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Home My WebLink About2007/05/15 Item 8 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~\~ CITY OF ;~CHUIA VISTA 05/15/07 Item~ ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION ApPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR TRANSNET LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006-07 THROUGH 2010-11 FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP). CITY ENGINEER S -r- / INTERIM CITY MANAGER I' SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO ~ BACKGROUND SANDAG has requested that local agencies submit requests for amendments to existing projects included in the current Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). Amendments are due to SANDAG no later than May 22, 2007. The current 2006-07 RTIP includes City of Chula Vista transportation projects covering Fiscal Years 2006-07 through 2010-11. SANDAG has revised estimated Transnet allocations for both the current and upcoming fiscal years. This in combination with revisions recommended to the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2007-08 and 2008-09 and to the pavement rehabilitation budget (Council action of May 1,2007) since the adoption of the last Transnet projection on June 6, 2006 necessitate an amendment. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity, allocation of funds for various Transnet Projects, for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Although environmental review is not necessary at this time, once the scope of the individual projects to be funded have been defined, environmental review will be required and a CEQA determination completed. 8-1 5/15/07, ItemL Page 2 of 4 RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Resolution approving the amendment to the Five-Year Transnet Local Streets and Roads Program of projects for Fiscal Years 2006-07 through 2010-11 for submittal to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for inclusion in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON Not applicable. DISCUSSION The voters of San Diego County approved the Transnet Program as Proposition 'A' in November 1987. This proposition enacted a half-cent increase in the countywide sales tax through 2008 to fund specified transportation programs and projects. One third of the revenues generated by the tax are allocated by SANDAG to the local agencies for local streets and roads purposes. These funds are distributed to cities annually and programmed by cities into local projects. The other two thirds are split between two additional primary purposes: regional highway improvements and public transit. These funds are distributed based on SANDAG's regional prioritization process and through grant opportunities. The Transnet Ordinance provides that the use of Transnet revenue be prioritized as follows: 1. To repair and rehabilitate existing roadways. 2. To reduce congestion and improve safety. 3. To provide for the construction of needed facilities. In November 2004, 67 percent of County voters supported Proposition A, which extends Transnet from 2008 to 2048. It is anticipated that the Transnet extension will generate approximately $14 billion to be distributed among highways, transit, and local road projects in approximately equal thirds. At least 70 percent of the funds allocated to local agencies for local road projects are expected to be used to fund construction of new or expanded facilities, major rehabilitation and reconstruction of roadways, traffic signalization, transportation infrastructure to support smart growth, capital improvements for transit facilities, and operating support for local shuttle and circulator transit routes. No more than 30 percent of Transnet funds allocated to local agencies for local road projects are expected to be used for local street and road maintenance. This 70-30 "rule" is a significant change from the way original Transnet funding was allowed to be used and requires more stringent implementation and monitoring strategies. Transnet revenue forecasts are based on each City's current population and miles of maintained streets and roads. Every two years, as these data change, SANDAG updates its RTIP and releases new funding projections for the cities within San Diego County. At those intervals, cities have the opportunity to amend their fund programming, using the Transnet Program guidelines. In 2006 City staff submitted to SANDAG the Chula Vista portion of the RTIP for FY 2006-07 through 2010-11, which was approved by City Council per Resolution 2006-167 on June 6, 2006 after holding a public hearing. SANDAG has recently requested local agencies to submit amendment forms for projects to be included in the RTIP. An RTIP amendment is required for inclusion of all new 8-2 5/15/07, Item~ Page3 of 4 projects, or a change of funding amounts for existing projects, which are funded by Transnet. Amendments to the existing RTIP require City Council approval to be included with the submittal package to SANDAG if the total funds appropriated for each project are higher than the amount previously approved. In order to meet the deadline for the July 20, 2007 RTIP amendment, documentation on the revised projects must be submitted to SANDAG via the ProjectTrak software program by May 22, 2007. A signed Council resolution must be submitted by June 29, 2007. Attachment I includes a list of all projects that will be included in the RTIP amendment along with annual and total five-year funding recommendations. The following are the major changes that are being proposed: I. Pavement Rehabilitation: On May I, 2007 Council adopted a resolution that increased funding for the Pavement Rehabilitation Program by transferring $2.0 million in Transnet funding from the Fourth Avenue Reconstruction project (STL309) and $5.0 million from the North Broadway Reconstruction project. This funding recommendation also includes the projected $4.5 million balance in the pavement rehabilitation program and $250,000 for pavement management each fiscal year. Total pavement rehabilitation funding would be $11.5 million for Fiscal Year 2007-08 and an anticipated $9.5 million for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Note that the new Transnet legislation, which mandates a 70% rehabilitation, 30% maintenance split, takes effect in July 2008. Based on SANDAG's interpretation, the City cannot actually allocate rehabilitation funds until a list of specific streets that will be reconstructed or overlaid has been provided to SANDAG. These funds will be shown on a yearly basis under "Pavement Reconstruction! Overlays" beginning in Fiscal Year 2008-09. 2. Congestion Relief: This relates to staff time spent by the Traffic Engineering and Operations sections on various projects related to congestion relief. Such projects may include median installation, new traffic signals, traffic signal upgrades, intersection lighting, traffic signal coordination and! or interconnection, data collection systems, and video traffic surveillance systems. During Fiscal Year 2006-07 approximately $500,000 has been charged to the General Fund for these functions. It is proposed that $500,000 be allocated from Transnet to cover these past costs, and that additional funds be allocated to these functions in the future. 3. Transportation Programs: This relates to City staff costs associated with various major corridor transportation projects, including carpool ramps on I-805 at East H Street and East Palomar Street, SR-54 improvements and arterial coordination, and the Otay Mesa transportation system. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that a conflict exists, in that Councilmember Rindone has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of Fourth Avenue from Davidson Street to SR-54, which is one of the projects that is a subject of this action. 8-3 5/15/07, Item..&..- Page 4 of4 Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that a conflict exists, in that Counci1member McCann has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the I-805 interchanges, which is one of the projects that is a subject of this action. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will reimburse $500,000 in previously charged traffic congestion relief costs previously charged to the General Fund. There will be no other impact to the General Fund. ATTACHMENTS A. Transnet Allocation - FY2007 through 2011 Prepared by: Elizabeth Chopp, Senior Civil Engineer, Engineering Dept. 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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR TRANS NET LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006-07 THROUGH 2010-11 FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP) WHEREAS. on November J. 1987. the voters of San Diego County approved the San Diego Transportation Improvement Prob'ram Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (87-01) which enacted a half- cent increase in the countywide sales tax through 2008 to fund specitled transportation programs and proJects; and WHEREAS, on November 4. 2004. the voters of San Diego County approved the San DIego County Transportation Improvement Program Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (04-01) which extended the half-cent increase in sales tax until 2048: and WHEREAS. the San DIego Association of Governments (SANDAG) allocates these tLmds to the local agencies for streets and roads purposes. regional highway improvements. and public transit through programs including the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP); and WHEREAS. on June 6. 2006. the Chula Vista City CounCIl approved Resolution No. 2006- 167 adopting a new tlve-year list of Trans net projects for inclusion in the RTIP for Fiscal Years 2005- 06 through 2010-11; and WHEREAS. at mtervals between the RTIP updates, cities are required to submit RTIP amendments If there are changes and/ or addItions in project funding: and WHEREAS. EXHIBIT A. attached to this ResolutIOn, includes a proposed list of the projects to be funded by Transnet during Fiscal Years 2006-07 through 2010-11. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista that It approves the amendment to the Five-Year Transnet Local Streets and Roads Program of projects t<Jr Fiscal Years 2006-07 through 2010-11 for submittal to the San Diego AssocJatlon of Govemments (SANDAG) for mclusion 111 the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) 8-6 BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED by the City Council of the City of Chula VIsta that the CIty will meet all applicable provisions of Transnet Ordinances 87-01 and 04-01 and hold harmless and defend the SANDAG Commission against challenges related to local Transnet funded projects. Presented by: Approved as to form by: Scott Tulloch City Engineer "~ a h~~ Ann Moore City Attorney II\LNCdNFEK',IU':SOS\Resos2(J07\05-1 )-1I7\Tral1~l1el FY07-FY 11 ResPl'eviseu by ec.uoc 8-7