Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Ad-Hoc (Facility) Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
MSA-6 3754 Dunn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Committee Members who joined remotely called in from the following locations:
Mr. Haim Beliak, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias (alternate)
CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
- 4701 Patrick Henry Dr. Bldg #25, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (Dr. Umit Yapanel
Mr. Haim Beliak, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias (alternate)
CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Committee Members Present
D. Gonzalez, H. Beliak, U. Yapanel (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
H. Beliak called a meeting of the Ad-Hoc Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 at 6:10 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information stated above.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
D.
Approval of Agenda
D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
H. Beliak seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
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| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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II. Action Items
A.
Approval of Change Order Requests by Oltmans Construction Co. for MSA-1
P. Ontiveros, MPS General Counsel and Facilities Director, went over the different change orders and explained the work that was completed in order to open the new site and eliminate the use of the temporary site. There were concerns regarding the architect's work on the project, committee members requested to speak with both the architect and the construction company of this project. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the proposed change orders. C Brimmer, a consultant working for MPS added details regarding the project and change orders, she assisted in addressing questions.
H. Beliak made a motion to postpone approval of the change orders until staff has conducted the due-diligence requested by the committee.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
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| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of MSA- 2 Prop 39 HVAC Additional Cost
P. Ontiveros, MPS General Counsel and Facilities Director, explained the MSA 2 Prop 39 HVAC item to the committee members. He explained that the initial funds were not sufficient for all ten (10) units that were needed. Further, he went over the details of the expected DWP rebate funds for this project. S. Keskinturk, MSA-2 Principal, gave further details on the progress of the project and addressed questions asked by committee members.
H. Beliak made a motion to approve the expenditure by MSA 2 of up to $47,000 above the amounts received under Prop 39 (as defined below) in order to install wall mounted heat pump systems and programmable networking smart thermostats (the "HVAC" Project") at Magnolia Science Academy- 2 (MSA-2) co-located at 17125 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys on the Los Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD") Birmingham campus.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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| H. Beliak |
Aye
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Beliak