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Monday, August 11, 2025 Dublin Federal and Military Communities Committee Agenda 1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
John Morada, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1
The Committee will consider approving the minutes from the April 21, 2025 Federal and
Military Communities Committee Regular Meeting.
Approve the minutes of the April 21, 2025 Federal and Military Communities Committee
Regular Meeting.
5. REPORTS
Representatives from the American Legion Post #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#6298 will provide an update on activities and events.
Las Positas College, Veterans First Program Staff to provide update.
City and PRFTA Staff to provide an update on the relocation of the Historic Camp Parks sign.
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PRFTA Staff to provide an update on the PRFTA Master Plan, any planned revisions, and any
additional projects.
City of Dublin Public Works Staff and PRFTA Staff to provide any updates on the
Intergovernmental Support agreements.
City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Staff and PRFTA Staff to provide any updates on
upcoming events.
The Committee will review the 2025-2026 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
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
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City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.
Monday, April 21, 2025, 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, April 21, 2025 – 10:00 AM
A regular meeting of the Federal and Military Communities Committee was held on Monday,
April 21, 2025, at the Dublin Library in the Program Room. The meeting was called to order
at 10:00 a.m. by Vice Mayor Kashef Qaadri.
1.CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Vice Mayor Kashef Qaadri and Councilmember John Morada
ABSENT: None
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4.ACTIONS ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Minutes from the October 21, 2024 Meeting
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October
21, 2024.
4.2 Approval of Minutes from the January 27, 2025 Meeting
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January
27, 2025.
5.REPORTS
5.1 Update from the American Legion #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars #6298
Mr. Dennis Pearce provided an update on American Legion Post #237, noting that the Ham
Radio Club is active. He reported that American Legion members attended the Camp Parks
graduation ceremonies, hosted the Sea Cadets at Veterans Memorial Hall, supported the
Camp Parks Valentine's Party, and welcomed a Cub Scout den to the American Legion
Museum.
Agenda Item 4.1
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Ms. Sherry Jensen provided an update on the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) #6298 and
provided details on the VFW day of service on the Iron Horse Trail. The Tri-Valley Veterans
Day Parade will be held in November, and the VFW will host a Memorial Day event at the
end of May.
Mr. Phil Stage provided an update on the Change of Command at Camp Fort Hunter Ligget.
5.2 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 shared graduation events, a
veterans suicide prevention event, and additional ongoing events.
5.3 Update on Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) Bugle Call
Lieutenant Colonel Richard B. King reported on the testing of the Camp Parks Bugle Call.
Currently, the bugle is shut down for maintenance.
5.4 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project
Mr. Shaun Chilkotowsky discussed the progress of the Sign Relocation project, noting that
the City of Dublin has approved the contractor. He added that construction is expected to
take six weeks and that staff are planning a small ceremony to mark the occasion.
Lieutenant Colonel King provided an update that Camp Parks would like to allow select
dignitaries to drive through the entrance one last time before the sign is taken down.
5.5 Update from PRFTA
Command Sergeant Major Steven D. Lorey reported on a three-day ruck walk event that
Camp Parks is hosting for the soldiers K.I.A. which will finish on Mother’s Day.
Lieutenant Colonel King provided an update on the Army’s 150th Birthday Party. LTC King
also reported that Camp Parks will be hosting events during the month of April (Military
Child Month) as well as events being held at the local schools to honor military children.
5.6 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreements
Ms. Debbie Bell provided an update on the partnership with the City of Dublin and PRFTA.
5.7 Update on Upcoming Events
Mr. Shaun Chilkowtosky reported on the Army’s 250th Birthday at Don Biddle Park as well
as the City of Dublin hosting Dublin Pride Day, an annual cleanup of trails, creeks, and
parks.
Ms. Tribby reported the City of Dublin will be opening The Wave during Memorial Day
weekend.
Mr. Dennis Pearce discussed the City of Pleasanton hosting a Memorial Day event that the
American Legion and VFW cohost.
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5.8 Review of 2024-2025 Meeting Schedule
The Federal and Military Communities Committee discussed the next meeting scheduled
for July 21, 2025.
6.REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Jensen discussed the VFW upcoming service project. Jordan Foss asked if there were
any requests for additional items. There were no requests made for future agenda items.
The July 21, 2025 meeting will be held at the Camp Parks History Center.
7.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
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Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.
___________________________________
Vice Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES
COMMITTEE
2025 COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
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Agenda Item 5.7
Regular meetings of the Federal and Military Communities Committee will take place
quarterly on the third Monday of the first month of each quarter at 10:00 a.m.
2025 Meeting Calendar
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10 a.m. PRFTA History Center
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Dublin Civic Center
Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. at PRFTA History Center
Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Dublin Civic Center
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Dublin Civic Center
Meeting Locations
City of Dublin Civic Center
Bray Community Room
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Dublin Library
Program Room
200 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)
PRFTA History Center
275 Camp Parks Blvd., Dublin
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES
COMMITTEE
2026 COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR
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Agenda Item 5.7
Regular meetings of the Federal and Military Communities Committee will take place
quarterly on the third Monday of the first month of each quarter at 10:00 a.m.
2026 Meeting Calendar
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. PRFTA History Center
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Dublin Civic Center
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. at PRFTA History Center
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Dublin Civic Center
Meeting Locations
City of Dublin Civic Center
Bray Community Room
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Dublin Library
Program Room
200 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)
PRFTA History Center
275 Camp Parks Blvd., Dublin