Introduction:

· Meeting convened by Tom Vani, Chair

Discussion of Notes from the Previous Meetings:

· There were no comments regarding the notes from the 5/22 meeting. Notes were approved as written.

Consent Items:

1. Science Library Name Change

Presenter: Lan Dyson

· Request that the name be changed to the “Science and Engineering Library”

· Requesters (Deans of Engineering and Natural Sciences) will fund cost of changing name on building.

· Library will pick up costs associated with name change for letterhead/business cards/etc.

· Plan to use the Science Library for celebratory events.

· Building will accommodate expansion of School of Engineering.

There were no objections and the committee recommends approval of the name change by PAC.

Status Report from Committees and Working Groups:

2. Report on the May 24 and June 21 Design Advisory Board meetings

Presenter: Frank Zwart

Item deferred until next meeting.

3. Growth and Stewardship Task Force Update

Presenter: George Brown

· Met 3 times in the last two months.

· External consultant was hired to study north campus and LRDP limitations.

· Most structures in the north campus will be housing units (non-academic).

· Challenges identified so far include: land designations (sensitive habitat areas), and fire hazards.

· Believe that there are no sinkholes in the planning area.

4. Transportation Advisory Committee/Transit Oversite Committee Update

Presenter: Wes Scott and Larry Pageler

Handouts: TAC/TOC Issues for 2000-01; Parking Rates; Committee Charge

· Overview of committee and issues they address presented.

· Discussed “Issues” handout.

· Shuttle Service cuts: Putting together a proposal to reduce service since the students haven’t passed a fee increase in the last two years (not enough voters this last election).

Ø Fewer night shuttles (change from 12 to 15 minute frequency)

Ø Fewer core shuttles

Ø Cutting back off-campus shuttles

Ø Try to maintain day shuttles

Ø Safety issues?

· Bought a dozen used buses this year (30-ft transit-style buses).

· Received $250,000 grant to signal the base of campus (one intersection), but are trying to accommodate a second signal.

· Trying to accumulate some funds in reserve for another parking structure.

Informational/Discussion/Report Items

5. Crosswalks on campus

Presenter: Larry Pageler and Wes Scott

· Applying for $400,000 grant for “pedestrian safety”.

· Several areas across campus are being considered.

· Construction to begin next summer if approved.

6. Available Off-Campus Space for Lease or Purchase

Presenter: John Bono

· Briefly reviewed summary spreadsheet attached to agenda.

· Noted that there have been no significant drops in the rental market

· Leasers are more eager to work with UC as renters.

7. Process for Leasing Space Off Campus

Presenters: John Bono and Fran Owens

Handout: Draft Process Guide

· Discussion of handout.

· Short-term storage space leases will not need ACF approval/review.

8. 2002-07 MCIP Update

Presenters: Fran Owens and Meredith Michaels

· Seismic Phase III deferred (campus decision due to PSB delay, cost/location issues and high cost of Barn H renovations).

· UCOP raised cost issues regarding the Academic Building.

· Silicon Valley Center is pending new bond issue (additional funding).

· Putting together a program committee for McHenry Library expansion.

· Alterations for Engineering is a placeholder à may move “P” to 2004-05.

· Nat Sci 6 costs represent entire building (not phase 1, as originally considered).

Review of Upcoming Agenda Items

· Handout of topics provided.

Member Items:

· No other items from the members were discussed.

Next Scheduled Meeting:

· July 10, from 3:00 – 5:00, at 481 McHenry.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR FACILITIES

George Brown

Heather DeShon

(for Suresh Diffenbaugh)

Allan Dyson

Gail Heit

Meredith Michaels

Free Moini

Fran Owens

Dario Caloss

Review of Upcoming Agenda Items