COLLEGE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Monday, January 23, 2012
5:30 p.m. – Campus Center, Room 4
DRAFT MINUTES
MEMBERSHIP PRESENT:
Jose L. Rodriguez
Donald L. Neal
Eugene Hernandez
Benjamin
Irwin Silon
Edward Woods
MEMBERSHIP ABSENT:
Daniel Campos
Jose Rodriguez
Irene Galvan
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)
WELCOME/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The meeting came to order at approximately 5:45pm in Campus Center, Room 4. Minutes from
November 28, 2011 meeting was reviewed by Edward with the following comment:
 10 yes
 1 nay – stating that several follow-up questions that were asked at the last meeting were
omitted from the minutes.
REPORT FROM GSE:
1. Proposition A/AA:
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Project Directive
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GSE emphasized the importance of transparency between the college and the
construction management team.
Projects on Moratorium
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List of projects rating importance was provided to the members in addition to the
projects that the college would like to move forward with ASAP.
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Additional small projects currently on the moratorium are to renovate and/or
improve overall campus safety and cost savings.
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2. Measure J:
 Campus Mod II:
a) Sheriffs’ Station
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This project is not moving forward with a stand alone Sheriff Station; but
will proceed with the renovation of the existing building.
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There was a discussion for a Central Facility Plant at the back end of the
campus.
3. FCSB - Family Consumers Services Building:
 FCSB is near complete and now in close-out phase with only one issue related to
mechanical and is being rectified.
4. Athletic Complex
 President signed a short-term agreement for the LA County Parks & Recreation for
renovating and improvements at El Cariso Park. He went on to say that a meeting will
take place tomorrow (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) at 1:00 pm with lawyers between both
parties to discuss a long-term agreement.
5. Monthly Update
 LACCD website for Dashboard Report
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A GSE staff explained that the Dashboard (financial) report is
supplemented with the campus projects’ construction monthly report
which lists the status of each project for the previous month.
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i.e. A report Dated January 2012 has updated project data/information for
the month of December 2011, the previous month.
6. Other projects/issues:
Project Labor Department
 Michael Flores, one of the representatives from Build-LACCD/PV Jobs, gave a
presentation. He can be reached at (213)996-2533 and by email at
Michael.flores@build-laccd.org. Mention was made of the fact that Build-LACCD
has a Project Labor Agreement in place.
a) Handouts from Build-LACCD/PV Jobs Reps:
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Request for Craft Employees Application
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Local Hire & At Risk Summary Report
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PV Jobs flyer
b) Priority
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Contractor and Sub-Contractors in good faith to hire 30 % of Labor
workforce from the local community.
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Out of the 30%, 6% to be disadvantaged
 E.g. individuals without a high school degree
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 Single parents
 People previously incarcerated
 People below poverty line
 Veterans not considered disadvantaged
c) CCOC members would like Veterans to also have priority.
d) CCOC members would also like Local Hire & at Risk Report to add
additional breakdown by zip code. The Labor Compliance Department will
have this information to the members by the next meeting.
e) New Hires need to go through a proper process in place and they must go
through the Union Halls.
Naming of LAMC Buildings
 GSE states Mission’s buildings needs to be named according to Bond Language.
 The working title names are currently not tied to Bond language.
7. Other Recommendations and/or Requests:
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. What is the approximate construction of Media Arts?
GSE Response
A. We are not certain. Currently the estimate is 13 months construction duration to
finish project.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. Would like to reflect on the Local Hire & at Risk Report additional breakdown by zip
code.
PV Rep Response
A. The Labor Compliance Department will have this information to the members by the
next meeting.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. A list of Major Contractors on all LAMC projects that are based with local zip codes.
GSE Response
A. A staff member will provide this information.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. The President should be interviewed to promote locally based Contractors.
President’s Response
A. The President stated that information should be gathered for potential Contractors to
apply and placed on pre-qualified list.
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CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. The process should also be extended to sub-contractors being hired by major
Contractors. Another member stated that there is a pre-qualified list for sub-contractor
as well.
President’s Response
A. The President asked to be provided with this list and the numbers.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. What species at the Athletic Complex is endangered? Another member stated that
this was one of the questions that were omitted from the previous meeting minutes.
GSE Response
A. The cowbirds
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. How much money is received per student at LAMC?
President’s Response
A. This is determined by a formula and the money is not allocated for each student by
the total of overall enrollment. The President stated that the District allows colleges to
keep any ending balance if it is in the “black” (if there is a surplus of money at the end
of the year).
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. If money is spent unnecessarily, is there an agreement to recover these funds from
GSE or FTR?
President’s Response
A. President stated that negotiations are in process on this issue and no decision has been
made as yet.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. If a college member (in administration), who had conflict of interest, was still with
LAMC.
President’s Response
A. President stated that that person is no longer working with the college and a
replacement has been hired, who is Daniel Villanueva, the college’s new Vice President
of Administration.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. A lot of people are lost due to the lack of signs.
President’s Response
A. President’s stated that the signage issue is a priority project currently on the
Moratorium.
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CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. Is there an avenue to have a contest to name a building?
President’s Response
A. President stated that the Director of Plant and Facilities is investigating the process
of naming the LAMC buildings according to both District and College standards.
CCOC Member Request/Question
Q. If there is a process for donor (monetary donations) to name a building?
President’s Response
A. President stated that the college is currently reviewing the process.
CCOC Member Request
1. A Request was made for the addition of construction dates to the Bond Program Site
Map and copies given to the CCOC members at their request.
2. Another request for Temporary parking permits issued to CCOC members.
REPORT FROM COLLEGE PRESIDENT:
 Updated M&O Budget:
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Approximately $1.4M is available for utilities and in-house keeping
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Most projects on the Moratorium should not increase this budget.
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There is a new formula allocation proposal to have M&O operations taken off the
top before other allocations.
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The State is reviewing the budget for the new fiscal year starting July, 2012.
Currently, there is a $9-13B deficit with a proposed tax revenue increase on
November Ballot.
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If The Ballot Passes: $6M will go to Education
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EFECTS to LAMC
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Ballot Passes: $1.4M to $1.5M budget cut
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Ballot Not Passed: $3M budget cut
 District recently raised fees from $26 to $36 per unit for classes at all LACC colleges
 However, it did not generate extra capitol due to lower enrollment rate
 LAMC is reviewing the budget to consider a hiring freeze, procurement freeze and
program elimination.
 LAMC projects on Moratorium – President’s comments:
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President stated that the District is asking its colleges to state how each college
will bear additional M&O cost.
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President also stated that most of these projects (on the Moratorium) do not add
additional M&O cost.
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In addition, the college has limited land and has not been building out to date.
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
LA Times Article:
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District is presently negotiating with GSE, our Construction Management
Company
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FTR is going into litigation with the District
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The District is reviewing procedures
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Presently the Present and GSE Director do not know the negotiating status of
these findings.
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If GSE leaves, the college needs to find an interim, then permanent CPM firm.
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The President stated that the District will comment on an article in the LA Times
printed yesterday (Sunday, February 22, 2012) and ensure that better practices
are in place to avoid worry.
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He went on to say that the District put together an independent non-paid
committee to review LACCD’s Building Program; and that some
recommendations were made for better financial controls and a more centralized
management.
The President promised to email a report (approx. 50 pages on this independent review) to the
members.
REPORT FROM ASO REPRESENTATIVE: No report
REPORT FROM DISTRICT DCOC REPRESENTATIVE: None
PUBLIC SPEAKERS: None
PROPOSED MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2012:
a.
May 21, 2012
b.
July 16, 2012
c.
September 17, 2012
d.
November 19, 2012
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm with the Committee members agreeing on the next scheduled
meeting for Monday, March 19th, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
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