LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:30 a.m. East Los Angeles College Auditorium Foyer 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, California 91754 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) was called to order at 11:39 a.m. with President Kelly G. Candaele presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Nancy Pearlman, and Sylvia Scott-Hayes. Absent: Georgia L. Mercer, Angela J. Reddock (arrived at 2:30 p.m.), Miguel Santiago (arrived at 11:41 a.m.). Student Trustee Rose Bustos was not present (arrived at 3:25 p.m.). Chancellor Marshall E. Drummond was present. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to recess to Closed Session in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act and the Education Code. The Board will discuss the matters on the Closed Session agenda as posted and announced (see Attachment A). APPROVED: 4 Ayes The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 11:40 a.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING (Trustee Santiago arrived at 11:41 a.m.) (Trustee Reddock arrived at 2:30 p.m.) (Student Trustee Bustos arrived at 3:25 p.m.) The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 3:39 p.m. with President Kelly G. Candaele presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Angela J. Reddock, Miguel Santiago, and Sylvia Scott-Hayes. Absent: Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman (arrived at 3:40 p.m.). Student Trustee Rose Bustos was present. Chancellor Marshall E. Drummond was present. Student Trustee Bustos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (Trustee Pearlman arrived at 3:40 p.m.) WELCOMING REMARKS BY ERNEST MORENO, PRESIDENT, EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (ELAC) Mr. Moreno welcomed the Board members to ELAC. Minutes Regular Meeting - 1-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Santiago, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting and Closed Session February 25, 2009 APPROVED: 6 Ayes REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TABLE Ms. Rebecca Estrada, ASU President, ELAC, welcomed the Board members to the college. She reported that the ASU is in the process of purchasing additional books for the Textbook Rental Program. PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category A) Oral Presentations Proposed Actions REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated. Report on Actions Taken in Closed Session May 13, 2009 President Candaele indicated that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters determined in Closed Session be reported during the public session that follows. The Board took no actions that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires to be reported. Reports of Standing and Special Committees Trustee Scott-Hayes reported on this morning s Planning and Student Success Committee meeting at which ELAC presented its Institutional Effectiveness Report and its Strategic Plan and Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) presented its Substantive Change Report. Trustee Pearlman reported on this morning s Infrastructure Committee meeting at which there was an update presentation regarding an update on the Bond Program. Com. No. BT1. Resolution Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Scott-Hayes, to adopt Com. No. BT1. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Field, Mercer, Scott-Hayes, and Santiago: The month of June is a time to acknowledge the history and contributions of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities; and Minutes Regular Meeting - 2-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.
The annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Celebration is one of the largest events in the country where Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgenders, and their families and friends come together to celebrate as a community; now, therefore, be it hereby proclaims June as "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month" in the Los Angeles Community College District and encourages the District family and students to recognize and appreciate the achievements and contributions of this diverse community. Com. No. BT2. Resolution National Safety Month Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Santiago, to adopt Com. No. BT2. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Field, Mercer, and Santiago: By Presidential proclamation the month of June is National Safety Month, which is observed to recognize the work and mission of the National Safety Council; and Through the activities of the Los Angeles Community College District, a positive impact can be made on the health and safety of the District s students, staff, community, and contractual workers during construction activities throughout the District; and Propositions A and AA and Measure J Bond Programs have instituted a Zero Incident/Injury philosophy in an effort to maximize the health and safety of all individuals, the community, and the environment during construction; now, therefore, be it hereby recognizes June as LACCD Safety Month and encourages appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote appreciation and respect for the advances of the National Safety Council and its mission; and be it further hereby supports the effort to achieve zero incidents or injuries on the Propositions A and AA and Measure J Bond Programs. Com. No. BT3. Resolution Honoring Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Student Trustee Bustos, to adopt Com. No. BT3. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Mercer and Scott-Hayes and Student Trustee Bustos: The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger has served as Governor of California since his historic election on October 7, 2003 and through his leadership and outstanding support has improved the quality of education in California s community colleges; and Minutes Regular Meeting - 3-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.
Governor Schwarzenegger is the first Governor of California to attend a California community college, having attended Santa Monica College; and Governor Schwarzenegger has led a statewide increased emphasis on career and technical education particularly in the areas of allied health and clean/green technologies offered at California s community colleges, ensuring that Californians have access to the necessary training for career advancement, and providing the support required to achieve a vibrant California economy; and During the 2005-06 Legislative Session, Governor Schwarzenegger signed SB 361 implementing a new community college funding formula ensuring equitable funding to California s seventy-two community college districts; and Governor Schwarzenegger has signed budgets that have lowered California s community college fees from twenty-six dollars per unit the fee level when he entered office to the current level of twenty dollars per unit, thus ensuring student access to California s community colleges; and Governor Schwarzenegger s yearly budgets have continually demonstrated an understanding of the role that California s community colleges play in education and workforce training and have maximized access to these programs for California s students seeking access to higher education as well as workers seeking retraining or upgrading of job skills; and Governor Schwarzenegger was an integral part of the February 2009 budget that placed Proposition 1B on the May 19, 2009 Special Election ballot that, if passed, will ensure funding to community colleges in future years; and Governor Schwarzenegger supports finding a solution to one of the California Community Colleges greatest funding inequities the uncertainty that comes from fluctuating levels of local property tax revenues; and As the most supportive Governor of California s community colleges in the last 50 years, the contributions that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has made towards access and success for the students attending California s community colleges by ensuring education and job training for California s present and future workforce have been invaluable to the students, faculty, staff and administration of the California Community College system; now, therefore, be it hereby commends The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California, for his leadership, his steadfast commitment, and his heartfelt support for California s community colleges and, most importantly, for all of the students that have benefited from the education and career training that community colleges provide. ADOPTED: 5 Ayes (Candaele, Field, Pearlman, Reddock, Scott-Hayes) 1 Abstention (Santiago) Com. No. BT4. Adopt the Los Angeles Community College District Recommendations on the Following Pending California Legislation Motion by Trustee Reddock, seconded by Trustee Scott-Hayes, to adopt Com. No. BT4. Minutes Regular Meeting - 4-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.
There was discussion regarding the LACCD recommended positions on various pending Senate and Assembly Bills that cover issues related to the community colleges. REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by Chancellor Drummond and action taken as indicated. Chancellor Drummond reported on the LACCD Foundation Annual Gala of May 12, 2009 at which Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy Baca and James Thomas, Chairman, President, and CEO of Thomas Properties Group, Inc. were honored. He deferred to Mr. Robert Garber, President, Pierce College. Mr. Garber discussed the process that has been developed for purchasing furniture to be used by faculty at the colleges. Chancellor Drummond deferred to Mr. Moreno. Mr. Moreno reported on the Energy Task Force with respect to its function of evaluating the technology aspects of the various energy programs and how they affect each college. Chancellor Drummond discussed the state budget crisis and its impact on the District. He deferred to Mr. Patrick McCallum, Legislative Advocate. Mr. McCallum distributed copies of a document entitled Los Angeles Community College District 2009-10 Budget Update. He discussed the document with respect to the current general fund, the cash flow situation, proposed budget reductions, and possible solutions for reducing the $550 million budget cut. Chancellor Drummond indicated that a budget package would be presented to the Board by the second Board meeting in July 2009. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Matters Requiring a Majority Vote President Candaele entertained a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote, with the limitation that the Student Trustee s vote shall not apply to HRD1. and the Correspondence. Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on matters requiring a majority vote. President Candaele inquired if the Trustees have items that need clarification or separation for the vote. The Trustees discussed the following Consent Calendar Items: Com. No. BF1. Budget and Finance Routine Report Com. No. BF2. Authorize Extension of Owner Controlled Insurance Program ( OCIP ) for Existing Program Minutes Regular Meeting - 5-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.
Com. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report With respect to Roman Numeral I. Ratify Partnership Agreement as it relates to a partnership agreement with California State University, Los Angeles Auxiliary Services, Inc., and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) to provide for the implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Success Program, Trustee Field inquired if the District has STEM Program partnerships with any other universities. Chancellor Drummond indicated that he would have Mr. Gary Colombo, Vice Chancellor, Institutional Effectiveness, prepare a summary report regarding the STEM Program partnerships. Com. No. BSD2. Ratifications for Business Services Com. No. FPD1. Facilities Planning and Development Routine Report Trustee Scott-Hayes requested that the background of items regarding professional services agreements include information regarding the total number of contracts that have been awarded to the specific construction firm and the total amount of money that has been paid to that firm. Mr. Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development, indicated that for future Board reports he will include information regarding other projects if any for which the specific construction firms have been awarded contracts. Trustee Scott-Hayes also requested that if a firm has changed its name, this be indicated in the Board item by stating the current name with the former name in parentheses. Mr. Eisenberg indicated that this would be done. Com. No. FPD2. Authorize Master Procurement Agreement for Advanced Test Scoring Machine Com. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine Actions Com. No. ISD1. Approval of New Educational Programs and Courses Correspondence Accept recommended disposition of Correspondence. The Student Trustee s vote shall not apply to HRD1. and the Correspondence. Matters Requiring a Super Majority Vote Com. No. BF3. Authorization to Encumber Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Scott-Hayes, to adopt Com. No. BF3. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR Com. No. CH1. Approve Accreditation Substantive Change Proposal Com. No. CH2. Approve East Los Angeles College Mission Statement Com. No. CH3. Approve East Los Angeles College Strategic Plan Minutes Regular Meeting - 6-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.
Com. No. CH4. Adopt Revised Policies Regarding Disruptive Visitors Motion by Trustee Santiago, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. Nos. CH1., CH2., CH3., and CH4. NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES Com. No. BT/A. [Informative] 2009-2010 Board Meeting Locations Com. No. BF/A. [Informative] 2008-2009 Third Quarter Financial Status Report Presented by Chancellor Drummond. PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category B) Oral Presentations Proposed Actions ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Scott-Hayes, to adjourn. Without objection, so ordered. The regular meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. ADRIANA BARRERA Acting Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees By: Laurie Green Assistant Secretary to the Board APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mona Field President of the Board Date August 19, 2009 Minutes Regular Meeting - 7-5/13/09 11:30 a.m.