2 X 2 COMMITTEE MEETING
October 12, 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 October 12, 2023
A G E N D A
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) ROLL CALL
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6) APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. September 14, 2023
7) PRESENTATIONS - NONE
8) DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. SCHOOL OF ARTS
B. IMPLEMENTATION OF JUVENILE/STUDENT DISCIPLINE
9) YOUTH COORDINATOR UPDATES
10) ACTION CALENDAR – NONE
11) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. NEBRASKA STREET SAFETY
(1) SPEED BUMPS
(2) CAMERAS
(3) SIGNAGE
13) CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MEETING DATE
A. NOVEMEBER 9 – 4 P.M.
14) 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 Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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Narcissa Wilson, Executive Assistant to the City Manager 1 Vallejo City Unified School District 2 x 2 Committee of the City Council and VCUSD Governing Board
09/14/2023 - 04:00 PM
IN-PERSON and ZOOM Vallejo City Hall Chambers, 555 Santa Clara Street, #3 Vallejo
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
September 14, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
2 Attendees
Voting Members
Mina Diaz, Council Member
John Fox, Trustee
Christy Gardner, President
Diosdado J.R. Matulac, City Council Member
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Gardner called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Loera-Diaz was absent at roll call. Councilmember Loera-Diaz arrived at the meeting at 4:11 p.m.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Askari Sowonde, a community member, spoke about the performing arts schools discussion. Pat. Hunter, President of the Vallejo Chapter NAACP. Ms. Hunter supports Ms. Sowonde's comments regarding a performing arts school.
Dahlia B., a private citizen, spoke in favor of a performing arts charter school. Cherita Dilley, VCUSD Attendance Liaison, announced various activities happening in the school district. Attendance Awareness Month, Spirit Week and other events to promote increasing attendance at school.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by: John Fox
Motion seconded by: Mina Diaz
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
V. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes of May 11, 2023 (2 + 2) Committee of the City Council and Vallejo City Unified School District Motion made by: Diosdado J.R. Matulac
Motion seconded by: Mina Diaz
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Camp Fire Golden Empire
Nancy Wright, a representative of the Camp Fire Golden Empire organization spoke about the history of the Camp Fire Golden Empire (formerly Camp Fire Girls, now gender inclusive) and its success with Vallejo kids.
Both Victoria Grace-Barksdale, City of Vallejo Youth Coordinator, and Cherita Dilley, VCUSD Attendance Liaison helped to provide youth attendees for the program. Ms. Wright introduced a video for review.
B. Kent Fortner - Mare Island History Review
Kent Fortner, community member, updated the Committee about the history of Mare Island with a photo presentation. Mr. Fortner reviewed lots of information and encouraged a partnership with the school district for students to learn and take advantage of Vallejo's and Mare Island's history.
C. VCUSD Portrait of a Graduate
Superintendent William Spalding introduced the VCUSD Portrait of a Graduate and explained the details of its content and the expected results for students.
3 VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Nebraska Street Safety
Trustee John Fox brought forth the item, Nebraska Street safety and the idea of having speed bumps on Nebraska and the side streets. Trustee Fox also asked about the possible installation of cameras/license plate readers along Nebraska Street and surrounding areas. Trustee Gardner asked if there could be a trial run to close down the streets during school hours for about a week to monitor the traffic flow and proceed from there.
Councilmember Loera-Diaz mentioned bringing back metal detectors and if there is current research on using those devices. Trustee Gardner suggested considering clear backpacks for students. Mark Calvary, Transportation Program Superintendent for the City of Vallejo, presented information to the committee and answered the questions. City Manager Mike Malone explained the camera resolution for clarity would have to have high quality specifications to result in good photos or video and asked about personnel to monitor the system. Trustee Gardner said it's important the Committee establish what the main goal is for closing the street and what we want to have happen.
B. VCUSD Key Goals
Superintendent William Spalding presented information to the Committee regarding key goals for student achievement.
C. Resolution in Support of VPD
Superintendent Spalding said the VCUSD Board would support the efforts of a fully funded, fully functional Police Department in Vallejo.
Trustee Gardner motioned to Table the item for another meeting.
Motion made by: Christy Gardner
Motion seconded by: Mina Diaz
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
VIII. YOUTH COORDINATOR UPDATES
A. Maker Faire
Victoria Grace-Barksdale, City of Vallejo Youth Coordinator, presented information to the committee.
B. Mare Island
Victoria Grace-Barksdale, City of Vallejo Youth Coordinator, presented information to the committee.
C. Resource Tabling
Victoria Grace-Barksdale, City of Vallejo Youth Coordinator, presented information to the committee about local resources for youth.
D. Youth Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
Mrs. Grace-Barksdale, presented information to the committee.
E. Prop 64
Mrs. Grace-Barksdale reported the City of Vallejo was awarded a $1.42 million grant as a result of applying for the Prop 64 grant that puts money back into the communities to help mitigate the effects of legalizing adult use of marijuana.
F. NLC Conference
The National League of Cities Conference will be November 16-18, 2023 in Atlanta, GA . Mrs. Grace-Barksdale 4 reported the event information and is now looking for student applicants and chaperones to attend.
IX. ACTION CALENDAR
X. INFORMATION ITEMS
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. The Arts Programs
2. Nebraska Street Safety (Advantage/Disadvantage of speed bumps and cameras) and what can be done as a deterrent
XII. CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the VCUSD - City of Vallejo 2 + 2 Committee is October 12, 2023
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
President Gardner adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Mike Malone, Vallejo City Manager William Spalding, Superintendent, Vallejo City Unified School District