Facilities Planning Committee
The Facilities Planning Committee reviews major facility matters which impact San Diego City College by providing long-range facilities planning in conjunction with City College's Educational Plan and College Strategic Plan. As a reporting comittee to the City Resources Council, this committee will oversee the maintenance, repair, remodeling and building needs long term while keeping constituents apprised of timelines.
Primary functions of the Facilities Planning Committee include:
- Review plans to make recommendations for the construction, remodeling and/or reassignment of existing facilities
- Review existing facilities & recommend alterations for improvements
- Study & recommend future development of facilities to include classrooms, labs, office space & outdoor grounds
- Review and provide recommendation for future affordable student housing opportunities
- Review and provide recommendations for possible bond iniatives
Facilities Planning Committee Membership
| Chair/VP of Administrative Services: John Parker | ||
| Administrator: Matilda Chavez | Faculty: Terri Hughes-Oelrich | ASG Student: |
| Administrator: Susan Murray | Faculty: Michael Evans | DSPS: Darren Walters |
| Administrator: Roxann Solis | Faculty: |
Facilities: Stephen Devers |
| Administrator: Jay Purnell | Classified: John Boyce | District Architect: Lance Lareau |
| Instruction: Aaron Detty | Classified: Ed Sebring | District Construction: Ryan Murphy |
| Instruction: Andy MacNeill | SPAA: Majeda Nasrawi |
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The Facilities Planning Committee currently meets ad-hoc. Please contact John Parker,
or his assistant Dena Prater, for upcoming meeting dates and times.
CITY COLLEGE HIGH PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Project Name |
Description/Location |
Status and % Completion |
| Blue Emergency Call Box | Install additional blue box near the LRC | In Queue |
| Walkway Lighting near the LRC | Install additional lighting near the LRC | In Progress, 30% in March |
| Outdoor Lighting on A Patio | Install additional lighting at A Bldg, 2nd Floor on the westside near the Constance Carroll Mural | In Progress, 30% in March |
| Outdoor Lighting and Gate near Harry West Gym | Install additional lighting and a gate near Harry West Gym & Seeds Farm | In Queue |
| Speed Bumps and Crosswalk on 16th St | Request the City of San Diego to install speed bumps and repaint the crosswalk on 16th Street between Russ Blvd and B Street. | In Queue |
| Restroom Conversions | Convert identified gender neutral restrooms to staff access only restrooms. | In Queue |
FOR ALL CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS
(Projects NOT included in the Facilities Strategic Plan or Bond Prioritization List)
Please complete this form Capital Project Request Form rev Feb. 2025 in entirety and submit with all required signatures to the VPAS by email. Evaluated requests may be presented to this committee during a future meeting for consideration prior to presenting to College Council for approval.
The Facilities Planning Committee - Bond Initiative aims to maximize the impact of bond funds in enhancing teaching and learning environments, supporting student success initiatives, and advancing the college’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality education.
The 2024 SDCCD Bond Planning Presentation has been shared with all constituent groups during the Spring 2024 semester concluding with College Council on April 30, 2024. Possible bond funds will be used to build new and/or renovate existing facilities in accordance with the City College Facilities Plan as ranked and approved by College Council on May 2, 2023.
2024 SDCCD Bond Planning Presentation
Click the link here SDCCD Future Bond 2024 for additional information which includes:
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San Diego City College Facilities Plan - Approval Timeline
February 23, 2021 College Council/Facillities Plan presented by RNT
April 21, 2022 Campus Forum Virtual in Zoom
May 23, 2022 Academic Senate Presentation (Motioned & Approved)
May 24, 2022 College Council Presentation (Motioned & Approved)
October 13, 2022 SDCCD Board of Trustees Presentation (Motioned & Approved)
San Diego City College Facilities Plan, April 6 2022
Facilities Plan Exhibition Poster, April 8 2022
3D Interactive Model of Proposed Facilities Plan, April 7 2022
City College Affordable Student Housing
For inquiries or future agenda item requests, please contact the Committee Chair
John Parker, Vice President of Administrative Services jparker002@sdccd.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated February 2025
What is Measure HH?
Measure HH Bond is the District’s $3.5 billion bond program approved by the City of San Diego voters in November 2024 for upgrades, repairs, and to renovate classrooms and facilities throughout the District.
What is a General Obligation Bond?
General obligation bonds (GO Bonds) fund projects, such as the renovation of existing classrooms and school facilities, as well as new construction. When voters approve a bond referendum, the Board of Trustees is authorized to sell bonds to pay for renovation/replacement, additions, and technology upgrade needs.
The bonds are sold over a multiple-year period and represent a long-term, general obligation, like a home loan. GO bonds are normally repaid over a 30-year period but can be repaid over a shorter period. By passing the bond, voters agree to ad valorem (property based) taxes to fund the annual principal and interest payment on bonds. The loan repayment comes from a tax on all taxable property located within the District — residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial.
Can bond funds be used for salaries or operational expenses?
No, by law the proceeds from the bond can only be used for construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of college facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of college facilities, or lease of real property for college facilities. Bond funds cannot be used for teacher or administrator salaries and/or other operating expenses.
What is a Master Plan, and has it been completed?
A Master Plan is a comprehensive, long-term outline of capital projects required to meet the current and future needs of the District. The 2022 Facilities Plan was prepared by the Facilities Planning Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees in October 2022.
What types of facilities upgrades are planned with the bond money?
Planned upgrades include classroom renovations, student housing, new technology infrastructure, ADA compliance improvements, energy efficiency projects, safety & security, and new student support spaces.
Will bond money be used for sustainability and energy efficiency improvements?
Yes, bond funds will support solar energy projects, LED lighting upgrades, water conservation measures, light management, and eco-friendly building materials to align with California’s green initiatives.
Will students and faculty be impacted by ongoing construction?
Some areas may be temporarily closed or rerouted; the college will provide updates, alternative routes, required swing space, and minimize disruptions as much as possible.
Who oversees the bond spending process?
Bond funds are overseen by the Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The Committee is composed of volunteer community members, faculty, and business leaders, whose mission is to ensure funds are properly utilized as approved by voters and that projects are completed efficiently. The Committee’s findings are communicated to the Board and the public.
How is the community informed about bond fund expenditures?
The college publishes annual bond reports, holds public board meetings, and provides updates through the Bond Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability.
How will these bond-funded projects improve student learning experiences?
Updated facilities will provide modern classrooms, enhanced technology, better lab spaces, safer facilities, and expanded student services, ensuring students have a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Will bond projects create job opportunities for local businesses?
Yes, the bond includes provisions for local contractor participation, supporting job creation and economic growth within the community. City College conducted a minority vendor outreach event on January 16, 2025, to encourage small, minority, veteran and women-owned businesses to register and to conduct business with the District.
SDCCD’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) applies to all future large-scale construction contracts valued at $1M or higher.
Initial Employment Preferences
- Residents of qualifying ZIP codes designated in the CBA
- Veterans residing anywhere
Craft Hour Allocation
At least 80% of all craft hours must be performed by the following:
- Residents of San Diego County
- Dependents of active-duty military personnel
- Current or former students of SDCCD (including those enrolled in online programs)
How can I find out more details about bond-funded projects?
Detailed project timelines, financial reports, and updates will be available on the college’s bond program website or through facilities planning meetings. Please visit Facilities Planning Committee and Measure HH Bond 2024.
How does a bond cost me as a homeowner? If I rent, do I pay this tax?
As a homeowner, the City of San Diego collects property tax on the assessed value of your home; the City uses property tax revenue to pay the bond principal and interest to investors.
If you are renting, when you pay rent to the property owner, you are indirectly paying for the bond issue cost. The rent you pay to the owner helps to cover the owner's costs, including the owner's payment of this tax as part of the property tax bill.
How do I request bond funding for a project that was not included in the Facility Strategic plan or the bond prioritization list?
Please complete and submit the Capital Project Request Form and route for approval. Include justification of how the request meets program needs, how it will impact student success, and how it aligns with the College’s mission and strategic plan.
- Approval of form is for exploratory consideration only and does not guarantee final District approval.
- Approval of form does not guarantee funding.
- Requests for projects not included in the Facility Plan may only be funded if resources are available at the end of the respective bond program phase.