HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-022RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA COMMITTING TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT
THE SANTA ANA - GARDEN GROVE STREETCAR
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF 10 PERCENT NET OF
FAREBOX FOR THE COST OF STREETCAR
OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana (City) is the fourth most densely populated city
in the United States with a large transit- dependent population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana partnered with the City of Garden Grove to
participate in the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Go Local Program
initiated in 2006 as a process to provide transportation options which are conceived at
the local level; and
WHEREAS, that partnership between the City of Santa Ana and the City of
Garden Grove led to promoting the Santa Ana - Garden Grove Fixed Guideway, a
transportation system referred to as the "Streetcar" project; and
WHEREAS, in the fall of 2009, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
authorized development of alternatives analysis and a draft environmental impact report
DEIR); and
WHEREAS, the Streetcar Project would provide "last mile" transportation for
individuals traveling from the transportation hubs to employment and activity centers in
the heart of Orange County, directly connecting Santa Ana travelers with many OCTA
bus routes and the Garden Grove International West tourist corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City supports the development of a cohesive and connected
regional network between the City Santa Ana and the City of Garden Grove, and with
the entire Orange County region; and
WHEREAS, the Streetcar Project will serve Santa Ana's historic downtown area,
including government offices; federal, state, and local courthouses; unique restaurants
and shops; the artists' village, several colleges, and a variety of community enrichment
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Garden Grove resolved on January
28, 2014 to be a supporting partner of the Streetcar with Santa Ana and Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), and underlines its interest to participate in the Project
as approval and funding is secured; and
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WHEREAS, the City has prepared an Alternatives Analysis which investigates
possible transit options and identified three feasible alternatives that include a modern
streetcar transit route from Santa Ana to Garden Grove; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a draft environmental impact report to
investigate all impacts that could be attributed to the streetcar construction and
operations; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) staff is
recommending to their Executive Committee and to their Board to develop a proposed
financial plan to fund capital, operations, and maintenance of the Streetcar Project that
is consistent with maximizing the use of state and federal funding sources by leveraging
Measure M2 revenues; and
WHEREAS, adopting this Resolution would help propel the project to the design
and delivery phase by extending Santa Ana's financial commitment for streetcar
operations which is important for Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to
formalize the project financial plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana commits to a ten percent (10 %)
annual net of farebox financial participation in the Streetcar operations,
estimated at $500,000 to $600,000 annually.
2. The City Council designates the City Manager as the Project Director and City
authority to interact and provide direction to Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) and to all related City consultants.
ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 2(
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: 4 z„
Jose Sandoval
Chief Assistant City Attorney
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AYES
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Councilmembers: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez Pulido Rena
Sarmiento, Tinaiero (7)
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2014 -022 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on May 6, 2014.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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