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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 EAST TRANS CORR 10-17-94AGENDA]o-, NO. 13 ,nter- oo ATE: OCTOBER 17, 1994 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEER DIVISION MODIFICATIONS TO ~ASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR APPROVAL RESOLUTIONS AND FUNDING OF THE J/~IBOREE ROAD/EDINGER AVENUE INTERCHANGE (WEST LEG TRANSITION ARE~) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council, at their meeting of October 17, 1994, oppose the proposed modifications to Eastern Transportation Corridor Resolution 92F-09, paragraph 2b concerning the possibility of opening of the Corridor prior to construction of the Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue interchange, and approve in concept the development of a long-term contractual funding agreement with the Transportation Corridor Agencies for repayment of fair-share interchange costs. FISCAL IMPACT There will be no fiscal impact associated with the present City Council action. BACKGROUND On May 14, 1992, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors certified the final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC) and approved a number of resolutions concerning corridor implementation. Included in the approved resolutions were conditions relative to the engineering design and environmental studies as well as implementation scheduling and Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) for roadway improvements south of the West Leg termination (vicinity of Walnut Avenue) along Jamboree Road, commonly referred to as the Transition Area. Resolution 92F-06, adopted on May 14, 1992 and amended on March 22, 1994, specified that prior to completion of the final design for the ETC the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) shall administer, fund and complete the engineering design and environmental studies for roadway improvements to Jamboree Road south of the Terminus of the West Leg of the ETC including: a) Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue grade separation and interchange; b) Jamboree Road widened to eight lanes south to Barranca Parkway; and c) Jamboree Road/Barranca Parkway grade separation and interchange pursuant to certain specified conditions. Also part of Resolution 92F-06 is provision No. 2 which specifies that "Prior to final design for the ETC: a) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall be entered into which defines the TCA as the lead agency and defines the roles of the Cities of Irvine and Tustin as cooperating agencies in the environmental process" and "b) a MOU shall be entered into identifying fair-share funding between TCA, City of Irvine and City of Tustin regarding construction of the above improvements". Modifications to Ea=_=rn Transportation Corridu. Approval Resolutions and Funding of the Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue Interchange (West Leg Transition Area) October 17, 1994 Page 2 A Memorandum of Understanding regarding implementation of environmental and engineering studies for the above Jamboree Road improvements south of the ETC West Leg terminus which defined the TCA as the lead agency and the roles of the Cities of Irvine and Tustin for those improvements was approved by the TCA Chief Executive Officer, the Tustin City Council on September 6, 1994 and the Irvine City Council on October 11, 1994. In regards to the fair-share funding MOU, discussions are in process with the TCA and staffs from the Cities of Irvine and Tustin. Further comments on this matter are addressed below. DISCUSSION AS noted above, Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC) approval Resolution No. 92F-06 obligated the TCA, City of Irvine and City of Tustin to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding that would identify fair-share funding between the three parties for construction of Jamboree Road improvements south of the terminus of the West Leg of the ETC in the Transition Area, most notably the Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue improvements. TCA staff has been informally working with the City of Irvine and City of Tustin staffs regarding just such a funding MOU. A study has previously been prepared by TCA which identified their proportional funding share at 28%. Based upon the study and the presence of three (3) parties they have agreed to a 33-1/3% maximum funding share, with the remaining 66-2/3% of the costs left to the Cities of Irvine and Tustin. TCA has now indicated that they would be willing to fund the entire Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue interchange costs (currently estimated at $16.5 million) in the overall ETC long term project financing package with later reimbursement by Irvine and Tustin provided that both cities have entered into a formal contractual arrangement for repayment of their fair-share of the total interchange costs. Under such an arrangement and based upon a maximum 33-1/3% level of participation, each City's obligation could be in the $5.5 million range based upon the current expected total cost of $16.5 million. TCA staff have pointed out that such an agreement will be heavily scrutinized by potential financial lenders who will require that the City of Irvine and Tustin's obligations be backed by some form of security or collateral, such as future gas tax allocations. Without prior notice to the Cities of Irvine or Tustin, TCA staff is now recommending that the TCA Board consider modifying paragraph 2b 6f ETC Resolution 92F-09 (see attached TCA staff report No. 23) so that in the event such an agreement between the three parties is not entered into the TCA can open the full Eastern Transportation Corridor prior to construction of the grade separation and interchange at Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue. Such a modification would be completely contrary to the essence of the original wording of approved Resolution 92F-09, paragraph 2b, which stipulates that "A grade separation and interchange at Jamboree Road and Edinger Avenue shall be opened to traffic prior to Modifications to East~ Transportation Corridor /proval Resolutions and Funding of the Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue lnterchange (West Leg Transition Area) October 17, 1994 Page 3 or at the same time as the opening of the ETC West Leg in the Transition Area". In addition, ETC approval Resolution No. 92F-06 and the recently City Council executed MOU with the TCA already affirms both Cities strong commitments to participate in their fair-share funding responsibilities for the proposed improvements. To bring forth such a proposed change is therefore considered inappropriate in light of the previous commitments. It should be indicated that City staff has no problem with the other TCA staff recommended actions to their Board relative to recommendations Nos. 1, 2 and 4 (see attached TCA staff report No. 23). The matter has been discussed at the Technical Advisory Committee, the Foothill/Eastern Operations Committee, the Budget/Finance Committee and on October 13, 1994, at the Foothill/Eastern Board of Directors Meeting and action on the proposed resolution changes has been deferred one month to enable the Cities of Tustin and Irvine to meet with TCA. SUMMARY It appears that there is strong support amongst the other agency members that such wording modifications to Resolution 92F-09, paragraph 2b be provided so in their minds the opening of the entire corridor is not potentially held hostage in Irvine and Tustin's financial dealings with TCA. Other agency members may need to be contacted by Tustin's elected officials to provide a local perspective on this issue. It needs to be emphasized that the Jamboree/Edinger improvements are a significant regional facility not just one serving local needs and that the need to implement the interchange improvements now is driven by the opening of the Transportation Corridor and not current traffic demands. It should be further emphasized that the City recognizes its obligations to enter into a financial agreement with the TCA and the City of Irvine for funding its fair share of the improvement costs provided that specific details of the financial arrangements are clearly delineated and are of acceptable terms. CONCLUSION Since it is clearly not in the best interest of the City of Tustin, it is recommended that the City Council oppose the proposed modifications to ETC Resolution 92F-09, paragraph 2b concerning the possibility of opening the corridor prior to construction of the Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue interchange; and that the City Council approve in concept the development of a contractual funding agreement with the TCA for repayment of fair-share interchange costs. Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Dana R. ~asdah ~ Engineering Services Manager TDS: DRK: ecg .' etcfund Attachment Report No. 23 File No. 94F-003 xx TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE __ SAN JOAQUIN HILLS OPERATIONS COIVlMITTEE xx FOOTHILL/EASTERN OPERATIONS COMMITTEE xx BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITFEE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE __ SAN JOAQUIN HILLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS xx FOOTHILIJEASTERN BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING DATE: October 13, 1994 SUBJECT: Modifications to ETC Approval Resolutions and Funding of Jamboree/Edinger Interchange STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO BOARD: o Approve the concept of TCA funding the entire Jamboree/Edinger interchange costs in the ETC Project financing with later reimbursemem by the cities of Tustin and Irvine; Authorize increased funding for the Jamboree/Edinger Interchange design from $350,000 to $1,200,000 with approval by the Chief Executive Officer of an amendment to the Agreement between EMA and TCA. Adopt changes to ETC Policy Resolution 92F-09 through the addition of Paragraph 2b contained herein; and, Adopt changes to ETC West Leg Approval Resolution 92F-06 through the addition of Paragraph 1A contained herein. SUMMARY: Alternative strategies have been identified to ensure opening of the West Leg and consmlction of the Jamboree/Edinger interchange and Jamboree/Barranca intersection improvements while facilitating obtaining bond financing for the ETC. This requires modifications to two resolutions adopting the ETC West Leg and the policy regarding construction of the ETC. Cost: F/E: $850,000 SJH: -0- REPORT WRITTEN BY: Mike Endres REPORT APPROVED BY: Greg Henk 94F003F.DOC TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES ;--~31 E. SANDPOINTE AVE., SUEE ~0, SANTA ALVA, CA 9£707 7'14/43E..9800 FAX 714/436.9848 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM September 21, 1994 F/ETC Board of Directors ETC Project Manager Modifications to ETC Approval Resolutions and Funding of Jamboree/Edinger Interchange STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the concept of TCA funding the entire Jamboree/Edinger interchange costs in the ETC Project financing with later reimbursement by the cities of Tustin and Irvine; Authorize increased funding for the Jamboree/Edinger Interchange design from $350,000 to $1,200,000 with approval by the Chief Executive Officer of an amendment to the Agreement between EMA and TCA. Adopt changes to ETC Policy Resolution 92F-09 through the addition of Paragraph 2b contained herein; and, Adopt changes to ETC West Leg Approval Resolution 92F-06 through the addition of Paragraph lA contained herein. BACKGROUND The TCA and the Cities of Irvine and Tusfin have prepared a Memorandum of Understanding (MOIY) regarding inaplementation of environmental and engineering studies for the widening of Jamboree Road to eight lanes between Barranca Parkway and Edinger Avenue and the Jamboree Road/Barranca Parkway grade separation and interchange consistent with Item 2a of Resolution 92F-09 and Items lc and 2 of Resolution 92F-06. The MOU that defines the TCA as the lead agency and the roles of the Cities of lrvine and Tustin. The TCA Chief Executive Officer and the Tusfin City Council have authorized the MOU. The Irvine City Council is expected to authorize the MOU in October, 1994, al~er which the MOU will be fully executed and in force. Modifications to ETC Approval Resolutions Page 2 Discussions are underway between the TCA and the cities of Irvine and Tustin to identify the fair-share funding responsibility for the Jamboree Road/Edinger Avenue grade separation and interchange consistent with Item 2b of Resolution 92F-06. Fair share studies were prepared by TCA and presented to the cities. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is in preparation to address fair share funding and implementation responsibilities and completion is anticipate by the end of 1994. Of the three projects on the ETC West Leg south of the transition area, two are being incorporated into the Eastern Corridor Project funding. The status and progress on implementation of these improvements since incorporation into the ETC Project is as follows: ~ The TCA commissioned EMA to 1) incorporate the interchange improvements into the Moulton Parkway Smart Street EIR which was accomplished and the document certified in October, 1993; 2) prepare a Project Report for the interchange which was completed by EMA and approved in April, 1994; and 3) contract for fmai design of the interchange for which the process is underway. Jamboree Widening - The TCA retained Austin Foust to perform traffic studies to determine when these improvements would be required. These studies showed that the widening would not be required with the initial opening of the ETC and the requirement for widening this section of Jamboree Road was deferred by Amendment to Resolution 92F-06, date April 14, 1994. Jamboree/Barranca Intereham,e - Austin Foust also studied the traffic requirement at this intersection and determined that at-grade intersection improvements would satisfy the traffic requirements of the initial ETC opening and the interchange improvement project could be deferred. This deferral until after the Corridor is opened to traffic was also accomplished by the Amendment to Resolution 92F-06 on April 14, 1994. The intersection improvements required to satisfy the early year traffic were conceptually developed to determine the need for additional right of way and relocation of transmission lines. DISCUSSION Jamboree/Edinger Interchange Project activities are progressing as discussed herein. Design of the interchange was initially planned to be performed in-house by EMA and $350,000 was authorized by TCA. It has now been determined that an outside consultant is needed and the cost of design is estimated at $1,200,000. EMA is administering for TCA the selection of an engineering consultant for design of the project which process will be concluded in October, 1994: A twelve month design Modifications to ETC Approval Resolutions Page 3 schedule is planned which will allow construction to begin in early 1996 and be completed in the 1998-99 timefi'ame, prior to opening of the ETC scheduled for September 30, 1999. Funding for the recommended increase will be from the available cash flow. The TCA is on schedule for Implementation of the Interchange Improvements and is committed to comply with Resolution 92F-09 including Provision 2b which states that the Jamboree Road and Edinger Avenue grade separation and intemhange shall be opened to traffic prior to or at the same time as the opening of the ETC West Leg in the Transition Area. Implementation of these improvements within the time frame specified could be jeopardized by inability of the cities of Irvine and Tustin to meet their fair share funding of these improvements. To meet the intent of Resolution 92F-09 and support the requirements of bond financing, it is proposed and recommended that the following clause be added to Paragraph 2b of Resolution 92F-09: "The TCA has agreed that Agency, subject to Cities inability to initially provide their fair-share funding, will advance the cost of the Edinger Avenue/Jamboree Road grade separation and interchange provided that the cities of Irvine and Tustin have entered into a formal contractual arrangement for repayment of their fair-share of the total interchange costs. Lacking such agreement with the Cities will not relieve the TCA of the obligation to pursue construction of the interchange but will allow opening of the full Eastern Transportation Corridor facility prior to the construction of the grade separation and interchange. All parties to the arrangement agree to pursue supplemental funding (including Measure M funds) for these improvements to offset the total cost of the interchange." Jamboree/Barranca Intersection Conceptual layouts of intersection improvements that were recently developed suggest that the required initial impmvemems can be accomplished without impacting the existing overhead transmission line towers and without requiring MCAS(I-I) Tustin fight of way, provided certain compromise highway geometric standards are applied. These include the reduction of traffic and bike lane widths and deferral of the sidewalk adjacent to the Base. These concepts are being developed into preliminary plans to be followed by design and construction of the improvements by TCA. The Agency is committed to comply with Resolution 92F-06 including Item lA, as amended April 14, 1994, which states that: "Prior to completion of the f'mal design for the ETC the final design for the initial improvements necessary for the Jamboree/Barranca intersection shall be completed. These improvements shall be opened prior to or at the same time as the opening of the ETC West Leg in the Transition Area." Modifications to ETC Approval Resolutions Page 4 Relocation of existing overhead power line supports and potential acquisition of right-of-way from the MCAS(H) Tustin could cause delays in the schedule for construction of these interchange improvements. To meet the intent of Resolution 92F-06 and support the requirements of bond financing the TCA staff recommends that the following clause be added to Resolution 92F-06 to Paragraph lA: "It is intended that the design of the intersection in the Initial Project not include right of way from MCAS(H) Tustin or other properties and to avoid relocation of the overhead power lines in the median of Barranea Parkway. It is recognized that if such fight of way or relocations are necessitated by the design, the implementation of those design improvements shall not delay opening of the full Eastern Transportation Corridor." 94F003M.DOC RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOO~.~/EASTERN' TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGHNCY APPROVING THE WEST LEG OF THE'EASTE1LN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AND APPROV]I~G PLANS FOR. TH~ CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST LEGOF THE EAS-i]~4' TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR May 14. 1992 Amended April 14, 1994 On motion of Board Member Diehl, duly seconded and, carried, the following resolution was adopted;.- WI're. REAS, the Eastern Transportation Corridor ('ETC) has been identified as a needed facilityin studies of existing ~ projected travel demand in Orange county beginning with the 1980 Northeast Orange County Circulation Study;, and ~, the Multimodal Transportation Study and Refinement Study, and the Northeast Orange County Circulation Study evaluated land use and transportation alternatives for northeastern Orange County;, and ' ~, the ETC was added to the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial --Hishways bythe Orange County Bo~d of Supervisors in Ausust, 1981; and WHEREAS, following addition of the ETC to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, baseline environmental studies and praliminai7 engineering analyses for the ETC and the Foothill Transportation Corridor were conducted, and Environmental Impact Report No. 123 was prepared end certified; and ~, in February 1986, the Orange County Board of Supervisors selected 18 links to be evaluated u pan of the ETC Route Location Study and Tier 1 Environmental Docmnent; and WI~-P-.EAS, EIR No. 451 addressed potential environmental effects associated with the 18 links end a range of non-alignment alternatives for the ETC; and WHEREAS, FIR. No. 451 was certified by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on June 8, 1988, and a preferred alignment was selected by the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the Orange County Board of Supervisors in June 1988; and WHEREAS, the ETC was officinlly phced on the State Hishway System in Sanuary 1989 by the state Le~s!ature, now designated as State Route 231 and State Route 261; and WHEREAS, the Foothill, Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency issued a Notic~ )of Preparation on December 27, 1988, and a Revised Notice of Preparatlon on J'anuary 24, 1991; and wI-n~REAS, duly noticed scoping hearings were held on Ianuary 10, 1989, and J'anua~, 12, 1989, concerning the ETC project; and WI~-REAS, numerous other public hearings and meetings have been held concerning the ETC project; and WHEREAS, Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 2 was distributed for public review on November 8~,-1991, for a period of public review lasting until December 30, 1991, and ' the public review p~riod was expanded until January 17, 1992; and "WHEREAS, public information meetings were held on Dral~ Environmental Impact Report No. 2 on November 19, November 21, and December $, 1991; and 1992; and WHEREAS, public heatings were held on December 12, 1991 and February 13, W/~-R.EAS, TCA Draft ~ No. 2 was prepared and circulated pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and ithe Foothill/Ea~em Transportation Corridor Agency CEQA Procedures; and WHEREAS, written comments were received during and after the public commeat period, and a written response was prepared to written comments and to oral comments at the public hearing, which employ a good faith, reasoned analysis to describe and address the disposition of environmental issues raised by the comments; and WI-~-REAS, the response to comments was dism'buted to commenting agencies and members of the public on March l?, 1992, for a period of public review ending April 16, 1992; and ~, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) incorporated the ETC into the Regional Mobility Plan after analyzing regional transportation alternatives for the Southern California region; and ~, SCAG, as the designated Metropolitan Planning Orga~,~tion under the Federal Clean Air Act, has included the ETC in the Transportation Improvement Program and has certified that the Transportation Improvement Program conforms with the requirements of the State Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act; and 2 WI4~-~, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Callfomia ~Air l~asources Board included the Res~onal Mobility Plan as a component of the 1989 Air O-nifty l~fanasemant Plan and identified the ETC as a Tier I transportation control measure in tha- 1~8~ Air Quality Management plan after~analy'zin8 regional alternatives for achieving attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards of the Federal Clean Air Act; and ~FdEREAS, the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan and the Regional Mobility Plan assume that both mixed use and HOV lanes will be constructed on the ETC by the year 2010, and SCAG and the Foothill/Ea~em Transportation Corridor Agency have entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding the timing of HOV lane implementation, and the use of toll pricing mechanisms to encourage higher vehicle occupancy; and ~.~, toll facilities provide an inherent financial incentive to encourage HOV usegei and 'WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Impact Report (TCA Final EIR No. 2) has been prepared pursuant to CEQA and to the State of California CEQA Guidelines which includes the fonowing: 1. TCA Draft EIR No. 2; 2. TCADraft ~-n~.No. 2 Technical Studies; - 3. Comments received on TCA Drat% ~ No. 2; 4. Responses to comments on TCA Draft HIR No. 2; 5. Comments, and responses to comments received on the Responses to Comments on TCA Draft E1R No. 2; 6. StaffReports of the Transportation Corridor Agency concerning Draft and Fired TCA EIR No. 2; WHEREAS, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors has conducted duly noticed public hearln~s concerning the certification of TCA lrmal l~n~ No. 2 and concerning the approval of the ETC project on December 12, 1991, February 13, 1992 and May 14, 1992, and heard evidence from all persons interested in testifying concerning the certification of TCA Final EIR No. 2 and the approval of the ETC project; and WI-~-REAS, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Conidor A&ency Board of Directors has reviewed and considered TCA lrmal I~_IK No. 2 and has considered the oral and w~iian comments on the TCA Final FIR No. 2 and the responses thereto prior to approving the project; and WI-n~.REAS, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Board of Directors has certified TCA Final EIR No. 2 as adequate and complete prior to taking action on the project: 3 NOW, THEILEFORE, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Board of Directors resolves as follows that: 1. The Wes~ Leg of the-ETC, described as the Corridor with West Leg (2lA) Alternative in TCA Final EIR No. 2 Cmcluding interchanges and other ancillary facilities described in TCA lrmal El[IL No. 2), is hereby adopted. 2. In the Peters Canyon area, as described in TCA Final EIR No. 2, the ' West Leg Alignment designated as 21AolH (with adoption of 21A-5 under the criteria outlined in Mhigation Measure AL-l) and 21A-IS is hereby adopted. 3. In the Tustin Plain area, the Refined Concept Alignment (semi- depressed), as describedgn TCA Final FIR No. 2, is hereby adopted. · . 4. In the Transition Area, as de, scribed in TCA Final EIR No. 2, the alignment designated as lC Modified (consistent with Mitigation Measure T-14) is hereby adopted. 5. The Environmental Findings, Facts in Support of Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations attached as Attachment "A" of Resolution No. 92F-06 are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference. 6. The Mitigation Monitoring Plan attached hereto as Attachment "B' in Resolution No. 92F-06 is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference. 7. The mitigation meaauras described in the Mitigation Monitoring Program attached as Attachment "B' of Resolution No. 92F-05 are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference. 8. The Chief Executive Officer of the Transportation Conidor Agencies is authorized to initiate such steps as necessary to: (i) prepare final construction plans, specifications and estimates; ('fi) acquire right-of-way; (',ii) obtain financing for the construction of the ETC; ('iv) implement the mitigation measures identified in Attachment "B'; (v) obtain necessary permits and approvals for the construction of the ETC; (vi) take such other steps as may be necessary to construct the ETC and open the facility to traffic as early as feast"vle; and (vii) bring back to this Board any appropriate recommendations to further knplement the foregoing. BE IT FUR. TH~P, R~SOLVED that adoption of the West Leg of the ETC as set forth in this resolution is subject to the following conditions of approval: lh-ior to completion of the fmai Design for the I:-TC, the TCA shall administer, fund and complete the engineering design and environmental studies for the Edinger/J'arnboree grade separation and interchange. 4 IA. lB. An~ financial constricts relative to improvement~ within the project limits shall aot impsct flnucial fea~oilit7 of thase intprovemeets south of'the West LeS terminus. Fundtn8 for these projects will be developed between TCA, Irvino and .Prior to completion of the final design for the ETC the final design for the initial ,?~ necessary for the ~'amboree/Barranca intersection shall be completed. The~ improvements shall be opened prior to or at the same time as the opening of the ETC West Leg in the Transition Area. With Respect to the ultimate ~'amboree widening and the ultimate lamboree/Barranca intersection improvements the following conditions shall apply: Jamboree widened to eight lanes south to Bnrranca improvement- 1) Besinning with the first quarter of 1995, the TCA shall prepare an annual update to the ETC West Leg Transition Area Phasing Analysis (November 1993) and shsll validate the results of the update with the Cities of Irvine and Tustim Upon opening the Corridor to traffic, TCA shall monitor dally and peak hour trsl~c volumes on this roadway segment and prepar~ an analysis on a yearly basis showing uaflic volume trends and a projection of when service levels will reach level of service 'D". 3) Approximately three years prior to reaching the projected level of service 'D", TCA shall initiate, administer, fund and complete engineering design and environmental studies for the two lane widening of this segment. b) lamboredBarranca ~rade separation and interchange improvement- 1) Beaming with the first quarter of 1995, the TCA shall prepare an annual update to the ETC West Leg Transition Area Phasing Analysis (November 1993) and shah validate the results ofthe update with the Cities ofhvine and Tustim 2) Upon opening the Corridor to traffic, TCA shall monitor daily and peak hour tra~¢ volumes on each leg of'the intersection and prepare an analysis on a yearly basis showing tr~c volume trends and a projection of when service levels will reach level of service 5 lC. 3) Approximately three years prior to reachin8 the projected level of sm'vice *D*, TCA shall initiate, administer, fired and complete enginem~n~ design and environmental studies'for a ~rada separation and interchangn. TCA shall work with the City of Irvine and the City of Tustin to define the improvements (identified in lB above) and identify the pm-ties responsible for the fight-of-way requirements, fimdln8 sources and the implementation procedure, including c~)nstrucilon and timing. This shall include design and environmental studies consistent with the Tustin Ba~e Reuse Plan and the City of Irvine Planning Area 10. Prior. to ~ design for tbe ETC: b) A memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall be entered into which define~ the TCA ~ the lead a~ency and defines the roles of the Citie~ of Irvine ~md Tustin as cooperating agencies in the environmental process. A MOU shall be entered into identifying ~air-share funding between TCA, City of Irvlne, and City of Tustin regarding construction of the above improvements. BE 1T FURTI-TI~ RESOLVED that, thi~ l~..solution is approved, adopted and signed this 14th day of April, 1994, and .~hsl! take. effect immediately. FOOTHNL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORR~OR AGENCY ATTEST: Chairman of the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Corridor Ageacy 6 .... , I hereb~ cer~ ~ the ~oresolns lt~olutlon wu ~ ~dopted b~ the Board ofDirecton ort~ ~Footl~l/E.m~ Tr~pons~ion Co~dor ~ ~t ~ ~ .ch~lul~d m~tinS t~mor on 14th d~ o~April, 1994, I~ th~ ~ollowin~ vot~ oftl~ Bo~d: NOES: Secretary ofth~ FoothilU East~n Transpo~,afion Corridor A~ency 7 RESOLUTION NO. 92F'09 / N TRANSPORTATION CORRID AGENCY ADOPTING POUCY OR REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TH~ EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR May 14, 1992 . On motion of Board Member Diehl, duly seconded and caJ'ried, the following resolution was adopted: as a need--,'~--'.~R. EAS' ~e ~em Transportation Corridor O · · .... ~. ,~=.~y ,n stuales ot existina an ,,,,,,..,._., ..... (ET) has been idemified inmn . d ..,.,,j.,,,.u ~ravel oeman oeg g with We 1980 Norther,.- ,', ...... cl in Oranoe ,~ ~,ange ,,;oun~ Circulation Study; and ...... WHEREAS, the E-?.C was officially placed on the State Highway System in January 1989 by the state legislature, now designated as State Route 231 and State Route 261; and N . WHEREAS, the Foothi~/Eastem Trans,~rtati-- ,~ ..... otice of Preparation on ~, u, ,.,~moor Agency issued a January 24. 1991; and December 27, 1988 and a Revised Notice of [=reparstion on be ...... ~WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Impact Report (TCA Final . en preparsa pursuant to CEQA an,~ +,, +~- ~,, ......... EIR No 2) has inctudas the following: ' '" "'= ~= o~ un,n'orrma CEQA Guidelines. whictl 2. 3. 4. 5. TCA Draft EIR No. 2; TCA Draft E1R No. 2 Technical Studies; Commer~ts received on TCA Draft EIR No. 2; Responses to comments on TCA Draft F_IR No. 2; Responses to ~e Rasponses-to-comment document on TCA ~[ EIR No. 2; Staff reports of ~ Transportation Corridor Agency concerning Draft ancl Final TCA EIR No. 2; , r~o. 2 ami ~ approved a faci Lag, ii Noeltl Leg, and an East Leg; iity with a West 1. The .Board of Directors fu~er cra-ec~ following: be Construction of ~e West Leg, Nont~ Leg, and ~=,~ Leg in ~e first phase of Initial Constm~on. .. inclumng east aha west connectors in the of Iniua] ConsmJction. first phase Construction Of full intemh~.~e ~ 1 5/$R133 inciuclina 5he r~,~. , generaJ purpose lanes at Cie .Const~u...ction of ramps in the first phase of Initial ~n ,---, ....... po by fl"re Cities of Tuslfn and ~r~.~ ,,,,~,~,-~nmaon of the ramps ~ be consist~m w~, ,~,-- '.'._"" measure T-17 which -,,~,,~- =, u~n, aria cotlstru n ' ~. ....... .C~C). for Ule foIlOW~lO Irnm'm.~,m.,,~. fOIJOWS: ....... ,~ ,~, u,u .es[ Leg terminus as Prepare an impleme.?lio.n program for the foil dwnix~ ~ ~on rn,,rove ........ ~ · . ~ ,,m,'~ aol.~erly of the EIR/EI.S. project hmits to Barranca p-,~,- ........ .-, Resolution 92F-06 to include: .... -x ao ~mm~ ~1 be ii) Jamboree-,, ...... --..'~.'- ~ /,~anca gmae separation and interchange A grade sepa,-.~on and inte~ ~ Avenue shall be :~"~C~"t~ at ~ ROad and ope to _same =me as the opening of ~e tzaffic pnor to or at Itm ETC West Leg in me ~ ransifion Area. 2 3. FL ~:~.lt~e__/:~_li_c~j~ _c~ th.e Bo.ar.d of Directors that issues re{aa'dina '-,.=. ~,~i aha pnasmg o~ me ETC shall be oroces~aa ~_ . . . . , ~.,,..~.,m ~uv~c)ry L;omm~e8 for mmr recommenoation pnor to final Board approval. .~ '.=/ .... '~.;,-,~,= '- prior 10 I=1 {.; .cort~b-ucfion to update r~..!oems on me status of final, cl.es~gn, COr, airuCt~on and mitigation efforts so that the pubhc ~s aware of what can be expected when work commences. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resol.ution i?. approved, adopted and signed ~is 14th day of May, 1992, and shall take effect ~mmedmtely. FOOTHILL/BASTERNTRANSPORTATioN CORRIDOR AGENCY / Chairman of the Foothdl/Eastem Transportation Corridor Agency ATrEST 3 AYES: NOES: Vasquez, Sheridan, Wilson, Krause, Cody,'Diehl, Friess, Thomas, Wisner Pickler, Beyer, Richardson ~"~'atem Trallspol-tafioll Corridor Agency