HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/08/04 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, August 4, 1983 Council Chambers
8:07 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Moore, McCandliss,
Scott
Councilmembers Absent Councilman Malcolm
Staff Present Acting City Manager Asmus, Transit
Coordinator Gustafson, City Engineer Lippitt
1. STATUS REPORT ON "E" STREET TROLLEY STATION STUDY
In a memo to the City Council, Acting City Manager Asmus discussed the status
report on the "E" Street Trolley Station Study prepared by Transit Coordinator
Gustafson. The report informs the Council of the progress to date by the
Project Steering Committee and consultant and provides an opportunity for the
City Council to offer input for the benefit of the Project Steering Committee
(PSC) and particularly Councilman Moore, the City's representative on the PSC.
Councilman Scott said he had no problem with a southern station or usage of
the Public Works yard; however, he has no desire for a northern station. He
noted the Council cannot make a decision until the financial aspects are
obtained.
Councilman Moore remarked the item is scheduled to come before the Council on
October 19 and again in November. He felt it would be a waste of time and
money for the consultants to come up with usage of the Public Works yard which
the staff/Council may object to. He stressed the importance of staff/City
Manager not objecting to the infringement of potential routes as it affects
the Public Works yard.
Acting City Manager Asmus stated the primary reason this item was prepared for
the City Council was due to Councilman Moore's role in the selection. Staff
is at a loss in terms of long-range effect, but the Public Works Operations
Director indicates the City can live with a reduction of the yard since
relocation of the yard in the near future is foreseen.
Mayor Cox, referring to the 1982-83 budget, indicated $40,000-$50,000 was
included for a City Facilities Master Plan. The focus is to come up with a
site now before it is needed to relocate City equipment and vehicles, due to
the potential growth to the east.
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The Mayor questioned the appropriateness of accepting staff's reort and
authorizing the Steering Committee member to proceed with a 3-4 year potential
plan.
Councilman Moore clarified the Mayor's comments indicating this was not his
intent since he cannot present proper data at this time. At the last Steering
Committee meeting, staff and the majority leaned towards routing through the
south using the northern and western extremities of the Pubic Works yard.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) on a preliminary basis, the Council should go on record as
not being against the concept of utilization of the Public Works yard.
Mayor Cox agreed that the south side presents a better potential location.
Acting City Manager Asmus reported funds for this study were budgeted last
year and carried over this year. General discussions were held with the
consultant from San Diego, but due to the change in City Managers, the subject
was dropped. He indicated it is doubtful now the amount of funds previously
budgeted is sufficient to perform the scope of studies anticipated which would
encompass a much broader idea of total general City facilities for future
needs of the City. It is also intended the budget move forward and towards
hiring a consultant as was contemplated in the budget.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) ask staff to come back with a report informing the City
Council where it stands with the present City Facilities Master Plan.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 16,
1983, at 7 p.m.
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