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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-2023 MINUTESCITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 3 Friday, September 29, 2023 11:10 AM-12:10 PM Dublin Unified School District 7471 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin, CA Building C Conference Room Attendees: Sherry Hu, Councilmember Jean Josey, Councilmember Linda Smith, City Manager Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Gabi Blackman, Board President Kristin Speck, Board Member Chris Funk, Superintendent Sarah Lopez, Director of Communications 1. Call to Order Board Member Speck called the meeting to order at 11:10 AM. Board Member Blackman arrived late. 2. Public Comment No public comment received. 3. Action Items 3.1 Approval of the Minutes of the March 13, 2023 Meeting Moved by Councilmember Jean Josey, Councilmember Hu seconded. The minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting were approved by the committee. 4. Reports 4.1 City and District Capital Projects The City of Dublin provided an update on the projects including the Iron Horse Trail, Village Parkway reconstruction, Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space, Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square, and Wallis Ranch Community Park. In addition, they shared information on the Dublin Boulevard Extension. Superintendent Chris D. Funk shared an update on the Emerald High School project and noted that there is a $49,102,471 savings to the project for Phase I and II. The completion date has been moved to March 2024 and will be accessed for athletics in Summer 2024. Freshman and sophomore students will begin classes on campus in Fall 2024. Superintendent Funk noted that the steel for Phase II will be installed before students begin on campus and the Phase II Tower will be completed by April 25, 2025. City Manager Smith requested that we install a barrier on Dublin Boulevard to Page 2 of 3 encourage students to use the crosswalk. Board President Blackman requested that the City look into expanding the crosswalk for students. Superintendent Funk shared that the District has a $67 million bond savings and a portion will be used towards a 600-fixed seat theater at Emerald High School at the cost of $38 million. After the theater, there is $28,782,238 remaining for other projects. Items at an upcoming Board meeting for discussion and approval include projects for Murray Elementary School, Dublin Elementary School, adding HVAC to all secondary gymnasiums, and potential pavilion for Dougherty Elementary School, and parking garage for Emerald High School. 4.2 Update on City Development Projects The City of Dublin provided an update on development projects. 4.3 Basis Independent School The City of Dublin provided an update on a new school opening in Dublin approved in May 2023. It will be a 6th-12th grade private school. 4.4 GH PacVest The City of Dublin provided an update on the status of the future community park behind Cottonwood Creek. 4.5 City Services and Programs Provided to DUSD The Assistant City Manager provided a report on City services and programs provided to support DUSD. Highlights include a civic lesson in local government for every third- grader, Reading Across America Day, Team Dublin - an employee group that raises funds annually and awards a scholarship on behalf of former City Councilmember Don Biddle, an After-School Recreation program, After School Leadership and Development program, and Youth Advisory Committee. The City also highlighted the DARE Program, Heritage Museum Tours, and Waste Reduction Assemblies for elementary students. 5.DISCUSSION 5.1 Dublin Crossing School/Park The City of Dublin and DUSD discussed 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 shared that drivers are blocking lanes, performing illegal u-turns, and other dangerous maneuvers at Fallon Middle School. As a solution, the Dublin Police Department will be implementing targeted enforcement. The City of Dublin also provided information on the Queuing Management Plan (QMP), traffic impact analysis, the west-bound left turn pocket at Central Parkway/Grafton Street, and the installation of a fence along Dublin Boulevard to address safety and prevent crossing mid-block at Page 3 of 3 Emerald High School. City Manager Linda Smith added that the surrounding streets around Emerald High School are private streets and those parked in that area may be towed away. Superintendent Funk shared that the students initially attending will not have a driver's license and that it will be addressed in the future. 5.3 School Resource Officers and Crossing Guards City Manager Linda Smith would like to talk about more cost-sharing options between the City of Dublin and the District for school resource officers and crossing guards. In addition, they discussed potential Public Service Announcements that could be developed by the City of Dublin’s communications department. 5.4 City of Dublin’s Community Workforce Agreement The City of Dublin and District discussed the development of school-based programs as pipelines to the trade. With this program, the focus is primarily on 11th and 12th grade students to provide them with a pathway following graduation. The training programs that graduates would participate in are typically 12-weeks. Superintendent Funk added that we are in the process of working with the Tri-Valley ROP to provide the students for this program. The District’s goal is to have a four-year pathway that allows a student to achieve a job in the trades following graduation. 5.5 Review of Meeting Schedule We are on a six-month cadence for these meetings and we will be back to meet in March 2024. The District will add a link to the City Liaison Agendas under the Board tab on the DublinUSD.org website. 6. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items Board President Blackman requested a future item regarding adding a crosswalk near Dougherty Elementary School. 6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1:17 PM.