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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR PROJ (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT NEW BUSINESS City Manager Approva]6-4�---_ Item to be presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Weste DATE: November 14, 2000 SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CROSS - VALLEY CONNECTOR PROJECTS DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services City Council adopt a resolution supporting the public funding priority and implementation of the Cross -Valley Connector projects. At the September 6, 2000 Study Session, the City Council received an update on the Central City Roads Program (Program). The attached memorandum entitled "Central City Roads Program" describes how the Program was developed to identify and apply cost estimates for the transportation infrastructure needed in the center of the City. As part of the Program, staff is also developing a funding strategy including securing "outside" public funding to assist the City in implementing these regionally significant transportation improvement projects. At the September 6, 2000 Study Session, several Councilmembers expressed support for the efforts being made to complete the various components of the "Cross -Valley Connector." The Cross -Valley Connector is defined as Newhall Ranch Road from the Interstate 5/State Route 126 interchange to Golden Valley Road, and Golden Valley Road from that point east to the interchange of Golden Valley Road and State Route 14. Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested that staff return to the City Council with a resolution that would demonstrate the City Council's support for making the Cross -Valley Connector the City's primary priority in terms of prioritizing public funding requests. No alternative action has been identified by staff. Mopfeu:—ck�o , nbTa A ',rods �d Item: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CROSS -VALLEY CONNECTOR PROJECTS November 14, 2000 — Page 2 FISCAL. IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this item. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Supporting Implementation of the Cross -Valley Connector Memorandum entitled "Central City Roads Program," dated September 5, 2000 MLY.dis C0und1\CVC_MS0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO: Mayor Darcy and city Councilmembers FROM: George A. Caravalho, City Manager DATE: September 5, 2000 SUBJECT: CENTRAL CITY ROADS PROGRAM City Council receive the presentation by staff regarding the Santa Clarita Central City Roads Program and provide staff with direction to implement the Program. The Santa Clarita Central City Roads Program (Program) was developed to identify and apply cost estimates for all transportation infrastructure needed in the center of the City. The Central City area is roughly defined by Bouquet Canyon Road to the north, State Route 14 (SR -14) to the east, Sierra Highway to the south, and San Fernando Road to the west. The Program includes all arterial roadway segments, major intersection grade separations (flyovers), freeway interchange improvements, and railroad grade separations identified in the City's General Plan. While providing needed roadway capacity identified in the City's Circulation Element, the implementation of the Program will also achieve the following objectives: • Provide east -west roadway links, dramatically reducing 'cross -valley' trip lengths and travel times. ■ Support the valley's commercial and industrial base by enhancing the efficient movement of goods. ■ Provide much-needed alternative routes across the City. • Provide safe and unobstructed north -south access across the Metrolink railroad tracks. • Support a multi -modal transportation network by dramatically reducing cross valley bus travel times, and accommodate bicycle travel by including Class I bike paths adjacent to all major roadways. Agenda Item; CENTRAL CITY ROADS PROGRAM September 5, 2000 - Page 2 As part of the Program, staff is also developing a funding strategy to secure *outside" funding to assist the City in implementing these regionally significant transportation improvement projects. Potential funding sources i6entified to date include the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Call for Projects, the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Federal Demonstration Projects, and the California State In&wtmcture Bank. This funding strategy attempts to leverage local Bridge & Thoroughfare (B&T) fees and other local transportation funds with state and federal funding opportunities. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL 22ACT The preliminary cost estimates for all of the transportation infrastructure improvements identified in the Program now total over $380 million. More accurate cost estimates are currently being prepared as part of the joint City/County efforts to update the B&T District fees. Central City Road Network Map AJNMY:dis =ndI%ccRjWdys=d=Aoo cioersv.aL*. 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