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Home My WebLink About2008/04/15 Item 5 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~1~CI1YOf . - It ;_"'" (HULA VISTA 04/15/2008 Item ;: ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $45,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRANSIT FUND FOR UPGRADING THE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE JOHN LIPPITT PUBLIC WORKS CENTER AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 TRANSIT CAPITAL BUDGET. REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER ASSIST ANT CITY SUBMITTED BY: 4/5THS VOTE: YES 0 NO D BACKGROUND The current security camera system, which dates to 2002, at the Public Works Center (PWC) needs to be enhanced and upgraded to increase security. The existing camera system does not use low light level cameras and fails to focus on critical areas of the PWC i.e. Natural Gas Fueling Station, Hydrogen Electrolizer, and Fuel Dispensers. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class I categorical exemption pursuant to Section 1530 I [Existing Facilities] of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION That the Council appropriate $45,000 from the available balance of the Transit Fund for upgrading the security camera system at the John Lippitt Public Works Center and amending the FY 2007-2008 Transit Capital budget. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable 5-1 04/15/08, Item 5 Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION The current security camera system has degraded to the point that it jeopardizes the security of the facilities, vehicles and personnel at the PWC. The manufacturer no longer supports the existing video hardware and deteriorating underground cables have rendered 12 out of25 cameras non-operational. The proposal is to incorporate as many of the existing cameras as possible into the new system by upgrading the connectivity. The proposed upgrade has the potential to increase the number of cameras to 40. This will improve view angles to better monitor operations. Currently, certain areas of the PWC need increased vigilance: Fueling Infrastructure, Revenue Collection Area, Transit Maintenance Shop and Service Gate. Additionally, the transit contractor, Veolia Transportation, Inc., operates approximately a 24-hour schedule at the PWC. This movement of buses and contractor personnel within the PWC needs to be monitored to increase the integrity of all operations. This system will also benefit all City Departments that operate from the PWC. Transit Division staff, with the assistance from General Services' Electronic Support Services Division, requested informal quotations from three providers. The following are the cost results: Companv Cost Advance Electronic Solutions $39,984.00 Chula Vista Alarm $41,042.75 Electo Specialty Systems $82,650.00 Advance Electronic Solutions had the lowest quote and is the only firm that addressed the issue oflimited available conduit space by utilizing twisted pair technology. Twisted pair cable has the following advantages: 1) PWC already utilizes twisted pair technology 2) Smaller than coax cable, which allows for more conduit space 3) Ability to send and receive video without degradation 4) Less expensive than coax cable DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Councilmembers and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property, which is the subject of this action. FISCAL IMPACT CVT operations and capital programming contains no General Fund contribution. This project will be funded with City Transportation Development Act Article 4.0 funds that are part of Transit Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund. ATTACHMENTS N/A Prepared by: Andy Trujillo - Transit Manager, Deparlment of Public Works, Transit Division 5-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $45,000 FROM THE A V AILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRANSIT FUND FOR UPGRADING THE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE JOHN LIPPITT PUBLIC WORKS CENTER AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 TRANSIT CAPITAL BUDGET WHEREAS, the current security camera system, which dates back to 2002, at the John Lippitt Public Works Center (PWC) has degraded to the point that it jeopardizes the security of the facilities, vehicles and personnel at the PWC; and WHEREAS, the existing camera system does not use low light level cameras and fails to focus on critical areas of the PWC, i.e. Natural Gas Fueling Station, Hydrogen Electrolizer, and Fuel Dispensers; and WHEREAS, the manufacturer of the security camera system no longer supports the existing video hardware and deteriorating underground cables have rendered twelve out of twenty-five cameras non-operational; and WHEREAS, the proposal is to incorporate as many of the existing cameras as possible into the new system by upgrading the connectivity; and WHEREAS, the proposed upgrade has the potential to increase the number of cameras to forty, which will improve angles to better monitor operations; and WHEREAS, currently, certain areas need increased vigilance: Fueling Infrastructure, Revenue Collection Area, Transit Maintenance Ship and Service Gate; and WHEREAS, the transit contractor, Veolia Transportation, Inc., operates approximately a twenty-four-hour schedule at the PWC; and WHEREAS, this movement of buses and contractor personnel within the PWC needs to be monitored to increase the integrity of all operations; and WHEREAS, this system will also benefit all City departments that operate from the PWC; and WHEREAS, Transit Division staff, with the assistance from General Services' Electronic Support Services Division, requested informal quotations from three providers; and J:\AltomeyIRESOIF1NANCE\Approprialc funds - Transit Fund_1J4.I 5-08.doc 5-3 Resolution No. Page 2 WHEREAS, Advance Electronic Solutions had the lowest quote and is the only firm that addressed the issue of limited available conduit space by utilizing twisted pair technology, which has the following advantages: (I) PWC already utilizes twisted pair technology; (2) twisted pair technology is smaller than coax cable, which allows for more conduit space; (3) twisted pair technology has the ability to send and receive video without degradation; and, (4) twisted pair technology is less expensive than coax cable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista appropriates $45,000 from the available balance of the Transit Fund for upgrading the security camera system at the John Lippitt Public Works Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofChula Vista amends the fiscal year 2007/2008 Transit Capital budget. Presented by Approved as to form by ~(~~~ Ann Moore ' City Attorney Dave Byers Director of Public Works J:\Altomey\RESOIFINANCE\Appropriale funds - Transil Fund_04-IS-0B.doc 5-4