San Mateo County Community College District June 25, 2003
BOARD REPORT NO. 03-6-13CA
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
FROM: Ron Galatolo, Chancellor-Superintendent
PREPARED BY: José D. Nuñez, Executive Director of Facilities Planning & Operations, 358-6838
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN
On April 24, 2002 (Board Report No. 02-4-109B), the Board authorized submittal of the District’s 2004-2008 Five-Year Capital Construction Plan (5YCP) and related Initial Project Proposals (IPP’s) and Final Project Proposals (FPP’s) to the Office of the Chancellor, California Community Colleges, in accordance with the Community College Construction Act (Education Code Section 81800, et seq., and State Administrative Manual 6610). The plan constituted the first part of the capital outlay proposal process and was prepared according to current guidelines. The State Chancellor’s Office reviewed and evaluated the 2004-08 plan for conformance to existing guidelines and potential for funding.
The 2005-2009 Five-Year Capital Construction Plan reflects input received from the State Chancellor’s Office review of the 2004-08 plan, and is in alignment with the District’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and 2001 Facilities Master Plan. In preparing and submitting the 2005-09 plan, the District maintains its priorities with regard to funding improvements for (1) buildings and facilities, (2) improvements and modifications to meet the needs of the physically limited, and (3) response to safety concerns.
The District’s 2005-09 Five-Year Capital Construction Plan includes eleven Initial Project Proposals and fifteen Final Project Proposals. During 2003-04, the District expects award of Proposition 47 capital outlay funding totaling $14,697,000 for the following projects:
· College of San Mateo Bldg. 18 Seismic Upgrade
· Cañada College and College of San Mateo Fire Alarm Renovation, Phase II
· College of San Mateo Bldg. 6 Seismic Upgrade
· Skyline College Bldg. 3 Seismic Upgrade
· Skyline College Bldgs. 7 and 8 Seismic Upgrade
With the anticipated passage of Proposition 53 in 2004, the District expects to be awarded $30,237,000 for the projects shown below. The District will fund approximately $7,900,000 needed for construction using a combination of local and Measure C bond funds. The total approximate cost for these projects is $38,137,000.
· Cañada College Library/Learning Resource Center
· College of San Mateo Consolidation of Student Services Bldgs. 1, 5, and 6
· Skyline College Facilities Maintenance Center (New Construction)
Following is a summary of each project in the 2005-2009 Five-Year Construction Plan to be submitted to the State.
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) - CAÑADA COLLEGE
The scope of this project is construction of a new instructional facility for programs at Cañada College. This new facility consists of general lecture and computer classrooms, as well as faculty office space. The cost of this project is approximately $3,442, 000 and is funded by Measure C bond and State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - SEISMIC UPGRADE, BUILDING 18 - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
The scope of this project is to seismically upgrade Building 18 at College of San Mateo. The State Architect’s Office found that Building 18 at College of San Mateo requires seismic improvements to withstand future earthquakes. The estimated cost of this work is approximately $2,205,000 to be funded by Proposition 47 State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - FIRE ALARM RENOVATION PHASE II - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO AND CAÑADA COLLEGE
The intent of this project is to replace aging and defective “Auto Call” fire Alarm Systems at College of San Mateo and Cañada College. Most of the buildings were constructed in the 1960’s, and the current alarm systems were installed in compliance with then-existing codes. The systems have not been upgraded since their original installation. Consequently, the equipment is out of compliance with ADA, electrical, and fire code requirements and, at times, fails to operate properly. Continuous repair is costly and spare parts are increasingly difficult or impossible to find. Moreover, the District has received numerous life-safety citations from local fire officials. An initial allocation of State funding for this project was inadequate and subsequently had to be reverted because construction bids exceeded the allotted budget. The revised cost estimate for this life-safety project is approximately $2,059,000 to be funded by Proposition 47 State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - SEISMIC UPGRADE, BUILDING 6 - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
The scope of this project is seismic upgrade of Building 6 at the College of San Mateo. The State Architect's Office found that the building requires seismic improvements to withstand future earthquakes. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $4,413,000 to be funded by Proposition 47 State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - SEISMIC UPGRADE, BUILDING 3 - SKYLINE COLLEGE
The scope of this project is to seismic upgrade of Building 3 at Skyline College. The State Architect's Office found that Building 3 (Gymnasium) at Skyline College requires seismic improvements to withstand future earthquakes. The estimated cost for the project is approximately $1,732,000 to be funded by Proposition 47 State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - SEISMIC UPGRADE, BUILDINGS 7 & 8 - SKYLINE COLLEGE
The scope of this project is to seismic upgrade of Building 7 at Skyline College. An extensive study by the District’s structural engineers, Rinne and Peterson, found only minor structural deficiencies. However, structural engineers contracted by the State Architect’s Office found the buildings to be lacking structural integrity and in need of seismic improvements to withstand future earthquakes. This seismic project incorporates recommendations of the State’s engineers. The estimated cost is approximately $4, 288,000 to be funded by Proposition 47 State Capital Outlay funding.
LOCAL FUNDING - INTEGRATED SCIENCE CENTER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) – COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
The scope of this project is to build a new Integrated Science Center building of approximately 36,153 assigned square footage (ASF) and 55,620 gross square footage (GSF) that will replace existing space, and house the College’s life sciences, to include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Astronomy, lab support areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, an observatory, and a planetarium. The existing 40-year old facilities are unsafe and rapidly deteriorating.
In accordance with the District’s Facility Master Plan, the former Science complex will be converted through renovations to accommodate the College’s Vocational Technology & Communications training programs. These programs are presently housed in Bldgs. 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 (33,415 ASF and 35,533 GSF) which are scheduled for demolition. This project is in alignment with the District’s September 2001 Facility Master Plan, College of San Mateo Educational Plan, and the District’s Five-Year Construction Plan. The estimated cost for this project is approximately $22,600,000 to be funded by Measure C bond funds.
LOCAL FUNDING - STUDENT SUPPORT & COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER/ SCIENCE ANNEX (NEW CONSTRUCTION) - SKYLINE COLLEGE
This project’s scope is construction of a new Skyline College Student Support and Community Services Center (Student Union) (approximately 29,505 ASF/42,110 GSF) to replace the existing Student Center and Bookstore. The new facility will house the College’s Bookstore, Food Services, Student Government, Student Activities, Multicultural Center, offices, and a community conference center. The vacated Skyline Bookstore (Bldg. 4) will be demolished. Additionally, the project consists of a new Science Annex (approximately 17,500 ASF and 25,000 GSF) adjoining Bldg. 7, to accommodate new Natural Science laboratories and support facilities, followed by renovation of the then-vacated Bldg. 7 into Allied Health program space (as described in a separate project later in this report).
This project is in alignment with the District’s 2001 Facility Master Plan, Skyline College’s Educational Master Plan, Skyline College’s Strategic Planning Task Force goals, and the District’s Five Year Construction Plan. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $23,600,000 to be funded by Measure C bond funds.
LOCAL FUNDING - REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
An increasing demand to train police, fire and emergency personnel has created the need for an expanded curriculum and new facilities. Working with local fire and law enforcement personnel, the College has begun revision of the program. Existing facilities are insufficient to support anticipated changes in the program. Preliminary estimates indicate need for a 10,000 square foot facility. Local fire and law enforcement personnel have expressed an interest in a funding partnership for the new facility. This project has an estimated cost of approximately $2,400,000. The project will be funded with a combination of Measure C bond, State, District, and local law enforcement agency resources.
LOCAL FUNDING - ATHLETIC FACILITIES UPGRADE (RECONSTRUCTION) - DISTRICTWIDE
This project includes renovating districtwide existing athletic facilities to improve instructional programs, collegiate sports, and community needs. The project will include but is not limited to the new construction and reconstruction of: three baseball fields, one football field, three soccer fields, 21 tennis courts, two swimming pools, two running tracks, bleachers, field lighting, two team houses, two restroom facilities, a press box, fencing, and parking. Existing 40-year-old facilities are in a state of rapid deterioration, and do not meet the instructional and colligate needs of the Colleges and local community. This project is in alignment with the District’s 2001 Facility Master Plan, and the Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College Educational Master Plans. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $15, 000,000 and will be funded using local redevelopment funding.
FPP - LIBRARY/LEARNING RESOURCE & STUDENT SERVICES CENTER (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
CAÑADA COLLEGE
This FPP is being submitted for a comprehensive, integrated Library/Learning Resource and Student Services facility at Cañada College. The facility will address the need for multiple student and instructional support systems to facilitate and enable effective learning, as well as consolidation of Student Services. The new building will house the library, media services, open-access computer labs for basic skills, computer science, ESL and foreign language, and tutoring for reading, writing and mathematics. Also, the facility will consolidate Student Service functions, including Admissions and Records, Counseling, Cashier’s Office, EOPS, DSPS, Health Services, Financial Aid, and Security. The space will house a faculty resource center, teleconference center, faculty and staff offices, meeting rooms, and a student lounge. Currently, activities are located in multiple, dispersed facilities that are too small to accommodate the needs of students and assigned staff. The new building will be a three-story structure of approximately 70,887 gross square feet (48,106 assignable square feet). This represents a 50% increase over assignable space in the existing Library and Learning Resource areas. An important secondary effect of this project will be significant improvement to access along the multiple elevations of the central campus for fire fighting equipment and for students, particularly those with physical limitations. The project has a total cost of approximately $21,754,000 and will be funded using Measure C bond and Proposition 53 State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - CONSOLIDATION OF STUDENT SERVICES, BUILDINGS 1, 5 & 6 (RECONSTRUCTION)
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
This project creates a clearly identifiable Student Services Center that provides all services needed for students to matriculate and sustain the college experience: Admissions and Records, Counseling, Health Services, Financial Aid, EOPS, DSPS, Transfer Center, and related support. Currently, these services are scattered in four different buildings in widely separated areas on the 153-acre campus. In three of the spaces vacated by student services, the project creates educational environments that are learning centered rather than teaching centered, where instructors are coaches, students work in teams, and networked computers provide distributed library and information databases. A cluster of interdisciplinary and public meeting spaces will be created that vary by size and type and will be supported with technology, including teleconferencing, computer stations, and electronic media displays.
The project will result in a one-stop Student Services Center located adjacent to food services, student government, student activities, the bookstore, and faculty meeting areas. Additionally, this project will provide for an economy of scale by coinciding with a seismic retrofit project funded by the State. The total project cost is approximately $12,980,000 and will be funded using Measure C bond and Proposition 53 State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - FACILITY MAINTENANCE CENTER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) - SKYLINE COLLEGE
The existing maintenance center poses serious health and safety issues to staff, vendors, contractors and visitors. The Skyline College Maintenance Center is located on a former U.S. Coast Guard facility. The facility consists of pre-World War II, wooden structures that continue to age at a rapid rate due to the harsh environmental conditions endemic at Skyline College. These structures were designed originally as sleeping quarters, ammunition rooms, and a communications station and often are a hindrance to the College’s ability to accomplish required maintenance functions (automotive and equipment repair, warehouse facilities, properly enclose garaging for vehicles and equipment, carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks). The intent of this project is to replace these buildings with a safe, modern, and appropriate work facility. The project has an approximate cost of $3,403,000 and will be funded using local and Proposition 53 State Capital Outlay monies.
FPP - ALLIED HEALTH VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER -SKYLINE COLLEGE
This project proposes construction of an Allied Health Vocational & Technical Center facility in Bldg. 7 at Skyline College in order to create space to house the following high-demand occupational programs: Biology/Biotechnology, Surgical Technology, Dental Assisting, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, and Emergency Medical Technician Training. These programs are currently located in space inadequate to meet existing pedagogy, technology, and emerging enrollment demand. Additionally, the existing facilities are either partially or totally inaccessible to disabled students and employees. Programs affected by this project currently generate more than 7,500 WSCH per semester. The reconstruction of this facility (approximately 17,500 ASF and 25,000 GSF) has a total cost estimated at $5,198,000 and will be funded using Measure C bond and State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - CONVERSION OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES, BUILDINGS 5 & 6 (RECONSTRUCTION)
CAÑADA COLLEGE
This project consists of the conversion of approximately 17,124 ASF in Buildings 5 and 6, vacated as a result of the new Library/Learning Resource Center/Student Services Facility describer earlier in this report. The project also includes 1,400 OGSF of new construction associated with a new elevator to improve access to the buildings. The District is providing funds for the preliminary plans, working drawings and a portion of the construction funds. Accessibility upgrades are required as a condition of extensive modernization. The estimated cost for this project is $6,485,270 to be funded using Measure C bond and State Capital Outlay funding.
FPP - PROGRAM CONSOLIDATION BUILDINGS 10, 11, 12 - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
The science instructional facilities at the College of San Mateo (Buildings 10, 11, 12, 13) are 40 years old. A new science facility will be constructed using Measure C bond funds to accommodate the changing needs in science instruction. The space vacated by the science program will be renovated to accommodate new information technology programs and support facilities. Also, the existing electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems have exceeded their life cycle and serviceability. This project seeks to completely modernize approximately 137,481 ASF and 63,368 GSF of instructional and support facilities. The estimated cost for this project is $13, 264,000 and will be funded using local and State Capital Outlay funding.
IPP - UNIVERSITY CENTER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) - CAÑADA COLLEGE
The San Mateo County Community College District and San Francisco State University (SFSU) are collaborating in a new instructional model to deliver four-year college degrees in the rapidly expanding information technology, health sciences, and multimedia and business education fields. This collaboration is being forged by forming a closely linked joint degree program, in which the District and SFSU jointly matriculate a "2+2" instructional program. This equates to two years of community college instruction, followed by a guaranteed two years of University instruction, culminating in a four-year degree. In the initial year, the goal has been to offer a joint credential program on the Cañada College campus, offering all the required courses in an economically viable manner by admitting cohorts of 25-30 undergraduate students, all taking a prescribed sequence of community college and university courses simultaneously until completion of the program. This initiative enables financially- and geographically-bound San Mateo and Santa Clara County college students the opportunity to complete a four year degree program closer to home. The estimated cost for this project is approximately $3,442,000.
IPP - AUTO TECHNOLOGY/ TRANSMISSION BUILDING (NEW CONSTRUCTION) - SKYLINE COLLEGE
A new transmission facility (7,331 GSF) is proposed to support the Automotive Technology Program. The project would include construction of additional service bays, outdoor covered units and a power train building. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $2,121,306.
IPP - CONVERSION, BUILIDNG 19 (RECONSTRUCTION) - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
This project will fund modernization and conversion of Building 19 (Approximately 30,856 GSF/ 20,056 ASF) to meet changing programmatic requirements. The current programs occupying Building 19, Electronics and Engineering, will be relocated to the new IT/Communications Buildings 10, 11 and 12. This project has a total approximate cost of $2,086,389.
IPP - FACILITY MAINTENANCE CENTER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) - CAÑADA COLLEGE
The Facilities Department at Cañada College presently does not have a permanent facility. The existing Maintenance Center at Cañada College is located in the Physical Educational building. The space is undersized and ineffective for conduct of required daily maintenance and operational activities. The inadequate space produces incompatible adjoining activities, unsafe clearances around machinery, improper storage for equipment and supplies, and impedes efficient facilities maintenance operations. The College needs the existing maintenance area space in the gymnasium building due to an increased demand in its wellness training program and athletic courses. The intent of this project is to build a maintenance support facility and corporation yard (14,000 GSF and 10,500 ASF) with appropriate office space, dispatch area, trades shops, and maintenance bays. This project has an estimated cost of $3,381,000.
IPP - PLANETARIUM STAR PROJECTOR (NEW GROUP 1 EQUIPMENT) - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
This project will replace the current planetarium star projector with a fully functional, reliable unit. The star projector now in use is more than 40 years old. Due to its advanced age, the machine is no longer serviceable, and replacement parts are not available. Only one of the four main functions remains operable at this time. The star projector is the key component of the campus planetarium, and is designed to project the stars, planets, sun and moon onto the planetarium dome. The planetarium serves the needs of the astronomy program as well as hosting a variety of community events, including meetings and educational programs of the San Mateo Astronomical Society. The estimated cost of this project is $1,000,000.
IPP - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE RENOVATION AND UPGRADE, BUILDING 2 - SKYLINE COLLEGE
Student activity and auxiliary support space vacated by construction of a new Student Union (approximately 17,302 GSF and 12,111 ASF) will become renovated for administrative support services and for conference and lecture facilities. This project allows for full modernization of the 3rd floor of Bldg. 2. In prior years, the District was able to renovate the building’s 1st and 2nd floors using State Capital Outlay funding. It is the intent of this project to complete modernization of the building. The renovated space will produce more readily accessible administrative support for the College's students, as well as creating efficiencies of scale. This project has a total approximate cost of $1,813,000.
IPP - FITNESS CENTER CONVERSION & CODE COMPLIANCE UPGRADE, BUILDING 1 (RECONSTRUCTION) CAÑADA COLLEGE
This project proposes reactivation of 1,487 assignable square feet of vacated space (resulting from construction of the new Facilities Maintenance Center) for expansion of the Fitness Center. It also includes code upgrades to 13,625 GSF of locker, shower and restroom facilities in the gymnasium. The purpose of the project is threefold: help achieve Title IX compliance through an equitable balance in facilities for men and women; replace building finishes and components that have exceeded their service life expectancy; and address a variety of problems associated with facility accessibility. In addition to reconfiguring lockers, showers and restrooms, a new elevator is proposed. Currently, individuals who can climb stairs have direct interior access between the gymnasium on the upper level and the locker facilities on the lower level. Individuals with mobility impairments must exit the building and travel approximately 280 feet to enter the locker rooms via an exterior entrance. Remodeling of the office and reception desk, and public restrooms is also required for ADA compliance. The estimated cost for this project is $3,594,225.
IPP - CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (RECONSTRUCTION) - SKYLINE COLLEGE
This project is being submitted to seek funds for reconstruction of a Childhood Education and Development Center at the former Loma Chica facility adjacent to Skyline College. The Center will meet the needs of instructional and student services programs at the campus, as well as community needs, by combining instructional demonstration space for childhood developmental instruction with child care facilities. The approximate 13,119 gross square feet of space planned for the Center includes four main care and demonstration rooms accommodating 77 infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children. Supporting the care and demonstration facilities will be office space, teachers’ preparation area, conference room, isolation room and appropriate ADA-compliant restrooms for adults and children. The facility will include 7,700 gross square feet of fenced play yard with appropriate playground equipment and play areas. The reconstruction cost of the facility is estimated at $3,648,000.
IPP - FINE ARTS BUILDING RENOVATION AND UPGRADE, BUILDING 1 (RECONSTRUCTION)
SKYLINE COLLEGE
Under this IPP, office space in the current Skyline College administration building will be converted to art, graphics, photography laboratory space and classrooms, for which the space was designed originally. For the first time, the hospitality program will have appropriate facilities for meeting and convention planning, hotel reception, and light food and beverage preparation. The program will share a common demonstration area with a new laboratory and classroom for the home economics/nutrition program. Existing photography laboratories will be converted to a large, multipurpose group study area. Finally, the vacated home economics laboratory will be used to accommodate a new interdisciplinary center focusing on the unique needs of ethnic populations in northern San Mateo County. Together, the programs benefiting from the improved spaces account for more than 7,300 WSCH. Administrative offices will be moved into areas more readily accessible to the College’s students, using space which will be vacated when student activities, student government and other auxiliary services relocate to a new Student Center. This project has a total cost of approximately $10,709,751.
LOCAL FUNDING - DEMOLITION, BUILDINGS 25-29 - COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
This project proposes to demolish 30-year-old buildings (approximately 35,533 GSF and 23,096 ASF) that are no longer functional and will have been replaced by construction of new facilities. Demolition will be scheduled following relocation of current programs. The buildings cannot be modernized cost-effectively. The estimated cost of the work is approximately $2,774,075.
IPP - ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL - DISTRICTWIDE
This IPP seeks funding to upgrade districtwide facilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 24. The project requests funding to correct the following items of noncompliance found at the District’s three Colleges: 1) site work, including ramps and parking lots; 2) doors, including minimum width and lock sets; 3) elevators; 4) toilet facilities; and 5) other miscellaneous items. The need to bring the Colleges into compliance with current standards is critical to the instructional program and has been noted at Skyline College by the Office of Civil Rights. The total project cost is $6,824,000.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees authorize submission of the District’s 2005-2009 Five-Year Capital Construction Plan to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office along with related Initial and Final Project Proposals for funding.