COLLEGE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Monday, May 21, 2012
5:30 p.m. – Campus Center, Room 4
DRAFT MINUTES
MEMBERSHIP PRESENT:
Jose L. Rodriguez
Donald L. Neal
Bobby Arias
Benjamin Williams
Edward Woods
MEMBERSHIP ABSENT:
Daniel Campos
Jose Rodriguez
Irene Galvan
Eugene Hernandez
Irwin Silon
FACILITATOR PRESENT:
GUESTS/RESOURCE MEMBERS:
Dr. Monte E. Perez (LAMC)
Walter Bortman (LAMC)
Daniel Villanueva (LAMC)
Benjamin Williams (Sylmar Homeowner Council)
James Farmer (Build-LACCD/PV Jobs)
Michael Flores (Build-LACCD/PV Jobs)
Victor Renolds (LAMC)
WELCOME/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The meeting came to order at approximately 5:40pm in Campus Center, Room 4. Minutes from
March 19rd, 2012 meeting were reviewed by Edward with the following comment:
 4 yes
 A member asked to please send out reminders per ByLaws and to ensure there is a followup call or email
 A member also mentioned that if there are more than 3 meetings members missed, the
meeting cannot hold quorum instead there has to be a talking session.
 The minutes were written on notes taken from Tara Ward, Administrative Aide with Los
Angeles Mission College as the tape recorder failed to record after 2 minutes of the meeting
start time.
REPORT FROM GSE:
A message from the Director – Gateway Science & Engineering’s (GSE) Director, Mr. Johnson
Proposition A/AA:
 FTR
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The March 19, 2012 meeting minutes indicated that FTR was vindicated from
any wrongdoing.
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The judge ruled in favor of FTR citing that the proper process was followed and
FTR was “adjudicated” of any wrongdoing.
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The March 19, 2012 minutes also indicated that payments were delayed to FTR,
but payments to FTR are up-to-date and no payments are being held back.
 MODERNIZATION
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Design is complete and ready for DSA approval
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Campus improvements submitted to DSA including energy management plans
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New equipment will moved into existing facilties
 MICROTURBINES
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The District has hired a consultant concerned with microturbines
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There is a meeting set for May 21, 2013 with John Hamer, Daynard Tullis to
discuss the issue of energy use.
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A third party is being hired to conduct a review
CCOC Member Request/Question
What is a microturbine?
GSE Response
A. 1) the college is trying to create its own energy
2) LAMC is the central command center for EOC
3) the president says that the college put together an analysis meeting with IBE and
ARUP
4) natural gas is cheaper for the college
5) possible propane to back the system
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LAMC is also reviewing grants related to the microturbines. There are opportunities for
rebates
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We have been working with the college to met 3/24/2012 deadline Tom Hall will not be
in his office.
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The board is due a detailed List.
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Moratorium is scheduled to end November 2011, but had an early release date of April
25, 2012.
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2. Measure J:
 SWING SPACE
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Moving forward with getting hardscape and landscape.
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Street improvements are in process.
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B-permit needed for Street improvements.
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Relocation of bungalows in process
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There is no urgency to get modulars
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Some delays due to issues with the contractor’s contractual date.
 EAST CAMPUS
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This project is almost complete.
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The training schedule has been developed and staff are in the process of
completing trainings prior to moving in
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There is a preliminary meeting with staff regarding the move and a ribbon cutting
celebration set for September/October
The CMS building will be open for faculty and staff to move in on July 23
3. Monthly Update
 LACCD website for Dashboard Report
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http://www.buildlaccd.org/bidding_and_contracting/content/documents/dashboard/201
2/May%202012/LACCD_Building_Program_Monthly_Progress_Rep
ort_5_15_2012_April.pdf#page=155
4. Other projects/issues:
 Mission College graduates wants to return to assist the college as needed
 The President will place announcements to notify veterans of available technical
training.
 There are 8 items on the moratorium list
 There is a meeting scheduled for July to meet with the new District facilities
Director, James O’Reiley about the moratorium on the student services building.
5. Other Recommendations and/or Requests:
REPORT FROM COLLEGE PRESIDENT:
Student from Northridge needs an extended bus schedule
The current bus schedule ends at 10 pm
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The Sylmar neighboring city council member is scheduled to meet with Dr. Perez
on this issue
Building Programs:
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Central Energy Plant (CEP)
Danny and Wally spoke on the Central Energy Plant:
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Danny, George and Wally are scheduled to work on what the Central Energy
Plant will cost the college in utilities.
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It is necessary to have a CEP to maintain the college’s buildings.
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Wally spoke on the district’s recommendation for ICE storage to be used for
cooling. Micro-turbine, a generator, is the college’s interest which can run on
natural gas and is cheaper. The college can purchase the natural gas for 20 years
and it can run the buildings for many more years.
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The District is highly in favor of running chillers at night and use the ice to chill
water in the daytime.
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The college can use this Micro-turbine generator to generate energy and chillers
can use hot air to make chill water.
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The college will cut their gas & electric bill by 30% and have great savings as the
college now spends over $1M a year with gas and electric charges.
 The Ronald Reagan library is run on this concept and it is pretty fairly efficient.
 The maintenance is that of the changing of filters once a year and this is the right
change for the campus.
 It will reduce the college’s carbon footprint to year 2050. This will save energy
and allow us to reuse the heat to cool the campus.
 The college can purchase 10 years worth of natural gas and lock in the price.
 The college recommended this change to the District and they cannot impose the
ice chillers on the college.
 Danny pointed that he came from a campus that had an ice plant and it was a bad
decision, a huge mistake. When it was hot, they were not able to make ice and
received more complaints than expected.
 It was mentioned that if you use a lot of electricity and have a peak time, you will
have additional cost from DWP if one day of usage differs.
Danny spoke on the College Budget:
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To save some costs the college will undergo a 4/10 schedule and will closed on
Fridays (June 11-August 17).
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There is no regular summer session scheduled, but some courses in Basic Skills,
Science and Math will be on going for the summer
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The HFAC will remain open on Friday’s for staff not taking Friday’s off
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There is a possible enterprise opportunity as a high school may want to rent the
facility for the summer.
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LAMC has no other cuts to make and the campus’ current reduction is at 3.9
million
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The entire Athletic department has been cut. The total is $189,000
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The Athletic department are finding entrepreneurial opportunities to raise funds
by renting the gym
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The STEM project is also helping by paying for improvement made in some
classrooms.
 Special Requests/Notices
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The President has to appoint a DCOC member.
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The DCOC meetings are once a month on Thursday
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The CCOC recommended Bobby Arias or Benjamin William
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The member will be chosen by the President at the July CCOC meeting.
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Members were given an opportunity to cite reasons to be appointed to the
DCOC.
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REPORT FROM ASO REPRESENTATIVE: No report
REPORT FROM DISTRICT DCOC REPRESENTATIVE: None
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PUBLIC SPEAKERS: None
PROPOSED MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2012:
a.
b.
c.
July 16, 2012
September 17, 2012
November 19, 2012
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
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Naming of new buildings is bond specific and the Board of Trustees discusses
and makes the final decision.
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A donation is also required if the building name is after a person
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The naming of the new Media Arts building has been tabled.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 pm with the Committee members agreeing on the next scheduled
meeting for Monday, July 16th , 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
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