CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 1, 2016
PREPARED BY: Edith Ramirez/Economic Development Manager/ Community Development
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY (CHSRA) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELATED ACTIONS
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Receive presentation by High Speed Rail Staff regarding status of project;
2. Adopt resolution reaffirming the City of Morgan Hill's position that Highway 101 is the preferred alignment for High Speed Rail (HSR) through Morgan Hill;
3. Adopt resolution:
a. Approving a Consultant Agreement with David J. Powers and Associates for technical support services related to environmental review of High Speed Rail, including a budget amendment of $64,810;
b. Directing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority in substantially the same form as the Agreement attached to the report for reimbursement of staff time and consultant work related to the City's review of the High Speed Rail project;
c. Directing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Consultant Agreement with Apex Strategies for policy and advocacy support with regional and state agencies regarding High Speed Retail project and other regional transportation initiatives, including a budget amendment of $97,125; and
4. Direct Morgan Hill team to coordinate a group of cities and governmental entities to advocate for South County-related regional issues associated with High Speed Rail and other regional transportation initiatives.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Protecting the environment
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2016 Focus Areas
Planning Our Community
Developing Our Community
Participating in Regional Issues
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is the State Agency responsible for the planning, design and constructio...
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