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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-2006 MINUTES City Manager’s Office MEMORANDUM March 7, 2006 DATE: Mayor and City Council TO: Richard C. Ambrose, City Manager FROM: DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING SUBJECT: On Monday, February 27, 2006, Mayor Lockhart, Councilmember Hildenbrand, Parks & Community Services Director, Lowart, Public Works Director, Morton, Traffic Engineer, Kuzbari and Assistant City Manager, Pattillo met with representatives from the Dublin Unified School District to discuss the topics on the attached agenda. This memo summarizes the discussions regarding the items on the agenda. 1. Green Elementary School Traffic Issues The School Superintendent stated that today’s meeting was to be general in nature. The agenda included an overview of the campus plan, an update on the proposed schedule for the project, an update on the Boundary Committee process, response to neighbor concerns regarding traffic around the campus and a Q&A period. The City of Dublin Traffic Engineer was in attendance, as well as a representative from Police Services. City Staff emphasized the steps it took, in relation to safety and traffic issues, when considering the opening of a new schools. 2. Joint Use Agreement The School Superintendent stated that he recognized the agreement needed to be reviewed and also discussed a recent event regarding CYO basketball scheduling. It was decided the most appropriate time to review the Joint Use Agreement was once the new School Superintendent was on board. 3. Potential Use of Old Dublin Senior Center Site by TV-30 The School Superintendent advised he had been contacted by Valerie Barnes, Dublin’s representative on the TV-30 Board of Directors, regarding possible use of the Old Dublin Senior Center for TV-30. The School Superintendent discussed the proposed new School District Offices four options, one being rebuilding on the existing site. The School Superintendent Mayor and City Council March 7, 2006 Page 2 advised that he needed two pieces of information to be able to properly respond to this request - the amount of square footage needed and the drop-dead date for a decision. City Staff advised that Staff would follow-up with TV-30. A report, being completed by the Optimization Task Force, looked at possible school site consolidations, was anticipated to be released to the School Board at the April 11, 2006 School Board Meeting. Mayor Lockhart mentioned the outcome could have impacts to the City, as it relates to Park acreage. (City Manager to ensure Council and Staff have a copy of the Optimization Task Force report.) Post-Meeting Follow-up on this matter: Staff made contact with TV-30 Executive Director Davis and he supplied the required information. TV-30 would like 6,000 square feet and would need a decision within 3-4 months. Correspondence was sent to the School Superintendent regarding this matter. 4. Camp Parks Update District Representatives requested a status update on Camp Parks. Mayor Lockhart and Councilmember Hildenbrand updated the group on the City’s progress with the Army. They stated the City had informed the Army of its needs related to Park facilities on the site. District Representatives inquired about timeframe for movement forward and were advised of possible development within three to five years. Mayor Lockhart advised she and City Staff would meet with federal representatives to discuss toxics on the property. District Representatives advised the group that the State had a lower tolerance threshold for toxics on school sites. 6. District Dublin Facilities Update The School Superintendent advised the group of the construction schedule for school openings: - Green Elementary was still on target for opening September 2007. - School site on the Sorrento project (E-3) was scheduled to open in September 2008, instead of the original target date of September 2009. th - Fallon School may change to a middle school (6th-8) in either September 2010 or September 2011. Because of the need for schools and the accelerated construction timelines, the developers might raise concerns related to cash flow and their own development project. Mayor and City Council March 7, 2006 Page 3 7. District Technology Plan Councilmember Hildenbrand stated the need for the District and City to take advantage of any joint collaboration opportunities related to the District and School. The School Superintendent mentioned the State required certain elements in its Technology Masterplan. The District’s th Technology Plan was to be presented to the School Board either late March (March 28) or early April. City Staff stated the development of a City Technology Masterplan was one of the proposed Goals for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and advised that Staff would incorporate opportunities for possible collaboration. 8. Future Joint Projects (Standing Item) The School Superintendent mentioned the “Go Green Initiative” program had been adopted by two schools in the District and was well received by both teachers and students. Another program, Intruder Drills, was completed in partnership with the City and School District. District Representatives were very pleased with the program. Mayor Lockhart requested that City Council be notified in advance of the Intruder Drills. Assistant City Manager, Pattillo, would ensure City Council be notified in advance of these Intruder Drills. 9. Other Business For future agendas- - Joint Use Agreement - Technology MasterPlan For any questions regarding this meeting, please feel free to contact Assistant City Manager, Pattillo, Mayor Lockhart or Councilmember Hildenbrand. RCA:JP:cs G:\\Special Meetings\\DUSD\\2006\\3-1-06 DUSD minutes.doc Attachment