City Council Regular Meeting

COUNCILMEMBERS Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber Dr. Sherry Hu, Mayor Dublin Civic Center Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568 Michael McCorriston, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov John Morada, Councilmember Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Location: Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM Additional Meeting Procedures This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings For the convenience of the City and as a courtesy to the public, members of the public who wish to offer comments electronically have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures: - Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed. - Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform. - When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom. - Technical difficulties may occur that make the option unavailable, and, in such event, the meeting will continue despite the inability to provide the option. October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1  1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 3.1 Presentation of the Diwali Proclamation The City Council will present the Diwali proclamation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Diwali Proclamation 3.2 Presentation of the Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation The City Council will present the Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month proclamation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation 4. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item. 5.1 Approval of October 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the October 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the October 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - October 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 2  5.2 Francis Ranch Development Public Art Agreement The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Trumark Homes governing the acquisition and installation of the public artwork to be installed as part of the Francis Ranch Development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Acquisition and Installation of Public Art by Developer for the Francis Ranch Development. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Acquisition and Installation of Public Art by Developer for the Francis Ranch Development Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement for the Acquisition and Installation of Public Art by Developer for the Francis Ranch Development 5.3 Annual Street Resurfacing - 2024 Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. ST0117 – Acceptance of Work The City Council will consider accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing – 2024 Slurry Seal Project. The project resurfaced multiple street segments with a slurry seal treatment that will prolong the life of the existing pavement surface. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing - 2024 Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. ST0117. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Accepting the Annual Street Resurfacing - 2024 Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. ST0117 Attachment 2 - CIP No. ST0117 5.4 FY 2024-2026 Quarterly Strategic Plan Update The City Council will receive a status update on the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan progress report, along with key highlights from Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2025-26. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - FY 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Progress Report - Year 2, Quarter 1 5.5 Update of Procedures for Accounts Payable Check Signing The City Council will consider updating the City’s check-signing procedures to raise the threshold for a required countersignature on accounts payable checks from $1,000 to $5,000. Established in 2009, the current limit no longer reflects present-day financial practices or transaction volumes. The proposed change will improve efficiency while maintaining sound internal controls. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Amending the Listing of City Officials and the Procedures for the Processing of Payments Requiring a Signature. Staff Report - Update of Procedures for Accounts Payable Check Signing Attachment 1 - Amending the Listing of City Officials and the Procedures for the Processing of Payments Requiring a Signature Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 101-09 Rescinding Resolution No. 91-99 and Adopting a Listing of City Officials and Procedures for the Processing of Payments Requiring a Signature October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3  5.6 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfer The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025, totaling $6,063,145.18. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for September 2025 5.7 Adopting an Ordinance Amending Sections 5.100.020 and 5.100.140 (Parks and Recreation Areas and Facilities) and Adding Chapter 6.73 (Micro-Mobility Devices) of the Dublin Municipal Code The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending the Dublin Municipal Code regarding the use of Electric Bicycles, Electric Scooters, Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, and Electric Motorized Boards operating within the City and making clarifications to enhance public safety. The City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance on October 7, 2025. The City Council is now being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending Sections 5.100.020 and 5.100.140 (Parks and Recreation Areas and Facilities) and Adding Chapter 6.73 (Micro-Mobility Devices) to the Dublin Municipal Code. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending Sections 5.100.020 and 5.100.140 (Parks and Recreation Areas and Facilities) and Adding Chapter 6.73 (Micro-Mobility Devices) to the Dublin Municipal Code Attachment 2 - City Council Staff Report dated October 7, 2025 (without attachments) 5.8 Dissolution of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority The City Council will consider approving a resolution consenting to the dissolution of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority and authorizing execution of a Dissolution Agreement to govern the dissolution process. The Board of Directors for the JPA has determined that an orderly dissolution is the most effective means to transitioning the remaining Member Agencies to independent administration of their workers’ compensation programs. Approval of the resolution will allow the dissolution process to proceed in coordination with the other member Agencies, with operations anticipated to conclude by the end of 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Consenting to the Dissolution of San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority Pursuant to Section 5 of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Agreement and Approving a Dissolution Agreement to Govern the Dissolution Process. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Consenting to the Dissolution of San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority Pursuant to Section 5 of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Agreement and Approving a Dissolution Agreement to Govern the Dissolution Process Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement Dissolving the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Pursuant to Section 5 of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Agreement October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4  Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to the Resolution - A Resolution of the Cities Group Board of Directors of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority Recommending that the Member Agencies Approve the Dissolution of the Joint Powers Authority Pursuant to the Terms of a Dissolution Agreement Attachment 4 - Estimated Schedule for Dissolution Attachment 5 - Cities Group Joint Powers Agreement, Bylaws and Amendments 5.9 Adopting an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 (Contracts and Purchasing) of the Dublin Municipal Code The City Council will consider adopting an Ordinance amending the Dublin Municipal Code related to Purchasing Policy thresholds. The City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance on October 7, 2025, and is now being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 (Contracts and Purchasing) of the Dublin Municipal Code. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 (Contracts and Purchasing) of the Dublin Municipal Code Attachment 2 - City Council Staff Report dated October 7, 2025 (without attachments) 5.10 Mayor’s Appointment to Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Alternate Unscheduled Vacancy, Senior Center Advisory Committee Alternate Unscheduled Vacancy, Parks and Community Services Commission Unscheduled Vacancy, and Planning Commission Unscheduled Vacancy The City Council will consider the Mayor’s appointment to fill alternate unscheduled vacancies on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and Senior Center Advisory Committee and unscheduled vacancies on the Parks and Community Services Commission and the Planning Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Salim Razawi to the alternate unscheduled vacancy on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission with a term ending December 2026, Namrata Berry to the alternate unscheduled vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Committee with a term ending December 2026, Sumit Aneja to the unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Community Services Commission with a term ending December 2028, and Margaret Simuro to the unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission with a term ending December 2026. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Applications Attachment 2 - Senior Center Advisory Committee Applications Attachment 3 - Parks and Community Services Commission Applications Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Applications 5.11 Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP Redwood Public Law, LLP, has requested that the City Council consider amending its legal services agreement with the City to increase the hourly rate for all attorney services rendered. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services with Redwood Public Law, LLP. October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 5  Staff Report Attachment 1 - Second Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Redwood Public Law, LLP Attachment 2 - Agreement for Legal Services with Redwood Public Law, LLP and First Amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services with Redwood Public Law, LLP 6. PUBLIC HEARING – None. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Updates to the City’s Construction and Fire Codes in Accordance with Requirements of State Law The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance repealing the 2022 California Building Standards Code and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and setting a public hearing for November 4, 2025, to consider adoption of this Code. In connection with this action, the City Council will be asked to approve findings related to the City’s proposed local amendments to the California Building Standards Code. The 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code was approved by the California Building Standards Commission earlier this year and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The City must adopt an Ordinance incorporating the updated provisions to ensure accuracy and alignment with state law. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take the following actions: 1) Waive the first reading and introduce 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); and 2) Set the public hearing for November 4, 2025, to adopt said Ordinance and adopt a Resolution Approving the Findings of Necessity for Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving Findings Regarding the Need for Local Amendments to Provisions in the California Building Standards Code as Adopted by the State of California Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to the Resolution - Findings for Local Amendments, as Set Forth in the 2025 California Building Standards and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the International Property Maintenance Code Attachment 3 - Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sections of the California Building Standards Code Attachment 4 - Exhibit A to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 5.08 Fire Code Attachment 5 - Exhibit B to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.28 Building Regulation Administration Code Attachment 6 - Exhibit C to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.32 Building Code Attachment 7 - Exhibit D to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.34 Residential Code Attachment 8 - Exhibit E to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.36 Electrical Code Attachment 9 - Exhibit F to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.40 Plumbing Code Attachment 10 - Exhibit G to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.44 Mechanical Code Attachment 11 - Exhibit H to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.45 Swimming Pool and Spa Code October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6  Attachment 12 - Exhibit I to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.46 Existing Building Code Attachment 13 - Exhibit J to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.48 Building Maintenance Code Attachment 14 - Exhibit K to the Ordinance - DMC Chapter 7.94 Green Building Code Item 8.1 PowerPoint Presentation 9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 10. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. October 21, 2025 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7