HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2024 Approved PCSC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: October 21, 2024
Parks and Community Services Commission
REGULAR MEETING
October 21, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was held on
Monday, October 21, 2024, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. Chairperson
Washington called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2) PRESENTATIONS
2.1) Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for May
through August 2024
The Commission received a presentation on the Tri-Annual Parks and Community
Services department report.
3) PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved the September 16, 2024, Parks and Community Services Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion by Commissioner Colley, seconded by Commissioner Hakim, and by
unanimous vote, the Commission approved the Consent Calendar.
Attendee Name Status
Joseph Washington, Chairperson Present
Richard Thornbury, Vice Chairperson Present
Daniel Colley, Commissioner Present
Matthew Giller, Commissioner Present
Sameer Hakim, Commissioner Present
Racheal Matheny, Alternate Commissioner Present
Nithila Sadheesh, Student Representative Present
Attachment 1
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Daniel Colley, Commissioner
SECOND: Sameer Hakim, Commissioner
AYES: Washington, Thornbury, Colley, Giller, Hakim, Sadheesh
5) PUBLIC HEARING – None.
6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
7) NEW BUSINESS
7.1) Youth Mini-Grant Funding Allocations
The Commission received a presentation on the Youth Advisory Committee’s
recommendations for the Youth Mini-Grant Program funding allocations to
recommend to the City Council for approval.
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Organization
Grant
Requested Grant Proposal Committee
Recommendation
Committee
Points
Average
DHS National
Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI)
$850
Pay for a yoga instructor, mats,
and marketing materials for a
mental health event.
$500 14.16
Wellness Center
Ambassador
Program
$2,500
Provide essential mental health
resources and supplies for a
Wellness Center.
$800 13.58
Young Innovators $750
Purchase quality materials to
deliver better lessons and expand
the reach of their club through
various schools.
$250 13.41
DHS American
Diabetes
Association
$1,500
Host educational workshops
focusing on raising awareness
about diabetes and prevention.
$200 13.41
Ladies of Vast
Effort (L.O.V.E.) $2,000
Empowering and supporting
young women through
educational projects, school
events, and community
involvement.
$150 13.18
DHS Speech and
Debate $500
Provide free introductory debate
tournaments for students in
Dublin.
$150 13
SmartStride $250
Funds will provide subsidized or
free smart cane attachments to
local blind youth.
$150 13
REEFlect $1,050 Producing and distributing
educational resources, including $150 12.91
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their children’s ocean
conservation book.
Wells Middle
School Cheer $2,500
Ensuring athletes receive a part of
their uniform with no charge,
such as a bow and/or pompoms.
$150 11.16
Totals $11,900 $2,500
On a motion by Commissioner Hakim, seconded by Vice Chairperson Thornbury, and
by unanimous vote, the Commission accepted the recommendations for the Youth
Mini-Grant Program funding allocations as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Sameer Hakim, Commissioner
SECOND: Richard Thornbury, Vice Chairperson
AYES: Washington, Thornbury, Colley, Giller, Hakim, Sadheesh
7.2) The Wave Summer 2024 Season Report
The Commission received a presentation regarding the summer 2024 season at The
Wave.
The Commissioners asked questions and provided feedback.
8) STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Staff and Commissioners provided brief informational reports and project updates.
9) ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:11 PM.
Joseph Washington, Chairperson
Parks and Community Services Commission
ATTEST:
Bridget Amaya, Assistant Director
Parks and Community Services