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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-2021 MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 3 Tuesday, September 7, 2021 4:00-5:00 PM Dublin Unified School District 7471 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin, CA Building C Conference Room / Zoom Attendees: Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Jean Josey, Councilmember Linda Smith, City Manager Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager Gabi Blackman, Board Member Megan Rouse, Board Member Chris Funk, Superintendent Vicki Bustos, Admin. Asst. to the Superintendent 1. Call to Order Board Member Rouse called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. Board Member Blackman participated via Zoom. 2. Public Comment No public comment received. 3. Action Items 3.1 Approval of the Minutes of the March 30, 2021 Meeting Moved by Mayor Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Josey seconded. The minutes from the March 30, 2021 meeting were unanimously approved by the committee. 4. Reports 4.1 Back to School Update Superintendent Funk provide a report on back-to-school activities and the different ways schools are providing instruction. He also shared information on enrollment, the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA), the availability of free meals for all students, and COVID testing and response to positive cases. City Manager Smith provided an update on traffic and safety concerns related to the return to school; a traffic analysis is underway. She also noted an issue with vehicles parking illegally in front of Dublin High School and the committee discussed how this might be mitigated. Superintendent Funk stated that he would discuss this matter with Superintendent Byrne. Board Member Blackman noted traffic safety concerns related to Page 2 of 3 the intersection near Fallon Middle School. City Manager Smith noted that a City traffic engineer will be looking at this intersection for a possible traffic light installation. Assistant City Manager Tribby provided a report on the Parks & Rec afterschool programs, noting staffing and space challenges, as well as overall improvement in quality. 4.2 DUSD Facilities Master Plan Superintendent Funk provided an update on the District’s facilities projects, and on the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process. He noted that the Board has clearly identified the District’s top five facilities projects, and he shared information and issues on each project. It was noted that the City and District have an agreement in place in regard to The Boulevard property and it will be important for staff from both entities to work together in the development stage. 4.3 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, etc. She also noted the progress on the Cultural Arts Center, and the Dublin Boulevard extension to Livermore, which is expected to be completed in 2023. 4.4 Joint Use Opportunities It was noted that there is interest in exploring a possible joint use agreement for sports facilities (i.e., swimming pool, baseball fields, etc.). The Committee discussed several possibilities. 4.5 Update on City Development Projects City Manager Smith discussed Dublin’s allocation of 3,719 Regional Housing Units and staff’s attempt to appeal this decision. She also shared information on active development projects, and some still in their planning stages. 4.6 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 by consensus to schedule the meeting for late January or early February, before the 14th. Potential topics include District facilities, joint use opportunities, and the One City One Book project. 4.7 Review of Meeting Schedule It was agreed that the Committee’s next meeting would take place in November or December, 2021. 5. Request for Future Meeting Agenda Items It was noted that the next meeting will include information from the District on its homeless student population, and how that data is calculated. Page 3 of 3 6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM.