The Community Learning Center (CLC) is undergoing a significant transformation, guided by the Facilities Master Plan, to foster a more unified and vibrant campus atmosphere. The vision is to create a central campus quad, serving as the heart of the CLC, equipped with essential elements found in leading college campuses. This redesigned space aims to seamlessly integrate instructional buildings with a new, student-focused building, enhancing the overall educational environment.
By developing active outdoor areas and a central quad, the CLC seeks to encourage students to spend more time on campus. These improvements will provide much-needed spaces for studying, socializing, and overall campus enjoyment, significantly boosting the campus’s appeal and functionality as a true community learning center.
Below is a list of approved and planned projects designed to bring this vision to life. This list will be regularly updated as new projects are approved, scopes are defined, and budgets are established, ensuring transparency and keeping the community informed about the ongoing development of the community learning center. (List updated August 2022)
| Project | Status |
|---|---|
| Buildings 100 & 200 Renovation | Completed |
| New Student Services Building | Completed |
| New Monument Signage and Entryway | Completed |
| Demolition of Arby’s * | Completed |
| Parking Lot Renovation and Building C Demo | Completed |
| Solar Project * | Design |
*District-funded project
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE KEY
- Spring: March 1 – May 31
- Summer: June 1 – August 31
- Fall: September 1 – November 30
- Winter: December 1 – February 28
CAMPUS PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Project Managers: Louis McGowan, Kitchell Capital Expenditures Manager (CEM)
- Project Engineers: Erin McGowan, Kitchell CEM, and Kenan Alhalabi, Element Consulting
Buildings 100 & 200 Renovation: Modernizing Core Learning Spaces
(Formerly known as Buildings A and B)
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $12.7 million
Construction Duration: January – September 2021
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
This significant renovation project focused on revitalizing the spaces formerly occupied by Student Services within Buildings 100 and 200. The redesign prioritized efficiency and spatial optimization for key areas including Academic Services, the library, faculty offices, and the California Adult Education program, all crucial components of a thriving community learning center. Approximately 29,500 square feet of these buildings, primarily consisting of classroom spaces, received essential system upgrades and a lighter renovation to enhance the learning environment. A notable improvement was the replacement of the aging skylight above the lobby, enhancing natural light and the overall ambiance.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: SGPA Architecture & Planning
- Commissioning Services: Align Builders
- Mechanical, Electrical & Engineer: Glumac
- Structural Engineer: Wiseman & Rohy
- HVAC Controls: SC Engineers
- Fire Protection Engineer: Protection Design and Consulting
- Access Controls: Exante 360
- Inspector of Record: Construction Inspection Services (CIS)
New Student Services Building: A Hub for Student Support and Collaboration
(Formerly Student Resources Building)
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $12.3 million
Construction Duration: April 2018 – October 2021
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
This project delivered a brand-new Student Services Building, strategically designed to centralize student study areas, resource centers, and staff offices. This consolidation fosters a dynamic environment that encourages interaction and collaboration between students and staff, vital for a successful community learning center. Complementing the building, a new quad area has been developed between the Student Services building and the renovated Buildings 100 & 200. Furthermore, significant portions of the parking lot are being renovated and expanded to improve campus accessibility and infrastructure, supporting the growing needs of the community learning center.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: Lord Architecture, Inc.
- General Contractor: Align Builders
- Landscape Architect: The Lightfoot Planning Group
- Civil Engineer: Snipes-Dye Associates
- Electrical Engineer: Johnson Consulting Engineers
- Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: ALM Consulting Engineers
- Structural Engineer: OGonzalez Inc. Engineers
- Inspector of Record: Consulting & Inspection Services
- Interior Design: Hasenbeck Interior Design
- Energy Consultant: STOK
New Monument Sign and Entryway: Creating a Distinctive Campus Identity
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $1.1 million
Construction Duration: April 2019 – January 2021
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
The new monument sign and entryway project has successfully established an iconic entrance for the Community Learning Center campus. This enhancement is designed to create a strong sense of arrival and significantly improve wayfinding for both students and visitors navigating the campus. Clear and inviting entry points are essential for a welcoming and accessible community learning center.
PROJECT TEAM
- Inspector of Record: Alliance Engineering
- Architect: WLC Architects
- General Contractor: Conan Construction
- Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect: O’Dell Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineer: SMS Geotechnical Solutions, Inc.
- Structural Engineer: SDSE Structural Engineers
- Electrical Engineer: IMEG Corp.
- Inspector of Record: Alliance Engineering
Parking Lot Renovation and Building C Demo: Optimizing Campus Infrastructure
Project Delivery Method: TBD
Phase: Design/Future
Project Budget: Completed
Construction Duration: Pending
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
Currently in the planning and design phase, this site project at the CLC campus aims to reconfigure the remaining unrenovated parking and site areas. The goal is to create a more efficient traffic flow throughout the campus while ensuring sufficient parking capacity to meet the needs of the community learning center. The project incorporates landscape and bioswale elements to enhance the campus’s aesthetic appeal and effectively manage storm water runoff, promoting environmental sustainability. Furthermore, Building C, a temporary and underutilized facility constructed in 2002, is slated for demolition to optimize space and resources within the community learning center. The design phase is complete, and construction is planned for a future phase.
Solar Project: Embracing Sustainable Energy
Project Delivery Method: TBD
Phase: Design
Project Budget: TBD
Construction Duration: Pending
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
This forward-thinking project will integrate solar power at the Community Learning Center campus, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The plan involves installing solar panels over covered parking spaces on the south side of the new Student Services Building. This initiative will provide clean energy to the campus, reduce operational costs, and serve as a visible example of the community learning center’s dedication to environmental responsibility.
