AGENDA COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS PLANNING, BUILDINGS AND

AGENDA

COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS PLANNING, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Meeting: 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Glenn S. Dumke Auditorium

Jack McGrory, Chair

Diana Aguilar-Cruz, Vice Chair

Larry L. Adamson

Raji Kaur Brar

Mark Ghilarducci

Leslie Gilbert-Lurie

Anna Ortiz-Morfit

Darlene Yee-Melichar

Consent

1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of September 12, 2023, Action

Discussion

2. California State University, Fresno Affordable Student Housing Schematic

Design Approval, Action

3. San Diego State University, Imperial Valley - Brawley Sciences Building

Project Schematic Design Approval, Action

Action Item

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS PLANNING, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Trustees of the California State University

Office of the Chancellor

Glenn S. Dumke Auditorium

401 Golden Shore

Long Beach, California

September 12, 2023

Members Present

Jack McGrory, Chair

Diana Aguilar-Cruz, Vice Chair

Larry L. Adamson

Raji Kaur Brar

Mark Ghilarducci

Leslie Gilbert-Lurie

Wenda Fong, Chair of the Board

Jolene Koester, Interim Chancellor

Trustee Jack McGrory called the meeting to order.

Public Comment

Public comment occurred at the beginning of the meeting’s open session prior to all committees.

No public comments were made pertaining to committee agenda items.

Consent Agenda

The minutes of the July 2023 meeting of the Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and

Grounds were approved as submitted.

Following approval of the minutes, it was explained that the topics would be reordered to

accommodate the schedule of a guest presenter for the California State University, Long Beach

Hillside North Student Housing Schematic Design Approval presentation.

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California State University, Long Beach Hillside North Student Housing Schematic Design

Approval

This item requested approval of schematic plans for the California State University, Long Beach

Hillside North Student Housing project.

During the presentation, Paul Gannoe, previously Chief of Planning and Design in Capital

Planning Design and Construction, was introduced and congratulated on his promotion to Assistant

Vice Chancellor, Capital Planning Design and Construction, upon the retirement of Vi San Juan.

Following the presentation, a question was asked about the value engineering approach which was

undertaken for this project. It was explained that the builder, the architect, and the university

collaborated on the process, and a second opinion was obtained from another builder. It was noted

that site work is a high percentage of the cost, and it was explained that the water table on campus

is high and special foundational elements are required. A question was asked about contingency

costs, and it was explained that the estimate includes a 10% construction contingency and

additional contingency for design. It was recommended that for future projects, a target cost per

square foot should be established and architects should design to that target number. Additionally,

it was suggested that the trustees be provided with an independent value engineering report so that

project costs can be reviewed.

A question was asked about how this project will be funded, and it was explained that the funding

plan for this project has changed over time. Due to financial challenges this year, the State took

back approximately $1B for projects, but in exchange gave the CSU enough permanent base

budget money to pay for debt service. The CSU views this as a preferred funding arrangement

because the additional money is a permanent addition to the base budget. It was confirmed that

the money allocated to this project does not compete with other projects for state money.

The project team was congratulated on value engineering efforts and reasonable project cost, but

it was noted that the contingency element is high and should be managed closely.

The committee recommended approval of the proposed resolution (RCPBG 09-23-07).

Update and Approval of the Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan

This item requested approval by the California State University Board of Trustees of the Five-

Year Capital Outlay Plan covering the period from 2024-2025 through 2028-2029.

Following the presentation, it was suggested that in addition to the six funding strategies that were

outlined in the presentation, philanthropy should be added as a seventh strategy. It was noted that

philanthropy has been becoming more important in recent years along with various combinations

of funding approaches. The importance of funding capital projects was emphasized, to support

the CSU’s ability to increase enrollment in key programs and meet labor force needs. The need

for a bond initiative was also noted.

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It was asked why the proposed budget request for capital is only $1.3B when critical needs are

actually $2.4B, and it was explained that the Chancellor’s Office is trying to make an aggressive

but realistic request. Concern was expressed that the lower request sends the wrong message and

will not adequately address the growing capital needs of the CSU. It was explained that in addition

to the budget request, the CSU’s complete list of capital needs are continuously communicated

with the Department of Finance and other governmental bodies.

The committee recommended approval of the proposed resolution (RCPBG 09-23-06).

California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Off-Campus Center Student

Services Building Schematic Design Approval

This item requested approval of schematic plans for the Student Services Building project at the

California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Off-Campus Center (Palm Desert

Campus).

Following the presentation, it was noted that the estimated cost is $200 per square foot above the

cost of comparable buildings, and it was asked what donors are willing to pledge for extra

amenities. It was also reiterated that a value engineering report would be helpful to the trustees in

analyzing project costs. It was explained that the proposed clock tower will not be built unless the

university receives funding from the donor. It was also noted that the desert climate presents

challenges, including a significant loss of productivity due to the heat in the summer months. It

was reiterated that setting cost goals per square foot would be helpful. It was explained that for

sites such as this which are not adjacent to utilities, costs will be higher than in urban settings.

It was noted that this building will present an opportunity, as there are not many buildings in the

region to host high visibility events, and it also could create synergy with the community college.

A question was asked about the difference between assignable square feet and gross square feet.

It was explained that assignable square feet include offices and other primary purposes, whereas

gross square feet include areas such as bathrooms, corridors, and stairwells.

It was noted that this project means a lot to the students and the community, but cost is still a

concern, including the large percentage allocated for site work. The CSU’s pool of money is

limited, therefore project costs need to be closely scrutinized.

The committee recommended approval of the proposed resolution (RCPBG 09-23-08).

Trustee McGrory adjourned the Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds.

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COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS PLANNING, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

California State University, Fresno Affordable Student Housing Schematic Design Approval

Presentation By

Steve Relyea

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Deborah Adishian-Astone

Vice President for Administration and CFO

California State University, Fresno

Paul Gannoe

Assistant Vice Chancellor

Capital Planning, Design and Construction

Summary

This agenda item requests approval of schematic plans for the California State University, Fresno

Affordable Student Housing project.

Affordable Student Housing

Project Architect: SVA Architects

Construction Manager at Risk Contractor: TBD

Background and Scope

California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) proposes to design and construct a four-story,

57,948 assignable square feet (ASF)/82,838 gross square feet (GSF) Affordable Student Housing

building (#89

) on the existing Parking Lot 27, located at the southwest corner of the campus and

west of Homan Hall (#88), an existing residence hall. This project was approved for funding in

2022-2023 through the State’s Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program (HESHGP) to

provide affordable student housing. As part of the 2023-24 state budget, the Higher Education

Student Housing Grant will be replaced with CSU Systemwide Revenue Bonds supported by

ongoing state appropriation. The Board of Trustees approved this funding swap in the July 2023

meeting. Fresno State will seek future Board of Trustees approval of Systemwide Revenue Bond

financing for the self-support portion of the project funding. The grant program allows affordable

beds to be located across the university inventory of new beds and the existing student housing

inventory.

The facility number is shown on the master plan map and recorded in the Space and Facilities Database.

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Fresno State is a vibrant, diverse university community with approximately 24,000 students

located in the central valley. The university is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution,

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is the driver of

social mobility in the San Joaquin valley. The majority of students at Fresno State are low-income

students. Fifty-two percent of Fresno State students are Pell-eligible; and 74% of undergraduate

students are first-generation college students. Fresno State has not built new student housing since

the late 1960s. The existing housing capacity of 1,121 beds can accommodate less than 5% of the

student population with more than 250 students on the housing waitlist.

The university’s vision is to provide access to affordable housing for all students that will improve

graduation rates and support student success. This proposed project is aligned with the university’s

Strategic Plan vision of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, and will provide much needed

affordable housing to designated low-income students, reducing the total cost of attendance,

bolstering direct access to affordable student housing for those students in the most need, and

improving student retention and graduation rates.

This project will construct 228 apartment style beds allowing the housing program to

accommodate most of the students on the current waitlist. The first floor will provide a learning

community, recreational spaces, and accessible housing units. The three upper residence floors are

identical and include student housing units, shared study and gathering spaces, laundry facilities,

and space for a resident advisor. Shared common spaces on each floor will foster student

engagement and a sense of community. Outdoor hardscape and landscape areas will provide

additional space for studying and recreation.

The new student housing building is a four-story load-bearing metal framed system supplemented

by a concrete floor on a metal deck over structural metal steel joists. The overall massing creates

a stepped roofline with the main entrance at the ground level. The proposed project is currently

designed to meet the CSU’s Sustainability Policy requirements. Notable sustainability features

include low flow plumbing fixtures, high quality air filtration, maximum insulation values for

walls and roofs, double-glazed windows, drought-tolerant landscaping, efficient irrigation

systems, and groundwater recharge design elements.

Timing (Estimated)

Completion of Preliminary Drawings January 2024

Completion of Working Drawings May 2024

Start of Construction October 2024

Occupancy August 2026

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Basic Statistics

Gross Building Area 82,838 square feet

Assignable Building Area (CSU

) 57,948 square feet

Net Useable Building Area (FICM

) 76,000 square feet

Efficiency (CSU) 70 percent

Efficiency (FICM) 92 percent

Cost Estimate—California Construction Cost Index 8287

Building Cost ($500 per GSF) $41,442,000

Systems Breakdown ($ per GSF)

a. Substructure (Foundation) $ 11.09

b. Shell (Structure and Enclosure) $ 134.30

c. Interiors (Partitions and Finishes) $ 115.73

d. Services (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire) $ 159.67

e. Built-in Equipment and Furnishings $ 9.44

f. Special Construction and Demolition $ 0

g. General Requirements/Conditions and Insurance $ 70.05

Site Development $4,397,000

Construction Cost $45,839,000

Fees, Contingency, Services $11,054,000

Total Project Cost ($687 per GSF) $56,893,000

Fixtures, Furniture & Movable Equipment $1,857,000

Grand Total $58,750,000

Cost Comparison

The student housing building’s cost of $500 per GSF is lower than the $760 per GSF for the West

Campus Green Student Housing and Health Center at San Francisco State University approved in

January 2023, the $689 per GSF for the Affordable Student Housing Buildings #22 and #23 at

Assignable building area is based on CSU policy.

Net useable building area is greater than assignable building area by including corridors, restrooms, mechanical rooms,

etc., based on the definitions of the Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory & Classification Manual (FICM).

The July 2022 Engineering News-Record California Construction Cost Index (CCCI). The CCCI is the average

Building Cost Index for Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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CSU Northridge approved in July 2022, the $551 per GSF for the Student Housing project at Cal

Poly Humboldt approved in January 2023, the $580 per GSF for the University Village Housing

and Dining project at CSU San Marcos approved in May 2023, and the $685 per GSF for the

Hillside North Student Housing project at CSU Long Beach approved in September 2023, all

adjusted to CCCI 8287.

During the value engineering process, Fresno State saved approximately $7 million in direct

construction costs through several mindful revisions, including simplifying exterior design,

reducing landscaping and site features, and choosing the most cost-effective mechanical systems,

framing system, and finish materials. Sustainability elements included in the project that exceed

code requirements, such as solar panels and highly efficient water conservation measures support

the overall sustainability goals of California and the CSU and generate operating savings over the

life of the facility.

Funding Data

This project was approved for funding ($31,050,000) in 2022-2023 from the State’s Higher

Education Student Housing Grant Program (HESHGP). As part of the 2023-24 state budget, the

Higher Education Student Housing Grant will be replaced with CSU Systemwide Revenue Bonds

supported by ongoing state appropriation. The Board of Trustees approved this funding

realignment in the July 2023 meeting. This project will receive additional state-support CSU

Systemwide Revenue Bonds ($2,700,000) from the 2023-24 state approved $7,489,000 to fund

cost overruns associated with approved CSU affordable student housing project grants. In addition,

this project will be co-funded with CSU Systemwide Revenue Bonds ($25,000,000) for self-

support programs. The board will be asked at a future meeting to consider the approval of the CSU

Systemwide Revenue Bond financing for the self-support portion of the project funding.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action

The proposed project is exempt under Categorical Exemption Class 32 of the Guidelines for

Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Guidelines § 15132). This

exemption applies to infill development projects that are consistent with applicable land use plans;

on sites of no more than five acres, with no habitat value for sensitive species, that are substantially

surrounded by urban uses and can be adequately served by public utilities and services; and that

would not result in significant traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality impacts.

The project is subject to and incorporates applicable mitigation measures provided in the

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted in conjunction with certification of the

1994 Campus Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No.

94032022). The applicable mitigation measures would be implemented during construction.

Supporting documentation for the categorical exemption is available for review at:

https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/facilitiesmanagement/projects/completedprojects.html

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Recommendation

The following resolution is recommended for approval:

RESOLVED, By the Board of Trustees of the California State University, that:

1. The California State University, Fresno Affordable Student Housing project will

benefit the California State University.

2. The California State University, Fresno Affordable Student Housing project

qualifies for a categorical exemption from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption

shall be filed following project approval (Guidelines § 15062(a)).

3. Applicable mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with Campus Master

Plan approval and EIR certification in 1994 shall be implemented, monitored,

and reported in accordance with the requirements of CEQA (Cal. Pub. Res. Code

§ 21081.6).

4. The schematic plans for the California State University, Fresno Affordable

Student Housing project are approved at a project cost of $58,750,000 at CCCI

8287.

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COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS PLANNING, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

San Diego State University, Imperial Valley - Brawley Sciences Building Project Schematic

Design Approval

Presentation By

Steve Relyea

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Adela de la Torre

President

San Diego State University

Paul Gannoe

Assistant Vice Chancellor

Capital Planning, Design and Construction

Summary

This agenda item requests the California State University Board of Trustees approve schematic

plans for the San Diego State University, Imperial Valley, Brawley Sciences Building project.

Project Background and Scope

Architect: AC Martin

Collaborative Design-Build Contractor: Sundt

The Brawley Sciences Building (#102

) is a new 22,500 assignable square feet (ASF)/36,900 gross

square feet (GSF) teaching laboratory and research building on the SDSU Imperial Valley,

Brawley campus. Imperial County’s economic forecast projects a dramatic workforce and skill

deficit that is facing the region and will continue to grow over the next ten years. This project will

expand degree program offerings for students in the Imperial Valley region in the sciences and

engineering fields and foster the local workforce to enhance their skills in the support of renewable

and alternative energy production.

The project will serve 60 FTES in a combination of lower and upper division wet and dry teaching

labs (6,300 ASF). The program also includes 7,500 ASF of flexible use wet and dry research labs,

teaching and research lab support spaces, including graduate student workstations, 18

faculty/researcher offices, conference rooms, and informal collaboration spaces throughout the

building. The building will include core facilities with major instruments and experimental

fabrication space for collaborative work with industry partners.

The facility number is shown on the master plan map and recorded in the Space and Facilities Database.

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The project’s exterior building massing will be constructed with a two-story tilt-up concrete

structure composed of three volumes that are informed by solar exposure and prevailing wind

directions. The shape of the building creates a three-sided courtyard leading to the main entrance,

with a shaded colonnade providing a pathway from the existing Initial Building (#101). The

concrete exterior walls are ideal to withstand the extreme climatic conditions of the Imperial

Valley, and window openings are strategically placed in these walls to optimize indoor daylighting

and transparency while keeping solar heat gain to a minimum. The building’s taller volume to the

north accommodates teaching and research labs, the shorter volume to the south houses faculty

and advising offices, and a central double-height lobby space at the main entry connects the two

wings.

The building will connect to existing domestic water, sanitary sewer, and telecommunications

utility lines at the Brawley center. The building will utilize onsite bioretention basins for all storm

drainage and runoff. A new electrical utility feed from the local utility company will service the

building. Power will be provided from existing overhead lines along Highway 78 and then will

run underground to a new transformer located in the new utility yard northeast of the building.

The electrical system includes lighting, power, emergency power, fire alarm, and infrastructure

for solar photovoltaics to be generated from future solar panels on the canopy. The building will

take advantage of electrified air source heat pumps to provide energy efficient water heating. All

space and water heating will be electrified, eliminating the need for natural gas.

The Brawley Sciences Building will achieve the sustainability goals of the university by pursuing

active energy production strategies, as well as using architecture in a strategic way to mitigate

solar heat gain and reduce operating energy loads. The project includes EV charging stations,

infrastructure for future solar photovoltaics, runoff management, native landscaping, and efficient

insulation and fixtures. This project will meet the requirements of the CSU Sustainability Policy.

Timing

Preliminary Plans Completed December 2023

Working Drawings Completed January 2024

Construction Start January 2024

Occupancy August 2025

Basic Statistics

Gross Building Area 36,900 square feet

Assignable Building Area (CSU

) 22,500 square feet

Assignable building area is based on CSU policy.

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Net Useable Building Area (FICM

) 35,100 square feet

Efficiency (CSU) 61 percent

Efficiency (FICM) 95 percent

Cost Estimate – California Construction Cost Index (CCCI) 8287

Building Cost ($1,412 per GSF) $52,089,000

Systems Breakdown ($ per GSF)

a. Substructure (Foundation) $ 38.56

b. Shell (Structure and Enclosure) $ 261.60

c. Interiors (Partitions and Finishes) $ 141.95

d. Services (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire) $ 508.73

e. Built-in Equipment and Furnishings $ 123.01

f. Special Construction & Demolition $ 0.00

g. General Requirements $ 39.13

h. General Conditions and Insurance $ 298.64

Site Development $6,572,000

Construction Cost $58,661,000

Fees, Contingency, Services $19,339,000

Total Project Cost ($2,168 per GSF) $78,000,000

Fixtures, Furniture & Movable Equipment $2,000,000

Grand Total $80,000,000

Cost Comparison

The building cost of $1,412 per GSF is higher than the CSU cost guide figure of $742 per GSF for

a biological sciences (wet lab) building, the $947 per GSF for the Science Replacement Building

at San Francisco State University approved in November 2020, and the $1,149 per GSF for the

Interdisciplinary Science Building at San Jose State University approved in September 2018, all

adjusted to CCCI 8287. Factors that contribute to the high building cost include: the remote

location of the Brawley campus; the advanced technology lab environment, including heavy lab

equipment required for industry collaboration; the extreme climatic conditions of the Imperial

Net useable building area is greater than assignable building area by including corridors, restrooms, mechanical

rooms, etc., based on the definitions of the Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory & Classification Manual

(FICM).

The July 2022 Engineering News-Record California Construction Cost Index (CCCI). The CCCI is the average

Building Cost Index for Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Valley requiring additional mechanical cooling to counteract the high loads of energy consumption

in this lab intensive building; and the building's sustainable features such as heat recovery chillers

for hot and cold water distribution and the use of electric energy only, as natural gas will only exist

for lab use.

Funding Data

The project will be funded with $80,000,000 in state appropriations approved in the final 2022-

2023 California State Budget.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action

An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) tiering from analysis in the 2003

SDSU Imperial Valley Master Plan Project EIR was prepared to analyze the potential significant

environmental effects of the proposed project in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and

the CEQA Guidelines.

The IS/MND concluded that the project would result in potentially significant impacts on

Biological Resources, Archaeological Resources, Paleontological Resources, and Tribal Cultural

Resources. The IS/MND further determined the proposed project would result in less than

significant impacts in the remaining environmental impact categories: Aesthetics, Agriculture and

Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Cultural Resources (Historic Resources), Energy, Greenhouse

Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and

Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation,

Transportation, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire.

The IS/MND was made available to the public for review and comment from September 5, 2023,

to October 5, 2023. Four written comment letters were received by the close of the review period,

from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11, the Imperial County Air

Pollution Control District (ICAPCD), the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), and the California

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Caltrans asked for clarification of the status of traffic

improvements along SR-78 required by mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with the 2003

EIR, and the status of dedication by SDSU to Imperial County of right-of-way along the SR-78

for a right-turn lane into the Brawley Center driveway. The IAPCD questioned the project’s

compliance with its rules and regulations and the thresholds of significance used to determine air

quality impacts. The IID noted the need for new electrical and, potentially, water, sewer, and

stormwater infrastructure to serve the project and requested coordination with SDSU regarding

any necessary rights-of-way and easements. CDFW questioned whether a comprehensive

biological resources assessment had been performed addressing sensitive species potentially

affected by the project, and suggested clarifications and minor revisions to IS/MND mitigation

measures. Public comments have been reviewed and considered and did not raise substantive new

issues not already addressed in the IS/MND or resulted in the need for substantive revisions.

Responses to all comments are provided in the finalized IS/MND.

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Mitigation measures incorporated into the IS/MND as conditions of project approval, together with

mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted in conjunction

with the 2003 EIR, reduce all potentially significant project impacts to a less than significant level.

Each of the mitigation measures is listed in, and will be implemented through, the Mitigation

Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6

and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, for adoption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section

15074(d).

Accordingly, there is no substantial evidence, considering the whole record, that the Brawley

Sciences Building project may have a significant effect on the environment. This finding is

supported by the IS/MND and all related materials, in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section

15070. The IS/MND and related materials are available for review by the Board and the public at:

https://bfa.sdsu.edu/campus/facilities/planning/eir.

Recommendation

The following resolution is presented for approval:

RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the California State University, that:

1. The IS/MND was prepared to evaluate the environmental effects of the Brawley

Sciences Building project and confirms that the project will not result in new

significant impacts that cannot be mitigated, pursuant to the requirements of

CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA

Guidelines. The IS/MND is consistent with the assumptions in and is properly

tiered from, the 2003 SDSU Imperial Valley Master Plan Project EIR and has

been completed in compliance with CEQA (Public Resources Code 20180(d)

and (e)) and the CEQA Guidelines Section 15074.

2. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources

Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091, which require that

the Board of Trustees make findings regarding significant project effects prior

to the approval of a project.

3. The Board of Trustees finds that the IS/MND reflects its independent judgment

and analysis and hereby adopts the IS/MND, approves the project, and reaffirms

prior adoption of the Findings of Fact and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting

Program prepared for the 2003 SDSU Imperial Valley Master Plan Project EIR.

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4. Mitigation measures contained within the 2003 SDSU Imperial Valley Master

Plan Project EIR Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program that are

applicable to the Brawley Sciences Building project are hereby incorporated by

reference and shall be monitored and reported in accordance with the

requirements of CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6).

5. The Brawley Sciences Building project will benefit the California State

University.

6. The schematic plans for the Brawley Sciences Building project are approved at

a project cost of $80,000,000 at CCCI 8287.