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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2017-194RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 194 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING: 1) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO INCLUDE A LIST OF PROJECTS PROPOSED TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017; 2) ADJUST BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 TRAFFIC MONITORING / SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT BY RELEASING $300,000 IN GAS TAX FUND APPROPRIATIONS; 3) ADJUST BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT TO APPROPRIATE $343,345 IN RMRA FUNDS THROUGH THE GAS TAX FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION; AND 4) REDUCE CORRESPONDING GAS TAX FUND REVENUE BUDGET FOR RECEIPT OF RMRA FUNDS FROM $350,432 TO $343,345 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 BASED ON THE LATEST REVENUE PROJECTIONS FOR NATIONAL CITY FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 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 Governor Brown 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 National City 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 National City ("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's Capital Improvement Program ("CIP') 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $343,345 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2018 from SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City prioritizes projects based on health and safety benefits, input from the community, project costs, schedule and available funding, and consistency with long-range planning documents and policies; and WHEREAS, the list of projects proposed to receive funding from the RMRA were developed based on the criteria above to ensure revenues are being used on high -priority and cost-effective projects that meet the community's priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, revenues received from the RMRA will greatly assist the City in increasing the overall quality and sustainability of our transportation system for the benefit of the public; and Resolution No. 2017 — 194 October 3, 2017 Page Two WHEREAS, preventative maintenance and enhancements to the local transportation system will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, and improve access for pedestrians and bicycles, which will lead to reductions in vehicle emissions helping the State achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure, with a focus on 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2018 CIP budget to include the following list of projects proposed to receive funding from the RMRA as required by SB 1: 1) FY 2018 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements — Harbison Avenue and E. 2' Street Traffic Calming; construct traffic calming measures such as corner bulb -outs and high intensity signing and striping, and new pedestrian curb ramps for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance at the intersection of Harbison Avenue and E. 2nd Street (estimated construction completion in FY 2018 with useful life of 30 years); 2) FY 2018 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements — Lincoln Acres Elementary School Raised Crosswalk; construct a raised crosswalk with pedestrian actuated flashing crosswalk signs, high intensity striping, and new pedestrian curb ramps for ADA compliance on Lanoitan Avenue in front of Lincoln Acres Elementary School (estimated construction completion in FY 2018 with useful life of 30 years); and 3) FY 2018 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements — Division Street Traffic Calming, Euclid Avenue to Harbison Avenue; provide street resurfacing and restriping to include a "road diet" for traffic calming converting four travel lanes to three travel lanes (two westbound and one eastbound) with a two-way left -turn center lane, Class II bike lanes, and new pedestrian curb ramps for ADA compliance on Division Street between Euclid Avenue and Harbison Avenue (estimated construction completion in FY 2018 with useful life of 15 years). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City authorizes staff to adjust budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 Traffic Monitoring / Safety Enhancements project by releasing $300,000 in Gas Tax Fund appropriations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of National City authorizes staff to adjust budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 Safe Routes to School Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enhancements project to appropriate $343,345 in RMRA funds through the Gas Tax Fund for construction of the SB 1 project list for FY 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of National City authorizes staff to reduce corresponding Gas Tax Fund revenue budget for receipt of RMRA funds from $350,432 to $343,345 for Fiscal Year 2018 based on the latest revenue projections for National City from the State Department of Finance. Resolution No. 2017 — 194 October 3, 2017 Page Three PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2017. ATTEST: jj c R. Dalla /rC Michael Mi , ity Clerk • on Morrison, Mayor Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on October 3, 2017 by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis, Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON Mayor of the City of National City, California City Ierk of the City f National City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2017-194 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on October 3, 2017. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy