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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/11/01 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday November 1, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde,Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Librarian Levine YOUTH COMMISSION INTERVIEWS The Council recessed to Executive Session to conduct inter- views for the Youth Commission. The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 7066 City Manager Thomson discussed the Bill indicating that the OPPOSING REVENUE CONTROL AND theory is workable and the intent is good; however, he felt TAX LIMITATION TO BE VOTED it was administratively unsound. ON BY CALIFORNIA VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 6, 1973 A discussion followed during which each of the Councilmen expressed his opinion concerning the Bill. City Attorney Lindberg spoke against the Proposition stating legislation of this sort does not belong in the Constitution. Ann Payne Mrs. Payne said she was speaking as a private citizen and LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS referred to the League of Women Voters as going on record opposing the Proposition. Mrs. Payne read excerpts from the League bulletin. (Councilman Scott arrived at this time). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hamilton, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7068 - SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde COMPANY ADMINISTRATIVE and unanimously carried that the report be accepted, as MANUAL presented. LIBRARY PLANS City Manager Thomson referrred to his memo to the Council dated August 7, 1973, in which he cited the cost estimates of the proposed library building. Using the original plan ($S5,000 square feet), the cost would be $2,798,500; however, the Library staff has submitted a phased plan leaving, as an alternate, an unfinished basement - the total cost of this project would be $2,369,500. Contract with Library Mr. Thomson remarked that if the Council so directs, the staff consultant, Raymond Holt can bring back a contract with the library consultant, MR. Ray- mond Holt. Bluma Levine, Librarian Mrs. Levine explained that the contract she would like to offer Mr. Holt would include the following three phases: Adjourned Regular Council Meeting page 2 November 1, 1973 Phase I - preparation of a new building program. This would $8,000 explain the function of a library, the inter- relations of the various areas, and provide the architect with all the necessary information to prepare a set of plans. Phase II - Mr. Holt would work with the architect through the $2,500 development of the plans. Phase III- Mr. Holt would perform this service during the $2,000 construction of the library whereby he would serve as a consultant to the Librarian, work with the architects, assist in selection df furniture and equipment, assist in the decor, help with the move of the old library. Architectural rendering Mayor Hamilton suggested use of the architectural rendering of proposed library submitted by the architects of the Civic Center project and just leave out the lake portion of the plans for which land- scaping can be substituted. Phase I Mrs. Levine explained the need for the consultant in this Phase because of the audio-visual material and electronic equipment which is now new to library facilities since the plan was proposed to the electors approximately three years ago. Mr. Thomson remarked that the plan is workable; however, Mrs. Levine's concern is to maximize on any changes that have occurred since that time. Elimination of consultant Councilman Egdahl suggested the elimination of Phase I and for Phase I have the consultant involved in Phase II and III. Discussion ensued concerning the existing plans, completion of the basement portion, and the services of the consultant. Councilman Scott commented that there are architects who build libraries and perhaps one of these should be consulted, rather than hiring a consultant. Motion for original plan It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott that the City go with the original plan of the building as a basic starting point - the $S5,000 square foot building, Plan "A". Discussion Councilman Hobel spoke in favor of finishing the basement. He questioned the location of the building on the site asking staff to take note of the potential redevelopment of Third Avenue. Parking Councilman Hyde asked that consideration be given to the parking area, as in the original set of plans, it was placed south of the property because of the lake. Landscaping Councilman Egdahl said he hoped provision would, be made for landscaping, as it was unrealistic to put up such a building and not put in a sufficient amount of landscaping. Councilman Hobel questioned the $40 a square foot figure for construction. City Manager Thomson explained that the original figure submitted by the Director of Building and Housing was $35 a square foot (April 1973). However, after Adjourned Regular Council Meeting page 3 November 1, 1973 a few meetiBgs with Mr. Grady, he felt the amount should be increased to $40.00. Intent of motion Councilman Scott noted that the intent of the motion was "the plan ("A") is going and bring it to us as fast as you can so that we can get a building built." Financing Councilman Hyde questioned the financial aspect. City Manager Thomson explained that the $2,798,500 will come out of Revenue Sharing funds (out of the $3.6 million total). Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Updating program City Manager asked for specific direction in updating the building program through a consultant. Mayor Hamilton explained that if the staff determines there needs to be a review of the building program, they are to come back to the Council with that justification; otherwise, since there is a basis for the whole package, it is more than likely that the consultant can move into the second and third phase without having to go through the total building program. City Manager Thomson indicated that he would contact Mr. Holt with this information and come back to the Council with this input. No commitments will be made without Council approval. Civic Center project Councilman Scott questioned the plan for the Civic Center com- plex and asked if the City was tied to the architect (George Wheeler) as to these plans. Mr. Thomson indicated that the City was not, but that the Wheeler firm has contacted the City and expressed their interest in this project. Councilman Scott suggested the staff take another look at the Civic Center plan - the post office building, removal of the fire station, the Chamber building, etc. Mayor Hamilton commented that at some time in the future, after this plan (Library) has been started, the City Manager can report on the changes made by the Council that have affected the Civic Center complex. Bar Chart Councilman Hobel said it would be helpful to have a bar chart for the process of this development. Rights of architect In answer to Councilman Egdahl's inquiry, City Manager Thomson indicated that the Wheeler firm does have certain rights as to the specific plan, and this can be checked out by the City Attorney. Serra System - Library It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hobel that this City not withdraw from the Serra System, based on the report submitted by the City Manager. Discussion The members of the Council stated they did not have a chance to read the report. Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. Adjourned Regular Council Meeting page 4 November 1, 1973 Item to be placed on Council It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Agenda Hobel that::this item be placed on the next Council agenda. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Herb Latham Mr. Latham asked that the Council give some direction to a Friends of the Library group, such as the Friends of the Library, to gather up facts concerning the library bond issue and the plans for the present facility. Councilman Scott indicated that as a body, the Council should not encourage or discourage anyone from doing anything that is his right as a citizen. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. for the purpose of appointing members to the Youth Commission. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 P.M. The motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried. Appointments to Youth It was moved by Councilman Hob®l,seconded by Councilman Scott Commission and unanimously carried that the following appointments be made to the Youth Commission Joanne Sharp Lon Zanetta Lisa Lassman and that the following reappolntments be made: Chris Klinkenberg Tim Nader J. Michael Smith Susan Saffer Phyllis Bishop John Anewalt Motion for term of It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton office and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back to the Council stating that no Youth Commissioner can serve more than two consecutive terms - the term being one year. This is to become effective as of September 1972 (anyone having served one year will now be beginning his second term). ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. City,~erk