HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-01 - AGENDA REPORTS - COC THEATER (2)CITY OF SANTA CI ARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Darcy and
Members of the City Council
FROM: George A. Caravalho, City Manage
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DATE: June 1, 1999
SUBJECT: COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS THEATER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review and provide direction concerning the City's participation with the College in the
construction of a performing arts facility.
BACKGROUND
The College of the Canyons is embarking on the design and construction of a theater
facility. Conceptually, this facility is to be located on the east side of the campus, between
the existing student center and Rockwell Canyon Road. The College has been authorized
by the State of California to spend approximately $600,000 of State Proposition 1A bond
money to complete working drawings for this project. The concept being considered by
C.O.C. will accommodate 150 seat rehearsal theater, a 450 -seat main theater and attendant
facilities, to be constructed at an estimated cost of $11 million (see Exhibits A through F,
attached).
Both the William S. Hart Union High School District and the City have expressed interest
in exploring a partnership with the College to enhance the facility by adding educational
classroom amenities and theater seating capacity to benefit both the high school and college
students. Also, additional seating capacity would accommodate more professional
performances and use by community organizations.
The William S. Hart Union High School District has indicated a willingness to commit a
portion of the District's allocation of Proposition 1A bond eligibility. This money would be
used to construct ten (10) additional classrooms for educational use by both the college and
the Hart districts. As previously reported, seating capacity could be added to the facility
pursuant to the following funding commitment.
Agenda item: L
Additional Seating Capacity
200 additional seats @ $400,000 per 100 seats
300 additional seats (mezzanine level)
Total 950 seats
Nearby performing arts facilities accommodate the following capacities.
Facility
Capacity
Universal Amphitheater
6,250
Thousand Oaks
Small theater
400
Main theater
1,800
Lancaster
Small theater
125
Main theater
758
Estimated Cost
$800,000
$1,500,000
$2,300,000
In anticipation of state funding approval, the College District is establishing an education
specifications committee, and has requested representation on the committee from the
William S. Hart District, the City, and the community representing the arts interests. The
committee will work with the architect and theater arts instructors in the design and use of
a facility to meet educational as well as community needs and interests.
A partnership such as the one discussed herein to build a performing arts facility is
suggested in the recently adopted Cultural Arts Master Plan. At its meeting of Thursday,
May 20, 1999, the Arts Alliance endorsed the City's participation in this project.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Decline participation with William S. Hart Union High School District and College in the
creation of a performing arts facility.
Other actions as deemed appropriate by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
$400,000 to $5 million, depending on the action taken by the City Council
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibits A through F
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