HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2013/02/07 WkshpMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 7, 2013
4:00 p.m.
A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:07 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Ramirez (arrived at 4:08 p.m.), Salas,
and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Bacon, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, City
Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
WORKSHOP
1. PUBLIC WORKS PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
Deputy City Manager Bacon introduced Public Works Director Hopkins, Assistant Director of
Engineering Valle, Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman, and Senior Civil Engineer Chopp to
provide an overview of the City's pavement management program.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided an overview of the City's public assets. He stated
that there were approximately 463 center line miles with a replacement value of over $1 billion.
He presented pavement rehabilitation strategies and costs.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on Streetsaver, the City's
comprehensive pavement management system software. He reviewed the 2006 results of the
Streetsaver program and the subsequent 2007 recommendation to the Council for funding of the
program.
In response to Councilmember Salas, Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information
on a "worst first," or fixing the worst pavement areas first, and the alternative approach of
pavement management.
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Mayor Cox provided information on the lack of funding for pavement management, which had
been recommended at $19.2 million per year over a 10-year period. She stated the funding
provided through gas tax was no longer provided by the State, therefore reducing the funding
available for street repairs.
Councilmember Salas suggested atwo-pronged approach to pavement management: investing
some funds to rehabilitate the worst streets and using the remaining funds for resurfacing.
Senior Civil Engineer Chopp provided information on the City's existing two-pronged approach.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on the pavement deterioration and
rehabilitation efforts between 2006 and 2012. He presented pavement management and
rehabilitation techniques. He explained the decision tree used to select pavement preservation
and rehabilitation methods. Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on the
gap between the available and recommended funding in recent years.
Councilmember Salas recommended engaging the public to explain the situation and solicit
assistance in prioritizing funding needs.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman presented revised recommendations on the PCI sating for
roadways and the associated annual investment of $11.5 million per year over 30 years.
In response to Councilmember Salas, Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information
on the impact of trash trucks on streets and stated the City funds the street maintenance and
repairs. Public Works Director Hopkins stated that in prior franchise agreements with Republic
Services, funding had been provided to the City for road repairs.
Councilmember Aguilar suggested billing Republic Services for its impact on City streets under
Prop 26. Public Works Director Hopkins stated that funding for streets could be investigated
when future franchise agreements are negotiated.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on funding sources that aze used or
could be used for road repairs. He presented potential additional funding, including bonds,
Community Facility Districts (CFD), and a sales tax increase. He recommended that the City
promote lobbying the State Legislature to increase the State Excise Taxes.
Councilmember Salas commented on the difficulty in getting taxes passed at the state level, but
stated it was important to consider.
Councilmember Ramirez stated the public needs to be educated about the need for additional
revenue to pay for street repair.
Councilmember Salas suggested involving the community in the process of setting priorities and
allowing them to be part of the solution.
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Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on rubberized asphalt overlay, which
has a higher cost, but longer lifespan.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:41 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
February 12, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Donna R. Norris, MC, City Clerk
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