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Special Meeting of the DUBLIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
Monday, February 24, 2025 Location: Council Chamber
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Special Meeting 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September
through December 2024
The Committee will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services
Department Report on classes, activities, and events from September to December
2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report. Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for
September through December 2024
Attachment 2 - Item # 2.1 Tri Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report
for September through December 2024 PPT
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the Parks and Community Services
Commission on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your
name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In
accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not
appearing on the posted agenda. The Commission may respond to statements made or
questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the
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matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related
to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Parks and Community Services
Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Commission MAY discuss and/or
take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code
Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for
approval by the Parks & Community Services Commission with one single action.
Members of the audience, Staff or the Parks & Community Services Commission who
would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may
request the Chair to remove the item.
4.1 Approval of the January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Special
Meeting Minutes
The Commission will consider approving the January 27, 2025, Parks and
Community Services Commission Special Meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services
Commission Special Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Special
Meeting Minutes
4.2 Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for October-December 2024 The Commission will receive the quarterly report from the Alameda County Library
for the period of October through December 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for October-December 2024
Attachment 2 - Alameda County Library Quarterly Report Statistics for October-
December 2024
4.3 Approval of the February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Joint
Special Meeting Minutes
The Commission will consider approving the February 6, 2025, Parks and
Community Services Commission Joint Special Meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services
Commission Joint Special Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Joint
Special Meeting Minutes
5. PUBLIC HEARING
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 People of the Parks Program Update
The Commission will receive an update on the People of the Parks (P.O.P.) program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Item # 7.1 People of the Parks Program Update PPT
8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Brief information only reports from the commission and/or Staff, including
committee reports and reports by the commission related to meetings attended at
City expense (AB1234).
9. 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 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA),
and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request
for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office
(925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the
City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
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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STAFF REPORT
Parks and Community Services Commission
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Agenda Item 2.1
DATE:February 24, 2025
TO:Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September through December 2024Preparedby:Shalini Reddy,Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Committee will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report on classes, activities, and events from September to December 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The attached report summarizes the classes, activities, and events conducted by the Parks and Community Services Department from September through December 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Committee Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1)Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September throughDecember2024
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Attachment 1
TRI-ANNUAL PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
THROUGH DECEMBER 2024
Capital Improvement Projects & Parks
Wallis Ranch Community Park
This new 8.85-acre park will span three parcels
featuring a dog park, tennis, basketball and
pickleball courts, onsite parking, restrooms,
fitness stations,and children’s play areas. The
sports courts were recently completed,and the
park is slated to open in summer 2025.
Parks, Trails, & Open
Spaces
Communication boards were installed at Fallon Sports Park,
Emerald Glen Park, Dublin Sports Grounds, and Don Biddle Park
playgrounds. The boards allow individuals of all abilities to
convey messages by pointing to pictures. Designed with
inclusivity in mind, the boards enhance communication and
interaction in recreation spaces.
Park Maintenance
Several enhancements were made across Dublin’s parks to improve accessibility, aesthetics,
and functionality:
Annual grass sports field closures began on December 16, 2024. These scheduled
closures proactively allow maintenance activities,ensuring facilities are well-
maintained and ready for optimal use when fields re-open on March 1, 2025.
The cricket pitch at Fallon Sports Park received new sod.
Parks in West Dublin underwent turf slit aeration and fertilization to improve soil
health, encourage deeper root growth, and enhance nutrient absorption.
New drinking fountains,including water bottle filling stations,were installed at
Heritage, Alamo, and Dolan Parks.
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At Emerald Glen Park, the Gleason parking lot
was restriped, a new kiosk was installed, and
individual trash cans were replaced with three-
stream receptacles. Additionally, two damaged
drinking fountains were replaced, restrooms
were upgraded with epoxy flooring and fresh
paint, playground equipment was repaired, and
significant tree maintenance was completed.
Dublin Sports Grounds and Schaefer Ranch Park
underwent playground resurfacing. At Dublin
Sports Grounds, deteriorating trees were
removed, with replanting scheduled for Spring
2025.
At Don Biddle Community Park, sign beds were refreshed, new plants and bark were
added, trees were replanted and pruned and decomposed granite paths were filled
and rolled. As part of a pilot project, a durable hammock was installed to replace
frequently vandalized rope hammocks. If successful, all rope hammocks will be
replaced with this more resilient alternative.
People of the Parks
The People of the Parks program successfully completed its first full year, engaging 244
individuals and families and 10 organizations in efforts to maintain the cleanliness of our
community. Individual participants collectively contributed 375 service hours and
removed over 2,000 pounds of litter citywide.
Participating organizations logged 494 service
hours and collected 511 pounds of litter.
Organizations that reached 50 service hours were
honored with the Golden Shamrock Award,
recognizing their dedication to keeping Dublin
clean and green. This program continues to foster
community engagement and environmental
stewardship, making a meaningful impact on
parks and public spaces.
Golden Shamrock Award Recipient: Girls Scout
Troop #32591
Adopt-a-Bench Program
The Adopt-a-Bench program offers a meaningful way to honor special people or events
while enhancing the beauty of Dublin's parks. When a bench is adopted, a personalized
message is engraved on a plaque and placed on either a new or existing park bench. During
this reporting period, one bench was adopted in Kolb Park.
Dublin Trail Challenge
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The third annual Trail Challenge, “The Dublin 26,” began on August
6, 2024. This year, two new features were introduced: the Trail
Challenge “Passport” and the “Interactive T-Shirt Pick Up Day.” A
total of 576 participants were encouraged to explore all the
recommended routes and submit their passports to be entered into
the inaugural Trail Challenge Prize Drawing, which took place
during the Interactive T-Shirt Pick-Up Day. Additionally, those who
completed the 26-mile run, walk, or jog challenge received this
year’s commemorative t-shirt and had the opportunity to interact
with the event’s sponsors.
Don Biddle Park Community Garden
The Community Garden held its annual renewal in December 2024, during which 35 of 37
plots holders renewed.The two plots that were not renewed were filled with individuals
from the waitlist.
Contract Classes
Demand for sports programming, particularly tennis, basketball, and soccer, continues to be
exceptionally high. Leisure classes this season featured two STEM programs: Robotics
Sphere RVR & LittleBits and Young Engineers –Bricks Challenge (Race Cars). Cultural Arts
offerings included Kindermusik with Miss Lindsey and Friends, Clay Art, and a variety of
youth dance classes such as Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Hip-Hop for Children and Teens, Intro to
Tap & Ballet, and Irish Dance. New Fitness adult classes introduced this season included
Yoga, Meditation + Chakra Balancing, alongside the ongoing Aikido program.
TABLE 1: CONTRACT CLASS REGISTRATIONS
Category Total
Cultural Arts (Arts, Theater, Dance, & Performing Arts) 126
Fitness (Yoga, Zumba, Gymnastics, & Martial Arts) 56
Leisure (STEM, Enrichment, & Life-Long Learning) 7
Sports & Fitness (Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Multi-Sports, 944
Totals 1,133
Youth & Teens
Afterschool Programs
The Afterschool Recreation and Afterschool Leadership, Experience, and Development
(LEAD) programs operated successfully from September to December 2024, with steady
participation and ongoing activities.The Afterschool Recreation program had 255 students
across eight schools, a slight increase from 250 participants in 2023. The LEAD program
enrolled 15 students in Session II, a small decrease from 18 participants the previous year.
Staff will be evaluating the LEAD program to boost participation and better attract and
engage middle school students in future sessions.
TABLE 2: AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION PARTICIPATION
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School Session II
Amador 41
Cottonwood 24
Dougherty 23
Dublin 39
Frederiksen 43
Green 45
Kolb 17
Murray 23
Totals 255
TABLE 3: AFTERSCHOOL LEAD PARTICIPATION
School Session II
Fallon 8
Wells 7
Totals 15
Preschool Programs
The Dublin Preschool program continues to adapt to meet the community’s needs and
support early childhood development. Enrollment numbers for Session I and II show steady
participation, with 51 students in Session I and 54 in Session II.
TABLE 4: FALL/WINTER PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATION
Dublin Preschool Session I Session II
Dublin Preschool Fours
(4 days/week, 4-year-olds)
24 23
Dublin Preschool Threes
(2 days/week, 3-year-olds)
8 11
Dublin Preschool Threes
(3 days/week, 3-year-olds)
19 20
Totals 51 54
With the recent statewide legislation mandating free pre-K for all 4-year-olds, Staff remain
dedicated to continuous program evaluation to better serve the community's evolving
needs. The Shannon Academy program, designed to promote skill-building and social
development, enrolled 14 students across Sessions 2 through 5. Similarly, Little Clovers
Extended Learning, which offers a theme-based curriculum to prepare children for
kindergarten, enrolled three students in Session 2 as of October 2024. While both programs
were intended to address community priorities and align with future statewide pre-K
policies, enrollment has been lower than projected. Staff will continue to monitor, assess,
and refine these initiatives to ensure they meet legislative requirements and community
expectations.
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TABLE 5: FALL/WINTER PRESCHOOL TK PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Shannon Academy Enrolled Little Clovers Enrolled
Session 2 – September 5 Session 2 - October 3
Session 3 - October 3
Session 4 - November 3
Session 5 - December 3
Totals 14 Totals 3
Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
began accepting applications for the Youth
Mini-Grant Program in September 2024.
Each year, Dublin-based youth
organizations and clubs have an
opportunity to apply for grant funding to
assist in offering activities to youth in
Dublin. Applicants presented to committee
members in October 2024 and were
awardedgrants in December 2024 at the
City Council Meeting.
The Youth Mental Health Forum, attracting
over 80 attendees, took place on November 14, 2025, at the Shannon Community Center.
The event featured sixspeakers, including Sergeant Shepherd from Dublin Police Services,
two high school students, and three mental health professionals.
Youth and Adult Sports
Adult Softball
The Adult Softball Fall League took place from September 10, 2024, to November 14, 2024,
with 12 teams (120 players) enrolled in the Co-Ed and Men's Leagues.
Adult Basketball
The Fall Adult 5-on-5 Basketball League ran from September 8, 2024, to November 10, 2024,
with six teams (over 60 players) participating. In comparison, the Fall 2023 season was
cancelled due to low enrollment.
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Adult Softball and Adult Basketball League Champions
All-Ball Thanksgiving Break Camp
The All-Ball Camp Series introduced the 3-Day “Thanksgiving Break Camp” at Stager
Community Gymnasium with 19 participants. Participants learned the basics of various ball
games and engaged in traditional camp activities.
Junior Warriors League
The Junior Warriors program offered Fall “Skills & Drills” classes for kindergarten to fifth
grade participants, of all skill levels. With 47 participants, this activity focused on the
fundamentals of basketball in an inclusive and
welcoming environment, led by the City of Dublin
Sports Staff.
Bat Busters Tee Ball League
The Fall 2024 Bat Busters Tee Ball League welcomed
58 participants who learned the fundamentals of
baseball while improving their motor skills in a fun,
safe, and inclusive environment.
Facility Rentals
Athletic Facilities/Picnic Reservations
Fallon Sports Park continues to see an increase in reserved hours with the new cricket pitch
being used, more organizations utilizing the batting cages during inclement weather, and a
variety of classes, practices, and tournaments taking place on the synthetic turf fields.
TABLE 6: ATHLETIC FACILITY/PICNIC SHELTER HOURS RESERVED
Facility Sept Oct Nov *Dec Hours
Dublin Sports Grounds 803 837 400 39 2,079
Fallon Sports Park 1,831 1,894 1,443 642 5,810
Ted Fairfield Park 23 27 19 4 73
Emerald Glen Park 882 513 426 254 2,075
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*Reduction in hours reserved due to December field closures for annual field renovations.
Grass fields will resume reservations in March 2025.
Private Rentals / Banquet Facilities
TABLE 7: FACILITY RENTAL HOURS RESERVED
Facility 2023 2024
Shannon Community Center – Non-Profits 448 567
Shannon Community Center –Private 2110 2,117
Heritage Park – Non-Profits 24 232
Heritage Park –Private 187 203
Dublin Senior Center –Non-Profits 233 327
Dublin Senior Center –Private 503 187
The Wave Community Room –Non-Profits 190 133
The Wave Community Room –Private 243 411
Dublin Library –Non-Profits 589 599
Dublin Library –Private 68 34
Bray Community Room Civic Center –Non-Profits 372 382
Bray Community Room Civic Center –Private Rentals 104 123
Total Hours Reserved 5,071 5,315
Heritage & Cultural Arts
Heritage Park and Museums
Heritage Park and Museums has welcomed many visitors, with 520 people exploring the
Museum, the Murray Schoolhouse’s small classroom exhibit, and the Kolb House. Over 100
people visited the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center during the reporting period.
The small classroom’s current exhibition, “The Memories Within: Seeing Heritage,” features
local photographers' work through February 2025. The exhibit also includes interactive
elements, such as a community board inviting visitors to share what they would like to see
at Heritage Park and Museums.
Weekend Wonders
Heritage Park and Museums hosted a variety of engaging family activities. On September 21,
2024, the Clay Art activity allowed participants to create and paint fun fall-themed objects
from clay. On November 9, 2024, visitors made soap using different molds and scents. On
December 14, a winter wreath crafting session offered tree trimmings from a local farm,
giving participants the chance to create their seasonal decorations.
TABLE 8: WEEKEND WONDERS PARTICIPATION
Batting Cages 214 232 343 392 1,081
Stager Gym 94 119 136 229 577
Picnic Rentals 907 721 305 147 2,080
Totals 4,754 4,343 2,972 1,707 13,775
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Weekend Wonders Event Number of Total Participants
September 21,2024 -Clay Art Activity 13
November 9, 2024 -Soap Making 28
Winter Wreath Workshop –December 14, 2024 18
*No October Event due to Harvest Fair
Weekend Wonders: Soap Making
Dublin Cemetery
In August 2025, one interment utilizing a memorial boulder as part of the cemetery’s
Memorial Program. Additionally, 266 visitors engaged with the Cemetery GIS system to
explore and learn more about the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery.
Public Art
The Utility Box Art Program is nearly complete, with 10 utility
boxes successfully painted throughout the community.Seven
boxes matched the theme of “Out of This World,” and three boxes
were painted for Camp Parks.
In September 2024, the Basketball Court Mural project began,
inviting artists to combine art and sports by designing and
painting captivating abstract artworks on basketball court keys in
neighborhood parks.This project will be completed in Spring
2025.
Senior Center
Senior Programming
During the reporting period, the Dublin Senior Center offered a variety of wellness
programs like Brain Games Day, Finding Wellness with Cardio Exercise, and the extremely
popular Seated Exercise & Zumba classes with CityServe, attracting 1,158 participants. The
monthly Senior mixers provided opportunities for seniors to socialize, create arts and
crafts, and enjoy fun activities facilitated by Staff.
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Senior Events
The Senior Info Fair on October 5, 2024, provided a valuable platform for older adults and
their families to connect with resources and services tailored to their needs. This year’s
event featured 22 vendors offering information on healthcare, housing, financial planning,
and extracurricular activities.
The Holiday Craft Boutique, on November 9, 2024, continued its tradition as a beloved
community event, attracting both vendors and shoppers. With 63 vendors highlighting
unique, handcrafted items ideal for holiday gifting, the boutique drew over 500 visitors.
Attendees enjoyed a delightful shopping experience while supporting local vendors and
artists, with items ranging from festive decorations to one-of-a-kind jewelry and art.
On December 6, 2024, the Holiday DancEscape brought the community together for an
evening of music and ballroom dancing. With 106 participants, the event featured live
performances by The CoolTones Big Band, an 18-piece ensemble that had everyone moving
to swing, ballroom, and contemporary music.
Senior Info Fair Holiday DancEscape
Open Heart Kitchen
In partnership with Open Heart Kitchen, the Dublin Senior Center provided 5,019 meals to
seniors from September 2024 to December 2024. This program ensures that older adults in
our community have access to nutritious and delicious lunches in a welcoming and
supportive environment.
TABLE 9: SENIOR CENTER 2024 VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TOTALS
Category Sept Oct Nov Dec Totals
Visitors, Daily Average 995 1138 1206 1093 4,432
Volunteer Hours 178 197 173 66 614
Special Events
Splatter
This year's Splatter Festival celebrated art, food, and entertainment, featuring a
breathtaking 250-drone light show, a fresh new event layout, and unforgettable
performances by The Purple Ones (a Prince tribute band), Crawdad Republic (a Livermore
Valley bluegrass and folk band), Twist on Taylor (a Taylor Swift tribute band), and Mustache
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Harbor, who closed the event. The festival welcomed over 14,000 attendees, 39 vendors,
and was supported by 14 generous sponsors, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Attendees
also enjoyed the exclusive VIP Rose Lounge, which sold 50 tickets for a premium
experience, making the event a truly memorable occasion for all.
Harvest Fair
The Harvest Fair Festival was a vibrant community celebration featuring engaging activities
and festive fun for all ages. This year’s event saw 142 activity bracelet sales, giving
attendees access to exciting attractions and games with the support of 25 generous
sponsors.
Ghosts of Dublin
The Ghosts of Dublin event at Heritage Park and Museums on the weekend of October 25,
2024, was a success with 251 participants, and 9 out of 14 tours sold out. Participants
experienced new ghost stories on a journey through the decorated and dark park and
museums. Families waiting for their tours enjoyed refreshments, arts and crafts activities,
and a fun photo area.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
The Wave conducted another successful Floating Pumpkin Patch event on Saturday,
October 26, 2024, from 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm in conjunction with the Dublin Police Services'
annual Trunk or Treat event held at Emerald Glen Park from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The sold-
out event, attended by 600 people, featured pumpkin picking from the indoor pool, games,
face painting, and more in a family-friendly aquatic setting.
Holiday Tree Lighting
The 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting at the Dublin Civic Center attracted over 1,000 attendees
who enjoyed festive performances by local school choirs and bands, the lighting of the 30-
foot tree, and a new feature this year—falling snow. Families enjoyed activities such as
rides on the Clover Tractor Express, crafting, writing Letters to Santa, and savoring hot
chocolate and cookies, all thanks to the support of six event sponsors.
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa, a partnership and fundraiser for the Dublin High Music Program, took
place on December 7, 2024, at the Shannon Community Center. The event welcomed 406
participants, up from 389 registrations in 2023. Families enjoyed a hot pancake breakfast
with sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice, accompanied by live music performed by the Dublin
High Music Program. Santa Claus made a special appearance, posing for holiday photos
with attendees after each session. The event had two sponsors, helping to create a festive
and memorable experience for the community.
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Splatter Harvest Fair Holiday Tree Lighting
The Wave
Aquatic Facilities
TABLE 10: FACILITY HOURS RESERVED
Rental Group 2023 Hours Rented 2024 Hours Rented
DHS Water Polo Team 145.75 168.5
Private Water Polo Team 12 57
Park Buyouts 28 31.5
Private Rentals 2 12
Private Swim Teams 12 13
Total Rental Hours 199.75 282
Competition Swimming Program
The Junior Green Gators competitive swimming program is offered Saturday mornings and
weekday evenings for participants ages 8-11 and 12-16. With 225 swimmers, the program's
participation remained consistent as last year.
Recreation Swim
New this fall, the Sensory Splash program offers individuals with special needs and their
families a calm, sensory-friendly experience at The Wave. Sensory Splash is held monthly
on Sundays from October 2024 to April 2025 in the Natatorium (indoor pool). The music is
turned off and whistles are only used by lifeguards in emergencies. Sensory-friendly toys
and a designated quiet space are also provided. The program aims to provide a calm
environment for residents with special needs and their families to enjoy recreation
swimming.
TABLE 11: WAVE PROGRAM TOTALS
Program Categories 2023 Program Totals 2024 Program Totals
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Recreation Swim Participants 1,948 1,402
Birthday Parties Reserved 17 19
Birthday Party Attendees 210 278
Fitness Swimming 3,286 3,254
Aqua Aerobics 1,257 1,245
Sensory Splash N/A 45
Swim Lessons
The swim lesson program continues to improve through the development of instructor
training and updates to the curriculum. These enhancements across all lesson levels have
led to higher-quality programming for all participants.
TABLE 12: SWIM LESSON REGISTRATIONS
Lesson Type 2024
Oyster and Pearl 96
Preschool Lesson 287
Jellyfish 210
Turtle 1-3 504
Otter 1-2 95
Octopus 1-2 63
Dolphin 1-2 105
Adults 1-2 81
Private Lesson 91
Adaptive Lesson 2
Total 1,534
Upcoming Events
TABLE 13: UPCOMING EVENTS
Date Event Location
2/8/25 YAC Presents: KidVenture Night Dublin Senior Center
2/8/25 Weekend Wonders: Valentine’s Heritage Park
3/1/25 Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair Dublin Senior Center
3/8/25 Weekend Wonders: Garden Party Heritage Park
3/15 -3/16/25 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Civic Center
3/16/25 Shamrock 5k Fun Run & Walk Civic Center
4/3/25 Farmer’s Market Opening Day Emerald Glen Park
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4/19/25 Spring Eggstravaganza Heritage Park
4/24/25 YAC Dublin Benefit Concert
and Youth Entrepreneur Fair
Emerald Glen Park
4/26/25 - 5/3/25 Dublin Pride Week Emerald Glen Park
5/17/25 Community Garage Sale Emerald Glen Park
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Kevin with the Dublin Employee of the
Year
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Parks &Community Services Dept
Tri -Annual Report
February 24, 2025
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Park & Capital Improvement Projects
•Wallis Ranch
Community Park
•Communication
Boards
•Park Maintenance
•People of the Parks
Program
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Contract Classes
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Youth and Teens
•Afterschool Programs
•Preschool Programs
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Youth Advisory Committee
•The Youth Advisory
Committee planned and
executed the Fourth
annual Youth Mental
Health Forum.
•The Youth Mini-Grants
program is the process
of distributing funds to
grant recipients.
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Youth and Adult Sports
•Adult Softball
•Adult Basketball
•All-Ball Thanksgiving Break
Camp
•Junior Warriors Fall
Youth Basketball League
•Bat Busters
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Athletic Facility/Picnic Rentals
•Cricket Field at Fallon Sports Park
•Field Rentals and Closures
Facility Sept Oct Nov *Dec Hours
Dublin Sports Grounds 803 837 400 39 2,079
Fallon Sports Park 1,831 1,894 1,443 642 5,810
Ted Fairfield Park 23 27 19 4 73
Emerald Glen Park 882 513 426 254 2,075
Batting Cages 214 232 343 392 1,081
Stager Gym 94 119 136 229 577
Picnic Rentals 907 721 305 147 2,080
Totals 4,754 4,343 2,972 1,707 13,775
Stagecoach ParkFallon Sports Park
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Facility Rentals
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Heritage and Cultural Arts
•Heritage Park & Museums
•Weekend Wonders
•Public Art
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Senior Center
•Senior Programming
•Senior Events
•Open Heart Kitchen
•Visitors and Volunteers
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Special Events
•Splatter
•Harvest Fair
•Ghost of Dublin
•Floating Pumpkin Patch
•Holiday Tree Lighting
•Breakfast with Santa
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The Wave
•Sensory Splash
Program
•Wave Facility
Rentals
•Junior Green Gators
•Swim Lessons
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Questions?
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STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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Agenda Item 4.1
DATE:February 24, 2025
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of the January 27, 2025,Parks and Community Services Commission Special Meeting MinutesPrepared by:Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approving the January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Special Meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission SpecialMeeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Commission will consider approval of the January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Special Meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Attachment 1 – January 27, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Special Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Special Meeting:January 27, 2025
Parks and Community Services Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
January 27, 2025
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was held on Monday,January 27, 2025, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center.Chairperson Washingtoncalled the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1)CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2)PRESENTATIONS –None.
3)PUBLIC COMMENT –None.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR4.1) Approved the December 16, 2024, Parks and Community Services CommissionRegular Meeting Minutes.On a motion by Commissioner Hakim,seconded by Vice Chairperson Thornbury,and by 5-0-1 vote, the Commission approved the Consent Calendar.RESULT:APPROVED [5-0-1]MOVED BY:Sameer Hakim, CommissionerSECOND:Richard Thornbury, Vice ChairpersonAYES:Washington, Thornbury, Hakim, Matheny, SadheeshABSENT:RoutraABSTAIN:Aneja
5)PUBLIC HEARING –None.
Attendee Name StatusRichard Thornbury, Chairperson PresentRacheal Matheny,Vice Chairperson PresentSameer Hakim, Commissioner PresentPradeep Routra, Commissioner AbsentJoseph Washington, Commissioner PresentPawan Sohi, Alternate Commissioner AbsentSumit Aneja, Alternate Commissioner PresentNithila Sadheesh, Student Representative Present
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Parks and Community Services Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
January 27, 2025
6)UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
7) NEW BUSINESS
7.1) Election of OfficersCommissioners appointed new officers to the positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.On a motion by Commissioner Hakim, seconded by Chairperson Washington, and by unanimous vote, the Commission appointed Vice Chairperson Richard Thornbury to Chairperson and Commissioner Racheal Matheny to Vice Chairperson.RESULT:APPOINTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Sameer Hakim, CommissionerSECOND:Joseph Washington, ChairpersonAYES:Washington, Thornbury, Hakim, Matheny, Sadheesh, AnejaABSENT:Routra
7.2) Committee Assignment Vacancies Commissioners appointed new liaisons and alternate liaisons to the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Youth and Adult Sports User Group.On a motion by Commissioner Sadheesh, seconded by Vice Chairperson Matheny, and by unanimous vote, the Commission appointed Commissioner Washington as liaison and Commissioner Aneja as alternate liaison to the Senior Center Advisory Committee and Vice Chairperson Matheny as liaison and Chairperson Thornbury as alternate liaison to the Youth and Adult Sports User Group.RESULT:APPOINTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Nithila Sadheesh, CommissionerSECOND:Racheal Matheny, Vice ChairpersonAYES:Thornbury, Matheny, Hakim, Washington, Sadheesh, AnejaABSENT:Routra
8)STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS The Commission and Staff provided brief informational reports and project updates.
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SPECIAL MEETING
January 27, 2025
9) ADJOURNMENTChairperson Thornbury adjourned the meeting at 7:39 PM.
Richard Thornbury, Chairperson Parks and Community Services CommissionATTEST:
Bridget Amaya, Assistant Parks and CommunityServices Director
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Agenda Item 4.2
DATE:February 24, 2025
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for October-December 2024Prepared by:Brad Olson, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will receive the quarterly report from the Alameda County Library for the periodof October through December 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:Since opening in April 2003, funding for the Dublin Public Library has been provided via a partnership between Alameda County Library and the City of Dublin. The library is open 51 hours per week, excluding holidays, during which the library operates a circulation desk and a variety of programs, activities, and events. The Dublin Library provides a quarterly report that highlights the following:
Programs and services
Collaboration, partnerships, and community outreach
Statistical data
Upcoming events and programs Attachment 1 provides the Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for October through December 2024. Attachment 2 provides the Alameda County Library Quarterly Report Statisticsfor October through December 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
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None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Alameda County Library Quarterly Report for October-December 20242) Alameda County Library Quarterly Report Statistics for October-December 2024
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Dublin Library Quarterly Report
(Oct ober - December 2024 )
Program and Service Highlights
Library Staff hosted a Halloween Parade featuring a special Halloween storytime, a parade around the building
where members collected a variety of treats from costumed staff at multiple stations, and a festive photo op at the
end. Around 80 families enjoyed the activities.
Teen Volunteers hosted a SAT Seminar, Beginner’s Crochet, and Bootastic Halloween Bags. This year’s Escape
Room was murder mystery themed and filled up right away.
Teens from the library’s program proposal presented programs such as AI Adventures, ABC to Drawing, and Art for
Kids. STEAM crafts continued monthly and remained very popular.
Anti-Censorship Challenge for All Ages ended on October 31st and we had about 100 people complete at least five
of the activities on the game board.
Staff hosted the annual Local Author Showcase in collaboration with Towne Center Books and the Tri-Valley
Writers group on Saturday, November 2nd. Thirty-five authors tabled at the event which was attended by around 150
people.
Local author and artist Jen de Oliveira led a cartooning workshop for kids on October 3rd
The Winter Reading Challenge for all ages started on December 2 nd. Children’s staff created a dragon’s den to go
along with this year’s theme. Separate challenges were made and prizes selected for pre-readers, children, teens, and
adults. Hundreds of challenges have already been distributed so far. The program runs through mid-January.
Adult programs included a nicho art workshop, a meditative watercolor class, and a winter craft event featuring
multiple mindful and/or artsy activities
Popular recurring adult programs continued: Monday Chat: Practice Your English (virtual), 1 st Tuesdays Book Club
(virtual), and Family Yoga.
Teen Take Home Kits continued with a Glowing Pet Ghost in a Jar for October, Small Jar Terrarium in November,
and our first ever food kit in December to make Bubble Tea.
Adult Take Home Kits for the Fall were DIY Mandala Coaster and Stained-Glass Cling.
Library Tech Meagan Wood approved 144 virtual volunteer hours based on book reviews and bo ok lists submitted
by teen volunteers.
Collaboration, Partnerships, and Community Outreach
Teen Librarian Susan Gardner resumed attending the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee meetings in Dublin and
promoting teen events and happenings at the Dublin Library.
Library staff visited classes at Cottonwood Creek School (Kindergarten), Frederiksen Elementary School (1st grade),
and Murray Elementary School (2nd grade). Students received library cards, listened to book talks, and learned about
upcoming programs at the library.
Library staff attended a library card drive at Las Positas Community College on October 16th and met over 200
students, professors, and instructors at the event. Sixty-five cards were processed at the event, and preschoolers from
the campus day care stopped by to pick up a goodie bag.
As part of our focus on broadening Community Library Services to the global majority, staff attended a Career Day
event at the Livermore Sikh Center/Gurdwara on October 13th to talk about library resources, community languages
collection and processed 12 new library cards.
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Staff attended Dublin Elementary School’s STEAM night outreach event on December 4 th. More than 200 families
learned about library services. Staff also did a craft activity with the students.
Collaborated with Narika, a support organization for domestic abuse survivors, and the Muslim Community Center
East Bay to host a screening and panel discussion on the short film, Madhavi, dealing with domestic abuse in the
South Asian community.
Library staff went to Livermore Library on October 2nd to assist with their College and Career Night (planned jointly
between Dublin Library, San Leandro Library, and Livermore Library).
Library staff collaborated with the Dublin Arts Collective to host a small art show for United Against Hate Week
and Banned Books Week. The artwork was on display at the library (along with a book display) through October
20th.
A local history program titled Cruising Down the Memory Lane in collaboration with Donna Kamp McMillion, a
fourth-generation Pleasantonian, was well attended and featured several long-time Tri-Valley residents.
New People, Initiatives and Activities
Children’s Services Librarian, Angela Wawrzynek retired in December 2024.
Adult Services Librarian Nissa Nack is piloting a monthly Memory Cafe program for adults that will begin in
January and run through March.
Coming Up Next Quarter
Storyteller Muriel Johnson will introduce folktales from the African and African-American Diaspora.
Teen Volunteers will facilitate several programs: College and Pathway Fair, AP 101, Snowy Boutique, Public
Speaking Workshop, and Intro to First Aid.
Winter Take Home craft for adults will be Sew a Felty with either an egg, sloth, or donut.
Teen Volunteer Orientations for the Winter season will be held in January.
Meagan Wood, our new FT Library Technician, with start offering Family Story Times in January.
Adult programming will include gardening classes with Lori Caldwell, a plant swap, adult art/craft programs, and
more collaborative programs with Narika.
Dublin Library will offer our first ever Holi programs in March.
Library staff will host a table again this year at the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival in March.
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Deb Sica, Acting County Librarian Date
1/19/2025
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Alameda County Library
Fiscal Year 24-25, Quarter 2
Quarterly Report
Attachment 2
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Top Posts 42
Top Posts 43
Top Posts 44
PC Sessions
44,397
Albany 4,262
Castro Valley 7,963
Centerville 804
Dublin 6,922
Fremont 13,364
Newark 4,101
San Lorenzo 3,741
Union City 3,240
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Tech it Out
Sessions
4,341
Albany 1,150
Castro Valley 793
Centerville 198
Dublin 245
Fremont 746
Newark 638
San Lorenzo 477
Union City 94
46
Wi-Fi Sessions
107,961
Albany 9,856
Castro Valley 12,970
Centerville 2,616
Dublin 14,077
Fremont 47,029
Newark 11,264
Niles 528
San Lorenzo 3,993
Union City 5,628
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Printing
111,138
Printing
(Pages)
Online
Printing
(Pages)
Total
Printing
Albany 4,414 2,179 6,593
Castro
Valley 20,151 4,467 24,618
Centerville 1,195 1,774 2,969
Dublin 12,431 4,513 16,944
Fremont 23,958 9,493 33,451
Newark 5,587 3,470 9,057
San
Lorenzo 7,675 2,986 10,661
Union City 5,069 1,776 6,845
Total 80,480 30,658 111,138
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eMaterials Borrowed
338,136
eBooks 180,063
eAudio 96,551
eVideo 3,069
Music 842
eMagazines &
Other 41,744
Other eMedia 15,867
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eMaterials Borrowed
eAudio
hoopla Audiobooks 10,210
OverDrive: MP3
Audio Books
1,629
OverDrive LISTEN 84,712
eBooks
Gale Virtual Ref Lib/GDL 145
OverDrive Read 108,791
enki 117
OverDrive: Adobe PDF 58
OverDrive: Adobe EPUB 2,253
OverDrive: Open EPUB 80
OverDrive: Mobi/Kindle 61,232
OverDrive MediaDo 311
Overdrive Kobo 1,564
hoopla comics 1,378
hoopla eBooks 4,134
eVideo
OverDrive –Great
Courses
161
Craftsy 82
hoopla tv 1,192
Craftsy en Español 3
hoopla movies 1,510
iNDIEFLIX 27
ArtistWorks 54
Classica 18
Qello 22
Other eMedia
Count as eCollections Retrievals Metric
O’Reilly 739 retrievals
Ebsco eBks 460 retrievals
Naxos Music Library 3,640 tracks played
Naxos Music Library
Jazz
1,133 tracks played
Naxos Spoken Word
Library
9 tracks played
PressReader 8,863 issues opened
Flipster 1,023 total views
eMagazines & Other
OverDrive 41,411
hoopla BingePass 333
Music
hoopla Music 842
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Library Visits
339,958
Albany 35,346
Castro Valley 56,569
Centerville 15,819
Cherryland 4,461
Dublin 47,859
Fremont 82,027
MOS 2,988
Newark 37,877
Niles 953
REACH 3,539
San Lorenzo 23,374
Union City 29,146
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Cards Mailed
356
52
Welcome Cards
Issued
1,111
53
Albany 471
Castro Valley 717
Centerville 76
Cherryland 18
Dublin 1,000
Fremont 1,490
MOS 20
Newark 465
Niles 28
REACH 1
San Lorenzo 376
Union City 361New Cards
Issued
5,024
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Ask Us!
Online Questions
Answered
2,725
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Volunteers
802
Volunteer Hours
4,351
Adult
Adult
Hours Teen
Teen
Hours
Albany --9 34
Castro Valley 13 24 39 148
Dublin 28 731 237 1,170
Fremont 23 239 237 1,035
Fremont
Neighborhood --17 49
Newark --157 714
REACH --1 1
San Lorenzo 1 1 22 150
Union City 3 10 15 45
Total 68 1,005 734 3,346
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Virtual Programs
16
Attendance
190
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Onsite Library Programs
992
Attendance
28,328
Number of
Programs Attendance
Albany 100 3,278
Castro Valley 117 4,807
Centerville 85 2,078
Cherryland 25 273
Dublin 121 3,325
Fremont 189 7,047
MOS 7 226
Newark 160 3,271
Niles 3 87
REACH 51 1,092
San Lorenzo 70 1,784
Union City 64 1,060
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Items Checked Out
(554,854 Checkouts + 498,222 Renewals)
1,053,076
Items Checked In
556,772
Items
Checked
Out Renewals
Total
Checkouts
+
Renewals
Items
Checked
In
Albany 41,843 1,230 43,073 41,540
Castro
Valley 86,726 2,002 88,728 86,835
Centerville 21,765 378 22,143 24,780
Cherryland 493 12 505 374
Dublin 98,361 1,086 99,447 100,070
Fremont 181,402 3,214 184,616 179,246
MOS 4,948 2,006 6,954 4,237
Newark 63,429 1,028 64,457 62,834
Niles 1,772 108 1,880 2,002
REACH 76 2 78 54
San Lorenzo 23,166 536 23,702 23,687
Union City 30,862 742 31,604 30,989
24/7 Library 11 485,878 485,889 124
Total 554,854 498,222 1,053,076 556,772
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Holds Fulfilled
91,784
Albany 9,689
Castro Valley 12,529
Centerville 5,556
Cherryland 52
Dublin 17,412
Fremont 26,742
MOS 771
Newark 9,375
Niles 558
REACH 65
San Lorenzo 3,103
Union City 5,925
24/7 Library 7
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Collection total
1,036,114
New Materials
26,899
Collection Total
October 1,038,152
November 1,037,385
December 1,036,114
New Materials
October 12,358
November 7,478
December 7,063
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Link+ Circulation
9,659
Oct.3,277
Nov.3,080
Dec.3,302
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Agenda Item 4.3
DATE:February 24, 2025
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of the February 6, 2025,Parks and Community Services Commission Joint Special Meeting MinutesPrepared by:Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approving the February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Joint Special Meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Joint Special Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Commission will consider approval of the February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Joint Special Meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Attachment 1 – February 6, 2025, Parks and Community Services Commission Joint SpecialMeeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Joint Special Meeting: February 6, 2025
MINUTES 1
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Attachment 1
A Joint Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council, Planning Commission, Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, Parks and Community
Services Commission, and Human Services Commission was held on Thursday,
February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA
94568. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM, by Vice Mayor Qaadri.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendees Present Title
Kashef Qaadri Vice Mayor
Jean Josey Councilmember
Michael McCorriston Councilmember
John Morada Councilmember
Wahida Rashid Planning Commissioner
Srinivas Badami Planning Commissioner
John Wu Planning Commissioner (Alternate 1)
Suresh Puli Planning Commissioner (Alternate 2)
Guanglui Han Planning Commissioner
Jaisena Prasath Planning Commissioner
Pradeep Routra Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Racheal Matheny Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Sumit Aneja Parks and Community Services Commissioner (Alternate 2)
Pawan Sohi Parks and Community Services Commissioner (Alternate 1)
Richard Thornbury Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Vasanth Chetan Human Services Commissioner
Siyu Henningsen Human Services Commissioner
Rose Hunt Human Services Commissioner
Nareena Rudrapada Human Services Commissioner (Alternate 2)
Timea Iharosi Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
Victoria Liu Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner (Alternate 1)
Archana Jain Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
Shweta Agrawal Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
Regis Harvey Senior Center Advisory Committee Member (Alternate 2)
Kebin Lu Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
Steve Kau Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
Christy Li Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
Loc Valencia Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
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FEBRUARY 6, 2025
2. AB-1234 Mandatory Ethics Training – Principles of Ethics and The Law in Public
Service
AB-1234 Mandatory Ethics Training was provided by Claire Lai and Raquel Grande of
Redwood Public Law.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Vice Mayor Qaadri at 8:03 p.m.
Richard Thornbury, Chairperson
Parks and Community Services Commission
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Agenda Item 7.1
DATE:February 24, 2025
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:People of the Parks Program UpdatePrepared by:Tommy Cook, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will receive an update on the People of the Parks (P.O.P.) program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:Program expenses totaled $5,500 since the program's launch in September 2023. The estimated annual total cost of $5,000 is included in the existing operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:BackgroundAt its meeting on February 21, 2023, the City Council requested that Staff investigate programs and alternative ways to promote ongoing beautification of City parks, trails, and sidewalks while addressing concerns about litter buildup. Based on this request, Staff began researching similar programs operated by other jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area and the State of California. Many jurisdictions had programs such as Friends of the Parks/Trails and Park/Trail Ambassadors. From this research, Staff developed and implemented the People of the Parks (P.O.P.) for the City of Dublin.Launched in September 2023, People of the Parks (P.O.P.) is an ongoing volunteer program to foster community engagement and environmental stewardship. This initiative invites residents, businesses, organizations, park visitors, and trail users to assist in keeping Dublin Clean and Green.The P.O.P. program began with two primary components:
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1.Individuals and Families: This self-paced option allows participants to choose when and where they assist in keeping Dublin clean and green, with no mandatory hours or specific initiatives. Participants track their hours for a chance to win prizes in quarterly drawings.2.Businesses and Organizations: This component involves adopting a specific park or trail, requiring a year-long commitment with a minimum of 16 hours per month. Groups in good standing receive citywide recognition and branded signage at their adopted location.Upon registering and utilizing ActiveNet, the City’s registration platform, participants receive a P.O.P. supply kit, which includes litter sticks and a City-branded reusable litter pickup bag. Program UpdateSince the February 26, 2024, update presented to the Parks and Community Services Commission(PCSC), the Individuals and Families component has grown, with 50 new participants registering. Volunteers have collectively logged 234.3 hours and removed an estimated 1,673 pounds of litter. Participants who tracked their hours and submitted them quarterly received gift cards to In-N-Out Burger, Topgolf, and Big 5 Sporting Goods, as well as tickets to The Wave Water Park and the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk.The Groups and Organizations component remained steady with nine participating organizations but saw increased volunteer efforts, adding 310 additional hours and collecting 75 more pounds of litter. Groups completing 50 hours of service received social media recognition and the “Golden Shamrock" award for their dedication to the community. Year-one award recipients included Global Leadership Initiatives for Youth (GLIFY), Girl Scout Troop #32951, Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), and Whole Foods.The Clean & Green Business initiative was introduced as the third component of the program during Small Business Night at the Dublin Farmers Market on August 15, 2024. This initiative encourages local storefront businesses to actively maintain the cleanliness of their surrounding areas while recognizing exemplary efforts with a branded Clean & Green Business decal. Participating businesses receive a decal to display at their entrance, signifying their commitment to environmental stewardship and community pride. The initiative has already generated interest among local businesses, with Well Studio leading as the first official participant.P.O.P. Year TwoP.O.P. began its second full year on February 1, 2025. Registration is ongoing, and additional equipment is being gathered to distribute to new participants. The program will continue to be evaluated by Staff annually, with updates to the PCSC provided in the department’s tri-annual report.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:None.
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People of the Parks Program
Update
February 24, 2025
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Background
•City Council requested programs to address
beautification and litter concerns in parks, trails, and
sidewalks.
•Staff researched similar programs across the Bay Area
and California.
•People of the Parks (P.O.P.) program was developed and
launched in September 2023.
•Individuals and Families.
•Businesses and Organizations.
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Program Details
•February 2024 -January 2025:
•Individuals and Families:
–50 enrolled Participants
–243 hours logged
–1,673 estimated pounds of litter collected
•Groups and Organizations:
–9 enrolled Organizations
–310 hours logged
–75 estimated pounds of litter collected
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Clean & Green Business
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P.O.P. Year Two
•Registration opened February 1,
2025.
•Additional equipment is being
gathered and distributed to new
participants.
•Program evaluation and updates
will continue to be provided by
staff through the tri -annual
report.
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Questions?
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