HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11235 confirming the 2020-21 list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability ActR 11235
RESOLUTION NO. 11235 (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE 2021-22 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 $918,500 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year
2021-22 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the fifth 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, 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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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 project will be funded in-part with Fiscal Year 2021-22
RMRA revenues:
Project Title: 2021 Downtown Pavement Improvements
Project Description: Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation work in the downtown area
Project Location: Marsh and Higuera West of Nipomo, Marsh and Higuera East of Santa
Rosa, Nipomo Street from Buchon to Leff, and Johnson, Philips, and Pepper Streets from
the Intersection of Johnson and Philips south the Mill Street.
Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2021 – Completion December 2021
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
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SECTION 3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize
Fiscal Year 2020-21 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 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 Fall 2021 – Completion Spring 2022
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Vice Mayor Stewart. and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Marx, Pease, Vice Mayor Stewart, and
Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 6th day of April 2021.
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Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Markie Jorgensen
Assistant 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 ____________________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk