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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2026 PCSC Agenda PacketCouncil Chamber Civic Center 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 www.dublin.ca.gov Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Monday, April 20, 2026 Location: Peter W. Snyder City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Regular Meeting 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PRESENTATIONS 2.1 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report The Commission will receive a report from the Youth Advisory Committee on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report highlighting accomplishments from the term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report 3. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the public is permitted to address the Parks and Community Services Commission on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Parks and Community Services Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Commission MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). April 20, 2026 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 1 1 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Parks & Community Services Commission with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the Parks & Community Services Commission who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the item. 4.1 Approval of the March 16, 2026 Parks and community Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The Commission will consider approving the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting 5. PUBLIC HEARING 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Awareness Strategies in Parks and Community Services Facilities The Parks and Community Services Commission will consider 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline awareness strategies in parks and community services facilities and provide feedback on potential approaches. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide feedback on 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline awareness strategies. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Existing Park Signage 8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Brief information only reports from the commission and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by the commission related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 9. ADJOURNMENT April 20, 2026 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 2 2 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) (ADA), 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. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. April 20, 2026 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 3 3 Agenda Item 2.1 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 20, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks and Community Services Director SUBJECT: 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will receive a report from the Youth Advisory Committee on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report highlighting accomplishments from the term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Each year, the Youth Advisory Committee presents an Annual Report to the Commission highlighting accomplishments from their term. The Youth Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2025-26 term accomplishments include:  Awarded ten Dublin-based youth organizations a total of $10,000 through the Youth Mini-Grant Program, including MANSE Minds, KathaMunch Teens, Latinos Unidos, Emerald Environmental Club, Dublin 4 Wellness, Dublin High Diversity Ambassador Program, Youth Empowerment in Military Careers, Sensory Wall, Emerald High Basic Life Support Program, and IGNITE Pathways.  Planned and hosted Youth Mental Health Forum at the Shannon Community Center on Thursday, November 13, 2025.  Volunteered at City of Dublin special events: Splatter, Harvest Fair, Floating Pumpkin Patch, Ghosts of Dublin, St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and the Holiday Tree 4 Page 2 of 2 Lighting.  Participated and hosted the Spring Tri-Valley Youth Committees Roundtable on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The Wave Community Room.  Planned and hosted the second annual KidVenture Night for youth ages six to twelve years on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Dublin Senior Center.  Volunteered at the Tri-Valley Teen Job and Career Fair on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center.  Volunteered at the Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums.  Implemented a youth mental health awareness initiative encouraging participation through #OneGoodThing from April 11 – 19, 2026.  Will host the Dublin Benefit Concert on April 23, 2026 at Emerald Glen Park with proceeds supporting the Youth Fee Assistance program. Chair Neel Karur-Parekh and Vice Chair Kaitlin Weiss will present the annual report to the City Council at the May 19, 2026 meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. 5 Agenda Item 4.1 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 20, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will consider approving the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Commission will consider approval of the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting minutes. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. 6 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting. 7 Attachment 1 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Regular Meeting: March 16, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 2026 A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Peter W. Snyder City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM by Chairperson Thornbury. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2) PRESENTATIONS – None. 3) PUBLIC COMMENT – None. At the request of Staff, the Commission agreed to re-order the agenda and consider items 7.2 and 7.3 first, moving 7.1 to the end of the New Business section. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1) Approved the February 23, 2026, Special Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting Minutes. 4.2) Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for October-December 2025. On a motion by Commissioner Washington, seconded by Alternate Commissioner Koelling, and by unanimous vote, the Commission approved the Consent Calendar. Attendee Name Status Richard Thornbury, Chairperson Present Sumit Aneja, Vice Chairperson Absent Sameer Hakim, Commissioner Present* Pradeep Routra, Commissioner Absent Joseph Washington, Commissioner Present Pawan Sohi, Alternate Commissioner Absent Amarissa Koelling, Alternate Commissioner Present Sanjana Gidwani, Student Representative Present 8 Parks and Community Services Commission REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 2026 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Joseph Washington, Commissioner SECOND: Amarissa Koelling, Alternate Commissioner AYES: Thornbury, Washington, Gidwani, Koelling ABSENT: Aneja, Hakim, Routra 5) PUBLIC HEARING – None. 6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 7) NEW BUSINESS 7.2) Master Fee Schedule Update for the Parks and Community Services Department The Commission received a presentation regarding proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule updates for the Parks and Community Services Department. Chairperson Thornbury opened the public comment period. Steven Fischer provided public comment. Keoki Yee provided public comment. Alay Desai provided public comment. *Commissioner Hakim arrived at 7:45 PM. Casey Mays provided public comment. Sofo Kyriakopedi provided public comment. Chris Wilderman provided public comment. Jason Harken provided public comment. Chairperson Thornbury closed public comment. On a motion by Commissioner Washington, seconded by Alternate Commissioner Koelling, and by unanimous vote, the Commission recommended approval of the Master Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 to City Council as presented with the exception of the grass field rates for Groups 1 & 2 to only increase by $2 with an effective date of January 1, 2027 with Groups 3 through 5 remaining as presented. 9 Parks and Community Services Commission REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 2026 RESULT: RECOMMENDED [4-0-1] MOVED BY: Joseph Washington, Commissioner SECOND: Amarissa Koelling, Alternate Commissioner AYES: Thornbury, Washington, Gidwani, Koelling ABSENT: Aneja, Routra ABSTAIN: Hakim 7.3) Review of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program The Commission received a presentation regarding the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, which included projects related to the Parks and Community Services Department, and provided feedback. 7.1) Backyard Book Quest Summer Promotion The Commission received a presentation on the Backyard Book Quest Summer Promotion and provided feedback. 8) STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS The Commission and Staff provided brief informational reports and project updates. 9) ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Thornbury adjourned the meeting at 8:49 PM. Richard Thornbury, Chairperson Parks and Community Services Commission ATTEST: __ Bridget Amaya Assistant Parks and Community Services Director 10 Agenda Item 7.1 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 1 of 3 DATE: April 20, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Consideration of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Awareness Strategies in Parks and Community Services Facilities Prepared by: Ivan San Pedro, Recreation Supervisor EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Parks and Community Services Commission will consider 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline awareness strategies in parks and community services facilities and provide feedback on potential approaches. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide feedback on 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline awareness strategies. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Background The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a nationwide , three-digit phone number that connects individuals experiencing mental health distress, emotional crisis, or suicidal thoughts with trained counselors. When a call, text, or chat is initiated, individuals are routed to a local or regional crisis center where trained professionals provide immediate support, de -escalation, and connection to appropriate resources. The service is available 24/7 and is designed to be an accessible alternative to emergency services for mental health-related concerns. As awareness efforts expand, local jurisdictions have explored ways to promote this resource through signage, digital outreach, and community partnerships. Currently, the Parks and Community Services Department collaborates with the Youth Advisory Committee on mental health initiatives such as “One Good Thing, Dublin” and the Youth Mental Health Forum, which 11 Page 2 of 3 primarily focus on supporting youth and teens in the community. This item was brought forward as an agenda topic by a Parks and Community Services Commissioner after learning about 988 awareness efforts implemented by another city during a Youth Advisory Roundtable event. The roundtable brings together Tri-Valley youth advisory groups to share ideas, initiatives, and best practices related to youth engagement and community impact. Neighboring Cities Research Staff conducted outreach to the Town of Danville and the City of San Ramon to better understand their implementation strategies. Danville The Town of Danville initiated 988 awareness efforts following advocacy from a Parks Commissioner, as well as a community incident in August 2023. In response, the Town of Danville implemented a range of outreach strategies, including distributing flyers, social media, and the Town’s website. San Ramon The City of San Ramon installed 26 permanent 988 signs in all City-owned parks as part of a broader awareness initiative led by a community leadership program. In contrast, neighboring Tri-Valley cities such as Pleasanton and Livermore have not yet implemented similar 988 awareness initiatives in their public spaces. Common elements of these efforts include:  Installation of signage in parks and trails  Use of free 988 media kits and materials (988 Lifeline logo, 988 printed materials)  Cross-departmental collaboration for funding and implementation . The Town of Danville utilized the free resource materials provided by the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline website, while the City of San Ramon’s Police Department funded and procured license plate -sized signage on behalf of the City  Implementation varied by city, with each agency developing its own strategy for displaying 988 information based on leadership direction and commission feedback  Feedback from both cities noted that, beyond basic social media impressions, there is no reliable data to assess whether these efforts had a measurable impact in awareness or usage of the 988 Lifeline. Staff Identified Considerations While Staff recognize the importance of promoting access to mental health resources, key considerations have been identified regarding permanent, single-issue signage in parks:  Signage Fatigue: Parks already contain a variety of regulatory, wayfinding, and educational 12 Page 3 of 3 signage. Adding additional standalone signage may contribute to clutter and reduce overall effectiveness  Perception of Safety and Park Environment: Crisis-specific signage may unintentionally influence how community members perceive safety and the intended recreational nature of park spaces  Consistency and Precedent: Installing permanent signage for a specific cause may lead to requests from other organizations seeking similar visibility for a wide range of important issues, creating challenges in maintaining consistency and equity (domestic violence, homelessness, food insecurity, substance abuse) Alternative Approaches To balance awareness goals with long-term operational consistency, Staff explored a more flexible and comprehensive strategy:  Incorporate a QR code onto new and replacement signs, linking users to a centralized webpage offering all City of Dublin Human Services resources, which includes 988 alongside other critical services (mental health, housing, food access, crisis support) (Attachment 1)  Social media and digital communications, when appropriate, possibly in collaboration with Youth Advisory Committee initiatives.  Continued youth engagement through advisory committees and local organizations These approaches support the goal of increasing awareness of the 988 Lifeline, while preserving the integrity, flexibility, and long-term sustainability of signage within the City’s park system. It also ensures equitable access to a broader range of human services resources, rather than prioritizing a single issue within limited public space. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Existing Park Signage 13 Attachment 1 14