Chief
06-27-2008, 09:40 AM
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/councilmeetings.asp?menuid=10462&submenuID=10474&itemID=54702
6:00-9:00 p.m. Accept testimony on the Columbia River Crossing DEIS and Recommendation for Locally Preferred Alternative
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Roll Call
Public Hearing
The public is invited to speak to Council on the Columbia River Crossing DEIS and Locally Preferred Alternative. The person speaking is requested to complete a pre-printed card (provided at the information table in the lobby) with their name and address. They are also asked to step up to the lectern and give their name for the audio record. Citizens testifying are asked to limit testimony to three minutes. Any testimony received by Vancouver City Council at any meeting of the Council, or at other involved public agencies related to the Columbia River Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), will be considered for Council (or agency) use and direction only. Anyone wishing to have their comments included in the formal DEIS record must submit their comments directly to the Columbia River Crossing Task Force at: v 700 Washington Street, Suite 300, Vancouver WA 98660 v (360) 737-2726 or (503) 256-2726 or Toll Free (866) 396-2726 v feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org v Fax: (360) 737-0294 v Washington State TTY 1-800-833-6388 v Oregon State TTY 1-800-735-2900
1. Public Hearing –Columbia River Crossing DEIS and Recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative in support of the CRC Project
(Staff Report 110-08 --- attached on grey paper.)
A RESOLUTION relating to selection of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Columbia River Crossing project (CRC), and authorizing action by the City of Vancouver’s delegates to the C-TRAN Board and RTC Board, guided by the principles herein, in support of a regional LPA.
Summary:
In order to move to the next phase of project development, the Columbia River Crossing Project, through each of the eight partner jurisdictions, must identify a Locally Preferred Alternative that identifies a River Crossing (either a replacement or a supplemental bridge), a high capacity transit mode (light rail or bus rapid transit), and an alignment terminus (Mill District, Clark College, Kiggins Bowl, or Lincoln Park and Ride).
Following a public hearing, Vancouver City Council will consider a resolution adopting a recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative to guide the next phase of development of the Columbia River Crossing Project. (Thayer Rorabaugh, Manager, Transportation Services, 487-7701; Matt Ransom, Transportation Planning Manager, 487-7707)
Action Requested:
Accept public testimony on the Columbia River Crossing Project DEIS and recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative, and direct staff to prepare a final resolution for adoption at the July 7, 2008 City Council meeting. (Thayer Rorabaugh, Transportation Manager, 487-7701, and Matt Ransom, Transportation Planning Manager, 487-7707).
Adjournment
9:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m. Accept testimony on the Columbia River Crossing DEIS and Recommendation for Locally Preferred Alternative
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Roll Call
Public Hearing
The public is invited to speak to Council on the Columbia River Crossing DEIS and Locally Preferred Alternative. The person speaking is requested to complete a pre-printed card (provided at the information table in the lobby) with their name and address. They are also asked to step up to the lectern and give their name for the audio record. Citizens testifying are asked to limit testimony to three minutes. Any testimony received by Vancouver City Council at any meeting of the Council, or at other involved public agencies related to the Columbia River Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), will be considered for Council (or agency) use and direction only. Anyone wishing to have their comments included in the formal DEIS record must submit their comments directly to the Columbia River Crossing Task Force at: v 700 Washington Street, Suite 300, Vancouver WA 98660 v (360) 737-2726 or (503) 256-2726 or Toll Free (866) 396-2726 v feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org v Fax: (360) 737-0294 v Washington State TTY 1-800-833-6388 v Oregon State TTY 1-800-735-2900
1. Public Hearing –Columbia River Crossing DEIS and Recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative in support of the CRC Project
(Staff Report 110-08 --- attached on grey paper.)
A RESOLUTION relating to selection of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Columbia River Crossing project (CRC), and authorizing action by the City of Vancouver’s delegates to the C-TRAN Board and RTC Board, guided by the principles herein, in support of a regional LPA.
Summary:
In order to move to the next phase of project development, the Columbia River Crossing Project, through each of the eight partner jurisdictions, must identify a Locally Preferred Alternative that identifies a River Crossing (either a replacement or a supplemental bridge), a high capacity transit mode (light rail or bus rapid transit), and an alignment terminus (Mill District, Clark College, Kiggins Bowl, or Lincoln Park and Ride).
Following a public hearing, Vancouver City Council will consider a resolution adopting a recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative to guide the next phase of development of the Columbia River Crossing Project. (Thayer Rorabaugh, Manager, Transportation Services, 487-7701; Matt Ransom, Transportation Planning Manager, 487-7707)
Action Requested:
Accept public testimony on the Columbia River Crossing Project DEIS and recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative, and direct staff to prepare a final resolution for adoption at the July 7, 2008 City Council meeting. (Thayer Rorabaugh, Transportation Manager, 487-7701, and Matt Ransom, Transportation Planning Manager, 487-7707).
Adjournment
9:00 p.m.