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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 7, 2015 TITLE: SANTA ANA/GARDEN GROVE STREETCAR MOU (NON- GENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS, 3,2C; 3,4131; 6, 1G) CITY MANAGER 0 RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1a' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 "d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Santa Ana, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, that defines the understanding of the general terms, conditions, and funding responsibilities for the design, right -of -way acquisition, construction, and operations and maintenance of the Santa Ana /Garden Grove Streetcar Project. DISCUSSION The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Go Local Program was initiated in 2006 as a process to provide transportation options which are conceived at the local level. That program was a partnership between OCTA and local agencies, and the process was anticipated to foster local transit connectivity and extend the reach of Metrolink. In addition, the process was a competitive one between local agencies to help identify the best projects for funding consideration. The Santa Ana /Garden Grove Streetcar Project was one of two fixed rail projects selected to proceed to a Feasibility Study, which was completed in 2007. In fall 2009, OCTA and the City authorized development of an alternatives analysis and a draft environmental impact report (DEIR). Analysis continued through early 2014 with DEIR release for public comment on May 23, 2014. After a 45 -day review, the public comment period ended on July 7, 2014. The following milestones have been completed in the last year since the close of the public comment period: 25C -1