Board Member Absent:
Mr. David Tokofsky
Bond Oversight Committee Member Present:
Mr. Scott Folsom
External Member Present:
Mr. Dan Basalone, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles
Staff Present:
Mr. James A. McConnell, Jr., Chief Facilities Executive
Mr. Guy Mehula, Deputy Chief Facilities Executive, New Construction
Mr. Jim Delker, Acting Deputy Chief Facilities Executive, Existing Facilities
Mr. Rod Hamilton, Development Manager
Mr. Ed Van Ginkel, Senior Facilities Executive
Mr. McConnell gave an overview of the new construction program. He explained that Phase I encompasses 159 projects: 80 new schools, 60 major additions to schools, and 19 playgrounds providing approximately 78,000 two-semester seats. Currently, Phase I is over 50 percent complete or under construction.
Mr. McConnell announced that new construction staff will be presenting Phase II project definitions to the Committee today.
MONTHLY PROGRAM STATUS REPORT FOR EXISTING FACILITIES
Mr. Delker explained the monthly program status report for existing facilities. As is indicated in the report, nearly 10,000 projects have been completed or are under construction.
Mr. Delker mentioned that the second revision to the Existing Facilities Strategic Execution Plan was approved by the Board on December 9, 2003. This revision incorporates both the repair and early childhood repair program into the strategic execution plan. The schedules for these projects will be incorporated in the annual strategic execution plan revision.
PHASE II DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT DEFINITIONS
Mr. Mehula gave an overview of the entire new construction program. Including the Phase II projects defined today, there are 205 projects in the entire program equaling approximately $5.8 billion. He discussed program funding sources and program and project costs.
Mr. Mehula identified Phase II cost factors and risks, program risks, and cost reduction strategies being implemented. He then introduced the Development Managers for a more detailed presentation on the Phase II project definitions.
Mr. Lansing clarified that there would be three separate opportunities to speak on this item: today's Facilities Committee meeting, the January 13, 2004, Regular Board meeting and the January 20, 2004, 1:00 p.m., special Board meeting.
SPEAKERS
Gardena City Councilman Steven Bradford addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Purche Avenue Elementary School expansion and distributed City of Gardena adopted Resolution No. 4782 stating the City Council's opposition to the reconfiguration of Purche Avenue Elementary School from a traditional K-5 school to a K-8 school.
City of Bell Councilman George Cole voiced support for the proposed projects.
Huntington Park Councilwoman Ofelia Hernandez voiced support for the proposed projects and stressed the need for more facilities in the area.
Doris Turner and Carrie Scott voiced opposition to the proposed Purche Avenue Elementary School expansion.
Camelia Perez, Marianne Willard, Margarita Lopez, Carla Nino, Maria Ramirez, Carlos Prinzen, Veronica Perez, Mr. Gutierrez, Maria Brenes, Daniel Holmes, Helene Schpak, Mike Gealer, and Alisa Smith voiced support for the proposed projects and planning process.
Doris Spates spoke in support of the community outreach and planning processes and spoke in favor of continued community outreach.
Mr. Basalone asked to receive a list of the current architects, designers, and contractors who have been awarded contracts and with a reference to those who are certified as a Small Business Enterprise.
Mr. Mehula said he would provide such a list. (This information will be provided by January 20, 2004.)
Mr. Mehula responded to the Committee's questions concerning the projected per seat cost of Phase II projects, the monetary hindrances and benefits of utilizing joint use opportunities, the impact upon Phase II by carryover Phase I projects, the resources for seventh and eighth grade students provided in the conversion span schools, and the need for more inspectors.
Ms. LaMotte asked how it was determined which grades would be phased in first for the Hesby and Hughes projects. Mr. Mehula deferred the question and said that either the Superintendent or staff would address the question when the report is presented to the Board for consideration.
Mr. Lansing asked the report be revised to include a specific definition of core facilities for each of
the proposed span schools. Mr. Mehula acknowledged the request and said he would coordinate
with Mr. Delker on this issue with the intention of incorporating revisions into the report.
Mr. Lansing asked that staff respond as to why Chapman Elementary School is not included as a preferred conversion site especially since this site is preferred by city leaders and community members. Mr. Lansing asked that staff submit a response to himself and to the City of Gardena regarding this issue.
Mr. Mehula said he would respond as requested. (This information will be provided by January 20, 2004.)
Mr. Mehula and Mr. Delker responded to the Committee's requests regarding the fulfillment of core facilities needs in existing schools. Mr. Delker and Mr. Mehula said they would consider these needs when defining projects in the future.
The report was recommended by the Committee to go forward to the Receipt Calendar at the January 13, 2004, Regular Board meeting.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADD TWO PARCELS TO THE PREFERRED SITE FOR SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA NEW HIGH SCHOOL NO. 3 (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SLAUSON AVENUE AND MENLO AVENUE)
Mr. Hamilton described the project to the Committee. He responded to the Committee's questions regarding how the space will be shared with local businesses.
The report was recommended by the Committee to go forward to the Receipt Calendar at the January 13, 2004, Regular Board meeting.
MONTHLY PROGRAM STATUS REPORT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Mehula explained the monthly program status report for new construction. He responded to the Committee's questions regarding the bulk purchase of building materials.
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2003, AUGMENTED FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The minutes as presented were approved by the Committee without discussion.
RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REPORTS
€ Asbestos Technical Unit
€ Measure K - IT Projects Monthly Status
€ Quarterly Report on Audit of Bond Funded Contracts
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gene Krischer spoke in regards to the Playa Vista site Environmental Impact Report. He invited Patricia McPherson of Grassroots Coalition forward to present information regarding the environmental study and assessment of the site.
Loren Grossman spoke in regards to the Playa Vista site.
Ruth Sarnoff spoke in regards to the Playa Vista site. Ms. Sarnoff distributed materials to the Committee and asked that each Board Member receive a copy of the materials.
2. Approval of the November 13, 2003 Augmented Facilities 3 minutes Jim McConnell
Committee Meeting Minutes
3. Phase II Development of Project Definitions 160 minutes Guy Mehula
Ed Van Ginkel
4. Authorization to Add Two Parcels to the Preferred Site for 5 minutes Ron Bagel
South Los Angeles Area New High School No. 3
(Southeast Corner of Slauson Avenue and Menlo Avenue)
5. Monthly Program Status Report for New Construction 5 minutes Guy Mehula
6. Monthly Program Status Report for Existing Facilities 5 minutes Jim Delker
7 Receipt of Written Reports