Chancellors Cabinet Report 10-14-25

Prior Week’s Key Accomplishments:

1. ECC Theater – Abatement and Demolition is nearing substantial completion; building pad grading is complete and is scheduled to receive certification. (CCE)

2. DBE Programming efforts – 12 end user meetings/site walks occurred for the Sports & Kinesiology Sciences and Performing Arts Center projects. (Mesa)

3. Harry West Gym conceptual mechanical and architectural design has been provided for review informed by the building assessment studies that were conducted. (City)

4. Campus Leadership Monthly Meetings were conducted. (City and CCE)

5. The domestic water backflow was replaced on Oct. 4. (District Office)

6. The final DBE contract was executed for the large Design Build projects in Region 2. (General)

7. Design Programming focus meetings and workshops continued for all projects at Mesa and Miramar Colleges. (General)

8. The DBE team toured existing Performing Arts facilities. (Mesa)

9. Civil and utility survey and topo complete at City Outdoor Athletics Expansion and Upgrades project. (City)

10. Design programming meeting held with DBE DPR and stakeholders for the West City Expansion. (CCE)

 

Coming Week Look-Ahead:

1. DBE Programming efforts – ten end user meetings are scheduled and will continue for the Sports & Kinesiology Sciences and Performing Arts Center projects. (Mesa)

2. DBE Programming efforts – Team Intro and Project Kick-off meetings have been scheduled for both the Saville Theater and Building A Expansion. (City)

3. ECC Theater: Site Security/Access system should be implemented and fully operational; new building foundations and underground utilities will begin. (CCE)

4. Soccer Field Replacement proposal is expected to be on the October Board. (City)

5. Design Programming focus meetings and workshops continued for all projects at Mesa and Miramar Colleges. (Mesa and Miramar)

6. Meet with architect PBK for Mid-City Planning and tour of nursing at Cesar Chavez Facility. (CCE)

7. Kick off meeting with leadership for A Building Expansion at City.

 

Key Items of Interest:

1. ECC Theater – CCE President’s Advisory Committee Construction Tour occurred on Oct. 2. Overall, it was well-received and positive. (CCE)

2. ECC Theater – Pantry program in temporary trailer was requested to be re-located from parking lot to south lawn area by main building to enhance accommodations and to better serve the needs of the students and community. (CCE)

3. Ongoing construction at ECC Theatre renovation project. (CCE)

4. Facilities, Health, and Safety Committee Kick-Off Meeting. (Miramar)

5. Monthly Capital Renovation and Renewal and Site Improvements Meetings – Miramar College, Mesa College, City College, College of Continuing Education.

6. Spirit of Mesa event happened on Oct. 10 where Kitchell attended as one of the sponsors as well as the DBEs on both Mesa projects.

7. Miramar College “Invest in Success” fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 16 where Kitchell will also attend and co-sponsor.

8. Received signed contract from DBE Rudolph & Sletten for City A Building Expansion. (City)

 

Upcoming Needed Campus Action Items (Time Sensitive):

1. ECC Theater – Coordination has begun with campus leadership to address lack of restroom facilities for staff and students during construction. (CCE)

2. Need design approval of new ceramics building by President King. (CCE)

3. Need final decision on Head Start spaces program for inclusion in the ECC Community Room project by President King. (CCE)