MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: December 2, 2025
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2025
The following are minutes of the actions taken by the City of Dublin City Council. A full video recording of the meeting with the agenda items indexed and time stamped is available on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings
CLOSED SESSION 6:15 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
1 case
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM, by Mayor Hu.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Present
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor Present
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
John Morada, Councilmember Present
2) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hu reported there was no reportable action out of Closed Session.
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1) Recognition of Divyansh Agrawal, Finalist for the International Children’s Peace Prize
The City Council presented a commendation to Divyansh Agrawal.
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3.2)
Presentation of Banners to 2025 Military Banner Program Honorees
The City Council presented the banners to the 2025 Military Banner Program honorees.
3.3)
Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin staff member, Ben Keisic, Parks and Community Services Manager, was introduced and Amy Million was recognized for her promotion to Community Development Director.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Shirely Lewandowski provided public comment.
Stephanie Ericson provided public comment.
Mike Grant provided public comment.
Douglas Yoshida provided public comment.
Vasanth Chetan provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approved the November 18, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.2) Adopted Resolution No. 97-25 titled, “Accepting the Mape Memorial Park Pathway Relocation Project, CIP No. GI0221.”
5.3) Approved the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission’s Wine Barrel Art Project recommendations.
5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 98-25 titled, “Summarily Vacating Public Utility Easements on Lots 64, 68, and 75 of Tract 8372.”
5.6) Adopted Resolution No. 100-25 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Workforce Integrity and Training Solutions for Community Workforce Agreement Administration and Implementation Services.”
5.7) Adopted Resolution No. 101-25 titled, “Declaring the City of Dublin’s Assumption of Workers’ Compensation Liabilities as a Self-Insured Employer, Authorizing Self- Funded Workers’ Compensation Operations, and Directing Related Actions.”
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On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Vice Mayor Qaadri, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item 5.5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
5.5) Adopted Resolution No. 99-25 titled, “Making Findings Regarding Unexpected Traffic Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25,” and approved the budget change.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Morada for clarifying questions.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Qaadri, and seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.5.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
6) PUBLIC HEARING
6.1) Amendment to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin Municipal Code for Outdoor Live Entertainment (PLPA-004212-2025)
The City Council received a presentation on city-initiated amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) and the Zoning Ordinance to permit outdoor live entertainment.
Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing.
Inge Houston provided public comment.
Jesus Orozco provided public comment.
Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing.
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to review the City’s noise ordinance and bring it back to a future meeting for discussion.
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vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 102-25 titled, “Amending the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan to Add Outdoor Live Entertainment as an Allowed Use (PLPA-004212- 2025),” and waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), and Addition of Chapter 8.41 (Outdoor Live Entertainment) with the amendment to look at specific holidays that would not need a minor use permit, provide a check-in with the City Council in a year, and streamline the complaint process for residents.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
Mayor Hu called for a recess at 8:42 PM.
Mayor Hu reconvened the meeting at 8:51 PM.
6.2) Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) (PLPA- 004290-2025)
The City Council received a presentation on City-initiated amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations).
Mayor Hu opened the Public Hearing. Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hu closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by a 3-2 roll call vote, the City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations).
RESULT: INTRODUCED [3-2]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
NOES: Hu, Morada
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8) NEW BUSINESS
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8.1) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility
The City Council received a presentation on a Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for the construction of a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period. Upon receiving no public comments, Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 103-25 titled, “Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
8.2) Exterior Improvements Project, CIP No. GI0125, GI0223, and GI0423 – Approval of Agreement with Plant Construction Company, L.P. for Design-Build Services in a Progressive Design-Build Delivery Method and Approval of a Budget Change
The City Council received a presentation on the Progressive Design-Build for the Exterior Improvements Project.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Qaadri, seconded by Councilmember Josey, and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved Resolution No. 104-25 titled, “Approving an Agreement with Plant Construction Company, L.P. for Progressive Design-Build Services for the Exterior Improvements Project, CIP Nos. GI0125, GI0223, and GI0423,” and approved the budget change.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
SECOND: Jean Josey, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri, Morada
8.3) Selection of Vice Mayor
The City Council’s policy is to select, in December of each year, a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a period of one year. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor would become Mayor Pro Tempore and would assume the temporary responsibilities of the Mayor.
Mayor Hu opened the public comment period.
Tom Evans provided public comment.
Jeanine Gillengerten provided public comment.
Melissa Picache provided public comment.
Beverly Salcedo provided public comment.
Heidi Fielding provided public comment.
Bryan Ding provided public comment.
Chirag Kathrani provided public comment.
Arjun Mahajan provided public comment.
Mayor Hu closed the public comment period.
Mayor Hu nominated Councilmember Morada to serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year period from December 2025 – December 2026. The nomination failed by a 2-3 roll call vote.
RESULT: FAILED [2-3]
NOMINATED
BY:
Sherry Hu, Mayor
AYES: Hu, Morada
NOES: Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
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Councilmember McCorriston nominated Councilmember Josey to serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year period from December 2025 – December 2026. The nomination passed by a 4-1 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPOINTED [4-1]
NOMINATED
BY:
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri
NOES: Morada
9) CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council and Staff provided brief information-only reports, including committee reports and reports related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
By consensus, the City Council directed Staff to bring back a report on data privacy and how the City protects the data it collects.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hu adjourned the meeting in memory of Sandy Lemon at 11:07 PM.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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