HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2026 - FMCC Meeting MinutesMonday, April 20, 2026 Regular Federal & Military Communities Committee Minutes 1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
John Morada, Councilmember
MINUTES OF THE
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 20, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
A regular meeting of the Federal and Military Communities Committee was held on Monday, April
20, 2026, at the Dublin Civic Center in the Bray Community Room. The meeting was called to
order at 10:13 a.m. by Councilmember Kashef Qaadri.
1. CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Councilmember Kashef Qaadri and Councilmember John Morada
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of the January 26, 2026 Regular Federal and Military Communities Committee
Meeting Minutes
The Committee requested a correction to change The American Legion Museum to the Dublin
Camp Parks Military History Center.
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved, as amended, the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 26, 2026.
4. REPORTS
4.1 Update on Upcoming Events
Parks and Community Services Manager Shaun Chilkotowsky reported that the City of Dublin
will be hosting a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence and discussed a potential partnership with the Committee's agency partners.
4.2 Update from Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Richard B. King reported that the “Big Voice” timeline will be updated
for summer 2026. LTC King reported that the PRFTA Change of Command will happen on July
8, 2026, and PRFTA will be hosting the Dublin Chamber of Commerce mixer on April 22, 2026.
LTC King also reported on the Purple Star Schools program in Dublin, which is a program where
military students and families help connect incoming military families to resources within the
schools. LTC King discussed PRFTA’s goal to work with Dublin Unified School District to
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expand the Purple Star Schools program to more schools in Dublin. LTC King also reported that
the Army will be hosting a 5K run on Thursday, April 23, in celebration of the Army Reserve
birthday.
4.3 Update from Veterans First Program at Las Positas College
Las Positas College, Veterans Outreach Specialist Edgar Reyes provided updates on events
that will be held at Las Positas College including: the Honoring Women Veterans event;
Veterans and Military Connected Families Graduation and Scholarship Celebration on May 16;
and Operation Gateway, which is a back-to-school event that connects incoming veterans at
Las Positas College with mentor support and networking opportunities to be held on August 6
and 7.
4.4 Update from American Legion Post 237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298
American Legion Post 237 Historian Dennis Pearce reported on the events that the American
Legion participated in as well as upcoming events, including the Memorial Day parade, poppy
distribution at local grocery stores, and the Beer, Brats, and Bingo event. Mr. Pearce also
provided an update on the Boys State and Girls State programs that American Legion Post 237
has been sponsoring.
4.5 Review of 2026 Meeting Schedule
The Committee discussed rescheduling the July 20, 2026 meeting to a date when the incoming
Lieutenant Colonel is available, but opted to keep the meeting as scheduled. The meeting will
be held at the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center.
5. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Command Sergeant Major Steven Lorey asked for an item to be brought back for the
collaboration with the newly organized American Legion Post 945.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.
Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.
Councilmember Qaadri
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
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