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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-045 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DONATION OF THIRTY EIGHT (38) TWO-POSITION BUS BIKE RACKS TO THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
As of January 26, 2015, the City is no longer operating a transit bus fleet. Consequently, Transit staff is recommending donating thirty eight (38) spare bus bike racks to MTS where they will be put in service benefiting the riding public. Per CVMC Section 2.56.120, the City Manager determines the disposition of the property to best serve the City's interest.
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 is not a "Project as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed action involves continuing administrative/ maintenance activities by the City of Chula Vista. 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
In December 2011, the Public Works Transit Division purchased 38 bus bike racks for a cost of $20,726. These bike racks were to be used as replacements to the bus fleet. On January 13, 2015, Council took action and transferred all transit operations to MTS; consequently, the 38 replacement bus bike racks owned by the City are no longer of use to the City. Donation of the bus bike racks to MTS will continue their intended purpose.
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.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. Donating the bus bike racks supports the following City Strategic Goals: Operational Excellence - MTS buses will be able to provide bike riders the option to use public transit. Connected Community - Provide a multi-modal way of transportation for various trip types
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The bus bike racks were purchased with Transportation Development Act funds. The donation of the bus bike racks to MTS results in no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
Staff Contact: Andy Trujillo, Transit Manager