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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Special Meeting: October 27, 2025
Parks and Community Services Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2025
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was held on
, at the Peter W. Snyder City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin,
CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairperson Thornbury.
The Commission received a presentation on the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services
Department Report on classes, activities, and events from May through August 2025.
Staff requested a reorder of the agenda, asking to move item 7.3, Youth Mini-Grant Funding
Allocations before item 7.2, 2025 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest,
and the Commission agreed to the reorder.
Parks and Community Services Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2025
On a motion by Commissioner Hakim, seconded by Commissioner Washington, and by
unanimous vote, the Commission approved the Consent Calendar.
On a motion by Commissioner Hakim, seconded by Commissioner Routra, and by
unanimous vote, the Commission appointed Commissioner Sumit Aneja to Vice
Chairperson.
The Commission received a report on the Youth Advisory Committee’s recommendation
for the Youth Mini-Grant Program funding allocations.
On a motion by Commissioner Washington, seconded by Commissioner Gidwani, and by
unanimous vote, the Commission recommended the Youth Mini-Grant Program funding
allocations, as presented by the Youth Advisory Committee, to City Council for approval.
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OCTOBER 27, 2025
1. Emerald High Basic Life Support Program $ 2500
2. Dublin High Diversity Ambassador Program $ 2500
3. Emerald Environmental Club $ 1000
4. KathaMunch Teens $ 1000
5. Latinos Unidos $ 600
6. Sensory Wall $ 600
7. Dublin 4 Wellness $ 500
8. IGNITE Pathways $ 500
9. MANSE Minds $ 500
10. Youth Empowerment in Military Careers $300
Total $10,000
The Commission received a presentation on the 2025 “Deck the Homes” contest,
including participation trends, proposed updates to this year’s contest, and concepts for
future programs. The Commission provided their feedback.
The Commission received a report on the 2025 summer season at The Wave and provided
feedback.
The Commission and Staff provided brief informational reports and project updates.
Parks and Community Services Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2025
9) ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Thornbury adjourned the meeting at 9:53 PM.
Richard Thornbury, Chairperson
Parks and Community Services Commission
Bridget Amaya, Assistant Parks and Community
Services Director