2 X 2 COMMITTEE MEETING
May 11, 2023
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, Ca 94590
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom.
City Hall and the Council Chambers will be open to members of the public 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the Public may provide public comments during the 2x2 Committee Meeting in person or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833.
For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment
This is a meeting of the 2 x2 Committee of the Vallejo City Council and the Vallejo City Unified School District.
Committee Members:
Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz** Christy Gardner, President, VCUSD Board* Councilmember Diosdado “J.R.” Matulac John Fox, VCUSD Board
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54653. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Mike Malone, City Manager at 707-648-4576 or the Vallejo City Unified School District, Superintendent’s Office at 707-556-8921.
*CHAIR, 2X2 COMMITTEE
** VICE-CHAIR, 2X2 COMMITTEE
AGENDA
2x2 Committee May 11, 2023
A G E N D A
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) ROLL CALL
3) PUBLIC COMMENT
4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5) APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. April 12, 2023
6) DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. UPDATE SPORTS CENTER
B. YOUTH CENTER
C. SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
7) YOUTH COORDINATOR UPDATES
A. PARTICPATORY BUDGETING
B. KAISER EMPOWER YOUTH SUMMIT
C. TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY
D. VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT – THIRD GRADE READER PROGRAM E. BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL – COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
8) ACTION CALENDAR
9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
11) CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MEETING DATE
12) ADJOURNMENT
I, Narcissa Wilson, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to each of the members of the 2x2 Committee, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
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Narcissa Wilson, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
MEETING MINUTES
NOTICE: Members of the public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom.
City Hall and the Council Chambers will be open to members of the public 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may provide public comments during the City Council Meeting in person or via ZOOM
(
https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net(
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com//SU/WVplusQQ5pydkwHfhoMRGgadA== )
), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833.
For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment
This
is
a meeting of the 2
x2
Committee
of
the Vallejo
City Council and the
Vallejo City
Unified School District.
Committee Members:
President Christy Gardner, VCUSD Board of Education
Trustee John Fox, VCUSD Board of Education
Councilmember Diosdado "J.R." Matulac, City of Vallejo
Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz, City of Vallejo
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54653. Any member of the public may attend this meeting. Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to Mike Malone, City Manager, at 707 648-4576, or the Vallejo City Unified School District, Superintendent's Office, at 707 556-8921.
2 + 2 COMMITTEE MEETING
April 12, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Vallejo City Unified School District
2 +
2 Committee
of
the
City
Council
and
VCUSD
Governing Board
04/12/2023 - 04:00 PM
IN-PERSON
and
ZOOM
Vallejo
City
Hall
Chambers,
555
Santa
Clara
Street, #3 Vallejo
1 Scan the above QR code with your phone to view this meeting agenda on your phone.
Council Chambers
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
Attendees
Councilmember Diosdado "J.R." Matulac
Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz, Vice-Chair
VCUSD President Christy Gardner, Chair
VCUSD Trustee John Fox
I. CALL TO ORDER
President and Chair Christy Gardner called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Annie Beeman, community member, spoke about the Citizen's Air Monitoring Network that is sponsoring a clean air network program in the area, tree planting initiatives and other clean air opportunities.
Courtney Davis, a community member, spoke about her organization called Tabby Moms, an organization dedicated to eradicating the barriers to access to mental health. Ms. Davis introduced a grant opportunity and asked the District to take advantage and apply. Councilmember Matulac said he hopes the city and school district can collaborate to take advantage of the grant opportunity that may potentially support the wellness centers on campuses. Councilmember Diaz said she believes this is also something that can be explored for the mobile health units the city is in discussions about.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA:
Motion: Trustee Fox
2nd Motion: Councilmember Diaz
VOTE:
Councilmenber Diosdado "J.R." Matulac - AYE
President Christy Gardner, Chair - AYE
Trustee Fox - AYE
Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz, Vice Chair - AYE
V. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes of March 9, 2023
(2 + 2) Committee of the City Council and Vallejo City Unified School District Motion: Trustee Fox
2nd Motion: Councilmember Matulac
2 VOTE:
Councilmenber Diosdado "J.R." Matulac - AYE
President Christy Gardner, Chair - AYE
Trustee Fox - AYE
Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz, Vice Chair - AYE
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Grant Writing Overview
City Grant Writer and Analyst Sydney Wilson introduced the process of identifying specific needs for searching and pursuing grant opportunities for Vallejo. Trustee Fox asked about grants to apply for and get funding for youth activities and sports centers. Councilmember Diaz asked to work with Trustee Fox on drafting a document with their names behind it to push the idea further into fruition by this summer. Mr. Wilson said the city would need assistance from VCUSD to help with the coordination of these grants.
B. Nebraska Street Closure Traffic Study
Mark Helmbrecht, Transportation Manager, and Charmine Solla, Traffic Engineer, reported information on the traffic studies (volume and speed) conducted on and near Nebraska Street. Councilmember Diaz said she proposed the idea and was specifically thinking about school safety related to recent shootings near the campuses. Councilmember Diaz asked if the closure could be a portion of Nebraska near Corbus field and not the entire street. Terry Davis, Assistant City Manager, explained the obstacles of street closures as well as staffing issues related to the reduction of traffic flow. Mr. Davis said there are other alternatives to slowing down traffic on Nebraska Street rather than closing the street entirely.
VII. YOUTH COORDINATION
Victoria Grace Barksdale, City of Vallejo Youth Coordinator, and VCUSD Student Julio Vasquez, Jesse Bethel High School representative, presented information to the committee regarding their recent trip to the Washington D.C., Youth Delegation. Attendees included Ms. Grace-Barksdale, Cherita Dilley, VCUSD Academic Support Provider, and Student Delegates Adena Rodriguez (John Finney High School), Ronnie Taylor (Jesse Bethel High School), Julio Vasques (Jesse Bethel High School), Jessalynn Tan (Vallejo High School).
VIII. ACTION CALENDAR
IX. INFORMATION ITEMS
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Bus Routes Near Schools (SOLTRANS)
B. Update Sports Center (VCUSD)
C. Youth Center (City of Vallejo)
XI. CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting date for the VCUSD - City of Vallejo 2 + 2 Committee is May 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Vallejo City Hall.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
President Gardner adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
3 Mike Malone, Vallejo City Manager
William Spalding, Superintendent, Vallejo City
Unified School District
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