HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-2021 AGENDA PACKET
Regular Meeting of the
CITY OF DUBLIN –
DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
LIAISON COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Location: Dublin Unified School
District:
7171 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin,
CA, Building C
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.
Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak:
In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County
Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak, and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the following
practices are adopted during the City of Dublin – Dublin Unified School District Liaison
Committee Meeting:
• The meeting will be held in-person, but available via Zoom Video Communications:
https://dublinusd.zoom.us/j/89427238592?pwd=MDBqMm50SFJQbTFoaWIwNUxkL0UxQT09
For audio only, you can join the meeting by telephone: (669) 900-9128
Webinar ID: 894 2723 8592
Passcode: 658363
All attendees will be muted and be in listen-only mode.
• Individuals wanting to make public comment may email bustosvicki@dublinusd.org
starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Please provide your name and the
agenda item you would like to speak on.
• When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is
addressed, the speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to
speak to the City of Dublin/DUSD Liaison Committee. The speaker will then be
unmuted for comment.
• Consistent with the Alameda County Health Officer Order, members of the public
must wear a face covering at the physical meeting location during the meeting, even
while speaking.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of Minutes from the March 31, 2021 meeting.
4. REPORTS
4.1 Back to School Update
District Staff will provide a report on back-to-school efforts and in-person instruction.
The City of Dublin Staff will provide an update on after school recreation programming.
4.2 DUSD Facilities Master Plan
District Staff will provide updates on facilities master plan process.
4.3 City and District Capital Projects
The City of Dublin will provide updates on key capital projects, including Don Biddle
Community Park, Fallon Sports Park, Phase 3, along with other items, such as the Dublin
Boulevard Extension to Livermore. District Staff will provide updates on its capital
projects, including Emerald High and other construction projects around the District.
4.4 Joint Use Opportunities
The District and the City will discuss any future joint use opportunities.
4.5 Update on City Development Projects
The City of Dublin will provide updates on private development projects.
4.6 Joint Meeting Discussion
The City of Dublin and DUSD Staff will discuss the potential for scheduling a joint meeting
between the City Council and the Board of Trustees.
4.7 Review of Meeting Schedule
The Committee will review and confirm the Liaison Committee meeting schedule.
5. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
The Committee and/or Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings.
6. 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.
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March 31, 2021
Via Zoom Video Communications
Attendees:
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Gabrielle Blackman, Board Member
Jean Josey, Councilmember Megan Rouse, Board Member
Linda Smith, City Manager Dr. Daniel Moirao, Interim Superintendent
Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager
Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
1) Call to Order
Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Public Comment
No public comment at the meeting.
4) Action Items
4.1 Approval of the Minutes of the February 18, 2020 Meeting
Moved by Councilmember Josey and seconded by Board Member Blackman. The minutes
from the February 18, 2020 meeting were unanimously approved by the committee.
5) Reports
5.1 Updates of General COVID-19 Operational Responses
City Manager Smith reported on the general overview of the pandemic throughout the last
year. Access to services and facilities to the community, enforcement of the order and
outdoor recreation. Requiring user groups to submit a safety plan to the City and their
protocol for COVID-19 safety. Assistant City Manager Tribby reported on outdoor recreation
and the tiers compliance within the state and county orders.
Interim Superintendent Moirao reported on operational responses at the district. Mirroring
City of Dublin protocol.
City Manager Smith and Mayor Hernandez reported on data from the State for vaccinations
regarding the tiers.
Interim Superintendent Moirao reported on opening the district, recreation, services, and
athletics.
Board Member Blackman reported on mitigation measures and asked the City about
education measures until we are past the pandemic.
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Mayor Hernandez reported on the campaign at the County level for mitigation measures and
education around the vaccine and promotion.
Councilmember Josey reported on the consistency of the District and City level of education
around mitigation.
City Manager Smith reported on the City of Dublin Public Information Officer working in
collaboration with the County Public Information Officer in coordinating messaging around
vaccination and mitigation measures. City Manager Smith also reported on vaccination
numbers in the City of Dublin.
Interim Superintendent Moirao reported on COVID-19 cases in students in the District. Staff
cases have slowed.
5.2 Update on City and District Capital Projects
Interim Superintendent Moirao reported on District Capital Projects including the new
Science facility, Frederiksen Elementary, Administration buildings, Murray Elementary School
and Emerald High School. Discussion around budget adjustments for Emerald High School at
the next board meeting, updating facilities project plan with new data from bonds.
Councilmember Josey asked about the Dublin Crossing School Site. Interim Superintendent
Moirao reported on the Dublin Crossing School Site and the necessity for the school site.
Councilmember Josey asked about Cottonwood Creek. Interim Superintendent Moirao
reported on the gymnasium and no action to change Cottonwood Creek from a K-8 school.
Mayor Hernandez asked about Dublin Crossing set up. Interim Superintendent Moirao
reported this will be a middle school and a demographic study will be presented to the
Board.
Mayor Hernandez asked about the District doing another study in relation to the growth in
the District. Interim Superintendent Moirao reported that the demographics will be
presented to the Board soon. The middle schools, Wells and Fallon will be impacted with
growth and possible boundary changes.
Board Member Rouse reported on the demographic changes in the District.
Assistant City Manager Tribby and City Manager Smith reported on key capital projects
including Clover and Sunrise Park openings, Imagine Playground, Don Biddle Community
Park, Fallon Sports Park Phase 3, Iron Horse Trail Bridge, Cultural Arts Center, HVAC/ Roof
Replacement, Annual Street Resurfacing and the Dublin Boulevard – North Canyons Parkway
Extension into Livermore.
Councilmember Josey asked about the Iron Horse Trail Bridge pedestrian and traffic flow.
City Manager Smith reported on the intent of the Iron Horse Trail Bridge and the Scarlett
Drive extension.
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5.3 Update on City Programs and DUSD Return to Campus
City Manager Smith reported on the Live N’ Rec program, indoor athletics and collaboration
with the District.
Interim Superintendent Moirao reported on the collaboration with the City and the Live ‘N
Rec Program, in-person hybrid learning at the primary and secondary level, and District
discussion around full opening in Fall 2021 with some form of distance learning for families
wishing to remain in distance learning.
Board Member Rouse asked a clarification around the learning pods. Interim Superintendent
Moirao confirmed the cohorts are referred to as learning pods.
Mayor Hernandez commented on return to campus.
Councilmember Josey asked about revisiting full-distance learning changes after spring
break. Interim Superintendent Moirao reported on this and the regulations around making
this decision.
5.4 Update on City Development Projects
City Manager Smith reported on City Development Projects, including hotel projects, Ikea
project, the East Ranch Project, and land development east of Dublin Boulevard extension.
Board Member Blackman asked about the airport discussion and the effect in the
community. City Manager Smith reported on the land use, safety, and operations of the
airport.
Board Member Blackman commented on FAA regulations and City support of legislation for
the airport land use. City Manager Smith reported on the land use category of the airport and
the overlay zones.
Mayor Hernandez commented on reaching out to Congressman Swallwell’s office. City
Manager Smith reported about conducting a noise study and asked Interim Superintendent
Moirao about the potential of placing a noise reporter at the maintenance yard at
Cottonwood Creek.
5.5 Update on Superintendent Search
Interim Superintendent Moirao and Board Member Rouse reported on the Superintendent
search and selection of candidates and the process for selection.
5.6 Joint Meeting Discussion
City Manager Smith asked the committee about the potential of a joint Board and City
Council meeting. Board Member Blackman commented on holding a joint Board and City
Council meeting for community collaboration and suggested holding the meeting in the Fall.
Councilmember Josey asked about items for discussion. Board Member Rouse suggested
calendaring a date. City Manager Smith reported on what a joint meeting discussion would
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look like. Mayor Hernandez suggested holding the meeting at the DUSD Board room. The
committee agreed on meeting in Fall 2021.
5.7 Review of Meeting Schedule
City Manager Smith asked the committee when they would like to meet. The committee
unanimously agreed to meet quarterly.
Mayor Hernandez commented on DUSD hosting the next meeting.
6) Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items
The committee discussed future agenda items on demographics and projects in the City and
the District. Mayor Hernandez called for more items to discuss.
7) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:34 PM