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Monday, April 21, 2025, Dublin Federal and Military Communities Committee Agenda 1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
John Morada, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
Monday, April 21, 2025 Location: Dublin Library
Program Room
200 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
REGULAR MEETING 10:00 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Minutes from the October 21, 2024 Regular Meeting
The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the October 21, 2024 Federal
and Military Communities Committee Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the October 21, 2024 Regular Federal and Military Communities
Committee Meeting.
4.2 Approval of Minutes from the January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the January 27, 2025 Federal
and Military Communities Committee Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2025 Regular Federal and Military Communities
Committee Meeting.
5. REPORTS
5.1 Update from the American Legion Post #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#6298
Representatives from the American Legion Post #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#6298 will provide an update on activities and events.
5.2 Update from Veterans First Program at Las Positas College
Las Positas College, Veterans First Program Staff to provide update.
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5.3 Update on Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) Bugle Call
PRFTA Staff to provide an update on the PRFTA bugle call system.
5.4 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project
City and PRFTA Staff to provide an update on the relocation of the Historic Camp Parks
sign.
5.5 Update from PRFTA
PRFTA Staff to provide an update on the PRFTA Master Plan and any planned revisions,
and any additional projects.
5.6 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreements
City of Dublin Public Works Staff and PRFTA Staff to provide any updates on the
Intergovernmental Support agreements.
5.7 Update on Upcoming Events
City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Staff and PRFTA Staff to provide any
updates on upcoming events.
5.8 Review of 2025 Meeting Schedule
The Committee will review the 2025 Federal and Military Communities Committee
meeting schedule.
6. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
The Committee and/or Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Monday, October 21, 2024, Federal & Military Communities Committee Minutes 1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
Janine Thalblum, Councilmember
MINUTES OF THE
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 21, 2024 – 10:00 AM
A regular meeting of the Federal and Military Communities Committee was held on Monday,
October 21, 2024, at City Hall in the Bray Community Room. The meeting was called to order
at 10:09 a.m. by Councilmember Janine Thalblum.
1. CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Councilmembers Kashef Qaadri and Janine Thalblum
ABSENT: None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEETING PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF
Participants did a roundtable of introductions.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. ACTIONS ITEMS
5.1 Approval of Minutes from the April 15, 2024, Meeting
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15,
2024.
6. REPORTS
6.1 Update from the American Legion #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars #6298
Mr. Dennis Pearce provided an update on the Tri-Valley Veteran’s Day Parade scheduled
for November 3, 2024. Mr. Pearce also shared that there are a couple of events taking place
at Camp Parks, as well as veterans outreach activities that the American Legion is working
on. Additionally, the flag retirement box was empty, but 161 flags have been retired since
the installation of the box.
Mr. Russ Kennedy provided more information on the Tri-Valley Veteran’s Day Parade. Mr.
Kennedy also mentioned the Turkey Bingo event scheduled for November 16, 2024. Mr.
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Kennedy shared fundraising efforts of the VFW Post #6298 as well as information on the
Quilts of Valor program supported by the VFW Post.
Mr. Phil Stage provided updates on the Tri-Valley Veteran’s Day Parade scheduled for
November 3, 2024, the Dublin Rotary Hometown Heroes Luncheon scheduled for
November 6, 2024, the AUSA speaking event scheduled for November 15, 2024, and the 319
Transportation Brigade event at Camp Parks scheduled for November 16, 2024.
6.2 Update from Veterans First Program at Las Positas College
Mr. Edgar Reyes provided updates on events that Las Positas College was participating in
for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Mr. Reyes announced the November 30,
2024 Charity Golf Tournament to be held at Las Positas Golf Course, as well as the October
29, 2024 Trunk or Treat event. He also provided updates on other events being run by the
Veterans First Program.
6.3 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project
Mr. Shaun Chilkotowsky discussed the progress of the Sign Relocation project, and that the
City was seeking a contractor to complete the work.
6.4 Update from PRFTA
Mr. Jack Smithback provided an update on upcoming projects taking place at Camp Parks,
specifically barrack construction, facility replacements, water resiliency, and microgrid
construction and design. Mr. Smithback also provided an update on the PRFTA Operations
Master Plan, which will be completed in Fiscal Year 2026.
Mr. Brian Lucid provided an update on the new pilot childcare program through Upwards
that is currently being offered to current Camp Parks Army Reserve members.
6.5 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreements
Ms. Debbie Bell provided an update on the partnership with the City of Dublin and PRFTA.
Mr. Lucid shared that PRFTA is very satisfied with the services.
6.6 Review of 2024-2025 Meeting Schedule
The Federal and Military Communities Committee discussed the 2025 meeting schedule
and moved the January 20, 2025 meeting date to January 27, 2025 due to the federal holiday.
7. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Jordan Foss asked if there were any requests for additional items. There were no
requests made for future agenda items. The January 2025 meeting was moved to January
27, 2025, and will be held at the PRFTA History Center.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Monday, October 21, 2024, Federal & Military Communities Committee Minutes 3
Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.
___________________________________
Vice Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Jordan Foss, Management Analyst II
Monday, January 27, 2025, Federal & Military Communities Committee Minutes 1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
John Morada, Councilmember
MINUTES OF THE
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 27, 2025 – 10:00 AM
This meeting of the Federal and Military Communities Committee was not held due to a lack of
quorum.
Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.
___________________________________
Vice Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Jordan Foss, Management Analyst II