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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 7, 2017 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, February 7, 2017, commencing at 7:01 a.m. Present: Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Absent: Council Member Chandler, and Council Member Mounce Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Report from Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Train Representatives Regarding Route Planning for Sacramento ACE Connection (CM) Dan Leavitt, Manager of Regional Initiatives with the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Rail, and Bryan Pennino, consultant with the Pennino Group, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding route alternatives for the planned ACE connection to Sacramento. Specific topics of discussion included mid -corridor starts/ends (early morning service), Sacramento service expansion, outreach and coordination, next steps, Connected Corridors Study - North, ACEforward, new ACEforward Initiative, ACE to Sacramento, Sacramento Service Study, overview of Sacramento service, potential alignments and stations, Fresno Subdivision - outside of Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR) right-of-way, right-of-way impacts to Stockton, right-of-way impacts to Lodi, right-of-way impacts to Elk Grove, right-of-way impacts to Sacramento, Fresno Subdivision - inside UPRR right-of-way, Sacramento Subdivision - inside UPRR right-of-way, travel times - Stockton to Sacramento, travel times - Elk Grove to Sacramento, connections to Sacramento Valley Station, and Sacramento Subdivision - Lodi. Mr. Leavitt further reported that Lodi's transit station is the least used and ACE would like to bring more passenger service up the line with more trains that serve appropriate times of day. Council Member Johnson pointed out that high speed rail, which is a controversial subject in California, is a separate matter from this discussion. Mr. Leavitt stated that timing is important on this issue if ACE wants to be successful in obtaining State funds because it must show compatibility and that it is a complementary service. He stated that even opponents to high speed rail are supportive of this effort to improve and expand routes and schedules and he believed ACE is in a good position to receive State and federal funding. In response to Mayor Kuehne, Mr. Pennino stated that a potential Lodi station is being considered near DeVries Road with an entrance off of Highway 12. He stated this station would be convenient for travelers from as far away as Rio Vista and Antioch. He added that ACE is also looking at the Downtown transit station because it is conveniently located near the parking structure, but the final station selection will depend on the results of the ridership survey and the selected track alignment. Council Member Johnson stated that former City Manager Rad Bartlam previously indicated that he felt a transit station west of town would be growth inducing. Council Member Johnson further stated he requested ACE give this presentation to spread the word that new options are being explored because it could be sufficient enough to upset the community. One major issue is Union Pacific's (UP) unwillingness to allow more traffic on its train tracks. In response to City Manager Schwabauer, Mr. Leavitt stated that ACE is looking into adding capacity to UP's line and bringing forth a program that could improve its corridor, but UP has 1 shown little interest, citing that it does not want to increase passenger service on its lines in order to maintain service for freight traffic. Mayor Kuehne questioned what would happen to the downtown transit station if ACE selects the area off Highway 12 for a station. Mr. Leavitt stated that, if increased service is desired along the Sacramento Subdivision, there could potentially be trains on two different lines, especially if the State desires a passenger -only line, which would provide unlimited capacity and numerous lines. The current schedule of two daily round trips to Sacramento is not viable, and there is a market and an opportunity to move passengers to and from Lodi. Council Member Johnson stated that the ACE train transports 1.5 million passengers a year, which keeps vehicles off of the highway and helps decrease the impact on roadways, highways, and bridges. City Attorney Magdich suggested that, if the Highway 12 corridor is selected as a station, Lodi could offer shuttle service to and from the downtown station, which is near the parking garage, to the new transit station. Mr. Leavitt stated such a connection could be a key component in making this a success. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Leavitt stated that ACE has had an interest in this expansion for quite some time, but the resources to study bringing ACE to Merced from Modesto, and potentially including Sacramento, only recently came to fruition. The environmental documentation will be released in the next couple of months. He stated there is a tight timeframe, the grant applications may be ready by the end of the year, and that realistically it could take three to five years to get the service going. Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated that he believed the travel times quoted in the presentation may be off somewhat, to which Mr. Leavitt stated that the stops along the train routes were calculated into the train travel times. Mr. Leavitt stated he believes there is a strong market in Lodi and at other stations for train travel to Sacramento, including the airport and the downtown area. In further response, Mr. Leavitt stated that there is no competition with Sacramento Regional Transit, which is also a member of the Joint Powers Authority, because ACE will offer transportation from Elk Grove with a one-stop ride into downtown, as well as adding additional stops and a new station at 65th Street in Sacramento, all of which will have superb connections to Sacramento Regional Transit. Mr. Pennino added the Sacramento work group felt that service further north, along with a shuttle, could save Sacramento millions of dollars by making the connection cheaper. Mayor Kuehne stated that, of the three options -- 1) the Fresno Subdivision outside of the right-of- way, 2) the Fresno Subdivision inside of the right-of-way, and 3) the Sacramento Subdivision -- he believed the Fresno Subdivision inside of the right-of-way would be the best option for Lodi because there are fewer impacts, despite the fact it would not be the fastest route. Council Member Johnson stated he believes there is a need for faster transportation north and south and that it makes better sense to go west because it will provide faster service and offer less competition with freight train travel. The drawback is that the downtown Lodi station would not be utilized, which may cause disappointment among Lodi citizens. He believed a Lodi shuttle from downtown to a Highway 12 station would not be difficult to accomplish and would be only mildly inconvenient for travelers. Mike Lusk stated he worked for UP and Western Pacific for 20 years and is a proponent of high speed rail and for any proposition that promotes greater passenger rail service. He questioned why anyone would select an option that has slower rail speeds when there is an option for faster train travel. He discussed the pros and cons with the various rail lines in Sacramento, stating he believed the cheapest option is to use the Sacramento line and build a few stations rather than obtaining rights-of-way. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Lusk stated that he would choose the option going west because Lodi residents are likely willing to drive 2.5 miles to the Highway 12 station instead of parking at the parking structure, but this option would need to be proven with ridership surveys. 2 Ed Miller stated his interest is in train commute going west to the Bay Area but with greater availability in service times. Many Bay Area commuters work odd hours, and the train schedule is so inconvenient that many commuters gave up on ACE because they could not return home after work. He believed that, until services run almost 24/7, the train will not be practical for most commuters. C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items None. D. Adjournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 a.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 3 TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM B - I AGENDA TITLE: Receive Report from ACE Train Representatives Regarding Route Planning for Sacramento ACE Connection MEETING DATE: February 7, 2017 PREPARED BY: City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report from ACE Train representatives regarding route planning for Sacramento ACE connection. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Representatives from the ACE Train will provide a discussion on route alternatives for the planned connection to Sacramento. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. S ep en chwabauer City Manager APPROVED: phen Schwabaur, City Manager San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Lodi Presentation: February 7, 2017 Mid -Corridor Starts/Ends (Early Morning Service) Accelerated Delivery: Fresno - Sacramento ❑ Start Service in January 2018 ❑ Improvements Include: Temporary Layover Facility Enhanced Connectivity Additional Parking (Fresno, Merced, Turlock/Denair, Modesto, Stockton ACE Stations) Upgrades to Security Camera Systems, Signage, and Other Enhancements Stockton Martinez o Sacramento O 65th Street (potential) O Elk Grove (potential) Richmond Emeryville Oakland Antioch 1 Lod i Stockton (ACE) Modesto Turlock-Denair Merced Madera O Fresno Sacramento Service Expansion SJJPA's 2016 Business Plan: ❑ There is a great potential market for the San Joaquins service to Sacramento if the frequency of service can be increased and offered at the right time of day. ❑ SJJPA will work with California High -Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), CaISTA, Caltrans and the Central Valley Rail Working Group (CVRWG) to pursue improvements of the San Joaquins to Sacramento. ❑ Providing frequent service to Sacramento is the greatest focus of the SJJPA 10 -year capital program. Sacramento Service Expansion There is no agreement to enable additional San Joaquins service on the UPRR Fresno Subdivision (Stockton -Sacramento). UPRR has shown willingness to allow passenger service on its Sacramento Subdivision. CHSRA and ACEforward planning resources have recently been made available for the purpose of identifying a path forward for providing additional passenger rail service to Sacramento. Outreach and Coordination CHSRA & CaISTA Coordination CVRWG Meetings: CI September 23, 2016 ❑ December 16, 2016 Sacramento Outreach ❑ Elected Officials, Agencies, Organizations ❑ Sacramento Rail Working Group Lodi Presentation Feb 7, 2017 Modesto Presentation Feb 7, 2017 Next Steps CVRWG Meetings: CI February 24, 2017 CI April, 2017 ❑ June, 2017 SJJPA Board Meetings Cap & Trade Application by end of 2017 CI Need short-term improvements identified + agreement from UPRR/BNSF for additional San Joaquins service ❑ Need long-term vision with CaISTA & CHSRA Connecte• Corridors Study - North Study Context r State Rail Plan Strategic Plan that sets service goals Connected Corridors Study • dentify opportunities for network / service integration • Identify potential service / investment tradeoffs Provide framework for implementation • Develop phased regional investment strategy Corridor Implementation Plans Designs service and develops capital program e.g. "San Joaquin Corridor Strategic Operations Study" 4 CALIFORNIA High -Speed Rail Authority Connecte• Corridors Study - North Integrated Service Goals Better, Faster, More Frequent, SOONER 2018 - 2025 Merced — Sacramento 2 6 Hourly Half -Hourly > Half -Hourly San Jose - Stockton 4 8 10 Hourly Hourly Oakland - Stockton 5 6 8 Hourly Hourly Daily train Frequencies in daily round trips unless otherwise noted 4 CALIFORNIA High -Speed Rail Authority 5 ,1-.1116 11.11111111111.1 ACEforward - Sacramento Bryan Pennino, P.E. President, Pennino Management Group San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission 4 AI 1 Status February, 7 2017 B ACEN The New ACE forward Initiative San Francisco Transbay Terminal i, IM■■ High Speed Rail High Speed Rail Phase 2 Caltrain Northern California Unified Services Capitol Corridor San Joaquin ACE ACEforward Extension 'Millbrae-SFOI Redwood City or Palo Alto Henry Coe State Park/ Downtown Merced San Jose Diridon Gilroy ACEN ACE to Sacramento San Francisco Transbay Terminal Sacramento Sacramento -65th Street • Elk Grope 11.1P • Lodi Stockton, '7\ alL .. �... gg ' + Downtown Modesto Millbrae -SFO High Speed Rail High Speed Rail Phase 2 Caltrain Northern California Unified Services Capitol Corridor San Joaquin y ACE INEC:m ACEforward Extension and Stations Potential Future ACE Extension and Stations Downtown Merced Redwood City or Palo Alto • San Jose Diridon� Fresno Gilroy[ Study Goals Evaluate service expansion to Sacramento utilizing either the Fresno Subdivision or the Sacramento Subdivision, include opportunities for both ACE and the San Joaquin Services Outreach to stakeholders for input into service expansion Develop conceptual designs, costs estimates, operating plans and service schedules Develop ridership and revenue forecast to assist in development this service expansion Identify funding opportunities Schedule Task Completion Outreach November 2016 - Ongoing Phased Implementation Evaluation Service Schedules March 2017 Matrix of Funding Sources 1"111 on so Conce•tual Desi:n Cost Estimates and Operating Cost May 2017 rship and Revenue Forecast aillikay 2017 ing trategy ec nica T emo 2 ® ' 3 Initial Operations Two (2) to four (4) additional Daily Round Trips from to Sacramento Alignment Options Fresno Subdivision Outside of UPRR Right ofWay Fresno Subdivision Inside of UPRR Right ofWay Sacramento Subdivision Inside UPRR of Right ofWay Service Goals - Service to Downtown Sacramento (Midtown, State Capitol, Convention Center) ■ Near -Term (3-5 years) implementation of two (2) additional Daily Round Trips to Sacramento. Mid -Term (5-10 years) implementation of at least six (6) Daily Round Trip to Sacramento, CA. Long -Term (10+ years) implementation hourly service with ten (10) to sixteen (16) Daily Round Trip to Sacramento. Potential Alignments and Stations DauIs Sacramento Valley Station 0 Walt Sarrameato Potential Sttion Volo Caunly '• Potential Sacramento City College/ Sutterville Station Solan 0 County Rio Vista Bethel Island Potential Elk Grove Stations ramentry 1 Walnut Grove , Arden -Arcade } Laguna Elk Grove Potential Lodi Station • Existing Stations O Potential ACE Service Stations — Potential ACE Service Fresno Subdivision — Potential ACE Service Sacramento Subdivision Existing ACE Smite. Sanioaquins — — Capital Corridor 1 1 1 1 Folsom i Epo redo _!_ —� Fair Claks , f Rancho Cordova err Gail Potential North Sacramento Station Potential 65th Street Station Wilton Sacramento C00hty Lodi 0 E I D don neatly. murKv' Amado San Joaquin C m Q toothier Lodi Station 0 Ceder] Cabral Station } N 0 10 Niles 1/abtimes: 0000.2016 Sat 000 a vide -1,1W 0P1asNal{{e,ae013 xea oeaaRa CM el .9.11.019V0.2(.3 l::a» Rr. ACEf► Fresno Subdivision - Outside UPRR Right ofWay / / FairOaks cramentgt Sacramento Valley Station Davis Folsom :•6oa'anito p Arden -Arcade West Seerarnento Potential 55th Street Station Yolo County Solano County . Rio Ylata eelnel bland Potential EIh Grove Stations EI' Dv t C II II Rondo Amada Sacramento Connty fd Gait __. .. Walnut • Existing Stations 0 Potential ACE Service Stations _ — Potential ACES ervice Faun Subdivision Potential ACE Service Sacramento Subdivision - -- Existing ACE Service San Joapuins — — Capital Conidor NG 10 Wee San J o a e y n troll St -tine Cabral Station Linden ntY Dap saaRa: MK mtd Sae 4v and NOV Canf#oraaNal{ineen n#Wwra aaVannee3 al RaaxPn ith.. id1A Stations Sacramento Valley Station Sacramento — 65th Street Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate ®Sut1.tir aa....c Pit t;Ouu49Ct. Fresno Subdivision - Outside UPRR Right of Way Pro's Serves downtown Lodi Serves proposed Elk Grove Multimodal Station Provides a connection to SacRT Light Rail in Sacramento near 65th Street Platform to Platform transfers at Sacramento Valley Station Dedicated track, controlled dispatching Faster speeds, shorter travel time Con's Extensive Right of Way Takes along the alignment (assumes only property needs) 44 Acres of residential property (300+ homes) 60 Acres of commercial property (100+ commercial properties) 100 Acres of agricultural property 14 Acres of park and preserve property 26 Acres of railroad property Wildlife Refuge and Wetland environmental impacts due to additional track berms and structures 4 miles of track structure 8 existing grade separation reconstructions or modifications 35 existing at -grade crossing modifications 7 Fresno Subdivision - Outside UPRR Right of Way Right of Way Impacts - Stockton Legend Blue Line Orange Line Yellow Line Green Line Red Area Existing UPRR Mainline UPRR ROW Proposed Centerline of Track Extent of ROW Impacted Properties (this graphic only) 79 Residential Parcels ra ACEN Fresno Subdivision - Outside UPRR Right of Way Right of Way Impacts - Lodil Legend Blue Line Orange Line Yellow Line Green Line Red Area Existing UPRR Mainline UPRR ROW Proposed Centerline of Track Extent of ROW Impacted Properties (this graphic only) 34 Residential Parcels Fresno Subdivision - Outside UPRR Right of Way Right of Way Impacts - Elk Grove I0 Legend Blue Line Orange Line Yellow Line Green Line Red Area Existing UPRR Mainline UPRR ROW Proposed Centerline of Track Extent of ROW Impacted Properties (this graphic only) 36 Residential Parcels 2 Commercial Parcels ra ACEN Fresno Subdivision - Outside UPRR Right of Way Right of Way Impacts - Sacramento Legend Blue Line Orange Line Yellow Line Green Line Existing UPRR Mainline UPRR ROW Proposed Centerline of Track Extent of ROW Red Area ' Impacted Properties (this graphic only) 29 Commercial Parcels ACEN Fresno Subdivision - Inside UPRR Right of Way I2 cramentw Sacramento Valley Station Ddvi� wast sa remota Arden -Arcade Yolo County Solano County Rio Vista blond Florin Fair Elalr3 r Rancho Cordova Potential SSth Street Station tinetsM Elk Cm. Stations Folsom �la,Dorado E I Dv"r Conn Sacramento County *new l>0ee • Edsdng Stations 0 Potential ACE Service Stations — Potential ACE Service Fresno Subdivision Potential ACEService Sacramento Subdivision - - Existing ACE Service San Jooquins — — Capital Corridor N d 10 San Joaquin tackntor Le dl Ste Gan Cabral Station 00 Lindon Amada rd Dale Sew.:: [SRL 2016 S.o laapuM.nd asp., Con. a..1q{aree1 e.rW.a. o.w.nAew,t arar.tyrnarprs sol3a Stations Sacramento Valley Station Sacramento — 65th Street Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate $450M to $600M SIN Aram Iba C0.04.4 Fresno Subdivision - Inside UPRR Right of Way Pro's Serves downtown Lodi Serves proposed Elk Grove Multimodal Station Provides a connection to SacRT Light Rail in Sacramento near 65th Street Platform to Platform transfers at Sacramento Valley Station Installation of additional track would add capacity to the corridor Additional track, primarily for passenger use but shared with freight Minimize environmental impacts, construction impacts and overall costs versus outside of Right of Way alignment Con's Heavily trafficked freight corridor Subject to UPRR dispatching Wildlife Refuge and Wetland environmental impacts due to additional track berms and structures 1.5 miles of track structure and 2.5 miles of retaining wall 4 existing grade separation modifications 35 existing at -grade crossing modifications Would require obtaining UPRR Trackage Rights I3 ACEN Sacramento Subdivision - Inside UPRR Right of Way I4 1/1 02,4.3 Sacramento Valley Station Fairpaks Potential North Sacramento Station Arden•Arcatle Davis Mot 5acreme Rancho Cordova Potential Midtown Station Potential Sacramento City College/Sulterville Station Volo County Solana County Rio Vika &Mile! Bland Potential Elk Grove Stations Laguna Elk Grove Folsom Wilton Sacramento County Walt t drew • Existing Stations C) Potential ACE Service Stations Potential ACEServtee Sacramento Subdivision Potential ACEService Fresno Subdidsion — — Eristing ACE Service San Joaquin, - - Ca0ital Camdor San Joaquin lookeior Sta tine D EI Do"r oro Random MnPavi;vo.H.) Amada 'runty Potential Lodi Station Lodi 1 Linden Stockton Cehral Station — rr • • • • 10 Mlles Oats Saner esar, rota Sao Hap&and CNN Cwkar RalfAlanaaa. earawwa n<p•maw narypoarwr,rets Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate ®Som prlaot badw Sacramento Subdivision - Inside UPRR Right of Way Pro's Provides a potential Platform to Platform Transfer to SacRT Light Rail in Sacramento at Sutterville (Sacramento City College) Provides potential service to Sacramento Midtown District including a transfer to SacRT Light Rail within a short walking distance Potential station within walking distance to the Capitol Building Current capacity available Initial Service could potentially be started with only station construction and rolling stock procurement Appears to be less environmental impacts and much lower costs Double track improvements through the Cosumnes River Preserve could be delayed to later phases of the Service Expansion Con's Does not serve downtown Lodi Does not serve proposed Elk Grove Multimodal Station Does not service the Sacramento Valley Station, in the Near -Term Subject to UPRR dispatching I5 Travel Times - Stockton to Sacramento nn 80 70 60 a- 50 aJ E H 40 Tu > co L ~ 2n 48.75 59.00 59.00 • aJ N C 0 4-,C Qw E co 0 co N ROW (79 MPH*) L 50.25 Stockton to Sacramento 82.50 °J o E 0- E E U 0 0 U au c c 0 •i Y C U 0 0 0 4-+ N = c Q CU o as N 0 < 0 • Travel Times - Elk Grove to Sacramento 50 40 L) c E L) 30 E H Tu > co H -, n 19.75 22.5 24.0 24.0 Elk Grove to Sacramento 48.00 w E O 0 C C •L O 0 O O .' 4., — = r Q 2 CU CaO ._ V w > a ACEN Sacramento Subdivision - Connection to Sacramento Valley Station I9 Potential North Sacramento Station Sacramento Valley Station Potential Midtown Station Potential Sacramento City Colloge/Sattnryllle Station Potential 85th Street Station • Diming Stations Q Potential ACE Service Stations PotenLIal ACE Service Demo SobdMsinn — Potential ACE Service Sevemmte Sab1M0m Sacramento FIT will Rail N OA,. 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