceptions.

The provisions of this code shall not apply to:

A. Work located in a public street;

B. Electrical installations within trailer coaches, campers, motor vehicles, railroad cars and aircraft; however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the ground or have their wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all the provisions of the electrical code;

C. Electrical installations within houseboats or other watercrafts; however, if any of the foregoing are stored out of the water and used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall comply with all the provisions of the electrical code;

D. Electrical installations owned or operated by a public utility for the use of such utility in the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy;

E. Radio and television receiving equipment, amateur radio transmitting and receiving equipment, and community antenna television systems.

7.36.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
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A. All work done in connection with an addition to an existing electrical installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code. In addition, any portion of an existing electrical installation which would become overloaded or have its capacity exceeded as determined by the standards in this code for new installation as a result of the addition shall be made to conform to the applicable provisions of this code.

B. Alterations, repairs to, or replacement of equipment in any existing electrical installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code except that the Building Official may allow deviations from the provisions of this code, provided the deviations are necessary due to the circumstances of the existing conditions; the existing condition was permitted by a previous Code; and such deviation does not create or continue a hazard to life, health, and property.

7.36.070 Section 210.53, Office receptacle outlets-Added.

Section 210.53 is added to read:

210.53 Office Receptacle Outlets. In office buildings or offices exceeding ten (10) percent of the floor area of the major use, receptacle outlets shall be installed in all permanent walls or partitions of each office so that no point along the floor line any wall space is more than six (6) feet (1.83m) measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space including any wall space two (2) feet (610 mm) or more in width and the wall space occupied by sliding panels in exterior walls.

As used in the section a "wall space" shall be considered a wall unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces and similar openings. Each wall space two (2) or more feet (610 mm) wide shall be treated individually and separately from other wall spaces within the room. A wall space shall be permitted to include two or more walls of a room (around corners) where unbroken at the floor line.

As used in this section, “office space” means an enclosed office space with hard walls. Open office floor plans are not affected by this section.

Receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable, be spaced equal distances apart.

Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located near the wall.

The receptacle outlets required by the section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is part of any lighting fixture or appliance, located within cabinets or cupboards, or located over five and one-half (5 ½) feet (1.68 m) above the floor.

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Chapter 7.40

PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

7.40.010 Title.

7.40.020 Purpose.

7.40.030 Adoption of Plumbing Codes.

7.40.040 Scope.

7.40.050 Exceptions.

7.40.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.

7.40.070 Chapter 1, Division II, Administration–Deleted.

7.40.080 Section 609.3, Chapter 6, Water piping in slab floors–Amended.

7.40.010 Title.

The plumbing codes adopted by reference in Section 7.40.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Plumbing Code and may be referred to as such.

7.40.020 Purpose
A. The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the plumbing codes referred to in Section 7.40.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health, property, and general welfare.

7.40.030 Adoption of Plumbing Codes.

A. The 2025 California Plumbing Code, Part 5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024Edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, D, H, and I, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials , and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the " UPC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

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fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.40.030.A, the State Code and the UPC are amended as set forth in Sections 7.40.070 through 7.40.080 of this Chapter.

7.40.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction, enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, movement, relocation, replacement removal, demolition, conversion, use, and maintenance of any plumbing installation, gas or drainage piping installation or any fixture or water heating or treating equipment, or maintenance of plumbing systems in any building, structure, or premises within the City.

C. Plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped. Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.

7.40.050 Exceptions.

The provisions of the plumbing code shall not apply to:

A. Work located in a public street.

B. Plumbing systems within trailer coaches, campers, motor vehicles, railroad cars and aircraft: however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the ground or have their wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all the provisions of the plumbing code.

C. Plumbing systems within houseboats or other watercraft; however, if any of the foregoing are stored out of water and used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall comply with all the provisions of the plumbing code.

D. Building sewers as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Plumbing Code located within the boundaries of a sanitary district and such district has regulations for building sewers and such regulations are in force.

E. Sewage treatment and collection facilities of a sanitary district.

F. Water treatment, storage, transmission and distribution facilities of a water district or water company regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.

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H. Wells and water supply systems for irrigation and watering livestock provided such water is not used for human consumption.

7.40.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.

A. All work done in connection with an addition to an existing plumbing installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code. In an addition, any portion of an existing plumbing installation that would become overloaded or have its capacity exceeded as determined by the standards in this code for new installation as a result of the addition shall be made to conform to the applicable provision of this code.

B. Alterations, repairs to, or replacement of equipment in any existing plumbing installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code except that the Building Official may allow deviations from the provisions of this code, provided the deviations are necessary due to the circumstance of the existing conditions; the existing condition was permitted by a previous code; and such deviation does not create or continue a hazard to life, health and property.

7.40.070 Chapter 1 Division II Administration–Deleted.

Chapter 1 Division II is deleted.

7.40.080 Section 609.3, Chapter 6, Under Concrete Slab–Amended.

Section 609.3, first paragraph, is amended by replacing it to read:

Section 609.3 Water piping shall not be installed in or under a concrete floor slab within a building without prior approval of the Building Official. When approved, such piping shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:

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Chapter 7.44

MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

7.44.010 Title.

7.44.020 Purpose.

7.44.030 Adoption of Mechanical Codes.

7.44.040 Scope.

7.44.050 Exceptions.

7.44.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.

7.44.070 Chapter 1, Division II, Administration–Deleted.

7.44.010 Title
The mechanical codes adopted by reference in Section 7.44.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Mechanical Code and may be referred to as such.

7.44.020 Purpose.

A. The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the mechanical codes referred to in Section 7.44.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health, property, and general welfare.

B. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code.

7.44.030 Adoption of Mechanical Codes.

A. The 2025 California Mechanical Code, Part 4, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix Chapters B, and C , as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials , and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "UMC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

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on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.44.030.A, the State Code and the UMC are amended as set forth in Section 7.44.070.

7.44.040 Scope.

A The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction, enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, movement, relocation, removal, demolition, replacement, conversion, use, and maintenance of any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other heat producing appliances, mechanical systems in any building, structure, or premises within the City.

B. The permissive provisions of this code shall not be presumed to waive any limitations imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule or regulation. If two (2) or more pertinent limitations are not identical, those limitations shall prevail which provide greater safety to life, health, property or public welfare.

C. Mechanical appliances and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped as required by Title 24 California Code of Regulations.

Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.

7.44.050 Exceptions
The provisions of the mechanical code shall not apply to:

A. Work located in a public street;

B. Heating, ventilation, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other heating or cooling appliances within trailer coaches, campers, mobile homes, motor vehicles and airplanes: however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the ground or have their wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all the provisions of this code;

C. Heating, ventilating, comport cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other heating or cooling appliances within houseboats or other watercraft:
however, if any of the foregoing are stored out of water and used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall comply with all the provisions of this code.

7.44.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.

A. All work done in connection with an addition to an existing mechanical installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code. In addition, any portion of an existing mechanical installation which would become overloaded or have its capacity exceeded as determined by the standards in this 329

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code for new installations as a result of the addition shall be made to conform to the applicable provisions of this code.

B. Alterations, repairs to, or replacement of equipment in any existing mechanical installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code except that the Building Official may allow deviations from the provisions of this code, provided the deviations are necessary due to the circumstance of the existing condition; the existing condition was permitted by a previous code; and such deviation does not create or continue a hazard to life, health and property.

7.44.070 Chapter 1, Division II, Administration–Deleted.

Chapter 1, Division II, is deleted.
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Chapter 7.45

SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Sections:

7.45.010 Title

7.45.020 Purpose.

7.45.030 Adoption.

7.45.040 Scope.

7.45.050 Exceptions

7.45.060 Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

7.45.070 Sections 101 through 110, and Sections 112 through 114, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration-Deleted.

7.45.080 Chapter 2, Definitions - Added.

7.45.090 Chapter 2, Definitions - Amend.

7.45.100 Section 303, Chapter 3, Energy - Amended.

7.45.110 Section 304.2, Chapter 3, Determination of impacts based on locations - Amended.

7.45.120 Section 305.2, Chapter 3, Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas - Amended.

7.45.130 Section 319.4, Chapter 3, Water Conservation - Added.

7.45.140 Section 901.2, Chapter 9, General - Deleted.

7.45.150 Section 1101.1, Chapter 11, Referenced Codes and Standards - Added.

7.45.160 Section 1101.2, Chapter 11, Application of Codes- Added.

7.45.170 Chapter 11, Referenced Standard-ANSI/APSP/ICC-13-2017 - Added.

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7.45.010 Title
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted by Section 7.45.030 and the provisions of this chapter is the City swimming pool and spa code and may be cited as such and will be referred to in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and in this chapter as “this code.”

7.45.020 Purpose.

A. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and general welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location and maintenance or use of pools and spas.

7.45.030 Adoption.

The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code Council a copy of which have been and are now filed in the Office of the Building Official, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of Cali fornia, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the Cit y of Dublin. except as hereinafter modified in Sections 7.45.060 through 7.45.170

7.45.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools, and spaces. The pools and spas covered by these codes are either permanent or temporary and shall be only those that are designed and manufactured to be connected to a circulation system and that are intended for swimming, bathing, or wading.

C. Swimming Pool Safety Act. The provisions contained in Appendix Chapter CI of the California Residential Code are mandatory to reflect the Swimming Pool Safety Act found in Health and Safety Code Sections 115920 through 115929.

Note: See Chapter 31, Section 3109 of the California Building Code.

7.45.050 Exceptions
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The provisions of the swimming pool and spa code shall not apply to:

A. Flotation tank systems intended for sensory deprivation therapy.

7.45.060 Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

The text of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as adopted by section 7.45.030, is further amended to conform to the California Building Standards Code as follows:

Delete the following references Insert the following references International Building Code California Building Code
International Residential Code California Residential Code International Mechanical Code California Mechanical Code National Electrical Code or NFPA 70 California Electrical Code International Fire Code California Fire Code
International Plumbing Code California Plumbing Code
International Existing Building Code California Existing Building Code International Zoning Code Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dublin International Energy Conservation
Code
California Energy Code
International Fuel Gas Code California Plumbing Code
Name of jurisdiction City of Dublin
Code official Building Official
“in accordance with Section 102.7 and
this section.”
“this section.”

7.45.070 Sections 101 through110, and Sections 112 through 114, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration-Deleted.

Sections 101 through 110, and Sections 112 through 114, Chapter 1 are deleted.

7.45.080 Chapter 2, Definitions - Added.

The following definitions are added to read:

ANSI/APSP Performance Standard. ANSI/APSP performance standard means a standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP).

Approved Safety Pool Cover. Approved safety pool cover means a manually or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), in compliance with standard F1346-91.

Enclosure. Enclosure means a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates a swimming pool from access to the home.

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Exit Alarms. Exit alarms means devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window, that permits access from the residence to the pool area that is without any intervening enclosure, in opened or is left ajar. Exist alarms may be battery operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building.

Swimming Pool or Pool. Swimming pool of pool means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over eighteen (18) inches deep. Swimming pool shall include in-ground and above ground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spaces, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools.

7.45.090 Chapter 2, Definitions - Amend.

The following definitions are amended to read:

Public swimming pool. Public swimming pool means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the ground of a private single-family home.

Suction Outlet. Suction outlet means a fitting or fixture typically located at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water to a recirculating pump.

7.45.100 Section 303, Chapter 3, Energy - Amended.

Section 303. is deleted in its entirety and amended to read:

303 Energy. All pool and spa energy consumption shall meet the requirements in the California Energy Code.

7.45.110 Section 304.2, Chapter 3, Determination of impacts based on locations - Amended.

Section 304.2. is amended to read:

304.2 Determination of impacts based on location. Pools and spas in flood hazard areas indicated within the City of Dublin shall comply with 304.2.1 or 304.2.2.

The remainder of section 304.2 is unchanged.

7.45.120 Section 305.2, Chapter 3, Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas - Amended.

Section 305.2 is amended to read:

305.2 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Other than those facilities regulated by the Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health and Safety Codes Sections 115920 through 115929), all outdoor pools and spas and indoor swimming pools 334

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shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7

7.45.130 Section 319.4, Chapter 3, Water Conservation - Added.

Section 319.4 is added to read:

319.4 Water conservation. Water conservation efficiency in residential and public pools, spas, portable spas, and swim spas shall be provided for in accordance with APSP 13.

7.45.140 Section 901.2, Chapter 9, General - Deleted.

Section 901.2 is deleted.

7.45.150 Section 1101.1, Chapter 11, Referenced Codes and Standards - Added.

Section 1101.1 is added to read:

1101.1 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in this chapter and such codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provision of this code shall be the minimum requirements.

7.45.160 Section 1101.2, Chapter 11, Application of Codes- Added.

Section 1101.2 is added to read:

1101.2 Application of Codes. Where the Residential Code is referenced in this code, the provisions of the Residential Code shall apply to related systems in detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. Other related systems shall comply with the applicable Code or referenced standard.

7.45.170 Chapter 11, Referenced Standard-ANSI/APSP/ICC-13-2017 - Added.

Referenced standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-13-2017 is added to Chapter 11

Standard
Acronym
Standard Name Sections
Herein
Referenced

ANSI/APSP/ICC-
13-2017
American National Standard for Water
Conservation Efficiency in Residential and
Public Pools, space, Portable Spas and
Swim Spas
319.4

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Chapter 7.46

EXISTING BUILDING CODE

Sections:

7.46.010 Title.

7.46.020 Purpose.

7.46.030 Adoption of Existing Building Codes.

7.46.040 Scope.

7.46.050 Exceptions.

7.46.060 Applicability.

7.46.070 Chapter 1 Division II, Administration-Deleted.

7.46.080 Section 202, Chapter 2, Definitions of Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement.

7.46.010 Title.

The building codes adopted by section 7.46.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Existing Building Code and may be referred to as such.

7.46.020 Purpose.

The intent of this code is to provide flexibility to permit the use of alternative approaches to achieve compliance with minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and general welfare insofar as they are affected by the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings. The purpose of this Code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this Code.

7.46.030 Adoption of Existing Building Code.

A. The 2025 California Existing Building Code, Part 10, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the International Existing Building Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix Chapter A, as published by the International Code Council, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Secti ons 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "I EBC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. W here the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code or the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing, Fire or 336

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Energy Codes, the provisions of these codes as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.

Copies of the adopted codes have been and are now filed in the Office of the Building Official, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes are ad opted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.46.030.A, the State Code and the IEBC are amended as set forth in Sections 7.46.070 through 7.46.090.

7.46.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this Code shall apply to repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.

C. Where work regulated by this code is also regulated by the construction requirements for existing buildings in Chapter 11 of the Fire Code, such work shall comply with applicable requirements of both codes.

D. Buildings shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities as required by Title 24 California Code of Regulation. Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this Code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations with respect to the accessibility of buildings to persons with disabled, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.

7.46.050 Exceptions.

The provisions of this Code shall not apply to:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with this code or the Residential Code.

7.46.060 Applicability.

This code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings, regardless of occupancy, subject to the criteria of Sections 7.46.060 A and 7.46.060 B.

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A. Buildings not previously occupied. A building or portion of a building that has not been previously occupied or used for its intended purpose, in accordance with the laws in existence at the time of its completion, shall be permitted to comply with the provisions of the laws in existence at the time of its original permit unless such permit has expired, Subsequent permits shall comply with the Building or Residential Codes, as applicable, for new construction.

B. Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the Fire Code, or the Building Maintenance Code, or as is deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

7.46.070 Chapter 1 Division II, Administration-Deleted.

Chapter 1 Division II is deleted.

7.46.080 Section 202, Chapter 2, Definitions of Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement.

The definitions of “Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement” in Section 202 of the State Code are amended to read as follows:

2. Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a historic structure. 338
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Exhibit J to the Ordinance
Chapter 7.48

BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE

Sections:

7.48.010 Title.

7.48.020 Purpose.

7.48.030 Adoption.

7.48.040 Scope.

7.48.050 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.

7.48.060 Chapter 1, Scope and Administration-Deleted.

7.48.070 Sections 302.2, 302.3, 302.4 and 302.8, Chapter 3, Exterior Property Areas – Deleted.

7.48.080 Section 303.2, Chapter 3, Enclosures – Amended.

7.48.090 Section 304.14, Chapter 3, Insect Screens – Amended.

7.48.100 Section 304.16, Chapter 3, Under-Floor areas – Amended.

7.48.110 Sections 308.2.1.1, Chapter 3, Garbage Receptacles – Added.

7.48.120 Sections 309.1 and 309.2, Chapter 3, Pest Elimination – Amended.

7.48.130 Section 310.1 Chapter 3, Sanitation – Added.

7.48.140 Section 311, Chapter 3, Caretaker – Added.

7.48.010 Title.

The International Property Maintenance Code adopted by Section 7.48.030 and the provisions of this chapter are the City building maintenance code and may be cited as such and will be referred to in the International Property Maintenance Code and in this chapter as "this code."

7.48.020 Purpose.

A. The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code referred to in Section 7.48.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health, property, and general welfare.

7.48.030 Adoption.

The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, including Appendix Chapter A, as published by the International Code Council a copy of which have been and are now filed in the Office of the Building Official, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the 339

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date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin. except as hereinafter modified in Sections 7.48.050 through 7.48.140.

7.48.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance, the responsibility of owners, and owner’s authorized agent, operators and occupants: the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties. Such occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in Section 7.28.240, except such as are found to be substandard as defined in this code.

B. Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provisions of this code shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings. Every rooming house or lodging house shall comply with all the requirements of this code for dwellings.

7.48.050 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.

The text of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by section

7.48.030, is further amended to conform to the California Building Standards Code as follows:

Delete the following references Insert the following references International Building Code California Building Code California Residential Code
International Mechanical Code California Mechanical Code National Electrical Code or NFPA 70 California Electrical Code International Fire Code California Fire Code
International Plumbing Code California Plumbing Code
International Existing Building Code California Existing Building Code International Zoning Code Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dublin International Fuel Gas Code California Plumbing Code
Name of jurisdiction City of Dublin

7.48.060 Chapter 1, Scope and Administration-Deleted.

Chapter 1 is deleted.

7.48.070 Sections 302.2, 302.3, 302.4 and 302.8, Chapter 3, Exterior Property Areas – Deleted.

Sections 302.2, 302.3, 302.4 and 302.8. are deleted

7.48.080 Section 303.2, Chapter 3, Enclosures – Amended.

Section 303.2 is amended to read:
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303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas enclosures shall meet the requirements of Section 3109.2 California Building Code, California Swimming Pool Safety Act and 7.45.120.

7.48.090 Section 304.14, Chapter 3, Insect Screens – Amended.

Section 304.14 is amended to read:

304.14 Insect screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

7.48.100 Section 304.16, Chapter 3, Under-Floor areas – Amended.

Section 304.16 is amended to read:

304.16 Under-Floor areas . Under-floor access doors and ventilation openings shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water.

Doors shall be tight fitting and ventilation openings shall be properly screened with corrosion-resistant wire mesh having openings not exceeding 1/4 inch in any dimension or alternate approved materials pursuant to current CBC 1203.4.1.

7.48.110 Sections 308.2.1.1, Chapter 3, Garbage Receptacles – Added.

Section 308.2.1.1 is added to read:

308.2.1.1 Garbage Receptacles. An adequate number of appropriate receptacles with close fitting covers for garbage and rubbish as may be considered necessary by the enforcing agency shall be provided for the occupant of every dwelling unit by the owner or operator of every apartment house, hotel, or combination thereof. Each receptacle shall be kept in a clean condition and good repair.

7.48.120 Sections 309.1 and 309.2, Chapter 3, Pest Elimination – Amended.

Sections 309.1 and 309.2 are amended to read:

309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent and vermin infestation. When an insect, rodent or vermin infestation is brought to the attention of the code official, he or she may require the owner or agent having charge or control of t he building, lot or premises to hire a licensed exterminator or other qualified professional to inspect the building, lot or premise s and provide a written report verifying the presence and severity of such infestation including in the report a recommendat ion for proper extermination of the infestation. All structures in which insect, rodent or vermin 341

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infestations are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After the extermination of the infesta tion is complete, the code official may request a written notice from the licensed exterminator or other qualified professional attesting to the completion and success of the recommended extermination procedures. After the infestation is eliminated, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.

309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure. The owner of a structure or premises containing a dwelli ng unit, multiple occupancy, rooming house or a non- residential structure shall be responsible for maintaining the structure and premise s in a rodent or pest -free condition. If an infestation is caused by an occupant substantially failing to properly maintain their occupied area of the structure or premises as clean and sanitary as the condition of the structure or premise s permits, the occupant and owner shall be responsible f or pest elimination . For as long as the occupant’s failure either substantially causes an unlivable condition to occur or substantially interferes with the owners’ ability to remedy the condition, the owner does not have to remedy the condition.

Where the infestation is caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.

7.48.130 Section 310.1, Chapter 3, Sanitation – Added.

Section 310.1 is added to read

310.1 Bedding. In every room for rent, apartment house or hotel every part of every bed, including the mattress, sheets, blankets, and bedding shall be kept in a clean, dry and sanitary condition, free from filth, urine, or other foul matter; and from infection of lice, bed-bugs, or other insects. The bed linen shall be changed before a new guest occupies the dwelling unit.

7.48.140 Section 311, Chapter 3, Caretaker – Added.

Section 311.1 is added to read

311 Caretaker. A manager, janitor, housekeeper, or other responsible person shall reside upon the premises and shall have charge of every apartment house in which there are sixteen (16) or more apartments and of every hotel in which there are twelve (12) or more guest rooms, in the event that the owner of any such apartment house or hotel does not reside upon said premises. If the owner does not reside upon the premises of an apartment house in which there are more than four (4) but less than sixteen (16) apartments, a notice stating his name and address, or name and address of his agent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.

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Chapter 7.94

GREEN BUILDING

Sections:

7.94.010 Title.

7.94.020 Purpose.

7.94.030 Adoption of the Green Building Code.

7.94.040 Scope.

7.94.050 Section 202, Chapter 2 Definitions – Amended.

7.94.060 Section 4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction – Deleted and Replaced.

7.94.070 Sections 4.106.5, 4.106.5.1, and 4.106.5.2 All Electric Buildings – Added.

7.94.080 Section 4.107.1, Division 4.1, Chapter 4, Future access for solar systems-Added.

7.94.090 Sections 5.106.5.3 and 5.106.5.3.1 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. – Deleted and Replaced.

7.94.100 Section 5.106.13, 5.106.13.1 and 5.106.13.2 All electric buildings. – Added.

7.94.110 Section 5.107.1, Division 5.1, Chapter 5, Future access for solar systems-Added.

7.94.010 Title.

The green building standards codes adopted by Section 7.94.030 and the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Dublin Green Building Code and may be referred to as such.

7.94.020 Purpose.

A. To improve public health, safety, and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices in the following categories:

1. Planning and design

2. Energy efficiency

3. Water efficiency and conservation

4. Material conservation and resource efficiency

5. Environmental quality

B. The purpose of this Code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this Code.

7.94.030 Adoption of the Green Building Code.
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A. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations , a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.94.030.A, the State Code is amended as set forth in Sections 7.94.050 through 7.94.080.

7.94.040 Scope.

A. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise indicated in this Code, within the City.

B. It is not the intent that this Code substitute or be identified as meeting the certification requirements of any green building program.

7.94.050 Section 202, Chapter 2 Definitions – Amended.

The following definitions are hereby added to Section 202 of the State Code to read as follows:

ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building that contains no combustion equipment or plumbing for combustion equipment within the building or building property lines, and instead uses electric appliances for service.

COMMERCIAL FOOD HEAT-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. Equipment used in a food establishment for heat-processing food or utensils and that produces grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke, or odors that are required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system, as defined in the California Mechanical Code.

COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT. Any equipment or appliance used for space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying and/or lighting that uses fuel gas.

ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCE. A device that produces heat energy to create a warm environment by the application of electric power to resistance 344

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elements, refrigerant compressors, or dissimilar material junctions, as defined in the California Mechanical Code.

FUEL GAS. A gas that is natural, manufactured, liquefied petroleum, or a mixture of these.

7.94.060 Section 4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction – Deleted and Replaced.

Section 4.106.4 is deleted and replaced with Section A4.106.8 to read:

A4.106.8 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction is adopted as mandatory at the Tier 1 level.

7.94.070 Sections 4.106.5, 4.106.5.1, and 4.106.5.2 All Electric Buildings – Added.

Sections 4.106.5, 4.106.5.1, and 4.106.5.2 are added to read:

4.106.5 All-electric buildings. New construction buildings and qualifying alteration projects shall comply with Section 4.106.5.1 or 4.106.5.2 so that they do not use combustion equipment or are ready to accommodate installation of electric heating appliances.

4.106.5.1. New construction and qualifying alteration projects. All newly constructed buildings shall be all-electric buildings. Qualifying alteration projects shall be limited to additions or alterations that remove 50 percent or more of the existing exterior walls of a dwelling and additions that increase the square footage of the structure by more than 50 percent.

The final determination whether a project meets the definition of a qualifying alteration project shall be made by the Building Official

Exception: If the applicant establishes that there is not an all-electric prescriptive compliance pathway for the building under the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and that the building is not able to achieve the performance compliance standard applicable to the building under the Energy Efficiency Standards using commercially available technology and an approved calculation method, then the Building Official may grant a modification. The applicant shall comply with the following and Section 4.106.5.2.

Inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure may be extended to spaces that are anticipated to qualify for the exceptions contained in this chapter. The inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure shall not be activated, have a meter installed, or otherwise used unless the exemptions specified in this chapter have been confirmed as part of the issuance of a building permit. If the Fuel Gas Infrastructure is no longer serving one of the exceptions contained in this chapter, it shall either be capped, 345

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otherwise terminated, or removed by the entity previously entitled to the exemption, in a manner pursuant to all applicable Codes.

The Building Official shall have the authority to approve alternative materials and methods of construction as per the Dublin Municipal Code, Chapter 7.28.

4.106.5.2 Requirements for combustion equipment.

Where combustion equipment is allowed under subsection 4.106.5.1, the construction drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space accommodating the future installation of an electrical heating appliance in the following ways, as certified by a registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor:

1. Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electrical heating appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage, and an electrical receptacle or junction box within five feet of the appliance that is accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu of conductors; and

2. Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with “For Future Electrical Appliance”; and

3. Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit, appropriately labeled (i.e. “Reserved for Future Electric Range”), and positioned on the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and

4. Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers shall be sized to serve the future electrical heating appliances. The electrical capacity requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the California Electric Code; and

5. Physical space for future electrical heating appliances, including equipment footprint, and if needed a pathway reserved for routing of ductwork to heat pump evaporator(s), shall be depicted on the construction drawings. The footprint necessary for future electrical heating appliances may overlap with non- structural partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment.

7.94.080 Section 4.107.1, Division 4.1, Chapter 4, Future access for solar systems-Added.

A new Section 4.107.1 is added to read:

4.107.1 Future Access for Solar Systems. A minimum one inch (25.4 mm) electrical conduit shall be provided from the electrical service equipment to the solar zone as defined by the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Section 346

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110.10. Where a solar zone is not required by the California Energy Code, the conduit location shall be subject to approval of the Building Official.

Exception: Where solar is installed as part of the original construction and prior to first occupancy.

7.94.090 Sections 5.106.5.3 and 5.106.5.3.1 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. – Deleted and Replaced.

Sections 5.106.5.3 and 5.106.5.3.1 are deleted and replaced with Section A5.106.5.3 to read:

Section A5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction is adopted as mandatory at the Tier 2 level.

7.94.100 Section 5.106.13, 5.106.13.1 and 5.106.13.2 All electric buildings. – Added.

Section 5.106.13, 5.106.13.1 and 5.106.13.5.2 are added to read:

5.106.13 All-electric buildings. New construction buildings and qualifying alteration projects shall comply with Section 5.106.13.1 or 5.106.13.2 so that they do not use combustion equipment or are ready to facilitate future electrification.

5.106.13.1. New construction and qualifying alteration projects. All newly constructed buildings shall be all-electric buildings. Qualifying alteration projects shall be limited to additions or alterations that remove 50 percent or more of the existing exterior walls of a structure and additions that increase the square footage of the structure by more than 50 percent.

Tenant improvements shall not be considered new construction. The final determination whether a project meets the definition of qualifying alteration project shall be made by the Building Official.

Exceptions:

1. Nonresidential buildings containing kitchens located in a place of public accommodation, as defined in the California Building Code Chapter 2, may apply to the Building Official for a modification to install commercial food heat- processing equipment served by fuel gas. The Building Official may grant the modification, provided the following findings are made:

The applicant has a business-related need to cook with combustion equipment; and the applicant has installed energy-efficient equipment based on Energy Star or California Energy Wise qualifications, as available.

The applicant will comply with Section 5.106.13.2.

2. If the applicant establishes that there is not an all-electric prescriptive compliance pathway for the building under the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and that the building is not able to achieve the performance 347

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compliance standard applicable to the building under the Energy Efficiency Standards using commercially available technology and an approved calculation method, then the Building Official may grant a modification. The applicant shall comply with following and Section 5.106.13.2

Inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure may be extended to spaces that are anticipated to qualify for the exceptions contained in this chapter. The inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure shall not be activated, have a meter installed, or otherwise be used unless the exemptions specified in this chapter have been confirmed as part of the issuance of a building permit. If the Fuel Gas Infrastructure is no longer serving one of the exceptions contained in this chapter, it shall either be capped, otherwise terminated, or removed by the entity previously entitled to the exemption, in a manner pursuant to all applicable Codes.

The Building Official shall have the authority to approve alternative materials and methods of construction as per the Dublin Municipal Code, Chapter 7.28.

5.106.13.2. Requirements for combustion equipment.

Where combustion equipment is allowed under Subsection 5.106.13.1, the construction drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space accommodating the future installation of an electrical heating appliance in the following ways, as certified by a registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor:

2. Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with “For Future Electrical Appliance”; and

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footprint necessary for future electrical heating appliances may overlap with non- structural partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment.

7.94.110 Section 5.107.1, Division 5.1, Chapter 5, Future access for solar systems-Added.

A new Section 5.107.1 is added to read:

5.107.1 Future Access for Solar Systems. Install conduit from the solar zone as defined by the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Section 110.10 to a location within the building identified as suitable for future installation of a charge controller (regulator) and inverter.

Exception: Where solar is installed as part of the original construction and prior to first occupancy.

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2025 California
Building Standards
Code
November 4, 2025
350
2025 California Building Standards Code
• CA Building Standards Commission adopts new codes every 3 years. • These codes include the CA Fire, Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Green Codes.
• Enforceable at the Local Level.
• Approved by the Commission with an enforcement date of January 1, 2026.
• Financial Impact.
351
2025 California Building Standards Code
• The City of Dublin may amend the Codes to account for Local:
• Climatic,
• Geological,
• Topographical Conditions, or
• Environmental Conditions (Green Code Only)
• Historical Modifications by the City of Dublin
• “Carry Forward” requirement - Health & Safety Code §§ 17958 352
Fire Code
Chapter 5.08 DMC
• 2025 California Fire Code
• Modifications
• Official Copy Location
• Board of Appeals changed to Means of Appeals
• Fire Sprinklers
• Deletions
• Above Ground Tank restrictions
• Hazardous Material provisions
353
Building Regulation Administration
Code Chapter 7.28 DMC
• ADU updates
354
Building Code
Chapter 7.32 DMC
• 2025 CA Building Code
• Fire Sprinklers
• Structural Plain Concrete
• ADU’s
• Chapter 7A – Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code
355
Residential Code
Chapter 7.34 DMC
• Roof Covering Material
• Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
356
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Code
Chapters 7.36, 7.40 and 7.44
• 2025 California Electrical Code
• 2025 California Plumbing Code
• 2025 California Mechanical Code
357
Swimming Pool & Spa, Existing Building and
Maintenance Codes Chapters 7.45, 7.46, 7.48 DMC
• 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• 2025 California Existing Building Code
• 2024 Building Maintenance Code (International Property Maintenance Code)
• Scoping update
358
Green Building Code
Chapter 7.94 DMC
• 2025 California Green Building Standards Code
• Readopting Tier 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking /
Charging Requirements
359
Conclusion / Noticing Requirement
• October 21st the City Council introduced the proposed ordinance to repeal and replace the construction codes
and;
• Set the hearing date of November 4th,
• Agenda Posted
• Notice of the Public Hearing published per the Gov
Code
360
Recommendations
• 1) Adopt the Resolution Approving Findings Regarding the Need for Local Amendments to Provisions in the California Building Standards Code as Adopted by the State of California, in the California Building Code of Regulations, Title 24, to be Adopted by Reference in the Dublin Municipal Code; and
• 2) Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 5.08 (Fire Code). 7.28 (Building Regulation Administration Code), 7.32 (Building Code), 7.34 (Residential Code),

7.36 (Electrical Code), 7.40 (Plumbing Code), 7.44 (Mechanical Code),

7.45 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code), 7.46 (Existing Building Code), 7.48 (Building Maintenance Code), and 7.94 (Green Building Code) 361

STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

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Agenda Item 8.1
DATE: November 4, 2025

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Dublin Senior Center Update
Prepared by: Lauren Marriott, Recreation Coordinator

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Dublin Senior Center continues to serve as a vital resource for older adults in the community by offering recreational, educational, health, and social programming. This report provides an update on current operations, participation levels, and upcoming initiatives that support the City’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The Dublin Senior Center’s operations are funded through the City’s General Fund.

DESCRIPTION:

The Dublin Senior Center, located at 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard, has been providing programs and services to residents since 2005. The Center offers a wide range of activities, including health and wellness classes, cultural programs, educational workshops, volunteer opportunities, and social gatherings. The Center also serves as a hub for resource referrals and community partnerships that support older adults in living active and independent lives.

This report serves as a check-in for the City Council on the recent operations and programming at the facility.

Program Participation
Fitness and wellness programs, such as tai chi, yoga, strength training, and line dancing, continue to be among the most popular offerings. Social programs, including Swadeshi seniors, bingo, arts and crafts activities, and bridge, provide consistent opportunities for interaction and engagement. The lunch program offered through a partnership with Open 362

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Heart Kitchen ensures seniors receive a nutritious meal at a low to no cost. Table 1 provides the approximate average daily participation by month.

TABLE 1: PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Programs Januar
y
Februar
y March April May June July Augus
t September
Visitors, Daily
Average 465 437 411 459 426 320 512 393 456
Volunteer
Hours 214 119 175 155 271 266 231 258 248
Lunches
Served 1,334 1,227 1,403 1,396 1,251 1,212 1,206 1,164 1,221

Support Groups
In addition to recreational programming, the Senior Center provides opportunities for seniors to engage in peer support groups such as Tri-Valley Rainbows, Deaf Support Group, CityServe’s Caregiver Support Group, and Wellness in Motion. These groups focus on topics such as deaf support, caregiving, LGBTQ+ support, and healthy aging, offering a safe and supportive environment for participants to share experiences and connect with others facing similar challenges.

New Fitness Room
In Spring 2025, the Center converted Classroom B into a fitness room designed specifically for older adults. The space is equipped with senior-friendly cardio and strength-training equipment, safety features such as emergency stop cords and padded flooring, and clear usage guidelines to promote safe and effective exercise. The fitness room enhances opportunities for seniors to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, supporting healthy aging and fall prevention.

Table Tennis
Table tennis has become an increasingly popular activity at the Senior Center. Staff periodically meet with the Dublin Senior Center Table Tennis Steering Committee to understand their evolving needs. Most recently, Staff was able to expand the weekly time allotment for this group to allow additional and extended play. The group continues to hold its popular Table Tennis tournament in the Senior Center ballroom in February of each year.

Special Events and Celebrations
Signature events such as the annual Holiday Craft Boutique, Senior Info Fair, and the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon attract large audiences and highlight the importance of community building. Seasonal programs, such as the Holiday DancEscape, Lunar New Year Celebration Concert, and National Senior Center Month festivities, help bring participants, families, and the broader community together.

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Community Partnerships
The Center partners with local health agencies to offer screenings, flu shot clinics, and health education workshops, ensuring residents have access to resources that support aging in place. Partnerships with school groups, cultural organizations, and service clubs have also enhanced intergenerational programming and community outreach.

Facility Usage
Beyond structured programs, the Center serves as a safe and welcoming drop-in space.

Seniors gather informally for coffee, conversation, or simply to enjoy the lounge and library areas. The new fitness room has become a space for participants to work on their health and wellness goals in a senior-focused environment. The facility also accommodates outside rentals, which provide both community benefit and supplemental revenue.

Future Planning
To meet the evolving needs of the community, Staff is preparing to expand interest-based clubs (e.g., book clubs, gardening groups, cultural circles) and increase monthly themed celebrations that bring participants together in a festive and inclusive environment. Plans also include Senior Showcases, which will highlight the talents and creativity of Dublin’s older adults through performances, exhibits, and demonstrations. Feedback from community surveys is further guiding the exploration of expanded cultural arts, travel, and volunteer opportunities.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.
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Dublin Senior Center Update
November 4, 2025
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Operations Overview
• Opened in 2005
• Serves 36,000 residents
annually
• Hub for recreation, health,
wellness, and social
programs for the area’s
older adults
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Participation Snapshot
Month Avg. Daily Visitors Volunteer Hours Lunches Served Jan 465 214 1,334
Feb 437 119 1,227
Mar 411 175 1,403
Apr 459 155 1,396
May 426 271 1,251
Jun 320 266 1,212
Jul 512 231 1,206
Aug 393 209 1,164
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Program Highlights
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Support & Wellness Services
• Care Advocacy
• Wellness Programs
• Fall Prevention
• Caregiver Support
• Visitation Services
• Transportation Services
• Advocacy
• Counseling
• Education
• Vision Screenings
• In-Home Services
• Needs Assessments
• Support Groups
• Provides nutritious meals
tailored to the nutritional
needs of seniors
• Served in a dining room to
encourage socialization
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New Fitness Room
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Special Events
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Facility Use
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New and Upcoming
• Senior led interest-based clubs and programs
• New events in 2026
• Fitness Partnerships
• Expanded Community Partnerships
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Questions?
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STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

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Agenda Item 8.2
DATE: November 4, 2025

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period required under Government Code Section 7522.56(f) for hiring retired annuitants. Approval of this exception will allow the City to rehire Gregory Shreeve, who is retiring from the City on November 4, 2025, on a temporary, part-time basis in the Community Development Department. Specifically, Gregory will provide specialized technical and programmatic support to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure operational continuity within the Building Division. This exception is necessary to maintain operational continuity, preserve institutional knowledge, and ensure uninterrupted service delivery during the leadership transition within the Building Division.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance With Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The cost of the temporary appointment will be funded through the Community Development Department’s existing personnel budget. No additional budget appropriation is required. The appointment will be compensated at a rate within the salary range of Chief Building Official, not to exceed the top step of the publicly available pay schedule. No benefits, incentives, or additional compensation will be provided. The employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year.

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DESCRIPTION:

Background
CalPERS rules generally prohibit hiring retired annuitants to permanent or regular staff positions without reinstatement from retirement and require a minimum waiting period of 180 days following retirement. However, there are some limited exceptions to that prohibition allowed by Government Code section 7522.56.

Section 21221(h) of the Government Code allows a retiree to serve without reinstatement from retirement for a single interim appointment to a vacant managerial, executive or other unique position (called “vacant position” employment). Similarly, Government Code section 21224 allows agencies to hire retirees to perform work of limited duration, such as the elimination of backlogs, limited term special project work, or to do work in excess of what regular permanent staff can do (called “extra help” employment).

To waive the 180-day waiting period, a public agency must adopt a resolution certifying the nature of employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed function before the 180 days have passed.

Discussion
Chief Building Official Gregory Shreeve recently submitted his resignation and retirement. His last day with the City is November 4, 2025. Gregory served as the City’s Chief Building Official, overseeing building inspection, plan review, and permitting functions to ensure compliance with state and local building codes. With nearly 30 years of experience in building and construction regulation, he is recognized for his expertise in code administration and process improvement. Gregory has played a key role in advancing the City’s development services through the implementation of efficient permitting systems and high standards of customer service.

If approved to assist the City in an extra-help capacity, Gregory will provide specialized technical and programmatic support to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure operational continuity within the Building Division. His primary focus will be on training and systems optimization related to the City’s permitting software, EnerGov. This work will include providing hands-on training and mentorship to the incoming Chief Building Official to support a smooth leadership transition and maintain continuity of critical operations.

Gregory will also update system programming and configuration to enhance functionality and efficiency, as well as develop comprehensive user manuals and training materials to support staff in the continued use of the system. In addition, he will create clear programming instructions for functions and workflows that require regular updates, ensuring staff can maintain and adjust the system as needed. Lastly, Gregory will identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve overall system performance. This assignment is particularly important to preserve and transfer historical knowledge related to the City’s permitting history, division operations, and EnerGov system configuration. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Community Development Department as needs arise.

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This appointment meets the statutory requirements for an exception under Government Code Section 7522.56(f), as the City has determined that Gregory’s post-retirement services are necessary to perform critically needed functions that cannot be deferred 180 days without risk to essential operations.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:

1) Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance With Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Employment Agreement Between City of Dublin and Gregory Shreeve

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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 11/04/2025 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE CALPERS 180-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR

RETIRED ANNUITANT GREGORY SHREEVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224

WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Dublin City Council must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days ha ve passed since his or her retirement date; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Shreeve (CalPERS ID XXXXXXXXXX) retired from the City of Dublin in the position of Chief Building Official, effective November 4, 2025; and

WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requi res that post -retirement employment commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, which is May 5, 2026, without this certification resolution; and

WHEREAS, section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180 -day wait period shall not apply if the retiree accepts any retirement-related incentive; and

WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council , the City of Dublin and Gregory Shreeve certify that Gregory Shreeve has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement-related incentive; and

WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council hereby appoints Gregory Shreeve as an Extra-Help retired annuitant to perform the duties of the Chief Building Official for the City of Dublin under Government Code section 21224, effective December 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council has determined that Gregory Shreeve’s specialized knowledge and technical expertise are critical to ensuring continuity of operations and effective knowledge transfer during a key leadership transition; and

WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement document between Gregory Shreeve and the City of Dublin has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and

WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and

WHEREAS, the maximum base salary for this position is $17,385.10 and the hourly equivalent is $100.2986, and the minimum base salary for this position is 13,908.31 and the hourly equivalent is $80.2402; and
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WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Gregory Shreeve will be $100.2986; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Shreeve has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Gregory Shreeve as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement. The Council finds and declares that this appointment is necessary to ensure operational continuity a nd maintain the City’s ability to effectively administer permitting, plan review, and inspection services during a key leadership transition within the Building Division.

Mr. Shreeve’s specialized knowledge and technical expertise are critical to supportin g the City’s EnerGov permittin g system, training staff, and developing procedures that will preserve institutional knowledge and sustain essential operations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Shreeve’s title during this appointment will be Chief Building Official; however, he will not be assuming the full scope of the Chief Building Official’s responsibilities. His role as a retired annuitant will be focused on knowledge transfer, technica l support, and system optimization.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and to make any necessary non -substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution. Mr. Shreeve’s appointment will begin on December 1, 2025, and will not exceed 960 hours in any fiscal year, in compliance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 a nd 21224, and applicable California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
Employment Agreement

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND GREGORY SHREEVE
This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 4th day of November 2025, by and between the City of Dublin (“City”), and Gregory Shreeve (“Employee” or “Retired Annuitant”), collectively referred to as “the Parties.”

1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the City will employ Gregory Shreeve as a retired annuitant in accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, and applicable CalPERS regulations. This appointment is being made pursuant to a duly adopted City Council Resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period.

2. Position and Duties
Employee shall be appointed to the classification of Chief Building Official (Extra Help) as a retired annuitant, serving on a temporary, part-time basis in the Community Development Department.

Employee’s primary responsibilities will include:
• Providing technical and programmatic support to facilitate knowledge transfer during a leadership transition;
• Supporting system optimization and configuration of the City’s permitting system (EnerGov); • Training and mentoring staff and the incoming Chief Building Official; • Developing written procedural guides, training materials, and programming instructions; and • Performing other related duties as assigned by the Community Development Director or designee.

This appointment is not intended to fill a vacant permanent position.

3. Term of Appointment
This Agreement shall be effective December 1, 2025, and shall continue until no later than September 30, 2026, unless extended or terminated earlier by either party. The appointment shall comply with CalPERS regulations limiting compensation and work hours for retired annuitants. Employee shall not work more than 960 hours in any fiscal year.

4. Compensation
Employee shall be compensated at an hourly rate of $100.2986, which is within the established salary range for Chief Building Official, and does not exceed the top step of the publicly available pay schedule.

No additional compensation, benefits, incentives, or leave accruals shall be provided. Employee shall not be eligible for health, retirement, or other City-provided benefits. 380
Exhibit A to the Resolution
Employment Agreement

5. At-Will Appointment
This employment is strictly at-will. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement and the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Employee may resign at any time with written notice to the City.

6. CalPERS Compliance
Employee is a CalPERS retiree and will be employed under the provisions of Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224. The Parties acknowledge and agree:
• Employee shall not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year; • Employee shall not receive any benefits or compensation beyond the hourly rate identified in Section 4;
• Employee shall not have been offered or received a Golden Handshake or any other retirement incentive;
• The City will maintain records necessary to comply with all CalPERS reporting requirements.

7. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Any modification of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both Parties.

8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF DUBLIN RETIRED ANNUITANT
By: _______________________________ By: ________________________________ Colleen Tribby, City Manager Gregory Shreeve, Retired Annuitant Date: _____________________________ Date: ______________________________

Approved as to form:
___________________________________
City Attorney
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Exception to CalPERS
180-Day Waiting Period
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Summary
• Council to consider exception to 180-day waiting period. • Enables rehire of retired Chief Building Official, Gregory Shreeve. • Temporary, part-time extra-help role to support Building Division.
• Focus on knowledge transfer and EnerGov system optimization. 383
CalPERS Rules for Retired Workers
Must wait 180 days after retirement date before working for a CalPERS employer.

Salary must be an hourly pay rate that falls within the regular salary schedule.

No other compensation or benefits, except hourly rate of pay.

Maximum of 960 hours worked within a fiscal year.

No accrual of service credit or any other retirement rights or benefits. 384
Exception to 180-Day Rule
• Extra-help position
• Limited duration
• Elimination of backlog, special project, or to perform work in excess of what regular staff can do
Government Code Section 7522.56 & 21224
• For a vacant position
• Agency must be actively recruiting for a permanent
replacement
• Ex., Interim City Manager, Interim Department Head or other unique managerial or executive position
Government Code Section 7522.56 & 21221(h)
Requires
Approval by
Agency’s
Governing Body
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Need for Exception
• Gregory Shreeve retires today, November 4, 2025 after nearly 30 years of Service to the City of Dublin.
• His knowledge and skills are needed to:
• Train and mentor incoming Chief Building Official.
• Optimize EnerGov permitting system configuration.
• Develop user manuals and procedural guides.
• Support process improvements and service efficiency through technology enhancement.
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Fiscal Impact
Estimated cost of $77,000
Funded through existing budget using salary savings
No additional funds needed
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180- Day Waiting Period for Retired Annuitant, Gregory Shreeve, in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 388
Questions?
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STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

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Agenda Item 8.3
DATE: November 4, 2025

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Fiscal Year 2024-25 4th Quarter Financial Review and Additional Special Designation of General Fund Reserves
Prepared by: Jay Baksa, Finance Director

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will receive a financial report on the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25 and consider amendments to the General Fund reserve designations.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Additional Special Designations of General Fund Reserves for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and confirm additional General Fund reserve designations as of June 30, 2025.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

City Council confirmation of General Fund reserve designations will not alter amounts received or spent but will allow Staff to close the Fiscal Year 2024-25 financial books.

Total General Fund reserves are projected at $325.4 million as of June 30, 2025, with $50.4 million in the unassigned cash flow reserve, representing 5.2 months of the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Adopted General Fund Budget.

DESCRIPTION:

This report transmits the preliminary financial results of Fiscal Year 2024-25, focusing on the General Fund. At this time, the numbers are essentially final, and though adjustments may happen as the audit is finalized, Staff does not expect substantial changes from the numbers in this report. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which will be presented to the City Council at the second meeting in December, will contain the final audited results.

General Fund Overview
General Fund operating revenues totaled $138.2 million in Fiscal Year 2024-25, an increase of 390

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$3.7 million over the prior year. Including unrealized gains and transfers in, total revenues were $149.7 million, up $8 million from the prior year.

General Fund operating expenditures totaled $102 million, an increase of $7.3 million from the prior year. Including contributions to other funds and transfers out, total expenditures were $114.6 million, up $13.6 million from the prior year. Contributions to capital projects, reimbursable expenditures, and transfers to other funds totaled $12.7 million, an increase of $6.3 million from the prior year.

The resulting impact from operations (revenues less expenditures) was a net increase of $36.2 million to total General Fund reserves. Overall, General Fund reserves increased by $35.0 million from the prior year, as summarized in Table 1. Year-over-year variances are discussed in greater detail in the following sections.

Table 1: General Fund Summary
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Total Reserves, Beginning of Year $249,736,608 $249,736,608 Revenues 134,468,344 138,222,222
Expenditures (94,698,737) (102,007,918)
Net Operating Budget Impact 39,769,637 36,214,304
Transfers In 227,051 162,885
Unrealized Gain/Loss/Adjustments 7,022,273 9,181,038
Transfers Out/Contribution to Other (6,322,616) (12,668,399) CIP Reimbursement Revenue 1,888,264
Total Reserves, End of Year $290,432,952 $325,474,797
Change from Prior Year $35,041,845

Specific revenue and expenditure changes (+/-$250,000 compared to Fiscal Year 2023-24 actuals and to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 amended budget) are discussed below. The General Fund Summary (Attachment 3) presents this data by major category.

Revenues

Property Tax (+$1,871,014 vs. prior year / + $613,031 vs. budget). Property Tax revenue was largely in line with projections. The increase over the prior year is attributed to the 2% Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment—the maximum annual increase permitted by law—combined with new development coming online throughout the year. Overall, net assessed valuation increased by approximately $1.02 billion, or 4.6%, compared to the prior year. When compared to the Amended Budget, revenue increased due to higher-than- anticipated Supplemental Property Tax payments, which exceeded budget by $368,000, and prior-period payments that came in $331,000 higher than projected. These variances are primarily related to continued development activity and the timing of property tax payments on new construction.

Sales Tax (-$2,121,287 vs. prior year / -$1,363,945 vs. budget). During the 391

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Preliminary Budget presentation in April 2025, Staff provided an updated financial forecast that included revised Sales Tax projections. At that time, there was significant uncertainty in the national economic climate, and the City was experiencing lower Sales Tax revenue across nearly all business sectors. As a result, Staff lowered the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sales Tax projection from $30.5 million to $28.7 million, but due to this uncertainty did not recommend any formal budget adjustment.

While Sales Tax revenue ultimately came in below the original Adopted Budget of $30.5 million, actual receipts exceeded Staff’s preliminary projection by approximately $400,000.

This stronger-than-expected performance reflects the continued resilience of Dublin’s local economy—particularly within the auto sector, where local dealerships outperformed statewide averages.

Development Revenue (+$3,509,054 vs. prior year / +$1,208,182 vs. budget). This category includes revenue from permits associated with new development—primarily building permits—as well as tenant improvements to existing structures. It also encompasses fees for City services, including zoning review and plan check services. Development revenue can fluctuate significantly from year to year and is directly tied to the volume and timing of active development projects. The increase in revenue compared to both the prior year and the Amended Budget is primarily due to the acceleration of the Dublin Centre and Francis Ranch development projects.

Other Taxes (-$115,777 vs. prior year / +$386,724 vs. budget). The net increase compared to the Amended Budget was due to higher-than-anticipated revenue from Electric Franchise Fees, which increased as a result of utility rate increases. The year-over-year decrease in Other Taxes is due to lower Property Transfer Tax revenue—which can fluctuate annually with real estate market activity—and a continued decline in Cable Franchise Fees.

The latter has been steadily decreasing since 2016 as consumers shift away from traditional cable television subscriptions toward alternative streaming services.

Interest (+$2,663,865 vs. prior year / +$1,540,895 vs. budget). Interest earnings came in higher than both the prior year and the Amended Budget due to two primary factors.

First, the Federal Reserve’s federal funds target range remained between 4.25% and 4.50% from December 2024 through the end of Fiscal Year 2024-25, despite earlier expectations of rate cuts. Second, the City’s cash balance remained higher than projected, driven by General Fund revenues exceeding expenditures by approximately $38 million and the timing of capital project spending. Of the $51.6 million appropriated in the General Fund for Capital Improvement Projects, only $8.8 million was expended during the fiscal year. These factors resulted in an average year-over-year cash balance increase of approximately $30 million, leading to interest earnings that were $1.5 million above the Amended Budget and $2.6 million higher than the prior year.

Charges for Services (-$1,008,410 vs. prior year / +$1,230,163 vs. budget). The increase over the Amended Budget is primarily due to higher-than-projected revenue from the annual Santa Rita Services payment. This revenue reimburses the City for costs associated with Alameda County Fire’s responses to service calls at the Santa Rita Jail. Although a 392

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program change implemented in the prior fiscal year was expected to reduce service calls and related reimbursements, actual revenues were $1.4 million above the Amended Budget, despite a year-over-year decrease of $300,000.

In addition to the Santa Rita Jail reimbursement, year-over-year revenue declines were primarily driven by Parks and Community Services (PCS), which experienced a $680,000 decrease compared to the prior year. About $200,000 of this decrease reflects moving some recreation revenue to the Rents and Leases category. While PCS programs continued to see strong participation and revenues exceeded budget estimates, overall receipts declined from the prior year. Contract program revenue decreased following an exceptional surge in Fiscal Year 2022-23, when post-pandemic demand temporarily spiked. Participation levels have since stabilized at a level consistent with regional trends.

Revenues from The Wave also declined due to cooler early-summer weather and lower demand for swim lessons. Additionally, Cultural Arts revenue came under budget due to the Dublin Arts Center not being opened during the fiscal year.

Other Revenue (-$1,082,432 vs. prior year / +$539,578 vs. budget). Many revenues in this category are non-recurring, such as community benefit payments and one-time reimbursements. The increase from the Amended Budget is primarily due to a $1 million community benefit payment received from the Dublin Centre development. The year-over-year decrease reflects the receipt of a one-time settlement payment in FY 2023-24

Expenditures

Salaries and Wages (+$537,258 vs. prior year / -$1,627,509 vs. budget). Staffing costs came in lower than the Amended Budget due to several high-level vacancies and the timing of new hires throughout the year. The year-over-year increase is primarily attributable to annual cost-of-living adjustments and merit-based salary increases.

Benefits (+$1,038,805 vs. prior year / -$695,888 vs. budget). Like Salaries and Wages, benefit costs came in lower than the Amended Budget due to vacant positions throughout the year. The year-over-year increase reflects higher retirement contribution rates through CalPERS and rising health care costs.

Services and Supplies (+$561,261 vs. prior year / -$1,728,439 vs. budget).

Expenditures for Services and Supplies were higher than the prior year, primarily due to increased insurance costs through the City’s Plan Joint Powers Agreement. Insurance premiums nationwide have risen significantly over the past few years, resulting in the City’s total cost increasing from $1.48 million in Fiscal Year 2022-23 to $3.99 million in Fiscal Year 2024-25. Despite this substantial increase, the final premium amount was approximately $250,000 lower than originally projected.

Year-over-year increases also reflect one-time purchases within the Maintenance Division, including hammocks installed at Don Biddle Community Park and three-stream receptacle bins for various City facilities. Expenditures came in lower than the Amended Budget due lower- 393

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than-anticipated costs for repairs and maintenance of City vehicles and facilities, and reduced fuel costs. Additionally, opioid settlement funds received in the current fiscal year were not spent and will be carried forward into Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Utilities (+$517,887 vs. prior year / -$732,480 vs. budget). Utility costs can be difficult to project and are often influenced by factors outside of the City’s control. For example, a prolonged rainy season can lead to savings in water expenditures, while an especially warm summer can significantly increase energy consumption and costs. Utility expenditures in Fiscal Year 2024-25 were higher than the prior fiscal year but remained significantly below the Amended Budget. Staff had anticipated a double-digit increase in energy costs based on information provided by the utility companies, indicating significant rate hikes for both electricity and natural gas. However, actual City costs of these utilities remained relatively flat. The overall year-over-year increase in utility expenditures is attributed to higher than projected recycled water costs associated with both park and landscape irrigation.

Contracted Services (+$4,848,369 vs. prior year / -$4,668,369 vs. budget).

Contracted Services expenditures increased year-over-year primarily due to planned cost increases in Police Services, Fire Services, and Maintenance contracts.

When compared to the Amended Budget, overall Contract Services expenditures stayed approximately $4.6 million under budget, with about $900,000 to be carried forward into Fiscal Year 2025-26 for ongoing or uncompleted projects. Additional savings occurred in Public Works due to lower-than-expected building maintenance costs and the timing of development- related work and inspections. The Finance Department also realized savings from budgeted funds intended for additional investments with Chandler Asset Management, which were not made due to financial market uncertainty. Finally, Parks and Community Services experienced budget savings resulting from the delayed opening of the Dublin Arts Center.

Capital Outlay (-$228,919 vs. prior year / -$711,769 vs. budget). Underspending in Capital Outlay was primarily due to project timing. The Amended Budget included funding for upgrades to the City’s fire station alerting system and costs associated with the opening of the Dublin Arts Center. The alerting system project, led by Alameda County Fire, experienced delays and has begun in the current fiscal year, with the related funding carried forward.

Similarly, capital costs for the Dublin Arts Center were not incurred due to the timing of the facility’s opening; those budgets have been carried forward to Fiscal Year 2025-26 as well.

Transfers Out for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects The General Fund transferred out $10.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for capital project expenditures. Of that amount, $5.4 million was covered by Committed/Assigned Reserves, $3.3 million was covered by Undesignated Reserves (i.e., cash flow), and $1.9 million was reimbursed, as shown in Table 2. A total of $43.2 million in unspent capital project budgets has been carried over to Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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Table 2: General Fund CIPs
Category / Project

Amount
Committed/Assigned Reserves
Civic Center Rehabilitation $475,753
Cultural Arts Center 3,000,175
Dublin Blvd Extension 21,177
Dublin Irrigation System Upgrades 438,000
Fallon Park Flag Installation 118,989
Fallon Sports Park Phase 3 48,537
Green Stormwater Infrastructure 923,599
IT Infrastructure Improvement 2,976
Village Parkway Reconstruction 430,794
Subtotal - Committed/Assigned $5,460,000
Undesignated Reserves
Alamo Creek Park & Assessment Dist. Fence Replacement $7,073 Annual Street Resurfacing 1,839,821
Audio Visual System Upgrade 239,905
Citywide Energy Improvements 30,161
Downtown Dublin Street Grid Network 28,791
Dublin Standard Plans Update 512
Financial System Replacement 312,500
Iron Horse Nature Park & Open Space 7,750
Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square 900
Kolb Park Renovation 933
Resiliency and Disaster Preparedness 466,557
Restrooms Replacement 758

Situational Awareness Camera 384,352
Waste Enclosure Upgrade 123
Subtotal - Undesignated $3,320,135
Reimbursable

Green Stormwater Infrastructure $1,888,264
Subtotal – Reimbursable $1,888,264
Total - General Fund Transfers Out to CIPs $10,668,401

General Fund Reserves
General Fund Reserves allocations are generally made twice a year: in June, with preliminary close of the fiscal year books, and again in the fall/winter, when the books are essentially closed. With this report, Staff is recommending changes to Committed and Assigned Reserve allocations, as well as to how some reserves are named and categorized. These changes are described below.

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Allocation Changes
In June 2025, Staff recommended making only two reserve designations ($1.0 million to the Lease Revenue Bond Payoff, and $3.6 million to the Dublin Boulevard Extension Advance) and deferring additional designations until the close of the fiscal year due to economic uncertainty at the time. With the close of the financial books, Staff now recommends additional designations, as shown in Table 3 and discussed further below.

Table 3. Committed/Specific Assigned Reserve Recommendations Reserve Category
June 2025
Approval
Q4
Adjustment
FY 24-25
Total
Adjustment
Adjustment
Type
Committed
Emergency Communications ($532,113) ($532,113) Eliminate Lease Revenue Bond Payment $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Increase Downtown Public Improvements $8,885,798 $8,885,798 Increase One-Time Initiative – Capital ($1,917,848) ($1,917,848) Transfer Out One-Time Initiative – Operating ($503,860) ($503,860) Transfer Out Innovations & New Opportunities $2,421,708 $2,421,708 Transfer In

Contribution to Public Facility
Fees $4,000,000 $4,000,000 Increase
Advance to Public Facility Fees $5,000,000 $5,000,000 Increase Assigned
Dublin Blvd Extension Advance $3,563,913 $8,000,000 11,563,913 Increase

Emergency Communications Reserve – Decrease $532,113 (Eliminate). The Emergency Communications Reserve was originally established to fund the City’s share of a Countywide Emergency Communications System Upgrade. After the project was completed, the remaining balance was retained to potentially fund future communication infrastructure needs, such as upgrades to the City’s phone system.

Since that time, Staff has established dedicated Internal Service Funds to support ongoing replacement and upgrades of communication systems. As a result, this reserve is no longer necessary. Staff recommends liquidating the reserve and reallocating the remaining balance to other City priorities.

Downtown Public Improvement Reserve – Increase $8,885,798. Based on Strategic Objective 1B of the City’s Strategic Plan, Staff is recommending designating an additional $8,885,798 to the Downtown Public Improvement Reserve, for a total set-aside of $45.0 million.

Innovation & New Opportunity Reserve – Transfer $2,421,708 from Other Reserves. This reserve was established to provide funding for unique or emerging initiatives.

Examples of projects supported by this reserve include the purchase and installation of situational awareness cameras and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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Upon review of the City’s reserve structure, Staff determined that maintaining three separate reserves with similar purposes was unnecessary. To streamline the City’s reserve framework and consolidate funds for flexibility and efficiency, Staff recommends closing the One-Time Initiative – Capital Reserve and the One-Time Initiative – Operating Reserve and transferring their balances to the Innovation and New Opportunity Reserve.

Contribution to Public Facility Fee – Increase $4,000,000. This reserve was established to set aside funds to address a potential funding shortfall in the Public Facility Fee (PFF) Program once the program reaches full buildout, which is expected to coincide with overall City buildout. A shortfall may occur if actual fee collections are lower than projected, or if the assumptions used to calculate the PFF differ from the facilities ultimately constructed or the type of development that occurs. This reserve serves as a financial safeguard to ensure sufficient funding is available to complete all projects identified in the PFF.

Advance to Public Facility Fee – Increase $5,000,000. This reserve was established to provide funding advances for major community projects, including Wallis Ranch Community Park, Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square, and Library Tenant Improvements. Funds advanced from the General Fund will be reimbursed as Public Facility Impact Fees are collected from future development.

Staff recommends adding an additional $5,000,000 to this reserve to advance the purchase of community nature park land, as outlined in the Developer Agreement between the City and GH Pac Vest.

Dublin Boulevard Extension Advance – Increase $8,000,000. The Dublin Boulevard Extension Advance Reserve was established to set aside funds as a cash-flow advance to the Eastern Dublin Transportation Impact Fee (EDTIF) program. This reserve provides upfront funding for the construction of the Dublin Boulevard Extension, which will be completed prior to development occurring in the area. As development proceeds, EDTIF revenues will reimburse the General Fund for the advance.

The current EDTIF advance is estimated at $63 million. Staff recommends adding an additional $8 million to this reserve based on updated project cost estimates and the potential need for General Fund participation in certain mitigation-related expenses. With this additional designation, the total amount set aside in the Dublin Boulevard Extension Advance Reserve will be $71.0 million.

The attached Resolution confirms designations of additional Committed Reserves for Fiscal Year 2024-25. City Council approval of Assigned Reserves is not necessary by resolution.

Reserve Name / Category Changes

Catastrophic Loss Reserve – Change Name to Asset Contingency Reserve. The Catastrophic Loss Reserve was established to maintain a reserve balance equal to 15% of the book value of the City’s assets. While this is a long-standing reserve in Dublin, there is no external requirement or industry best practice that any reserve, replacement or other, be tied to 397

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a fixed percentage of an organization’s asset book value. In fact, setting a percentage threshold is generally discouraged, as it may not accurately reflect the current replacement cost or condition of assets. This can result in underfunding (if replacement costs exceed book value) or overfunding (if the assets have significant remaining useful life).

While Staff supports maintaining a reserve to address unforeseen costs related to City assets, it is recommended that the reserve name and purpose be updated to allow for broader use.

This would enable the reserve to cover a wider range of asset-related needs beyond catastrophic loss or damage—such as repairs, damage mitigation, or unanticipated infrastructure costs.

Category Changes. To increase clarity on the City’s funding sources, Staff has made a revision to how the General Fund reserves are categorized and presented. Within the major categories of Committed and Assigned reserves, Staff created subcategories as shown in Table 4. Attachment 2 shows the regrouping of reserves into the new subcategories.

Table 4. Updated Reserve Categories
Description
Committed Reserves
Contingency Reserves Funds set aside to address future liabilities and significant unanticipated events.

Project Specific
Reserves
Funds designated for current or future CIP projects or other defined initiatives.

Assigned Reserves
Accounting Adjustment
Reserves
Used to book annual accounting and year-end adjustments to ensure compliance with reporting standards.

Specific Use Reserves
Funds set aside for defined or restricted purposes, such as paying off the lease revenue bonds or relocating the Parks and Community Services Department when the Dublin Arts Center opens.

Non-Specific Use
Reserves
Funds set aside for more broadly defined objectives, providing flexibility for purposes consistent with the City’s strategic and financial objectives.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

Strategy 1: Economic Development, Small Business Support, and Downtown Dublin Objective B: Work with ARA and Hines on the development of the Dublin Commons project, including associated public improvements, relocation of tenants, development agreement and appropriate incentives to effectuate physical changes to the area, as well as support for small businesses.

Strategy 4: Inclusive and Effective Government
Objective A: Set reserves aside for major infrastructure investments which are key to the City’s economic future.

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Strategy 5: Long-Term Infrastructure and Sustainability Investments Objective A: Continue to explore funding mechanisms for capital and ongoing maintenance needs.

Strategy 5: Long-Term Infrastructure and Sustainability Investments Objective B: Focus on major street improvements to assist in improving safety and traffic movement, including Village Parkway, Tassajara Road, and Dublin Boulevard extension.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Authorizing Additional Special Designations of General Fund Reserves for Fiscal Year 2024-25
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – General Fund Reserves
3) Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Summary

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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

WHEREAS, the City's Fund Balance and Reserves Policy requires special fund balance allocations to be adopted by the City Council, and allows the City Council to take action prior to the end of the fiscal year to direct a specific assignment of the fund balance; and

WHEREAS, Staff reviewed updated information regarding fund balance and estimated one-time revenues during the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council approved allocations to specific Committed Reserves and Assigned Reserves on June 17, 2025, based on estimated revenues and expenditures at that time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby make a special allocation of the estimated Fiscal Year 2024 -25 year-end balance to the Committed fund balance as follows:

 Decrease the reserve for Emergency Communication by $532,113  Increase the reserve for Downtown Public Improvements by $8,885,798  Decrease the reserve for One-Time Initiative – Capital by $1,917,848  Decrease the reserve for One-Time Initiative – Operating by $503,860  Increase the reserve for Innovations & New Opportunities by $2,421,708  Increase the reserve for Contribution to Public Facility Fees by $4,000,000  Increase the reserve for the Advance to Public Facility Fees by $5,000,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, any net resources remaining after special designations, and after meeting the Fund Balance and Reserves Policy requirements, will be left in the Unassigned (Available) Reserve.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the proposed changes to the categorization of the Reserv es as shown in Exhibit A to the Resolution.

{Signatures on the following page}

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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 2 of 2

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________________
City Clerk

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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 Q4 UPDATE GENERAL FUND RESERVES SUMMARY

RESERVE DESCRIPTION
Actual
2023-24
Increase
2024-25
Decrease
2024-25
Net Change
2024-25
Actual
2024-25
Non-Spendable $54,709 ($14,586) ($14,586) $40,123
Prepaid Expenses 54,709 (14,586) (14,586) 40,123
Restricted $9,351,801 $6,890,844 $0 $6,890,844 $16,242,645 Cemetery Endowment 60,000 60,000
Developer Contribution - Downtown 1,490,000 1,490,000
Developer Contr - Heritage Park 19,000 19,000
Developer Contr - Nature Park 60,000 60,000
Heritage Park Maintenance 750,000 750,000
Public Facilities Advance 4,901,566 6,704,350 6,704,350 11,605,916 Section 115 Trust - Pension 2,071,235 186,494 186,494 2,257,730 Committed $180,760,419 $20,449,711 ($3,980,725) $16,468,986 $197,229,405 Contigency Reserves
(Assigned) -Asset Contingency 17,714,064 17,714,064
Economic Stability 8,000,000 8,000,000
Fire Svcs Pension/OPEB 2,211,094 2,211,094
(Assigned) - Parks and Streets Contingency 201,270 201,270 (Assigned) - Pavement Management 2,000,000 2,000,000
(Assigned) - Pension & OPEB 18,000,000 18,000,000
Public Safety Reserve 4,600,000 4,600,000
(Assigned) - Service Continuity 3,150,000 3,150,000
Project Specific Reserves
Cultural Arts Center (CIP) - GI0120 4,402,990 (3,000,175) (3,000,175) 1,402,815 Don Biddle Park (CIP) - PK0115 675,193 675,193
Downtown Public Improvement - ST0319 36,118,491 8,885,798 (4,289) 8,881,509 45,000,000 (Assigned) - Dublin Blvd Extension Advance ST0216 59,500,000 11,563,913 (21,177) 11,542,736 71,042,736 Fallon Sports Park III Contingency - PK0119 100,000 (48,537) (48,537) 51,462 (Assigned) - HVAC Replace. & Civic Ctr Improv. (CIP) - GI0122 2,288,697 (475,753) (475,753) 1,812,944 (Assigned) - Library Tenant Improvement - GI0521 1,000,000 1,000,000 Maintenance Facility (CIP) - GI0509 55,008 55,008
(Assigned) - Village Pkwy Pavement Reconstruction - ST0323 20,743,613 (430,794) (430,794) 20,312,819 Assigned $56,857,608 $25,994,180 ($23,515,540) $2,478,640 $59,336,248 Accounting Adjustment Reserves
Accrued Leave 1,518,423 70,971 70,971 1,589,394
CIP Carryovers 16,670,673 17,186,131 (16,670,673) 515,458 17,186,131 Façade Improvement Grants 429,972 429,972
Operating Carryovers 963,754 1,690,898 (963,754) 727,144 1,690,898 Specific Use Reserves
(Committed) - Advance to Public Facility Fee 6,704,350 5,000,000 (6,704,350) (1,704,350) 5,000,000 ARPA Revenue Replacement 990,187 990,187
(Committed) - Contribution to Public Facility Fee 6,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 10,000,000 (Committed) - Lease Revenue Bond Payoff 8,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 9,000,000 (Commited) - One-Time Initiative - Capital 1,917,848 (1,917,848) (1,917,848) 0 (Committed) - One-Time Initiative - Operating 503,860 (503,860) (503,860) 0 Relocate Parks Dept 500,000 500,000
(Committed) - Utility Undergrounding 3,500,000 3,500,000 Non-Specific Use Reserves
Climate Action Plan 2,669,424 (114,906) (114,906) 2,554,518 (Committed) - Emergency Communications 532,113 (532,113) (532,113) 0 (Committed) - Innovations & New Opportunity 894,498 2,421,708 2,421,708 3,316,206 Municipal Regional Permit 1,809,022 (923,599) (923,599) 885,422 Non-Streets CIP Commitments 3,253,486 (559,965) (559,965) 2,693,521 Unassigned $43,408,415 $27,510,850 ($18,292,890) $9,217,961 $52,626,375 Unassigned-Unrealized Gains (7,039,428) 9,181,038 9,181,038 2,141,609 Unassigned (Available) 50,447,843 50,484,766
TOTAL RESERVES $290,432,952 $80,845,585 ($45,803,740) $35,041,845 $325,474,797 Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution
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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
Actual
2023-24
Adopted
2024-25
Amended
2024-25
Actuals
2024-25
Revenues
Property Tax $61,967,658 63,225,641 63,225,641 63,838,672 Sales Tax 31,293,707 30,536,365 30,536,365 29,172,420
Sales Tax Reimbursements (390,267) (375,000) (375,000) (350,000) Development Revenue 6,857,011 7,803,163 9,157,883 10,366,065 Transient Occupancy Tax 1,481,868 1,550,000 1,550,000 1,324,612 Other Taxes 7,647,501 7,145,000 7,145,000 7,531,724
Licenses & Permits 230,552 239,300 239,300 344,825
Fines & Penalties 98,693 67,400 67,400 53,168
Interest Earnings 8,499,829 5,622,800 9,622,800 11,163,695 Rentals and Leases 2,172,046 2,223,573 2,223,573 2,159,045 Intergovernmental 441,518 300,000 300,000 540,580
Charges for Services 9,678,380 7,372,703 7,439,807 8,669,970 Other Revenue 4,489,879 2,556,358 2,867,870 3,407,448
Subtotal Revenues - Operating $134,468,374 $128,267,303 $134,000,639 $138,222,222 Transfers In $227,051 $162,885
CIP Reimbursement Payments $2,152,018
Unrealized Gains/Losses/Adjustments 7,022,273 9,181,038 Total Revenues $141,717,698 $128,267,303 $134,000,639 $149,718,163 Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $13,508,508 $15,706,648 $15,673,275 $14,045,766 Benefits 4,500,714 6,235,407 6,235,407 5,539,519
Services & Supplies 5,831,603 8,047,629 8,121,663 6,393,224 Internal Service Fund Charges 5,443,999 5,475,186 5,475,186 5,475,186 Utilities 2,602,582 3,852,949 3,852,949 3,120,469
Contracted Services 61,003,255 67,575,579 70,520,386 65,851,624 Capital Outlay 462,908 869,000 945,758 233,989
Debt Service Payment 1,331,850 1,334,650 1,334,650 1,334,650 Contingency & Miscellaneous 13,318 224,000 224,000 13,491 Subtotal Expenditures - Operating $94,698,737 $109,321,048 $112,383,274 $102,007,918 Operating Impact (REV-EXP) $39,769,637 $18,946,255 $21,617,365 $36,214,304 Transfer Outs & Contributions to Other Funds
Transfers Out (CIPs) - Com./Assig. Reserve 3,720,645 1,695,229 31,106,948 5,460,000 Transfers Out (CIPs) - Undesignated 601,971 3,401,794 20,506,267 3,320,135 Transfers Out (CIPs) - Reimbursable 2,335,687 1,888,264 Contribution to ISF & Other 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Subtotal - Transfers Out & Contribution
s $6,322,616 $7,097,023 $55,948,902 $12,668,399
Total Expenditures $101,021,353 $116,418,071 $168,332,176 $114,676,318 GF Impact (Include CIP & Transfers) $40,696,344 $11,849,232 ($34,331,537) $35,041,845 TOTAL GENERAL FUND BALANCE $290,432,952 $302,282,184 $256,101,415 $325,474,797 Attachment 3
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Fiscal Year 2024-25
4th Quarter Financial Review
and Additional Special
Designation of General Fund
Reserves
November 4, 2025
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General Fund (GF) Overview
• Revenues = $138.2 Million
• $4.2 Million over budget
• $3.8 Million over prior year
• Expenditures = $102.0 Million
• $10.3 Million under budget
• $7.3 Million over Prior Year
• Transfers Out = $12.7 Million
Table 1: General Fund Summary
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Total Reserves, Beginning of Year $249,736,608 $290,432,952 Revenues 134,468,344 138,222,222
Expenditures (94,698,737) (102,007,918)
Net Operating Budget Impact 39,769,637 36,214,304
Transfers In 227,051 162,885
Unrealized Gain/Loss/Adjustments 7,022,273 9,181,038
Transfers Out/Contribution to Other (6,322,616) (12,668,399) CIP Reimbursement Revenue 1,888,264
Total Reserves, End of Year $290,432,952 $325,474,797
Change from Prior Year $35,041,845

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GF Revenue Summary
Revenues –$4.2 Million over budget
• Property Tax (+$0.6 Million)
• Assessed Value (AV) increase of $1.02 Billion (4.6%)
• 2% Consumer Price Index adjustment
• Supplement and Prior Period Property Tax higher than budgeted • Sales Tax (-$1.4 Million)
• Economic Uncertainty lowered projections $30.5 Million  $28.5 Million • Actual revenue = $29.1 Million
• Dublin Businesses resilient
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GF Revenue Summary, 2
• Development Revenue (+$1.2 Million)
• Accelerated Development
• Dublin Center and Francis Ranch
• Other Taxes (+$0.4 Million)
• Increase in Electric Franchise Fee
• Decrease in Property Transfer Taxes and Cable Franchise Fees • Interest Earnings (+$1.5 Million)
• Rates (4.25%-4.50%)
• Portfolio Market Yield Increase
• Cash Balance
407
GF Revenue Summary, 3
• Charges for Services (+$1.2 Million)
• Santa Rita
• Recreation Programming (Aquatics/Sports)
• Recreation Programming (Cultural Arts)
• Other Revenue (+$0.5 Million)
• Community Benefit Payment – Dublin Centre
408
GF Expenditure Summary
Expenditures – $10.4 Million Under Budget
• Salaries and Wages (-$1.6 Million)
• Vacant Positions
• Hiring Timing
• Benefits (-$0.7 Million)
• Vacant Positions
• Services and Supplies (-$1.7 Million)
• Lower insurance premiums
• Lower costs for repairs and maintenance (vehicles/facilities) • Opioid Funds
409
GF Expenditure Summary, 2
• Utilities (-$0.7 Million)
• Higher Rates Offset by Lower Utilization
• Contracted Services (-$4.6 Million)
• Building Maintenance
• Dublin Arts Center opening
• Finance investment savings
• Capital Outlay (-$0.7 Million)
• Fire Station Alerting System
• Dublin Arts Center opening
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Transfers Out
• Total GF Transfers Out = $12.7 Million
• Designated Reserves = $5.5 Million
• Unassigned Reserves = $3.3 Million
• CIPs – Reimbursable = $1.9 Million
• Other (Pension/ISF) = $2.0 Million
Amended
2024-25
Actuals
2024-25 Difference
Transfers Out (CIPs) - Com./Assig. Reserve 31,106,948 5,460,000 (25,646,948) Transfers Out (CIPs) - Undesignated 20,506,267 3,320,135 (17,186,132) Transfers Out (CIPs) - Reimbursable 2,335,687 1,888,264 (447,423) Contribution to ISF & Other 2,000,000 2,000,000 - Subtotal - Transfers Out & Contributions $55,948,902 $12,668,399 ($43,280,502) 411
GF Reserves
Recommendations - Based on Strategic Objectives
• Downtown Public Improvement Reserve
• Increase $8,885,798 – New Balance = $45.0 Million
• Emergency Communication Reserve
• Decrease $532,113 – New Balance = $0.0 Million
• Remove Reserve
• Contribution to Public Facility Fee Reserve
• Increase $4.0 Million – New Balance = $10.0 Million
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GF Reserves, 2
• Advance to Public Facility Fee Reserve
• Increase $5.0 Million – New Balance = $5.0 Million
• Dublin Boulevard Extension Advance
• June increased $3,563,913
• Increase $8.0 Million – New Balance = $71,042,736
• Innovation & New Opportunity Reserve
• Transfer $2,421,708 – New Balance = $3,316,206
• One-Time Initiative – Capital
• Transfer $1,917,848 – New Balance = $0.0 Million
• Remove Reserve
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GF Reserves, 3
• One-Time Initiative – Operating
• Transfer $503,860 – New Balance = $0.0 Million
• Remove Reserve
• Total Reserves = $325.4 Million
• $50.5 Million Unassigned Cashflow Reserve
• 5.2 months of operating expenses
• Policy calls for 2-4 months
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GF Reserves, 4
• Reserve Updates
• Name Change: Catastrophic Loss to Asset Contingency
• Reserve Recategorization: Easier to understand/greater transparency 415
Staff Recommendations
• Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Additional Special Designations of General Fund Reserves for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and confirm additional General Fund reserve designations as of June 30, 2025. 416

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