HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2011/02/03 WkshpMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Februazy 3, 2011
4:00 p.m.
A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:07 p.m.),
Ramirez, and Mayor Cox (arrived at 4:24 p.m.)
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Elroy Kihano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, noted the importance of the workshop, and suggested that
Council workshops be video streamed and include media coverage.
WORKSHOP
Public Works Director Hopkins provided introductory remarks.
L CHULA VISTA TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM UPDATE
A. SANDAG's 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Update
Elisa Arias, SANDAG Principal Regional Planner, presented information on the 2050 Regional
Transportation Plan process and timeline that included a sustainable communities strategy and a
preferred scenario for transit and highway networks.
B. Interstate-5 Multi-modal Corridor Study
C. Light Rail Trolley/Freight Project Initiation Document
Kirk Bradbury, AECOM Project Manager, presented information on the Interstate-5 Multi-
Modal Corridor Study and trolley improvements for the Metropolitan Transit System's Blue
Line.
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WORKSHOP (Continued)
D. Interstate-805 Projects
Joel Haven, representing CALTRANS, presented an overview of proposed Interstate-805
improvements, benefits, and public outreach efforts.
At 5:19 p.m. Deputy Mayor Ramirez left the meeting.
E. State Route-54
F. The 2011 Bikeway Master Plan
G. The 2010 Pedestrian Master Plan
H. Local Arterial Roadways
I. State Route-125
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented information about State Route 54 that included recent
street and ramp widening projects in the City. He noted that the 2011 Bikeway Master Plan was
presented at the City Council meeting of February 1, 201 ]. He then presented information about
the 2010 Pedestrian Master Plan, current pedestrian improvements, and local arterial roadways
that included traffic monitoring programs, and recent improvements on Palomar Street, Heritge
Road, Otay Lakes Road, and Olympic Parkway/I-125.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested a jogging trail and sidewalks on Moss Street, at Third
Avenue going eastbound, near the San Diego Country Club, and suggested collaboration with the
Country Club.
Public Works Director Hopkins presented information and an update on legal issues regazding
the State Route 125 corridor, and stated that staff would be providing the Council updates on
developments.
Councilmember Castaneda provided a copy of a Los Angeles Times article regazding the slowed
use of Orange County toll roads as a result of the recession.
J. Next Steps Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Projects
Assistant Public Works Director Quilantan presented highlights of the 2011/2012 Capital
Improvement Projects.
Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern about potential impacts to public safety
and access to public transportation during construction and closure of the East Palomar overpass.
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WORKSHOP (Continued)
Bruce Reznik, San Diego resident, representing Sustainable San Diego, stated that he looked
forward to working with the City on future projects.
Staffinember Rivera responded to the speaker comments about concerns with the East Palomar
Bridge widening project, and stated that the environmental document would address the issues in
more detail.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:57 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
February 8, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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