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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/01/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday January 27, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl (Councilman Cox arrived late) Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Com- munity Development Desrochers, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady Mayor Scott called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. STAFF REPORT REGARDING Director of Community Development Desrochers REQUEST OF TOWN CENTRE referred to his memorandum in which he explained BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL the real estate property acquisition policies. ASSOCIATION FOR BLOCK He stressed %he fact that two bona fide real GRANT FUNDS TO IMPROVE estate appraisal firms must be utilized, and THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN the staff would then analyze both appraisals "E" AND DAVIDSON STREETS before recommending the fair market value. Mr. Desrochers submitted and discussed a map showing the location of the previous Block Grant activities and a map of the proposed Third Avenue improvements including the suggested phasing. A cost sheet prepared by Phillips-Reynolds & Associates of the Third Avenue Street and alley improvements was discussed. (Exhibits on file in the City Clerk's office). Park and Recreation Director of Parks & Recreation Hall presented Department's analysis a preliminary floor plan layout of the pro- of neighborhood facility posed Memorial Park Neighborhood Center building proposed for Redevelopment which wa~ submitted for con- Memorial Park sideration under the 1977 Block Grant funds. Mr. Hall spoke of the need for the Center at this location since it would be used as a multiple-use neighborhood facility for both children and adults. Mr. Hall indicated the needed for three such facilities throughout the City. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the location; the population trend in the City moving east and south; and the need for the improvements along Third Avenue. City Manager's City Manager Cole said there was a definite recommendation need for this Center and for the improvements along Third Avenue a~ requested by the Town Centre Development Committee. He indicated that the Council may wish to finance both projects. The staff will be making recommenda- tions soon for the use of revenue sharing Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- January 27, 1977 money which the Council may wish to use for the Memorial Park project. Motion to improve a It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by portion of Third Avenue Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the staff's recommenda- tion be changed to go with the full improve- ment on Third Avenue between "E" and "F" Streets for whatever money that would entail within the perimeters of the Block Grant funds. Staff direction Mayor Scott remarked that he would like to know where the three Centers would be located as proposed by the staff; the size of these Centers; cost; how does it relate to the total budget and how would the City fit these in. Disposition of funds Director of Community Development Desrochers asked about the $200,000 previously programmed for the neighborhood center. He suggested the option be left open until the money becomes available and then the staff will come back with a recommendation for its utilization in accordance with Council and HUD guidelines. Motion to adopt It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded suggestion by Mayor Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the suggestion of the Director of Community Development be adopted. (Councilman Cox arrived at this time - 4:45 p.m.) REPORT ON THE COMPLETION City Manager Cole gave the Council a summary OF THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT of the events leading up to this point in the PHASE OF THE CIVIC CENTER Civic Center renovation project. RENOVATION PROJECT Director of Public Works Robens noted that the Architect, Don Goldman, present at this meet- ing, will now start the detailed construction drawings after Council approval at this meeting. Me commented that two things not covered at this meeting today were (1) City Hall renovation and (2) furnishings and colors of the new Council Chambers and complex. Mr. Roberts referred to renderings on the wall and discussed the patio and fountain proposals, landscaping, and the arcade connecting the City Hall to the new facility which is not being included at this time. Solar Heat Mr. Robens remarked that the solar heat is a separate grant which was applied for (the City should hear about this grant by March 1). The building, however, will be constructed so that solar heat can be added at any time. Parking The parking, Mr. Robens noted, will be a problem since the number of spaces in the complex equals that of the employees' cars. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- January 27, 1977 Landscaping Councilman Hyde questioned whether the staff considered using CETA forces to install the landscaping the ground type work. In this way, the City would be able to get more land- scaping for its money and would be eligible for Public Works Program funds. Mr. Robens answered the staff did give this consideration. At this point, however, the proposal is for contract work but can be changed. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the interior layout of the Council Chambers, the specific departmental offices and exterior construct- tion of the building. Councilman Hyde noted that there were no windows shown on the south side of the building which would house the Council lounge. Mr. Goldman stated that the windows would be put in. Further discussion followed with Mr. Goldman answering the Council's questions regarding the air condi- tioning, heating, lighting system, roof line, and insulation of the buildings. Name for building Councilman Hyde suggested the Council and staff think of an appropriate name for the building. RESOLUTION NO. 8487 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of APPROVING AN AMENDMENT the text was waived by unanimous consent of TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN those present, passed and adopted by the THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA following vote, to-wit: AND DONALD R. GOLDMAN, ARCHITECT, A.I.A.,FOR AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Noes: None FOR THE RENOVATION OF Absent: Councilman Hobel THE CIVIC CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMEND- MENT Committee to meet with City Manager Cole suggested that perhaps a Designer Council committee of two could meet with the designer to go over the interior design and colors, and then have it set for Council Conference. Councilman Hyde spoke of his disappointment with the interior decoration of the theatre in the new Library and felt he would rather have the Council, as a whole, review the interior design of the Council Chambers. The Councilmen concurred. RETC Delegate Mayor Scott remarked'.that Councilman Egdahl suggested he (Mayor Scott) be reappointed to serve as Delegate to RETC since he works in San Diego and it would more convenient. Councilman Egdahl said he had second thoughts on this now. Since Mayor Scott will be serv- ing for just a few months, it would be better if Councilman Egdahl remained as Delegate. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- January 27, 1977 Fountain and Patio Councilman Egdahl felt the Council should decide now whether or not to have the fountain, arcade and patio in conjunction with the Civic Center renovation. He said he would opt for completing the complex the way it should be done, at this time. Future Council It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Conference by Mayor Scott that at a Council Conference in the near future, the Council discuss specifically what it wants to do to complete the patio area. Included in motion Councilman Cox questioned the inadequate parking and felt the Council should address to that also. City Manager Cole asked about the arcade. Councilman Egdahl said he would include these in this motion; Mayor Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously by those present. No Smoking Sign Councilman Hyde asked that a permanent No Smoking sign be put up in the Council Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 1977 at 7:00 p.m.