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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-2021 FMCC Meeting Action MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE March 22, 2021 SUMMARY MINUTES ATTENDEES PRESENT: City of Dublin PRFTA Shawn Kumagai, Vice Mayor LTC Serena Johnson, Garrison Commander Michael McCorriston, Councilmember CSM Samuel MacKenzie, Command Sergeant Major Linda Smith, City Manager Roy Rocco, Deputy to the Garrison Commander John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager James O’Donnell, Public Information Officer Andrew Russell, Public Works Director Brian Lucid, Records Management Officer Shaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage and Cultural Arts Mngr. Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide FCI Dublin Lisa Cipolla, Cultural Resources Program Manager Sally Swarts, Public Information Officer 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Vice Mayor Kumagai 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment No public comment at the meeting. 4. Approval of Minutes from the January 25, 2021 Meeting Moved/Seconded (McCorriston/Kumagai) APPROVED unanimously. 5. Reports 5.1 Updates of COVID-19 Response Activities Assistant to the City Manager Stefanski reported on the status of COVID-19 within Alameda County including the County’s assigned tier under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and vaccinations. Mr. Stefanski also discussed the County fairgrounds vaccination site and Coliseum vaccination site. LTC Johnson reported on the established COVID-19 PRFTA protocols, including student monitoring, continuation of mask requirements, social distancing, and handwashing. LTC Johnson reported on the distribution of vaccines at Fort Hunter Liggett. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked about seeing more drilling reservists coming to PRFTA. LTC Johnson reported on restrictions of officer approval and access at PRFTA, and that those restrictions have been lifted. PIO Swarts reported FCI had no inmates currently testing positive for COVID-19 and provided an overview of the status of vaccinations, and inmate quarantine protocols. Vice Mayor Kumagai called for questions or comments on item 5.1. 5.2 Intergovernmental Support Agreement Update Public Works Director Russell provided an update on the IGSA. No new services have been added at this time. The Public Works Department is in the process of soliciting Janitorial Services, which is also a service provided to Camp Parks. Janitorial contract tentatively set to be presented at City Council in April. CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE March 22, 2021 SUMMARY MINUTES Vice Mayor Kumagai asked about the prior contractor and the contract term. Public Works Director Russell reported the contract was at the end of the term. Mr. Lucid commented on the service and performance of the services. Vice Mayor Kumagai called for questions and comments on item 5.2. 5.3 Military Banner Program Update Management Analyst Iarla reported on the Military Banner Program. The application process is underway. Banners of honorees are hung along Dougherty Road. Councilmember McCorriston asked about changes and expectations for the program in 2021. Management Analyst Iarla reported on the number of applications submitted to date. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked what the maximum number of banners is and the cost of the banners. Management Analyst Iarla reported on the flexibility of the number of banners. Vice Mayor Kumagai commented on the cost of the banners and asked about private donations for the sponsorship cost. City Manager Smith reported on the cost. Vice Mayor Kumagai reported on reaching out to different agencies to sponsor. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked about business sponsorship for banners. Management Analyst Iarla reported on working with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to sponsor banners. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked about a waitlist for Veterans. Management Analyst Iarla reported on a current waitlist not available. City Manager Smith asked if we could add language for veterans who would be willing to be added to a waitlist. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked PRFTA about service members willing to participate. LTC Johnson commented on the option of creating a waitlist. Vice Mayor Kumagai called for questions and comments on item 5.3. 5.4 PRFTA Master Plan Update LTC Johnson provided no new updates on the PRFTA Master Plan and related activities. 5.5 Firing Range Updates CSM Mackenzie reported that no updates on the Firing range. Vice Mayor Kumagai called for questions and comments on item 5.5. 5.6 FCI Dublin April Hiring Event Updates Public Information Officer Swarts reported on FCI April Hiring Event April 7 and 8, 2021. Flyers were attached to the agenda. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked about the Camp Parks learning center. LTC Johnson reported on the learning center and the COVID protocols. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked PIO Swarts about posting this event to the Tri-Valley career center. City Manager Smith reported on sharing with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, social media and Tri-Valley Jobs. Vice Mayor Kumagai called for additional questions or comments. CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE March 22, 2021 SUMMARY MINUTES 5.7 Review of 2021 Meeting Schedule The committee reviewed the proposed 2021 Meeting Schedule. The Committee had no conflicts. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked about being on Zoom or in person for the June 28 meeting. City Manager Smith reported on continuing in Zoom with the option to meet in person at Ambrose Hall. 6. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items City Manager Smith reported on agenda item 5.5. intended to be an updated on the sign relocation. Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, Shaun Chilkotowsky who would send an update and notice out to the group. Councilmember McCorriston asked about availability on different days of the week. Vice Mayor Kumagai asked City Manager Smith to query other date options during the week. City Manager Smith reported that we can query the committee for an alternate day of the week. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36 a.m. Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.