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Since going into escrow for the property at 16600 Vanowen Street, staff has been undergoing an array of due diligence work and continuously engaging with Veronica, Land Use Consultant. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, added that since speaking with lender, CLI Capital, staff received a commitment letter from them to finance the purchase for this property. He mentioned that the terms listed were fairly close to what staff had modeled out prior to the start of winter break. According to the term sheet, once passed the entitlement phase and moving on to the construction phase, CLI Capital will finance 100% of the project. Waiving the contingencies is the next step. The $400,000 that is in the good faith deposit in escrow will become non-refundable once the contingencies are waived, and that money will go towards the overall purchase price. The contingency period expires January 13th and after will have 45 days to close. He mentioned the positive experience from working with CLI Capital in other facilities projects. He also mentioned the strategies to ensure the affordability of this which is seeking entitlements and and selling a few acres of the property. Veronica has spoken with the Neighborhood Council and a representative from the Council Office about this project and its plans and said it was received favorably. Committee Members questions were addressed by staff. 

Proposal is to approve DLR Group as the architect of record for the project at 7111 Winnetka Ave. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, provided context and background of the project so far. He added that once MPS received the facilities award from the Office of Public Schools Construction under their Charter School Facilities Program of approximately $50 million, the staff primarily Facilities Department spearheaded the effort to close on finalizing a property for MSA-5. Facilities Department prepared an RFP and published it before interviewing the interested candidates. Ultimately, staff decided that DLR Group was the best fit for this project. Mark S., Architect Project Manager, and Andrew T., Principal At-Charge, from DLR group introduced themselves to the Committee, public and staff. They provided their previous background of similar projects. Committee Members questions were addressed by the representatives from DLR Group.