HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1997-18628 RESOLUTION NO. 18628
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD ("MTDB")/SAN DIEGO AND
ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR LANDSCAPING
OF THE MTDB RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND TO REQUEST RELEASE OF BILLBOARD RESERVE
FUND MONIES
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transit Development Board/San Diego Arizona and Eastern
Railway ("MTDB") has right-of-way located within the City of Chula Vista; and the City of
Chula Vista ("City") has developed the MTDB Right-of-Way Beautification Project Summary
Report as a concept master plan which consists of four phases in its entirety for the
landscaping of said right-of-way located within the City of Chula Vista ("PROJECT"); and
MTDB has State of California funding which is processed through the San Diego Association
of Governments herein, administered by the California Transportation Department, and
awarded to MTDB which is available to the City to construct a portion of said Project; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1996, the City forwarded a copy of the Project to MTDB
as the concept master plan for landscaping of the MTDB right-of-way located within the City
of Chula Vista, and directed staff to initiate the development and negotiation of a
Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with MTDB, and to develop a detailed, phased
development plan and funding commitment for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1996, MTDB (1) received the City's request for the use
of Federal Transportation Efficiency Act grant funds for the purpose of landscaping the MTDB
right-of-way located within the City of Chula Vista; (2) approved the MTDB Right-of-Way
Beautification Project Summary Report developed by the City of Chula Vista for landscaping
of the MTDB right-of-way located within the City of Chula Vista; and (3) directed the General
Manager to negotiate the terms of a MOU with the City of Chula Vista for subsequent Board
action to establish a detailed, phased development, maintenance, and funding plan for
implementation of the Project; and
WHEREAS, a Billboard Reserve Fund contains funds MTDB and City mutually agree are
available for enhancement of the MTDB corridor in Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, City and MTDB concur that the Project is a Class 4 (b) exemption under
the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15034 (b)) and does not require State
environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the City and MTDB desire to enter into a MOU to cause the development
of construction drawings for the Project, the commitment of funding, and the installation and
maintenance of landscaping to implement Phase I of the Project as briefly described in
Exhibit A of the MOU in accordance with the tentative schedule of performance provided in
the MOU. (Phases II, III, and IV of the Project shall be the subject of a separate, future
Memorandum of Understanding); and
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WHEREAS, the Project includes prototype plans, material matrixes, estimates of
probable costs for improvements, and other information related to implementation; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide widespread benefits to the City and MTDB, in visual
enhancement, air quality, and will enhance the overall riding experience of the patrons of
MTDB.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Metropolitan Transit Development Board\San Diego Arizona and Eastern Railway Company.
Said document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk known as Document No. C097-034.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council requests that MTDB release Billboard
Reserve Fund monies in the amount of $54,000 for Phase I matching funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that MTDB appropriate
$400,000 of Transportation Enhancement Activities funds for implementation of Phase I of
the Project.
Presented by Approved as to form
Robert leiter ~
Director of Planning , ' y Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 15th day of April, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
~~h~rley Horton'J~Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly ~Authelet, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 18628 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of April,
1997.
Executed this 15th day of April, 1997.
Beverly A.~Auth;let, City Clerk