HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 6398 2013-08-12 RESOLUTION NUMBER 6398
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
OPPOSING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY 1-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2013 Orange County Transportation Authority release
the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact REPORT/Environmental Impact
Statement for the San Diego Freeway (1-405) Improvement PROJECT from 1-605
to 73 Freeway; and
WHEREAS, said REPORT proposed three alternatives. Alternative 1 adds one
general purpose lane in each direction. Alternative 2 adds two general purpose
lanes in each direction and Alternative 3 adds one general purpose lane and one
High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane.
WHEREAS, the PROJECT will create significant congestion approaching the
north bound County line effecting the Seal Beach vicinity area and relocation of
the Almond Avenue soundwall.
WHEREAS, the City proposes and supports a modified Alternative 2, by only
adding one additional general purpose lane between the 1-605 Freeway and 22
Freeway to eliminate the relocation of the Almond soundwall and reduce the
congestion approaching the County line.
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a written response in opposition to Alternative
three (3), Toll Lanes for the 1-405 Improvement Project.
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. City proposes and supports a modified Alternative 2, by only adding
one additional general purpose lane between the 1-605 Freeway and 22 Freeway
to eliminate the relocation of the Almond soundwall and reduce the congestion
approaching the County line.
Section 2. The City opposes to Alternative 3 Toll Lanes for the 1-405
Improvement Project.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to OCTA's Chairman in
opposition to the 1-405 Toll Lanes
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 12th day of August , 2013 by the following vote:
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Resolution Number 6398
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111 I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6398 on file
in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of August , 2013.
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