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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Request from the West Los Angeles Community College (WLAC) City Council Subcommittee to Direct the City Manager to Prepare and Submit a Letter in Support for WLAC's Efforts to Construct Housing on the WLAC Campus and Use 2022 Measure LA Funding for the Project.
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Meeting Date: February 12, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6008
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/07/2024)
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar (02/05/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a request from the WLAC City Council Subcommittee to direct the City Manager to prepare and submit a letter in support for WLAC's efforts to construct housing on the WLAC campus and use 2022 Measure LA funding for the project.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Measure LA is a bond measure that was passed by the voters of the Los Angeles Community College District in November 2022. The measure authorizes $5.3 billion for infrastructure and technology upgrades, as well as increases the District's investment in sustainability, athletics facilities, and other improvements throughout the system. The bond program goals include delivering state-of-the-art buildings and facilities to support educational excellence, creating enriching learning environments, and being a leader in clean energy and sustainable building practices. The bond serves as a catalyst for local economic and employment opportunities for businesses, construction workers, and students. The bond will focus on pre-1970's buildings renovation, replacement or development of infrastructure, and technology. The bond will also address the aging technology infrastructure, including equipping hybrid flexible classrooms to keep p...
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