HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2012/04/05 WkshpMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Apri15, 2012
4:00 p.m.
A workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:10 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda (left at 525 p.m.), and
Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (excused) and Ramirez (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris,
and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
WORKSHOP
TRANSPORTATION
Public Works Director Hopkins introduced the item.
A. Pedestrian Program
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on pedestrian programs, including the
2010 Pedestrian Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program (CIP); 2012 Seniors, Sidewalks,
and Centennial program; and 2012 STARTS (Students Taking Active Routes to School)
program.
Honoria Sainz, Chula Vista resident, thanked the City for making the streets safer for
pedestrians. Kazina Serrano translated her comment from Spanish to English.
B. Complete Streets Report
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on the Complete Streets program that
includes the 2012 Palomaz Gateway District Specific Plan Mobility Study and Third Avenue
Streetscape project.
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C. Bicycle Program
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on the Bikeway Master plan. He stated
there were 8,000 z-fold maps printed, which were paid for by McMillin Realtors and the San
Diego Realtors Association. He announced the Bayshore Bikeway ribbon cutting for the H Street
to Palomaz Street stretch took place on March 24, 2012.
D. Local Arterial Roadways
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on the traffic signals within the City. He
reported that the Arterial Detection program allows remote access in the office to monitor traffic.
He also stated that 28 permanent count stations had been installed in East Chula Vista to count
traffic.
Land Surveyor Gomez provided information on the Willow Street and Heritage bridge projects.
He provided information on the status and funding for both projects.
E. SANDAG's 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Adoption
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera provided information on SANDAG's 2050 Regional
Transportation Plan adoption, which includes local arterial, bus, and highway improvements.
Samuel Johnson, Acting Mobility Operations Director for SANDAG, provided an update on the
SR-125 acquisition.
F. Freeway Program
Ramon Martinez, Project Manager for Caltrans, provided a project overview of the I-805
South/East Palomaz Street direct access ramp project.
Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern for a possible increase in graffiti during
construction. He also spoke about the high sound levels from pazk and ride lots, trash trucks, and
expressed concern for public safety and impacts on police.
G. South Bay Bus Rapid Transit Project
Jennifer Williamson, representing SANDAG, spoke regarding the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit
project and stated that it would be in service in late 2014.
Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, stated he was concerned about graffiti and crime, and
encouraged the Council to budget funds for graffiti and public safety.
Stephen Haase, representing Baldwin and Sons, spoke in support of the Bus Rapid Transit line
and spoke about alternatives to the Otay Ranch routes.
At 5:25 p.m., Deputy Mayor Castaneda left the meeting. Mayor Cox announced that no actions
would be taken but that staff would be permitted to continue presentations. At this time, the
meeting was adjourned due to lack of quorum.
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H. Light Rail Trolley Program
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented information on the Light Rail Trolley program. He
provided updates on the E Street, H Street, and Palomaz Street trolley crossings.
John Haggerty, Principal Engineer at SANDAG, presented information on the Blue and Orange
Trolley Line improvements.
I. Next Steps Fiscal Yeaz 2012/2013 Capital Improvement Program
Public Works Director Hopkins stated that the proposed CIP would be available the week of
April 9, 2012.
Mayor Cox announced the Otay Ranch Town Center Branch Library opening and the April Pools
Drowning Prevention Event at the Parkway Family Aquatic Center.
At 5:55 p.m., Mayor Cox announced that the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held
on April 17, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
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