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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-20; City Council; 15154; Cole Library Renovation Alternatives and Public InputCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGEhA BILL AB# js/sY m: COLE LIBRARY RENOVATION ALTERNATIVES AND MTG . 4/20/99 PUBLIC INPUT DEPT. LIB RECOMMENDED ACTION: CITY MG- Adopt Resolution No. 99 c ly I accepting the Geornina Cole Library Feasibilitv Study, public input on the renovation alternatives, and directing staff regarding alternatives available to the City for renovation of the Cole Library facility. ITEM EXPLANATION: On January 26, 1999 library staff, architects and consultants presented the results of the Georgina Cole Library Feasibility Study to the City Council. The study outlined four renovation alternatives to address the current deficiencies in the building. The recommended choice, Alternative C, calls for the construction of a new 45,155 square foot building on the present site. At the conclusion of the staff presentation (on January 26, 1999) the City Council asked that staff seek additional public input on the project. On February 25, 1999 a public meeting was held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center to solicit public opinion about the Cole Library renovation alternatives. Invitations to the meeting were mailed to all residents living in the immediate neighborhood of the library: 49 residents with addresses along Highland, Elmwood, and Laguna, from Carlsbad Village Drive to Las Flores. Flyers inviting residents to attend the public meeting at the Senior Center were distributed door to door on the additional streets of Knowles, Stratford, Cynthia, Buena Vista and Gregory. News releases announcing the meeting were sent to all of the local newspapers. At the meeting, site plans for the four renovation alternatives were displayed on easels and a handout of the Executive Summary of the Feasibility Study was available. Library staff, architects and staff from the City’s Community Development Department were also on hand to answer any questions the attendees would have. A questionnaire was answered by forty of the forty-five persons who attended the meeting. In addition to the public meeting, a second mailing was made to 176 residences in the library’s immediate neighborhood asking for a response to the same questionnaire used at the public meeting. This mailing was sent to all owners and occupants of properties between Carlsbad Village Drive and Las Flores and between Highland and Pio Pica to include: Highland, Elmwood, Gregory, Pio Pica, Laguna Drive, Stratford Lane, Knowles Avenue, Cynthia, Buena Vista and Morning Glory. Twenty questionnaires were returned. In addition to the public meeting and the second mailing, panels showing the four Cole Library renovation alternatives were mounted in the library. As part of the display, questionnaires were available for library users from March 10, 1999 to March 22, 1999. Ninety-eight questionnaires were completed. PAGE 2 OF AGENDA BILL NO. J 5. I Sq h Results of the public response to the three rounds of questionnaires are presented in Exhibit No. 9. Of the four renovation alternatives provided, the public responding to the questionnaire selected Alternative C (new building) as their first choice. The number one issue of concern is disruption of service. Based upon the Feasibility Study recommendation and public input, it is staffs recommendation that Alternative C represents the best and most cost effective solution for addressing the deficiencies in the Cole Library building. The City’s Growth Management Standard for libraries (800 square feet per thousand population) does not require expansion of the Cole library at this time. It is projected that the growth management standard will not require expansion of the Cole Library for five to ten years, depending on how fast the City’s population grows. If capital funds are not available now to implement Alternative C, Alternative D represents an interim solution that will ensure continued delivery of quality library service from the Cole Library. Implementation of Alternative D will include such things as removing exterior screen walls, new carpet and paint, new computers and cabling, new furniture, reorganized shelving to provide more public space and access to a community meeting room, and replacing windows and window frames. FISCAL IMPACT: Currently, $1.9 million has been budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program for FY 1999- 2000 to address the need for Cole Library interim renovations. Depending on which of the interim improvements are carried out, the Cole Library is not expected to be closed more than two months initially for basic shelving changes, new furniture, and carpet and paint upgrades. Other improvements can be phased in over the first several months to minimize interruptions in library service. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 99 - \Y 1 accepting the Georoina Cole Librarv Feasibilitv Studv and directing staff regarding alternatives available to the City for renovation of the Cole Library facility. 2. Press Release for Public Meeting on the Future of the Cole Library 3. Flyer Announcing Public Meeting 4. Handout at Public Meeting and included in mailing March 9, 1999. 5. Survey form. 6. Results of the survey completed at the Public Meeting (2/25/99) 7. Results of the survey mailed to area residents and property owners (3/g/99). 8. Results of the survey completed by patrons utilizing the library (3/10/99 - 3/22/99). 9. Summary of all three surveys as to Alternatives and Concerns. - RESOLUTION NO. 99-141 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, 2 ADOPTING THE GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY FEASIBILITY 3 STUDY AND DIRECTING STAFF REGARDING ALTERNATIVES CONTAINED THEREIN 4 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, previously 5 adopted Resolution No. 98-l 15 approving an agreement with Cardwell - McGraw ’ Architects for the preparation of the Georoina Cole Libran/ Feasibility Study; and 7 WHEREAS, said report has been completed and its findings and 8 recommendations presented to the City Council; and 9 WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds it necessary, desirable, and in the public 10 interest to receive and adopt said study. : 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City. C~ouricil of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: * .-*... 12 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. c 13 . 2. That the City Council does hereby formally adopt therG.oorgi.na Cole! Librarv l4 Feasibility Studv dated August 3, 1998, and directs staff to. implement Alternative 15 “D” and to prepare a financing plan and schedule to implement the selected 18 alternative. 17 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of 18 the City of Carlsbad, California, at a regular meeting held on the 20 th day of 19 April , 1999, by the following vote, to wit: 20 21 22 23 AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, nnila & Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kulchi 24 25 26 27 28 ATTEST: ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk (SEAL) City EXHIBIT #2 February 18, 1999 NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Library Administration 760-434-2874 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLE LIBRARY PUBL ,IC MEETING Come and learn about the different alternarives for the future of the Cole Library at a Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, FEcruary 25’” from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Carlsbad Senior Center on 799 Pine Avenue. With the opening of the new Carlsbad Main Library in the southern part of the city this summer, many questions remain about ti- ,e future of the Cole Library facility in the north. Full library service will continue at :he Cole Library site, but a decisicn of whether to remodel the existing 30-year oid building or construct a new state-&-the-art facility has yet to be made. This open forum style meeting will enable the public to view the drawings of the different plan alternatives. City staff and project architects will be on hand to answer questions and explain the alternatives relating to project costs, street improvements, traffic circulation and building access. Feedback from this meeting will be given to the City Council for them to consider in making their decision on the future of the Cole Library facility in early spring. For more information or questions, please contact the Library at 760-434-2874. ### 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive - Carlsbad, CA 92008-l 991 - (760) 434-2870 l FAX (760) 729-2050 EXHIBIT #3 -4 . PuBm on the Future -of Cole Libra City staff & project architects l will be on hand to answer questions and explain the alternatives: ti Project costs ti Street improvements li/ Traffic circulation ti Building access Please come to VIEW the building alternatives for the Cole Library and VdICE your comments and suggestions. 1 Thursday, Februaw 25, INED I . - 7:3opM -1. :.~.~~,~~~~~~~ (. j< ..,J+$$$j EXHIBIT #4 The i , II .’ I :I .- Cole library GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY FEASiBlLlTY STUDY I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background: The Carlsbad L:brary Master Plan, compiered in 1986. provides the framework for lmplementatlon of the Cdy of Carlsbad’s Growth Management Standards for Library Services. The Growth Management Plan Standard for libraries is 800 square fee! per 1.000 pcpulation. Accorarng to Planning Depar;nent analysis. maxlmum butld-set to the Growh Management Plan Limit would rtqcire 101,520 square feet of library space. The Library Master Plan calls for the development of librav resource centers in both the north and south areas of the C;ty to achieve geograchlcal panty In access to resources. The co?strzctlon of the new Carlsbad C,ty Library, sc?eduled for comple!ion !n summer 1999. represents tne first phase si this plan and wiil create W,OOO square feet of !&rat-y space. inclcding central tecnn~cal setviczs and adminIstrative faciiities for :he two-library system. The second step in the implementation of this plan involves renovation and addition or new construction at the Georgina Ccie Library site. An initial feasibiiity study for the Georgina Cole Library sife was prepared in 1990. T?,at study defined the library program and proposed alternatives for impiementaticn in 1998. Tne purpose of the current study is to update the building program and to look more kosely at alternative approaches to meeting the City of Carts&d’s long term library service needs at the Georgina Cole Library site. Building frog-m: The Building Program developed by Consulting Librarian David Smith and appended to this repcrt provides for a scqx of pubiic library services at the Georgina Cole site ammensurate with the public library services to be provided at the new Cadsbad City Library. The building program reflec?s current !rends in planning for public librarjes including: l Increased spa= needs for information tec!!noicgy user stations and related growth in published materials. l Overall growth nationwide in use of computers, bookstores and libraries. l Libraries’ increasing role as civic destination points, and growth in use by both young families and seniors. l An overall trend in declining school library resourc%: K-12 students are increasingly relying on public libraries to support their studies. l Recent surJeys indrcate puclic pnonties are larger pnnt collections access to lnformatlon technology, and improved library facilities. In addition to the core iibrany services the Cole Library bullding program provtdes for the City’s Genealogy and Local History collections, for the Adult Learning Center and for Public Meeting and Conference Rooms. The building program indicates that a facility of 45.155 square feet IS required. Together with the new 64.000 square foot Carts- “ad City Library this WIII meet the City’s Growth Management Standarcs for library services Building Analysis: T?e exstlng library bullding was visited and construction drawings reviewed by a prcject team of architects, structural. mechamcal, and electrical engineers. Tke findings are as foJlows: The struc:ursI system requires substantial reinforcement to meet current bulking code life safety standards. The onglrIal mechanical system is still in place and inctlrs high operating tests in terms of maintenance and system efficiency. The bulking is not in conformance with current energy codes. It is minimally insulated, also contfibuting to high operating costs. The electrical system is at fuil capacity and will not allow for increased loads. The buiiding lacks communications infrastNcture to support current and proposed library information networks. The building does not have an automatic fire sprinkler system and the fire protection system does not meet cumnt code requirements. Reinforcement of the existing structure requires additional shear walls which impose constraints to the layout and eficient delivery of library services. Existing floor to floor and floor to roof heights are minimal in several areas, and render the addition of new wnceaied ductwork and sprinkler systems infeasible. The ext& of renovation.required to allow for the implementation of the library program is mprehensie. To provide a facility capable of meeting the library’s operational requirements over a projected 30 year life span will require demolishing the bulk of the existing stn&ure and making limited use of existing slabs and foundations. : While incremental steps of renovation may allow interim use of the existing facility, this does not represent a feasible approach to meeting the buiiding program. Incremental renovation will incur substantial penalties of 1) duplication of construction effort in subsequent phases, 2) repeated intermption of library services for construction actlvlty and associated relocation costs. 3) higher construction costs and extended schedules associated wtth phased work, and 4) the creation of an end product that does not allow the most effective provsron of library services. The extent of renovation required to meet the City’s long term objectives indicates that replacement of the building with new construction is a strongly competitive option. This is borne out in the cost analysis which follows. Sire Analysis: The existing site is well located and is very visible. The extent of City-owned lots allows sufficient site area to accommodate the building program and required parking. A proposed facility of 45,155 square feet will require 226 parking spaces at the City’s ratio of 1 space per 200 square feet of library. Preparation for library site development should address the following: l Consolidate adjacent City owned legal parcels and make General Plan amendments to consolidate the R-P-U zoning. l Construct c&de-sacs at Laguna Drive and Elmwood Street and vacate existing right-of-way at the Cansbad Village Drive driveway. l Relocate utilities main lines on the site remaining from the previous vacation of Elmwood Street. l Relocate the structure housing the Carisbad Arts office !o an adjacent lot or find an attemative location for this fundion. Project Attemativss and Cost Analysis: Three site development approaches meeting the goal of constructing the library program on this site are analyzed, as well as an interim improvements attemative. Project Budgets for each Alternative are presented by cost cons&ant Ccnstrudion Analysts Incorporated. Estimates are based on engineen’ reports, site plan drawings, and oonstiction specifications similar to those used for the Carlsbad City Library ourrentiy under construction. Of&site work for street improvements and uti#tk &o&ion are inciuded as a separate line item. Related project costs including library furnishings and equipment, testing, permit and design fees, own&s mwagemetnt costs, public art program, and owner’s project contingency are included. Construction costs are escalated to reflect a July, 1999 bid date. l Alternative A: Renovation for Future Expansion (30,680 Squats Feet). This alternative represents a limited first phase of 30,680 sqw feet which will enable future expansion of approximately 15,NKl ware feet to meet the building program. The anticipated final configuration of the site after future 4 addition would be stmilar to Alternative 6. Alternatlve A requires temporary reiocatron for construction, and alSO for the subsequent addition. The scope of rencvation work is extensive. including demolition of all superstructure down to the level of existing slabs and foundations. The future addition ~111 remove and reczcfigure some of this work at the point of connection. Total Project Budget: $7.9 M . Alternative B: Renovation and Addition to meet the k/ding Program (45, ? j 5 SccJare Feet). This alternative requires temporary relocation of the librav durtng construction. The scope of renovation work includes demolition of all superstructure down to the level of existing slabs and foundations. The costs of this work are equal to that of new construction. and addrtional costs are incurred for temporary relocation. Total Projec: Budget: % 1 I. 9 M . Alternative C: New Construction to meet the Building Prcgram (45,155 Square Peer). This alternative has the advantages of minimal interruption of library operations and the fewest constraints to :he site design and layout of the library. The project can be phased to create interim parking and access to the * existing library during construction. Demolition of the existing building and remaining site improvements occur as a final phase. Total Frcject Budget: % 7 I. 6 M l Alternative D: Interim improvements (24,352 SquaE Feet). This akemative will address the following in order of priority as far as the existing 1998-1999 and 1 ggg-2000 Capital Improvement Projects budget of $1 .p million allows: 1) highest priority life safety improvements 2) reallocation of staff and public meeting spaces, and 3) minor improvements to building finishes. This alternative represents a ‘holding action’ approach to defer the major program improvements outlined in this study. The improvements will require temporary closure of the library and will Se demolished in the course of future library expansion or replacement. Total Pm&3 Budget $7.9 M Recommwldatlons Library site Development: l Consolidate adjacent parcels into a single parcel for Library use. l Subdivide the existing parcel between the Library and City Hall. l Amend the General Plan for R-P-Q zoning on the entire Library site. l Vacate the right-of-way spur at Carlsbad village Drive and vacate the rightof-way at the comer of Laguna Drive and Elmwood Street. IO h implementing the Library Master Plan: l Construct off-site improvements including cut-de-sacs at Laguna Drive and Eimwood Street. Relocate existing utilities and the Carisbad Arts Offke to prepare for library site development. l Construct a new library structure to meet the full program (Alternative C) adjacent to the existing library, allowing uninterrupted operations in the existing building until the time of move-in. l Phase the new construction to create parking and access to the library during construction, and to demolish the existing building and complete site improvements after move-in. I I -\,:-- I I -----J -- 1 --’ -- ‘J -a. 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Cl X3-25 Cl 26-39 Cl 40-53 0 over 55 5. PIease rate the four alternatives being considered for the CoIe Library. (Circle your choice) IS* ZxD 3RD 4m Alternative X - Renovntiorz for hfure Expnmic~z - Requires closing & temporary relocation of sen;ices during construction 1s’ 2”D 3RD 4TH Alternative B - Renovntion 0 Addition - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction BE cui-de-sac on Laguna and EIm~vood lST 2m 3RD 4m Alternative C - Nem Constn~tion - Existing building remains open until completion of new building. Requires cul-de-sac for Laguna and Elmwood. 1ST 2”D 3RD 4m Alternative D - Interim Improz7emeds - Requires temporary closing of facility for completion of work. 6. What issues are of most concern to you? (Please rank.) - Traffic flow Disruption of Library Services - Current BuiIding Safety Remodel costs versus New Construction costs - Other: 7. Do you have any concerns not addressed above? Name: (this information is optional) Please feelfree to use the back of this sheetfor additional comments and/or questions. 990225 _- 1; .lb ::. . , Future of the COLE L&k EXHIBIT #6 Results of the questionnaires returned from mailing to neighborhood residents & property owners on 3/ 9/99. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Are you a resident of the City of Carlsbad? Is/YES 2/NO Do you currently own property or live in the immediate neighborhood of the library on Carlsbad Village Drive? Is/YES 0 /NO How often do you currently use the library? 4 / Once a week or less 6 / Once a month or less 3 / Once a year or less 2/ More than once a week 4 / More than once a month 0 / Not at all Your current age group? 0 /IS-25 4 /26-39 8 /40-55 7 / over 55 Please rate the four alternatives being considered for the Cole Library. Alternative A - Renovation for Future Evansion - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction Alternative B - Renovation G, Addition - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction & cul-de-sac on Laguna and Elmwood Alternative C - New Construction - Existing building remains open until completion of new building. Requires cul-de-sac for Laguna and Elmwood. Alternative D - hterim Improvements - Requires temporary closing of facility for completion of work. What issues are of most concern to you? (Please rank.)- Not everyone responded to all questions and many chose only one Alternative. In those cases that choice was rated asjrst . 990322 - Neighborhood Mailing respb,lses to Question #7 990322 7. Do you have any concerns not addressed above?) @Thank you for keeping nearby residents informed. ORemodel always costs more in the end. Let’s get it over with. @As a close neighbor we would like parking to be as far from our house as possible. eMore Internet access 01 would like to see a parking garage built so that the lot could be utilized for the most maximum use. @We love this library and use it extensively. Long; may it prosper. *My first concern is cost, period. This money could be spent better elsewhere in the City. A very small portion of the population uses the library. *Do not want parking access from Stratford Lane. Leave Community Garden as it is. aWhere is the money coming from? Alternative C is the most efficient and practical wav to have uninterrupted library services. 01 would not like for Elmwood Street to handle all the traffic to and from the library. 43ty must address potential increase in traffic on Stratford Lane due to: 1) overflow shortcut parking for library; 2) employees who may try to use end of Stratford Lane for Parking. Under no circumstance shall City eliminate Public Garden for parking. We support the modernization of our library but cannot support an increase in traffic on Stratford Lane l Build now, price can only go up. Libraries are one of the last free places to go for value. Make it a appealing as possible. Will community garden be disturbed? With the increased awarness via traffic flow will you be fencing the garden? I would also question any parking; impact on Stratford Lane. L , -4 Neighborhood Mailing respw6es to Question #7 990322 l My concerns include traffic, parking & improvements on Elmwood where I live at 2886. I am concerned that people will park on Elmwood & walk to the librarv to avoid traffic on Carlsbad Village Drive. I also do not want street improvements. I like the rural look to our neighborhood & I don’t want to lose 3 or 4 feet of my front vard. I also hope for some landscape to block the view of a parking lot from our neighborhood. l - indicates be-inn of comments from each questionnaire. EXHIBIT #7 Public meeting on the future of the COLE LIBRARY Results of the questionnaire as completed by attendees at the Public Meeting 2/25/99 1. Are you a resident of the City of Carlsbad? 391 YES l/NO 2. Do you currently own property or live in the immediate neighborhood of the library on Carlsbad Village Drive? 261 YES 14/ NO 3. How often do you currently use the library? lO/ Once a week or less y Once a month or less l/ Once a year or less 2y More than once a week 5/ More than once a month O/ Not at all 4. Your current age group? l/la-25 3/26-39 14/40-55 20/ over 55 5. Please rate the four alternatives being considered for the Cole Library. 2 8 7 3 I 34 I l I l I ll 1 2 I l I 3 I I4 I Alternative A - Renovation for Fufure Expansion - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction Alternative B - Renovation & Addition - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction & cul-de-sac on Laguna and Elmwood Alternative C - New Construction - Existing building remains open until completion of new building. Requires cul-de-sac for Laguna and Elmwood. Alternative D - hterim hprovements - Requires temporary closing of facility for completion of work. 6. What issues are of most concern to you? (Please rank.)- Traffic flow 3 Current Bldg: Safetv 5 “- -, Disruption of Svc Remodel costs -vs- New 1 Best Service vossible 20 7 I I 1 1 Elmwood Street I 1 1 Maintain volume of material at Cole I Spending to relocate instead of building new bldg Students in this area not having continuing access to libra y Time of construction 1 1 1 1 7. Do you have any concerns not addressed above? (see separate sheetfor comments) Not everyone responded to all questions and many chose only one Alternative. In those cases that choice was rated asjrst 990225 - Public Meeting Questionnau,- responses to Question #7 990225 Need excellent library services in North part of Citv with a new building No concerns, start Alternative C as soon as possible Alternative B looks great - efficientlv utilizes available space/property with least disruption Arts Office should be in main building New construction would provide a safer building and I like the plan Will there be amenities like a small amphitheater or indoor theater, fountains, public meeting rooms? Make cul de sac on Elmwood a no parking; area; Make buffer on north side of new parking lot so it is not visible from homes on Elmwood. I live on Elmwood and am concerned about traffic and parkinn on my street. I’d like a cul de sac but don’t want people to park on my street to PO to the librarv. I also like the rural nature of Elmwood and don’t want street improvements. How long; will Cole be closed during move to La Costa” ? How long will Cole be closed after move and until completion for each Alternative? If alternative C is approved, would the 46-space parking lot (or a portion thereof) be designated for staff onlv? (including Arts Office staff? Will the Arts Office building be moved or will it be torn down & a new facilitv built? Will Elmwood Street cul de sac end be a no-parking zone? (red curb & signs posted)?; Will anv consideration be given to providing access to the 46 space lot from Laguna Drive? Is a traffic signal feasible at the parking lot entrance? (Alternative C). If not, what about a flashing yellow light and/or a reduced speed zone? . Public Meeting Questionnah,: responses to Question #7 990225 (with regard to Alternative D) Increased lack of services in old Carlsbad causing less pull towards old Carlsbad thereby increasing a high -vs- low income (Socio/Econo) division; That a librarv remains at the current location No Alternative other than C is acceptable Getting the new library built as soon as possible. Having a meeting room once again. Keeping the Genealogy section where handicap patrons can get to it easily. The cost to build a new building will be much more cost-efficient than renovating or improving Building costs will not g;o down. I guess you really need more space for computers and more books. I love it like this,. It might become too impersonal later on Note only “B” has one parking lot and entry to C.V.D. which is the only safe alternative. One entrance and parking lot is very important, Alternative C has an entry to C.V.D. across from Fire Station at crest of road. Scheduled La Costa Library construction completion can be accessed w/o major hardship by most residents now and future needs. Another maior library cost does not seem warranted at this time; however, improvements to the present library are warranted/upgraded facilities necessary; ^ EXHIBIT #8 ruture of the COLE LIBRAriY Results of the questionnaires submitted in the library as a result of the display of the site plans for the four alternatives. Survey form were collected from 3/10/99 to 3/22/99. A total of 98 were received. 1. Are you a resident of the City of Carlsbad? 75-YES 26-NO 2. Do you currently own property or live in the immediate neighborhood of the library on Carlsbad Village Drive? 53 - YES 45-NO 3. How often do you currently use the library? 39 Once a week or less 4 Once a month or less 0 Once a year or less 46 More than once a week 9 More than once a month 2 Not at all 4. Your current age group? 6-18-25 6- 26-39 32- 40-55 47- over55 5. Please rate the four alternatives being considered for the Cole Library. Kircle vow choice 1s= Alternative A - Renovation for Future Expansion - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction Alternative B - Renovation & Addition - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction & cul-de-sac on Laguna and Elmwood Alternative C - New Construction - Existing building remains open until completion of new building. Requires cul-de-sac for Laguna and Elmwood. Alternative D - Interim Improvements - Requires temporary closing of facility for completion of work. 7 25 12 28 61 14 11 38 6. What issues are of most concern to you? (Please rank.) Traffic flow Current Blde Safetv Disruution of Services Remodel costs -vs- New Genealogy Libra y Being Penny wise and pound foolish Noise Cost, period 4191 5 I 8 11171 4 I 59 6121 0 1 16 7141 7 I 1 1 1 1 , Parking Overall best design End product 1 1 1 1 Spending money ruthlessly Not everyone responded to all questions and many chose only one Alternative. ln those cases that choice was rated as first. 990326 ?- e Patron responses to Questioi, $7 990326 7. l l l l l l l l l Do you have any concerns not addressed above? I am 100% in favor of a brand new library. It is an invaluable communitv resource. Increased use of facilities by older people (Seniors). Do we have any particular plans for accommodating them in the future? I am confused. Do no disrupt present services and amount of resources!! Alternative C creates two separate parking lots. There needs to be a road to connect them. Possiblv switch location of sculpture park and west parking lot. Aesthetic results of the alternatives - don’t want it to look substandard I really like the present location - very convenient to highwav and rest of Carlsbad Best design to incorporate parkinp and sculpture garden - Flow and new ideas is obvious - start over with C Too much of library funds are spent (or planned) for construction and not enough for books. You have not explained what the construction is supposed to do. Whv is it needed? Questions: What is the safetv problem? If building; is required why not separate the infant facilities and that for adults? What is the basis for deciding that more space is needed? What would it cost to provide temporary library facilities during construction? How can one have opinions without information? (no name ) Forget those six parking spots, I3, and add more parking Bring back the coffee shop. Leave it alone, it’s so new - 1967 is not an old building. Build libraries in the communitv. Neinhborhood, small libraries, next to where people paying taxes live. Not just 2 large libraries. Put accessible libraries at 5 locations, next to schools or parks in the surrounding; local neighborhoods. - Patron responses to Question, if7 990326 Final cost may be less in C as remodels can never address the new trends, traffic, ideas, etc. One of the advantages of living in Carlsbad is our fine librarv. The staff is professional, helpful & friendlv. It has a generous accession program. Coastal Southern California has the finest weather in the U.S. Unfortunately the dominant culture is best described as Philistine with distorted values. For example, there are ample funds to enlarge the stadium and provide the S------familv with a seat guarantee and to build a new baseball stadium. Millions are spent on the lottery (tax on stupiditv) and in the Indian casinos but a few pennies a dav sales tax for libraries is voted down. San Diego was without a symphony for years and has trouble supporting; one now. Meanwhile, Boston and Cleveland, smaller cities, support world class symphonies. Unfortunately the future looks even bleaker. The schools in the poorer sections of the City (San Diepo) are some of the worst in the nation. No food or soda Cost - new library should be sufficient (Tai Mahal II) I’m concerned that new construction might emphasize computers, visual materials etc in favor of the acquisition of books. Also the genealogical section should be given great emphasis - it is a resource to be treasured! Communitv garden - will it go? The location of this existinp library serves the communitv far better than moving; it to a high income area. - Patron responses to Question #7 990326 l l l l l l None of the alternatives other than D merit ranking; or consideration. New construction costs versus doing the minimum required by code - That the City Council, staff and committees are driven to be big time land developers, trying to build things everywhere with the tax base its taken so long to develop - even to the extent of trying to buy power plants to operate! Leave open whatever you decide. Please don’t close!!! Libraries should be quiet. How about a “noise level” detector. Something like a smoke detector, when noise levels rise about a certain level, trigger something - like an announcement or other. No to all options. Leave the library the way it is and use the monev to buy new books and store any that are out of date. The Citv of Carlsbad seems able to spend money, but make little use of it. Keep library open for magazines (adults) & children’s books, videos, newspapers, business reports. Would like some parkinp accessible off of Elmwood street for neighborhood users. Please have pick up service here. Will collection be as good as current main collection? Thanks for beinp considerate enough to ask the immediate population for their input. Please keep us posted. Just a concern that the north library needs to be equitable with the library in the south. We need a facility that has the high speed cabling ports required for computer research. WE need more terminals to keep pace with the growth. The children’s area seems small and cramped. Also, school libraries are iust not the - Patron responses to Question, +#7 990326 emphasis in public schools. I know, I am a teacher. More space is needed in public schools for class size reduction. Because of this, library services and personnel are just not a priority. The public library is the prime source for computer access and research for the students that I serve ?--. EXHIBIT #g Future of the COLE LlBhARY Combined results of all three surveys for the Alternatives and concerns. Alternative A - Renovation for Future Expansion - Requires closing & temporary relocation of services during construction Alternative B - Renovation b Addition - Requires closing & temporary 18 53 24 13 relocation of services during construction & cul-de-sac on Laguna and Elmwood Alternative C - New Construction - Existing building remains open until 103 17 9 14 completion of new building. Requires cul-de-sac for Laguna and Elmwood. Alternative D - Interim Improvements - Requires temporary closing of 21 8 18 62 facility for completion of work. What issues are of most concern to you? (Please rank.) Traffic flow Current Bldg Safety Disruution of Services Remodel costs -vs- New Best Service possible Maintain volume of material at Cole Students in this area not having continuing access to libra y Provision of a wonderful modern library functioning as a catalystfor civic pride i3 involvement GenealoPu Libraru End product Overall best desire Parking near hour home Parking Access & exit driveways to parking on both Elmwood b Laguna Elmwood Street Spending to relocate instead of building new blda Cost & question need for new libra y Beina Pennu wise and vound foolish Cost, period Svendinp moneu ruthlesslu Time of construction Lonp Term construction with attendant dirt, disruvtion etc Easy access to all departments by handicapped Noise Access to libra y through existing garden