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Home My WebLink About2013/07/09 Additional Information~~~ - Pu.bti~ Cos--~--'vt.ents SUGGESTED RESOLUTION REGARDING SOUTH BAY BRT For the CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL Whereas, the City Council is concerned about the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit (SB BRT) line is the wrong choice for our community; and Whereas, the route of the SB BRT would entail construction and development of special bus lanes to be placed within unacceptable distances of residential homes; and Whereas, the residents and home owner affected by the SB BRT were either not given sufficient notice regarding this BRT line being implemented or their concerns not adequately addressed; and Whereas, other cities have learned that BRT systems are not good long range transit investments for major corridors due to their operating costs and low capacity; and Whereas, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) reports that our trolley system recovers 54% of its operating costs when buses only recover 34%; and Whereas, rail systems can attract 30-40% more users than buses which is very important if we want to have traff c relief on our freeways as well as reduce GHG emissions and other pollutants which cause asthma and cancer; and Whereas, proceeding with the SB BRT now would commit much of the public funds available for transit development in the region and preclude development of a rail system in the near future even though plans for a rail system was recommend and in place; and Whereas, the SB BRT is part of a Regional Transportation Plan which has been ruled by the Superior Court in December 2012 to be inadequate and unlawful; and Whereas, the implementation SB BRT will not significantly improve our region's failing grade for air quality from the American Lung Association: and Whereas, as our community works towards establishing a new State University in the southern part of San Diego County, we need to assure that it will also be served with a rail transit system which is more affordable and convenient than buses like other State Universities in the region; and Whereas, there are a number of interim options which could provide effective transit in the area to be served by the SB BRT until a rail system can be realized but have not been given serious consideration and Whereas, our community deserves every consideration for developing the best transit system, improving the health of our citizens, protecting the environment in our region and earth, and being fair to all home owners and residents; now, therefore, be it :,;+ - . Resolved by the City Chula Vista Council, that the SANDAG Board not certify the SB BRT EIR at this time, that the project be place on hold and be it further; Resolved that we strongly encourage SANDAG to seriously consider alternative interim transit solution to meet the transportation needs of our area until such time that a rail system can be implemented and be it further; Resolved that SANDAG immediately seek funding options including allocation changes which will allow implementation of additional rail transit systems in South Bay in the next five years. `r.lA~. ~~ an of CHULA VISTA DATE: 7/9/13 Councilman Rudy Ramirez City Of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910 619.691.5044 - 619.476.5379 Fax TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council CC: City Clerk FROM: Councilman Ramirez, Councilwoman Salas RE: Request for Council action on sister city relationship with Irapuato MEMO We respectfully request that a report on the International Friendship Commission Mission to Irapuato be placed on a future Council agenda. Additionally, we request Council discussion and necessary action items for enhancing our sister city relationship with Irapuato be placed on a future agenda for Council consideration and consensus. -Rudy Ramirez -Mary Salas s~cfd,1 orD~e~-s Prep Day 1 Thursday, Aug 1, 2013 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 30 Volunteers Needed! Prep Day 2 Friday, Aug 2, 2013 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 15 Volunteers Needed! Build Day Saturday, Aug 3, 2013 7:45 am - 3:00 pm 200 Volunteers Needed! We will be assembling playground pieces, building wood. pro1'ects, mixing concrete, and moving over 160 cubic yards of mulch, so we would LOVE for you to be there all day! Please join us in building a new playground for the Hilltop Neighborhood in Chula Vista! The whole family is welcome -moms, dads, grandparents, kids! We have a job for every volun- teer, no previous experience required! We'll provide activities for the little ones... and food, beverages, music, prizes for everyone! `~, ~, `~ ci o CHUTA VISTA ,~,, ,. ~'": Contact: Cyndi Gonzales Promotora -Chula Vista Promise Neighborhood cgonzales@csbcs.org ~ 619.422.5301x2281 ~~~ -r,l~~ a {~ T' EaGd~'Uu G~Tlt,17 `. p~aygroun~. Foresters~~ We need 200 Volunteers to help build a playground... in ONE day! 4 7/9/2013 S~CG'a.( O- d~G-''S of -+-vw ~ Sweetwater t® L®wer ®tay Pipeline 3 Relining Pr®ject 7/9'2013 .~ ;.'Y~' .}~, .. r" ~ '~. What is the Water Authority? 2 7/9/2013 Sources of San Diego County's Water Supply State Water Project (Bay-Delta) 28% San Diego County imports N70% of its water supply Colorado River 44% ,• 3 3 Local Supplies and Conservation ~ 28% 7/9/2013 Increasing San Diego County's Water Supply Reliability through Supply Diversification 1991 26 TAF (5 %%) Y 552 TAF (95 % ) 85 Total = 578 TAF (14 2012 80 TAF 70 TAF (13°~) (11%) 2020 24 TAF ~4%) 80 TAF 103 TAF 18 TAF (10°/) (13%) (3°~) 61 TAF 190 TAF ~'"" (24%) 231^TAF 274 TAF (45°~ ) 27 TAF (4°~ ) 48 TAF (6%) Total = 612 TAF ^ Metropolitan Water District Imperial Irrigation District Transfer All American & Coachella Canal Lining Conservation (existing and additional) Recycled Water ® Seawater Desalination Groundwater ^ Local Surtace Water TAF=Thousand Acre-Feet 4 44 TAF (6°~ ) ~ 56 TAF 4 Total = 779 TAF 7/9/2013 5 ~/~/2oi3~ .Pipeline Relining Program Relined 34 miles of pipe Maintains and protects water-delivery system Reinforces~aging pipeline with steel Fewer impacts on environment & community Increases reliability of pipelines Recently completed Mission Trails to Lake Murray project 6 6 7/9/2013 Project Location 5.4 miles 17 portal locations Begins south of Sweetwater Reservoir in Bonita, west of SR 125 Continues south through Chula Vista Ends just south of Lower Otay Lake, east of the water treatment plant IFOFdfQ Q M.cees PMaI Q FIiuIPMaI ® WaW AUNwIW PipalLw] ~ WAe.AYNO~tty PipBI1M ~EII POftiAL 18 PORTAL V 7 7/'3/2013 Project Schedule - Construction: Fall 201 3 through Mid-2014 Clearing & grubbing: Sept. -Nov. 201 3 Relining activities: Nov. 201 3 -June 2014 Site restoration: July 2014 a a 7/9/2013 Community Outreach - Community meetings Open house events • July 1 7 (Eastlake High School) • July 1 8 (Eastlake Elementary School) • 6-7:30 p.m. - Postcards & letters - Doorhangers - Information line (877) 682-9283, Ext. 7005 - Web page www.sdcwa.org/SouthBayRelining _-~~. ~a ,~.:::.,..~.~...~.a..~,. i:,~. ~~ ~,_ ~~Wa... vW,W..._.~._, ~.+W 5weetwaterro Lower Otay Oipeline Relining Project x.m~l m.--.~.~.x.. a.n~ ~~:lS".:"'7l:Le~ .u ®~ .....~ n m.iY r `~a~Fdiaaia~x ~:. ..-,~a..~,w~ ,.nom ~. Nwr e•xo~xv _.._.. ~..~~ __ ~-cr. c 1 a91~ G!IA ~~ ~ f~~ I~~1 s'1 3~ ~ i' ~ i,~i i!~ ~ ~ t '~~ ~~{ } i:i ,a, ,~~ ;~i ;iq EI t' r i i'.~ i; 9 9 7/x/2013 Stay in Touch with the Water Authority Visit our website: sdcwa.org sdcwa.org/mobi le-news-app You Find us on Facebook ~~~ ® sl ideshare "~ Present Yourself 10 'era : ~. ~ ~. 10 San Diego County Wafer Authority Improving INFRASTRUCTURE Sweetwater to Lower Otay Pipeline Relining Project Pipeline Repair and Warranty The San Diego County Water Authority's Pipeline Relining Program is a multi-decade program that will rehabilitate and extend the life of approximately 82 miles of aging water delivery pipelines throughout San Diego County. The relining process involves inserting steel cylinders, known as liners, into an existing pipeline, reinforcing the pipeline from within. The process is more cost-effective and less intrusive than removing and replac- ing the pipelines and helps ensure a safe and reliable water supply for our region's future. To date, the Water Authority has relined ap- proximately 30 miles of pipelines. Project Overview Generally, relining construction rehabili- tates segments of pipelines based on their age and the need for improvements. The Sweetwater to Lower OTay Pipeline Relining Project involves rehabilitating approximately 5.4 miles of large diameter pipeline that traverse portions of The communities of Bonita and eastern Chula Vista (Eastlake, Otay Ranch, as well as the Otay Ranch Preserve and Lower Otay County Park). Construction crews will conduct most of the work underground, inside the pipe. They get To the pipe by excavating, establishing, and entering the pipeline through 17 access sites, or portals. Large sound walls, typically constructed of wood, will be temporarily placed at portals, as needed, to comply with environmental regulations and ease noise impacts to residents. Accessing the Pipeline At each portal, crews must remove approximately 40 feet of existing pipe to gain access to the interior of the pipeline and install the relining materials. These portals remain open while work is in-progress. Pipeline relining occurs in several phases and construction work at the various portals may not occur actively at the same time. Work at each portal may vary depending on the construction plan and contractor re- sources. The Water Authority will notify the community of schedule changes and activities as they occur. Community Commitment The Water Authority is committed to working with project neighbors and surround- ing communities during construction projects. The project team continuously communicates with neighbors and stakeholders through ' community presentations, door-hanger notices,' placed info position in the existing pipe. one-on-one meetings, website updates, email, and mailed notices. For more information, please visit sdcwa.org/sweetwater-lower-ota y- pipeline-relining-project, email ClPinfo@sdcwa.org, or call the project information line at (877) 682-9283, Ext. 7005. A response to your inquiry will be returned within one business day. ^ N A Q~Odor~°aa' Portal 1 Portal 2 Portal3 Eastla i Portal4 '' 3 6 ,~ Portal5 <<e¢ 9°9 Portal6 ~ a` a ~ orta a Eastlake ~ Hlgf, f aKeSpoad s~naa v ^ otaY~ Por 18 Portal 9 a 3 d a d ,6 LEGEND o Portal Location Pipeline d F4 \^ 1 10 1 Portal 12~ Portal 13 ___.~ Eowe. ota y Resenol.~ Welding the joint where Iwo sections of steel liner meet. San Diego County Water Authority 4677 Overland Ave. San Diego, California 921 23-1 233 858.522.6700 www.sdcwa.org 14 ^^ Q Portal 15 Portal 16 ~~ Portal 1 Scan to connect to the Water Authority website on your mobile phone _.... _. .-.... _..-. ...__ @sdcwa f S.« printed on recycled paper