School facilities: sale or lease of real property: advisory committee.

Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district, and requires the governing board prior to the sale, lease, or rental of any excess real property, except rentals not exceeding 30 days, to appoint a district advisory committee to advise the governing board in the development of districtwide policies and procedures governing the use or disposition of school buildings or space in school buildings that is not needed for school purposes. Existing law requires the advisory committee to consist of between 7 and 11 members and to be representative of specified populations. This bill would require the governing board to appoint at least 2 members to the advisory committee with expertise in environmental impact, legal contracts, building codes, and land use planning, as specified. This bill would require the advisory committee to consist of between 8 and 12 members. By requiring the governing board of a school district to appoint 2 members with expertise in environmental impact, legal contracts, building costs, and land use planning, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.