locally preferred alternative

Motion Sheet CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY

TO:

City Council Members

FROM: Russell Weeks Public Policy Analyst DATE:

May 2, 2013

RE:

MOTION SHEET – SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR: LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

MOTION 1 I move that the Council adopt the joint resolution adopting the locally preferred alternative recommended in the Sugar House Streetcar Phase 2 Alternatives Analysis Draft Report. The resolution describes the locally preferred alternative as a route continuing “along the Sugarmont corridor, then through Simpson Avenue to Highland Drive and turning north along Highland Drive, turning onto 1100 East, until 1700 South, within the City owned right of way.” The motion is recommended by Mayor Ralph Becker’s Administration.

MOTION 2 I move that the City Council consider the next item on the agenda. The motion would end City Council consideration of extending a streetcar line beyond the Phase 1 terminus on McClelland Street.

MOTION 3 I move that the City Council take no action on this matter until a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan is adopted. CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304 P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476



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The motion would delay action on determining a locally preferred alternative until a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan is adopted by the City Council.

MOTION 4 I move that the City Council adopt as the locally preferred alternative a route continuing along the Sugarmont corridor to Highland Drive and terminating there until a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan is adopted. The motion includes only the first phase of the recommended locally preferred alternative. Other sections of the recommended locally preferred alternative would be determined by a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan.

MOTION 5 I move that the City Council adopt as the locally preferred alternative a route continuing along the Sugarmont corridor then through Simpson Avenue to Highland Drive and turning north along Highland Drive to 1100 East and terminating there until a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan is adopted. This motion includes the first and second phases of the recommended locally preferred alternative. . Other sections of the recommended locally preferred alternative would be determined by a comprehensive, citywide transit plan.

MOTION 6 I move that the City Council adopt as the locally preferred alternative a route continuing along the Sugarmont corridor then through Simpson Avenue to Highland Drive and turning north along Highland Drive to 1100 East, and along 2100 South and terminate near 1700 East. The motion would designate 2100 South Street as the third section of the locally preferred alternative.

MOTION 7 I move that the City Council adopt as the locally preferred alternative a route continuing along the Sugarmont corridor to Highland Drive, turning north along Highland Drive to Wilmington Avenue, turning east on Wilmington to 1300 East, turning north on 1300 East to 2100 South, and turning east on 2100 South to 1700 East. The motion would replace the second section of the recommended locally preferred alternative with a route up Wilmington Avenue to avoid potential conflicts with auto traffic on 2100 South west of the intersection of 1300 East 2100 South.

MOTION 8 I move that the City Council adopt as the locally preferred alternative a route continuing along the Sugarmont corridor to Highland Drive, turning north on Highland Drive, proceeding either to 1100 East or Wilmington Avenue and following either route to a terminus at 1300 East and Sugar House Park. The terminus would remain there until a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan is adopted. The motion emphasizes the potential value of a stop near 1300 East and Sugar House Park until a citywide transit plan is adopted.

MOTION 9 I move that the City Council adopt as the locally preferred alternative a route continuing along the Sugarmont corridor east through the Sugar House Center and terminating at 1300 East and Sugar House Park. The terminus would remain there until a comprehensive, city-wide transit plan is adopted.

The motion contemplates the potential value of a streetcar line in a commercial district within walking distance of the intersection of 2100 South and Highland Drive and a stop near 1300 East and Sugar House Park until a city-wide transit plan is adopted.

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY

TO:

City Council Members

FROM: Russell Weeks Public Policy Analyst DATE: May 2, 2013 RE:

Sugar House Streetcar Phase 2: Alternatives Analysis Draft Report

PROJECT TIMELINE: Briefing: March 19, 2013 Set Date: March 26, 2013 Public Hearing: April 23, 2013 Potential Action: Scheduled for May 7

Council Sponsor:

ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE This report is intended as a companion piece and review of the Sugar House Streetcar Phase 2: Alternatives Analysis Draft Report. Please see the New Information section below for information that did not first appear in written work prepared for the March 19, 2013, briefing or the April 23, 2013 public hearing.

The Alternatives Analysis involves recommended routes for the next phase of the Sugar House streetcar line. NEW INFORMATION 1.) Motions attached to this report pertain to the formal consideration of the issue. 2.) After a locally preferred alternative is adopted the next step will involve a second study similar to an environmental assessment and including preliminary engineering. The study will include a public process that expands stakeholders to include relevant resource agencies, and fairly robust consideration of impacts during and after construction.1 3.) According to the Administration, a design and federal evaluation process involving the grade at the east end of Wilmington Avenue where it ascends to 1300 East Street would likely show significant impacts, excessive costs or both, or undo the proposed project.2 POLICY QUESTIONS a. What route in the Alternatives Analysis best serves the community?

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b. What is the best reason for approving the recommended locally preferred alternative, particularly extending the streetcar line north along 1100 East to 1700 South? c. An April 2, 2012 letter from Judi Short on behalf of the Sugar House Community Council and included in the Administration transmittal says, “Therefore, I move that the Sugar House Community Council support the Locally Preferred Alternatives 2A and 2B. We will study the issues again when the city is ready to decide on the alignment of 2C.” Has the Sugar House Community Council changed its position since the letter was written? d. Is there a potential to build extensions of the streetcar network in the area between Highland Drive and 1300 East Street when large blocks in that area are broken into smaller blocks as proposed in the Circulation Plan? e. Should the City Council approve zoning changes if they are necessary to accomplish development projects along 1100 East Street north of 2100 South Street, if 1100 East Street is included in the locally preferred alternative? f. Should the City Council approve zoning changes if they are necessary to accomplish development projects along 2100 South Street east of 1300 East Street, if 2100 South Street is included in the locally preferred alternative? g. Absent zoning changes or assumptions about enhanced intensity of land use, what does the ".-_--..1_""," ..... -_--..1_." '''''''''-''' ''''A_ .....,"," ,,.. ')' ')" .v.... ,''-.'" -.....'" ,'",., ·..... . .... """""''''' ....,.,. '-'""'~""'" '-""'~""""' '-""'="""" --""'~"'''''' "-'-