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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
Parks and Community Services Commission
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 2026
Joseph Washington, Commissioner
Amarissa Koelling, Alternate Commissioner
Thornbury, Washington, Gidwani, Koelling
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 7:31 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.
Parks and Community Services Commission
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 2026
Joseph Washington, Commissioner
Amarissa Koelling, Alternate Commissioner
Thornbury, Washington, Gidwani, Koelling
Aneja, Routra
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:
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Bridget Amaya
Assistant Parks and Community Services Director