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03-05-01
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MARCH 5, 2001
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CiTY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE "NO BUILD" ALTERNATIVE OF THE
OCTA CENTERLINE PROJECT
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SUMMARY
Adoption of Resolution 01-23 will formalize the City Council's support for the "no-build" alternative
identified in the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CenterLine Project
Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report
(SDEIS/RDEIR).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 01-23 supporting the "no-build"
alternative identified in the OCTA CenterLine Project SDEIS/RDEIR.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City at this time.
BACKGROUND
In September 1999, OCTA released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Draft Environmental
Impact Report (DEIS/DEIR) proposing a major transportation system improvement within the
central portion of Orange County known as the CenterLine Project. The project would construct a
28-mile light rail transit system between the City of Fullerton on the north, extending south through
the Cities of Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, then east through the City of Ir vine.
During the comment period for the September 1999 DEIS/DEIR, OCTA received more than 2000
comments and the project was rejected by the core Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Santa Aha as
well as the 1998-99 Orange County Grand Jury. OCTA has since revised the CenterLine Project
based upon input received during the previous comment period and is currently circulating the
SDEIS/RDEIR for public comments.
DISCUSSION
The SDEIS/RDEIR evaluates seven build alternatives including the Staff Recommended
Alternative, the irvine Alignment Alternative, the Elevated Alternative, and four Minimum Operable
Segment Alternatives. Ail of the alternatives are projected to cost more than $60,000,000.00 per
mile to construct. This project will consume the majority of state transportation funds available for
Orange County for the next 15-years. This means that other roadway funds may not be available
to provide local roadway improvements to relieve congestion and bottlenecks.
Support for the "N'o Build" Alternative of the OCTA Centerline Project
March 5, 2001
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The project is anticipated to accommodate approximately 75,000 passengers per day by the year
2020. This amounts to only 1% of traffic forecasted for the County in 2020.
The CenterLine Project is not anticipated to relieve traffic congestion or air pollution.
however, provide an alternative transit mode.
It does
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Centerline Report & Reso. No. 01-23
Attachments: CenterLine Project Exhibit
Resolution No. 01-23
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Dougl~& R. Anderson
Senior Project Manager-Transportation
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-23
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE "NO-BUILD" ALTERNATIVE
IDENTIFIED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT/REVISED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE OCTA CENTERLINE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority proposes to build
a 28-mile light rail transit system identified as the CenterLine Project, and is
currently circulating a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact
Statement/Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/RDEIR); and
WHEREAS, the CenterLine Project is expected to cost $1,960,000,000.00,
thereby utilizing a substantial share of local transportation funds that could be used
for other, more cost-effective transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, the CenterLine Project will not noticeably reduce traffic
congestion or air pollution, and may extend travel times and travel expenses:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Tustin supports the "no-build" alternative for the CenterLine Project identified
in the SDEIS/RDEIR
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Tustin held on the 5th day of March 2001.
Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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