HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2026 FMCC Special Meeting Agenda PacketOctober 12, 2026 Dublin Federal and Military Communities Committee Agenda 1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
John Morada, Councilmember
Special Meeting of the FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
Monday, October 12, 2026
Location:
Dublin Library
Program Room
200 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
SPECIAL MEETING 10:00 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of the April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Federal and Military
Communities Committee
The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting of
the Federal and Military Communities Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Federal and Military
Communities Committee.
April 20, 2026 Federal and Military Communities Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
4. REPORTS
4.1 Update from the American Legion Post #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6298
Representatives from the American Legion Post #237 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#6298 will provide an update on activities and events.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
4.2 Update from Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)
PRFTA Staff to provide an update on the PRFTA Master Plan, any planned revisions, and any
additional projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
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4.3 Update on Upcoming Events
City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Staff and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area
Staff to provide updates on upcoming events.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
4.4 2027 Federal and Military Communities Committee Meeting Schedule
The Committee will review the 2027 Federal and Military Communities Committee Meeting
Schedule.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and discuss any changes to the 2027 Federal and Military Communities
Committee Meeting Schedule.
2027 Federal and Military Communities Committee Meeting Calendar
5. 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
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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.
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Agenda Item 3.1
Monday, 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 partners hip 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
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Dublin Unified School District to 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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Agenda Item 4.4
FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
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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.
2027 Meeting Schedule1
Date Time Location
January 25, 20272 10:00 am PRFTA History Center
April 19, 2027 10:00 am Dublin Civic Center
July 19, 2027 10:00 am PRFTA History Center
October 18, 2027 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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