HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 4 BULLET TRAIN 06-20-83DAT£: JUNE 15, 1983 Inter-Corn
TO:
FROH:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
BULLET TRAIN RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION
RECOMMENDATION:
that the Tustin City Council, at their meeting of June 20, 1983, pass and adopt
the attached resolution in support of the Delmar Accord regarding issues
concerning the Bullet Train project and direct staff to forward same to the
Association for Bullet Train Review.
BACKGROUND:
American High Speed Rail Corporation is proposing the construction and operation
of the Bullet Train project which will operate between the Los Angeles
International Airport and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and San Diego.
The City has and is currently taking an active role in monitoring and opposing
this project due to'its potential adverse effects on' the community of Tustin.
DISCUSSION:
On Friday, June 10, 1983, staff attended a meeting at the City of Del Mar to
develop an accord concerning the resolution, of problems-prior to the acceptance of
applications for Bullet Train permits.
Attendees at this meeting were representatives from three Orange County cities and
several'San Diego County cities and communities.
The Association for Bullet Train Review is a bodY made up of various governmental
agencies, communities, and homeowner associations that are opposed to or are
concerned about the Bullet Train Project.
The attached resolution summarizes the City's viewpoints and furnishes support to
the Association for Bullet Train Review and their concerns. The Association has
requested all resolutions and/or letters of support be returned to Mr. Robert
Bonde, 1620 Haydn Dr., Cardiff by the Sea, CA, by June 24, 1983.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/
CITY ENGINEER
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RESOLUTION NO. 83-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, IN SUPPORT OF THE DELMAR
ACCORD REGARDING ISSUES CONCERNING THE
BULLET TRAIN PROJECT
WHEREAS, the American High Speed Rail Corporation has actively
proposed the Bullet Train project to connect the Los Angeles Area with the San
Diego area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed route of the Bullet Train traverses through the
city limits of Tustin; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Bullet Train could impose substantial
irreversible impacts to the City of Tustin; and
WHEREAS, the Association for Bullet Train Review opposes the
acceptance, by governmental agencies of formal applications for bonds, permits,
certificates, intents or authorization for the Bullet Train Project until such
time the developer, American High Speed Rail Corporation, addresses and
resolves the issues as set forth below in this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Tustin opposes the Bullet Train Project as proposed within the limits of the
City of Tustin and opposes any acceptance by governmental agencies of formal
application for bonds, permits, certificates, intents or authorization for the
Bullet Train Project until such time the developer, American High Speed Rail
Corporation, addresses and resolves the following issues:
1. Transportation Needs Assessment
An independent Transportation Needs Assessment shall be conducted
which specifically addresses:
a. Corridor boundaries
b. Corridor transportation requirements
Routes that meet the corridor needs, interconnect with
existing and proposed transportation modes, remove the
maximum number of vehicles from streets and highways, and are
sensitive to environmental and historical concerns
d. Fare that can be paid by persons who could use the system
e. Economics necessary for a system to become self-sufficient
within five years after commencing operation
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Systems, existing and in testing, that meet the design
criteria, are of the State of the Art technology and are
environmentally sensitive
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g. Expense versus income for commuters with station site
h. Financing systems available
Environmental Safeguards
The reinstatement of the conditions within the California
Environment Quality Act and the California Coastal Act to pre-
AB 3647 status and written guarantees that an Environmental
Impact Report would be prepared on every mile of the entire
corridor and that identified problems would be satisfactorily
mitigated.
3. Economic Assurances
Absolute assurances that the project will not become a taxpayer
obligation shall be required:
a. Completion bonding commitment to complete the project
regardless of its final cost
Operational reserve to cover the first five years of
operations, as determined by an independent economist, to be
placed into escrow
c. Liability insurance, equal to the construction cost, to be
purchased and prepaid to cover first five years of operation
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Tustin held on 20th. day of June, 1983.
Ronald B. Hoesterey
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Wynn
City Clerk