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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - SANTA PAULA BANCH LINE RR (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item• CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: C7& Item to be presented by: Jason Crawford July 11, 2006 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SANTA PAULA BRANCH LINE RAILROAD TRACKS INTO SANTA CLARITA FOR TOURISM USAGE BY THE FILLMORE AND WESTERN RAILWAY Community Development City Council adopt a resolution in support of extending the Santa Paula Branch Line railroad tracks into Santa Clarita for tourism usage by the Fillmore and Western Railway. BACKGROUND Per the direction of City Council, staff has coordinated with neighboring cities, including the City of Fillmore and the City of Santa Paula, and drafted a resolution supporting the extension of the Santa Paula Branch Line railroad tracks into Santa Clarita for tourism usage by the Fillmore and Western Railway. This extension is estimated to include approximately fifteen miles of railroad track depending on the final route. There is currently a separate effort underway to extend rail service from Port Hueneme through to Santa Clarita as well. That potential rail extension would likely involve the same physical railroad tracks that this resolution refers to. Staff will continue to pursue opportunities to extend the Santa Paula Branch Line into Santa Clarita for tourism usage by the Fillmore and Western Railway and to coordinate with neighboring cities, including the City of Fillmore and the City of Santa Paula, to partner in this endeavor, unless directed otherwise by City Council. Adopted: Pte. p -T7 9 ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other direction as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct financial impact from this action. ATTACIANILNTS Resolution