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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dublin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sister City cultural event fee waiver
The Dublin Sister City Association wants the city to waive about $2,717 in rental fees so it can host a free, family-friendly cultural celebration tied to Dublin's partnership with Bray, Ireland. The group plans to raise $3,000+ through vendors, sponsors, and performers.
Splatter 2026 Festival
Dublin's end-of-summer festival returns September 12 at Emerald Glen Park with a new Color Dash fun run, three stages of music, multicultural performances, and a $75 VIP lounge.
Staff Cost-of-Living Adjustment Discussion
The council asked for a future discussion item on the cost-of-living adjustment given to city staff in 2026 — signaling interest in reviewing employee compensation.
2026 Fireworks Activities After-Action Review
The council got a wrap-up on how the city's July 4th fireworks activities went this year, covering enforcement and operations around the holiday.
Dublin Library Services Update
The Commission received the library's quarterly report for April-June, covering programs, partnerships, and usage statistics for the Dublin Public Library.
Youth Volunteers for Fall and Winter City Events
Youth Advisory Committee members committed to staffing volunteer shifts at Splatter, Harvest Fair, Ghosts of Dublin, the Floating Pumpkin Patch, and the Holiday Tree Lighting — helping keep these popular community events running.
2026 Senior Center Fall and Winter Events
The Senior Info Fair, Holiday Craft Boutique and Holiday DancEscape are on the calendar, giving local seniors chances to connect with service providers, shop from local artisans, and celebrate the holidays with live music.
2026-2076 Community Time Capsule
Dublin is building a 50-year time capsule for America's 250th birthday, collecting items from about 30 local organizations. It will be sealed on July 4, 2026, and opened in 2076.
Biological Services Contract Extensions
Both amendments keep biologists on call during routine maintenance work in habitat areas — standard environmental compliance for hillside districts — at a combined added cost of $17,000.
Councilmember and Mayor compensation
A proposed ordinance to raise councilmember pay and lower the mayor's extra salary failed 2-2, and the Council couldn't agree on when to revisit it.
City staffing vacancies under AB 2561
A required public hearing showed the city's 2025 position vacancies; the council told staff to keep pushing on recruitment and retention.
2026 Utility Box Art program
Nine more utility boxes around Dublin will get original murals in 2026 if the City Council signs off on the Commission's picks. It's part of the public art program that has already transformed 83 boxes since 2016.
Dublin Library youth programming
The Teen Librarian shared upcoming library offerings for teens, including a summer orientation program, June events, and Creature Quest.