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RES-2019-052 RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE STUDY OF A TRANSIT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ANAHEIM RESORT AND THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF A VARIETY OF EXISTING AND EMERGING TRANSIT TECHNOLOGIES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2017-009 AND 2018-043 RELATING TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY CENTRAL HARBOR BOULEVARD TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY AND OPPOSITION TO A STREET CAR SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WHEREAS,The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle are home to Anaheim's major neighborhood, employment and activity centers, with a number of new developments either recently constructed,under construction or planned in the near future. Based on these existing and planned land uses with associated population and growth projections, without significant improvement in transit services and connections, operation of the existing highway system between these two areas will become increasingly strained; and WHEREAS, transportation and mobility connections and technology continue to evolve and it is time to take a fresh look at all options to foster connectivity and mobility between these two areas of the City, including an east-west transit connection with stops at ARTIC and the Anaheim Convention Center; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to remove all obstacles that would hinder all technologies, including emerging and future technologies, such as a trackless streetcar system, from being considered and analyzed within this vital corridor; and WHEREAS, on September 27, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-188, recommending to the OCTA, that in order to provide an attractive, high capacity, frequent and easy to use "last mile" connection between regional rail and bus service at ARTIC and key employment,neighborhood and activity centers in The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle, that the following objectives be addressed as part of the OCTA Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Study (Harbor Study) and future transit options that may result as an outcome of the Harbor Study: the initial route of any transit option (bus or streetcar) entering the City of Anaheim shall include a stop at ARTIC; any transit option coming into the City shall have a north/south alignment along the Harbor Corridor(or optional Anaheim Boulevard Corridor) and an east/west minimum defined route through Anaheim that will connect ARTIC, the Platinum Triangle, The Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center;platforms for the streetcar option shall be sized to allow for dual coupling streetcars or two separate streetcars, depending upon the technology compatible with the OC Streetcar;a minimum of stops within the City shall be defined in the transit options,in the context of a controlled number of overall stops,so the trip from ARTIC to the Anaheim Convention Center takes no more than 20 minutes;the transit options shall include a design for level boarding(bus or streetcar)to allow for quick and easy loading;the transit options shall include a defined minimum hours of operation and frequency; and, the transit options shall include identification of supplemental service to serve peak periods for before and after events (i.e., sporting events, concerts,fireworks, etc.); and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-009, expressing opposition to the Anaheim Rapid Connection (ARC) streetcar project as being a non- viable transit solution in the City of Anaheim; expressing opposition to any street car plans along Harbor Boulevard while supporting the OCTA's study of other transit modes as part of the Harbor Study to recommend the best options to alleviate traffic congestion and improve mobility for transit dependent riders in Anaheim and Orange County; and, encouraging the OCTA to plan and develop a flexible transit solution that increases the frequency of bus routes and provides this solution for a lower fare, so that more riders can use this system; and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-043 expressing opposition to a street car system in Anaheim,including the streetcar and rapid streetcar options evaluated in the OCTA Harbor Study along Harbor Boulevard, Katella Avenue, Disney Way, Anaheim Boulevard and Lemon Street as the streetcar and rapid streetcar options evaluated in the Harbor Study are expensive to construct and have high operating costs; do not allow for flexibility; make congestion worse by creating gridlock on already congested streets in Anaheim; and, do not support ridership numbers, and reiterating the reasons expressed in Resolution No. 2017-009 stating opposition to the ARC Streetcar Project and any streetcar plans on Harbor Boulevard. The Resolution also expressed support of the OCTA's study of other non-streetcar transit modes to recommend the best options to alleviate traffic congestion and improve mobility for transit dependent riders in Anaheim and Orange County; encourages the OCTA to study other alternatives including enhanced electric buses or zero emission buses which are more flexible and more cost effective solution; and, directed a copy of the Resolution be provided to the OCTA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS,the City Council now desires to rescind Resolution Nos. 2017-009 and 2018- 043 so that all transit technologies may be evaluated and considered for this important corridor. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim as follows: Section 1. In order to provide an attractive, high capacity, frequent and easy to use transit connection between regional rail and bus service at ARTIC and key employment, neighborhood and activity centers in The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle, the City 2 Council of the City of Anaheim hereby adopts the following objectives for future transit connections within the City of Anaheim: A. That all transit technologies which could connect The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle, including emerging and future technologies, may be considered, including, but not limited to: trackless streetcar systems and zero emission bus options, etc... B. That all transit options shall include a design which allows for quick and easy loading of passengers, such as low floor level boarding. C. That all transit options shall include defined minimum hours of operation and frequency. D. That all transit options shall include identification of supplemental service to serve peak periods for before and after events (i.e., sporting events, concerts, fireworks,etc.). E. That in developing the transit options, alleviating traffic congestion and improving mobility for passengers, including transit dependent riders, in Anaheim and Orange County shall be considered. F. That the initial route (phase) of any transit option entering the City of Anaheim shall include an east/west minimum defined route through Anaheim connecting The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle,with stops at the Anaheim Convention Center and ARTIC. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Anaheim opposes any transit option that only considers a north/south transit option coming through the City that does not include an enhanced east-west transit connection between ARTIC and The Anaheim Resort that meets the objectives stated in Section No. 1 above. Section 3. Resolution No. 2017-009 is hereby rescinded in its entirety. Section 4. Resolution No. 2018-043 is hereby rescinded in its entirety. 3 THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 4th day of June , 2019,by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Moreno ABSTAIN:None CITY OF ANAHEIM By% A4 1 1(4A ;S ; OF THE CI OF !NAHEIM CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM 1326884 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2 016-18 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) EVALUATE ANAHEIM OBJECTIVES IN THE CENTRAL HARBOR BOULEVARD TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY WHEREAS, for nearly a decade, the City of Anaheim (City) and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) have worked collaboratively on the proposed Anaheim Rapid Connection (ARC) Project which is intended to provide residents, employees, and visitors an east-west transit connection between the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and Anaheim's major neighborhood, employment and activity centers in the Platinum Triangle and The Anaheim Resort. This Project is envisioned to operate as a high-capacity system, providing ease of transfer to the Metrolink commuter rail system, Amtrak, local fixed- route bus,bus rapid transit and future high-speed train services connecting at ARTIC; and WHEREAS, the City has successfully received federal, Measure M and Measure M2 transportation funding from the OCTA Board and entered into cooperative agreements with the OCTA to study transit connections from Metrolink stations in Anaheim to major job, housing and activity centers; and WHEREAS, the City has contributed local funding to this analysis, including Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) restricted transportation funds (on September 14, 2010, the Anaheim City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-151 forming the ATID, a self- assessment by the hotel community within The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle, with seventy-five percent of the funds collected to be used for the promotion of local tourism and convention-related programs and twenty-five percent of the funds collected to be used for transportation improvements within The Anaheim Resort and the Platinum Triangle, including the operation and maintenance of the ARC Project); and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim has successfully completed two milestones required by these cooperative agreements with the OCTA with the third milestone underway including: A. In 2007, the City adopted a Transit Master Plan which identified a high capacity system connecting ARTIC, the Platinum Triangle and The Anaheim Resort as the highest potential ridership concept connecting a Metrolink station and major residential,job and activity centers; and, B. In 2012, the City completed an Alternatives Analysis Report evaluating an enhanced bus, streetcar and elevated guideway mode of travel and the City Council selected the Streetcar Alternative as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) to carry forward into an environmental review phase of the project. C. In 2013, the City commenced preparation of the third milestone, the environmental documentation of the LPA. C. Directed OCTA staff to evaluate a transit connection between The Anaheim Resort and ARTIC as part of the Harbor Study with the intent of providing additional connections to the OC Streetcar. WHEREAS, the staff report considered by the Board prior to taking the actions on June 27, 2016 included the following statements: A. With the recent progression of the OC Streetcar, it is critical for the OCTA to assume all transit extension planning responsibilities to ensure the seamless and consistent integration. B. While local jurisdictions serve as important partners in these efforts, the OCTA's role as lead agency ensures that more regional transit connectivity goals and objectives are being met. C. The work currently being developed by the City for the Project as it relates to certain disciplines, such as traffic analysis, community outreach, and identification of right-of-way are critical efforts that can help to inform current transit studies managed by the OCTA. D. OCTA is requesting that all planning work completed to date by the City of Anaheim be submitted to the OCTA and evaluated as part of the Harbor Study. E. Incorporating a transit connection between ARTIC and the Anaheim Resort area into the Harbor Study will allow for a more comprehensive and efficient evaluation of connections to the OC Streetcar as opposed to a more piecemeal approach of multiple transit connectivity studies managed by multiple agencies. F. This approach also ensures compatibility to the OC Streetcar as it relates to evaluation of technology, vehicles, support facilities, and design features. G. Staff will evaluate the proposed modification, including a transit connection between the Anaheim Resort area to ARTIC in the Harbor Study in context of the study's current scope and schedule and return to the Board, if necessary, with additional next steps. WHEREAS, the OCTA has prepared Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3115 (Amended Agreement) for City Council consideration to conclude the planning efforts for ARC, with the Amended Agreement proposed to expire thirty(30) days following execution; and WHEREAS, this Amended Agreement includes the following OCTA responsibilities; however, per OCTA direction, this agreement does not provide an opportunity for the City of Anaheim to identify items the City desires to be addressed as part of the Harbor Study analysis: A. OCTA shall act as the lead agency for any potential future phases of the Project. 3 Section 2. The City Council of the City of Anaheim opposes any transit option that only considers a north/south transit option coming through the City that does not include an enhanced east-west transit connection between ARTIC and The Anaheim Resort that meets the objectives stated in No. 1 above. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 27th day of September , 2016 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members Murray and Brandman NOES: Mayor Tait and Council Member Vanderbilt ABSENT: None ABSTAINNone CITY OF HE 2___ BY / MAYO OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: AA dr; 401 CITY CLERK OF THE CITY O' ANAHEIM 119091 5 RESOLUTION NO.2017-0 09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO A STREET CAR SYSTEM IN ANAHEIM WHEREAS, for nearly a decade, the City of Anaheim (City) and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) have worked collaboratively on the proposed Anaheim Rapid Connection (ARC) Project which is intended to provide residents, employees, and visitors an east-west transit connection between the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and Anaheim's major neighborhoods, employment and activity centers in the Platinum Triangle and The Anaheim Resort; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2008 OCTA authorized funding Anaheim's Go Local application with an investment of$5,900,000 from Measure M (Project S) and a $100,000 local match from Anaheim to study and potentially develop a convenient "last mile" connection between the Study Area's activity centers and Metrolink, Amtrak, local fixed-route bus, Stationlink bus, and future California High Speed Rail (CHSR) at ARTIC; and WHEREAS, the City has successfully received federal, Measure M and Measure M2 transportation funding from the OCTA Board and entered into cooperative agreements with the OCTA to study transit connections from Metrolink stations in Anaheim to major job, housing and activity centers; and WHEREAS, the City has also contributed local funding to this analysis, including Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) restricted transportation funds; and WHEREAS, on September 27, 2016, the City Council approved and authorized an Amendment to a Cooperative Agreement with OCTA for the ARC Fixed Guideway Project, requiring the City conclude all planning efforts for the ARC project and submit all work completed to date to OCTA; affirmed OCTA as the lead agency for any potential future phases of the ARC project; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of this previous action, City staff has concluded all planning efforts for the street car project; and WHEREAS, in light of the OCTA managing these significant transportation projects in corridors along and near the ARC corridor, the OCTA Board has determined there is a need for a more regional perspective for planning transit extensions to current or planned systems. As such, the OCTA Board has reevaluated the roles identified in the cooperative agreement with the City of Anaheim for the ARC Project; and WHEREAS, it is the City Council's belief that a Street Car project is not a viable transit solution in Anaheim;and WHEREAS, the proposed Street Car project, budgeted for more than $300 million,would THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 1 0th day of January , 2017 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Tait and Council Members Vanderbilt, Barnes, Moreno, Kring, and Faessel NOES: Council Member Murray ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CITY 9y:„..1,AHE .2_, BY V4-"4 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY 0 ANAHEIM 119091 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE STREETCAR SYSTEM IN ANAHEIM INCLUDING THE STREETCAR OPTIONS EVALUATED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION CENTRAL HARBOR BOULEVARD TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY WHEREAS, in August, 2015, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) initiated the Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Study (Harbor Study) to analyze and develop options to improve transit service on Harbor Boulevard, between the Fullerton Transportation Center and Westminster Avenue and the study scope was amended in October 2016 to also evaluate transit connections between The Anaheim Resort and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center(ARTIC); and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-009, expressing opposition to the Anaheim Rapid Connection (ARC) streetcar project as being a non- viable transit solution in the City of Anaheim; expressing opposition to any street car plans along Harbor Boulevard while supporting the OCTA's study of other transit modes to recommend the best options to alleviate traffic congestion and improve mobility for transit dependent riders in Anaheim and Orange County; and, encouraging the OCTA to plan and develop a flexible transit solution that increases frequency of bus routes and provides this solution for a lower fare,so that more riders can use this system; and WHEREAS, on January 8, 2018,the OCTA Board directed its staff to offer presentations of the Harbor Study results to the City Councils in the study area, and return to the Board with a status report when completed and that said presentation was provided to the City of Anaheim City Council on March 6,2018;and WHEREAS, the Harbor Study evaluates twelve (12) conceptual transit alternatives that include a variety of modes (enhanced bus, bus rapid transit (BRT), streetcar and rapid streetcar) and alignments in Anaheim (along Harbor Boulevard, Katella Avenue, Disney Way, Anaheim Boulevard and Lemon Street);and WHEREAS, the City Council is hereby expressing concern that the streetcar and rapid streetcar options evaluated in the Harbor Study are expensive to construct and have high operating costs; do not allow for flexibility; make congestion worse by creating gridlock on already congested streets in Anaheim;and, do not support ridership numbers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Anaheim wishes to express its opposition to a streetcar system in Anaheim, including the streetcar and rapid streetcar options evaluated in the CLERK'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I, THERESA BASS, Acting City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Resolution No. 2018-043 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council held on the 10thday of April, 2018 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel NOES: Council Member Murray ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of April, 2018. 1 ITY C ERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (SEAL) CLERK'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Resolution No. 2019-052 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council held on the 4th day of June, 2019 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Moreno IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of June, 2019. CLERcKOE CITY OF ANAHEIM (SEAL)