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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-18; City Council; 8001; Repeal CEQA Exemption for Bullet Train AB 3647rd co i i a LU sa. CC Z 0 H Q J Z 7 0 CIT``` W CARLSBAD — AGEND/ )ILL AB# ?9P i TITLE: DEPT. HD. _ REPEAL OF CE(�A EXEMPTION FOR 12/].8/84 MTG. C THE BULLET TRAIN - AB 3647 CITY ATTY UF---8 DEPT.Kuoychin CITY MGR.—"6 Lb RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council by motion join in the effort to secure the repeal of AB 3647 and authorizing the Mayor to communicate the City's position on the matter to our representatives in Sacramento. ITEM EXPLANATION Since American High Speed Rail Corporation has "suspended" its activities on the Bullet Train it is appropriate that the Legislature repeal AB 3647 which provided limited CEQA exception for that project. Council Member Kulchin, the City`s representative on the Bullet Train Committee, asked that the City Council join the other effected cities in working for the repeal of AB 3647. Attached is a letter reflecting the position of the City of Del Mar on the matter. It is recommended that the City Council adopt this policy and authorize the Mayor to communicate it to our representatives in Sacramento. In conjunction with that effort the Committee is also taking steps to work toward realistic, economic and environmentally sound transit programs for the area. EXHIBIT Letter from City of Del Mar ch S� Ln Ln ti w- r O C" W c cc 0 L cc E m v E m v 0 c E 0 Ln 0 r city of del mar November 28, 1984 Assemblywoman Sunny Mojonnier 3368 Governor Drive, #C San Diego, CA 92122 RE: "Bullet Train" ------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Assemblywoman Mojonnier: As you might imagine, the word that American High Speed Rail Corporation was "suspending" its activities on the "Bullet Train" were well received by the residents of the City of Del Mar. On behalf of the Del Mar residents and the City Council, I would like to thank you for your efforts over the past two years and ask for your continued support of efforts to achieve passenger rail or other mass transit that will meet the needs and be compatible with the environment of the North San Diego County. The City Council of the City of Del Mar has committed itself to work for the repeal of AB 3647 as it is now written and for the development of a passenger rail or other transit scheme that will serve the residents of San Diego County. An effort is under way to identify actions that can be taken to enhance Amtrak services. The San Diego Association of Governments will shortly begin work expanding its planning effort in the area of meeting the transit needs of San Diego County. The -City of Del Mar will be participating in all these efforts and urges you to join in not only the repeal of AB 3647, but the promotion of realistic, economic, and environmental transit oroarams for our area. Sin erely, �t- JAMES W. TETRAULT Mayor cc: City Councils of Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Diego, Tustin United Citizens Coastal Protective League