MINUTES

PLANNING ACTION COUNCIL (PAC)

Thursday, February 7, 2002

Members Present:

         Administration: N. Carson, N. Malone, L. Menzies, J. Ricci, L. Rosas, A. Tomlinson

         Faculty:  Senate – N. Barakat, S. Fasteau, S. Mc Murray

                       AFT – W. Hollis, R. Oakes, J. Stanbery

         Classified:  L. De Silva, T. Sulyok

         Students: P. Lovett, M. Ramos

         Co-Chairs: L. Spink, M. Wood

         Resource Persons: G. Wood

         Guests:  C. Brooke, B. Lemon, B. Mc Neel, S. Sandt, D. Tull

         Project Managers:  Steve Johnson, Jim Favaro, Esther Margulies  (MDA Johnson/Favaro)

Absent:  Classified: K. Gentry, G. Mendoza, L. Payne, B. Sotelo;  Students: A. Bolis, B. Curtis, A. Khalid,

         M. Larios, D. Powell;  Resource: C. Liddle

 

Meeting called to order at 2:30 p.m.  The minutes for July 12, 2001, September 12, 2001, September 27, 2001 were accepted as presented.  The minutes for January 10, 2002 were accepted with noted changes.

 

1.   Facilities Master Plan 2002                                                                                                        Jim Favaro

It was noted there are two more public meetings on the plan.  J. Stanbery asked how input from the public meetings would relate to the plan. Johnson/Favaro indicated that while the decisions made thus far are not final, they do set principles and directions for the long-term and 5-year plans and it was important that the master plan framework be in place.  It was noted that a few elements were added to the drawings including the drop-offs along Figueroa Place and L Street;  parking and drop-offs for special students; special needs parking (14 spaces); short-term parking near the student services building (24 spaces); a 4th floor on the west parking garage;  a classroom near the nursing building;  tennis courts near the PE building;  artificial turf on the track & field and soccer fields with dug outs. Central receiving is located in the business conference center building. The model was also updated.

 

It was noted that the Nursing, Music, Art buildings were not included in the Repair and Modernizations breakdown and need to be added.  Johnson/Favaro stated that all buildings would receive clean-ups to be operational including carpeting and air conditioning.

 

Esther Margulies with Johnson/Favaro provided a landscape presentation within the context of our master plan.  At this stage landscaping is not concerned with specific details but with general space use and layout. The concepts being developed will provide the architects and landscape architects with a framework from which to work. It was noted that LAHC is a beautiful campus with many wonderful trees and open spaces.  However, many of those trees are rated as a ’C’, and quite a few are ‘D’s’.  Some have insect problems. Tree health for the 5 and 30-year plans was discussed. The campus has a sense of greenery that comes out to the street and which Johnson/Favaro would like to see maintained and augmented.  However the cost and maintenance in landscaping is important. Many of our gardens died from lack of funds.  Trees do require proper pruning and watering. Groups such as Tree People are involved in urban forestry strategies and may be able to assist the college. 

 

Ms. Margulies reviewed some of the items considered in landscaping including open quads, smaller gardens (space between buildings), plazas & courts, paved areas, and large paved gathering areas.  Orientation provides a sense of hierarchy. The use of water can provide an identity to campus areas.  A variety of spaces can make paths more interesting and circulation spaces can provide lighting and seating areas.  Circulation is used to create different feelings with trees and landscaping.  Seasonal planting can further create identity.  Trees can provide shade for those buildings with operational windows.  Water drainage can be accomplished with gravel or pavers. Circulation paths could utilize ground-up granite and recycled plastic furniture is available for seating.  Recycled water can be used for irrigation. Horticultural and medicinal plantings could be part of the proposed culinary program.

 

Review of the 5-year plan followed noting that the north end of campus was more academic, and that the south end had a recreational use.  It is important to prioritize landscaping infrastructure to get the biggest buy for the money for long-term investment.

 

2.   Renewal of Mural Discussion                                                                                       Dr. Ann Tomlinson

There was discussion of an Aztec mural on the business building and whether to retain it.  It is a campus landmark and the artist would like to see it refurbished. The sense of the committee was that they would like to retain the mural if it is not too expensive to refurbish.  A. Tomlinson will get a cost estimate.

 

Discussion Items:

·        Technology was to be in the new business conference center building, along with architecture, and a multi-media center, classrooms, etc.  A FPP was written to replace the existing tech building with specific parameters.  Discussion followed.  Johnson/Favaro noted that the master plan allows for some flexibility to address this situation.  The job placement area would move to the conference center.

·        The business office will remain in Seahawk center next to the bookstore. The cashier’s office will be in the student services building.

·        The architects will work with faculty and staff to make public spaces identifiable by divisions.

·        There was discussion on trucks on campus and receiving, moving and storing books and other supplies including those for the cafeteria.  Smaller 60’ trucks could service the bookstore and cafeteria.  Bringing semi’s into the central part of campus was discussed.  There is a need for secure cash system.

      Consensus: For a central receiving area; the bookstore to remain in its present location; payroll and      business to locate to the business conference center; the cashier’s office in located to student services.

·        Storage is important.  The bookstore will have a small storage area and extra has been added in the plan.

·        Renovation of Seahawk will create a large lawn area to the south for performances.

 

3.   Green Sustainability                                                                                                          Dr. Linda Spink

An analysis of costs for greening and environmental protection was distributed.  A LEED rating system assigns points to recognize how environmental concerns are addressed.  The sub-committee of the Board will recommend to the full Board that all new building be in the 26-38 point range with certification.  Costs with certification are considerably higher and all rebates need to be applied for aggressively.  It was noted that some improvements are paid back in a few years and others take much longer.  The committee discussed items being mandated and not compensated for and that the additional costs will need to be factored into costs.  The Board may decide at their March meeting the system they favor. Good common sense design will consider aspects such as building orientation and shading.

 

Discussion Items:

·        Q Builder – software that supports our strategic planning process, and offers features including identifying KPI’s, and consolidating goals/strategies.  It will assist in accreditation and provides the necessary documentation.  However, there needs to be a commitment by the college and at the division level for the software to be successful.  A request is being made for PFE funding for 20 site licenses at a cost of $10,000, with an annual $800 maintenance/tech support fee.

Consensus: To pursue purchase of Q Builder.

 

 

Meeting adjourned 5:30 p.m.

 

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