HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 OCTA CENTERLINE 09-16-02AGENDA REPORT
NO. 16
09-16-02
690-60
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER~
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OCTA CENTERLINE PROJECT
Councilmember Bone requested that this item be agendized for City Council discussion.
In recent weeks, there have been discussions by the OCTA Board of Directors and
Irvine City Council about the route for the proposed CenterLine project. Some Irvine
City officials have suggested that one segment of the line extend to the Tustin Metrolink
station.
Attached is a letter sent to OCTA which reiterates the City of Tustin's opposition to
construction of a CenterLine route in Tustin.
Office of the City Manager
I I I I IIII I I II_lJ IIIJ
August 12, 2002
Mr, Arthur Leahy
Chief Executive Officer
Orange County Transportation Authority
550 South Main Street
Orange, CA 92863
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
714.573.3010
FAX 714.838.1602
Dear Art:
In the past week, Los Angeles Times articles concerning the proposed CenterLine project have
included statements from City of Irvine officials regarding the Tustin Metrolink station. If the
statements are accurate, it would appear that the City of Irvine is suggesting the CenterLine route
from Irvine City Hall to the Metrolink station in the Irvine Spectrum be replaced by a route through
Tustin.
When the City of Tustin first considered a Metrolink station, it suggested to the City of Irvine that a
site be located beneficial to both cities. The City of Irvine decided it did not want to participate
financially or through mutual selection of a site. Subsequently, the City of Irvine proposed that
right-of-way be dedicated through the MCAS, Tustin Reuse Plan for a fixed rail line connecting the
Tustin Metrolink station with locations in I~vine. The City of Tustin rejected this proposal because of
the amount of land required [which would have affected the City of Tustin financially) and the
route would go through areas designated as residential in the approved Reuse Plan. The City of
Irvine does not have the rights-of-way required for any such connection. In addition, the Tustin
Metrolink station was not sized for a CenterLine extension. There is not sufficient parking, and
access would require costly acquisition of commercial properties. During preparation of the
MCAS, Tustin Reuse Plan, the City of Tustin advised aCTA that a fixed rail connection through the
base [including Jamboree Road] would not be made available, aCTA concurred and did not
request land for a fixed rail system during the public benefit conveyance process.
The City of Irvine has not discussed its latest proposal with the City of Tustin. The first we heard of it
was through the Los Angeles Times articles. The notion that Tustin residential areas should be
adversely affected because the City of Irvine now does not want to affect its residents due to a
project it advocated is, of course, completely unacceptable to the City of Tustin.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information,
Sincerely,
City Manager
cc:
Tustin City Council
Supervisor Todd Spttzer
Allison Hart
Chris Shingleton
Tim Serlet