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CC SR 20171003 G - SB1 FundingRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT AGENDA DESCRIPTION: MEETING DATE: 10/03/2017 AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing the City's use of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA), funds towards the rehabilitation of Crest Road East. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2017- ; modifying the FY 2017-2018 Budget to incorporate the use of Senate Bill 1 (SB -1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA), funds towards the rehabilitation of Crest Road East. FISCAL IMPACT: None Amount Budgeted: $0 Additional Appropriation: $243,186 Account Number(s): Revenue 332-300-8825-3302 Expenditure 332-400-8825-8805`. ORIGINATED BY: Mike Gibson, Senior Administrative Analyst REVIEWED BY: Terry Rodrigue, Interim Director of Public Works APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager :",v__ ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: A. Resolution No. 2017- (page A-1) B. SB 1 Program Summary (page B-1) BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act (RMRA) of 2017, was signed into law in April 2017. Prior to the passage of SB 1, basic maintenance of the local street and road system, repair and replacement of bridges, safety improvements and multi -modal enhancements were all at risk. SB 1 provides a new, steady stream of funding for transportation projects. SB 1 will generate over $5 billion annually for transportation improvements in California. Cities and counties are estimated to receive $1.5 billion at full implementation of SB 1. This will enable cities and counties throughout the state to address significant maintenance, rehabilitation and safety needs on their local street and road systems. SB 1 includes historic accountability and transparency measures, requiring cities and counties to adopt project lists at the start of every fiscal year and provide year end reporting on projects. 1 In order to be eligible for our FY 17/18 RMRA apportionment, estimated at $243,186, the City needs to comply with the guidelines established by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). A project needs to be identified, included in the City's budget, and submitted to the CTC by October 16, 2017, for use of the funds. Although the City's apportionment for FY 17/18 is approximately $243,186, beginning in FY 18/19, it is expected that the City will receive approximately $729,000 annually. Staff has identified Crest Road East as an eligible project. The City's Pavement Management Program (PMP) rates Crest Road East as having a pavement condition index of 69, which is categorized as in poor condition and in need of repair. The project will resurface the road with rubber asphalt final surface and include repairs to the sidewalks and streets to enhance multi -modal safety. The estimated useful life is 20 years and the construction could occur in 2018. The completion of the project could be included with the work associated with the nearby Residential Rehabilitation Project — Area 7 that will be starting early 2018. Should City Council decide to utilize the RMRA funds, Resolution No. 2017- is included to amend the budget to include Crest Road as a new project that will be funded by RMRA funds. ALTERNATIVES: In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for the City Council's consideration: 1. Elect not to utilize RMRA funds at this time. 2. Provide Staff with further direction 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET TO INCORPORATE CREST ROAD EAST ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT TO BE FUNDED BY SB 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 Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order 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 Rancho Palos Verdes are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes 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's budget, 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 of Rancho Palos Verdes, will receive an estimated $243,186 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2017-18 from SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes used a Pavement Management System to identify qualifiable projects to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Rancho Palos Verdes maintain and rehabilitate Crest Road East, a multi -use collector road with significant volumes of vehicle, pedestrian and cycling traffic, throughout the City this year and hundreds of similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2016 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes streets and roads are in a "good" condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road A-1 system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into an "excellent" condition; and WHEREAS, if the Legislature and Governor failed to act, city streets and county roads would have continued to deteriorate, having many and varied negative impacts on our community; and WHEREAS, cities and counties own and operate more than 81 percent of streets and roads in California, and from the moment we open our front door to drive to work, bike to school, or walk to the bus station, people are dependent upon a safe, reliable local transportation network; and WHEREAS, police, fire, and emergency medical services all need safe reliable roads to react quickly to emergency calls and a few minutes of delay can be a matter of life and death; and WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving the local street and road system in good condition will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian experience safer and more appealing, which leads to reduced vehicle emissions helping the State achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals; and WHEREAS, restoring roads before they fail also reduces construction time which results in less air pollution from heavy equipment and less water pollution from site run- off; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co -benefits statewide. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct. 2. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes budget for fiscal year 2017-18 is amended to incorporate the following project planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues: A-2 Crest Road East: From Palos Verdes Drive East to its terminus at the City's jurisdictional boundary with the City of Rolling Hills, resurface roadway with asphalt rubber pavement, pedestrian enhancements with sidewalk repairs, curb and gutter repairs and on -street parking and bike lanes. The estimated useful life is 20 years and the anticipated year of construction is 2018. 3. The Capital Improvement budget for fiscal year 2017-18 is amended as follows: Arterial Rehabilitation Project — Crest Road East ($243,186 RMRA funds) PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October 2017. Mayor ATTEST: Emily Colborn, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ) I, Emily Colborn, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2017-_, was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on October 3, 2017. CITY CLERK A-3 SUMMARY FOR LOCAL AGENCIES OCTA WHAT IS SB 1? SB 1, also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, is a transportation funding package signed by Governor Jerry Brown on April 28, 2017, with investments primarily targeted towards fix -it -first projects. Among its provisions, SB 1 provides an annual increase of approximately $1.5 billion in local streets and roads funding for each city and the county, for: • ROAD REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE • GRADE SEPARATIONS SAFETY PROJECTS • COMPLETE STREET COMPONENTS • TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES A city or county may spend its apporlionment of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds on transportation priorities other than the projects outlined if the city or county's average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) meets or exceeds 80. Guidelines for the use and distribution of the funds are under development by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and the CTC expects to adopt the local streets and roads guidelines at its August 2017 meeting. CONTINUED ON BACK ► AN ARETHERE 1-1w_ OBJECTIVES W1 THAT PROTECTS SHOULD TRY AND ACHIEVE? Where feasible, projects: Shall use advanced technologies and material recycling techniques that reduce the cost of maintaining highways and streets and reduce the levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Should try to accommodate new technologies for At autonomous vehicles and low -emission charging stations. f, <`? Should try to mitigate the effects of climate change, making roads less susceptible to fires, floods, and sea level rise. Should include complete street features that improve the safety for active transportation and all transportation users. ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM? YES... Maintenance of Effort Requirement: Funds are meant to supplement existing funds to improve roads, not to replace funds the city is using to maintain their roadways. SB 1 requires the local agency to continue to spend no less than the annual average from Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-2010 through FY 2011-2012 (based on what was reported to the State Controller's Office). Local jurisdictions will be required to submit a list of projects which were included as SB1 funded in the local agency's annual adopted budget. The project list must include a project description. location, schedule, and useful life, All S131 projects that are submitted in the initial list of projects to CTC must be part of the city's budget. The California Workforce Development Board is to develop guidelines for public agencies receiving Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to participate in, invest in, or partner with new or existing pre -apprenticeship programs. Annual reporting required to CTC after RMRA funds have been received. WHAT ARE IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER? SEP -DCT • • • • Workshop to CTC adopts ° ' ° CTC provides list Estimated date develop guidelines and of eligible cities first check will guidelines. issues a call for Project lists due from and counties to be sent to cities project lists. local jurisdictions State Controller's and counties. and reviewed by Office. Commission. More questions on SB 1? Contact OCTA Government Relations at 714-560-5570 B-2