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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/01/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOtLNIA Held Tuesday January 26, 1971 An adjourned regular meetingofthe City Council was held on the above date beginning at 3 ~.M., in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following members present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, Director of Public Works Cole, Chief of Building and Housing Grady, City Attorney Lindberg, Librarian Bluma Levine, members of the Library Board, and Architects Tom Williamson and George Devine, representing Richard George Wheeler and Associates MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 3:10 P.M., calling for discus- sion on the Civic Center remodeling. John Thomson, Acting Chief Mr. Thomson referred to his written Administrative Officer report submitted to the Council delin- eating alternatives for architectural modifications (maximum, average and minimum), heating, ventilating and air conditioning improvements, electrical changes, and staff recommendations of each. Cooling system discussed The Council questioned the cost and in- stallation of the cooling system as com- pared to that of installing air condi- tioning. Eugene Grady~ Chief of Building Mr. Grady~explained the mechanics of and Housing converting to this system. The actual range for this cooling system is 10© to 15° cooler than the temperature outdoors. Costs discussed The Council questioned the cost of a new furnace, ducts, and other installation costs. Mr. Thomson covenanted that he did not have a breakdown of these actual costs. He then discussed the 10% con- tingency factor and the 8% architect's fees incorporated into the total figure. Carpets and suspended acoustical Mr. Thomson explained that the carpeting tile ceiling is proposed throughout the Civic Center for (1) appearance, and (2) noise factor. Architect explains electrical costs Mr. Willlamson briefly detailed what the electrical improvements would entail. Mr. Grady eor~nented that approving the maximum option offered under Electrical Changes would bring the lighting in the Civic Center up to optimum. At present, the lighting is inadequate. As to the maintenanc~ of the carpeting versus the tile floors, the operational cost would be the same. Motion on the proposal It was moved by COuncilman Egdahl~ seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the following be approved~ Architectural Modifications - Maximum Improvements ($58,662)plus contingencies and architectural fees for (1) carpeting and vinyl carpet base, and (2) suspended acoustical tile ceiling. -1- Heating~ Ventilating and Air Conditioning Improvements - Minimum Improvements ($11,377) plus contingencies and archi- tectural fees for air conditioning for the Council Chamber; repair of existing furnaces. Electrical Changes - Average Improvements ($71,072) plus contingencies and archi- tectural fees. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Schematic phase Councilman Hobel indicated this was just a schematic phase and now the architect will have to prepare the preliminary plans. Councilman Scott felt there was no need for the motion. PROPOSED NEW LIBRARY AND CIVIC Mr. John Thomson, Acting Chief Adminis- CENTER COMPLEX BOND ISSUE trative Officer, presented his report to the Council. He discussed in detail the costs of the construction of a new Library, the furnishings, hiring a "Clerk of the Works", legal and election costs and that of relocating the Civic Center annex. This group would add .1644 on the tax rate. In the second phase, remodeling of the existing Library, landscaping and the lake, constructing the plaza and the underpass and expansion and remodeling of the Council Chamber, this package would total $1,333,000, adding another .1000 on the tax rate. The third phase would be the removal of the Post Office building, remodeling the Health Center; the cost of both would be $88,000. The fourth phase is the cost of the branch Library land, the branch Library construc- tion and the acquisition and development of the "F" and Garrett property, which totals $663,000. The total package comes to $4,276,000, adding $.3207 to the tax rate. Plaza costs discussed The Council questioned the proposed cost of constructing the plaza. Mr. Tom Wil- liamson, Architect, indicated this would encompass the walkways, removal of Guava Avenue~ landscaping and the installation of the plaza with a water feature in the center. This cost would be approximately $440,000. Landscaping and lake The Council discussed the costs of the landscaping and proposed lake. Council- man Hobel commented that if the lagoon i~ feasible, then the acquisition of "F" and Garrett property ties in with that and should be moved up in the priority grouping. -2- Capital Improvements Program Mayor Hamilton suggested that the removal of the Chamber of Commerce building and the relocation of the Civic Center Annex could be put under the Capital Improve- ments Program. Favor of Lake Concept Councilman Hyde stated that he has to leave the meeting at this time but wished to state that he is in favor of retaining the lake concept with a slight modifica- tion - he could see the wisdom of taking off that portion of the lake ("finger" extending to the southeast) and proceed with the rest of the lake. Mt. Henderson, Chairman, Mr. Henderson discussed the branch Library Library Board stating that the Library Board feels this is something strictly for the future for which, eventually, a joint-powers agree- ment with the County will be worked out. This can be taken out of the proposal at this time. "F" and Garrett property Councilman Scott remarked that the Council favored the acquisition of this property to bring this development closer to the Third Avenue business district, and land- scaping the lake has to be made part of this proposal. If the lake is not devel- oped, then buildings will be constructed in this area and the whole aspect of the Library will be destroyed. Councilman Hobel declared that the Council should look at the economics also - the cost of acquiring the '~" and Garrett property is equivalent to the cost of a branch Library. City Attorney Lindberg City Attorney Lindberg stated that he has filed the condemnation action on the "F" and Garrett property, and has discussed this matter with the property owner's attorney. They seem to be in agreement with the lease-purchase plan proposed by the Council. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the following items be approved: Group A 1. (a) "F" and Garrett Property Acquisition and Development 287,000 (b) Construction of new Library 1,818,000 (c) Library Furnishings and Carpeting 310,000 (d) Hire "Clerk of Works" 25,000 (e) Legal and Election Costs 16~000 Croup B 2. (a) Remodel Existing Library 236,000 (b) Landscaping and Lake 388,000 (c) Plaza and Underpass 601,000 -3- Mayor Hamilton explained that he is leaving the cost of putting in the extension of the lagoon as an alternate. Councilman Hobel commented that he could support this motion except for the added expense of the extension of the lagoon. The motion carried hy the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: Councilman Hyde Fall election Mayor Hamilton indicated he would like to see this bond election take place this fall. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:30 P.M. to 7 P.M., January 26, 1971. / City Clerk~ -4-