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Home My WebLink AboutPW FY 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Projects, Funded by Senate Bill 1____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: 05/05/2025 Disposition: Resolution 15406 Agenda Item No: 4.g Meeting Date: May 5, 2025 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Public Works Prepared by: Grey Melgard, Associate Civil Engineer April Miller, Public Works Director City Manager Approval: ______________ TOPIC: FY 2025-26 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT PROJECTS, FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378(b)(5) AND 15061(b)(3) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. BACKGROUND: On April 28, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, to address the need for additional funding for transportation and infrastructure in California. SB 1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees and provided for inflationary adjustments to the tax rates in future years. SB 1 requires cities and counties to submit a list of projects proposed to be funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) before receiving RMRA funds. Funding for the proposed projects will be appropriated with the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 budget, pending adoption. The approval of this City Council resolution is required to meet the deadline to submit the list of eligible projects for FY 2025-26 to CTC by July 1, 2025. Cities and counties must also submit an annual project completion report to the CTC to receive RMRA funds. The report must include the following information for all projects for which RMRA funds were expended: description, location, funds expended, completion date, and estimated useful life. Since 2018, the City of San Rafael has received about $1 million of RMRA funds annually. This revenue is factored into the City’s capital project planning and allocated towards eligible projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Based on state guidelines, RMRA local streets and roads funds may be allocated for projects related to road maintenance and rehabilitation; safety projects; traffic control .. , SAN RAFAEL '1!§#} THE CITY WITH A MISSION i.JV established 1874 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 devices and “Complete Street” components, which include pedestrian and bicycle safety projects; transit facilities; and drainage and stormwater capture projects in conjunction with any allowable projects. RMRA funds may also satisfy a match requirement for projects eligible for state or federal funds. ANALYSIS: The City has used RMRA funds for several road projects in the past several years, including Lincoln Ave Curb Ramps, Smith Ranch Road Resurfacing, Merrydale Promenade, and Francisco Blvd East Resurfacing. More recently, the City spent approximately $620,000 of RMRA funds on the B Street Culvert Replacement project in FY 2024-25. The remaining funds from prior years are rolled over to the following fiscal year and reallocated to eligible projects as defined by the state guidelines. Staff anticipates the City will receive approximately $1.6 million in new RMRA funding in FY 2025-26. Please refer to Attachment 2 for more information. These funds are being proposed to be utilized for the following projects: • Canal Active Transportation Experience Improvement • Lincoln Ave/Brookdale & Lincoln Ave/Wilson Ct Safety Improvements • Fourth St and West Crescent Dr Intersection Improvements • Francisco Blvd E Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement • FY 2025-26 Pavement Management Program – Major Maintenance • Lincoln Ave from Second St to Paloma Ave Safety Improvements See Attachment 1 for descriptions and details for the proposed FY 2025-26 RMRA projects list. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution approving a list of possible transportation projects does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment. FISCAL IMPACT: RMRA revenues will be deposited into the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 206), and projects will be expended from Fund 206. Expenditure details for all RMRA projects will be submitted to the state on an annual basis per the Road Repair and Accountability Act guidelines. Furthermore, a Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement is associated with receiving RMRA funding. Under Streets and Highways Code Section 2036, a city or county must annually expend from its general fund for street, road, and highway purposes an amount not less than the annual average of its expenditures from its general fund during fiscal years 2009–10, 2010–11, and 2011–12. If a city or county fails to meet the MOE in a fiscal year, they can make it up in the following fiscal year. The following are the City’s general fund expenditures in street and road repair for the three fiscal years and the 3-year average used to determine MOE requirement: SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 3 FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 AVERAGE Annual Street and Road Expenditures $3,286,015 $2,131,621 $3,516,476 $2,978,037 These expenditures are based on the numbers reported to the State Controller’s Office in the annual streets and roads report. The City has satisfied the MOE requirement for RMRA funds, as street and road expenditures are currently higher than the average for FY 2009-10 to FY 2011-12. The FY 2025-26 general fund budget request for the Streets Maintenance Division (personnel and non-personnel) is estimated at $3,298,207. OPTIONS: The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter: 1. Adopt the resolution approving a list of projects for FY 2025-26 funded by SB 1. 2. Do not adopt the resolution and direct staff to revise the list of RMRA-funded projects. 3. Do not adopt the resolution and provide direction to staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution adopting a list of projects for FY 2025-26 funded by SB 1 2. Estimated RMRA funding for the City of San Rafael (California City Finance) RESOLUTION NO. _______ RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 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 the residents of San Rafael 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 $1,616,100 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from SB 1; and WHEREAS, this is the ninth 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, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City used the Project Rating System from its Capital Improvement Program to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on priority projects for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, modernizing the local street and road system provides well-paying construction jobs and boosts local economies; and WHEREAS, the local street and road system is also critical for interconnectivity, multimodal needs, and commerce; 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 reduce 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 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, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael, State of California, does hereby resolve as follows: 1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct. 2.This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution approving a list of possible transportation projects does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment. 3.The City Council hereby adopts the following list of projects to be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues: Canal Active Transportation Experience Improvements Project •Project Description: This project is aimed at improving the bicycle and pedestrian experience in the Canal neighborhood in East San Rafael. Improvements include street lighting, curb ramp upgrades, sidewalk gap closures, pedestrians crossing improvements, bus stop improvements, secure bicycle parking, and bicycle boulevard treatments. •Project Location: Canal neighborhood, East San Rafael •Estimated Project Schedule: Start (July 2025) – Construction (April 2027) •Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years Lincoln Ave/Brookdale & Lincoln Ave/Wilson Ct Safety Improvements Project •Project Description: The project includes intersection safety improvements at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue and Brookdale Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and Wilson Court. Improvements include curb extensions, accessible curb ramps, high visibility crosswalk striping, and rapid rectangular flashing beacons. •Project Location: Intersections of Lincoln Avenue and Brookdale Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and Wilson Court. •Estimated Project Schedule: Start (July 2025) – Construction (December 2025) •Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years Fourth St and West Crescent Dr Intersection Improvements Project •Project Description: The existing intersection at Fourth Street and West Crescent is a 3-legged tee-configuration with a left turn pocket on the east- bound Fourth Street movement. The project would include accessibility improvements for the pedestrian crossing and signalize the intersection. •Project Location: Intersection of Fourth Street and West Crescent Dr •Estimated Project Schedule: Start (July 2025) – Construction (February 2027) •Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years Francsico Blvd East Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement Project •Project Description: To provide a safe path of travel across Grand Avenue, a pedestrian hybrid beacon with a pedestrian refuge island in the median of Grand Avenue will be installed. •Project Location: 711 Grand Ave, San Rafael •Estimated Project Schedule: Design Start (June 2024) – Construction (August 2025) •Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years FY 2025-26 Pavement Management Program – Major Maintenance Project •Project Description: As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, select streets for application of pavement treatment based on the existing conditions needs and road type. This project plans to slurry seal or micro surface approximately 31 lane miles within the Terra Linda area. •Project Location: Currently proposed streets for maintenance include but are not limited to: Nova Albion Way, Esmeyer Dr., Fowler Ct., Montecillo Road., Tamarack Dr., Wallace Way., and Trellis Dr. •Estimated Project Schedule: Start (July 2025) – Construction (September 2026) •Estimated Project Useful Life: 10 years Lincoln Ave from Second St to Paloma Ave Safety Improvements Project •Project Description: Install protected left turn lane striping and signal phases at multiple signalized intersections. Add intersection safety improvements, traffic signal upgrades, intersection lighting, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and pedestrian crossing upgrades. •Project Location: The Lincoln Avenue corridor in San Rafael between Second Street and Paloma Avenue •Estimated Project Schedule: Start (July 2025) – Construction (September 2028) •Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 5th day of May 2025, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSENT: Councilmembers: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk ATTACHMENT B Local Streets and Roads - Projected FY2025-26 Revenues Based on State Dept of Finance statewide revenue projections Estimated January 2025 TOTAL Road Mntnc Sec2103 (5)Sec2105 (3)Sec2106 (3)Sec2107 (3)Sec2107.5 (4)HUTA Rehab Acct TOTALHighway Users Tax Acct (HUTA)(1) Streets & Highways Code MADERA COUNTY CHOWCHILLA 175,363 122,670 49,391 167,416 4,000 518,840 505,583 1,024,423 MADER A 605,718 423,710 158,821 578,269 7,500 1,774,017 1,746,320 3,520,337 MARIN COUNTY BELVEDERE 19,329 13,521 13,244 18,453 1,000 65,547 55,727 121,274 CORTE MADERA 92,923 65,002 45,395 88,712 3,000 295,032 267,904 562,936 FAIRFAX 69,117 48,348 34,995 65,985 2,000 220,445 199,268 419,713 LARKSPUR 119,032 83,265 56,801 113,638 3,000 375,736 343,177 718,914 MILL VALLEY 128,597 89,956 60,979 122,769 3,000 405,301 370,752 776,053 NOVATO 483,828 338,446 216,167 461,902 7,500 1,507,844 1,394,905 2,902,748 ROSS 21,258 14,871 14,087 20,295 1,000 71,511 61,289 132,800 SAN ANSELMO 116,348 81,387 55,628 111,075 3,000 367,438 335,437 702,875 SAN RAFAEL 560,553 392,116 249,686 535,150 7,500 1,745,005 1,616,107 3,361,112 SAUSALITO 64,785 45,318 33,102 61,849 2,000 207,055 186,780 393,835 TIBURON 83,113 58,139 41,109 79,347 2,000 263,709 239,621 503,329 MARIPOSA COUNTY MENDOCINO COUNTY FORT BRAGG 65,331 45,700 33,383 62,371 2,000 208,785 188,354 397,139 POINT ARENA 4,186 2,928 6,631 3,996 1,000 18,742 12,069 30,811 UKIAH 151,084 105,686 70,901 144,237 4,000 475,907 435,583 911,490 WILLITS 45,019 31,492 24,497 42,979 1,000 144,987 129,793 274,780 MERCED COUNTY ATWATER 288,999 202,160 94,799 275,903 6,000 867,861 833,202 1,701,062 DOS PALOS 52,736 36,890 21,223 50,347 2,000 163,196 152,042 315,238 GUSTINE 55,321 38,698 22,028 52,814 2,000 170,861 159,493 330,354 LIVINGSTON 130,007 90,942 45,286 124,116 3,000 393,352 374,819 768,170 LOS BANOS 431,528 301,861 139,185 411,973 6,000 1,290,548 1,244,122 2,534,670 MERCED 835,746 584,619 265,066 797,873 7,500 2,490,805 2,409,508 4,900,312 MODOC COUNTY ALTURAS 24,753 17,315 14,189 25,585 1,000 82,843 71,364 154,207 MONO COUNTY MAMMOTH LAKES 65,704 45,961 64,448 1,796,454 2,000 1,974,568 189,430 2,163,997 15 January 2025 CaliforniaCityFinance.com Page 7 of 16