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Regular Meeting of the
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PRESENTATIONS
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).
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.
August 17, 2026 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 1
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The Commission will consider approving the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approve the minutes of the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services
Commission Regular Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Minutes of the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services
Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission will receive the report previewing Splatter 2026, taking place at Emerald
Glen Park on September 12, 2026.
Receive the report.
Staff Report
The Commission will receive the quarterly report from the Alameda County Library for the
period of April through June 2026.
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for April -June 2026
Attachment 2 - Alameda County Library Quarterly Report Program and Service Highlights
for April-June 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Financial Sustainability and Cost Recovery Plan Development
The Commission will receive a report on the Parks and Community Services Department's
financial sustainability efforts, including a planned workshop on financial sustainability
and the development of a cost recovery framework.
Receive the report and invite up to two Commissioners to participate in the
financial sustainability workshop.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Item 7.1 Financial Sustainability and Cost Recovery Plan Development
PPT.pdf
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).
ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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.
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Agenda Item 4.1
STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
Approval of the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will consider approving the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission
Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Commission will consider approval of the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services
Commission Regular Meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1) Minutes of the June 15, 2026 Parks and Community Services Commission Regular
Meeting
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: June 15, 2026
Parks and Community Services Commission
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was held on
Monday, June 15, 2026, 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.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2) PRESENTATIONS – None.
3) PUBLIC COMMENT
Vishwak Reddy Etikela provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the April 20, 2026, Regular Parks and Community Services
Commission Meeting Minutes.
4.2) Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for January
2026 through April 2026.
4.3) Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for January-March 2026
On a motion by Student Representative Gidwani, seconded by Commissioner Hakim,
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 Present
Joseph Washington, Commissioner Present
Amarissa Koelling, Alternate Commissioner Absent
Sanjana Gidwani, Student Representative Present
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Parks and Community Services Commission
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Sanjana Gidwani, Student Representative
SECOND: Sameer Hakim, Commissioner
AYES: Thornbury, Hakim, Routra, Washington, Gidwani
ABSENT: Aneja
5) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
7) NEW BUSINESS
7.1) 2026-2076 Community Time Capsule Project
The Commission received a presentation on the City’s 2026-2076 Community Time
Capsule Project and provided feedback.
7.2) City Council Facility Naming Policy
The Commission received a report on the Facility Naming Policy and provided
feedback.
On a motion by Chairperson Thornbury, seconded by Commissioner Hakim, and by
unanimous vote, the Commission recommended the Facility Naming Policy to City
Council for approval. The policy was approved as presented, with an addition to the
commemorative naming section that would require an individual to be deceased for at
least one year before being eligible for consideration.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Richard Thornbury, Chairperson
SECOND: Sameer Hakim, Commissioner
AYES: Thornbury, Hakim, Routra, Washington, Gidwani
ABSENT: Aneja
8) STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
The Commission and Staff provided brief informational reports and project updates.
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Parks and Community Services Commission
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15, 2026
9) ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Thornbury adjourned the meeting at 8:14 PM.
Richard Thornbury,
Chairperson
Parks and Community Services
Commission
ATTEST:
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Bridget Amaya
Assistant Parks and Community Services Director
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Agenda Item 4.2
STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND COUMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
Preview of Splatter 2026
Prepared by: Shelby Perry, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive the report previewing Splatter 2026, taking place at Emerald Glen
Park on September 12, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for Splatter is included as part of the City’s annual operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:
Dublin's annual end-of-summer event returns on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 12:00 to
8:30 pm at Emerald Glen Park, continuing its celebration of music, food, art, and culture with
an emphasis on multicultural performances and expressions. The following is an overview of
what attendees can expect to experience.
Entertainment
Splatter will host live performances across three distinct stages, complemented by dynamic
roaming acts dispersed throughout the event site. The Amphitheater Stage hosts an assorted
lineup of multicultural presentations, while the Side Yard Stage will showcase the community's
artistic talents in music and dance. Notable acts include Bollywood-inspired dance
performances as well as Kung Fu demonstrations.
During the daytime, the Main Stage will feature Tyler Gene Band (country music) and Woodie
and the Longboards (a Beatles and Beach Boys tribute). As the festival transitions into the
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evening, Good Time Collective will take over, bringing a fun and energetic atmosphere to close
out the day’s festivities.
Food, Beverage, and Shopping
Attendees will be able to sample various dishes and shop from an assortment of goods from
diverse regions across the globe. In addition, the Rotary Club of Dublin will curate a selection
of local craft beers and wines sourced from the Livermore Valley.
The Prisma Lounge – VIP Experience
From 5:00 to 8:30 pm, the Prisma Lounge will provide attendees with the ultimate VIP
experience. This velvet-roped outdoor lounge will feature interactive food stations, elevated
wine and beer tastings, unique roaming entertainment, picturesque moments, and a front-row
seat to the main stage entertainment. Tickets are $75 when purchased in advance through the
City’s website and $95 at the event.
The Arts
Throughout the event area, Splatter will continue its tradition of celebrating the arts by offering
an array of free art activities suitable for all attendees, including interactive art pieces. Also, in
collaboration with the Dublin Arts Collective, an art exhibition titled "The High Life" will return to
The Wave. This exhibition will feature an assemblage of fine artworks created by talented
artists from local high schools.
Special Event App
The City’s special events application, “DublinCaEvent”, will continue to be utilized for the 2026
Splatter Festival and has been refreshed with updated features and content to enhance the
attendee experience. Available for download on both Apple and Android devices, the app
serves as a centralized source for event information, including festival maps, sponsor and
vendor directories, parking and transportation details, schedules, and entertainment lineups. In
addition to improving communication and providing real-time access to event information, the
app supports the City’s sustainability efforts by reducing the need for printed materials and
paper programs.
New Feature: Color Dash
The festival will kick off with the Color Dash, a non-competitive, family-friendly fun run starting
at 9:00 am. Participants of all ages and fitness levels will walk, jog, or run a 1.2-mile course
consisting of two laps through Emerald Glen Park. Along the route, participants will pass
through five color stations featuring vibrant bursts of color, music, and interactive elements.
Each registered participant will receive a commemorative Color Dash T-shirt. The experience
will conclude with a festive finish-line celebration and photo opportunities. Registration is $25
per participant and is available on the City’s website.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
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The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Agenda Item
STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks and Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for April-June 2026
Prepared by: Jennifer Staffa, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive the quarterly report from the Alameda County Library for the
period of April through June 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Since opening in April 2003, funding for the Dublin Public Library has been provided via a
partnership between Alameda County Library and the City of Dublin. The library is open 51
hours per week, excluding holidays, during which it operates a circulation desk and offers a
variety of programs, activities, and events.
The Dublin Library provides a quarterly report that highlights the following:
Programs and services
Collaboration, partnerships, and community outreach
Statistical data
Upcoming events and programs
Attachment 1 provides the Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for April through June
2026. Attachment 2 provides the Alameda County Library Quarterly Report Program and
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Service Highlights for April through June 2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for April-June 2026
2) Alameda County Library Quarterly Report Program and Service Highlights for April-June
2026
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Alameda County Library
Fiscal Year 25-26, Quarter 4
Quarterly Report
Attachment 1
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Top Posts 16
Top Posts 17
Top Posts 18
PC Sessions
30,100
Albany 2,788
Castro Valley 5,526
Centerville 726
Dublin 5,426
Fremont 7,411
Newark 2,199
San Lorenzo 3,125
Union City 2,899
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Tech it Out
Sessions
3,544
Albany 836
Castro Valley 449
Centerville 251
Dublin 177
Fremont 556
Newark 482
San Lorenzo 484
Union City 309
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Wi-Fi Sessions
213,225
Albany 11,040
Castro Valley 15,497
Centerville 3,581
Cherryland 1,231
Dublin 19,974
Fremont 138,266
Newark 13,526
Niles 146
San Lorenzo 4,261
Union City 5,703
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Printing
174,064
Printing
(Pages)
Online
Printing
(Pages)
Total
Printing
Albany 5,790 6,157 11,947
Castro
Valley 26,548 10,203 36,751
Centerville 2,172 4,191 6,363
Dublin 18,243 8,230 26,473
Fremont 27,953 19,962 47,915
Newark 6,504 8,820 15,324
San
Lorenzo 12,159 4,618 16,777
Union City 9,554 2,960 12,514
Total 108,923 65,141 174,064
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eMaterials Borrowed
370,232
eBooks 183,239
eAudio 112,238
eVideo 3,206
Music 713
eMagazines &
Other 58,081
Other eMedia 12,755
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eMaterials Borrowed
eAudio
hoopla Audiobooks 16,564
Palace 394
OverDrive LISTEN 95,280
eBooks
Gale Virtual Ref Lib/GDL 344
OverDrive Read 112,165
Palace 199
OverDrive: Adobe PDF 35
OverDrive: Adobe EPUB 2,299
OverDrive: Open EPUB 98
OverDrive: Mobi/Kindle 57,710
OverDrive MediaDo 681
Overdrive Kobo 3,167
hoopla comics 1,867
hoopla eBooks 4,674
eVideo
OverDrive –Great
Courses
149
Craftsy 63
hoopla tv 1,097
hoopla movies 1,783
iNDIEFLIX 28
ArtistWorks 40
Classica 19
Qello 15
TeachingBooks-
Library
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Other eMedia
Count as eCollections Retrievals Metric
O’Reilly 696 retrievals
Ebsco eBks 421 retrievals
Naxos Music Library 3,964 tracks played
Naxos Music Library
Jazz
48 tracks played
Magzter 56 total views
PressReader 6,961 issues opened
Flipster 609 total usage
eMagazines & Other
OverDrive 57,638
hoopla BingePass 443
Music
hoopla Music 713
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Library Visits
403,157
Albany 39,821
Castro Valley 67,985
Centerville 20,793
Cherryland 4,767
Dublin 62,751
Fremont 96,574
MOS 2,855
Newark 39,634
Niles 1,243
REACH 7,066
San Lorenzo 26,742
Union City 32,926
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Community
Meeting Room Use
Number of Bookings: 1,111
Community
Meeting
Room
Location
Number
of
Bookings
Number of
Hours
Booked
Average
Booking
Duration
(Hours)
Albany 176 325 1.8
Castro
Valley 100 470 4.7
Dublin 198 407 2.1
Fremont 266 885 3.3
Newark 130 457 3.5
San
Lorenzo 163 470 2.9
Union City 78 156 2.0
Total 1,111 3,170 2.9Number of Hours Booked: 3,170
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Cards Mailed
377
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Welcome Cards
Issued
885
28
Albany 679
Castro Valley 830
Centerville 191
Cherryland 5
Dublin 1,059
Fremont 1,634
MOS 12
Newark 480
Niles 9
REACH 2
San Lorenzo 419
Union City 521New Cards
Issued
5,841
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Ask Us!
Online Questions
Answered
3,289
30
Volunteers
1,169
Volunteer Hours
5,910
Adult
Adult
Hours Teen
Teen
Hours
Albany --20 175
Castro Valley 21 80 140 709
Dublin 5 56 248 1,323
Fremont 118 545 291 1,394
Fremont
Neighborhood 3 16 50 148
Newark 2 7 171 803
REACH --7 78
San Lorenzo 1 4 37 274
Union City 1 2 54 296
Total 151 710 1,018 5,200
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Virtual Programs
20
Attendance
265
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Onsite Library Programs
1,151
Attendance
34,944
Location
Number of
Programs Attendance
Albany 85 2,757
Castro Valley 132 6,158
Centerville 7 476
Cherryland 47 1,106
Dublin 158 4,395
Fremont 198 9,494
MOS 3 29
Newark 228 3,969
REACH 72 1,124
San Lorenzo 144 3,437
Union City 77 1,999
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Items Checked Out
(594,560 Checkouts + 492,554 Renewals)
1,087,114
Items Checked In
588,083
Items
Checked
Out Renewals
Total
Checkouts
+
Renewals
Items
Checked
In
Albany 44,385 1,219 45,604 44,474
Castro Valley 90,827 1,381 92,208 89,979
Centerville 22,099 421 22,520 23,958
Cherryland 786 19 805 691
Dublin 107,259 941 108,200 105,565
Fremont 197,600 2,379 199,979 194,252
MOS 2,831 1,309 4,140 3,540
Newark 69,794 563 70,357 69,413
Niles 2,003 19 2,022 2,089
REACH 34 -34 35
San Lorenzo 22,690 256 22,946 22,469
Union City 32,927 654 33,581 31,439
24/7 Library 3 483,393 483,396 178
Wally Pond
Locker 552 -552 -
Warm Springs
Locker 770 -770 1
Total 594,560 492,554 1,087,114 588,083
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Holds Fulfilled
98,302
Albany 10,345
Castro Valley 13,394
Centerville 5,372
Cherryland 126
Dublin 18,999
Fremont 28,708
MOS 365
Newark 10,289
Niles 685
REACH 15
San Lorenzo 3,071
Union City 5,599
Wally Pond Locker 552
Warm Springs Locker 768
24/7 Library 14 35
Collection total
1,021,442
New Materials
25,665
Collection Total
April 1,018,730
May 1,021,569
June 1,021,442
New Materials
April 8,988
May 9,610
June 7,067
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Link+ Circulation
Circulation of Link+ loans
received by ACL
(includes renewals)
April 3,033
May 2,882
June 3,083
Total 8,998
Link+ loans to others
April 2,049
May 1,947
June 2,041
Total 6,037
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DublinLibraryQuarterlyReport
(April-June2026)
Programand ServiceHighlights
ThisquarterfeaturedawiderangeofengagingandcreativeprogramssuchastheEarthDayCraftsandactivities,
PaperEggcraft,SummerBoutique,PaperAquariumCraft.SomenewprogramsincludedprogramslikeInfinityLabs:
Space&ScienceExplorers.Takehomecraftscreatedbyteenvolunteersforchildrenwerealsoverypopular.
Dublinlibraryhosted3rd AnnualPridePartyledbyTeenAdvisoryGroup(TAG);opentoallabovetheageofthirteen.
Therewasfood,amovie,games,craftsandagoodybagandfreebooks.Wehadatotalof34peopleinattendance.
TeenLibrarianhostedLibraryComicBookDaywithcomicsfrompreviousyearsandnewonesfromCrushComicsto
giveaway.Wehadatotalof159attendees.
Staffcontinuedtoofferopportunitiesforhands-onandoutdoorlearning,includinganaturewalkalongtheAlamo
CreekTrailforteensandadults,alectureongardeningtoattractbeneficialbugs,andaplantandcuttingswap.
Adultprogrammingofferedadiverselineup,includinganexplorationofBrazilianBossaNovaandAmericanJazz,
librarian,fabricdesignwithbatik,andfloralwatercolor.
Thetakehomecraftofmosaiccoastersforadultswasverypopularandranoutinjustthreedays.
Weeklyearlyliteracyprograms-includingBabyBounce,SMART,PreschoolStorytime,andtheconsistentlypopular
eveningFamilyStorytime-continuedtoservefamiliesinthecommunity.
Aspecial6-weeksummersessionofFamilyStorytimestartedinJune,withanaverageattendanceof73overthefirst
threeStorytimes.TheotherEarlyliteracyprogramsfinishedfortheschoolyearandwillresumeinfall.
selectionsfromtheLionKing,andFirelightShadowTheaterhostedaShadowPuppetprogram.
ForAANHPIMonthinMay,localartistsRashmiRaoandShraddhaTiwaripresentedfamilyartprogramsfeaturing
aboriginaldotpaintingandIndianfolkartrespectively.
Grade,RTLMangaandGraphicNovelClub,andtheAdultManga/ManhwaClub,continuingtofosterastrong
readingcommunity.AllgradedbookclubsconcludedinMayandtheAdultMangaclubisnowfullof12adults.
SummerAdventurestartedonJune1st andhasbeenwellreceived.Itisopentoallagesandparticipantsgetafree
bookaftertheirfirstactivityandafreetotebagaftertheireighthactivity.
Tokickoffsummer,librarystaffhostedavarietyofprograms,includinganimalthemedmovies,SunolWilderness,
BatikPaintingWorkshopforadults,NorCalBats,Introtohandsewing,WildmindScience,DragonBoatFestival
craft,SodaTabsnakecraft,KawaiiFeltCreatures,andSagerFamilyFarms(SavetheBeespresentation).Wealso
startedateenandadultmovieserieswithsummerofromcoms.
Collaboration,Partnerships,and Community Outreach
StaffTabledatDublinFarmersMarkettopromotelibraryeventsandsummerprogramming.
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Civicengagementremainedafocusaswell,withtheAlamedaCountyRegistrarofVotersholdingmultipleBallot
DropSpotswhilealsoconductingvoteroutreachandregistrationatthelibraryinthelead-uptotheJuneprimary.
WecontinuedourcollaborationwithLegalAssistanceforSeniors,whohostedaworkshoponavoidingconsumer
fraud,providingguidancetoolderadultsandtheirfamilies.
Narikacontributedtocommunitywellnessbyofferingahealthyparentingworkshopwithalicensedfamilytherapist.
AARPvolunteersconcludedtheirhighlyutilizedandextremelypopularTaxAideprogram.
ThelibrarywelcomedSunolWildernessNaturaliststopresentaseriesofnature-relatedprograms.Thefirstonewas
adiscussionaboutanimaladaptations.Naturalistsbroughtalongseveralanimalskinsandreplicapawprintsto
demonstratesomeoftheadaptations.
WepartneredwithDr.ChenChangtohostaspecialexhibitillustratingthehistoryofChineseAmericanwomen.
StaffhostedourfirstFamilyLiteracyDayinpartnershipwithChristineCheskofromEducation&LiteracyServices
(ELS)with66attendees
NewPeople, Initiativesand Activities
Part-
NewRaisingLeaderInternnamedCarlosMatasstartedhisinternshipatthelibrary.
AspartofOneBook,OneCoast,thelibraryofferedavarietyofevents:YukioShimomuraspokeabouthisyearsin
Americanincarcerationcamps.MaggieTokuda-Hallreadfromherpicturebookabouthergrandparentsmeetingin
anincarcerationcamp,anorigamiworkshop,aSashiko(Japanesedecorativemending)workshop,anin-personand
anonlinebookdiscussionofthefeaturedbookbyGeorgeTakei,andalivestreamofthediscussionwithauthor
GeorgeTakei.
ProjectEdenYouthPreventionServicescontinuedtheirmonthlytablingtoshareresourcesandsupportwithteens
andparentsintheTri-Valleyarea.
LibraryITupdatedTech-it-outkiosk&laptopsforcustomerstocheckoutanduselaptopsinsidethelibrary
Coming Up Next Quarter
LibrarystaffareplanningtoattendNationalNightOuteventslaterthissummer.
TBD).Staffalsoplantoattendschoolregistrationeventsatthemiddleschoolstoenrollstudentsinthebookclubs,
andtodistributelibrarycards.
LibrarystaffwillbehostingoursecondFamilyLiteracyDaywithELSinSeptember.
ApresentationbyDublinHistorianSteveMinniearwillbefeaturedinJulyandDr.SriDekawillgivetalksonthe
historyofmedicineinAugustandSeptember. InOctober,wewillwelcomethereturnofDr.GeraldHennig,whowill
giveatalkonLincoln:FactandFiction.
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Deb Sica,CountyLibrarian Date
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Agenda Item 7.1
STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
Financial Sustainability and Cost Recovery Plan Development
Prepared by: Jennifer Staffa, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive a report on the Parks and Community Services Department’s
financial sustainability efforts, including a planned workshop on financial sustainability and the
development of a cost recovery framework.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and invite up to two Commissioners to participate in the financial
sustainability workshop.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no direct financial impact associated with receiving this informational report. Costs
associated with the financial sustainability workshop are funded within the adopted Fiscal Year
2026–27 Operating Budget.
DESCRIPTION:
The Parks and Community Services Department is responsible for balancing community
access with responsible cost management and revenue generation. A key measure in this
effort is cost recovery, which refers to the portion of the cost of providing a program or service
that is supported through user-generated revenue rather than other City resources. Cost
recovery is calculated by comparing operating expenditures to revenues generated through
program fees. In 2018, the City Council adopted an overall Department cost recovery goal of
65% following a recommendation from the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force.
While the 65% Department-wide goal provides a useful benchmark for financial performance, it
does not account for the varying levels of community and individual benefit provided by each
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program and service. As a result, programs intended to provide broad community benefit are
evaluated using the same financial expectations as programs that primarily benefit individual
participants.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan recognized this and recommended establishing a more
refined cost recovery philosophy and policy to guide fee setting and the appropriate allocation
of resources. The plan calls for the development and use of a tiered cost recovery model to
support financial sustainability and provide a framework for developing program budgets.
In response, the Department is undertaking a multi-phase effort to strengthen the financial
sustainability of its programs and services. A foundational step is developing a shared
understanding of financial sustainability principles and a cost recovery framework. This report
provides the Commission with an informational update on the two connected components of
that effort: an educational Staff workshop and the development of a cost recovery framework.
Financial Sustainability Workshop
On November 17 and 18, 2026, the Department is hosting an educational workshop for Staff
modeled on the California Parks and Recreation Society Financial Sustainability Certificate
Program. The workshop is not a decision-making exercise; its purpose is to establish a shared
understanding of finance-centric concepts as the Department advances its cost recovery
framework and long-term financial sustainability efforts.
Core topics for the workshop include:
Terms and definitions that create a common financial language;
Economic and accounting principles as they apply to program operations;
The role of budgeting within a broader financial sustainability strategy; and
Pricing strategies and considerations.
Because the workshop is educational in nature, Staff is inviting up to two Commissioners to
participate as observers. Their participation will provide additional familiarity with the financial
sustainability concepts that will inform future Commission discussions regarding cost recovery
policies and pricing recommendations.
Cost Recovery Plan Development
Building on the workshop, Staff will lead development of a cost recovery framework for the
Department. A cost recovery framework is not intended to maximize revenue or eliminate
subsidies and does not mean that all programs and services should fully recover their costs.
Programs and services that provide broad community benefit may appropriately receive a
greater level of City subsidy, while those that primarily provide an individual benefit may be
expected to recover a greater share of their costs through user fees.
This framework will provide a structured method for categorizing programs and services by the
degree of community versus individual benefit and for establishing corresponding cost
recovery targets. The framework is intended to guide consistent, transparent, principled, and
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equitable pricing and subsidy decisions over time. Staff will return to the Commission at future
meetings with updates as the framework takes shape.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Financial Sustainability
Staff Workshop and Cost Recovery Plan
Parks and Community Services Commission
Monday, August 17, 2026
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Why We're Here Tonight
A department-wide benchmark set in 2018 sparked a closer look —and a call for something more refined.
Following a recommendation from the
Fiscal Sustainability Task Force, Council
adopted a single, department-wide cost
recovery target.
The 65% benchmark doesn't account for
the varying levels of community versus
individual benefit each program provides.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan
recommends a more refined cost recovery
philosophy —built around a tiered model.
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The Responsibility
Stewardship of public resources means balancing community access with responsible cost management.
COMMUNITY ACCESS RESPONSIBLE COST
MANAGEMENT
NOT ABOUT
Maximizing revenue
IT'S ABOUT
Keeping programs running, year after year
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Connected Efforts
Two tracks moving forward together —a data foundation, and a shared understanding.
Staff is analyzing current budgets —establishing the
financial foundation needed before a tiered model or
program-level targets can be built.
Scheduled for November 2026, the workshop builds a
shared cost recovery methodology and common language
across the Department.
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The Workshop: Purpose & Coverage
Educational, not decision-making. Modeled on the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) Financial Sustainability Certificate Program.
A shared vocabulary for discussing costs, revenue, and subsidy.
A consistent foundation as the framework continues to take shape.
Engagement from the people who will apply the framework.
Terms and definitions that create a common financial language
Economic and accounting principles as they apply to program operations
The role of budgeting within a broader financial sustainability strategy
Pricing strategies and considerations
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Illustrative Example
Cost recovery is the portion of a program's cost supported by user-generated revenue rather than other City resources.
The example below is illustrative only —the Department has not finalized specific categories or targets.
One flat goal, department-wide since 2018 A tiered model guided by the Parks & Recreation Master
Plan
→→→→
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An Invitation to Commissioners
UP TO 2 COMMISSIONERS
The Department invites up to two Commissioners to participate in the Staff workshop —
an opportunity to engage with the concepts firsthand and support informed dialogue as
the framework advances.
8:30 AM –3:30 PM, both days
Staff will return to the Commission at future meetings with updates as the framework takes shape.
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Questions?
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