Peralta approves $220k in security upgrades after killing of John Beam

"At a special meeting, Peralta's Board of Trustees unanimously green-lit an emergency resolution for up to $220,000 in new security measures at the building. Exactly what those security upgrades could entail remained unclear Monday - the measure only called for new or improved security fencing, lighting, security cameras, doors and gates, emergency phones, an access control system and other "ancillary work." The emergency measure allows Peralta's leaders to sign a contract for the work without first undergoing a competitive bidding process."

"The Field House, which houses administrative offices as well as training areas and space for the college's fitness classes, is expected to remain closed for the final weeks of the fall semester and until the spring semester begins on Jan. 20, according to the resolution. Laney is one of four colleges within the district. A sign outside the Field House on Monday directed students to another building on campus for fitness classes and other athletics matters."

Peralta Community College District approved an emergency resolution to spend up to $220,000 on security upgrades at the Laney College Field House. The upgrades may include fencing, lighting, cameras, doors and gates, emergency phones, an access control system and ancillary work, and the measure allows contracting without competitive bidding. The Field House will remain closed through the end of the fall semester and until the spring semester begins Jan. 20. Athletic Director and longtime coach John Beam was shot and killed Nov. 13. Cedric Irving Jr., 27, a former student, has been charged with murder, is being held without bail, and reportedly confessed.

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