The 2025-2035 GCC Facilities Strategic Plan (Abridged) as presented to the Board of Trustees on Nov 19, 2024
Verdugo Projects
Camino Real Renovation
Project Team
| Project Manager | Silva Sorkazian/Clifford Gimbert, Glendale Community College |
| Construction Manager | David Navarro, Cordoba Corporation |
| Architect of Record | Alan Kroeker, 19Six Architects |
| Inspector of Record | Tony Castiglioni, VIS Vital Inspection Services Inc. |
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Description
- The Camino Real Renovation project (17,660 sf), spanning two floors in the Existing Building, will be renovated as the new home for Dreamscape Learn (DSL) Virtual Reality (VR), Makerspace, e-Gaming and Student Inclusion Spaces.
- February 27, 2025 DSA Approved
- Mar 18, 2025 Board of Trustees Approval
- April 14, 2025 Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- January 21, 2026 Substantial Completion
Project Budget $14.5M
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- Supplementary Funding:
- Senator Anthony Portantino $4.5M for Licensing & Virtual Reality Equipment
- Congressman Adam Schiff $1.5 M – Student Success (earmarked);
- HUD – Form 50.4 (CEST) Public Review Exemption
Updates
Project Milestones:
The framing subcontractor has begun drilling for the concrete anchors required for the top clips at the joists.
The plumbing subcontractor has resumed work on the sewer line installation, continuing the run from the basement to the first floor.
The plumber will be coring through the first-floor concrete slab to make the necessary tie-in for the building’s sewer connection.