HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - LTR TO SCRRA RE:METRO STATION (5)NEW BUSINESS
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Agenda Item• 11
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
October 14, 2014
Michael P. Murphy
APPROVE LETTER TO BE SENT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REGARDING THE VIA
PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION
City Manager's Office
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the draft letter to be sent from the City Manager to the Chief Executive
Officer of Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) inquiring as to the feasibility
of continuing operation of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station upon commencement of service at
the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station.
BACKGROUND
At the regular City Council Meeting on September 23, 2014, the Council directed that an item be
agendized regarding a letter to be sent from the City to the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (SCRRA) inquiring as to the feasibility of continuing the operation of the Via
Princessa Metrolink Station upon commencement of service at the Vista Canyon Metrolink
Station.
Currently, it is planned that the Via Princessa Metrolink Station will close upon the
commencement of service at the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station. The intent of the letter is to
explore the feasibility of having both locations as operational Metrolink stations.
A draft letter is attached for the Council's consideration to be sent from City Manager Ken
Striplin to Michael P. DePallo, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority, which inquires as to whether there is an the option for continuing the operation of the
Via Princessa Metrolink Station upon commencement of service at the Vista Canyon Metrolink
Station.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. City Council not approve the draft letter
2. Other action as determined by the City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
No additional resources, outside of those included in the adopted FY 14/15 budget, are required
for the adoption of the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft letter to Michael P. DePallo, CEO, Southern California Regional Rail Authority
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23920 Valencia Boulevard • Suite 300 • Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196
Phone: (661) 259-2489 • FAX: (661) 259-8125
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October 15, 2014
Michael P. DePallo, Chief Executive Officer
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
One Gateway Plaza, Floor 12
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dear Mr. DePallo:
Subject: Via Princessa Metrolink Station
I am writing at the direction of the Santa Clarita City Council to inquire as to whether continuing
the Via Princessa Metrolink Station as an operating station after the completion of the Vista
Canyon Metrolink Station is an option.
The proposed Vista Canyon Metrolink Station is part of the 185 -acre Vista Canyon Ranch
property, located between Via Princessa and Sand Canyon Road off of SR -14. The project was
approved by the City Council in May 2011 and its design elements include the construction of
multimodal facilities, including a Metrolink Station, bus transfer station, and park-and-ride.
Additionally, the Vista Canyon project will include 11,000 residential units, 900,000 square feet
of commercial space, and recreation amenities. The project is expected to break ground in 2015,
while the construction of the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station is anticipated to begin in 2016.
While the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station was originally envisioned to replace the Via Princessa
station, we want to ensure that various options for maximizing Metrolink service in Santa Clarita
are explored. To be clear, the City is asking whether it is feasible to have the Via Princessa
Metrolink Station continue to remain operational upon commencement of service at the Vista
Canyon Metrolink Station. The City remains committed to the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station,
as previously approved by the City Council.
Thank you again for your consideration of the City Council's request. Should you or your staff
require any additional information regarding this inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(661) 255-4905, or by email at kstriplinng,santa-clarita.com.
Sincerely,
Kenneth W. Striplin
City Manager
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Michael P. DePallo, Chief Executive Officer
October 15, 2014
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cc: Members of the City Council
Frank Oviedo, Assistant City Manager
Robert Newman, Director of Public Works
Tom Cole, Director of Community Development
Michael P. Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer