WORK ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011
Campus Center 4
Present: , Richard Rains, Gerald Scheib, Paul Kubicki, Margarita Padilla, David Pardess,
William Roane (for Jim Liko), , Gloria Daims, Afri Walker Louise Barbato, Bamdad
Samii,
Absent: Stephani Atkinson-Alston, Louis Eguaras, Linda Caruthers, Yolanda Ramil,
Victor Renolds, Walter Bortman
Guest: Linda Le Doux, Jena Barnes, Deborah Paulsen,
1. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m.by Richard Rains
2. Paul Kubicki moved to approve the May minutes. William Roane seconded the
motion. Minutes approved.
3. Chair’s Report.
Regarding the issue of restrooms in the Collaborative Studies Building, Facilities
reported that at the next CC meeting Facilities will recommend that a complete
financial analysis be done on a proposal to convert a classroom on the second floor of
the CSB to student and faculty restrooms.
4. Unfinished Business
Air quality in Admissions, etc.
Concerning the air quality surveys in the Admissions and other offices, the Committee
agreed that Richard Rains should inquire of Facilities about the status of the situation,
and report back to the Committee by email. If the Committee feels that there should
be a motion to make recommendations, this could then be done by email.
Jena Barnes commented that the issue might not be just the air conditioning, but that
dusty carpets may contribute to the health problem.
Linda LeDoux pointed out that not everyone in Financial Aid received the forms, and
they should be distributed there.
Richard will look into it.
Window Blinds in Classrooms
Deborah Paulson commented on the seriousness of the problem of light coming into the
classrooms while digital projectors are being used. Richard also mentioned actions he
had taken to try to darken the physics/astronomy lab.
It has been exactly one year since the issue was raised at the September 2010 WEC
meeting.
The Committee agreed that Richard should inquire of Facilities about the status of the
situation, and report back to the Committee by email. If the Committee feels that
there should be a motion to make recommendations, this could then be done by email.
Locks in Cabinets in Room 202 Child Dev.
Gloria Daims commented that instructors cannot store books in the cabinets without
locks. The issue was raised two semesters ago, but hasn’t been resovled. The
Committee agreed that Richard Rains should inquire of Facilities about the status of
the situation, and report back to the Committee by email.
5. New Business
Office 209 in CCDS
The Committee voted to approve Lilimani De Silvas’s request to allocate Office 209 in
CCDS for use by adjunct faculty. The motion was made by Paul and seconded by
William.
Shades and Drapes in I 1002
Patricia Johnson, by WEC Request Form, brought up the need for shades and drapes over
the ceiling windows, doors, and windows, in order to view projected material.
The Committee agreed that this might be part of the overall plan to install new shades in
campus classrooms. It was suggested that not only I 1002, but all similar classrooms
be so fitted. The Committee agreed that Richard should discuss this with Facilities
and report back.
Sylmar Strip Mining Proposal
Richard passed out flyers containing information about a proposed major strip mining
activity near the Pacoima Dam, which would result in increased dust and air pollution
for the whole community, including Mission College. He asked the Committee to
think about what possible role the WEC might have in raising awareness about this
issue in the College Community.
General Comments
Louise mentioned that students were passing around a petition to have toilet paper in the
CSB restroom. William pointed out that toilet paper is being used in huge amounts in
that restroom, and that it’s a problem keeping it stocked.
6. Adjournment
Louise moved to adjourn, William seconded. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.