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RES-2007-242RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -242 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ADOPTINGTHE "ANAHEIM CANYON STATION MASTER SITE PLAN DECEMBER 2007" WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) created a four step process, called the "Go Local Program to enable cities that wish to develop a local transit vision to plan and implement city- initiated transit extensions to OCTA's Metrolink commuter line; WHEREAS, Step 1 of the "Go Local Program" allocated up to a total of $3.4 million for cities to develop a local transit vision and conduct initial planning. Step 2 makes available to cities up to $26.6 million on a competitive basis to further develop the most promising concepts emerging from Step 1. Step 3 moves some projects into development and implementation, to coincide with the availability of Renewed Measure M funds. And, Step 4 transforms existing Metrolink stations into major multi -modal transportation centers; and WHEREAS, on September 12, 2006, the City Council authorized the execution of a Cooperative Agreement between the City and OCTA to commence Step 1 of the four step process under the "Go Local Program" and therefore authorized the following: receipt of a $100,000 grant from the Go Local Program under Step 1 of the Program; partnership with the cities of Villa Park and Orange and to receive their $125,000 partnership contribution; and, match of the Go Local grants with $100,000 in Redevelopment funds and $200,000 in Gas Tax reserves to conduct a transit needs assessment, conceptual planning, route planning, and station assessment and master site plan; and WHEREAS, on September 12, 2006, the Governing Board of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency authorized the execution of a Cooperative Agreement between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the City of Anaheim to transfer $100,000 to the Public Works Department to be used to conduct a Station Assessment and Master Site Plan of the Anaheim Canyon Station and surrounding area within the Redevelopment Project boundary; and WHEREAS, also in furtherance of commencing Step 1 of the "Go Local Program the City Council, on September 28, 2006, authorized the execution of a professional services agreement with IBI Group for Metrolink Extensions Transit Studies in an amount not to- exceed $525,000. The City directed IBI Group to prepare an "Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan in conjunction with the Anaheim "Go Local Transit Master Plan to establish the overall design framework for the future expansion of the station and to better integrate it with the surrounding developments; and WHEREAS, the Anaheim Canyon Station will be the secondary intermodal transit center in the City, after the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), providing Metrolink commuter rail service, access to the future OCTA bus rapid transit (BRT) line on La Palma Avenue, local and community bus routes, and Station Link service; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim desires to enhance the regional competitiveness of the Anaheim Canyon Business Center as a place to do business and also to live; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim's adopted 2004 General Plan Circulation Element includes Goal 5.1 of promoting bus service and paratransit improvements in the City, and Goal 6.1 of supporting the development of mass transit to enhance modal choice; and WHEREAS, after public outreach and input and direction received at City Council workshop sessions, the City has completed the Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan, which makes certain recommendations with respect to the design of the Anaheim Canyon Station; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to adopt the "Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan December 2007 on file in the Office of the City Clerk and approve submittal of the final report to OCTA in order to submit City's application to receive transit funding under the "Go Local Program as follows: THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 18th Day of December 2007, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1. The City Council does hereby adopt the AAnaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan December 2007" and approve the submittal of the final report to OCTA. 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit an application(s), consistent with the Plan's findings and recommendations, to the OCTA for transit funding under the OCTA Go Local Program and /or other transit funding programs. ABSTAIN: NONE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Anaheim Mayor Pringle, Council Members Hernandez, Sidhu, Galloway, Kring NONE NONE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: By CITY CLERK OF THE CI 63876.1 F ANAHEIM By MAYOR OF THE CIT F A AHEIM IBI GROUP Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan Draft Final Report Executive Summary December 6, 2007 Prepared with: Lea Elliott 1 Consensus Planning Group 1 Infra Consult ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS City of Anaheim Council Members Mayor Curt Pringle Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez Council Member Lorri Galloway Council Member Harry Sidhu Council Member Lucille Kring City of Anaheim Natalie Meeks, Director of Public Works Sheri Vander Dussen, Planning Director Elisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development Brad Hobson, Deputy Executive Director of Community Development Shohreh Dupuis, City of Anaheim Danny Wu, City of Anaheim Greg Hastings, City of Anaheim Janet Coe, City of Anaheim Preet Bassi, City of Anaheim Ted White, City of Anaheim Susan Kim, City of Anaheim John Lower, City of Anaheim Other Contributing Agencies Darrell Johnson, OCTA Abbe McClenahan, OCTA Elizabeth Mahoney, Metrolink Stuart Chuck, Metrolink Naresh Patel, Metrolink Ed Knight, City of Orange Warren Repke, City of Villa Park Diana Kotler, Anaheim Transportation Network City of Anaheim Project Advisors Tony Rahimian, RMC, Inc. Gary Johnson, Johnson Vercliff, LLC Consultant Project Team Steve Schibuola, IBI Group Marsha Bousquet, IBI Group Phil Klinkon, IBI Group Geoff Gay, IBI Group Nadim Kurani, IBI Group TYPE ROUTE NUMBER ROUTE NAME DESCRIPTION Local Routes 24 Fullerton Orange via Malvern Ave. /Chapman Ave./Tustin Ave. 38 Lakewood Anaheim Hills via La Palma Ave. /Del Amo Blvd. 71 Yorba Linda Balboa via Tustin Ave. /Red Hill Ave. /Newport Blvd. Community Route 167 Anaheim Irvine via Santiago Blvd. /Hewes St. /Bryan Ave. Intra- Community Route 213 Brea Irvine Express Station Link 410 Anaheim Canyon Station Anaheim EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Anaheim Canyon Station Master Plan Site Report In January 2007, the City of Anaheim initiated a year -long study effort to prepare a Transit Master Plan to ensure future mobility for its residents, employees and visitors and to lay out a framework of transit infrastructure projects that would be required for implementing the transit vision over the short term and for the next 25 years. A major objective of the Transit Master Plan was to define transit services to improve connectivity to the Metrolink stations at the future Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to be located near the Honda Center and Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and the Anaheim Canyon Station, located at Tustin and La Palma Avenues. The Anaheim Canyon Station is located in one of the largest employment centers in Orange County for industrial, research development, and technology activity, the Anaheim Canyon Business Center. More than 2,600 companies are located in "The Canyon There are a number of interesting private development projects being planned near the station that provide an opportunity to better integrate the facility with its surroundings. These projects are mixed use in nature and oriented towards the transit station. The planned Kaiser Hospital to the west will also provide an opportunity to connect an important use to Metrolink. The Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan is the initial step in positioning the station to accommodate increased Metrolink service and be the hub of the transformation in land uses and development intensities that is occurring in the station area. It will serve as an anchor in the neighborhood by introducing new pedestrian access opportunities to the station that will allow it to become better integrated with its surrounding land uses, further encouraging transit oriented development while at the same time improving the functional aspects of the station and enticing people to use Metrolink and public transit for both commuter and leisure trips. Current Transit Service The station provides the only Metrolink stop on the Inland Empire- Orange County (IEOC) Line in the City of Anaheim, with eight westbound trains (to Oceanside) and eight eastbound trains (to San Bernardino) on weekdays, and three westbound trains and three eastbound trains on the weekend. It is considered a destination station as the number of boardings are relatively low with approximately 30 boardings during the peak AM period, and between 47 and 67 total boardings southbound per day during the week. Approximately 300 passengers get off the train during the same period. Connecting OCTA bus transit service is provided to the Anaheim Canyon Station via three local routes, one community route, one intra- community route, and two Station Link Routes as follows: Metrolink Extension Transit Studies for The Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park ES -1 411 via Tustin Ave. /La Palma Ave. Anaheim Canyon Station Canyon Corporate Center via Coronado St. /La Palma Ave. Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) shuttle service to Downtown Anaheim is also provided from the station and is operated by the Anaheim Transportation Network. Future Transit Service Anaheim Canyon Station Master Plan Site Report The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) operates the Metrolink system. The SCCRRA Board approved the Metrolink Commuter Rail Strategic Assessment Report in January 2007, which considered options for long -term growth and a conceptual plan for the future Metrolink system through 2030. More detailed planning will take place to determine the physical and fiscal needs and to identify an implementation to phase in improvements; however, it is known that longer trains are anticipated which has resulted in a new design standard for platform lengths of 680 feet. The OCTA also prepared a Commuter Rail Strategic Assessment in 2005, which makes recommendations on increased service levels. The OCTA Board has adopted service levels of 18 trains per day in 2010, whereas SCRRA is recommending 20 trains per day. This would potentially increase to 24 trains per day in 2015 according to the SCRRA Strategic Assessment. By 2030, a weekday service level of between 28 and 40 trains on the IEOC Line is being proposed, which would mean frequencies of around 30 minutes during the peak. In addition to continuing the downtown shuttles, two additional Station Link feeder routes have been proposed in the Anaheim Transit Master Plan' to improve service coverage between Anaheim Canyon Station and businesses in The Canyon, and in anticipation of additional demand expected with ridership increases with future Metrolink service expansions. Station Area Demographics and Transit Oriented Development The Anaheim Canyon Station is surrounded by a mix of commercial and industrial uses including the Pacificenter property to the east which is developed with office, retail, fast food restaurant, warehouse, an Extended Stay America hotel and the Expo Design Center. To the west of the station, a number of low -rise buildings are located on either side of Grove Street undertaking a variety of industrial related service activities, at varying scales. The largest of these operations is located immediately to the west of the station a 121,239- square foot manufacturing and warehouse distribution facility occupied by Storopack. This site will be redeveloped as a transit oriented development known as "The Crossing at Anaheim which is discussed further below. While there is currently little in the way of residential population in the station area, by 2030, there will be more than 900 dwelling units within a 1/2 mile radius, which will potentially house 997 residents. This accounts for additional population that could potentially be added as a result of a full redevelopment of the Mixed Use zone adjacent to the west of the station along Grove Street, and the realization of a true transit oriented development district. The potential for further residential infill development also exists on the Pacificenter site which the owner is currently considering; however, this will require a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. While the Anaheim Canyon Station serves currently as a commuter rail stop with little relationship to its surroundings, there are several factors at work in the neighborhood that will provide the City of Anaheim Transit Master Plan (December 2007). Metrolink Extension Transit Studies for The Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park ES -2 impetus for the station to also serve as a focal point in The Canyon and a connection between the PacifiCenter on the east and planned developments on the west side of the rail corridor. The area currently lacks a cohesive pedestrian realm and the proposed station plan will allow the area to be activated by encouraging walking through more direct routes that bridge the gap between the east and west side of the rail corridor. Anaheim Canyon Station Master Plan Site Report It is noteworthy that the development community has recognized that the station is an asset to the neighborhood and is responding by advancing plans for transit oriented development and other types of uses that will encourage Metrolink use and likely spawn further developments in the area. These projects include: Kaiser Permanente (1.3 million square feet of hospital and medical office uses) The Crossing at Anaheim (312 residential units immediately to the west of the station) PacifiCenter (conceptual planning efforts underway for a intensification of mixed -use development) Grove Street properties (proactive discussions are occurring between landowners for a potential transit oriented development to complete the transformation within the mixed use zone to the west of the station). Stakeholder Consultation Extensive stakeholder consultation occurred during the preliminary conceptual planning phase of the study. Input from Metrolink riders who use the Anaheim Canyon Station was obtained during an intercept survey conducted on April 18, 2007. Rider preferences for station improvements indicated a desire for improved shelters that would better weather protection, better security, and better connections to Anaheim Canyon businesses. Several meetings were help during the development of conceptual plans with City Council Members; inter departmental meetings at the City of Anaheim which included staff from the Public Works, Planning, Public Utilities and Community Development Departments; Metrolink and OCTA. The City of Anaheim also met with several of the landowners in the area to discuss the station planning efforts including: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Diverse Holdings Company, Sares- Regis, WCB Properties, Boeing and all of the property owners along Grove Street. Station Elements The Anaheim Canyon Station will be a multi -modal transit center that will accommodate the Metrolink commuter rail service, OCTA Express and Local Bus service, Station Link shuttle service and Anaheim Resort Transit. A number of key elements are needed at the station including: Two side platforms which will be designed to the new Metrolink standard of 680 feet in length and also leave room for the possibility to expand to 850 feet in the future, should the need arise to accommodate longer trains; A pedestrian undercrossing that allows passengers to safely access both of the side platforms and additionally to provide improved pedestrian linkages in the transit oriented development opportunity area; Four bus bays in front of the station that provide for convenient transit pick -up and drop off through direct access to the station plaza on the west side of the right -of -way; Four "kiss- and ride" bays will allow for passenger pick -up and drop -off close to the pedestrian crossing; Approximately 100 parking spaces to be located in a shared parking structure close to the transit plaza; Metrolink Extension Transit Studies for The Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park ES -3 Anaheim Canyon Station Master Plan Site Report A pedestrian mall connecting the west side of the station pedestrian crossing to the Kaiser Permanente healing garden and emergency entrance; and Enhanced station shelters, benches, and other furniture. Preliminary station concepts were developed on the basis of the recommended station components. Two station concepts were developed, with the primary difference between them being the manner in which station passengers would have access to both of the side platforms. As walking across the tracks is not an option, the only two ways to achieve access would be by using either an overpass or an underpass. Station Vision and Master Site Plan The vision for Anaheim Canyon Station is to create an environment that honors the status of the Metrolink commuter rail system at the top of the public transit hierarchy in Orange County, by making it an integral part of the Anaheim Canyon Business Center, as contemplated in the Northeast Specific Plan. The station will be an essential element in the continued economic growth in Anaheim by providing efficient commuter rail service that is connected to area businesses via other public transportation modes and new pedestrian linkages. It will be the centerpiece of a mixed -use, pedestrian- oriented transit village and serve to unify the individual development projects in the area so that they function as a neighborhood, rather than isolated enclaves. The Anaheim Canyon Station will be the secondary intermodal transit center in the City of Anaheim, after the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), providing Metrolink commuter rail service, access to the future OCTA bus rapid transit (BRT) line on La Palma Avenue, local and community bus routes, Station Link and ART service. The site plan for the preferred underpass option is shown on Exhibit ES -1. A 3D rendering of the station is provided in Exhibit ES -2. Building off the axis of the healing gardens at the proposed Kaiser facility, a pedestrian mall traverses the Grove Street properties, transitions into an underpass beneath the railroad tracks, and comes up into a pedestrian and transit plaza that feeds into the Pacificenter site. This combination of elements provides a continuous pedestrian corridor through the neighborhood. Branching off of this central path are sidewalks and urban landscaping that will allow for clear pedestrian access and navigation throughout the area, and make for strong connections to existing and future development at adjacent sites. The design of the underpass is a key element in creating a continuous experience along the corridor, as is further illustrated in Exhibit ES -3. Keeping the underpass wide and using shallow grades to change elevation creates a natural transition from one side of the tracks to the other. By minimizing overhead structure, stepping back the retaining walls, and landscaping throughout the design of the underpass allows for natural light penetration as well as increased safety through casual surveillance. The transit facilities are built on the existing right -of -way to the greatest extent possible. The bus drop -off, Park Ride, and "Kiss Ride" facilities are located on the Pacificenter site for easy access from La Palma Avenue and Tustin Avenue. The underpass provides access between the transit plaza, platforms, and the surrounding neighborhood, with both stairs and ramps making the transition between existing grade and the platforms. Ticket vending and validation is provided on both sides of the tracks at the south end of the platform. From there, patrons would proceed up to the appropriate platform. Canopies and screening will be designed to provide rain, solar, and wind protection without significantly encumbering casual surveillance or impeding movement on the platform. Amenities should Metrolink Extension Transit Studies for The Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park ES -4 Description Overpass Option Underpass Option Phase 1 -Total Construction and Project Costs $16,136,157 $13,870,057 Phase 2 Total Construction and Project Costs n/a $4,660,521 Total Land Cost $2,025,000 $2,175,000 TOTAL $18,161,157 $20,705,578 Estimated Additional Metrolink Off -site Costs 1 $5,339,048 $6,839,048 Anaheim Canyon Station Master Plan Site Report include individual seating, trash receptacles, station identification and wayfinding signage, lighting, tactile warning strips, and raised wheelchair platforms. Preliminary Cost Estimate Preliminary cost estimates have been prepared for the Anaheim Canyon Station master site plan for both the construction and the right -of -way land components for the overpass and the underpass options. A comparison of cost estimates for the two options is as follows: 1 M e t rolin k costs wou be for track, concrete panels (LaPalma Avenue crossing), turn outs and control points. Both of these options assume a pedestrian mall that is 40' wide on the west side of the tracks leading over to the proposed Kaiser Hospital. Right -of -way requirements are higher for the underpass option in order to accommodate the ramping system that would eliminate the need for elevators. Phasing The preferred alternative is the underpass option. The station would be constructed in two major phases as follows: Phase 1. This would involve construction of the underpass, improvements to the existing platform, construction of the pedestrian mall, and the bus shuttle pull -out area. Exhibit ES -4 illustrates the area to be constructed in Phase 1. It may be possible to further break down this phase so begin with platform improvements in Phase 1A and construct the underpass and pedestrian mall in Phase 1 B. The next phase of study will analyze in detail as to whether there is any benefit to such an approach. Phase 2. The second track and second platform would be implemented, as indicated in Exhibit ES -5. The phasing schedule and cost estimates will be further refined in the Project Study Report (PSR) to be prepared in 2008. Implementation Strategy A comprehensive approach is needed in order to implement the Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan that includes working closely with the landowners in the area along with the continued participation of both Metrolink and the Orange County Transportation Authority during the detailed design process. A detailed Action Plan is contained in the full report. Metrolink Extension Transit Studies for The Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park ES -5 Anaheim Canyon Station Master Plan Site Report The City of Anaheim will work with OCTA to identify funding opportunities for capital improvements. Adding track capacity would open up funding options that might not otherwise be available. A commitment would be required from Metrolink to fund capital improvements related to track and signal. Federal funding is available through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the pedestrian mall component of the master site plan. The City of Anaheim has discussed the project with EDA and has been invited to submit an application for EDA grant funding as strong pedestrian linkages to the Metrolink station are essential to the economic competitiveness of the Anaheim Canyon Business Center, particularly to the Kaiser Hospital, as many workers will be transit riders. Approximately $2 million in City of Anaheim funding will be made available to the project through tax increment related to the Kaiser Hospital development. Other funding availability will also need to be explored. It is recommended that, as a next step, the City of Anaheim should prepare a Project Study Report (PSR) that will describe the project and prepare more detailed cost estimates for the purposes of determining eligibility for state and federal funding. The PSR should also identify the type of environmental documentation that will be required for the project along with any other related technical studies. A schedule will also need to be developed for the PSR that contains milestones related to: environmental studies and permits; plans, specifications and estimates; right -of -way acquisition; and construction. Proposed funding sources for the project will also need to be identified in the report. Metrolink Extension Transit Studies for The Cities of Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park ES -6 a E c13 Tti U O o co 0 o CV w; ++I x w Z i wz H N co a Letters of Support Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan NI.-1003 7 -06) Pi KAISER PERMANENTE® Public Affairs December 6, 2007 Danny Wu, AICP, PTP Acting Transit Manager City of Anaheim, Public Works Department 200 South Anaheim Blvd., #276 Anaheim, CA 92805 Dear Mr. Wu: Kaiser Permanente strongly supports the City of Anaheim's Canyon Station Master Site Plan. The Plan proposes a new pedestrian under crossing that will improve the integration of the station with the surrounding developments and increase ridership on the Metrolink Inland Empire- Orange County Line. Additional improvements proposed for the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station include an expanded platform, a new transit plaza area, and a kiss and ride and bus pullout, and a separate area where passengers can be discharged and picked -up by automobile or bus. As you are aware, Kaiser Permanente is relocating our hospital facility from our Lakeview Medical Center. We have proposed a new 1.3 million square foot hospital facility and medical offices on a 27 -acre site, located just west of the railroad tracks in the Anaheim Canyon Business Center. The campus -like setting will be developed in phases over the next 5 to 10 years, with the first medical office building to begin construction in 2008 and open in 2009. The proposed pedestrian under crossing and other station enhancements is considered a critical component of the Kaiser Permanente development. And we are delighted to see that the Plan calls for a pedestrian plaza that will connect with our "Healing Gardens Based on our current experience, there will be 1,200 employees working at the hospital at any given time. Twenty percent of hospital employees already rideshare or use some form of existing transit service; thus, convenient access to the Anaheim Canyon Station is important for Kaiser employees. Moreover, as a key health care provider, it is important to us that our patients and their families have the ability to access our facilities, and that our many employees have reliable and safe transportation. Therefore, we are proud to have made a $2 million community contribution towards the pedestrian under crossing and other infrastructure projects in the area. Kaiser Permanente believes that investment in transit and improving connections to the station are vital to the continued growth and development of the Anaheim Canyon Business Center. We strongly encourage the City of Anaheim to continue moving forward with the development of transportation solutions and hope that Orange County Transportation Authority will make the City of Anaheim's Go Local application a top priority. Sincerely, arbara Shipnllck Public Affairs Director 1851 East First Street, Suite 1140 Santa Ana, California 92705 -4017 (714) 796 -2660 Fax: (714) 796 -2687 e METROLINK a SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY December 3, 2007 Mayor Curt Pringle Honorable Members of the City Council City of Anaheim 200 South Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Dear Mayor Pringle and City Council Members, The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is pleased to submit this letter of support for the City of Anaheim's Transit Master Plan and strengthened transit connections to Metrolink at the Anaheim Stadium/ARTIC and the Anaheim Canyon stations as part of the first phase of planning under the OCTA- sponsored Go Local Program. The City should be commended for the project's collaborated planning process. In particular, involving SCRRA in the initial planning has provided a critical link in improving the coordination of Metrolink and connecting transit. The efforts of the Metrolink Extension Transit Studies have yielded a blueprint for the future growth of transportation within the City. This integrated planning will encourage the use of bus and rail transit; allow residents to make seamless transfers between services, and improve travel not only within the city, but regionally as well. In addition, the corresponding development visions for both the ARTIC and Anaheim Canyon stations reinforce this integrated planning effort and best leverage the vast transportation network. SCRRA welcomes the opportunity to provide the City the necessary technical assistance to support further planning and implementation of the Transit Master Plan and the next phases of the Go Local Program. Solow C 'f of Executive Officer 700 S. Flower Street 26th Floor Los Angeles CA 90017 Tel [213] 452.0200 Fax [213] 452.0425 Member Agencies: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Orange County Transportation Authority. Riverside County Transportation Commission. San Bernardino Associated Governments. Ventura County Transportation Commission. Ex Officio Members: Southern California Association of Governments. San Diego Association of Governments. State of California. www.metrolinktrains.com December 6, 2007 Danny Wu, AICP, PTP Acting Transit Manager City of Anaheim, Public Works Department 200 South Anaheim Blvd., #276 Anaheim, CA 92805 Dear Mr. Wu: Sincerely, By: Its: ANAHEIM INVESTORS LLC 450 Newport Center Drive, Suite 304 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 640 -6900, Fax: (949) 640 -8399 WCB Properties is pleased to submit this letter of support for the City of Anaheim's Anaheim Canyon Station Master Site Plan. We are extremely appreciative that the City has kept us involved throughout the station planning process, and are supportive of the proposed pedestrian under- crossing and other station improvements. As you are aware, WCB Properties owns a significant portion of the 25 -acre Pacificenter site, located immediately adjacent to Anaheim Canyon Station at the comer of Tustin Avenue and La Palma. WCB Properties maintains the Anaheim Canyon Station on behalf of the City and has controlled the surface parking lot on the site, including an easement to allow public access for Metrolink commuters and transit buses. Over the past year, we have been working with the City and Anaheim Redevelopment Agency staff to re- design the Pacificenter site to consider infill development on the site and to improve linkages to the Anaheim Canyon Station. Important design considerations from the perspective of WCB include how to make the pedestrian connection across the rail corridor, creating an enticing mixed use development with an energized streetscape, and managing traffic in the area. WCB views the Anaheim Canyon Station as being a tremendous benefit to the area and strongly encourages the City of Anaheim to aggressively pursue partnerships with OCTA and Metrolink to make the City's Go Local application a top priority. Anaheim Investors LLC, ai►' elaware limited liability company By: WCB -H Portfolio I C, a Delaware limited liability company, its Manager By: WCB -H Hol'6 ngs, L.P., a Delaware imited partnership, its sole member By: WCB Genp. L a D ¢w• 3' d co., its general partner pher B. ahon President