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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/02/07 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOP~IA Held Wednesday February 7, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting was held by the City Council of Chula Vista, California, on the above date, b~ginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 276 Fourth ~enue, with the following Councilmen present: Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Hobel, Egdahl Also present: City Manager Thomson, Administrative Assistant Ratelle, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg REQUEST FOR FUND - SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION Mr. Tom Prior, General Manager, San Diego Transit Corporation, explained the reason for the increased funds being requested this yea~ stating it was due to the fact that the anticipa- ted ridership did not come out as projected. They had a 54% reduction in ridership. Mr. Prior noted the re- duction in service made in Imperial Beach and Naticnal City which, he felt, hurt tko City of Chula Vista. He added that he met with these cities last night and they have agreed %o the level of service that was proposed in the San Diego Transit's application. Mr. Prior then related the cost per mile and the formula by which the Company based their request for City funds. E1 Cajon service Councilman Scott questioned the agree- ment with E1 Cajon. Mr. Prior com- mented that E1 Cajon wants to have some intra-city kus service using small vehicles. Representatives of the Tran- sit Corporation will appear before the E1 Cajon City Council next Tuesday (February 13) and recom~end that the present level of service be continued plus some extension of service through this fiscal year with the understand- ing that beginning July ], San Diego Transit will start with an intra-city bus system. Chula Vista intra-city Councilman Scott asked whether this bus system type of service could also be made available to Chula Vista. Mr. Prior estimated the SB325 funds for this c~ty as $369,000, which he explained was a "ball park figure;': this was not an official figure, but one calculated by them based on population. Mr. Prior said his company could serve this city's bus needs within this grant, and added that they have requested funds to pur- chase 33 small buses in their applica- tion for the SB 325 funds. Regional transportat~cn Discussion ensued ss tc the need for system a regional t~ansportation system. Mr. Prior remarked that this proposal was submitted to the City Council of San Diego, and he urged this Council, as well as the other cities in the County, to lend their support to this proposal. SB325 funds Councilman Scott telt that the only alternative would be to~ give San Diego Transit this City's SE325 funds and provide for an inter and intra-city bus service. City Manager's comments Mr. Thomson discussed Comprehensive Planning Organization's control over the grant, and agreed that tke only alternative was to work with San Diego Transit on a City-bus system. Motion to negotiate with It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- San Diego Transit ended by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried by those present that the City negotiate witk San Diego Transit for a full inter and intra-bus service, and after these negotiations, a letter be sent to the Comprehensive Planning Organization stating that San Diego Transit Corporation is, iD fact, entitled to this City's SB325 funds. REVENUE St{ARING ~he Council discussed the fact that only three Councilmen were present %o hear the presentation, and since it is a very important item, the matter should be continued to a date when a full Council will be present. Item continued It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- onded by Councilman Hyde and unani- m©usly carried by those present tc continue this matt~.r to Thursday, February 15, 1973 for either 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., w~enevez a full Council can be present. CHARTER CHANGES City Attorney Lindberg reviewed the proposed Charter change amendments. Councilman Scott noted that the word- ing pertaining to the incumbent holders was not as directed by the Council. Councilman Hyde stated it should re- flect "one additional t~rm only at the next election £ollowing adoption of t~is Charter change." City Attorney Lindberg stated he would make t?~e auprcpriate change. Changes approved It was moved by CD~hcilman Hyde, sec- ended by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried that the Charter changes, as amended, be approved. General Discussion A general discussion followed pertain- ing to the proposed Charter changes and the Revenue Sharing proposals. ADJOURNMENT ~layor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 1973.