HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - Confirm the 2020-21 List of Projects Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act (RMRA), Senate Bill 1 (SB1)
Department Name: Public Works
Cost Center: 5001
For Agenda of: April 7, 2020
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: NA
FROM: Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Matt Horn, Acting Public Works Director and City Engineer
SUBJECT: CONFIRM THE 2020-21 LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (SB-1)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) defining a list of projects funded by the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017, Senate Bill 1, for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
DISCUSSION
Background
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) (Beall, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017),
which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA). RMRA addresses
basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety needs on both the state highway and
local roadway systems. RMRA provides funding by charging:
1. An additional 12 cents per gallon increase on the gasoline excise tax effective November
1, 2017.
2. An additional 20 cents per gallon increase on the diesel fuel excise tax effective
November 2, 2017.
3. An additional vehicle registration tax called the “Transportation Improvement Fee” with
rates based on the value of the motor vehicle effective January 1, 2018.
4. An additional $100 vehicle registration tax on zero emissions vehicles model year 2020
or later effective July 1, 2020.
The City is estimated to receive approximately $883,942 of RMRA funding over the 2020-21
Fiscal Year. RMRA funds are programmed and prioritized with each 2-year financial plan along
with other Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. The California Transportation Commission
(CTC) has published guidelines for programming and reporting on the use of RMRA funds.
Each May 1st, the City must submit a project list to the CTC and each October 1st, the City must
submit a project expenditure report. This report and City Council Resolution completes the
City’s obligation for RMRA fund programming for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
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Recommended Project List
Anholm Greenway Phase II
The Anholm Greenway is a planned path that connects Pacheco Elementary School to the
downtown. The greenway is planned to be implemented in three phases. The first phase is
complete which installed a new pedestrian hybrid beacon at Foothill and Ferrini. Phase two will
construct a Class I bike path between Foothill and Ramona, and a Class IV two-way protected
bikeway along Ramona from the Class I path to Broad Street. Phase three of the greenway will
link Ramona to the downtown via Broad, Mission and Chorro Streets using a combination of
Class IV protected bike lanes and Class III bike routes. All phases include pedestrian crossing
improvements at intersections and roadway pavement repairs. Phase two work is the subject of
this funding request and is programmed with $800,000 of RMRA funds.
Bridge Maintenance
The City owns and operates 38 vehicular bridges in the public right of way. In accordance with
Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Federal Highway Act) and the National Bridge
Inspection Standards, Caltrans provides bridge inspections on bridges over 20’ in length every
two to four years. As part of these inspections, Caltrans provides recommendations for bridges
that require preventative maintenance, typically in the form of deck sealing to minimize t he
transmission of water through the concrete and prevent rusting of the rebar. The scope of the
Fiscal Year 2020-21 funding is planned to complete bridge deck maintenance, in the form of a
methacrylate seal, to three bridge decks: Nipomo Street near Higu era, South Broad Street near El
Capitan and Fuller Road. Each bridge has experienced visible wearing and cracking along the
bridge deck, suggesting moisture can penetrate the concrete and rust the rebar contained within.
Methacrylate sealant is a crack-filling polymer meant to seal and protect bridge decks from
future moisture penetration with a useful service life of up to 25 years. This funding request will
program with $83,942 of RMRA funds.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
1. On June 4, 2019 the City Council adopted the 2019-21 Financial Plan which includes the
Capital Improvement Plan projects and associated funding plan.
2. On March 17, 2020 the City Council received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
which also included discussion of reprioritizing of existing Capital Improvement Plan
projects based upon available funding and addressing cost of construction increases.
3. On April 21, 2020 the Council will receive staff’s recommendation to address cost of
construction escalation and reprioritization of existing Capital Improvement Plan projects.
Policy Context
There are no City policies that require this action, but this action and associated resolution is
required by the CTC for the use of RMRA funds. This activity is consistent with the Council’s
adopted 2019-21 Financial Plan and Major City Goals. This activity, maintenance of critical City
infrastructure, is presently allowed under the State and Local emergency orders associated with
COVID-19.
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Public Engagement
Public engagement was completed during the 2019-21 Financial Plan process. The public has an
opportunity to comment on this item at or before the meeting.
CONCURRENCE
There is concurrence from the Finance Department through its review and approval of this
report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Section
15378. There are no environmental impact resulting from approval of this item. Individual
projects funded under this revenue source will be required to satisfy environmental review, if
required, as part of project development and approval process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2020-21
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources Current FY Cost
Annualized
On-going Cost
Total Project
Cost
General Fund
State
Federal
Fees
Other: RMRA $883,942 - $883,942
Total $883,942 - $883,942
The recommendation of this report establishes a project list for the Fiscal Year 2020-21. The
establishment of this project list does not commit these RMRA funds to these projects. Council
could, at any point prior to expenditure, change funding priorities based upon newer or better
information. Any project list changes would be communicated to the CTC via the annual
expenditure report in October each year.
RMRA SB 1 Project List for FY 2020-21
Project 2020-21 Funding
Anholm Greenway Phase II $800,000
Bridge Maintenance $83,942
Total $883,942
Estimated SB 1 2020-21 Revenue $883,942
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ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could deny adoption of the resolution to fund these Capital Improvement
Plan projects using RMRA funds. This is not recommended as the projects are eligible for
RMRA funding. These projects improve critical safety needs, maintain existing infrastructure,
and further the City’s transportation multi-modal and climate action goals.
Attachments:
a - Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _______ (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE 2020-21 LIST OF
PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
(Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the California legislature and signed into law by the
Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls
statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the
residents of the City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and whi ch
projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must include a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from
the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City budget,
which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule
for the projects’ completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $883,942 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year
2020-21 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the fourth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will
enable the City/County to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety
improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options
for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into
our community’s transportation priorities, and budgeting process that has been adopted by City
Council that includes a full listing of Capital Improvements Plan projects and funding sources
including SB-1; and
WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System and other goals such as the
complete streets elements and bicycle and pedestrian safety to develop the SB 1 project list to
ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet
the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate
streets/roads, sidewalks, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year
and similar projects into the future; and
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Resolution No. ________ (2020 Series) Page 2
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WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment
found that the City’s streets and roads are in a “good” condition and this revenue will help us
increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade and make critical
improvements to transportation that will assist in greenhouse gas emission reductions and active
transportation safety; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in the City’s streets and roads
infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets
infrastructure and active transportation projects, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and
practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The following is a list of projects established in the 2019-21 Financial Plan
that will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2020-21 RMRA revenues:
Project Title: Anholm Greenway Phase 2
Project Description: Construct a Class I bike path between Foothill and Ramona, and a
Class IV two-way protected bikeway along Ramona from the Class I path to Broad Street.
Project Location: Foothill to Ramona and Ramona to Broad Street
Estimated Project Schedule: Start March 2021 – Completion July 2021
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Project Title: Bridge Maintenance
Project Description: Bridge Deck Maintenance
Project Location: Three Bridge Locations: Nipomo Street near Higuera, South Broad
Street near El Capitan, and Fuller Road near Broad Street.
Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2020 – Completion December 2020
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
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Resolution No. ________ (2020 Series) Page 3
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SECTION 3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize
Fiscal Year 2019-20 RMRA revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the
adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund
these projects with RMRA revenues:
Project Title: Anholm Greenway Phase 1
Project Description: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Phase 1 Funding to be
reallocated to completion of Phase 2 work.
Project Location: at Foothill and Ferrini
Estimated Project Schedule: Start March 2021 – Completion July 2021
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of ___________, 2020.
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Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, on _______________________.
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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