Frequently Asked Questions from the Community

Where can I find information if I have questions concerning a LBCCD construction project?

You can find the latest information about LBCCD construction projects on the Construction Updates website. You can also sign up for our email distribution list to get community updates related to construction.  

What is the Bond Management Team (BMT), and what is their role? 

The Bond Management Team (BMT) is made up of program and construction management professionals from Cordoba Corporation and their sub-consultants. They manage the projects for the college by participating in budget and program development and administering the procurement of design and construction services to execute the plans of the Measure E, Measure LB, and Measure AC Bond Program and other state-funded projects. 

What are Measure E, Measure LB, and Measure AC? 

Measure E is a $440 million bond issue that voters approved on February 5, 2008. Measure LB is a $850 million bond issue that voters approved on June 7, 2016. Measure AC is a $990 million bond issue that voters approved on November 5, 2024. These bond measures fund new construction, renovation, and repairs at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus and the Liberal Arts Campus. You can find more information about each measure below.  

Measure E – 2008: On February 5, 2008, voters residing in the District were asked: “to qualify for State matching funds that will better prepare Long Beach college students for high demand jobs, shall Long Beach Community College District renovate science, nursing, police, and firefighting classrooms, upgrade classroom technology and high-tech training labs; repair aging roofs, electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation; and upgrade/construct/equip/acquire classrooms, facilities, sites; by issuing $440 million in bonds, at legal rates, with citizen oversight, mandatory audits, and all funds staying local to improve Long Beach City College facilities?” The voters approved the measure with a 73.22% pass rate. 

Measure LB – 2016: On June 7, 2016, voters residing in the District were asked: “to prepare students/veterans for jobs/universities by: building/upgrading classrooms/laboratories, for health services, small businesses, police, firefighting, technology/other careers; improving deteriorating gas/electrical/sewer lines/leaky roofs, earthquake safety, security and repairing/constructing/acquiring facilities, fields and equipment, shall Long Beach Community College District issue $850,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, requiring citizens’ oversight, independent audits, no money for administrators’ salaries/pensions, with funds used locally?” The voters approved the measure with a 64.48% pass rate. 

Measure AC – 2024: On November 5, 2024, voters residing in the District were asked: “to renovate labs, nursing/vocational/job training classrooms; remove asbestos/mold; upgrade clean drinking water, electrical/sewer lines, infrastructure; improve safety/security; repair, construct, acquire educational facilities, sites, technology; shall Long Beach Community College District’s measure authorizing $990,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, be adopted, levying $25 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, generating $55,000,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring audits, oversight, all funds used locally?” The voters approved the measure with a 69.30% pass rate. 

Can the bond money from Measure E, Measure LB, and Measure AC be used for District employee salaries?

By law, proceeds from the bond can only be used for construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of college facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of college facilities, or lease of real property for college facilities, and any use of bond proceeds for administrative salaries must be limited to those involved in construction oversight and bond-related work, as permitted by law. Bond proceeds are not used for any operating expenses or teacher or administrator salaries that are unrelated to bond work. The bond expenditures are audited each year in order to make sure the District is in compliance with this requirement.  

What is the Citizens’ Oversight Committee and what do they do?

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee is an all-volunteer group with the mission to oversee the expenditure of money for the construction, repair, and modernization of facilities by LBCCD and to communicate its findings to the Board and the public so that bond funds are utilized as the voters intended and that projects are completed wisely and efficiently.

How are members selected for the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC)?

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee consists of a minimum of nine (9) members appointed by the Board of Trustees. A member from each of the following is represented on the committee:

• One (1) student enrolled in the District and active in a community college support group.
• One (1) member active in the local business community.
• One (1) member active in a senior citizen’s organization.
• One (1) member active in a bona-fide taxpayers association.
• One (1) member active in a support organization for the college.
• Four (4) members of the community at large appointed by the Board.

Interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age and reside within LBCCD’s geographic boundary. The candidate may not be an employee, official, vendor, contractor or consultant of the District. Each member serves a term of two (2) years beginning July 1, and no member may serve more than three consecutive terms. 

When and where does the Citizens’ Oversight Committee meet?

The meetings are open to the public and held semiannually on Zoom or in Building U on the Liberal Arts Campus. You can find information about the COC meeting schedule on the COC website. 

When and how many of the bonds were sold?

The bonds from the 2008 Measure E were sold in several series over time as follows: 

• Series A was sold in July 2008 for $48.4 million
• Bond Anticipation Notes were issued in January 2010 totaling $150 million and repaid as scheduled in January 2013
• Series B was sold in December 2012 for $237 million
• Series D was sold in August 2016 for $3.2 million

The bonds from Measure LB were sold in several series over time as follows:

• Series A was sold in August 2016 for $80.8 million

What are the projects being funded with the proceeds from the bond?

Information about bond construction projects is available on the Construction Updates website.  

What is a Facilities Master Plan, and has it been completed?

A Master Plan is a comprehensive, long-term outline of capital projects required to meet the current and future needs of the District. The 2041 Facilities Master Plan for LBCCD was developed in 2016, and an update was conducted in 2024.  

How do I find out if a particular building on campus is being considered for renovation?

View the Facilities Master Plans.

Frequently Asked Questions from Faculty and Staff

Who do I contact about projects being considered in my building?

Contact your representative on the Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC). You can view the FAC membership on the committee’s website. The FAC receives updates on all construction projects. The Representative’s responsibilities include relaying information between Departments and the Committee.   

How will I get information concerning projects being done in my building?

The bond management team works closely with the Deans/Directors, the Facilities Department, and the District’s Administration to provide the college community with any necessary information. Periodic updates will be issued through the Public Affairs & Marketing Department. Your representative on the Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) is a good source of information.  

When renovation starts on my building, who will handle the move process?

The bond management team will coordinate with the Dean/Director to manage the move process and guide you in making all the necessary arrangements.

Our department will be moving into a new building and requires new furniture.  How do we go about selecting and purchasing the furniture?

When the time comes, your department will be contacted by a BMT Project Manager, in conjunction with the Contracting & Procurement Department, and they will coordinate and manage all furniture and equipment purchases.