HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/06/05 Item 7
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $55,500 FROM THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL FEE FUND TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (CIP) TF-329, "TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
CENTER" FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER SOFTWARE
LICENSES.
CITY ENGINEER c;. r /
INTERIM CITY MANAGER J'
ITEM TITLE:
4/5THS VOTE: YES 0 NO
BACKGROUND
Traffic signals in the City of Chula Vista are controlled by a variety of components and
software that keep each signal running safely and efficiently, and allow City staff to
perform routine maintenance and timing modifications with ease. Program 233 is a piece
of software installed in each individual traffic signal timing controller. On occasion, the
City must purchase additional Program 233 software licenses to keep up with the
growing number of traffic signals. Approval of this resolution will authorize the
appropriation of funds to purchase additional licenses.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the activity, purchase of additional traffic signal controller software licenses, is not a
"Project" as defined under Section l5378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore,
pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject
to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Resolution appropriating $55,500 from the Traffic Signal Fee
Fund reimbursing Capital Improvement Project (CIP) TF-329, "Traffic Management
Center" for the purchase of additional traffic signal controller software licenses.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
Chula Vista's 265 traffic signals are controlled by a variety of components and software
that keep each signal running safely and efficiently, and allow City staff to perform
routine maintenance and timing modifications with ease. Program 233 is a piece of
software, developed by McCain Inc., that allows engineers to tailor an individual traffic
signal to accommodate almost any operation occurring at an intersection. The first
Program 233 software licenses were purchased by the City in the year 2000 and ever
since, the program has controlled all of the city's traffic signals essentially without any
problems. The software is compatible with the other traffic signal applications utilized in
Chula Vista, and is fully supported and updated by McCain Inc. to keep up with
advancements made in traffic signal operations technology.
Because the software is installed in each individual traffic signal controller cabinet, an
individual license is required for each signal operating within the city. In order to keep
pace with the rate of development on the east side of Chula Vista, and in anticipation of
future developments requiring additional traffic signals, 100 licenses were purchased at a
cost of $55,293.75 through Capital Improvement Project (CIP) TF-329, "Traffic
Management Center."
The Traffic Management Center CIP is funded by the Transportation Development
Impact Fee (TDIF). The benefit area in which TDIF funds can be spent is limited to the
portion of the city east ofl-805. Although the majority of new traffic signals anticipated
within the city will be installed east ofl-805, additional traffic signals west ofl-805 will
be required in the future. In order to accommodate the future installation of traffic
signals on the west side of Chula Vista, a funding source other than TDIF funds should
be used to purchase the needed traffic signal controller software. The Traffic Signal Fee,
collected from developers citywide, is a more appropriate funding source to utilize for a
purchase of this nature. This action replaces the TDIF funds originally used for the
software license purchase with the more appropriate general traffic signal funds.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2( a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
None to the General Fund. If approved, the Resolution would appropriate $55,500 from
the Traffic Signal Fee Fund to reimburse Capital Improvement Project (CIP) TF-329,
"Traffic Management Center" for the purchase of additional traffic signal controller
software licenses. The Traffic Signal Fee Fund, as of the end of April 2007, had an
existing un-encumbered balance over $1,800,000.
Prepared by: Jim Newton, Acting Principal Engineer, Engineering Department
J:IEngineer\AGENDAICAS2007106-05-07IProgram 233 CAS.doc
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION
OF $55,500 FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FEE FUND TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) TF-329,
"TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER" FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER
SOFTWARE LICENSES.
WHEREAS, Chula Vista's traffic signals are controlled by a variety of components
and software that keep each signal running safely and efficiently, Program 233 allows
engineers to tailor an individual traffic signal to accommodate almost any operation occurring
at an intersection, and
WHEREAS, the software is installed in each individual traffic signal controller cabinet
requiring an individual license for each signal operating within the city, 100 additional licenses
were purchased in order to keep pace with the rate of development and in anticipation of future
developments.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula
Vista hereby appropriates $55,000 from the Traffic Signal Fee Fund to Capital Improvement
Project TF-329, "Traffic Management Center" for the purchase of additional traffic signal
controller software licenses.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Scott Tulloch
City Engineer
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