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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-2022 FMCC Meeting Action MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE October 24, 2022 SUMMARY MINUTES ATTENDEES PRESENT: City of Dublin PRFTA Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember Marisol Chalas, Garrison Commander Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Eric Soto, Command Sergeant Major Linda Smith, City Manager Brian Lucid, Support Agreements RMO Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Jerry Silva, Deputy Garrison Commander John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager James O’Donnell, Public Information Officer Andrew Russell, Public Works Director Debbie Bell, Public Works Manager Shaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager FCI Dublin Patrick Daveny, Associate Warden Jesse Valero, Captain Morgan Agostini, Executive Assistant American Legion Mr. Spears, Representative 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. by Councilmember Kumagai 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Introduction of New Committee Members and Staff Councilmember Kumagai asked committee members to introduce themselves. 4. Public Comment LTC Chalas discussed a school art project that would be taking place at the end of the month. 5. Action Items 5.1 Approval of Minutes from the July 18, 2022, Meeting Moved/Seconded (McCorriston/Kumagai) APPROVED unanimously. 6. Reports 6.1 Update from Representatives from American Legion Post 237 VFW Post 6298 in Pleasanton Mr. Spears discussed upcoming events with the American Legion, including the November 6th Veterans Day Parade in Pleasanton. The American Legion Post and the VFW have been in communication with the City of Dublin about continuing engagement with the American Legion. Mr. Spears discussed the American Legion and their support of military families. City Manager Smith discussed “Warm Wishes,” a City drive that sponsors Veterans, by providing Christmas gifts to the families stationed at Camp Parks. She also discussed the Three Valleys Community Foundation that provides support to military families. Mr. Spears discussed working with DUSD to provide the color guard to the Dublin schools and coordinating events together. Councilmember Kumagai discussed the City’s Military Banner Program. Councilmember McCorriston mentioned a desire to reach out to Post 237 to include them in future Federal and Military Communities Committee Meetings. Councilmember Kumagai asked about providing assistance for Base Service Officer’s and opportunities for Veterans benefit assistance. City Manager Smith asked the members of the American Legion Post if there was a relationship with the Valor Crossing Project. Councilmember Kumagai asked the members if there was any information about the “Stand Out” project. Councilmember Kumagai asked if there was an interest in continuing to join the Federal and CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE October 24, 2022 SUMMARY MINUTES Military Communities Committee. City Manager Smith shared with the group the Hometown Heroes Luncheon on November 9, 2022, honoring military veterans. City Manager Smith asked to get a list from the American Legion members of their members that we can share the luncheon information with. 6.2 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreement Public Works Director Russell shared that the IGSA is running smoothly providing janitorial, pest, and waste/recycling services. He introduced Debbie Bell, Public Works Manager, who will be maintaining the IGSA. Public Works Director Russell also shared that Amador Valley Industries will be providing compost pails for all residents in Dublin. Councilmember Kumagai discussed the mutually beneficial agreement serving Camp Parks and asked about an IGSA expansion. Mr. Lucid discussed that Camp Parks is struggling with a staffing shortage and the expertise needed to develop a potential scope of service. 6.3 PRFTA Master Plan Update Mr. Lucid reported no new updates on the PRFTA Master Plan. Councilmember Kumagai asked about the Solar Initiative at PRFTA. Mr. Lucid reported on the integrated priority list, human capital, physical plan with Department of Public Works. There will be a copy of the initiative that will be available to staff. Councilmember McCorriston asked about the land exchange related to the Boulevard Project. City Manager Smith reported that there are five phases, and these are complete. City Manager Smith asked about base closures. LTC Chalas reported that PRFTA will not be closing. LTC Chalas discussed some congressional closures, but there are none on the horizon for PRFTA. PRFTA will be gaining two units, a drill sergeant unit and a headquarters for a transportation unit. Councilmember Kumagai reported wanting to support making PRFTA BRAC proof. 6.4 PRFTA Firing Range Updates LTC Chalas reported the Army Reserve was at PRFTA and will continue to have ongoing internal meetings regarding the firing range. 6.5 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project Mr. Chilkotowsky reported that City contractors are working to relocate the sign but are about a month behind the original schedule. Mr. Lucid reported that the sign is one of the two oldest historic pieces of Camp Parks. Mr. Lucid also discussed moving the sign and the challenges with funding and approval from the Federal Government. 6.6 Update from FCI-Dublin Executive Assistant Agostini discussed the tour provided to PRFTA staff and some of the challenges at FCI. She reported that staffing at FCI is at 77%, with approximately 61 unfilled positions, including 13 in Health Services. Health Services positions are staffed at 45%. Councilmember Kumagai asked if these are specialty positions. Associate Warden Daveny reported there were specialty related positions, including nurses and medical assistants. Captain Valero discussed the correctional facilities side with entry positions for correctional officers. Captain Valero reported that FCI has 181 positions, 22 vacancies, in need of two lieutenants, in need of 15 GS-8 and two GS-11 positions. LTC Chalas mentioned that military time transitions to retirement. Captain Valero reported that this is a benefit to veterans FCI Associate Warden Daveny discussed a waiver available if there is a need. CITY OF DUBLIN, CA FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE October 24, 2022 SUMMARY MINUTES Executive Assistant Agostini discussed recruitment efforts at FCI each month and a national event for recruitment in November. Executive Assistant Agostini reported a Community Recruitment and Volunteer event on November 17. Associate Warden Daveny expressed thanks to City of Dublin and Commander Chalas for their outreach to the Dublin community. FCI Dublin is coming up on their 50-year anniversary and would like to continue to collaborate with the community. Associate Warden Daveny was brought in as a prison rape specialist. Recruiting and staffing are challenges that he has come across and his goal with FCI is to continue to strengthen ties. FCI is working on staff morale and a staffing moratorium. Inmate population is currently at 100 inmates out of a 194 capacity. On December 1, 2022, the staffing moratorium will be lifted, and they will be working on revitalizing morale. Councilmember Kumagai discussed attending the Correctional Workers Week event. City Manager Smith mentioned sending information about the affordable housing projects that are available for the community in Dublin. These units are transitioning into affordable units. Councilmember Kumagai mentioned that there are a few units that would qualify based on an income of $120K. Councilmember Kumagai mentioned some additional projects coming in the next year. Councilmember Kumagai asked how the City can support the recruitment at FCI. Associate Warden Daveny discussed that affordability in the City of Dublin is the current challenge of staffing. City Manager Smith mentioned providing information on affordable housing options in Dubiln to FCI. 6.7 Review of 2023 Meeting Schedule Councilmember Kumagai reviewed the meeting schedule. And mentioned that he will not be at the next meeting because he will no longer be on Council. Mr. Stefanski reported that these meeting locations are not set to a specific date. There were no objections. 7. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items Mr. Stefanski provided an update regarding the Alameda County Veterans group could not make it to this meeting, but they were planning for the January 23, 2023, meeting. LTC Chalas reported a community relations meeting that will be held on October 27. LTC Chalas reported that on December 2, 2022, a Building Bridges event will be held to host a tree lighting event and dinner. They were planning to bring veterans from Valor Crossing. Mr. O’Donnell reported no other big events coming up outside of the COMREL event. Mr. O’Donnell reported that PRFTA staff receive a lot of requests for Veterans Day events, and they will try and do their best to accommodate. LTC Chalas reported providing a Fire Prevention Week at PRFTA. Councilmember Kumagai discussed opening Don Biddle Park on Dublin Boulevard and the park is a wonderful dedication to veteran's services, and was built on former Camp Parks land. 8. Adjournment There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m. Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.