HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2013/03/07 WkshpMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 7, 2013
4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:09 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Ramirez (arrived at 4:12 p.m.),
Salas and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Councilmember Aguilar (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy
City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Public Works Director Hopkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
WORKSHOP
1. INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP
Public Works Director Hopkins introduced the Public Works employees and provided
information on the City's assets.
Assistant Public Works Director Quilantan described asset management and the asset
management performance curve. She presented the City's nine asset management systems and
their associated status changes from 2012 to 2013.
Public Works Supervisor Sanchez introduced the Wastewater Management System. Assistant
Director of Engineering Valle presented the valuation of components of the wastewater program.
He stated that the average annual budget needed to maintain the program was $3.5 million.
Public Works Manager Ripley presented the Roadway Management System. He provided
information on the City-owned assets in the public right-of--way, including pavement, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, traffic signals, signs, and structures.
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Assistant Director of Engineering Valle provided information on the City's capital projects,
including sidewalk improvements on East H Street at Terra Nova, two locations on Naples
Street, and Elm Street.
Public Works Manager Ripley stated that the City needed to develop a sign assessment or
management system, with a minimum retrofit deadline of January 2015 to 2018, depending on
the item. He provided information on the sign testing completed to date, which showed a 39%
failure rate.
Open Space Manager Sirois presented information on the City's Open Space Management
System, and stated that staff was in the process of developing an asset management inventory.
He provided background, funding, and critical needs of the Urban Forestry Management System.
Assistant Director of Public Works Quilantan described the Fleet Management System and stated
that preventative maintenance was being performed on time approximately 50% of the time. The
cost of replacing recommended vehicles was $1.8 million.
Public Works Supervisor Sanchez presented the Drainage Management System, including
completed projects and assets being monitored due to poor condition.
Construction & Repair Manager Roberts described the Building Management System and the
building maintenance and repair challenges for the City's aging buildings.
Pazks Operations Manager Bernazdo presented the Parks Management System, inventory and
condition assessment, and critical needs and funding.
Public Works Director Hopkins provided information on the Government Management System
and stated that the goal was to generate revenue from the City's existing facilities. He provided a
summary of the funding needs and challenges for the department. To fully develop the asset
management program, $1.1 million would be needed. Critical needs totaled $6.5 million, service
level deficiencies were $1.7 million, and a total maintenance backlog of $639 million. He
provided information on potential funding strategies, including a bond measure, sales tax
measure, fees, and assessment districts.
Councilmember Ramirez thanked staff for the comprehensive presentation
In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, Public Works Director Hopkins
provided additional information regazding restitution for graffiti. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan
encouraged purchasing replacement vehicles locally.
In response to a question from Councilmember Salas regarding treated wastewater, Public Works
Director Hopkins provided information about the possibility ofself-supplying gray water.
Mayor Cox requested information about risks associated with pump station failures, as well as
options for joining on contracts with other agencies. Public Works Director Hopkins stated that
"piggybacking" on contracts with other agencies is used in some cases.
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Public Works Director Hopkins stated that the presentation provided to the Council would be
placed on the City's website.
Mayor Cox and Councilmember Salas commended the Public Works staff for their work.
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan expressed concern over the City not having the funding to act
proactively.
City Manager Sandoval commended the Public Works staff for their work. He stated he would
discuss with Council at a future meeting critical needs for the entire City.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the State of the City Address on March 12,
2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. B~ low, Se • Deputy City Clerk
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