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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/06/09 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday ~ 4:00 p.m. June 9, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Finance Grant, Transit Coordinator Connor CHULA VISTA Director of Public Works Robens commented that Mr. Dave TRANSIT REPORT Connor, Transit Coordinator, who has now been with the City for about seven months, will brief the Council on the transit operations. Presentation by Mr. Connor Transit Coordinator Connor submitted the draft of the Chula Vista Transit Program and the claim for $390,720 of a total budget of $614,000. This amount encompasses the construc- tion of a downtown transit center which will be the focal point of the City's transit operation and is expected to receive FAU funding assistance. ~r. Connor noted that the proposed operating budget is 19% greater than the current Mr. Connor explained the 98% - 2% restriction which in the past was applied by the Public Utilities Commission essen- tially was that in order to avoid the requirements, that a transit operator would apply to the PUC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity. That operator would have to operate a minimum of 98% of its total route mileage within a particular m~nicipal jurisdiction. Mr. Connor added that he just received word that the legislation may have been rescinded. In checking with the City Attorney, it was found that Chula Vista is eligible to be a designated municipal operator, and the 98% - 2% restriction does not apply to Chula Vista since it is now a municipal transit operator. Local Transportation Mr. Connor detailed the claim process, restrictions and Fund (LTF) Claim limitations of the Claim and the actual funding. Out of the $390,720 claim, $83,680 is for capital expenditures: $25,000 is for the transit center. The law requires that the City's contribution be no less than the average of two previous years. In 1975/76, the amount contributed was $29,280. Depending on what the City has to pay in 1976/77 will determine the City's con- tribution to the claim. Transit Development Program Mr. Connor referred to the written report explaining that it is draft update of the report presented by Barton- Aschman last year. The requirement for the Transit Develop- ment Program update is an annual update. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- June 9, 1977 In answer to Council's questions, Mr. Connor discussed the Downtowner route, increased ridership, fare box revenues, grants, UMTA application, San Diego Transit operations and City-budgeted costs for transit operations. Aztec Negotiations Mr. Connor described the negotiations in arriving at a contract with Aztec Bus lines. He noted the accounting study which would give the City more information as to the cost of City expenditures, and more importantly, would appor- tion Aztec's indirect costs on an equitable basis. Mr. Connor added that the Council questioned whether this study could be done in-house and then a motion was made to table. Mr. Connor said he still feels strongly that the study should not be done in~house. RESOLUTION NO. 86S5 - The resolution engages the consultant to define the cost APPROVING AGREEMENT elements that form the basis for a bus service contract BETWEEN THE CITY OF between the City and Aztec Bus Lines. CNUI~ VISTA AND ARTHUR ANDERSEN AND COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Removed from table It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that this resolution be removed from the table. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox, ttyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel UMTA Grant Application Transit Coordinator Connor detailed the UMTA grant applica- tion stating that Mr. Huff of CPO recommended to the San Francisco office that Chula Vista be certified by the re- gional office as eligible for capital and operating assis- tance. Minibus purchase In answer to Council's query, Mr. Connor said they have reached a stalemate on it. Because of the detailed study made on the two eligible buses for purchase, the staff feels that neither one is worth the asking price. They are currently looking at other outlets to get another vehicle at a comparable price. Transit Center A site at Fifth and "H" Street is currently being looked at -preferably a street corner cut-out. At least one- half acre is needed for a corner layout. The staff will start work on this next week and will meet with the shop- ping center owners. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- June 9, 1977 Recess A recess was called at 5:05 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 5:08 p.m. PROPOSALS FOR PROMOTION City Manager Cole stated that the Council raised this ques- OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS tion at a previous meeting and asked for a report. On April ON THE BAYFRONT 19, 1977 Mr. Scott, as Mayor, wrote a letter to Winston Hickox, Air Resources Board, outlining the "D" Street fill (85.5 acres) as a possible industrial site. A reply came from that submittal (May 25, 1977) which stated that the proposal will be integrated with others to form a list to be given to the Japanese people for consideration of their proposed industrial plant. Mr. Cole said he contacted Senator Mills' office and talked to Mr. DePuis who said the Senator would be very interested in helping to support any action taken to bring the Japanese industry to South Bay. City Manager Cole read from a newspaper article regarding Tom Quinn, Chief of the Air Resources Board, who made a trip to Japan to talk to the Japanese industries. They (Japanese) feel the following must be cleared up before coming to California: taxe~ trade, stiff environmental requirements, State inventory tax and State unitary tax law. Councilman Scott noted that the inventory tax is in the process of being scaled down and out and there is a good possibility that there will not be a unitary tax anymore. Mr. Cole remarked that the Director of Community Develop- ment has a list of other Japanese plants that are needing to expand their facilities in the next two years and will be looking for industrial sites. Possible sites Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Roberts and the Director of Community Development Desrochers discussed the following potential industrial sites: 1. "D" Street fill site - 130 acres 2. Harborside between Broadway, south of Naples - 60 acres 3. "C" Street - 40 acres (discounted because of access) 4. Otay Valley Road - 246 acres "D" Street fill site Director of Public Works Robens commented that it will be a long time before site #t ("D" Street fill) will have highway and rails to service it. Another problem is the soil which is very bad. It will take a lot of compaction and surcharge~ deep piles, etc., in order to make the land suitable for a major industrial firm. Director of Community Development felt that money can overcome some of the drawbacks (not the environmental). He referred to the capability of the redevelopment money to stabilize the soil. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- June 9, 1977 Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the site proposed by National City, San Diego representatives' trip to Japan, firms that will be needing to expand in the next two years, Japan's need for a site adjacent to water, need to recharge the soil at the '~" Street site, need to get Route 54 and the Tidelands Avenue improvement, development of "D" Street. Mayor Hyde discussed the adopted Bayfront plan for Chula Vista noting that it does not call for 130 acres of indus- trial development - the plan centers around recreational area since the Council were assured that tourism was the most economical factor to the community. Mayor Hyde added that if the City is planning an effort to recrdit mai.or in- dustry along the Bayfront, then it must take steps to modify the Bayfront plan. Gruens' comments Councilman Scott recalled that the question of the Honda (Japanese) plant was asked of the consultants, Gruen and Gruen, and their response was that it would be compatible on the Bayfront if handled right. Councilman Egdahl said he would like to see another response from the Gruens on this question because the plan as approved is no longer economically feasible because of the number of other requirements imposed by the Coastal Commission. "D" Street fill The Council talked about reevaluating the Bayfront plan, preparing the soil at the "D" Street site, and preparing a plan of action for future industrial sites. Motion for Redevelopment Agency It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl to reconsider Bayfront Plan and unanimously carried by those present that at the next Redevelopment Agency meeting, the Redevelopment Agency be directed to reconsider the evaluation of the Bayfront Plan. Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the Council recess to Executive Session - at the close of the meeting -- for matters of personnel negotiations. "L" Street It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Traffic Signals and unanimously carried by those present that the "L" Street traffic lights not be considered at this time since Council- man Hobel is not present. Increase in City Clerk Fulasz submitted a request for an increase of Elections Account $8,000 in the Elections budget. She stated the April 1977 election cost the City approximately $34,000 and an in- crease is needed in the next fiscal year's budget to reflect this amount. Motion to increase budget It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the Elections Account (0170) be increased by $8,000. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT City Manager Cole submitted a revision of the Capital PROGRAM 1977/78 Improvement Program budget noting the changes in the revenue sharing and capital outlay sections. Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- June 9, 1977 Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the programs as proposed, noting that the submittal will be on display to the public up to the public hearing scheduled for June 21. The Senior Citizens Service Center wnd the Orange Avenue Fire Station ~e ~oYed from Rev~nu~ Sharing to CipSta! Outlay. -Mr: A~mu~ no:ed ~he bther changes and the amounts involved. Motion for approval of It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Council- Special Capital Outlay man Cox for approval of the submittal that has the Special expenditure Capital Outlay for $233,900 and Revenue Sharing for $431,000. Vote on motion The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Mobel Motion fails Councilman Scott stated that the motion failed because it needed a 4/$s vote. He remarked that it can be reconsidered at the time Councilman Hobel is present at the meeting. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. and adjourned at $:55 p.m.