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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-2023 Agenda PacketRegular Meeting of the CITY OF DUBLIN – DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Location: Dublin Unified School District 7471 Larkdale Avenue, Building C Dublin, CA The City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School District Liaison Committee will provide information and updates relating to areas of mutual concern, including but not limited to Schools and Programs operating in the City of Dublin. Friday, September 29, 2023 11:10 AM 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PUBLIC COMMENT 3.ACTION ITEMS 3.1 Approval of Minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting. 4. REPORTS 4.1 City and District Capital Projects The City of Dublin will provide updates on key capital projects, including the expansion of Dublin Boulevard. District Staff will provide updates on its capital projects, including Emerald High and other construction projects around the District. 4.2 Update on City Development Projects The City of Dublin will provide updates on private development projects. 4.3 Basis Independent School The City of Dublin will provide an update on the status of this new school opening in Dublin. 4.4 GH PacVest The City of Dublin will provide an update on the future community park behind Cottonwood School 4.5 City Services and Programs Provided to DUSD The City of Dublin will provide a report on City services and programs that are provided to support DUSD. 5.DISCUSSION 5.1 Dublin Crossing School/Park The City of Dublin and DUSD will discuss this project and requirements under the agreement as they relate to the gymnasium and shared park space. 5.2 Traffic issues at Fallon MS and Emerald HS The City of Dublin and DUSD will discuss the traffic patterns at these two school sites. 5.3 School Resource Officers and Crossing Guards The City of Dublin and DUSD will discuss expectations regarding these two areas of interest. 5.4 City of Dublin’s Community Workforce Agreement The City of Dublin and DUSD will discuss the development of school-based programs as pipelines to the trades. 5.5 Review of Meeting Schedule The Committee and/or Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings. 6.REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS The Committee and/or Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings. 7. 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), 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. CITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 3 Wednesday, March 13, 2023 4:30-5:30 PM Attendees: Jean Josey, Councilmember Sherry Hu, Councilmember Linda Smith, City Manager Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Pratyush Bhatia, Transportation & Operations Manager Michael Boitnott, CIP Manager Gabi Blackman, Board Member Kristin Speck, Board Member Chris Funk, Superintendent 1.Call to Order Councilmember Josey called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. 2.Public Comment No public comment received. 3.Action Items 3.1 Approval of the Minutes of the January 12, 2022 Meeting Moved by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Trustee Blackman. The minutes from the January 12, 2022 meeting were unanimously approved by the committee. 4.Reports 4.1 DUSD Facilities Master Plan Update Superintendent Funk provided updates for the DUSD Facilities Master Plan including Emerald High School, Murray, Cottonwood Creek Gym, The Boulevard, Dublin Elementary and the progress being made. Timeline update for Emerald High projected completion of December 2024. The First cohort of ninth graders for Emerald High will be this upcoming school year. Liaison committee members asked Superintendent Funk questions regarding these completions and details related to the updates at each school. 4.2 City and District Capital Projects CIP Manager Boitnott discussed the large projects in the City including Energy Efficiency Project (construction, solar, resiliency, backup generators), Heritage and Cultural Arts Center (broken up into three phases), which is projected to wrap up in Spring 2024, and the Iron Horse Trail Bridge (projected to set in June 2024). Item 3.1 Page 2 of 3 City Manager Smith discussed a number of projects, including the library expansion, Iron Horse Park and Open Space on the trail, Kolb Park refresh, Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square, and rebuilding Village Parkway (fix the road, increase pedestrian access, with protected bike lanes). Transportation Manager Pratyush Bhatia discussed a number of projects including the Dublin boulevard extension project, which is projected to be started in 2026. This project is looking to relieve traffic in multiple areas on Central and Dublin Boulevard. Pratyush also discussed the Safe Routes to School project and the Regional Street Crosswalk flashing beacons. Committee members asked questions regarding these projects. Councilmember Josey asked to send out the link for the video showing the projected roadway. Trustee Blackman asked about speed limits on the East side of Dublin. Trustee Blackman discussed the crossing guard at Fallon and other school sites. Superintendent Funk discussed ongoing projects in the school district. The Boulevard Elementary School is projected to open Fall 2026. 4.3 Update on City Development Projects City Manager Smith highlighted some of the development projects, including East Ranch, SCS (the DC), the Branaugh Project, Basis Independent School (6-12), Quarry Lane is working on a performing arts center, Avalon West is under construction, and Amador Station projected to being late summer. 4.4 Updates on Enrollment Projections Superintendent Funk discussed enrollment projections and the demographic study, projected to reach 13,000 students. Trustee Speck discussed boundary changes that affected projections at some of the specific schools. Liaison committee members asked clarifying questions regarding projections. 4.5 Updates on City and District Financial Projections Assistant City Manager Tribby discussed financial projections in the City of Dublin. Liaison committee members asked questions regarding the City of Dublin financial projections. Superintendent Funk discussed the next Board meeting discussing the budget for DUSD. Liaison committee members asked superintendent Funk questions regarding the DUSD financial projections. 4.6 Traffic Safety at Emerald High School Superintendent Funk discussed the school district concerns regarding the speed limit at Emerald High School. Trustee Blackman also discussed crossing guard and bike lane Page 3 of 3 concerns on Dublin Boulevard. City Manager Smith discussed the mitigation measures to alleviate students J-Walking. Transportation Manager Pratyush Bhatia discussed concerns related to the queuing of parking and traffic. The liaison committee asked questions with scenarios and staff and committee members provided feedback. 4.7 Review of Meeting Schedule It was agreed that the Committee’s next meeting would take place every six months. Projected meeting for September 2023. 5. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items The committee discussed bringing back discussion around crossing guards. Councilmember Josey asked about partnering with the Worker Trades Council and a pre-apprentice program for students. 6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.