October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber
Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Jean Josey, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
John Morada, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Location: Peter W. Snyder
Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast TV channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
II. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Councilmembers McCorriston and Qaadri Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation The City Council will present a proclamation for Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation
3.2 Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
The City Council will present a proclamation for Arts and Humanities Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
3.3 Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation The City Council will present a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation
3.4 World Polio Day Proclamation
The City Council will present a proclamation for World Polio Day.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - World Polio Day Proclamation
3.5 Employee Introduction
A new City of Dublin staff member will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin staff member.
Staff Report
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.
Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3 statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff, or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item.
5.1 Approval of September 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - September 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5.2 Second Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 (Human Services Commission)
On September 15, 2026, the City Council adopted a resolution consolidating the Human Services Commission with the Parks and Community Services Commission. The City Council also introduced an Ordinance repealing Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 (Human Services Commission). The City Council will consider waiving the second reading and adopting the Ordinance repealing Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.14.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Repealing Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 (Human Services Commission).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Repealing Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 (Human Services Commission)
5.3 Sunflower Hill at Grace Pointe - Amendment to the Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Land Lease Agreement, and Acceptance of Land Dedication
The City Council will consider approving the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement for the Sunflower Hill at Grace Pointe Project, authorizing the City to enter into a purchase and sale agreement and land lease with Sunflower Grace, L.P., and accepting a land donation. Sunflower Hill at Grace Pointe is a 60-unit affordable housing development proposed to be constructed on a 1.88-acre property within the Dublin Centre project. The purchase and sale agreement and lease would allow the developer to retain site control until it is ready to acquire the site and begin construction and will strengthen its applications for affordable housing financing.
October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement, a Purchase and Sale Agreement, and a Land Lease Agreement with Sunflower Grace, L.P.; and Accepting a Land Dedication for the 1.88-acre Affordable Housing Site Within Dublin Centre.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement, Acceptance of Land Dedication, and Authorizing the City to Enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Land Lease Agreement
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - First Amendment to Affordable Housing Assistance Agreement
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions
Attachment 4 - Exhibit C to the Resolution - Lease Agreement of City Real Property at Brannigan Street and Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA
5.4 Amendment to the Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the agreement with Civica Law Group for special counsel legal services related to code enforcement activities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services
Attachment 2 - Fourth Amendment to Agreement Between Civica Law Group APC and the City of Dublin for Special Counsel Legal Services
Attachment 3 - Original Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services, and First, Second, and Third Amendments
5.5 Amend the Dublin Municipal Code Pertaining to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code At the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council directed Staff to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and determine if it needs to be updated. Staff conducted a review of the Code and determined that several positions should be added and several position titles should be revised. The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to update the list of designated positions that must file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). The ordinance was introduced on September 15, 2026 with an amendment to remove the Human Services Commission and is now ready for adoption.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.24.020 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.24.020 of the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
5.6 Revisions to the Personnel System
The City Council will consider an additional 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for regular personnel, retroactive to July 1, 2026, following direction provided by the City Council in Closed Session on September 15, 2026. This brings the total COLA received by employees to October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5
3.2% for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Council will also consider updating the City Manager’s salary to reflect the 1.7% cost-of-living adjustment provided under her employment agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-27, now that her Fiscal Year 2025-26 performance-based salary adjustment has been finalized.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the following: 1) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel and 2) Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel Attachment 2 - Resolution Amending the Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service
Attachment 3 - Staff Report Dated September 1, 2026
6. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf of the City of Dublin Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (East Ranch), and Approving the Form of and Execution of Related Documents
The City Council will consider authorizing the issuance of 2026 Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (East Ranch) to reimburse the master developer (Trumark) for eligible public capital facilities and public capital facility impact fees previously paid, and approving the form and execution of the related bond documents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf of the City of Dublin Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (East Ranch), Approving and Directing the Execution of a Fiscal Agent Agreement, Approving Forms of Preliminary Official Statement and Bond Purchase Agreement, Approving Sale of Such Bonds, and Approving Other Related Documents and Actions.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf of the City of Dublin Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (East Ranch), Approving and Directing the Execution of a Fiscal Agent Agreement, Approving Forms of Preliminary Official Statement and Bond Purchase Agreement, Approving Sale of Such Bonds, and Approving Other Related Documents and Actions
Attachment 2 - Form of Fiscal Agent Agreement
Attachment 3 - Form of Bond Purchase Agreement
Attachment 4 - Form of Preliminary Official Statement (including Continuing Disclosure Certificate in Appendix E)
8.2 Agreement with Alameda County for Animal Shelter Services The City Council will consider approving an agreement between the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for animal shelter services. The agreement would allow the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to continue operating the East County Animal Shelter for one year, with two optional one-year extensions.
October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services, and approve the budget change.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services Attachment 3 - Budget Change
9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Brief information-only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Procedure for Public Comment Via Two-Way Telephonic Service
Using either of the following two methods, members of the public can indicate that they wish to make public comment virtually by two-way telephonic service.
The telephonic dial-in (call-in) number and link are published above.
• Dial into the telephonic option or click on the link on this agenda and join the meeting. When the Mayor announces the beginning of the item, use the raise-hand feature to indicate a desire to make public comment on that item. Requests must be made before the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or before the public comment period on nonagendized items is closed. To raise a hand on the telephone, press *9; OR • Fill out an online speaker slip. The speaker slip will be made available on the City’s website at 10:00 a.m. the morning of the meeting. Speaker slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agendized items is closed.
When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. Inperson public comment will be taken first, followed by virtual speakers with submitted speaker slips, then those with hands raised on the two-way telephonic service. The speaker will be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom. If connected via telephone, press *6 on the phone’s dial pad to unmute the line when prompted.
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October 6, 2026 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7 If requested, pursuant to Government Code section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
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