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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/01/05 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR M~ETING OF TH~ CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday January 5, 1972 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue with the following Councilmen present: Scott, Hobel, Egdahl, Hyde Absent: Mayor Hamilton Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Finance Grant, City Librarian Levine In the absence of Mayor Hamilton, Vice Mayor Egdahl presided over the meeting. OUR HOUSE City Manager Thomson stated hemet with the owner of the property (666 Third Avenue), Mr. Ken Kaesser, regarding the lease agreement. He stated he would be willing to wait, without monetary commi~nent~ until such time as the appeal procedure is completed. Mr. Kaesser does, however, expect prompt action thereafter. Lease agreement City Attorney Lindberg remarked that he contacted John Kingston, attorney for the property owner, and he will be preparing some suggestions for a lease. LIBRARY BOND City Manager Thomson submitted a worksheet to the Council listing the project items with an estimated cost, and his recommended alternatives. He explained the procedure of Council action required in a bond election - a resolution of necessity and interest will be on the Council agenda on Tuesday, January 11, 1972. Mr. Thomson then briefed the Council on the type of financing available and the interest (Councilman Scott arrived at this time.) Council review of Councilman Hobel questioned the items pertaining to the worksheet branch library land acquisition and building construction. City Manager Thomson commented that there are two thoughts on this: by providing funds for a branch library in the southern part of the City, it may promote those citizens in that area to vote for the bond issue-- it's a difference of opinion as to whether it will gather votes or lose votes. It is not listed in his recommendation, but could be a future capital improve- ment project when the need is established. Civic Center Plan Councilman Scott referred to the Civic Center Plan for which the City paid the architects a sum of $30,000. This was adopted by the Council with the first phase, the Police Facility, being accomplished. Councilman Scott expressed his concern over the fact that the second phase is now being modified to include just the Library Facility. He felt the Council should review the basic Civic Center Plan, and that the remodeling of the Civic Center should be included with the bond issue. He added that a great amount of support was lost when just the Police Facility was constructed. - 1 - Lake Councilman Scott referred to the alternative listed on the City Manager's report relative to not having a lake but rather small water features. He commented that the Library was designed around the lake. City Manager Thomson explained that having small water features could cut dow~ considerably on the cost. The lake is estimated at ~427,000 and the water features at $250,000. This could be accomplished by having the Landscape Planner work on the project. Items not on list Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl noted the items not listed on the City Manager's report but which were included in the general Civic Center Plan: Removal of (1) Health Center Building (2) Fire Station No. 1 (3) Post Office Construction of an Annex Health Center Building The Council concurred that until such time as the County develops some other alternatige, they have little con- trol over the building. City Manager Thomson explained that the Council di~us sod having the building used for the Personnel Department. No action was taken at that time. The Council concurred that no money would be appropriated for the removal or remodeling of this building in the general development plan of the Civic Center. This item is, therefore, deleted. Fire Station Building City Manager Thomson remarked that the original plan called for removal of the existing Fire Station on F Street. Councilman Scott noted that the original plan called for three phases and the removal of the Fire Station and constr~3~tion of the Annex was in Phase 3. Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl commented that if this item is to be included Jn the bond issue, the Council should have a dollar figure to go by. On Council discussion, comments were made as to not including this in the bond issue, but keeping it in the general development plan to be accomplished by some other method. Councilman Scott commented that the Annex will be needed, and if it is const~cted, then the Fire Station must be removed. It would then follow that the Post Office will not be needed since the building will be constructed in that location. He feels this should be taken care of in the bond issue. Original election motion Councilman Hobel noted the original motion to call the election for was "all of that property east of Fourth Avenue." City Manager Thomson declared there were many changes that took place since July 21, 1971, the time that action was taken. The Council may now wish to recon- sider its action. Motion to reaffirm stand It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott that the Council reaffirm its action of July 21, 1971, and that the proper sums of money be determined to support that development. - 2 - Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl noted the items that are to be included: 1. Construction of a Library building 2. Library furnishings 3. Clerk of the Works 4. Legal and election costs S. Landscaping and lake Remodeling Existing Library Remodeling the existing Library was included; however, if the Council wishes to go with "everyting east of Fourth Avenue," this would not include the remodeling. Councilman Hyde felt the remodeling should be included. Councilman Scott noted the $100,000 contingency fundw~ch was available for the annexation of Bonita, which could be used for this remodeling. Councilman Hobel requested that the motion include the amount of $3,000,000. Motion clarified Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl clarified the motion stating the Council reaffirms the stand taken on July 21, 1971, calling for a bond election in April 1972 for every- ting east of Fourth Avenue, but to include: 1. Construction of new Library building 2. Library furnishings and carpeting 3. Landscaping Library area with lake 4. Remodeling existing Library S. Hire "Clerk of the Works" 6. Legal and election costs Parking area - Chamber of Director of Public Works Cole stated he was concerned Commerce with the motion to exclude the development west of Fourth Avenue. He stressed the need for more parking area in the Center which could be done in the location of the Chamber of Commerce when they move out, and in the area west of the Post Office. Bond language The City Attorney stated the language in the bond statement will be quite broad, and the parking area could be accomplished. Motion amended Councilm~n Hyde amended his motion to exclude the state- ment "limiting the development to everything east of Fourth Avenue." gumendment carries Councilman Scott seconded the amendment and it carried unanimously. Amended motion carries The motion to set the bond election at $5,000,000 passed unanimously. Bond Counsel City Attorney Lindberg asked for minute action approving hiring the bond counsel of O'Melveney and Myers. They have stated their fee will be $2000 for the first million, and $1.00 for every thousand after that. Name of Bond issue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the bond issue be identified as the "Chula Vista Civic Center and Library Development Bond Issue." Motion to engage bond It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman counsel and financial Hyde and unanimously carried that the City engage the consultants firm of 0'Melveney and Myers, bond counsel, and the firm of Stone and Youngberg, financial consultants. - 5 - Post Office Building City Manager Thomson questioned the status of the post office building. He stated he is currently working with the Army Corps of Engineers, who negotiate in be- half of the Post Office, and Mr. Sapp, attorney for the owner of the structure. If there is a possibility of utilizing the building in the future, he will continue to devote staff time on this. Councilman Scott commented that the architects stated it was nothing more than a warehouse and it would cost more to remodel it to a reusable building than it would to tear it down. Councilman Hobel remarked that the Council asked the City Manager and City Attorney to study this, get all the facts, and report to Council. Councilman Hyde declared it was not in keeping with the Civic Center Development Plan, and he would suggest limiting the City's intended use for the building with the understanding that it will be torn down. City Manager's comments City Manager Thomson noted the costs of remodeling the building for a temporary use. He noted that at one time, it was contemplated that the Purchasing Depart- ment would use a portion of it and the main portion would be for a new Council Chamber. Mr. Thomson commented that from the remarks of the Council, it seems that the staff should cease in pursuing acquisition of the post office. He added that there are four more years left on the lease, and any use going in there will have to meet approval of the Council as being compatible with the Civic Center. City Attorney's Comments Mr. Lindberg confirmed the fact that the City owns the property, and in 10 years, the building would convert to the City; however, stated the owner would try to find some use for the building which would be acceptable to the Council. He added that the Council will have to exercise a great reasonability here. CON, UNITY RECOGNIT}ON Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl referred to a memo from the DINNER Mayor in which he asked that the banquet to be scheduled this month, bo put off until the next fiscal year so that more input from the cummunity and staff can be obtained. Matter continued It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be con- tinued until such time as the Mayor is available for further d~scussion. REDISTRICTING MEETING City Attorney Lindberg reported that the final hearing and judgment in the redistricting case in San Diego County will be held on Friday, January ? at 10 a.m. He will submit a report to the Council in the mailing on Friday for possible action to be taken at the next meeting (Tuesday, January 11). REZON-ING OF GRAVEL PIT - Councilman Scott stated he was contacted by Mr. Richard BONITA VALLEY Kau, requesting Council opposition to the rezoning of the gravel pit (Morrison's) in the Bonita Valley, based on the fact that a regional park is being planned for that area, and this would be a detriment to the park. -4 - Motion to attend hearing Councilman Hyde made the motion, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unaniously carried that a member of the Planning ~taff be present at this hearing to advise the Council of the proposal, the action taken and recommend what steps the Council should take. PROVENCE PROPERT~ Councilman Scott moved, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the San Diego County staff be advised of the fact that the Provence property, proposed to be developed in the regional park, is about to be developed, and they should look into the possibility of purchasing this land. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl adjourned the meeting at S:10 p.m. to the meeting sechedule for Tuesday, January 11, 1972, at 7 p.m. - S -