Board Members Present:

David Tokofsky, Chair
Julie Korenstein
Mike Lansing
Caprice Young
Valerie Fields
Genethia Hudley Hayes

Staff Present:

Mr. Robert Buxbaum, General Manager, Facilities Services Division
Mr. Howard Miller, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. William Panos, Environmental, Health and Safety Branch
Ms. Kathi Littmann, Facilities Services Division
Dr. Roger Rasmussen, Independent Analysis Unit
Mr. Mike DeLucas, Real Estate and Asset Management Branch

Mr. Howard Miller reviewed the criteria used to identify potential sites and presented the sites which would provide approximately 12,000 seats. By March 28, Mr. Miller will present additional sites, which will provide an additional 3,000 seats. These potential seats will provide relief for overcrowding at Belmont, Los Angeles, Manual Arts, Jefferson, and Marshall High Schools attendance areas.

South Gate Alternatives

Mr. Miller indicated that sites have been identified for the new Tweedy Elementary School, a senior high, middle school, and three primary centers in South Gate. He stated that city elected officials and the community support the plan. A report recommending feasibility studies for these sites will be brought to the Board at its regular meeting of March 14.

New Personnel

Mr. Miller introduced Mr. Robert Buxbaum the new Interim General Manager, Facilities Services Division.

The following speakers addressed the Committee:

Mr. Lou Santillan expressed his support for the Feasibility Study on the Dodgers Parking

Mr. Ken Ballard presented a written list of questions relative to toxic issues and the Belmont Learning Center. District staff will provide a written response.

Staff responded to questions and concerns raised by the speakers.

Master Plan 2000 Needs Report

Ms. Kathi Littmann distributed the 1999 Facilities Master Plan (Needs Update of the 1998 Master Plan). She indicated this is the first of a two part report on the Master Plan 2000. This report will be followed up with an implementation plan. Ms. Littmann provided a brief explanation of the different components of the plan and responded to questions raised by Committee Members.

Facilities Asset Management Data Base

Ms. Littmann stated the presentation will focus on the conversion of a school site. At the Facilities meeting of March 30, the Aperture system will be presented to the Committee.

Mr. Paul Natzke and Mr. John Adams from Gensler presented a case study of converting Sepulveda Middle School into a high school and a primary center.

Committee Members discussed cost issues, location of students during construction, the need to communicate with the community and to develop a long-term plan for new schools.

Clean Air for Kids School Bus Diesel Conversion Program

Mr. William Panos announced that the Environmental Health and Safety Branch is working with various stakeholders to conduct a Southern California summit to explore converting diesel buses to cleaner fuels. The goal of the summit is to develop a program for the South Coast basin and to identify funding and resources.

K & M Construction Declaration of Non-Responsibility

This report was postponed to a future meeting.

Leasing of Collins and Collier Street Schools

Mr. Mike DeLuca presented a proposal to start the public bidding process to lease Collins and Collier Street Elementary Schools.

Mr. Jim Gortikov spoke in opposition of the bidding process and the one year termination of the lease.

Mr. Sam Haskell requested an extension of the lease.

Mr. Martin Duberstein spoke in opposition of the bidding process and the one year

At the request of Committee Members, staff will provide additional demographic data and information on closed schools and District owned nonschool properties, including alternate uses for such properties. A report is expected to be presented to Committee on April 27.

Mr. DeLucas will provide Committee Members a report on lease funds received for the past ten years and the estimated market value of each closed school.

No action was taken on this item.

Classrooms for Kids

Mr. Dave Bautista and Ms. Littmann responded to questions raised by Committee Members. In two to three weeks, Ms. Littmann will provide the Committee with a status report on bond projects. Staff and consultants are in the process of revalidating budgets and rescheduling all bond projects.

Project Stabilization Agreement

This item was postponed.

Public Comments

The following speakers addressed the Committee:

Mr. Gene Krischer on air conditioning the program manager costs.

Mr. Mike Saulenas on asbestos issues.

Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.