HomeMy WebLinkAbout55D - RENEWED MEASURE M PROJET TREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
TITLE:
RENEWED MEASURE M PROJECT T
COMPETITIVE TRANSIT PROGRAM -
GRAN'~ APPLICATION
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 151 Reading
^ Ordinance on 2rd Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
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CITY MANAGER
ECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public
Works Agency to submit an application for funding under the Renewed
Measure M Project T program to convert Metrolink stations into regional
gateways that connect Orange County with planned future high-speed rail
systems.
DISCUSSION
Project T is one of the competitive transit programs funded by the
Renewed Measure M approved by Orange County voters on November 7, 2006.
Its purpose is to provide funding for jurisdictions to convert their
Metrolink stations into regional gateways where high-speed rail service
can be offered in addition to intercity and commuter rail service.
Project T funding would allow the City to significantly enhance the
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) in anticipation of
future transit service expansion and ridership growth at the station.
The OCTA Board issued a call for Project T funding applications on
January 26, 2009; applications are due on February 20, 2009. Anaheim and
Irvine are the only local agencies that currently meet all of the
Project T eligibility criteria. However, OCTA has submitted a request
to the Southern California Association of Governments to amend the 2008
Regional Transportation Plan to include the SARTC expansion in the
unconstrained plan which would make Santa Ana eligible for Project T
funding. Additionally, OCTA staff has encouraged the City of Santa Ana
to submit a Project T application by the February 20th deadline. A
resolution by Council is required as part of the application.
With Council approval, staff will prepare and submit to OCTA a funding
application requesting $4 million in Project T revenue for development
of the SARTC Master Site Plan, conceptual engineering and completion of
the environmental documents. The environmental documentation task would
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Renewed Measure M Project T
Transit Program Application
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produce an Alternatives Analysis and a draft and final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for SARTC
Master Site Plan.
The purpose of the Concept Master Site Plan will be to create a
comprehensive vision for converting SARTC to a bustling multi-modal
transportation center where high speed rail, commuter and intercity
rail, fixed route and bus rapid transit services are all provided in a
state-of-the art facility. The concept plan would provide for more
parking, improved circulation and access for buses and autos, and
provide a grade separation of Santa Ana Boulevard.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
is no fiscal impact associated with this action
James G. Ross
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
2/09/091ss
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE PROJECT T PROGRAM FOR THE
SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
MASTER PLAN PROJECT
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 County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has issued a call for
applications for projects through the Renewed Measure M - Project T Program
(Program), providing funding to convert Metrolink stations into regional gateways for
enhanced operations related to high-speed rail service; and
B. Funding is available on a competitive basis for projects including the
modification of existing station and passenger facilities necessary to support a high-
speed rail system; and
C. Project T funding would allow the City of Santa Ana to develop a Concept
Master Site Plan, creating a comprehensive vision for converting the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) to a multi-modal transportation center.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizes the submission
of an application for Project T funding in the amount of $4,000,000 for development of
the SARTC Master Site Plan and completion of environmental documents.
Section 3. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or the Executive
Director of the Public Works Agency or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana
to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited
to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be
necessary for the completion of the project.
Section 4. 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 PJo.
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ADOPTED this day of , 2009.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
Bv:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
2/09/091ss
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION 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.
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