HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-008RESOLUTION NO. 2019-008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM
REGARDING RAPID TRAFFIC SYSTEMS OPERATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH
BAY BUS RAPID TRANSIT LINE
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is constructing the
South Bay Bus Rapid Transit (“SBBRT”) from downtown San Diego to I-805 then along East
Palomar Street, over SR-125, around Otay Ranch Town Center Mall to Millenia, eventually
continuing onto Hunte Parkway, and onto SR-125 to the Otay Mesa Intermodal Transportation
Center in the southwest quadrant of the SR-905/Siempre Viva Road Interchange; and
WHEREAS, the SBBRT is funded by the regional TransNet sales tax; and
WHEREAS, the SBBRT is expected to provide Bus Rapid Transit (“BRT”) service for
those commuting between downtown San Diego and the Otay Mesa Border Crossing is of
regional importance to the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), the City of Chula Vista (City),
SANDAG, and the public; and
WHEREAS, the SBBRT project includes multiple capital improvements within the City,
including traffic signal modifications, the BRT guideway, transit signal priority operations, and
infrastructure, and the one-lane guideway bridge over State Route 125 necessary to ensure that
BRT service is convenient, reliable, efficient, and safe without preempting functions for public
safety; and
WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains the traffic signal systems and equipment
within its jurisdiction that are involved with SBBRT systems operations; and
WHEREAS, MTS intends to operate BRT services on the SBBRT; and
WHEREAS, the City, SANDAG, and MTS have engaged in negotiations for terms for a
Memorandum of Understanding regarding rapid traffic systems operations which is intended to
clarify the parties’ respective responsibilities related to the operation of the traffic signal systems
for the SBBRT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it approves the Memorandum of Understanding between San Diego Association of
Governments, the City of Chula Vista, and the Metropolitan Transit System Regarding Rapid
Traffic Systems Operations, in the form presented, with such modifications as may be required
or approved by the City Attorney.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that,
subject to the prior approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by both the Metropolitan
Transit System and the San Diego Association of Governments, it authorizes and directs the
Mayor or designee to execute the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that a
copy of the fully executed Memorandum of Understanding shall be kept on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 15th day of January 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2019-008 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 January 2019.
Executed this 15th day of January 2019.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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