Cerritos College Celebrates Opening of New Facilities and Purchasing Complex

Cerritos College hosted a grand opening for its newly completed Facilities and Purchasing Complex on Friday, March 2, drawing community members, dignitaries, college staff, officials and faculty for the special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The new 34,000 square-foot building, which cost $7.4 million to build, was funded by the G.O. bond and occupies approximately 1.5 acres on the campus. The building houses purchasing, warehouse, facilities, grounds and custodians as well as the emergency operations plan (EOP) command center. Fifty-nine full-time and eight part-time employees inhibit the building's 45 rooms and offices including three conference rooms, according to the college.

To reduce electric costs, 37 skylights are incorporated throughout the building, which stores a 250 kilowatt generator for use in emergencies by the campus police.

Speakers at the Grand Opening celebration included Cerritos College President Dr. Linda Lacy, Board of Trustees President Bob Arthur, Director of Physical Plant and Construction Services David Moore, Interim Director of Purchasing Inez Pineda-Ruelas.

Field Deputy for the Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Erin Stibal; Director of Constituent Services for Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Jesse Cheng; Mayor of Cerritos Carol Chen and Mayor Pro Tem of Cerritos Jim Edwards presented the college with proclamations commending the college's contribution to the community.

Also in attendance were former Cerritos College President Dr. Wilford Michael, City Manager of Cerritos Art Gallucci, ABC Unified School District Board Vice President Celia Spitzer and Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President Joe Derthick.

- Cerritos College Media Relations