Resolution No. 2017-049RESOLUTION NO. 2017-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON OPPOSING THE CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL
AUTHORITY'S CURRENTLY PROPOSED ALIGNMENT FOR THE
HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the California High -Speed Rail Authority
("Authority") is responsible for the planning, design, construction and
operation of a statewide high-speed train system that will be electric -
powered, steel wheel on steel rail, which will be capable of reaching
speeds of 220 miles per hour, and which, at ultimate build -out, would
extend from Sacramento to San Diego for a distance of about 800 miles,
with up to 24 stations (the "High -Speed Rail Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority recently informed City staff that the
segment from Los Angeles to Anaheim has changed and the alignment of
the High -Speed Rail Project will now have a tremendous negative impact
on the City and its economy, as it will require the acquisition of
properties within City limits that are zoned for industrial land use;
and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated September 19, 2017, the Director
of Public Works has recommended the City Council oppose the alignment
of the High -Speed Rail Project as it is currently proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), because the action is a general policy and procedure making
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in
the environment, and therefore does not constitute a "project" as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
states its opposition to the alignment currently proposed for the
High -Speed Rail Project.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of
the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2017.
ATTEST:
Maria Ayala
City Clerk / nip„tl�;ty r,ork
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
,�e Bria Byun,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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Name: Melissa A. Ybarra
Title: Mayor / mayQr �m _
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E . Ayala, City Clerk r l �' 1� '"' `� of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2017-49, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, and thereafter was
duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this —,--",*"day of September, 2017, at Vernon, California.
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
October 16, 2017
Supervisor Solis
Southeast Los Angeles Field Office
2677 Zoe Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Dear Supervisor Solis:
On September 19, 2017, the City Council of the City of Vernon passed a resolution opposing the
California High -Speed Rail Authority's currently proposed alignment for the High -Speed Rail
project.
The currently proposed alignment features extensive right-of-way acquisitions that would
displace more than 20 businesses and more than 1,200 jobs.
In addition, the proposed alignment eliminates 26`h Street between Downey Road and
Pennington Way. 26`h Street is a critical link in the City's roadway network that carries traffic
around the critical Atlantic Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard intersection which, due to its proximity
to the I-710 freeway, is a gateway to the region's goods movement. Removing 261h Street from
the City's roadway network will force traffic to go through this critical intersection and will have
a profound effect on the goods movement within the City and within the Southern California
region as a whole.
I encourage you to learn more about the Authority's proposed alignment's impact on the City of
Vernon by reading the attached resolution and to join us in our opposition to the project as it is
currently proposed.
Sincerely,
Daniel Wall
Director of Public Works
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
October 16, 2017
State Senator Lara
6550 Miles Avenue, 2nd Floor
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Dear State Senator Lara:
On September 19, 2017, the City Council of the City of Vernon passed a resolution opposing the
California High -Speed Rail Authority's currently proposed alignment for the High -Speed Rail
project.
The currently proposed alignment features extensive right-of-way acquisitions that would
displace more than 20 businesses and more than 1,200 jobs.
In addition, the proposed alignment eliminates 26th Street between Downey Road and
Pennington Way. 26th Street is a critical link in the City's roadway network that carries traffic
around the critical Atlantic Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard intersection which, due to its proximity
to the I-710 freeway, is a gateway to the region's goods movement. Removing 261h Street from
the City's roadway network will force traffic to go through this critical intersection and will have
a profound effect on the goods movement within the City and within the Southern California
region as a whole.
I encourage you to learn more about the Authority's proposed alignment's impact on the City of
Vernon by reading the attached resolution and to join us in our opposition to the project as it is
currently proposed.
Sincerely,
Daniel Wall
Director of Public Works
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October 16, 2017
Chairman Richard
California High -Speed Rail Authority
770 L Street, Suite 620
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Chairman Richard,
On September 19, 2017, the City Council of the City of Vernon passed a resolution opposing the
California High -Speed Rail Authority's currently proposed alignment for the High -Speed Rail
project.
The currently proposed alignment features extensive right-of-way acquisitions that would
displace more than 20 businesses and more than 1,200 jobs.
In addition, the proposed alignment eliminates 26' Street between Downey Road and
Pennington Way. 26' Street is a critical link in the City's roadway network that carries traffic
around the critical Atlantic Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard intersection which, due to its proximity
to the I-710 freeway, is a gateway to the region's goods movement. Removing 26`h Street from
the City's roadway network will force traffic to go through this critical intersection and will have
a profound effect on the goods movement within the City and within the Southern California
region as a whole.
I encourage you to learn more about the Authority's proposed alignment's impact on the City of
Vernon by reading the attached resolution. I hope that we can work together to arrive at a
mutually beneficial solution.
Sincerely, 01-1-11AM
Daniel Wall
Director of Public Works
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PUBLIC WORKS
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
October 16, 2017
Assemblymember Santiago
320 West 4`h Street
Room 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Dear Assemblymember Santiago:
On September 19, 2017, the City Council of the City of Vernon passed a resolution opposing the
California High -Speed Rail Authority's currently proposed alignment for the High -Speed Rail
project.
The currently proposed alignment features extensive right-of-way acquisitions that would
displace more than 20 businesses and more than 1,200 jobs.
In addition, the proposed alignment eliminates 26`h Street between Downey Road and
Pennington Way. 26th Street is a critical link in the City's roadway network that carries traffic
around the critical Atlantic Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard intersection which, due to its proximity
to the I-710 freeway, is a gateway to the region's goods movement. Removing 26`h Street from
the City's roadway network will force traffic to go through this critical intersection and will have
a profound effect on the goods movement within the City and within the Southern California
region as a whole.
I encourage you to learn more about the Authority's proposed alignment's impact on the City of
Vernon by reading the attached resolution and to join us in our opposition to the project as it is
currently proposed.
Sincerely,
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Daniel Wall
Director of Public Works
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
DATE: September 19, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Daniel Wall, Director, Public Work
Originator: Brandon Araujo, Project Engineer, Public Works 9-A-
RE: A Resolution Opposing the California High -Speed Rail Authority's Currently
Proposed Alignment for the High -Speed Rail Project
Recommendation
A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a general policy and procedure
making activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment,
and therefore does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378; and
B. Adopt the attached Resolution declaring the City's opposition to the California High -Speed
Rail Authority's currently proposed alignment for the High -Speed Rail Project. Presently,
the alignment for the High -Speed Rail will negatively impact Vernon's economy, as it will
lead to the acquisition of properties within Vernon city limits that are zoned for industrial
land use.
Background
The California High -Speed Rail Authority ("Authority") is responsible for the planning, design,
construction and operation of a statewide High -Speed Train System that will be electric powered,
steel wheel on steel rail, which will be capable of reaching speeds of 220 miles per hour. At
ultimate build out, the system would extend from Sacramento to San Diego for a distance of about
800 miles, with up to 24 stations (the "High -Speed Rail Project").
The Authority recently informed City staff that the segment from Los Angeles to Anaheim has
changed and the alignment of the high-speed rail will now have a tremendous negative impact on
the City of Vernon. Previously, the proposed high-speed rail encroached partially on 26th Street
and would have required roughly a 15-foot wide strip of right-of-way. While not insignificant, the
remaining width of 26' Street could have accommodated one travel lane in each direction and one
two-way left -turn lane.
Public Works Department staff met with Authority staff and Authority staff informed City staff
that the high-speed rail's alignment through the City had changed. The high-speed rail is currently
proposed to curve to the south. Attachment A illustrates the numerous parcels that would have to
be acquired by the Authority to accommodate the currently proposed alignment. These
acquisitions would create a tremendous negative impact on the City of Vernon. It should be noted
however that the alignment has not been finalized and may change in the future.
Attachment B depicts the potential acquisitions required along 26th Street. Authority staff advised
Public Works Department staff that 26th Street would be closed and relocated although Public
Works Department staff have yet to see any conceptual plans as to how 26'h Street would be
relocated.
Public Works Department staff have collaborated with the Finance and Public Utilities
Departments on an analysis of the negative impacts to the City of Vernon of the potential
acquisitions required along 26th Street. A summary of that analysis is attached as Attachment C.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact as a result of adopting the attached Resolution opposing the alignment
currently proposed for the High -Speed Rail Project. The fiscal impact of the acquisition of parcels
along 26th Street as shown in Attachment B is summarized in a table on Attachment C.
Attachment
1)
Resolution
2)
Attachment A
3)
Attachment B
4)
Attachment C
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON OPPOSING THE CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL
AUTHORITY'S CURRENTLY PROPOSED ALIGNMENT FOR THE
HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the California High -Speed Rail Authority
("Authority") is responsible for the planning, design, construction and
operation of a statewide high-speed train system that will be electric -
powered, steel wheel on steel rail, which will be capable of reaching
speeds of 220 miles per hour, and which, at ultimate build -out, would
extend from Sacramento to San Diego for a distance of about 800 miles,
with up to 24 stations (the "High -Speed Rail Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority recently informed City staff that the
segment from Los Angeles to Anaheim has changed and the alignment of
the High -Speed Rail Project will now have a tremendous negative impact
on the City and its economy, as it will require the acquisition of
properties within City limits that are zoned for industrial land use;
and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated September 19, 2017, the Director
of Public Works has recommended the City Council oppose the alignment
of the High -Speed Rail Project as it is currently proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), because the action is a general policy and procedure making
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in
the environment, and therefore does not constitute a "project" as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
states its opposition to the alignment currently proposed for the
High -Speed Rail Project.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of
the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2017.
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Bria Byun,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, and thereafter was
duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of
(SEAL)
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, 2017, at Vernon, California.
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ATTACHMENT C
Impacts of the California High -Speed Rail's Currently Proposed Alignment on the City
(as of August 8th, 2017)
Total
Total as
Percentage of City
Wide Total
Total Jobs Displaced
1,213
2.70%
Total Lot Area Impacted (sf)
21519,497
2.54%
Total Assessed Land Value Impacted
$ 41,897,178
2.24%
Total Assessed Improvements Value Impacted
$ 49,865,390
2.73%
Total Assessed Land Value + Assessed Improvements Value Impacted
$ 91,762,568
2.48%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from the City's Share of Property Taxes
$ 78,197
1.84%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from Business License Fees
$ 92,467
1.68%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from the Warehouse Tax
$ 264,814
2.61%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from the Public Safety Tax
$ 47,860
2.36%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from Electric Retail Sales
$ 8,148,378
4.88%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from Gas Retail Sales
$ 3,948
0.01%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from Utilities' Transfer to General Fund
$ 937,063
4.88%
Total Annual Revenue Loss from the Utility User Tax
$ 81,523
4.11%
Total Annual Revenue Loss to the General Fund
$ 1,501,924
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