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Home My WebLink About10-16-2023 FMCC Meeting Agenda Packet Monday, October 16, 2023, Dublin Federal and Military Communities Committee Agenda 1 Meeting of the FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE Monday, October 16, 2023 Location: Dublin Civic Center Regional Meeting Room 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 The Federal and Military Communities Committee will provide information and updates relating to federal agencies and military installations operating in Dublin; providing updates on infrastructure projects on the Camp Parks base; providing partnership opportunities with federal installations; providing support for members of the armed forces, veterans and their families in Dublin. MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 16, 2023 10:00 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Approval of Minutes from the July 17, 2023 Meeting The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the July 17, 2023 FMCC Meeting. 6. REPORTS 6.1 Update from the American Legion and VFW POST #237 Representatives from the American Legion and VFW Post #237 will provide an update on activities and events. 6.2 Update on the Military Banner Program City staff to provide an update on the 2023 Military Banner program. 6.3 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreement Monday, October 16, 2023, Dublin Federal and Military Communities Committee Agenda 2 City Public Works staff and PRFTA staff to provide any updates on the Intergovernmental Service Agreements. 6.4 Discussion of Military/Veterans Discount Pricing for Parks & Community Services Programs Members of the FMCC to discuss Military/Veterans Discount Pricing for Parks & Community Services programs. 6.5 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project City and PRFTA staff to provide an update on the relocation of the Historic Camp Parks sign. 6.6 Update on PRFTA Master Plan PRFTA staff to provide an update on the PRFTA Master Plan and any planned revisions. 6.7 Update on PRFTA Firing Range PRFTA staff to provide an update on the PRFTA firing range operations. 6.8 Update from FCI-Dublin FCI Dublin staff will provide a general update on FCI-Dublin activities and other information. 6.9 Update on Military History Center PRFTA staff to provide an update on the PRFTA Military History Center. 6.10 Review of 2024 Meeting Schedule The Committee will review and confirm the 2024 FMCC meeting schedule. 7. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS The Committee and/or staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings. 8. 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. CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE July 17, 2023 SUMMARY MINUTES ATTENDEES PRESENT: City of Dublin PRFTA Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor Brian Lucid, Management Analyst, RMO Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Jerry Silva, Deputy to the Garrison Commander Linda Smith, City Manager Annette Suga, Executive Assistant to the Garrison Command Team Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager James O’Donnell, Public Information Officer John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager Nigel Cassidy, Logistics Coordinator Debbie Bell, Maintenance Manager Shaun Chilkotowsky, Parks and Community Services Manager Jordan Foss, Management Analyst II FCI Dublin Rhonda Gonzales, Trust Fund Supervisor Erika Quezada, Captain American Legion Mr. Dennis Pearce, Representative VFW Post #237 Russ Kennedy, Representative 1.Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Vice Mayor McCorriston. 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Introduction of New Meeting Participants and Staff Vice Mayor McCorriston asked any new participants to introduce themselves. 4.Public Comment Mr. Pearce and Mr. Kennedy provided information regarding the Alameda County Stand Down event on September 16. 5.Action Items 5.1 Approval of Minutes from the April 17, 2023, Meeting Moved/Seconded (McCorriston/Qaadri) APPROVED unanimously. 6.Reports 6.1 Update from the American Legion and VFW POST #237 Mr. Pearce provided an update from the American Legion regarding the Stand Down Event with Alameda County District 1. The Stand Down Event provides assistance to Alameda County Veterans, including food, drinks, medical, legal, and dental services. Mr. Kennedy also provided an update on the services the VFW planned to provide at the Stand Down Event. 6.2 Update on City Military Banner Program Deputy City Manager Wetherford discussed the Military Banner Program and provided updates regarding the program for this year. Banners are displayed along Dougherty Road between Scarlett Drive and Amador Valley Boulevard from Memorial Day, May 30 through Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. The City will provide a walking tour map of the banners. There will be social media posts of each of the banner honorees. Item 5.1 CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE July 17, 2023 SUMMARY MINUTES At the end of the year, the banners are presented to the honorees or their family members at the first City Council meeting in December. 6.3 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreement Mr. Lucid reported on the ongoing partnership between the City, and PRFTA. Under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement, the City provides pest control and janitorial services to Camp Parks under existing City contracts. Mr. Lucid commented on the potential to work with Mr. Bolden from the Pentagon regarding IGSA opportunities between the City and PRFTA. City Manager Smith discussed law enforcement support to FCI and working on a solution to provide law enforcement services. Currently, the FBI is the only law enforcement that can respond to FCI until a support agreement has been put in place. 6.4 Update on the Flag Disposal Box Program Parks and Community Services Manager Chilkotowsky provided an update on the Flag Disposal Box Program. The box is located at the PRFTA History Center. Mr. Chilkotowsky requested the support of the American Legion and the VFW to dispose of the flags once the box is installed. When residents do a google search for retirement of flags, the flag box at PRFTA History Center will come up as an option for proper disposal. 6.5 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project Parks and Community Services Manager Chilkotowsky discussed the Historic Camp Parks sign and provided an update on the status of the relocation project. City Staff have also been working with an artist to restore the sign. There will be a dedication once the sign has been installed. 6.6 Updates from PRFTA Deputy to the Garrison Commander Silva provided updates from PRFTA and Camp Parks. The FBI has requested 57 acres of land on Camp Parks to move regional offices onto base. The FBI would have to open up their own entrance on Dougherty Blvd. DHS is also looking at space on the Camp Parks Installation. Any move from the FBI or DHS would take a number of years. PRFTA advocated for a fitness facility and a combat readiness facility. PRFTA vehicle charging stations at the PX are live and people are using them. Mr. Silva reported that there is approximately 8-12 months for a Zero Range installation at Camp Parks. Mr. Silva also reported that a full-size Post Exchange will be installed on Camp Parks. 6.7 Update from FCI-Dublin Captain Quezada reported on the staffing at FCI Dublin and listed the number of vacancies. FCI provides vocational camps including, dental assistant, plumbing, HVAC, and pest management, along with certifications in partnership with UNICORP. Ms. Quezada also reported on associate degree and certification programs for inmates. FCI will be hosting a mock job fair for inmates. Psychology services at FCI provide services for inmate’s mental health. FCI added a special populations coordinator to support interpersonal relationships. Warden Jusino is retiring September 30. Vice Mayor McCorriston asked when the next Community Relations Board meeting would be held. Captain Quezada did not have a date yet and shared that Ms. Agostini would send an email. 6.8 Review of 2023 Meeting Schedule Mr. Stefanski reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule for 2023. The FMCC discussed hosting the next meeting at FCI Dublin. 7. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items Vice Mayor McCorriston discussed future meeting agenda items. Vice Mayor McCorriston suggested adding a Veterans Section for reports from the American Legion and VFW on future agendas. City Manager Smith discussed adding an item for new items at the PRFTA History Center (annually). Mr. Kennedy discussed adding an item for opportunities for Veterans support in the Dublin community. 8. Adjournment There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE July 17, 2023 SUMMARY MINUTES Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide. Federal and Military Communities Committee 2024 Committee Meeting Calendar Page 1 of 1 Regular meetings of the FMCC will take place quarterly on the third Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. 2024 Meeting Calendar Monday, January 22, 2024, at PRFTA History Center Monday, April 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. @Dublin City Hall Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. @PRFTA History Center Monday, October 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. @Dublin City Hall Meeting Locations City of Dublin Civic Center 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin Regional Meeting Room Dublin Library 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Library Community Room Parks Reserve Forces Training Area B620, Command Conference Room Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin 5701 8th Street, Dublin Item 6.1