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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/07/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday July 21, 1971 A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 3 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel (arrived late) Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Deputy City Attorney Blick, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren NEW LIBRARY FACILITY City Manager Thomson delineated the costs of the new Library, as approved by the City Council at the conference held on January 26, 1971: GROUP Construction of new Library 1,818,000 Library furnishings and carpeting 310,000 "Clerk of the Works" 25,000 Legal and Election costs 16,000 2,169,000 Acquisition of '~" and Garrett property 287~000 2,456,000 GROUP "B" Remodel existing Library 236,000 Landscaping and lake 388,000 Plaza and underpass 601,000 Plaza and Underpass Councilman Hyde noted the failure of the bond elections held in the last few years and felt the Council should, perhaps, con- sider some other form of financing the Library, such as a lease-purchase agreement. He added that he would be in favor of delet- ing the plaza and underpass from this pro- posal. Gordon Grant, Director of Finance Mr. Grant stated that general obligation bonds are now selling at 6.03%; it would be 1~/o more with any other type of bond. League of Women Voters Mayor Hamilton read a letter from the League imdicating their support of a new Library facility. Councilman Scott Councilman Scott agreed with the deletion of the underpass. He suggested they con- sider just that portion east of Fourth Ave- nue for a bond election. Motion for bond election It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl that they proceed with a bond election for the Library complex for the next Chula Vista election - April 1972. This is to include all of the properties east of Fourth Avenue (including the "F" Street and Garrett Avenue property). Herb Lathan, "Friends of the Mr. Lathan stated he would prefer to see a Library" special election held in October. KathrynMoore, South Bay Citizens Mrs. Moore spoke of the extensive program Planning Committee they are plamning to put on this Fall in the elementary and secondary schools. One of the items on this program will be the Library project. Carol Smith, 279 Seavale Street Mrs. Smith asked if a branch library could be included in this bond election -- she felt it would help sell the "package". Councilman Hobel arrives Councilman Hobel arrived at the meeting at this time. Council Discussion The Council discussed the cost of a branch library for south Chula Vista. Councilman Hobel spoke of voting against the motion since it included the '~" and Garrett Avenue property. He indicated the cost of this land acquisition could go toward a branch library. Doris Odenthal Mrs. Odenthal commented that the landscaping may become an emotional issue in this elec- tion. She suggested the bond issue be for the building only, and the landscaping be financed by other means. Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and carried that the mo- tion be amended to delete the "F" and Garrett property. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None Charles Mackre~ "Friends of the Mr. Mackres felt the most logical way to Library" approach this issue would be through a special election in October for the Library facility only, and take care of the land- scaping separately. Vote on first motion The motion to hold a bond election in April for the Library complex including all of the properties east of Fourth Avenue (with the exception of the "F" and Garrett property) was carried unanimously. Recess Mayor Hamilton called for a recess at 4:23 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 4:38 P.M. PRESENTATION BY SUPERVISOR JAMES Supervisor Bear spoke on regional transpor- BEAR - County Transportation and ration problems requesting Council support establishing SANCOG as Regional in authorizing the Board of Supervisors to Planning Agency for County handle this problem. He proposed a resolu- tion to be sent to Assemblyman Deddeh which would (i) include all aspects of transporta- tion, including aviation, rapid transit, fixed rail, etc.; (2) avoid the creation of a new district level of regional government, (Mr. Bear spoke against SANCOG); (3) utilize the CPO structure in the decision making process as a Transportation Planning Commis- sion; (4) have built in safe guards to in- sure that the interests of cities are pro- tected as much as possible; (5) meet the Supreme Court requirement of one-man one- vote; (6) use "elected" local officials as directors; (7) provide for a Governing Board -2- of no more than 5 to 7 members; (8) minimize expense by avoiding creation of a new staff and special headquarters and lobbying costs. Council reaction The Council discussed with Mr. Bear various problems in this City for which they have received little or no cooperation from the Board of Supervisors. They indicated their loss of confidence in the Board of Super- visors and would, at this point, favor sup- porting SANCOG as the responsible body to handle transportation and other regional planning problems. SANCOG Mr. Bear spoke against the support of SANCOG, stating they had neither the power nor the implementation to handle vast problems such as transportation. The cities would have to give up their veto power; a separate staff would have to be hired; and a third level of goverr~nent would have to be created. Cooperation of the Board of Councilman Hyde felt it was encumbcnt upon Supervisors the Board of Supervisors to demonstrate the handling of urban problems. They reminded Mr. Bear of a request made in April for a joint meeting to discuss zoning and other problems in the outlying areas of the City. City Manager to compile list Mr. Bear requested that the City Manager note the areas of concern of this Council and send this list to him. He will then set up an agenda and call a joint meeting° This could include any con~nunity plans, spheres of influence~ annexation problems, land use patterns, etc. Expenses in the creation of SANCOG Mr. Bear urged the Council to take a second look at his request and at their support of SANCOG. He commented that the one million dollars plus they would receive from the transportation bill would not be able to support the staff SANCOG would need to carry out this program. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:30 PoM. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 1971, at 7 P.M. -3-