HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/11/12 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Thursday, November 12, 1981 - 4:00 P.M. Council Conference Room, City Hall
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow
Councilmen absent: Councilman Scott was excused at 4:30 p.m.
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Development Services Administrator Robens,
Director of Building & Housing Grady, Transit Coordinator
Gustafson
1. SOLAR ENERGY CITY REQUIREMENTS
City Manager Cole commented on the agenda statement prepared by Director of Build-
ing and Housing Grady, noting that the recommendations were changed from the
originally drafted statement. Staff is now recommending an ordinance similar to
the City of Carlsbad which is to require pre-plumbing for hot water tanks and
future collectors.
Director of Building and Housing Grady referred to flip charts and presented the
historical background of Council consideration of a policy of energy and water
conservation in Chula Vista. Staff's initial report was devoted totally to energy
conservation; the priority item taken from that report was solar water heating,
and on March 12, 1981, a solar water heating ordinance was presented to Council
for consideration.
Subsequently, as a result of testimony presented by individuals representing various
segments of the solar energy and construction fields at a meeting held on July 28,
1981, Director Grady recommended that the ordinance be drafted to require pre-plumb-
ing for solar hot water systems in residential buildings. Director Grady gave the
following rationale for the recommendation to require only pre-plumbing: (1) due
to high interest rates, the cost of residential units would be increased signifi-
cantly with installation of total solar water heating systems; (2) higher housing
costs would reduce the number of qualified buyers; (3) pay back periods for the
entire unit would exceed ten years, whereas three to five years is the estimated
pay back period for pre=plum~ing;(4) recent energy audits of Chula Vista's municipal
buildings demonstrate that energy savings can be realized by solar orientation of
building sites, adequate insulation and other passive means. In addition, he noted
that San Diego County has issued more permits for retrofit systems than for new
buildings.
Council questions and discussion related to flexibility of the ordinance; the
necessity for pre-plumbing; and application of the ordinance on construction tech-
niques.
Dick Brown, representing the Gersten Company, expressed support of the staff recom-
mendation, and requested flexibility in the ordinance to allow installation of
copper pipe only up to the attic space since the exact point for the collector
panels would be unknown at that point of construction and also because there are
so many different collectors available.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to adopt the staff recommendation to prepare an ordinance
that would require pre-plumbing and a space for the hot water tank for future solar
col lectors.
STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE GRANT APPLICATION - CADILLAC-FAIRVIEW
Mayor Cox commented that Cadillac-Fairview's grant application to Stanford Research
Institute has been accepted for funding contingent upon favorable action by the
Planning Commission and Council. If the development is approved, the research
would be conducted through the Argonne National Laboratory to study techniques
that have commercial, residential and industrial applications involving photo-
access orientation, construction features of homes, shared energy systems, recap-
turing heat generation.
City Council Meeting -2- November 12, 1981
2. SCOOT FIVE YEAR PLAN UPDATE
Transit Coordinator Gustafson highlighted the plan prepared by the consultant,
D ¢ Associates, in July 1981, and commented on four main issues: (1) service
reduction Chula Vista Transit (CVT) and expansion of HandYtrans to operate as
a general public dial-a-ride service; (2) organization of HandYtrans under
SCOOT; (3) contract operation; (4) purchase of buses.
Mr. Gustafson reviewed the main components of the Five Year Plan report and
provided statistical data reflecting increased passengers and passenger revenue,
and a 50% increase in total fare box revenues. He explained that increased rider-
ship, increased fare and revenue from regional pass sales have contributed to the
significant increase in total fare box revenue. He reported adecline in operatin§
costs of 3%; 12% decrease in net cost and a slight decrease in revenue miles, and
stated that fewer operating miles this year have resulted in reduced costs and
increased revenue. Performance indicators reflect a positive trend compared with
FY 1980-81 due in part to improved operating environment, i.e. physical improve-
ments to the system including rehabilitation Of buses resulting in increased
dependability; cooperation with many regional coordination efforts (trolley and
pass sales revenue) and implementation of recommendations contained in the Five
Year Plan regarding last year's system. Those recommendations related to reduction
of service in unproductive areas; elimination of Route 707; restructuring of Route
703;and increasing service on Route 701 and 702.
The Transit Coordinator summarized the funding and operations issues contained in
the Plan. He recomended that Council defer action on the operational recommenda-
tions to further reduce fixed route service and expand HandYtrans. The recommenda-
tiop was made to Q~ganize'~VT, an~ H~nqYtrans ~nde~sCQOT in p~der to administratively
combine all transl~ in Chu/a vista unoer one uoaro aha possiD!y enable greater cooro-
ination with other services in other jurisdictions, He requested Council action in
support of that recommendation commenting ~hat he would then investigate the legal
and financial implications of that recommendation.
Mr. Gustafson Pequested approval of the recommendation to buy buses, indicating
that ownership of equipment would enable the system to be more competitive and
would provide more control over maintenance. Development Services Administrator
Robens concurred with that recommendation and indicated that staff will investigate
funding either through direct purchase or lease/purchase.
ACTION ON THE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Council direction was requested on the development of an acquisition plan for
buying buses; preparation of documentation transferring HandYtrans to SCOOT; and
continuation of present Chula Vista Transit contract service and operation of
HandYtrans, without expansion.
MS (Cox/Gillow) to accept the report on the Five Year Plan and not adopt it as a
policy document at this time, and to accept the recommendations of staff as itemized.
ACTION ON THE MOTION
Council comment and discussion related to length of time of the acquisition plan;
the possibility of purchasing rehabilitated buses (1974-75 ~odels); approximate
cost of $65-70,000 each, lasting 20 to 25 years; sources of funding. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Cox, Councilmen McCandliss, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Manager distributed revised Council calendars; he noted that Mayor Cox will
be out of town for the November 19 Redevelopment Agency meeting and said that all
items could be carried over to the regular meeting of December 3.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to reschedule the Redevelopment Agency meeting to December 3.
Mayor Cox questioned Council regarding the regular meeting of December 29th.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to cancel the meeting of December 29, unless there is an
emergency.
City Council Meeting -3- November 12, 1981
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (Continued)
b. Mr. Cole commented on the regional ITDC workshop on January 22 and 23 and dis-
tributed registration forms.
c. Mr. Cole said that the Department of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation. has
negotiated an agreement for data processing services with the City of Santee and
that the contract will be coming before Council. In addition, proposals have been
submitted to National City, the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego, and
Imperial Beach has indicated that they will be expanding use of Chula Vista's
system.
4. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox reminded Council of the SANDAG forum for elected officials scheduled for
November 20, 1981.
b. MSUC (Cox, McCandl~s$) for a Closed Door Session to discuss personnel matters at the
conclusion of the Council Conference.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman McCandliss requested that efforts be made to deliver Council Conference
packets sooner than the Tuesday preceding Thursday conferences.
CLOSED DOOR SESSION
Council adjourned to Closed Door Session at 4:50 p.m. The Deputy City Clerk was
excused and the City Manager reported that the Session ended at 5:05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at 5:05 p.m. to the regular meeting of Tuesday, November 17, 1981 at
7:00 p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK
By '~ '/ ~
ElizaBeth W. Conti, Deputy City Clerk