Environmental Charter Schools

Minutes

ECS Facilities Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 11, 2017 at 4:30 PM

Location

2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 / Call-in Location: 2000 e imperial highway. El Segundo ca 90245 / Zoom Call-in: Zoom Info: Join from PC or Mac: https://zoom.us/j/243329880 Or Telephone: +1 669 900 6833 (Meeting ID: 243 329 880)
Facilities Committee Members 
John Kim - Chair 
Bruce Greenspon
Anthony Jowid 
Alayna Santos 
Alison Diaz 
 
Facilities Committee Charter 
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the construction, revitalization, and maintenance of ECS's physical sites;
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies to engage stakeholders on a continuing basis in efforts to address ECS's facility needs;
  • Consider, as appropriate, matters relating to the physical sites of ECS, including approval of plans for new construction and revitalization and the institutional prioritization of capital projects plans and requests, as well as, and in coordination with, the Finance Committee.
  • Provide review, policy guidance, and strategic oversight of campus master planning activities, capital improvements and real estate type activities while also aligning the same to our mission, vision and values.  
  • Provide guidance and recommendations to the ECS Board and senior ECS staff on facilities-related matters; and
  • Undertake such other matters and review such other issues as may be directed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Goals for 2017-2018
  • ECMS-I, complete Inglewood campus:
    • Secure COO
    • Implement Phase I of our Landscape Greening Plan
    • Celebrate ribbon cutting ceremony November 4
    • Work with Development to secure funding to complete phase 2 of greening & rec plans
    • Implement CEC prop 39 measures
  •  ECMS-G, provide expertise and support as staff and consultants facilitate the following
    • PROP K grant objectives 
    • CEC prop 39 measures
  • ECHS
    1. collaborate with landlord to complete the following:
      • secure final DSA sign off on existing modular units
      • remove shed
      • secure approval to implement CEC measures
      • After securing DSA sign off, work with LESD on long term facility plans 
    2. develop creative solutions to both space challenges and classroom temperature challenges during warmer months 
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting.  However, any such presentation will be for information only.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.

Committee Members Present

Alayna Santos, Alison Diaz, John Kim

Committee Members Absent

Anthony Jowid

Guests Present

Bruce Greenspon, Dani Hughes, Jeremiah David, Tracy Bondi

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

Guests: Dani Hughes, Jeremiah David

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

John Kim called a meeting of the Facilities Committee of Environmental Charter Schools to order on Wednesday Oct 11, 2017 at 4:32 PM.

C.

Motion to Approve the Agenda

John Kim made a motion to approve agenda.
Bruce Greenspon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ken Deemer
Absent
Alayna Santos
Aye
Bruce Greenspon
Aye
Anthony Jowid
Absent
Alison Diaz
Aye
John Kim
Aye
Dani Hughes
Absent

D.

Approve Previous Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes from July 2017

Alison Diaz made a motion to approve minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting on 07-31-17 Facilities Committee Meeting on 07-31-17.
Alayna Santos seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Dani Hughes
Absent
Alison Diaz
Aye
Ken Deemer
Absent
Anthony Jowid
Absent
Alayna Santos
Aye
Bruce Greenspon
Aye
Jeremiah David
Aye
John Kim
Aye

II. Presentation from the Floor

A.

Presentations from the Floor

None

B.

Presentation From the Floor on the Agenda

None

III. School Site Updates:

A.

ECHS Update

Alison is continuing to foster a positive relationship with LESD. The amount of communication and transparency appears to be appreciated.

Positive headway is being made in the DSA project. We are currently awaiting bids for DSA required updates. 

B.

ECMSI Update

  • COO was received. Thank you for all of the cooperation and assistance from committee members. 
  • Greening Project: La Loma Development has been hired to design and build a dry stream bed, native plant exhibit and to extend the ADA path. They are on track to be done by the November 4th ribbon cutting.
  • Prop 39: ReGreen will begin project this semester and project should be compleated by end of school year.
  • Reminder: Committee Members please respond to email invite.

C.

ECMSG Update

  • Prop 39: lighting has been completed. Solar has been installed, currently waiting for solr to be connected to the electrical grid. 
  • Prop K: the grant extension was approved by the City Council. We should begin the project in November and it would be completed by February.
  • There has been an increase in gang activity in the vicinity of the school. The site is working with local leaders to mitigate. 
  • LEED Certification: a sound panel vendor has been identified we are currently awaiting bids for the install. 

IV. Action Items

A.

Recommend Approval of Cuningham Architect Work Authorization Forms

Alison Diaz made a motion to recommend approval of Cunningham Architect Work Authorization Forms.
John Kim seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Alayna Santos
Aye
Ken Deemer
Absent
Alison Diaz
Aye
John Kim
Aye
Anthony Jowid
Absent
Bruce Greenspon
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

John Kim made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Alison Diaz seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ken Deemer
Absent
John Kim
Aye
Alison Diaz
Aye
Bruce Greenspon
Aye
Anthony Jowid
Absent
Alayna Santos
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
John Kim