TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY - SAN JOAQUIN CORRIDOR

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, 'NDUM Jan Perkins " JTO: Deputy City Manager rd David H. Grosse, Executive Dire From: Public Works Agency �. �_�P • ��P VWVN21 • • LI1 0 W4 11 jIN 161melm mnl 31, _ u ,■ air ., STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE The County of Orange, the City of Santa Ana and ten other Orange County Cities that would benefit from the construction of the San Joaquin Hills and Foothill/ Eastern Transportation Corridors are members of the Transportation Corridor Agency. At their September 15, 1988 Board Meeting, the Directors of the San Joaquin Hills and Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridors were notified by counsel that there would be a request by each of the participating agencies to review and execute the First Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement. This amendment is urgently needed by the October 13, 1988 Board Meeting to issue bonds to commence design of the three corridors. One of the major changes to the Joint Powers Agreement is that the amended agreement will state that toll revenue is one of the legally feasible methods of financing for the Agency. The agreements further acknowledge statutory author- ity relating to Caltrans' future maintenance of toll collection facilities. Other changes to the agreeme:it include the addition of the City of Mission Viejo as one of its parties, the currently adjusted fee schedule for the thoroughfare and bridge fee program, a broadening of the power of the Board to appoint Ex- Officio members. This last provision will provide a means of including corri- dor communities which may become incorporated. Under the provisions of the existing agreements, 3/4 of all parties must approve the amendments. The amendments as reviewed by staff, more effectively establish the provisions of the Joint Powers Agreements between the cities that belong to the Agency. Therefore, the recommendation of staff is that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the revised Joint Exercise Powers Agreement for both the San Joaquin Hills and Foothills /Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED The alternative is not to approve the amendments to the agreement. This alter- native is not recommended since it would not enable the Agency to finance the facilities from toll road revenue. FISCAL I.MPACT There is no direct fiscal impact on the City of Santa Ana. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Mayor to executive the First Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the San Joaquin Hills and Foothill / Fastern Transporta- tion Corridor Agencies. David H. Grosse DHG /GA /jr