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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-2024 FMCC Meeting Action MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE April 15, 2024 SUMMARY MINUTES ATTENDEES PRESENT: City of Dublin PRFTA Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Brian Lucid, Management Analyst, RMO Support Agreements Officer Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Debbie Bell, Public Works (Maintenance) Manager Jordan Foss, Management Analyst II Shaun Chilkotowsky, Parks and Community Services Manager Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Linda Smith, City Manager FCI Dublin Las Positas College No members present. Jennifer Lininger, Veterans Outreach Specialist American Legion #237 Dennis Pearce, Representative VFW Post #6298 Phil Stage, Army Reserve Ambassador 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Councilmember McCorriston. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Introduction of New Meeting Participants and Staff Councilmember McCorriston asked participants to introduce themselves. Participants did a roundtable of introductions. 4. Public Comment N/A. 5. Action Items 5.1 Approval of Minutes from the January 22, 2024, Meeting Moved/Seconded (Qaadri/McCorriston) APPROVED unanimously. 6. Reports 6.1 Update from the American Legion #237 and VFW #6298 Mr. Pearce provided updates from the American Legion and VFW. Mr. Pearce shared that the flag box has retired sixty-six flags from the box at Camp Parks. The American Legion is sponsoring candidates from Dublin High School for the Boys State, which provides opportunities for students to go to the Capitol and run mock elections. Mr. Pearce also shared that there is a Memorial Day Remembrance event in Pleasanton at the Senior Center at noon on May 27, 2024. Mr. Stage provided updates from the VFW and American Legion, sharing that June 15th is the Camp Parks Garrison Ball. Mr. Stage shared about the Pancake Breakfast, which supports Military families, on June 1st in Pleasanton, CA. CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE April 15, 2024 SUMMARY MINUTES 6.2 Update on Military Banner Program Ms. Franklin reported on the military banner program and mentioned that the City of Dublin received ten applications. Qualifications for the military banner recipients state they must be either retired or active-duty Dublin residents or employees to be eligible. There are eight banners from the U.S. Army, one from U.S. Coastguard, and one from U.S. Navy. 6.3 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreements Ms. Bell reported on working on pest control and maintenance at Camp Parks. Mr. Lucid reported that PRFTA is very happy with the intergovernmental support agreements with the City of Dublin. PRFTA is in the process of working with Public Works on another intergovernmental support agreement. 6.4 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project Mr. Chilkotowsky shared that the City of Dublin is looking to host a groundbreaking in July for the sign relocation. The contractor will rehabilitate the sign and move it to the final resting location. Mr. Stage reported that students in the American Legion would like to be involved in ceremonial events of the sign relocation. 6.5 Update from PRFTA Mr. Lucid shared information regarding the Change of Command Ceremony on July 2, 2024. Mr. Lucid also shared that the FBI is coordinating their interest in the land at Camp Parks. This is still in the discussion stage. 6.6 Update from FCI-Dublin No members were present from FCI Dublin. City Manager Smith stated that she received information that FCI Dublin Women’s prison will be closing. 6.7 Update from Veterans First Program at Las Positas College Ms. Lininger shared that Las Positas College completed their preliminary census. 13% of students at Las Positas College are from Dublin, 500 men or women have identified as military affiliated. On Saturday, May 18th, the Veterans First program will hold a Graduation Scholarship Celebration for Veterans. 6.8 Review of 2024 Meeting Schedule Mr. Foss reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule for 2024 and asked if anyone had any updates. The next meeting will be held on July 15, 2024, at PRFTA History Center. 7. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items Mr. Foss asked if there were any requests for additional items. Mr. Lucid stated at the next meeting there may be information to include about childcare for military families at PRFTA. 8. Adjournment There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m. Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.