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Regular Meeting of the
The Federal and Military Communities Committee will provide information and updates relating
to federal agencies and military installations operating in Dublin; providing updates on
infrastructure projects on the Camp Parks base; providing partnership opportunities with
federal installations; providing support for members of the armed forces, veterans and their
families in Dublin.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
3. ACTION ITEMS
The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the August 11, 2025 Special Meeting
of the Federal and Military Communities Committee.
Approve the minutes of the August 11, 2025 Special Meeting of the Federal and Military
Communities Committee.
August 11, 2025 Federal and Military Communities Committee Special Meeting Minutes
REPORTS
4.1
Representatives from the American Legion Post #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#6298 will provide an update on activities and events.
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
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Receive the report.
Representatives from Las Positas College, Veterans First Program to provide an update on
activities and events.
Receive the report.
City and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Staff to provide an update on the relocation of the
Historic Camp Parks sign.
Receive the report.
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) Staff to provide an update on the PRFTA Master
Plan, any planned revisions, and any additional projects.
Receive the report.
City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Staff and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area
Staff to provide updates on upcoming events.
Receive the report.
The Committee will review the 2026 Federal and Military Communities Committee Meeting
Schedule.
Receive the report, discuss, and approve the 2026 Federal and Military Communities
Committee Meeting Schedule.
2026 FMCC Meeting Schedule
REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
6. 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
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and
regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related
modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72
hours in advance of the meeting.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kashef Qaadri, Vice Mayor
John Morada, Councilmember
MINUTES OF THE
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, August 11, 2025 – 1:00 PM
A special meeting of the Federal and Military Communities Committee was held on Monday,
August 11, 2025, at the City of Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568, in
the Bray Community Room. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.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 the April 21, 2025 Regular Federal Communities Committee Meeting
Minutes
The Committee requested a correction to change The American Legion Museum to the
Camp Parks History Center.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved, as amended, the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025.
5. REPORTS
5.1 Update from the American Legion #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars #6298
Mr. Dennis Pearce reported on the events that the American Legion participated in.
American Legion events are hosted in Pleasanton but meant for the entire Tri-Valley. The
American Legion participated in the Army’s 250th Birthday at Don Biddle Park. The
Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 9, 2025. The theme for the Veteran’s Da y
Parade will honor the Marine Corps.
Mr. Russ Kennedy provided updates on the past and upcoming events of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #6298. The VFW will be hosting an event at Dublin schools
providing historical presentations. 2.2 for 22 is a Challenge Event that will be held at Las
Positas College to help raise awareness about veteran suicide.
Agenda Item 3.1
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5.2 Update from Veterans First Program at Las Positas College
Mr. Edgar Reyes provided updates on events that will be held at Las Positas College
including: Operation Gateway, an orientation tailored to Veterans and their families , and
the 2.2 for 22 Challenge Event. During the academic year of 2024-25, the Veterans First
program supported 346 individuals, signed up 230 individuals for veterans’ benefits, 188
individuals attended Veterans First events, and the Veterans First program provided 453
individuals counseling appointments to serve Veterans from Las Positas College.
5.3 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project
Ms. Debbie Bell provided an update on the Camp Parks sign relocation project, including
utilities completion and that design plans are being finalized.
Mr. Tyler Phillips provided updates on the sign relocation art. The fabrication has be gun,
and the guard shack will complete the move.
5.4 Update from Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)
Command Sergeant Major Steven D. Lorey provided an update on PRFTA. PRFTA has
been awarded a new bugle system, and it will be updated in 2026. The new system will be
advanced and provide more features than the current system.
Some additional events that will be hosted at PRFTA include:
September 7 – a special church service for 9/11.
September 11 – a fun run in memorial of 9/11.
September 26 – Octoberfest and Army Reserve Ambassador Conference.
5.5 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreements
Ms. Bell provided an update on the current Intergovernmental Support Agreements.
Command Sergeant Major Steven D. Lorey provided an update that Mr. James Harris will
be taking over the Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) and that Mr. Brian Lucid
has retired.
5.6 Update on Upcoming Events
Mr. Phillips provided an update on Splatter, hosted on September 13, 2025 , at Emerald
Glen Park.
Ms. Colleen Tribby mentioned the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence and discussed the potential of a partnership with the Federal and Military
Communities Committee partners.
5.7 Review of 2025 Meeting Schedule
The Committee discussed the next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 as well as the
2026 meeting calendar.
6. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Tribby asked the Committee about removing the IGSA item unless there are items to
provide updates about.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.
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Vice Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
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Agenda Item 4.6
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 Federal and Military Communities Committee Meeting Schedule1
Date Time Location
January 26, 20262 10:00 am PRFTA History Center
April 20, 2026 10:00 am Dublin Civic Center
July 20, 2026 10:00 am PRFTA History Center
October 19, 2026 10:00 am Dublin Civic Center
1This schedule is subject to change.
2This meeting was moved due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Meeting Locations
City of Dublin Civic Center
Bray Community Room
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Dublin Library
Program Room or Community Room
200 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)
PRFTA History Center
275 Camp Parks Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
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