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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-31-2021 Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 4 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, 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. 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. 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. CITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 4 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. 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 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. Superintendent Moirao reported on the Dublin Crossing School Site and the necessity for the school site. Councilmember Josey asked about Cottonwood Creek. 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. 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. Superintendent 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. CITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 4 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. 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. Dr. 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. 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 inquiring with Interim Superintendent Moirao about the potential of placing a noise reporter 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. Councilmember Josey asked about items for discussion. City Manager Smith reported on what a joint meeting discussion would look like. Board Member Blackman commented on holding a joint Board and City Council meeting for community collaboration and suggested holding the meeting in the Fall. Mayor Hernandez suggested holding the meeting at the DUSD Board room. CITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 4 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