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Home My WebLink About55A - RESO ORANGELINEREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2007 TITLE RSSOLUTION SUPPORTING THS ORANGSLINS MAGLSV PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO SSSR FUNDING TO BSCOME A MSMBER AGENCY IN THE ORANGELINS DEVSLOPMSNT AUTHORITY i 1 CITY MANAGER ~` - RECOMMENDED AC710N CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1~dReading ^ Ordinance on Z" Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Adopt a resolution supporting the Orangeline Project with the Orangeline Development Authority for the purpose of promoting the High Speed Maglev system from North Los Angeles County to Orange County. 2. Authorize staff to seek Measure M funding in the amount of $52,320 in Fiscal Year 2007-08 to pay for the annual membership fee in the Orangeline Development Authority and to seek future funding to cover the annual fee. 3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the First Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Orangeline Development Authority for the purpose of promoting the development of the Orangeline High Speed Maglev system from North Los Angeles County to Orange County. DISCUSSION The Orangeline Development Authority ("Authority") is a joint exercise of powers authority currently comprised of fourteen Los Angeles and Orange County cities, which has been established to examine the feasibility of constructing a high speed maglev (magnetic levitation) system in Southern California (Exhibit 1). As currently planned, the Orangeline Maglev Project (Orangeline) would travel on an elevated guideway above existing highway or railroad corridors at up to 240 miles per hour, with an average speed of 90 miles per hour in urban areas. Orangeline officials estimate that trains 55A-1 Orangeline Project August 20, 2007 Page 2 of 3 would cover the 108 miles between Palmdale and Irvine in approximately one hour, making 18 station stops every 5-10 minutes throughout the day. Maglev is an advanced ground transportation technology under development for the past 30 years and is currently operating in Shanghai, China. Built in just three years and beginning operation in 2003, the Shanghai Maglev has carried over 11 million people along its 19-mile route connecting Pudong Airport with the city center. Maglev technology has several key advantages over conventional high speed trains and urban rail systems. It is quieter, more energy efficient, and more cost-effective due to lower operating costs and higher quality of service. In December 2005, the Authority entered into a public private partnership agreement with a private consortium led by the Dutch infrastructure engineering and development firm ARCADIS. The team contributed $1.1 million to a Phase 1 preliminary engineering and financial planning study completed in November 2006. The Authority has met with investment bankers and is currently focused on securing private funding to undertake Phase 2 engineering, environmental and financial planning work. The Authority has also submitted a funding proposal to the California Transportation Commission and is working with Legislative leaders and the Administration to secure state support for the project. Upon completion of this Phase 2 project development work, which is estimated to take 3 years, the Authority would sell bonds to finance the cost of constructing the 108-mile, $19 billion high speed maglev system. The system could begin operation as early as 2014. Orangeline officials have proposed running maglev service down the Pacific Electric (PE) Railroad right-of-way on much of the route between Los Angeles and Orange County. A map showing possible alignments through the City of Santa Ana is shown in Exhibit 2. The Orangeline could be extended as a subway segment from the PE Railroad right-of-way to the train station or via an elevated guideway along Seventeenth Street. By supporting the Orangeline the City of Santa Ana can play a major role in advancing a project that will directly serve the city and provide a viable alternative to the California High-Speed Train system that doesn't provide service to our city. It is also in the City's best interest to enter into the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Orangeline Development Authority to ensure that the City maximizes its benefits from this project. Further, by joining the Orangeline Development Authority the City is able to participate in an already existing entity and increase the potential for private sector funding to achieve the goal of implementing the project. 55A-2 Orangeline Project August 20, 2007 Page 3 of 3 BNVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is statutorily exempt from further review. Statutory exemption ER 2007-125 will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. "~ / James G. Ross Executive Director Public Works Agency 55A-3 I ,.Manta Clanta Vemon r ~°~ Huntington Park South Gate, f)rangeline Nigh Speed Maglev Downtown Los Angeles Downey Cerritos '.L~Los Alamitos Ana IrVlne EXHIBIT 1 sa~-~ ~~~ clTYCOUrvcl~ rile: ORANGEUNE MAGLEV SYSTEM '~>'" AcENDADAre: FROM NORTH LOS ANGELES AUGUST 20, 2007 C9lJNTY_TO ORANGE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE HIGH SPEED MAGNETIC LEVITATION SYSTEM FROM NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO ORANGE COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SEEK FUNDING TO PAY THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE TO ENTER INTO THE ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 8/13/07 les BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Orange Development Authority ("Authority") is a joint exercise of powers authority currently comprised of fourteen Los Angeles County and Orange County cities. The Authority has been established in order to examine the feasibility of constructing a high speed magnetic levitation ("Maglev") system in Southern California. B. As currently planned the Orangeline Maglev Project ("Orangeline") would travel on an elevated guideway above existing highway or railroad corridors at up to 240 miles per hour, with an average speed of 90 miles per hour in urban areas. Orangeline officials estimate that trains would cover the 108 miles between Palmdale and Irvine in approximately one hour, making 18 station stops every 5-10 minutes throughout the day. C. The Orangeline officials have proposed running Maglev service down the Pacific Electric ("PE") Railroad right-of-way on much of the route between Los Angeles and Orange County. Maglev technology has several key advantages over conventional high speed trains and urban rail systems. It is quieter, more energy efficient, and more cost effective due to lower operating costs and higher quality of service. D. By supporting the Orangeline, the City of Santa Ana can play a major role in advancing a project that will directly serve the city and provide a viable alternative to the California High Speed Train system that does not provide service to our City. Resolution No. 2007-xxx rJrJQ-s Page 1 of 3 E. It is also in the City's best interest to enter into the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Authority in order to ensure that the City maximizes its benefits from this project. Further, by joining the Authority, the City will be able to participate in an already existing entity and increase the potential for private sector funding to achieve the goal of implementing the project. Section 2. In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to section 15262, which involves a feasibility and planning study of a transportation system. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 07-125 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby supports the Orangeline Development Authority Magnetic Levitation Project and authorizes seeking funding to pay the annual fee for membership in the Joint Exercise of Powers with the Orangeline Development Authority. Section 4. The City has been presented with a proposed agreement entitled "First Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement". The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves the agreement and directs and authorizes the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the First Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Orangeline Development Authority for the purpose of promoting this development. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. Resolution No. 2007-xxx rJrJQ-7 Page 2 of 3 ADOPTED this day of , 2007. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2007-xxx rJrJQ-H Page 3 of 3