HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2023 FMCC Meeting MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN, CA
FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
January 31, 2023
SUMMARY MINUTES
ATTENDEES PRESENT:
City of Dublin
Michael McCorriston, Vice Mayor
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
Linda Smith, City Manager
John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager
Andrew Russell, Public Works Director
Rhonda Franklin, Economic Development Analyst
Shaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
FCI Dublin
Morgan Agostini, Executive Assistant
Ericka Quezada, Deputy Captain
American Legion
Mr. Dennis Pearce, Representative
PRFTA
Silver Archer, Security and Fire Administrator
Jim Giblin, Department of Public Works
Mark Young, Deputy Firearms and Maintenance
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice Mayor McCorriston
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Introduction of New Committee Members and Staff
Vice Mayor McCorriston asked committee members to introduce themselves.
4. Public Comment
Mr. Pearce discussed the possibility of the Pleasanton VFW and the American Legion hosting a popup at
the St. Patrick's Day festival in Dublin. Mr. Chilkotowsky said they could coordinate after the meeting.
Mr. Pearce also shared that the American Legion, Post 237 has a scholarship program to help cover the
cost of college applications for the children of veterans.
5. Action Items
5.1 Approval of Minutes from the October 24, 2022, Meeting
Moved/Seconded (Qaadri/McCorriston) APPROVED unanimously.
6. Reports
6.1 Presentation from Alameda County Veterans Services Office
Mr. Kareem Hazard, Veterans Service Representative from Alameda County Social Services Agency
presented on the Alameda County Veteran's Services Office. Mr. Hazard provided resources and detailed
programs available to veterans in Alameda County, including resources and programs for homeless veterans.
6.2 Update on City Military Banner Program
Management Analyst Rhonda Franklin discussed the military banner program and provided updates
regarding the program for this calendar year. The Military Banner program application period for the 2023
program will run from February 13 to March 20. Banners will be displayed along Dougherty Road between
Scarlett Drive and Amador Valley Boulevard starting Memorial Day, May 29 through Veterans Day,
November 11, 2023.
6.3 Discussion on Flag Disposal Programs
CITY OF DUBLIN, CA
FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
January 31, 2023
SUMMARY MINUTES
Vice Mayor McCorriston and Mr. Pearce from the American Legion discussed the possibility of placing a flag
disposal box at the Camp Parks History Center. Mr. Pearce discussed flag boxes in Pleasanton that were
funded by the Boy Scouts and which are taken care of by the American Legion. There was discussion around
the possibility of a box location at the PRFTA History Center and logistics around this. City Manager Smith
discussed logistics around installing a box at the PRFTA History Center. City Manager Smith planned to
connect with City staff and the PRFTA Command Team to research logistics of installing a flag disposal box
at the PRFTA History Center.
6.4 Update on Intergovernmental Support Agreement
Public Works Director Russell reported on the ongoing partnership with IGSA, the City, and PRFTA. Under
the Intergovernmental Support Agreement, the City provides pest control and janitorial services to Camp
Parks under existing City contracts. The City of Dublin is working on providing invoices in a timely manner to
PRFTA staff. PRFTA Department of Public Works staff reported on the partnership and commented on
invoice processing and potentially adding services depending on needs.
6.5 Update on PRFTA Master Plan
There were no updates provided on the Master Plan, however PRFTA Department of Public Works staff
discussed the microgrid that will be piloted at Fort Hunter Liggett and discussed the possibility of the Army
awarding three new barracks in the next couple of years. City Manager Smith asked about the master plan
availability online. PRFTA staff mentioned there was security clearance needed to access the master plan
and it was not available online.
6.6 Update on PRFTA Firing Range
Mr. Young provided details on the indoor Firing Range and shared that there are firing range lanes available
for shotgun use, but no explosives. There was a request for a grenade launcher range to open, but this has
not been authorized. It was reported that there are not a lot of calls from organizations to use the range. The
outdoor range is currently not active. City Manager Smith discussed the history of the outdoor range being
shut down in 2008.
6.7 Update on Sign Relocation Capital Project
Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager Chilkotowsky discussed the Historic Camp Parks sign and provided an
update on the status of the relocation project. City Staff have also been working with an artist to restore the
sign. This is an ongoing project and projected to be completed in summer 2023.
6.8 Update from FCI-Dublin
Executive Assistant Agostini provided updates on inmate numbers at FCI and mentioned that the COVID-19
facility capacity moratorium would be lifting, which would allow for an increase in inmates. FCI held their first
Community Relations Board meeting in December and plan to hold more in the next year. Executive Assistant
Agostini provided updates on programs that were being offered to inmates at FCI.
6.9 Review of 2023 Meeting Schedule
Mr. Stefanski reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule for 2023. The FMCC discussed the possibility of
holding the next FMCC on Monday, April 17 at FCI Dublin. Ms. Agostini commented on confirming this with
Warden Jusino and coordinating with the group.
7. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items
Vice Mayor McCorriston discussed future meeting agenda items. Councilmember Qaadri asked to hear an
update from the American Legion on the St. Patrick's Day events. There were no other agenda items
requested.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m.
Minutes prepared by Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide.
CITY OF DUBLIN, CA
FEDERAL & MILITARY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
January 31, 2023
SUMMARY MINUTES