Staff Present:
Ms. Lynn M. Roberts, General Manager, Facilities
Mr. Alan Tomiyama, Business Manager
Mr. Gordon Wohlers, Assistant Superintendent, Policy Research and Development/School Management Services
Mr. Robert Niccum, Director, Real Estate and Asset Management Branch
Mr. Mike DeLuca, Deputy Director of Real Estate and Asset Management Branch
Mr. Rob Robinson, Proposition BB Program Manager
Mr. Lyle Smoot, State Building Program Coordinator
Mr. Kirk C. Rascoe, Director, Equal Opportunity Section
Ms. Charla Curtis, Labor Compliance Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Section
Dr. Charles Schepart, Program Analyst, Independent Analysis Unit

Others Present: See attached list.

Lynn Roberts, General Manager, presented a report on the State Funding Urgency Classrooms for Kids program. The report focused on the growth projects with State (Prop. 1A) funding applications to be submitted by July 1, 2000.

Discussion followed on ways to expedite the processes for site selection, acquisition, environmental review, design, and approvals (State; New Schools, Better Communities; Department of Toxic Substances Control; State Architect; Department of Education) so that the deadline of July 1, 2000 can be met.

The Committee requested:

€A recommendation from the Facilities Committee be sent to the Superintendent to seek emergency legislation which would assure a reservation of funds for Los Angeles Unified School District from Prop. IA,

€A status report on the Classrooms for Kids program be presented at each Committee meeting, and

€A copy of the formal request to the Department of Toxic Substances Control to dedicate specific people to work with the District be sent to Board Members.

Mr. Tokofsky expressed an interest in looking at the size and types of schools being planned and built.

Reorganization of the Facilities Services Division

Ms. Roberts stated that the reorganization is underway. The Division has been divided into two halves--existing facilities and new facilities. The existing facilities half is staffed with District employees. The large new construction projects will be managed by the private sector under the core leadership of District staff in the new facilities half of the Division.

The total cost and ongoing cost of the reorganization and the need to look at the funding for all divisions was discussed.

Use of Bond Funds for Charter Schools

Ms. Roberts presented the proposed policy governing the use of Bond funds for Charter Schools. The proposed criteria for establishing eligibility for bond funds, quality education, effective disbursement of bond funds, and legal requirements was reviewed.

Mr. Tokofsky then called on speakers to provide input on the proposed policy.

The following speakers presented their recommendations to the Committee on the proposed policy:

Anita Landecker Kevin Sved
Yvonne Chan Curren Price

Dr. Chan gave a written proposal to Gordon Wohlers.

Mr. Tokofsky stated that having received public comments, staff will consider recommendations made by the speakers and will bring a proposed policy for Use of Bond Funds for Charter Schools back to the Committee for further discussion.

Replacement of Bus Parking Site at Birmingham High School

Mike DeLuca, Deputy Director of Real Estate Asset Management, presented the background and staff's recommendation to enter into a lease agreement for the replacement of the bus parking and light maintenance facility at Birmingham High School. The terms of the lease agreement were also presented to the Committee by Mr. DeLuca.

Alan Tomiyama, Business Manager, supported moving the facility because of safety issues at the current site.

Mr. Tokofsky called for speakers on this item.

The following speakers favored moving the bus parking and light maintenance facility from the Birmingham site:

Kenneth Ballard Rick Prizant
Lee Marks

Ms. Korenstein read into the record a letter from Bev Cook, UTLA Secretary-Vice President, which stated UTLA supported moving the bus parking facilities from Birmingham.

The Committee asked staff to explore alternate uses of the site. The report was approved to go forward to the Board on August 24 for approval September 14.

Declaration of Nonresponsibility and Debarment of Contractors

Greg Wedner, Outside Counsel for the District, presented the findings and conclusions of the hearing officer, Dr. Julie Crum, in connection with two painting contractors, Prime and Majestic.

Martin Bakst, Attorney for Prime Painting Inc., spoke against the debarment and declaration of nonresponsibility.

Ms. Korenstein requested a copy of the section of the Public Contract Code which limits the debarment to five years. Mr. Wedner will provide a copy to all Board Members.

The Committee approved the report going forward to the Board for action at its meeting on August 24, 1999.

Debarment of Contractor and Revision of Debarment Procedure

Kirk Rascoe, Director of Equal Opportunity Program, presented the revisions to the Procedure for Debarment of Contractors for Prevailing Wage Violations. He stated the revisions are clarifications of the rules under which the District debars contractors.

Mr. Tokofsky requested an informative from Mr. Rascoe on the differences between the State's rules and the District's rules and regulations for debarment.

The report was approved to go forward to the Board for action at its meeting on August 24, 1999.

Mr. Rascoe then presented to the Committee a recommendation to debar RPM Enterprises Inc. for repeated violations of State prevailing wage requirements for a period of five years.

Michael Ludwig, Attorney for RPM, opposed the debarment citing short notice and inadequate time to review the allegations.

Rob Marion, owner of RPM, opposed the debarment stating it was unfair.

The Committee agreed to postpone action until September 14 provided RPM agrees to not bid any projects until the Board takes action on staff's recommendation. Mr. Marion agreed.

Approval of Specific Sites for Feasibility Studies for:

Hobart/Wilton Place Elementary School

Ms. Young requested this report be pulled and be brought back to Facilities Committee after it goes through the New Schools, Better Neighborhoods process.

The following persons expressed their concerns and recommendations on selecting a site for the Hobart/Wilson Elementary School:

Mr. Percy Michael Cornwell
John Welborne Susan Dawkins

Cahuenga New Elementary School

Mr. Niccum stated that all of the sites before the Committee are the result of the Community Outreach Process, that the Board may approve staff's recommendation, select another site in the packet, or recommend another site for study. He also stated that selection of a site for study at this time does not preclude the selection of another site for study at any time during the process.

Mr. Tokofsky then called for speakers. The following persons presented their recommendations for a site for the Cahuenga New Elementary School:

George Richter Eric Grant

The Committee approved the report going forward to the Board for action at its meeting on August 24, 1999.

Oxnard/Victory New Elementary School

The following persons presented their recommendations for a site:

Marilyn Carney Patricia Davenport
Jim Carney

The Committee approved the report going forward to the Board for action at its meeting on August 24, 1999.

East Valley New Senior High School No. 2

Mr. Niccum stated that two sites for two smaller schools are being recommended for study. He also informed the Committee that Senator Alarcon has recommended six sites be considered by the Board. Mr. Niccum and his staff are looking into all of the Senator's recommendations.

Mr. Tokofsky scheduled a Facilities Committee meeting for September 9, 1999, so that staff can report on the Senator's recommendations and to hear additional speakers on those sites which will be acted on by the Board on September 14. Mr. Niccum will inform the Senator of the September 9 meeting.

The Committee approved the report to go forward with action anticipated by the Board on September 14, 1999.

Southeast Area New Middle School No. 2

Larry Galvin, City Clerk, Cudahy requested he be notified of all meetings relative to all new schools being proposed in and around the City of Cudahy. Mr. Niccum assured the Committee and Mr. Galvin he will receive all notifications on sites for new schools in and adjacent to the City of Cudahy.

The report was approved to go forward with action anticipated by the Board on September 14, 1999.

Victory Elementary School Addition

Two speakers, Sam Mavros and Jack Horn, stated they want to cooperate, understand the need for expansion, but are concerned about getting fair compensation for their property. Wanda Levatler spoke of the need for expansion.

The report was approved to go forward with action anticipated by the Board on September 14, 1999.

There were no speakers or objections to the reports going forward for Board action on the dates indicated for the following new schools:

Board Action

Belmont/Hollywood New Continuation High School No. 1 August 24, 1999
Hollywood/Marshall New High School No. 2 August 24, 1999
Monroe New Elementary School No. 2 September 14, 1999
Belmont/Hollywood New Middle School No. 1 September 14, 1999
LA/Manual Arts/Dorsey New Middle School No. 1 September 14, 1999
LA/Manual Arts/Dorsey New High School No. 1 September 14, 1999
LA/Manual Arts/Dorsey New Continuation High School September 14, 1999

Bond BB Program Status

Mr. Tokofsky stated the monthly report is available to the public in Board Members' Offices.

Mr. Tokofsky announced he will be submitting a substitute motion for Tuesday's Board Meeting. The substitute motion will state the Board should reject the retail proposal submitted to the Board.

Speakers

The following persons spoke in support of a moratorium on demolishing the corner fourplex and supported keeping the Eco Village gardens at Whitehouse Place Primary Center.

Lois Arkin David Kimball
Ms. Gonzalez Unnamed Woman

Gene Krischer commented on conflict of interest and air conditioning.

Notes by: Liz Grigsby, Administrative Assistant, Building Program