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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/03/14 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday March 14, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 3:00 p.mo in the Council Conference Room, Civic Cen- ter, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Deputy City Attorney Blick, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Librarian Levine ALTERNATIVES AND OPTIONS ~ ,~, Senior Librarian Patricia Rowe showed slides of REGARDING THE NEEDS OF the interiors of the libraries at Carlsbad, THE LIBRARY Oceanside, National City and Chula Vista° She explained that Carlsbad has a 19,000 square foot library; Oceanside - 17,000, National City - 23,000, and Chula Vista - 14,000o The Oceanside library was remodeled from an old Safeway building at a cost of $170,000. Mrs° Rowe also showed slides of bookmobiles presently in use in Ventura and Pomona and of branch libraries. Mrs° Bluma Levine Mrs~ Bluma Levine, City Librarian, discussed the City Librarian library needs stating that the only good solution to the problem was a new building. She added, however, that space should be acquired immedi- ately to alleviate the present overcrowded con- ditions, and that the Children's Room be moved to another location which would give the main ', library an additional 2400 square feet. She also recommended that an extension service be started, such as a bookmobile. Post Office Building Mrs. Levine explained that converting the old Post Office building would make room for a children's library section, administrative of- flces~ a public meeting room, and headquarters for a branch library or bookmobile. The square footage of the Post Office building is 9,000 square feet. Chamber of Commerce Building The Chamber of Commerce building encompasses 1,400 square feet and would accommodate admin- istrative offices, a staff conference room, and headquarters for branch libraries or bookmobile. Other Alternatives Mrs° Levine discussed forming a library district or joining the San Diego County Library° Branch Library - Bookmobile For the need of e~tcnsion services in the City, Mrs° Levine indicated that her recommendation would be the bookmobile rather than the branch library. This was based primarily on the high cost of constructing a branch library. Councilman Hobel commented that it would depend on the location - a branch library or "store front" could be leased at a shopping center site at a reasonable cost. Size of library questioned Councilman Hyde commented on the proposed 55,000 square foot building° He indicated this was four times the size of the present building and questioned whether or not this was an ideal fig- ure based on today's forecast of population trends. Mrs. Levine explained that the entire 55,000 square feet would not be devoted exclusively to book sections; there would be meeting rooms, conference rooms, etc. She added that she felt it would be a real mistake to build a library too small. Castle Park High School Library Councilman Egdahl said he talked to Judith Bauer of the Sweetwater Union High School District Board and she indicated that they are consider- ing a joint powers agreement between Castle Park High School and the City for recreational and library facilities~ He realized that this would mean carting books back and forth, to supplement the school's inventory; but it would mean con- siderably less money than a bookmobile. Mrs° Levine explained that two years ago, the high school kept their library open on evenings; however, the program failed because of the very small percentage of students who used the faci- lity, plus the fact there was no professional librarian on duty. Motion to proceed with plans It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City proceed with plans to construct the library on the F Street site based upon the orig- inal plan for the facility (structure) that was approved one year ago. Discussion Discussion ensued as to the financial aspect of the motion. Councilman Hyde indicated that he felt the fundamental portion of the money should be taken from the Revenue Sharing funds. Mayor Hamilton questioned raising the tax base. City Manager Thomson stated he would have a re- port to the Council regarding SB 90 in a week Motion for financial study It was moved by Councilman Egdahl~ seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to present to the Council various alternatives for financing this project which would include Revenue Sharing~ bonds~ lease-purchase agreements, and any other invent- ive schemes the staff can come up with° Additions to motion Councilman Hobel asked that the motion include staff investigation of some of the various fund sources, such as special capital outlay. City Manager Thomson declared that the report will he made by the Director of Finance and this will include his priorities on financing. Mro Thomson added that he will provide an updated cost estimate, and his staff will study the ori~ inal layout of the library in terms of lighting, space, etc. to see about reducing costs. Motion for branch library study It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff investigate the availlbility of leasing space in a shopping center or an appropriate area~ in coordination with the Librarian and staff so that, potentially, the City can set up - 2 - store frontages or a branch library during this interim period to take some of the load off the present library and provide better service to outlying areas. Council discussion Discussion followed concerning the fact that the original plans for the library included the lagoon, and the facility was geared to this with the windows on the north side of the build- ing facing the lagoon. The Council concurred that the plans would have to be reviewed and modifications made~ ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk -3 -