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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1993/01/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINGfYVORKSESSION OF THE CI'/Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUIA VISTA Thursday, January 28, 1993 Council Conference Room 4:08 p.m. Administration Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROIL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Fox, Horton, Rindone (arrived at 4:27 p.m.), and Mayor Nader (left the meeting at 5:00 p.m,) ABSENT: Councilman Moore ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Vicld C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk BUSINESS 2. REVIEW OF PROGRESS ON DESIGN OF SOUTH CHUIA VISTA LIBRARY - John Mattox of LPA, Inc., and Ricardo Legorreta will present a proposed color palette for the building and the Council will see a model with these exterior colors. Since color is a principal design element in all of Legorreta's work, this will provide the Council with an opportunity for input concerning the color pallet at this critical design stage. David Palmer, Acting Library Director, stated staff was waiting approval from the State on the library plans. It was anticipated that approval would come forth next week. The presentation would review the refined floor plan, slightly changed site plan and full color model. Preliminary comments by the State Library Director had been very complimentary. He then introduced John Mattox and Jim Ellis from LPA and Miguel Almaraz representing Legoretto. Mr. Almaraz stated there had been two comments from the State Library Director regarding the plans: 1) the building was too large, and 2) the closeness of the parking to the main access of the building. Those concems had been addressed in the proposed design. He then reviewed the site, location of the facility, floor plan, and elevations. Mayor Nader questioned whether the proposed fountain would utilize reclaimed water. Mr. Almaraz responded that Mayor Nader was correct. Councilman Rindone expressed his concern over the lack of windows on the Fourth Avenue side. Mr. Palmet responded that there were a few small windows but the State was concerned with the amount of sunlight allowed from the west due to heat and possible damage to the book materials. City Manager Goss noted that with the rotated building it created an alcove and expressed concern over possible security problems. Mr. Palmer responded that a control gate would be installed. Councilman Rindone questioned the proposed signage and felt it important that signage be visible from the streets. Mr. Palmet informed Council that signage would be considered in the next phase of the project. Minutes January 28, 1993 Page 2 Councilwoman Horton noted the building was to have a verde finish and questioned whether it would be the color of the model. Mr. Mattox responded that it would be close to the color being proposed but noted that the model was being reviewed under the ~orescent lights. The actual finish on the building would be softened by the sun and air quality. He noted that portions of the roof were to be covered with copper and that the patina would be accelerated. Councilman Rindone questioned the anticipated staffing of the facility. Mr. Palmer responded that at any given hour of the day there would be 7-8 staff members required. The new library would be comparable in staffing to the Main Library on Fourth Avenue. Councilman Fox questioned the safety aspect of the proposed fountains. Mr. Palmer responded that it was hoped there would be minimal water flow and a glass wall had also been discussed to ensure safety. Mr. Mattox informed Council that the area of the Library containing the fountain was currently under study and they would consider Council's comments regarding safety in deliberations. Mayor Nader questioned whether there were more parking spaces allotted than required. He would like to see more open spaces and small parks. Mr. Mattox responded that they were not intending to have more parking than required by the State. The expansion areas would remain green. He also noted the set-back areas that would be landscaped. Mr. Palmer informed Council that the application submitted to the State indicated there would be 175 parking spaces and that could not be changed. Staff had requested that the architect move some of the parking to provide more green space. Councilman Rindone questioned whether the community meeting rooms would have outside access. Mr. Almaraz responded yes. Mr. Palmer stated staff would bring back the next phase as appropriate for Council review. 3. COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY PRESENTAT[ON REGARDING WATER STORAGE CAPACITY - Presentation by Patricia Tennyson, Director of Public Affairs and Richard Pyle, Senior Civil Engineer with the County Water Authority, regarding additional emergency water storage in the County of San Diego in the event of a cut off from the imported water supply (which represents approximately 90% of the water used in the county) and preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (E[R) for the Emergency Storage Project. Rich Pyle, Project Engineer for Emergency Storage Project, County Water Authority, introduced Patricia Tennyson, Public Affairs for the Water Authority, and Frank Chenelle, Boardmember. A video presentation was given regarding Emergency Water Storage for San Diego County. Mr. Pyle stated that the County Water Authority had begun an EIR process and were now soliciting comments regarding the scope. It was hoped that the draft EIR would be completed in early 1994 with the final EIR completed in 1995. At that time a preferred alternative would be selected. The five proposed sites Minutes January 28, 1993 Page 3 would be included through the FIR process. Once the final FIR was certified land acquisition would begin. It was anticipated that construction would begin in 1997 with the dam completed and ready to fill by 2000. Councilman Fox questioned what would happen if there was an earthquake now. Mr. Pyle responded that if the San Andres and San Jacinto were to break the water supply would be cut off from the two main supplies, the Colorado River and the California Aqueduct. The Water Authority would be able to obtain some water from the Metropolitan Water District and would have to rely on the local water supply. If the Elsinor fault broke they would be cut off from the Metropolitan Water District and would have to rely totally on the local water supply. The result would be that some parts of the county would be out of water in a few days. Otay Water District had approximately a five day supply. Ms Tennyson informed Council that they could submit written comments regarding the scope of the FIR until March 1st. Mr. Pyle stated the Water Authority had an active public involvement program and they were giving their presentation to many of the community groups in the City. Councilman Rindone felt it would be beneficial to make the video available to the schools and colleges. Councilman Fox also noted there were several boards/commissions/committees within the City that would also be interested in viewing the video. ORAL COMMUNICAIIONS None OTHER BUSINESS 4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) - None S. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) - None 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 5:25 P.M. to the Regular City Council Meeting on February 2, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. ALrFHELET, CMC, City Clerk by: Vicki C. Soderquist, Dep~ity Clerk