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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 2 M.T.&B.F.P. 03-04-85AGENDA. . DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 1985~ i 11;er-t;om TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM (M.T. & B.F.P.) FOR EASTERN/FOOTHILL CORRIDORS (FILE #629.5) RECOMMENDATION: That the Tustin City Council, at their meeting of March 4, 1985, adopt the City Policy Statement for the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors and approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors subject to the following conditions: be 60 Development of a solution concerning the westerly extension of the Foothill Transportation Corridor and its connection to the Costa Mesa (Rte. 55} Freeway. Adoption of a route alignment for the Eastern Corridor that minimizes impacts on all existing developments and/or facilities. Establishment of a mutually agreed upon Area of Benefit and uniform fee structure(s) throughout the entire Area of Benefit of all participating cities. do Requirement that all cities within the Area of Benefit of the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors must particpate in the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program with the County. Adoption of a route alignment for the Eastern Corridor southerly of the Santa Aha {I-5) Freeway. BACKGROUND: On October 1, 1984, the Tustin City Council adopted three generalized policy statements as follows: Based on existing and future traffic volumes and emerging development patterns, the City of Tustin acknowledges the need for the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors. Considering'financial constraints facing road builders today, the City of Tustin recognizes that transportation development fees paid by land developers are necessary and an appropriate part of a financial mix for construction of the Eastern/Foothill Corridors. e The Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors are regional in nature and must be planned, financed, and constructed as a cooperative effort by cities, the County of Orange, State and Federal governments, and other responsible representatives of the private sector. The City of Tustin agrees to play an active role in this regional transportation effort. MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM FEBRUARY 26, 1985 PAGE 2 These policy statements were conditionally adopted based upon the following conditions prevailing at the time of program implementation: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Local agency ability for decision making on all fee program matters. Development of a construction phasing program. Development of a 100% revenue source. Development of a modified A.H.F.P. Program for participating agencies. Development of a benefit level and fee for all of Orange County. Local agencies to have jurisdiction to exempt fees on existing building modifications and jurisdictions. Another area of concern discussed by the City Council on their October 1, 1984 meeting was the initially proposed fees for residential, commercial, office and industrial uses. The initial Area of Benefit for the Eastern/Foothill Corridors included seven cities and the County of Orange. These cities included Anaheim, Irvine, Orange, San Clemente, Santa Aha, Yorba Linda and Tustin. The County Board of Supervisors adopted the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program for unincorporated County territory on October 3, 1984 and at that time appointed Supervisors Riley and Nestande to meet with Orange County Transportation Commission representatives and the impacted cities to work out an equitable fee program for all agencies. The County has established and adopted a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) for the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors. A copy of this M.O.U. is attached for information. DISCUSSION: The attached Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) proposes execution by the County of Orange, the seven cities and the Orange County Transportation Commission (O.C.T.C.). As of this date, the County and O.C.T.C. have adopted the M.O.U. and the City's of Irvine and Orange have adopted the document either conditionally and or with reference to ;the city policy statements. It is anticipated that te City of San Clemente will take an action on February 26, 1985. Five of the six previous items outlined as conditions of approval of the three original basic policy statements have been addressed in this M.O.U. or will be addressed in the final action of the proposed fee program which is referred to as the Joint Powers Authority (j.P.Ao). Items 1, 2 and 3 will be addressed in the proposed Joint Powers Agreement and items 5 and 6 will be resolved prior to the execution of any Joint Powers Agreement. MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM FEBRUARY 26, 1985 PAGE 3 It is not proposed to expand the Area of Benefit throughout the entire County, but to expand the westerly boundary of same to approximately Tustin Avenue in the north and Main Street in the south parts of the westerly boundary. It is anticipated that the expansion of this westerly boundary will reduce the residential fees a substantial amount. Additionally, this boundary expansion and the combining of commercial, office and industrial fees will help reduce the commercial fee to about $2.00 per square foot. These items would be addressed prior to any final action/execution of the Joint Powers Agreement. Staff has outlined five areas in the Policy Statement which requires resolvement prior to the execution of any Joint Powers Agreement. These five areas are summarized below: ae Development of a solution concerning the westerly extension of the Foothill Transportation Corridor and is connection to the Costa Mesa (Rte. 55) Freeway. b. Adoption of a route alignment for the Eastern Corridor that minimizes impacts on all existing developments and/or facilities. Ce Establishment of a mutually agreed upon Area of Benefit and uniform fee structure(s) throughout the entire Area of Benefit of all participating cities. Requirement that all cities within the Area of Benefit of the Eastern/foothill Corridors must participate in the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program with the County. e. Adoption of a route alignment for the Eastern Corridor southerly of the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. It is suggested that any approval of the Memorandum of Understanding be conditioned to the above mentioned items being resolved to the satisfaction of the Tustin City Council and prior to the execution of any Joint Powers Agreement related to the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors Fee Program. The proposed Policy Statement outlines the city's generalized viewpoints and concerns regarding the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors. Additionally, it demonstrates the city's desires to implement a program to help resolve both the local and regional circulation needs. It is suggested that this Policy Statement be adopted by the Tustin City Council and made a part of M.O.U. approval and documentation package. Director of Public Works/City Engineer BL:jr MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RECITALS Based on existing' and future traffic volumes and emerging development patterrm, the undersigned agree to support the concept and acknowledge the need for the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors; and Considering the financial constraints facing road builders today, the undersigned agree that transportation development fees paid by land developers are a necessary and appropriate part of the financing program for Eastern/Foothill Corridors; and Each of the undersigned agrees that the Eastern/Foothill Corridors are regional in nature and must be planned, financed, and constructed as a cooperative effort by cities, the County of Orange, the Orange County Transportation Commission, the state and federal governments, landowners, developers, homeowners, and responsibile representatives of the private sector; and Each of the undersigned agrees that a full and equit-able partnership is needed to finance design and construct the Eastern/FoothiLl Corridors and pledges to work to create a joint powers authority to build these facilities. It is agreed that this joint powers authority shall: 1. Construct environmentally-sensitive facilities that shall not be more than 6 to 8 general travel lanes in this century; 2. Preserve the ultimate right-of-way required to meet future transportation needs; 3. Construct the Eastern/FoothiLl Corridors as well-landscaped, grade separated scenic highways; 4. Develop a construction phasing plan which strives to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion and which is mindful of local traffic needs and impacts; 5. Oversee the expenditure of revenues raised by a transportation corridor fee program and to aggressively seek state and federal revenues to assist in financing corridor construction; 6. Develop and implement a fair and comprehensive long-range financing plan for the Eastern/Foothill Corridors; 7. Prepare adequate safeguards to guarantee all revenues raised to build the Eastern/Foothill Corridors are used exclusively for these needed transportation facilities; 8. Guarantee all pha~es of design and construction conform to the technical standards of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 9. Develop a governing Board structure which guarantees all final determinations shall be made by elected officials. Prior to becoming a signator to a joint powers agreement to construct and finance the Eastern/Foothill Corridors, the undersigned agree that: 1. The undersigned each shall jointly participate in reviewing and revising the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program adopted by the Board of Supervisors. 2. The review and revision of the transportation corridor fee program shall consider, but not be limited to, expanding or adjusting the Area of Benefit and reducing fees for commercial/retail uses. 3. The focus of any revisions to the program shall be to enhance fairness and equity balancing financial needs with other social and economic factors. 4. No new taxes or new fees shall be placed on existing homes or businesses as part of the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program. Ail fees shall be placed on future development only. 5. Each of the undersigned shall adopt a revised Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program prior to executing the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridor Joint Powers Agreement. A detailed Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors joint powers agreement shall be drafted and reviewed by a special ad hoe committee chaired by Supervisor Bruce Nestande · This committee shall include a representative of each city included in the area-of-benefit of the Eastern/Foothill Corridors, plus Supervisor Thomas F. Riley the designee of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The Orange County Transportation Commission shall provide staff assistance to the committee. Harriet M. Wieder, Chairman Orange County Board of Supervisors Kenneth E. Carr, Mayor City of San Clemente Don R. Roth, Mayor City of Anaheim Daniel E. Griset, Mayor City of Santa Aha David Sill~, Mayor City of Irvine Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor City of Tustin James H. Beam, Mayor City of Orange Henry W. Wedaa, Mayor City of Yorba Linda Daniel E. Griset, Chairman Orange County Transportation Commission TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT FOR EASTERN/FOOTHILL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS The Tustin City Council in October, 1984 conditionally adopted three general policy statements indicating support for the concept of the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program. These policy statements are as follows: 1. Based on existing and future traffic volumes and emerging development patterns, the City of Tustin acknowledges the need for the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors. 2. Considering financial constraints facing road builders today, the City of Tustin recognizes that transportation development fees paid by land developers are necessary and an appropriate part of a financial mix for construction of the Eastern/Foothill Corridors. 3. The Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors are regional in nature and must be planned, financed and constructed as a cooperative effort by cities, the County of Orange, State and Federal governments, and other responsible representatives of the private sector. The City of Tustin agrees to play an active role in this regional transportation effort. It is the Tustin City Council's belief that major transportation improvements are needed to relieve traffic congestion along the Costa Mesa (Rte. 55) Freeway, Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway and at the I-5/Rte. 55 Interchange. Prior to the construction of these improvements many issues need to be resolved. Some of the major issues are: The westerly extension of the Foothill Corridor and its connection to the Costa Mesa (Rte. 55) Freeway, The adoption of a precise alignment of the Eastern Corridor adjacent to the City of Tustin and a parallel arterial highway adjacent to or through the City of Tustin, Development of a construction phasing, financing program and maintenance program for each of the Transportation Corridors. Extension of the Eastern Corridor southerly of the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. The Tustin City Council supports the position to initially construct a four to six lane facility with the reservations/dedications of right-of-way for ultimate expansion. It is imperative that these corridors be so designed and constructed so that they may be initially or ultimately incorporated within the State Highway system. Prior to the City of Tustin executing any joint powers agreement relating to the Eastern/Foothill Transportation Corridors, the City will pursue resolvement of the following items/concerns as they relate to our community: a. Development of a solution concerning the westerly extension of the Foothill Transportation Corridor and its connection to the Costa Mesa (Rte. 55) Freeway. b. Adoption of a route alignment for the Eastern Corridor that minimizes the impacts on all existing developments and/or facilities. Tustin's preferred alignment of the Eastern Corridor is Alignment 11 in Segment A (westerly and adjacent to Peters Canyon Wash) and Alignment 23 in Segment B as delineated in the Eastern Transportation Corridor Route Location Study Matrix Evaluation Process. c. Establishment of a mutually agreed upon Area of Benefit and uniform fee structure(s) throughout the entire Area of Benefit of all participating cities. d. Requirement that all cities within the Area of Benefit must participate with the County in the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program. e. Adoption of a route alignment for the Eastern Corridor southerly of the Santa Aha (I-5) Freeway. Tustin will continue to support the implementation of these Transportation Corridor facilities to help resolve any current and upcoming local and regional circulation needs of the area, and will also continue to monitor and oppose any planned facilities which will adversely impact our community.