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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/10/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 27, 1983 4:15 p.m. Council Conference Room -~ ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Moore, Malcolm (arrived late) Councilmembers absent: Councilwoman McCandliss Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus No. 1MTDB PROPOSED FARE STRUCTURE In a written report to the City Council, City Engineer Lippitt submitted the report of Transit Coordinator Gustafson in which he explained the consulting firm of Booz, Allen & Hamilton had completed the fare structure and fare collection systems study for the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB). The study was initiated because of concern by the General Managers' Group as to whether the existing fare collection and fare structure would be responsive to future revenue and ridership requirements on the area transit systems. The study contains the following major recommendations: (1) three bus driver monitored fare collections system alternatives should be tested in revenue service in order to identify the most desirable equipment and systems option that meets all area transit operator's needs; (2) initiation of zone fares and bus operations should not be considered until after equipment testing is completed; (3) MTDB should implement a zone fare structure on the San Diego Trolley in the near future. Initiation of a zone fare on the trolley can be done separate from and prior to zone fares on the bus system. Mr. Tom Larwin, General Manager, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, gave the background for the proposed study for a modified fee structure and equipment with the objective of enlarging pre-paid users going to multi-ride tickets. After reviewing the study, it is his conclusion that they: (1) pursue specific equipment options - such as cancelled multi-rider tickets; (2) have a magnetic in-coding card readers and (3) there would be no benefit in having the areawide self service fare collection system. Mr. Larwin added MTDB approved the policy on the fare structure in 1978; there will be an increase in the fare box recovery rate at this time; the fare should be based on the length of the trip; the transfer between routes should be made as convenient as possible; a recommendation that the fares be used for the light rail system; the flat fare of $1.00 be included for most of the trips; considered a "fixed zone fare structure" in which the Trolley line would be divided into two or three zones; two alternatives were submitted for the fixed-zones; six alternatives submitted for the floating zones; discuss the Bart system which has a floating zone system; eight alternatives were analyzed using four primary evaluation criteria: ridership, revenue, equity and risk; Council Conference - 2 - October 27, 1983 presented plats showing alternative six and alternative eight; consultant's h T B e and the Board will take action on the proposal in January; the Board will try to shape the recommendation in accordance with the MTDB policy and to keep the fare recovery as it is; the passenger fare will be increased. Council discussion followed regarding the highest rider use being the "H" Street and Pacific Fleet trolley station; a discussion of the ercenta e increase for the various alternatives - and the Council will be ab~ to ta~e final action on the fare structure prior to the MTDB action in January. MSUC {Cox/Scott) to accept the report and refer it to staff to come back with a recommendation to Council on the alternate {Council} should support. The deadline for the recommendation is December 15 or 22, 1983. 2 REGIONAL TRANSIT PROPOSAL{Councilman Struiksma) Councilman Ed Struiksma, City of San Diego submitted documents regarding his proposal for Regional Transit Organizational structure for the San Diego area. Councilman Struiksma stated that the study was presented to the Task Force of which Councilman Malcolm is a member. On September 30, the proposal was presented to the Policy Committee and unanimously accepted. On October lO, the City of San Diego unanimously recommended approval of the concept and directed the Committee to work with the other jurisdications in the County. Cities of El Cajon and Coronado have received this presentation. On October 16, MTDB took the following action: {1} the Board of Directors authorized their staff to work with the local agencies to develop the proposal offered by SANDAG Policy Committee; and {2) the MTDB Board reviewed the organizational principals in action subject to the November lO meeting. Mr. Struiksma then submitted documents and discussed the following elements of the consensus which includes consolidation, financing, MTDB authorities and the local control: CONSOLIDATION This will be a new regional bus agency for the Metropolitan Area under the MTDB. This would include: (a) City transfers ownership of San Diego Transit Corporation to MTDB, (b) MTDB maintain separate Transit Operating Board of new Metropolitan Transit System and {c) representation on the MTDB Policy Board would to be expanded by legislative change. FINANCING This would be alternatives for contribution of dispersal of transit funds: {a) jurisdictions contribute portion of State TDA funds to MTDB for regional services under an agreed-to formula; {b) MTDB claims all City of San Diego TDA funds (for regional and local service); (c) Each jurisdiction would be invited to voluntarily contribute TDA funds to MTDB for local services; {d) MTDB sponsors legislation to eliminate claims a minimum of 75% of each jurisdiction's funds for unused TDA funds; (el locally generated transit funds would remain exclusively for local transit improvements. · l' Council Conference - 3 - October 27, 1983 MTDB AUTHORITIES Centralize and clarify all Metropolitan Transit policy and regulatory functions. This would include (a) MTDB sponsors legislation to centralize all metropolitan transit policy functions(through MTDB itself); (b) MTDB sponsors legislation to regulate private jitney operators; (c) MTDB exercises contract power through bus operating arm (between MTDB and the cities); (d) MTDB receives Federal Capital Funds and develops annual program of capital projects. LOCAL CONTROL OF LOCAL SERVICES Exept in the City of San Diego, operation of local transit services would remain with the local jurisdictions unless the jurisdiction chooses to use the MTDB bus operating unit. This would include (a) MTDB Bus Operating Unit would be contractor acting on behalf of local jurisdictions to provide service either utilizing "MTS" or other private bus companies; (b) the use of MTDB Bus Operating Unit would entail local jurisdiction review of planning budget. In conclusion, Councilman Struiksma summarized his presentation as follows: Consolidates bus service in metropolitan area. Assures continued operation of regional transit routes. Transfers SDTC to Metropolitan Transit District. Gives control of regional and local San Diego routes to MTDB. Gives all San Diego TDA funds for a local and regional transit service to MTDB. San Diego gives up appointment/veto power over other cities' appointments to Transit Board. Gain increased options for providing local transit service. Gain professional transit planning, consulting and administration from the District. Gain regional accountability for region's largest transit service provider. Gain improved coordination between bus and trolley operations as the system builds out. Gain improved posture to address future uncertainties in State and Federal transit financing. Potential reduction in local government administrative costs. Potential increase in flow of transit dollars to the region for use regionwide. Council Conference - 4 - October 27, 1983 Council discussion followed regarding the budget for the MTDB with Roger Snoble, General Manager, San Diego Transit, answering the Council's questions reporting the budget for 1983 has a $1 million contingency fund but there is no projected surplus for next year and no operating deficit. Councilman Scott questioned the proposal of the community based dr~vers which was submitted a few years ago inasmuch as the City of Chula Vista was not satisfied with the service they were paying for. He stated he is still not in agreement whether to go with the regional transit or not. Councilman Struiksma responded the City still has the option of conducting their own transit service. He hoped, however, they would work with the Task Force so that a more unified system can be incorporated. The regional proposal would guarantee retional routes. After the routes have been established and operating and ~n place, its credibility will gain in strength. Mr. Snoble commented the proposal was an "umbrella" under which the whole system could be coordinated for all the transit systems in the County. Councilman Struiksma added that there will be a guarantee that the cities participating in the system will not be disturbed. San Diego Transit will not exist and the fixed routes will be in place as provided by the system. He added that MTDB has the authority right now to take 75% of the surplus funds and spend it any way they propose. (Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time, 5:10 p.m.) MS {Moore/Malcolm) that the City Manager be directed to work with the Task Force and other jurisdictions to review the potential - the pros and cons of the Metropolitan Regional System. Council discussion of the motion followed with Mr. Larwin noting the Council one year ago approved the proposal from the Task Force. This is the same proposal except that it now acquires the San Diego Transit System. Mayor Cox stated he would support the concept noting there are advantages and disadvantages to the proposal. In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Mr. Snoble stated there are no big money savers under this proposal. No significant cost savings right now, however; it allows them the opportunity to save money as the proposal gets underway. Councilman Struiksma, in answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, said E1Cajon was very receptive to the proposal and Coronado took the position to participate with the Task Force. Coronado has concerns with their joint-powers agreement with Imperial Beach. The motion to direct City Manager to work with the Task Force carried unanimously. 3. STATUS REPORT ON "E" STREET TROLLEY STATION Transit Coordinator Gustafson reported he doesn't have any final costs for the station - the Committee is still meeting and discussing this. The next meeting of the "E" Street Steering Committee is scheduled for November 3, 1983. Prior to that time, the consultants will submit a draft site plan which will include cost figures. MSUC {Scott/Cox) to accept this report. Council Conference - 5 - October 27, 1983 4. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION 11428 AMENDING CONDITION 17 OF RESOLUTION NO. 10665 (CHARTER POINT SUBDIVISION) (City Engineer) On October 31, 1981 Council approved the final map of Chula Vista Tract 80-20 Unit I Charter Point. Based on an agreement with the Gersten Company, the City allowed development of Charter Point subject to construction of offset improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road. Five years ago the traffic volume was 16,790 vehicles a day which is the reason the Council included condition 17: "prior to occupancy of any residences in either unit 2 or unit 3. A paraphrase of the actual condition states the developer is required to construct Telegraph Canyon Road between Charter Point and the existing widened section (easterly of Paseo Ladero) four lanes wide on a temporary alignment. The condition as written allowed I04 residential units in Phase I to be occupied prior to the completion of Telegraph Canyon Road. The traffic volume on Telegraph Canyon Road has now fallen to 13,400 and the developers have requested the wording of the condition be changed to provide occupancy of 104 units prior to the construction of the roadway without designating the unit. City Engineer Lippitt reported the developers are constructing both in Phase I and Phase II at this time. He is recommending approval of the request based on (1) Charter Point having a total of 274 units with 170 left to develop; (2) traffic on Telegraph Canyon Road has dropped significantly in the past few years; (3) the City has a bond for the construction of the off-site improvements in the amount of $1.6 million. Council discussion involved the legality of the I1.6 million bond and the financial security of the Financial Scene Corporation. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 5. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (None) 6. MAYOR'S REPORT (None) 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS (None) ADJOURNMENT at 5:50 p.m. to the Council Tour scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 1983 at 8:00 am. and to the regular scheduled meeting of Tuesday, November l, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. IE ~ASZ,~CM~ WPG:0359C STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUKN~.~NT OF ~ETI~]G CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) --~ I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say-: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista; That the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held 0ct0ber 25, ]983 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in ___ the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesdav, October 26, 1983 at the hour of ]0:00 a.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door o~ the place at which said me~ting of 0ct0ber 25, ].983 was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 ~otary Pujslic in and for said County and State of California MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held 0ct0ber 25, ]983 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services 5:00 CL08ED SESSION Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Cox, Moore, McCandliss, Scott, Ma]c0]m Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at ]2:45 a.m. ~. until 0ct0ber 27, ]983 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California., AND I0 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1983 at 8:00 a.m. for the Council Tour. I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meeting of 0ct0ber 25, ]983.