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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2023 FMCC Meeting Action MinutesCITY 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. 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.