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Home My WebLink About55C - RESO BRISTOL WIDENINGREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 5, 2008 TITLE: RESOLUTION APPROVING RELOCATION PLAN FOR THS BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN THIRD AND TENTH 3TRSETS (PROJECT 08-1700-C) v CITY MANAGER F RECOMMENDED ACTION 0~ CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15f Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution approving the Relocation Plan for the Bristol Street Widening Project, between Third Street and Tenth Street. DISCUSSION On March 6, 2006 The City Council approved a cooperative agreement between the City and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the widening of Bristol Street between Warner Avenue and Seventeenth Street. The agreement committed OCTA to $225 million for four phases of Bristol over five years. Acquisition activities on Phase I, from McFadden to Pine, began in 2006 and are approximately 90~ complete. Design plans are complete and construction will begin soon after completion of the utility undergrounding by Southern California Edison which is expected to start in September 2008. Preliminary planning for Phase II, between Third and Tenth streets is beginning. Over the next 18-months, the Public Works Agency anticipates completing the acquisitions of over 38 parcels for this phase. Section 6012 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6 requires the adoption of a Relocation Plan due to the displacement of 18 residential and 20 business occupants. The primary purpose of the Relocation Plan is to outline the requirements for moving and re-establishing the displaced residential and business occupants, and to demonstrate the level of advisory and financial assistance that will be provided. Based on occupant interviews, needs analyses, and searches for appropriate replacement sites, the Agency estimates relocation costs to be approximately $8,250,000. 55C-1 Resolution Approving Relocation Plan Bristol Street Widening Between Third and Tenth Streets May 5, 2008 Page 2 The Draft Relocation Plan was made available for public review for 30 days beginning February 13, 2008. Each potential displaced occupant was given written notification regarding the Plan's availability and his/her opportunity to submit questions and comments. The Plan was made available for review at the City libraries, the City Clerk's office and at the Public Works and Planning counters. In addition, the Notice of Availability was posted in a local newspaper of general circulation for four consecutive weeks. All questions and comments have been incorporated into the final Relocation Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be adequately evaluated in the previously prepared Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Assessment EIR No. 89-01 approved by City Council in 1990. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. (~ ~V ames G. Ross Executive Director Public Works Agency APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agenc~r// JGR/SA/sb/05-08-08 RFCA Relocation Plan Bristol Street Widening from Third to Tenth Street 55C-2 4/28/08 jxs RESOLUTION NO. 2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN THIRD AND TENTH STREET (PROJECT 08-1700-C) 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 ("Council") hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On March 6, 2006, the City Council approved a cooperative agreement between the City and the Orange County Transportation Authority for widening of Bristol Street between Warner Avenue and Seventeenth Street. B. The March 6, 2006 agreement committed OCTA to contribute $225 million for four phases of the Bristol Street widening project over five years. C. Acquisition activities on Phase I, from McFadden to Pine, began in 2006 and are about 90% complete. Design plans are complete and construction will begin soon after completion of the underground utilities by Southern California Edison which is expected to start in September 2008. D. Preliminary planning for Phase II which is between Third and Tenth streets are beginning. Over the next 18-months, the Public Works Agency anticipates completing the acquisitions of over 38 parcels for Phase II. E. Pursuant to California Government Code section 7260, et seq., a public entity is required to adopt a relocation plan, by resolution, whenever it enters into an agreement for acquisition of real property or an agreement for the disposition and development of property which would lead to displacement of people from their homes. F. Section 6012 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6, requires the adoption of a Relocation Plan due to the displacement of 18 residential and 20 business occupants. G. The relocation plan has been prepared in conformance with applicable provisions of the California Government Code section Resolution No. 2008- 55C-3 4/28/08 jxs 7260, et seq., and the Relocation Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6 and has been made available for public review since February 13, 2008. Each potential displaced occupant was given written notification regarding the Plan's availability. H. The primary purpose of the Relocation Plan is to outline the requirements for moving and re-establishing the displaced residential and business occupants, and to demonstrate the level of advisory and financial assistance that will be provided. Based on occupant interviews, needs analyses, and searches for appropriate replacement sites, the Agency estimates relocation costs to be approximately $8,250,000. Section 2: The City Council hereby approves the Relocation Plan for the acquisition activities for Phase II of the Bristol Street widening plan between Third and Tenth Streets. Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. Resolution No. 2008-_ 55C-4 4/28/08 jxs ADOPTED this day of 2008. Miguel Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Jose Sandoval Senior Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2008- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2008-_ 55C-5 55C-6