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Department: Public Works
Cost Center: 5001
For Agenda of: 6/4/2024
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Madeline Kacsinta, Capital Improvement Program Administrative Manager
SUBJECT: 2024-25 ROAD MAINTENANCE RECOVERY ACT (SB1) FUNDING AND
PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by
SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
Background
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1) (Beall, Chapter 5, Statutes
of 2017), which is known as the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act of 2017
(RMRA). RMRA/SB1 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 on the gasoline excise tax effective November
1, 2017.
2. An additional 20 cents per gallon 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.
Based on the latest forecasts (January 2024), the City is estimated to receive
approximately $1,223,008 of RMRA funding in FY 2024-251. RMRA funds are
programmed into the financial plan to help fund eligible Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
projects. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has published guidelines for
programming and reporting on the use of RMRA funds. Annually on July 1st, the City
must submit a project list to the CTC for the coming year and each September 30th, the
City must submit a project expenditure report. This report and City Council Resolution
(Attachment A) completes the City’s obligation for RMRA fund programming for Fiscal
Year 2024-25.
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Recommended Use of 2024-25 RMRA/SB1 Funding
2024 Roadway Sealing Project
The 2024 Roadway Sealing Project, planned to start construction in summer of 2024, is
part of the City’s ongoing pavement management plan, which alternates between
maintenance of neighborhood streets in even years, and maintenance and repair of
arterial streets in odd years. This approach is intended to promote equity between
residential and commercial areas and spread the benefits to the entire community.
The 2024 Roadway Sealing project concentrates on maintenance and striping on the
streets outlined in Attachment B primarily on the North and East neighborhoods of the
City. Key locations include Johnson Avenue, the Toro Street Neighborhood, the Mill
Street Neighborhood, and the University Neighborhoods including Grand Avenue.
In addition to roadway maintenance, the 2024 Roadway Sealing pro ject will incorporate
various street modifications outlined in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP), aimed at
bolstering safety and mobility for all road users. These strategies encompass design
elements specifically crafted to enhance pedestrian crossing safety, augment separation
between bicyclists and motor vehicle traffic, and implement measures to mitigate traffic
intensity and lower speeds on select streets.
The project is expected to begin construction in the summer of 2024 utilizing SB1 funding
in Fiscal Year 2024-25 as adopted in the 2023-25 Financial Plan.
The recommendation in this report establishes a project list for the FY 2024 -25. The
establishment of this project list does not commit these RMRA funds. Council could, at
any point prior to expenditure, change funding priorities or project allocations based
upon changes in economic conditions that could impact SB1 revenue. Any project list
changes would be communicated to the CTC via the annual expenditure report in
September each year. The below table indicates the total SB1 funding contribution to be
used for the 2024 Roadway Sealing project. Council received a separate staff report at
the May 21, 2024 meeting requesting authorization to advertise the project, which
included total costs and general fund contributions to the work beyond the allocated SB
1 funds identified below.
RMRA SB 1 Project List for FY 2024-25
2024 Roadway Sealing $1,223,008
Estimated SB 1 2024-25 Funding Amount $1,223,008
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
At the May 21, 2024, City Council meeting, staff received Council authorization to
advertise the 2024 Roadway Sealing project.
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Policy Context
This action and the associated resolution are required by the CTC for the use of RMRA
funds. The proposed projects are consistent with the proposed 2023-25 Financial Plan
and Major City Goals.
Public Engagement
Public engagement is ongoing for the summer paving project proposed to be funded by
SB1 funds. In addition, the project was presented to the City’s Active Tran sportation
Committee (ATC) three times during project development: in fall 2023 to provide input
on preliminary scope of improvements; in February 2024 to review 90% design
drawings; and again in April 2024 to provide final input on Grand Avenue designs. The
public has an opportunity to comment on this item at or before the Council meeting.
CONCURRENCE
There is concurrence from the Finance Department and Capital Improvement Plan
Review Committee through its review and approval of the 2023-2025 Financial Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project qualifies for an Exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(Existing Facilities) because the Project consists of the
repair and maintenance of existing roadways, and minimally disruptive surface improvements
within an existing built urban environment (pavement markings sign posts, etc.). A Notice of
Exemption will be filed through the Community Development Department upon Council approval
of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2024-25
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources
Total
Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $ $ $ $
State
Federal
Other: RMRA/SB1 $1,223,008* $1,223,008 $0
Total $1,223,008 $1,223,008 $0
*This is a forecast number and is subject to change
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ALTERNATIVES
1. 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.
2. The City Council could deny adoption of the resolution to fund the 2024
Roadway Sealing Project using RMRA funds, and direct staff to return with an
alternative project to fund with RMRA funds. This is not recommended as the
Roadway Stealing Project was approved for advertisement at the May 21st City
Council meeting utilizing RMRA as a funding source.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft Resolution adopting the list of projects to receive 2024-25 RMRA Funding
B - 2024 Roadway Sealing Project Map
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
(Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the 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 residents are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and
which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive
fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA),
created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed
project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of
the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $1,223,008 in RMRA funding in
Fiscal Year 2024-25 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the eighth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and
will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects,
safety improvements, and increasing access and mobility options for the tra veling 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 the 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 f or 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. _____ (2024 Series) Page 2
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WHEREAS, the 2021 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs
Assessment found that the City/County’s streets and roads are in a n “at lower risk”
condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of the City’s road
system and over the next decade will bring streets and roads into a “good” condition; 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 as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The following project will be funded in-part with Fiscal Year 2024-
25 RMRA revenues:
Project Title: 2024 Roadway Sealing Project
Project Description: 2024 Roadway Sealing work consistent with Pavement
Maintenance Plan
Project Location:
a. Johnson Avenue
b. Toro Street Neighborhood
c. Mill Street Neighborhood
d. University Neighborhood
e. Highland Drive between Patricia Drive and Santa Rosa Street
f. Patricia Drive between Twin Ridge Drive and Highland Drive
g. Jeffrey Drive between Highland Drive and Westmont Avenue
h. Rancho Drive between Westmont Avenue and Rancho Drive cul -de-sac
i. Westmont Avenue between Patricia Drive and Jeffrey Drive
j. Broad Street between Mission and Lincoln Streets
The project’s Additive Alternatives A include pavement maintenance, striping, curb
ramps, and storm drain infrastructure to the following streets, respectively:
k. Grand Avenue
Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2024 — Completion December 2024
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
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Resolution No. _____ (2024 Series) Page 3
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Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member
___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _______________ 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
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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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Roadway Sealing 2024
Location Map
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Roadways included as part of the 2024
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