Cabrillo Community College District
Citizens’
Measure D
Bond Oversight
Committee
Annual Report
Letter from the Committee Chair
Tenth Report to the Community
on Measure D
March 2005
through June 2015
INSIDE
Committee Members
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About Prop. 39
Expenditures
Projects
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Issues & Conclusions
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It is my pleasure to share
with you the Cabrillo
College Citizens’ Measure
D Bond Oversight Committee’s tenth and final
report to the community.
This has been an exciting
year for Cabrillo College,
having completed and
closed out all of the Facilities
Master Plan projects.
I encourage you to visit the campus and see the
accomplishments made possible by your investment in
our community college.
In 1996, the college developed a comprehensive
Facilities Master Plan which identified the educational
programs that required expanded or upgraded
facilities to support instruction. Measure C was
approved by the voters in 1998 at $85 million and
Measure D was passed in 2004 at $118.5 million. In
addition, the college has been extremely successful
in securing matching funds of $6.5 million from the
Federal Economic Development Administration and
$40 million from the state in order to maximize the
benefit to our local community. The results:
• The Solari Green Technology Center
(GTC) opened in 2012. This Platinum Level LEED
certified “green” building provides a unique learning
environment focusing on career technical education
at the former Watsonville Library site as part of
Cabrillo’s Watsonville Center.
• State-of-the-art teaching facilities in the
completely renovated Building 300 have been
open for Business, English and Language Arts classes
since spring 2011.
• The new Chemistry / Biology lab in
Building 600 will allow the college to offer more
high-demand science courses and came on line in
spring semester 2014. The Dental Hygiene Program,
previously in building 600, relocated to one of the
two new Health & Wellness Buildings in 2010.
• Two Health & Wellness Buildings to
house the Allied Health programs (Dental Hygiene,
Radiologic Technology, Nursing, Medical Assisting,
and the Stroke and Acquired Disability Center). The
Wellness Center opened in September 2010. This is
a joint use building that serves both the instructional
and revenue needs of the college.
• Three Arts Education Classrooms for visual,
applied, and performing arts have been holding
classes since fall 2008, and the theater, theater arts
classes, recital hall and, music classrooms opened in
fall 2009 for everyone to enjoy.
• The new Barbara Samper Student
Activities Center opened in 2007 and is a hub
of activity with the considerably expanded campus
bookstore, student assessment and orientation services,
and expanded workspace for student government and
clubs and related student programs and services.
• Although the use of these buildings may change
over time, Cabrillo College has been significantly
improved by the addition of these buildings,
which provide the College the flexibility to meet
ever-changing educational needs.
• Bond funds have dramatically improved
campus accessibility. New kiosks with
campus maps as well as wayfinding signs have been
installed to show building locations and wheelchair
accessible routes. In addition, new seating in the
football stadium has been installed to provide better
access for individuals using wheelchairs.
• The “Tech Refresh” and “Smart
Classrooms Upgrades” projects of various
buildings college-wide have improved the learning
environment for students through technology
improvements as well as creating more accessible
and user friendly facilities.
The final audit for 2014-15 was performed by
Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP, and disclosed
no instances of non-compliance with the terms
of Proposition 39 nor Measure D. The 2014-15
audit report was completed in September 2015.
Based on this report, the members of the Citizens’
Oversight Committee (COC) conclude that Measure
D bond expenditures have been made in accordance
with California Education Code 15278 and exclusively
for projects identified in the Bond Measure.
The $118.5 million General Obligation
Bond approved by more than 62 percent of the
voters in March 2004 has certainly upgraded and
improved the campus facilities to better serve our
students and community. The Citizens’ Oversight
Committee is pleased to report that all Measure
D funds have been successfully expended. This
Citizen’s Oversight Committee has concluded its
obligation to ensure compliance with the by-laws
established by the Proposition 39 mandates. Ceil Cirillo, Chair
Measure D Bond Oversight Committee
About a Proposition 39 Bond Measure
Supporters approved Cabrillo College Measure D under the provisions
of Proposition 39, which requires a minimum 55 percent approval by
the electorate. Proposition 39 bonds also call for the appointment of an
independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee within 60 days of election
results certification. By statute, the committee must include:
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From left: Carter Frost, Blaine Brokaw, Georgia Acosta, Kathy Blackwood, Ceil Cirillo, Brian Mathias, Victoria Lewis, Joe Nugent. Not pictured: Sharon Gray, Ronald Kaplan
Members of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee
2014-15
Kathy Blackwood
Blaine Brokaw Carter Frost
Ceil Cirillo Sharon Gray
Ron Kaplan Georgia Acosta Member at Large (Two-year term expires 8/16)
College Support Organization (Two-year term expires 8/15)
Student (Two-year term expires 8/15)
Business Representative (Two-year term expires 8/16)
Senior Citizens Organization (Two-year term expires 8/15)
Member at Large (Two-year term expires 8/16)
Taxpayers Association (Two-year term expires 8/16)
Previous Members
Jack Baskin Member At Large
2004-06
Michael Bethke Taxpayers Association 2010-12
Rodney Brooks Member At Large 2004-08
Bobby Buckter Student
2013-14
Oleksii Chuiko Student 2011-12
Diane Craddock College Support Organization 2007-11
Leflora Cunningham Student 2007-08
Robert Dills Member At Large 2009-12
Harriett Duzet Senior Citizens Organization 2004-07
John U. Fry Business Representative 2008-12
Tila Guerrero College Support Organization 2004-07
Chloe LaFortune Student 2004-05
Leigh Ann Lively Student 2010-11
Brian Mathias
Taxpayers Association
2012-14
Nicole Moreno Student 2005-06
Gary Meyer Student 2008-09
Helen Palmer
Member At Large 2008-09
Bob Petersen Member At Large 2006-10
Kris Reyes Business Representative 2004-08
Mike Siegel Student2006-07
Lou Tuosto Taxpayers Association 2004-08
Jeff Vella Student 2009-10
Bud Winslow Senior Citizens Organization
2007-11
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A member of the business community
An active member of a senior citizens organization
A member of a taxpayers association
An enrolled student active in a community college group
A member of a college support organization
Two members representing the community at large
Committee members serve in an uncompensated capacity for terms of
two years and may not exceed two consecutive terms. No District employee nor vendor, contractor, nor consultant to the District may serve
on the committee.
Committee Meetings
The COC met twice in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Meeting dates and
minutes of prior meetings are available at the bond oversight web page
at: http://www.cabrillo.edu/internal/facilities/measured/bond
oversight/bondoversightDocs.html. For questions or comments about
the committee and its activities, please call (831)479-6406. All meetings are open to the public.
Measure D Bond Issuance and Expenditures
through June 2014
The Cabrillo Community College District issued the first series of
Measure D Bonds, Series A, in the amount of $60 million, in May
2004. The District issued the second and final Series B in April 2007
in the amount of $58.5 million for a total Bond Offering of $118.5
million.
Facilities projects are publicly bid as required by Contract Code
and the District has endeavored to make qualified local contractors
aware of the projects and to assist them with the public bidding process to facilitate work for local residents.
Included in this Report are the Measure D funded projects
that have been completed or were in progress as of June 30, 2014.
Measure D Funded Facilities Master Plan Projects
1, 2
As of June 30, 2015
Measure D Bond Sales
Interest Through 6/30/15
Total Measure D Funding
$118,743,795
$9,345,721
$128,089,516
Measure D Funding summary
Schedule
Total Budget Measure D Projects In Progress
Total Budget Measure D Projects In Planning
Total Budget Measure D Projects In Future
Total Budget Measure D Projects Completed
Unallocated
Total Measure D Funding
(Schedule A)
(Schedule B)
(Schedule C)
(Schedule D)
Totals
$0
$0
$0
$128,089,516
$0
$128,089,516
S chedu l e A
Projects in Process
Measure D
Funding Category
Total in Progress Schedule A
Amount
Budgeted
Paid to Date
$0
$0
(thru 6/30/15)
S chedu l e B
Projects in Planning
Measure D
Funding Category
Total in Planning Schedule B
Amount
Budgeted
$0
Paid to Date
(thru 6/30/15)
$0
S chedu l e C
Future Projects in Planning
None at this time
Total Future Projects
1
2
Schedule
Reserve for
Pending Projects
$0
Paid to Date
$0
$0
Only Measure D funding is shown.
Figures have been audited.
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Measure D Funded Facilities Master Plan Projects (cont.)
1, 2
As of June 30, 2015
S chedu l e D
Completed Projects
Enrollment Center
Faculty Offices
Smart Classrooms
Staff Offices
Allied Health Equipment
Building 300
Watsonville Expansion
Carpet Cleaner-Truck-mounted
Smart Classrooms Equipment 13-14
Tech Refresh
Equipment
Utility Relocation Project
Southwest Power and Communication
Southeast Perimeter Road
Parking Lot R
New Fire Water Line Building 100
Campus Sewer Relining
Road and Utilities
Building 100 Enrollment Center
Building 400 Improvements
Exterior Painting Buildings 100, 900,1000,
1500, 1550, 1300, 1400, & 1600
HVAC Buildings 400, 450, 500, 700
Building 900 Restrooms
Building 400 Boiler Pipe Replacement
15 Smart Classrooms
Building 2100 Upgrades
Stadium Bathroom ADA Upgrades
VAPA Remediation
H&W Secondary Effects Study
Smart Classrooms (2011-2013)
Building 800 Moves/Secondary Effects
Building 100, 600, 800 Renovation
Technology Refresh Project
Building 1550/1600 HVAC
Building 1400/1550 HVAC
Building 600 Cadaver Lab Renovation
Watsonville Bldg. A Repairs
Watsonville Security
480V Switch & Gear Transformer
Building Upgrades and
Classroom and Lab Upgrades
Building 100, 900, 1100 ADA Access
Stair Replacement Parking Lots E, F, and G
Upper Campus Land Bridge
Safety Phones Parking Structure
Building 100 Plaza
Campus Wide Signage
ADA Access and Safety
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(thru 6/30/15)
$4,173,253
$1,370,385
$10,914,209
$1,596,068
Allied Health Project
$11,092,120
SAC Student Services
Student Services Project
$21,043,582
Arts Education Classrooms
AEC Project
$51,979,531
Arts Education Equipment
AEC Project
$1,126,453
Stadium Bathroom Renovation
ADA Accessibility
$276,650
Allied Health Classroom Buildings
Health and Wellness
Building 300 Renovation
Building Upgrades
$1,116,963
Watsonville Expansion
Building
$7,180,110
Bond Fee, Audits
Fees
Only Measure D funding is shown.
Figures have been audited.
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Paid to Date
Allied Health Parking Structure
Sheriff’s Office Relocation
Total Completed Schedule D
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Measure D
Funding Category
$15,924,847
$295,345
$128,089,516
Building 1550, 1600 HVAC
The heating and ventilation systems in the 1550 and 1600 Buildings
were in much need of repair and renovation due to the age and lack of
functionality of the equipment throughout these buildings.
100 Bldg. HVAC Upgrade Project
The 100 building has been home to various administrative functions
over time and has had considerable redistribution of activities. Very
few areas of the building floor plan resemble the original construction
layout except for the more than 50-year-old HVAC system. The
project, addressing the much needed reconfiguration of the existing
duct work and heating needs of the main floor, was bid in October
2013 and the work was substantially complete in June 2014. New
carpet, paint, door hardware, and electrical upgrades were also
accomplished. The total project budget is $1,274,685, with final
completion pending DSA certification.
100 Bldg. IT Equipment Relocation Project
The 100 building also houses the main switch gear and information
technology equipment for a majority of functions on the upper
campus. Untenable conditions required corrective measures in order
to ensure that expensive equipment was protected and functional.
Repairs to floor drainage systems and deteriorated walls were part of
the corrective work as well as upgrades to temperature controls and
air conditioning systems. The total project budget for this work was
$247,720 and was complete in the fall of 2013.
Tech Refresh
Project & Smart
Classrooms
In addition to the
implementation of numerous
“Smart Classrooms” upgrades,
a comprehensive look at the aging computer labs throughout the
college identified the need to replace the technology infrastructure
as well as desktop computers, to improve student access. This
included replacement of faculty and staff desktops, Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure for student computer labs, network and software
upgrades. A total of $232,083 in bond funds were combined with
$478,480 in District funds for a total project budget of $710,563.
Green Technology Center
(Watsonville Library Acquisition)
The new 14,000 square foot Green Technology Center (GTC)
opened in 2012. This Platinum Level LEED certified “green” building
at the former Watsonville Library site provides a unique learning
environment focusing on career technical education in construction,
energy management, solar, and green building programs. The District
purchased the library
from the City of
Watsonville in
July 2008 and was
awarded $3.4 million
in grant funds
from the Economic
Development
Agency to augment
Measure D bond
funds specifically to
build to the model
Platinum Level LEED certified “green” building standard. The District
also received a generous donation of $500,000 from the Richard and
Mary Solari Charitable Trust and $100,000 from the Les and Jeane Ley
Family Fund for construction, which allowed the District to add back
some of the items that were deferred due to budgetary constraints.
Building 300 Renovation
Twelve new smart classrooms and ten offices in Building 300 for
Business, English, & Language Arts (BELA) and Human Arts and
Social Sciences (HASS) classes opened in spring 2011. In addition to
Measure D funds, state bond funds supported the renovation.
Building
800
Renovation
The state-of-the-art
Jack and Peggy Baskin
Technology Center
for Engineering,
Computing and
Physics offered classroom, laboratory, and office space for Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs in the
2013 fall semester. Cabrillo College was awarded a five-year Federal
Title III grant for the STEM fields in 2011 to increase the number of
Latinos in the STEM fields. The Cabrillo College Foundation received
$250,000 from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to provide support
for the construction costs to renovate the 800 building which reduced
the need for bond funds. In addition to the classroom renovation, the
heating and ventilation systems and restrooms were repaired utilizing
Measure D bond funds. Funding from the Peggy and Jack Baskin
Foundation was received to accomplish renovation work not covered by
the Federal STEM grant.
Building 600 Biology/Chemistry
Classroom Renovation Project
Building 600 has been renovated for Biology and Chemistry classroom
and laboratory space. The Dental Hygiene program previously occupied the west end of the building prior to relocating to the new Health
and Wellness Building in 2010. This project was completed in time
for spring 2014 classes.
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Smart Classrooms
In an effort to provide state-of-the-art educational facilities, classrooms
throughout the District were identified in need of technology, furniture, carpet, and paint upgrades. Smart classrooms are utilized in each
of the Instructional Divisions. Measure D funds used for classroom
upgrades in classrooms this year are: 429, 506, 509, 510, 513, 517,
714, 913, 1302, 1303, 2501, and 2502.
Health and
Wellness
Classrooms and Parking
The 55,000-square-foot Health and Wellness classroom facility opened
in fall 2010. This new facility brought together health-related disciplines that include Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant,
Radiologic Technology, the Stroke and Acquired Disabilities Learning
Center, Health Science, and a new Wellness Center.
The adjacent Health and Wellness Facility parking structure opened
in fall 2008. The parking structure provides 510 parking spaces in the
northeast corner of the campus for those students attending classes on
the upper campus.
Arts Education
Classrooms
The Arts Education Classrooms project consists of five
buildings totaling 122,300
square feet, includes a 581-seat theater, a 369-seat music classroom
and recital hall, a building dedicated to two-dimensional art, one
building for three-dimensional art, and one building for general
instruction and offices. The space also allows for community participation, partnership and events. Fifteen music practice rooms are available
for students, four music rehearsal spaces, an acting studio, five drawing
and design studios, and an experimental theater classroom. Three of the
buildings opened for classes in fall 2008; the Crocker Theater and the
Music Recital Hall were opened in August 2009. Some aspects of the
construction contracts between the trade contractors and the District
were disputed by the parties which resulted in mediation. The mediation process resulted in a settlement of outstanding issues. The settlement in the amount of $1.6 million was reached in March 2011 and
finalized in August 2011.
Student Activities Center
The Barbara Samper Student Activities Center, a 50,000-square foot,
two-level building located in the very center of the Aptos campus on
Soquel Drive, opened in fall 2007. The new center provides a gate-
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way to the Aptos campus and
houses the campus bookstore,
student assessment and orientation services, student government, student activities and
club space, and related student
services programs and offices.
The project includes three new
elevators which significantly improve accessibility on campus to and
from Soquel Drive. Covered parking on the ground level provides access to the bookstore and to enrollment services. The college received
certificate of completion from the Division of the State Architect
(DSA) in March 2011.
Aptos Campus Signage
A signage plan for the Aptos campus, prepared by Kate Keating
Associates of San Francisco, has been completed. Handicap accessible routes are now clearly identified, and updated map kiosks and
wayfinding signs have been installed on campus to assist new students,
staff, and visitors. Replacement building identification signs have also
been installed and will continue to be updated as construction projects
in progress become finalized.
Examination of Expenditures
Cabrillo College staff provides the Citizens’ Oversight Committee
with the monthly Facilities Master Plan Status Reports which are
submitted to the Cabrillo College Governing Board for review. A comprehensive semi-annual update is provided to the Citizens’ Oversight
Committee and formally approved by the Governing Board.
Overcoming Challenges
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee continues to observe the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) required approval process
delay design and construction schedules resulting in potential additional project costs. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee strongly supports any changes which would streamline the construction approval
process and reduce overall project costs. The COC also encourages
District personnel to continue to evaluate college projects using the
industry best practices in construction and design-bid cost alignment
to ensure maximum utilization of Measure D bond funds.
Conclusions
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee finds that Cabrillo College has
complied with requirements of state law in accounting for and expending public bond funds.
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee is pleased to report that all Measure D funds have been successfully expended. This Citizen’s Oversight
Committee has concluded its obligation to ensure compliance with the
by-laws established by the Proposition 39 mandates.