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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2023 MINUTESCITY 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). 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.