2001-033-Authorizing The Town Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding To Participate In A Feasibility Study Of The Union Pacific Railroad TrailRESOLUTION 2001 - 33
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TO PARTICIPATE IN A FEASIBILITY STUDY
OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL
WHEREAS, there is interest among several West Valley cities in developing the proposed
Union Pacific Railroad Trail for both recreational and commuting uses; and
WHEREAS, the West Valley cities desire to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
such development with the City of Cupertino acting as lead agency to support the task force and
administer work associated with the study; and
WHEREAS, the provisions, terms, and conditions of the aforementioned Memorandum of
Understanding have been reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney and the Director of Parks
& Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos approves said Memorandum of Understanding and hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Manager to sign said Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Town.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos held on the 2" day of April, 2001, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Sandy Decker, Steve Glickman,
Mayor Joe Pirzynski.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
AYOR E TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF S GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
( OFFICE OF THE TOnT CLERK
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OF MECITY
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OF CAMPBELL, CITY OF CUPERTINO, TOWN QF'OS GATOS —
CITY OF SARATOGA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND Wf CL rAnEy--
TR.ANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered this day of
, 2001, between and among the City of Campbell, City of Cupertino, Town of Los
Gatos, City of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara, and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
(collectively, the "local agencies'D in a joint effort to study the feasibility of developing a trail
along Union Pacific Railroad track alignment. The Memorandum of Understanding addresses
principles regarding the issues related to development of the proposed Union Pacific Railroad
Trail, including the feasibility study, task force, local match, negotiation strategy, and other
principles.
RECITALS
There is interest among the local agencies in developing the proposed Union Pacific Railroad
Trail for both recreational and commuting uses. To this end, the local agencies desire to conduct
a study to determine the feasibility of such development, and to determine the feasibility of
acquiring easements from the Union Pacific Railroad Company by the negotiation of terms.
The proposed Trail for the feasibility study, is located in the West Valley of Santa Clara County,
and extends from the Town of Los Gatos through the City of Campbell and the City of Saratoga
to the City of Cupertino within the right-of-way of the Union Pacific Railroad Company (see
Exhibit A for project location).
The proposed Trail is included as a Regional Trail Route in the Santa Clara County Trails Master
Plan. The Santa Clara County General Plan identifies it as a proposed trail. The proposed Trail
also is identified as a part of Cross -County bicycle corridor in the Santa Clara Countywide
Bicycle Plan. The proposed Trail would have the potential to be included as part of the Juan
Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, a National Millennium Trail.
The Bicycle Expenditure Program in the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan includes
$3,400,000 for initial development of the proposed Trail, including a feasibility study. Of this,
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has allocated $2,720,000 (80%). The City of
Campbell, City of Cupertino, Town of Los Gatos, and City Saratoga shall contribute $680,000
(20%) as local match.
PRTNCTPT .F..q
Subject to compliance with all applicable laws, all local agencies to this Memorandum of
Understanding agree as follows:
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1. The local agencies will establish a task force, which will meet monthly to oversee
development of the feasibility study on the proposed Union Pacific Railroad Trail. The scope
of work for the feasibility study will be jointly determined and approved by not less than a
2/3 vote of the task force.
2. Each local agency will designate a staff representative and a community representative to
serve on this task force. Each local agency shall have one vote on the task force.
3. The City of Cupertino will act as lead agency to support the task force and administer work
associated with the feasibility study, including management of. the consultant. Their staff
costs will not be reimbursed.
4. The costs to develop the feasibility study will not exceed $200,000, which includes $160,000
from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and $40,000 as a local match.
5. The City of Campbell, City of Cupertino, Town of Los Gatos, and City of Saratoga will each
contribute towards their local match (see Exhibit B) within 60 days of the execution of the
contract for the feasibility study consultant. The task force must approve any additional
costs. Excess funds will be returned to the local agencies.
6. The City of Cupertino will engage a consultant to perform transportation planning and traffic
engineering services for the feasibility study.
7. The City of Cupertino will engage a consultant to perform project management services to
manage work of the feasibility study consultant.
8. Any of six local agencies may, upon 60 days written notice to the other local agencies,
withdraw from this Memorandum of Understanding, however, any monies for the local
match will not be returned.
IN WITNESS WfIEREOF, the local agencies hereto pursuant to resolution of their
respective governing boards, have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be executed as
of the day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF CAMPBELL:
Bernard M. Strojny, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William Seligmann, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Anne Bybee, City Clerk
Date: , 2001
CITY OF CUPERTINO:
David W. Knapp, City Manager
APPROVED ASTOFORM:
Charles Kilian, City Attorn�y
TOWN OF LOS GATOS:
Debra Figone, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Orry Korb, Town Attorney
CITY OF SARATOGA:
Dave Anderson, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Kimberly Smitl, City Clerk
Date: In &. 1 l3 , 2001
ATTEST:
Marion Cosgrove, Town Clerk
Date: 92001
ATTEST:
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk
Date: 22001
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COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA:
James T. Beall, Jr.
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Kathryn A. Berry
Deputy County Counsel
ATTEST:
Phyllis Perez
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Date: , 2001
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY:
Peter M. Cipolla
General Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Suzanne B. Gifford
General Counsel
ATTEST:
Sandra Weymouth
Secretary
Date:
2001
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL
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LOCAL MATCH
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PROPOSED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL
LOCAL MATCH
FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY ON
PROPOSED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL
Feasibility Study
- total $200,000
- Santa Clara County Bicycle Expenditure Program $160,000
- local match $40,000
Local match contribution
- City of Campbell $2,000
- City of Cupertino $18,000
- Town of Los Gatos $10,000
- City of Saratoga $10,000
Total local match $40,000
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RESOLUTION NO. 01- 062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, TOWN OF LOS GATOS,
CITY OF SARATOGA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND SANTA CLARA
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING THE ISSUES RELATED
TO 'DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL
WHEREAS, there is interest among the local agencies in developing the proposed Union
Pacific Railroad Trail for both recreational and commuting uses; and
WHEREAS, the local agencies desire to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
such development with the City of Cupertino acting as lead agency to support the task force and
administer work associated with the study; and
WHEREAS, the provisions, terms, and conditions of the aforementioned Memorandum
of Understanding have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cupertino
hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of
the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND. ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 5" day of March, 2001,.by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Burnett, Chang, James, Lowenthal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Kimberly Smith /s/Sandra James
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
Union Pacific Railroad Trail Fact Sheet
October 10, 2000
Background:
A group of West Valley bicyclists and pedestrians wane to build tltc Union Pacific Railroad Trail along the existing Union
Pacific railroad track in Santa Clara County, Bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians currently are using the Union Pacific
Railroad right of way and adjacent properties. Development of the Trail will offer recreational and commuting opportunities
for residents. It will link with Stevens Creek Recreational Trail in the north and Los Gatos Creek Trail In the south, It will
interconnect with many east -west bicycle facilities and bus routes. As a major bikeway corridor it will parallel the West
Valley Fleeway (State Routs 85). This Trail bas apotentiAl to he included as part of the Juan Bautista De Anza National
Historic Trail, a Millennium Trail.
Data;
Plans:
Approximate length of the trail is about 8.7 miles. It runs through Los Gatos (1.3 miles), Campbell (0.3 miles), Saratoga
(3.7 miles) and Cupertino (3.4 miles).
The Trail -is included as a Regional "Dail Route it the Santa Clara County Trails Master Ptan, The Santa Clara County
General Plan identifies it as a proposed trail, It is a proposed bicycle corridor in the Santa Clara County Congestion
Management Program. The Trail is proposed for inclusion in the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Plan.2020,
Stakeholders:
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Pacitc ties & Electric Company, Saute Clara Valley Water District, California
Department of Transportation, County of Santa Clara, Town of Los Gatos, City of Campbell, City of Saratoga, and City of
Cupertino.
Benefits:
Connoctlons to activity and employment centers in West Valley
• Recreational and commuting opportunities for residents
Link to 5CVTA bus ruutes
® Access to schools, parks and open spaces
Access to historical and cuirml resources
Improvement of public safety
Elimination of unlawful dumping and trespassing
Potential development of parklands and landscaping
• Economic opportunities for businesses
Preseryo4on of railway corridor
Key Issues:-
F.asemez►t acquisition from Union Pacific Railroad Company and other agencies.
Funding to build the Trail.
Acceptance of Trail by Adjacent, property owners.
Cost Estimate (approximate):
• reasibility study - 512$,000
» Master Plan & Environmental Document - $200,000
Initial steps:
• project development - $9,000,000
1. Negotiate with Union Pacific Railroad Company.
2. Create a task force of West Valley citizens.
3. E-Agage a consultant to prepare u N sibility study.
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