HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/06/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, June 26, 1984 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott,
Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss
Councilmembers absent: NQF~
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney
Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PP~kYER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent
prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of June 19, 1984.
Councilman Moore asked that the minutes on page 13 regarding the ordinance on
handbills on automobiles be changed to read that he voted "no". Also page 16,
line 30 - the date for the meeting regarding Lower Sweetwater Fire Control
District annexation the meeting held at the Southwood Psyciatric Center was
for June 27 and not July 2. On page 17, line lO should read "estate taxes"
and not "State taxes".
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes as corrected.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. INTRODUCTION OF MISS CALIFORNIA NATIONAL TEEN
Erica Grube, a 16-year old resident of the City of Chula Vista, "Miss
California Teen" representing the State of California will compete for the
title of "Miss National Teen" on August 18, 1984 in the State of Florida.
Mayor pro Tempore Moore presented Miss Grube with a City Seal pin.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY
Marya Robinson, 1806 Cheri Street, Imperial Beach, CA 92032
A claim was filed by Marya Robinson for ~lTS,O00, alleging personal injuries
suffered in a traffic collision on Telegraph Canyon Road. Claimant's car was
struck head on by another car which crossed the center line into the oncoming
traffic. It was recommended by Carl Warren and Company and the Risk
Management staff that this claim be rejected.
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MSC (Moore/Scott) to reject the claim. (Councilman Malcolm absent at this
i. time)
b. URGING SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION REGARDING LAND USE/CIRCULATION PLANNING
CONFLICTS BETWEEN CITIES AND THE COUNTY OF ~N DIEGO (City of Del Mar)
The City of Del Mar adopted a resolution expressing concern over land
use/circulation planning conflicts between the Cities and the County of San
Diego. A request for support by similar action was made by the City of
Del Mar.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer to staff for a rewrite to include specifics to
support Chula Vista and Del Mar concerns: City vs. City conflicts in land use
as pertains to impact and Sphere of Influence.
c. REQUEST FOR SISTER CITY STATUS - WODONGA, AUSTRALIA
Mayor John Macaulay extended an invitation of the City of Wodonga's
(Australia) interest in becoming a Sister City of Chula Vista.
Mayor Cox indicated this item was precipitated by a visit in January from an
Australian student to the City of Chula Vista.
MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this request to staff and the International
Friendship Commission.
d. REQUEST FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REAPPOINTMENTS
The following Commissioners requested reappointment to their Board/Commission:
~' Board of Appeals John Winkelman and Curtis Lee
Board of Ethics Cliff Roland
Commission on Aging Helen Stokes
Human Relations Commission Anne Nute
Int'l Friendship Commission Bill Wappes, Tim Nader
Library Board of Trustees Doris Moore
Resource Conservation Commission Merritt Hodson
Safety Commission Robert Torbett
Mayor Cox stated Don LeCompte, Chairman of the Commission on Aging, requested
a second term reappointment and should be added to this list.
MS (McCandliss/Moore) to reappoint individuals that have reapplied to their
respective Commissions for reappointment.
Councilman Malcolm expressed concern regarding the policy of Council
interviewing any Charter Committee appointment. Mayor Cox explained the
Charter Commissions being discussed are the Board of Appeals and Library Board
of Trustees.
City Council Meeting - 3 - dune 26, 1984
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to reappoint those (individuals) who have requested
(reappointment) with the exception of the Board of Appeals and Library Board
of Trustees who would come before the Council as a group for interview.
Mayor Cox stated there are vacancies on the Park and Recreation Commission and
Planning Con~ission that should be dealt with. He recommended the Council
secretary call and poll the Council for an appropriate meeting time so it can
begin the process.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF UTILITY USERS' TAX (Director of
Finance)
a. RESOLUTION 11674 ESTABLISHING THE RATE FOR THE UTILITY USERS' TAX
BETWEEN JULY l, 1984 AND DECEMBER 31, 1984
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
The report submitted by Director of Finance Christopher explained that on June
29, 1978, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 1803 providing
sufficient Utility Users' Taxes to ensure a reasonable level of revenue for
the necessary operation of the City of Chula Vista. This ordinance requires
two public hearings be held annually, one in November and a second one no.
later than the time the City Council schedules its public hearing for adoption
of the budget.
Additionally, the City Council wished to retain the program of basing the
taxation of gas and electricity on units of energy thus protecting taxpayers
from increases in the tax brought about by rate increases granted by the
Public Utilities Commission.
There being no comments either for or against, Mayor Cox declared the public
hearing closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FY
1984-85 INCLUDING THE PROPOSED USE OF GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUNDS (City Manager)
a. RESOLUTION 11675 APPROVING THE THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY l, 1984 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1985 AND THE
PROPOSED USE OF ~1,673,660 OF THE GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING ENTITLEt~ENTS
City Council Meeting - 4 - June 26, 1984
b. RESOLUTION 11676 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR EXECUTION OF NEW MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FY 1984-85 WITH THE CHULA VISTA
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND THE WESTERN COUNCIL OF
ENGINEERS, AND PROVIDING THAT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID NEW MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BE
RETROACTIVE TO THE FIRST PAY PERIOD IN FY 1984-85
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
City Manager Goss stated this is the annual appropriations budget for the City
of Chula Vista and explained the purpose is for (1) improved use of general
revenue funds; (2) adoption of the final budget as of July 1, 19~ and (3) an
extension of the Memorandum Of Understanding with Chula Vista Employee's
Association and Western Council of Engineers for a short period of time and
any agreement arrived at in that period of time will be retroactive as of july
l, 1984.
Mr Goss further explained that Supplemental Budget Report No. 28 was based on
a request of June 18 report regarding community promotions activity of the
City. He explained this additional appropriation of $51,000 would be coming
half from the Operating budget and half from the Redevelopment budget.
The City Manager recommended Council adobt the proposed budget as amended
during Council's review sessions and as may be further amended as a result of
this public hearing.
The City currently has Memoranda of Understanding with the Firefighters and
Peace Officers. Those contracts will run through 1987 and 1986,
respectively. Chula Vista Employee's Association and Western Council of
Engineers contracts are up for renewal July 1, 1984. Due to uncertainties
regarding State funding and the final amount of increase expected for
Travelers Insurance, negotiations cannot be concluded at this time.
The Director of Personnel recommended adoption of the resolution extending
time for execution of current Memoranda of Understanding for the Western
Council of Engineers and Chula Vista Employees Association and authorizing
staff to negotiate retroactively.
Mr. John Rojas, 1169 Second Avenue, Chula Vista, 92011 spoke in consideration
for funding an historical site survey for the City of Chula Vista. Mr. Rojas
explained that Mr. Webster who conducted the La Mesa survey would be willing
to assist if Chula Vista conducts a survey and Mr. Rojas offered the
assistance of the Chula Vista Historical Society.
Mr. Harry Griffin, Chairman of the Resource Conservation Commission noted this
has not been before the Commission but he is certain the members would support
the survey. He stated that professional guidance is very important and the
study should coordinate maximum citizen volunteers.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
City Council Meeting - 5 - dune 26, 1984
Mayor Cox commented a staff study had been requested on a proposed historical
site survey. SANDAG has already done a site survey for the CIty of Carlsbad
and La Mesa. The staff's report included an estimate of not only the cost for
a site survey but also for the Sphere of Influence/General Planning area. He
proposed "plugging" some money into the budget to have a historical site
survey done including the amount in budget and suggested going with the
figures SANDAG has put together (~30,000). He recommended a staff study to be
done as to whether it could be done in-house or scaled down and suggested it
be accomplished within the next year and one-half as the Chula Vista 75th
Anniversary is approaching to renew some of the community foundations and look
back at the accomplishments of the past.
MS (Cox/Malcolm) to amend the resolution to include ~30,000 for a historical
site survey and come back to Council with a recommendation on how that would
be implemented.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated $30,000 is a large amount of money for this
purpose and is not sure how beneficial this would be to the community. She
could see setting aside some money but not automatically set aside $30,000.
Councilman Malcolm explained it would be preferable to have staff do the study
instead of SANDAG. The money could be set aside and if outside help is needed
allocating a specific amount of money at that time.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC(McCandliss/Scott) ~15,000 to be set aside for an historical building
survey.
Council discussion ensued regarding the possibility of more than $30,000 being
required; use of the contingency fund for additional money; consideration of
the impact on staff work load and the suggestion to reprogram Community
Block Grant funds.
City Manager Goss reiterated that funds for Item No. 28 were not included in
the budget and requested action to include it. He recommended splitting this
in half with one-half from the redevelopment budget and one-half from the
City's operating budget.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept staff recommendation of Supplemental Budget
Report No. 28 (to appropriate an additional ~51,000 in the non-departmental
professional services account for the development of a limited visitor
development advertising program).
Councilwoman McCandliss noted for the record that ~200,000 has been allocated
for community promotion which is a sizable investment in the City and shows a
major Council commitment for this coming fiscal year.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, as amended, the reading of the texts
were waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council Meeting - 6 - June 26, 1984
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to refer Item No. 28 to the staff for a report in regard to
(the City's) programming for visitor development.
Mayor Cox thanked staff and department heads on a job well done regarding the
budget.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 1985 (Director of Finance)
a. RESOLUTION 11677 ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 1985
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Government Code Section 7910 requires'each local government to establish its
Gann {Article XIIIB of the California Constitution) appropriations limit by
resolution each year at a regularly scheduled meeting or noticed special
meeting.
Director of Finance Christopher recommended the City Council establish an
appropriations limit of $25,036,238 for the 1984/85 fiscal year.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's query, Director Christopher explained
increment taxes are not subject to the appropriations limitation and reserves
are excluded.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 8-17
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the Consent Calendar {with exception of
Item No. 9).
8. RESOLUTION 11678 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC
EMULSIONS (City Engineer/Purchasing Agent)
Bids were received on June 8, 1984 for furnishing RS-2 asphaltic emulsions
with latex to the City of Chula Vista for the period july 1 through September
30, 1984. Staff recommended Council accept the bids and award the
contract to Western Emulsions,Inc.
City Council Meeting - 7 - June 26, 1984
9. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CON1)J~CT FOR SCREENINGS
(STONE CHIPS) (City Engineer/Purchasing Agent)
Bids were received on June 8, 1984 for furnishing screenings (stone chips) to
the City for the period July 1 through December 31, 19~. Staff recommended
Council accept the bids and award the contract to Asphalt Inc.
~ In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, City Engineer Lippitt explained
' six bids were sent out and only two were returned with a 17% increase in cost
over last year.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to hold this item over for one week pending staff report.
lO. RESOLUTION 11679 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE (City Engineer/Purchasing Agent)
Bids were received on June 8, 1984 for furnishing asphaltic concrete to the
City for the period July l, 1984 through December 31, 1984. An estimated
3,800 tons of materials will be picked up at the vendor's plant by City
trucks. Bids were requested for a six-month period due to fluctuating
material costs. Staff recommended that Council accept the bids and award the
contract to Industrial Asphalt.
ll. RESOLUTION 11680 EXTENDING CONTPJ~CT FOR THE CITY'S ANNUAL REQUIREMENT
OF LIBRARY BOOKS (Library Director/Purchasing Agent)
Resolution No. 10522 adopted June 23, 1981 approved the cooperative bid with
the City of San Diego for the City of Chula Vista's requirement for library
books. The contract was awarded to Baker and Taylor Company. Staff
recommended that Council extend the contract to cover the period July l, 1984
· through June 30, 1985.
12. RESOLUTION 11681 EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
GARRY WILLIAMS (Director of Parks and Recreation)
On November 8, 1983 the City Council approved an agreement between Garry
Willjams and the City to oversee the ten open space districts as Open Space
Coordinator during FY 1983-84. The Director of Parks and Recreation
recommended Council extend the agreement with Mr. Willjams for up to 60 days
from July l, 1984 to August 30, 1984.
!_. 13. RESOLUTION 11682 EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES
(Director of Personnel)
~), The City currently has a contract with Duane Rogers, Personal Assistance
.)~ Services, to provide an Employee Assistance Program for City employees. The
agreement under which this service is provided expires June 30, 1984. The
Director of Personnel recommended Council extend the agreement through June
" 30, 1985.
City Council Meeting - 8 - June 26, 1984
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, regarding rebidding of the
Employee Assistance Services contract, Director of Personnel Thorsen indicated
the City is very pleased with the services being received and has no plans on
rebidding the contract at this time.
14. RESOLUTION 11683 EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE
CITY'S COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIP)
(Community Development Director)
The current agreement with Anthony Ciotti for services in connection with the
City's Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) will expire on June 30,
1984. The successful efforts of Mr. Ciotti recommend renewal of the
agreement. The Community Development Director stated it would be appropriate
to increase the amount of the agreement to provide a wage adjustment
commensurate with the percentage of increase realized by City employees
represented by the Chula Vista Employees' Association.
The Community Development Director recommended Council extend the agreement
with Anthony Ciotti for up to 60 days from July l, lg84 to August 31, 1984.
15. RESOLUTION 11684 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM GREG DIRIENZO AND
JOSEPH A. GIAMPAOLO, GENERAL PARTNERS OF MEDICI
EQUITIES FUND II, FOR DRAINAGE AND ACCESS PURPOSES
CANTERBURY COURT (City Engineer)
The developers of Canterbury Court have offered dedication of an easement for
operation and maintenance of necessary drainage facilities within their
project to the City.
The City Engineer recommended that City Council accept the drainage and access
easements from the developers, Greg DiRienzo and Joseph A. Giampaol o, general
partners of Medici Equities Fund II (limited partnership).
16. ORDINANCE 2072 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING
2.95 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
BROADWAY AND MOSS STREET FROM C-T TO C-T-P AND R-3 -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Planning Director)
This item involves a request to fezone the easterly 293 feet (1.95 acres) of a
2.95 acre parcel located at the northeasterly corner of Broadway and Moss
Street from C-T (Commercial Thoroughfare) to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential,
32 UU's per acre) and attach the "P" Modifying District to the remaining C-T
area (westerly 150 feet). The latter was recommended by the Planning
Commission and agreed to by the applicant.
This ordinance was placed on First Reading on June 19, 1984 and amended to
require a condition for dedication of a right-of-way for Telegraph Canyon
Creek Flood control project.
Councilman Malcolm abstained from voting as he was not present at that
meeting.
City Council Meeting - 9 - June 26, 1984
17. ORDINANCE 2073 AMENDING SECTION 5.08.010 (D} OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF
HANDBILLS ON AUTOMOBILES - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION (City Attorney)
This amendment will exempt handbills protected by the First Amendment from the
restriction on commercial handbills prohibiting their placement on
automobiles. The Ordinance was placed on First Reading at the meeting of
June 19, 1984.
MSC (McCandliss/Scott) Councilman Malcolm abstained from voting and Councilman
Moore voted
End of Consent Calendar
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
18. RESOLUTION 11685 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE
OF THE GAS TAX FUND TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND FOR
ELIGIBLE GAS TAX ACTIVITIES FOR FY 1983-84 (Director
of Finance)
A written report was submitted by the Director of Finance in which he
explained the possibility of new State legislation which will provide
additional Gas Tax Funds to local agencies during FY 1984-85 or FY 1985-86.
The allocation of these monies may be predicated on using the current year,
1983-84 as the "Base Year" and measuring the ratio of General Fund dollars to
Gas Tax dollars used to support street related activites. It may be that,
depending on the final adopted formula, the City could receive a higher share
of the additional Gas Tax Funds based on its greater Gas Tax commitment in the
Base Year.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
19. RESOLUTION 11687 SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1-lO FOR
FY 1984-85 (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Pursuant to Governmental Code, Section 50575, the City has the authority to
establish open space maintenance districts and to assess the benefited
property owners all subsequent costs to maintain those districts. Contract
bids for maintenance of Districts 1 through lO were received and awarded by
Council on June 5, 1984. The Parks and Recreation Director recommended
directing the City Engineer to spread the required amounts in accordance with
the respective Open Space District assessment rolls.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council Meeting - 10 - dune 26, 1984
20. RESOLUTION 11687 APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND WITH CARL V~ARREN AND COMPANY (Director of
Personnel)
The Risk Management Division of the Personnel Department coordinates the
handling of public liability claims through the use of a claims administration
service, Car Warren and Company. The contract for services runs for a fiscal
year and is up for renewal. The City has contracted with Carl Warren and
Company for this service since 1979-80 and in 1983-84 the firm became the
claims administrator for most of the Joint Powers Administration cities.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
2l. RESOLUTION 11688 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND WAYNE D. WEDIN, FINANCING CONSULTANT, AND THE
EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING
SERVICES (Director of Planning)
Since the summer of 1983 the City Council has authorized temporary
professional assistance to speed up the processing of large scale development
projects, namely EastLake and Getsten Inc. The agreement with Mr. Wayne D.
Wedin of Wedin Enterprises, Inc. would constitute a similar circumstance on
EastLake and would provide technical financial assistance to the City and
EastLake. The applicant, EastLake Development Company, concurs with the
selection of this individual and will reimburse the City for the total cost
incurred via a deposit system.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' questions, City Manager Goss explained
the process of selecting the consultant noting this individual has a
background in City manangement, school finance and Channel TV. Mr. Goss
assured Councilwoman McCandliss that the person selected is an independent
party, has no connection with the applicant and supervision would be a "team
approach" between City staff. In answer to Councilman Moore's query, Mr. Goss
said the services would be required for most of the summer to meet deadlines
as procedural steps are necessary to get the various plans to the Planning
Commission by Fall.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
22. REPORT OF THE CITY I~ANAGER
a. City Manager Goss requested an Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing meet and confer.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to adjourn to Closed Session for negotiations and pending
ligitation at the end of the Council meeting.
City Council Meeting - ll - June 26, 1984
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
23. REPORT REPORT ON SCOOT BUS PROCUREMENT - Continued from the
meeting of June 19, 1984 (City Engineer)
Transit Coordinator Gustarson explained that bids were received on May 9, 1984
for nine 30-foot and two 35-foot buses with wheelchair lifts from the Gillig
Corporation (Hayward, CA) and from Bus Industries of America, Inc. (Oriskany,
NY). The Gillig Corporation produces the Gillig Phantom and Bus Industries,
Inc. produces the Orion. Bus Industries of America was low bidder in the
amount of $1,420,372, compared with the Gillig bid in the amount of
$1,428,755. This bid amount includes delivery cost but does not include 6%
State of California tax. The Transit Coordinator and the Purchasing Agent
have reviewed the Bus Industries' bid and have found that the bid meets all
requirements of the specifications.
The City Engineer recommended Council recommend that SCOOT Board accept the
bid and award the contract to Bus Industries of America, Inc. for nine 30-foot
buses and two 35-foot buses.
This report was continued from the meeting of June 19, 1984 in order for staff
to come back with information regarding cost of alternative bus specifications
(color scheme and aesthetics).
City Manager Goss remarked the question of aesthetics and impact on the
community may be a factor in making a decision. He referred this to City
Attorney Harron who explained the specifications were reviewed again which
were brief in aesthetics or attractiveness. All cases were reviewed regarding
awarding bids to other than the low bidder; however, this could be
challenged. In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, he explained the
opportunity would have to be given to the first low bidder before negotiating
for a lower amount with the second lowest bidder.
Transit Coordinator Gustafson explained the regional transit proposal agreed
on by the Policy Committee leaves the option open to local jurisdictions to
continue operating their own transit system. The primary effect on Chula
Vista will be a partial pooling of Transportation Development Act funds for
San Diego Transit Route 29. The amount of the allocation will be 6.1%
($60,000) which will be in effect for the next three years. TDA funding will
not be affected. The City will not be getting any less TDA funding to operate
CVT than this current year.
The other main proposal of the Committee is that Metropolitan Transit
Development Board assumes the assets of San Diego Transit and essentially set
up San Diego Transit as an operating entity similar to the San Diego Trolley.
These two primary recommendations of the Committee do not affect Chula Vista
Transit.
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Councilman Malcolm stated the reason for setting up this transit system would
be to reduce everyone from having their own workforce to repair buses and pool
expertise to reduce cost, He felt there would be less cost in large quantity
purchases and this would be an advantages in working with the County to have a
better transportation system. Mr. Gustarson explained the concept of the
proposal was to create a partial pool of TDA funds to support lO routes in San
Diego County. This organizational structure would be in effect on July l,
1985. The recommendation states if a jurisdiction does not wish to operate
its own local transit system it may "turn over" all TDA funds and MTDB will
provide that service either through San Diego Transit or another contract
operator.
Transit Coordinator Gustarson explained report was submitted to CoUncil on
September 6, 1983 which recommended staff advise Council to authorize staff to
initiate the bus procurement process in order to have buses in service by July
1984. A report after that discussing the issue of bus procurement stated
buses were to be here before March 15, 1985 in order to issue bids in time to
select a contract operator by July l, 1985. Aztec's contract expires June 30,
1984 and Council received a proposal to extend that contract through next
year. This went to the Board and included in bid stipulation that buses had
to be here no later than 1985.
Councilman Malcolm remarked the City is trying to get a regional system and
if this comes about, he would like to see what San Diego Transit has to offer
before appropriating money for the bus procurement.
Transit Coordinator Gustafson commented the Gillig buses may tie into the San
Diego System better but major components are the same for parts and
maintenance.
Mr. Dan Sheardow, President of Bus Industries of America explained their
company is located in Oriskany, New York stating the materials used in the
buses are 8(}% American made. In the U.S. and Canada there are 1,650 buses
presently operating. Mr. Sheardow answered Council questions regarding their
buses crash worthiness which has passed all legal transportation
requirements.
Mr. John Lanera, Executive Vice President of Gillig Corporation defended the
crash worthiness of Gillig buses and explained testing procedures involved
proved structural integrity of their buses. He commented that San Diego
Transit has a "serious desire" to work with the City and having Gillig buses
would be a tremendous advantages to both fleets. Mr. Lanera added that if the
award went to Gillig, they would be willing to give the City an amount equal
to that of the difference (i n the bus purchase amount - ~8,383} in parts,
Council discussion ensued regarding cost of shipping and repair parts that
cannot be obtained locally; potential of maintenance advantage; aesthetics of
buses and public perception being an unknown factor; procurement and
purchasing system being above reproach; importance of integrity in the bidding
system; possibilities of painting buses in a unique, creative way; high bidder
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has a better looking bus and has passed a more stringent safety test; problems
involved in availability of parts; assurance all parts could be obtained
1 ocally; approved "equal process" determination made with assistance of San
Diego Transit; major parts and components of both buses equally compatible and
concern with use tax staying in San Diego.
MS (Scott/Cox) to move on staff recommendation (recommendation to SCOOT
Board to accept the bid and award the contract to Bus Industries of America,
Inc. for nine 30~foot buses and two 35-foot buses).
Council discussion continued as to concern regarding replacement of body parts
and the request to hold this item over. Transit Coordinator Gustarson stated
a parts book was submitted and parts are available locally. Councilman
Malcolm asked for information regarding the size of both companies and
economic viability of both companies and was assured a performance bond is
required.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to continue this item for one week to July 3, 1984.
Councilman Scott voted "no".
24. MAYOR'S REPORT (None)
25. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Malcolm gave a report on the Legislative Committee opposing AB
3700 and AB 3707 which precludes development of any wetlands after
January l, 1985.
b. Mayor Cox noted that the appointment of a Vice Mayor is normally placed
as an agenda item for the first meeting in duly. Historically, this was
done to coincide with the municipal elections which were held in April
and possibility of run-offs held in June.
Councilman Malcolm remarked now that the elections are consolidated and will
be held in November, the selection for the office of Vice Mayor should be done
- on a date certain after the November elections.
MS (Malcolm/Cox) to move the Vice Mayorship from the July date to coincide
with a date after the elections to the first Tuesday after the November
elections.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MS (Scott/McCandliss) to have Councilman Macolm serve from July 1984 to July
1985 and Councilwoman McCandliss serve July 1985 to November 1985.
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to table this item. Councilman Scott voted "no".
! IF
City Council Meeting - 14 - June 26, 1984
The City Clerk was directed to place this as an agenda item for the meeting of
July 3, 1984.
c. In answer to Councilman Moore's query, City Manager Goss stated SB 1440
regarding the employer/employee unfair labor practice bill was defeated.
d. Councilwoman McCandliss commented on the anchorage component of the Port
Master Plan and complimented staff regarding their report on the EIR.
e. Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the Conference Room recording equipment
and asked if funds were budgeted for this. City Manager Goss stated this
will be included in the remodeling project.
f. Councilman Scott asked what type of decision Councilman Malcolm felt was
necessary regarding appointment of the Mayor pro Tempore. Councilman
Malcolm explained he would like to talk to Commissioner Creaser regarding
similar problems encountered at the Port District.
The Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened as the Industrial Development
Authority.
At 9:33 p.m. the City Council recessed to Closed Session. lhe City Clerk was
excused and the City Manager reported the Session ended at 10:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at lO:15 p.m. to the regularly scheduled Council meeting on July
3, 1984.
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