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| DID YOU KNOW? |
Mission College isn't the only campus that will be enjoying and utilizing solared-powered energy in the very near future. Construction is currently underway for East Los Angeles College's very own PV Farm. Once finished, there will be four PV farms throughout the District including Valley College and Pierce.
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| EVENT NEWS |
Wednesday, March 19
LACCD Sustainability Collaborative Brown Bag Lunch
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: 770 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Corner of Flower St. & Wilshire Blvd.)
Fee: Free, open to all
Bring your own brown bag lunch
Topic:
Sustainability in Mongolia by Dr. Woodrow Clark, Consultant to the Mongolian government
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| Play Ball! LA County Supervisors Honor the Return of Baseball to West Los Angeles College |
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America's Favorite Past Time Comes Back to WLAC!
 During a meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on February 26th, Board Chair Yvonne B. Burke presented West Los Angeles College officials and members of the baseball team with a commendation for "Bringing Baseball Back" to the college and the community. After a 21-year hiatus, the college will see a return of America's favorite pastime with the opening of their newly-renovated baseball diamond, which offers student-athletes a 'sweet spot' where they can begin their sports careers while gaining a quality education.
The first-class field is topped with imported turf, which is the same quality turf used at both Dodger Stadium and The Rose Bowl. Restoration of the field included re-leveling the grounds, installing a new infield, an outfield and irrigation system.
As a further recognition, the Board of Supervisors declared March 1st, which is the official unveiling date of the new field and the opening game - as "Bringing Baseball Back" Day in Los Angeles County. A ceremony commemorating the event will take place at 10:30 a.m.
The renovated field is part of the college's $178 million bond construction program, which is modernizing and improving the entire campus.
For more information on the college's bond construction program, visit www.LACCDBuildsGreen.org.
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| "Lot" of Opportunities: Construction on New Parking Structure at ELAC has Officials Elated |
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New Multi-Story Parking Structure Will be Complete Before the Student Population Exceeds Current Supply of Spaces
 East Los Angeles College (ELAC)officials are elated about the groundbreaking of their new $24.5 million Parking Structure #3. The new six-story, 500,000 sq. ft. parking facility began construction in December 2007 and, when completed, will provide students and faculty with 1,881 new parking spaces. Officials estimate that the new spaces will save students both time and gas money since it will reduce their need to drive around in search of a parking space.
The new garage will also reduce the need for students to park on neighborhood streets.
The new structure is located adjacent to the college's existing administration building and the Men's Gym. "Construction activity on campus has increased greatly in the past couple of months," said Robert Isomoto, Interim President, ELAC. "This new parking structure will be a welcome addition to our campus and will provide a much-needed resource for our students."
The new parking structure is expected to be completed in early 2009.
For more information on this or other bond-related projects at ELAC, visit www.LACCDBuildsGreen.org.
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| Keeping It Cool: LACCD Board of Trustees Approve $1.5 Million for Heating and Cooling Project at LATTC |
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Repairs to Math and Science Building will help campus maintain a healthy environment for students
 The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustees (BOT) authorized a $1,506,000 construction contract on February 19th with Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc. to provide general construction services for the Math and Science Building – Repair Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls Project at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC). The repairs to the building’s HVAC system will help maintain safe and healthy conditions inside the college's facility. The new project will also decrease the college's energy costs.
The contract was the result of formal competitive bidding, which also assists in keeping construction costs down.
“The energy savings benefits we will gain from using the new climate control system will aid our overall sustainability goals,” said Larry H. Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development. “Additionally, these much-needed repairs will help us to maintain a stable and healthy environment for our students, faculty and staff.”
Thirty-six contractors requested bid packets, and six responsive bids were received.
La Verne, California-based, Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc. was chosen to convert the campus’s existing double-duct constant volume HVAC system to a new dual-duct Variable Air Volume (VAV) system using all direct digital controls. The VAV system is designed to supply only the volume of conditioned air to a space that is needed to satisfy the desired room temperature, which helps to reduce energy costs.
Overall, the project includes cleaning existing ducts, replacing existing mixing boxes, providing a variable frequency drive and related electrical connection, and connection of any new smoke detector to the existing fire alarm system. Additionally, the contractor is required to inspect and report the condition of the existing fire dampers as a maintenance measure.
For more information on the various projects currently underway at LATTC or to learn how to do business with the District, visit www.LACCDBuildsGreen.org.
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| LACCD's Bond Construction Program Makes the Grade |
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Independent Auditing Firm Evaluates Program's Compliance
 A performance audit evaluating the Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) compliance with Proposition A and AA Bond Program requirements has been released.
The report is part of an ongoing process, whereby independent firms conduct annual performance and financial audits to ensure that bond construction program monies are spent strictly on the pre-determined, specified projects for which the bonds were intended. The report, conducted by certified public accountants Moss Adams LLP, summarizes the results from the July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 fiscal year.
“We continue to make judicious use of Bond Program funds in an effort to provide our students, faculty and the community with the highest quality educational facilities possible," said Dr. Marshall E. Drummond, Chancellor, LACCD. "Knowing that a third-party auditing firm has ‘signed off’ on our efforts further confirms our commitment to our students and the voters to use the bond monies effectively and resourcefully."
The report reflected on the positive procedural changes and actions the District, along with URS (the Program's Management Team) have enacted, including using interest earned from Bond Funds, income from property disposition, State funds and Federal funds to supplement Bond funding. It also gave the District high marks for streamlining its Program Management Team staffing, helping reduce both bureaucracy and fees in addition to making "visible" progress at all nine campuses. The audit also provided the District with key opportunities for additional improvement, including completion the reconciliation of the final budget and improving controls by requiring that all journal entries be supported by adequate documentation.
For more information on the bond construction program, visit www.LACCDBuildsGreen.org.
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| Photo of the Month: Staring up into the sky |
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More than 1,120 photo voltaic (PV) modules are currently being installed on the roof of Los Angeles Mission College’s newly completed Parking Structure A. When finished, this powerful $1.4 million solar power system will produce a maximum of approximately 178 kW per module during peak daytime sunshine periods, helping dramatically decrease the college’s overall energy consumption.
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