Redwoods Community College District
Facilities Planning Committee (FPC)
Meeting Notes March 14, 2008
In attendance: Tim Flanagan, Frank Martinez, Tricia Hawkins, Ray Kingsbury, Danny
Walker (left at 2PM), Mark Winter, Paul Agpawa, David Maki (by conference video
CRMC), Stephen McCollum (by phone CRDN), Bill Connors, Tracey Thomas, Michael
Bailey
Agenda Item #1:
Revise FPC comments on two previous Program Review interviews, Hospitality
Restaurant & Culinary Arts, and Hospitality/Tourism.
The effects of moving out of ARC site and going to cafeteria were discussed. Revision
was “Arcata facility will remain the same”.
Also revised line in Hospitality/Tourism PR to reflect that Arcata site will remain.
Agenda Item #2:
Handouts: Functional Group Interview sheets (#s 31-35 and #s 37-41).
Most of the comments were typed by Tracey Thomas directly into the Access Database
Functional Group Interview data sheet. These additions could be viewed, evaluated, and
updated by Eureka campus meeting participants as they were entered.
Of the various discussions, cost analysis was prominent and would affect most of the
Project Reviews:
#31 Move Dance classes to Main Gym: Gym has good sound system, only need new
head set. Cost analysis is needed for custom mirrors; designated “Develop Action Plan”
and a “Health Safety” issue. Additional comments were listed by Tracey Thomas.
#32 Construct new Dance studio: “How cost estimate was determined” was discussed.
Did not have square footage of new space. “New Construction” issue. Additional
comments were listed by Tracey Thomas.
#33 Improve ventilation in various PE rooms: This equipment serves the weight rooms
and two upstairs classrooms. Existing equipment beyond expected useful life.
Determined a “Long Term” project, “Health/Safety” issue. Additional comments were
listed by Tracey Thomas.
#34 Install artificial turf on athletic fields: Discussions regarding artificial vs. natural turf,
also cost of maintaining artificial vs. natural turf. Could funds be raised by fundraising
activities? Determined to be a “Long Term” and “Health/Safety” issue. Additional
comments were listed by Tracey Thomas.
#35 Install elevator in PE building: Cost analysis needed; alternatives to elevators
discussed. Determined “Long Term” issue. Additional comments were listed by Tracey
Thomas.
#37 Enclosure of Firing Range for safe Forestry class access: “New Construction” and
“Health/Safety” issue. Low on needs level. Additional comments were listed by Tracey
Thomas.
#38 Enclosure of Firing Range for safe Natural Resources access: See #37
#39 Remove wall between CA126/125A: Cost analysis needed (current estimate too
low). Requires engineering to remove weight bearing wall. Determined to be “Long
term” issue. Additional comments were listed by Tracey Thomas.
#40 New carpet in CA109 and 113; replace chairs in CA113: It was determined that this
issue has a higher priority than previously viewed. There is an inadequate capacity for
enrollment numbers. On top of ADA issues, a need for more “adult-friendly” seating was
discussed. :Long term”, “Health/Safety”, “ADA” issues. Additional comments were
listed by Tracey Thomas.
#41 Anthropology classroom: Discussion regarding needs of Anthropology class vs.
needs for Wet-lab/General Biolab class that could be used for more than just the one
agenda. Storage options were discussed. Determined “New Construction” issue.
Additional comments were listed by Tracey Thomas.
Consensus of viability of using LRC105 for future FPC meetings was positive.