HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2012-118RESOLUTION NO. 2012-118
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ENTERING INTO THREE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENTS WITH THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS RELATED TO
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BLUE LINE LIGHT RAIL AND
FREIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO MAKE SUCH NON-SUBSTANTIVE
CHANGES DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City desires to work with SANDAG in order to make rail corridor
improvements through Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the City and SANDAG each have projects in the Regional Transportation
Improvement Program (RTIP) related to making these rail corridor improvements; and
WHEREAS, the projects lie entirely within the jurisdiction of the City of Chula Vista, but
technical assistance on a regional level is required of SANDAG for improvements within and
adjacent to the rail corridor; and
WHEREAS, in order to determine ultimate light rail trolley improvements and make at-
grade rail crossing improvements through Chula Vista, it is necessary to enter into three
Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) with SANDAG to define funding, cost sharing and roles
between the City, SANDAG, and SANDAG's consultant team; and
WHEREAS, the initial MOU will be for the purposes of preparing an environmental
document that will consider project alternatives for grade-separating the Blue Line Light Rail
Trolley crossing at Palomar Street and commensurate station improvements (STM-361); and
WHEREAS, the second MOU will be for the purpose of constructing ultimate rail
crossing improvements and roadway improvements at Industrial Blvd. and the intersections with
Moss St. and Naples St. (TF-383); and
WHEREAS, the third MOU will be for the purpose of constructing ultimate rail crossing
improvements and roadway improvements at Industrial Blvd. and the intersection with Anita St.
(TF-319); and
WHEREAS, in order for the City to utilize the Federal funds for this study, the consultant
selection process must be approved by Caltrans; and
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WHEREAS, on September 17, 2008, Caltrans' District Local Assistance Engineering
(DLAE) staff determined that a SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable Flexible, Efficient,
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) fund co-sponsor change was needed by the City
of Chula Vista in order to utilize the SANDAG On-Call consultant list; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG has confirmed that al] procedures for selecting the consultant
have followed Caltrans Chapter 10 of the "Local Assistance Procedures Manual", LPP 06-02;
and
WHEREAS, approving these MOUs expedites the consultant selection process by at least
six-months; and
WHEREAS, the Federal reimbursement fund requires a minimum of 20% local matching
funds and the City has identified TransNet funds for the match; and
WHEREAS, once Federal authorization to proceed is given, City staff will begin to seek
reimbursement on expenses through Caltrans via the Federal fund reimbursement procedures;
and
WHEREAS, each of the three MOU's defines City, SANDAG, and consultant costs; and
WHEREAS, in July 2012, the SANDAG Transportation Committee will also approve
entering into three MOU's with the City of Chula Vista.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby agree to enter into three Memoranda of Understandings with the San Diego
Association of Governments related to improvements to the Blue Line Light Rail and Freight
Rail corridor and authorizes the City Attorney to make such non substantive changes deemed
necessary for the benefit of the City and authorizes the Director of Public Works to execute the
agreements.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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~ard~Ho ns en R. G ogins
Director of Public Works Cit omey
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 19th day of June 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, M or .
ATTEST:
Donna R iorrN s, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2012-118 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 19th day of June 2012.
Executed this 19th day of June 2012.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk