MINUTES Regional Planning and Highways Committee Meeting

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1 Committee Members Present Don Hansen, Chair Shawn Nelson, Vice Chair Patricia Bates Larry R. Crandall Lorri Galloway Paul G. Glaab Peter Herzog Staff Present Will Kempton, Chief Executive Officer Patrick J. Gough, Executive Director of HROD Wendy Knowles, Clerk of the Board Allison Cheshire, Deputy Clerk of the Board Kennard R. Smart, Jr., General Counsel OCTA Staff and members of the General Public Committee Members Absent Carolyn Cavecche Call to Order The July 16, 2012, regular meeting of the Regional Planning and Highways Committee was called to order by Committee Chairman Hansen at 10:35 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance Director Crandall led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Public Comments Public comment was received from Domingo Leon, resident of the City of Seal Beach. Mr. Leon commented that the residents are not happy with the current Interstate 405 (I-405) construction project noise and pollutants. In regards to the I-405 Improvement Project, he asked for a yes vote on Alternative 1 due to having funding and no right-of-way impacts. However, he asked for a no vote on Alternatives 2 and 3 because of the lack of funding and right-of-ways concerns. Special Calendar There were no Special Calendar matters. Consent Calendar (Items 2 through 7) 2. Approval of Minutes declared passed by those present, to approve minutes of the June 4, 2012, meeting. July 16, 2012 Page 1 of 8

2 3. Agreement for Right-of-Way Clearance Services for the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive Railroad Grade Separation Project declared passed by those present, to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute Agreement No. C between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Superior Demolition, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $115,714, for right-of-way clearance services for the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive railroad grade separation project. 4. Amendment to Agreement for Additional Design and Construction Support Services for the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive Railroad Grade Separation Project declared passed by those present, to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 10 to Agreement No. C with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc., in the amount of $305,788, for additional design and construction support services for the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive railroad grade separation project, bringing the total contract value to $5,053, Amendment to Agreement for Additional Design and Construction Support Services for the Orangethorpe Avenue Railroad Grade Separation Project declared passed by those present, to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. C with AECOM USA, Inc., in the amount of $499,757, for additional design and construction support services for the Orangethorpe Avenue railroad grade separation project, bringing the total contract value to $6,663, Regional Transportation Plan Update declared passed by those present, to receive and file as an information item. July 16, 2012 Page 2 of 8

3 7. Consultant Selection for Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program Final Report Review and Field Verification Services declared passed by those present, to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C between the Orange County Transportation Authority and W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $130,000, for a term of one year with two one-year options. Regular Calendar 8. Award of State-Local Partnership Program Funding Adriann Cardoso, Section Manager of Strategic Planning, provided background on the State-Local Partnership Program (SLPP) funds which can only be used for construction. Louis Zhao, Associate Transportation Funding Analyst, highlighted staffs recommendations related to the SLPP, as noted in the staff report. A motion was made by Director Glaab, seconded by Director Crandall, and declared passed by those present, to: A. Approve the Proposition 1B State-Local Partnership Program projects, and direct staff to submit the program to the California Transportation Commission and the California Department of Transportation. B. Authorize the advancement of $150,000 in fiscal year Measure M2 Local Fair Share funds to the City of Placentia to meet the delivery requirements of the State-Local Partnership Program Formula Grant Call for Projects. C. Authorize the use of $556,944 in Regional Surface Transportation Program funds to replace $556,944 in State-Local Partnership Program funds for the Atlanta Avenue widening project, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a cooperative agreement with the City of Huntington Beach for $556,944 of Regional Surface Transportation Program funds for the construction of the Atlanta Avenue widening project. July 16, 2012 Page 3 of 8

4 8. (Continued) D. Authorize the use of $694,426 of State-Local Partnership Program funds for the Laguna Niguel Station parking lot and improvements using apportionments provided by the California Transportation Commission, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a cooperative agreement with the City of Laguna Niguel for $694,426 of State-Local Partnership Program funds for the construction of the Laguna Niguel Station parking lot and improvements. E. Authorize the use of $311,000 of State-Local Partnership Program for the Fullerton Transportation Center parking structure and elevators project in place of Proposition 116 funds, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a cooperative agreement with the City of Fullerton for $311,000 of State-Local Partnership Program funds for the construction of the Fullerton Transportation Center parking structure project. F. Authorize staff to amend the Federal Transportation Improvement Program and execute any necessary agreements to facilitate the delivery of the project. 9. Amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Joseph Alcock, Transportation Analyst, provided an overview on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) amendment requests by the cities of Irvine and San Juan Capistrano. Director Bates inquired about Irvine s memorandum of understanding with the other cities and if OCTA is reviewing the mitigation requirements. In addition, she requested information on the specific mitigations. Mr. Alcock responded that there will be restriping of the intersections in order to accommodate traffic turning movements, and staff will provide a summary of the specific mitigations for the July 23 rd Board meeting. Director Herzog inquired if these amendments would not change the completion of Bake Parkway through to Lake Forest Drive, which eventually Lake Forest Drive would go through to State Route 133. Mr. Alcock responded that Bake Parkway would be maintained and will go through to the State Route 133. July 16, 2012 Page 4 of 8

5 9. (Continued) Public comment was received from Steve Ray, Executive Director of the Banning Ranch Conservancy, who commented on the 19 th Street bridge Banning Ranch Conservancy concerns that: They are not aware if a contractor was selected to lead the bridge efforts; The contractor should have no current relationship with the involved cities, especially the City of Newport Beach; The contractor should not have done work on the Environmental Impact Report or project application for the Newport/Banning Ranch property; Newport Beach insisting mitigate for the lost of 19 th Street bridge by building of Bluff Road, which would be the main road going through the Banning Ranch property; The Conservancy intends to acquire the Banning Ranch property and has no intention of building Bluff Road; Caltrans and California Coastal Commission have notified Newport Beach that they would not approve the intersection for the roadway or the actual Bluff Road roadway; and Documents to substantiate his comments could be provided. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Will Kempton, asked Mr. Ray to provide OCTA with his contact information in order for staff to respond to his concerns. Director Crandall commented that this is the process for amending the MPAH and thanked staff. A motion was made by Director Crandall, seconded by Committee Vice Chairman Nelson, and declared passed by those present, to: A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a final memorandum of understanding with the cities of Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, the County of Orange, and the Orange County Transportation Authority specifying roles and responsibilities for implementation of proposed actions, as related to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendment request. July 16, 2012 Page 5 of 8

6 9. (Continued) B. Conditionally approve this amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The proposed amendment will become final contingent upon the Orange County Transportation Authority receiving: (1) a fully executed memorandum of understanding; and (2) documentation that the cities of Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, and the County of Orange have amended their respective general plans and have complied with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The City of Lake Forest does not need to amend its general plan since the proposed amendment is not within the city limits. Remove Bake Parkway between Lake Forest Drive to State Route 133 Remove Ridge Route between Santa Vittoria Drive to Bake Parkway Remove Santa Maria Avenue from Santa Vittoria Drive to State Route 133 Add Santa Vittoria Drive from Lake Forest Drive to Santa Maria as a collector (two-lane, undivided) arterial C. Conditionally approve an amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways to remove Ortega Highway between Del Obispo Street and Camino Capistrano, subject to implementation of a monitoring program at the intersection of Camino Capistrano and Forster Street. The proposed amendment will become final contingent upon the Orange County Transportation Authority receiving documentation that the City of San Juan Capistrano has amended its general plan and has complied with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. D. Direct the Executive Director of Planning, or his designee, to file a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act in support of the amendment(s) to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. E. Receive and file status report on active Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments. July 16, 2012 Page 6 of 8

7 Discussion Items 10. Chief Executive Officer's Report CEO, Will Kempton, reported: Orange County Taxpayers Association annual awards ceremony recognized OCTA for their good stewardship of the Measure M sales tax dollars. Chairman Glaab and Directors Amante, Bates, Cavecche, and Hansen attended the event and also announced that Director Cavecche will be taking over as the OCTAX President and CEO. Paddy Gough, Acting Deputy CEO, reported: There will be four Direct to the Board items for the July 23 rd Board meeting regarding: Approve the release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Program Management Consultant for procurement, management, and oversight of the I-405 Improvement Project; Approve the release of the RFP for public outreach consultant services during pre-construction/construction of I-405 Improvement Project; Approve the release of Invitation for Bids for construction of the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive railroad grade separation project; and Approve release of RFP for construction management services for the Lakeview Avenue railroad grade separation project. Anaheim City Council approved the ARTIC sale agreement on July 10 th. OC Fair Express boardings have been 5,524 thus far. Metrolink Weekends Ocean Festival kickoff event is scheduled for July 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Fullerton train station. OCTA picnic and softball tournament is scheduled for August 11 th UCI Anteater Recreation Sports Fields. at the July 16, 2012 Page 7 of 8

8 11. Committee Members Reports MINUTES Director Herzog commented that he has received I-405 Improvement Project public comments and he will provide to staff. One of the major issues is the soundwall on Almond Street, and he will be interested in seeing the details and hearing the concerns about the Seal Beach Boulevard entrance on the northbound I Closed Session A Closed Session was not conducted at this meeting. 13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of this Committee will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012, at the OCTA Headquarters. ATTEST Don Hansen Committee Chairman Wendy Knowles Clerk of the Board July 16, 2012 Page 8 of 8