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AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAINED:Councilmember Wood <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />Status Report on Valley Avenue Extension <br /> Councilmember Butler presented a report prepared by the City Attorney on <br />behalf of himself and Councilmember Mohr. He stated there are two policy <br />questions that need to be addressed: whether or not to include Kottinger <br />Ranch; and the inclusion of Boulder Street at one-half width. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Mercer stated it is possible the fee will be less regar- <br />dingthe cost of construction of the Valley Avenue extension and this is impor- <br />tant to discuss; it could make a difference of approximately $400,000. Coun- <br />cil discussion ensued regarding various methods to fund the improvement costs. <br /> <br /> Mr. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira, asked what portion of road improvements <br />are included in the Valley Avenue Extension. Council advised it includes the <br />widening of East Stanley Boulevard, the underpass and Boulder Avenue. The <br />southern portion of the improvements will be paid for by Auf der Maur/ <br />Rickenbach. Mr. Belecky stated he is in favor of the project. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, <br />authorizing the Long Term Agreement Committee to negotiate with representa- <br />tives of Kottinger Ranch regarding participation in the Valley Avenue Exten- <br />sion Assessment District; and approving Boulder Street for inclusion in the <br />assessment district as a half street. <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAINED:Councilmember Wood <br /> <br />Review of Library Design and Construction Budget <br /> Mr. Walker presented his report (SR 86:106) dated March 18, 1986, regard- <br />ing this matter. He stated that Council should review the proposed plans to <br />date and give their input before proceeding any further with the plans or <br />preparation of the budget. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bill Lee, Architect with Pacific Urban Design, presented drawings of <br />the proposed library; showing design, interior projections, parking and land- <br />scaping. He stated the design has taken into consideration the further expan- <br />sion of City Hall. He advised that he has worked with the Library Committee <br />and County Librarian to come up with a building that will be adequate for ul- <br />timate build out of the City to the year 2006. He stated the building is <br />38,000 sq. ft. and is designed with class rooms for school children. He <br />stated the plan is preliminary and can be revised as Council desires. He <br />stated that it is a dignified building with integrity and intimacy that will <br />enhance the Civic Center complex. He added that it is his personal opinion <br />that the City should acquire the San Francisco Water Department land for opti- <br />mum expansion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Ralph Butterfield, representing Wurster, Bernardi, and Emmons, Inc., <br />elaborated on the proposed plans, stating it was designed with its intended <br /> <br /> 3-18-86 <br /> 5- <br /> <br /> <br />