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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2022 MINUTESCITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 3 Wednesday, January 12, 2022 4:30-5:30 PM Via Zoom Communications Attendees: Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Jean Josey, Vice Mayor Linda Smith, City Manager Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide Megan Rouse, Board Member Chris Funk, Superintendent 1. Call to Order Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:32 PM. Trustee Blackman was not in attendance. 2. Public Comment No public comment received. 3. Action Items 3.1 Approval of the Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Meeting Moved by Trustee Rouse, seconded by Vice Mayor Josey. The minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting were unanimously approved by the committee. 4. Reports 4.1 DUSD Facilities Master Plan Update Superintendent Funk provided a report on the draft DUSD Facilities Master Plan. Trustee Rouse mentioned Board Approval of the demographic studies to update the 2021 Facilities Master Plan and staff to bring final draft to the Board of Trustees. Superintendent Funk reported that the Board identified the top five priorities in the facilities master plan including completion of Emerald High School, identify and build a school at the Crossings/Boulevard, Gymnasium at Cottonwood Creek, finishing Murray, and allocating funds to make improvements at Dublin Elementary. Mayor Hernandez and Vice Mayor Josey asked clarifying enrollment questions. Superintendent Funk reported that he would bring data back to the next liaison committee meeting regarding inter-district transfers. City Manager Smith asked what the timeframe for completion of Emerald High school was. Superintendent Funk shared that Phase I is scheduled to be completed December 30, 2023. Phase II completion is scheduled for August 2025. Mayor Hernandez asked about what sports will be offered Page 2 of 3 at Emerald High School. Superintendent Funk reported that sports that will be offered based on student interest. Vice Mayor Josey discussed enrollment at Emerald High and the Two-Phase Opening in the Emerald High School Planning Guide. 4.2 City and District Capital Projects Assistant City Manager Tribby provided updates on key capital projects, including Don Biddle Community Park, Wallis Ranch Community Park, Fallon Sports Park Phase III – expected to be open in June 2022, Butterfly Knoll Park will be opening at the end of January, and discussed the improvements at Dublin Heritage Park. Mayor Hernandez discussed community interest in a cricket field at Emerald High School. Assistant City Manager Tribby also noted the progress on the Cultural Arts Center and a target of Fall 2023 opening, energy efficiency improvements, including battery backup and solar PV and public EV chargers that will be installed across the City. Assistant City Manager Tribby also discussed the Dublin Boulevard extension to Livermore, and ACTC as the lead on this project and the project. which is early in the planning phases and expected to be completed in 2023. Superintendent Funk asked about the baseball fields at Fallon Sports Park - Phase III. Mayor Hernandez reported on the sizing of the baseball fields at Fallon Sports Park. Superintendent Funk discussed engaging the community for use of Fallon Sports Park for the practices and games. Vice Mayor Josey asked about a district wide aquatics center. Mayor Hernandez asked about future plans at Dublin High School for solar partnerships with East Bay Community Energy. City Manager Smith discussed East Bay Community Energy and their goals for renewal energy on schools. Superintendent Funk discussed DUSD capital projects, including the progress at Murray Elementary and Emerald High School, the Boulevard, and the Gym at Cottonwood Creek. Superintendent Funk elaborated on the plans for aquatics and solar partnerships. 4.3 Update on City Development Projects City Manager Smith provided updates on City Development Projects and the housing development projects within the community. The City is looking at mixed use opportunities in retail areas. The SCS properties are looking at scenarios for development and a concept plan will be presented to City Council. Major Developments include transit-oriented projects at Ashtyn, Amador Station, Avalon West, and Regional Street. City Manager Smith discussed evaluation of new projects, including memory care. 4.4 Joint Meeting Discussion The group discussed the format of a joint meeting of the City Council and District Governing Board, as well as potential timing. It was agreed to potentially meet one of the following dates: March 21, 28 or 29, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. Potential topics include District facilities, joint use opportunities, and the One City One Book project. Vice Mayor Josey asked if we could poll prospective members what wanted to be included in Page 3 of 3 the joint meeting. City Manager Smith proposed discussing internally and bringing proposed agenda items for the joint meeting to the group. 4.5 Review of Meeting Schedule It was agreed that the Committee’s next meeting would take place at the Joint Meeting. 5. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items The last meeting discussion Mayor Hernandez asked DUSD to bring back homeless population numbers was not listed in the agenda, but as a follow up, Superintendent Funk reported on the current McKinney-Vento students and foster youth and how they are identified and supported. City Manager Smith mentioned discussing at a future agenda item the Construction Worker Trades Council and working in partnership with non-profits to advance the trades. Vice Mayor Josey agreed and discussed partnering around pathways for the trades and joint-apprenticeship program and providing field trip opportunities to expand the workforce agreement. Mayor Hernandez discussed Las Positas partnerships. 6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:44 PM.