Board Members Present: Other Committee Members:

Mike Lansing, Chair Ellen Oppenheim
Valerie Fields
Genethia Hudley Hayes
Victoria Castro
Caprice Young

Staff Present:

Mr. Robert Buxbaum, General Manager, Facilities Services Division
Ms. Kathi Littmann, Facilities Services Division
Mr. Scot Graham, Real Estate
Mr. Paul Holmes, Modernization and Existing Facilities Office
Mr. Secundino Garcia, Independent Analysis Unit

Ms. Beth Hamby stated this annual recertification of multitrack year-round education is required by the State and is used by the Office of Public School Construction in determining the District's eligibility for funding new construction projects.

The report was approved to go forward to the Board on December 12.

Default of Contractor, HLA Construction, Inc., and Declaration of Nonresponsibility

Mr. Steven Han, representing HLA Construction (Hovik Azarian) addressed the Committee.

Mr. Tom Leslie, Chief Inspector, presented the report requesting that HLA Construction Inc, be declared a nonresponsible bidder for five years.

The report was approved to go forward to the Board on December 12.

Default of Contractor, Oved Dagen Construction, and Declaration of Nonresponsibility

Mr. Oved Dagen of Oved Dagen Construction addressed the Committee.

Mr. Tom Leslie presented the report requesting that Oved Dagen be declared a nonresponsible bidder for five years.

Mr. Robert Buxbaum stated that should the contractor complete the work in a timely manner, the recommendation to default may be withdrawn by staff before the Board takes action on January 9, 2001.

The report was approved to go forward to the Board on December 12.

Resolution of Intention to Sell Real Property Old Ranch Road School Site

Mr. Stanley Lampert, Sullivan Canyon Riders, opposed the valuation of the property at $12 million and stated that the property should be offered in three states: public agencies, nonprofits, and general public.

Mr. Scott Graham stated the market value of property is based on two appraisals and confirmed by an offer he has received to buy the property in excess of the proposed minimum bid.

The report was approved to go forward to the Board on December 12.

Authorization to Negotiate Agreements for Construction Management Services and Minority, Women, and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises and Contract Compliance Services

Mr. Paul Holmes presented the report recommending staff be authorized to negotiate and approve contracts with Community Watch and Century Diversified for construction management of FEMA projects.

The report was approved to go forward to the Board on December 12.

Legislative Update on Facilities Issues

Mr. Nuñez will present a report at the Facilities Committee meeting of January 25, 2001 and at each subsequent meeting thereafter.

Committee Members requested Mr. Nuñez provide advanced materials.

Status of E-Rate Program and BB Existing Facilities Program

Mr. Paul Holmes presented a status report of the following projects:

E-Rate
Greening
Cool Schools
Lunch Shelters
Modernization Projects

Mr. Holmes and Mr. Buxbaum responded to questions. Mr. Holmes will send a list of the E-Rate projects to the Committee Members.

Status of New Construction Projects

The following speakers addressed the Committee on the projects indicated:

Mr. Ed Moreno Expansion of Canoga Park Primary Center
Ms. Ellen Michiel Expansion of Canoga Park Primary Center
and Los Angeles City Department of Housing Plan
for Affordable Housing

Ms. Kathy Littmann gave a status report on (1) Project budgets, (2) AB 2644 CEQA, (3) Selection of Architects for Middle and Senior High Schools (4) Relocatable Housing and (5) Community Outreach Activities. She made a presentation on the groundbreaking ceremonies and construction work at Bell New Primary Center No. 3, Van Nuys Elementary School, and Belmont/Hollywood New Primary Center No. 2

The importance of providing translators, child care and announcing the meetings through the local media was discussed.

The second round of Escutia projects will be brought to the Committee at its meeting on January 25, 2001.

Public Comment

Mr. Mike Saulenas addressed the Committee on asbestos and lead issues.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.